1 150 14 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/ea021f1ac15f336a05a375fa4a8bba8a.pdf 5c08999f0df5fc58cfdd09ccaa7aa2e1 PDF Text Text THE C O U G A R ISSUE # I CHRONICLE W EDNESDAY V OLUME X LII S E P T 11, 2013 C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, INDEPENDENT S TUDENT N EWSPAPER www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmall.com FEATURES 2 - In honor of Sept 11, student veterans reflect on their memories of the day of the attack. And 3 -This semester students can look forward to reading about fall fitness classes, events during U-Hour, information about campus activities, getting involved in student organizations and learning more about study abroad opportunities in countries all over the world. SPORTS 5 - From trying a gluten-free diet to avoiding over-training, students explore healthy exercise and lifestyle. Social justice at the forefront ASI community centers promote inclusion, integration B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF When you give passionate leaders a place where they can share their thoughts and initiate their dreams into action, you spark a revolution. At CSUSM, students, faculty and staff have worked together to create a campus that is not only serving students in the classroom, but through various educational programs as well. The development of programs and spaces dedicated to the exploration and understanding of socialjustice has been at the forefront of the university's mission to build a diverse campus. One of the most successful routes towards educating students has been through the Social Justice Centers. Individually known as the Gender Equity Center, Pride Center and Cross Cultural Center, these three spaces have been pivotal in creating student leaders and promoting awareness of significant social issues. White Student Life & Leadership (SLL) oversees the Cross Cultural Center, the Gender Equity Center and Pride. Center are provided through Associated Students Inc. (ASI). The Common misconception in the past has been that all three centers were through either SLL or ASI, due to their location and umbrella STAFF W RITER 7 - Fall is loaded with new TV shows, classic music, new internship opportunities and new comics. OURNEXTISSUE SEP 25,2013 The staff of the Gender Equity & Pride Center. Photo by Robert Aiello-Hauser. ties and means of outreach. "Things are going to be bigger and better this year. The more we give, the more students will follow their dreams," Aiello-Hauser said. One of the reasons that the Gender Equity and Pride Centers have teamed up is to refocus their images and encourage students from all backgrounds to explore what each group has to offer. The Pride Center is not geared only towards LGBTQA students and the Gender Equity Center is not solely for students that identify as feminists or seek to combat injustice. By changing their title to highlight 'community,'Aiello-Hauser hopes that it will make all students feel more comfortable to walk in, open up to their peers and faculty, ask questions, and learn about all sides and opinions of social justice. With a conjoining door that makes it easy for students to walk in between the two, the ASI Community Centers students that are interested in both centers can easily walk next door to explore both options. Aiello-Hauser expressed that each student that walks into the centers are at different phases of their journey, and that his job is to encourage them to explore and learn as much as they can. "Everyone's path may be different, and yours may not be the same as mine. We are just supporting and offering as many paths and opportunities to grow in understanding of social justice as possible," Aiello-Hauser said. The ASI Community Centers have also integrated in various other organizations to their projects, partnering up notably with the Greek Leadership Council and Student Health and Counseling Services. Their goal is t o create an environment that is not only inclusive of the students that spend time in the Community Centers but also to connect the campus as a whole so that CSUSM functions as one unit rather than a collection of groups separate from one another. Harry Potter course to be offered in the spring B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER 6 - Students debate whether campus parking prices are ridiculous or reasonable. term of Social Justice Centers. While they all share similar goals, each of the Social Justice Centers is its own entity, equipped with different student employees, identities and goals. In an effort to represent themselves as ASI organizations and highlight the changes to their structure the Gender Equity Center and Pride Center have rebranded themselves as the ASI Community Centers. The two groups, which previously operated under the leadership of two separate program directors, have refogused so that the they function more as a team rather than completely separate from one another. The Pride Center and Gender Equity Center are now under the leadership of Robert Aiello-Hauser, director of ASI Community Centers, and Kenyatta Parker, coordinator of ASI Community Centers. The goal in combining the two centers under one title is not to extinguish the separate identities of each center, but rather to encourage students from both groups to work together. The title ASI Community Centers will be used to refer simultaneously to both centers, but the Gender Equity and Pride Centers will still keep their individual names to highlight their differences in priori- Fans of the "Harry Potter" series can now take their experience a step further with the new course t hat. will be offered in the upcoming spring semester. Although much debate exists in the realm of academia on whether or not the series maintains substantial educational value, Professor Linda Pershing has decided to share with the university her professional opinion on the series. She will be teaching a class called Harry Potter Folklore and Culture (ID 370), which will immerse 120 students deeper in the magic of J.K. Rowling's books. Professor Pershing decided to create the course for a variety of reasons. "I found [the books] fascinating in many ways: as a scholar and instructor of folklore and culture, I love the books for their critical commentary on systems of social hierarchy," Pershing said. This course will bring to surface the various motifs and themes that are found in the beloved series. Students will learn of the mythology and folklore that J.K, Rowling has utilized, examine the culture of the magical world she has created and explore the various social issues that appear throughout the seven novels. "These include major life issues, such as the sanctity of life and coming to terms with death (particularly the death of loved ones), social hierarchies of power and privilege and the injustice of these, courage and stepping up to take action in the face of injustice and evil, the value of friendship, and the shortcomings of bureaucracies and social institutions," Pershing said. The H P. course will be educational, immersive and entertaining. Students will begin the journey with their own sorting ceremony. Each student will be assigned to one of the four houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Raveclaw) based on a personality exam. The students will then be transported to the world of "Harry Potter" with a House Prefect, commonly referred to as a teacher's assistant, to guide them through various activities and projects, making Harry's magical world their own. "We will read all seven novels and learn to analyze, discuss and apply the principle concepts that appear in each novel, making the connections between the magical realm of Harry Potter and our own world. We're planning lots of discussion, interaction, and participatory activities to make the course interesting and rewarding. Some of the topics we'll cover include how race, gender, social stratification, and economic class shape Harry Potter's world," Pershing said. Rest assured that with this class you would be getting a truly educational experience. Thorough background research has been done leading up to the course, both by Professor Pershing and her "Head Girls," Amanda Lenox and Lauren Hammond. This includes numerous academic articles and books that focus specifically on the topics that will be discussed in the class as well as research gathered by Pershing personally, directly from numerous locations in England and Scotland that are important to the "Harry Potter" books and films. Six CSUSM students that had helped with the original research have been awarded the opportunity to present their findings at the annual American Folklore Society Conference this October. This class will have much to offer students, whether they are a die-hard "Harry Potter" fan or someone who is just getting into the series and wants to explore the books more in depth. It will be both fun and educational to delve deeper into the cultural phenomenon that is "Harry Potter" and expand students' perceptions of the books in an exciting environment. A few students who are very familiar with the series can even get involved in assisting with the course outline by contacting Pershing atlpershing@csusm.edu �NEWS Building community on and off campus News Editor: cougarchron.news@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRC KSDAY. S EPT r i , 2 0 1 3 K inesiology majors club provides f ood donations t o local aid organizations B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF When students take what they learn in the classroom and use it to better their community, the result is transformational education. Last year, CSUSM's Kinesiology Majors Club teamed up with Kinesiology Service Learning Students, Donate Don't Dump and North County Community Services Food Bank to change the North County aj;ea for the better. Over the span of 12 food distributions, the collaborative efforts of these groups resulted in the distribution of 36,000 pounds of food to students, staff and members of the community that needed it. The Kinesiology Major's Club embraced reduction of student hunger as one of their biggest goals after their adviser, Professor Laura de Ghetaldi, got in contact with Donate Don't Dump. De Ghetaldi learned about the organization at the San Diego Film Festival when she watched "One in Seven, the New Face of Hunger," a documentary by UCLA freshman Camille Posard. Inspiration ran in the family for Posard, spreading to Posard's younger sister, high school sophomore Gabrielle, to create Donate Don't Dump, which works with grocers and food companies to supply food to those in need rather than having it go to waste.. The Kinesiology Majors Club then teamed up with pastors Daniel and Theresa Jones of Summit Church to host the food distributions across from campus, a location that was not only convenient to students but all members of the community. . At each food distribution, anywhere from 10 to 20 students, some who are also interns with Donate Don't Dump, volunteer their time to supply attendees with approximately 20 pounds of free fruits and vegetables. In one hour, anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of food are passed out. But the true spirit of teamwork and community is also demonstrated through the fact that distributing this food comes at absolutely no cost to the Kinesiology Club. The only cost that is required for the process to run smoothly is a total of $50 for the trucks to bring the food, a fee which Summit Church and Donate Don't Dump split so that the distributions do not require the financial support of the Kinesiology Club. "We've gotten tremendous support from various individuals, and people like our Club President Amy Clark, Vice President Ross Edmunds, last year's Lead Intern Curtis Bovee and last year's President Junemy Pantig all worked so hard to make these distributions happen. And our partnerships with the North County Food Bank, Donate Don't Dump and all of the various groups involved have all just been great working relationships to help the community. It just shows how people can work together with that commonality of wanting to «help others," de Ghetaldi said. This past year, the Kinesiology Club enjoyed honors such as the Office of Community Service Learning Award for Student Group of the Year, two nominations and five received individual student leadership awards, a Tukwut Organization of the Year nomination, recognition as an official ASI Club on campus and a total of 14,850 hours of internship hours completed by 162 students. In collaboration with Donate Don't Dump, the Kinesiology Club also received President Obama's Volunteer Service Award. "I don't know who gets more out of this, the people who. need help or the ones giving the help. In a way, it's a selfish thing to give back because it makes you feel good too. I'm just so proud of the whole thing and my students that volunteer. Every time we do this, it just all comes together. We are building community and I hope that this can serve as a prototype for other schools in the CSU system," de Ghetaldi said. Food distributions take place at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except on holidays and during finals week) at Summit Christian Church, located across from campus next to the dorms. For more information contact Dr.Ghetaldi at l degheta@csusm.edu Student veterans remember Sept. 11 B YAUSONSEAGLE • * StAFrWRlTER > > Sept. 11 is a day that brings back harsh memories, especially on a campus considered as veteran-friendly as CSUSM. Based on figures released in late August from the Office of Communications, CSUSM is home to approximately 900 students that identify themselves as a veteran, service member or military dependent. Many of these student veterans remember the day vividly and wanted to share the ways in which Sept. 11 resonated with them. An "8th grader at the time, David Acosta remembers being sick from school that fateful day and watching the news at his home in Fallbrook. He was familiar with New York and witnessing something so disturbing made him question humanity. "Seeing people jump from the towers was crazy. I already wanted to join the military, but that really instilled the idea," Acosta said. Meanwhile on the other side of the world, Gregg. Snow was working as a contractor in Tokyo when one of his Japanese co-workers called him up, frantically trying to tell him what had happened. Snow thought that what he was seeing was a movie rather than real events. He then called another friend in Japan to tell him about what happened and they stayed up all night watch- Cal State San Marcos serves 900 active duty military, veterans and dependents. Photo courtesy of the Office of Communications. ing the news. Snow was supposed to fly back to the U.S. the next day, but instead had to go to the Embassy and was unable to fly home until a week later. He had been out of the military for a while at the time, but after the attack he contemplated re-enlisting. Nicholas Ashley was also out of the country on Sept. 11. He was living in Indonesia in the middle of a large Muslim population. He felt very uncomfortable due to the circumstances and began telling people he was Canadian to avoid talking about the attack. He was also in disbelief when he saw on TV what had happened. He had just into her mom's room that seen a movie the previous morning she saw her watchnight about a plane that ing the TV and crying. crashed into a building. Later that day, she reAt the Personnel Admin- members that they went to istration Center on Camp a donut shop and that everyPendleton, Claudia Oreegal thing seemed weird. saw what happened on the "My mom wouldn't let me TV in the office's waiting go to school that day so we room. She remembered that stayed home and watched there was a palpable change TV. [When we went to the in the mood on base. shop], the TVs were all on, "It was the quietest our but no one was talking," Bruoffice ever was. Not much no said. work got done that day Sept. 11 is now officialbecause everyone was in ly called Patriot Day to reshock. It wasn't frantic, but member those who were the security did become very lost. Flags are flown at halftight," Oreegal said. mast and many people obAlexis Bruno was a third serve a moment of silence grader in Mission Viejo at at 8:46 a.m. EST, the time the time, and When she went that the plane first flew into the World Trade Center. This Sept. 11 will mark 12 years since the attacks occurred, but for many the images and the shock of the events are still very clear memories. Esperanza Holguin Independent Beauty Consultant (760) 580-9882 ehoigyjn1@marykay.com » marykay.com/#iöigym1 Cali m for a w^iiiirtary facia! CSUSM Special: Mention thi �Features Editor: Tatiana cougarchron.features@gmail.com Zavoénf C larke offers a n umber of fitness options for students B Y TATIANA ZAVODNY FEATURES EDITOR Whether students want to lose those freshmen 15 or are just looking for a way to stay healthy this semester, fitness classes may be the perfect way to achieve their goals. The Clarke recently posted their updated schedule for their unique and exciting fitness classes that will be available throughout the fall semester. With seven different options to choose from, students are sure to find a class thatfitstheir needs and their schedule. So how does the Campus Recreation Department select which classes make the cut? "We try to keep [the classes] that are most popular," Sonya Starr-Mclin, the Administrative Coordinator of Campus Recreation^ said. Among the list of most popular classes are Ashtanga Yoga and Indoor Cycling. These low-impact activities can help improve your strength and flexibility. Ashtanga Yoga is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays during U-hour, while Indoor Cycling is held on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. as well as Friday during U-hour. For anyone interested in a high-intensity activity that will exercise your entire body, then Boot Camp may be the perfect opportunity. The Campus Recreation flyer explains that the course provides "a variety of intense group intervals^ over a one hour period of time." Another way to fight the boredom of going to the gym every day but still receiving a total body workout is through Total Fit. The class is promoted by Campus Recreation to "tone and tighten your entire body.. .leaving you with a complete feeling of satisfaction and balance." Boot Camp and Total Fit are offered on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Monday at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., respectively. Another option to relieve Campus Filipino club welcomes new members B Y MARGERY URIL STAFF WRITER Students that are interested in learning about a new culture, playing games, meeting new people and having fun should join Kamalayan Alliance (KA). According to their website, KA spreads knowledge and awareness about Filipino and Filipino-American history and culture at CSUSM. Five students founded the club in the summer of2005. Now eight years later, the amount of members has almost tripled. The name Kamalayan, which in Tagalog means 'consciousness' and Alliance, which refers to a group of people striving to build a community, seeks to introduce Filipino culture to students from all backgrounds. The group also educates students on campus with events that introduce differenf aspects of the Filipino culture. One of the biggest events the group had last year was the "K A goes to CSU Fullerton," where schools throughout California partake in the biggest Filipino college event. One of the highlights of this event is the Friendship Games, which demonstrates Spirit, Pride, Unity and Friendship (SPUF). In the spring, there was the "Filipino Cultural Showcase" (PCS) where KA members performed a play about Filipino Culture. some stress and burn calories at the same time is Taekwondo. Offered from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, this fitness class welcomes beginners since no prior experience in the sport is required. If you're looking for a more light-hearted way to burn a few extra calories, then laughing along while taking Laughter Yoga or dancing to the beat of Latin music during Zumba may be just for you. Allfitnessclasses are meant to provide a non-intimidating environment, as most of them are often adaptable for allfitnesslevels. Also important to this environment are the instructors. "All of our instructors are great," Starr-Mclin said. "Most of our instructors are students here on campus." One of the best aspects of these seven unique fitness classes is that every single one is free for registered students and available for a small fee to faculty and staff. To participate, students simply need a free membership to TheClarke gym, since the fee to use it is already included in most matriculated students' university registration fees when they pay tuition. No other sign-up forms are required and students can attend the classes that suit their needs whenever they choose. Most classes do not begin until the week of Sept. 16 and locations for each class vary from The Clarke gym, the University Village Apartments (UVA) and the University Commons building depending on the activity. "If [students] haven't tried a fitness class, they should," Starr-Mclin said. The Campus Recreation Department also offers personal training and intramural sports at an extra cost. For more information, check out the campus recreation website for fitness classes at www.csusm.edu/rec/fitnessclasses.html or call (760) 750-7400. T HE CLARKE (PICTURED BELOW) ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PHOTO COURTESY OF CSUSM.EDU. "I joined KA because it was fun and a great way to meet people. From the first time IJoined KA as a freshman 'till now I'm still a proud member because KA has done a lot for me. Not only great memories, but I have made friends that I know I can trust even when I graduate from CSUSM," KA President, Jerome Jovenal, said. Students that are interested can attend meetings every other Thursday during U-hour. For more information about their events, check out their Facebook at https://www. f acebook.com/groups/ c susmkamalayan. a lliance/. 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I learned more from one month in Spain than I did in six semesters in the United States," French said, * Neil, along Svith approximately 20 CSUSM students and many other students from around the world, had the. opportunity to study at the University of Valladolid. The courses they attended ranged from beginning to advanced Spanish, as well as Spanish culture and litr erature. Students spent four hours a day in classes, Monday through Friday, for four weeks, t hough the coursework was intense and the students learned much more than just what was taught in the classrooms. "The experience of going abroad was one that I honestly can't capture into words," Jordan Taylor said. "To be so outside the bubble I thought was my comfort zone and step into a whole new world was as if I had gone from black and white to color. I truly believe going to a new country is the best way to invest your time." Besides the classes, students also had the opportunity to take excursions to nearby cities. Since Valladolid is well situated just a couple of hours northwest of Madrid in the Castilla y Leon region, students were able to visit Madrid, Segovia and Salamanca. The professors from the university provided tours of the cities with much information about the history and culture, and students were also able to use their free time in the cities exploring castles, museums and cathedrals. Some students, like Karen Mascarinas, have transferred to other countries like the UK through Study Abroad, but reflect on Spain as a life-changing experience. "I grew so much as an individual while learning Spanish in Spain. I realized that I was a stronger person who was capable of things I would have never discovered before. It's not all about the fun stuff [...] it's about finding yourself and where you see yourself in this world," said Mascarinas. Students who are interested in studying Spanish in Spain in the summer of 2014 should stop by the Office of Global Education in Craven 3200 to speak with the study abroad advisor, Tiffany Gabbard. More information about the program can also be found online at http://www.csusm.edu/global/ studyabroad/valladolid.html. Making a decision about gluten-free dieting H eart B eat B Y RACHEL GALLEGO STAFF WRITER You ' ve probably heard about the increasing number of people jumping o n the bandwagon of becoming gluten-free. You may also be noticing more gluten-free products in stores. What you are probably not hearing is that there are some important things to consider before eliminating foods with gluten from your diet. Many people state that they feel healthier after going gluten-free. Some individuals feel it may even be the answer to weight loss, clearer skin and more energy. Gluten is a protein complex that is most commonly found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. 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Water fountains and restrooms are also located at the top of Double Peak. The trails between the lake and the peak switch between dirt and pavement and are well maintained. In some places the incline can be quite a climb, while other parts are fairly level. The trek to the top is not easy, but people of many different abilities, and even dogs, can be seen enjoying the trail. It is also possible to park atop double peak and hike around from there if you're not ready to tackle the full climb. Taking a lap around Discovery Lake itself can be a pleasant trip. The whole path around the lake is paved and relatively flat. Fishing at Discovery Lake is also another option for enjoying a beautiful day in San Marcos. San Elijo Hills offers students an excellent opportunity to get out and exercise outdoors to relieve the rigors of constant study. A map of the area including the trails can be found online at http://www. ci.san-marcos.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=650. TRAINING SAFELY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EXERCISE IN GENERAL. INSTRUCTORS AT T HE CLARKE CAN HELP YOU DO SO CORRECTLY. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLANCA SARABIA. Scholar-athlete Heidi Swanson H ow she manages t ime and s tays focused focus on chasing her dream of going to the University of Denver to study sports psychology. Her effective time management skills have already led to many notable accomplishments. The star athlete has been a track All-American in the 4x800 meter relay and the 1-mile run. She was also a part of the 2010 and 2011 National Championship W o rn e n ' s Cross Country Team. A top 30 finish in nationals this year would make Swanson an A ll-American for her last season of cross country. As team captain, S wanson's goal is for the team to finish in at least the top five. "My goal for races is to B YSHAINAPARDO STAFF W RITER Many students complain about not having time, but the bright and sweet Heidi Swanson holds a 3.7 grade point average, has two jobs and is a student athlete. The key to being a student-athlete in Swanson's opinion is prioritization. Swanson believes in prioritizing your activities by what is most important to you. From there, you should allocate the most time to the activities at the top of your list so that you are not stressed about becoming sidetracked. She also finds that it is important to make sacrifices in order to accomplish what you want to achieve. Swanson lives by the quote, "Don't give up on what you want most for what you want now. The hard work and experiences will be worth it in the future." Currently, Swanson works as an assistant at an engineering office and as a coach for an after-school program. There is a lot of run in a pack because it leads to championships," Swanson said. The lady Cougars will race Sept. 14 at U.C. Riverside. Photograph of Heidi Swanson provided by Sherri Cortez (team mom). Attention Students With Families... * Are you overtraining? BY JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR With the beginning of the new semester many of us have outlined ambitious fitness goals and are sprinting full steam ahead to accomplish them. The old adage "quality over quantity" may be more important in this case than some think. American Fitness defines overtraining as being, "a state of burnout as a result of the combined negative emotional, behavioral and physical symptoms that occur as a result of persistent training without proper recovery." The amount of recovery time needed per person is going to vary, but the key is to listen to your body. A few common signs of overtraining are halted progress, decreased motivation and self-esteem, loss of concentration, insomnia, personality changes and even depression. Another thing to look for is prolonged muscle soreness. Being sore for a couple of days after a workout is expected, but prolonged soreness could be a sign that your body is not being given enough time to recover. It is essential to realize that days off are as important to personal growth as the days spent training. Some other ways to help prevent overtraining include fueling your body with nutritious meals before and after workouts, staying hydrated and getting a good amount of sleep each night. Personal trainers are a great option to help you develop both a fitness and recovery plan. The Clarke here on campus offers certified personal trainers. Working with these trainers comes at a small cost, but it is a great investment that will offer you both a personalized plan and a great learning experience. They also offer discounts for groups of friends wanting to getfittogether. Developing a proper plan for yourself with ample recovery time is a key component of staying motivated and ensuring that you reach yourfitnessgoals this semester. 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I first heard of the memorial after being assigned by my sociology professor to locate its' whereabouts. As a freshman at the university, I started asking other students around me for assistance in hopes that they could point me in the right direction. I then came to the halting realization thatmost GSUSM students are not at all that familiar with their campus. Only one of the 15 students I came in contact with was able to give me the location of the memorial along with a vague description of its tribute. It was when I read the plaque that I gathered a clearer understanding of the monument's history. The White Rose refers a group of students in Nazi Germany that urged the Germans to passively resist the regime. They anonymously passed out six different leaflets that urged active opposition on the part of the Germans, using covert means of distribution such as leaving the pamphlets in phone booths or having female students travel by train to bring the pamphlets to other areas. On Feb. 18, 1943, two of the White Rose members personally distributed pamphlets by scattering them across their campus for students to pick up. They were caught and turned in to the Nazi party. Soon afterward, the rest of the White Rose members were caught and put on trial. Six of the members were executed by guillotine and the remaining were imprisoned for treason. The White Rose Memorial is decorated with tall, white roses alongside a small well of water and stands just north of the Arts building on the San Marcos campus. % since 2003 and acknowledges the efforts of the White Rose members, the only resistance group to denounce the horrors of the Holocaust, and allows for the group to be remembered by today's students. Even more so, it shows us all here at CSUSM that as students, we can make a great and influential impact on the world. Our voices can be heard. There also lies a ladle inside of the well that gives people the opportunity to give water to the roses. I ask my fellow students to take a moment in passing and feed this symbol of strength and determination. The lack of interest in the memorial is a truly sad oversight and I hope that urging awareness will allow for more students to share in the incredibility of White Rose. To find out more about the White Rose and their actions go to my source for much of this information, holocaustresearchproject.org. B Y LETTY PUENTES STAFF WRITER B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER CSUSM parking permit fees nearly cost more than the SDSU and UCLA campuses combined. Most students will agree that paying $338 a semester for general parking is excessive. This high cost leads many students to try other methods, like going out of their way to take the bus, walking, biking, taking the sprinter and carpooling. Even carpooling costs students a large sum of money when considering the financial struggle of also affording tuition and textbooks. Not t o' mention, there are those that live too far to even have a chance, to consider alternatives. Most students would agree that the parking prices are hard on their budget, but not many students know who decides these prices or what the money goes toward. CSUSM prices are extremely high in comparison to other universities. Two relatively local examples are San Diego State University and University of California, Los Angeles. SDSU has a fee of $135 dollars per semester and UCLA charges $213. If they were to inquire at the police station, students will find out that the ini- COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney DESIGN EDITOR A nne H all N EWS EDITOR A &E EDITOR Faith O rcino C OPY ÉDITOR D ISTRIBUTION MANAGER R aychel A llen S PORTS EDITOR S ALES R EP Justin D onner P am K ragen C ARTOONISTS fauth O rcino T atiana Z avodny OPINION EDITOR L auren H ammond A nne H all / B lanca S a r a b i a S TAFF L auren H ammond S a r a h H ughes F EATURES EDITOR P HOTOGRAPHERS ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen tial price for parking was created prior to the 2000 school year. The price was set once a three-tier increase in cost was implemented by those high up in the university, resulting in a sum of $293. Current campus pricing is justified based on thé fact that the school is self-paid. The university does not get any government funding and students are therefore forced to pay for themselves. As of now, however, students do not have to worry about price increases. The last price implication was the last in the tier, meaning that hopefully we won't have another increase for quite some time. While fees go toward the upkeep of the parking lots, many students have difficulty paying the current amount. Although parking permits will always remain a strain on student's wallets, they can at least find comfort in knowing that the money is helping maintain a beautiful and safe campus. S TAFF W R I T E R S C O N T I N U E D Digital Backpack eBooks in the classroom your book bag or into the palm of your hand. STAFF WRITER Although textbooks are still required for the baHave you embraced the sic course plan, virtual technology allows you digital backpack? to expand and explore Recently* technology has your subject in a matter increased its influences on of seconds. Often times, many college campuses you can find your course across the country. CSUSM textbook in the form of takes pride in being an in- an online eBook, which novative and technological- sometimes is much ly based campus. Students cheaper. Many eBooks sometimes forget how much can be found at ecämpüs. of their education is being com. All you have to do fueled by technology versus is type in the author's what has been used in the name or book, «add your desired textbook in elecpast. The digital backpack is the tronic form to your cart stuff you already carry with and download it instantly you that connects you in- once paid for! Buying textbooks has stantly to the virtual world of never been so simple. If entertainment, research and knowledge. In years past, your professor requires students lugged heavy back- bringing the textbook to packs filled with oversized class, bring your kindle, textbooks and back-breaking iPad, smart phone or lapweight. 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I trust that if every person on campus were to attend social justice training, the university itself would become a true safe zone. CSUSM needs to acknowledge that nobody has the right to diminish the sexuality of another. I became aware of social justice in my sophomore year of college. Prior to that, I had never heard of the term and was initially unsure if I understood the concept. I began to gather a clearer perspective when I heard stories from my peers about ways in which they had been hurt emotionally by comments made from others at CSUSM. Scarring remarks had come from peers, professors and administration on campus. I had experienced such ignorance when a professor on campus had stated that bisexuality did not exist. This professor went on to explain that bisexuality Photograph courtesy of the Office of Communications. was a mere stepping-stone University parking prices high compared to others , A RE PARKING PRICES MUCH T OO EXPENSIVE? P HOTO COURTESY O F BLANCA SARABIA. towards becoming gay or lesbian. For a while I believed this professor. This professor had a Ph.D. and I did not, so I had taken this statement as fact. It wasn't until later that I realized that nobody has the right to question or diminish a person's sexuality. That day in class, this professor had taught indifference to the students present. After dismissal, the students left the classroom and went into the real world with what they had learned, most likely spreading the pain that Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 M- Office Fax- 780 - 750 - 3345 O ur office is located in Craven 3500 positioned throughout the C SUSM campus. L etters t o the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 w ords, submitted via email. It is the policy of T he C ougar C hronicle not t o print anonymous letters. T he C ougar C hronicle reserves the right t o r eject any L etter t o the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editor Faith C reino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com P.R. leader speaks on women in leadership B Y LIEZEL HERRADURA STAFF WRITER Women in leadership positions has become a prevalent topic in recent years, and now CSUSM is joining the conversation. On Oct. 3, The Clarke Field House will host Puerto Rican Senator Sila González-Calderón as she leads a discussion on women and leadership. Discussion will fociis on how women's decisions and ways of communicating help them secure positions of leadership. González-Calderón plans to discuss how even though the Women's Liberation Movement took place in the '60s and '70s, women are still dealing with the same problem their mothers and grandmothers did, with some variations. The Women's Liberation Movement refers to Second Wave Feminism, a time in which the media helped to bring ideas of feminism to public consciousness. Though feminist beliefs varied between different groups, most of their goals were fundamentally the same - to achieve social and moral equality among the sexes. The Arts and Lectures series provides an opportunity for students to enrich their learning experience through cultural, scholastic and artistic events. In bringing diverse groups of people together for a common interest, the Arts and Lectures series hopes to encourage discussion and debate on current issues. Due to seating problems in the past, tickets are now required in order to attend all events. This event is free to all students who attend CSUSM. Tickets will also be open to staff and the general public for a small fee. To buy tickets go to https://www.csusnL edu/al/index.html. They are limited and will not be sold at the door. The Clarke Field House is located across the street from the University Village Apartments, on the comer of Campus Way and Campus View Drive. Vgreat anquish I nteractive i s a B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER For students that are interested in comics and finding a cool, new internship, look no further than Vanquish Interactive. The company's first comic book, "Telikos Protocol," was created by Jay Douglas and has been gaining rapid attention and fan base. Kickstarter.com described the comic book as "an explosive science fiction action-adventure comic." Creators Nav Gupta and Jay Douglas worked hard to make "Telikos Protocol" a huge success. They broke records with their quick popularity and have already begun their new project called "Cycops," which was introduced this summer. Peter Cooper and Adam Burn are artists at deviantART. The two men met Vanquish Interactive writers and clicked so well that they decided to join forces to publish internship opportunity for students these works, The comics are available in print and digital. The interactive print version teamed up with children's charities and sponsors throughout their launches. The kick-start campaign broke 50,000 in just 30 days . and as hoped, they were featured in Comic-Con in 2012 and 2013. At both events, they were greeted by dedicated fans dressed in costumes inspired by the comic. These artists are fast paced workers with strong initiative. They are looking for students that are interested in working as interns in social media. This is a fantastic group of people to work with and can provide students with a unique opportunity. You can find- out more about Vanquish Interactive and open positions within their company at www.facebook.com/CycopsOfflcial and www.facebook.com/ telikosprotocol. Postings of their film session this past summer for "Cycops" can also be viewed at www. syreniaimagery.wordpress. Photograph provided by Anne Hall for thefilmingfor Vanquish Interactive's Cycops. com. NewFall TV Shows What to expect this fall B Y KATIE AGNER STAFF WRITER Fall is in the air, and that means the start of a new semester, new classes and, most importantly, the start of a new television season! All our favorite shows are coming back, but don't get cozy j ust yet. Here is a sneak peak at four new shows coming this fall that everyone is talking about. Marvel's Agents of S.HXE.L.D.: Fan favorite Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), from the Marvel superhero hit The Avengers, returns in this highly anticipated new show. He is the head of the organization S.H.I.E.L.D., which serves to investigate unusual cases with his team of highly-trained agents. Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8/7c on ABC. T e Originals: This h spin-off to the successfully popular show, The Vampire Diaries, follows the original half-vampire, half-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) as he returns to his hometown of New Orleans, a town he once ruled. However, it is now under the control of the vampire Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 8/7c on the CW. Once Upon A Time In Wonderland: After her first trip down the rabbit hole, Alice (Sophie Lowe), rejoins the White Rabbit .(John Lithgow) and the Knave of Hearts. (Michael Sochare) She returns to the fantastical Wonderland in this spin-off of fairy-tale inspired Once Upon A Time. Premieres Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8/7c on ABC. Almost Human: In this futuristic, high-tech show set in the year 2048, police officer John Kennex (Karl Urban), after losing his leg and waking from a 17-month coma, returns to work with a robotic prosthetic. He is forced to partner with a defective android (Michael Ealy) who strangely has human emotions. Premieres Monday, Nov. 4 at 8/7c on FOX. 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Apply today at apu.edu/go/busmessleadership/ , , _ 3 3 units 2 0 months 'I M M AZUSA PACIFIC ^m^m UNIVERSITY �A & E Editor: Faith p rcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com STftDeiCA"' "TipsWHe NEW Semester* by fAtffl (Mow T he G omic Book C orner Dark Horse's 'Resident Alien' B Y FAITH ORCINO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The publisher Dark Horse will be releasing Issue One of "Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde," the newest installment in the comic series, on Sept. 11. Writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse return to continue the tale of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, an extraterrestrial alien who tries to keep a low profile in the United States countryside. As he waits for contact from his home planet, Vanderspeigle cares for those needing treatment and assists in police investigations. This new story arc starts where readers left him, resting on a hospital bed. While Vanderspeigle recovers from the past adventure, another brews. The new storyline involves a unique set of characters, once again taking place in the little town of Patience. Both Hogan and Parkerhouse are British veterans in the comic industry. The two worked with the critically acclaimed creator Alan Moore in separate projects (America's Best Comics and the Bojefferies series, respectively). Now the duo combines their talents to create this sci-fi comic. Hogan's writing is a style that reminds readers of classic murder mystery novels and has a steady flow, even with the many twists. Parkerhouse's illustrations have interesting color palettes and he puts a lot of detail in the characters. For new readers, it would be best to start with the first collection, "Resident Alien Volume 1 : Welcome to Earth". The next step would be getting the zero issue before picking up this new book. Visit darkhorse.com or your local comic vendor for more information. Cougar Shuffle B Y ABEL CASTILLO STAFF WRITER School is starting again and it can mean many things to different people. For some, it's the beginning of their first year and for others, the beginning of their last. Whether you're a freshman or a senior, the feeling of starting a new year is all the same. With a set list like this, anyone can look at the new school year with a positive attitude. "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons: This ^upbeat and hopeful song is sure to put a spring in the step of anyone entering the class on thefirstday. The idea of growing up, as Imagine Dragons talks about, is CDs and DVDs Dropping B Y FAITH ORCINO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nine Inch Nails' 'Hesitation Marks" Trent Reznor returns to Nine Inch Nails with a brand-new album. Pitchfork reported on the band's hinted hiatus in early 2009 which became true after their'tour with Jane's Addiction. This album contains 14 tracks, including the singles "Came Back Haunted," "Copy of A" and "Everything." The iTunes version has a special interview with Reznor while the deluxe version contains three remix tracks. For those that purchase through NIN.com, the band's official website, buyers i ave the option to receive the "audiophile" mastered version, a different mastering of the same album. On the website, mixer Alan Moulder said, "The Audiophile Mastered Version is more true to how the mixes sounded to us in the studio when we were working on the songs." According to Tom Baker, their mastering engineer, the standard master has a "loud" and edgier sound compared to the audiophile one. Check out Nine Inch Nails online for more on them and this new album. "Now You See Me" something thatfreshmanand seniors can relate to without feeling any sort of regret in the process. "Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins: , Instead of feeling hopeful, this upbeat song gives a sense of coming together. The feeling of being together, be it in the same class or of the same mindset, is a feeling anyone would want coming back to school. "Learn to Fly" by Foo Fighters: School has begun and now all anyone would want to do is soar through the skies to this song's heavenly riffs. But no one can fly by themselves at first. We look for a sign of life; looking to the sky to be saved. "I've Got A Feeling" by Directed by Louis Leterrier, the hit movie released earlier this May is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. The cast features notable talents like Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Media) and Morgan Freeman (Oblivion). The story deals with a team of magicians, led by Eisenberg's character, J. Daniel Atlas who robbed a bank in Paris during their grand fina- The Beatles: Everybody has some sort of feeling about the upcoming school year, be it good or bad. Before we start working onfindingX, we look back at the past year and remember how everybody had a good, or for a few, a hard year with this song that's both explosive and calm. "More than a Feeling" by Boston: I feel that it was only appropriate to finish off this Back to School Jam set list with this song. Why finish it off with this song you ask? Through the godly solos and almost melancholy tone, we feel that we're both welcoming the new school year but also saying goodbye to summer in the process. le in Las Vegas. The FBI then brought Dylan Rhodes (Rúñalo) to work with an Interpol agent to investigate the team known as the Four Horsemen. The agents later enlist the help of a witness, Thaddeus Bradley (Freeman) who is a former magician. The official website lists that the DVD will contain commentary and a featurette while the Blu-Ray pack will include a longer director's cut. I NTERESTED IN W RITING F OR T HE COUGAR ICLE? 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This issue includes stories of campus clubs promoting inclusions, a popular Harry Potter course, and remembering September 11, 2001. diversity fall 2013 Filipino Club internships parking September 11 attack (9/11) social justice study abroad veterans White Rose Memorial https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/0b341b48534b172336c91a217e5687e9.pdf 5e2a6fff2a6520547915ee28ed91a053 PDF Text Text T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE WEDNESDAY S EPT 25, 2013 ISSUE # 2 VOLUME XLI1 Privacy please CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Find Us Online w ww.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook F ollow us o n T witter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com Students should know rights in the online age B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER S TAFF W RITER 2 - Global politics become a major discussion among students as the realities of Syria and what the future may bring hits home. SPORTS 4 - The chronicle follows up with soccer team member, Mary Green, after she travels to Kenya to help children in the community. 5 - Get to know Linda Pershing, professor of various interdisciplinary courses about the politics of culture. She is also putting together the Harry Potter course for spring. N ew t echnology n ot o nly allows students t o shop f rom h ome and c onnect w ith f riends all o ver t he w orld, b ut i t allows a new g eneration o f i dentity thieves and scammers t o o perate o n a larger scale. In t his g eneration, t echnology has b ecome a big p art o f o ur c ulture and social media has d ominated in t he f ield o f c ommunication. T his w idespread use o f t echnology poses n ew risks t o t he s ecurity o f s tudents' personal i nformation and raises questions regarding h ow safe t heir i nformation really is. D espite s ecurity programs and privacy settings, t he t ruth is t hat personal i nformation can s till be s tolen by, t hose w hp k now, h ow t o manipulate t he system. Scattered t hroughout t he I nternet, t here are scams t hat are designed t o l ure unsuspecting p eople i nto d ivulging personal i nformation, o therwise k nown as phishing. T his can be especially dangerous f or students w ho s hop o n t he I nternet f or deals t hat f it w ithin t heir college budget. In an a rticle Taking time for World Gratitude Day B Y SARAH HUGHES N EWS E DITOR 6 - Studying in Spain is a whole new world for students traveling from the US. Read about how culture shock can play a role in molding your education experience. 7 - Faculty member, Chuck Allen, may be part of the technology department on campus, but he also spends his time playing music for the masses. O C T 9 ,2013 a bout T hey can r un up e xtensive charges in t heir name and d estroy t heir c redit . w ithout t heir k nowledge. Students can avoid i dentity t heft o r t he u nwanted use o f personal i nformation by t aking a f ew simple p recautions. " I had a business t eacher a t Palomar o nce r ecommend t hat w e p hotocopy e verything in o ur w allets in case o ur w allets o r c redit c ard n umbers w ere ever s tolen, as it's easier t o cancel cards quickly," Sarah Hughes, a CSUSM s tudent, said. W hen shopping o nline, be sure t o use o nly t rusted sites. W hen u tilizing social media, make sure t o read Arne Svenson Surveilance Photography featured in the Julie Saul Gallery, New York. t hrough t he privacy agreeThese scam websites can Facebook t hat a person's ment carefully and l et f riends called "Seven Principles f or easily pose as a business f riends can p ost i nforma- k now w hat i nformation is Systems S ecurity" w ritten by D r. Frank Stajano f rom and t ake someone's per- tion f rom t heir public ac- n ot okay t o r e-post o r l ink t o. M ost i mportantly, make t he U niversity o f C am- sonal i nformation, such as counts even if t he perbridge and Paul W ilson, t he a c redit card number, be- son had privacy settings. sure t hat c redit c ard and Many p eople p ost t heir social s ecurity n umbers are h ost o f BBC's T V s how T he fore t he average p erson Real H ustle, i t ~ls revealed is aware t hey' are a VTctiHi." b irth dates o n t heir social me- c arefully" guarded and n ot In a ddition t o t he t hreat dia sites in a ddition t o t heir available t hrough t he I nternet. t hat t he scamming " indusIf a c redit card is being t r y " is evolving as society is. o f scammers t aking personal gender, f ull name and p icture. C omputer hackers o b- used fraudulently, make sure i nformation, t here is also t he Stajano and W ilson say t hat "scammers have d one r isk posed by social media. tain social s ecurity n um- t o cancel i t immediately. Finally, r un a f ree c redW i t h blogs, T witter and bers, w hich can lead t o t heir h omework and k now a l ot a bout human psychol- Facebook i t has b ecome financial disaster if i t falls it r eport annually t o make t he w rong hands. sure n o accounts have ogy. N o w scam websites easier f or sensitive p erson- i nto c reated w ithout I dentity thieves can use been o ften have a v ery profes- al i nformation t o be diso wner's k nowledge. t his i nformation t o apply t he sional l ook and are designed closed t o t he general public. t o make y ou t hink t hey I t is specifically stated o n f or c redit cards t hat t he acare a reputable business." social media sites such as tual p erson k nows n othing Students need t o focus a l ittle less o n t he stresses o f s chool and m ore o n t heir sense o f wellness. W i t h all t hat s chool and w o r k demand f rom t hem, v ery f ew CSUSM students are spending adequate a mounts o f t ime each day focusing o n c ritical e motions like being grateful, calm and positive. Even f ewer students w ere aware o f t he r ecent e vent t hat was dedicated t o p romoting mental and s piritual wellness. Word G ratitude Day, w hich t o o k place o n S ept 21, is an* i nternational awareness day, c reated in 1977 by t he U nited N ations M editation G roup. T his past Saturday m arked its t hirty-fifth year o f c elebration. T he day was i nstituted t o e ncourage p eople t o s how appreciation and f ind g ratitude f or t he positive aspects o f t heir life. M ost people i nterpret i t as a day t o be t hankful f or t he simple blessings in life and t o s how t heir g ratitude in l ittle gestures. W hen c onsidering w hether o r n ot g ratitude is s omething t hat CSUSM students s hould be c oncerned a bout, i t is i mportant t o l ook a t qualified sources o n w hat o ne s hould s trive f or in o rder t o have a healthy p ersonality and h ow t his m ight affect one's health. A l ot o f scientific s tudies have been d one o n t he subject o f g ratitude and h ow i t affects one's m ental and physical health. N otably, o ne published in a Jan. 2013 j ournal, Personality and Individual Differences, f ound t hat g rateful p eople t end t o r eport b etter physical health, w hich is c onnected t o p atterns o f t heir being o f b etter psychological states, being active and seeking help in health c oncerns. T he study, Examining t he pathways b etween g rati- Image created by Anne Hall t ude and s elf-rated physical health across a dulthood, was c onducted by Patrick L. H ill and B rent W . R oberts o f t he D epartment o f Psychology, U niversity o f Illinois a t Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA, and Mathias A llemand o f t he D epartment o f Psy- chology, U niversity o f Z urich, Z urich Switzerland. T he study surveyed g ratitude in t erms o f a p redominating o utlook of a ppreciation and a ttention t o t he p ositive in life. T he study f ocused " on h ow t raits p redict i nterme- diary mechanisms by w hich t o p romote health, r ather t han asserting d irect effects." T his is d ifferent t han p revious approaches, because measuring physical h ealth factors was m ore i mportant ( See G RATITUDE on p age 2 ). �21 EHEews^,CO. i N EW S THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25,2013 What students should know about Syria B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH S TAFF W RITER Politicians have been saying f or weeks how i mportant Syria is, but CSUSM students don't realize how much i t can directly affect t heir lives. A fter weeks o f discussing the matter? i t looks as though Syria, Russia and the USA have reached an agreement regarding Syria's chemical weapons. Regardless, this seems t o have eased l ittle tension. The main idea o f the deal, according to President Barack Obama, was simple and really straightforward: t o " mov[e] Syria's chemical weapons under international c ontrol so t hat they may ultimately be destroyed." Anyone w ho has, been keeping tabs on t he news knows w hat Syria has been up t o w ith its civil w ar and chemical weapons. Syrian president Bashar al-Assad headed a shocking chemical weapons attack on Syrian rebels, killing 1,429 people. The US government had seemingly no hesitation in considering an airstrike in retaliation until Russian president Vladimir Putin, an ally o f Syria, warned against i t A peaceable solution was discussed, and i t looks like ( Gratitude c ontinued f rom page I ). to t he researchers than measuring how a m ore appreciative person might approach conflict differently than a non-appreciative person. The study surveyed 962 Swiss adults, ages 19 t o 84, of varying educational and Write for the Cougar Chronicle Visit us during U-Hour in Craven Hall 3500 War hits closer to home than some people assume. Image provided by Anne Hall a deal has been reached. Still, skepticism remains, as Republican Senator John Barrasso o f W yoming insists t hat Russia can't be t rusted on getting r id o f Syria's chemical weapons. " Moscow is n ot even complying w ith a commitment t o eliminate its o wn chemical weapons," Barrasso said. In addition, President Obama and Secretary o f State John Kerry, both Democrats, are still willing t o o rder an active military intervention. If Syria decides t o backstab, the US may just do t hat This is certainly cause t o w orry f or any CSUSM students w ho are in t he military o r are related t o someone in t he armed forces, as one's education could be delayed significantly. Added is t he possibility that some soldiers may n ot come back, and there is good reason t o oppose a military strike against Syria. As f or the rest o f t he nation, after spending years at w ar in Iraq, i t may come as no surprise t hat " the American people are overwhelmingly opposed t o another war." marital backgrounds. Participants w ere given a gratitude questionnaire t hat measured how much they considered life and t heir personal situation a blessing. They were also given a health survey t hat measured t heir psychological and physical health. They were examined f or t heir attitudes on healthy activities, in regards t o n utrition, exercise, personal well-being, social well-being and drug use. Participants were also interviewed on t heir w illingness t o seek medical help f or health concerns using hypothetical case scenarios. In addition, t heir person- alities were taken into consideration, rating them on levels of extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroti-cism and openness. The researchers cite previous studies, including how conscientiousness and optimism have been linked t o better health, and b etter behaviors that p romote health. "Grateful individuals tend t o r eport greater vitality and agency, along w ith less anxiety. In addition, gratitude is linked t o traits indicative o f better physical health, including conscientiousness, emotional stability and optimism," the r eport said. Previous studies have utilized regular diaries in which participants w rite down something they are thankful for, and review i t at a later time. Various bloggers and w riters have encouraged similar ideas, either daily o r weekly. But why should CSUSM students really even care about being more optimistic o r grateful? Many could argue t hat doing so makes no major impact on themselves. However, i t is suggested t hat thoughtful gestures, the giving of one's resources o r volunteering t ime have a positive affect on the giver. Showing gratitude could include making small unexpected changes, such as w riting a thank you note t o someone, tipping m ore o r even just treating, a friend t o lunch o r coffee. In a June article by The Harvard Business Review entitled H ow Money A ctually Buys Happiness, Elizabeth Dunn and Michael N orton cited multiple moneywise parties, such as Google and W arren Buffet. They, and Buffet, encouraged t o "give as a way t o enhance one's emotional well-being." "Spending even a few dollars on someone else can trigger a boost in happiness. In one study, w e found t hat asking people t o spend as l ittle as $5 on someone else over the course o f a day made t hem happier at t he end o f that day than people w ho spent t he $5 on themselves," Dunn and N orton said. Being mentally and spiritually well are an i mportant To CSUSM student, Anne Hall, another war could f urther divide the nation's resources f rom crtical issues o n its o wn soil. Hall is a veteran o f the United States Coast Guard, w ho served as a Marine Science Technician. " The plight in Syria is a humanitarian issue. I have found t hat every country suffers f rom life threatening struggles. They may appear less drastic in the United States but w e have issues of o ur o wn t hat are constantly overlooked and ignored. To become involved in the actions and events that take place in Syria would mean that w e should also participate in acting w ith humanitarian efforts t o help South America, Mexico, and various o ther regions. I don't find starting a w ar an answer t o anything" said Hall. Syria had until Sept 21 t o r eport t o t he United Nations as t o where all their chemical weapons are located. The US and Russia have been assigned t o place these dangerous weapons under international c ontrol w ith the ultimate goal o f destroying them. Classified Ads HELP WANTED Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM way that CSUSM students can fee! more positive and relaxed in t he midst of the immense stress that college can create. Students should familiarize themselves w ith more events that occur annually t o promote a healthy lifestyle and mind. , O ther international days o f awareness include International Literacy Day o n Sept 8, International Chocolate Day on Sept 13, Software Freedom Day on Sept 15, International Day f or Preservation o f. t he O zone Layer on Sept. 16, Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19, W orld CarFree Day o n Sept 22 and Inventor's Day on Sept. 29. Paid I nternship Opportunity For full-time undergraduate students: H fe Fluent,*a marketing: c ompany a ffiliated w ith W m t he N ational A ssociation f or C ampus Activities, w jP n eeds s tudents w ho w ant t o g ain m arketing fluent - p l u n m g e xperience w hile r epresenting J ack i n t he B ox d uring a n 8-week o n-campus i nternship w ith a $ 1,000 stipend! All m ajors a re welcome! A pply Now: T raining b egins t his w eek! EMAIL: rebeccad@fluentgrp.com PHONE: 8 57-202-5524 in the box* and event a �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com An athlete's super hero B Y R UTH MORALES S TAFF W RITER Michelle H amilton w orks diligently every year t o keep athletes healthy as t he head athletic trainer. H er daily r outine is over. whelming, interesting and full o f challenges. For students t hat are n ot really i nto sports, they are most likely n ot familiar w ith t he j ob o f an athletic trainer. Maybe they have seen t hem on television, running o ut o nto t he field t o attend t o an injured player. T he athletic t rainer might seem t o blend in w ith t he coaches and players, h owever they are e xtremely important t o an athlete's career. H ere at CSUSM, Hamilton sees t o i t t hat student athletes play and compete in a safe manner f or t heir physical well-being. As a head athletic t rainer, her j ob is far f rom easy. She has t o oversee t he well-being of about 320 ath- Get Out! Fun f or b ig k ids B Y A LISON SEAGLE S TAFF W RITER Students w ho are looking f or an activity t o get t heir hearts pounding and t heir feet high up o ff t he ground letes and sees approximately 50 per day. Hamilton's j ob frequently takes her o ut o f t he office, and she must have a plan in case an emergency does happen o ut on t he fields. Unfortunately, she has had t o execute an emergency plan many o f times during her career. She is always fully prepared w ith a plan reviewed by coaches, campus police, city police and paramedics. W hether i t is a game day o r not, t here is no such thing as a typical day f or Hamilton. Her day consists o f making evaluations on injuries, finding the best treatments, meetings w ith coaches, j naking restriction plans f or athletes and providing rehab methods. She also preps teams f or practice and tends t o t heir pains once they are done. Hamilton's achievements are backed by 17 years of recommends that interns experience p rior t o CSUSM. learn t o be good commuBesides w orking w ith stu- nicators. She said t hat they dent athletes, she also w orks should do more than just w ith student interns. She t reat an injury and really lis- should get over t o Solid Rock lead areas f or s port climbing, Indoor Rock Climbing Gym. bouldering, a tight rope and Solid r ock offers Cal weights. Solid Rock changes State San Marcos students its climbing routes througha convenient, unique and out t he year t o offer climbfun way t o get o ut and be ers fresh routes t o venture. Solid Rock offers many active. It's an easy hop, skip and a jump t o get there different deals throughout f rom campus after class. t he week. College night The walls at Solid Rock is Mondays and Thursvary considerably in o rder days f rom 4 p.m. t o 9 p.m. Students w ith an I D can t o challenge climbers of all different experience levels. receive entry, shoes, harness, The gym features t op roping, chalk and a belay lesson f or ten t o the athletes. It is n ot a knee that they are treating; i t is a person. Building t rust is key f or an athletic trainer. A t the end of a very long day, this super hero might feel frustrated f rom all o f her hard work.Yet if she was given t he o pportunity t o go back and change careers, she w ould choose hers all over again.According t o Hamilton, "healthcare + student population + sports = t he best career." only $10. Wednesdays and Fridays are Ladies' Nights, when ladies can get t he same deal offered on college night. Every Tuesday is T-shirt Tuesday, where wearing a Solid Rock t -shirt w ill also give you t he $10 deal. Several membership options are also available. Many CSUSM students, like Veronica Ramos, enjoy climbing at Solid Rock. " It is fun exercise and i t is rare f or me t o find fun exercise. Plus, I run into people f rom school," Ramos said. The gym is open seven days a week, f rom noon t o 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. t o 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. t o 7 p.m. on Sundays.. It is located at 992 Rancheros Drive in San Marcos. • Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work « Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith a nd social w ork practice • Full-time a nd p art-time o ptions For m ore i nformation, visit a pu.edu/msw/, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with c urrent California licensure requirements p Professionally active faculty w ho teach f rom personal experience « A c urriculum t hat integrates spirituality a nd values • A b lend of the theoretical a nd practical elements of psychology For m ore i nformation, visit a pu.edu/mft/. /£ A climber scales a wall at Solid Rock gym, provided by Richard Brown. AZUSA PACIFIC Jp^^ UNIVERSITY Qpd First Since 1899 14847 �4 S SZ^o^ Sports Editor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25,2013 Sports Commentary: Abs are made in the kitchen B Y BRANDO CASINO S TAFF W RITER Mary Green in Kenya with the children she became friends with. Photo taken by Kyle Kammer Athlete leaves her heart in Kenya Mary Green exemplifies extraordinary community B Y JENNIFER HAGER S TAFF W RITER Mary Green, a member of t he CSUSM women's soccer team, takes community service t o a w hole new level. This summer, Green and 65 members o f t he Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim traveled t o Nairobi, Kenya f or t en days. The s hort ¿ rip made a large impact by connecting w ith over 1,200 children in amazing ways. The group built a new kitchen, culinary school and opened a new medical clinic at a local boarding school. Green spent most o f her t ime assisting at t he medical clinic, w here she saw over 275 children w ho all had similar symptoms. T he children w ere hungry, dehydrated and suffer- ing f rom local air pollution. Green was overwhelmed w ith t he feeling t hat t here was nothing she could do t o help them feel better. W hile patients waited in line t o be seen by t he doctors, nurses and EMTs, Green taught the children how t o play leapfrog, charades and tag. Green also prayed w ith the children, and she even had the o pportunity t o play her s port w ith them. Green's favorite p art o f t he soccer experience was seeing a few kids w ho had cleats offer t o give t heir friends one o f them. Some even played in sandals. Watching t he kids express joy while playing t he game was very touching. A t t he end o f t he game, t he volunteers gave each participant a plastic medal. A few days later, Green saw some o f the soccer kids. They showed her t hat they w ere wearing t heir medal under t heir clothes and had never taken i t off. A very special p art o f t he t rip was when Green m et a l ittle girl named Grace. She had been sponsored by t he Green family f or quite some t ime. Green taught Grace h ow t o blow a bubble w ith gum and h ow t o jump rope. They continue t o w rite letters t o each other. This t rip made Green realize how w e all take t he littlest things f or granted. I t also confirmed h er desire t o continue her education in t he medical field so t hat she can go back t o Kenya and help m ore people in t he future. Green demonstrates the importance o f n ot only being a great athlete but also being a strong member o f society. Heart Beat Getting an essential breakfast B Y RACHEL GALLEGO S TAFF W RITER The f irst thing you should do when you wake up i n the morning is take the t ime t o eat breakfast. Many do n ot realize why breakfast is t he most i mportant meal o f t he day. A healthy breakfast n ot only can give you m ore energy, but i t can also help c ontrol weight and improve performance. Studies have shown t hat by eating a healthy breakfast, you are enhancing y our m emory and concentration by fueling y our brain. It is i mportant t o realize t hat eating breakfast does n ot mean donuts and coffee, b ut rather one, like W ebMD recommends, t hat consists o f protein and w hole grains. Protein helps t o make you feel fuller, and fiber has been linked w ith better concentration and energy. Researchers suggest t hat people w ho consume a healthier breakfast have m ore energy t hroughout t he day. It's especially i mportant f or athletes t o consume a healthy breakfast so t hat they can get t he fuel needed f or high quality w orkouts, w hether i t is in sports o r hitting i t hard at t he gym. Skipping breakfast can also r ob y our body o f i mportant nutrients t hat are essential t o y our health and optimal performance. A hard training session can leave a student athlete w ho has p oor n utritional practices w ith no energy t o tackle t heir studies. O ne reason why manv N o matter how much a person w orks o ut, they can never out-exercise a bad diet. Let's say t hat you w orkout everyday, go t o t he gym, run a mile and mix in some weight lifting. W hat do you do after y our gym session? Surprisingly, most people reward themselves w ith f ood after workouts.They grab a burger, milk shake o r medium fries. Hate t o burst everyone's bubble, but t hat is n ot going t o c ut it. These bad habits w ill actually inhibit a person's ability t o achieve quick results. W e are all familiar w ith t he cliché saying'you are w hat you e at' It is 100 percent t rue. W hen t rying t o lose weight, eating healthy is key. Exercising has many benefits, such as strengthening t he bones, improving mental health and mood, lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, reducing t he risk o f heart diseases, diabetes, breast cancer, colon cancer and more. However, exercise is n ot t he only solution f or weight-loss. People have a b etter chance o f losing weight, staying f it and heightening t heir nutritional intake by placing m ore focus o n t heir d iet N utrient-dense foods, like fruits and vegetables, w ill help improve muscle regeneration between w orkouts as well as sustain energy levels. The most effective and beneficial way t o lose weight is t o incorporate healthy eating habits t o an active lifestyle. If you are interested in learning m ore about maintaining a healthy diet, there are a plenty of internet blogs t hat share diet tips, people's life style stories, t heir daily meals, w hat they eat, w ork o ut regimen and more. A ll i t takes is hard w ork and motivation t o achieve a healthier life. The change w ill not come easy at f irst, but i t w ill be w orthwhile in the end. Mens basketball will be playing away games against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov 1 and UCLA on Monday, Nov 4 at 7:30 p.m. to start out the season. Cost is $7 for single game tickets or $65 for season tickets. Take the time to show some Cougar pride and cheer these guys on at the away games. .c Campus recreation goes wild B Y ALISON SEAGLE S TAFF W RITER The campus recreation department's goal this year is t o plan a camping t rip f or students each month o f t he school year. In September, students had t he o pportunity t o go backpacking in t he Sierra Mountains. The adventurous students left f rom campus early in t he m orning on Friday, Sept 6. They g ot t o spend t he w hole weekend hiking, camping and experiencing breathtaking views. They returned t o campus Sunday evening. The meals at t he campsite w ere included w ith t he t rip. In addition t o hiking, the fall semester. From Nov. 2 students also participated through 3, students w ill have in activities led by the o ut- t he o pportunity t o do some door recreation staff. The desert camping and hiking. The $45 fee w ill include $75 cost of the t rip included t he transportation, permits, transportation, food and camping fees and camping camping equipment Signgear like tents, sleeping bags ups f or t hat t rip w ill beand cooking e quipment gin O c t 14. These trips are The next t rip campus rec- planned f or small groups reation has planned is t o of students, so t he limJoshua Tree. There, students ited spots f ill up quickly. M ore information about w ill n ot only hike and camg, but they w ill also be r ock these trips and o ther events climbing. Actual r ock climb- can be found by visiting The ing instructors w ill be t here Clarke o r checking o ut the t o show t he Cougar camp- Campus Recreation website ers t he ropes.The t rip w ill be taking place O c t 4 t hrough 6. http://www.csusm.edu/rec/ In November, Anza Bor- index.html. rego w ill be t he last destination Cougars travel t o f or dents skip breakfast is t o cut t heir calories. Studies have proven t hat this n ot effective way t o tackle fat loss goals. It has been documented t hat people w ho eat breakfast feel less hungry throughout t he day; as opposed t o breakfast-skippers w ho tend t o eat m ore at lunch and dinner. Skipping breakfast sends t he body i nto fasting mode, which increases t he body's insulin response t hat leads t o stored fat Making t he t ime t o have a healthy breakfast could be Photograph of the last camping experience, courtesy of CSUSM Campus Recreation Department. �Fact, fantasy m ix in classes BY AMANDA LENOX STAFF W RITER Disney, H arry Potter and folklore are among t he subjects professor Linda Pershing teaches. She talked about her career in this interview. Q: W hat is your educational background? A : B.A. in Religious Studies from Occidental College M A in Religion and Society from Princeton Seminary Ph.D. in A nthropology and Folklore Studies f rom University of Texas, A ustin Q: How did you decide your field of study? A : I was attracted t o t he study of f olklore because o f its focus on everyday expressive behavior and cultural traditions. Rather than formal, institutional culture and systems of knowledge, folklore is t he vernacular, informal and often unrecognized artistic and expressive behavior t hat people use t o convey t heir sense o f identity and t heir ideas about t he w orld around them. Q: Is there anything you are currently researching? A : Yes, IVe been w orking w ith a wonderful group o f very motivated and very smart students on t he folklore and culture o f H arry Potter. W e dedicated all last spring t o doing an in-depth analysis o f t he many aspects o f J.K. Rowling's magical w orld, and they are w orking w ith me this semester t o develop a new course on H arry Potter, w hich w ill be offered f or t he f irst t ime in Spring 2014. Professor Linda Pershing will be teaching a class on Harry Potter in the springs Photo by Amanda Lenox Q: How did you end up at CSUSM? A s I grew up in Los Angeles and feel most at home in California. I was a faculty member at t he State University o f N ew York (SUNY) Albany f or nine years, but I wanted t o move back t o California t o be closer t o my family. In 2001,1 was hired as t he f irst tenure-line faculty member in Women's Studies. Q: W hat classes do you usually teach? A : I teach a variety o f interdisciplinary courses (ID) about t he politics o f culture. For example, this semester I'm teaching a course on deconstructing Disney Animated Films. I also teach courses about education as social transformation, social change movements, f ilm and media, and I'll be teaching t he new course on H arry Potter f olklore and culture in t he spring. Q: W hat do you like about teaching? A : I made t he decision t o pursue a Ph.D. and become a university professor because I love w orking w ith students and I love t o teach. For me, education is t he key t o changing t he w orld and making i t a b etter place, one in which all people are valued and protected. Much o f my w ork focuses on social justice, and all my teaching includes a feminist and social justice perspective. Q: W hat do you hope students learn from taking your classes? A : First, I w ant students to learn t o ask t he deep and often t roubling questions about social structures and hierarchies o f privilege and power. Critical thinking skills are central t o my courses. I also w ork w ith students t o develop t heir sense o f curiosity and self-worth, and t heir determination t o give back t o t he community. CSUSM is in t he process o f nominating faculty members f or t he 2013-2014 Faculty and Staff Award. For information o n h ow t o nominate an outstanding faculty member, please visit t heir website at h ttp://www.csusm.edu/ president/awards/ If you w ould like t o see another professor featured in The Cougar Chronicle, send us an email at c o u garchron.features® gmail.com. There is help when you cannot find the right words The W r i t i n g C enter o f f e r s n ew c o n s u l t a t i o n BY TATIANA ZAVODNY FEATURES E DITOR Students looking f or help revising academic papers have an amazing resource at the W riting Center on campus. Located in the library in Kellogg 1103, the W riting Center provides California State University San Marcos students a place t o discuss and revise t heir essays. The W riting Center's diverse staff includes GEW instructors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, in various departments at t he university. The large number o f w riting t utors allows f or a w ide range of available times t o f it nearly any student's schedule. Appointments usually last 30 minutes and can be scheduled up t o t wo weeks in advance over t he phone, via email o r even in person. If scheduling in advance is not your style, stop by o n Walk-in Wednesdays. These on-the-spot consultation services are helped o n a first-come first-serve basis, so be sure t o arrive early. D on't have t ime t o come t o campus? Send t he W rit- ing Center an email through t heir online consultation system. This system gives students t wo easy options J t o receive help w ith t heir papers. T he f irst o ption allows stu% dents to* upload a d raft o f t heir paper t o receive a response f rom a consultant w ithin t hree t o f our business days. The o ther o ption, a new feature this semester, allows students t o video chat w ith a consultant face-toface in real-time f rom nearly any r emote location. A ll students need is a webcam, microphone and Internet connection t o partake in this consultation o ption. "Since w e are a c ommuter campus, this is great f or students w ho can't drive here t o options disciplines, at any stage o f t he w riting process," Salisbury said. These w orkshops are offered make an appointment," Amy Salisbury, Assistant D irector and W orkshop C oordinator at t he W riting Center, said. Before attending an appointment, students are encouraged t o consider which aspects o f t heir w riting they w ould like t o improve. " Try t o t hink o f t hree t o f our specific questions about y our w riting t hat you have so w e can help you in as focused a way as possible," Salisbury said. " The appointment t ime should be directed by t he student, n ot t he consultant." In addition t o t he oneon-one t utoring, t he W riting Center offers numerous o ther resources f or students including t he W riting C enter W orkshop Series. There are 12 workshops in a sequence, designed t o reflect t he w riting process, f rom preparing a t opic, t o conducting research and f inally putting t he finishing touches on a revised essay. " The workshops f urther emphasize how [the W riting Center is] looking t o help students o f all levels, o f all Through t he W riting Center website, students can view entertaining video clips o f professors f rom various departments on campus discussing t he colleger w riting process and tips V f or w riting academic papers.^ The W riting Center is also equipped w ith 10 computers t hat students can use at any t ime w ithout scheduling an appointment t o w ork o n t heir papers. There is also a convenient printing station. So how much w ill all o f these services cost students? W riting C enter services are funded by a small fee each semester through campus fees, and none o f t heir services require an e xtra charge. A ll t utoring sessions, access t o computers and workshops are o therwise free f or currently-enrolled students. Printing papers, however,does require a small fee comparable t o prices o n o ther f loors o f t he library. " We're here t o serve you," Salisbury said. " We w ant t o do everything w e can t o help you succeed." To schedule an appointment o r find o ut m ore about w riting workshops, students can call 760-7504168 o r visit t heir website at http://www.csusm.edu/writingcenter/. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com What to expect studying abroad HP HH Why Spain's education is 'all or nothing' B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES S TAFF W RITER C ulture s hock is t he phrase t hat comes to m ind w hen p eople ask me a bout my e xperience abroad last semester. I believe t hat in o rder t o go abroad, students s hould be aware t hat i t takes a l ittle m ore e ffort t han meets t he eye. Students need t o prepare t hemselves f or t he a djustment o f living in a n ew c ountry. T he process o f applying isn't as t edious as students may presume. As l ong as y ou t urn in all t he r equired p aperwork, y ou are f ree t o begin y our p reparation t o live abroad. Many students may also be c oncerned a bout t he p rice o f studying abroad, assuming i t is v ery expensive. In reality, i t is n ot as bad as i t seems. I was relieved t o f ind o ut t hat t he p rojected expenses w ere a ccurate w ith my stay a broad in Valladolid, Spain. F or t hose receiving FAFSA, y ou are f ortunate enough t o g et some o f y our expenses covered. T here are many o ther f inancial aid o pportunities if y ou are lacking funds. T he G lobal Education O ffice o ffers a v ariety o f scholarships t o apply f or, and t here is always t he o ption o f accepting subsidized loans if necessary. T he amazing t hing a bout s tudying in Spain is t hat i t is a ffordable. H owever, s tudents need t o learn h ow t o manage t heir bank acscount and budget. Students should save t heir m oney f or traveling w ith f riends o n t he weekends. A merican students also have an advantage, being t hat t hey are a native English speaker. T here are many l ocals w illing t o pay t o have English speakers t utor t hem in t he evenings, and t hat e xtra cash can be helpful. T he u niversity system in Europe is v ery d ifferent f rom t he A merican educational system. Spanish professors d on't assign w eekly h omew o r k assignments, t ake r oll call, c ount anything as p articipation o r give m idterms. Students are f ree f rom h omew o r k t he e ntire semester. A lthough t his m ight seem like heaven f or many, i t d oesn't really feel like heaven in t he last weeks leading u p t o t he final exam. T he professors rely solely o n t he student's final exam grade, as t hey have n othing else t o base t heir scores o ff o f. Talk a bout pressure. T he way t hey teach is different as w ell. Professors r arely use PowerPoints o r a w hiteboard t o help w ith t heir lessons. T hey o nly give lectures. Spanish students also have a d ifferent m ethod o f w riting notes. Instead o f b ullet p oints o r summaries o f t he lectures, t hey w rite t he e ntire lecture o ut, w ord by w ord f rom w hat t he p rofessor says. T here really is n othing similar a bout CSUSM and t he u niversity I a ttended in Spain. W e are a ccustomed t o having o ur u niversity l ocated o n t he same p roperty. In Spain, t he u niversity is d ivided i nto buildings according t o t he area o f study and t hey are called faculties. These faculties are dispersed a round t he city. Students w on't see themselves going t o t he same faculty as a business m ajor if t hey are studying languages. A lthough t his may seem strange, in r eality i t is beneficial. Students g et t o k now e veryone in t heir faculty and i t gives t hem t he o pportunity t o m eet local Spanish students in a t ightnit e nvironment. T he cafeteria ladies even seem t o enjoy t he presence o f s tudents' familiar faces. A lthough all t his i nformation m ight seem like a t urnoff, believe m e w hen I say I w ould d o i t all o ver again. Maria Lopez, a f ellow CSUSM s tudent, r ecent r eturnee, as w ell as my c ompanion and r oommate in Spain, also r eally enjoyed h er e xperience. " I absolutely loved i t, I feel t hat as students w e s hould take e very o pportunity t hat w e have t o g row as i ndividuals and studying abroad is o ne o f t hem," Lopez said. Studying and living in a d ifferent c ountry is such an u nforgettable and impacting e xperience. T he p eople o ne meets, t he places o ne sees and t he o verall e nvironment is s omething t hat w ill become a p art o f t hat p erson forever. Students w ill gain g reater understanding a bout o ther c ultures and customs. If y ou are a s tudent t hinking o f going abroad, d on't l et t he o pportunity pass y ou by. G o abroad. Be b old and c ourageous. You w on't r egret i t Pictures o f Spain study abroad campus by G loria Magallanes available o nline. mm r? ^ L ,, . ^4 S Z m**** jff1 4M m JBjW^p Mm- Is Las Vegas s till the party place for college students? B Y A NNE H ALL D ESIGN E DITOR M ost students a t CSUSM said " yes" t o v isiting Las Vegas f or an easy getaway w hen asked if t hey had any desire t o t ravel t here. H owever, actually g etting t o Las Vegas has b ecome t he p roblem. W ithin t he past f ew years t he recession has dramatically affected t he e conomy and t he idea o f " vacationing" has b ecome a privilege f or t he f rivolous o r financially w ell o ff. " I d on't have plans f or t raveling because o f c ost," s tudent A bel C astillo said. T he s treets o f d own-* t own Las Vegas appear t o be m ostly f illed w ith people o ver t he age o f 30. I t seems t hat t he o nly remains o f t he college g eneration are individuals c elebrating t heir legal d rinking age and b achelor(ette) parties. So w here is everyone? " I w ould love t o go t o Las Vegas f or f un b ut cannot because o f t ime," student N icole Sears said. Recent e volutions in entertainment have b rought much change t o t he Las Vegas s trip. Students are less i nterested in t he t raditional a ttractions and w ant t o e xplore o ther o ptions. " I have a desire t o t ravel t o Las Vegas. T hey have beautiful r ooms and t he h otels a llow y ou t o have a l ittle t aste o f w orld destinations and o f d ifferent t ime p eriods. If y ou're w illing t o t ravel o ff o f t he s trip y ou can f ind s ome amazing eateries, like in C hinatown o r t he house t urned r estaurant named Chicago Joe's," s tudent Chetsey Schweitzer said. CSUSM students are n ot t he o nly ones changing t heir m ind a bout w hether o r n ot t hey s hould vacation t here. Students f rom t he University o f Nevada Las Vegas, l ocated less t han t w o miles away f rom t he main drag, w ould also r ather spend t ime a t venues and restaurants l ocated far f rom t he g litter and lights o f t he s trip. Struggling t o s urvive as t hey f ind ways t o pay f or ever-rising t uition fees, t he average college s tudent w ill f ind t hat t he real value is f inding w hat has changed and w hat is n ew in Las Vegas. E ntrepreneurs are n ow adapting t o a n ew b reed o f consumers t hat w ant m ore e ntertainment f or less c ost. T he S tratosphere H otel. is o ne o f t he businesses w orking t o c onform t o this n ew g eneration. Inside t he h otel, y ou can sign up f or a g olf package, p arty i t up in any o f t he various night clubs, and have a d rink in t he 107 lounge t hat has t he best v iew o f t he s trip. You can also g et y our adrenaline rush o n Skyjump o r any o f t he o ther t hrill seeking rides above i t all a t t he t op o f t he Stratosphere's t ower. T he P opcorn G irl is another unique place t o v isit w ith its m ultitude o f f lavored p opcorns. T he Pinball Hall o f Fame is l ocated j ust o utside o f t he main d rag and i t has been g rowing in p opularity o ver t he years. Even F reemont S treet in D owntown Las Vegas s till gets a l ittle b it o f t he same a ttention i t g ot in its g olden years w ith its m ore a ffordable h otel prices and f ree d rinks. A ccording t o t he Las Vegas C onvention and V isitors A uthority's GLS Research, S outhern C alifornia v isitors d on't care so m uch a bout gambling b ut v isit f or t he lounge p erformances, t heatrical e ntertainment and t o c ruise t he bars and n ightclubs. 9 7 p ercent o f SoCal v isitors r eport being satisfied w ith t heir c hoice o f e xperiencing Las Vegas and claim t o be v ery likely t o r eturn soon. I t l ooks as i f Las Vegas w ill remain a vacation h ot s pot as l ong as t hey c ontinue appealing t o evolving c onsumer preferences. Study spots you should know about: the library isn't the only place to go B Y RICOPALMERIN S TAFF W RITER CSUSM is jam-packed w ith various unique places t o study, n ot all o f w hich are as o bvious as t he campus l ibrary. Some students e njoy a b it o f noise t o help t o keep t he energy up. For these students, t he t hird f loor o f t he l ibrary is always e choing w ith t he clicks o f keyboards and t he shuffle o f papers. T he cafeteria, w hich is l ocated in t he D ome, can g et p retty noisy, if serious levels o f a udio are suitable. Finding t he r ight place t o s it d own and r eview f or t hat big exam may be t he g reatest b arrier t o studying. Take o ne st§p i nto t he CSUSM l ibrary, and it's clear h ow d ifficult i t can be t o f ind a seat o r e mpty t able. W h a t is less o bvious a re t he numerous study areas available o n t he f ourth and f ifth f loors. Each f loor provides students w ith several isolated study r ooms and tables. Students like Savannah C zyzewice n oted t he t hird f loor o f t he l ibrary as t he m ost p opular and easily accessible study s pot, b ut said t hat i t is " way t oo l oud." Students l ooking f or less d istractions need t o head t o t he f ifth f loor. I t has a large reading r oom, p erfect f or t hose seeking p en-drop silence. If a h int o f scehery is c omforting, t here are also p lenty o f tables lining t he w indows as w ell as an assortment o f c omfy chairs. Students may w ant a m ore scenic v iew t o g et in t he z one.While CSUSM is n ot exactly placed w ithin a f orest, t here are s ome g reat spots t o soak up s ome sun and b reath in f resh air. Inside t he Founder's Plaza, t here are p lenty o f o pen benches and tables e xposed t o t he aromas o f t he Campus C of- COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney DESIGN EDITOR A nne H all NEWS EDITOR S arah Hughes SPORTS EDITOR A & E EDITOR Faith Orcino COPY EDITOR Lauren Hammond DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Raychel Allen SALES REP FEATURES EDITOR Pam Kragen CARTOONISTS Tatiana Z avodny Faith Orcino OPINION EDITOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen Justin Donner Lauren Hammond PHOTOGRAPHERS Anne H all Bianca S arabia Richard Brown STAFF Chelsey Schweitzer Z ach Schanzenbach Ruth M orales Alison Seagle Jennifer H ager is a small platform w ith benches and shade. B ehind t he A cademic Hall lies Palm C ourt, and if noise isn't as big o f an issue t here are always t he tables o utside Starbucks o r t he Big C at B istro. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editor: Faith Creino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Exploring human identity through film ASI C ommunity C enters hold special movie s creenings BY FAITH O RCINO A &E E DITOR " A L ot Like You" Eliaichi Kimaro's critically acclaimed documentary arrives on campus o n Monday Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. In t he film, Kimaro, a woman o f mixed races, explored her father's culture and traveled t o his home c ountry o f Tanzania. As she recorded her j ourney, i t t ook an unexpected t urn when she sat d own w ith her extended family members, including her aunts. Kimaro discovered a dark h istory o f inequality and violence between t he men and w omen in t he area, while also finding a separation between those in t he village and those b orn in o ther countries. The p roject transformed Kimaro and her team as they w orked. O n t he website f or t he film, Kimaro says t hat she "had t o assume the r ole o f storyteller." W hile i t was about her father's family back in the Chagga t ribe of Tanzania, i t was also her s tory o f understanding her o wn cultural identity. A reception w ill be held early, at 6 p.m., and t he movie w ill begin at 7 p.m. at the Clarke Grand Salon where you can meet w ith Eliacichi Kimaro For more information technology lead on campus. However, he does more than just manage all o f the CSUSM servers and technology. W hile t hat is hard w ork by itself, Allen also finds t ime t o feed his passion: music. " The best thing about music is getting t o push yourself," Allen said. "You're in a place where you're completely n ot thinking, doing your thing in that moment. Modern life is so complicat- ed. We're always multitasking o r getting distracted. I t hink doing one thing well is healthy f or the mind." Allen is n ot an exclusive p erformer by any means, playing at clubs, private parties and even c orporate events. He plays in many bands in San Diego, including, but n ot limited t o: classic rock band Black Canyon and the jazz group Mirage. As a versatile musician, and t o view t he trailer, visit http://alotlikeyoumovie.com "Melting Away" O n Wednesday, O c t 3, the L GBTQA Pride Center, along w ith the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and t he CSUSM student organization Hillel, w ill host a movie screening o f "Melting Away." The film, directed by D oron Eran, deals w ith an Israeli family struggling w ith gen- der identity and later illness. A fter finding t heir son's secret that he is transgender, the parents decided t o abandon him. I t w ould be f our years later t hat as t he father is sick w ith cancer, t he m other requests a private investigator t o find her son. The search w ould lead t o a p erformer i n a club named Anna, w ho is actually t he son. Later she decides t o visit her father as a private nurse w ithout revealing her past identity. Purchase tickets f or this event through t he Lawrence Family Jewish Community C enter either online http:// tickets.lfjcc.org/ o r at 4126 Executive Drive La Jollai C A 92037. Tickets are $5 and free parking w ill be available in L ot N o ff o f Campus Drive, next t o t he parking structure. The movie w ill be shown at 7 p.m. in A rts 240. Allen plays a wide variety o f instruments and style. " I play whatever t he gig needs me t o play, whether i t be classic rock, disco, funk, jazz o r Top 40," he said. W hile proficient w ith keys, guitars and drums, A llen's specialty niche is bass and vocals. W ith at least five gigs a month, Allen has plenty o f experience and a l ot o f opportunities t o showcase his talents. Allen g ot his s tart playing t he organ when he was young, and then played in different bands in high school. N ow, he has over 30 years o f experience as a musician. To any aspiring musicians, Allen recommends playing music that you like. "You'll get more o ut o f what you like. If you play what you like, you'll do i t m ore and you w on't get bored," he said. " The most i mport- ant thing is t o have fun. You have t o be good at it, hard-workingl and a talent element is definitely needed. " Don't be t oo hard on yourself, either. It's easy t o feel awkward in the beginning, but be easy on yourself. If you have the talent, you'll get better." For more o f Chuck Allen, visit his website http:// w ww.reverbnation.com/artist 2007888. Music spotlight features Chuck Allen B Y KATIE AGNER STAFF W RITER Sometimes it's b etter t o live in t he m oment and take life one step at a t ime. That is Chuck Allen's philosophy. Nowadays, it's all t oo easy t o get tangled up in stress. It's tough t o balance t ime between class, w ork and social life. Allen serves as t he media production and classroom �A & E Editor: Faith Orano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S TUDEIC4"' - ATTENTION" E>y F AifH O fcUMO Cougar Shuffle H ave y ou h eard? B Y V ALERIA G IRONAS al song. Katy tells everyone through t he song t hat even when someone knocks you down, you have t o be strong and get right back up.You have t o stick up f or yourself and n ot let anyone p ut you down. Props t o Katy f or t hat song! " Hold O n We're G oin H ome" by Drake This song has been one o f Drake's biggest hits. His new CD, " Nothing Was The Same," dropped on Sept 24. Drake t old MTV t hat this song is meant t o be played at weddings in t en years. "Applause" by Lady Gaga Lady Gaga is one of t he few celebrities w ho really uses her complete imagination in her w ork. The song S TAFF W RITER Hey Cougars! Have you guys heard t he songs t hat everyone is talking about or even singing? W ell here are a few songs you can add t o y our playlist! " Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus Despite people criticizing Miley o n her performance at t he VMA's, her new song has been one o f her biggest hits. H er video has also been t he t alk of t he t own, b ut you can't judge her because its her personality. " ROAR" by Katy Perry This is such an inspiration- "Applause" addresses what many people t hink o f "celebrities" today, that they all do i t f or t he attention. But Lady Gaga is in this business because she wants t o know t hat her fans are pleased, t hat the applause after a show shows her that they are satisfied w ith her performance. " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke This song defines t wo different sides. I ) That w oman can do anything a man can do, if n ot even better. 2) In every woman there is a bad side t o her. " Blurred lines" is between a man and a woman and the attraction towards one another. The Comic B ookCorner* Batman: Li'l Gotham' The lighter side of the Dark Knight's kingdom B Y FAITH O RCINO A & E E DITOR Photo from dccomicsr.com A fter t heir f irst digital release in O c t 2012, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs are still going strong w ith t heir series 'Batman: Li'l Gotham.' The duo tells m ore playful stories o f t he characters connected t o Batman. They are holiday-themed, concerning a particular holiday per issue. As said, i t started as a digital special, but since this A pril, printed single issues have been available in print. The seventh issue w ill be on shelves on O c t 9. Nguyen's a rt is a refreshing break f rom all t he g ritty Batman comics. He hand-painted all the covers and inte- r ior a rt using watercolors. 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Email us at i B M1H SP csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - Students are buzzing about the University Student Union that will be opening Spring 2014. 4 - The Surf Club catches a wave and seeks t o secure another national tide. 6 - Read about how the government shut down directily affects programs at CSUSM. 9H §¡G 10 - The smoking section is an unnecessary and unwated presence on campus. 11 - Read about student film maker and Chronicle videographer, Armand Gutierrez. Remembering safety for quality of life The party season is here B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR With a short lesson or reminder of procedures, options, causes and local resources there may be hope to prime students for remaining safe during the holidays this party season at CSUSM and everywhere. Students will te drniidiTg and potentially carousing in celebration as midterms and holidays begin to intertwine. Various student organizations and groups party together regularly and campus life is not the only place that students turn to for a good time. Safety is everyone's responsibility and unfortunate incidents are often unnecessary and can most often be prevented. Statistics provided by the Gender Equity Center showed that in 95 percent of incidents involving rape, the perpetrator is someone the individual knows. According and danger. to the National Center for "Be an upstander and interVictims of Crime, one in five vene if you see someone that women will be raped in their might potentially be in danlifetime. More information ger," Cathy Nguyen, a Health can be found at www.victim- Educator at the H.O.P.E. and sofcime.org. Wellness Center, said. Information from the GenHave a designated driver, der Equity Center states that take someone else's keys and as afirstyear college student, make them sleep it off on an individual is at a higher the floor and do whatever it risk of rape from the time takes to avoid poor decisionilte fall"*semester itasttcguff^ making. PURHIpoK: the other to Thanksgiving break. So- way when you see someone rority women are at a higher that might be in trouble or risk of being raped their en- has been placed in a vulnertire college career. Sexual as- able position. sault among men and women Even the most cautious inis no less of a problem. dividual can find themselves Based on San Diego Coun- in a position that they just ty Police records, DUI and cannot escape from. If or DWI charges rise during when that does happen, there the fall semestersfor col- are options and resources leges and communities. Self- that people can turn to. A awareness, paying attention Victims Advocate is always to surroundings, buddy sys- available to accompany and tems and taking action as support sexual assault or an "upstander" to look after rape survivors, regardless of the well-being of others is a gender, as they go through strong step forward in being the experience of trying to proactive against violence get help. All a person has to do is ask for one if one is not them to help in the recovery offered to them. process," Miller said. According to Lieutenant "Crime reported to the Doug Miller, campus police ^University Police from a has a policy to "help seek Campus Security Adminprosecution or at least file istrator will be reflected on a report to get further assis- the annual US Department tance." of Education Clery Campus "Regardless of how a vio- Crime and Security Report, lent crime is reported to the but may not be reflected on University, our primary con- the US Department of Juscern is always the welfare tice Uniform Crime Report. and safety of the victim and However, if a victim reports connecting that victim to the a crime directly to the Unimany resources available to versity. Police, the crime will be reflected on both reports. How the University Police report crimes on these reports is strictly regulated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education and they often have very different requirements." Regardless of a victim's decision to press charges, a paper toil exists of the incident report and all criminal activity primarily remains Skype for five minutes and do whatever he asked. Abrahams did not respond to an email request for interview. University officials confirmed he is a student at CSUSM. They explained that the university!s policy involving students who have been arrested for crimes is that issues are handled by the Office of the Dean of Students . When they receive an incident report that there has been a violation of the Code of Conduct by a student, an investigation takes place. The process is in compliance with the CSU Executive Order 1073. According to the FBI, Abrahams is suspected of gaining unauthorized access to computers owned by women in not only southern California and Maryland, but hacker forums to ask others about how to use malware and hack webcams . In a phone interview with The Cougar Chronicle on will serve up to two years in federal prison. Until then, he is/presumed innocent until proven guilty by the court. Alcohol consumption and drug use lead to impaired decision making. Image by Anne Hall. (Safety cont. on page 2). CSUSM student arrested in sextortion case B Y K A T U N SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A CSUSM student from Temecula has been arrested for allegedly hacking into the webcams and computers of 30 to 150 women worldwide in what federal officials are calling a "sextortion" case. Jared James Abrahams, 19, a second-year psychology major, could be facing up to two years in federal prison for crimes relating to filming women without their knowledge, according to an FBI report. He allegedly took nude photos ad videos of his vietims and threatened to post the content online unless they sent him more nude images or they agreed to go on O UR N EXT ISSUE Oct 23,2013 in other countries that are assumed to be Ireland, Canada, Russia and Moldova. The case unveiled by the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office said that the investigation began in March 2013 , when an 18-year-old victim contacted authorities and they traced the unauthorized computer access to the suspect. After searching Abrahams' home in June with the help of a federal search warrant, authorities discovered hacking software and pictures/videos of some of the women he had allegedly blackmailed. According to the complaint, the suspect used the domain name "cutefuzzypuppy" to infect various victims' computers. That domain was later discovered to have been used on different Oct. 8, the FBI reported that Abrahams was released on bond and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4. If convicted, Abrahams �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com (Safety cont. page 1). from confidential. on police record. Survivors' names can never be released to anyone but the District Attorney's office in the event of sexual assault. Names do not go to the University without the reporter's permission. Only with the survivor's permission can names be released to the Dean of* Students for the sake of dealing with incidents between students in order to perform a concurrent investigation for consideration of student involvement (restraining orders, class changes, etc.) considered for the students safety. Another resource for students to turn to is Student Health and Counseling Services. The staff advocates for survivors and help to do only what the individual is willing to do. Should an individual have the desire to change their mind about reporting later on, they are always available to open an investigation or press charges at a later date, regardless of time lapse. Sensitivity of the survivors' wants is the main focus. Everything at SHCS is "If a student doesn't report they miss out on ensuring their own health and they miss out on preventing a potential assault on another person," Dr. Nicholson said. Rape Aggression Defense Courses (R.A.D.) are also offered on campus at limited times throughout the year due to limited instructor availability. Classes normally occupy about 20 students. Instructors include Cathy Nguyen and Sergeant Stuart. "The course takes a lot of staff effort. It is a 12-hour training that is broken up into three to four days. A majority of abductions happen to women. We're empowering women to fight back," Nguyen said. "The degree of safety that is offered on this campus is gqod. Students can go to a blue box and call, but that's not going to help you when you're in the dorms, so it's really getting to the culture of student life and in fostering an environment where students feel supported in reporting sex crimes because my experience so far in conversations with students is that they don't feel that way. They feel that sometimes if they do report that there is a lot of questioning of the typical victim blaming of these kinds of questions that we would hope are out of our culture at this point but apparently are not," says Dr. Pamela Redela. Victim Advocates are a legalrightfor situations exactly like this. Traycie Mitchell, a volunteer Victim Advocate for sexual assault and domestic violence through the, Women's Resource Center in Oceanside, asserts that calling attention to these issues is key. . "If you're out in the public you should contact law enforcement and a chain of events starts to happen. I am part of what is called a S.A.R.T. Team, which is a sexual assault response team...you have arightto a victims advocate. My job is to let the victim know that I am completely there for them; I am not in any way affiliated with the law or the medical community. My sole job there is to keep them comfortable, that they feel safe and that their rights are being respected. If at any time they want to stop... whatever, they have the right to say T m done' and it has things won't happen," Mito stop," Mitchell said. Dr. Redela also asserted chelle Saavedra Diaz of Disthat finding these resources abled Student Services said. The current Clery report and utilizing them is what has available crime statis will help students that have been affected by sexual as- tics for the last three years * sault and prevent it from at http://www.csusm.edu/police/Clery.pdf. happening to more. "In general, I feel as safe "I have, just this semeson campus as elsewhere, in ter, have had students report to me that when they eluding while driving on the went into the Gender Equity freeway. I try to be safety Center, that was the only conscious here and elseplace where they found in- where and do not practice the formation on domestic vio- same routine on a daily ba lence and sexual assault... sis," Professor David Avalos and when they go to Health of the Visual and Performing Services there was nothing Arts Department said. When people work toout available," Redela said. "They would have to ask for gether to consider the safety that and sometimes people of themselves and others, rein that situation are afraid to gardless of where you are in ask or they're embarrassed to the world, the probability of ask and if there's a pamphlet facing unnecessary dangers there in front of them with becomes reduced and quality information on who to con- . of life can be enjoyed to the tact they're more apt to do fullest. Being armed with the that than if they have to ask knowledge and information the desk person. I notice that needed to help yourself and students have addressed that others is thefirststep. this semester." Despite the fact that this school has been rated the "safest CSU in the state," students cannot assume that violence does not exist because this campus still has its problems. "It happens.. .can't say bad Come to Craven 3500 Tuesdays during U-Hour to partake in the Cougar Chronicle meetings and become a part of our staff University Student Union opening Spring 2014 B Y ANNE HALL DESIGN EDITOR Many students have likely seen the construction occurring near the César Chavéz stairs on the south side of campus. This fast-materializing building is set to be the future student union at CSUSM. Much deliberation has taken place over the making of this building and plans for how tofinanceit. It is to be a lounge area for students, but some feel the plan is wrought with problems. Students this semester are paying a mandatory student success fee to offset the costs. With this in mind, it is important to consider how connected students are with S its construction. Current opinion from students on the finalization of the facility and its usefulness vary. "I graduate in a year-anda-half, so if the facility is open by next spring I will probably use it," said Lana, Cook, an Arts and Technology major. The Academic Excellence and Student Success Fee Proposal Alternative Consultation Report and Open Forums in Spring 2013 said that state funding drastically dropped since 2007 despite the growing numbers in enrollment over the years. In 2008 and 2009, CSUSM established a University Student Union Alternative Consultation Process that presented an idea to build the Student Union building and charge a student fee to pay for the establishing costs. The Student Union is intended to "enhance the quality of campus life through unique programs and services which offer casual as well as purposeful, in-depth opportunities for student engagement and co-curricular learning," as stated in Appendix C of the CSU Alternative Consultation Proposal. This facility was developed with hopes of creating stronger student community and camaraderie. Benefits were listed as providing opportunities for student employment, campus involvement and leadership development. Other benefits to creating the facility were more food options, fostering a space for Wim Caregiver/ Child Care Work Provide care, supervision, training to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and special needs. Salary: $9 - $12.00/hr based on Education & Exp Job Requirements HS/GED, acceptable driving history & criminal background check, CA Driver's License & reliable transportation^ - Part Time or Full Time - Flexible Hours - On the Job Training provided - No prior exp. 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Some faculty and students voted that such a development was viewed as unnecessary and the official report acknowledges that the building is focused more on bringing businesses to the campus than it is on initiating student comradery. The cost of developing this establishment has been placed on the presently enrolled students that are expected to be able to use the facility. Voters were from the 2008-2009 attendance years. However, some people can argue that since the building is being paid for by students* five years later, they did not have as strong of a say in its construction as others before them did. "I don't even know what that is," Rico Palmerin, a Literature and Writing major said when asked about the Student Union. Another factor of concern is the recession that was still evolving in 2008. Students of all walks of life have been struggling to afford college. In consideration of investment cost, operating income . and projected estimated cash flow shown in the development phase do not account for present economic situations. "I probably won't use the Student Union because I have no interest in any of the facilities offered there unless the student newspaper was moved into an office there. Also, because there's already so much money that I'm having to put into my education that I can't afford any extra expenses," says Blanca Sarabia, a Sociology major on campus. Businesses approved for operation within the Student Union include: food services, restaurants, auditorium, meeting rooms, coffee shops, catering services, retail shops, student areas and operations and storage facilities. The new building is scheduled for completion November 2013. It will be open to students in January 2014. �N EWS N ews Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCT 9,2013 13 Graduation is a privilege, not a right The CSUSM B Y Z ACH SCHANZENNBACH S TAFF W RITER Upon seeing a square topped cap and a tassel hanging over the side; there is one word that comes to the mind - "graduation." Most CSUSM students have experienced the process of graduating with their friends in high school, and will hopefully experience it again at the end of college. So what's in store for the graduates-to-be? There are some basic requirements and advice that CSUSM graduate hopefuls might want to keep in mind. Graduates in the past, of various majors, have braved this process. To graduate, thefirstthing you need to have is a minimum GPA of 2.0. For that, you need at least 85 semester units to apply for graduation. To get a degree, you need 120 units, 40 of which must come from upper-division Save Me! process courses. With these in hand, you can apply; just make sure to apply before the semester in which you expect to graduate. Of course, these are the bare necessities. Further preparation, according to CSUSM's Academic Advisor David McMartin, can be made by touching base with your academic advisor and double-checking to be sure you've completed all your requirements. McMartin also recommends students find a pace that allows them to get the best college has to offer while still balancing their personal lives. Also, if students are trying to graduate as soon as they can , they might consider taking a couple of courses over the summer. As of May 2012, CSUSM boasts a total of 28,000 graduates in its more than 20 years. The majority of graduating students, 52 percent, are between the ages of 26 and 35. However, there and important f ^f statistics iitxt MMMMM>. « I'F II -I/ TIT M>I<UV'.*R m1 F O l.AWFUttY Bi O t O EWiWiD RM tO MH O VS O I MO Al N ^rAfUS^ F I A B M t R fO PHONE NO. .,-M HÀ ARB YOU PFMVENTBO JN THIS COUNTRY &BGAU&E EMPLOYMENT OBSmBO GOSMON ABE DATE YOU C AN START IF S O MAY W E ITFOUIRE O F YOUR P RESENT EMPLOYER*? ' YINTJ EMPLOYED MMBR APPLIED NOW? ra T HIS COMPANY BEFORE? Msmmm m BDUCATÌON GRAMMAR NAME AND LOCATION O F S CHOOL "NO O F YEARS , ' ATTENDED •DID YOU I G RADUATE? 1 SUBJE' SCHOOL NmM&db*am. Students are working twice as hard to make themselves marketable in the current employment environment. Image by Blanca Sarabia are still many who graduate between the ages of 23 and 25 and even above the age the 36, forming 47 percent. Only a small 1 percent handful of students graduate between ages 17 and 22. The College of Humani- ties, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences boasts the most graduating students, with about 42 percent of graduating students. The College of Science and Mathematics produces the least, with a mere 15 percent. If you're planning on graduating in the fall, you'd best apply now. The deadline for applications without a $15 late fee is Feb. 2. The deadline for applying for spring is from June 1 to Sept. 15. • T he f uture o f f inances a nd r etirement B Y C HELSEY SCHWEITZER S TAFF W RITER More than one-in-four Americans don't have money saved. This statistic from CNN Money is made more concerning by the projected state of Social Security . To college students, * retirement seems far in the future and many therefore don't concern themselves with thoughts of saving. This can be a mistake that has both long and short term consequences. In the short term, not saving money can hurt in emergency situations. If a person found themselves in an unexpected situation, such as being laid off or being injured and unable to work, they would need to rely on what they had saved during this emergency period. However, according to CNN Money, "about 49% of Americans don't have enough money saved to cover three months of expenses [in an emergency situation]." In addition to this short term effect, there is the long term effect on retirement. According to FOX Business, "social security will be 'insolvent' by 2033," Tins doesn't mean that social security is going to completely die off, but rather that "social security can only pay out in benefits...roughly 75% of the amount it will be obli- gated to pay." Due to the fact that social security will not be able to fully support the -current generation's retirement, saving now is more important than ever. Saving may seem like a daunting task at this point, especially with the strict college budget and the fact that many employers are paying with prepaid debit cards rather than paychecks. These prepaid debit cards are in widespread use in the country, with over 4.6 million active cards in use since 2012 according to the research firm Aite Group. These cards are making it easier to spend and harder to save, especially with the risk of hidden inactivity and withdraw fees. With all of this stacked against the average college student, saving seems harder than ever. There are a few things that can be done to help with savings, however. The primary way to save is to set aside some money here and there. Any little bit helps and this will set up a habit of savings that can be built upon when an actual career is found outside of college and more than the minimum wage is being earned. In addition tp small savings, look at the "latte factor." In the book The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach, this concept shows how spending small amounts of money can lead up to a big total. Take for example, a daily cup of coffee. This is a staple to most college students, but at over two dollars for most cups of coffee and 7 days in a week, it results in $56 a month for the coffee. If buying a cup a day was reduced to every two or three days and the rest of the time the coffee was made at hpme, that would save money that could then be put into savings instead of spent. This applies to many small items that most college students pay no attention to that can lead to large amounts of money slipping out of their hands. Many cups of coffee cost more than a seemingly-insignificant two dollars. The Cougar Chronicle decided to put Bach's "latte factor" idea to the test on campus. A popular seasonal favorite, the pumpkin spice latte, costs $5.15 for a venti 20 fluid ounce at the campus Starbucks, and $4.00 for a 20 fluid ounce at Campus Coffee on campus. If bought four days a week, pumpkin spiced lattes cost one $1,071.20 per year at Starbucks, and $832 per year at Campus Coffee. If one works approximately 50 years, or ages 18 to 68 for example and buys coffee 4 days of every week during that time, coffee could cost one $53,560 over 50 years at Starbucks, and $41,600 in 50 years at Campus Coffee. Most people won't be shopping at the campus coffee f 1 i in M W Every penny counts. Watch it grow as spending habits change. Photograph by Chelsey Schweitzer. houses for that long, and the favorite pumpkin spiced latte is not available all year, but non-campu£ coffeehouses often have similar prices and other flavors appeal during the less autumnal months. This is not to say indulging in seasonal treats and coffee is to be avoided stringently. Some people rarely buy them. Other culprits might be cigarettes, trendy clothing that won't be warm in a month, or snacks that could be bought cheaper in bulk. The idea Bach presents is to monitor the little 'insignifi- cant' purchases one makes for a few days and then do the math to see how much these treats cost over a lifetime. In addition to saving in a personal savings account, a 401(k) plan, typically through one's work, is another option for saving for retirement. Under this plan, a set amount of retirement savings are deducted automatically from each paycheck either before or after taxation. In addition, whatever price is agreed on being taken from the paycheck is often matched by most employers to a certain percentage, doubling the savings. .These small methods of saving money now can lead tofinancialsecurity and less stress in the long run. With many questioning the future of social security and little people saving, college students , find themselves in a place wl^re they must anticipate emergencies and save small amounts of money. The question of who will provide for them later in life is one that many find unanswered. �Men a nd w omen's g olf o utlook B Y SHAINA PARDO STAFF WRITER Men and Women's Golf Outlook Things look great for golf with both Men's and Women's teams off to great starts. The men's golf team has moved up one spot from last year to number 2 in the NAIA national rankings. They recently won the La Verne Invitational with a freshman placing first in the tournament and four more members of the team placing in the top 20. This years men's golf team is twice as strong as last year with all of their new recruitments. Coach Greg Hutton expects the men's golf team to work hard, support each other and become a family. They have one common goal and that is to win their second regional title. In regards to his team, Hutton said, "They have a chance to bring back another win especially with outstanding individual Ben Itterman, a senior transfer from University of Oregon, who could be the piece of the puzzle to help win nationals". The men hope to win in their biggest tournament of the fall, the Northern New Mexico Invite on September 30th to October 1st, which included NCAA division II teams. It is only preseason and The Lady Cougars are already ranked third in the NAIA. The lady cougars ended their 2012-2013 sea- son ranked fourth in nationals. There are six returning players and seven new women added to the team. Coach Cindy Navel is excited to see how the team has improved with every new season. Navel wants her team to be focused on their mental and physical game so their goal of winning nationals will be accomplished. The women's team has atotof potential for this season, especially with the returners and talented recruits. They received the highest post season ranking, at number four and started off the pre-season right placing fifth at the Point Loma Nazarene University Fall Preview. The Lady Cougars aim to bring back another national title. This years men's golf team photo provided by Coach Greg Hutton. Coastline of Carlsbad beach. Photograph provided by Alison Seagle. Photo of surf team in action provided by Matt Zamudio A perennial Get Out! powerhouse Cliffs of Carlsbad beach M arre a nd t he surf c lub d isplay e xcellence in and o ut of t he w ater B Y JORDAN B ROOKS STAFF WRITER The Surf Club does more than gather to share similar interests, but is always on the hunt for a National title by adding standout athletes to their team. With a 2009 national title already under their belt, the Surf Club is looking to recapture their crown. CSUSM has been a perennial power every single year and has developed a surf team that represents character and dedication in and out of the water. Kyle Marre is a prime example of this excellent character. Growing up in Carlsbad, Marre started surfing at the age of 11. His father and brother influenced his surf style at a young age. This has cultivated his surfing into a work of art, and he is now a fierce competitor for CSUSM in. the NSSA collegiate division. Mane finished the 2012/2013 season ranked 39 in the southwest division and won the Surf for the Sea contest. Along with success in the collegiate arena, Marre has found success in the classroom. Graduating from Carlsbad High School in 2012, he achieved a 4.0 GPA, took honors classes and never received a "B." Now he has a 3.97 GPA and has been on the Dean's List both semesters he has attended CSUSM. Marre is the true definition of a student-athlete and strives to be the best in all of his activities. In terms of this year, Marre is competing for his second year and hopes to push the team deeper in the post-season with his aerials and flaw- less style. "I'm really stoked on the team this year and excited to start practicing to compete. With Dr. Puha running the team and Cienna Norton as captain, we are planning some practices to get ready and to bond as a team," Marre said. There are several returning surfers that are also familiar faces on the national scene, including Jason H'dez, Cienna Norton, Max Roseman and James Elkins. Try outs were on Sept. 22, and "there was also a lot of talent at the tryout this year with Taylor Divine leading die way and a full new roster," Marre stated. With the first event of the season on Oct. 25 and 26 at Blacks Beach, the CSUSM Surf Team looks to open with a bang and contend on the national scene. Pristine north county beach perfect for exercise B Y A LISON SEAGLE road, the crashing waves drown out the sound of traffic. The steady ocean breeze sweeps away the smog from Walkers and joggers have a vehicles, making it a very enroute that offers them a fresh joyable outing. breeze with a hint of salt, Running or walking down accompanied by an oceanic by the water is also another soundtrack. option. Besides the exciteRight along Carlsbad ment of being close to the Beach, either down by the water, there are many benwater or up by Coast High- efits to running and walkway, this spot offers beauti- ing on the sand. Doing so ful cliffs to gaze upon the helps develop coordination, stunning and stress reducing balance and lower body views of the coastline. strength. It is also easier on The path above die cliffs joints and burns more calois relativelyflatand is a con- ries than running on other glomerate of sidewalk, dirt, surfaces. seawall and sand. There are Not as many people crowd many free places to park this area of Carlsbad beach along Coast Highway. De- between Palomar Airport spite being right along the Road and Tamarack State STAFF WRITER Beach because the cliffs create limited beach access, but they create gorgeous views as well. Signs are posted in some areas warning about the cliffs, but even from a safe distance the views are great. Get out and moving along the beautiful Carlsbad coastline and watch your stress melt away with every step. More information about Carlsbad's trails, beaches and parks, as well as a map of the trails can be found at this address: http://www. c arlsbadca.gov/services/ departments/parksandrec/ trails/Pages/citywide-trailsmap-north.aspx. Cougars Basketball playing against SDSU and UCLA to start off the season the first week of November. Be there to show off fe^e^^hat Cougar pride. �T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2013 Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Dani P orter: P utting passion i nto practice B Y K ATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Business, psychology and sports may not seem like the most natural combination, but they are the key factors behind why Dani Porter is such a unique individual. An avid soccer player since the time she was four-yearsold, Porter was recruited during her junior year of high school to play for CSUSM. Since then, she has been actively involved in building relationships with her teammates and refining her soccer skills. After tearing her meniscus in both knees during her sophomore year at CSUSM, Porter had to be redshirted for a year before she could join her teammates on the field. Due to the fact that there are 36 girls on the team and 11 players on thefieldat a time, Porter expressed that getting playing time requires going hard in every practice and showing improvement from week to week. The Women's Soccer cocaptain challenges herself on the field and in the classroom, evident in her dedication to the team and her classes. Porter has developed a bond with her teammates, as well as an appreciation for the hard work it takes for all of them to be at the top of their game. Porter's academic goals reflect her go-getter personality; deciding to double major is part of what keeps her constantly on the move. Majoring in Business and Psychology may seem like an odd decision, but in her case, it makes complete sense. "My biggest influence is my dad, since he double majored in college. I decided that I wanted to do that as well. I want to get into sports psychology, seeing as I am an athlete. But I feel like knowing about business will help me also, so I want to put two and two together and combine all of my favorite things," Porter said. Part of the reason she is so successful is because Porter carefully structures her school schedule based upon when she has obligations to athletics. Playing soccer at CSUSM requires a keen sense of organization, athletes having to take into account the demands of game and practice schedules during the fall and conditioning during the spring. Taking four classes in- Dani Porter in action. Photograph provided by Aaron Jaffe. season, five classes in the spring and utilizing the occasional winter session course has helped construct a sense of balance in Porter's life, which the busy athlete is ex- Sprained Ankle? R ESEARCH S TUDY • Did sprain occur within last 24 hours? • Are you at least 16 years k of age? Ik • Can you make up ^ -wl^v" ' to 4 visits? 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I feel like the, more you know about different things, the more you know about the world," Porter said. �Features Editor: Tatiana Zavodny cougarchron.features@gmail.com S enior e xperience s parks c reative p roject B Y T ATIANA Z AVODNY FEATURES EDITOR Illustration by Ashley Seagle Government shutdown rains on campers' plans B Y A LISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER This past weekend, a dozen CSUSM Cougars were planning to trek to Joshua Tree with campus recreation for some hiking, camping and rock climbing until the government shutdown closed all of the national parks. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the government went into a shutdown, furloughing all federal employees who were not deemed essential, which included those employees of the National Park Service (NPS). Even the website for the NPS is shutdown. All of the nearly 400 national parks across the .U.S. had to put up signs and barricades to turn away day visitors, and oroi* night visitors were given 48 hours to leave the parks . Oct. 1 also marked the 123 birthday of beautiful and beloved Yosemite National Park. Although the Yosemite Grant was signed on June 30, 1864, the park celebrates its birthday on Oct. 1, but not this year. All planned activities were canceled and future events were put in limbo until the resolution of the shutdown. San Diego's own Cabrillo National Monument has also been closed. Aside from A V V 0 9 disappointing hundreds of school children who had field trips canceled, Cabrillo, like Yosemite, has birthday plans that are now in jeopardy. Oct. 14 will mark the 100 birthday of this monument since President Woodrow Wilson made a proclamation to have part of Fort Rosecrans reserved to commemorate Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's landing. Though the park has been celebrating its 100 birthday all year, the weekend of Oct. 12 through 14 is particularly jam-packed with events and activities that may also have to be canceled. Hopefully the shutdown will be lifted before Oct. 12 arrives. As for the Joshua Tree trip, campus recreation is evaluating the possibility of rescheduling the trip onco the parks re-open. The next campus recreation group is planned to go desert camping in Anza, Nov. 2 through 3. Unless the government goes for a new record for being shutdown (the longest previous shutdown lasted 21 days), then the trip to Anza should be in the clear. Sign-ups for that trip are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 at the Clarke. More information can be found on the campus recreation website at http://www.csusm.edu/rec/. $ $ 9 $ $ Kg 0 0 0 0 o y o Seniors looking for handson business experience have the option to participate in the Senior Experience Program at CSUSM. This unique program pairs small groups of students with local businesses or non-profit organizations that have submitted proposals for projects that students can work on. Since this is a requirement for the College of Business Administration, students are encouraged to apply to a variety of proposals and are then matched with the business based on their skills, background and interests. In this process, students work in partnership with their corporate sponsors under the supervision of a faculty member to plan, develop and complete the proposed project. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of this experience is that seniors have the chance to design every step of their process, from conception to the finished product. One specific senior experiono© group at CSUSM is working alongside a local small-business to create an app called Sparkify. The five outstanding seniors working on this product include Desiree Dechon, Maria Evans, Paul Freeman, Tam Huynh and Yohei Iwashita. The group's website ex- " plains that through using this up-and-coming networking app, people everywhere would be able to find others in their local vicinity who share common interests, or sparks, and use this information to spark a conversation. ?9?9$ o 0 0 0 9 :9 ) 0 oc The coordinating group for Sparkify. Photograph provided by Tatiana Zavodny. "You would have sparks that show certain matches. You might like the same sports team, the same music or you may have gone to the same school," business owner, Tom Severance, said. In all, there are 20 different categories people can choose from when looking for potential matches. In addition to making friends and finding dates, this app may have other uses in the corporate sector as well. "A lot of money is spent on training people how to work a room, how to network.This app helps to facilitate [these skills]," the company's consultant, Carmen Di Padova, said. Throughout the semester, students conduct regular meetings with their faculty advisor and business sponsor. "I step out of the role of lecturer. The -idea is to let ° - 0 «? 9 9 9 my student team handle the project. It's a learning experience," the group's faculty supervisor, Professor Bill . Burns, said. When the semester is over, thé Senior Experience Program at CSUSM will host its own tradeshow, featuring every student group and their completed business products. The tradeshow will take place in mid-December at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. "People from the business community will attend the tradeshow and many, as a result, become sponsors of projëcts because they get to see this panoramic view of 40 to 50 student projects," Professor Bill Burns said. An interesting aspect to this project is that everyone in the CSUSM campus community has a chance to contribute. "[People] can become a 9 9 9 9g o :• Extraordinary W Conceptions Earn extra money for college and the holidays $5,000 and up! Extraordinary Conceptions is looking for healthy young women to donate their eggs. Q J | C l a s s m e n A ds To be an Egg Donor: S o Have a BMI of 27 or less (weight to height proportionate) o Between the ages of 18-29 o Healthy, not currently on Depo-Provera o Non-smokers and no recreational drug use o If travel is required, all travel will be paid upfront plus per diem, opportunity for international travel. HELP WANTED Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM Compensation starts at $5,000 plus additional benefits and support. There is a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on our website in the Donor Section that can answer many of your questions and concerns. : * * * *¥*¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ part of the project by downloading the app and using it," Di Padova said. After trying the app, people are encouraged to submit their feedback regarding their experiences with the product. The Sparkify app is currently available for free on Apple smartphones and tablets , but further development may yield an android-friendly version as well. Though the app may be downloaded directly from iTunes, this Senior Experience is allowing CSUSM students a unique opportunity to download it from their website at http://seniorexperiencesparkifysurvey. weebly.com/. In doing so, students will automatically be entered in to two separate drawings for a chance to win prizes up to $150 in gift cards to Amazon, Starbucks and/or iTunes. Other information about the Sparkify app can be found on the company's website at http://www.sparkify.com/. For more information on the Senior Experience Program, visit the College of Business Administration website at http://www.csusm.edu/coba/. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥ VV * T HE C OUGAR CHRONICLE �F EATURES Features Editor: Tatiana Zavodny couprchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, OCT 9,2013 7 S i Si® . IIK i i jg |H| h r W 1B g HÈ M WJu / 1 ¡¡¡ill ' wßm iPflli •HP I NHMM «•«¡¡lift, S m WíWfMMXSS. mamgmmm lifliilÜÄ' MÊKÈÊtÈÎÊÈÊÊÊSË ¡liíiilll««! ^Jf^jr I B SW J M IISP S 4Ä M¿ " The Philly theme inside The Cheese Steak Grill. Photograph by Anne Hall. An east coast flavor IBSSi:" ~ isiBSli I IISvSS^B ¡¡¡¡SI B Y ANNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR If you're looking for great comfort food with a Philly flare that is true to its origin, The Cheesesteak Grill is the place to be. Even though the traditional favorite comes with three types of cheese, health problems with cheese can be easily avoided; just ask to keep it out. Everything is made fresh to order in this sports diner. The menu includes salads, burgers, Philly cheese steaks and unique sandwiches. Don't forget to order a side of rings or cheesesteak fries if you have a big appetite or are looking to share. Mark Stoner is always trying to find hew specials to surprise his patrons with every week. He loves to cook, and all the ingredients for the cheesesteaks come directly from Philadelphia. "I try to stay within the mainframe of a traditional cheesesteak. I create new things all the time and I have a couple of new items that will be coming out pretty soon," Stoner said. As Stoner was born and raised in San Diego, he has a strong dedication to the members of the community and constantly works to contribute to society in any way he can. He regularly participates in functions to help the local military community. This November, Stoner plans to offer discounts on cheese steaks for every canned good donated at his location for the holiday season. Furthermore, every customer who donates a toy for Toys for Tots will be offered a great deal that you won't want to pass up. You can find coupons for this location on the official web site at www.thecheesesteakgrill.com or participate in the loyalty program. The Cheesesteak Grill is located on 1771 Oceanside Boulevard in Oceanside and is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Advertising photo provided by Sven-Anders Alwerud. Jelly Boards bring new dimension to skateboarding his major from Chemistry to Business, teamed up with some of his friends and set to What began as a hobby in work in the study rooms in high school has become the Kellogg Library, creating the foundation upon which Sven skateboard and designs for Anders-Alwerud is finding his future company. his footing in the business Now at 23, Anders-Alwerworld. ud is enjoying the positive reAn avid skateboarder since sults that have come thus far the time he was eight-years- from hisfirstendeavor as an old, Anders-Alwerud came entrepreneur. The company, up with the idea of creating a Jelly Boards, began coming skateboard with a similar feel together two years ago when toridinga wave. From there, he started collaborating with he took his idea, switched his co-founder, Cody Luke. B Y K A T U N SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The duo set to work creating a website, Facebook page and Instagram, developing the product, generating awareness about their business and partnering up with other businesses. As of 2012, the boards found their way into ten stores across California, notably Sun Diego. "What's great about the board is that it is good for a variety of conditions and terrains for different kids. We are really incorporating two worlds into one. It has the iX^m^^k Cancer cells developing in the body. Image created by Anne Hall. Faculty Profile: Martha Stoddard-Holmes B Y AMANDA LENOX tory of ideas about the body (through Victorian representations of disability—think Tiny Tim [from A Christmas Professor Martha Stodd- Carol], for example)." Stoddard-Holmes will be ard-Holmes is a prominent figure in not only the Litera- going on sabbatical during ture »13/i.Writing rLepiirtment, the . Spring 2014 semester. but also to the CSUSM cam- Don't worry though; she will pus as a whole. Her educa- be back teaching for Fall tional background includes 2014. a B.A. in English from CorDuring her sabbatical, she nell University, an M A. in will be researching the public Creative Writing from the culture of cancer, including University of Colorado and what we see in the media and a Ph.D. in English from the "how it shapes knowledge University of Colorado. and expectations, including She first taught part-time health-seeking behaviors for two years and then used (i.e. going to the doctor to her skills in verbal commu- find out what's wrong)." nication to get a job in corAfter being diagnosed and porate communications at a treated for ovarian cancer, mining company. Finding she will "focus on ovarian herself unhappy with the job cancer experiences and lack because her co-workers did of public awareness or abilnot want to talk about books, ity to imagine symptoms she began writing in secret. until it is too late for a good After getting published, she prognosis." explained that she decided She also plans to sketch out to get her master's degree a graphic narrative (comic) "in creative writing to have of ovarian cancer. more time to write and to Being a professor at treat it with more respect ." CSUSM has allowed StoddShe then received her doc- ard-Holmes tofindher niche torate, focusing on Victorian in the literature community. Literature, which sparked "I applied for a job and was her interest "in the his- one of the lucky ones to get a tenure track job after get- * ting a Ph.D. [Literature is] a cool department in so many ways—the only place that interviewed me that was actu- • ally interested in the interdisciplinarity of my research," Stoddard-Holmes said. A list of some of the classes Stoddard-Holmes teaches include Survey of British Literature, Literature and Health, Children's Literature, Jane Austen into Film and Creative Writing. "I learn continually from my students, who are intelligent, interesting and kind people who tend to laugh at my jokes. It is a privilege to help people see their own gifts and which ones they haven't unwrapped yet— what the possibilities are in life and education," Stoddard-Holmes said. She hopes that students who take her classes learn that "reading and writing are wonderful forms of discovery and power. Reading a really good book can change your life and get you through the worst possible times. [...] Students have the power to rewrite the scripts of their lives." flex of a snowboard and the flow of a surfboard. So in a way, we are appealing to the three different demographics of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding," AndersAlwerud said. Besides the unique history of the product, the Jelly Board skateboard has garnered much of its attention based upon word of mouth and its appearance. The board has a clear, flexible deck, the outline of a jellyfish that expands into three circles featured on it. Because of its unique appearance, the touch to encourage skaters to support his business. But despite the fact that the founders are from the local area, the Jelly Board fan base extends far beyond state boarders. The skateboards have been selling across the country and around the globe to countless consumers fascinated by the unique board. The process of keeping with orders is extremely demanding, especially when you take into account how personal it is. Instead of hiring a staff to handle all of the ship- STAFF WRITER Jelly Board attracts a lot of attention from people passing by. Anders-Alwerud uses the skateboard to get around campus, which prompts multiple conversations throughout the day about how much they like his skateboard and questions about where he purchased it. He dedicates much of his time to establish his brand among the skating community, seeing that the average skater purchases a new board once a year. In order to compete with other manufacturers, AndersAlwerud adds that personal (Jelly c ont. o n p g. 8) �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com FEATURES Continued (Jelly c ont. f rom p g. to help expand their consum- 7 ). er base. ments, Anders-Alwerud hanAdvertising on Facebook dles all of the orders himself has been one of the most to ensure that customers are successful routes towards happy and receive the prod- expanding the amount of uct as quickly as possible. customers. Anders-Alwerud "It takes about one to two explained that Jelly Boards and a half weeks for the purchases an ad on Facewhole process to come to- book, which pops up in the gether, from producing the corner of the screen for usboard to actually shipping it ers that search key terms to the customer. If you want like skateboarding and to be an entrepreneur, you snowboarding. From there, pretty much have to wear the advertisement generevery hat in the company. ates interest to check out the You're overseeing every- Jelly Boards Facebook page, thing,fromproduct develop- where most transactions for ment to managing orders and the company happen. In adnetworking with people," dition to this, Jelly Boards Anders-Alwerud said. uses Instagram to showcase Part of the reason shipping the appearance of the board to so many locations is pos- in various settings and with sible is because the founders different skatersridingit. do not simply rely on friends Jelly Boards would not exand people that see the board ist had Professor Ben Cherry first-hand to spread the word. and Mr. Boyer not only moJelly Boards also utilizes ad- tivated but helped Andersvertisements on social media Alwerud set his plans in mo- tion. Cherry, an entrepreneur professor at CSUSM, provided a lot of guidance and motivation as the plans for Jelly Boards came together. Boyer, an attorney, helped him with getting his corporate book finished. AndersAlwerud also attributes his success to receiving help from people like Mitch Tenney, a VPA major that helped with the name, utilizing PhotoShop and branding. Maintaining relationships with partners and members of the skating community is of the utmost importance to ensure that Jelly Boards keeps going. "I've learned that you always need to have a back-up plan when it comes to suppliers. You need to start developing relationships and networking with people so that in case anything falls through, you have the ability to keep going," Alwerud said. C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlm Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR Anne Hall N E W S E DITOR Sarah Hughes S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner O P I N I O N E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS C OPY E DITOR Anne H all Lauren Hammond Bianca Sarabia D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER Richard Brown Raychel Allen Mastering the steps of resolutions B Y SAIKA PITRE " STAFF WRITER As students advance through their college careers, not only is it important to take pride in the work they accomplish, but also in the school grounds in which they walk upon. To many, the 'SM' in CSUSM's acronym is commonly referred to as "Stair Master" instead of its intended meaning, "San Marcos." While humorous, this nickname isfittingconsidering the substantial amount of stairs that are seen on campus, as they are virtually unavoidable. Some feel that the stairs act almost as a roadblock or hindrance to get to class on time due to the extra strain placed upon them, often resulting in slower commutes from the parking lot to the classroom. To an extent, this is true, but on the S TAFF C ONTINUED C ONTACTS Amnnrln I «nr.* .Will Katie Agner cougarchron.layout@gmail.com Lissette N unez cougarchron.riews@gmail.com Rico Palmerin cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Saika Pitre cougarchron.features@gmail.com Valeria Gironas cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com S ALES R EP Pam Kragen Chelsey Schweitzer Zach Schanzenbach CARTOONISTS Lauren Hammond Faith Orcino A & E E DITOR A CADEMIC f D VISOR Faith Orcino Pam Kragen Alison Seagle Shaina Pardo J OIN O UR S TAFF! CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 P cougarchron.arts@gmail.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronicie.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 T UESDAYS Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Jordan Brooks Catalina Lawrence how small that effort may seem. Cal State 'Stair Master' may not provide people on campus with an intense, full body workout, but it does provide students a slight sense of accomplishment after working up a little cardio. It is time for students to stop viewing the unusual amount of stairs on campus as a burden, and to start recognizing them as the gift they really are. Although it is not immediately noticeable, once filling the 'New Year's Reso- students walk across the lution' of getting fit. They stage at graduation, they will may have started out strong, not only receive their much but now feel as though their deserved diploma, but also motivational fuse has burnt leave with a nice of pair of out. On the contrary, with quads. CSUSM students having to Photograph of campus progo up and down the countless amount of stairs for eve- vided by Blanca Sarabia. ry class session, they have unknowingly made efforts toward getting fit, no matter bright side it provides a good source of exercise. Many students think that they have still not made a commendable effort to ful- M- 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 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editor should include afirstand last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �/ OPINION Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2 , 0 1 3 9 Commentary: Social justice at the forefront We are officially post-politics at the CSUSM community centers "The Pride center is not geared only towards LGBTQA students and the Gender Equity Center is not soleThe article that appeared ly for students who identify in The Cougar Chronicle's as feminists or seek to comfirst issue, entitled "Social bat injustice," said Sweeney. Justice at the Forefront," is The question I have in rewritten to describe the recent sponse is: can social justice changes made to the Gender ever be at the forefront when Equity and Pride Centers on we put it behind the promotion of inclusion and comcampus. The article's author, Kat- munity? I assure you, this is lin Sweeney, said that one of a real question with real pothe reasons the centers have litical implications. teamed up is to "refocus their Social justice acknowlimages and encourage stu- edges that gender, sexual dents from all backgrounds orientation, ability, class and to explore what each group race are not only a matter of has to offer." Part of this difference; they are a matter change includes rebranding of dominance. Gur move to the spaces as "ASI Commu- celebrate difference and diversity is lacking without an nity Centers." BY CECIL CHADWICK PROFESSOR OF WOMEN'S STUDIES understanding about why we need to celebrate this difference in thefirstplace. , ^ One of the great cultural lies we buy into is the notion that we can have it all and that oppression is only a matter of perspective. Oppression seems to be more about how you feel instead of where you are in the hierarchies of race, gender, class and sexual orientation. As an example, we buy into this idea that white people can feel victimized by the assumption that they are racist and heterosexual people can feel alienated in a center that doesn't also celebrate their straightness. Under this model of inclusion and community, femi- Women in Combat * nists at the Gender Equity Center might be reminded to not impose their feminism on people who come by to hang out. So, the argument for inclusion means you should make men, white people, heterosexuals and allies feel safe. The problem I have with this is that these groups are not in any real or imagined danger on the basis of their identity; it is a reversal'of the original mission of a Women's center or a Pride center on a college campus. The goal is to make a safe space for marginalized or oppressed groups - a political space where sexism, racism and homophobia will not be tolerated as it is in most spaces on campus. ; To perceive racism, sexism and homophobia as a problem of tolerance is really an effect of ideology. The systems of oppression that produce harassment, exploitation and violence are not simply a matter of perspective; they are a matter of politics. Just because you are uncomfortable in a space doesn't mean you are a victim and it doesn't automatically make you right. Just because you're offended doesn't mean the system is working against you. I am supportive of community and inclusion, but I do not think we can put it in front of social justice without losing some of the political significance of these THE COUGAR centers. Social justice must come first. With that said, just because the image of the centers is changing it doesn't mean we cannot and should not continue to bring social justice to these spaces. Politically speaking* we need to continue to bring our feminist, lesbian, gay and queer politics to the community centers and show each other that power is not only possessed by leaders, but it can be exercised productively and politically by all of us who continue our commitment to social justice at the ASI Community Centers. CHRONICLE Just as tough as the guys Check out our web site a t www.csusmchronicle.com i ll; It Earn your MBA on campus or online from Azusa Pacific MBA H is and her combat b oots. P hotography p rovided b y A nne H all. M A S T E R OF They fear that this tendency STAFF WRITER serves as a distraction from the actual mission. HowThe female sex has shown ever, isn't protecting your that they are capable of doing fellow soldier something to all of the things that men can be praised? In combat, you will have each other's back do, even in military combat. Why have women in com- regardless. Whether male or bat? It is true that women female, all soldiers are fightwill never be physically built ing for the same cause, our like men no matter what country's freedom, and the they do. I don't believe this urge to protect a fellow solmeans that women should dier is inevitable, no matter not be granted the opportu- the gender. Diversity is something that nity to train and fight for our country in combat. Having should always be praised, equal opportunities is some- especially within the meltthing that should be required ing pot that is American in all aspects of our society. culture. Gender diversity is Biologically, women are not just as important as racial equivalent to men but this diversity. In any situation it should not prevent women is important to have multifrom access to equal oppor- ple perspectives because in return you will have a bettunities. ter outcome. I believe that Some men say that because of their natural make-up women tend to be more anaand instincts, when fighting lytical, and in combat such a alongside a woman they at trait is very helpful. Having times feel obligated to pro- the doors open for women tect their female counterpart. would benefit our country as B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE a whole. It is a step closer to a truly equal society, providing equal opportunities for all. Around 900 Cal State San Marcos students identify themselves as a veteran, service member or military dependent, and I believe all of them should be granted access into combat training, testing and combat roles. If women can pass the physical requirements needed for combat, then they deserve therightto enlist. Whenever there is inequality, there is a problem. We are only going against some of our nation's fundamental rights. I am excited to see things changing. As women we have already accomplished so mijch. Just 93 years ago, us women were granted the right to vote and use our voices. Let us continue to use our voices and keep pushing towards gender equality. © BUSINESS 3 8 units 1 2 — 3 6 months ADMINISTRATION Maximize your career potential and leadership ability with a traditional business degree that focuses on strategy and finance, as well as analytical and relational skills. Professors are industry experts who emphasize ethical conduct and experiencebased teaming. Six optional concentrations are also available in the on-campus program. O THER P R O G R A M O PTIONS MAM MLOS M ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A RTS IN M A N A G E M E N T IN L EADERSHIP A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S TUDIES @ 39 units © 1 2-30 months :—30 0 2 0 months Now enrolling. Apply today at apu.edu/go/businessleadership/ . ° 33 units r '1 AZUS A PACIFIC M NJ V E R S I T Y God First Since 1899 �Students call f or a djustment of smoking policy T i m e to stop catering to students' deathly habit B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Code of Regulations, limiting smoking to designated areas on campus. There are currently 14 smoking areas located on campus, one of which remains controversial. CSUSM provides students with smoking benches for their own smoking pleasure. Entering from the southern most part of campus between the Science Hall 1 and Markstein buildings, people will nin into a pleasant looking bench, often filled with students. Taking a closer look, the tranquil scene rapidly deteriorates as the air becomes filled with a grim haze of cigarette smoke. In 2005 the CSUSM campus adopted the Title Eight California The Markstein smoking bench is an appalling aspect of CSUSM policy. The bench condones student smoking, despite its many devastating risks. It is necessary for the CSUSM authority heads to look at the facts and reexamine current campus smoking policies. This area in particular is a high traffic zone on campus. Thousands of students pass this sector on a daily basis, breathing in the corroded linger of secondhand smoke. Exposure is dangerous, volatile and ultimately unfair to those who refrain from smoking due to health concerns. According to the CSUSM Director of Management and Safety, Regina Frasca, the benches have been in place since 2010. The area was specifically created to provide students a place to smoke in regards to the many challenges the area faced prior to the implantation of the benches. "At the time, it had been a difficult area for the occupants of the Science building and those who were walking between the Science Hall I and Academic Hall. Smokers lined up and sat on the existing planters and benches aside each buildings which caused many complaints and enforcement challenges," Frasca said. The initial construction of the Markstein smoking area was provided by the campus in order to distance smokers from the surrounding buildings. Therefore, 'accommodating' the needs of campus smokers. According to the antismoking campaign, Truth, "Big Tobacco's products kill 137 people from secondhand smoke everyday," The Markstein smoking area is an injustice to nonsmokers on campus. CSUSM is an educational community and it is the responsibility, of the campus to protect both its faculty and students from exposure to secondhand smoke. The relationship between smokers and nonsmokers remains strained. However, the social impli- cations of someone harming their own body are far less than when a person's habits begin to affect the health of others around them. There is always the possibility for change. Frasca provides nonsmokers with hope. "The philosophy is that when this designated smoking area closes, the campus community will continue to have a nice sitting area central to these buildings," Frasca said. Thousands of. universities throughout the US have already adopted nonsmoking policies on campus. Students in support of a smoke-free learning environment need to begin advocating for CSUSM campus health and wellbeing. The only way to achieve reformation is to demand change. It is time for students claim their right to fresh air. Photograph of CSUSM student taking a smoke break in the Markstein smoking section by Anne Hall. A Fresh Look: How I feel about the campus d a career rig. The University Student Union i s scheduled to be open for occupancy in Spring 2 014. Image provided by Blanca Sarabia. B Y C HELSEA SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER o/San Diego SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP A ND EDUCATION SCIENCES Discover g raduate p rograms f or a spiring t eachers, c ounselors, u niversity a nd s chool a dministrators, a nd m arital a nd f amily t herapists. Fall Open House Saturday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m. University o f San Diego Scan the code or visit our website to RSVP. (619)260-7988 | solesadmissions@sandiego.edu | solesfallopenhouse2013.eventbrite.com Many students who have been at CSUSM for a while take many things about the campus for granted, but from a freshman perspective this campus is amazing. The majority of students primarily complain about the many stairs that have to be climbed multiple times a day. As a freshman who is not used to climbing stairs to get to every class, I agree that they can be taxing and a bit of an annoyance some days, but the fact remains that the stairs are a good thing. FH admit that I don't exercise much due to a busy college schedule, which is a situation that I hear other students admit to their friends. With these stairs, we all get exercise that we might not have gotten otherwise. It helps keep even the least active person in better shape than they would have been in without these cumbersome stairs. I also love that the school has many different passages and buildings. I enjoy being able to turn down a hallway and discover that I've never been there before. Most students who have been on campus for a while know where everything is and have long forgotten how exciting it was to discover the many hidden areas the campus has to offer. As a freshman, discovering a staircase or room that I've never been in before is adventurous for me and I look forward to getting lost so that I can experience something new. What I love most about the campus is that it's constantly changing. I, like most students, am eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Student Union that is currently being built. This new addition will not only provide students with a new area to study or just pass the time between classes, but it will also provide every student on campus the ability to explore a new area. Even the seniors will have the opportunity to re-experience the feeling of wonder and excitement that I currently feel as a freshman. �A& E A & E Editors: Faith O rdino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2 0 1 3 11 Film major or film-maker? S tudent s potlight - A rmand G utierrez BYRICOPALMERIN STAFF WRITER Students considering a career infilmmakingmay tend to look toward successful filmmakers for guidance. Now this may include film techniques, common genres and other cinematic components, but this might not involve checking the directors' educational history. Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan; what do all these names have in common?" Other than every one of them being A-list directors and creating numerous films that have blown audiences' minds, made them cry, laugh and wince, well they all also never went tofilmschool. Of those that attended college, several of them majored infieldsranging from physics (James Cameron) to English Literature (Christopher Nolan). There are still other accomplished directors who've made famous films that never attended film school or majored in film. While Star Wars father George Lucas, who majored in film at the University of Southern California, may wag his finger at these hooky-playing camera wielders, clearly there is something unseen about the approach of vetoing formal film education. If so many directors have been enormously successful without academic film education, then does a student who dreams of one day joining these revered directors on Hollywood's go-to list really need to major in or even attendfilmschool? CSUSM senior Armand Gutierrez's experience with filmmaking may help shed some light on this complex question. Gutierrez is a student filmmaker who has made over 60 short films, mostly stop-motion and car- toons. He even took second place in the San Marcos film festival, and many of his videos are on YouTube. The most surprising thing about him? He is a Communications major, and simply createsfilmsas a hobby. On the flip side, director Don Hertzfeldt, who inspired Gutierrez, is a critically acclaimed director who specializes in animation, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara as a film major. Hertzfeldt received the San Francisco" International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award and had numerous films featured in the Sundance Film Festival. -Although Gutierrez plans to usefilmmakingas an instrument of instruction when he teaches communications classes, his success, as well as that of the Hollywood directors mentioned earlier, indicate that filmmaking is more than just learning the concepts and technical lan- Picture o f A rmand G utierrez p rovided b y h imself. guage, but there has to be a creative intuition that somehow translates itself into an enjoyable film. A film available for YouTube and movie lovers to enjoy while munching out on popcorn and laughing with a buddy. After all it really is about the consumers isn't it? For film majors or just those with a hobby, do as Gutierrez does, "serve thé audience," and let creativity do the rest. With that in mind, the decision to grab a camera and start shooting or to enroll in film education does not seem to be as important as the decision to let passion and perseverance flow through the lens. The Comic Book Corner - The Physics of Superheroes B Y F A I T H O RCINO A &E EDITOR Professor James Kakalios of the University of Minnesota applied real world physics to thefictionalsituations of comics in his 2005 book. The book later got an expanded version in 2009 under the title The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition in 2009. In both, he featured well- known characters like Spider-Man and Stoim from Marvel and other comics with an aspect of science, discussing the difference and similarities of their application. While the book is mostly text, it includes a number of illustrations and panels from various comics. Though there are much covered, the terminology and analyses are easy to follow, whether or not Physics or comics are your forte. According to his page on the Physic department of UMN, Kakalios created the book after the formation of his freshman class "Everything I know About Physics I Learned by Reading Comic Books" in 2001. Recently, he consulted the creative team of the "Amazing Spider-Maii" 2012 movie, giving his insight to the staff on the details of the hero's abilities. Professor Kaklios also spoke at various locations, such as San Diego Comic Con International and the Library of Congress while working his research. Both first and second editions are available online on sites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information on the professor, visit his web- site, http:// p hysicsofsuperheroes. com/ Bookcover provided bythephysicsofsuperheroes .com Cougar S huffle - F resh N e w B eats est form. You'll notice that most rap music talks about treating women as "objects," Cougars have you heard diamonds, money, cash, the latest hits? Here are a few drinking expensive liquor, songs that are working their expensive cars, jewelry, etc. way to the top of the music Lorde is just being real with charts. Write them down and us that most of us will never add them to your playlists so attain that level of money, you have something to listen luxury and wealth. to on your way to class! BY VALERIA GINORAS STAFF WRITER Avicii - "Wake Me Up" The inexperienced person is going through life and knows that what is ahead is unknown. He is guided by his spirit. He doesn't know where he will end up, but he knows where he can start now. Lorde - "Royals" This song is about how the influx of songs these days are about materialistic things, glamour, money, fame, riches and women amongst other things, This anthem is anti-rap in its pur- Ylvis - "The Fox (What does the fox say)" This song is the type of song that can immediately get stuck in your head. It's the one that it is very funny and as hard as you try to get it out of you head you just cant'! The fox in the song is considered smart and hard to catch. Even though the song makes fun of what a fox can't say it does have a meaning that foxes aré very discreet creatures. Eminem - "Berzerk" Guess who's back? That's right Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem. Eminem is expected to be releasing a new album for 2013 ! His latest hit "Berzerk" means that life is too short to live the same day twice. Live life to the full- est and you will have no regrets. You can always expect the u nexpected from Eminem so we will all have to wait and see what other songs he has to offer. Join Komen San Diego for the RACE FOR THE CURE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3,2013 susan a Komeri: CANCER CANT. KOMEN CAN. R EGISTRATION is N O W O PEN AT ^CUCC.SAN DfEGO wwwKomenSanDiego.org �A & E Editors: Faith Orcino coKgarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M ONTH DAY, YEAR "My main inspiration is the reeling and expression that comes out of it," Sandoval said. Photograph o f M ichael S andoval b y Faith O rcino. Following His O wn B eat Musician Spotlight - Michael Sandoval I don't stick to one style or different percussion instrugenre jvhen choosing my ments and just have a jam B Y KATIE AGNER style. I take the rainbow skit- over there. I'm surprised to STAFF WRITER tles approach so to speak." see how quickly it picked up. The percussionist and Random students come in to There is no question that drummer got his start 10 join from time to time, too. music is a deeply personal years ago, playing bass drum The people going to class get and unique experience for early in school. Eventually, a little entertainment during everyone, and not to mention he moved on to the hand their walk and I notice that drums, which he can be seen some really brighten up from hard to define . Student Michael SandoVal playing on campus. While it," Sandoval said. "That was beats to his own drum on Sandoval does not play ex- the reason for doing it in the clusively for one band, he first place: to bring some joy campus, and quite literally. "In the matter of what or enjoys freelancing and ex- to the commuters." who influenced my style is ploring his options. On camEven with interest and abilalways a tough question. It's pus particularly, however, ity in varying music styles, like asking what your fa- Sandoval decided to get to- Sandoval usually plays hipvorite Skittlesflavoris. Each gether with some friends to hop and bass breakbeats on flavor has its own unique- play drums Tuesdays and his own. That won't stop ness about it, but they taste Thursdays during U-hour for him from playing anything, way better when you just get people on their way to class, though. a handful of all the flavors between the Arts Building To contact Michael Sanand eat them all " t once," and University Hall. a doval, email him at sanSandoval said. "That's how "It was just this idea we do052@cougars.csusm.edu. I feel with musical influence. got to just start bringing our A & E Netflix Pick: "Safe Haven B Y LISSETTE NUNEZ STAFF WRITER Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicolas Sparks, also known for producing the hit films, The Notebook and Dear John. Moreover, the film was produced by Lasse Hallstrom and released on Valentine's Day of this year. True love never fails in this American romance thriller featured on Netflix about a young woman's battle with love and abuse. The young woman, Katie, quickly headed out to a small North Carolina town after running away from her abusive husband. In hopes for a fresh start she settled down a few miles away from the small town, Safe Haven. People from Safe Haven slowly start to cast doubt on Katie due to her fuzzy past and her unwillingness to become a part of the closely integrated community, but eventually at her pace she begins to gain the trust between the communities and begins a relationship with a widowed store owner, Alex, who has two young children, Josh and Lexie. Unsuspected secrets and obstacles begin to unfold on her new life and prevent her from starting over. But with the power of love, Katie is able to rediscover the meaning of true love with the help of an unrave- ling twist at the end! Overall, this film earned a rating of 4 out of 5 and highly recommended for those hopeless romantics and anyone who enjoys a good movie with a mysterious edge. This c o u l d be s o m e o n e ' s A UNT f Sister o r Wife... P L E A S E DRIVE! 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O PINION 5 - The Language Learning Center is your best resource f orLOTER. 6 - The Battle of the Brews puts Starbucks and Campus Coffee against each other. 8 - Charity Wings invites students t o celebrate Halloween w ith them. CSUSM students victims of hacking B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-GHIEF Students need to be aware of the harsh reality and prevalence of hacking in the modern era, especially in light of the cases involving CSUSM students in the past few years. What may have. previously seemed like an issue that was not relevant has become a central concern for 'many students. While many people are aware of the warning signals of an email containing a virus, hacking is ever expansive, sometimes resulting in the manipulation of your own device against you. According to Information Security Officer Teresa Macklin in CSUSM's Instructional & Information Technology Services (ITTS) department, three major kinds of hacking are what typically target college students, or have al" ready done so in the past. The most well-known type of hacking amongst college students is phishing or spamming. In this particular form, the hacker will send an email or notification to the user's computer/device, asking for personal information or some sort of attention. If opened or responded to, the person's information can be sold to various criminal organizations and their account will be used by hackers to manipulate further. "In our case, hackers would try to get your username and password to log in to one of our mail servers as you, and then they use that to send out thousands and thousands of messages in our mail server. They [also] want to get access to your social media account, and if they do that then they can use your access to access your friends and post things f or them to click on," Macklin said. With the existence of large databases containing the personal information of thousands of people like at CSUSM, Macklin said the university takes extra precaution to make sure students are not at risk when they put trust into the school. "Your campus email address is directory information, so it's not that difficult for people to get email addresses for people on campus; we list those. One of the things that we do is we pay for filtering software so that when people get those and try to send us spam, they are generally blocked. We have a number of things we do to try to protect those things from happening," Macklin said. Social media privacy Facebook and Twitter to assess the real you B Y BLANCA SARABIA PHOTOGRAPHER With such a competitive job market, employers are now able and willing to look through prospective employees' social media to determine whether they are fit for a particular job. Many employers use social NOV 6,2013 media to learn more about an applicant than solely going off of what their resume states. Some people may argue that this is an invasion of privacy, but we unwillingly give up that right when we post different content on social media networks. A potential employer may not pay much attention to last week's "mani-pedi with the girls" post, but depending on the position you are applying for, Another kind of hacking that threatens college students is gaining access to their webcam. Hackers may use thefirsttactic of hacking into an email or social media account to gain access to personal information or figure out how to break into the user's device without them knowing. In the recent arrest of Jared James Abrahams, the FBI reported that he allegedly utilized hacking software and the domain name "cutefuzzypuppy" to infect his victims' computers so that he would have access. He also was allegedly linked to hacking forums where someone with the same domain name was asking questions and researching how to use malware and control webcams. Macklin asserted that crimes with a personal element are a huge risk for college students more than large-scale viruses are. that "Thirsty Thursday" post (if you're not 21, or depending on how the picture looks) may spark their attention. According to the Huffington Post, 37% of employers use Facebook to prescreen their applicants and 11% said they plan to do so soon. "When I first applied to my last job, my coworkers told me that my boss looked through our Facebook to see how many friends we had, I guess the amount of Facebook friends determined how social we were," CSUSM student Stephanie Perez said. "Some people have a mission to target an individual instead of a group of individuals, so you have to watch out for both things. For students, it's more common that it would be a sexploitation-type crime that they could be at risk for, versus a CEO of a company has to worry about the hacker looking for access to the financial records in their system," Macklin said. The use of physical hacking devices are also of concern, CSUSM students * exposed to their existence first-hand about a year ago. In July of this year, former CSUSM student Matt Weaver was sentenced to a year in prison for counts of wire fraud, unauthorized access of a computer and identity theft, to which he plead guilty. Over the span of January to March 2012, Weaver installed keylogging devices on various computers on campus so that he could get the user identification and passwords of 745 students and staff. He stored the information on spreadsheets in his computer and then used them in order to try to rig the ASI presidential election in his favor. Macklin stated that the use of the keylogging device to gain personal information of students and staff at CSUSM made the issue of hacking a greater concern for the university as a whole. "It's pretty rare to see [those devices used]. It is an unusual amount of effort, and expensive, to see a physical device used by a student. The way more common thing is phishing," Macklin said. "We had never had that happen here before, those devices a couple years ago were $35 to $50 a piece, so the idea that someone would want this so bad to install Illustration of potential employer refusing to hire based on unsavory Facebook and Twitter content by Dane Vandervelden them and use them, it was so highly unlikely. After that incident, we've purchased something to lock down the back of every computer on campus and want students to be more aware of protecting personal information." While it may seem like students are becoming more tech-sawy, Macklin said that expansion of resources is the real cause of the problem. "Over the past few years, what's more common is that the resources needed to do this kind of thing are available publicly. The tools you need are available; what you really need is the will. I wouldn't say that it's more common or people are more capable. I think that people use more computers on a, day-to-day basis so there is more of an opportunity," Macklin said. The best way to arm yourself against becoming a victim of hacking is to follow simple precautions that will in the end, save your identity. "The key is for everybody to protect themselves is to get virus protection and keep it current. Also have a consciousness that your identity and your identity information are valuable to somebody. Students should also change their passwords as often as possible. If you're faculty/staff here, you have to change and update your password every twelve weeks." For more information and resources on how to prevent hacking, check out the Information Security portion of the HTS department website at https://csusm. edu/iits/security/index .html. Image by Anne Hall. Remember, before posting anything that may come back and haunt you in the future, always ask yourself, "Would I willingly show this to my future employer?" Yes, that party Friday night might have been unforgettable...but you don't want your boss remembering it as well, would you? Of course, technology will only keep progressing, so asking you to completely refrain from using social media networks would be P rivacy c ontinued on p age 2 . �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com NEWS T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, 0 0 1 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 Test tube burger Privacy continued from page 1. on the menu? outrageous; instead let it benefit you. Think of them as a medium to show others who you really are, the most important thing is to be yourself while always remaining cautious. Department Robert Rider offers some valuable inFEATURES EDITOR sight into the possibility of this test tube burger makLast month Dutch scien- ing it to our lunch menus. tists revealed the first ever "The innovation is highly lab-grown hamburger, lead- preliminary. In order f or it to ing to speculation of possibil- have any meaningful impact ities within the mass market. on the economy it would Blurred fistsflyingto emulate male violence. Photograph by Led by scientist and pro- have to scaled to mass proAnne Hall. fessor Mark Post, the team of duction level. The currents scientists used beef stem cells costs are probably prohibito grow thousands of tiny tive... we can produce beef pieces of meat which were fairly cheaply with.. .current Fighting f rom t he p erspective of s tudents combined to form a burger techniques," states Rider. P h y s i c a l a g g r e s s i o n a mong m a l e s patty. The first volunteer to Unless advancements in taste responded with "close the creation process are to meat, not that juicy." Ap- made, this $350,000 beef three men who had never have long hair and can cern society is non-sports B Y S ARAH H UGHES parently the juiciest thing patty is extremely unbeen in a fight, all had wit- express their candor simrelated physical fighting. NEWS EDITOR about the lab-burger was likely to make any headnessed at least two fights. ilarly" said Brett Goudy. According to Schultz and the price: about $350,000 way in the mass market. Oskamp "In 1994 . . . an Three had seen girls fight- " I've seen two girl Fighting and school vifor a single five ounce patty. Professor Rider raises anolence are frightening so- estimated 4,513,000 acts of ing and two had not. Most fights including the one With 33 million cattle be- other key point in regards cial issues that many peo- violence occurred (Bureau of the fights witnessed I mentioned. They start for the same reason; one ing slaughtered each year and potential purchasers. "The ple are concerned about. of Justice Statistics, 1997)." or fought in were in high global meat consumption on market for this geneticalMany students have seen a The website dosomething. school or middle school. person is talking trash. 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PETA even use antibiotics in the raistions of how often men fight "In 2011, 20 percent of students did not mention 8th grade. My cousin was in it," Joseph said. has a million dollar contest ing of cattle," said Rider. versus how often wom- high school students were this. They seemed to hapawarding the first person If entire nations are already en fight and how intensely bullied at school, and 33 per- pen only slightly less fre- When asked to idenable to successfully create turning away beef for simply quently than male fights, tify a reason for a fight each fights. Five CSUSM cent reported being involved lab-grown chicken for retail. being exposed to antibiotics, in a physical fight in the last " I've seen about five witnessed starting, or students were asked some Surprisingly, despite animal theri that leaves little room basic questions about the year," reads dosomething.org girl-fights. It's a small- who was to blame for a rights interest direct funding for doubt as to whether or prevalence of fighting in a in an article titled "11 Facts er number than amount of fight witnessed, trash talk for the lab-burger came from not they will be embracing quick survey of whoever About School Violence." times guys fight, but not a seemed to be involved. Google founder Sergey Brin. entirély lab-grown meat. was available to find out a "In one month, nearly small number," Luke said. 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Accord- In a survey of conve- that is only my experience the other one was fed up, ering the increasing costs "Yes I think it's preting to Social Psychology: nience five CSUSM male - [however] I don't think it confronted her, full on of meat production, Brin ty disgusting. Sounds like An Applied Perspective by students were questioned to generalizes. Men typical- punched her and wupped shares a few possibilities we're going to turn into CSUSM professor P. Wes- examine a colloquial idea ly talk more, there's a pack her butt" said Joseph. for our meat-loving nation: a soylent green society! ley Schultz and Stuart Os- that "almost every guy has mentality or a mob mentali- "Typically a random "One is that we'll all be- There's nothing better for kamp, aggression is the been in a fight" which many ty, and then someone sucker person affiliated with a people seem to believe. punches. Thefightsare usual- friend of mine will be in come vegetarian...I don't the body than whole foods," "cause of violent behavior". think that's really likely. said CSUSM junior Eliza"Aggression is defined as When asked about wheth- ly brief and broken up quick. a fight and I 'll get suckThe second is, we ignore beth Cruz when informed any behavior that is intended er they had ever been in a Females tend to have longer er-punched. The fights are the issues—and that leads of the beefy breakthrough. to hurt another living being" fight, two had and three had hair, which makes fights sometimes affiliated with to continued environmental Soylent is a food substisaid Schultz and Oskamp. not. One [Joseph] asked for harder to separate [wfyen alcohol, petty arguments, harm. 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Co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, the Faculty Center, Dean of Students Office, College of Education, Health & Huma Services, Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion, and the CSUSM I tarv (760) 798-2812' sugarcandiego.com �Fighting continued from page 2. or on anyone random in the vicinity that who maybe said something inappropriate to them," Brett Goudy said. The men surveyed often believed fights had occurred for other reasons unrelated to females. "I grew up playing soccer and w e'd fight after games. Or we were testing our martial arts skills," said Luke. High school fights were often recalled as barely visible. Of two high school fights he saw Salvador Perez said "It seemed, like there was no one to blame and no reason f or the fight that I could see. I just saw it." "You really couldn't tell who was to blame or what the reason was. Everyone would always swarm around. You were always the last one there. Someone always shoved someone around" said Bryce Heathcock. When asked about how the fight witnessed or fought in made them f eel, most seemed to feel unaffected. None seemed to feel very distressed or threatened or unsafe about the fight. " I felt the same afterwards as I did before the fight. I was not afraid for my weH being," said Joseph. "It's a pretty good feeling after, especially because, you know, the tensions relieved. Sometimes there's a history of friction and its relieved after a long time. There's a good feeling after a fight, regardless of who won - a sense of relief," Luke said. "Not really. I thought they were kind of cool and T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , interesting to witness. I always wondered what they were fighting about. And they were kind of dumb for fighting at school." said Bryce Heathcock. "I felt less safe than before the fight, no one did anything to stop the fight." said Salvador Perez. "I think that fighting in general is completely unnecessary and 99 percent of the time can be dealt with by walking away or trying to reason with the more aggressive person. As far as safety goes, I personally train in self-defense, specifically with women [on sex-related assault]. I usually feel pretty comfortable [in the presence of fights]. I 'm educated to handle the situation with as little physical altercation as possible." said Brett Goudy. Even in areas with a higher number of unsafe activities, like fighting or" aggression, options exist to modify socially concerning behaviors. Education or martial arts represents a way some people protect themselves. There are also many ways to change the behavior of fighting, including "social competence training" and "monitoring" which are "aimed at providing schemas for positive social interaction," said Schultz and Oskamp. Though non-sports related fighting is often violent and injuring, it appears many CSUSM students have not experienced fighting in college, an important note as CSUSM was praised for being the safest school in California by State University.com in 2012. Sports Editor: 2iOI3 cougarchron.sports@gmail.com I Image by Bruce Sherwood providéô by Cougar Athletic Department. Basketball teams facing heavy competition B oth t he m en's a nd w omen's t eams h ave a dded t he t ools t hey n eed t o c ompete B YSHAINAPARDO STAFF WRITER S The first men's and women's basketball games are right around the corner with both teams facing some big competition" this 2013-2014 season. With some big changes, both teams look to bring home a championship. The men's team ended the 2012-2013 season on a good note. The Cougars made it to the NAIA Division 1 National Championship Tournament, were ranked in the top 25 every week of the season, went 4-0 against teams in the top 10 and finished the season with a 23-7 record. Coach Jim Saia, with a proven track record at UCLA from 1997-2003, the University of Southern California from 2004-2005 and Fresno Pacific University from 2007-2010, has been instrumental in the men's success. The Cougars have improved drastically since Saia arrived two years ago and have ranked as high as sixth in the nation. As for this season, the men's basketball team has 11 new players, four of which are Division I bounce backs. Saia wants his team to be the best possible team that they can be, by increasing stature, so that they can make it to the National Tournament in Kansas City. The Cougars have upcoming games on Nov. 1 against SDSU and Nov. 4 against UCLA. The Lady Cougars have a brand new pack this season and are determined to win. There arefivereturning players and nine new members. " I'm looking forward to this new group of freshmen and transfers to mix with our returners because we have a lot of potential and competitiveness to win," said returning senior Sharika Miller. She also would like the new additions to her team to experience winning and to begin a legacy by ending on a high note and winning a national title this season. Coach Sheri Jennum speaks very highly of her team. "Since we have a lot of young talent mixed with experience we are growing everyday improving, getting smarter and working harder I see cohesiveness striving toward one unit which will lead to the road to a national tournament and winning conference." said Jennum. The Lady Cougars begin their season Oct. 26 at Mira Costa at 7:30 p.m. With their revamped rosters, the men's and women's teams have the tools to improve upon last year's season. FDA doesn't regulate so you should A deeper look at the proper use of workout supplements B Y RACHEL GALLEGO S TAFF W RITER A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their regular training routine to get the most out of their time spent and enhance their overall performance. Many do so without a full understanding of the associated risks and benefits. The use of supplements has become very common for various benefits, such as improving health, preventing illness, increasing performance and enhancing appearance. Among the most popular are diet and workout supplements. Common supplements taken by athletes are vitamins/minerals, creatine, protein and glucosamine. Shockingly, manufacturers do not have to register or get clearance with the FDA before a supplement goes on the market. According to the FDA, there is no regulation on the potency, purity or biologic activity of the ingredients irt the dietary supplements. The FDA is responsible for labeling and claims. It is not until after the product is on the market that the FDA can intervene if it is proven to be unsafe. Supplements can have serious side effects to the body and there can be an increased risk when using multiple supplements together without proper knowledge. They can have adverse effects as fundamental as nervousness, fatigue or increased heart rate. It is important to realize that the term "natural" may not always mean safe. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, safety depends on the chemical makeup, how it is prepared and the dosage. Certain herbs can even cause liver damage. Although taking an adequate amount of a supplement might be beneficial, taking it in excess can have dangerous side effects. For example, taking too much protein can cause dehydration and intestinal distress. You may be getting a sufficient amount through your diet, so it is important to be cautious. Some dietary supplements may also interact in a negative way with prescription' drugs. Also, it is important to realize that supplements should not replace meals that provide additional essential nutrients. Look through the nutrition label and look for any ingredients that may be part of the "Dirty Dozen." These are ingredients that claim to have positive effects, but have serious health risks. Some of these are kava, bitter orange and aconite. The three of them go by three to four other names as well. Consult with a dietician and talk with your doctor before taking a supplement, so you know if it is best for your overall health. In general, supplements can be a beneficial part of your training routine with proper knowledge of the subject matter. Louie Farfan in action on the soccer field. Photography by Jessamyn Trout. Louie Farfan aims for the professional level B YJENHAGER STAFF WRITER For the first time in program history, the men's soccer team has reached the NAIA top 25, which is well deserved after years of hard work and determination put in by these dedicated athletes. Coach Ron Pulvers accredits their success to not only their returning class, but also their strong incoming players this year. One of those new players is Louie Farfan, a freshman criminal justice major. Farfan, who chose CSUSM because of how close it is to his family, has contributed to the program's success this year by being a force in the central midfield. He is an aggressive player both offensively and defensively. He is exceptional at free kicks and aggressively taking on defenders. Farfan says h e strives to, "keep the morale up on and off the field." With a 8-3-2 record on the season, he is definitely doing just that. Farfan's older brothers both play in the MLS for Chivas USA and Philadelphia Union. Farfan's ex- Farfan continued on page 4. Classmen Ms masmmSM Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM �LJ A I Features Editor: mi T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 I cougarchron.sports@gmail.com , Get Out! ^ J\ I "1" | .. | N Three strikes gets turkeys at the bowling alley • •«•o AT&T ^ { Back 12:36 AM 207 of 210 #«3 Edit B Y A LISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER Bowling balls couM actually be considered just colorful round weights that, instead of being lifted up and down repetitively, get rolled at 10 tauntingly waiting wooden pins. If this sounds like more fun than a typical gym workout, then AMF Eagle Lanes in San Marcos is the place for you. Besides working those arm muscles from chucking the ball at the pins, bowling can also provide an opportunity to relieve your midterm frustrations.' Not only does the bowling alley have 40 lanes available, but each lane allows bowlers to choose their own themed animations that range from ocean creatures to crazy birthday bunnies. There is even a Halloween theme. Screen shot of screen shot of games. Photograph provided by Alison Seagle. * Of course there is the classic theme, but it is way more fun to watch crazy disco dancers gyrate after getting a gutter ball than simply watching a 0 appear on the screen. "Great atmosphere," CSUSM student and Eagle Lanes fan Nicholas Jaffari said. " It's a great place to hang out with friends and it makes you keep wanting to come back for more." Eagle Lanes has recently had some changes in management, and is looking forward to some remodeling, including makeovers to the bar area and concessions' menu. They currently have glow bowling on Friday and Saturday nights and leagues that are starting up in November. Instead of lounging around after midterms, get out and relieve your frustration on some pins. The bowling alley is located on San Marcos Blvd at 945, near Restaurant Row. Calling the bowling alley at (760) 744-7000 or visiting the website http://amf.com/eaglelanes is the. best way to inquire about that information. Farfan continued from page 3. draw and go fishing to take his mind off his hectic life. Although dealing with chaotic scheduling is stressful, Farfan notes that his team makes it all worthwhile. "My favorite part of being on the team would have to be the fact that every single person on the field has tremendous work ethic," Farfan said. pectations are to play at the professional level as well. " I've seen the professional atmosphere. Watching my brothers firsthand makes me know how hard I have to work to get to where I want to be," Farfan said. His goals are to, "get better as a player and be able to play with high quality players that are better...and have had more experience." Staying busy with homework and soccer is definitely an understatement. With a rigorous travel and class schedule, Farfan likes to Where faith and life intersect Wed Oct. 30th 7pm Ckrke Field House Costume contest an< Dance Parly to fellow. facebook.com/ivncsri www.ivsanmarcos.org Broughttoyou by INTERVARSITY. �FEATURES T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O CT 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 the classroom to the job Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com P re-Pharmacy S ociety is k ey t o success checklist of the steps of how to succeed," Rohani said. Rohani and Imani came up with the idea to bring the group back to life when they realized the need for it on campus. While there are various groups in existence dedicated to different sides of the medical field, there was nothing more focused on pharmacy and the professions in that field. Inspired by the existence of societies like Pre-Dental and PreHealth, Rohani and Imani decided to team up to create an organization that can operate as a forum and source of information for students. "There is a certain mindset that students walk into college with, some of them knowing- what their major is« going to be and others not. But sometimes you know your major but have no idea what it really is or what you will be doing. So we want t o help students be level-headed and prepare them," Rohani said. This "starting from scratch" mentality speaks volumes to the strength of Rohani and Imani's vision. Both are Biology majors and have plans to enter the pharmaceutical or medical worlds after college. However, their genuine . excitement and desire to help other students reach their potential demonstrates a keen sense of leadership and ability to teach that will be invaluable to others. Their dedication to making the Pre-Pharmacy Society a premium resource for other students is evident by the fact that the duo is not only investing their time, but their own money. As Rohani explained, without money it is difficult for the group to plan events and make the club noticeable on campus. process of applying for medThus, the two friends have ical school, applications to been creating financial sta- pharmacy school, what the bility for the club out of their deadlines are, forms that own pockets, paying for the are due, etc." Imani said. banners and fliers that will In addition t o providing generate interest and aware- information in accordance ness that the society exists. with application season and When the group eventually helping students understand grows, membership fees will what opportunities the prohelp to pay for the existence fession has to offer, Rohani of the club. The duo's long- and Imani will be looking to term goals for the Pre-Phar- members to tell them what macy Society include pro- they want to get out of the orviding guest speakers, food, ganization as well. Their obactivities and field trips for jective is that by the time stuthe members to enjoy. In dents leave CSUSM and have the meantime, Rohani and spent time with the Pre-PharImani have already started macy Society, they will feel educating their peers about more invigorated and conthe pharmaceutical world. fident about pharmacy. Be"During each meeting, ing involved in a group that w e're really going t o be gives students the means to providing a run-down of in- communicate their hopes and dividual topics and spend challenges is a key element those meetings talking about in what helps them progress them. It could be in regards to the next stage of education. to the job environment, the "For students that want to apply to medical school, it is important for the administration at these schools to see that they are not only one-sided. Students need to be not only book orientated and know the information from their science courses, but have social skills as well," Imani said. The Pre-Pharmacy Society gives dimension to students that will benefit them far beyond their years at CSUSM. It is inevitable that with the amount of excitement the duo has the club will become one of the best ways that students can become stronger forces in the j ob market and when applying for medical school. The group meets once a week on Thursdays during U-Hour in various rooms. For more information on the group email them at csusmprepharm@gmail.com. offered as well, since many CSUSM students take these courses at Palomar. Students Whether you need help can either schedule an appassing your language pointment or try drop-in for course or just want to test tutoring whenever the tutor out of it completely, the Lan- specializing in that language gwg& l earning Center is is available. Bilingual stuthe best resource available. dents are also encouraged to The three main goals of the take advantage of the LLC to Language Learning Center work on their writing skills. (LLC) are to advise on test- The LLC can help with acing and the Language Other ademic writing so that stuThan English Requirement dents can improve their En(LOTER), assist students glish grammar and structure. to become better foreign According to the LLC Dilanguage students and help rector and LOTER Advisor, bilingual students improve Hilary Comerchero, having their English. The LLC also that dynamic of student tufunctions as a quiet place tors is key to their success. where students can study "For students that are aland do their homework. ready stressed out, they Tutoring is offered for any may feel more relaxed t o of the languages that are talk to a student that has altaught on campus, which ready taken the class and include Spanish, French, knows the information realGerman, Japanese and Man- ly well," Comerchero said. darin. ASL tutoring is now The LLC takes its j ob very seriously, only hiring tutors that are specially trained and embody the most impressive characteristics needed to help students succeed. Tutors have to be patient, empathic, know the subject matter very well and many of them have taken the same class they are tutoring for. "We joke that we're working ourselves out of a j ob because we're trying to make students better learners and more confidant on their own," Comerchero said. One-on-one tutoring is not the only method available for students. The LLC also offers University Hour Workshops, where they teach lessons in accordance with the students' course. The most popular workshops take place the first and last weeks of the semester. The first Tuesday that students are back to school tutors provide a crash review of the previous semester; the week before courses end they do a finals review. Comerchero said that she sends an email to every student that is enrolled in the course and informs them what they will be reviewing for and tries to ensure that what is being covered is similar to what the students have learned from thenprofessor the week before. "We go along with the university's goal of trying to create lifelong learners. We don't tell you the answers, but we ask open-ended ques- tions to help you figure them out. For example, we might ask what page the example is on, walk you through the sample and have you explain why you think you got the answer wrong," Comerchero said. "Students often times end up figuring out the correct answer as they start explaining* their mistakes." The LLC also provides testing for students that want to complete their LOTER early. At CSUSM, a student has to take three semester pf a language (101, 102 and 201). If they want to complete the requirement sooner, they can either test out or jump ahead to the 102 or 201 courses. According to Comerchero, the LOTER* two-year rule allows a student that took their last language course in their sophomore year of high school to jump to 102 or 201 by the spring semester of their freshman year at CSUSM. After the spring semester, students must begin their language courses with 101. Testing out of taking language classes can also be accomplished through AP, IB or CLEP credits. The LLC provides the proficiency exam that students need to take if they want to test out of language, which focuses on their writing and speaking skills. Students can test out of the LOTER if they can pass a proficiency exam in any language, not just the ones that are tatight on campus. For more information on the LOTER or the LLC, go to csusm.edu/llc. The Language Learning Center is located in Kellogg Library 1107. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Thursdays. my major to Literature/Creative Writing. Feeling like I never dreamed I 'd a failure, I was certain I had be doing what I 'm do-wasted two years and my ing now f or a living. parents' money on the wrong I was torn in college be- major. My fix? I pushed tween getting a degree in harder to finish and earned something I love versus get- my B.A. degree from UC ting a degree in something Santa Cruz with a thumbsthat could actually land me up f rom my dad. He thought a job. Hey! Good news f or finding a corporate j ob or all you undergrads who d on't academic career would be feel quite sure of your life's easier flaunting a Literature/ path: Things do work out! But Creative Writing degree let me start at the beginning. rather than one in Music. When I first entered col- When I graduated from lege, I was dead-set on ma- UC, I had spent so much joring in m usic...no matter time as an introvert with what my dad said. In fact, my nose in a book that I rehis disapproval made m e alized my need to develop more determined to go after a more outgoing personalit. I took every music class ity. I seized an opportunipossible, got straight A's ty t o attend the American and suddenly, somewhere at Academy of Dramatic Arts the two-year mark, changed earning my A.A. in Theater Arts, which was super f un. my Theater Arts backFinally it was time to work. ground) more language arts My first real position was and writing (thanks, dad). a supervisor at a marketing The next career was in edresearch firm. I discovered ucation. This is where I 've that old dad wasright.The stayed for many years. I 've firm hired me because of found many opportunities my degree. First of all, they in teaching at various public were glad I had one. Second, and private schools because they needed someone to help of my degrees and my work write, edit and monitor the experience. I use all the skills research studies, which uti- from my college education lized much of my language in my current career as an arts and writing skills. Inter- elementary school teacher. estingly, I also saw my The- I use my music training in ater Arts training come into the classroom all the time play when I had to interview for unique instructional opclients repeatedly, keeping it portunities such as helping lively and fresh each time. special needs students learn My next j ob was in a pub- multiplication. I use my thelic relations department of ater arts background to teach a hospital. We wrote and drama and make boring litedited various publications erature come to life for my for the community. I used students. I also host "Open more personality (from Mic for Kids," events to give kids a chance to perform original music. The best part of this story is that I get paid for all those units that I took in music and theater arts. Get this: I entered the school district salary scale at the top because I could verify that all those classes provided me with skills and training directly applicable to teaching kids. W ho'd have thought? I actually make more money now in education because of those theater arts and music classes in college. I didn't waste my time or my parents' money after all. Plus, my teaching j ob allows me the time off to pursue my music and acting. Don't worry fellow colleagues. You will use what y.ou have learned along the way and it will come together in a way you ^ never would have dreamed. Jane Fuller is both a teacher and a singer-songwriter-guitarist who performs professionally throughout Southern California. With 4 CD releases, her original music is ^ currently getting radio, television and Internet airplay. Her new CD, "Someone to Listen" is inspired by her experiences as a teacher. You can hear song clips at www.j anefuller.com B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students interested in entering the medicalfieldor just wanting to learn more about a different profession should invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus. While the group used to exist on campus, current President Rustin Rohani and Treasurer Hassan Imani have decided to re-create the Pre-Pharmacy Society under new leadership, a cluster of goals and with a fierce passion that promises great things f or the future. "Our primary objective is to inform students about what they want to become, what major is necessary and applicable or what the points are that they need to cover before they apply to medical school. We're really helping them make a L earning l anguage and l oving i t B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Learning languages from anywhere in the world. Image by Anne Hall. Good news for unsure grads: Switching your major is not a waste BY JANE FULLER CONTRIBUTING W RITER �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 Baristas working hard to serve the long line of customers at Starbucks. Photo by Anne Hall. OPINION Campus Coffee working just as hard to satisfy the caffine crave. Photo by Gloria Magallanes. The Battle of the Brews The Battle of the Brews est Starbucks is where i t's at The new billed with ething in coffee f ndless lectures. BY Rico PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM offers two locations to get fresh coffee, Campus Coffee and Starbucks, and each are located ai short distance f rom Craven Circle. Want to avoid hiking even more stairs before that hot roast hits the spot? Campus Coffee is still another double set of stairs away _ so hit Starbucks right outside the library. Since caffeinated watering holes are no longer limited to plain ole cups o ' Joe, Starbucks offers a wide variety of lattes, coffees, espressos, mochas, smoothies, frappuccinos, the list goes on and on, each customizable with various flavored syrups, sweeteners and creams. Evoking Holiday spirit, Starbucks also offers the beloved seasonal drinks, such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte, a steamy espresso sweetened up with pumpkin-syrup, milk, whipped cream and topped with pumpkin pie spices. Not only is Starbucks loaded with delicious caffeinated drinks but there are tons of tasty treats in the bakery and cold food section: scones, bagels, banana walnut bread, paninis, bistro-boxes and more. "When I 've been at the cart, I 've bought sandwiches. I like the ones at Starbucks better and I feel like they have more of a variety," CSUSM student Kim Naraine said. Clearly the menu speaks for itself, but at CSUSM, Starbucks' superiority goes beyond just the product by providing a pleasant hint of privilege. Stepping into the air-conditioned coffee bar creates a mingled sensation of exclusivity and intimacy, something that is just not possible over at the outdoor Campus Coffee. As far as seating goes, Star- bucks offers both outdoor and indoor seating. Outside the front door is a cozy nook with umbrellas at every table and a tree for shade. Indoor seating is up one floor above the store, and offers a quaint room overlooking Library Plaza—a far cry from Campus Coffee's minimally shaded outdoor chairs. Starbucks even gives back to its customers. By simply going online and registering a Starbucks card, customers can earn "stars" with every purchase. 12 stars grant a free drink or food item, and that includes the more pricey salads and sandwiches. Why choose the largest coffeehouse chain in the world over Campus Coffee? Starbucks offers the possibility of free food and coffee, sensations of exclusivity and community, quick and detailed service and a deliciously elaborate menu. B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Cal State San Marcos has multiple options when buying coffee, but if you are a student who enjoys the wind's breeze, the shade of trees and originality, Campus Coffee is for you. When you think about coffee, you imagine the taste of it in your mouth and you automatically know where to get the best cup. At CSUSM, students are fortunate to have coffee especially designed and created for them. If you are a coffee lover and want to try something new this semester, head over to Campus Coffee. Campus Coffee is located in Founder's Plaza in the midst of movement and student activity. In comparison to Starbucks, the location is convenient for students who have classes in the area or are simply taking a break from their hectic schedules The seating is located under big aiid bodacious trees that envelope students with shade in the spring and yellow leaves in the fall. Unlike the Starbucks seating, there is no need for umbrellas to cover the shade when students have natural shelter from the sun. Campus Coffee offers more than just coffee. They also have a variety of drinks and snacks that include fruits, snack bars and pastries. They have so much originality. For such a small place they know how to make students feel cozy with their warm and caring attitudes. The employees always greet students with a smile, infecting others with positive energy. "My favorite thing about Campus Coffee is that the employees are really approachable and friendly, even if there is a long line. I also like how convenient it is because it's near all my classes. I am also discovering that the prices are lower than Starbucks," said Chelsea Tucker, a CSUSM student that utilizes Campus Coffee. At Campus Coffee students can't help but feel original themselves. They won't find Campus C offee anywhere else. Every season, students are guaranteed a spot under the trees, whether it's relaxing while drinking an iced coffee or enjoying a nice hot cappuccino with a warm scarf around your neck. The smell of coffee and the buzz of students' conversations make Campus Coffee the perfect location to sit, have a cappuccino or make a pit stop to buy a snack before heading to class. Campus Coffee gives students the opportunity to feel like they're a part of a campus community. Fall season is now upon us and as wind blows by rustling the leaves, making students forget the stressful load of college duties, Campus Coffee is the place to be. C ommentary: S moking b enches s hould s tay B Y JARRATT ROBINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER The smoking benches by Markenstein Hall should remain open to smokers. These benches are a way for students to alleviate the stress of school as well as developing lasting relationships with other students they might not have ever met if it were not for the designated smoking areas. Every student can tell you that attending college is extremely stressful especially when a big project or exam is around the corner. Every student deals with that stress in different ways and smok- ers handle that stress with the vice of having a cigarette. Ask yourself a question, when you have been studying and going to classes for a few hours straight, what do you do to take a mental break? Well smokers enjoy a cigarette during those breaks. Also, the Markenstein benches are placed in an area that has minimal effect on others because it is in an open area that has optimal time to dissipate second hand smoke. Another benefit of the smoking area is the relationships that develop with other smokers. Smoking is a social habit and you can see that by just walking past Markenstein benches or any other designated smoking area on campus. For instance, I have met many people at the Markenstein benches and made friendships that will last a lifetime. All of that was possible by CSUSM forcing smokers to only smoke in designated areas. One aspect of college beyond obtaining a degree is developing friendships and relationships that can last a lifetime. The designated smoking areas do serve that purpose for the student smoking community. Furthermore, I personally witnessed this sense of togetherness on the COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A & E E DITOR Katlin S weeney Faith Orcino D ESIGN E DITOR C OPY E DITOR A nne Hall Lauren Hammond N EWS E DITOR S arah Hughes S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner F EATURES E DITOR Rico Palmerin O PINION E DITOR Lauren Hammond D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER P HOTOGRAPHERS A nne H all Blanca Sarabia R ichard B rown Raychel A llen S ALES R EP Pam K ragen C ARTOONISTS Faith O /cino A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam K ragen J OIN O UR S TAFF! CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 TUESDAYS N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 Smoke cloudfloatingaway, provided by Anne Hall. first day of classes back from a summer break. There was a group of people I routinely saw throughout the spring semester, well on the first day of campus it was joyous because we all were back together. Our discussion became so lively I noticed people passing looking at us as if we were crazy, but that is the smoking area. The group of people that convene there have the most in-depth thought provok. ing discussions whether it .. be something we learned in class, interesting topics in the news, teachers to take and avoid, or even just joking around with each other. Making the campus smokefree I do not believe is the answer. I think a win-win Shaina P ardo Rachel G allego Jen H ager A lison Seagle G loria Magallanes C helsey S chweitzer Katal i na L awrence K atherine Ramos T homas W hittington csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com OurWebsite: csusmchronicfe.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 C ONTACTS situation needs to be sought out to make all parties happy. Maybe that means moving the Markenstein benches into the dirt lot that is 150 feet to the south. Maybe a new style of smoking area needs to be planned. One solution that Paradise Valley Hospital created was having an enclosed smoking area with a vent fan which sucked up smoke and make surrounding areas more pleasant. Solutions are available but they need to be researched. The designated smoking areas are an integral part of college for the select few that enjoy the habit of smoking. The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editor 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 thé Editor f or any reason. �OPINION 1 HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O CT 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 A & E Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.cóm 7 Need for adjustment as online forums become too aggressive BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER The comments that people post in forums are less about expressing ideas and more about insulting others. ' With freedom of speech and the internet allowing people to comment on anything, opinions have become a common part of any online experience. This ability t o make your voice heard can have a very positive impact and lead to educated discussions and debates over certain topics. More often than not, however, I have seen what starts as a good conversational topic deteriorate into people insulting one another. The areas where this is most apparent are on online newspaper articles, online magazine articles and Youtube. On these websites you are able to either create a screen name that cannot be traced back to you by the average person or you can choose to stay anonymous when you post. While this allows a great number of people to make their opinions heard, it also allows people to hide behind a pseudo identity when making comments. By posting comments that cannot be traced to a specific person, some people feel as if they can post whatever they want without ramifications. This often leads to educated arguments in the comments sections of the newspaper to deteriorate into people directly insulting specific users and calling them bad names or accusing them of being racist. I come across this often when doing research for school papers and it is very distracting. It also makes every other commenter increasingly angry, leading to multiple personal attacks be- ing posted. Eventually there is nothing but an angry argument that has no relevance to the original article whatsoever. This is an unfortunate downhill slide that detracts from the article itself and leads to unpleasant internet experiences, leaving users feeling irritated and upset. Students should always be aware that what they say is still viewed by many people and that words can hurt. I hope that all of the students here at CSUSM are kind enough to know that what they say does have an impact on others. Sadly, in this online age people often hide behind their usernames. This is not a good policy to have as it generates unnecessary hate and aggression. The golden rule of treating others how you would want to be treated should not only be incorporated throughout face to face interactions but also within, the online public sphere. That's not to say that you can't voice your opinion, simply make sure that your opinion is connected to the article and is not a direct attack on anybody. Remember to respect other internet users and we can all have a positive and enriching online experience. Replace boring classes with what your passion is Finding a way to personalize college B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Taking time to get more involved with campus affairs can help CSUSM students gain a sense of community as well as achieve scholastic success. As an undergraduate student, I have been told repeatedly throughout the past few years of the importance of extracurricular involvement on campus. However, living on my own, having a job and fitting in time outside of the strenuous hours of homework to join a club or organization had previously seemed both frivolous and impossible. It w asn't until more recent semesters that I began to consider any f orm of campus involvement. Getting closer to the completion of my undergraduate education, I felt it necessary to build up my resume. I understand that aside f rom mlaintaining a good grade amtaining ooa point average, the only way to standout during the graduate application process is to participate in at least some academic activities outside of the classroom. For the past nine months I have been working with Professor Linda Pershing and several other students to create a folklore and mythology course based on the Harry Potter series. Over the past week, I attended the annual American Folklore Society Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island and presented some of the research my group has accumulated thus far. The conference itself gives profound scholars from all over the world an opportunity to meet, gather and share thenpassion for folklore, mythology and culture as well as other academic disciplines. During my stay in Providence, my co-presenter and I had the pleasure of meeting several i—* ~ indinspiring — senter and fellow CSUSM senior, Joseph Deragisch. Being surrounded by such brilliant minds and hearing of their many accomplishments within the academic sphere, Deragicsh and I have left there feeling more motivated than ever before. For " thefirsttime in our academic careers, we were able to experience the true power of knowledge. This conference will forever remain in our hearts as one of the best moments of our lives and will continue t o instill a sense of passion throughout our many future years of study. In sharing this personal ex¡, , r\ . , - J J u A x j 11 perience with others, I hope Get involved on campus to make your college experience more fofilling. Image provided by Anne Hall. to inspire my fellow CSUSM students to become more int of a viduals. The room in which from being in a beautiful my perspective on a lot of volved Iin whe rnealmnly hcademia. t ill ot o elp we presented was filled new area of the country and things and caused me t o you to a brighter future, but with amazingly supportive our presentation going ex- rethink my future. It in- it will also foster long lastscholars who spent hours ceedingly well, my partner spired me to want to reach ing relationships with others. after the actual presentation and I were most impressed further in life and go after to delve further into our with the aptitude and power a Ph.D. It was an invalutopic and provide us with spewed by these intellects. able and exceptional exincalculable advice. Aside "The conference changed perience," said my co-pre•- Maiala Y ousafzai: Education a ctivism i n P akistan BY KATALINA LAWRENCE STAFF WRITER I was recently watching an episode of 20/20 in which Dianne Sawyer interviewed a petite, young and seemingly ordinary girl f rom Pakistan. But as the show continued I realized that she is definitely out of the ordinary; she is extraordinary. The road t o equality in our country is vibrant and exciting. Education is a natural right f or all people in our country, and it is something easily taken for granted. However, in cer- not stop Malala Yousafzai. tain parts of the world, ed- She had dreams of becomucation is something that is ing a doctor and she was exclusively permitted to the not letting the Taliban hold male gender only, making her back. Malala began to many young girls' dreams write a blog under the BBC, just a distant memory. about her life, and her views The Taliban bombed and on education for girls. Her banned all the girl schools in activism became even more Pakistan, preventing many known when the New York young women f rom getting Times created a documentaan education. Dreams were ry about her as a young girl shattered because of the living under Taliban rule. extreme traditional ideas. Her father, Ziauddin The woman's place is not Yousafzai, pushed Malala. in school but in the home, He told her that she could do where they are barely seen and be whoever she wantand never heard. This did ed no matter the circum- stance and when the Tali- dignity, and passion for edban put threats on her life, ucational equality in front he did not make her stop of us all. She has paved the the fight. They both knew way for young girls around that she was fighting f or the world who only see the something greater than her, simple right of education it was a fight for equality. as just a dream. Malala has Malala was a threat in shown us the true meanthe Taliban's eyes and her ing of strength and we can strength frightened them. On all learn from her. Global October 9 , 2012, they shot Organizations stand next Malala in the head while rid- to Malala in thefightf or ing the bus with friends. Her educational equality world survival from such gun shots wide. Her heroic acts also was a true miracle, and it told led to her being nominatthe world that no one could ed for a Nobel Piece Prize, hold this young girl down. making her the youngest Malala has shown courage, person to ever be nominated. I truly hope that no other young girl or woman in any part of the world has to ever face an assassin because of their dreams to have an education. We do not need to wait for another Malala Yousafzai to come around to fight for this simple right. There must be a change in the equality for women and education and the time is now. The fight is not over until every girl and woman are able to get an education and be the person they dream of being. �A & E E ditors: Faith Òrcino c ougarchron.arts@gmail.com Charity Wings hosts Halloween crafting events B Y KATHERINE RAMOS STAFF W RITER In the light of the r eason, the Charity Wings Art Center will be hosting Halloween themed events this month just across the street from t he San Marcos campus. Until the end of October, the center will be open to the community for the creation of Halloween costumes as well as special crafting classes for the holiday. Tools and materials will be provided at the center. The cost will be $10 for students to go in for the open studio sessions, so it is a good T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 way to create a personal costume while on a budget. Every kind of art and craft medium is offered at the center for a student to go wild with their own artist flair from jewelry, scrapbooking, stamp making, metalwork, silk screen and more. The Halloween themed classes include creating masks made out of gourds, Halloween banners, felt Day of the Dead skulls, handmade polymer clay earrings, a mini-album and a spooky mosaic out of mixed media. Each will cost between $10 and $20 for students. The Art Center has been Halloween in North County is bustling as arts and crafts are displayed in windows and hung on doors. Images provided by Anne Hall. s ruDennw"ww\tto e>y - faith o i l NO A & open since April, however it has yet to see many students come in according to Elena Lai Etcheverry, founder and executive director of Charity Wings. "We want the students to come," said Etcheverry, "It's just a very inspiring place we have." All events will be held at the Charity Wings Art Center at 287 Industrial E)rive. It is not a far drivefromCS U San Marcos and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. A schedule for classes at https://charitywings.org/cms/ tfkñ m i f mf* CjwHKMfce, ! i» NA.wôjsî i'mèi.li^ìcrów %%'Ú - m\m WWÍ^Í r Donnie Darkp Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. **. D onni E DARKÍ THF THf H i l f DI RíiCTOIl'S CUT r i u NOM i NON R i rtJRN> S ^ U M i j : Netflix review - Halloween edition B Y THOMAS WHITTINGTON STAFF WRITER This time of year definitely transforms the media. From The Human Centipede and A Nightmare on Elm Street to the classics like Night of the Living Dead and Dracula, we celebrate all things horror or Hallowr een-themed in the month of October. So, to abide by the laws of tradition, this review will cover an unusual modern classic, currently available for streaming on Netflix. Donnie Darko (2001) was not a success at the box office r upon its release, but thanks to the new DVD format it soon became a cult classic. Set in the 1980s, the plot revolves around Donnie, a troubled teenager, who sleepwalks out of his bedroom one night and gets told by a six-foot-tall rabbit named Frank that the world will end in 28 days. The rabbit manipulates Donnie io do a series of mischievous tasks, possessing him to commit a series of crimes and involve himself with unsavory people. We are able to sympathize with our protagonist and we become more worried about him than his own family. Donnie Darko is a film that includes multiple genres. It is not quite horror, but also not quite science fiction. You will be trying to make your own interpretation of this film long after you watch it. The film boasts an eclectic 80s' soundtrack that is exciting and memorable to people of all generations. Even if psychological horror is not typically your genre, this movie definitely has the range and capacity to keep any viewer involved and entangled in the brilliant characters. Directed and written by Richard Kelly, the film includes actors such as: Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, D rew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze. I give this film 4 out of 5 Cougar Paws. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. APU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. • More than 60 ways to earn your degree or credential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-aecredited programs recognized by al 50 states and internationally. Classes start throughout the year. Contact us today! 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ONLINE S PORTS OPINION F EATURES www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - Male students weigh in on how they 4 - Women's volleyball shines as they 5 - Read about the nursing program's 9 - The lab meat debate continues feel about male birth control options fight for a spot in the NAIA benefits, challenges, and everything as the Opinion Editor shares her and if they would use it. National Volleyball championships. in between that students go through. thoughts about last week's article. 11 - Campus 'paparazzi' spotlights this week's best dressed students. CSUSM students tackle marriage & singlehood W h y s o m e a r e r u s h i n g t o t i e t he k n o t a n d o t h e r s a r e n ' t B Y S ARAH H U G H E S NEWS EDITOR There are many concerns people have about marriage and a great body of research on the subject of marriage. There are many sources of debate on ho&, if and when one should get married. With regards to modern concepts of marriage, a shift in age atfirstmarriage as well as economic factors come in to play. The Cougar Chronicle asks a few women on campus to explain and consider their feelings towards marriage, in order to get a concept o f howstudents plan and feel on the topic in comparison to national trends. A vast body of research has been conducted on the subject of marriage from varying sources, for diverse reasons. The idea that marriage should be discussed in educational institutes for students is a controversial one that some believe would prevent a great deal of problems in young people's later marriages. Throughout time, mar- riage has been championed by many governments on the basis that it provides stable family-structures and more citizens born. Records are kept of marriage to track trends and do other clerical tasks from. According to U.S. Census data, the estimated median age of first marriage by sex for 2011 was 28.7 for men, and 26.5 for Women. In 1890 average ages were 26.1 for men, and 22.0 for women. In 2001 men and women married at 26.9 and 25.1, respectively. Ages at first marriage are being delayed and lasting longer according to most psychology textbooks. In a small sample of convenience, conducted of five women at CSUSM on Oct. 14, a few questions related to marriage were asked. Participants surveyed were 18 to 25 in ages. On how they felt about marriage, students seemed to generally concede that it was a positive thing. They had some differing perspectives. "I feel like nowadays, in modern times, people give N ewly engaged couple enjoying their photography session with photographer. Image by Chris Kennedy. up on marriage, as opposed to back in the day when you had to stay with the person." Celeste Estrada, 18, said. "I like marriage - it's a good thing if people do it right." Zana Taylor, 18, said. "I really like the idea of marriage. I feel like marriage allows someone to have a best friend, and someone to lean on." Julie Meram, 20, said. "I would really love to be married someday. I don't know if it's be- cause we're supposed to. [We] feel something missing and just want someone there." said Amy, 22. S emi-Truck f lips over on the 1-15 Figure 1. Median Age at First Marriage by Sex: 1890to 2010 29 28 Table showing S tudents l ate t o m orning c lasses O ct. 2 8 marriage demo- 27 graphic information 26 can be found at: 25 24 http://www.census. .23 gov/hhes/socdemo/ 22 marriage/data/ acs/Elliottetal- 21 PAA2012figs.pdf 20 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 I960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Source: U.S. Decennial Census {1890-2000}; Ainerkan C m u ^ S r e QOlCt^or bmoiìanentticACSh o m n uvy M see http://Www.census.gov/acs Courtesy o f the United States Census. O U R N EXT I SSUE Nov 20,2013 seemed like 15 to 20 minutes, if they crossed over into HOV lanes, which Around 10:30 a.m. on were temporarily "open to Monday, Oct. 28, a large all" according to electronic yellow semi-truck could be signs above them. Gridseen on the 1-15 near Rancho lock made entering HOV Bernardo on its side, spread lanes slow and cars were across all lanes of traffic. lined up across a few lanes. Many CSUSM students Freeways were wet that were late to classes as a morning and a light drizside-effect of the accident. zle appeared to be falling Some were only slowed during the aftermath of the down briefly, for what accident. According to re- B Y S ARAH H U G H E S NEWS EDITOR Photo o f autumn leaves by Anne Hall. Traffic on the 1-15 photographed by Anne Hall. ports by the Union Tribune and the Seegmiller Law Firm, other vehicle(s) were involved in the accident and going too fast for the conditions may have been a factor. Some sources report there were injuries. Reportedly, traffic alerts were not lifted until 2:15 p.m. by the California Highway Patrol. It has not been confirmed yet if that driver was killed in the crash. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Classes moving away from traditional B uying M ale B irth C ontrol BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER BY KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER Many colleges and universities are offering more online courses and course materials, moving away from the traditional classroom format. Many courses currently offered at the school do not have homework that is distributed in class, instead opting for online homework through a specific website or through Cougar Courses. Some classes have even transitioned from the traditional classroom setting to an entirely web-based course. Students have more options for classroom settings and online involvement than ever, but need to be careful in selecting, as different studies show contrasting effectiveness for different people. CSUSM has a variety of options, suiting a range of student needs. There are three different types of web-based courses offered for CSUSM. There is the online course, where there is no face to-face instruction. There is the hybrid course, where there are some lectures given in the classroom and some online. Then there is the webfacilitated course, where there is face-to-face interaction through online means. According to the online Technical school for anematronics only offered as a correspondence course through Stan Winston School of Character Arts. Photograph taken at Stan Lee's Comikaze, in Los Angeles on Nov 2 by Anne Hall. instruction policy set up by Times article Measuring the the president of the univer- Success of Online Educasity, these courses are run tion found the success of by the same rules and regu- online instruction suspect lations as are applied to the and said that when it comes classroom courses and are to many online courses "as often instructed by teachers few as 20 percent of students that have been trained to finishing an online course run a web- based curriculum. is considered a ... success." These opposingfindingsinThere have been numerous studies conducted to measure dicate that online courses are the effectiveness of online successful for some, but not courses. The US Department for others. A student's sucof Education's Evaluation of cess in these kinds of courses Evidence-Based Practices depends on whether they are in Online Learning, which an auditory learner, someis based off of the studies body who learns by listening conducted on online courses, to lectures; a visual learner, concluded that "the effective- somebody who learns by demonstrations ness of online learning ap- watching proaches appears quite broad and reading; or a kinesthetacross different content and ic learner, somebody who learner types." The final learns by writing and engagconsensus reached in this ing in hands- on learning paper was that "students in environments. When decidonline conditions performed ing on whether or not to take modestly better, on average, an online course, a student than those learning the same needs to strongly consider material through traditional how they have historically face-to-face instruction." learned best in order to deHowever, in contrast to termine if the online learnthis study, the New York ing path is right for them. After years of research, the concept of a male contraceptive pill has been revisited for commercial purposes. Although most will argue that a male contraceptive is not required, studies show that half of pregnancies are still unplanned, thus there is a need for a third option. Fellow students gave their opinion on the issue. In the 1950s, researchers tested "WIN" ( a control contraceptive drug) on male prisoners and found success. However, when the drug was tested on the general public, it had severe side effects triggered by the consumption of alcohol and therefore was taken off the market. Currently research is focusing on a way to disrupt the maturation of sperm in the testes, to decrease chance of fertilization. However, according to Science Mag, finding a method that is effective, safe, cheap, well-tolerated, bioavailable, easy-tomanufacture, side-effect-free and completely reversible male pill is the challenge. Right now the objective is to develop a version of the 1950's "WIN," that encompasses all the mentioned factors. Mass quantities of fellow number 5 in pill form. Image by Anne Hall. "I wouldn't take it, personally because I am really skeptical of new products like that because they can end up having unintended, serious consequences. I think it's an interesting idea," CSUSM student, Clark Conforti, said. "I totally support the idea and the implementation because there are almost no options for male birth control [other than condoms] while women have a few to chose from, but there are so many steps in the research process during drug development that I would most likely wait a few years after it's been on the market to see if there are any other side effects," CSUSM student, Nick Allen, said. Alex Williams, another CSUSM student, agreed. "I don't have a lot of information about the use of male contraceptives, but I wouldn't be interested in using it, even if it were available to me. I would stick to using condoms safely to prevent pregnancy," he said. Overall it seems men would be interested, so long as there is more infoijnation about the the delayed side effects, overall safety and the only way to ensure that would be with time. Although promising, the research has been stumped in the early testing stages and more costly human trials. Downtown Escondido being revamped BY GLORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. 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, visit 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 apu.edu/mft/. /Ì ^ ^ AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 CSUSM is located in a perfect area for students. There are great local places that are perfect to relax or simply hang out with friends. One location that is great for such activity is the downtown part of Escondido and it has recently begun its reinvention after being abandoned by daily activity. It's a long street containing antique shops, Italian restaurants, art galleries, museums, libraries and coffee shops. Although this sounds alluring enough, it hasn't been enough to attract maximum attention from local people and it began its downfall years ago. Although this has been a problem, downtown isn't ready to give up just yet. Escondido has begun the process of reinventing this part of the city by opening tip more restaurants and art galleries. They recently opened up Maple Street Pedestrian Plaza, which citizens embraced nicely. Downtown Escondido only seems to be occupied during spring and summer. It's their busiest time of the year with people flocking in from every inch of the city. Every Friday, starting in April and ending in September, there is an activity called Cruise'n Grand. People use this time to showcase and sell models of antique cars. The streets are filled with local citizens, old and young, enjoying the spring and summer nights. People find it relaxing to walk and see a site that is regularly abandoned, full of activity and life. During this season the restaurants and coffee shops are open at different times and it gives people the opportunity to enjoy downtown. One of the many disadvantáges of the local businesses in downtown is their opening hours. Some stores and coffee shops have odd hours that don't allow customers to stop by whenever they please, checking the hours is something that is required. The building and opening of new businesses, along with a new film school in the area, all seem promising for this abandoned yet charming street in Escondido. Students should take time to visit and enjoy some of the restaurants or art galleries in downtown whenever they have free time. It's not necessary to go far to find some originality and get some good coffee. Downtown Escondido is a place that deserves more recognition and more visitors, not only in the summer but year round. There's hope in its reinvention and there are locals who are anxious to see what will become of it. Visit csusmcfironicCe.com for Tor futf-Cength articCes, the compiete <Arts & Entertainment section, anymore yhoto/video content created by T'Ite Cougar Chronic (e staff for the November 6 issue. To join the staff, emaii us at csusm.cougarchronic(e@gmaiUom. �Sports Editor: 1 Justin Donner coMgarchron.sports@gmail.com Cougars show talent in exhibition Men's basketball falls to San Diego State in exciting matchup BY JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The Cougar's exhibition loss, of 81-66 to a high caliber NCAA Division I program, revealed a team that is ready to take on their conference. Viejas Arena was loud, but the men's basketball team contended throughout the matchup. When the Cougars entered the arena after the half, the Aztec fans booed loudly and tried to intimidate the team. This didn't seem to faze the Cougars as their style of gameplay was smooth and on point. The team moved the ball around well and kept up with the Aztecs. Jason Johnson scored a game high of 27 points in 34 minutes of gameplay for the Cougars. D e'End # Parker also scored in the double digits with 14. The * Aztec's JJ O'Brien scored a team high of 21 points. Overall, it was an exciting games with moments like Quincy Lawson's one-handed slam during a Cougar rally that kept fans interested. Men's Basketball charging up to win Cougar style as they compete against SDSU for the start of the season. Photos of the opening game by Justin Donner. D esigning a g reat b rand of p lay Coach S aia d e v e l o p i n g BY JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR Coach Saia is the piece that has accelerated the growth of the CSUSM men's basketball team. He came in with a blank canvas to work with and is the man for the job. Being handed the keys to a brand new program is special, and Saia is now in his third year of developing his vision. The opportunity to mold a new program is a big one. "It's very rare in this day and age for a college of this stature to not have a team," says Saia. class-act basketball He was excited by the opportunity, loves the area and felt that it was a good decision for his family. With experience coaching for big Division I programs at UCLA and USC, Saia knows what it takes to recruit the kind of players that will win championships. He has already shown his recruitment genius by bringing players who have played at the Division I level onboard such as De'End Parker. "We knew mutual people at UCLA and they said Coach Saia would have a good plan for me," said Parker. Saia admits that it's a program challenge to recruit without having a court on campus, but they still have great selling points with the school's location. CSUSM men's basketball is currently ranked twelfth and is exciting to watch. Saia feels that they are a great brand of basketball to watch and that they are "the best product in North County." The team is getting better every year. Saia feels that there is not a large amount of entertainment around campus and that he is molding a team that offers a good experience for the community. E arn your MBA on campus or online f rom Azusa Pacific. M BA MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ^^ 3 8 units 1 2 - 3 6 months Maximize your career potential arid leadership ability with a traditional b usiness degree that f ocuses o n strategy a nd finance, a s well a s analytical a nd relational skills. P rofessors are industry experts w ho e mphasize ethical c onduct a nd experiencebased learning. S ix optional concentrations are a lso available in the o n-campus program. OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS MÀSTER OF ARTS MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT IN LEADERSHIP ANO ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES 3 9 units s ol 3 3 units 12—30 months 2 0 months lliËiilifii �The athletic field is a training center and central arena that leads to all Cougar battles won. Image by Blanca Sarabia. Fall sports shatter the competition C SUSM w ill b e w ell r epresented in p layoffs B Y S HAINAPARDO STAFFWRITER Women's Cougar Volleyball excited for another win. Photo by Gloria Magallanes. In p osition t o conquer Iowa Volleyball earns top spot in conference tournament way into post season play. The team has won seven home games, five • away games and ten neutral games, The CSUSM women's leaving them with an impresvolleyball team has cap- sive 22-11 record. Looking tured the No. 1 seed for the back on the regular seaA ll Conference Volleyball son, a standout moment for Championship Tourna- CSUSM was a home game ment beginning Nov. 15. against Westmont College With a fantastic regu- on Sept. 17. CSUSM trailed lar season, the Lady Cou- close behind on the first set gars are showing no signs but fell 27-25. A three strong of slowing down on their sets followed where the Lady B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Cougars won 25-16, 25-19 and 25-23 leading to their victory. Hard work and dedication has the team sitting confidently in the No. 1 seed for the AH Tournament in Clinton, Iowa that is scheduled for November 15-16. The winner of the AH Tournament will have an automatic bid into the NAIA National Volleyball championships which begins on Nov. 23. Spend time going for a jaunt in Julian C OLUMNIST The perfect way to enjoy the new crisp fall feeling in the air is to take a day trip to Julian. A short trip away, this small town provides many outdoor adventures. The look of the buildings on the main street transport visitors back to California's gold rush days, but besides all of the historical sites Julian offers it also has a great deal of natural scenery too. A walk around Julian will were ranked two times this year and won the A ll for the first time in 2011. The men will have to beat Ashford, Georgia Gwinnett and Lindenwood Belleville in order to make it to the playoffs. The volleyball team has delivered a stellar season. Currently they are ranked 2 4 in the nation. They are 22-11 and are currently the number one seed in the AH Conference Tournament. The women won the conference tournament the last two years arid will be looking for the three peat. * Fall sports have done their part to make CSUSM stand out on the radar of collegiate athletics. Pose your way to peace and tranquility Yoga o ffers m any b enefits t o s tudents G et O ut! B Y A LISON SEAGLE As the fall seasons are coming to an end, the Cougars are all ending on a good note. The teams have some big playoff expectations. Both the men's and women's cross country teams will be going to nationals. The men are currently ranked ninth in the NAIA. A couple of the men's top runners are hurt but should be back to help their team beat the competition. Women's cross country was ranked third, but lost to Biola and Masters, and dropped to sixth. The women are far from worried, due to the fact that their top four runners have been doing well. The conference championship will be held at CSUSM Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. As for the women's soccer team, they are currently ranked 23 and are the number two seed for the A ll Tournament. Even though the ladies lost to Ashford in the Championship last year they still made the NAIA tournament and won the AH tournament in 2 008,2009 and 2011. The women are looking great this season and have won five of their last six games. Men's soccer had a solid season. They will most likely need to win the Conference tournament in order to make it to playoffs. The men actually allow visitors to realize it is in fact fall in southern California when they see all of the leavejs changing from green to red, yellow, orange and brown. While walking through town you might catch the scent of wood burning in fireplaces. Several hiking trails can be found near Julian, ranging from distances of less than a mile to over eight miles. Some of the trails are paved and some are dirt, but most are well maintained. While a majority of the trails are self-guided, it is possible to find guided hikes in Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve* and Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve. More information about the strenuousness, length, hours and location of trails can be found at http://www.julianca.com/hiking_nature/index. htm#List of Hikes & Trails. Of course no trip to Julian would be complete without grabbing a slice of apple pie after all of that exploring. Even just walking the hills in to\vn can work up quite an appetite! B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Balancing school, work and your social life can be stress-: ful and yoga is a great remedy to address this tension. It may seem intimidating, or even foreign, but anyone can do it and studies have shown many health benefits. Yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety through focused training of your physical and mental disciplines. Using breathing and meditation practices allow you to unwind and feel at ease. Yoga can help to improve flexibility, lower blood pressure and enhance heart function. It may also aid in improving chronic conditions such as depression and pain. A local yoga instructor puts it into a simple perspective and says that it releases the bad energy and supports your overall sense of well-being. One of the great aspects of yoga is that there are many different, styles that you can find to fit your own personal needs and goals. If you are a beginner, you may want to start out with Hatha yoga, which uses basic poses or postures. If you are looking to push yourself a little more, Ashtanga yoga would be a good fit. This is Movement helps reduce stress and increases happiness. Photo by Anne Hall. Julien apple pies are a great way to take a break while spending the day in M ien. Photo by Anne Hall. commonly known as power yoga, which is more physically demanding in order to increase your strength. Another common and popular style is Bikram yoga, or hot yoga, where you practice proper alignment in a setting of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Another benefit of yoga is that instructors encourage you to explore your limits while not overdoing it. If you find yourself uncomfortable, you-can always resort back to a simpler pose. Don't be afraid, roll out a mat and give yoga a try and watch your stress subside. CSUSM offers free yoga. Visit http://www.csusm. edu/rec/fitnessclasses. html for more information. �Sports Editor: Justan Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Challenge yourself with club sports A m ember of c lub s ports t alks a bout the e xperience B Y C ORIUNA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF WRITER CSUSM offers club sports, such as lacrosse, for active individuals like Dylan Perry to get involved. Lacrosse is one of the club sports on campus and is always looking for new talent. For Perry, an attacker for the men's lacrosse team, lacrosse is a family affair. It was passed on to him and his younger brother by thenfather. The three of them 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov Featuring Dylan Perry, who plays for the CSUSM Lacrosse team. Even if you're not intersted in playing the sport, come out and watch the home games. Games are . always exciting. Photo by Corrina Babiash-Clark. would spend hours together after school playing the sport in the backyard. Beyond that, lacrosse provided him with the opportunity to meet new people and gain new experiences. He described it as similar to a fraternity in that way, and that is the message he would like to share with all the students on the CSUSM campus. The men's lacrosse club here at CSUSM offers students a number of benefits. "If you aren't into the frater- Women's Basketball Men's Basketball vs Warner Pacific Men's Basketball vs Rocky Mountain La Sierra Las Vegas N.V. Las Vegas N.V. 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 12:00 PM Cross Country Championships at CSUSM 9-Nov Men's Cross Country A.I.L Conf Championship 9-Nov Women's Cross Country A.I.L Conf Championship nity lifestyle, clubs in general is a way to get yourself out there and meet new people. The lacrosse club doesn't turn anyone away even if they have never played: Our coach also wants us to be as much like a varsity sport as it can possibly be as a club level so we try to do everything the big time schools do. "We have a weight program, lifting program, dieticians and nutritionists," Perry said. There are a number of clubs available at CSUSM, including both men's and women's club lacrosse. The men's lacrosse club season begins on Feb. 2, with the first home game on Feb. 22. The team is hoping to improve upon last year's 7-5 record so come out and support them in that effort. Contact information for the various campus clubs can be found online at www. csusm.edu/orgs/ or on the individual club websites. 9:00 AM 11:00AM I ! San Diego CEfectric H tm is Saturciay, (hfovember 9 at tfie *DeC Mar Tairgrounds. The Cougar Cfironicfe isyUtting togetvier ajgrouy of Students wfio are interestea in yarticiyating. Qf uou wouCcf Cike to join pfease emaii/Aii at seag(ooi@cougarsxsusm.eciu jor more information. F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Nov 6,2013 Features Editor: " Rico Paîmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com C ampus n ursing p rogram W hat a nd W here is t he SoN tals—all this is just to qualify for the Nursing Program. There is no guarantee that Due to the distance between pre-nursing students will the School of Nursing build- be accepted because most ing and the main GSUSM nursing programs are highcampus there has developed ly impacted, meaning that a bit of disconnect between many more students apply the general student popula- than can possibly be admittion and Nursing students. ted. Some students might Here at GSUSM we believe that after acceptance, have over 500 students the hardest part is over. They pursuing nursing degrees couldn't be more wrong. through what is affectionThe academic requireately referred to as SoN. ments to qualify as well as Many students may not remain in the program are even know where the School indeed extensive, but the inof Nursing is, let alone what tellectual challenges are not the experience involves. the only things to consider. To become a nurse, you Nursing School goes befirst must put in your time as yond testing its students a pre-nursing student. Pre- mentally, and pushes them to nursing students are typically their physical and emotional intelligent, highly-motivated limits. Through many group and committed individuals projects students are forced who are willing to put in to learn to work together for several years of hard work. long hours, despite various This means carrying a abilities, personality types heavy class load to get and levels of exhaustion. through a long list of preWorking, hands-on with requisites (including Human patients tests students' abilAnatomy and Physiology, ity to communicate with the Microbiology and Organic sick, pained and irritated Chemistry courses), while patients, physicians who also beefing up applications may be impolite and inwith extra activities such as timidating and nurses who volunteering at local hospi- are busy and overwhelmed. B Y M EGAN H ABEGER NURSING COLUMNIST Nurses-iri-training have to be kind yet, confident, setting aside the fact that they are terrified of doing or saying something wrong, and are likely sleep-deprived from staying up the night before writing a 40page care plan assignment. There are several degree programs offered by the SoN, with the majority of Nursing Students pursuing their Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) via either the 33-month Traditional (TBSN) or the 24-month Accelerated (ABSN) paths. In either case,. students are admitted into a specific "cohort" which continues through the duration of the curriculum - in other words, the students who attend orientation together ultimately end up graduating together. The School of Nursing has two campuses with one in San Marcos and the other in Temecula. The San Marcos campus is located just down the hill from the CSUSM main campus, on the northwest corner of S. Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Road. The SoN leases space Nurses hard at work studying and practicing their craft. Image by Anne Hall. on the second floor of the Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) building, which also houses the Student Health and Counseling Services on the first floor. The Temecula campus opened in 2008 and of- fers a more convenient location for students who reside in the southern region of Riverside County. �Features Editor: Rico Palmertn cougarchron.features@gmail.com Student Veterans Organization promotes awareness in combat. SVO is a "one stop shop for.veterans on campus," SVO President, Michael Staff from the Veterans Betancourt, said. Center and students that parThe space is a place to get ticipate in the Student Veter- academic help, find comans Organization (SVO) can radely, be assisted with any be seen all over campus par- student matters that one ticipating in events, working might find need for guidance to help the community. and assistance in education. There is no need to be a As the school acknowledged Dia De Los Muertos, Veteran to be a part of the SVO members featured a SVO. All students are entable that took a moment to couraged to participate in honor the fallen. Students this student organization. put together a memorial with Benefits include building photos of those we've lost leadership skills, participatand the branches of military ing in events, volunteer work they served. Cougars gath- and building a business netered to observe the artwork work within the community and Veterans helped to cre- both on campus and within ate public awareness about the neighboring community the realities of being a part to get people into the workof military service and* how force. youthful these lives were that This Thursday, VA will be were sacrificed. Female cas- holding the Annual Veterans ualties were also recognized Day Observance in the Tukand people were in awe to wut Courtyard to honor milifind that women continue to tary veterans. Participants in carry a strong role in serving SVO are doing events to creB Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR ate awareness of the military presence on campus and addressing the issues of the demographic. ASI has recently created a new VA Officer position in student government to provide a representative for this population. Veterans are constantly finding ways to be a bigger part of the community on campus. Friday will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Veterans . Center that will open Fall 2014. "Very exciting. CSUSM is known to be the most veteran friendly CSU. To have this building is to create a Members manning the booth for Dia De Los Muertos and creating public awareness as student organizations utispace that veterans can call lizes the day for rememberance of those who have pajsed. Photo by Anne Hall. home as far as community on campus. It's a great way for f €€i the school to thank us for all - we've done and are doing," Betancourt said. Everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the event. For more information visit https://www.facebook. com/csusm.veterans?fref=ts or visit the Veterans Center. 0n V e t e r a n s D ay we t a k e t ime t o h onor t h o s e t h a t h ave s e r v e d b e f o r e u s a nd t o come. T o commemorate a nd h onor p eople who h ave p r o t e c t e d t h e f reedoms we h ave i n t h e U .S/< --Michael Betancourt A lecture on the Miss America Pageant A visit to tantalizing Mi Guadalajara B Y SARAH H UGHES NEWS EDITOR A discussion was hosted by the Gender Equity Center on Oct. 10 which focused on the Miss America Pageant awarding the largest scholarship available to females. A board standing outside the center in the weeks prior read "Pageants the biggest scholarship given to women in U.S. - is this a problem?" The discussion lead by Cecili Chadwick, a CSUSM Women's Studies Professor, dealt with how diverse Miss America winners are, what the process of the pageant is and whether the states of these are acceptable from a feminist perspective. The winner of the Miss America pageant receives a $50,000 scholarship, which must be used for school. Chadwick suggests that this is much higher than scholarships available to men and ques- "If y ou c an l ook g o o d in a bikini a nd float a cross the s tage then y ou c an g o to c ollege/' tions the nature of it. During the discussion Chadwick gave a lecture on the Miss America pageant. She had played with possible titles such as "Cheerleaders for War, Playing Dress-up for Money, Little boys become president / little girls become miss America, Miss America is always heterosexual and (almost) always a white Christian," but settled ultimately on "Madonnas, Whores and Girls-next-door Some of the titles, like "Cheerleaders for War" stress how in order to appear "wholesome" and "not opinionated" Miss America is expected to give political sounding answers, such as supporting the troops. "Madonnas, Whores and Girls-next-door" identifies a third archetype that a feminist could argue women are forced to fit into society's misconception that all women are either maternal mother-Mary types or whores. Chadwick argues that Miss America is supposed to be an in-between in everything, essentially not having a solid opinion or identity. In this case, the unthreatening girl-next-door. According to Chadwick, such a girl is pretty, approachable, laid-back and won't embarrass you at parties or scold you for being wrong. 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Here there Street, Mi Guadalajara's ican favorites like seafood is a lady making melt-inunique and castle-like apr soup and pozole (a mouth- your-mouth corn tortillas. pearance is hard to miss. watering traditional Mexican Neatly placed next to her Walking inside, the main stew typically prepared with is an assortment of meats dining room has cultural pork or chicken). Here you and salsas to make tacos. Aztec murals that instantly can also choose from an arYou wiU leave here more enhance your experience, ray of traditional favorites than satisfied and I can guarand taking your eyes off the like beans, rice, enchiladas, antee it wiU not be a onedécor, you'll see a lady mak- potato with chorizo, chiles time experience! So head ing fresh tortillas by hand. rellenos, meats in different on over this weekend to Mi For the best deal, I recom- salsas and so much more. Guadalajara, 525 W 2nd Ave. mend the Sunday Brunch If you got a sweet crav- Escondido, CA 92592,(760) three level buffet which runs ing, the second level con- 7 4 6 - 4 3 7 1 m i g u a d a from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and tains traditional Mexican l a j a r a r e s t a u r a n t . c o m costs á reasonable $17.99. If desserts like flan, tres leches B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER ROTC is campus community B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR The Miss America Pageant is an ongoing tradition that supports women in their pursuit o f a higher education, as well as a claim to fame, as they continue on to compete for Miss Universe. Photo by Anne Hall, . Reserve Officers Training Course is a college program offered on campus focused on preparing young adults to become productive members of society and potential active duty military personnel. Captain Orezzoli is one of three supervisors who oversee the program. Accompanying him are Sergeant First Class Angel Martinez and Lieutenant John Hibbert. These individuals are active duty military members assigned to three years residence for the CSUSM program. Orezzoli states the mission of ROTC, as a course study, is to focus on "the growing individual," the coUege student. There are currently 35 students enroUed in ROTC. Requirements for joining the program come in three parts. Part one, being thefirsttwo years in the program, intends for the student to gain experience and military insight. Deciding if it's for you is the main consideration for becoming a cadet—part two. If one chooses to participate as a cadet aU that is required is to register for the course on campus. The course fulfills political science requirements. Physical training and lab work are not included but the course work is credited. Enrolled students become contracted cadets. From here, students move toward part three: deciding to pursue a career in military service and become a contracted member which could potentially continue on to become active duty or reserve. Even when contracted, there is no guarantee that participants win be selected to serve in the armed forces. By the student's junior year they are either contracted or not. Participating students can be enroUed and contracted as officers with ambitions of becoming contracted for military service. As a member of ROTC, students are given a four- (ROTC ued on continpage 7). �F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Features Editor: Rico PaJmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nov 6,2013 General education courses aren't worthless 7 I nternship s howcases s cience c lass v alue see in chemistry and biology classes. These include peaksand troughs that show if Even just as interns, a lot of there are more or less white medical offices don't want to blood cells than normal. I hire students due to liability. When a doctor is considering to hire an intern they need to see that, for you, the practice is a passion. Also, it's a good idea to know a few things before walking into the job. Knowing how to use most of the blood work panel and urinary test machines is a definite appeal booster, esnterns also use the infapecially since some of these mous testing strips that were machines can be very comused in science classes since plex, and include key scienmiddle school to test pH baltific devices such as a cenance; the ones that made you trifuge or spectrophotometer afraid to drink lemonade be(a device which measures cause it was only a few measlight)--both are terms you'd ures away from battery acid. pick up in a science class. People think that some A commonly used piece of of their classes won't help equipment, the blood analy- them in the workforce. sis machine produces graphs As a veterinarian inresembling those you would tern it is likely that time BY CASEY C ARLSON STAFF WRITER will be spent working with the many pets brought in. Seeing tumor-like growths on a person's pet can be scary. Sometimes these ing week with a bulge on the cheekbone. During surgery it seemed that it could have been caused by an improper injection of shots. However, it soon became clear that the bulge was cancerous. Because it was caught early on, before it could affect surrounding cells, the dog made it out okay. In science classes you learn about these deformed cells and how they can grow and take over surrounding growths look much worse cells, but it's different seethan what is this case. One ing it in real life rather than dog came in with a large just pictures from a textbook. growth on the back of his The reality check is just head. The doctor thought it a part of the experience of was a severe tumor and de- working with a professional. cided to remove it that day. They can help you grow and Upon removing the bulge educate you on subjects that it was clear that it wasn't may not be covered enough cancerous due to the lack of in class, but learning the baspreading of the bulge on oth- sics beforehand could make er parts of the neck. A differ- the difference between landent dog came in the follow- ing that internship or not. W orking with a veterinarian has proven just how useful chemistry a nd b iology class can be. Faculty Profile Dr. Rajnandini Pillai B Y AMANDA L ENOX ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR Dr. Rajnandini Pillai is a leader and inspiration for College of Business Administration students both in and out of the classroom. She received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Chemistry but changed her career course when she earned her MBA from the University of Bombay. Dr. Pillai has always been passionate about studying leadership, so her master's thesis focused on the leadership styles of bank managers. She received a scholarship to attend the uni* versity at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior. Professor Pillai explains her decision in choosing her field of study saying, "Ever since I was a teenager my mother exposed me to the autobiographies of great leaders.. .and so I read about Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Ghandi and Churchill. And one of the reasons why I'm so interested in charismatic leadership is because I always wanted to study leaders who made a difference, especially when a company or a country is in crisis and along comes this person that everybody looks up to." Professor Pillai was recommended by her advisor to Glen Brodowsky, fellow SUNY, Buffalo graduate and COBA faculty member, when CSUSM was looking for teachers to teach organizational behavior and leadership. (ROTC continued year graduation plan. Education comes before all else. "Students come first," said Captain Orezzoli. Cadets are involved in the community and provide their services helping the homeless, reading to students, assisting in other ROTC programs in elementary and high school grade levels, as well as carrying out duties in color guard and participating in various other events. Equal Opportunity and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs are taught quarterly through from page this course as well as the Army's standards of fitness. To enroll students can apply through the campus Veterans Center. Applications are processed through Vicky Hernandez and submitted to San Diego State University's Aztec Battalion. The program also upholds* a strong relationship with the campus Athletic Department, Pride Center, Gender Equity Center and the Veterans Service Center. For more information visit the campus Veterans Service Center in Craven Hall 3724. "We coach, teach and mentor cadets to become positive leaders and » members of society/ ~Captain Gino Orezzoli The California State University CSU SAN MARCOS "Try to take a business class if you can because you learn a lot of things about how to be an effective employee in an organization. - Dr. Rajnandini Pillai "I interviewed here, loVed the place, loved the fact that it was very entrepreneurial and it had miles to go in 1998," said Dr. Pillai. The courses she teaches at the undergraduate level include Leadership and Organizations and the popular course, In the Executives Chair. The class brings in a new CEO each week to talk to students about the "stories of their successes and failures." At the MBA level she teaches Leadership and Business Ethics. She also supervises Senior Experience teams. Dr. Pillai is also one of the co-founders of the Center for Leadership, Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB). CLIMB is a resource "for both external and internal communities: students, faculty, administrators, staff, as well as the business community and other members of the community ." "I get to share my passion with my students. I hope in some way I can make a difference in students' lives," said Professor Pillai when asked what she likes most about teaching. She also loves meeting new students each semester and keeping in touch with them after they graduate. Dr. Pillai hopes that students "recognize that leaders have a major impact. And even if they cannot change the leaders that they currently have... they can go out and make a difference with the people that they lead in the future." 6). Thank you C SU S an M arcos for your warm welcome. I w as honored to meet the students, faculty and staff of this outstanding campus. You are an important part of our vital university system. I learned a great deal about the campus and the community. It is clear that C SU S an M arcos' students, faculty and staff are making a difference in the lives of many people. W hat you do every day matters. Despite the challenges w e face, our s uccesses will come with the work w e do together. I look forward to supporting your efforts and continuing to see and hear about your remarkable achievements. W arm regards, /¿Mtpúét' l^tJrfZ Timothy P. White, Chancellor �Autism Spectrum Disorder stereotyping Misconceptions breed negative effects BY CHELSEY NICOLE BROWN S TAFF W R I T E R Media representations of autism have led to issues with labelling, causing those with the condition to feel hurt and frustrated. We all remember the movie "Rain Man." It was the story of an autistic "savant" named Raymond who is Tom Cruise's character Charlie Babbitt's unknown brother. In the film, Raymond is incredibly gifted in "mental calculation," and can count literally hundreds of objects at once. This ability is extremely past the normal range of human men- tal calculation abilities. This film, while receiving rave reviews and nu- J merous awards from the box office, has created a horrendously invalid stereotype about people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) being savants. It has even gone so far as to be used as a short hand to refer to an individual with autism. Whenever I bring up that I have an ASD, nine times out of 10 the first thing someone says is "So you're like 'Rain Man,' right?" That's not to say that "Rain Man" was without its positives. The film did bring to light the abject failures of many public agencies to accommodate individuals with autism and make use of the skills they do have. What most people do not realize about autism is that it is a spectrum. Every single individual case of Autism, Asperger's syndrome and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified) is unique. Two or more individuals might have similar symptoms, but the degrees in which they affect each particular individual vary greatly. I am in firm belief that this film laid the groundwork for all modern forms of ignorance about ASDs. While this particular film's problem is different from most .modern forms, from it has stemmed a hydra of ignorance ranging from "People with autism are mentally retarded" to even accusing people with ASDs as being violent or prone to violence. For example, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough had accused the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, Adam Lanza, on his show, "Morning Joe," of having a violent form of ASD despite the fact that Lanza didn't even have an autism disorder in the first place. The issue that myself and many other individuals with an ASD is the constant second-class status we are nearly forced to live under, whether it be directly or indirectly. We already have to deal with the innumerable and inevitable struggles that come with living with an ASD. The general public should not compound on it by treating us any differently than how they would treat neuro-typical people. Autism isn't a disease; it's not an illness. It cannot be cured, and nor do we want a cure regardless of what organizations like Autism Speaks have to say. We are people. We have the same thoughts, feelings and intelligence levels as you all do. We might be really good at something, we might not be. We are not what the media and popular culture have portrayed us as being. We deserve the same respect as everyone else, regardless of our status. « In unity we » remain. Group photo provided by the Kamalyan Alliance. Kamalyan Alliance's Friendship Games out to other ethnicities, open up their minds and come in STAFF WRITER one with one another. That is This past week, CSUSM's the whole purpose of FriendFilipino-American or- ship Games, which was celganization, Kamalyan Al- ebrated this year.on Oct. 26. liance, participated in an Once all of the schools adrenaline-charged, high- participating arrived at CSU spirited, S.P.U.F-tastic event Fullerton, where Friendship called Friendship Games, Games was held, all of the Friendship Games origi- schools immediately . begin nated in 1985 to help unify to show their S.P.U.F, meandifferent schools that had a ing SPIRIT, PRIDE, UNITY Filipino-American organiza- and FRIENDSHIP, towards tion. Over time, Friendship the other schools b y chanting Games developed impres- spiritedly, loudly, proudly, sively in size, including dif- creating the feeling of toferent UC and CSU cam- getherness with one another. puses north and south of In Friendship Games, California, and even cam- over 40 Filipino-American puses from Arizona and Ne- student organizations parvada. Friendship Games is ticipate in a friendly picniccelebrated at the end of Oc- like competition, and these tober, which is the Filipino- are not your average types American History Month of games. Games include and through this, we, as one, Alpine Green, The Nasty, celebrate the Filipino culture. Conveyer Belt, Ground As the years go on, Friend- Hog and Tidal Wave. Each ship Games has reached year a school is crowned out their hands to other eth- the first, second and third nicities. It not only uses this place of Friendship Games. event to help unify the FiliKamalayan Alliance, this pino community, but to reach year, dressed up uniformly as B Y B RANDO C ASINO the Green Ranger. In one of our chants, we say together as one, "we may be small, but size doesn't matter! WE MAY BE SMALL BUT SIZE DOESN'T MATTER!" over and over again until the other schools can hear our hearts roar. The reason why we say this is because Kamalayan Alliance, compared to the other schools, in size is small, but when it comes to the heart, pride and love that we have for one another, the other schools could not compete. Although our school did not come home with a trophy, the members of Kamalayan Alliance created a bond that is so strong, not even superman himself can break it. Kamalayan Alliance, a growing FilipinoAmerican organization, will continue to take part in this exhilarating, eye-opening event we call Friendship Games, represent our school, Cal State San Marcos, and show the Cougars will always be number one! C OUGAR C HRONICLE S T A F F Phone etiquette no-no's photographed by Noelle Friedberg. P lease p ut y our p hone a way Disruptive classroom behaviours or Proper classroom etiquette B Y N OELLE F RIEDBERG S TAFF W R I T E R Students using their phones during class lecture serve as distractions to those around them and as a thorn in their professors sides. We all know professors find it rude when we pay more attention to our cell phones in class than we do their lectures. So why do we do it? When we really think about it, I think most of us can admit that cell phone use in class has gotten a little out of hand. In any given class you only have to turn your attention to the girl sitting next to you to find her texting "Mi Amor." You only have to look up to see one of your fellow students Snapchatting a picture of the lecture to one of their friends. You only have to turn around to see the guy behind you scrolling through his Instagram. But is it really worth it? I for one find it hard to concentrate when the person in front of me is constantly on their phone and I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Professors even point out how annoyed it makes them. My marine biology professor is always calling people out for texting in the front row, and I have to agree with him that it's wrong. Focusing on your phone instead of what your professors are saying is basically communicating to them and the rest of the class that you really just don't care about what they have to say. And maybe you don't. But next time you're glued to your phone during class at least ask yourself, "Can it wait?" Because if it can, you should probably put your phone away. Instagram, Facebook and whoever you're texting at the moment will still be there when class is over. 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the C SUSM campus. JOIN OUR STAFF! Letters to the Editor should indude a first G RAVEN 3 5 0 0 and last name and should be under 300 words, T UESDAYS gar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 PM submitted via email. It is the policy of The C ou- - The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Commentary: Benefits of lab-grown meat BY LAUREN H AMMOND OPINION EDITOR In the last issue of The Cougar Chronicle, Features Editor Rico Palmerin discussed the controversial nature of lab-grown meat. The CSUSM students and professors reviewed in the article suggested that this form of meat production was impractical and disgusting. Being a humanitarian, animal-rights advocate and having an organic, plantbased diet, I was thrilled t o learn of this innovation. I beg that the community begins to reevaluate current agricultural biochemical standards and consider the benefitsofproducinglabmeat. According to Dr. Robert Rider, CSUSM Economics Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, lab-grown meat will restrict US exports to outside coufitries. Professor Rider also examined the existing restrictions on meat exports, as many countries currently refuse North American meat due to our use of antibiotics in the breeding of animals and growing of crops. This should raise a red flag to American consumers. Why is it that other countries refuse the sale and consumption t>f genetically modified foods while American .consumption increases? Perhaps it is due to the irrefutable evidence of GMO's harmful effects. America, China and Canada have the highest amount of GMO productivity and consumption in the world. In a 2011 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, scientist Dr. Shiv Chopra revealed some of the devastating affects GMOs have had on human health. "Each year approximately 11 million Canadians suffer from food-borne disease (FBD). But there is more to FBD than food-borne infections. The Canadian food supply is now the most toxic on Earth, due to the indiscriminate use of hormones, antibiotics, and slaughterhouse waste, along with pesticides and pesticidedependent GMOs in food production. Sadly, the medical community is paying no attention to these causes of FBD [which] increase the incidence of cancer, dia- The carnivore vs. omnivore battle continues on and surpasses the stone age to evolve into vegan powers vs. mutant meat. Photo provided by Professor Linda Pershing. betes, hormone disruption, neurological, immunological and other metabolic disorders," Dr. Chopra stated. My initial suggestion would be to eradicate the exportation of meat and GMO productivity all together. The mass production of beef, in particular, has had a detrimental impact on the environment. Large-scale conversions of natural habitats to farmland have significantly contributed to the increase of harmful water pollution, soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. Health and economic issues could be resolved if production was grown organically and sold locally. I understand that this ideological approach is most likely inapplicable for the time being. US political heads have made it clear that the high economic income of meat and crop exportation is preferable to that of our country's health and I do not think that we will be seeing a change in views for quite some time. However, I do believe that supporting the advancement of lab-made meat-will lead to better economic and environmental sustainability. In the last issue, Palmerin discusses the inclination towards "natural" meat. His interview with fellow CSUSM student, Elizabeth Cruz, suggests that i f introduced to the possibility of lab-meat, the general public would probably prefer to consume traditional meat. It is important to highlight that the majority of the 270 lbs. of meat consumed by the average American each year is genetically modified. Meaning, the meat that is being consumed, in logical sense, is already lab produced! There is little difference between producing meat within a lab and injecting caged, terrorized beings with plump- ^ ing toxins for the pleasure of human consumption. When it comes to lab-made meat, the only differences that I concern myself with are the benefits that may arise. With further study it is hopeful that the lives of innocent animals will be spared, the whole of the environment will be bettered and the human community will stop being poisoned. �101 THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Nov 6,2013 OPINION Applauding paws for improvement T aking t ime t o d e-stress Better food to be offered at the University Student Union Step by step directions t o help ease y our pain B Y SAIKA P ITRE STAFF W RITER. B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH STAFF WRITER While there are many wonderful attributes to our campus, it is quite widely perceived that the campus food is not one of them. The food on campus is not terrible but it's not considered to be top cuisine either. There have been quite a f ew complaints concerning the food quality and with the construction of the University Student Union, there are new high hopes for tasty food. According to the University Student Union website, it is said that there will be many new food restaurants in ^the much anticipated Student Union including Sub-Versions, WOW café, Wholly Habaneros, Jazzman's Café and Bakery and the very well known Panda Express. Along with many of my f ellow Cougars, I am quite excited to see that we will be able to add food variety and Art work of anticipated appearance of the University Student Union provided on the campus web site at http://www.csusm.edu/pdc/gaIlery/University%20Student%20Union/25.USU_Photo%20GaIleiy.html additional comfort and convenience to our well deserving campus. Not only will we have the five restaurants that were previously stated, but we will also have a new convenience store that will feature a Jamba ToGo! The establishment of the new University Student Union, which is to open in January, will be the perfect \yay for students to kick off the New Year. Whether it be before, after or in between classes, students will be able to have a fresh and exciting place to gather and socialize with other campus Cougars and maybe even meet new friends to add to your Cougar pack! Either way, when making your first venture through the grasses to ¿he Student Union, you can have comfort in knowing that after completely foraging through the floors of the building, you and your pack can rest your paws and feast in victory with higher quality dining. . Slow Medicine approach to healthcare S U P P O R T I N G DUR C O M M U N I T Y ' S BY LISSETTE N UNEZ STAFF WRITER CSUSM welcomed a guest speaker, Dr. Dennis McCullough, a physician and geriatrician who has brought a compassionate approach to caring for the elders. McCullough visited campus on Oct. 23 and educated students about his ideas. Dr. McCullough's approach . begins with what he identifies as Slow Medicine, a paradigm for partnerships between elders and their loved ones who care for them. Moreover, it is a philosophy and set of practices for approaching your life as you age in relationship , with the health problems that come along in due time. Differing from other healthcare systems, Slow Medicine was strictly developed through the beliefs and ideas brought by older people on how elders should be cared for. Slow Medicine combines an understanding coming from gerontology, which is the boarder study of how older people are in- the world, along with study with their psychology, sociology, family relationships, economics and geriatrics; the study of health problems in order people. What Dr. McCullough hopes to bring is a connection with Slow Medicine and Palliative Care in our healthcare system. Palliative Care is a ELDERS care system for those who are diagnosed with a chronic illness. This form of care centers on the needs of the person and focuses on their quality of life, regardless of age. What Slow Medicine and Palliative Care share is a focus on the individual, an engagement of the family and also on the whole person. The only difference is that Palliative Care is a form of healthcare that focuses on people with a chronic disease, whereas Slow Medicine focuses just on the elderly. Slow Medicine demonstrates the most supportive approach when dealing with the care for our elders because as McCullough e xplains, "slow medicine brings G^nd Opening Specia Experience the ancient art of sugaring bait* remova Visit o ur new campus-close salon in San Eli jo Hills roe t hese amazing specials o n M y-sugaring t reatments: • Brazilian - (30 I O ther services - 50% off! % appointment, new clients only, discount limited t o one treatment area, offer exp 11/50/2013 Sugar San. Piego 1 4 San Elijo Road North 20 San Marcos (760)798-2812 •sugawndiego.com . Your heart is racing, you're sweating, mentally paralyzed and not getting a lot of sleep. If you're a student, chances are you've experienced all o f these conditions at some point in your life. These are symptoms o f stress; ah, y es, a college student's best friend. Stress will just sit there and annoy your brains out, reminding you of all you need to get done for all your classes. It will remind you of that party you'll miss and, because you'll miss the party, you'll miss the chance to find a boyfriend or girlfriend, and then you'll be lonely while all the other college students have... STOP STOP STOP!!! You're killing me, here! And you have just witnessed stress in action. Of course, succumbing to mental paralysis will only make things worse, s o if you are feeling anxious you should probably do something to help de-stress. I have a f ew recommendations for those who are suffering with the pressures of school, work Photo by Lauren Hammond. breathing. During periods of stress people often take faster and more shallow breaths. Slowing down and breathing deeply can help calm you, and that's a nice way to start combating stress. Organize yourself and prioritize. If you're overwhelmed with school, work and other stuff life can dish out to you, this is a must. Without straight priorities, everything can become a mess. I suggest starting out by making a small list of what's most important in your life. Following up on that, figure out what on that list is most urgent, and get that done first. That should take a load off your mind. You could spend some time meditating or if you enjoy yoga, you could probably use some of its techniques. If you like music, put on some relaxing music so you can tune out of the world for a little bit. Once you unplug, you'll be refreshed and ready to roll! and social lives. BREATHE. Well, no kidding. Who wouldn't breathe? We have t o breathe to live. N o, what I mean is "breathe deeply." 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Or like trill for you. The idea behind the music and trap music. I am madness was as an inspiring also getting into country mufashion designer and college sic, which is kind of a juxtastudent with a war in mind, position, but I think someI consistently look at street body who is really interested style blogs, fashion runway in music and what it can do and looking more on Tumblr. for you, is somebody who is I am putting myself out interested in all types of genthere, taking "Outfit of the res of music not just one." That is a great point Day" (OOTD) photos of people out and about on and I agree with you. So if you don't mind campus. I will compliment me asking, what are their outfits, and ask them you wearing today? what are they wearing and "Today I am wearing cama few interview questions. First, one consistent ques- ouflage print pants from Nortion I will always ask is dstrom, military style black what kind of music they boots with gold studs by are currently listening to. Steve Maden, a regular cotI will ask them what five ton beige colored cardigan songs they are currently ob- with a black racer tank top sessed with, and develop and I am wearing a gold-aca little playlist and put it cented Michael Kors watch." actually a Hollister bracelet with some beads on it, and it's white, so it doesn't outdo everything, and It goes with my nails. I have French tips also. I am also wearing a Mossimo sweater. So it's very cheap and inexpensive, so which is great for col- * lege students and it's very fashionable. I paired it with a red scarf, and a red beanie, which is really warm, and the colors are very neutral, especially for the fall season." BY A LEX MARAVILLAS KYLE The fashionista's rocking their wear at CSUSM. Be fashion proud Cougars. Photos by Alex Maravillas. I love it!! So any other words you would like to share with "Stres$$ed. Depre$$ed. But Well Dre$$ed."? "I think everybody should research different styles and stay up with current trends, not only just to be cool or fashionable but because that allows everybody to send a message to whoever you see on the street and it just really allows you to bring your personality out to the world." DANNEN Nice to meet you! So my first question is, what kind of music do you listen to? "I listen to all kinds of music. I don't usually typically listen to scream-o or death metal, but I am into country, classical, Spanish music, as well as hip-hop and RNB. And I also love rap. I had like a rap phase, like five years in my life where I listened to nothing but rap." Metoo! Iamstillinthatphase. "I'm just always between everything. It depends on my mood or day. If I nefed something upbeat, or I might lis- ten to something romantic or I might listen to pop. If I have down time, I'll listen to classical or when I have downtime with a relationship, I'll listen to country." Okay, so my next question is what are you wearing today? "Today, I am wearing Aztec-sandals. They are a little bit brown. Also I am wearing a citizen watch that is eco-friendly just because I don't want batteries in a watch, also I think batteries are bad for the environment. The bracelet, I am wearing is Hello, I am going to ask you a few questions, and my first question is what kind of music do you listen to? "The type of music, I listen to is generally hip-hop, and I love underground music too. I also listen to all * < r types of music. I listen to country, alternative, electro, folk, and indie. Those re are the main ones I listen to." Nice! So my next question will be, what are you wearing today? "I am wearing some Vans O .T.W. high tops, some active jeans, some type of gray long sleeve, and an H&M green jacket with my Casio black watch and Rayban glasses." Stan Lee's Comikaze highlights at the Los A ngeles Convention Center B Y F AITH O RCINO A &E EDITOR Visit csusmchronicle.com to see more photos from Comikaze and find out what all the bustle is about. B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR �12 A & E Editor. Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com A&E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 6,2013 STODeMT>: ' m w b & L f avf^iTM ogcino Or, iMtfcM» hy-wi! l^lWkr!!! i W 4*A, if***, Q cNler^ M * Wt4y y C iterà* SlrM^,., lî ? 9 ? ? ? ? & ? $ ? ? 9 ? ç 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 yC2 9 9 9 9 9 9? 1 Extraordinary ^Conceptions I Earn extra money for college and the holidays $5,000 and up! Extraordinary Conceptions is looking for healthy young women to donate their eggs. To be an Egg Donor: o o o o o Have a B MI of 27 or less (weight to height proportionate) Between the ages of 18-29 Healthy, not currently on Depo-Provera Non-smokers and no recreational drug use If travel is required, all travel will be paid upfront plus per diem, opportunity for international travel. 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Performances will be held Nov. 22 and 23. Campus bomb-sniffer retires C rime-fighting K -9 h onored b y u niversity B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER CSUSM*s very first b omb-sniffing K -9 retired a fter three years of service last w eek with a ceremonial salute. O n Tuesday, Nov. 1 2,UPD honored Vince, a black Labrador. Vince w as trained as an Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) dog and was the only police K-9-with this skill in North County. This made h im a constant resource f or reports of suspicious packages. He was not - trained to bite and, according to his handler, Sgt. Derouin, Vince " does not have a mean bone in his body." Having experienced his ' p layful and energetic demeanor, it is;easy t o see why Vince was a f avorite t o t he C SUSM community. Vince r oamed the c ampus during h is 12 h our s hifts making appearances f or students and w orking his u sual r ounds t o m ake sure t he c ampus w as a s afe p lace f or everyone, Vince a lso helped our ^ ~ jf Wi ^ M v M i : S ( \ II ^'¿f^f^^V*, </' f r r ^ ^ ^ i l M P i ^ W ; C 'V- ; 3 • i ;' : ' ;; % • •.. ~ • ' j ^ ' s T &^ v^ ^"-' :. •:^' 3 - - ' S ; / . jA .i^C^"f^..i'1' ? ^ ^ . :'>/(. -'v •.[ ^ K ^ ^ ^ '^^• JW ^ -"Pt^Avv1 "^¿Sv /v^-^^w ' fc^' f A j C Our dedicated quadruped in front of the Kellogg Librafy. https://csusm.box.com/sAa9n68sf4hcwqy6mksb9 county b y working Charger games at Qualcomm Stad ium, Comicon at the San Photograph - ^ - ^ r O is part o f a series created by Christine Vaughan. This album can be viewed at .~ Diego Convention Cen- R a t i o n s f or young students, ter and also attended local Some groups raise concern schools to p erform demon- as t o the humaneness of work- »it i- j mg animals like police dogs. . " How happy would your dog b e, if h e got t o go to work with you every d ay?" Sgt. Ray Derouin said. Vince worked f rom the age of about f our and a half years old and was retired approximately a year early due t o hip dysplasia: a genetic disease commonly seen in his breed. Though Vince could continue t o work with the aid of pain medications, V P Hawk and Chief McManus with U PD have decided that Vince has fulfilled his duties as a pplice K -9, and the rest of his years should b e spent chasing tennis balls and being a regular d og. He w ill now J ive o ut the re^SlW iiis day a a Auully pci with another C SUSM police officer, Tony Maraschiello. T he K -9 pilot program was deemed very successful, and with Vince's help our school earned the title of the safest public university in California two years in a row. CSUSM does plan on obtaining another E OD d og, there will most likely b e a delay until sometime in May or June because x>f budget and staffing related issues. G uilty p lea i n ' sexploitation' c ase C SUSM s tudent c onfesses t o h acking a llegations B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF T he C SUSM student arrested last month f or allegedly hacking into the webcams and computers of women around the world including Miss Teen U SA - pleaded guilty to the crimes in an Orange County, courtroom last week. Jared James Abrahams , 19, of Temecula, pleaded guilty to three counts of extortion and one count of unauthorized computer access in a U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Nov. 12. He could face up to 11 years in prison. In a brief interview with The Cougar Chronicle on Nov. Dec 4,2013 i 8, an F BI official said Abrahams will remain on bond until h e f aces sentencing, which is scheduled f or March 17. Abrahams admitted t o gaining unauthorized access t o multiple w omen's computers and infecting their computers with malware. He hacked their online accounts t o extort them into sending naked photos and v ideo, threatening to post those photos online unless his victims agreed t o a five-minute Skype session with him, according t o a j oint statement by the F BI and U.S. A ttorney's O ffice. The suspect's victims allegedly included women f rom all over the w orld, including Southern C alifornia, C anada, Russia- and I reland. According t o the F BI, these victims included Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf, formerly of Temecula, and one minor. While it has been widely reported that Abrahams is a computer science m ajor, C SUSM university officials confirmed last month that h e is actually a second-year psychology m ajor. The university's policy involving students w ho have been arrested f or crimes is handled by the O ffice of the Dean of Students. For extended coverage of the case and information on how you can protect yourself f rom d ifferent f orms of h acking, visit our w eb site at w ww.csusmchronicle . com. Defiled spirits of women defaced through abuse and invasion of privacy. Photo by Anne Hall. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013 N EWS U nusual c lasses b eat boring o nes A RTS 1 7 7 - RECORDING STUDIO Registration ( scmn d a w f or r eservation m stwrnom«y for Spring B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Here it is again - as students are edging ever closer to finals, it is also time to sign up for winter and ¡spring classes. Students are painstakingly scurrying to pick the right classes, despite approaching finals. For many of us, crafting a schedule is an added annoyance to the combination of studying for finals and other important responsibilities. "I hate how they have us signing up before finals, it is super stressful! I am more excited for graduating than for next semester," CSUSM student, Stephanie Borders, said. Other students expressed excitement for choosing new classes, but were still stressed by small selections. " I'm very excited f or next semester, school and signing up f or classes has always been very intense and fast paced, but I always get excited to see what classes will soon be available. I wish there . were more options!" CSUSM student Kristin Bebout said. 2013 underway Most students are struggling to make their schedules fulfill both general education and major requirements. Many of them are also trying to make a schedule that will give them adequate time for the rest of their lives: work, study time, friends, family and sleep. But there are a whole host of unusual sounding classes which many may not know about. The following are just a few noticeable options that can be found while searching the class schedule. ENTR 320, taught by Bennett Cherry, is titled "Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at both 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. A bit of an enigma, LTWR 107 is taught by " Staff' and is simply titled "Humor." It meets at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other artistic pursuits include MUSC 395 and VSAR 110. Described as "Intro to Sculpture," VSAR 110 meets on Fridays at noon taught by David Avalos or 2 p.m. taught by "Staff." Titled "Javanese Gamelan Ensemble," MUSC 395 meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. and is taught by "staff." Some music classes feature studio recording segments and give students an opportunity to utilize the on-campus recording studio. Recently a student in passing said how the recording studio is "really good and has great sound equipment," as well as how he was going to use it while he was a student here. Visual and Performing Arts classes also often give students access to a long list of creative resources students may not have at home. These range from a black-box theatre and art gallery to studios and digital media labs. A class near and dear to The Cougar Chronicle's heart, VPA 495 is called "Internship" and provides journalistic knowledge from an academic advisor from The Union Tribune. Students can take it as VPA 495A which counts for 1 unit, or VPA 495C which counts for 3 units. This allows students, with busy schedules to have more ease in fitting in the course. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a m . and is open to all interested in journalism, regardless of major. To get the Various courses for visual and performing arts are being offered over the spring semester at the main campus. This is one example. Visit MyCSUSM to enroll. permission code necessary to register, email csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com. Though a lack of available classes, finals and a long list of requirements are frustrating, students may have a chance to try something different. T ry«to take advantage of credit difficulties which sometimes make for a less than desirable schedule and consider looking for an elective to create a better schedule. Under "Additional Search Criteria" one can specify times and days they would like to go to class with a few simple mouse clicks. On limits for course registration, the CSUSM website says that "undergraduate students will be allowed to register for up to 17 units and to waitlist for no more than 10 units for the Spring 2014 semester." Sometimes, it is good to have a bit of diversity built into a. busy schedule, since this helps build well-rounded students. For those trying to get through school quickly, it may seem difficult to add more classes for f un, but it is definitely worth the time. Registration for winter intersession began NoVi 4 and early registration started Nov. 14. Booze banned on Oceanside Coaster B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR °oa~ mm Master of Social Work a d n Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. 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, visit apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements • Professionally active faculty who teachfrompersonal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit apu.edu/mft/. A AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 • Recently, the Coaster's leadership proposed banning booze among riders. While that ban has been withdrawn, drinking on the •A9' 49 Amtrak trains have been restricted after 9 p.m. since 2009. The proposed and couched ban is one move in a long history of San Diego's aversion to booze in its public spaces. Many riders, who may be coming fronrwork or school, like to unwind while ? riding with a beer or wine. Some people have argued that since those riding the train are using public transportation and not driving, they are not being reckless or technically driving intoxicated. "The Coaster is one of the region's few public-transit serviqes that permit alcohol consumption. Open alcohol containers are banned on all of San Diego County's trolleys and buses, as well as on the Sprinter light rail that travels between Oceanside and Escondido," Chris Nichols of The Union Tribune said. The Oceanside ban would have taken effect Nov. 21 when the North County Transit District's board of directors had scheduled to evaluate it, due to an increase in complaints about obnoxious drunken passengers. Oceanside Coaster making its last evening stop. Image by William Walbourne. The district spokeswoman, Deborah Castillo, cites the withdrawal as being because of a recent backlash against Jhe ban that has surfaced since the it was proposed. Previous bans began early with Prohibition affecting the nation from 1920 to 1933. Beer, wine and liquor were made illegal except f or medicinal uses by hospitals and medical officials. It was mandated by thè 18 th Amendment {enacted in 1920), which was made possible by the Volstead Act (1919). The 21st Amendment would repeal the 18th in 1933. In the 1970s, most CA beach communities banned alcohol on the shore. It took San Diego until 2008 to do this, shattering a link between these luxurious beaches and the image of a vacationer with a cocktail. The ban had been voted on after a series of complaints about disruptive drinkers and solidified with Labor Day riots on Pacific Beach that elicited riot gear and pepper spray from officers of the peace. This furthered the resolve of ban proponent Kevin Faulconer. "Under no circumstances is it ever OK to have that environment happening . . . We have an obligation to protect people at the beach, and what happened on the beach was not safe," Faulconer said. In 2010, the booze ban extended from beaches to the bays themselves. Protests ensued into Mission Bay, in an innertube-assisted 'floatopia' leading up to the ban's enactment. Self-checkout for alcohol was banned in 2011 and went into effect Jan. 1, 2012. It was part of an effort to prevent sales to minors. Temperance, prohibition, beaches, bays and grocery stores appear to be the movements leading up to the proposed booze ban on the Coaster. There may be little connection, other than the land they occur on, which is California public space. For now, a total ban has been put aside on certain transit c a r s , but riders stffl can't drink before 9 p.m. �Sports Editor: ' JustinDonner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Cougars prowl into Kansas Cross country teams will be well represented in Nationals Get Out! Upcoming fun 5Ks San Diego Electric Run lights up the night B Y CORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF WRITER B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPÒRTS COLUMNIST Members f rom the GSUSM m en's and women's cross country teams are heading to Lewiston, Kansas f or the NAIA National Championships. The m en's and women's cross country teams are currently ranked N o. 7 and 5 respectively. They are looking to make a strong showing at the upcoming National Championship m eet, which takes place on Nov. 23. The teams are hard at work a fter their impressive showing at the recent A ll All-Conference Championships. Held at CSUSM this past weekend, the N o. 12 ranked m en's team finished first. In doing so, they beat the higher ranked team f rom British Columbia. The women finished second behind defending champs and the current N o. 1 ranked British Columbia team. Head coach Steven Scott was more than ecstatic with both teams' performances. "It went as good as I could Cross Country team showing great enthusiasm. Photograph by Corrina Babiash-Clark. have hoped. I wanted to have a good showing to prepare us f or nationals and o ur top four women did outstanding," Scott said. "On the m en's sidey they showed so much heart. They wanted it so bad; they were willing to run themselves to complete exhaustion to win that conference championship." A combined 20 male and female cross country team members will travel to Kansas f or the upcoming National meet. However, only 14 will actually compete. "Anything can happen. I think we have the mak- ings of a team that can be on the podium but everyone is going t o have to be on that day," said Scott. According to Scott, Nationals is a completely different atmosphere with 310 people on the line at the start of the race . The whole race is won or lorst in the first mile. Over the next two weeks, the team will focus on maintaining their fitness and staying relaxed in order to keep pressure at a minimum. Beyond Nationals, the cross country teams will have many of their top runners returning next year. If only one word could be used to sum up the experience of the San Diego Electric Run 5K, it would be energy. After the sun set, the party got started down at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday, Nov. 9. The lights and jams of the San Diego Electric Run filled the air. Over 5,000 people packed the chute to start the 5K. It looked more like a dance club than a starting line. Runners and walkers waited in anticipation as the DJ blasted some grooves. Finally the countdown came, and the first wave of runners were off down the course. It was lined with lights, amps and enthusiastic volunteers. The course wound its way through s ev-' eral different themed areas and eventually made its way to the finish party, where there were more lights, music, a stage and refreshments. With the holidays approaching, it is the time of Having f un at the Electric Run. Photo by Alison Seagle. year when the silly and f un 5Ks start to happen. On Thanksgiving, Oceanside will be having their annual Turkey Trot out by the pier. It's a satisfying way to work up a sweat and earn that extra piece of pumpkin pie. On Nov. 30, the Ugly Sweater Run will be held down in San Diego at the Naval Training Center. Participants of this race will receive a knit hat and all of the hot chocolate they could hope to drink. Run or Dye will also be having an encore event in San Diego, Dec. 14, and this timé it will be Christmas style. As they say on their website, "you can get festive, give to those in need and stay fit during a season of never-ending treats. Join THE holiday party of the year." You may have missed out on the Electric Run, but there is still more fitness f un to come. Fitness & Health College students misled with hookah A d eeper l ook i nto t obacco t r e n d B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLLUMNIST Water-pipe smoking, also known as hookah, has become increasingly popular amoi\g college students due to f alse beliefs. Through research and evidence, hookah has been shown to pose many h armful health effects and is not a safer alternative t o cigarette smoking. According t o the Journal qf American College Health, many college students believe that hookah contains less nicotine and is less addictive. In reality there have been reports of tobacco Hookah has also become integrated into the social scene due to the increase in hookah bars. Many people believe that hookah is more socially acceptable than cigdependence. This includes arette smoking. In some cascravings and repeated at- es, athletics are more against tempts to quit. The tobacco cigarette smoking and not in hookah smoke is no less necessarily hookah smokharmful than that of cigarette ing. However, it has been smoking, and the water does- shown that hookah smoking cardiovascular not filter out the toxic ingredi- decreases ents. Hookah smoke includes functioning and could potar, carbon monoxide, heavy tentially affect performance. Despite the belief that metals and carcinogens. Hookah smoking -has been hookah smoking is safassociated with increased er, it has many associathealth risks such as lung ed health risks that are and oral cancer, heart dis- quite startling and should ease and infectious diseases. be considered when used. F all p rovides o ptimistic o utlook Some key players have stepped up for baseball team B Y SHAINA PARDO STAFF WRITER The Cougars averaged 35-12 last season and won the A ll tournament in Georgia, but unfortunately did not have the best of luck at the national tournament. Coach Pugh feels that there are some key factors to help them get back to nationals this year. "Our team looks good so far. We have strong pitching and competitive new players who are hungry f or success," said Pugh. There are a few players who will step up into key roles. Tyler Bernard, who is a senior this year, is a shortstop f or the Cougars. He was A ll first team, led the team with 131 assists, 47 runs and was ranked No. 22 in NAIA in runs scored per game in the 2012 season. Kyle Kuck, who is also a senior this year, started 35 of 36 games. As a freshman, Brandon Bentson was named A ll all team and led the Cougars with 59 hits. He also has a .349 batting average, recorded 9 doubles, a pair of homeruns and 36 RBIs. The Cougars are looking forward to a competitive season. Fans in an uproar as the team rocks the house. Photo by Anderson Gould, of the athletic department. Visit www.csusmc6ugars.com for more. C ougars t hrill s old-out c rowd M en's basketball team improves to 4-Q on the season B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORT$ EDITOR The seats surrounding. the court rumbled as a packed house came out to cheer on the men's basketball team against Daemen College Saturday night. It was the headliner f or CSUSM's homecoming week, and the team did not disappoint. The Cougars maintained a healthy lead throughout the game. With 9:05 to play in the second quarter, CSUSM had a commanding 28 point lead. The Wildcats did not go down without a fight, and they closed the gap before Macias and the entire team losing to the Cougars 88-74. seem to mirror the energy Four of the Cougars start- and enthusiasm that Coach ers scored in the double Saia brings to the court. The Cougars let time run digits. Malcolm Lemmons out on the clock during their led the Cougars with 20 points. Lemmons poured last possession a nd the Couin a few key shots f rom be- gar faithful erupted in the hind the arc that sent the MiraCosta gymnasium. A fstudent section to their feet. ter the game, the team went D 'End Parker played well over to personally thank both offensively and defen- their fans in the student sively, finishing the game section. Both the players with 14 points and 6 steals. and students celebrated the Bobby Macias was big off win together as the Cougars the bench and scored 15 f or move to 4-0 on the season. the Cougars in 25 minutes This is the first of of game play. The 5 '11" se- many showings of Sanior drives the lane in a way ia's class-act team to the that leaves you feeling he is home crowd this year. a foot taller than he really is. �/ Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013 FEATURES Hey peeps! The name's Small. I am a «yfsiraj student. I will be appearing in the "Life of a Nursing Student* comic strip series from now Stay tuned for the next release! The Global Business Management Group participating in the latest International Travel Study. Photo provided by Professor Klaus Schiyen. Cartoon courtesy of Kate Chillanonda, with the Nursing Department on campus. Going global creates future leaders B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students that are seeking to expand their horizons and dive into new cultures feel right at home in Global Business Management. GBM is designed f or students that want to build a career in business with a global perspective. Students can either go down the marketing or entrepreneurship track, f or w hidi they anust do foreign study or work experience. One of the most fascinating aspects about GBM is the XptUJCcaatfJ-. Stiidj¿ prograniii o i^rea ^ftrough ttìe class GBM 440 C . Taking place this year f rom May 19 to June 3, the course is a hands-on experience where students travel through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France during the summer. Here they visit companies like Axel Springer, Hewlett-Packard and Mercedes-Benz f or a tour and to learn how they operate. Students will also be sitting in and partiçipating in clas&ooms in schools like Freîe University Berlin, University of Zurich and University of Constance. •A This trio is a uniaue combinâtiôn of foreign classrooms and behind the scenes of bigname companies. The trip's faculty leader, Professor Klaus Schryen, asserts that the experience allows students to understand the world on a broader scale. Spending time abroad, understanding other cultures and networking with people in other countries allows students to truly understand what 'global' business means. "The trip shows them how people operate in different parts of the world and how internships work abroad. Students learn how to apply the theoretical to the practical. The worlcl's Veterans Center Groundbreaking BYANNEHALL . DESIGN EDITOR Government officials, supporters of CSUSM and many Veterans attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Veterans Center's new "Smart House" to extend their appreciation and support. Many look forward to this generous contribution being made to the campus, as well as what this new building is going to offer. The Smart House will provide greater opportunities f or students, plans f or development include features that concentrate on resources and functionality. The building will have an office space, conference room, a kitchen area, lounge and event space. The groundbreaking was held on Nov. 8, and the new facility will be open f or occupancy in Fall 2014. Speaking on behalf of the student veteran community, Kinesiology major and Navy veteran Gregg Snowden noted that without a veteran friendly organization like the one at CSUSM, we would have a more difficult time accomplishing our goals. The Veterans Center does so much to help the one out of 10 students who are active duty, veterans and dependents. "Cal State being such a friendly veterans organization was the reason I am able to-graduate in December and move through my education program so quickly. The staff of the Veterans Center really provides a great service that does not get published," Snowden said. The facility was donated by the Stevens Institute of Technology f rom Hobokeri, New Jersey. President Haynes voiced her enthusiasm in receiving this honored gift and stated how much she looks forward to the newfound relationship between the Cougars and Stevens Institute. Groundbreaking honors were given to the participants of the planning and development of the facility transaction. Photo by Anne Hall. "Going on the trip opened economies are not isolated, and each one affects up my eyes as far as the the world," Schryen said. business aspect and learnIn preparation f or the trip, ing about myself. The comstudents attend a class in panies we went to were April so that they can be- very well planned out and gin researching the com- informative. You could use panies and places they will this rip as a section withbe going to. The sessions in your resume that also will occur on four Fri- looks good to employers. days f or five hours each. I highly suggest it and that Students have met through- you take the opportunity out the semester with Profes- to travel abroad," CSUSM sor Schryen and others that senior Girard Evalle said. Other students that ^had hav£ signed up f or the trip to l e^lliore.abQUt tfie trip and gon£ on t he trip ft-jfrevtetos receive the f ull itinerary. T he " years echoed s Milar senlast" info session will occur timents. They shared how trip pushedtthem^gptigf frqj&d&mB^J-p&aa. o aThurs- 1 T 07? Ihelr comfort i bne, taught them to be flexible, provided them with real-life skills and allowed them to network with big-name companies. One student mentioned that she even secured an internship out of the trip. To be eligible f or the trip, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, have upper-division class level standing and completed Pre-Business Core. Space is limited. For more i nfo, contact Professor Schyren atkschryen@csusm.edu. What b eing ' w h i t e ' m eans Whiteness Forum e xplores s ocietal norms B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF White mythologies and ideologies are prevalent characteristics of society that the 'Whiteness Forum' has been educating the public about f or the past decade. The forum serves as an interactive opportunity w here in the course are required students teach what they to write an analysis paper, have learned and researched conceptual project overview in Class to their peers. In and self/group assessments the - course Communicating in order to develop their Whiteness (COMM 454), group's plans f or the forum. Dr. Dreama Moon is the students explore the way powerhouse behind The that white domination, supremacy and privilege affect Whiteness Forum, simultapeople from all walks of life. neously teaching COMM Students research a wide 454 and putting the event tovariety of the ways that gether for the past 10 years. whiteness affects society. As the woman behind the Past projects have investi- scenes, she has found that gated social policy like No challenging students to take Child L eft Behind, repre- t he forefront in the discussentation in media forms sion i s what makes the f olike television and film, rum and class so successful. "The Whiteness Forum parenting, social media, sororities/fraternities. Students gives students confidence have also researched reli- in their abilities to teach on gion, Islamophobia, college the subject. It teaches them admission, sports and hir- to think on their feet and ing practices in restaurants. tailor their responses to that After evaluating various particular situation or family aspects of society through they are talking to [or about], an anti-racist lens f or a se- since i t's never one answer mester, the class leads up fits all," Dr. Moon said. The projects are on disto students becoming the teachers. Those enrolled play f or the campus and Photo of last year's event courtesy of laprensa-sandiego.org community in "science fair" style. Students create poster boards and interactive games geared to get people talking. "We want to involve the outside community, as well as include students and professors on campus. What w e're really hoping to have is a conversation with the audience," Dr. Moon said. "This experience gives students the opportunity to be on a semiequal playing field with their professors because they are t eaching' them things that they might not know about." The Project Viewing for The Whiteness Forum will take place f rom noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 in Commons 206. In celebration of the tenth year anniversary, there will also be a panel entitled Conversation With Scholars: "Color Blindness and the Post-Racism Era: The Continuing (In) Significance of Race" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Arts 240. �Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com F* CALM-ing down textbook costs for students Dr. Natalie Wilsbn, said. Being disinclined or unable to purchase a textbook because of costs is a sad reCougars Affordable. ality f or CSUSM students. Learning Materials Proj- According to C ALM's webect (CALM) works hard site, "as many as 7 out of evto reduce textbook costs ery 10 students d on't buy a for CSUSM students. required text due to the cost. " Without access to the Most students are familiar with the textbook scramble required course material at the start of each semester students are not only being and the pain that comes with cheated of a fulfilling edspending hundreds of dollars ucation, but also increase for short-lived resources. their risk of falling behind Thankfully, the CALM or dropping the course. project was created by teach- CALM's website shares ers for students in response that "textbook costs are citto rising textbook costs. ed as one of the top two "The aim of the project is reasons students drop out." CALM combats these stato produce a groundswell of actions across the five tistics by raising awareness colleges here at CSUSM so among faculty about the that keeping material costs burden of textbook costs on as low as possible without students and the benefits of comprising quality becomes using cheaper alternatives. a campus-wide practice," CALM emphasizes open edproject liaison, and LTWR ucational resources (OER) as and WMST professor, a primary means f or teachB Y RICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR 11» ^"u^m'^sM The cost of books eat up student funds to purchase food and other life necessities. Photo by Rico Palmerin. "The cost of a textbook should not keep a student from taking a class they need or want to take, or, just as bad, preventing their success in a course because they can't afford the needed materials. Our students deserve the best education we can give them" -- Dr. Natalie Wilson ers to avoid costly textbooks in their courses. These resources are educational materials that are not privately licensed, which means that teachers are f ree to modify these resources to better suit their course and even make copies f or students. "[Teachers] were also unaware of the cumulative cost f or students in specific majors, and many faculty [members] are now looking f or ways they can work together to reduce this cost within their disciplines," a member of the Instructional Development Staff (IDS) on campus, Susan Wilson, said. Closing the gap between teachers' awareness about textbook costs and students' frustration with rising costs is essential to CALM's" mission. But teachers are not alone in this fight against unnecessary spending; students can help too. CALM advises students to check out and promote CALM's website, http:// ww w.csusm . edu/ids/calm/. There are also other ways that students can get involved. "Talk to their professors about the impact of expensive textbooks, and their preferred instructional materials delivery methods, Share with their instructor and other students the lower-cost sources they have found online," S. Wilson said. CALM's website is f ull of statistics on textbook costs f or students, as well as advice f or obtaining cheaper alternatives. Students interested in lowering textbook costs should check out the website, and email CALM about personal experiences about the struggle to afford textbooks. CALM can be reached at calm@csusm.edu. Faculty Profile Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi 200), Physical Education and Health Education (P.E. 203) and Exercise Nutrition (Kinesiology 336). She also teaches at the Temecula campus eVefy f&ll semester. B Y AMANDA LENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kinesiology professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi encourages students to outreach and be advocates for their own health. When Professor de Ghetaldi attended a state convention in her field she met Dr. Ash Hayes, the recipient of . a prestigious award. After introducing herself to Hayes, he asked f or her business^ card and the next day she received a call f rom CSUSM to interview f or a position, Professor de Ghetaldi describes herself as a "people person." She believes thtft "there is a one-degree of connectedness between all of us" and "that if you take the time to know someone, you will find something connecting you to them." Currently, Dr. de Ghetaldi is looking into and researching student f ood insecurities. She, along with her Kinesiology Majors Club students, distribute food every second and fourth week of the month. In the past year alone, they have given over 45,000 pounds of f resh fruit and vegetables to students and the San Marcos community. "1 in 5 adults in North County and 1 in 4 children have hunger insecurities," explained de Ghetaldi. She hopes to see the CSUSM f ood distribution become a model f or all of the Cal State systems. When asked what she likes most about teaching she said, " I'm still learning, I learn f rom my students" and " I'm honored to be a part of their education." Photos by Anne Hall. She believes that teaching is the most honorable profession because i t creates a ripple effect. She emphasizes that "whether it's a child or a college student, your ability to learn is directly related to your own health and wellness." When students take her classes she wants the students to "continue to love to learn." In teaching health and wellness she hopes "individuals understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle." Dr. de Ghetaldi received her undergraduate degree and teaching credential, in K-12 Physical Education, at Cal State Chico. She received her Master's degree at the University of Oregon where she studied Kinesiology, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. After, she went to the University of Arizona f or her post-Master's work in Exercise Physiology. She later moved to Colorado where she taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder f or almost 20 years in Kinesiology and Education. She received her doctoral degree at the University of Northern Colorado in Education. At CSUSM, she usually teaches Health and Drug Education (Kinesiology 405), Personal Health and Wellness (Health Science �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Giving thanks this holiday season Professors should follow their syllabus Reflecting on what is most important to us B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG STAFF WRITER Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to reflect on'what we are thankful for. I f or one am grateful f or my education. Education has molded and shaped-all of us into the people we are today. School is something that most students take for granted because it is so time-consuming and requires so many hours of hard work. Some also feel the privilege of an education is a basic right, but in reality we are extremely lucky compared to others. The United States is one of the top ten most educated countries in the world. We should feel fortunate to call this place our home. I know it is easy to think of school as a chore, but it is also such a blessing. One of the main reasons we are who we are today is because of the teachers who have poured their knowledge into our lives, all of the time we spent learning to read and write and because of all of our crazy professors who challenged us to think more critically. I think it is time that we become more appreciative of all of the years of schooling we have been privileged to learn f rom. Without them, who knows where or who we would be and what kind of worldview we would hold. It was in school that we made some of our closest friends, learned how to multiply and were taught about the founding of our country. Your education is the only reason you can even read any of the words on this page and the ability to read is definitely something to be thankful for. So on Thanksgiving when you are sitting around the dinner table stuffing you|* face with turkey and delicious pies, take a second to think about all of your years of education and how f ar they have brought you. STAFF WRITER 1 * 1 ï ill pi m i M f' - > I* éè jjffi ¡¡¡¡j i ' tfjjj 1 1 l ii sa i l ¡ i¡ -éàì ¡JÉ H JÊK " - ' / 1 lili Iff I 1 |||¡¡ g^^^HH i W-'-ÉÊË |r - 7 -vín.. m ig I• • 'áJ ill I lili Offensive and tasteless Halloween costumes Backlash f or global insensitive dress-up in light of recent tragedies in America B Y AMANDA LENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Halloween has and gone, but are still talking the controversial loween costume es made by young adults. You would think that most people today have the mental capability to know when a costume is appropriate or not. All tragedies, where people have died or been injured, should be a t ime in* which a costume inspired by that would be considered inappropriate. Alicia Ann Lynch, 22, Amber Langford and Annie Collinge, both 19, seemed to not understand this concept. Lynch (from Mich, igan) wore a costume of an injured Boston Marathon victim while Langford and Collinge (from England) dressed as the World Trade Center Towers with planes, flames and topped with the American flag. It is disgusting that these young adults would step out of their house wearing costumes like that. It is safe to say that these girls clearly* were not thinking. Lynch has since apologized on social mèdia accounts and uses the fact that she has been fired from her j ob as a consequence of her actions. She should be fired; she wore that indecent cos- Photo by Anne Hall Halloween costumes that reflect on some of America's most recent tragedies. Bearers are threatened with death and violence in outrage for their lack of respect for the dead. Imagesfoundatwww.cocoandcream.com. More on these particular stories can be found at http://www.cocoandcreme.com_cms_wp-content_uploads_2013_ll_twin-towers-costume http://www.cocoandcreme .com_cms_wp-content_uploads_2013_1 l_boston-marathon-bombing-costume tume t o work. Boston residents lived in fear for f our days while police officers were hunting the Tsarnaev brothers, the bombers who attacked innocent people. Lynch *s costume with blood splattered across her legs and face showed insensitivity to all those who suffered, not just f or that week but who will continue to suffer f or the rest of their lives. Langford and Collinge wore their costumes to a club and won the costume contest that night. Sept. 11 was a tragedy that impacted the entire world. For young adults in England to be wearing this C O U G A R C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF KatHn Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR A nne H all N E W S E DITOR m E DITOR > Orcino Lauren Hammond D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER Raychel Allen S P O R T S E DITOR S ALES R EP Justin Donner Pam Kragen F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS O P I N I O N E DITOR ' Lauren n ammond Faith Orcino ~ A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen costume shows the ignorance expressed by some people.« These costumes were disgusting and offensive. Wearing these costumes is to make light of these senseless tragedies. Young adults seem to have no respect f or the loss of life that resulted and one can only hope that oth- PHOTOGRAPHERS C orrina Babiash-Clark A nne H all Shaina Pardo W illiam W albourne N oelle Friedberg Z ach Schanzenbach Corrina Babiash-Clark A nnalee M agrann J OIN O UR S TAFF! V aleria Gironas CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 C OLUMNISTS TUESDAYS N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 P ers can learn from these mistakes and not be insensitive enough to wear costumes next year that are so blatantly - offensive. > of the varied m C ONTACTS Elizabeth C ruz C OPY E DITOR S arah Hughes Rico Palmerin Professors provide students with course outlines, but their habit of regularly changing the schedule leaves them feeling disorganized. When professors hand you a syllabus, i t's supposed to outline the course and what to expect through the semester. It often includes grading policies , guidelines and contact information f or the professor. Most professors will also lày out the semester in a convenient and well-formatted schedule. Busy students will make use of this and appreciate formal layout as it will help them to keep track of their work as thè semester continues. What students may not have noticed was the little note on the bottom of the page that states that the schedule subject to change at any time. When the professor announces a change in the schedule, students begin to flip through their planners to rearrange their schedule and disregard the old syllabus that no longer applies. In all fairness, professors d on't usually plan on changing the schedule just to make students mad. Sometime schedule changes are completely out of the professor's control. But if a professor anticipates a change in schedule throughout the semester, as some do, then it may be best t o reevaluate creating a syllabus at all as the back and forth may cause confusion. Including a schedule in certain courses, such a s math, is a good idea as the formulas usually stay on task. With a class that doesn't deal with numerical concepts, including a continually disrupted schedule may be hazardous to a student's grade. If professors are going to change a schedule, then it is advisable to give students a revised copy in order to maintain organization. M - Alison Seagle Rachel G allego A manda Lenox , A lex M aravillas csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com cougarchron.layoiit@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchron.arts@gmail.com improvisations! m The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be un- csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com der 300 words, submitted via email. It Our Website: csusmchronicle.com is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 not to print anonymous letters. The Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Review of The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008) B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Available through D VD and Netflix, this film is one of p rofound sadness. Soraya's story contains themes of w omen's oppression and unequal status in 1986 third-world I ran. A woman w ho h as always done what she is supposed to, Soraya struggles f or t he sake of her and that of h er daughter. H er husband abandoned them through divorce t o destitute hunger f or a rich, 14 y ear old b ride. Through lies and a community c losing in around her, she is f aced with stoning f or an adultery she d idn't commit. It is based on a true story and f or this f act people should acquaint themselves with its message and injustices similar t o this. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars, though you should certainly watch it in a mood that is receptive t o a serious and somber m ovie. Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. Orange is the New BYANNALEE MAGRANN STAFF WRITER With so many shows t o choose f rom these d ays, it can b e difficult t o find the right o ne. It truly is a commitment t o sit down with a new show. Luckily, Netflix created a new, alluring series entitled Orange is the New B lack. Amongst other renowned Netflix-produced series like Arrested Development and House of Cards, Orange is the New Black does not disappoint. It . premiered in July of this year, with all 13 episodes available at once. The show already m ade a huge buzz and has a large, dedicated f an base. T he series f ocuses on Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman in her thirties with a seemingly perfect l ife in. New York. She has a supportive fiancé (played by Jason Biggs) and a new business venture that is quickly taking o ff. This all changes, however, when P iper's past catches u p with her and she goes~to prison due t o a drug-related c rime. T he series mainly f ocuses on P iper's time in Litchfield Penitentiary and the women she meets there. With a misfit c ast that includes an ex-lesbian lover, a super-religious meth addict, a vindictive Russian cook and m ore, the show is entertaining and addictive. Orange is the N ew Black Black successfully draws the viewer in with flashbacks, intellectual dialogue and intricate storylines. Because of its unique plot devices, the series is able t o show what this experience can d o t o a person and how it changes t hem. It f orces Piper t o f ace the f ears that she could otherwise avoid on the outside. Although Piper is not ^ necessarily a likeable lead character, she certainly is a relatable o ne. It is almost r efreshing t o find a f emale anti-hero in this golden age of television. In f act, you find yourself being drawn t o each , cast character in o ne way o r another. T he series has received phenomenal reviews and a second season will premiere in early 2 014. Orange is the N ew Black is a thoroughly engrossing show and its second season i s one of t he m ost ~ anticipated series of 2 014. I give it a 4 .5 out of 5 p aws! WPt^kék A lpenstock g ets d own and d irty B YANNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR The Public Moves Ensemble presents an American assimilation of the contemporary French play, Alpenstock, by Remi D e Vos. ~ play" will b e performing at the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7 p .m. on Nov. 22 t o 2 3 and all proceeds will go Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. APU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. Classified Ais • More than 60 ways to earn your degree oraedential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Classes start throughout the year. ¡1 Contact us today! ( 800)825-5278 a pu.edu/explore/education graduatecenter@apu.edu t o the P UUF Peace Team. They p remiered i ar September during Concert Hour at Palomar College in the Performing Arts Center so that students could witness the portrayal of brewed mischief in society. Stereotypes and innuendos flew all over the place during the p erformance, with so Family Assistant W anted: much content that is open f or Afternoons in Là Costa. interpretation. T he play reLooking f ora trustworthy, flected on a society of order in«, student with your own within a country attached t o reliable car and chltdcare experience. Cynthia cultural traditions that sud(619)905-889?. denly f elt contaminated by foreign invasion. Audiences FOR SALE? observed that the perforDo you h ave something you'd mance reflected on the idea like to sell? Try Inexpensive that a "silence of the m ajorclassified a ds In The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or ity will make a lot of noise." less. Questions? Email us at : During the Art Talk a fter the csusmchronicle,advertising^ performance, audiences obgmail.com. served: "We look f or accep- ;; AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 AZUSA I HIGH DESERT | JNLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE 15094 tance instead of tolerance." The population stereotypes generated f ear about the unknown. Eventually, neglecting what is most important in l ife will create opportunity t o d eform the importance to b e pointless and without value. Live music by Joâo Lewis accompanied the physical comedy. Be aware thât this performance is f ull of mature content and "dense intellectual language." Tickets will b e sold f or $10 at the door. More information can b e f ound at publicmoves.org. Images of performance mischief taken at Palomar College by Anne Hall. Off-Campus Books Home of the Year-Round Buybacks! • % Serving San Marcos since 1993 1450 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 (760)598-2665 �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com DVDs and New Music! The Comic Book Corner Long Beach Comic & Horror Con's Fifth Anniversary B Y FAITH O RCINO A & E EDITOR B Y VALERIA GIRONAS STAFF WRITER "We're The Milters?' We're the Millers by Rawson Marshal Thurber is finally available on DVD. It is a hilarious adult comedy that is about a fake family that goes through many adventures. A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of marijuana into the U.S from Mexico. The father (played by Jason Sudeikis f rom Horrible Bosses) is a drug dealer, mother (Jennifer Aniston f rom the hit show Friends) is a stripper, son (Will Poulter who starred in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader") is a virgin, and the daughter (Emma Roberts f rom "Valentine's Day") is a runaway. They all came together as one big happy family so they can all get their money and go on with their lives. In the end, they realize what they really want to do with their lives. Watch and find out what happens. V fX IHR* m I*É "X" by Chris Brown Singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer Chris Brown is set to drop album six. Chris Brown is steering away f rom EDM soundscapes and is focusing on R&B and soul on his new album " X." " I wanted to touch musically on Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke," Brown said. He adds his own special touch to his songs as well. One of his biggest hits on his album, "Love More" f t. Nicki M inaj, is a great song to let loose and dance to. Brown does have many other songs on the album such a "Fine China" and "Thank You." Be sure to grab his new album on Dec. 3. Alex Maravillas' Stre$$ed Depre$$ed but Well Dre$$ed column will be available online in the Arts and Entertainment section at http:// ww w .csusmchronicle .com. Fans of pop culture will congregate at the Long Beach Convention Center to celebrate the comic and the horror industries. This y ear's event, which takes place on Nov. 23 and 24, will be an anticipated one as i t falls on their fifth anniversary of holding LBCHC. This fall convention invited special guests such as Emmy winner Rich Arons, animator and director of t he classic cartoon "Animaniacs," artist LeSean Thomas who worked on Adult Swim's "The Boondocks" and "Black Dynamite" and professional cosplayer Linda Le who goes under the moniker Vampy Bit Me. Various other exhibitors and artists will be present on the LBCHC show tor. The third weekend of November will be filled with activities including a costume contest, many panels, auctions and signings. Tickets are available both online and onsite, though LONG BBACH This year's logo for Long Beach Comic and Horror Con. The big show will run day-of purchases will start at 9:30 a.m. It i s $25 f or Satur- f rom 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on day, $2p f or Sunday and $40 Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 f or the f ull weekend, while p.m. on Sunday. Have cash there are discounts f or those ready for parjring f or those that are senior citizens and/ that .will b e còmmuting to or in the mihtary and law thç.çVent: You must pay f or énfofcement, f liere are also parking around the area, inai number of special packag- cluding in the convention es that contain various show center's lots. For more inexclusives such as special formation, visit http://www. art prints and collectibles i ongbeachcomiccon . com. that can be purchased online. 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T\iition prices to increase until 2017 Students want explanations and answers for the increased fees are able to graduate sooner because of more classes being created to deal with impacted courses. It canStudents are demanding not go towards paying or more information on where increasing general CSUSM their money is going as tui- employee salaries, paying tion prices increase due to a f or travel costs or replacfee that passed late last year. ing hardware/software that The Academic Excellence is used by faculty and adand Student Success Fee, ministrators. It also cannot which passed on June 18, be used for projects that do 2013, increases the amount not directly relate to what of money that students have the goals of the fee are. to pay in order to attend While some students CSUSM. According to Ex- know that the AESSF was ecutive Order 1086, Chan- passed and is already showcellor White stated that the ing up in their tuition costs, AESSF will raise fees to many are completely una$150 in the 2014-15 year, to ware. Of the approximately $ 200in the 2015-16 year and 11,000 students attendto $250 in the 2016-17 year. ing CSUSM this semesAfter spring 2017, the $250 ter, The Cougar Chroniamount will be the permanent cle interviewed 1% of the number that students can ex- student body to gain some pect to be charged per year.- insight as to what students Students began paying the think about the AESSF. increase in tuition during 113 CSUSM students fall registration, the fee be- anonymously filled out eiing an extra $50 per semes- ther a print or digital sixter. According to Executive question survey. Questions Order 1086, the fee will be ranged from to what exused for "reducing time to tent students knew about graduation, expanded library the fee to whether they hours and resources and felt the change was posiacademic student support." tive or not. The 79 parThe goal is that students ticipants that filled out the B Y K ATLIN S WEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "It w as f rustrating to pay e xtra m oney a fter I t hought I w as d one w ith t uition. I w ould like it back p lease." print version had the opportunity to provide a personal statement about the AESSF as well. 31 students chose to write their opinion down, six participants writing a positive comment and 25 writing a negative one. The survey results showed that students were indifferent, unfamiliar with or unhappy with the changes made due to the AESSF. When asked if they were familiar with what the AESSF was, 57 students answered yes, but only 24 of them knew what it was used for. 56 of the 113 students stated that they had never even heard the term before. When they were asked if they were in favor of the AESSF passbig, 11 students answered yes, 23 said no, 14 chose not to answer and 65 stated that they were indifferent. "The survey they provided online for our feedback did not allow you to say why you would not want the fee. It was skewed with only positives," one student wrote. "Students are already struggling to pay for school. Now the university came up with an attractive sounding 'politically correct' name for another cost to make people have a positive feeling about paying for school due to it being named the 'student success' fee," another student anonymously wrote. Out of the 33 students that knew changes had occurred on campus, only 14 knew what they were and had utilized them. Many of these students cited that the only thing they knew about the AESSF was that it extend- ed library hours, having learned this from the posters around campus advertising them. 80 participants stated that they were not aware that any changes had taken place. All of the students that chose to write positive responses cited the library hours as a beneficial change. "I like how the library is open later hours though. We. need to work towards 24/7 library hours," one student anonymously answered. "I think it is a positive change for students because it provides resources to be used for longer periods of time," another proponent answered. When asked if they felt that the AESSF passed without their input, 66 students answered yes, 10 said no and 37 stated that they were indifferent. Students were then asked if they had attended any of the forums about the AESSF last spring. 76 students said that they did not know about them, 11 participants attended at least one forum, 17 participants were freshmen this year and 9 knew about the forums b ut; were nof interested in attending. "Honestly, [the AESSF] is a good idea. But people are too broke to support it. Most students are tired of increasing fees and the university' should be sensitive to that," one student wrote. " I feel the library being opened longer is beneficial to a lot of students. Other things the AESSF has supposedly helped pay for are nice, but also another cost among a bunch of other financial obligations facing students in a tight economy," another student said. Based on the results of the survey, it is clear that an overwhelming amount of students are unaware of where their money is going. While 11 participants like the changes, 15 are against them and 18 students are indifferent. However, 69 students answered that they wanted to know more. While the AESSF has already passed, students are demanding more information about what it i s, where their money is going and more of a say in financial affairs in the future. D iversity a nd c reativity m ark t raditions CSUSM students celebrate the holidays in various ways B Y E LIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER Being a diverse campus, our students celebrate an array of holidays. . A few students shared how they celebrate the holiday season. Their's are just a few stories in a variety of traditions. Festive rituals have evolved for this time of year over history, yet everyone's celebration practice is different. Creativity and community are the hallmark of the season, no matter what the practice. "My partner and I live across the country f rom our family, so we have made it a point not to follow the traditional norms any longer. On Christmas Eve we have dinner at a local Mexican taco shop and on Christmas day we surf early in the morning and then spend the day outside writing out our New Year's Resolutions. No presents either! Christmas is about spending time with others, not money," student Jessica Perry said. Another student, Alejandra Salome, goes out of the country to Mexico to visit family. "For the holidays all of our family meets up in Mexico at my grandma's house. We eat different types of Mexican dishes, we play and dance along to music and the children break pinatas pull of goodies instead of opening presents," Salome said. A student takes advantage of a small space by filling it with a mini Christmas tree by Sarah Hughes. It is always good to know in what ways other cultures experience these end of year celebrations, since they can differ very much from our own. Even among holidays, there is the holiday that is popularly perceived and the day as people actually spend it. Christmas especially, is divided between what it represents and how it's celebrated. For some it is the perceived meaning that they associate with it, while for others Santa and tinsel come to mind. Christmas is the most popular way to celebrate the holidays in our society. Many of us know that it is celebrated by remembering the Christian Nativity, which is the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus' birthday is celebrated on Dec. 2 5, despite the fact that his actual birthday is unknown. It is thought to have actually been some- time in the spring time, but this date was chosen in the third century in an attempt to Christianize end of the year pagan festivities that were already in place. According to the Bible, the nativity is set in Bethlehem in a manger where Jesus was born because his parents Mary and Joseph were unable to find other accommodations. Jesus is believed by Christians and Catholics t o have been the son of God, born in the flesh to give' his life for humanity. Christmas is also celebrated by mimicking Saint Nicholas of Myra who lived in fourth century Turkey. There are many different accounts of his generosity but as stated in stnicholascenter. org, one legend says St. Nicholas threw some gold out of his window on three different occasions down to three peasant sisters who were in danger of being sold into slavery. The gold landed in a stocking that was drying on a fireplace. People heard of St. Nicholas' generosity and children began leaving stockings by the fireplace in hopes that he would come by and give them gifts. He later received his own Christian holiday on Dec. 6, the anniversary of his death, where people gave gifts to one another in his remembrance. The Santa Clause (Holidays continued at the bottom of page 2)7 �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C 4,2013 NEWS Browser battle Google Chrome joins the arena at CSUSM B Y SARAH H UGHES N EWS EDITOR You might have noticed this semester how computers all over campus, in classrooms, the library and computer labs now have Google Chrome, in addition to other browsers. When picking their browser of choice, students should care about which one they use at school and at home because of speed, security and user friendliness, which can vary between browsers. The addition of Chrome on CSUSM computers is intriguing. Represented prominently on the toolbar, Chrome depicts itself with a red, yellow and green circle with a blue dot in the center. People have been excited for its release since Sept. 2008, which was originally for Windows. The first stable release was in Dec. 2008. Chrome seems to be on a mission to provide a browser with speed, simplicity, security, privacy, customization and signing in, as their "Explore the Chrome Browser" portion of their product info states. They seem to have found a market for themselves, as Google has crossed over into the mobile devices arena, with both phones and browsers. With the advent of the smartphone, computer preferences seem to be less presumed or pronounced. New names besides Microsoft and Windows are popular in the vernacular. Perhaps Chrome will be for CSUSM students now. Google Chrome on the campus computers is featured on the desktop of the lilac's, by Sarah Hughes. "Chrome, is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, auto-updates to make sure you have all the latest security fixes, and more," Chrome's Browser Features list said. Mobile devices are still a growing place, technologically speaking. Many will report smartphones with hiccups and browser content problems ,*from a variety of characters. Most can remember a time when they tried to load a webpage on a supposed smartphone, only to have it fail or look unseemly. Many web pages were created long ago to work on non-mobile PCs. Chrome seems to be created to fill the space of a need for compliance in the realm of the mobile device. Whether it is an adequate solution, seems to be up to debate. With students expressing complaints about campus wifi, hopefully Chrome will serve as a sufficient browser for when they log in. Infosecurity Magazine (online) reported in July 2013 that "there is no single 'most secure' browser, reports comparing the major browsers' ability to catch phishing, prevent socially engineered malware and protect the us- ers' privacy show that no one browser stands above all others in protecting its users." They then cite "NSS tests" as showing no one browser as better in all categories tested. Infosecurity Magazine goes on to report the "NSS tests" as giving the following scores to browsers in "average phishing URL catch rate": Firefox version 19 - 96 percent, Safari - 95 percent, Chrome - 92 percent, Internet Explorer version 10 - 83 percent. Though the browsers are relatively close in security, this puts Firefox at the top of the list, Chrome in the middle and Internet Explorer at the bottom, Yet a Oct. 2013 Analyst Brief by Randy Abrams of NSS Labs, Inc. states that "Microsoft's Internet Explorer continues to provide the best combination of malware and phishing protection. The application reputation technologies used by browsers from both Microsoft and Google provide a significantly safer browsing experience than do browsers from Apple and Mozilla." Perhaps the problem is in the age of customization, many can't agree on what's most important to them in their browser and computer needs. Farmers Market's are well known for the produce, flowers, honey and unique products sold to consumers that often cannot easily be found elsewhere. CSUSM offered a Farmers Market on campus but what has,become of it? Flower bundles by Sarah Hughes. New Farmers Market ordinances mean change? How the new laws are a ffecting t he C SUSM tradition B Y C HELSEY S CHWEITZER & SARAH H UGHES STAFF W RITER & N EWS EDITOR New farmers' market ordinances have resulted in more worry than change-. The prospect of the new Urban Agriculture Ordinance had many people worried over what these changes would bring. Those who rely on farmers markets for the majority of their produce feared that these changes to the prdinance could result in large changes to the farmers markets themselves. When the changes were approved and enacted, however, it became apparent that these fears could be put to rest. With the most current update to the Urban Agriculture Ordinance, which was put into effect in March of last year, local farmers are now allowed to "keep chickens — but not roosters — two beehives and dehorned mini goats in their backyards as long as they're kept far enough away from neighboring structures," as summarized in an article on the topic from KPBS News. This has resulted in few changes, however, other than slightly increased business as a result of legally being able to raise chickens and goats. Though this change seems like a minor one to the markets themselves, it has improved upon the farmers' methods and made great strides for the local farming operations. ~ "Before the new changes in the ordinances, we had a lot of people that were interested in raising their own food, having their own chickens, bees, goats, [etc.]," the owner of City Farmers Nursery in San Diego [Farmer] Bill Tall said in an interview with KPBS News. "They would come in and get a few baby chicks that we sold in order to raise chickens in secret, but we didn't sell feed and feeders and all. Now people are able to do it legally, with certain parameters. Local farming has really grown." Both growing popularity of farmers markets and their role in providing fresh locally grown produce have made them a feature for the community. CSUSM's own market provides a place for people to relate to the university who might otherwise not. Students, staff and non-students are welcome. "The CSUSM Fanners Market, sponsored by the Farm Bureau of San Diego County, will feature approximately 25 vendors every week. Visitors,to the market will have the opportunity to select from a large variety of fresh, locally produced, healthful produce including San Diego grown fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey as well as enjoy demonstrations, music, artisanal breads and prepared foods, tastings and more," according to CSUSM's" website. CSUSM's Farmers Market meets on campus every Wednesday .from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in parking lot B. Space colonization and ocean exploration A s ummary of d evelopment o n ' the f inal f rontier (Holidays continued from page 1). we know today was created in the Unites States in the late 1800s and was used to commercialize the holiday. Kwanzaa is an AfricanAmerican holiday that is very new compared to other end of year celebrations. As stated on history.com, it was started in 1966 when AfricanAmericans were embracing their African roots and black pride, and wanted a holiday that celebrated their culture. Kwanzaa is derived from a Swahili word which means "first fruits." It is seven days of unity and perseverance of black culture and identity celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 that is now celebrated by millions worldwide despite its few decades of existence. Celebrations include everyone sipping from the unity cup which remembers B YJEFFMEINTS * African-American ancestors, lighting of the Kinara,which is a Candelabra with 7 candles that signify the 7 principles of Kwanzaa and dancing with African drums. Also known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is eight days. Falling on the eve of the 25th of the Jewish month, of Kislev, Hanukkah is Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 this year. It represents purity and light crushing evil. Many centuries ago, after a battle with the Seleucids, a small Jewish resistance sought to light the Temple's Menorah and they found only enough oil to burn for one day, yet it miraculously lasted for eight days. Las Posadas is the Christmas equivalent in Mexico. The celebrations are 12 days long and are centered around the Christian and Catholic Nativity. According to mex- online.com, there is a procession of the virgin Mary on a donkey with baby Jesus, Joseph and a choir of children knocking on doors trying to find them a place to stay, to no avail. The parade ends at the church where mass is held. The holiday celebrations end on Jan. 6 with "Dia de los Magos" celebrating the three wise men who generously gifted baby Jesus on the night of his birth. The majority of gifts are opened on this last day. Other traditions include the eating of the Rosea, a round bread that contains a plastic baby figurine inside. The lucky finder of this plastic figurine is responsible for hosting the next Mexican holiday which falls on Feb. 2. On our diverse campus, the holidays are celebrated in these and many other ways. STAFF W RITER Space travel has long since moved from the realm of fantasy to reality. Since the first moon landing, technology promised humankind a steady foothold towards walking on Mars. Students on campus were asked if they would prefer to be among thefirstto travel to space to colonize Mars or to be the first person to travel to the deepest depths of the ocean. 20 students responded on an equal footing. Through satellite imagery or remotely controlled devices cruising the craters of the moon; it will take many years to inhabit Mars. Recently, there were proposals for creations of an "Interplanetary Noah's Ark" from Google and Virgle, or the Silverbird," which would settlers and cargo will arrive to resupply the colony. Less than a year after the proposal, over 78,000 people had signed up for the colonization project and over 200,000 had signed up by Aug. 31, 2013. The application process is temporarily closed. There continues to be debate on whether our scihttp.V/technorati .com/technology/arentific focus might best ticle/the-mars-one-project-hopes-to/ be suited, instead, on our oceans and not space. perform transcontinental There are many who quesflights for suborbital tourism. tion if space is really the final On May 31, 2012, it was frontier. Humankind has not announced that an appli traveled to the deepest depths cation process would be of earth's oceans. Ooly 5 to 7 opened allowing people to percent of the ocean has been sign up for a one-way-trip to explored. Mars. The Mars One FounInterest in discovering dation is a not-for-profit pri- space versus the ocean by vate organisation focused o a students at CSUSM demonsetting up a reliable habitat strates that there are at least on the surfaoe of Mars by two frontiers left for human2023. Every two years new kind to explore. �T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E G 4,2013 Sports Editor: Justan D o n n e r cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 International impact for the Cougars B Y J ENNIFER H AGER STAFF W RITER Steven Ing's first place finish at the conference championship tournament helped the Cougars secure thensixth consecutive Association of Independent Institutions (AH) title. Not only is Ing a stellar athlete, but he has an interesting background. Wmm ' ^^MSS^smmmmmM Originally from Capetown, South Africa, Ing spent eight ,Steven Ing running through the crowd by Sherri Cortez. years in Hong Kong prior to serve as his second family. faster than the second place attending Cal State San MarThis sophomore standout finisher. It also became his cos. His father is the manag- was named All Athlete of the personal best. er of the Asia/Pacific region week for the week of Oct. 21Ing, who is a kinesiolof an American Software 27 for his first place finish at ogy major, knows his future company and his mother is a the Biola NAIA West Coast consists of a career in the part time Spanish translator Jamboree. Before seeing his sports world whether it be a for the court system. picture on the school's athlet- P.E. teacher, sports physical "Being far away from fam- ics website, Ing said he "did therapist or a running coach. ily is hard, but I feel that I not know there was such a He also plans to continue to love California so much that thing as athlete of the week." grow in his relationship with it makes it a bit easier," Ing He sure knows it exists now, God. because for the week of Nov. said. Ing is looking to continue With his parents still in 3-10, he was awarded this his success at Nationals in Hong Kong for work and his honor again. This came as no Lewiston, Kansas on Nov. sister in London for school, surprise, as his All final time 23. the cross-country teams of 24:53 was 16 seconds Heart Beat Effective cardio for those short on time B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST A newly fitting alternative to prolonged cardio training is known as high intensity interval training, or HUT. For those of you who think that there is not eiiough time to exercise in the day, then this short-duration exercise may be the answer. HUT consists of 10-30 second repeated bouts of near maximal or supramaximal effort, separated with periods of recovery. There are a variety of ways to approach HHT with many different exercises, number of intervals and length of time. Surprisingly, improvements have been shown in as low as 3 repetitions of 20 seconds each, with a total workout session being only one minute. It has been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness bIK^ Showing spirit by participating in community events and fund raisers, provided by the Wrestling Club. Wrestling growing at CSUSM Students give process of starting new club B Y JENNIFER H AGER STAFF W RITER Finding the right club to join in college is already hard enough, but what if none of the clubs offer something you are interested in? You form one. After about a year of extremely hard work, the wrestling club made their debut this semester. Their hard work and determination is what is going to make their club last. For the first year of their existence, the wrestling club will not be competing. However, they will be practicing hard and trying to boost membership. President Jordan Riding says their plan for the year is to "prove we can sustain ourselves and get more members." The club practices at least twice a week in the Clarke Fieldhouse using the mats provided, with plans to buy their own eventually. Club fees are just $50 per semester, so with 10 members, Riding said they would be able to do just that. They also plan on competing in individual matches during the spring semester. With no official coach, they act as each other's personal trainers. The goal of the wrestling club is to be competing as a team by Fall 2014 with at least ten strong wrestlers. The team is willing to teach anyone who is willing to learn. The club's treasurer was the only female wrestler at her high school, and she is definitely looking for girls that are interested in learning more about the sport. The team knows that having a successful club is an uphill battle, but they seem ready for the challenge For more information about the team, contact Club President Jordan Riding at ridin002@ cougars .csusm.edu. The campus has enough stairs to take anyones breath away. Doing cardio on campus is another good way to break a sweat. Photo by Anne Hall. and alter muscle metabolism by increasing fat use as fuel. An improvement in V02max (maximal oxygen uptake) is another benefit from HUT. According to CSUSM Kinesiology professor Dr. Astorino, this indicates an integration of cardiorespiratory and muscle function to deliver and use oxygen during exercise. It is considered to be one of the most important indicators of cardiorespiratory fitness. Basically the higher your V02max is , the less of a risk you have for premature death and disease. This form of exercise might just be what you are looking for during the holidays. When you are eating those holiday cookies you can feel a little less guilty now with these quick workouts. Off-Campus Books Home of the Year-Round Buybacks! Serving San Marcos since 1993 1450 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 (760)598-2665 Feel the stress wash away with the ocean spray as you surf with the tide and move with the current. Surfing helps to rejuvenate the body and clear the mind. San Diego has such a strong surf community for more reasons than one. Image provided by Kelym Magallanes. The many health benefits of surfing B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF W RITER Surfing is a popular sport in California, and many don't realize that it can also be used as a way to enjpy nature, relax and release tension in the body. Some of the health benefits of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body's muscles. All of this is acquired through paddling in the water and balancing on your feet once you've caught a wave. Not only does it affect your fitness level, but according to multiple health articles, the exercise an individual gets while surfing allows the body to release endorphins and helps them become tension free and relaxed. "Surfing is my only source for stress relief. At time's, I may be the only person in the water, and my only focus is riding the wave. Riding a great wave leaves me in a positive upbeat mood," CSUSM student, Adrian Frick, said. Some of the most common beaches for suring in San Diego County include Oceanside Beach Pier, Carlsbad, Moonlight Beach, etc. In the ocean, students are given the oppprtunity to unwind from the stress that comes with being in college, and possibly catch a thrill from that wave they were longing for. �Sports Editor: Justin D onner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EG 4 , 2 0 I 3 S PORTS Nothing like sunny San Marcos Cougars battle brutal c onditions at nationals B Y C ORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF W RITER The CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams managed impressive team finishes of 13th and 8th place, respectively, at the NAIA National Championships held in Kansas on Nov. 23. With temperatures in the mid 20s, dropping to midteens with the wind chill, the CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams faced a tough challenge mentally and physically. "You just can't train for extreme cold when it is 70 degrees," cross cojuntry coach, Steven Scott, said. "Under the horrible conditions, I felt both teams did real well." Western Nelson's fourth Ail-American Award at last weekend's NAIA cross country national championships makes him the only athlete in CSUSM's history to have been honored as an All-American in all four seasons of a sport. "Before the race started it wasn't f un being there in the cold weather. During the race, it was all I could think about. But thankfully it was cold enough that I wasn't able to feel any of my body parts which made it much easier for me to ignore ail the pain in my legs," Nelson said. For other CSUSM runners, the experience was bittersweet. Despite impressive performances in less than desirable conditions, Steven Ing, Heidi Swanson and Kate Bouvatte fell just shy of the coveted All-American Award. With this season coming to a close, CSUSM cross country is looking toward the f uture with high hopes as many of their top runners will be returning next year. Lucas Verzbicas follows defending champion Okwaro Raura in the Pacific Marine Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot. Photo taken by Tom Coat. Beautiful views of the Torrey Pines hiking trails that can be enjoyed by all. Varying lengths and difficulties are available. Photographs provided by Alison Seagle. Steve Scott, the Cal CSUSM pictured here with CSUSM distance star Kate Layton who placed second in the 5K at the PMCU O'Side Turkey Trot. Scott, the former American mile record holder (3:47.69) ran the 5K butfinishedweli behind Leyton. Group photo is courtesy of Don Franken. This Cougar does more than trot B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The Pacific Marine Credit Union O'Side Turkey Trot drew a record crowd of 10,000 runners and walkers this Thanksgiving. It was a fun run for a good cause, and CSUSM was represented by a very familiar face.. The Cougar's head cross country and track coach, Steve Scott, competed in the race. This member of the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame has run more sub-four minute miles than any- one else in history, the number being 136 to be exact. He also set a record that stood firm for 25 years with a mile time of 3:47.69. Scottfinishedthefivemile run this weekend with an impressive time of 20:25 at a 6:33 pace per mile. This was good enough to give him a 134 overallfinishout of a massive amount of participants. Looks like he can still do more than just coach winning teams. The Turkey Trot allows for its contestants to designate a portion of their entry fees to go towards supporting local nonprofits or schools. A popular non-profit attracting more than 500 entrants was the Austin Bice Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation, which promotes physical activity among youth, is directly supported by the race as well. With a record crowd for the Turkey Trot this year, a considerable amount of funds should go towards helping great causes. Get Out! Vivid vistas and heart-rate raising hikes B y A LISON SEAGLE COLUMNIST Torrey Pines State Reserve offers many activities for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of hiking trails available to explore that vary in length. They are not too challenging, so they are enjoyable to people of most ability levels. It is possible to drive into the reserve, but fees are applicable. There are also parking fees to park right near the entrance, but free parking on the street can be found if someone does not mind some extra walking. From the main entrance, there is a steady incline up a hill into the reserve. Not only is the climb a great way to get the heart pumping faster, it also happens to be a trip through geological history where hikers can witness the four different types of rock formations that exist in the park. No food or drinks are permitted in the reserve, but water is certainly recommended. Comfy sneakers or even hiking shoes would definitely be preferred f or anyone hoping to tackle these trails. There are benches throughout the trail systems to stop and take breaks. Restrooms are located in the reserve, but they are limited, so it is a good idea to grab a map and get oriented before beginning an adventure. From the lagoon to the beach and the cliffs in between, there is quite a range of natural habitats full of a variety of plants and animals f or hikers to enjoy. For more information about Torrey Pines State Reserve, visit http://www.torreypine .org!index .html. �F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EC 4 ,2013 Restaurant Review Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com Greek Leadership Spotlight S pencer J oseph i s a m o d e l o f s u c c e s s B Y L ISSETTE N UNEZ B Y K ATUN SWEENEY STAFF W RITER E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ restaurant is a divine dining place not only for its charming location but for it's off-the-bone type of meat! Located only 2 minutes away from La Jolla Cove beach, Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is lip smacking' good. It's a great alternative to our well known neighbor Mr. Phil, the owner of San Marcos' Mr. Phil's BBQ joint on Grand Avenue. As my friend and I arrived at Bubba's, we were welcomely greeted by the owners and then we sat ourselves comfortably. I had ordered a half rack of baby back ribs while my friend ordered the slider trio, a combination of three sandwiches: pulled pork, chopped beef brisket and pulled chicken. As I bite into my warm, tender rib, it's juicy, sharp sauce complements the wellseasoned ribs by not overpowering its natural smoked flavor.Though the sauce at Bubba's can be comparable to Phil's, they still highly differ from each other in an extremely good way. For instance, I find Phil's sauce a bit too tangy and Bubba Smokehouse is located on Prospect Street, in La Jolla. Photo of main entrance provided by Lissette Nunez. overpowering for my taste. The lack of choice in sauces at Phil's does disappoint, but Bubba's has variety. Bubba's features three favorable choices of sauce such as, Bubba's lip-smackin' sweet BBQ sauce or Bubba's Kickin' BBQ Sauce and Bubba's Secret Dry Rub. I had tried the kickin' sauce that brought a distinctive spice and just the right tang. Phil's sauce suppresses the meat's natural flavor and gradually starts to build a harsh tangy taste. Moreover, the slider trio was mouth-watering good! The only discouraging thing about the platter was the amount of meat arid sauce and how it regrettably spoiled the taste of the sandwich, transforming it into a spongy mess. Perhaps ordering the sauce on the side would be the best solution so that the bread doesn't form into a huge absorbent sponge. Lastly, their side section was commendable, serving a well-sized portion of crispy fries with a flattering hint of salt. The creamy, skinned potato red salad had a nice body to it, but was maybe a bit overly seasoned with salt. Bubba's prices are just a bonus. The price is affordable, usually around $15 and their portions always excel their price range by serving generous amounts of food. Overall, my friend and I were pleased with our visit to Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ. Without a doubt, we would recommend it to anyone who needs a break from Phil's or is just interested in trying a new bbq place around our area. Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is located at 888 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037. 5 Spencer Joseph is a dynamic force that has brought a mentality of inclusivity and community outreach to the Greek Leadership Council this year. As GLC President, Joseph represents "the members of the nine fraternities and sororities on campus, as well as the two Greek honor societies. He handles any issues or questions that arise within the community and acts as the voice v of the students with the administration. Joseph happened into the position when the spot opened up unexpectedly. He applied with the intention of making his name more recognizable and intended to reapply a year or two later when he was more known in the Greek community. Joseph was taken by surprise when he received a phone call twenty minutes after he left the interview and was offered the job. Since then, the 19-year-old business major has taken on the task of managing and overseeing the Greek community's approximately more than 700 members. However, Joseph does not solely focus on bringing the, various fraternities and sororities together. He also reaches out to students and orgs, across campus to create ties between them and the Greek community. One of the ways that he accomplishes this is by joining together his roles as GLC President and Resident Adviser at The Quad. Joseph has a set quota of events that he has to create for his 'residents' in the dorms, so often times he coordinates them to intersect with Greek. He believes that by getting groups to work together, everything on campus will operate in a more inclusive manner. Joseph keeps his commitments to GLC and his fraternity SAE close to his heart, firmly believing that this path will expose him to a multitude of new opportunities. " I'm the 307,294th member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. It's not necessarily a number to me, but something that supports my decision," Joseph said. "It represents all the hard work I had to do to get to college and the hard work that I will do when I get out." Joseph manages to bring together the multiple dimensions of his college career while maintaining a full course load, a skill that he attributes to being organized and qualities that he has learned from being a member of a fraternity. "It's been a way to find friends, but they're not just my brothers because of a title. Truly each and every one of them is my family," Joseph said. "The reason for my success is because going Greek helps foster growth within a person. It really has opened my eyes to what I can accomplish in the business world." Joseph's dedication to GLC and the Greek community has only continued to fuel the tremendous success that fraternities and sororities have enjoyed at CSUSM. He can be contacted via email at josep015@csusm.edu. �6 Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C 4,2013 F EATURES Club spotlight "For women i t's scary because, automatically, if y ou're a feminist you become this man hating lesbian." F eminists U nite ideas, they just don't necessarily want to call it feminism because of the negative Students can learn label that comes with that," about social justice and FU Vice President and Treasfeminism through mul- urer, Sophii Sandoval, said. tiple outlets on campus. Sandoval points out that Feminists Unite (FU) is a lot of women feel a genan organization dedicated eral sense of competition to educating students about amongst each other. This the truth behind the load- type of competition can be ed term "feminist," and unhealthy, unproductive and the need for students to be foster barriers between womconscious of social injus- en which don't necessarily tices carried out everyday. need to exist. According to Without a doubt the term Sandoval, Feminists Unite "feminist" raises all sorts wants to promote "healthy reof interpretations, and the lationships among women." "We can all stand tomajority tend to be negative. Feminists Unite holds gether and support each regular club meetings and, other without there having participates in events on to be this barrier of comcampus to help * erase any petition," Sandoval said. Feminists Unite events prejudices or misconceptions students might have. feature tables providing in"A lot of times people al- formation and activities, ready have a lot of feminist such as customized bracelets B Y R ICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR -- Sophii Sandoval Barbie dolls, music videos, magazines, media and everyday life influence the perception of how young women perceive their roles in society. Barbie dolls photo provided by Professor Nancy Cairns-Pietrangelo. inscribed with empowering words about each person's body. One of F U's more recent events included making and presenting a life-size Barbie doll meant to educate women about body image. For men, participation is more than welcome, but naturally there are certain expectations of men who join. Feminists Unite already currently has two male members. "Men identifying as femi- nist can be very productive if they remain aware of the fact that they do have male privilege and that it's important to let women speak f or themselves," Sandoval said. Anyone interested in learn- ing more about feminism or joining Feminists Unite go to http://www.csusm.edu/ orgs/feminists%20unite .html or check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook . com/feminists . unite. * T l S T H E S EASON Q uick a nd easy C hristmas r ecipes B y T O A M ORALES STAFF W RITE K Cheesy Potatoes If von ate looking to surprise mom by showing up m m a delicious dish for the holidays tinea this * "Cheesy Pot a toes* recipe i s perfectfor yon! uen « Holiday meals ate stuch a wonderful time to f pesd day im d i : time wftlh family aa< loves one*, a adtoeajoy the beaut iful world m food while giving thanks i of Contribute, byy cooking these easy, delicious recipes b eo „„ute tor the holidays! *€fcce»y. 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Your dish i s ready to be served!!! f * TLS T H E S EASON Quick and easy Christmas recipes B Y T ARA M ORALES STAFF W RITE« D J.Y. Acid Washed Denim B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST In the 80s, and early 90s, acid washed denim was a significant f ad. Today, acid washed denim is still a huge trend especially for this season. SDBWD readers could put their own little creative-modern twist to this D.I.Y. tutorial. To learn how to do this easy, do-it-yourself project on acid washing, read more. Damp Cake Shock your family by baking; a simple dessert too! Tins easy "Dump Cake* recipe will satisfy everyone"*« sweet craving! Ingredients: Bleach Sp^ay Bottle Water Denim (Jeans, jackets, etc.) Blow dryer (optional) Washing Machine Preheat the oven to 35$ degrees F, Grease aad floar a Baadt paa. Ia a bowl, mix 1 package of yellow cak&aiix, 1 package iastaat chocolate pudding mix, 4 beaten eggs, 2 /3 cap vegetable oil» 2 /3 cap white sugar aad 1 /3 cap water. g * * r C a k e original t ecipe call be found at http://allrccipcs.com/recipe/casy-dump-cake / Geatly fold i a 1 (8 ounce) container of soar ere am aad 1 cap semisweet chocolate chips. Pour the batter i ato the prepared Baadt p u . Bake i a the preheated oven for SS talantes. Cool i a paa for I f atta. Your dessert i s ready!!! Directions: Step 1: Fill á spray bottle halfway with bleach and dilute it with warm water to activate the bleach. Step 2: Lay out denim outside on a tarp or newspaper to lessen mess. Step 3: Spray denim in a sporadic motion all over until desired effect with bleach spray bottle. Step 4: Let it dry. You may use a blow dryer but that is optional. Step 5: Now that you have the color and effect that you want, remove bleach by rinsing it out with water, then put denim in washing machine. Step 6: Then let i t hang dry outside or put it in t he dryer. Tips: Wear something that you d on't mind getting dirty when working with bleach. Wear gloves, and . have f un with it! �F EATURES T HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C CSUSM showing profound growth in dance Club spotlight Kinesiology Club BY A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR Ai "I love the dance program. I wish they had more classes." B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF % The CSUSM Kinesiology Club is one of the h best representations on ê %. , 4 f». -Suzy campus of a group that f combines enthusiasm, inGallegos «* â .. WÊÊtÊHP* \ A ~ genuity and teamwork. Kinesiology Club seeks to CSUSM currently ofget students involved with fers dance as a minor for Photo of Professor Anya Clouds Introduction to Improvisational Dance graduating students, but class offered this fall as DNCE 311. Department Head for the dance pro- health awareness, outreach in the community and prom any have shown a strong gram on campus is Dr. Karen Schaffman, by Anne Hall. viding guest speakers in interest in seeing the program offer dance as a major. Anya Cloud, a graduate ied and scholarly studies. the field. Their guests range Enthusiastic f aculty a nd student at UCSD, had met So, how we can think about from chiropractors to physistudents w ork h ard t o e s- Dr. Karen Schaffman while dance and how can we also cian's assistants to behavior tablish n ew d iscoveries a nd studying for her Masters in have a moving experience modification specialists and constantly d evelop then- dance and was offered to with dance. Every class is prosthetists. The club is also skills in t he a rt of d ance. work part-time for our cam- built around the combina- in the process of establish"By introducing all these pus as an instructor in fall tion of those skills, which is ing a mentorship program Pre-Kinesiology dance classes to our fel- 2011. Dr. SchSffman was fairly unique in how dance between and Kinesiology students. low students, the school is the originator of the dance programs are established," While the club is stuproviding the opportunity program on this campus Professor Anya Cloud, a to help students express and has done a profound researcher in the human dent run, Kinesiology Club themselves physically and job at establishing growth body 's range of motion, said. also relies on the support mentally. Not just that, but within the department in Numerous classes are be- of their faculty adviser, Dr. it is a helpful way to get stu- her 12 years of service here. ing offered for spring 2014. Laura de Ghetaldi, as well dents involved and find their "She established the cur- For more information and as Dr. Todd Astorino, Dr. passion for dance," Emy riculum. The ethos of the available classes, go to Jeff Nessler and Dr. Arnel Medina, who is new to the program is centered around http://www.csusm .edu/vpa/ Aguinaldo. Club Vice Presicampus this semester, said. the confluence of embod- dance-studies/index .html. dent Ross Edmunds said that each professor encourages students to conduct research, public outreach and are excited about what the club can accomplish. Kinesiology Club also has B Y A NNE H ALL access to numerous devices DESIGN EDITOR such as a Velotron Dynafit Pro electronic bicycle erw ñ \ ¿ i » JP? 11 An example of the ample amount of food that the Kinesiology Club works to distribute every other Tuesday tofightagainst hunger in the community. Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi is the advisor for the program and contributed this photo. gometer, Monark Wingate Peak bicycle ergometer, Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Burdick treadmills that specialize in heart rate and a Dexa scanner that looks at bone density. The use of this equipment is what aids students in conducting research outside the classroom. "This is an incredible opportunity for CSUSM students. When I have talked to other universities, I have found that normally only graduate students would have access to these materials," Edmunds said; But the enormous impact of the club is not confined to research projects that stay on campus. Edmunds and other students have gone to conferences at other universities to present their projects and spread the knowledge they have amassed. They also work with Donate Don't Dump, where Kinesiology Club students distribute food to those in the area that suffer from food insecurity. The club successfully completed six food distributions in the last semester, and have helped pass out over 36,000 pounds of food last year. The club welcomes any Pre-Kinesiology or Kinesiology students that are interested in meeting and working with students at all stages of their academic career. "We have students that are going into pre-physical therapy, applied exercise science, health science, physical education. We have a very healthy diversity and CSUSM opens up so many doors for students," Edmunds said. For more information about Kinesiology Club, contact President Amy Clark at clarkl70@cougars.csusm. edu or Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm.edu. The California Stata University 6 home t < MORE PATHS TO GRADUATION M R C LASSES. M R OPTIONS. M R ACCESS. OE OE OE "Snow" EjSM||H -David :AcosÄi "Happiness* -Brendan r A*B*|n Chemistry' Bass -Katlin k Sweeney p T o be debt NHp -James P. "Not t a « ¡aught i in c o m m e ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l to feel the flpne spirit of family Í together- nei -Nichola f "I want to bd c azzai i able to make j a movie abouti something "Work çiothès" 'Ä p iacelo 1 Enroll in a fully online class offered by another CSU campus. i li home" -Anne Hall LOOKING FOR A CLASS IN 2014? Gutierrez Gotowww.calstate.edu/onlinecoursestofind the class that meets your needs. • Receive course credit at your home campus • Work on your own time Registration begins December 2,2013 " �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Homelessness Perspective Being without shelter but not without hope > —^ —^ STATE O F Y f Many people dismiss all- Going o nline i s waste o f t ime Students turning off computers in frustration http://www. BYJEFFMEINTS e ndhome- B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER lessness. STAFF W RITER STAFF W RITER o rg/library/ concerns of those who are homeless through placing assumptions and judgments upon this mostly ignored group of people. I have found that homelessness discriminates against no one, but so many people discriminate against the homeless. Most of the time they do not even realize that they are doing it. Ill the past I took no notice of things such as "No Loitering" signs, locks on bathroom doors in fast food restaurants or city ordinances of not being allowed to sleep in your car. Now when I encounter them, I have come to realize that those restrictions are mostly directed at the homeless population. In the middle of the night when that urgency to go the bathroom arises, you have to start up your car to burn gas to simply find an open establishment that has accessible bathrooms. The places with locks on the bathrooms doors require that every single time you need to go to the bathroom you now must ask, "Can I please use the bathroom?" Also, dismiss the thought of going to the bathroom outside in the bushes somewhere because if caught you would be added to the sex offender list. Never in the past would I have considered the plight of the homeless, where you're forced to spend money every day on fast food and on very unhealthy food at that. There has been many a night where I literally cried into my McChickeri because it was the only thing I was able to afford and to consume for weeks on end. However, I remind myself everyday that other people have it far worse off than I do. This provides brief flares of passion to want to survive this to ensure all people can attain food and shelter in all of the United States. A year ago, I met a woman that, when I mentioned being homeless and then heard that I Jive in my car, she responded, "Well you aren't homeless then." There is e ntry/state- HOMELESSNESS in of-home- America lessnessin-america-2011 definite truth in that I have a car so I would have more shelter than another homeless man who is living out of a cardboard box. However, would you want either of those living situations placed upon yourself, your friends or loved ones? I have had issues with my car battery dying after a night of charging my phone or leaving the ' heater on because it is so cold outside only to then wake up and find my car dead. By far the worst thing I've encountered because of being homeless is the effects it has with relation to family and friends. Whether it is my parents ignoring my calls to friends and coworkers displaying the same lack of concern, in the end all is the same result: solitude and isolation. The mental, physical and even spiritual decimation of an individual occurs through this solitude and isolation. If this individual is unplugged from social environments and the simple interaction of other human beings for too long, that individual has the very real risk of disappearing into themselves and into the dark and ignored pockets of society. When society has given up and written you off for so long, it is only a matter of time before you give up and write off yourself. I have chosen to be homeless t hough thé act of giving my ex-wife the salon I built for her and taking almost nothing for myself so she could be well off. Oddly I have no regrets. But last night while I curled up for sleep and as I pondered over my story, the story I now write, I was reminded once again and overwhelmed with an emotion I have felt every night, which is fear. There is the fear of getting my car impounded for sleeping in it, or fear from assault and robbery due to the isolated and vulnerable posi- tion I place myself in each time I park on a dark and foggy street. There is fear of sweltering summer nights, frigid winter dawns and overwhelming downpours of rain. There is the very powerful fear of dying in the back of my car all alone, and I not being found for days or weeks on end. Each little noise slaps you awake from sleep to ensure no defensive actions are required. This has been by far the most present and prevalent emotion that I carry with me every day. The silver lining in all of this is I have found a certain and once seemingly rare characteristic in people which I now consider "true humanity." These are the people who learn about my living situation who continue to make eye contact with me, call me on the phone to simply ask how my day went, do random kind deeds such as bringing me food at school or invite me to their social gatherings and those who display compassion and understanding. I have found that openness and honesty, while sometimes briefly being detrimental, in the long run creates new friends, family and alliances stronger than any I have known in my whole life. The best advice I can provide to others that might find themselves in my situation is to first and foremost, curb your pride. If someone you care about offers you food, a place to stay or simply wants to chat with you, I recommend accepting the offer and opening up to them. Take the food, display the gratitude required and be glad there are still those who care. It is time we started shining the light into the darkest corners of society because there are so many that are lost and can easily be found and guided back into the light with compassion, patience" and understanding. CSUSM students use their computers to work on assignments in the little down time that they have between classes but the campus wifi is too spotty to be effective. The school wifi only works perfectly in a few locations. This wastes the little time students have to spare and by the time they pull u p the page they need, it's time to head to class. If a student needs access to a webpage for the in-class assignments for the day, it takes most, of the class for the webpage to load and makes it harder for that student to complete assignments. If a student's only time to complete homework assignments is between classes on campus, they have to navigate through the difficult wifi in order to access what they need to get done. The wifi at the school should be improved in order Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR ^ n n e | _| a || N E W S E DITOR ...A ft 5 EPIT9R Faith Orcino Anne H all Bianca S arabia Chelsea Nicole Brown Lauren Hammond D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S arah Hughes S TAFF Raychel Allen Chelsey Schweitzer S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner S ALES R EP Z ach Schanzenbach Pam Kragen Elizabeth C ruz CARTOONISTS Alison Seagle Faith Orcino Jeff Meints A CADEMIC A DVISOR C orrina Babiash-Clark O PINION E DITOR Lauren Hammond F EATURES E DITOR Rica Palmerin Pam Kragen ! Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A C onnections a re a vailable? O n c e c onnected, t he s ervice i s r un d ry, i m a g e b y C helsey S chweitzer to fit the needs of the stu- if their class isn't located dents. College students rely nearby, they have to take heavily on their computers additional time to get there. and good wifi connections. The wifi that the school While there are comput- currently offers does not ers in the library that work fit the needs of the students much better than the wifi at and makes it difficult for the school, there just aren't them to get their assignments enough computers avail- done. It is important that able to meet the needs of all steps are taken to improve of the students on the cam- the quality of the campus pus. Students often don't wifi in order to provide stuhave the extra time required dents with the opportunity to wait for a computer to to be successful in college. open up in the library and Citizens' rights are repeatedly violated in airports BY LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Outrent TSA regulations remain a controversial topic in the US and it seems as though violations associated to the program are only getting worse. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the governmental agency responsible for providing travelers with the most effective form of protection. The agency was deployed in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York, serving to better the quality of safety and travel throughout the US. The TSA currently holds authority to search and seize anyone as they see fit. Under administrative law, these programs are allowed to completely d isrcg^ the terms of "probable cause." Officers of the Behavioral Detection Program, a subdivision of TSA, look for "clusters of behaviors indicative of stress, fear or deception." Anyone who is presumed to be showing such symptoms may be unjustly removed, analyzed and interrogated. This backwards view of condemning citizens as guilty until proven innocent under inspection T S A s ecurity i nspecting v ehicles a long t he b order p atrols, i m a g e f ound o nline f rom h ttp://therealnewsjournal c o m / ? p = 9 0 2 4 . continues today, despite the fact that even after 10 years of implementation the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has deemed the program unreliable. Airports currently require full-body scans of travelers. Some of the equipment that is used, referred to as bagkscatter x-ray technology, emanates small doses of radiation that can be harmful for some travelers. The main health concern for travelers passing through the x-ray technology is the development of skin cancer. Passengers that are the most susceptible to ionizing exposure risks are those who frequently fly, such as pilots and children, who tend to be more sensitive to radiation. However, these scans not C ONTACTS PHOTOGRAPHERS C OPY E DITOR *| TSA regulations unconstitutional C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Not connected only expose the detection of weaponry. The full body images produced by the backscatter x-ray examination also expose the naked outline of travelers. This virtual stripping is demoralizing for many passengers but opting out to these scans may lead to further humiliation. If a traveler reserves their right to refuse the invasive scan, they are then forced to undergo physical searches that may include inappropriate touching. The government's ~ main responsibility is to protect Americans' freedoms but the abuses probed by the TSA's illegitimate regimes are denying citizens their liberties. It is imperative that Americans demand back their rights. 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The any reason. �Let's start the GMO conversation Creating public awareness about toxic food BY KATALINA L AWRENCE STAFF WRITER Students at CSUSM have the right to know what they are consuming, and building awareness of GMO's implications can save lives. GMOs are not placed inside the foods that we eat. It is put in the seeds that are used to make all the foods that we eat. Many GMOs also contain something called glyphosate, which is a weed killer that can be extremely damaging to humans. It poisons our healthy bacteria, and goes into our bloodstream causing neurological damage. GMOs also contain promoters with proteins that wake up genes and bacterias in our bodies that do not need to be woken up. Our bodies are biologically made to heal itself even without vac- 1 Injected food, from http://servicefoods.com/blog/gmos-pros-and-cons cines, however the effects of us. 50,000 FDA food inspecGMOs weaken our system tions Were made in 1972 and and make our bodies open to only 9,164 Were made in tons of germs and diseases. 2006. Our very own reguThe food industry is always latory agencies are being looking for new technologies controlled by the very own to make food fast, last longer companies that they should and inexpensive but, every be scrutinizing. At one point efficiency leads to another the head of the FDA was also problem. the late President of AmeriThe government is here ca's Food Processors Assoto protect us but, in this cir- ciation. There is a revolving cumstance they are killing door of people controlling our regulatory agencies and they are putting our nation's health at risk for money. The FDA does not conduct any first-hand checks on the chemicals-that are put into our food. We are clearly seen as lab rats not human beings. Spread the word and put forth the effort to educate yourself and others on this important issue. Start to become more aware of the foods that you eat and pay attention to labels. You might be very surprised to find out what might be in your favorite snack foods .We all have fast paced lifestyles so, fast food is an easy alternative. But try going to a joint that is known for using real foods, such as In n ' Out and Chipotle. Going organic is the best solution and making small steps everyday will help us all get to where we need to be. Group projects are controversial class dynamic BY R ICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR . Following an announcement of a group project, many students moan and groan because of bad experiences. Lack of partner participation results in a lower grade for the group, not just the individual. Other students are very independent and enjoy relying solely on their own abilities to earn their grade. With s a much antagonism toward group projects, why do teachers continue to assign them? Do they just not care what students think? Or do they see group projects in a different light? * Professor Doller uses group projects as a large portion of the grade for her FMST 300: "In general, I find students a re at first quite anxious and w orried when they learn that there will be required group projects. Students a re understandably concerned that their grades wifl depend on someone else's performance/7 - Sandra Doller Elements of Cinema course. "I believe group work challenges students in some very productive - ways, inviting them to think beyond their own perspectives, to share ideas, to be inspired by each other's creativity, and to form bonds with other students," Assistant Professor of Literature & Writing Studies, Sandra Doller, said. Perhaps nothing in our courses gives us a taste of the real world as much as group projects do. They force us into uncomfortable situations, with people we don't know very well, and demand that we work together productively. Any students who have had a job, volunteered at an organization or even joined £ club can see the parallels here. This is why group projects, for as much as they hurt, help us even more. They pull us away from our academically reinforced sense of self-dependence and help to prepare us for reality outside of school. As Doller points out, "Group projects build a sense of camaraderie and community, which I think is one of the most important things in keeping students engaged in their own learning." Group projects aren't the flu, but the bitter medicine we need. So next time a group project comes up, instead of responding with the negative, habitual groan, students should make a conscious effort to have a good experience and invest t hemselves in the assignment, and others, will follow hopefully follow their lead. This is college. Time to stop acting as if caring about academic curricula isn't cool. Under age patrons are often given the cold shoulder and shunned away from venues that serve patrons that are only over the age of 21. This limits entertainment optoins for students who have friends of varying ages or are just among the younger generation that still have to wait to no longer be bound by Imitations of age restrictions, by Anne Hall. their favorite comics perOver 21 venues are unfair to young fansform live and denies students Age s houldn't b e t he o nly t hing t o d etermine a udience eligibility BY C HELSEY S CHWEITZER STAFF WRITER 21 and over venues exclude many students from concerts and shows. 21 and over venues make so that some students have to miss their favorite bands live. What makes this even worse is that with some bands, these venues are their only local stop and the sole chance to see them. This should not be the case as music is a popular outlet for the stressed student. In addition, venues that are 21 and over make it difficult for students that have friends over and under 21 to find things to do together. The majority of comedy clubs are also 21 and over venues. Students are unable to see an outlet where they can laugh after a stressful day. These venues are usually designated as 21 and over due to the fact that alcohol is served on the premises or because the show is being held within a casino. While it makes sense that these busi- Artificial intelligence photo provided by Anne Hall. Physical constructs of society D amaging t o c ognitive d evelopment world under the premise that one can naturally survive in the world on one's own. Present day America pri- Common sense is becommarily exists within technol- ing the generation that more ogy and coded information, quickly knows how to crecausing the general popula- ate web pages, adapt to new tion to lack the ability to ex- electronic equipment, design ercise common sense. their own aps, etc. The need Society is built of social to function within the physiconstructs that tell us what cal world appears less than and how to think, how to necessary. perceive and understand This creates the question the world around us. Peo- of whether or not we have ple, whose socioeconomic evolved closer to Artificial backgrounds are more 'mod- Intelligence, if Artificial Inern' and do not stem from telligence has caught up to a more or less "primitive" us or if there is some medienvironment^ see the world um. Artificial Intelligence is far differently than others. limited by the constructs of For example, cultures that embedding "common sense" live in rounded huts, tipis into coding that directs the or spherical domains do not machine to function for itself have the same perception of without being directed to do angles and shapes as people so. Instead, it adapts so that it that live their whole lives in can do so for itself and adjust square, cube and rectangular to the environment it exists buildings. The environmen- within. tal conditioning was not inTechnology has advanced herent in their life to adapt to so rapidly in the past lifetime the perception that is inher- that limits are constantly beited within the cubed soci- ing pushed for mechanical ety. "Common sense" comes purposes, but organic means from these constructs. of survival become less In today's age, people prevalent of a concern. We spend less time in the physi- are more concerned about cal world and more time in having the latest machinthe digital. Common sense ery and video game than we is no longer perceived by the appear to be about feeding present generation as being ourselves, as the American the formal definition of what people increasingly suffer its existence was meant to in hunger from a population be. This could be the sense of driven by living in the mosafety, survival and general ment and not questioning the ability to function within the now. B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR nesses want to avoid underage drinking and gambling, excluding all people under the age of 21 is not thè best method of prevention. These venues could sell tickets specifically for those under 21 and have a separate seating section for these patrons, ensuring that those in this section are kept from alcoholic beverages. These venues could provide plastic fastening colored wristbands for those under 21to make these individuals easily identifiable when passing. These methods would allow all students to unwind after a long week by listening to their favorite bands or watching a comedian perform. �10 cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EC 4 , 2 0 1 3 O PINION Faculty profile Dr. Joely Proudfit "This was always where I wanted to be when I graduated from my doctorate program. I 'm glad to be able to teach students who are from my tribe and other neighboring tribes. I 'm really excitéd to be a part of a campus that values all of its stakeholders, especially its tribal community partners." —Dr. P roudfit B Y AMANDA L ENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Group picture taken at the groundbreaking of the new building for the Veterans Center. Present parties include the advisor for the Veterans Center, Mrs. Although November is Native American Heritage 4 Month, CSUSM Professor Dr. Joely Proudfit recognizes her heritage all year long * Stereotypes and presumptions of identity are harmful to members of the community through her Native Studies population and really under- veterans. When I tell peo- classes. James Pinckney Jr., said. ple that I 'm a veteran, they Professor Proudfit re"As a Hispanic military standing that we're just peo- kind of give me this look. ceieved three degrees in Pople, like every other student B Y A NNE H ALL dependent; common courThey forget that women DESIGN EDITOR tesy is instilled, and as a vet- here. We've had different can be veterans too. Three litical Science. She first received her Bachelor's degree eran it is stronger, but people experiences but if you still As a growing population seem to lack the recipro- cut us we still bleed. We're women just graduated from from Long Beach State with of active duty military tran- cation in the sentiments," still human as well. Through Marine Corps Infantry. Of- a concentration in Public Polsition to veterans, percep- student David Acosta said. ASI, we're trying to build a ficer Training. Just saying. icy in American Politics then tion of their purpose in life . Sometimes the behavior sense of inclusiveness with We were normal people be- went on to earn her Master's becomes somewhat of a blur. towards veterans is similar the veteran population on fore we joined the military from Northern Arizona UniVeterans on campus are to that of being treated as campus. The Veterans Center and we're still normal peo- versity (NAU) with a conconstantly mentioning though we are ex-convicts': is intended to create a space ple. We just went through centration in Public Policy how they notice that they avoided, ignored, given where people want to spend a different life experience and American Indian Policy. are treated differently than strange looks and some- their time and get to know than other people did and She also continued her eduother individuals when the times approached in fear. one another," SVO Treasur- that's it. We're just like eve- cation at NAU, receiving her population realizes that People look at veterans like er, Michael Betancourt, said. rybody else," SVO Presi- doctorate in American Indian Veterans and military per- dent, Claudia Oreegal, said. Public Policy. they served in the military. we have something to hide. Veterans made the choice sonnel are stereotyped as be"I always knew that I "Veterans have a differ"Veterans are often misent world view because judged on this campus. Not ing only comprised of men. to give up their freedoms to wanted to do something that we've lived more than 50 so much in the case that they Any women that are recog- become a soldier or sailor for worked for the betterment of miles away from home. So are a different population, nized as military members the sake of supporting the my people, to improve upon we can talk about another but its more that they are suffering from post-traumat- freedoms of others. Regard- the lives of my community, culture after experienc- misunderstood. They are a ic stress disorder are often less of one's chosen path in to improve upon the future ing it, as other people want separate piece of the popu- generalized as having had life, everyone's life experi- of American Indian people," to impose belief of "what's lation that no one seems to experienced sexual trauma. ences are different and no Dr. Proudfit said. "Veterans come in all two encounters in life are exShe had met a professor their perception of perfec- understand. I think that it's tion and what's acceptable very important that veter- shapes and sizes. They are actly alike. This is the same who encouraged her to seek in other cultures," Human ans know how to integrate men and women. People for any military personnel.. a degree in political science, Development Club member, with the rest of the civilian forget about women being believing she could have more of an impact on the community as a professor instead of just being a lawyer, which had been her original career choice. Professor Proudfit is a "Sad Dream" and most im- her pain through a Tears for is wrong in my life by turnportantly "Ghost." These Fears feel, which I can relate ing back time. Practically three-time tenured Cal State B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST songs have a huge signifi- with her songs personally. like |ime travel. Other songs professor. She was originalcance in my life. Also, she looks so fierce on like "Nobody Asked Me (If I ly tenured at San Francisco According to YouTu- the album cover. The songs Was Okay)," "You're Not the "What did I do to make ber "theneedledrop"* in on the album are killer. Her One," "Heavy Metal Heart" you so cruel I've got this his review video about previous sound was indie and "I Blame M yself' that ache inside my heart I know the album, link here: and pop techno based, but make you feel so heavy inthat it's you / What should h ttp://www.youtube.cpm/ now her songs on the album side. I personally had the I do now that I know that watch?v=hwE A9 vhpQD A , have an eclectic sound.-It courage especially to sing we're doomed I loved you he said, "Californian singer feels so fresh but yet seems "Heavy Metal Heart" in front most / And now you're a and model Sky .Ferreira's to have a vintage tone. Her of a crowd of people that are ghost I walk right through" full-length debut leaves a lot lyricism still is meaningful close to m e and come out to goes the jehorus of a hyp- to be desired outside of the as before. Her dark themes them, like at the "Coming notic song by Sky Ferreira album's handful of enjoyable leave me paralyzed and Out Monologues" from the on her previous EP Ghost. pop songs." wanting to memorize each LGBTQA Pride Center on With Ferreira's meaningful My subjective take on lyric. The tones of songs campus here at CSUSM. lyrics, dark choice of topics "Night Time, My Time," bring up nostalgic and senthat leaves the listener with a Ferreira's new album is my timental feelings. For examJust listen to the album, curious feeling and with Fer- opinion. I do not intention- ple, within seconds of hear- "Night Time, My Time" reira's black-and-white tone, ally discredit the artist of his ing my favorite song "24 while reading this column in balances with sentiment. My or her talent and or effort. hours," it talks about wish- the dark, and let's hear what favorite songs on the EP are I agree, though digress- ing these 24 hours would you feel? Sky Ferreira album cover courtesy of twitter.com. songs like "Everything Is ing, and believe Ferreira is never end. I strangely want 4.5/5 Paws up!!! Embarrassing," "Red Lips," showing her weakness and to try to fix everything that Vicky Hernandez, student staff, activé members of the SVO and Veterans that regularly visit the center, by Anne Hall. The reactions that raise the statement of Veterans are people too' if - State where she chaired the American Indian Studies Department. She then went on to be the Director of the Master's in Tribal Government Management and Leadership at Cal State San Bernardino. Dr. Proudfit knew she always wanted to be at Cal State San Marcos because it is the homeland to her people. She is a descendent of the Pechanga band of Luiseño Indians. This semester, Dr. Proudfit teaches Imagining Indians: American Indians in Media, Film and Society (NATV 38Ó-1). Her class helped launch the first Annual San Diego American Indian Film Festival. Next semester she will be teaching American Indian Women and Activism (NATV 380-3) and American Indian Communities (SOC 348). Dr. Proudfit has restructured Native Studies to grow it into a department and has developed six courses. "I love teaching; I love that you can really impact someone's life. I believe that education is the path to selfdetermination and its something that no one can take away from you," Dr. Proudfit said. She loves when students are engaged and excited about being in the classroom. She also encourages all students to take a Native Studies class and not think that it is just for Indian students because "it is for everybody. You're an American. Our history is your history." Review of Sky Ferreira - Night Time, My Time �A & E Editor: T Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com 'John Dies a t the End' A trophied L andscape G lance i nto M CASD d o w n t o w n BY K ATIE G ARNER STAFF WRITER There's something satisfying about a good ghost story. The pulse-raising, spine crawling tales of murder and mystery are refreshing no matter what the season. Horror fans everywhere will appreciate a chilling novel that keeps you biting your lip and fearful of shadows on the wall for days on end. Well, this book isn't quite like that. David Wong delivers a never-ending stream of laughs in his debut novel John Dies at the End. Successfully blending the genres of horror and comedy, Wong's novel promises nothing but the most insane spiral into crazy you may ever read, in this life and the next. The plot revolves around two college dropouts, Dave and John, who gain the ability to see all manner of supernatural creatures after a party one fateful night. Amidst flying mustaches and girls bursting into snakes, Dave and John have no idea what they're doing and their decision-making skills leave much to be desired. But c aa they save the day from the most powerful entity of evil in the universe? B Y L ISSETTE N UNEZ STAFF W RITER All signs point to no. Dave's deadpan narration and John's Don Quixoteesque persona are a hilarious contrast and tremendous fun to read. Although the action packed plot proves confusing at times, once you pick up John Dies at the End you'll be laughing too much to con- sider putting it down. The author is currently the executive editor of the humor site Cracked.com and last year published the sequel to John Dies at the End, which is entitled This Book is Full of Spiders (Seriously Don't Touch It). As we almost approach winter break, I would like to recommend the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, a museum known to have various types of eye catching artwork. One which stood out more than the others was Atrophied Landscape, an art piece made by Travis Somerville. The painting detailed a lone house that is perched on top of Martin Luther King's head and a collage of luxury ads from 1960's magazines surrounded it. Moreover, the medium Somerville used in his artwork was oil on a canvas, which he completed in 2009. Travis Somerville grew up in towns throughout the southern United States. Being born and raised in the South influenced Somerville to explore the history of race and racism through his art. Most of his large-scale oil paintings incorporated a collage of which illustrated political icons associated with their notorious cultural Photo courtesy of mcasd.org. setting such as the piece mentioned above. His sculptures and installations also reflected on the complexities of racism that enlightened a point of how departed society is from discussing U.S. oppressions and colonial attitudes. His education sprouted through the works of Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, where he studied and attended San Francisco Art Institute after getting situated in San Francisco. Today, Somerville's work has been included in numerous museum exhibitions. One in particular enlightens the view on human rights, which is "The State of Human Rights." It is an international exhibition consisting of 70 contemporary artists who devote their styles of art to human rights. Overall, this would be a great place to see as a family. It opens a sense of unusual thoughts that are not usually triggered during the realm of being part of society caused by of all its distractions such as the media, politics, religion and propaganda. That being said, let us enjoy a true sense of freedom for once under the open-minded views brought by contemporary art and its attempts of expanding thoughts far beyond one's imagination. The museum is in Downtown San Diego at the Jacobs Building at 1100 Kettner. It is open from 11 a m. to 5 p m. every day except Wednesdays. Movie review Thor 2: The Dank World Cougar Shuffle - Winter jams B Y Z ACH SCHANZENBACH By Amanda Lenox STAFF WRITER There are hundreds of superheroes nowadays, but how many of them are gods? At least one, that's for sure. When Marvel's demigod from Asgard made his bigscreen debut in 2011, Thor's film didn't have quite as big an impact as Iron Man or Captain America. But it's still a good watch. Thor returned a year later alongside our aforementioned heroes and others to stop his brother Loki's evil plans in The Avengers. Now after another year, Thor is back for more. Thor: The Dark World engrosses its audience more than its 2011 predecessor. While Thor placed more focus on the Asgardian's character development than on super awesome action scenes those superhero movies are known for, The Dark World involves a lot more action than anything. So what is our demigod hero (Chris Hemsworth) up against this time? An evil elf named Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) wants to destroy the universe with a destructive weapon known as the Aether (must be a South Pole e lf...). With a crazy dimensional fissure of sorts coming to Earth, the destructive liquid finds a way to seep into the bloodstream of Jane Foster (Natalie Port- It ' s the holiday season once again! I Time to hare the Christmas music on repeat if you haven I t already Started. Some people may eiyoy the classics while others prefer the newer hits by popular artists. 80 take a Ipeak from studying fbr finals, grab a peppeimint mocha and j ust relax with these two playiists. If you prefer thè classics ; man), Thor's human love interest from Earth. For about the first 50 minutes, nothing goes right for our hero and he is finally driven to such desperation that he actually busts his brother out of prison. This is where the film gets much more4nteresting, starting off with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) making some rather hilarious comments that make Jane's comic-relief intern look rather bland. As for the crazy dimensional fissure that comes to Earth at the climax of the movie, well, let's just say that gravity is defied and a portal of sorts is created. When I say portal, don't be thinking of Loki's portal at the climax of Avengers. This one is much more chaotic. The story as a whole is well-done, although it leaves a little ambiguity about what's become of Thor's father Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Hemsworth and Hiddleston do a fine job creating tension between the two brothers, and ultimately the viewer's expectations are turned completely upside down. When all is said and done, if you thought Thor was somewhat slow compared to other Marvel productions, then you'll have no problem with The Dark World. It's a worthy watch. PS: Marvel fans may want to stick around after the credits start to roll; there's a little hint scene after the first quarter of the credits. But then what were you expecting? As for what's after all the credits? Well, it's not much...just an epilogue, really. Johnny Mathis - * It ? s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christinas* Bobby Helms « r Jmgle Beli Rode ^ Carpenters - " (Thzrz ' s No Place l ike) Home f br t he Holidays * Donny Hathaway * * This Christinas * Thurl R aven^oft - * You ' re a Mean One, Mr, Grineh* Brenda Lee - * Rockin * Around the Christmas TYee * : $. * +++ If you prefer t heiiewer hits: ? v NSYNC- « Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays * MadonnaJ - * Santa Baby* Brit^Spears Y ear)* Taylor Swift - * Last Christmas* Josh Groban - * Believe * Kelly Clarkson - * Underneath the Tree * �12 A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D EC 4 , 2 0 1 3 STODeMHV-' FASHION COLUMNIST It is officially the holiday season. According to rookiemag. com, "The mall is a very scary place during the holidays" and I agree, especially for a college student on a budget. "But never fear, there is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store. If you know how to maneuver one, you can find thoughtful, creative gifts that won't empty your wallet or contribute to the consumerist hype of the holiday season." Also, the thrift store is a great place to elevate your wardrobe. What I love about thrift & E spiffs" e>v í Airu o ec i N O # SDBWD # Thrifting B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS A store shopping is the rush of wandering the aisles, looking at the endless selection of Holiday sweaters and especially having the feeling of knowing you could afford it all. According to rookiemag. com, "Shopping at a thrift store isn't easy like going to a department store—it's work. That's what I like about it. I like the digging. I like leaving with something special that was really cheap and looks awesome, then having someone freak out on me, going, 'OH MY GOD I LOVE your shirt, WHERE did you get it???' and casually tossing out, 'Thrift store,' and have them frown and go, ' Oh.'" Over the weekend, ! went f*fr 4 Cmlroii O ÛRIN HJUQJ. C t.tUj Ait by Caitlin Hazell. Her blog can be found at http://roOkiemag-.com/ to the Salvation Army thrift store at Poway. Everything was 50% off! And I was cruising down the men's aisle and I happened to stumble across a velvet blazer. I tried it on and itfitperfectly. Compared to department store prices, that blazer would have been priced around hundreds of dollars and I got it for less than ten bucks. I also got a black tee shirt with a cat on it for a (dollar. I also got a cute little nick-knack for less than fifty cents. It was a wooden cat and it looked like something you would get at4 Urban Outfitters for like thirty dollars. Overall my thrifting experience was a successful one and I suggest that my readers take advantage of the wonderful worlcf of the thrift store. I am from Chula Vista, way down south from San Marcos. Whenever I go back home to San Diego, I try to go thrifting. I usually go to Broadway and the whole street is filled with thrift stores. I budget my spending to about $20, and I usually come home with a trash bag filled to the rim with my purchases. Moving to San Marcos, I want to look for moire thrift stores, and I know that there are plenty of them close by. i want to go to Oceanside and go thrifting. I believe thrift stores are great places for students who are on a budget especially during the holiday season. Thrift stores are everywhere. No matter wherever you live, they are bound to be around somewhere. 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Top ranked Cougars at home finale D ont regret missing this last regular season h ome game B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM m en's basketball team is now ranked No. 1 nationally in the NAIA, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being f ree for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness a piece of history in CSUSM athletics. This season started off with the Cougars playing the San Diego State Aztecs, a NCAA Division I program, in an exhibition game. The Aztecs are now ranked No. 5 in the nation on both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches' Poll. CSUSM lost this match up, but definitely held their own against a nationally ranked division I program. At one point, the score was 58-55 at the 8:26 mark of the second half. If this was not an exhibition game, Jason Johnson's 27 points f or CSUSM, would currently be the second high- De'End P arker d rives t he lane e arlier t his season. P hoto b y C SUSM a thletics.Visit w ebsite a t w ww.csusmcougars.com "I think we are the best brand of basketball in North County/' CSUSM head Coach Jim Saia said at the beginning of the season. est on the season, falling only behind De'End Parker's 28 against Vanguard. This game was a strong predictor of the high caliber of play we have seen from the Cougars this year. Jim Saia's brand of basketball seems to be working for the Cougars, as they were the first team in the country to reach 20 wins on the season after their 86-73 victory over Simpson on Jan. 18. They are currently boasting a 21-1 record overall, and they have remained on the national poll for 19 straight weeks, a streak that dates back to last season's preseason rankings. If you happen to miss this upcoming regular-season home game, the final appearance for the Cougars will be March 1 with a 7:30 p.m. start time. This exhibition game, against St. Katherine, will honor the team's seniors. These last two home appearances offer students a great chance to see the rapidly developing athletic department representing them at CSUSM. 30 minutes can save a life T he g eneration o f b loggers f lood t he w eb Upcoming blood drive on campus B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students have the opportunity to make a huge impact on people's lives by donating blood this month. The American Red Cross and the CSUSM Athletics Department are teaming up to host a blood drive on campus, with the goal of having 75 students participate. Just by spending 30 minutes of their time, a student can save the lives of up to three people with their donation. "When I was born I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called hereditary spherocytosis. My disease caused me to spend several months in the hospital receiving blood transfusions and missing out, f or the better part of my childhood, playing athletics," former CSUSM baseball pitcher and O UR N EXT ISSUE FEB 19,2014 blood drive organizer, Jackson Gaskins, said. "I realized from a young age that because of blood donors I was able to live my dream. I was able to compete in sports after about the age of 10, perfectly healthy and fully functioning." Students can schedule their donation appointment ahead of time at www.redcross. org with the code CSUSM. They are encouraged to eat iron-rich meals beforehand. On the day of the blood donation, students should make sure they have had plenty of rest, wear comfortable clothes, bring a form of identification and drink extra fluids. The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Building. Every donor will receive a Red Cross T-shirt as a thank you for donating. Social media and technology increase our interest but hinder our retention B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER When it comes to the word "blog," there are people who automatically reject the idea of owning one and much less writing one. Yet there is a large number of young people who are gaining more interest in creating and sharing their own personal blogs, as evidenced by a growing number of blog-formated forums in recent years. Blogs are being created for multiple, and new, purposes. With the evolution of technology, it is normal to encounter people who embrace the idea of self-expression. If someone is interested in sharing their written work or ideas, they can almost be certain it will be read or "skimmed" by others online. Many blog sites give writers an opportunity to hashtag after every blog post and it al- lows other users with similar interests more opportunity to view it. There are other tools to help share written work with more people. Most sites now have "share" or "reblog" buttons that make it easy to spread the word on people's creations. Modern social media makes it easy for people to create and inspire. Whether they like to write or share their fashion sense, they can always rely on blog sites to give them that liberty. Tumblr is one of those blogs. It's a site that is not just for creators but also for followers. "I look down the list of blogs and I follow whatever seems interesting," CSUSM student, Yadira said. Yadira, among others, uses this social media site to learn more about what they are interested in, whether it be TV shows, cooking, fashion, science or poetry. Some studies show that people in our generation have shorter attention spans due to the fact that we retain less when we read and this happens because of our skimming habits. Nicholas Carr speaks about this new habit in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. "The more we use the Web, the more we train our brain to be distracted—to process information very quickly and very efficiently but without sustain attention," Carr said. Yet blogs that focus on news, science and history, give everyone the ability to understand things they otherwise might not comprehend easily if they read it in an online article or newspaper. Though blogs may make such people more comfortable with reading information outside their comfort zones, blogs can contain information that is questionable because of a lack of being based on reliable evidence. Those who rely on other people's blogs to get information about news or fashion trends often don't think twice about whether the posts are credible. They forget about the biases that often occur in these blog posts. A blogger can pretend to be an expert or journalist, without experience or a degree. To many people it is simply the truth, without question. People tend to follow what they like and therefore read what they are interested in. Sometimes confirmation bias, the act of looking f or information that confirms previously held beliefs, is a related issue. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Books are worth investing in B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they've spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, Or at least they intend to. Not reading the material occurs at CSUSM as well as other schools. This factors into the learning process and can affect even the smartest individual's ability to pass a class. Regardless of major, students can be heard around campus discussing their reading assignments: they have too much to read, they read everything, they read nothing, they only read for classes they like, they only read for classes they struggle in or sometimes they don't even bother getting the textbook for a class. "It is ineffective for students to attend my classes if they have not prepared by reading the text, but I can't speak for other professors, who may work differently. The reason I give unannounced reading quizzes is to provide external motivation for students to read the assignments, as I find that they largely do not read if I don't provide some kind of grade incentive," said Dr. Heidi Breuer, a literature and writing professor at CSUSM. There are two important factors every student should consider before deciding to forgo reading assignments: their own personal learning style and the format of their course. Everyone has different ways that they learn. Some studies suggest that people have different learning-styles or sense-based best approaches for learning. People can be auditory learners, some learn better T o r ead o r n o t t o read? F lipping t hrough pages, b y A nne H all. V ogue p h o t o c reated o f L ena D unham. V isit t he magazine w eb s ite a t h ttp ://www .vogue.com f o r t he f ull s tory. when they have visuals to aid them and others grasp concepts best when kinesthetic activities are included in the instruction. Just because a few classmates say they think the reading is a waste of time does not mean it's useless. In fact, many teachers administer regular quizzes based solely on the reading. Perhaps students that shy away from reading may just learn better from lecture than from reading. Other students may prefer to do the reading on their own and feel like going to lecture is a waste of time. Students can go to the following link to get an idea of what their learning style is so they can develop study habits to help them best understand material: http://www.edutopia .org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz. The format of a course and the teaching style that the professor uses also play a part in determining whether the reading assignment is worthy of a student's time. Some professors thoroughly cover all of the reading in their lectures, and often more, only assigning the reading so that students can get a preview before the lecture, and hopefully follow along better or ask questions if necessary. Other professors assign reading to be done before class so that the material can be discussed in class, where students are able to share their ideas and interpretations rather than just scribbling notes for an hour. It is critical in classes of that format for all students to do the reading so that everyone can participate, more ideas can be shared and a greater understanding of the topic can be grasped. If only a handful of the students do the reading, those class discussions will not be very lively and the students who have not read will not get the most out of their class. Curling up on the couch with a textbook to spend an hour or two reading may not sound like everyone's idea of a fun night, but it may be necessary for a student's learning style or the best way to prepare for a class so that students can benefit the most from taking that course. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of reading textbooks and other sources. To take the survey, goto: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8PG5R86. Responses will be included in a follow-up story later this spring semester. R eshaping The Vogue i mage creating c ontroversy B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST Vogue's February issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person's body through programs such as Photoshop. Because of the media's infatuation with unattainable beauty standards, Photoshop has taken a primary role in the tool set of the modern day magazine editor. However, there are certain situations where these photos are criticized, such as how they affect the way that people perceive attractiveness in themselves and others. A few CSUSM students weighed in about the issue of retouching on body images. The representation of women in the media is an issue that students immediately pointed out problems with. "In our society, the representation of women is a complex and interesting issue," CSUSM student, Melisa Velazquez, said. "Women for example are being objectified and judged by their physical appearance. Even through new diversified roles married parents," according of women arise, images of to the Census. [how] the media represent The U.S. News reported on women have a strong influMay 6 of last year that pov- ence." erty is linked to "out-of-wed"In my opinion, the media lock births" because of these produces an unachievable statistics. Descendants of baby boomers are not reproducing B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As buildings rise to higher heights and neighborhoods are designed to accommodate max capacity, the population is supposedly catching up with itself. Multiple sources trace the national birth rate as it drops and postulate possible causes. CSUSM students contradict the measures. According to nation .time, com, the American Census shows that our 1 percent population growth is the lowest birth rate since the Great Depression. Based on the National Vital Statistics Reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the nation's conception rate had depleted by 3 percent between 2007 and 2010 and slightly increased in 2011 and remained constant through 2012. The 1 percent growth noted in 2013 still does not surmount the rate for reproduction. "Who d oesn't w ant a c arbon copy mini m e? Plus these g enes M UST c arry o n.. . N uva Ring unti1 t here is a ring on her finger," c ommunications m ajor, K yle G loges, said. The American Community Survey Reports show that 34 percent of women bearing children since 2011 were unmarried in the State of California. "Women and men who have children outside of marriage are younger on average, have less education and have lower income than p erception fertility levels are projected to experience only minor changes, either slight decrease or slight increases. The results of logistic projections are evaluated in light of recent socioeconomic "As in the case for mortal- trends, social policies, public ity, some assumptions about health and program coverthe fertility trajectories are age, and the proximate deterconsistent across countries minants of fertility. and regions. Trends in women's educaAn expected increase in tional attainment and labor contraceptive prevalence is force participation, for eximplicit in the assumptions ample, are examined. about future fertility declines Family planning program for many countries. efforts are also reviewed as For some countries, future are age at marriage and the representation of women through means of perfection and a standard of idealized beauty that does more harm than good," CSUSM student, Paul Rodriguez, said. Vogue fashion magazine just released their February issue featuring actress Lena Dunham from the show "Girls." Some people feel there is a paradox between the spirit of the HBO show and thé modifications the magazine made to Dunham's photos. The website Jezebel, com offered $10,000 for "unretouched" photos of Dunham after the Vogue shoot. The request was quickly answered. Regarding the photos of Dunham, critics pointed out the obvious Photoshop retouches done to the actress's body. According to Jezebel's blog, she had the bags under her eyes retouched, her smile lines airbrushed, her jaw refined, among other changes. Jezebel also claims Dunham had numerous touch-ups, such as her neck thinned and brought in, her hips pulled in and a male model's knee raised to be closer to her. According to "Gender and Popular Culture" by Katie Milestone and Anneke Meyer, "Women in popular culture have always been closely associated with and scrutinized in terms of thenphysical appearance, for example the size and shape of their appearance or the condition of their skins." Some feel the need to be worried about the long-term effects of Photoshop's prevalence in Western media, citing children and eating disorders as the reason for these concerns. Consider the message of the popular Buzzfeed. video, "Watch Photoshop Transform Your Favorite Celebrities Right Before Your Eyes." According to the video, on a typical day 8 to 18 year olds engage in some form of media for an average of 7.5 hours a day. Of a survey of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 81 percent of ten-year-olds said that they are afraid of being fat. 69 percent said images influence their concept of the ideal body shape. Forty-nine percent said the pictures make them want to lose weight and one-third of non-overweight girls reported dieting. Seventy percent of people believed that advertisements and media should use more average sizes. Lena Dunham's controversy is just one small incident out of thousands of others. Student opinions seem to lean more towards the harmful effects of Photoshop on body images. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey about magazine reading and body image perception. Go to https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/MYQTHQJ. proportion of women using contraception," according to the Census Bureau's International Data Base. In light of these projected measures, 30 students at CSUSM were surveyed on their desire to have children. Questions asked if they are parents, their marital status before or after having children, how many children they would like to have and whether the recession plays a part in making choices to start a family. Twenty students stated that they had interest in having children, and of those 20, four individuals stated that they would be willing to adopt. They equally state that society is overpopulated and there are many children that need families. "The earth is reaching max capacity. It is no longer necessary to reproduce for survival of the species. Adopt," communications major, Benito Olamendi, said. (Babies page 4). continued on �SPORTS Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 Heart Beat Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise 3 Track andfieldgearing up for the season B Y S HAINAPARDO B Y RACHEL GALLEGO SENIOR STAFF W RITER HEALTH COLUMNIST If you have not heard of crossfit yet, it is the recent exercise regimen that consists of various high-intensity and functional movements that enhance all aspects of a person's performance and fitness level. What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective. Crossfit has recently become a popular group exercise program involving many different exercise routines, weights and movements including barbells, jumping squats and handstand pushups. It is different f rom that of a traditional gym because people are not only there to get better themselves, but everyone is working together to advance the entire group. It prides itself on the communal aspect, because it gives people the support and encouragement needed to continue to benefit their S tretching a t t he c ross f it g ym. P hoto p rovided b y R achel G allego. performance. Although it is a program focused on strength and conditioning, one of the principles of crossfit is that it does not specialize in any particular sport or target muscles. Each class is different in that it changes its routines and exercises so that you are always gaining new experiences. Crossfit encourages individuals to push themselves and continues to challenge u MING your body to adapt to increased demands. "It never gets easier, and that's why people keep coming back," James, an instructor from Crossfit Mission Gorge, said. Due to its wide variety of exercises and team effort, Crossfit is ideal for any committed individual that is willing to try a new way of exercising that is unlikely to become boring. HOME GAMES February 4 Men's Baseball vs. Chapman Women's Basketball vs. Point Loma Nazarene 3:00 pm February 8 Softball vs. La Verne 12:00 pm February 11 Men's Basketball vs. Bethesda Baseball vs. Biola 11:00 am d epartment. V isit w ebsite a t w ww .csusmcougars.com. Last season the Lady Cougars finished 13th as a team. Finishing top 20 is an accomplishment in itself. This season the women have returners who did really well last year such as Kelly Thompson who was third in the 5k, Brianny Williams who was fifth in the hurdles and Amber Rosario who was an All American in the 4x400 relay team and in the 100 meter hurdles. With all of the strong returners and new athletes adding to the equation, the women's team has the potential to be even more competitive than they were last year. As for the men, this season CSUSM has the whole team back. This includes Maurice Strickland, who was an All American in the decathlon, the 4X800 and the 4x400. The men will have their first meet Feb. 22 in Claremont at the Rossi Relays. From the looks of all the returners and new members of this year's team, the men and women should both do even better this season. 7:30 pm February 15 S wanson a nd Reyes r unning f o r t he f inish, p rovided b y C SUSM a thletic 2:00 pm February 5 This track season is beginning to ramp up, with the women having already started and the men soon to follow. There should be a lot of notable action to look out for this year with returning and new talent on both sides. Brittany Hollie and Brianny Williams started the season off in style with excellent performances at the Azusa Pacific Indoor All-Comers meet. Both placed second in their qualifying heats, and then ended up with the third place overall time from Hollie and a fourth place time from Williams. An eye should definitely be kept out for both of these athletes this year. Hollie has already earned an automatic spot in the NALA National Championships with her first performance as a Cougar. Williams is eligible for nationals from her performance in the 2013 Indoor Nationals. "We have athletes who have their events on lock which is Kelly Thompson in the 3k, Heidi Swanson in the mile, the women's 4x800 team, the women's 4x400 team and the distance medley relay should all qualify," head coach Steve Scott said. Earn your M BA on camptIS or online fro> Azusa Pacifie. m ::: MBA Get Out! Get a taste of winter at the Iceoplex I lililí ; B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST •i , • i • • V• ' I Iii „ P V, E • " : 1 - ! -• " ^^mÊ It may seem like Southern California forgot about winter this year. But at the Iceoplex in Escondido, you can bundle up and hit the ice to find that winter feeling. Just a short drive f rom CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip f or any student. There are many public C hildren f igure s kating a t t he I ceoplex, b y A lison Seagle. skate sessions at the Iceoplex ing ability and experience. sion and the rental of ice that visitors can enjoy. Skaters * can skate laps Anyone looking to improve skates. The Iceoplex is located at around the rink while listen- their hockey or ice skating skills can also sign up for 555 North Tulip in Esconing to pop music, or migrate dido. Their full schedule to the center to practice some lessons. Skaters can take a break can be found on their webfancy moves. During the http://iceoplexesconweek there may be hockey f rom skating in the snack site, bar. The menu has a number dido.com/, as well as more lessons or practices going on at the end of the ice, but on of usual snack items. This information about hockey the weekends they turn down includes beverages like hot leagues, lessons and special the lights, turn up the music chocolate and apple cider for events. Even beginners, or someand the atmosphere gets a bit the skaters to warm up with one who hasn't laced up a while the Zamboni smooths more party-like. pair of skates in years, can Hockey leagues are also out the ice. 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS W ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A R T S I H M ANAGEMENT IN L E A D E R S H I P A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S T U D I E S 3 3 units 3 9 units 12—30 months © 2 0 months �4 Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmatl.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 FEATURES Building CSUSM softball brick by brick New coach leading team t hirsty for national title B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR CSUSM softball is fast paced, fun to watch, has free admission for students and is 10 times better with a packed house. The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth. "She is a great coach and great person. Coach Nevarez holds us accountable, looks out for our futures and puts school first," senior outfielder, Brittney Guy, said. Nevarez spent 10 years as the head coach of the University of Redlands, and had led the Bulldogs to nine straight SCIAC titles. In fact, her first game as a Cougar was against her old school, and the Cougars swept the Bulldogs with a pair of victories. "It was an intense first couple of games and we were focused. I knew their players because I had recruited a lot of their roster," Coach Nevarez said. Some key players to look out for this season would P hoto o f C oach N evarez i n a ction, p rovided b y A nne H all. be Alex Miller, a senior said. outfielder, Brenna Parker, a Coach Nevarez is excited transfer from Palomar and about her position because Katie Wilkinson, the Cou- the university is growing and gars' junior pitcher. Students going places. She already of CSUSM should mark had family and a house in Sunday, April 13 on their the area, and the move to San calendars since the Cougars Marcos seemed like the perwill be taking on Concordia. fect scenario for her and her They are the team that won family. the NAIA National ChampiThe next home game for onship Tournament last year, the Lady Cougars will be and it should make for a very Saturday, Feb. 7 at noon and exciting game. 2 p.m. against La Verne. It's "We are building this pro- a great time to check out gram brick by brick, and the what CSUSM has to look administration has been very forward to this year out of its supportive of that," Nevarez softball team. O riginal w o r k b y t he a uthor. T hese a re b eing u sed f o r h er classes t his s emester. P hoto b y N oelle F riedberg. DIY Corner H ow to give your n otebook a p ick-me-up B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up your school routine. And that way is to collage and decorate your class notebook so that it matches your unique personality and interests. Sounds kind of fun, right? Well it is, trust me. You will need: 1 notebook or composition book Pictures from magazines, old calendars, old picture books, travel books etc. Scissors Glue Clear packaging tape l . Find and cut out all of your pictures. Choose pictures that you find beauti- Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. 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, visit 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 apu.edu/mfr/. A ZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Gad First Since 1899 (Babies, continued from page 2). T would like to have my own children, but there are thousands of children who need homes. I've always been open to adopting. I think it is beneficial for children to have both male and female role models," communications major, Kelsey Schwarz, said. "With that said, I will have children someday, hopefully while married, but if not, I'll still be the best mom ever. I want to have two or more children as I'm interested in being a foster parent." Of the students who participated in the survey, two were parents with one child ful, that inspire you or that you find amusing. You want your collage to be something you're going to want to look at every day. You can cut your pictures out any way you like. This could be in straight squares or cool shapes. The most important part of this process, however, is that these pictures will give your notebook a personal and unique flair. Starting at either the far left or farrightside of your notebook, you are going to gently place one long strip of packaging tape from top to bottom. I say gently because you have to proceed with caution in order to make sure the tape is in a straight line. You cannot set it down and l ift it up again because it is far too sticky for that. Fold the extra tape over the top and bottom edges of your 2. Next you must arrange notebook. Once you have your pictures on your note- laid the first strip of tape, book. I have found it works continue this process until best if you first plan out you have covered your colwhere you want to glue down lage completely. all of your pictures before This layer of tape will alyou actually start the gluing. low your pictures to stay Once you have done that, nice and fresh looking and you can start to apply just prevent any water damage or enough glue to the back of crumpling to ruin your coleach picture so that it doesn't lage. move around too much. Once you become a pro at What will really hold the decorating your notebooks pictures down is the pack- you can start giving them to aging tape you are going to your friends as gifts. They're apply in the next step. perfect presents because they're an inexpensive but 3. This is the last step be- personal way to give your fore you can sit back and ful- friend a gift as unique as they ly admire your handy work. are. each, who were not married when they conceived but show that the Census demographics do not apply to their parental status or the desire to have a family. The average number of desired children among people that do want to reproduce is two. "I want to be able to give my children all the advantages I didn't have and hopefully they can make a bigger difference in the world for the better. I would like to have a child with or without the married label as long as my significant other is willing to help," psychology major, David Acosta said. 16 out of 30 surveyors state that the recession and socioeconomic climate of society has nothing to do with their decisions to have children. Half of the individuals interviewed state that the socioeconomic condition does not affect their choice to get married. All 30 participants, however, are college students that will most likely make more money after getting their degree than if they had not. CSUSM appears to be contradictory to Census projections for the social drive to reproduce. If the present birth rate continues or escalates in depletion, America will soon experience youth as the minority and the weight of society will once again rest on its elders. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nursing Beat Starting out for Spring 2014 B Y MEGAN HABEGER NURSING C OLUMNIST The year 2014 promises to be a momentous year f or many of CSUSM's students, whether they are excited to be starting their first semester at the university or are preparing f or a long-anticipated graduation. For the pre-nursing students, they may be hoping that this is the year they finally get accepted into nursing school! However, in addition to focusing on those last f ew prerequisite classes that are needed to meet the application requirements, there are a few extra steps that pre-nursing students can be taking even now to improve their experiences once they do get into the nursing program. First: Learn to be a team player! Nursing students quickly realize that the independent study habits that got them good grades in all their other classes do not necessarily equate to success. The structure of the nursing program is such that students are thrown together for two to three years (depending on the specific program) of constant group papers and projects. If they are not handled properly, these group assignments can be a major source of stress and even resentment between classmates. Therefore, rather than always relying solely on yourself in order to avoid the potential headache of group work, start taking advantage of any and all opportunities to improve your teamwork skills of communication and coordination with your peers. When in a group setting, practice being assertive in speaking up if there is an inappropriate distribution of the workload. Also be able to discuss potential problems calmly and respectfully rather than allowing frustrations to escalate. Learn to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and those you work with so your team can make the most effective use of each other's abilities. The second, related, tip is: Become an APA master! You may have had some casual exposure to various formatting guidelines in previous classes, but once you are in the nursing program (as with all the sciences) you need to develop an intimate familiarity with the formatting style of the American Psychological Association (APA). With an overwhelming number of papers, care plans and exams to keep up with every week, you will not have much time to spare for figuring out what to include on a title page or how to properly create in-text citations. If you have mastered the rules of APA formatting ahead of time, you will not only be doing yourself a favor, but you will quickly become a valuable resource for your classmates. Lastly, one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself is to gain hands-on experience by working or volunteering in a healthcare setting. Not only do volunteer hours help you earn points for the nursing program application, but more importantly, you gain valuable insight into the reality of life as a health care professional. Reading and studying about Clostridium difficile in a microbiology class is one thing, but experiencing the smell of a patient with C. diff for the first time is what will really help you determine if nursing is for you! Additionally, simply becoming familiar with the terminology, equipment and the roles of the various members of the healthcare team will prove to be an invaluable advantage in minimizing the terror and confusion that inevitably washes over each and every nursing student when they show up in a foreign environment for their first day of clinicals! Of course, each student will have to make their own way, whether through Nursing School or any other program, but hopefully by taking advantage of the tips and tricks that others have discovered through personal experience, future students can avoid unnecessary frustrations and make this year a success! M any f o o d o ptions i nclude salads, s andwhiches, a nd b urgers. I mage p rovided b y R ico P almerin. Restaurant Review Trying out t he new Habit Burger Grill B Y RICO PALMERIN SENIOR STAFF W RITER Located hardly 10 minutes from CSUSM campus, the Habit Burger Grill provides a refreshing and inexpensive food stop. On the menu, the Habit flaunts the slogan "There's no substitute for quality!" Rest assured, the small restaurant takes its slogan seriously. With virtually all of the menu being under 10 bucks, the Habit is the perfect place for any college student looking for an affordable and filling meal. The Habit goes for a mix between beachside grill and modern restaurant with metallic high chairs, wood floors and tables and various, small lighting. Providing an easy-going mood, the Habit plays a mixture of soft rock and rock music and has several beach-themed paintings on the walls. As for the food and menu, the Habit is strikingly reminiscent of the popular fast food joint In N Out Burger. The menu can easily be divided into three main categories: Charbugers, grilled sandwiches and fresh salads. Smaller categories include a kids section, sides and cold desserts, such as shakes, malts and cones. The Habit's food is exceptionally prepared and arrives with that look that says "we took care to prepare this"— as opposed to the fast food look of "we made this as fast as we could." Considering flavor, the double Charburger (two ground beef patties) is superb, and the flavor lasts 4 till the final bite. Each burger is customizable and favorites like avocado, mushrooms and bacon can be added for a small fee. Also, the fries aren't bad, just not as memorable as the main course. For a burger grill, the Habit's salads are surprisingly elaborate and include a variety of vegetables that taste extremely fresh. If you're picky about your dressings, they offer several different choices, a few being blue cheese, vinaigrette and classic ranch. If you're a fan of In N Out or other fast food burger joints and looking for something a little bit classier, chances are you'll find the Habit to be right up your alley. If burgers aren't your thing, the Habit maintains quality in all categories of the menu, so give it a try! The Habit Burger Grill is located on the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Grande Ave: 727 W San Marcos Blvd. For detailed information about the Habit, including nutritional information, check out their various webpages: www.habitburger. com, Facebook.com/habitburger, Twitter @habtburger and Youtube.com/habittube Dr. Schaffman looks to take dance department to new and greater heights B Y A NNE H ALL '•'I'M S O DESIGN E DITOR THAT WE'VE ACTIVITY In 2011, the famous singer Beyonce, was once again caught using the work of other artists without their permission. The act inspired the originating artist of this particular offense, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, a world renowned contemporary dance choreographer to challenge the world to create their own choreographic piece that emulates sections of her dance company's work and share it with the world. People responded with work that completely changed the appearance of the piece Rosas Danst Rosas, and now, Dr. Karen Schaffman has taken the challenge into the classroom. The new course offered is called VPA 380-25: Dance Ensemble and Repertory, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Arts 101. The class emphasizes use of inspirations from choreographies already made. It focuses on appropriation and adaptation of those pieces to make them EXCITED. THIS BEEN COURSE, WHO IS B E T T I N G AND SHE HAS TY COLLEGES. PROGRAM," IS D U R OFFER AND HAVE HER WE MA FROM BEEN TEACHING SHE SAYS FIRST ABLE TD A SEMESTER HlP CSU AT THE KAREN unique program that is constructed to motivate collaboration within disciplines. afilli Understanding dance culturally and scholarly in order to "unveil the individuality of the student artist is the primary goal," said Schaffman. Social justice is also a strong interest for Dr. Schaffman. " I'm hoping that the program can evolve into dance of activism while it evolves, into cross disciplinary work with visual artists and media artists," she said. The Spring Dance Concert T h e C SUSM d ance d e p a r t m e n t t eaches s tudents t o b e a ware o f t h e b ody a nd h o w a natomy r esponds t o m oveis scheduled for May 1 and m e n t P h o t o b y A n n e H all. May 2. The subject matter " I'm interested in dance concentrates on challenging meaningful to the individual. Schaffman said. being available to every- the spring dance students to While Dr. Schaffman "We're going to be workconsider finding a perforing with a piece by Anne works hard to develop the body," Dr. Schaffman said. A School of Arts Director is mance that will experiment Teresa De Keersmaeker. She dance program on campus, offered up her work. Be- she is collaborating with the in the process of being hired with new things and find themselves beyond their yonce's choreographer stole Visual and Performing Arts on campus to establish more programs to create cross-dis- exposure and potentially ex- comfort level to establish her famous piece. Instead of work that can relate to presgetting angry, the choreogra- ciplinary works that collabo- pand on curricular vision and ent day. The motivation is pher actually offered up the rate dance with other medi- facilities. 1 The dance program is a to "think outside the box. whole process online," Dr.. ums. ADAO, LONG BEACH COMMUNI- IS A G R E A T A D D I T I O N DR. HOP MELISSA TO THE SCHAFFMAN. Students will consider work that has already been made to appropriate ideas and develop new things. "We think carefully and mindfully about what w e're putting out into the world. [We're] looking for something that's really meaningful," Dr. Schaffman said. "What do they need to make now?" Classified Ads H L W NE E P A TD SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, hiking & more! Make a difference! www.DayCampIobs.com F OR S ALE Do you h ave something you;d like to sell? Try inexpensive classified a ds in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us a t: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. �O pinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com University Student Union opens Adds e xciting addition to CSUSM campus B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF W RITER V alentine's f o r t he s weetness o f l ife. S omething t o c onsider w hen s preading t he l ove. P hoto b y A nne H all. V alentine's Day is o verrated --Or is it? B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR Valentine's Day is right around the comer and there are lots of reasons to celebrate this holiday. Personally, I always found The Day to be an excuse for women to make men spend money to pamper them and prove their affections for one extra day out of the year. Many-a-times, I 've seen all hell break loose because that just didn't quite happen for one reason or another and the poor man was left to pay some kind of consequence. Growing up, all that ever really happened on The Day was making pink and red hearts for valentines. Then we would find out who got the most by the end of the day and exchanged candy while the grown-ups left all us kids behind to do whoknows-what without us. That never seemed to be much to look forward to. I have to admit that I did adore the flower deliveries; that part never gets old. As I got older I came to realize that there is so much more to Valentine's Day than passing out decorative cards, stuffing peoples faces with sweets and topping one romantic date after the other. Learning of the Roman Emperor, Claudius H , who made a martyr of one Saint Valentine completely altered my perception of The Day and gave it a new meaning. Claudius forbade young men to wed for the sake of having an abundance of soldiers. This Saint Valentine felt that it was wrong to forbid soldiers from marrying and performed marriage rights in secret, despite Claudius decree. For that, he was imprisoned and beheaded. He sacrificed his life for the sake of defending true love. In some versions of the story, he found love for himself in the process and coined the phrase "Your Valentine." That part I think Hallmark was more responsible for. Of course, Feb. 14 was selected to represent Saint Valentine's Day because it was conveniently the same time frame that pagans celebrated the Lupercalia. It is a holiday that introduces the right of spring and is based on the ideals that being whipped by hides would grant fertility. Many occasions of pairings during this time were told to have ended in marriages. Birds and other animals were also exercising their natural fertility cycles around this timeframe as well. Ironic? I don't think so. I never had celebrated the couples' holiday until I shared them with my best friend, who now just happens to be my husband. Without him, it would just be another day full of people stuffing faces full of sweets and trying to prove their affections where I think they could just do that at any time of life. Yet, I would continue to take a moment of pause for the story of Saint Valentine of Rome and the battles made throughout history for the right to express and live for true love. No matter what, that is always worth celebrating. W iFi m a y p o s e h e a l t h h a z a r d B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Constant exposure to WiFi may be negatively impacting student health. Internet access is a main concern for the majority of students, especially with the growing number of classes turning to online resources. The WiFi that allows students to have access to the materials they need can lead to numerous health problems. WiFi uses electromagnetic radiation in order to send signals through the walls of a building and to the computer hooked up to the wireless network. This leads to small doses of EMF radiation exposure. The closer you are to a wireless modem and the more time you spend near a wireless network, the more radiation you are taking in. Many students even have their own WiFi modems within their apartments or homes, exposing them to this electromagnetic radiation at a much closer range. In addition, if this modem is not turned off at night then you are being exposed to small doses of radiation 24/7. The electromagnetic radiation that is released by WiFi modems has prompted some scientists to believe that they cause adverse health effects. Dr. Henry Lai published a study in which he argues that radio frequency radiation, which is released by wireless internet modems as well as cell phones and other forms of wireless technology, cause health effects. These include cancerous tumors and genetic effects, including damage to DNA. Other noted symptoms that are argued to result from wireless modem radia- tion over time are sleep disturbance and an increase of migraines. While the radiation received from wireless modems is at a much smaller dose and not as harmful as the radiation received from cell phones, I still believe that students should try to reduce their exposure time where they can. For students that have their own wireless modems, unplug when not in use to reduce your daily amount of exposure. Try to spend some time outdoors where the radiationnis less potent. I also think that the campus might consider shutting the WiFi off in the student housing areas for a few hours when internet activity is consistently the lowest, allowing students to sleep without the presence of harmful electromagnetic radiation. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF K atlin S weeney DESIGN E DITOR A nne H all News Editor Sarah H ughes S PORTS EDITOR P hoto o f o pening day b y A nne H all. Of course, you may be worried because you need your computer to do homework but it needs to be charged. No problem, there are electrical outlets at certain points. If you are hungry swing by one of the restaurants located on the fourth floor. The USU offers sub sandwiches, Mexican food, burgers and Chinese food, pretty much covering the whole spectrum of delicious options. Throughout the building, there are a number of offices for certain departments and orgs, that were set up originally near Craven Hall. These include Student Life and Leadership, the Dean of Trader Joe's implements grocery bag fee Great f ood, p rices a nd e nvironmental c onsciousness •11 * B Y LAURÊN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Some Trader Joe's locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T J.'s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized for their plethora of cost-efficient organic local meats and produce and their nonGMO ingredients. Stores emphasize the importance of good quality food and service. They even accommodate gluten-free, kosher and plant-based dieters. T J.'s also focuses much of its attention on aiding environmental preservation. According to the website "Eco-conscious," in 1977 T J.'s became the first grocery company to market the sale of reusable shopping bags, a campaign known as "Save a Tree." In Sept. 2012, the company announced their decision to charge cus- P oster r egularly d isplayed a t T rader Joe's l ocations t o r emind c ust o m e r s t o have r euseable bags. P hoto p rovided b y L auren H ammond. tomers 10 cents f or each paper bag used when shopping. Charges were originally implemented in the Santa Monica location in 2011 after a city ordinance was set in place to eliminate plastic bag waste as well as to help regulate and minimize paper bag usage. Not all areas of Southern California have been affected by the new fee declaration. However, city locations neighboring San Marcos, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Gabriel, have implemented charges and the trend is sure to spread towards the San Diego area. The goal of the new bag C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com fee is to help decrease paper pollution by promoting the one-time purchase of reusable bags. Although some have noted their distaste for the new charges, this remains a small but effective way for such a popular and renowned corporation to help increase environmental consciousness through its wide array of customers. Waste continues to have a devastating impact on the United States ecosystem. Employing this sort of change will force a sense of awareness at a time when it is imperative for the US population to begin embracing cleaner consumption habits. 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C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 J ustin D o n n e r FEATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS A manda L enox F aith O r c i n o O PINION EDITOR ACADEMIC A DVISOR K ent D avy L auren H ammond Now at the start of the spring semester, I am struck with curiosity as I notice that the new University Student Union building is open. Last semester, anytime I 'd walk from the Sprinter station to school, I would see construction on my right and left as I ascended the stairs of Chavez Circle. I never paid this much heed and I didn't care much for whatever they were doing. It was just another ordinary day. With some down time in between classes, I decided to check out the new building. I was more than just mildly surprised. I felt like a kid in a candy store. The USU could aptly be described as a college student's heaven. There are plenty of places to gather and study, but perhaps the best place this time of year is on the green roof. Next to a garden filled with 15 different kinds of plants, this is a wonderful place to get together with friends because it takes into account that we live in California, and weather is swell this time of year. Students and so on. If your favorite club c an't be found near Craven, you might want to stop by here to find it. On the first floor, there is a commuter's lounge made mainly for people on the go. With a vending machine stocked with drinks (but no Pepsi, oddly), places to sit and catch a breath and two microwaves, this is a nice place for anyone to chill at. There is a cafe on the other side of the fourth floor, where you can grab your morning cup of j oe, making three coffee places on campus. Just beyond that there is a convenience store where you can get some supplies for living on your own, like deodorant, instant meals, etc., as well as snacks that you previously were only able to find in on-campus vending machines. There is also a fruit-smoothie bar for students who are health enthusiasts. Don't even get me started on the ballroom; the largest room in any building on campus. Overall, hanging out at the USU is an experience no CSUSM student will want to miss. T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P M- A lison Seagle Our office is located in Craven 3500 t he academic year. D istribution in- campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include n ot t o p rint anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o reject any L etter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �Opinion Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Photo o f last year's f lash m o b f o r I Billion Rising o n V alentine's D ay 2013, P icture p rovided b y A nne 7 "There is no indication that radiation levels have reached a hazardous point/' officials said. There is no reason for us to think that the Pacific is unsafe. Hall. Better way to spend Valentine's Day Readings o f r adiation levels f r o m a cross t he n ation can b e v iewed a nd m i n o t o r e d a t t h e f ollowing w eb s ite: t heradiationnetwork.com. têomM^stmom !v © € ) { # m S « w e S Te d U Mbc Aet M M e i rn p og lr Hm Celebrating the lives of women around world BY KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student organizations Feminists Unite will be presenting a night of laughter and tears as an alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day celebration. The Vagina Monologues originate from the play written by Eve Ensler of the same name. Ensler traveled around the world to conduct a series of interviews, ask-, ing women questions about their lives and sexuality. The answers she received ranged from happy to sad, reflected in the stories that would later become the plays framework. The .Vagina Monologues is £ script that presents the lives and experiences of women across the globe. Performed all around the world, CSUSM will be hosting its own interpretation of the script as has been done in the past. Feminists Unite members Karen Guzman and Ashley Gutierrez have spearheaded the organization of the event and look forward to seeing the performers take to the stage this Valentine's Day. "Most of the performances have an introduction, so someone will give a one minute speech about what is going to come up next. While it is performed in different languages around the world, the script is always the same. You never know what is going to come next. The point of it is to raise awareness about violence against women," Gutierrez said. The Vagina Monologues are typically anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours in duration. This includes an intermission, which this year will include the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be a tabling event beforehand, where students can meet different groups and gather various resources dedicated to social justice. The tabling starts 45 minutes before show time. The Vagina Monologues will take place in English on Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. It will be in the Arts 111 Performance Hall. D oes o cean r adiation a ffect t he U.S. shores? G etting t he f acts s traight a bout t he a ftermath f rom J apan B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE SENIOR STAFF W RITER In December of last year, a Youtube video entitled "Fukushima Radiation Hits San Francisco" caused community uproar. The amateur video is seven minutes long and is of a man walking along the Pacifica State Beach in San Francisco with a Geiger counter radiation detector. The detector alarms once he gets closer to the ocean, showing that radiation levels are five times higher than what is typically found in that area. Radiation can affect us all in many ways, causing cancer and even affecting the seafood that we all enjoy, making it toxic for humans to consume. After the video became viral, officials investigated the radiation levels along the pacific. Their response was not as alarming. Dr. Daniel Stram from the University of Southern California is a preventative medicine professor that had studied the effects of radia- tion from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said the data collected so far on Fukushima does not show a health risk. He believes that there is no way the radiation levels that were detected could affect our seafood. It is comforting to know that government officials have properly tested our beaches, but I still believe that this is something that everyone should keep an eye on. I believe that the best thing for us to do as a community is be aware of our surroundings. We have to useful, is updated daily and take everything that we see will send alerts if any radiin the media with a grain of ation levels are urgent. This salt and strictly look for the is not a government site facts. Although we should but has clear, scientific data be able to relax and trust that where the community can our government is giving us get the facts. It is easy to get true facts, we all understand wrapped up in all of the hype that it does not always run as that is presented by our media. But some things are not efficiently as it should. Before deciding on what worth a single wony as the stand to take on such an information presented is not issue, check out theradia- always factual. tionnetwork.com, where I think that we should all you can clearly see all the be cautious and make judgradiation levels across our ments based on facts, not country. This website is very propaganda. Going green with solar energy B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Electricity plays a large part in the life of the average American. Using solar panels to power residences and workplaces can help people save money as well as the environment. Solar power can come from many different sources, some of which are much "greener" than others. One of the cleanest forms of energy that is available today is solar energy, which uses solar panels to create electricity from the sun's rays. Solar panels serve as a more positive alternative to coal or nuclear energy as it reduces the amount of greenhouse gases and pollutants that are released into the air. If enough people were to switch to solar energy, this would slow the rate of global warming and fossil fuel consumption. This form of energy is less likely to drain precious resources as the sun is an energy source that is present the majority of the time. There are even technologies available that allow for the storage of electricity generated from the solar panels for use at night or on cloudy and rainy days. Not only do solar panels save the environment, they also save people money. While solar panels can be expensive to install initially depending on the company being used and the type of panel being installed, once the initial payment is taken care of the panels will immediately begin t o save consumers money. According to the newspaper "The Observer," energy prices have increased by approximately 37 percent since Oct. 2010. These price increases on electricity do not apply to solar panels. There are even federal and state incentives that allow for people with solar panels to save additional money through tax breaks and other methods depending on where you live. I believe that more people should switch to solar energy. Although solar energy is not necessarily cheap to begin with, it ends up saving money in the long run and requires little to no maintenance depending on the type of panels purchased. More important than the financial savings, solar panels are better for the environment and much safer than the majority of the methods currently used to provide the United States with energy. Improvements are constantly being made to solar panels to help produce newer and more efficient models and at an international level. Solar energy could help to slow global wanning by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels. üf '«lé H omes a re n o w b eing b uilt w i t h s olar panels a lready i ncluded o n t h e h omes. Be s ure t o c heck w i t h y our p rovider a bout usage a nd b enefits w hen c onsidering i nstillation i n y our o w n h ome. P hoto p rovided b y C helsey S chweitzer. �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S r a D e N T V V : *NAVI6FTTÌOM" &y TA\TH ORCIÑO • I P *ktM j M* <U, tmimt Aft O n W ednesday, w e w ear black Cougar S huffle A merican H orror S tory: C oven N ew Y ear, N ew A dventures B y F aith O r c i n o B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS T his p layiist w ill h opefully g et y ou back i nto t he s chool g roove. W i t h t his n ew s emster i n f ull s wing, s ometimes w e n eed s ome m usical m otivation t o b ring s ome m omentum. FASHION COLUMNIST Need a hardcore show about witches, with a Mean Girls vibe and a decapitated racist? American Horror Story: Coven might be the show for you. Season one and two is nitely unique, especially in currently on Netflix. When terms of appearance and perFX released the third season sonality. For example, each known as American Horror witch in the coven had their Story: Coven last October, unique, individual powers. its fan base gained a large Some of the powers were amount of newcomers. telekinesis (the ability to The TV series recycled move objects at a distance many actors each season, mentally), clairvoyance (the but Coven had guest stars as ability of perceiving things well. or event in the future) and the The cast included Sar- ability to be a human voodoo ah Paulson, Taissa Farmi- doll. ga, Frances Conroy, Evan The young witches would Peters, Lily Rabe, Emma soon discover their potential Roberts, Denis O' Hare and throughout the show. Kathy Bates. The show executed the The characters were defi- character designs in a way T racklist: 1. " Start A gain" b y T w o D oor C inema C lub 2. " (Everything is) D ebateable" b y H ellogoodbye 3. " Mind O ver M atter" b y Y oung the G iant 4. " O n e M inute M ore" b y C apital C ities 5. " Endless F antasy" b y A namanaguchi 6. " Under t he T ide" b y C H V R C H E S 7. " Fools G old" b y F its and t he T antrums 8. " Better D a y s " E dward S harpe & T he M agnetic Z eros 7. " Odds A re" b y B arenaked Ladies tèmmémèmm that made the characters come to life. The emphasis in the costume design in the show was apparent. Each character had their sense of style however it also screams "witch-chic." My favorite characters included supreme witch Fiona Goode, who was definitely up to no good. She was played by the award winning actress Jessica Lange. I also loved Marie Laveau, voodoo queen and arch nemesis of Fiona Goode. She was played by the amazing Angela Bassett. Some of the particular themes in the show were occult practice, a historical view on racism in New Orleans and it also emphasized women empowerment. I give American Horror Story Coven 4/5 cougar paws up! « « « Jf The Comic Book Corner Avatar: The Last Airbender goes beyond the show AVATAR THfmKST XIM€ND€fk. B Y FAITH ORCINO A &E EDITOR While fans of the Avatar series wait for Book Three of "The Legend of Korra," they can grab copies of the AILA comics. First released in 2012, show co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko teamed up with writer Gene Luen Yang and artist duo Gurihuri to tell the epi- logue of Airbender. The tale of Aang and his friends continued in Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise, which takes place around a year after the television series 2008 finale. The team must settle disputes between the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation. Last year, Dark Horse published the epilogue's next installment, The Search. This story arc concerned one of the questions fans asked the most: "What happened to Zuko's mom?" Writer Gene Luen Yang, 2007 Eisner Award winner for American Born Chinese, and Gurihiru, who previously worked with Marvel, were veterans of the comic/ graphic novel industry. Both kept the essence of the show in the comics. The creative team made the books feel like the episodes. Their work brought a nostalgic at- mosphere while also having curiosity to find out what will happen next. There was motion page after page, panel after panel. Each installment of the epilogue is three parts long and Dark Horse will release the first one of The Rift in March. Collected volumes are available for purchase also. For more information, visit DarkHorse. com or your local comic vendor. LÔÔKINÔ I-ÖR A WAY T O L EAVE YOUR MARK? Work for the Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's independent student newspaper as a photographer and/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd produce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. 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C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE # 9 WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLII F EB 19 CALIFORNIA S TATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER m SPORTS 11 www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook Follow us o n Twitter O p B S ON 1.1 Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - President Karen Haynes delivers the annual Report to the Community. 5 - Take a break from studying and go for a hike. 10 - Debate has sparked over whether makeup is safe to use. 6 - Haley Perko looks to combine health and policy. 12 - 'Her' takes a unique look at relationships and how they function. ROTC students want to end SDSU trips B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students currently enrolled in ROTC must travel 60 miles round-trip f rom CSUSM to SDSU to take the appropriate classes, which has sparked the debate over whether military science courses should be offered on campus. A favorable vote f rom the Academic Senate would allow ROTC members, as well as any students interested in the subject material, to take military science courses at CSUSM. The classes would focus on leadership skills while having military principals. Students can participate in ROTC at CSUSM, however the courses that are required for them to take are cross-enrolled through SDSU. ROTC students are required to commute to San Diego on Tuesdays for an outdoors leadership lab and on Thursdays f or work in the classroom. The program is extremely time intensive, some participants commuting up to four times a week f or extra train- ing to help them excel. Proponents for military science courses say that making them available at CSUSM will save ROTC members currently driving to SDSU on a weekly basis drastic amounts of time and money. In the case of former ROTC member-Jeff Gutowski, commuting to San Diego cost him $2000 a semester in gas. While financial aid was able to help with the expenses, Gutowski says that many members have to drop out of the program because they cannot afford the gas on their own.A student that wants to complete the ROTC program must finish it within .four years, or five years if they have an approved special major. This adds an even greater sense of urgency for students to build the rest of their class schedule around when the ROTC courses they need are offered. However, students must also graduate with a college degree in order to ensure that they meet all qualifications necessary for pursuing a job in the armed forces post-graduation. ROTC participants performing color guard at the Cougar baseball game. They w ork hard inside and outside of the classroom t o obtain their college degree and establish experience and understanding, while participating in military training. This image and more can be found at http://csusnrwrmyrotc.weebly.com/. "I had to quit because I didn't have enough time to graduate, and because of the cost factor," Gutowski said. " I'm such an advocate [of ROTC] because it is such a good program. It teaches you things you can't get around school. But some students have to be down to SDSU by 6 a jn. They are there for three hours and then have to rush back to CSUSM for a 10:15 class, and are on campus as late as 8 p.m. so that they can get the rest of their classes they need. The commute limits their ability to actually invest in the program." David Casas, who has stayed in the program and still commutes to SDSU on a regular basis, echoed similar sentiments about how the time and financial burden have negatively impacted his experience. Casas, who graduates this semester, is working towards a career in the Air Force. "To compete, you have to put in extra time and effort to your responsibilities and take the initiative to get them done. The day you join, you're in charge of people. Learning to manage people requires a lot of face time, so I have be there for three hours, twice a week," Casas said. "It's a lot of management right off the back. And you have to make sure that you yourself are competitive so that you can work towards a career as a pilot, nurse, or any other professional career you want. You have to promote yourself so that they see that you are worth the Air Force's dollar f or them to invest in you." Critics of having military science courses on campus argue that integrating them into the university course catalogue would be a step in the wrong direction. Opponents say that the military's message of bloodshed and violence are not as productive on a college campus as offering nonmilitary and diplomatic solutions. "[CSUSM] has a different purpose for our existence. We are not about military engagements. I 'm always sympathetic to students of how difficult it is to piece together work, classes, family and personal time. It's not that I totally don't hear that issue," Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said. "But that's not what the CSU means or what we came here to build. This is the people's university and we can show people other options they (Military science continued on page 2). Political Corner Health care law changes point to college students B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Recent changes involving health care have many concerned and. questioning, but information regarding the Affordable Care Act may look different depending on whether one is a student or the supporter of a large family. Under the Affordable Care Act, everyone must enroll for health insurance or pay a fee as of Jan. 2014. The fee is scheduled to increase. The 2014 annual penalty is $95 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $285 or 1 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. The 2016 annual penalty is extended to $695 M I NEXT ISSUE M ar 5 , 2 0 1 3 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. In three years time, that is a $600 increase for the individual without health insurance. Though the pre-paid student health- fee allows enrolled CSUSM students to receive free basic services for colds, physical exams, cryotherapy, biopsies, immunizations and other ailments, it is not health insurance. "You do not need health insurance to utilize Student Health and Counseling Services. However, supplemental health insurance is strongly recommended . . . We strongly urge you to maintain health insur-, ance," Student Health and Counseling's information on health insurance states. The Student Health and Counseling Services page has links f or applying for health insurance through CSUSM and information about it. If a student is covered by their parents' insurance, they don't need to get it through CSUSM. Covered CA lists the Affordable Care Act's changes for customers as "more health insurance options," "protection for consumers," "fines f or no coverage," "affordable coverage and financial assistance," "increased coverage" and "what businesses will need to do." ."All health insurance plans (not counting most plans sold before March 10,2010) must provide health insurance for individuals and their, families | even if someone has a health condition such as diabetes or asthma. That health insurance cannot be dropped if someone gets sick," Covered CAsaidi If one follows the CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services health insurance page, they will see a list of available policies provided through Wells Fargo Insurance Services. The insurance options are based on whether a student is a U.S. Citizen, an International student or other options. A domestic student who is a U.S. citizen can get health insurance through Anthem Blue Cross with a deductible of $250 per insured person, or $750 per family. The available student dental plan is $196 for the annual rate, covering Sept. 1, 2013 to Sept. 1, 2014. It i s also run through Anthem Blue Cross. Eligible enrollees for the domestic campus medical plan must meet certain requirements. "Regularly matriculated students who are enrolled in nine or more credit hours or registered graduate students are eligible to enroll. All eligible students must have paid fees to the University, and be actively attending classes on main campus," according to the Student Health'Insurance Domestic Medical Plan flyer available through the Student Health and Counseling Services link. If a student does not have insurance through a parent and can't afford the campus policies, they may qualify for Medi-Cal. "Covered California will help individuals and families determine whether they may get federal financial assistance that will cut the cost of health insurance or whether they qualify for free health insurance through MediCal," Covered CA said. Insurance plans are prohibited from placing lifetime limits on coverage. Other changes seem aimed to help students obtaining insurance through school plans. "If you are on a school plan and undergo a severe medical issue, you'll be covered no matter how high your medical costs are," USA Today reported. Changes to health care are numerous, but whether a family's breadwinner or an individual, it's clear the affordable care act means all students and adults must enroll in health insurance soon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com N EWS T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , F rontiers in S cience Lectures to shecl light on cancer cause and treatments B Y RYAN DOWNS STAFF WRITER Every year, the science faculty on campus work together to provide an event series meant to spread the word about the latest innovations from scientific minds, and Spring 2014 is no different. For the upcoming semester, the Department of Physics is debuting a lecture series called "Frontiers in Science" in celebration of such innovations, which kicked off on Feb. 6 and will continue through May 1. Each lecture focuses on a different matter in the forefront of science, covering topics from disease, to food, to the Internet. An expert in that very field is scheduled to speak at each lecture. One vital subject the lectures will cover are discoveries related to treating cancer. . The series kicked off last week with "The Targeted Delivery of Chemotherapeutics to Tumors," with Dr. Dowdy Jackson, the Principal Scientist/Assistant Director at Agensys. Jackson has worked with companies at the forefront of the development of pharmaceuticals, meant to combat cancer. During the lecture, he described the process of enabling the body's antibodies to target cancerous cells within the body with impressive preju- dice; allowing the treatment to reach the harmful cells without damaging too many of the healthy ones. This treatment, which has recently begun adoption at medical centers, helps deal with some of the more harmful side effects of chemotherapy. Dr. Jackson was keen to remind that the company and its scientists are still working on a litany of projects using similar technology. "It's one of the exciting new breakthroughs for cancer patients," Jackson said. "There's two [treatments] already out there, but there's a whole lot we've been developing right now that are making their way through the pipeline." However, Jackson is just one of the many experts who can be expected this series, which continues on Feb. 27 with a lecture on "Social Media Helping Global Disaster Response (in 140 Characters or Less)" with Dr. Eric Frost, in Arts 240. The rest of the lectures will be held during UHour in Science Hall 2, Room 242. Tim i'ntwi*-^ ftetimmi « i » i s. HmtrnM*1«ml AœmmI Im&ÈkU Pméki m !hmê&*>met $%mimmtm MUßum* 4 Iter**;. - mm rnttm&m vMtmmffcmmm* tmòì rn&mm Arnmmmmtf More information can be found at http://wvm.csusm.edu/csm/events-resources/index. html President reports to the community CSUSM c ontinues to grow at a fast pace "Our goal . . . was to raise educational rates in our region* --Karen Haynes In the President's Report to the community, Karen Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of CSUSM to community leaders. The event was held Thursday, Feb. 6, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The report discussed the achievements of the students, faculty and programs. Haynes presented many stories of successful students to, illustrate the impact of CSUSM programs. The fuschia-suited Haynes began with a recap of how CSUSM has grown under her leadership since her start Feb. 1, 2004. About the struggle to become a modern education model during a recession, Haynes said, "Could any of us have imagined how far, how fast we have come?" To illustrate CSUSM's growth, Haynes went through a list of what had doubled ' and increased at CSUSM in her time as President. The student population has increased from 6,000 to 12,000 according to Haynes. Buildings have doubled from 10 to 20. Academic Degree Offerings have increased from 27 to 58. Athletic teams have more than doubled. The Alumni has grown from 13,000 to 35,000. The employees at CSUSM has increased from 700 to 1,900. The endowment has been raised from $10 million to $20 million. An endowment is the total amount of money or property donated and invested for a university. There are rules for how it's utilized and it mainly goes to aiding students. "Over a three-year period, $143 million in new endowment gifts has been added to endowments throughout the (Military science continued from page 1). have besides being trained in the art of killing. How does that fit with what I do as a faculty member?" The Cougar Chronicle recently surveyed 240 students about their opinion of military science courses and whether or not they should be allowed on campus. An overwhelming majority was found in favor of Army ROTC, and many participants were open to military science courses being offered on campus. However, B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Southern California S ummer Day C amps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors and Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & mofe! Make a difference in a child's life this summèr! www.DayCampJobs.com CSU. Collectively, CSU institutions distributed nearly $32 million from endowment in support of student scholarships, faculty research and academic programs. Endowment investments gained an average 20.38t% percent in 2010-2011, recovering much of the losses incurred from 2007-2009," the 2010/11 Philanthropic Annual Report on calstate. edu stated. Haynes' speech addressed goals CSUSM is working towards, including more campus space and the desire to improve educational rates in the region. "Riverside and San Diego counties are among a handful of counties in California that have experienced a moderate or even robust growth in high school graduates," Haynes said. "However, the statistics show that most of the growth is in populations not expected to go past high school, if that far. Statistics also indicate that California will be short one million college educated workers by 2025." Hayne's goal to increase educational rates in the area is tied closely for her with persons who are atriskof not graduating college. Haynes touched on the Ace dollars service program for former foster youths, as well as other vital causes. "We now educate more former foster youth per capita than any institution in the United States," Haynes said. Former foster children appear to face incredible odds and disadvantages that affect their ability to obtain a college education. "Surveys report that there there was no unanimous agreement to either entity. Out of 240 students, 201 participants answered that they were very or somewhat familiar with Army ROTC, whereas 39 participants were not at all familiar. 213 participants answered that they thought there should be an Army ROTC program on campus, 5 participants were opposed to it and 20 participants did not feel informedenough to answer. When asked about their familiarity with military science courses, 103 participants answered that they had heard of these classes, 70 participants had taken them in the past and 66 partici- pants were not familiar with military science courses at all. After receiving a brief definition of what military science courses are, 110 participants said that they would be interested in taking the courses, 56 participants answered that the classes were of no interest and 73 participants said they would want to learn more information about them before deciding. Finally, participants were asked if they would be opposed to other CSUSM students taking military science courses. 232 participants answered that they were not opposed, and seven participants answered that they were opposed. Two students chose to comment on the last question, one participant stating that they were neither for nor against military science courses because there had not been sufficient communication and information provided about the classes. "We have enough military all around the world. Plus, we're in the Marines' backyard. I hope CSUSM is one place the students can get away from military influence. As a veteran, I see this as propaganda," the other anonymous survey participant wrote. The Academic Senate is comprised of approximately 50 members, ranging from faculty to administrators to are 500,000 foster youth in the United States. Even though 70 percent of them desire a college experience, most age out of foster care only to find themselves illprepared and unsupported for success: 65 percent become homeless, 20 percent are arrested or incarcerated, and less than two percent graduate from college," CSUSM Steps Magazine stated, in an article referencing the scholarships. Students walking up Craven Drivé may have recently "noticed signs for a "Report to the Community" and/or emails from the Office of Communications. Many of these messages were an effort to inform them of the President's annual Report to the Community. Though the report has come and gone, it can still be viewed through watching the video versions available online in a 34 minute version and a five minute summary posted on the days after the speech. students. The diverse range of opinions about military science will be the crucial deciding factor in whether they will vote for or against bringing the courses to campus. "The Academic Senate at CSUSM will hold a discussion about ROTC on campus sometime this spring. We value, and will take into account, student opinion when we hold our discussion," Academic Senate Chair, Dr. Vivienne Bennett, said. "We will use the responses to this survey as a measure of student interest and support for or opposition to ROTC and/ or military science courses on campus." �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmaii.com Basketball playoff excitement nears Men's basketball looking t o capitalize on near perfect season. T here is one more home game for the Cougars this season. Photo montage of the February 11 game provided by Anne Hall. B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The student union is the "poster child" of rapid growth for the CSUSM campus, and men's basketball is the same for the athletic department. It may be time for the administration to put combining the two into full throttle and build an arena on campus for.the team to play in for their home games. • The Cougars practice at a local Boys and Girls Club right up the street from campus. Their home games are not really at home, but they are around 12 miles away at MiraCosta College of Oceanside. This is a small facility with a large Spartan logo, the community college's mascot, painted at center court. At first, it sounds like the recipe for a mediocre program but that couldn't be further from the truth. With only three years of existence, the Cougars are currently No. 1 in the NAIA national rankings, own a 27-1 overall record and have the longest current winning streak in NAIA Division I with 18. When asked about a comparison with last year's season, Coach Saia was nothing but ecstatic . "Last year's team has a lot to be proud of. This year's team might be just a bit deeper, more mature in spots and bigger in size," Coach Saia said. The Cougar's recently played Bethesda at home and finished with a 93-54 victory. Not only were the starters one point, but as always, the bench made some noise. Of the 14 total 3-pointers for CSUSM, 6 of them came from Zack Zaragoza off the bench. Zaragoza also had a game high of 18 points. In regards to keeping his focus coming off the bench, "It's visualization and mental preparation for the game. I see myself making my shots and giving it my all out there," Zaragoza said. The seniors of the team will be recognized in an exhibition game against St. Katherine Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. From there the Cougars have their eyes on a conference tournament in Georgia and a National Championship in Kansas City. "Kansas city is the top 32 team of the NAIA. You have to win 5 games in 6 or 7 days to win a national title. That's the golden prize and that's what we are shooting for," Coach Saia said. �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , S P O R T BfmBfrra™ 10:00 AM ggByB iMCfnri Hector Collazo working up a sweat on the CSUSM track and field. Photo provided by the CSUSM athletic depart- March 1 2:00 PM Softball vs. Tennessee Wesleyan ment. More information can be found at http^/www.csusmcougars.com/roster.aspx?path=mtrack&print=true Getting "Swole" with Hector M arch! 7:30 PM Men's Basketball vs. St. Katherine Track star uses humor to get in shape order to repair his body from the rigorous preparation. SPORTS EDITOR To make it all the more CSUSM track star, Hector difficult, he is sculpting his Collazo may be filled with body into the perfect shape numerous jokes and play- for the specific events he ful remarks, but this4 guy is competes in for the Cougars. Athletes who run the 100 a fierce competitor on the meter tend to have bigger track. Don't let humorous re- frames and powerful upper sponses like, "Know how to bodies. Those who run the 400 look good when you run, and know where the cameras are meter, such as Collazo, need at all times" fool you. There to be lighter with powerful is a lot to leanrfrom his prep- legs in order to be quick for aration for season when it a longer distance. Collazo comes to nutrition and train- is naturally a swole guy and he needs to get his "six pack ing. After getting some much game on point." [Swole-The needed relaxation in the off- state of being very muscular season, Collazo dramatically and in good shape.] increases the amount of time Getting his body into this he spends training. Along kind of shape takes strict with that, Collazo multiplies dedication. For example, the amount of food he eats in Collazo stays away from B Y JUSTIN DONNER most of the food sold at school, and brings his lunch so that he has better control of what is" going into his body. Perhaps the biggest piece of advice comes from the way he confronts possible diet challenges from the beginning. "You have to get your boys on the game plan and let them know- no bad foods no drinking. Let mom and dad know your game plan too. From there it's a lot of water and discipline," Collazo said. Collazo's secret weapon though, is coming home to Mom's home-cooked Mexican food every day after a hard practice. Just the thing to rejuvinate the mind, body and soul. N URTURE • Y OUR • C ALLING " I'm not only learning about nutrition, I'm learning about treating people w ith integrity and care." Ellie Freeman, MS (2013) B A S t Y R U N I V E R SITY Learn more: B astyr.is/Success • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San Diego Baseball vs 12:00 PM DH s. Tennessee Wesleyan I • I H g •ikymiifiViHll LOOKING W AY TO LEAVE YOUR ___MARK? Work for t he Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's i ndependent student newspaper as a p hotographer a nd/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd p roduce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. Meetings in Craven 3500 on every Tuesday during U-Hour (noon -1 PM) Contact us: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmaii.com S �Health & Fitness Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 1 9, Mount Woodson • Get Ou g H B Y ALISON SEAGLE One great summi t, two challenging trails. T his s emester's r emaining f ood d istributions are o n Feb. 25, M arch a nd 25, as w ell A pril 8 a nd 22 the p arking lot S ummit C hurch (next to T he Q uad d orms) at 2 p .m. It is r ecommended t hat s tudents s how up e arly to g et first-pick of foocK SPORTS COLUMNIST Hiking Mt. Woodson is something many people like to do, not just for the awesome view, but also to get an epic photo on Potato Chip Rock for their Facebook or Instagram. Coming up the mountain from either side offers an enjoyable challenge, as well as rewarding scenery. One way to begin the trek is to start at Lake Poway. Parking is free during the winter, but the gates to the recreational area do close, so it's important to be mindful of the hours. More information about Lake Poway's seasonal hours and parking fees can be found at http://www.poway. org/Index .aspx?page= 1615. Restrooms and water fountains are located in the recreation area, but it is important to take water on the hike due to there being no facilities on the trails. Plenty of signs are positioned around the lake to show where the trails go and how to get to the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The trip con- I i ¡jjf mKl 11 ; jr ' -Jfr 11 V ÌM 11 Distribution photo by Rachel M sists of well-maintained dirt and rock trails. The beginning of the journey is relatively level around the lake until reaching the trailhead. As the incline of the trail increases, markers continue to dot the path to the summit to inform hikers which way to go, what trail they are on and how much farther they have t o go. Just before reaching the summit which has power towers scattered around it, Potato Chip Rock will be on the left. Another place to start the ascent is near the fire station off of the 67 highway. Parking on fire station property is prohibited but the shoulder is plenty wide enough to accommodate many cars, and there are lots of signs to point out where the trail begins. Gallego The route from this side of the mountain is steeper, but it is paved, shorter and it is even possible to do at night, especially when there is a full moon. There are no facilities at the base or along the route so it is critical to bring plenty of water. This trail meanders up and through many huge boulders that dwarf hikers and intrigue rock climbers. While navigating the switchbacks, it may even be possible to spot rock climbers tackling these giant boulders. Either trail offers plenty of spectacular views and a great workout. Furry friends are also invited to enjoy the toils. Mt. Woodson is a perfect day hike for anyone in need of fresh air and an adventure. Fighting hunger with Donate Don't Dump important and fundamental foundations to ensuring a HEALTH COLUMNIST healthy life. California, sadWhen most people think ly, was placed in the top 10 of food insecurities, they states that were observed to think of low-income fami- have higher household food lies or particular parts of the insecurities than the U.S. nacountry and neighborhoods. tional average. Fortunately, Donate Don't While those issues still exist, many people do not realize Dump is a volunteer and that it affects college stu- teen-run organization that strives to alleviate hunger dents as well. Food insecurity refers to while stopping commercial the inconsistent availability food waste. CSUSM works to nutritious foods and ad- closely with this organizaequate amounts of food. Ac- tion. We have many stucording to Feeding America, dent volunteers, and they 23% of adults who face hun- hold food distributions right ger have attended college or across from campus. There is always more food than peoa technical school. ple, and the more people they Nutrition is one of the most B Y RACHEL GALLEGO get, the more short-dated and surplus food they can save. The food distributions are for everyone, so do not be intimidated to pick up some food, because as college students I think many of us can agree that we are on a tight budget. Nutrition is essential to academic achievement and optimal performance when participating in sports. Some serious health issues can arise from exercising without proper nutrition to help your body recover. For more information visit Donate Don't Dump's website at: http://donatedontdump .net/ or find them on Facebook. Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students with at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only two Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung School of Accounting Equipping the 5 Church to Master Money. ^ AZI^WWIFIC God First Since im �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com A Semester in Sweden Colder climate , warm embrace long as I present myself as approachable first. Probably because we are in a big city, people keep to themselves. Still, no matter if I stop and ask for directions, or to translate something in the grocery store, I have found people are not only helpful and friendly, but that everyone speaks English! I think this is a big part of why I am adjusting to Stockholm so easily- if I am lost, or curious, or confused, I just ask. There is another aspect of this as well, and that is I am not alone! There are hun- Haley Perko is excited about her communicative vision for CSUSM. Photo provided by Faith Orcino. dreds of other students in my same boat. In some cases, I have an advantage because English is my native language. But here we are, far from home and our regular routine, making a fantastic decision to change our lives and opportunities into something different. We have not one, but two, universiquestions and concerns you tage of resources. ties to support us, a will to B Y K ATUN SWEENEY Perko also sat on the Stu- have, the more we can do." EDITOR-IN-CHIEF try something different and dent Fee Advisory Board last Perko came into college the opportunity to do so in Haley Perko is a pame that spring and was part of Alpha looking towards a career in a beautiful, albeit cold, new is synonymous with success, Kappa[ Psi her freshman and the health field. However, home. her motivated spirit and in- sophomore year. She volun- CSUSM introduced her to tense drive creating one of teered for Campus Recrea- her love for student affairs as the most dynamic leaders on tion, was the ASI College of well. As an intern at Palomar Education, Health and Hu- Hospital through the Path campus. The junior Kinesiology man Services representative Maker internship, Perko major, who is currently Pre- and was on the club lacrosse works at a clinic in $n AlbertPhysical Therapy, seeks to team her sophomore year. son's in San Elijo Hills. Here make a significant differ- Recently, Perko has also she interns as a secretary/reence at CSUSM. She accom- tacked on attendance to Tuk- ceptionist that interacts with plishes this by combining the wut Leadership Circle work- patients coming in for flu skills that she has learned shops and Kinesiology Club shots and completes adminfrom each dimension of cam- meetings as well. istrative paperwork. pus life that she is involved Her position on ASI has ceSpending time with people with. mented Perko's desire to see in the clinic, and helping stuPerko boasts a list of more open dialogue between dents on campus, has prodextra-curricular activities her office and the student ded Perko to lean towards a that would exhaust even the body to make change happen career that combines policy, most, enthusiastic and ener- on campus. health and possibly returning getic people. She has been a "I think the really big thing to the university setting after Resident Adviser at the UVA that students need to know is she finishes grad school. dorms for the past two years, that there are actual students " I'm not as outspoken as is a member of Alpha Omi- who sit on university com- most people. I 'm definitely cron Pi and currently serves mittees and the Board of Di- more reserved and quiet," as the Chair of the ASI Board rectors is capable of doing so Perko said. "But when I see a Professor Gliniecki usually teaches Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 336), Psychology of Personality (PSYCH 334) and of Directors. many things. need-be for me to say someSurvey of Clinical Psychology (PSYCH 340). Photos provided by Amanda Lenox. Perko also has partaken in I want to figure out some thing, I will. I really like a Leadership Retreatment, way to get it out to the stu- being a mentor and the bewhere SLL and ASI go away dents that we want them to hind-the-scenes person. I refor a weekend for different come to our office," Perko ally like to listen to people's workshops. They are struc- said. "I don't think it's well and ive Dr. Megan Gliniecki strives for education with a purpose tured to find ways to help known what BOD is for; we iadeas and Iconcerns,eally lgove dvice if can. I r freshmen and sophomores are the voices of students. processing and listening to "I felt very strongly about campus forever." B Y AMANDA LENOX integrate better into campus I want to advocate that we other people's issues so that Professor Gliniecki fol- life and to take more advanhelping people who didn't FEATURES EDITOR are here for them. The more I can help them through it." have any resources; people lowed her husband, a physiDr. Megan Gliniecki is a who didn't have money, or cian in the Navy, out to Califascinating professor that family support, or education fornia and she applied and brings compassion and em- to fall back on. Those are the got hired at Cal State San people that you see in state Marcos. She loves teach- Professors reveal what irritates and impresses t hem a bout students pathy to her courses. Professor Gliniecki re- mental facilities?' Gliniecki ing at CSUSM. She finds B Y ALISON SEAGLE Bonnie Mendenhall, Pro- fessor of Linguistics, Liberal the students here to be very ceived her Bachelor's degree said. fessor in the School of Edu- Studies Department: SPORTS COLUMNIST She then went back to genuine and caring. in Chemistry at the Universication: -Pet Peeve: "When a stuThe spring semester is just school and took undergradu"There's this very human ty of Michigan. She began to -Pet Peeve: "When I try dent knows they're having work on her Ph.D. in Organic ate psychology classes at side of psychology, where entering its fourth week of hard to make everything Chemistry from the Univer- UT and received her Ph.D. there is a focus on under- classes. School loads are be- clear but then a student asks trouble and I know they're sity of Texas, but then took in Clinical Psychology from standing not just people who ginning to increase and many a question about something I having trouble but they don't come for help—they're intime off to healfroma family University of Texas, South- are mentally ill but under- syllabuses forecast exams. covered—I have to count to vited and they don't come." standing the people around As course loads get harder tragedy that related to a fam- western Medical School. 10 before I answer." -Advice: "Imagine that you "There is no more exciting us that we meet everyday," and more routine, students ily member's mental illness. -Advice: "Communicate have 10 percent more confilooking to do well might It was due to this trag- environment than a college Gliniecki said. with the professor and let dence and act like you have She believes students will want to abide by their profesedy that Professor Gliniecki campus, because there is a them know what's going on, 10 percent more confidence switched her career course. spirit of learning and excite- develop a sense of compas- sor's advice. A few profes- like if an assignment is goand see what happens, see She began volunteering at a ment," she said. "So if I can't sion. She hopes that when sors were interviewed about ing to be late. It's better to be be a student, I want to have students learn we are here to their pet peeves and advice proactive." mental hospital to learn more (Do's and do not's contina reason to stay on a college care for each other. on how to succeed. about mental illness. Jule Gómez de García, Pro- ued on page 8). to explore. A huge adjustment was STAFF WRITER the climate . It gets cold When I landed in the Ar- sometimes in San Diego, landa airport in Stockholm, but here I need waterproof Sweden, all of it kind of hit boots, a super thick jacket, me - 1 was in Sweden, I was scarves arid hats and gloves staying here , for months, I that serve more purpose than fashion. The days have been was studying abroad. Four "weeks later, I feel cold, snowy or rainy, and the like I've been here for much nights long and dark (Sunrise longer. Sure, I still get lost, at 8... sunset by 3). and even yesterday I bought One of the biggest differweird food from the grocery ences from home in Esconstore on accident. But other dido is how I get around. In than hiccups like that, I am San Diego, the public transcomfortable and confident in portation frankly sucks. To my new home. get around Stockholm, it is After months of applica- easier to take a bus, the mettions and emails, I arrived ro or walk than drive. You in Stockholm to study social can buy a monthly pass at a work. And although I'm fair- student price (no limits on ly confident and adaptable the discounted price, either) overall, I certainly didn't ex- and use it to travel the entire pect to settle into the swing city. The buses and subways of Stockholm so effortlessly. are clean, easy to maneuver Maybe it is because I always and run through the nights. wanted to be in Sweden, or Streets in Sweden are well lit, maybe because of the won- have a bike path and walking derful friend living here who path away from the road, and showed me the ropes those feel incredibly safe. first few days. Regardless, Many people told me one month into my adven- before my departure that ture and I feel confident in Swedes aré very friendly. my environment and excited This seems to be true, as B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD Leadership spotlight Haley Perko Powerful leadership and vision CSUSM do's a nd d o n ot's o f t he c lassroom �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com P utting t ogether y our o wn w ork p ortfolio DIY Corner V Ruler • Pencil • Scissors Having a work portfolio is • Printed out headsometimes industry stand- ings or stickers for lettering ard. Having a physical, old- so you can organize the portschool version is a project I folio and label what everyhad to try. thing is Supplies: • (Optional) Any Materials should be acid- stickers, brads, stencils or free to prevent yellowing or cut-out tools that you think decaying of the pages. would make your portfolio • A Scrapbook (I look more polished recommend a plain design • (Optional) Headand neutral color, preferably shot: pick a work-appro12" by 12" size. I got mine priate picture of your face. for $2.99 at Michaels Craft Headshots are important for Store, but they usually range certain fields from that to $20. They usu• Short profile: type ally come with clear page out a small summary of who holders. You can buy them you are and why you are separately if you need more good for the job you're seekspace). ing. Include skills and inter• Acid-free paper in a ests relevant to your intended variety of designs and colors career or artistic passion. The (I bought one black textured profile section should be an pack and one varied design extended version of the obA beautiful page sample of Sarah Hughes starter page for her w ork portfolio featuring her News Editor experipack). jective on your resume ence with the Cougar Chronicle. • Double- sided • Contacts: Print a scrapbooking tape (Comes sheet that lists all ways you • Links to your work: work. • Resume: print a in a roll of sticky squares would like a prospective emin most scrapbooking sec- ployer to contact YOU. This Similar to contacts, but needs • (Optional) A cover polished copy of your retions of stores like Michaels, could include your website if it's own heading and page, letter: print out a general ver- sume out. List links to your previous sion of a cover letter. • Work Samples: colJoAnns, Wal-Mart, etc.). you have one. B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Offbeat Brewery shares a close connection with CSUSM B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR Right up the streetfromthe university, Sarah Garcia, an alumni of CSUSM's undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a vision with her husband Tom Garcia. Between his experience in brewing and her business education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company, featuring a community atmosphere that students should take the time to visit and experience. While Tom gained experience as a professional brewer and brewing consultant, Sarah received her undergraduate degree in business from CSUSM and a MBA as well. As entrepreneurs, the classes taught across the entire business program proved to be valuable for the couple. "Having a solid, broad base of business knowledge is critical to anyone hoping to start their own business. Small business owners wear many hats and you will need the breadth of knowledge from those Foundation Classes," Sarah said. Sarah maintains relationships with many of the professors from the College of Business Administration, and she is currently creating projects with a couple professors for their classes. The steps Sarah has taken are especially motivating Delicious sushi roll and brew photographed by Justin Donner. to aspiring female entrepreneurs. "I couldn't be happier to see our female alumni blazing a trail just as successfully as our male graduates. As a female faculty member, it is particularly gratifying to see that the young women that were in our undergraduate and graduate programs just a few years ago are now successful entrepreneurs, creating jobs in the local community and giving back to the university," business professor, Dr. Rajnandini Pillai, said. Offbeat Brewery has a casual tasting room with picnic tables, a wall-to-wall mural done by a collection of artists and an open view of the brew house. For the 21 and over crowd at CSUSM, the brewery offers a wide collection of excellent craft brews and fun events. Some events gourmet trucks, nights, cal artists are featured every quarter and regular specials that benefit local nonprofit organizations. You can visit their website at www.offbeatbrewing.com or Facebook for updates on events. Growth is in the future plans for Offbeat, but they aim to always provide a community feel. California S tate University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el lect a variety of work samples. The more you have the better. If you have too many to choose from, pick your best and a variety that highlights your different work and skills. If you are using newspaper articles, it's a good idea to make copies on acid-free paper, because newsprint has a habit of yellowing and curling. I have these, but wanted a portfolio that had the actual newsprint, because I kind of like the feel of old newspapers. • Any letters of recommendation or awards you have • A list of appropriate references. The list should be varied: people you've worked with, character references, people you've volunteered for, teachers. Above all, be sure they would say something nice about your work ethic and talents. Also, they should not be relatives or significant others...or worse, past significant others« �8 Features Editor: T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , cougarchron.features@gmaii.com chstvFUMS In collaboration with THE KINESIOLOGY CLUB Ai CALIFORNIA SEME UNIVERSITY S i MARCOS INVISIBLE THREAT - CSUSM CAMPUS SHOWING TUESDAY, MARCH 4 ,2014 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Clarke Grand Salon - Room 113 CONTACT AMY CLARK a t Clarlc170icougars.csiism.edu OR OH LAURA de GHETALDI a t Idegheta8csusrn.edu for mare Information Wonderfully tantalizing fish and pasta alfredo photographed by Nikki Thomas. So many options t o choose from. Fratelli's offers affordable, outstanding dishes £ B Y NIKKI THOMAS STAFF W RITER Students can look forward t o this free event that will shock the mind and open the eyes. Courtesy of Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi. http://elcaminopediatrics.com/vaccine-controversy-doc^ Bringing attention to an 'Invisible Threat' S tudent film B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A group of film production students f rom Carlsbad High School have taken on the controversy over whether vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for disaster. "Invisible Threat," the latest installment in the talented teenagers' series of eyeopening documentaries, explores the variance of opinions that arise when parents contemplate the best way to take care of their children. They interviewed families, physicians and experts about what the positive effects of vaccination are, as well as discuss the myths of how harmful they are to children. "Invisible Threat" was created entirely by students, directed by Douglas Green, written by Camille Posard and narrated by Mark Huckaby. Like their past projects, it was funded by the Rotary Club, with no stipulations on their part . . *'It is done entirely by high school . students, without p oses i mportant any influence from adults. They did the research and interviewing, they wrote the script» and it's very exciting. After the screening, we will have speakers such as a couple physicians and someone with a biology background. We're^ really promoting health literacy," one of the coordinators of the event, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, said. The young filmmakers have found controversial topics to be their niche in the documentary realm. Before "Invisible Threat," their first film was on the survivors of the Holocaust. This was followed by "One in Seven," which took a critical look at the fact that at the time of filming, one in seven people in North County had hunger insecurities. By the time of production, the figures had changed to one in five people and one in four children. Their next project will be about SeaWorld and killer whales. The screening of "One in Seven" at a film festival is what created the link between Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi q uestions and Lisa Posard, the mother of one of the filmmakers. De Ghetaldi called Posard to introduce herself, thus spiraling into the CSUSM Kinesiology Club's partnership with Donate Don't Dump and now the screening of "Invisible Threat" on campus. This is thanks to multiple partners with Kinesiology Club, Dr. de Ghetaldi citing Hugo Lecomte and the Rec Center as one of their biggest supporters for the event. Invisible Threat is being shown across the country, arid students have the opportunity to watch the film for themselves. It will be shown on campus from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 in Clarke Grand Salon, Room 113. Students can also view the film from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at Temeku Cinemas in Temecula. Temeku Cinemas is located at 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. Both screenings are f ree. For more information, contact Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm .edu. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR Anne Hall A & E E DITOR Faith Orcino A CADEMIC A D V I S O R Kent Davy CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Emma Grace Fairchild cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com Anne Hall Alex Maravillas cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Lana Cook Katie Garner cougarchron.features@gmail.com Raychel Allen cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com J OIN OUR S TAFF! S ALES R EP Chelsey Schweitzer Justin Donner Zach Schanzenbach Amanda Lenox Lauren Hammond Ryan Downs Rachel Gallego Lauren Hammond S P O R T S E DITOR Shaina Pardo CARTOONISTS Faith Orcino Alison Seagle Noelle Friedberg a side of angel hair pasta with spinach, mushrooms, capers and artichoke hearts. The salmon had a white wine and butter sauce that made it tender while still having a crisp texture as well. And if you happen to be gluten f ree, they have the best tasting gluten-free pasta. You would never be able to tell the difference. We tried out the Zingada Penne ($14.95), which had a light tomato and cream sauce with mushrooms, black olives and sweet peppers added in, topped off with fresh grated parmigiano. Fratelli's also has a great Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 pjm. It includes $5 wines, $5 select appetizers and $2 off all beers, great for those students on a budget. Fratelli's Italian Kitchen left a great impression. The food was delicious, fresh and authentic and the service was astounding. We will definitely be back. Fratelli's is conveniently located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., just two-and-ahalf miles f rom campus. etiquette when communicating with professors—using email like i t's text messag* „» mg. -Advice: "Make the effort to get to know professors on a personal level—go to office hours." "Focus on the information being taught, riot the grade . Care about the learning and you will learn more." S TAFF C ONTINUED Nikki Thomas D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER O PINION E DITOR what you can accomplish." Sherry Freeborn, Professor in the School of Education, ICP Coordinator: -Pet Peeve: "It bothers me when students send frantic emails asking for information or due dates or whatever and then don't respond after I 've replied. It is courteous to thank the person who has taken the time to answer." -Advice: "Organize your schedule. Put your school work first but be sure to set aside f un time for yourself— . strive for balance". Juliet Falce-Robinson, Professor of Linguistics, Liberal Studies Department: -Pet Peeve: "Lack of email PHOTOGRAPHERS N E W S E DITOR F EATURES E DITOR (Do's and do not's continued from page 6). C OPY E DITOR Sarah Hughes Justin Donner Walking into Fratelli's we were greeted by a big smile from the hostess and the owner, who invited us right in. Fratelli's is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos. Fratelli's means "brothers" in Italian, and that's exactly what these two owners are. Brothers Brandon and Austin Lorbert started this Italian restaurant that emphasizes homemade ingredients made daily, and authentic Italian cuisine. The atmosphere has a family-oriented flair with a warm and rustic quality, including wooden beams that surround the restaurant . They had several rooms, including a bar, and even a private banquet room for those special occasions. The service is welcoming and effortlessly attentive, sure to make anyone feel at home. We started with their mouthwatering Burrata Caprese ($13.95), an heirloom tomato and burrata mozzarella caprese appetizer drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze and garnished with micro basil that was earthy and fresh. We paired this with their house Chardonnay, which had hints of apple, oak and blossom to compliment the starter. Their wine has their own Fratelli label and is made from OneHope Winery. Next was their Classic Caesar salad ($5.95). Fratelli's makes their own homemade creamy tart dressing as well as garlic savory croutons. This salad was unlike any other, topped off with freshly grated parmingiano cheese. This was paired with the house Sauvignon Blanc that was sweet, bright and refreshing. Following was an heirloom tomato bisque ($3.95 for a cup, $5.95 for a bowl), a hearty soup full of onion and garlic flavor. To accompany the entrée we had the house Cabernet that was smooth and rich. The main course was a perfectly cooked and very generous portion of salmon piccata ($24.95), accompanied with steamed asparagus and cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 PM 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 6 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 ^s the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �O PINION Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE. W EDNESDAY, F EB IQ, 9 111 S iiliiiSII^^Ml I -, s®?» « i' mi mm m§m •¡¡¡¡••I V Muslim Students Association gathered together for a day'of indoor rock climbing, courtesy of Amber Mahmood Muslim Student Association addresses misconceptions B Y AMBER MAHMOOD CONTRIBUTOR The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA) aims to increase knowledge, growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus, but to the community as a whole. The term Muslim is often falsely associated to terrorism by many outside of the Islamic community. Many individuals form this misunderstanding from the constant anti-Islam media portrayals. Others simply do not know where to access correct in- formation to educate themselves on the matter, or are afraid to confront those of Muslim faith to ask them. Although there may be many reasons, ultimately the majority of American society is unaware of the true concepts and practices of Islam. "If anyone asked me about Islam, I would want them to know that it is a religion of peace. The word Islam itself means peace." The MSA also aims to form long lasting relationships and provide support for its members, which includes Muslims and individuals of other faiths. Since the association's es- tablishment a few years ago, the MSA continues to grow. The MSA has also become active in partaking in community service events, on campus meetings, other fun events, as well as educational events in which acclaimed scholars are invited to share their insight on intriguing topics. Individuals interested in learning more about Islam, meeting people of the Islamic faith or attending one of our various events should visit http://www.csusm.edu/ orgs/muslimstudentassociation.html or send us an email at msa.csusm@gmail.com. If you want t o know more about InterVarsity, when and where we meet, o r more about our Spring Break trip, check out the website ivsanmarcos.org. InterVarsity connects campus through community and spirituality B Y N OELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF WRITER InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international organization that focuses on campus ministry with vision "to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed and world changers developed." A collection of athletes, Greeks, international students and people just trying to graduate, who all come together with this one shared desire: to know Jesus and to make Him known. My first experience with InterVarsity was two years ago. As a new student, it is often just easier to go to class and then leave campus rather than try to make new friends. That is where InterVarsity came in. I started going to their events and was instantly amazed by how loving and encouraging the community is. They made me feel so welcome that I just had to stick around. One of the best things about being a part of InterVarsity is that every spring break they do this thing called Mark Camp. It's a week on Catalina Island, where members spend time going through the Bible and going deeper into the gospel of Jesus through the book of Mark. Some of my fondest memories of college and lasting friendships have been made there. Every Wednesday they have a weekly meeting called Large Group where a speaker shares a message. They also have various Bible studies on campus throughout the week. The Bible studies really focus on being a place of encouragement, and are a great place to make new friends and connect to campus life. ¡jg jpg 11 * Interested in running for a Representative or Executive position on the Board of Directors? 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS MASTER OF A RTS MASTER OF A RTS IN MANAGEMENT IN L EADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL S TUDIES ^^ 3 9 units ^^ 3 3 units HI 1 2-30 months f H 2 0 months �10 ^H^ONQGMAIICOM T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , O P IN IO M You cannot tell the difference between toxic makeup and the good stuff by just looking at it. Photo by Anne Hall. 5i reat^to^ijnsfimer òxic makeup poses B Y C H E L S E Y SCHWEITZER To Tweet or not to Tweet. Photo provided by Lauren Hammond. Truth about Twitter Company tax breaks raise alarm B Y L A U R E N H AMMOND OPINION EDITOR . Many students at CSUSM probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware of the company's questionable history. Twitter was first formed in 2006. Since its debut and coining of the legendary "Tweet," the social networking site has seen a rapidly growing user base. As of late 2013, the company has been estimated to be worth 31 billion dollars. Since its opening, Twitter headquarters -has been located in San Francisco, CA. In 2011, the company was threatening to move locations but was offered a six-year payroll tax break to maintain its California residency. More recently, the city agreed to stop taxing Twitter stock options. Calcu" lations suggest that since the initiation of the company's tax breaks, Twitter has saved over 50 million dollars. Twitter currently resides in San Francisco's Mid-Market area. Alongside the "Twitter Tax Break," the city has also included tax incentives to any other companies that moved to Mid-Market, a preA viously undeveloped area, and has seen tremendous corporate growth. Much of the money Twitter has saved due to tax incentives could have gone towards improving the city's public transportation, health, education and more. Aside from major losses in city revenue, Twitter has had absolutely no involvement in giv- > o r t e s t i n g in, community. Twitter, along with fifteen other companies residing in the Mid-Market area, has also been affecting neighboring residential communities. The technical industries within the Mid-Market area have aided in an increase of property valuer With the high request for office space, many residential property owners have also been forced to sell, causing a large number of home evictions, Several activist groups including South of Market Community Action Network, Senior and Disability Action, Eviction Free San Francisco and the San Francisco Housing Rights Commrttee have joined forces with local workers and residents tofightback. A number of protests have taken place outside of the Twitter headquarters and throughout the Mid-Market area to express outrage for the companies' tax breaks. It is important that social networking users understand the implications associated to their Twitter memberships. Until Twitter realizes the injustice of their actions, users are unconsciously participating in the corporate conglomerate's indifference to the general public. This is not an uncommon practice for multi-billion dollar corporations to take advantage of lower-income demographics. Although this does not directly affect CSUSM students, it does harm communities similar to ours and that is something to consider. IN 8 its b a c k t0 SENIOR STAFF WRITER Many common beauty products contain toxic substances that consumers don't know about. Self-publishing. It sounds like an aspiring author's best friend and that's According to the nonprofit not far from the'truth. Photo provided by Sarah Hughes. organization Campaign for Safer Cosmetics, the average American woman uses about B Y Z A C H S CHANZENBACH book. Aside from that the 12 personal care products a SENIOR STAFF WRITER odds are generally against day. This not only includes the author. On average, the makeup but shampoos, lo"50 Shades of Grey." self-published print book tions and perfumes as well, Also, according to the same Doubtlessly, you've seen w i l l m o s t l i k e l y s e l l 1 0 0 t o a book with this title and 1 5 0 c o p i e s p ^ g a s t a n d _ source, of the more than an ominous-looking cover a r d b o o k a t a b o u t 1 0 b u c k s > 10,000 chemicals that are somewhere recently, possi- t hat > s a revenue o f 1 0 0 0 t o used in beauty products, bly in our very own book- 1500 dollars, over 89 percent have not unstore. It's a relatively new ^ ^ dergone any kind of safety Xo a child that popular trilogy. Did you sound like a lot. To an adult, testing. This poses dangerknow, however that it was t hat > s s m a l l A n d h o w o f t e n ous health risks as our skin originally self-published? d o w e see children publish. absorbs these chemicals, It is what it sounds like: i n g books? I rest my case, which may lead to cancer the author publishes his/ With how easy it is to self- and respiratory problems her work him/herself or publish, it should ¿ome as no in the case of powders and with the aid of a company s u r p r i s e t h a t «everybody's sprays. that specializes in convert- d o i n g i t » Aspiring authors According to the Environing the product into eBook c a n e x p e ct the competi- mental Working Group, a format, then distributing it t i o n t o ^ m a s s i v e . A n d > Gf group that created an online to digital retailers. The au- c o u r s e > n o t e v e i y s e l f . p u b . database that lists the conthor retains full rights to the l i s h e d book is going to be cerning ingredients in beauty work and keeps all the cash g o o d B y - n o t e v e r y book," I products and how safe they he/she makes off of it. For m e a n t h e overwhelming ma- are to use, says, "Companies authors looking to get their j or ity of books. That being are allowed to use almost novels out in the world, self- s a i d ( t h e r e can be some pes- any ingredient „they wish, publishmg is the quickest simism about the market and The US government doesn't and cheapest route. There is a n a c t u a l l y g o o d book may review the safety products no cost for printing physical g e t t u m e d down based on before they're sold." This books, and eBooks have be- potential prejudices towards > means that the products come more attractive in this self-pUblished books. People that we are purchasing are technological day and age. who are serious about getting not being regulated to make Of course, it's not all sun- their book published would sure that they're safe. Acshine and rainbows - no really have to invest time and cording to the same source, author's life could be like effort into making it the best beauty products aren't even that, especially if their sole i t c a n b e> a n d m a r k e t i n g it> i f required to have a full list of income came from writing. t h e y w a n t i t t o h a v e a c h a n c e the chemicals that are used There's still no guarantee a n d s t a n d o u t o n t h e d i i t a l in the product, allowing the that someone will buy their manufacturers to market items with dangerous chemicals without the consumer even knowing. There have been various instances of dangerous chemi-cals in our beauty products, such as our shampoos having sodium laurel sulfate in them or many trusted name brand S elf-Publishing i lluminated The Uterus Flag Project creates shock, awe and amazement BY ANNE HALL DESIGN EDITOR Walking into the student library, I was anticipating a cloud of people showing interest in this blatantly titled project. The campus library released the Uterus R ag Project on Feb. 10 and will remain until May 20. This installation, provided by Terilynn Quick, is a compilation of small flags that are adorned with uterus made by people from all over the nation. So much detail in each piece. The space was like a ghost town. I was in awe at the ideas shared by artists who addressed the issues behind women's health and the blessings that exist with being a woman and having the ability to conceive. While finding myself impressed and awe struck, I noticed that I was being watched. Passer by's were laughing at me for admiring the artists work. Others appeared to avoid the display, as if they would catch some kind of disease if they came too close. A friend of mine decided to draw attention to passers by and lured individuals to come and consider the artwork. Once one person started admiring Terilynn's presentation, more and more lipsticks having dangerous amounts of lead in them. Even the supposedly natural mineral-based makeups contain small particles of mica that we can inhale, which Forbes online magazine puts into perspective by pointing out that construction workers have to wear masks when dealing with mica. While women have more products that expose them to these dangerous chemicals, men aren't safe from the danger. Aftershave, cologne, shaving cream and shampoos are just a few of the items that men use that fall under the same category as all of the other beauty products. These products contain as many chemicals as the products women use and are regulated in the same way, putting men at as much risk as women, I think that it is wrong that there are no regulations within the beauty industry, The food that we eat has regulations placed on it, so why not the items that we cover our skin with? I believe that we should have the right to know exactly what is in the products we use. I also think that cosmetic companies should strive to eliminate as many of these chemicals from their products as possible in order to provide their loyal customers with healthier products, If you want to check the ingredients and the risk fac- .. tors associated with the products you use, a good place to start is the Skin Deep Database, http://www.ewg. org/skindeep/, created by the Environmental Working Group. That is just one small step towards knowing your products better so you can make an informed decision on whether to continue using that product, people began finding interest. Once the pieces were noticed, interest was struck and people began admiring all of the display. "The art work is amazing," student, Erin Taylor, said. This is a presentation that truly touches the core of existence. Take a moment to observe and appreciate the artistry and creativeness. �A &E A & E Editors Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , F E B 1 9 , C ougar S huffle: V alentine's D ay A f t e r m a t h B y Z ach S chazenbach 11 'Man of Tai Chi' delivers B Y R YAN DOWNS STAFF W RITER I t's a f ew d ays a fter V alentine's D ay, b ut t here a re s ome s till f eeling a ffects f rom t he h oliday. H ere a re t wo p layists c atered t o c ertain o utcomes. T racklist For t he L ovebirds: I " A s L ong A s Y ou L ove M e" b y B ackstreet B oys 2. " Truly M adly D eeply" b y S avage G arden 3. " Naturally" b y S elena G omez 4. " Jet L ag" b y S imple P lan 5. " Stay S tay S tay" T aylor S wift 6. " Just the W a y Y ou A re" b y B runo M ars T racklist For T hose t hat D idn't G et So L ucky: 1. " Gotta B e S omebody" b y N ickelback 2. " t h a t ' s the W ay It I s" by C eline D ion 3. " Firework" b y K aty P erry 4. " Good L ife" b y O neRepublic 5. " Shooting S tar" b y O wl C ity 6. " It's. T ime" by I magine D ragons One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of westernfilms,but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straightto-DVD, like "Ip Man" or "The Raid: Redemption," to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the middle of these, in a bold attempt to merge both western and international audiences alike, is "Man of Tai Chi ." It is primarily a Chinese martial arts film. However, it features American star Keanu Reeves in two uncommon roles; the villain and, for the first time in his career, the director. The story attempts to tell a martial arts legend in a contemporary setting. It focuses the story on Tiger Chen (Chen Hu in his film debut), a young practitioner of Lin Kong Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese method of exercise and meditation. However Tiger comes to learn that this peaceful art can be applied in combat as well. It is stunningly effective, even though it strays from the art's purpose. Nonetheless, it is not long before Tiger attracts the attention of Donaka Mark (Reeves), the head of an underground fightingring.He sees Tiger's potential and tempts him with money and fame. Tiger needs it to save his master's temple from demolition. It is not long before Tiger's involvement with the fighting ring begins to corrupt his character. Worse still, it becomes clear that Mark is conditioning him into something deadlier than just another fighter. It may be too late for him to escape. For the most part, the film works for the same reason Keanu Reeves works. I t's, simple, cool and strangely likeable. On the other hand, like the actor, it tends to get awkward when it tries too hard and there are some embarrassingly silly moments. However, Reeves is understated as ever both in front of, and behind, the camera. Coupled with some awesome fight choreography from Hollywood legend Yuen Wo Ping, the end result is a straightforward but enjoyable action flick. 3/5 Cougar Paws! 'Friday Night Lights', 'The League' keep gridiron going during off-season B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR The first few Sundays after the Super Bowl are always the hardest for football fans. However, Netflix has some football themed shows* to help fill up your time while you wait for the next season to start. One show I highly recommend is the drama series Friday Night Lights. The show focuses on head coach Eric Taylor (played by Kyle Chandler) as he helps lead the high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, to the Texas State Championship. Viewers might forget they aren't watching a real football game. You wait in anxiety to see if the team makes the play and cheer in excitement for a touchdown. With an ensemble cast, the show also looks at the individual players as their lives are woven together both on and off the field. The sweet yet insecure Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) struggles with balancing being the starting quarterback and trying to date the coach's daughter (Aimee Teegarden). Fullback Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) is the bad-boy character who tries to prove he is more than a stereotype. Throughout the series, the players deal with issues including steroid use and college recruitment. Friday Night Lights is a critically acclaimed series with two Primetime Emmy wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Kyle Chandler) and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. It has 76 episodes within five seasons available on Netflix. The second season is the only lackluster season because of its multiple dull storylines. Recommended episodes include: "Mud Bowl" in Season I , "There Goes the Neighborhood" in Season 2, "The Son" in Season 4 and "Always" in Season 5. One of the best parts of football is the way it can bring together a community, whether you are tailgating at a stadium or watching the game with family and friends. Friday Night Lights will remind you of that feel- ing and will prepare you for the next football season. I give Friday Night Lights a 4.5/5 rating. Another football-themed show to watch is the comedy series The League. The show follows friends, Pete Eckhart (played by Mark Duplass), Rodney Ruxin (Nick Kroll), Andre Nowzick (Paul Scheer) and Kevin MacArthur (Stephen Rannazzisi). Also, Kevin's brother, Taco (Jon Lajoie) and wife, Jenny (Katie Aselton) as they all play each other in their fantasy football league. The show has a raunchy style of comedy as the friends argue over things like draft picks and trades. The series is also abundant with notable NFL guest stars, including San Diego Chargers player Antonio Gates in Season 1 episode "Mr. McGibblets." There are currently 45 episodes within four seasons available on Netflix. Recommended episodes include: "The Shiva Bowl" in Season 1 and "The Marathon" in Season 2 .1 give The League a 3.5/5 rating. 11 «»I A R EMINDER T HE D REAM A C T A PPLICATION D EADLINE F OR A B540 X S TUDENTS/UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS I S MARCH 2ND. 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United Students of Color Coalition �12 A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.am@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , Book Review A Spike Jonze love story: 'Her' 'American Gods': a modern lore and timeless tale B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film "Her" portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha, essentially an evolved Siri. Thefilmdefinitely approaches the dramatic question, "Could love have no boundaries?" There are countless moments in which Theodore and Samantha demonstrate character development in regards to their relationship, a unique characteristic of this fascinating movie. B Y K ATIE GARNER o STAFF WRITER The film also boasts a cast of well-known actors. Joaquin Phoenix play s Theodore and Scarlett Johansson plays the voice of Samantha. Rooney Mara plays Theodore's ex-wife Catherine and Amy Adams plays Theodore's friend Amy. The "Her" soundtrack especially adds sentiment to the film. Film soundtracks are just like mixtapes by the directors. Spike Jonze's mixtape for "Her" is definitely appropriate for this teaijerker of a film. For example, Ka- mm « #• m • ft • § • m• • • •• $ mm m• # ## m m *•- *' Ä m ft * C ALM • # ám Ä # m w $ # • •^ m # • • ^~ m • • • # #: • ; • #: • m #ü •. •m # AND m • # •# • l§l w w ' ® # à - ••• •I m # #- • ren O's song plays a prominent role in the film during a scene where Theodore and OS Samantha were singing together to "The Moon Song." The film has its heart-filled moments. When Samantha continues to grow in intelligence, she develops human characteristics. She desires to feel emotions in unknown territory. Soon afterwards, Theodore falls in love with the funny, sweet, intelligent Samantha. 5/5 Cougar Paws up K EEP • •• * : A &E WAIT Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured into America via the mass migration from settlers worldwide. What if every one of these old gods were alive and struggling to survive in this country? Neil Gaiman asks this question in his novel, "American Gods." The story follows the reticent Shadow, an ex-con who upon his release from prison finds that his wife has died. Alone and without a home, Shadow meets Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious con-man who offers Shadow a job as his bodyguard. Soon Shadow's world turns upside down as he discovers that all Gods not only exist, but exist amongst humans and are preparing for war. The Old Gods are clashing with the New Gods, which in America are represented by the various deities of Media, ^Technology and the Black Hats. Mr. Wednesday, who reveals himself early on as an incarnation of Odin, recruits Shadow to rally the Old Gods against the New Gods. But in a country where beliefs are shrinking every day, can Shadow help these Old Gods survive? "American Gods" is a powerful, enchanting story etched with folklore in every page. Lovers of fantasy fiction will adore this novel tremendously. This book is ripe with myths from cultures all over the world-Neil Gaiman weaves a poignant, but humorous* tale that starts off at a slow pace that soon dives right into a journey that will you keep you entertained and thoughtful. "American Gods" has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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O PINION 7 - Writers argue why a vegan, vegetarian or carnivorous diet is the best decision. - To write about love, loss and a desk. Yes," that's what we're talking about here in A&E. Protocol for mountain lion encounters on campus Recent sightings of mountain lions in the area raise concern for local officials for the safety of students and résidents B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER A mountain lion sighting occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in CSUSM parking lot F. A reliable source confirmed the sighting to CSUSM campus police at 10:00 a.m. Although the sighting was confirmed, CSUSM campus police officers did not have a visual on the animal. There is a special protocol CSUSM campus police officers follow once a sighting as this one is called in . CSUSM Sgt . Herman Hernandez explained that if a sighting is confirmed from a reliable source who can accurately describe the animal, then campus police notifies CSUSM students and staff via e-mail. A patrol officer is sent to the scene where the sighting was originally reported and conducts a visual evaluation of the perimeter. Campus police also notifies the San D iego County Fish and Game Department. The Fish and Game Department M ountain lion p hoto courtesy o ffish and wildlife services can be found a t http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdrii/singleitem/collection/natdig1ib/id/12981 / rec/3. sends an officer to patrol the area and once the animal is spotted, it is captured, tagged and eventually released back in the wild. Sgt. Hernandez said the only circumstance where an officer would shoot the wild animal is when it is life threatening to people nearby. Sergeant Hernandez said CSUSM campus police o fficers are trained and briefed on how to respond to mountain lion and other wildlife sightings on campus. He emphasized that students and staff should be familiar with the procedure as well. "Keep the campus police phone number programmed in your cell phone," Sgt. Hernandez said. "Whenever wildlife related, or anything else, it's always good to be aware o f your surroundings." In the past 10 years, there have been a total of 3 to 5 both confirmed and non-confirmed mountain lion sightings. Other animals that have been previously found around the perimeter include bobcats and coyotes. In order to maximize safety in situations as this, students and staff are also advised to not run from the animal and to not seem intimidated, but make themselves seem as large as possible. New University Student Union building adds personality to campus B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER The new University Student Union Building located next to Chavez Plaza has given CSUSM a new color. Its construction began in February of 2 012, with a total project budget of $43,980,000. After 23 months of construction the building opened up to students this spring semester of 2014. Part of the university exr perience is to have a campus that students may connect with, without that connection; a university is simply a place to get an education. Both Palomar College and M arch 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 Email us at* c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com S DSU have student unions on campus. UCSD has a Student Services Center dedicated to being the "one-stop resource located in the heart of campus" according to the website. The U SU is unique in its layout and design; it has an air of sophistication and modernity that envelops every student who steps through the clear doors. However some students have mentioned that they have had some trouble with the new design. "The bathrooms are strange, it's difficult to find them," one CSUSM student said. Along with its fantastic d esign come many new and convenient locations for students to eat a meal or simply soak in the sun. The U SU has an amphitheater that has thè capability to seat around 4 00 people. It also has a spacious roof patio on the fourth floor that connects one wing to the next. On this patio students may be found sitting on silver chairs and tables or lounging on big comfortable sofas that face the beautiful view of San Marcos. "I like to read on the patio whenever I have free time. Especially when it was earlier on in the semester, I was able to enjoy the sunset" Yadira, a CSUSM student, said. The U SU, along with the new lounge areas, now provides new food location» for students to choose from, although reviews have been mixed about whether the changes have been good. A CSUSM student lounging on a couch on the patio voiced her opinions, saying that the U SU "has its good and its bad." T he n ew University Student U nion building provides repose o n t he campus. P hoto provided by Sarah Hughes. "It looks super nice, the bad thing is that I wish that they had somewhat better food and also heaters on the patio to warm us up on cool evenings," she also said. Although many things can be said about the U SU Build- ing now, there is no doubt that it is a great new addition to CSUSM's campus. Whether students find themselves loving the new location or disliking some things, it has definitely earned a spot in the university and in the hearts of many students. The University Student Union Administration contact was not available for comment at this time. The University Student Ribbon Cutting ceremony wiil be held April 15 at noon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 5,2014 Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers Political Corner H o w m ilitary c uts a ffect o ur w ay o f l ife BYNADASEWIDAN STAFF W RITER Military budget cuts threaten the future of several U.S. military service men in reserve and active duty. The size of military troops in the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are being reduced in order to accommodate impending budget plans. CSUSM veteran students personalize this issue and explain what to expect according to USA Today. The Marine Corps is projected to decrease its size by 5,000 troops in the following three years reducing the military from approximately 190,000to175,000. The Air Force also faces cutbacks of roughly several thousand troops through 2019. Likewise, the Army estimates that more than 100,000 soldiers will be cut to a force of 420,000 by 2019. Formally in the Marine Corps, CSUSM student and Student Veterans Organization President, Claudia Oreegal said that cutting military personnel will cause "lower morale" within the military. Oreegal suggested budget cuts should instead be implemented in other areas in the militaiy where money is possibly being wasted. Several military personnel have already been or are in N EWS B Y RYAN D O W N S STAFF W RITER Network neutrality formally demolished, it's likely it won't hurt consumers. Yet choices between cable companies are limited, so if one has a problem with the policies of the industry, they have little to choose from if they wish to use cable. Seven CSUSM professors from a variety of fields were Image f rom w ww.forbes.com contacted for a comment on Internet neutrality implica- the concept of Internet equaltions. ity, they were rejected when Rika Yoshii, Ph.D and the court ruled that corporacomputer science and infor- tions had no legal obligation mation systems professor to give neutral treatment said of recent events in net- with regards to data. work neutrality "Interesting. The ramifications of this I have not talked about it in are simple; cable compamy class but I will." nies such as AT&T, Verizon, One of the founding princi- Comcast and Time Warner ples behind the Internet has are legally allowed to charge been the concept o f net neu- web based companies like trality, or the notion that all Google or Netflix for use of data on the Internet should -their bandwidth. be treated with equality. That A lack of payment and the means no website is acquir- cable companies can strangle ing any kind of preferential the bandwidth, which can Flags a dorned outside o f t he Veterans C enter. Photo by Katlin Sweeney. treatment or discrimination force websites to take longer in the eyes of the govern- to load and cause a decrease ment or businesses. in quality. the process of being let g o ta, considered the positive It's a provision that has, However, it's important from their service with limit-" outcomes of military cuts on arguably, helped make the to remember that this had ed benefits. Some high rank- CSUSM. Internet what it is today. In been the case before the rul"There will be an influx of ing officials are also affected the eyes of many experts, it ing; it had just never been by budget cuts and maybe new veterans using the GI has just been demolished. set in stone. Telecom lawforced to retire early with re- bill which gives more money In January, after a long- yer, Marvin Ammori, stated to the school," Acosta said. duced pension plans. With these changes, people standing legal battle over the how, even before the ruling, . Numerous military troops issue, the Federal Communi- cable companies still techwill soon have to decide hoping to enlist into military cations Commission (FCC) nically had the power to do what to do once they are dis- service will also struggle to took the issue to a circuit with their bandwidth as they charged from their military reach their goals of serving court in Washington D.C. pleased. duties, CSUSM student and their country. While attempting to legalize "Whim. Envy. Ignorance. former Marine, David Acos- Competition. Vengeance. Whatever," he lists as reasons a cable company would hurt a website's download. "Or no reason at all." However, many, such as Verizon, waited for a court ruling on the subject before going so far as to enforce payment. Naturally, the ruling has not sat well with many in the industry, but its doubtful customers will be hurt. Timothy Lee from Forbes states that the problem with legislation about neutrality is that neutrality i s not explicitly defined. "However desirable a neutral Internet might be the rule of law i s more important," Lee said. It is possible that rates to use services like Netflix may increase, but its unlikely mega corporations like it and Amazon will be unable to pay the fees. The real problem comes from the somewhat limited share of power inherent to the new system. There are less than six major companies that control cable, a number that could grow smaller with a potential acquisition of Time Warner by Comcast., It seems as if little will change for the customers, especially as more and more people turn to wireless data and cloud computing. But the race for power in the network industry, nothing will be the same. Food that motivates thoughts : the paleo diet B Y RACHEL SMITH STAFF W RITER Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options. The human act o f consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry. According to Professor Gary Wenk Ph.D., at Ohio State University, almost everything we consume, from coffee to meats, can directly or indirectly affect the brain. Foods that positively affect our brain function, over a long term period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. Anti-oxidants are connected to extended life spans. They combat the negative effects of oxygen and its correlation with aging. Foods consisting of high levels o f carbohydrates have a high-glycemic index. This system measures the effects on blood sugar and can leave one feeling hungry when they're physically not according to Caroline Ced- Foods that positively affect o ur brain function, over a long t erm period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. | erquist, M.D., a nutritionist and a medical director for Bistro MD, an online diet delivery program. S i. i i The 'Paleo' Diet is a term coined by anthropologists P u Ui g w b mÊÊ&m image of irtnd füled with proper nutrition that MP * .P ta, v eme t é . whoK w í m Eaton and Konner in 1985 in regards to the Paleolithic era. Up until ten thousand years place, the rapid development health. Therefore, according traditional diet that i s, eatago, according to a study . of technology left little time to David Perlmutter MD, the ing unprocessed and locally done in 2009, homo sapiens for evolution t o 'redesign our author of Grain Brain, the grown foods rather than 'reprimarily ate grass-fed an- metabolic structures' in order more fat and cholesterol you fined' foods that are potenimal-source foods and un- to keep up with the dietary eat, the healthier your brain tially higher in saturated fats cultivated plants, in this case changes. will be and the less likely it and simple sugars, can result Our brain is made of sixty will develop future disormostly fruits, vegetables, in a lower risk in certain and nuts (not legumes). After percent fat, it needs food that ders, like Alzheimer's. cancers, diabetes and caragricultural cultivation and is high in fatty acid to provide Even further, studies have diovascular issues that had animal domestication took what it needs for optimum shown that going back to a previously been practically .. - i M ÉI ¡ nonexistent. Though human beings cannot fully g o back to the traditional diets once obtained through h unter-gatherer methods, knowing what we eat and how it affects us in the long term is highly important. �SPORTS THE COUGÀR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 The Cycling Club is a great opportunity for students who are seeking ways to experience a more active lifestyle B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ SENIOR STAFF W RITER If you love to ride your bike, you may enjoy working out with your f ellow Cougars of the CSÜSM Cycling and Triathlon Club. The club is currently open for members to join that want to work out and have a great time on wheels. Although the focus is now on cycling, due to the lack of members interested in triathlons, students are welcome to join & bring the focus back Beautiful d ock side v iew o f Lake Poway P hoto p rovided by Alison Seagle. Escape to fun at Lake Poway B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Lake Poway Recreational Area offers a number of activities for anyone looking to get away from the urban chaos and enjoy the outdoors. The beautiful lake and surrounding mountains offer the perfect backdrop for hiking, fishing and camping. The lake, generally open from sunrise to sunset, has opportunities for fishing and boating. Pedal boats, rowboats and motorboats are all available for rental. Fishing seasons vary at the lake, but the types of fish that are usually caught are trout, ba£s, sunfish, trout and bluegill. Around the lake, there are several trails to choose from for a nice stroll through nature. Some of the hiking trails even venture off into other hiking areas for those HImÊÊÊÊÊÊÈÊÊÊËÈÈm ISPl 1• who are looking for more of a challenge. Dogs are allowed on them as long as they are not within 100 feet of the lake. Within the park area, there are sites for camping and picnics, playgrounds, gazebos and pavilions for events, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a softball field. There is also a concession office that offers snacks, fishing supplies and is also the place to g o for boat rentals. There is even an archery range located just on the outskirts of the recreational area. Lake Poway i s only about a 2 0 minute drive from campus, just a little ways off of the 15 a t the Rancho Bernardo exit. The hours and fees at the park vary, so it is best to visit their website, http://www. poway.org/LakePoway/, before planning an awesome adventure to Lake Poway. to these events. The team has done five to seven cycling races this season. The races take place from January to the summertime, and the team will do more depending on funds. Races are held all over California, with their next one in Santa Barbara. Competitions are held at beginning to expert levels. Members are not required to race but are welcome to attend events to volunteer or just cheer on their teammates. Students can join to ride for fun, no specific type of bike is needed. The Cycling & Triathlon club enjoys one of the lowest membership fees on campus, which pays for the races that members participate in throughout the year. Interested members can contact club treasurer, Nicole Bryant, at bryanO 18©cougars .csusm.edu. "We are really fun! We want to make the team closer and do things together on outings and practice runs," Bryant said. •i «ÄlßP W orking hard pumping t hè pedals up hill while working together as a team. Photo provided by Pink Shorts Photography. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 ,2014 SOFTBALL VS LA SIERRA (OH) 1:00 PM AND 3:00 PM Classified Ads SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, hiking & morel Make a difference! www.DayCampJobs.com Do you have something you'd like to sell? Try inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. WMÈM �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Heart Beat Juice cleansing beyond being trendy B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Juice cleansing is a popular trend, with people using everything from mainstream brands such as BluePrint and Nekter to their own pressed fruits and vegetables. If you aren't selective in choosing the right cleanse that's best for you, it could backfire and leave you disappointed. There are a couple key points to keep in mind in order to recap the benefits associated with juice cleansing. You don't need to cleanse to be healthy, so if you are doing it to be trendy it could leave you struggling, instead of feeling physically and emotionally balanced. Cleanses are meant as a means to detoxify and reset your metabolism, which is why exercising during a cleanse isn't-the best decision. Juice cleanser don't provide all the nutrients that are necessary for working out and recovering, and as a result you may become dizzy or nauseated. It's important to not use a juice: cleanse as an excuse P hoto o f Strickland provided by t he C SUSM Athletics D epartment V isitwww.csusm.edu/calendar/athCal.html CSUSMfilesNCAA DII application, plans for new gym B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR N ekter Cleanse juices are o ne resource f or juice cleansing. Photo provided by Rachel Gallego. for overindulging or feel like you have to d oit because rypu over ate. This can cause you to jump back and forth between cleansing fujd ^ t m g , poorly. When you find a juice cleanse that works for you, while still maintaining a healthy balance, it can be a CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 2 4 conference championships and three national titles. N ow in 2 014, the athletic program is applying for NCAA DII membership and is confident in their resume. The Department of Athletics has had the vision of taking the university to the next level for a while now, and this is actually not the department's first attempt. With two previous applications, the department was turned down both times. There were too many competing applications that were better suited in the applicant pool. "We needed additional funds for operating, we needed to increase our scholarship allocations, we need- ed to add sports, w e needed to build athletic facilities and lastly we needed a comprehensive compliance program," Director of Athletics, Jennifer Milo, said. There have been some big changes in the 2 014 application that will really make it stand out and have drastically increased the program's chances . This includes plans for a full court gym on campus that is predicted to be completed by 2016 . An application for NCAA membership is so extensive that the department hired an outside consulting firm to help with the process. When the application was finally submitted on Feb. 1, 2 014, the document was a hefty 6 00 pages. From here, the NCAA will arrange a visit in April to check and see if the application matches with what the program is really doing. Although the NCAA was not pushing for CSUSM to apply, the CCAA, a conference within the division has been awaiting the application. This conference is full of 11 CSU campuses and UC San Diego. With a large assortment of close competition such as Cal State LA, Dominguez hills and UCSD in the conference, the Cougars will have an easier time scheduling games and it will be better for the overall budget. "There aje so many positives right now in our department. Really the sky is the limit with what we can accomplish. We have amazing student-athletes, top notch coaches and a committed support staff to make it all happen," Milo said. CSUSM has outgrown its current home in the A ll conference of the NAIA, and the NCAA is a logical next step that the players and coaches are very deserving o f. California S tate University San Marcos a tTemecula is offering a number of degrees and certificates t hat lead t o j obs and career e nhancement as w ell as personal e nrichment courses. FREE EDUCATION AND S A M P L E FAIR CLASSES SATURDAY, MARCH 22 C oach w orking hard t o keep t he players a t t heir best. P hoto provided by A nne H all. 11:00 A M TO 2:00 PM Big win for Cougar squad poised for turnaround CSUSM TEMECULA CAMPUS 43890 MARGARITA ROAD B YSHAINAPARDO SENIOR STAFF W RITER TEMECULA, CA 92592 FREE PARKING 760-750-4020 WWW.CSUSM.EDU Learn about our programs, attend sample classes, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. www.csusm.edu C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN M ARCOS a t Temecufa It's been a rocky start for Cougar baseball with a 5-8 record, but they may be on the verge of a turnaround with plenty of season to play. They recently pumped themselves and their supporters up with a 9-7 win over San Diego Christian on Feb. 25. Overall, the team has plenty of hot bats and the offense side seems to be producing well for the Cougars. The pitching staff still appears to be having some trouble with their lowest ERA sitting at 3.24. One of the Cougars' key pitchers, Hunter Brown, a DI bounce back, currently has a 4.18 ERA in his 5 starts. According to head coach Dennis Pugh, the Cougars needed this win to get back in the game and they did. San D iego Christian is a top 2 0 team, so bringing back a victory is an accomplishment. The Cougars showed the Hawks that they really wanted the win in the fourth inning with Matt Arlington's home run and an RBI double from Dylan Costello. Key player l yier Bernard finished the game with a base hit to score Matt Arlington for the win. "With all this new talent on the field it takes a while for it to get going, but they work hard and will see results," Coach Pugh said. The Cougars just started their season and with this win against San Diego Christian their future is appearing brighter. Their next home game is 11 a.m. on March 8 against University of Antelope Valley. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub serves up great sushi Jäestaurant Review BYNIKKI THOMAS FEATURES COLUMNIST Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is a local's sushi joint. You wouldn't notice it atfirstbecause there is not a sign up and it is attached to Bull Taco, a Mexican restaurant. But once you arrive you'll be glad you did. The Seabasstropub gives off a surfer-rock flair. It has surf boards and skateboards posted up, as well as United Kingdom Flag artwork over green mossy walls. The space has a cozy feeling because it can't be bigger than 500 square feet. Our server was actually a sushi-chef (he broke his arm so he could only serve until it was healed) s o he knew to hook us up with good choices. We started o ff with a Beach Honey beer ($5.50) and a fruit wine ($6), where you can choose flavors such as raspberry or pomegranate. The wine had a very unique, sangria-like taste. For starters w e opted for the Ceviche Flight ( $8), which changes daily. When I tried it, it in eluded a tuna tartare, mango infused yellowtail and albacore with miso glaze. It was served with an extra large puffed sesame crisp that had an unfamiliar, crunchy texture but paired well with the soft delicate fish. The next round was hamachi nigiri, at just $5 a pair you can't beat Delicious crunchy sushi r oll t hat hits t he s pot w hen you're looking f or lots o f flavor. P hoto by N ikki T homas. it! Nigiri sushi are slices of yellowtail fish over a bed of rice. One order had an arugula chimichurri and pickled red onion sauce, it was very creative and extremely tasty. Next to it was the traditional style, with the yellowtail belly over rice, and lemon to drizzle on top, which just mfelts in your mouth, to die for. After, we moved on to the sushi rolls, which included The Chronic ($12) and the Hedgehog ($13) The Chronic was crab, spicy tuna and avocado, wrapped in rice then seaweed and flask fried for a crunchy exterior. It was finished off with a spicy aioli as well as a sweet citrus sauce, excellent. The Hedgehog was different; it was a shrimp tempura roll inside with seared yellowtail on top finished with roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt and pepper. It was a little overwhelming and only recommended for those who like extra garlicky, spicy truffle flavors. After that w e ordered some salmon sashimi that tasted extra fresh and amazing. We could tell this place makes sure their fish is top-notch quality. To finish off dinner we chose a raspberry-rum sorbet ($5) that was huge and icy with a deep purple color, a perfect way t o end the night. These chefs have a true passion for presentation and display their creativity beautifully through their ingredients and fish selection. They profess that their "ingredients are carefully chosen, grown ourselves or made from scratch" and that is apparent at this new joint. If you want to try some newage sushi try out Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub! It is located on 1815 South Coast Highway in Oceanside. The Literature and Writing Club creates unique addition to CSUSM community BYNADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER When asked what makes the Literature and Writing Club unique, club President Michael O'Marah and Vice President Marie Parrish spoke about the importance of promoting literacy and love for books. However, the club is not only exclusive to literature and writing majors in general. O'Marah and Parrish emphasized the larger aspects of the club's purpose of getting involved in the CSUSM community and getting to know one another in a fiin, relaxed atmosphere. The LTWR Club, also known as Club Cognoscenti, was originally started four years ago by Michael O'Marah and Marie Parrish and is overseen by faculty Professor Heidi Breuer. At the start of the semester there were a total of four people members, however, the club has now expanded to approximately 30 to 4 0 people. There are several events planned for the semester including an open mike poetry reading on March 19, a trip to the Huntington library and a bonfire at the beach. There is also an ongoing Easter egg hunt where Club members hide Easter e ggs throughout various places on campus. Parish and O'Marah highlight the relaxed, laid back and friendly environment of the meetings. "You don't have to come to every meeting," O'Marah said. "We want people to enjoy being there and we want it to be fun ." Some of the events the LTWR club has held in the past include three minute skits of Shakespeare's witches from Macbeth and the whole Harry Potter Series. "We got to dress up and act out the plot in three minutes," said Parrish. "It was a rewarding experience because it got the attention of other students and got them C SUSM has a new club in town interested." The club president's duties include increase membership, raise money and generate ideas for events and meetings while club vice president Parrish plans, organizes and implements the events. "We have a good team dynamic," Parrish said. In order to raise money for club and campus events, club members employ several fundraisers throughout the semester. Such fundraisers will include a create your own T-shirt event where students purchase a shirt and have the opportunity to print anything they like on it. OthUh of a Nursing Student Michael O 'Marah, M arie Parrish, and D aydree S now in a 3 m inute skit o f Macbeth's witches. P hoto provided by t he L iterature and W riting C lub. er fundraisers include a book sale and some signed copies of professor's books. "We try to be as welcoming as w e can be," said O'Marah. "You don't have to be a Literature and Writing major to join the club," said Parrish. Club Cognoscenti meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. of every month in Markstein 322. by Kate CkiUanonda. tett get Better- The Public Relations Club expects to make noise The first members t o j oin t he Public Relations club, p hoto by A nne Hall. BY A N N E HALL DESIGN EDITOR > K? The first Public Relations Club to ever grace the halls of CSUSM has begun convening this spring. Members have high aspirations to help make a positive impact on society and motivate intellectual thinking. Each semester, the club will be aiding a specific campaign or organization to allow students to perform tasks and expectations of the public relations field. Students that are already involved in the org. are excited about the opportunities provided. "The main purpose of the Public Relations Club is to develop practical public relations skills through participating in community outreach and building civic relationships while fostering campus involvement " PR Club President, Tracey Engleton, said. "The mission of the club i s to combine theory and application for use in the real world, while also gaining experiences from professionals in the field, using social media and networking, along with many other PR tools that make public relations a fascinating career. Our club uses the definition of praxis to set our agenda [Praxis: putting theories to work]." "Our goal is to educate people. For me, personally, the experience I will gain from participating in this club will give me the leg up on the competition. I want to be in public relations and having this club in my background will show that I'm already doing campaigns and already making taglines and doing crisis letters. It's going to help me to look better against any competition," PR Club Secretary, Erin Taylor, said. "This club has been a dream of mine for a number for years, and for many of those years students have come to me, knowing my background in public relations, and have asked me about internships and how they might get involved in this field," club adviser, Dr. Fredi Avalos, said. "For me, this club allows the students to take what they've learned; their skill set knowledge, and connect the dots to a real profession. An exciting profession: public relations, putting theory to work." There is plenty of room for participants and the club is looking for people that have the motivated spirit to help the club achieve its goals. For more information, contact Tracey Engleton at prclubatcsusm@ g mail c om. There is a strong demand for people with various talents and skill sets. Organization Spotught Civility Campaign exercises strong values on campus BYKATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students ^ ill often see their peers wearing bright green t-shirts marked with the name "Civility" on the first Tuesday of every month. The Civility Campaign seeks to bring together the values of care, respect and empathy while acknowledging culture and humanity on campus. Thefirsttwo years of the program were designed to spread the awareness of Civility's core beliefs. They developed an event called Civility Champions, where peers nominated students, faculty and staff that represent the values of the program on campus. In its third year, the Civility Campaign shifted its focus to partnering up with orgs, on campus that are doing this and much more. * "We want to focus our programmatic emphasis on anti-bullying, bystander interven- tion and intergroup dialogue," program coordinator, Greg Toya, said. "We envision looking at more opportunities to have activities that will spark conversations around diversity dialogue." "We need to bring awareness to our campus and expose students to what they're not used to," Gross-Cultural Center peer educator and Civility Campaign member, Arely Ramos, said. The Civility Unity event in October brought together all dimensions of the campaign's values by creating activities for students. For the concept of respect, the LGBTQA Pride Center created activities centered around bullying. For empathy, Student Health and Counseling Services focused on domestic violence and alcohol awareness. For culture, Kellogg Library had participants contribute to a mural. For humanity, Civility created "couch conversations," where people talked about their hopes and dreams. Also in October, Civility partnered up with the Majors and Minors Fair to promote the campaign to new students. In honor of Veterans Day in November, Civility had community members write thank you notes to students at the Veterans Center. In December, Civility partnered up with Hillel to play dreidel games. Participants learned different facts about Judaism, Jewish people and history. In February, Civility partnered up with BSU for Black History Month and did a "couch conversation" about discrimination. On March 4, they partnered up with USUAB, the Gender Equity Center, SLL, and the Pride Center to do a Herstory Month event. Students interested in joining the campaign or nominate people that represent the core values of Civility can find more information at https://www.csusm. edu/civility/. �Being vegan is about being satiated with purpose B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Delicious cucumber burger made fresh a t h ome by Lauren H ammond. P hoto provided by herself. Being vegetarian easier than you think B Y RESTY GREY STAFF W RITER American society is eating too much meat and not enough vegetables. I am willing to bet the last thing you ate had some sort of processed meat added to the plate to give the meal a sense of "completeness." Vegans and vegetarians have a good chance of winning that bet, but I think the odds are in my favor. Why do we eat dead animals? Most of us have come to believe that it is our best source for protein but where do you think the animals get their protein? Our society is consuming enough micronutrients. When protein is consumed in abundance, the nutrients that are not immediately used become stored as fat. In a time where feast or famine was normal, storing fat would be ideal. However, the advancements in our contemporary culture make the convenience of the dollar menu too accessible. Eating has changed from a conscious decision of sustenance to a habitual action to fulfill some innate desire to feel good. Don't get me wrong; I think meat is deli- cious, but so are cigarettes. There are countless studies showing the positive benefits from reducing the amount of animal intake. Fun fact: cholesterol is only found in animal products. Meat seems to dominate our culture. Men are seen as wussies if they refrain from eating meat. Satirical twitter account @overlymanlyman makes apparent our societal stereotypes by tweeting, "How do I like my steak? Next to my other s t e a k j ^ In her book, Main Street Vegan, Victoria Moran states "at some point it entered the collective consciousness that meat and masculinity were inextricably linked." But it's 2014, Victoria. I thought we were past those preconceived notions of inequality between genders; apparently not. I'm pesco-lacto-ovo-vegetarian, but let's just refer to it as semi-vegetarian. I still eat eggs, cheese and fish, but I have completely cut out cow, pig and chicken from my diet. I have abstained for two months and I honestly feel fantastic. I don't feel weak, sick or deprived in any way. My body feels and looks better. I'm active; serving tables, running, riding and playing basketball. My stomach never feels heavy from food and I feel an increase in energy. My bowel movements are timely, meaning my digestive system is working properly and I have a greater appreciation for vegetables. Since cutting out practically 33 percent of my diet, I have been filling that excess space with delicious nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts. What vegetarians would consider their five basic food groups . My eating changed from a habitual action to a conscious choice. I became aware of how much animal flesh I actually consumed on a daily basis. I no longer believe dead animals should be a staple food group, but I can still enjoy the occasional tilapia and fish sinigang my mother loves to cook when I come home to visit. Instead of letting your next meal pick you, try to remember the last time you ate a bright green granny smith apple or even add crisp red cabbage on your burger instead of habitually buying that bland, dead animal. The topic of dietary preference can be just as touchy of a conversation as politics or religion. Veganism is often labeled as radical and even dangerous, both for the diet's limitations in food choices as well as its profound respect for animals' lives. Vegans are not only concerned with who they eat but are often more concerned with the amount of nutrient density that comes with each bite. . My personal progression into veganism, or what I like to refer to as "plant-based," has been a life changing experience in a number of ways. Growing up, my body had an inability to digest foods such as meat, dairy and gluten efficiently. Due to my body's shortcomings, as a child and far into my teenage years, I often found myself fatigued, bloated, having abdominal pains and suffering from degenerative arthritis. Despite frequent trips to medical specialists, there was never more offered to me than painkillers, laxatives and physical therapy. The notion of perhaps changing my diet was never mentioned. It was at the age of 19 that I decided to begin searching for alternative ways to improve my health. After doing some research, I discovered the benefits of restricting my diet to the bare essentials. I came tofindout that the most nutrient dense and easily digestible foods are produce items such as fruits and vegetables. For the past five years, I have been working towards transitioning myself into the plant-based lifestyle. Although it takes time, and is not something I advise anyone to do overnight, it has helped to better my overall quality of life. I no longer suffer from exhaustion spells or irritable bowel syndrome. Even the joint pain caused from my osteoarthritis, which will affect me for the 'Dumb Starbucks' a big publicity stunt B Y CAITLYN THIBODEAU STAFF WRITER "Dumb Starbucks" was a worldwide phenomenon for a day in Los Angeles, when its doors opened and comedian, Nathan Fielder, came outside. The star of the comedy show, "Nathan for You," was revealed as the owner of the parody shop. Fielder claimed commitment to the store, as well as its widespread populari-; ty was short lived when the LA County Department of Health Services shut him down for opening without valid permits. According to NBC, "#DumbStarbucks was the top trending hashtag on twitter in Los Angeles." Many wonder if Fielder's decision to open the shop was truly because of his commitment to keeping it open or if it was just a publicity stunt in COUGAR CHRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney Elizabeth C ruz Ryan Downs A & E E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS N oelle Friedberg Anne H all Rachel G allego C OPY E DITOR A nne H all Lauren Hammond N E W S E DITOR D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S arah Hughes Raychel Allen S ALES R EP Justin Donner Pam Kragen F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS A manda Lenox Faith Orcino O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A DVISOR Lauren Hammond the hopes of obtaining a larg- Faith Orcino D ESIGN E DITOR S P O R T S E DITOR h ttp:// nowaygirl.com/photos/ dumb-starbucks-coffee/ captured this p hoto o f t he shop opening. Kent D avy Resty G rey Lauren H ammond enjoying t he w onderful vegan friendly f ood f rom t he N ative Foods C afe in Encinitas. P hoto provided by herself. rest of my life, has dramatically alleviated. Even more so, the plant-based lifestyle has heiped me become better associated to the natural world. Not only do I love my own body, but I have found a new respect for the body of all beings. The innocence of animals and the maltreatment they face within the overly abundant slaughter houses and factory farms spread across the United States, which is alarming. The industrial meat and dairy industries confine hundreds of animals into small areas where they are often exposed to chemicals, disease and injuries. These factories are also known for their practice of injecting antimicrobial agents and hormone - supplements into the animals as a way to fatten them and eliminate illness. These animals suffer throughout their entire lives as they are restricted to cages and are unable to move about naturally. My disapproval for the way factory farming conducts this grotesque sense of assembly line production has altered my initial decision to become plant-based into more of a compassionate, ethical stance. I believe strongly that humans have lost touch with nature, animals and plants alike. We have been responsible for innumerable amounts of innocent deaths for centuries and have now made this idea of slaughter and comfort consumption a corporate conglomerate based solely on profit. I understand that the idea of converting everyone to a plant-based lifestyle is unreasonable. However, there are both health and ethical benefits into limiting animal product intake that most people do not consider or are even knowledgeable of. I urge everyone to take the time to understand what it is they are putting into their body and where it has come from. It, and when, choosing to eat meat, people should be sure to get it locally and organically. Local farmers are more invested in both the animals' welfare and the consumers' welfare. Still, raw vegetables and fruits are considered to be the most nutritionally substantial foods due to their live enzymes. It is time that humans begin to eat to survive rather than live to eat. er audience for his show. In my opinion, the opening of "Dumb Starbucks" was definitely just a publicity stunt meant to gain more viewers for a show I never would have heard of before his appearance as CEO. I mean let's look at the facts; he opened a store with a patented world-renowned company. "As long as we're making fun of Starbucks, we're allowed to use their corporate identity," Fielder, on opening day, said. I think the real question behind this entire debacle is whether Fielder is a really unqualified and uninformed business owner, or if he's an extremely savvy self-promoter. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com It's all about being a carnivore The truth behind shopping at Walmart stores are not used for the greater Alliance For New Economy good. Instead, the company's said. This is the outcome of their profits go straight to the six extra low prices. heirs of the Walton fortune. Many students at CSUSM The Business Insider comThe average worker at probably benefit from Walmart does not even pared other business moguls, Walmart's low prices but are make enough money to like Warren Buffet to the unaware of where that mon- survive, putting them un- Waltons, who only donate ey actually goes. der the poverty line, and on roughly two percent of their net worth. If that does not About two years ago, on Welfare. Super Bowl Sunday, I told Let me remind you that make you sick to your stommyself that I would never we are paying for the thou- ach I do not know what will. step inside a Walmart again. sands of Wal-Mart employI was even more conMy mother asked me * to ees that are on welfare, with cerned when I found out that make a "quick" run to the our tax money! This situa- Walmart also had their hands store to get a few things for tion is completely unnec- in corrupting America by the big game. Let's just say essary and preventable but lobbying in Washington D.C. it was hell on earth. most of the top one percent Their goal was to prevent People were running and of our country is filled with increases in minimum wage scrambling around trying to greed and self-centered- so they would not have to get into the shortest check- ness, pay their employees a decent out line; at least 20 people. "In 2006 Wal-Mart reports amount to live. The long lines and the herds that full time hourly assoThis company is an asof people were overwhelm- ciates received an average sault on American values, ing, but there was one thing 10.11 dollars an hour, mak- crushing mom and pop that stood out to me the most; ing $17,874 per year,.This businesses. A small-owned the employees. pay is $10,000 less than what business has heart, soul and I thought to myself, how the average two-person fami- knowledge that Walmart could they work in an en- ly needs to survive," the L.A. will never have. vironment like this? They work so hard dealing with S outhern C alifornia people day in and day out. S ummer D ay C amps How much are they getting paid to break their backs for Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff this company? The truth is alarming. Make a Counselors and Instructors Walmart is a company difference in a for swimming, horses, beach with massive profits; greatchild's fife this activities, sports, crafts, hiking, summer! er than the gross domestic ropes courses, archery, & more! product (G.D.P.) of more than a few small countries. Unfortunately, the profits B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE B Y JUSTIN D O N N E R SENIOR STAFF W RITER SPORTS EDITOR My ancestors didn't work their way to the very top of the food chain for me to just throw the glory away and not consume meat. I enjoy being primal and tearing meat from the bones of ribs. If it's so "unnatural", why do millions of people enjoy doing the very same thing? If you throw an apple on the ground, chances are your dog is not going to purposely consume it. They may swallow some thinking it's a new ball, but they do not naturally eat or enjoy eating apples. The dog is by instinct a carnivore, just like we humans are instinctively omnivores. You can make claims that we are not supposed to eat meat but the fact is we do. There are marly more people in this world that consume meat than those who don't. In some countries like the U.S. and the UK it makes up the bulk of individuals' diets. In countries where it doesn't, meat is a rare delicatessen. Sometimes it is only to be cherished and eaten during times of celebration. Many of our close primate relatives are omnivores. So are many primitive tribes that G oing so far as t o taking a big bite o ut o f a f rozen steak, by Justin D onner. are still excellent examples of human beings in their raw and unindustrialized form. "Nearly all herbivores, like cows, have fermenting vats — large chambers in their stomachs where microbes attack plant material for digestion. Humans don't. Intestine function relies more on surface area than length. As mentioned earlier, creatures with plant-based diets need larger guts to absorb more energy, while carnivores have rather small intestines. Humans possess intermediate-sized digestive tracts," according to John McArdle of the Vegetarian Research Group. Many important nutrients can be obtained from meat such as calcium, vitamin B12, and protein. A person who engages in heavy physical activity needs to rely on the nutrients from meat to help their body recover. For example, in the sport of body building, it is recommended to at least get one gram of protein per pound of body weight. This would be nearly impossible on a vegan diet. One would be left to use soy, and that destroys your testosterone levels. Not exactly ideal for a man trying to build muscle. Researchers at Oxford University recently followed 35,000 individuals aged 20 to 89 for a period of five years and discovered that vegans are 30% more likely to break a bone than their vegetarian andflesh-eatingpeers. I have heard the argument that livestock production causes an excess of methane gas. Our human bodies have a hard time fully digesting the complex carbs in a vegetarian diet, and this results in more human released gas. In my opinion, we will have gas from either the vegetarians or the cows, so I will just enjoy my meat. www.DayCampJobs.com Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students w ith at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only t wo Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal Is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung Equipping S chool o f A ccounting the Church to Master Money. AZUSAWWIF1C God First Since 1899 �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com A &E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 "A IVM D/\y" ^fofoO * "™ eVe* In htWsHiWt, I I Wt v u * b rtrll lAiUbrtlU* The art vibe of San Marcos showcases talented work Jpoügar Shuffle: j B Y R YAN D OWNS STAFF W RITER Espresso M ix B y A l e x M aravillas N e e d a n e xtra p ep i n y our s tep? T h i s m i x i s i nspired t o g i v e t he l istener a b oost o f e nergy. M a y i t b e f or s t u d y i n g f or a n e x a m , o r y o u o n l y g ot 2 h ours o f s leep, a s h o t o f e spresso i s h ere t o w a k e y o u u p. J T racklist: t, " Call O n M e ( Disclosure B ootleg M ix) " b y J anet J ackson f t, N elly ^ fc.•Ä^fiXB^Ky- ( pada L ife R emix)" b y K askade 3« " If ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y J anet J ackson 4. " Say i t r ight ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y N elly Furtado 5. " Party f t. A ndre 3000 ( Summer O ccasion r emix) * b y B eyonce 6. " Make a M ove" b y S weater B eats 7. " Mirrors ( JsZUS M I L L I O N E dit)" b y Jben£ A iko 8. ^DowihU" b y K aytranada & Sarigo 9. " S o u l X " b y K e v m O v e r - Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. What many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both for and sometimes by, the students behind the Old California Coffee House, neighboring IHOP and the movie theater. The gallery was founded in early 2012 and outlasted most of its neighboring businesses in the area during that time. Since then, it acts as both a celebration and a gathering place for artistic minded individuals both on and off campus. The gallery showcased a multitude of artists in the past. For the first time, it has formed a joint partnership with the Oceanside Museum of Art to display the "Altered Landscapes" Exhibit, with a student art showcase set to premier on March 14. "We change the exhibits every six weeks," Marilyn Huerta said. "So we generally have about two or three exhibits per semester." This does not include the exhibits over summer, during which the gallery remains open. While the Altered Landscapes Exhibit is set to hold its closing reception on Friday March 7 . The student art showcase Redefined II is set to hold its opening reception on the March 14, featuring a performance by the Cal State San Marcos Jazz Ensemble. The off-campus gallery is open Fridays- and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and located at Old California Restaurant Row, 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos in the village shops area. Admission is free to both students and the public. Great House. The Story of a Des Book Review B YNOELLE F MEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER VPA seniors create Capstone concert B Y N A D A S EWIDAN STAFF W RITER An upcoming Capstone event hosted by several CSUSM music majors is a Billy Joel tribute. The Visual and Performing Art major requires students to set up a Capstone as part of their curriculum. Music students have a choice between putting on a concert or producing an album. The Capstone is a production showcasing the skills and knowledge students learn. Since November, the students involved in this event contributed more than 20 hours practicing and setting up for the concert in preparation for the show. CSUSM students, Stephanos Georg- es and Scott Middough, are hosting. Georges will be on piano and vocals while Middough is on drums. "I am looking forward to playing with my fellow musicians who are more advanced than I," Georges said. "Playing with others who are more advanced than you encourages you to practice harder and play better." Middough's role in the concert also includes setting up the technical aspects of sound and lighting. CSUSM student Josh Fowler will be playing bass. "It'll be a fun show," Fowler said. "We try to make it feel like a concert experie n c e T h e show is free of charge. It begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 in Arts 111. Nicole Krauss' third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. A s the story g oes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean poet who disappeared at the hands of Pinochet's secret police. But the women's world is turned upside down when the poet's now-grown daughter comes to take the desk back. . This catapults the novel into a collection of scenes from around the world that all tell of the lives of the characters who once called the desk their own. The reader is transported from N ew York, to a London suburb, to an antique shop in Jerusalem, to a poet trying to survive under a harsh dictator. For all of these different characters, the desk stands for all that has been taken from them. This allows the novel to ask the crucial question: how do w e survive change? Krauss' novel gives a beautiful and well-written answer to this question. By the end of the book, the desk is no longer just a desk. It lives on as a symbol of what has been lost, but also as a source of hope. I couldn't put this com- pelling book down. Krauss paints each of the characters so intimately that you feel as if you are experiencing their struggles alongside them. You feel loss over their losses, and joy over their triumphs. I suggest this book for anyone looking for a stimulating read amidst the humdrum of classes. 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Z^nbJ- j nly h ide m y p anic u ntil f fourid a p iace t o b e a lone a nd f all a part. 3 - In golf exists a truly revealing business t ool that can make o r break any deal. 4 - Dr. Heidi Breuer stands ^out as a unique literature professor. 6 - A contributing w riter connects personal experience with the recent allegations against W oody Allen. 7 - Marvel releases five new solo series featuring strong empowered females dominating the Relentless Cougars head to Nationals in Kansas City Men's Basketball for CSUSM looks to tear up the courts as they fight to finish strong B Y RESTY GREY STAFF W RITER The CSUSM men's basketball team will be heading to Kansas City to compete in the National Associates Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Championship tournament as the number one seed. Led by head coach Jim Saia, CSUSM finishes the regular seasons with a 30-1 record, winning their first Associations of Independent Institutions (A J J.) Division I Conference Championship title. CSUSM defeated life in their final game on Sunday, March 9, leading 112 - 95 with exceptional contribution from the entire team. The Cougars shot for 50 percent from thefield,44.8 percent from three-point land and out rebounded Life. Bobby Macias and Zack Zaragoza came off the bench and combined for 31 points and 15 rebounds. When asked what he at- Division I Men's Basketball Champions for the first time in CSUSM history. Photo provided by the campus athletic department, www.csusmcougars.com tributed to the Cougars' success, starting three-guard Malcolm Lemmons said, "Our camaraderie; we're a close knit group on and off the court." Lemmons contributed a double-double in the final game. "I do anything I can to help the team win. If coach needs me to rebound or play defense, I do anything I can to meet our goal," he said. "It's nice tofinallysee the hard work is actually paying off. We made a name for ourselves the first year, got ranked the second and getting ranked number one this year; it feels good," three- year veteran, Brian Emmanuel, said. The Cougars are headed for a week of a challenge with the tournament being filled with the nation's best players at the small collegiate level. Thirty-two teams are slated to compete for the NAIA Division I Championship title through March 25. CSUSM's number one ranking leaves the rest of the league anticipating some great competition. "It's a great feeling, but we know rankings don't mean anything when going into the tournament and every team's going to be gunning for us, so it's like we got a c)iip on our shoulder," Lemmons said. "We just have to go in there and play hard and take it day by day." When asked if there were any specific teams to look out for, Emmanuel said there was not. The Cougars' selfless offense and defensive prowess gives the team a well-deserved confidence going into the tournament. CSUSM Cougars are set to play the thirty-second seed, Oklahoma Baptist, on Wednesday, March 19 in round one of the NAIA Division I tournament. Motivation to vote on March 24 as candidates of ASI Elections make their voices heard - Haley Perko - President Thiana Ruiz - VP of External Affairs I would like to give back to CSUSM, a place has given me so much I am a third year and am double maE DITOR-IN-CHIEF to me. I would like to continue serving the students and advocating for joring in Human Development with a them at both a state and university level, through CSSA and university Health Service emphasis and Spanish. Students are encouraged to administrators. We currently have over 11,000 students here at Cal State Through my involvement on campus take an active role with polSan Marcos and I will ensure the effort to reach out to as many diverse with student orgs and programs such itics at CSUSM, whether by populations as I can. Dedication, respect and honesty are three valuesI as S.TA.N.D (Standing Together As follow and will guarantee these throughout my entire presidency! Perko oNe Dream) , United Students of Color running for office or voting, Coalition, Golden Key, Peer Mentoring for President! for the candidates they beProgram, CAMP, EOP and HD Club, lieve in. I will work closely with faculty, adTricia Alcid • VP of Operations As of this month, fliers I'm a third year studying Psychology at CSUSM. As a current ASI ministrators, students, student leaders, promoting the elections Student at Large Representative, I will be running for Vice President lobby politicians and statewide leadwere posted around campus, of Operations. I will do my best to create a bridge between the student ers to make sure that the student voice featuring 1the 19 students public and the ASI BoD. I want to extend more opportunities for stu- is heard and addressed. I will work to that are running for 10 ASI dents to get involved with not just ASI, but the university itself. I want strategize, organize and finalize. leadership positions. Each to empower more students and tap into the potential that so many stuof these candidates was condents have to change this, university for themselves and future students Alhijaz Althagafi - CHABBS Rep. tacted via email by The CouI am very grateful for the opportunito come. ty that this election represents for all gar Chronicle and asked to Jairo Leon - VP of Operations of that the write a short description of I'm a third year literature major that believes ASI needs a recharge. Too of us. It is tiimeepresentedstudent body CSUSM s r by why they are interested in many are let out. Let's change this. Let's make more traditions, let's make who knows people from everyscomeonef omer o being elected. more happenings where strangers turn into friends. ASI needs to create the world, and knows themrighthere student unity, not just students inside the union building and it needs to n our c Students can vote online t make administrators transparent. What's on their committee agendas? ovailableampus! I promiseasoaalways be for their preferred candia to anyone who h ny issues Having worked in two ASI departments (LGBTQA Pride Center/Gender with anything that happens at CSUSM. dates at www.csusm.edu/ Equity Center), I know how to connect students and build bridges between vote between March 24 students and administrators. Vote for a campus recharge. Vote Jairo Leon. and 27. Descriptions of the positions can be found at Jasmine Jeter - CSM Rep. h t tps://w w w.csusm.edu/" I am a Biology Major and my goals are to try and get more sections of bottleneck courses, such as Physics 205, asi/bod/asielections .html. (ASI continued on center open. I would also like to start having Deans List meet and greets with Dean K. This is something other colleges do to honor those who have achieved academically and I would like our college to do the same. of page 2). B Y K ATUN SWEENEY �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes. cougarchron.news@gmail.com (ASI Continuedfrompage 1). N EWS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,2014 C V S t o h alt t obacco sales Jamaela Johnson - Diversity & Inclusion Representative My major is pre-nursing and I am a junior. I believe that with my experience of being a Resident Advisor and my 2 years of being a Peer Educator at The Gender Equity Center gives me the knowledge and quali- B Y S ARAH H UGHES & fications for this position. I have sat on a number of campus committees geared toward improving campus environment and reflecting student C HELSEY SCHWEITZER concerns. My passion for social justice is what will guide me through NEWS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER this role as an affective leader on this campus. If I were to obtain this position, one of my many goals would be to strengthen the message and actions of the Civility Campaign. Another goal would be to enhance the CVS Pharmacy has decidvisibility and presence of ASI Board of Directors at student programs ed to stop selling cigarettes and events. and all tobacco products in their stores. It seems the company Madisen Jaurique - CHABBS Representative wants to focus on their image I am and have been involved in, many campus organizations such as, the women's cross country and track andfieldteam, I currently am a and expanding role in healthResident Advisor at the UVA, I'm in the process of completing the Tuk- care. Management has heavwut Leadership Circle program and I am a new member of Alpha Chi ily considered the impacts Omega. One issue that I want to tackle is the issue of academic support this might have on business, for the college of CHABSS as some of the majors are not allowed in the but ultimately thinks it's a math and stem lab centers. move for "future growth." Larry Merlo, President Eddie Gonzales - Sustainability Representative and Chief Executive Officer I decided to run for ASI after my fraternity brother suggested to get involved at CSUSM. (CEO) f C Caremark exExperience new perspectives for myself and give back to this campus. To help future cougars plainedohis VSoves for "long m find a place called home and make sure these future students have a clean campus. CSUSM has term success" on CBS This continued to crush in Recyclemania and, honestly, I think recycling and being environmentally friendly has become natural to students and faculty ! want to continue this tradition, make sure it Morning. "It's a real contradiction does not go away and continue to push for environmental friendly technology in our classrooms and buildings; alsofindways to preserve energy waste. More than anything, I am excited and to talk about all the things looking forward to all the people I will meet and ideas thats students will come up with. we're doing with people to help them on their path to Mads Elton Nilson - CHABBS Representative etter the same The reason I am running for election is that as an international student I want to make the most bime shealth and atproducts," t ell tobacco of my three year stay here in California. I have all my life wanted to get involved in the things Merlo said. going on around me, and running for ASI is a great way for me to get more involved at CSUSM other than just going to class every day. My goal for ASI if I get elected is to be a positive drive An employee at the CVS for all the good work ASI already is doing and represent the students of CHABBS in a construc- across from CSUSM on south Twin Oaks Valley tive and positive way. * Road confirmed the plans, Karen Guzman - CHABBS Representative which will take effect on I'm a third year student at Cal State San Marcos with the intention of graduating as a Political Oct. 1,2014. Sciences and Womyn studies double major Philosophy minor. Aside from being Co President of Besides abandoning sale Feminists United, I also work with different club organizers with the ACLU. We need curriculum of cigarettes, tne move that that reflects that diversity of current students bodies, faculty that understand our realities and a has made CVS seem more sincere sensitivity for student affordability. I want to work alongside faculty and my peers, so. that we continue to build bridges between campus and neighbor communities. I want to launch geared toward health care is more programs where we apply what we're learning in class to address serious social problems. Image found at countertobacco.org, where y ou can learn more about tobacco and 'War in the Store.' "It's a real contradiction to talk about all the things we're doing with people to help them on their path to better health and at the same time sell tobacco products/1 the availability of MinuteClinics. Their predecessor, QuickMedX centers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area began in May 2000, to provide quick care for common conditions. These centers changed to MinuteClinics in Dec. 2002. There are now more than 800 locations in 28 states and the District of Columbia. The CVS website seems to tout the pharmacy's changing focus to convenient wellness. "Your pharmacy is always open. Spend less time at the pharmacy and more time watching winning goals and ballet recitals with myCVS Pharmacy," their homepage said. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of cigarettes. If you would like to take it, go to https:// www.surveymonkey.eom/s/ MMVZN36. It will be followed up on in a story later this semester. P resident c alls f or i ncrease in f ederal m inimum wage by 2016 By R YAN D O W N S SENIOR STAFF W RITER Students may be seeing a change in their federal and state based pay checks. Making minimum wage — It's arguably one of the most important things in the life of a student. For many, it's what keeps them busy while they're in school. For many others, it's the very thing keeping them in school while countless individuals rely on it keeping them alive. The minimum hourly wage that businesses are required to pay employees is a matter of economic importance not just for San Marcos, but for students everywhere and it may face some large changes in the coming months. The issue of minimum wage became a talking point recently, after a report by the Congressional Budget Office elaborated on a plan by the President to raise the nationwide minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10, tentatively by the year 2016. It's not too difficult to see why. In the last 14 years, the costs of education, gasoline, healthcare and living have all skyrocketed, whereas the wage has remained in a fixed position. Naturally, this affects many individuals in the labor force, but not necessarily in a positive way. According to the CBO, while the wage in- crease could make lives easier for upwards of 16 million 'Americans, it is also slated to cost approximately 500,000 workers their jobs. In other words, the act would actually increase unemployment, the boon being that the already employed would make more money. This comes as a result of companies making less money when customers are less willing to spend on products that will be more expensive to pay for the workers. However, the President remains optimistic, having acted as the primary force behind the bill since its inception. While the measure is expected to pass the primarily left-wing Senate in March, its W orkers' H ourly W ages a n d t he F ederal M inimum W age 2013 Dottore pm Hour Atfva) i t ttrs m* me m$ I C H OMO N A *ü»ö*T OM t OOI I M fC odds of surviving the more right-wing House are decidedly less hopeful; with many representatives pointing out the rather harsh increase in unemployment. It's a fair comparison, while alleviating the effects of the recession on the more vulner- N 30Ô3- 2008 able in our society, the initiative could very well make the recession worse. Some economists beg to differ, like Pension Chairman Tom Harkin, who stated "workers benefit from modest increases in the minimum wage without negative consequences for the low- wage job market," reminding individuals that an increase in revenue and circulation could very well increase job potential, cancelling out the increase in unemployment. Still, the benefits to those suffering in the labor force are undeniable and the increase in circulation could very well allow the creation of new jobs. Ultimately, the fate of the measure depends on its standing in Congress at this point, which remains to be seen. California's minimum wage is itself scheduled to increase with from $8 to $10 in the course of three years due to a biU passed Sept. 12, 2013. It will increase $1 increments instead of in one wage hike. Caregiver/ Child Care Wor rovlde care, supervision, training fa Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and special needs Salary: $9 - $!2.00/hr based on Education & Exp. 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The relatedness of business to golf spans from companies sponsoring professional tournaments, such as the local Farmers Insurance Open of Torrey Pines, to major business decisions and negotiations being done on the course. I — "i*r ¡1! I CSUSM's business professor, Dr. Edward Balian, is a seasoned vet in the world of business and is the author of Buddha Plays 18. His book takes an innovative approach to teaching the overlooked skill of being mentally sound while playing golf. For business professionals, golf can be a valuable tool. You learn so much about your business partners and clients by playing golf with them. The game reveals values, ethics and reaction to stress. Acts of courtesy are demonstrated by pulling the pin at the hole, shooting in the correct order and a proper attitude while in the lead. According to Dr. Balian, golf and life intermix in rei MMwHp , i BLAYS I O UDDHA ¿P INSTANTLY IMPROVE YQUB GOLF GAME ' USING T IPS FROM THE G REAT MASTER WÊÊÊÊÊ B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Visit Cabrillo & play in the tide pools SPORTS COLUMNIST Nestled at the end of Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and the many great trails that surround it offer terrific views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This national park, which is the only one in San Diego County, has two levels to explore for some fun and exercise in the outdoors. The top level of the park includes the visitors' center and the lighthouse. The bay side trail is a 2.5 mile round trip hike that starts at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and, not surprisingly, weaves its way along the bay side of the park. From this trail, visitors can pass by old clues to Point Loma's role and existence during WWI and WWII. The journey is filled with sweeping views of the beautiful harbor and Coronado Island. Tliere are no restrooms or The sport can be important to learn for business, but you have to be careful. Performing terribly can lead others to assume that you are terrible with business as well. Saying that you're, working on your game and that you are not comfortable on a course may be more productive than trying to play. If you do have a bad game, make sure to carry your sense of humor with you. "Your behavior during the round is going to be remembered a lot longer than your score," Balian said. If you are interested in learning the mental side of golf, Balian's book is available on Amazon or at http:// www.buddhaplay s 18 .com/. Health & Fitness Probiotics: make this bacteria your friend Coastal view of Downtown San Diego from Cabrillo on a sunny day courtesy of Alison Seagle. B Y A LISON SEAGLE many ways. "You think your business career is over you've hit a terrible shot you're in the. rough. You follow it with you best shot of the day. Under the stress of the challenge your focus went up and you applied your skills diligently," Dr. Balian said. How business professionals react to the highs and lows of golf can be synonymous with how they would in life. Staying calm and getting out of a bad shot can show a certain level of tenacity. Dr. Balian has used golf many of times in his business career, and he feels that not being available to play in certain circumstances has even hurt him at times. Get Out! The journey is filled with sweeping views of the beautiful harbor and Coronado Island. water stations along the trail, so it is advised that hikers bring their own water and utilize the facilities by the lighthouse before beginning their venture. There is also another short trail that starts at the lighthouse and offers views to the west, including a lookout for whales during December through February and the kelp forest. After checking out the topside trails, lighthouse and Cabrillo Statue, there is still more to see down at the tide pools . The tide pools can be reached by a narrow road that turns offrightby the entrance to the park. From three different parking lots, hikers can find a trail and continue their journey, witnessing the waves crashing on the cliffs and experiencing a closer view of the ocean. Cabrillo National Monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $5 entrance fee per car. More information about Cabrillo can be found at http://www.nps. gov/cabr/index .htm. Probiotics, also known as "good" bacteria, are live microorganisms that inhabit our bodies naturally. They have become of popular interest recently because of the supposed health benefits. Although the FDA has not yet approved any of its health claims, probiotics are used to help with certain health conditions, especially with the digestive health of our gastrointestinal tracts. The body, especially *he gastrointestinal tract, is host to many different species of bacteria that are not considered to be germs but necessary for proper functioning. , Probiotics, which are found in products like supplements and yogurt, contain similar bacteria that are beneficial for our gut. Although sufficient scientific evidence is lacking for Learn more: specific uses of probiotics, the research is looking promising. The possible beneficial mechanisms of probiotics for human health include reducing harmful microorganisms in the GI tract and producing antimicrobial compounds, which either destroy or suppress the growth of unwant- ed bacteria. Probiotics may also stimulate the immune response. While there still needs to be strong evidence provided on probiotics, they generally seem to be safe for use. Talk to your doctor before using probiotics. B astyr.is/Success • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San Diego �Dr. Heidi Breuer specializes in Shakespeare, King Arthur and feminism Faculty Profile B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR Known for her energetic and passionate teaching style, Professor Heidi Breuer is one of the most fascinating Literature & Writing professors on campus. The classes she usually teaches include: Survey of Medieval and Renaissance Literature (LTWR 308A), Studies in Shakespeare (LTWR 402), Fantastic Journeys (LTWR 206) and Workshop in Argument and Analysis (LTWR 307). She also teaches different special topics at the graduate level including Arthurian Literature, Old English Literature and Tolkien. Another popular class Dr. Breuer teaches is The Monstrous, the Grotesque and the Occult (LTWR 340), which also helped with the research for the book she is working on. Currently, Dr. Breuer is writing a book titled Is the Zombie Apocalypse Good For Feminism?,' which focuses on witches, zombies and vampires in popular culture. 4 University of Arizona. Her love of "King Arthur" stories led her to become a Medievalist and Renaissance scholar. Professor Breuer She explains that the book also specialized in feminist will analyze "how representheory, gender studies and tations of these supernatural sexuality studies. figures are linked to the way in which gender norms opOnce out of graduate erate. The idea is that we're school, Professor Breuer asking if these texts are worked at a university in feminist, [and] do they have Ohio. Although she liked possibilities for women to the job, Ohio itself was not enjoy strong characters." the right fit. She wanted to Professor Breuer received look for another university her Bachelor's degree from similar to the one she was Florida Southern College in working at, one that valued both Biology and English. diversity and egalitarian acWhile working on her biolocess. gy degree, she took English "Cal State was a good classes for fun. Professor fit for me because it is a Breuer wanted to be in a teaching-oriented univerfield full of the things she sity and it serves students loved to do. from a broad range of backShe was encouraged by grounds," Professor Breuer her professors to get her said. Master's degree, so she conThe greatest accomplishtinued her focus in English ment for Dr. Breuer comes and earned her M.A. from from seeing students get Florida State University. excited "about the assigned While in the M.A. program literature. at Florida State, Professor "I like working with stuBreuer was "thrown right dents. I especially enjoy mointo the classroom." ments where I see that stu"The very first semester dents-have learned to think critically about texts. I like that I started my M.A., I seeing students' improvestarted teaching two classes ment in writing. I also get Photo of Doctor Heidi Breuer taken by Amanda Lenox during the interview for this article. of first year writing [GEW excited when students link equivalent], along with taking two classes. What I teach. I found it rewarding Professor Breuer said. cpme a cpllege professor and twhat they're doing in ocrlass found was I really liked to to be teaching students," She then decided to be- received her Ph.D. from the co the outside world to ulture." DIY Corner Shamrock S hakes B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR California S tate University S an Marcos a t Temecula is offering a number of degrees and certificates t hat lead t o j obs and career enhancement as well as personal enrichment courses. 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One drink you can make is a Shamrock Shake. MARCOS atTernecufa Instructions: 1.) Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until they are well mixed. 2.) Pour into a glass and then you can top it with whipped cream if you like. For spiked versions of this drink you can add: 2 or 3 tablespoons of Bailey's Irish Cream OR 3 ounces (2 shots) of Jameson Irish Whiskey Enjoy or Slainte! �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Leadership Spotlight P ower duo T aylor Nagel, G abrì Provencio planning, coordinating and scheduling but it is also the operational side. We have 19 operations employees that Gabri Provencio and Tay- I oversee, who take care of lor Nagel are the forces be- cleaning, set up and making hind some of the most suc- sure that the event is ready. I cessful events at the Clarke also plan the order of events, and the University Student how they are set up and who Union. does that work," Nagel said. Both Provencio and Na- Provencio picked up the gel initially applied for staff majority of her communicainformation desk positions tion and management skills at the Clarke. The last inter- * in high school, where she view of the day, Nagel stood planned pep rallies, met with out immediately due to her the administration once a outgoing personality and week and eventually became dedication to working hard. ASB president. When she Under Jamie Rose, the previ- turned in her application last ous Clarke Events Coordina- semester, Provencio was notor, she was appointed to the tified of an Events Assistant Events intern position three opening and decided to apply years ago and later became for it as well. After getting an Events Assistant. When the position, she started out changes in staffing opened doing basic organizational the position, Nagel then be- jobs . With the opening of the came a student manager with USU, Provencio transitioned an emphasis in Events, trans- into a new office and took on ferring to the USU when it more responsibilities. Earlier opened. This month, she was in March, she was selected promoted to the Logistics as the building's Employee Coordinator position for the of the Month. Union. "The Clarke is more low "It's still the same concept maintenance, in terms of behind helping with events, there is only a certain amount BY K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Taylor and Gabri bring dedication and strong work ethic to the Events staff at the USU. Photograph taken by Katlin Sweeney. of things that can be done in each room without a lot of options. At the Union, we are still in the process of figuring out what we can and cannot accommodate, what we can do and what is too much," International Beat Traveling through Europe B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD STUDY A BROAD C OLUMNIST One of the first things I noticed upon my arrival in Stockholm was the trend that everyone I spoke with had previously done a lot of traveling. While it seemed most of it was contained within Europe, there were also many people who frequent parts of Africa, the Middle East or Southeast Asia. At first I was intimidated by the worldliness of so many of my peers. Then I considered the span of states I have covered in the US and how new friends here would press me about the differences between them. Now, instead of shame for never having left the country before this experience, I feel contented that I have been to eight states and explored a great deal of California (which is large enough on its own). But since I have settled in Scandinavia, I realize the proximity of so many unique cultures, languages and landscapes. There are affordable-flights (less than $75 for round trips sometimes), boats for cruises to several neighboring countries and comfortable, affordable trains as well. Weekends between exams are notorious for "booze cruises." The al- Map of Europefrommappinet.com cohol is cheap and duty free, and you spend a day in Estonia, Latvia or Finland. Personally, I have already spent four days in England and have a five day trip to Poland in the works. The decision to go to England was easy. I have a friend who lives outside of London that I really wanted to see (and who I could stay with for free). I flew into Gatwick airport in London. With a bit of help from the aforementioned friend, I bought train tickets in advance, which would deposit me in her country suburb. Evenlhough Sweden is, fairly easy to get around as an English speaking traveler, it was a relief to see every sign and hear every announcement in my native language in England. I ended up spending a three day weekend playing around the country side with my friend and her three dogs, getting rained on and experiencing parts of local culture. I tried traditional 'tea for two' in a garden restaurant (amazing) and atefishand chips out of butcher paper (also amazing). On my last day, I was able to spend several hours exploring London itself before myflightback to Stockholm, which was a great experience. I chose two places-prior to my arrival and simply explored, with no destination or plan. Camden Market was an interesting experience. I found it to be a big-city version of Venice Beach, without the body builders. I had a wonderful time overall, and can't wait to go back and do all of the touristy things London has to offer- Big Ben, the London Bridge, etc. And the flight was only two hours. I'm really looking forward to my trip to Poland. I am going with afriendfrom school this time, so all of the costs can be shared and experiences had together. After that, a cruise to Tallinn in Estonia is definitely in order, and maybe a trip to the other side of Sweden to see Gothenburg. Ultimately, living in the states gives me proximity to see other parts of the states, and living in Europe gives me the opportunity to see more diverse and historical parts of the world. Provencio said. "It has so much to offer to clients and students, but the USU is just a whole different process. We have not discovered what we can do there yet, while at the Clarke we have had it for years and know its capacity." Provencio and Nagel both work underneath Megan Simpson, the Professional Events Planner for the USU who also works for Events and Conference Services. They work to represent the Events office, Clarke and Union well through their hard work and networking with various individuals and groups on campus. "I know a lot of students involved in various organizations, so it is easier for me to contact people for specifics and events. I build relationships amongst professional staff as well, and when events happen I introduce myself," Nagel said. "My name is being presented in that area, so when people come in they know who is running the events within the building and who they can ask when they need things. With the student staff I supervise, it has helped me build relationships with people and delegate work. I try to make their shift as enjoyable as possible since they do a lot of hard work." "This job is so socially involved with students, staff and faculty that you just meet so many different people. They start to recognize you on campus and it is good to build positive relationships with clients because you work with them multiple times," Provencio said. "A lot has been expected of me and I am glad that 1 have been able to fulfill expectations and to be a good face of the Union." Provencio and Nagel strive for careers in the business field after graduating from college. Nagel plans to apply for a professional management position at the USU at the end of the semester, when she graduates with a degree in business entrepreneurship. She aims to open her own business in the future. Provencio aims to secure an events planning position for a city or large corporation. She hopes to eventually orchestrate events that draw large crowds of people, like the New York City ball drop on New Year's Eve or the Pasadena Rose Parade. Cleaning up the coast CSUSM students doing their part in helping the community B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN E DITOR The gracious and talented Sarah Christensen, a Resident Advisor at CSUSM's dorms, took it upon herself to motivate students on campus to spend a beautiful, sunny Sunday cleaning up the coastline around the Oceanside pier. This motivated young student notified people that were living in her dorm and occupying campus to let people know that the event was taking place on March 9. Students gathered at the Sprinter and hopped arideto the end of the line to catch some rays and make a difference in their community. "We really try to focus our events so that people can not only have fun with it, but also get information out of it and learn something in a new experience. We really want to make it impactful for them. Everyone really enjoyed this event and people were thanking us all day as we were walking along the beach," the event's coordinator, Sarah Christensen, said. RA's work off of a model Group of volunteers dig up a old plastic sack from the sand, by Anne Hall. that usesfivecategories, which comes from an established curricular model that focuses on human development to motivate the residents while living in the dorms. Among thosefivecategories are civic engagement & social responsibility, holistic wellness, career development, leadership & interpersonal development and critical thinking & ethical reasoning. ' 1 thought of something to do as far as community and I thought that a beach clean up would be a really great thing to do because I love animals. So I thought we could go around and pick up all the trash and everything and get some sun for Southern California Summer Day Camps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors and Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & morel Make a difference in a child's tife this summer! www.DayCampJobs.com a little bit and it also taught us how to use public transportation, so there were various levels of learning that people could get out of the event," Christensen said. "It was really fun. I think it was cool to give back to the community. There was a lot of trash that needed to be picked up," a Quad resident and second year business major, Maegen Luna, said. "It was actually very fun because I was able to do it with (CSUSM Beach cleanup continued on page 8). Classified Ads HELP WANTED SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, , sports,archery/ropes courses, hiking & more! Make a difference! www.DayCampJobs.com FOR SALE Do you have something you'd like to sell? Try inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Can child abuse be proven? Recognizing the emotions of veterans and civilians alike The testimonio of a Mexican woman B Y YOLANDA CATANO CONTRIBUTOR 'Far From Afghanistan' portrays life after 9/11 B Y A NNE H ALL w me as h he ar a lasting war i {hatdhe got away edith what I e isTthe lwongestgainst terrorismn di to me haunt DESIGN EDITOR grew up. ..^Jadi timonIasaw e myoBsbumWméf n p t e r , o hide •my panic unilfreìinda place lelevisioi^Äpnly to be alone and fall apart.^ U.S. History. As it continues on, the media scarcely identifies the current events related to its activities. People 1 begin to forget that American troops are stillfightinga battle that many no longer understand ther significance of. While he is working in Mobile, Alabama for the next six NW f i l l TIMES E months, my husband brought to my attention that the local http://www.jossip.com/2014/02/dylan-farrow-speaks-out-about-w0ody-alradio station's morning show len-details-harrowing-expe/ was addressing that the U.S. is currently in peacetime. ically hurt, but I had no idea we prove Farrow's version The show also said that our that I could report it or to of the story? What, she was United States Army will be let my parents know. Issues asking for it too? Oh, she is downsized by the U:S. govsuch as this are sensitive, es- after Allen's money? Or to ernment during peacetime in pecially similar to Farrow's some exaggerated nonsense order to reduce cost in milicase where the person doing arguments of some, well she tary spending. the abuse is someone who just wants attention. Well, Among these issues, the is close to us. When I came of course all women NEED creators of T ar From Afto the realization that I was attention, especially THAT ghanistan' reflect on media raped, there was no way I kind of attention. Despite na- coverage of the war, replaycould have gone to report it tional statistics of child sex- ing imagery of the Twin to the police because I had no ual abuse for example where Towers exploding on impact report of his semen in me. It 1 and 5 girls and 1 in 20 from the plane crashes, symboys experience child abuse bolizing the dust settling on was too late. Feministing.org published according to the National America, while the people an OpEd titled: Don't be Center for Victims of Crime. of Afghanistan suffer and friends with Rapists. In an Yeah, they made those statis- casualties of innocents are constantly mutilated by our attempt to call attention the tics up as well. issue of the impact celebri- The subject on the 'culture soldiers who are directed to ties have to the public, the of silence' is often spoken of follow orders. foci of the article posed at- in academia, but there is still This film is not for the tention to the rapists. In her a massive silence in Mexican faint of heart. Anyone with article, Alexandra Brodsky culture for example. The sto- post-traumatic stress disorcalls viewer's attention to ry of Farrow addresses the der is advised to consider the the power celebrities have. need for women to step out effect that this film's content Unfortunately, the power of their shell and stop silenc- may have and is advised to and money Allen , who has ing their oppressed voices. It take heed before considering denied the allegations, has is a difficult subject indeed. watching thefilm.For all the utomaticaily ,given him the Especially when there is sup- truth that is neglected; this upper hand in the situation. portive evidence for women film has captured. There is We cannot avoid the concept that suggests reasons not to no bias. There is no creative of power relations regard- speak because what is the obstruction of the storyline. ing Farrow and Allen in this point if men can get away There is only documentcase, and the advantage Al- with it without repercussion. ed film of events that have len has over Farrow due to Especially in cases where taken place in both America child sexual abuse is dis- and Afghanistan due to this his millionaire status. No, but really, how can missed because ALLEGED- war and recorded statements we call attention the issue of LY women cannot present from people that are living within the more than a dechild sexual abuse? How can enough evidence. cade worth of terror in its ake. dmh Foot health: the bare foot trend returns with summer months wettled inTheewustorkayityave s N Y C on Improper shoes hurt far more than just feet and legs when worn regularly Recent headlines have sparked much controversy in and outside of Hollywood for the February x issue of NYT.com, in which Dylan Farrow's letter addressed Woody Allen. The commentaries following the letter lends support to Farrow, and many of those commentaries described similar experiences of sexual abuse without the Hollywood light. I could not help but ponder the thought of how we could come to prove accusations of child abuse? As a Mexican woman who experienced child sexual abuse at the age of seven, I can attest to the experience where, based on the lack of evidence that victims are sometimes unable to provide, we are questioned whether the alleged sexual abuse occurred. Alleged; interesting word. I cannot think of reasons why a seven year old would happen to give such a vivid story of the abuse and still be questioned. Now, I do understand that as a society we live under the Rule of Law, and we are to always be viewed innocent until proven guilty. What about if you cannot prove the guilt? It is a controversial subject, especially when concerning children. For Farrow's disdain, there is no form of evidence that provided enough proof. Then there is the psychological effect of child abuse that arises issues well beyond evidence of proof. For example, in my case, I was sexually abused for a period of years. As a child I was unaware that child abuse existed or that it was wrong. Yes, I lived in fear, and I knew how it phys- B Y LAUREN HAMMOND O PINION EDITOR It goes without saying that foot fashion at CSUSM comes in multitudes, but have students considered how their shoes may be affecting their health? With the amount of walking CSUSM students do across campus, it is wise for them to consider how issues with their shoes and feet can contribute to joint issues as well as hip and back pain. Shoes with even the slightest heel can affect the way men and women walk. Heeled shoes cause feet to point in a downward position, putting unnecessary pressure on the forefoot. When pressure is placed on the forefoot, people tend to lean backward, contradicting the lower half of the body's inclined, forward position. Heals also cause abnormalities in the way people walk as it limits the foot's natural function to push against the ground when stepping. These walking irregularities have a critical impact on a person's posture, causing their spine to flatten: contradicting the spine's natural s-curvature. Stresses to the spine further displace the body's hips by putting too much pressure on the lower back. Chronic overuse of the hip-flexors then leads to excessive force on knee joints. To alleviate some of the excess pressure on the knees, the body tends to react by adjusting the shin inward. Aside from daily discomfort, continual unnatural walking habits can even lead to osteoarthritis in joints. In all honesty, barefoot is the best and most natural way to go. However, due to health and comfort concerns, many students are not open to the idea of going barefoot. If that is the case, it is imperative that students begin to look at what kind of shoes they are wearing in order-to prevent long term issues with back, hip and knee abnormalities. It is best to avoid or limit use of heeled and pointed shoes as well as flip-flops; pointed shoes and flip-flops can cause abnormalities in toe grip, displacing natural foot rhythms. Instead, students should take the time to consider shoes that are comfortable and that aid in stabilizing the foot before conquering "Cal State Stair Master." OFFICIAL SELECTION TORONTO INTERNATIONAL F ILM F E S T I V A L 2012 i>ept. 11, but the dark cloud over our nation and its people will reign for generations to come. "It was a very enlightening film which lifted the veil of current events that most Americans are oblivious to. Speaking for myself, I was unaware that we were still at war with Afghanistan and the imagery produced from watching the film was very heart wrenching and has made me curious as to why media only covers 'two percent' of this war," Lana Cook, film screening attendee, said. A fellow student and Veteran who attended the screening was not willing to share his perspective of the film because of the hardship that he encountered by watching thefilm.The content truly hit home, and touches on issues that spark emotions that run deep. As soldiers return home and are slowly discharged from service due to government budget cutbacks, they are left to society and their families to work through the horrors that were experienced in the name of protecting and defending a country that appears tcv have forgotten about them. Our military counts every soldier as a body. When that body is unfit to fulfill its purpose, it is disregarded in a manner that is of the smallest expense to government funding as possible, in hopes of saving the taxpayers' dollars. Yet in the long run, this is costing society and the Department of Veterans Affairs far more in expenses for being proactive infindingthese people help. "I am aware that the war in Afghanistan is still going on WORLD PREMIERE FESTIVAL DEL FILM LOCARNO 2012 even though our media acts like it is over. I get my information from a news page on Facebook that I follow, and through word of mouth when I discuss recent news with friends and family. I do not know why the troops are there. My guess is that they are keeping a watch on Al-Qaeda to make sure they do not attack the U.S. again," an Events Assistant at the Clarke and the University Student Union, Gabri Provencio, said. "Sequestration and budget pressures continue to place unacceptable pressure on our Army, its soldiers, families and civilian employees. Military retirement and retiree health care programs are under attack by those who view the programs as 'overly generous' and programs affecting the Army's ability to train and equip its forces are whittled away," according to the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) News membership report for 2014. There is so much to the story still untold. The average civilian will never have the capacity to fully understand. There is no true way of describing the full experience of tragedy that is suffered by a soldier or sailor that joined the service to defend the rights of his or her people to find out that their sacrifices were ignored. 'Far From Afghanistan' is a film that should not be missed. This act of humanitarianism does not end with just the film. Various organizations work with the developers of thefilmto create public awareness. For more information, visit http://farfromafghanistan.org. C OUGAR C HRONICLE S T A F F E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney , DESIGN EDITOR A nne Hall N EWS EDITOR ( j . 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Distribution in-, dudes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the C SUSM 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 of The 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 Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com omic Book Corner Marvel ladies take t he lead roles t o a whole new level of excitement BY FAITH ORCINO A &E E DITOR Within the list of titles in the "All-New Marvel NOW!" phase, fans canfindnew books taking a more personal look at some of their favorite super women. These stories take place after last year's "Infinity" story arc and is a new chapter for the 2012 Marvel NOW! event. Four iconic characters are given the spotlight, as well as one newcomer under a familiar name. "Black Widow" - released in January. Readers are taken along the other side of Black Widow, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and others return with new solos. Avenger, Natasha Romanoff's life. While most know her as a member of the lead heroic team, Romanoff still is an assassin. Punisher writer works Nathan Edmonson with veteran artist Phil Noto to shed light on this private and covert side of Black Widow. The fourth issue was out on March 12. "Ms. Marvel" - In 2010, writer Brian Reed and his creative team released the last issue of "Ms. Marvel." Now, a new creative team brought back this series with a new girl role. Former DC Comics writer, G. Willow Wilson, and Runaways co-creator/artist, Adrian Alphona, combined their talents to introduce the new Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan. Khan is the first Muslim character of Marvel Universe to receive a solo book series. Both editor, Sana Amanat, and writer, Wilson, are Muslim and work to deliver the teen Pakistani American superhero. Issue Two will be on shelves March 19. "She-Hulk" - Jennifer Walters, cousin of Bruce Banner, is back with writer, Charles Soule, and lead artist, Javier Pulido, showing a closer look at the life of She-Hulk. Readers see her attempt to balance her these conflicts, Danvers will time between her missions and have new ways to prove she is some of the crazy lawsuits her "Earth's Mightiest Hero". The firm gets. Marvel employs the first issue was available in print help of watercolor illustrator, on March 12. Kevin Wada, to create beauti- "Elektra" - The assassin in ful covers of the single issues. red goes on her own with a new March 5 was the release of is- series to be released in April. Former co-writer of Batwomsue two. "Captain Marvel" - A new an, Haden Blackman, and vetchapter for Carol Danvers eran Marvel artist, Mike Del starts with the re-launch of Mundo, plan to show a more "Captain Marvel". Writer, Kel- graceful side to Elektra. The ly Sue DeConnick, returns with book will be about -her trying artist, David Lopez, as Danvers to find a way out of the dark travels a different path. She world she lived in New York faced many of her past de- for many years. mons, including the very being For more information on any that gave her the powers she of these series, visit your local has now. After dealing with comic vendor or Marvel.com Wednesday, M arch 19 • Candlelight Vigil | 5 - 8 PM Forum Plaza Gathering to r emember lives lost to a lcohol drugs a nd DUIs. • Frontiers in Science Tuesday, M arch 25 Thursday, M arch 27 • CSUSM Faculty Artist Piano Concert Sci 2 Hall 242 | 12- 12:50PM • TLC Workshop: Leading • Intellectual Property Arts 111 Performance Hall | 7 - 9PM CSUSM Dept. of Physics Your Own Success Seminar series Ching-Ming C heng solo piano recital presents Frontiers in S cience : Univ. Hall 100 | 12- 12:50PM SBSB 4117 | 12- 1PM $5 For CSUSM Students Perspectives from Discovery a t Discussion of 4 C 's critical to Part 2 of 5 part lecture Friday, M arch 28 t he Interface of S cience, c areer success; Diplomas into series: b road look a t Thursday, M arch 20 • TLC Workshop: Leading Your Own Mathematics, a nd dollars! Intellectual Property (IP) •Faculty Forum - Diversity Matters Success | Univ.Hall 100 112 -12:50PM Engineering. • Americana Music | 7 - 9PM MPP Forum- Diversify Matters Commons 206 | 12-12:50PM Discussion of t he 4 C 's critical t o Friday, M arch 21 Arts 111 Performance Hall Discussion a nd d ialogue on Kellogg Library 3010 ] 12 - 1PM s uccess; Diplomas into dollars! • T IC Workshop: TEDTalks Evening of music a nd learning Discussion on diversity, e ducation diversity, e ducational equality Univ. Hall 100 | 12-12:50PM a bout the history of the a nd social justice issues. equality a nd social justice issues Thursday April 10th " Leading with Lollipops;" slide guitar in A mericana blues. • 1 1 1 1 1 1 ^ 1 1® * Library V ideo C ontest: all • AS/ Rock for Life | 6 - 8:30PM TEDTalks Discussion on the * STEM Career Connection submissions d ue April 10th! Screening CSUSM Students Free! USU Amphitheater c oncept of leadership. Clarice 113 (Sulpizio G rand Salon) ° n A p n 1 1 7 t h a t 5 " 6 : 3 0 P M W ednesday, M arch 26 A merican R ed Cross e vent; M eet employers in fields a nd Tuesday, April 15 * M onday, M arch 24 • Film: Winter in the Blood. live entertainment, food, industries of s cience * • Student Veterans Organization Arts Hall 240 6 - 8PM • New Literature, O n opportunity drawings* e tc. f (SVO) Meeting @ U-Hour C raven 3701 Screening of Winter in the & Between the Screens • Accounting Society: Blood, story of Blackfeet m an Arts Hall 240 I 6-9PM i nninr A rhiAv^mftnt Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. fi ' Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. A PU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. • More than 60 ways to earn your degree or credential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. 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It may not look B Y RYAN D OWNS 5 like it's dirty, but once it starts S ENIOR S TAFF W RITER stacking up you can really see that it did need to be cleaned For about as long as she's B y F aith O rcino up," a motivated participant been a teacher on campus, and second year kinesiology It's midterm season o n campus so here's a playlist Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng has major, Betsy Floies, said. performed at on-campus that w ill help y ou get through t hose m any "When I was going through events for the University, and it and thinking about all of the assignments, projects and helpful study guides. she has already made plans things that we were picking to do so again. This month, up, I was thinking about how Dr. Cheng will perform a piit could impact animals if they ano recital for the benefit of ate it. I'm always watching T racklist: students. i I CHENG 11 iip^§i m ¡§ j| n 11111 § n § 1 j n t ' -11111111111 $ i ¡¡¡¡¡ii NIHM documentaries about things on Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng the soda cans and how much plans to conduct a piano rea difference picking up those 01. " Please D on't G o ( kuma r emix)" b y M ike P osner cital with an emphasis on little things can do for the few art and imagery, showcasing animals that we might help. I pieces inspired by paintings. 03. " Trying T o B e C ool ( Robotaki R emix)" b y P hoenix thought that was pretty cool," In another sense, these piec- ness, and the ability to generanother Quad resident, Rio 03, " Better D ays ( Ellie G oulding v . O utkast v . Vanderway)** es are those that give the im- ate different levels of timbres Amman, said. b y R icky C ervantes pression of creating images in music to create peculiar "My roommates wrote it images for the listener." i themselves. on the board in our dorm. We "I would say the theme for In order for the audience to 04, * A equarium 2013 I llumination M i x " found out from our RA, Sarah. this program is 'use music get a better understanding of B y D A ( Dirty A ndroids) and A equarium She came by and told us about (piano) to paint,'" Cheng the mindset the composers it and had the sign up sheet so said. were in upon the creation we really felt like we wanted to 05, " Fly A way T o T he B lack M oon » b y T eddyLoid It's afittingtheme; the piec- of the pieces, Cheng will be do it," Rio's roommate, Zhaina es she intends to use include displaying some of the paint/ iSliil 3 iiÄ^^p^^llliä Moya, said. works by Russian composers ings that inspired the music. 06, " Electronic D ance M usic M i x " b y D J M eji Sarah Christensen offered the Mussorgsky and Rachmani- Cheng, who has a long hisevent to her residentsfirst,and noff and French composers tory of both solo and collab07, " Take M e H ome f eat. B ebe R exha ( Kastra R emix)" then went around the Quad to Debussy and Messiaen. orative performances around engage others and find equal b y C ash C ash 'These composers wrote the world including particiinterest in joining the group. their compositions based on pating in the Second Chinese "We want to do it again and the paintings they saw and International Piano Competi08, " Strangers T o F ind ( Extended) [ Seven L ions x Z edd}" make the event an even bigger wanted to create a musical tion in 2009, voiced her exb y flipboitamidles one," Christensen said. 'image' of the painting," citement over the event. The next event is tentativeCheng said. "I really hope the audience ly scheduled for 8 a jn. on Cheng hopes this will give will enjoy this journey of 09, " We're D reaming ( Zedd & F oxes v . S krillex & K askade) April 26. People interested students a better understand- both visual and musical eveb y R icky C ervantes in participating in the event ing of the links between ning of some major twentieth can contact Sarah directly various arts and the ways in century works," Cheng said. 10, " Dearly B eloved ( Vose R emix)" by Y oko S himomura at chris081@cougars.csusm. which the visible and the au- She worked as an educator edu. dible inform and inspire one at over six universities, but another. Cheng currently works as an Dr. Cheng's fascination associate music professor on in Los Angeles, designed by with the artistic blends be- campus. Her website can be 'Young & Sick,' who 'Fostween music and imagery fu- visited at www.chingmingter the People' collaborated els the project, leading to her cheng.com For more infor- B Y C with before for the cover of use of primarily impression- mation on the recital and to STAFF AITLYN& THIBODEAU & FAITH ORCINO "Torches." The band planned W RITER A & E E DITOR ist music which ranks among purchase tickets, visit www. tour dates through both the the more colorful personali- csusm.edu/vpa. spring and summer seasons, million. After the release beties in music style. The recital will last a little including performing two ing pushed back, it is finally "Impressionist music is over an hour, with a brief ind his year's oachella hitting stores on March 18. 'Foster The People' mays atftestival andCoverseas one of my favorite styles of termission. It will be held at usic RottenTomatoes.com gives music," she said. "[It's] best 7 p.m. on Thursday, March returns with new in Europe. Visit http://www. it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Critics known for its colors, light- 27 in Arts 111. fosterthepeople.com/ to find . album called it a "winter wonder more on the band and their of a family "film" with ¡princesses that "we can definite- The 2009 indie pop group upcoming performances. ly warm up to." After seeing 'Foster the People' dropped this movie myself, I would their second album, Superdefinitely say it's a must see. model, on March 18. Earlier It transforms the stereotypes this year, they released the 'FrozenV tale associated with fairy tales by single "Coming of Age" and warms hearts featuring strong female leads it was a teaser to what fans and a meaningful story of will hear and see on this new Disney's 'Frozen' has been two sisters finding out who album. Its music video inone of this year's top block- they are as individuals as cludes a special time-lapse of busters, grossing over $864 well as a family. the cover art as a large mural • ! DR.CHING.MIN4 C ougar S nuffle: M idterms, M ixtapes a nd R emixes � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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SAE passes ban against pledging for all chapters CSUSM's California Alpha-Gamma chapter institutes changes with enthusiasm B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF The nationwide fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon has made national headlines as the country's "deadliest fraternity." But, the organization, including CSUSM's chapter, has moved quickly to change its reputation. Last December, bloomberg.com published an article criticizing the fraternity for the disciplinary actions that have been taken against multiple chapters across the country in* recent years. It also focused on the nine people that have died in what were referred to as "events related to Sigma Alpha Epsilon" since 2006, which Bloomberg reported as more than any other fraternity. This March, bloomberg. com brought SAE back to. national headlines when JPMorgan Chase & Co. made the decision to stop managing the fraternity's investment account due to their negative reputation. On the same day that JPMorgan Photos courtesy of Mike McKinney and Spencer Joseph. made their decision, SAE's national president, Bradley Cohen, announced the fraternity's resolution to nationally ban pledging in all SAE chapters. The decision, which had been in discussion for months leading up to the announcement, was put into effect in an effort to eliminate the hazing t hat'often occurs when fraternities and sororities are initiating new members. The 80 members of CSUSM's SAE Califor- nia Alpha-Gamma chapter, which is currently in its fifteenth year of being active at CSUSM, have welcomed the ban with open arms. Chapter President Mike McKinney says that all fraternities and sororities should follow SAE's example and ban pledging altogether. "I love the decision that the [SAE] supreme council has made. Our chapter collectively has been in favor of the ban. We looked at hazing and saw that it wasn't neces- sarily an issue at CSUSM, but since we are a national organization, we respect and support it. There needs to be a change and this will help us nationally and locally," McKinney said. While hazing has been a problem with other SAE chapters across the country, the California Alpha-Gamma chapter has not experienced the issue firsthand. When recruiting new members, the chapter contacts individuals pre-rush, which is stand- ard for all CSUSM Greek organizations. In the past, McKinney said that SAE would have a rush week during 'the third or fourth week of school. "We're going in a new direction; we have to revamp that whole process. We are looking to create a closer bond with potential new members to have deeper conversations about who they are and what their goals/ambitions are," he said. The California Alpha- issue, including the Association for Computing Machinery. The ACM is a CSM-affiliated student organization. According to csusm.edu links, it is responsible for putting together "a weekly lecture series on academic topics on computer science, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Additionally ACM organizes field trips to local businesses and offers workshops on various topics. ACM meets every Tuesday during U-hour in SCI n , Room 242." "It's like DLC for the internet," said Kevin, referring to the controversial practice of video game companies charging extra for downloadable content. "It's just another way for companies to get more money from clients who are already paying!" "It also has a lot to do with control. If a website is undergoing a copyright dispute; like if it features a video or music that the owner has a problem with,, the cable company can shut the whole website down," another student, who wished to remain anonymous, said. This naturally carries issue for many of the Internet's more popular critics and entertainers, many of who have dealt with copyright claims meant to take down their videos, despite the fact that they are generally* protected under satire and critical law. Nevertheless, a corporatecontrolled Internet could do a lot of harm to these smaller businesses. "[Net neutrality] is important, but growing difficult with ISP's [Internet Service Providers] creating a mo- nopoly. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out in the next couple of years," the President of CSUSM's Association for Computing Machinery, Maxwell Partington, said. Chief among these more financial concerns are the growing worries over the anticipated merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, which could allow the groups to practically monopolize the cable industry; which, for the moment at least, controls the Internet. The only other option lies in Cloud computing, which is very quickly being dominated by Amazon. The backlash on the Internet is more common, with Tim Berners-Lee, the man credited with the creation of the world-wide-web showing a large amount of concern. "When I created the web, I didn't have to ask anyone's permission," Lee said during an interview. "Control of information is hugely powerful. In the US, the threat is that companies control what I can access for commercial reasons...there is a very strong short-term incentive for a company to grab control of TV distribution over the Internet even though it is against the long-term interests of the industry." In the end, the frightening thing is how our only option is to wait and see. There is however some dissent to the move for net neutrality as taken on by the Federal Communications Commission. "The Internet was free and open before the FCC adopted net neutrality rules. It remains free and open today. Gamma chapter seeks to follow the "true gentleman" principles of SAE to the best of their abilities. "I have studied SAE history and rituals, and pledging was actually never in our founders' beliefs," McKinney said. "Pledging was introduced after WWII as a way to educate members more on the fraternity and what it meant to be in SAE, but this wasn't the case for all chapters." The bloomberg.com article listed California AlphaGamma as a SAE chapter that experienced one of the nine fraternity-related deaths since 2006. McKinney explained that while the individual was a member of SAE that passed away in 2009, the death was not directly associated with the organization. "We took that [article] with a heavy heart, but we understood that as reporters they were just trying to get all of the information possible " McKinney said. "We focus on our Minerva Student group weighs in on net neutrality B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF W RITER In Issue 10 printed on March 5, 2014, the article "Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers" discussed the Supreme Court's decision to end net neutrality and the effects it will have on the layperson of average socioeconomic status. Those who have taken notice have a variety of opinions on the change, many of which are negative. There have been critiques concerning the fact that little press has discussed how cable companies are permitted to charge popular websites to use their bandwidth. On campus, several students were willing to talk about the SAE continued on page 10 Net neutrality has always been a solution in search of a problem," FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai, one of two Republicans on the Commission, said. Some argue that the legal action is unnecessary and some that it is an attempt for the government to claim more power. "Republicans have opposed the FCC's attempts to enact net neutrality rules, arguing that the Internet has thrived because it has been free from government regulation," Jim Puzzanghera reported in the LA Times. It does remain clear that without net neutrality, businesses like the less than six major companies that control cable, can strangle bandwidth and loading speeds of content as they seefitand order search results similarly. �2 News Editor: T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, APRIL Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Number of Participants vs. Magazine Person's Rating In your opinion, on a scale of 0 t o 10, 0 being the least attractive, and 10 being t he most attractive, the average person in a magazine rates as what number? 25 20 15 10 |- : - I 5 0 1O <H i ^ C Ü ' gg 1 H Mm ! • Online Il 1T1" 1 1 H w VL CG • In-person ¿ 1 **z a Students believe magazines don't affect them B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR . Two non-scientific surveys of convenience were conducted online and in-person at CSUSM to measure how the San Marcos and online communities feel about the use of Photoshop in magazines. Done as a follow-up to Alex Maravillas' article in issue eight, Feb. 5, 2014, the surveys shed light on CSUSM perception of magazines and body image. There were some differences between the online and in-person survey responses. The online survey conducted Jan. 23 to Feb. 24, using the "online survey platform" surveymonkey was distributed online through various Facebook pages, emails and had a link placed in a previous article. The in-person survey was administered Feb. 20 and Feb. 24, on paper surveys to individuals on campus, in classrooms, near the Clarke and the University Student Union. Most of the respondents were young students. Both were samples of convenience and were anonymous/There were 40 total participants in the online survey and 102 total participants in the in-person survey. In the online survey there were 27 female participants who responded, 10 male participants and three individuals who skipped the question identifying gender. In the in-person or physical survey, there were 58 female participants, 38 male participants and six who declined to state or left their gender blank. Differences: Participants physically at CSUSM reâd magazines slightly more than the participants in the online survey. The most chosen answer in the online survey for "How often do you read magazines that use Photoshop or retouched photos?" was "Not at all often" online, selected by 25 percent of participants. The most chosen answer in the physical survey was a tie between "Slightly often" with 24.24 percent choosing this response and "Not at all often" with 24.24 percent choosing this response. Although both groups claimed to have "good selfesteem," the participants who were physically on campus rated themselves lower than the online group. The most chosen ratings to the question "To what degree do you agree with the statement, "I am a very attractive person" on a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being completely disagree, and 10 being completely agree", online were eight (33.33 percent), seven (17.95 percent) and ten (12.82 percent). The most chosen ratings to the same question in-person were seven (28.86 percent), eight (22.68 percent) and six (11.34 percent). Similarities: Both groups read for the same primary reason, entertainment: online (32.50 percent), in-person (29.26 percent). Both groups claimed that they took the information presented in fashion magazines "not at all seriously - nothing in a fashion magazine is truthful." Online participants chose this response 58.97 percent of the time. Inperson, 48.51 percent chose it. Both groups perceive the general population as taking fashion magazines "moderately seriously," with online choosing this response 48.72 percent of the time and inperson participants 40.20 percent. This means that par- Southern California S ummer Day C amps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors-arid Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & more! Make a difference in a child's life this summer! www.DayCampJobs.com ticipants believe other people generally take magazines more seriously than they do. Most participants said they had good self-esteem. The rates were comparable, with a 76.92 percent majority online and 79.41 percent inperson majority saying they had good self esteem. Participants were asked, "In your opinion, on a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being the least attractive, and 10 being the most attractive, the average person in a magazine rates as what number?" Rates between the two groups were similar, but the orders were different. Online the ratings chosen were nine (34.21 percent), eight (28.95 percent) and ten (18.42 percent). Inperson ratings chosen were nine (28.12 percent), ten (23.95 percent) and eight (14.58 percent). When asked to rate their same sex closest friend, both groups chose the same top three numbers of nine, eight and seven in the same order. Online rated their "bestie" as a nine (26.32 percent), an eight (23.68 percent) and a seven (18.42 percent). Similarly, In-person participants rated their "BFF" as a nine (23.65 percent), an eight (18.27 percent) and a seven (17.20 percent). Many participants were advocates against measuring their bodies against what they saw in magazines. "Models in magazines are unnatural and often touched up so to compare them to oneself is unrealistic and impossible to reach," one participant answered in the in-person survey. "I believe everyone is beautiful in their own unique way. There is physical beauty and beautiful personalities. I primarily look at fashion magazines in passing and when I do, it is for the clothing and make up. I don't compare myself to the models in negative ways only for inspiration," another participant answered online: The two surveys suggest that people don't take magazines seriously, yet believe that others take them into moderately more consideration. Both groups believe they have good self-esteem. N EWS Natural beauty is preferred aesthetic B Y RACHEL SMITH STAFFWRITER 30 9,2014 Magazines and advertising companies are beginning to give into demands for natural beauty. Key movements from 2012 on seem to suggest that the beauty industry is changing to relieve social problems associated with low bodyimage. CSUSM's opinion on the matter is examined. On Feb. 5, 2014, the Cougar Chronicle released the article 'Reshaping Perception: The Vogue Image Creating Controversy' by fashion columnist Alex Maravillas, regarding the subject of utilizing Photoshop in fashion magazines and manipulating images for unrealistic expectations of beauty. As image retouching has been a trend in advertising for decades, CSUSM students were not surprised when the Vogue controversy erupted. "People these days are far too much into looks and should be into learning more," one student wrote anonymously in an in-person survey conducted by the Chronicle. "Many magazines, especially fashion magazines do not portray "average" people. People should not compare themselves to them," another participant wrote in the online version of the survey. Learning more is exactly what some magazines are beginning to do. Back in 2012, a petition with over eightythousand signatures was filed by a fourteen-year-old girl against Seventeen Magazine, hoping to "celebrate every kind of beauty." This spurred a movement in many magazines and even advertisements for lines like, Aerie, American Eagle's lingerie line that launched in January. This is an astonishing advancement and may continue in the coming years, as the need to change negative perceptions of beauty and the levels of self esteem, in both men and women become apparent. Out of 102 participants in a survey handed out on campus, 58 female respondents, 38 male respondents and six who didn't specify their gender, 29.26 percent of people that read magazines primarily focus on the entertainment. Also to be noted, many of the individuals at CSUSM who took this survey have a higher opinion of their friends of the same sex than they do themselves. Participants were asked to rate themselves on a scale of one to 10 on agreeing with the statement "I am an attractive person." The majority of people at 52.57 percent viewed themselves at a seven or lower and 39.17 percent responded as an eight or higher. Eight individuals (8.24 percent) declined to respond. But when looking at the attractiveness of their friends, 34.02 percent answered that their friends of the same sex were at a seven or lower, while an overwhelming turnaround showed that those at eight and above were 56.70 percent. "Attractiveness sadly determines a lot of how people are treated in life even if attractiveness is socially constructed," one survey participant answered in the in-person survey. As seen in a social experiment sponsored by Dove in 2013, a forensic artist drew portraits of women based on how they described themselves and how other women described them. The results showed something similar to the results we received in the survey, the women viewed themselves as dowdier, sadder and more wrinkled than they actually were. The campaign for natural beauty images is growing every day and hopefully will benefit the self-image of those to come. Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency and urges Californians to conserve water. By Sarah Hughes. D rought a ffects s tudents directly B Y ELIZABETH CRUZ SENIOR STAFF WRITER Much of California is experiencing exceptional drought conditions for the third consecutive year, making it the driest 30 months in over 100 years according to climate.gov. Currently, California is suffering from depleted amounts of water, as well as below average rainfall, causing crops to fail. Such a threat affects all Californians, as food and water may be at risk. Even around campus, there are changes one can make to conserve water. Drought is defined by Webster's Dictionary as a period of dryness, especially when prolonged. Droughts are more dangerous than dry spells in that they last longer and can sometimes take decades to fully develop. They are in the top three threatstoworld population, accordingtoweatherabout.com. In Southern California, imported water is relied on heavily. Only 20 percent of the water consumed is local according to sdcoastkeeper.org. The rest is imported from the Colorado River and Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta. With those areas also affected by drought conditions, Southern Californians have to recognize the value of conservation. USA Today reports that President Obama authorized $100 million in drought aidtofarmers in ordertocover the loss of livestock. He ordered the Agriculture Departmenttoexpedite applications so farmers can receive aid in a timely manner. Obama has also advised federal facilities to limit water consumption. Governor Brown signed a $687.4 million dollar package on March 1 to aid California during the water crisis, calling it the worst in modern history for the state. The bulk of the funding will gotolocal governments for water conservation projects. The rest will be giventoCalifornians who need general food assistance and house related assistance as a result of the drought, as well as the Emergency Water Fund. The storm that hit at the beginning of March helped reduce the risk of wildfires, but did not bring enough precipitation to end the droubt. Unfortunately, most of the snow caused from the storm will flow into the ocean instead of into our reservoirs, according to the Union Tribune. Adam Allgood of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center anticipates drought conditions will persist or worsen in many of the already affected areas. More efficient equipment can conserve water and regulatory practices can monitor human behavior. Water reused for landscaping can helptosave drinkable water. CSUSM has many drought-tolerant plants that may help reduce water used in landscaping. Students and staff can conserve water at home by simply waitingtorun a dishwasher until it isfoil.This can save 10 to 20 gallons of water a day, accordingtothe U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. For those without dishwashers, washing dishes by hand in a stopped sink or container is an excellent alternativetoletting the sink run. " Also, turning off the faucet while brushing teeth or shaving and taking shorter showers lasting onetofiveminutes can help the water supply. �T HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 , 2 0 1 4 Women's basketball turns season around ^MSBEBBMM I lilM Batiquitos Lagoon B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST B Y RESTY GREY EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CSUSM women's basketball team finished the season under .500 but they took home their first A.I.I. Division 1 Championship title. The Lady Cougars were allowed the opportunity to compete in the NAIA championship tournament, but lost in the first round against number 1 seed, Vanguard. Heather Thompson and MacKenzie Harnett were named 2014 DaktronicsNAIA-Scholar-Athletes. "They're also great people, which is what the NAIA hones in on; balance and character. You're talking about two kids that have great character and they have their priorities straight," Coach Crystal Harris said. Thompson was named A.I.I. player of the week earlier this year. According to CSUSM athletics, she was the first woman in CSUSM basketball's history to be named NAIA All-American as an honorable mention . "She deserves it; she's a double-double every night," Harris said. "It not only speaks with her ability to score or just rebound, it speaks about her entire game." Although CSUSM's leading scorer Shirika Miller is graduating this semester, Coach Harris has high hopes for next season. ' . "We're gonna get better every game, we're gonna do better every season," Harris said. "Through athletics and through basketball, we're trying to mentor and teach them how to be successful, high functioning and intelligent people." With almost the entire team returning for another season, the sky's the limit for CSUSM cougars. The Women's Basketball team finish their season 1517, but leave their mark in their final games of the season. "Winning this Division 1 Title helped put our name out there," Coach Harris said. Nestled between Carlsbad and Encinitas, the Batiquitos Lagoon offers home to many birds, fish and other wildlife as tides sneak in and out of the lagoon under Interstate 5. Hikers can often catch a glimpse of many of these critters while meandering the trails and enjoying the fresh air. There are many trails to venture out along around the Batiquitos Lagoon, but the main trail has its trailhead at the end of Gabbiano Lane. That's also where the Nature Center is located. There is only a handful of parking spots specifically for the lagoon but plenty of street parking is available. From the trailhead, the trail turns from paved to dirt past the Nature Center, but it is well maintained and relatively fiat. A bit down the path the trail begins to run along the Aviara Golf Course but not close enough to have to worry about stray golf balls. At this point the whoosh of cars from the 5 dissipates into the chirps of birds sitting in the trees. The distance from the trailhead. to the turnaround is 1.66 miles. There are other places along the trail that offer access points and parking. There are no restrooms or water along the trails, but there are plenty of benches for resting and observing the wildlife. More information about the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and the Nature Center can be found at www. batiquitosfoundation .org. Sports Editor: ¡¡^^ cougarchron.sports@gmail.com I Lady Cougars keep on winning BY SHAINA PARDO SENIOR STAFF W RITER This season the Lady Con* gars are excelling on the diamond» With a 22-3-1 record, they have been racking up wins all seasons long and nothing seems to be slowing them down. The Lady Cougars' success can be attributed to both how they have played and how they have bonded. "The team bought into a family dynamic outlook and the fact that they are understanding it is okay to fail, but all that matters is reaction," Coach Ledesma said, According to Junior Genna Main, this season has been "nothing but great so far. "The team is getting better and better each and every day. Since day one we have had a sense of camaraderie; wefindthe holes to get better and better. Just as coach sayg we have seven little battles each game and each game we take seven little battles seriously. We have improved each and every day, when we work and stay together as a team we become one u nit" Main said. This season the women have been doing great in every aspect, especially their ability to trust a brand new coach in her first season at CSUSM. The Lady Cougars have quite a while to go before they go to nationals in May. According to Coach Ledesma, every single game is important and every game is a new opportunity to be better. Get Out! photo courtesy of Alison Seagle, sports photo provided by CSUSM athletics. Visit at www.csusmcougars.com Exploring benefits of the paleo diet sffiWjSff" I M B ^ ^ ^ ^ B ^ f e gjujj I $á M|| R | [ S > ^ | mIJ You may qualify t o help evaluate an ¡nvestigafiorigl topical pain patch for a recent episode of lower back pain. B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST The Paleo diet, in simple terms, is what the cavemen ate. If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet, you might be missing out on some major health benefits. This modern nutritional plan suggests that you'll be leaner and reduce your risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. If our prehistoric ancestors didn't eat it, diet rules say you can't either. The paleo diet involves eating highprotein and high-fiber meals, without having to count calories. Foods include fresh lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts and seeds. Foods to avoid are anything dairy. This is because the Paleo diet (like our ancestors) is all about "huntingand-gathering" type foods. It does allow for some cheat days, which is anywhere from one to three meals per week. It just depends on how far you are willing to take this meal plan. There has been some research on the health benefits of going paleo, but not enough to make any conclu- sions. Some researchers even go as far as saying this diet may improve athletic performance, because we are genetically made for it. The theory behind this is that our genes were made to survive a tough lifestyle in the ancestral age, so by eating as they did, we may be able to perform to that level as well. Something to look out for is missing out on specific nutrients, such as Vitamin A, D and calcium from dairy products. You may need to take supplements, but before making any changes to your diet, talk with your doctor. Compensation up t o í 3001)0 may b e provided for-your timé and-travel, �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.fieatures@gmail.com Restaurant Review Intertwined pleases with food aesthetic B Y NIKKI THOMAS RESTAURANT REVIEWER Intertwined is a romantic wine bar and bistro located in the heart of Escondido. The ambiance is elegant and traditional, with bohemian accents that make this newer restaurant inviting. There are three different seating areas for your enjoyment: The first can be seen as soon as you walk in and is used for a normal dining experience, complete with booths and tables. As you continue throughout the space, there is a cozy lounge with plush couches and hanging lanterns accompanied by a wall filled with different varieties of wine. Continuing on towards the back of the bistro, there is a full wine bar with bar top tables that seem great for enjoying some of their Happy Hour Specials that are every Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p JII. to 6:30 p.m. The menu is diverse and includes: beginnings, soups and salads, signature selection entrées, flatbreads, hoodies and a meat and cheese plate. They alsQ offer some side additions and a separate dessert menu. Their happy hour consists of $1 off wines and beers, and on average about $2 to $3 off appetizers that are still a full portion. On Wine Wednesdays they also offer wine flights ranging from champagne to whites, reds Delicious desert presentation of pie alamode photographed by Nikki Thomas. and many more in-between. The prices vary from $12 to had. It was three pieces of with chives. The meat was $ 16. chargrilled dark meat chick- tender and juicy and made to We started off with the en that was presented with be dipped into their sirrachaCrispy Chicken Lollipops the bone-in to give the look plum sauce that gives it a bit of a kick. I was tempted to ($9). The name sounded of a lollipop . unique, so we gave it a try. The exterior was perfectly order a second helping. It was hands down one of the crunchy and dressed in a Moving on, we tried the best appetizers I have ever chili-honey glaze topped Goat Cheese & Arugula Flat- bread ($13). This wasn't a regularflatbread;it was on a different level. This item included roasted garlic and herbs, a layer of goat cheese, topped with arugula and parmesan shavings and then drizzled with a mustard vinaigrette. The bread was crispy, the arugula fresh and the cheeses earthy and savory which complimented some tang from the vinaigrette. Simple but excellent. The next entrée was the Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli ($20). This item was plated exceptionally beautiful, with about eight medium sized raviolis stuffed with moist lobster, topped with three plump shrimps, julienned tomato slices. It was finished off with micros greens, edibleflowerpetals and chives, all in zesty lemon butter cream sauce that made this pasta melt in your mouth. We completed our meal with a Berry & Apple Crumble ($8.50). This dessert was stunning; the berry and apple tart had a sweet crumbly crust, paired with a double vanilla scoop of ice cream next to a blackberry coulis crème-anglais with a few blackberries aside. It was ideal to share and satisfies any sweet tooth cravings. Intertwined provided an amorous atmosphere and impeccable service. Our server was well informed of the menu items, preparations, as well as any specials and never hesitated to add any special touches to our dining experience. This is a great place for a nice evening out to dinner, so be sure to check it out for your next date. 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AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 �F EATURES Features Editor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 Thursday April 10th • Library V ideo C ontest: all submissions d ue April 10th! Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Thursday M ay 1st • O ff-Centre D ance P erformance + Arts 111 @ 7 - 9 PM • J ob Fair 2014 a t USU Ballroom 11 A M - 2 PM Tuesday, April 15 • S tudent V eterans O rganization (SVO) M eeting @ U-Hour C raven 3701 Thursday April 17th • 12th, A nnual I nternational Fair 11 A M - 2 PM a t Library Plaza Friday M ay 2nd • O ff-Centre D ance P erformance + Arts 111.@ 7 - 9 PM Monday M ay 5th • V ocal Ensemble Performance + Arts 11 Thursday M ay 8th • Pause for Paws + Library Plaza 7 PM 10 A M - 2 PM Veterans C enter M emorial Day O bservance @ TBA • Library V ideo C ontest Screening ® 5 -6:30 PM Tuesday April 22th • Zotero C itation M anager Kellogg 2303 @ 12 - 1 PM Seusslcal the Musical Performances: @ ARTS 111 +++ Tickets are $5 • Friday Aprili 11 t h 7:00 PM • Arts a nd Lectures: Dr. Terrence Roberts Lessons From Little Rock Nine - 6 pm in t he Student Union Saturday April 12th 2:00 PM a nd 7:00 PM Saturday April 26th • Pre-Dental Society joins Boy Scout Merit B adge @ Q ualcomm Stadium @ 8 A M - 3 PM • Sunday April 13th 2:00 PM • Thursday April 17th 7:00 PM • French C lub Restaurant Dinner a t " Au Revoir" 5PM RS VP t o sulju002@cougarsicsusm.edu • Friday April 18th 7:00 PM Saturday April 19th 2:00 PM a nd 7:00 PM Film Studies minor motivates cultural awareness in film B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER For the last several years, Professor Rebecca Lush has served as the coordinator for ^ one of CSUSM's more elusive programs: Film Studies. With 15 students currently involved, as well as countless teachers and classes across multiple disciplines, CSUSM's film program fea- From L-R: Casey Camp-Horenik, Alex Smith, Rebecca Lush, Andrew tures classes to instruct stu- Smith, and Ken White. Photo courtesy of Professor Rebecca Lush. dents on how to understand and analyze both independ- it will attract the attention of focus on directing or creating ent and studio films. those with a mind for film. film, which would belong However, as Prof. Lush "It provides a great oppor- more in the field of video was keen to point out, the tunity for students who en- production, program has a lot of growing joy watching and analyzing Lush is confident that prostill to do, as currently only film," Professor Lush said, viding an education in critia minor is offered. With only who teaches the Children's cal analysis in the film me18 units spanning a wide va- Literature into Film class. dium is a more than worthy riety of courses, Lush hopes While there is not a huge endeavor in its own. "Critical analysis is something that can help people in multiple walks of life," she said. However, the class does provide collaboration with the video production program. It also works with history, literature and independent study classes, along with the obligatory film studies classes. "In fact, the majority of professors in Literature and Writing are involved with the program," Lush, who is also a Literature & Writing professor, said. But the program offers far more to the campus than just classes. The program also facilitates film showings on campus,freefor students. Recently this included the Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler The perfect spring season beverage B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Spring has finally sprung! Now is the perfect time to stay refreshed with a Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler. Ingredients include: 1.) 3 ounces of your favorite vodka 2.) VA cup of diced strawberries 3.) 4 leaves of mint, torn in half 4.) Half a lime, diced 5.) Your favorite lemonade 6.) Club soda or sparkling water Instructions: 1.) Place torn mint leaves, diced lime and vodka into a cup. Use a muddle to muddle the mint and lime into the vodka. 2.) Pour VA cup of diced strawberries into a separate cup andfillwith ice. 3.) Pour about half a cup of lemonade into the cup with strawberries and ice. 4.) Pour muddled mix of vodka, mint and lime into the second glass and gently roll the ingredients three times. 5.) After rolling the lemonade, strawberries, mint, lime and vodka,fillthe remaining room of the cup with club soda/sparkling water, gently stir and then serve! OR For non-alcoholic version, repeat instructions but eliminate the vodka and add Sprite in place of club soda/sparkling water. From Right: Sample photo of luscious lemonade provided by Lauren Hammond. independent film Winter in student's involvement with the Blood, which premiered it. to a sold-out theater on cam- The Student Media Festipus on Wednesday, March val, which is currently in its 26. ninth year, will be hosted It featured a discussion from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. panel with co-directors Alex on May 9 in Arts 111. Stuand Andrew Smith, screen- dents are encouraged to subwriter Kevin White and one mit work they have created in of the actresses in the film, the last two academic years Casey Camp-Horenik. Gen- for a chance to win prizes erally, there is little more and to show theirfilmsto the than one or two film show- public. Submissions must be ings a year, but they often sent in by 5 p.m. on May 1. prove to be popular events. For more information, stuThe program also hosts the dents can go to https://www. yearly Student Media Festi- csusm.edu/vpa/mediafest/ val, in which students may index .html. submit and display short For more information on films or other media created the Film Minor, students may as assignments for courses look online at http://www. on campus. csusm.edu/filmstudies/, or This is another way to cel- contact Professor Lush via ebrate the film medium and email atrlush@csusm.edu. �6 FEATURES C S U S M C ampus R ecreation H osts S pring B reak T rip t o U tah THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER From sightseeing in the Grand Canyon, to eight mile hikes in Utah's Canyonland and mountain biking in Moab, students from CSUSM's recreational club had a lot to enjoy during their adventurous spring break. Students Gabriel Escobedo and Brenda Ferro were among 11 others who attended the spring break trip hosted by CSUSM's Campus Recreation. The week long trip was both recreational and educational. Gabriel Escobedo, Intramural Coordinator of Campus Recreation, said that one of the best moments on the trip was mountain biking in Moab. Escobedo described how crazy mountain biking could be in Moab, A great deal of people travel from around the world to experience mountain biking here. Escobedo explained how different mountain biking was because of shifting gears and the changing terrain, and how a person tends to get absorbed in the moment. "With mountain biking you focus on the moment and forget about any stresses, about homework and whatever else is going on in your life," Escobedo said. Participants spending spring break in an exciting way. Photos submitted by Beatriz QuinterofromCampus Recreation. It isn't only about being adventurous, the trip also allowed students to interact with nature and learn to appreciate it. Escobedo explained how important it is to experience nature and step outside of the everyday life. "Experiencing how life is like outside of our cars, outside of iPhones and interacting with nature itself is important," Escobedo said. "It is realizing that there is truly something there in nature to preserve." The spring break trip also had its educational moments where students were taught principles used when experiencing the wilderness. Escobedo explained how the staff presented these principles through activities, films and group discussions. Whether it was hiking, sightseeing or mountain biking, the truly memorable aspect of the trip was the connections that were forged and the friendships made along the way. Escobedo expressed how much he enjoyed the group of students that accompanied him on the trip and how inspired he was by seeing those students gain a wonderful experience. Ferro talked about her fellow spring breakers as well and how appreciative she was of having them on the trip. "During our cross country mountain biking, my sister and I were so slow, I thought they would say come on lets go but they were so supportive," Ferro said. 'They were very patient even though they had to wait for us." During hikes, Ferro explained that although they were challenging, being with her group made the experience that much better. "We got a along pretty well and talked the whole way and took pictures," she said. The trip included U peopie: 11 CSUSM students and two staff members. The total cost of the trip was approximately $350, which included activities and lodging. The v trip to Utah occurs every year during spring break. There is also an upcoming three day trip hosted by campus recreation to Sequoia National Park. Sign-ups are held at Campus Recreation beginning Monday, April 7. "The outdoor and recreational activities in general is a .great opportunity to get away from the stresses of life and experience nature," Escobedo said. "CSUSM students should join and take to advantage of it." NURTURE • YOUR • CALLING I n t he n utrition p rogram, w e l earn t o t ake a w hole f oods a pproach t o h ealth Daniel Andras, MS (2013) Learn more: B astyr.is/Success • 8 55-4-BASTYR S eattle • S an D iego �O PINION Taking Back the Night B Y K A T U N S WEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Take Back the Night starts off with entertainment like dances, music, spoken word and speakers. During the performances, various clubs, community members and classes will set up tables that offer resources on issues like violence against women. Then the evening transitions into a survivor's circle. Everyone sits down and candles are passed out to the group. This is an opportunity for sexual/domestic violence or sexual exploitation victims to share their stories. "For a lot of people, it's their first time, You ended up having a significant amount of people going up to share their stories ," one of the event organizers, Karen Guzman, said. After the discussion circle, Take Back the Night transitions into a march around campus where participants chant to reclaim their bodies and voices. Afterwards, the group gathers to list their demands for promoting recovery against sexual assault and ending sexual violence against women. Take Back the Night occurs on college campuses across the country and generally only reaches students. "One of the really cool' things that the student committee coordinating Take Back the Night is doing is that they are making the program bilingual and encouraging the community to attend," Guzman said. Take Back the Night will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 17 in Kellogg Library Plaza. Opinion Editor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 M isrepresentation o f v alues o n c ampus B Y G LORIA M AGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER During U-Hour on March 3, CSUSM students heard some unusual commotion coming from Library Plaza. A crowd began to gather around a woman standing on top of a cement bench with a Christian Bible in hand. Those who stopped to listen glanced at each other out of confusion as the woman condemned everyone around her to a pit full of fire. Although shocking, scenes similar to this happen several times throughout the school year. As many CSUSM students have gotten used to hearing the judgment and condemnation that comes with these ignorant rants, it still never fails to leave a bad impression. "I thought it was rude because they're judging, the Bible says you shouldn't do that. It's kind of hypocritical," a CSUSM student, Tayeler, said. The people responsible for the controversial speeches are not CSUSM students. They are older folks who come every once in a while to remind us that we are sinners. ,,, These^ folks ., call .them-,; selves Christians and believe they are doing God's will by preaching the gospel of salvation, which says, "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15). Where is the line drawn? This woman, who claimed to be free of sin, was verbally abusing people and picking on whoever passed by. It seems that she and her companions have misunderstood God's purpose. 1 John 1:8 says, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." In other words, if we did not sin then we wouldn't need God's existence, and there'd be no need for salvation. "It's distracting on a school campus. I think they shouldn't allow that here but it is freedom of speech and I respect that," CSUSM student, Katie, said. Summer, who is also a student at CSUSM, had a different perspective. "I wish the campus would do something about it; it's to the point where they're harassing people. It's not even freedom of speech anymore when it becomes harassment," Summer said. According to the Christian Bible, when Jesus spoke of repentance and salvation he attracted multitudes of people, reaching thousands of hearts. Jesus approached his people with love, care and no judgment. Jesus himself ate with sinners, and when those around him judged him for doing so he simply replied, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (Mark 2:17). The most troubling part of this commotion is the negative light it sheds on Christianity. If these people leave a lasting bad impression on students it may even have an effect on the religious groups on campus that are trying to reach out to fellow classmates. "They make religious groups look bad on campus because they make it seem like God is an evil person but God is not like that, he's the opposite," Summer said. The truth is that not all Christians are judgmental, hurtful, critical and naive. In reality, it is ignorance that leads people to do things such as this. The Bible says, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear" (Ephesians 4:29). This world is a big place. Within the walls of every city, state and country exists people with different levels of conviction and beliefs. People shouldn't allow one bad testimony to have a negative impact on their belief in God, because in the end it's just you and him. Lauren Hammond cougarchnon.opinion@gmail.com 7 C elebrate d iversity B Y K EVIN A D S O N CONTRIBUTOR Education is one of life's most valuable opportunities. With each generation we are pushed to learn more and more at an earlier age. With most educational facilities in the US, they aspire to cremate a well-cultured and well rounded individual for higher education to follow. With that being said, there's a huge emphasis on learning about black/African American culture during February, mostly black history. So why is it that we're meant to be so well rounded, yet we only learn about and celebrate one month and one specific race or background at a time? Before coming to college I knew absolutely nothing about Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), Women's Herstory Month (March) or even LGBTQ History Month (October). So why is it that there's a huge push to learn about black history, but not other histories? In my opinion these need to be taught in high schools and learned about. They are part of the real world, and they deal with the understanding of diversity and inclusivity of others. Some may argue that learning LGBTQ history or women's history may go against certain religions or rights. Others may argue that if one culture is to be celebrated, like Hispanic Heritage • month; and then all should be celebrated. Other cultures are celebrated throughout the year and I believe that at least by high school courses, they need to be spoken about. This creates tolerance, or at least an education on other cultures and their success. Some fail to realize that we are a diverse country and many things are contributed from various cultures and identities. The United States is not made of one culture; '* it's a melting pot full of multiple. There's no reason one culture should be taught more than the next. Bringing these to high schools will help develop knowledge and tolerance of many different people that represent the United States of America. L ighting it u p blue B Y G AITUN M ONNAHAN A X I D CONTRIBUTOR Hannah Hawker, our Philanthropy chair, recently hosted an Autism Awareness Event during U-Hour here at CSUSM. During U-hour, Alpha Xi Delta passed out blue lollipops with facts about autism attached to them to educate the public about how prevalent it is becoming. It has been recently announced .that, "1 in 68 children are being diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder" (Autism Speaks). It is important that the public is educated about this disorder because of how often children are now being diagnosed. April 2 was World Autism Awareness day. During this day, we encouraged everyone to wear blue, as well as to "Light it Up" blue during the entire month of April. This means that an individual can purchase a blue light from Lowes or Home Depot and replace their front porch light with the blue light to spread autism awareness. Photo courtesy o f Caitlin Monnahan. 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Email us a t: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 O P I N I O N 8 Labels take the mystery out of food Supreme Court proceedings televised Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com B Y RACHEL SMITH STAFF WRITER GMOs have been a topic of heated debate for many years, but we are beginning to see more evidence that companies like Monsanto are what is instigating the problem. According to a live RT report on Oct. 12, 2013, millions of people in 500 cities worldwide marched against the company Monsanto in the hopes of influencing others to boycott Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs are organisms whose genetic material have been altered using genetic engineering techniques, and thus do not naturally occur in nature. GMOs have been around since the early 1990s, and • have been a main contributor to the vapid growth in the consumer marketplace. With the genetic resistance to diseases and pests intertwined with natural DNA, the crops being yielded have been substantially greater than in previous years. But, all it takes is one bad seed to make any fruitful idea go sour. 4 However, even with the consideration of cross-contamination, the biotech has consistently come out on top. In 2012, Proposition 37 proposed to Californians the idea of GMO Labeling. If this proposition had passed it would have made it mandatory for companies to label their genetically modified foods. The loss was by a fraction of only three peroent. Community members have become outraged. In 500 cities worldwide, three million people have marched against Monsanto, one of the larg- Monsanto for the right to est agricultural biotechnol- know, advocating GMO laogy businesses around the beling. world, manufactured and These activists are also patented their GMO seeds. demanding that long-term, This has conflicted with the independent studies be made idea of nature versus nurture to further the community's in regards to plant growth, knowledge on exactly what as patenting something as benefits or consequences untamable as a plant has its come from GMO foods. Proper Federal Drug Asconsequences. sociation (FDA) statutes According to The Daily Show in 2013, Monsanto has should be applied to GMOs, filed 145 lawsuits since 1997 as it is with anything else. 50 against local farmers for un- countries around the globe authorized use of patented have made a stand by banning GMOs. It is time that seeds. How could that have hap- citizens of the United States pened? Simple, it was the demand their right to know hand of Mother Nature, do- what it is they are consuming what nature does best: ing. thrive. GMOs are organisms whose genetic material have been altered using genetic engineering techniques, and thus do not naturally occur in nature. B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF WRITER A new ad airing in Washington D.C. is putting pressure on the Supreme Court to televise its proceedings. This twenty-nine second ad is funded by the Coalition for Court Transparency. The Coalition is calling for cameras in the Court in order to foster a "more open judiciary." Initially, this sounds like an excellent idea. Why shouldn't Americans get to view Supreme Court proceedings when it is our tax dollars that fund them anyway? There is one problem with this new initiative. However, it is one that should perhaps be given more thought by those in support of transparency. The issue is that if Supreme Court proceedings are televised then there is a greater likelihood that what- The Court will be run by public opinion instead o f the law which is exactly why many of the justices are against the use of cameras. ever the justices say will be distorted by various news sources, and even perhaps politicians, in order to meet their own agendas. The Court will be run by public opinion instead of the law - which is exactly why many of the justices are against the use of cameras. While transparency is a pillar of any thriving democracy, in this case there is too much risk that justices will give into the pressure to make decisions simply to ap- pease audiences. The reason the justices have their jobs in the first place is because they have dedicated a significant amount of their lives to studying the law, and they know the law far better than the average viewer who would be watching the proceedings. Because of this, Supreme Court decisions should not be based only on public opinion, but in careful deliberation and review of the law. The Coalition makes the point that there have been other courts in the nation that allow their proceedings to be televised. But the difference here is that there is no jury in the Supreme Court; the justices themselves are the jury. Courts that allow their proceedings to be televised would never allow the jury's deliberation and discussion to be seen by the public. This is another reason that having cameras within the Supreme Court would not work. Acknowledge Cesar Chavez Day B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF W RITER Cal State San Marcos gave students the day off on March 31 in reflection of Cesar Chavez Day. CSUSM administration heads are in charge of die- * tating what holidays the campus will recognize. Everyone needs a break once and a while, however, it is interesting to note that Cesar Chavez Day happened to fall on thefirstday of Spring Break. , In other words, CSUSM is giving us a day off on a day we have off. There are probably a number of students who find this rather annoy- Cesar Chavez statue ordained with sunflowers in memory, by Anne Hall. ing. off, and T il gladly take it. why won't we honor our * What's the point of say- There's something else that country's fathers with Presiing we get March 31 off as bothers me about this. We dents' Day? In my opinion, a holiday if it falls on Spring celebrate Cesar Chavez Day if we had to choose between Break? That's like saying yet neglect Presidents' Day? taking Cesar Chavez Day we get Christmas off. Cesar I know Cesar Chavez is a or Presidents' Day off, we Chavez Day has fallen out- strong historical figure, and would be obliged to honor side of Spring Break's radius his actions as a civil rights the fathers of our country. in the past, so a student's activist cannot be underap- I know most colleges don't frustration with this is more preciated. I have nothing give students Presidents' understandable. against honoring his work Day off, but that doesn't re* I, on the other hand, don't with a "day off." But if ally change much for me and really care. A day off is a day we're going to do that, then my opinion. Holistic care versus toxic care for cancer patients B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST Current American medical practices do not necessarily cure or treat patients, but instead prolong the life of those with illness with the use of expensive, artificial and poisonous material. Cancer is a prevalent evil in our society. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in 2013 there was an estimated 144,800 citizens diagnosed with cancer: making that 16 new cases every hour. Alongside that data, cal.gov also included that an estimated 55,485 Californians died; approximately 152 deaths each day. As technology has advanced, so has the life expectancy of cancer patients. "In the early 1900s, few cancer patients had any hope of long-term survival. In the C O U G A R C H R O N I C L E S TAFF S TAFF C ONTINUED C OPY E DITOR P HOTOGRAPHER Zach Schanzenbach Lauren Hammond Anne Hall Chelsey Schweitzer S TAFF Alison Seagle Elizabeth Cruz Rachel Smith Ryan Downs Caitlyn Thibodeau Noelle Friedberg Nikki Thomas E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITORS Anne Hall/Katlin Sweeney N E W S E DITOR D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGED Raychel Allen S ALES R EP Sarah Hughes Hannah Webster S P O R T S E DITOR CARTOONIST Justin Donner Faith Orcino O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A DVISER Lauren Hammond A & E E DITOR Faith Orcino Rachel Gallego Katíe Garner Resty Grey K e n t QaVy Gloria Magallanes E DITORIAL A S S I S T A N T Alex Maravillas Resty Grey Lexy Perez JOIN OUR STAFF! C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P 'M. 1930s, less than one in five was alive five years after treatment, in the 1940s it was one in four and in the 1960s it was one in three. Today, more than three out of five . cancer patients will be alive five years after diagnosis and treatment," the CDPH said. How will those three out of five cancer patients fare in those five years after diagnosis? Unfortunately, the most common practice in the United States incorporates radiation and chemotherapy. Chemo and radiation definitely have an effect on cancer, but they also have an effect on the patient's body and mental state. Chemotherapy and radiation ultimately destroy the body along with the cancer, causing patients to suffer in a prolonged state of pain and discomfort. Is that really surviving? There are alternatives to these toxic treatments. Becsusm.cougarchronicie@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com 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 lieve it or not, eating and using healthy, organic, raw fruits and vegetables can make you a healthier person that lives longer. Instead of treating the body with nutrition, our hospitals and doctors advise expensive procedures and prescribe harmful artificial chemicals. Consuming and applying synthetic and poisonous pharmaceuticals actually deteriorates the body and contains absolutely no nutritional value. Why not start with your own nutrition to heal yourself? Why wouldn't having a healthy lifestyle for yourself help? Because chemotherapy actually makes people feel better? Really? I mean the answer should be obvious by now. All you need is yourself and the knowledge of healthy eating to help care (Cancer continued on page 9). The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM 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 of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �O PINION THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 Harming the environment, Fracking ridiculous BYCAITLYN THIBODEAU STAFF WRITER Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, better known as "Fracking," has been a controversial topic in the news recently because of pros and cons surrounding this new form of obtaining fossil fuels. Despite all of the talk surrounding Fracking, not many people actually know what it is, and what effects it can have on the environment. According to What-IsFracking.com "Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the process of extracting natural gas from shale rock layers deep within the earth ." This website claims that Fracking will result in both internal and external benefits to our country and suggests that it is a completely sate way to extract natural gas from underground. However, nowhere on this site does it give any indication that this method of extraction could pose a threat to the environment or thé people that surround the site. On the other side of the spectrum, DangersofFracking .com dives deeper into the chemicals used to undergo this process. D angersofFracking .com asserts that during the pro- cess of Fracking, "methane gas and toxic chemicals leach out from the system and contaminate nearby groundwater." Furthermore, in the critically acclaimed documentary Gasland by Josh Fox, Fox travels to areas where Fracking occurs. During his travels, Fox uncovers a number of severe issues related to Fracking; such horrors included sickness and tap water catching fire. He asks his viewers to take action and speak out against Fracking and the negative impacts it has on our environment. Like Fox, I ask you to look at the biological effects Fracking-has on the environment and do research into exactly what it is and how it can affect the environment we live in. It's easy to pretend like it's not important when it's not happening in your backyard, and it's even easier to ignore when money is to be made in our capitalistic^ society. But, if we continue to let this go on it will eventually lead to detrimental environmental effects that may never be fixed. So get informed and speak out against Fracking, (Cancer continued f rom page 8). and even cure any illness you may have. The reality is that eating and applying healthy, organic substances speeds up our immune system and can makes it stronger, which can then lead you to heal completely. Most cures start within our immune systems. It's that easy, and there's nothing wrong with it. Just ask the people at the Gerson Therapy Institute of San Diego. It is a non-profit organization that dedicates its time providing education and training in the Gerson Therapy. The therapy was originally developed in the 1920's by Dr. Max Gerson and consists of a non-stop treatment of a raw, organic vegetarian diet as well as coffee enemas and natural supplements. According to the Gerson Therapy website, the program "treats many different conditions by healing the body as a whole, rather than selectively targeting a specific condition or symptom." Unfortunately, due to U.S. restrictions on providing holistic medical care for cancer patients, the closest Gerson Therapy Clinic is located in Mexico. The cancer-healing center has an extremely strict protocol. Aside from the therapy's dietary guidelines, all prospective patients must go through an application pro- cess and meet a certain criteria before being admitted to the clinic. Once admitted, patients must bring a loved one or companion with them and are recommended to stay for three weeks for optimal care and training. After their three-week stay, patients are then able to go home to continue their treatment on their own. If you are interested in learning more about cancer treatment alternatives, check out the Gerson Therapy's website for further details: http://gerson.org/gerpress/. You can also watch the Gerson Therapy documentary and see first hand what they do via Netflix or YouTube, which is entitled "The Gerson Miracle." Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond Faculty Profile cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com Dr, Edward Balian seeks to encourage students B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR Professor Edward Balian knew he always wanted to own his own businesses. He owned hisfirstbusiness at the age of 29, before earning his doctoral degree at Wayne State University. He has owned a number of businesses ever since, including a photography magazine, recording studio, vintage car business, publishing company and a consulting business in market research. A career in business "just felt very natural..! had that entrepreneurial spirit from the beginning," Balian said. Dr. Balian believes that his experiences in school "was the spark that got [him] into teaching." He explains that the positive feedback he received during class presentations from peers and professors helped him to consider teaching as a career. "When class presentations are part of a course, students often want to shy away from it. They're intimidated, embarrassed; it turned out to be one of the most important elements for me in my entire career in teaching," Balian said. Professor Balian had been out of teaching for a few years and was running his other businesses. He realized he missed teaching, so he applied to California State University, San Marcos for an adjunct position and started teaching in January 2007 in the College of Business Administration. When asked what he loves most about teaching, Balian responded without hesitation that it is the "students...and really trying to help them in their future careers." He hopes that when students take his classes, they learn "more about the practicality of the real world in business and otherwise." He encourages* class participation and engagement with the material. "You can't afford to be a good student. In today's world, global marketplace, U.S. economy, you've got to be outstanding," Balian tells his students. Professor Balian usually teaches Data Analysis (BUS 302), Foundations of Operations Management (OM 302) and Operations Management (OM 305). He also currently has five senior experience research teams. Outside of teaching, Dr. Balian performs in a band called The George-Edwards Group. He also writes and publishes many books (academic and non-academic), including Buddha Plays 18 and The Graduate Research Guidebook (fourth edition). Professor Balian will soon be releasing a new book titled Buddha Meets the Beatles. Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. 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Political and social turmoil that once plagued this African country cut down more than thought possible. The streets are safer than they were once upon a time, and the one to thank for this brighter future is Zimbabwe's most powerful man, General Matsika. But the gangs of Zimbabwe do not take kindly to Matsika's valiant efforts. His reign is not safe, and neither are his children. Nancy Farmer's brilliant science fiction j iovel, The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm analyzes a futuristic society whilst composing a story of adventure and thrill. Still as poignant and charming as when it was published in 1994, Farmer's novel is well worth the read. If deep novels aren't your taste, then fear not. Farmer delivers humor and clever character writing in spades. When Matsika's children are kidnapped, his wife takes matters into her own hands and enlists the help of three mutant detectives so named Ear, Eye, and Arm. Ear's powerful sensitivity to sound, Eye's equally powerful, keen sense of sight and Arm's empathie sense of touch all must soon be used to save Matsika's children. But Tendai, Rita and Kuda embark on a perilous adventure of their own as they flee from danger to safety then back again to danger, meeting both enemies and allies along the way. Their once sheltered lifestyle collides against the brutal practices of the slums, and they must learn how to adapt in this new world if they hope to survive. Survive long enough, at least, for the three odd detectives to hopefully rescue them just in time. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm earned a well-deserved Newberry, Honor Award since its publication, and it remains a powerful piece of literature in the science fiction genre. Shield policy [which deals with alcohol, drugs, hazing and related issues] and our current risk management policy at CSUSM. That article didn't change anything [with our procedures] because we have correct and proper policies in place, but it reminded us that we need to look towards the future." While SAE has nationally received negative publicity, few articles have highlighted the many chapters doing positive work in their communities. For the past six years, the California Alpha-Gamma chapter has participated in a project in New Orleans where" they rebuild the area due to Hurricane Katrina and the recent oil spills. They also do a beach clean up on a regular basis. CSUSM's chapter also donates a lot of money to the Children's Miracle Network and to researching Crohn's Disease. McKinney explained that thé fraternity's adoption of the second cause is due in part to the fact that two of their chapiter brothers have Crohn's and Colitis. California Alpha-Gamma believes strongly in not only giving back to their community, but their members being leaders on campus as well. "We have a lot of brothers in our fraternity that give back to the community, like ASI President Matt Walsh and Joseph Sandoval, who was the O-Team director last year and currently works for the USU. We also have Charles Sullivan, who worked at the LGBTQA Pride Center for a while," McKinney said. * CSUSM's chapter aims to continue this trend of giving back to the community and building strong campus leaders in future years. McKinney says that implementing the pledging ban is an honor that will help SAE to become even stronger. B Y KATIE GARNER STAFF W RITER SAE continued from page 1. a ppreciation t o C ougar C hronicle t o p ublish in t his s emester's G raduation i ssue Gall (760) T JL& ¿8Lt 750-6099 MÈiHHMI A Ot E A O W* �A &E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2014 C alm and C hill Spring B y F aith O rcino A s t ime p asses arid S pring g oes b y, t his p laylist c an h elp y ou r elax and e njoy y our t ime. T racklist: 01. " T o u c h ( O r i g i n a l M i x ) " b y M i t i S 02. " C o l o r s ( K o k i r i R e m i x ) " b y T ritonal x P aris B lohm f t. S terling F o x 03. " S t a r w o r s h i p p e r f t. D i a n a G e n , S tarsett & D i a m o n d C u t " b y F uturecop! 04. " L e t G o f t . K ele & M N D R ( C h e r r y C h e r r y B o o m B o o m Remix)" by R A C 05. " W h a t I t I s Y o u D r e a m f t. M a l c o l m M c G a n n o n ( A s t r o K id Remix) "by hrmnzr 06. " S p e c t r u m ( Lovely E xtended R e m i x ) " b y Z edd A & E Editor: Faith O rcino cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com ir 42 sheds light on Jackie Robinson B YZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF WRITER "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22." So goes this popular Taylor Swift song about living it up. Well I don't know about her, but I'm feeling more like "42." Yeah, I'm an old soul, but that's not what I'm talking about. 42 is a 2013 baseball movie that tells a true story. Didn't see that one coming, did you? The story is that of Jackie Robinson, the first black player to play Major League Baseball (MLB) and break the racial lines of his day. Like any true story that deals with race as a basic plot element, the story is inspiring and uplifting. Chadwick Boseman does a wonderful job reincarnating Robinson's story, as do all the other characters. What surprised me most about thisfilmwas who was 0 7. " Raise Y o u r W e a p o n s f t. O n e R e p u b l i c ( C o m p s o n S ound R e m i x ) " b y D eadmau5 08. " Perth L ove ( B o n I ver & D aughter)" b y I sosine chosen to play MLB executive Branch Rickey; Harrison Ford. Most people don't think of true stories when they hear that name, but here he is, and, just like always, he scores big in acting. Naturally racism gets the boo of disapproval from this movie, which is most prominent in Philadelphia Phillies manager Ben Chapman's (Alan Tudyk) incessant rambling against him during a game about halfway through the movie. Needless to say, ^ Chapman gets his just desserts. There's also a strong endorsement of "turning the other cheek," mostly from Rickey to Robinson. 42 makes it clear that while refusing to strike back at someone who struck youfirstcan*» be painfully difficult, it is the better choice. 42 is a movie that speaks for itself; capturing the essence of a movie like that in a measly 500 words just won't cut it. 42 gets 5 paws. 09. " Beta L ove ( R A C M i x ) b y R a R a R iot 10. " Stranger T h i n g s ( Wallpaper R e m i x ) " b y L ocal N a t i v e s WONDERCON COMTC-CON INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS •» f A L __ * _ WONDEROW ANAHEIM AN A WWMSM H El M Book Corner BY FAITH ORGINO A &E EDITOR tomt<mmmimtmM>m.mM$ WONDERCON SDCC blog released news that WCA will premiere the newest DC Universe animatedfilm,Son of Batman. The PG-13 feature brings motion to the tale of the Dark Knight and his son, Damian. While his father fights for justice, his mother Talia al Ghul lives a life of evil. Its official public release is May 6, but WonderCon goers will get a sneak peek of this B YLEXY PEREZ STAFF WRITER April 18-20 • Anaheim Convention C enter Avid comic fans join industry guests and stars at the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2014. A former northern Californian convention established by comic vendor John Barrett, this event grew to become a "sister" show of the famous Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC). Organizers, according to the Comic-Con website, moved the show to Southern California when the Moscone Center in San Francisco went through construction in 2012. A year later, it received a new name: Comic-Con International Presents WonderCon Anaheim (WCA), after having successful years at its new location. WonderCon will take place this year during Easter weekend, April 18 to 20. The special guests include co-publisher Jim Lee of DC Comics, artist Cliff Chang and writer Kelly Sue DeConnick. Earlier in February, the Divergent: "The Mediocre Dark Horse" movie. Other events include panels on a wide variety of topics and a costume masquerade. Tickets may still be available for purchase, but only through their online service in comic-con.org. This year, there will be no onsite badge purchases. For more information, visit the WonderCon website: http://www. comic-con.org/wca A teen heroine living in a dystopian society realizes a need for corrupt government to be taken down. Throw in some action sequences, impressive visual effects, young up and coming actors/actresses, a love story and a best-selling novel as inspiration and you have the formula for a successful Hollywood blockbuster. Centered in post-apocalyptic Chicago, Veronica Roth based her story on a dystopian society where citizens are divided among five groups (factions): the Selfless "Abnegation," the Honest "Candor," Peaceful "Amity," Knowledgeable "Erudite" and the Brave "Dauntless." In their society, they evaluate every coming of age teen in order to determine which faction they belong in. Abnegation-born, Beatrice "Tris" Prior (Shailene Woodley) learned that her results were inconclusive. This causes her to be "Divergent," someone the government cannot easily manipulate and control. Eager to keep her identity hidden, Tris claimed Dauntless as her chosen faction and must not only prevent the government from discovering her threatening identity. However, she must prove she is Dauntless wor-. thy. attachments that the novel developed. Rather than be the enemy of Tris, Peter (Teller) was more as an immature boy only present to add a comedic appeal. Maggie Q portrayed Tori, a trusted confidant in the novel, as a distant stranger, The only characters shown with accurate depictions and steady character devel-w opment were the two main characters. Although "starring in her first leading role, While fans of the novel ea- Woodley proved she had the gerly anticipated the screen potential to be more than an adaptation, it was disappoint- American teen living a secret ing that the movie missed life. The film demonstrated pivotal moments in the novel that she was capable of being or rushed and wrongly rein- an admirable heroine, con-.* veying more emotions than terpreted them. The film attempted .to ap- other Hollywood actresses. peal to both the dedicated Meanwhile, James was book fans and new audi- able to embody everything ence members. However, it a YA leading man is supwas frustrating that it based posed to convey: a mascuits plot with the assump- line mysterious soul, with a tion that fans will infer story kind heart, leading him on components not explained the path to becoming Hollythroughout the movie, leav- wood's new eye candy. w ing new fans confused about With two more installments of the franchise, there the overall plot. Although an imperative is a potential for redempcomponent of the novel is tion. Fans can only hope that the love story between Tris their beloved story can be and Tobias "Four" Eaton better executed by abiding (Theo James), their playful, more truthfully to the novel, romantic chemistry seemed as well as to be respected amongst newcomers, for rushed. Even with a cast of ris- trhe underdog can always be ing young actors (Woodley, ooted for. 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The issue includes stories of fraternity changes, cyber security, and the impact of media on consumers. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez cyber security fashion film studies fraternities health media religion sports spring 2014 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c03917f279923ddf33a1db7219d89ff9.pdf 48a5463c3727c6186806d162887b71ed PDF Text Text www.csusmchronicie.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE # 1 3 W EDNESDAY VOLUME XLII A P R I L 2 3 , 2 014 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SPORTS FEATURES . 3 - Feeling run down before finals start? Check out these super foods that can help you finish u p the semester strong. OPINION 4 - Ross Edmunds talks about his time at CSUSM and being involved with multiple entities on campus. 6 - Students weigh in on whether parking prices, and penalties for failing to pay, are fair on campus. A&E 7 - Is Hemlock Grove worth binge watching on Netflix? We review the storyline and its character development. Students take initiative for new Raza Center B Y K ATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Members of the student body and various student organizations are uniting to advocate for the creation of a Raza Center on campus. Translating from Spanish to mean People Center, a Raza Center would function as a means of providing support to Latino students and cultural education to the student body as a whole. Primary goals including creating a sense of community and motivating students to succeed in school, a Raza Center would cater to the needs Members of various Latino/a club members on campus coming together for one cause, photofromthe CSUSM's USCC Facebook page. of the Latino population on campus and those arriving in Combined with this title and own space is not isolating no issues on campus, which gas, Vice President of Operthe high volume of Latino yourself. We all have differ- resulted in the proposal for ations on ASFs Board of Diupcoming years. The idea for a Raza Cen- students in the surrounding ent experiences, cultural be- a Raza Center. Students uti- rectors to learn more about ter has continued to devel- communities, research was liefs and it is important to ac- lized multiple avenues in or- the process of creating a cenop as the amount of Latino conducted to develop a plan knowledge that everyone is der tó begin working towards ter. Vargas wrote an ASI Resstudents on campus has in- for laying out the foundation different. Our goal is that the their vision, which included olution for a Latino/Hispanic creased, currently totaling 36 for the center. center would be in the USU petitioning for support from center on campus, which he "The school promotes uni- and would have a homey en- their peers and garnering presented to the Board of percent of the student body. In Spring 2010, CSUSM ty and working together, but vironment so that eyeryone about 600 signatures in total. Directors to be voted upon. gained the title of Hispanic I also think that having your felt welcome ." Participants, which included They also had meetings with Serving Institution f rom the individual space where you Established last year, Unit- M.E.Ch.A, Ballet Folklori- Arturo Ocampo, Associate U.S. Department of Educa- can breathe, relax and be ed Students of Color Coali- co, United Students of Color Vice President of the Office tion, whose guidelines man- yourself should be on cam- tion (formally known as Es- Coalition, S.T.A.N.D., Femi- of Diversity and Inclusion, date that at least 25 percent pus and respected," United tudiantes Unidos) invited all nists Unite, Muslim Student who provided them with reof the . student population Students of Color Coalition Latino and multiple student Association and American sources and different routes be Hispanic/Latino for this President, Thiana Ruiz, said. organizations on campus to Indian Student Association, that could be taken to make distinction to be awarded. "I believe that having your participate in discussing Lati- also met with Cipriano Var- the center a viable possibil- ity. "We're in a new spot in the CSU [system] where money is going into higher education. 2008 and 2009 [at CSUSM] saw major cuts when tuition was going up, classes being cut and teachers and staff with the furlough days," Vargas said. "Right now, this is an opportunity where the state is investing more in education and opportunities f or growth." The Resolution was passed by the Board of Directors on Feb. 28, 2014 and was then sent to President Haynes to be either approved C * disM missed. It received positive remarks, Haynes creating a Work Group that will consider the possible development of a center, with conclusions decided on by the latest in December 2014. "When you bring in centers like these, I have seen that it is an opportunity to help Latino students and all students in general," Cipriano Vargas said. "Being a part of the ASI Board of Directors, I've been wanting to help establish this and start the conversation about it." Center continued on page 7 Lucas Dunn memorial scholarship to send students abroad B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR Dr. Veronica Anover and the French Club try to keep one student's memoiy alive through the Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship after he died from a rock-climbing accident. Lucas Dunn was a CSUSM student who tragically passed away on May 17, 2013, before he was going to leave to study abroad in Aix-enProvence, France in the fall. Dunn's life was cut short while he was rock-climbing; a rock went loose and hit him. Although he wore a helmet and harness, it ended O UR N EXT ISSUE May 7 , 2 0 1 4 Email us at* c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com his life. Dunn was one of Professor Anover's French students in her French 201 class in Fall 2011. "Lucas sat in the back of the class with a permanent smile on his face. The first time he spoke (in French!), I was surprised by his deep voice coming from a very young face. And his French was beautiful," Anover said. Professor Anover felt Dunn would be the perfect candidate to study abroad in France. "I always mention to my students the importance of studying abroad and how it is a life changing experience. I give my students full support and help them prepare their trip abroad along with my wonderful colleagues in Global Education," she said. Because Dunn was unable to make it to France, Anover. decided to create a memorial scholarship to help fund students to go to France and study abroad. With the permission of Lucas' parents, Kathy and A1 Dunn, Professor Anover was able to begin raising money for the memorial scholarship. To create an endowment with Cal State San Marcos, Anover and the French Club must raise $25,000. "An endowment is permanent. Cal State San Marcos will give a percentage of the funds ($25,000 is the minimum) for life. Lucas will be "immortalized" for life. A small consolation that will never replace Lucas, but such a big help for the students who need financial support to go abroad," she said. Currently, they have raised $10,000 and hope to reach their goal by 2015. They are currently organizing events for next year to help in their fundraising. In the Fall, the French Club will hold a "garage8 sale" on campus and in the Spring, Professor Anover hopes to have a 5K run/walk. To make a donation for the scholarship you can go to http://www.csusm.edu/giving/makeyourgift .html (select "other" and write "Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship" in the box "I would like to make my gift to support" and then type in the name of the scholarship. Or you can contact Dr. Veronica Anover at vanover@ csusm.edu. Dunn's parents will choose the scholarship beneficiary once funds are raised. Lucas Dunn enjoying a day of rock climbing, provided by the - Dunn Family. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Celebrating the new USU Feeling the beat in the heart of campus B Y MIGUEL MAGANA STAFF WRITER The University Student Union kicked off its Grand Opening with cheers and glee from all aspects of the San Marcos community. The grand opening is being called "The Beat: See it! Hear it! Feel it!" because of it's "heartbeat" function to the campus. The union has brought together students, clubs and other organizations to create more sense of a community. Students have expressed the USU gives more of a college feeling to the campus. "The USU is a great spot for commuters on campus to hang out between classes and get some lunch or snacks! I love going in the USU because it's really nice and comfortable," commuter, & student, Savanah McPhillips said. Sigma Chi member Jared Johnson said that despite the food prices, the USU is the focal point of the campus and makes Cal State San Marcos feel more like a university. "I went to the Frozen movie and felt like everyone enjoyed it," he said. The showing of Disney's Frozen'was one of 12 events CSUSM celebrations were at their best during theribboncutting ceramony. Photo provided by Miguel Magana. of the USU's two week Grand Opening Festivities. "Since I had never seen Frozen, it was really cool to be able to go to the USU with not only fellow classmates but with members of the community. It was a definitely a success," women's golfer, Casanadra Stevenson said, with over 300 people showing up to attend the film. Initially, USUAB had anticipated 100 attendants for the event. The amphitheater was nearly as filled for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony where student athletics, Greek life, student organizations, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered in anticipation. The USU has enjoyed tre- mendous success thus far with their grand opening events. These have included Commuter Appreciation Day, where students that drive to school were given food as they explored the new USU Commuter Lounge. Another was the Art fUSUion event, where a local artist led an art class which kicked off this new program on campus. There also was USU Unplugged, which will also become a series, where students played acoustic songs. A full list of the remaining events can be found on the University Student Union website at http://www. csusm .edu/usu/grand_opening/index . html#Past%20 Events. r N HB The Kellogg Library wants to help choosing the 2014 to 2015 Common Read. Photo provided by Anne Hall. Voting for Kellogg Library's Common Read delving at concerns of mutual experiences and considN EWS EDITOR ering cultural context. StuThe Common Read pro- —dents'suggest some of their gram hopes to provide a favorite books, which have book that brings the cam- influenced them as adults or pus and community together changed their lives. over reading it and discussFive books that have been ing its themes. The winning nominated for 2014-2015 book is supposed to be a are, The Other Wes Moore, source of academic unity, by Wes Moore, Lean In, by ." Sheryl Sandberg, The Storytemn Classified Ads s Animai> Nathan Gottschall, The New Jim HELP WANTED Crow, by Michelle Alexander SUMMERTDAY CAMP JOBS: and Born to Run, by ChrisB Y SARAH HUGHES Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, ] hiking & more! Make a differ- i encel www.DayCampfobs.com | FOR S ALE Do you have something you'd like to sell? Tiy inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. topher McDougall. Though other titles can be suggested in the comment box. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Last year's Common Read was, This I Believe, edited by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Viki Merrick. This is the third Common Read at CSUSM. Based on an NPR program of the same name, it is made up of 80 Americans' stories and features famous and unknown writers. i ram & RESTAURANT^ • 'BAKERY AiJlliliraic»^^ Jose 6 . M e n d i a TM 7 6 0 . 4 3 3 . 7 2 4 2 F a x 7 60*433*5487 SmljásR^klmymm 4 90 N H C amino R eal O ceansWe, C A CSUSM offers ample parking for visitors, students/faculty and staff if willing to pay the price. Photo by Anne Hall. Parking prices weigh on student body Students held responsible for parking structure expense B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR Students, faculty and staff alike are frustrated as parking prices continually add to the financial burden of attending CSUSM. Since the completion of the 487,000 square foot parking structure in July 2010, Parking and Commuters Services has been trying to make up for the $27 million expense of erecting the additional 1,605 parking spaces that were made available by the six floors of parking that exist on the north end of campus. Decisions to create the parking structure were finalized by the administration to accommodate the projected growth of student attendance since 2002. Parking fee plans held what was called a parking service open f orum to inform campus community of the population growth. Students had addressed their disapproval of the development plans, according to Alexander Hoang, former ASI President. The students' disapproval was measured against the issue of the progressive growth, with the vote to move forward with these plans siding with the university. These plans for projected fees resulted in a decision to establish parking fee increases as of January 2003, Fall 2006 and Fall 2009 for students and other permit holders for the sake of providing additional parking over time. Along with these plans came an expense projection to open a second parking structure between 2015 and 2016 to add an additional 1,200 parking spaces "without future drastic fee increases," according to the Parking Fee Plan (3 Tier), which can be found at www.csusm. edu/parking/parkingfeeplanthreetier.html. There are now 10 lots on campus for parking on this fast-growing campus. "Parking prices are ridic- ulous. Where does $600 go munications major, Ron to? That's per student, right? Summers, said. Based on comparisons of And there are about 11,500 that attend. Makes me won- cost between parking pricder. I pay about $320 a se- es at other universities in mester because I go to school southern California, CSUSM twice a week," Public Rela- students pay almost three tions Club President, Tracey times more than other camEngleton, said. puses for the privilege. Yet, The campus was founded this campus shows to have in North County as a satellite ample parking for students campus for SDSIMn 1989, and guests and does not have with a total enrollment of nearly as many complaints 448 students. By 2004, the for lack of parking availabilnumber of students enrolled ity. at CSUSM rose to 7,000 stuFor students and faculty dents. In 2013, there was a that absolutely cannot see total of 8,180 full time stu- themselves spending such dents on campus, with over high prices for parking on 10,000 students enrolled and campus, Parking and Comover 1,000 students on a wait muter services offer various list for enrollment according options for assistance in findto campus attendance statis- ing alternate means of transtics. portation. These include carBecause the Parking and pool options, bus and train Commuters Services Depart- passes, as well as potential ment is not a state funded en- fee waivers for special needs tity, it is required to be inde- purposes. pendently funded through its " I'm glad that I have the acquiring funding for paying option of taking the sprintoff the cost of development er, considering the cost of and maintenance over time. parking on campus. It sucks Thus, the establishment of to have to abide by the train •parking fees charged to stu- schedule but you get used to dents, faculty and staff. it. You spend 1/3 the cost per Estimates to reaching the semester f or transportation fuU rate of the parking fees by taking the train. Not putwas estimated to be reached ting wear and tear on your by Fall of 2011 at $338 per vehicle and gas mileage are semester and $225 per sum- an added bonus when using mer semester. This projec- the train," senior math major, tion is reflected in the current Henry Brooks, said. total fees for parking that When inquiring about students are paying as of parking policies and stanSpring 2014. dards f or developing fees for "Cost of parking is ridic- the cost of providing parking ulous. Can I at least get va- ' for Cal State San Marcos, the let?" senior psychology ma- Parking and Commuter Serjor, David Acosta, said. vices Department declined to On the other hand, non-bar- comment. gaining unit employees are This reporter was unable charged $75 a month for to find any public record of parking, while Vendors are how much of the campus charged $30-$50 a month, population use public transthe Vice President is charged portation or utilize any other $150. per month and Deans alternative means of travelare paying $130 per month ing to and from campus. to park in designated lots For more information, on campus. If not attending Parking and Commuter Sercampus full time, parking vices can be reached at (760) can potentially be more af- 750-7500. Suggestions and fordable by paying $9 f or an comments can be submitted all day pass. to the department through These expenses are "just the campus web site at http:// another ridiculous charge to w ww.csusm.edu/parking/ make education even more forms/suggestioncommentunaffordable," senior Com- form.html �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Dr. Dalakas leads efforts to bolster the inclusion of Sports Marketing B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The United States sports industry is huge, according to Plunkett Research, it's $422 billion huge. With that being said, it's fitting that a college campus offer a business class that is focused on this market, and CSUSM is doing just that. Business professor, Dr. Vassilis Dalakas, teaches CSUSM's sports marketing class. Dr. Dalakas received his doctorate in marketing from the University of Oregon where he was involved with their Warsaw Sports Marketing Center. Between the many sports marketing studies he has conducted and his own personal passion for sports, Dr. Dalakas is more than qualified to lead GSUSM's efforts within this realm. "It's only a two unit class, we are hoping to turn it into a four unit class to do more, but the focal point is mostly Photo of the Dalakas family visiting the Sports Center Studio provided by marketing to the fan and the Dr. Vassilis Dalakas. basics of sponsorship and licensing," Dr. Dalakas said. CSUSM business profes- can reduce the likelihood of One study done by Dr. sor, Dr. Ben Cherry, studied helping a person in need, Dalakas and his colleague, how the disliking of a team Dr. Cherry wore a white t-shirt, a Chargers shirt and bravely a shirt of the hated Oakland Raider rivals, while asking for money near the San Diego Chargers stadium. The comparison found that wearing the Oakland Raiders shirt in Chargers' territory drastically decreased the amount of assistance received. For the many students interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry, they need to keep in mind that it is extremely competitive. The positive thing is that numerous companies are heavily involved in this mar- ket in regards to advertising through sports. "A more creative way to get into those sport related careers would be to get jobs with regular companies that have a very strong sports presence. You could be doing sports marketing while working for Home Depot or American Express," Dr. Dalakas said. You have to be williiig to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. Dr. Dalakas likes to remind his students that the president of ESPN started in the mail room. i Ì ] •Hfl R ecap b enefits of super f oods Cowles Mountain for the lunar eclipse Nutrient-dense indicates the ratio of nutrients per calorie: vitamins, minerals, Super foods are dense in antioxidants and phytonutrinutrients that benefit health ents. An ANDI score means and well-being. What is it that makes su- aggregate nutrient density per foods so super? Four key index system. It rates foods concepts will help you un- on a scale from 1 to 1,000 for nutrient content. For examderstand: ple, kale has an ANDI score Super foods, such as blueberries, kale and salmon, are of 1,000, whereas Coca-Cola not only nutrient-dense, but has a score of 1. The pH scale is the balance have a high ANDI score, are on the alkaline side of the pH of alkaline and acid in your spectrum and have a high body - acid being prone to sickness, disease and aging, ORAC value. B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST while alkaline oxygenates yDur system to balance. Super foods help keep your body at ideal pH levels. Lastly, the ORAC, or oxygen radical absorbance capacity value, measures a food's antioxidant power to overcome free radicals, which lead to disease and aging. The higher the ORAC number, the stronger the foods ability is to subdue free radicals using antioxidants. For better health, consider adding a super food to each meal that you eat. B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST As the highest peak within San Diego's city limits, Cowles Mountain offers up the ultimate view of San Diego County. Clear days even gift views of Catalina, San Clemente and Baja, and they are the perfect reward to hikers who accept the challenge to reach the summit. The trail to the summit boasts nearly a 1,000 ft. elevation gain. However, the trail has plenty of rocks and several steep steps that demand a bit of caution. The hike is quite popular and can also be trekked at night. During the recent lunar eclipse, hikers' flashlights dotted the trail lighting up the mountain like stars in the sky. Many hikers converged on the summit to watch as the shadow grew across the moon and turned it from bright white to a glowing piiik. There is a parking lot and restrooms located at the trailhead but no facilities are on the summit. 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He ended up continuing as a research assistant for three years and became a teaching assistant for Dr. Sean Newcomer for two years. "Dr. A has pushed me to grow. He throws me outside my comfort zone and has kept pushing me to get more passionate about the program and everything we can do at CSUSM and with the body," Edmunds said. "Dr. Newcomer has influenced me to be in the best aerobic shape of my life. He has made it one of the highlights of my week to go out and run. Sean's enthusiasm and passion for learning has inspired Ross Edmund tandem skydiving, provided by himself. me. Edmunds has gone on to work on a project entitled Effects of Foam Rolling Versus Static Stretching on Recovery of Quadriceps and Ham- strings Force, which he has presented five times at various fairs and conventions. In May, he will be going to Orlando, Florida with David McMillian and Amy Clarke to present his project at the National America^ College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Convention. Dr. Astorino has been encouraging Edmunds to publish the manuscript for this particular project that has received a high amount of positive reviews. Edmunds is the president of the Kappa Omicron NuNu Upsilon Honor Society for Kinesiology and Human Development majors, vice president of Kinesiology Club, member of Sigma Chi fairs to encourage new stuand a member of the Greek dents to join Kinesiology. honor society Order of OmeAfter he graduates this sega. He was the team captain mester, Edmunds plans on for Relay For Life in which going to school to become he represented the Kinesi- a Physician Assistant so that ology Club, was a teaching he can do what he loves and assistant for Dr. Astorino help people become the best and works as a rehab aid at they can be. San Diego Spine and Rehab. "I like people that are drivEdmunds was also the team en, motivated to get better captain for Relay For Life to and improve their lot in life. represent Kinesiology Club Enthusiasm feeds off of enand helped organize a blood thusiasm. I 'm so glad that I drive through Kinesiology came to this university. I've Club. Throughout his time at just had so much fun on this CSUSM, he has participated campus; CSUSM is one of in the Susan G. Komen Race the best choices that I have for the Cure, STEM Satur- ever made. I can't imagine day, Zumbathon, Donate my life otherwise," Edmunds Don't Dump and student said. Improv alumni return for reunion show B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM's Improv Club brings comedy to the campus. Currently, there are 16 members participating in Improv. Auditions are usually held once a semester, after the first show. Those who audition are put through a series of games. Downs explains that students aren't "judged on how funny they are, or even how good they are." They are looking for people who are able to "work well on stage or can work on a team and get along with other people ." President Ryan Downs explains that the club "holds shows where people on the team will get on stage and take suggestions from the audience and based on those suggestions we'll play games, we'll build scenes, characters and we'll just try and make the audience laugh." The team practices every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. They practice methThe Improv Club will oc- include Frank John Tabaods and quick thinking, but casionally work with The rez, Ryan Suffridge, Sarah everything at the shows is National Comedy Theater, a Gibbon and James Wallace done on the spot and they professional Improv organi- competing against the curhave Xo be ready when zation, in San Diego. Mem- rent Improv team. The two thrown curveballs, so the bers from the organization teams will be playing cometeam must learn to be able will come to a show hosted dic games against one anothto respond. by the CSUSM team and er for points. "It's built around teach- participate onstage. If you are interested in joining people theater, acting, The Improv Club will be ing the Improv Club, contact emotion and how to tell a having an Alumni Show at 8 President Ryan Downs at story. You learn a lot about _ p.m. on April 25 in Arts 101. downs005@ cougars csiism. writing and storytelling," The show will comprise of edu. Downs said. a team of alumni which will S ummerTerm a t C SUSM—June 2 -August 9 Choose from morning, afternoon, weekend and online courses. Open enrollment now available for both C SUSM and non-CSUSM students at www.csusm.edu/el California S t a t e U niversity SAN MARCOS �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Great opportunities discovered at Job Fair B Y AMANDA L ENOX mt smmm^mm & P ROFESSIONAL mmmm " fjôîTitse- mirnâ FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM students could be seen dressed to impress with resumes in hand at this year's Job Fair. Located in the USU Ballroom on April 10, students Alencastre, will be making had the opportunity to meet with representatives from an appearance at the event. The film, which follows about 60 different potential Salcedo's life in Guadala- employers, some of which jara, her battles with drugs included Escondido Union and her eventual activism School District, Fashion Infor HIV and the transgender stitute of Design and Mercommunity, will play at 5:30 chandising (FIDM), GEICO p,m. on April 28 in Clarke Insurance, San Diego Police Department and many more. 113. Brenda Dumas, Employer Gaypril ends with a univerRelations and Events Coorsity-wide Pride Walk parade, beginning at noon in the dinator at the Career Center USU ampitheater on May 1. hopes that students "get a "My favorite part is the chance to see how their maPride Walk, because the jor can apply to some of the number of allies who join us careers that are available out is outstanding. I feel loved!" there or just gain information about different companies student Jairo Leon said. The Pride Walk ends the that they might be interested month by allowing those in in, and hopefully get some LGBTQ culture, including interviews." She also enthose in the community who courages students to come to ally themselves in solidarity CSUSM's Job Fair even as with it's community, to pro- freshmen. "This has been a fantasvide a visible show of support as the parade marches tic venue. Students are very well prepared, they've been around campus. ' t r-'.n t ít-o.riV;.. « n'es, Gaypril gives something to look forward to B Y R YAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF WRITER For the remainder of the month of April, CSUSM's Pride Center will once again host Gaypril, its annual month-long celebration of LGBTQ culture and awareness. The celebration features events, lectures, film showings and gatherings throughout the month, bringing together the school's LGBTQ community in unity with its allies on campus. This all, of course, leads up to the famed Pride Walk parade on May 1. Gaypril is split into four different weeks, with each week focusing on a different subculture in LGBTQ. With the first and second weeks focusing mainly on gay and lesbian subcultures (respectively), the upcoming weeks in the month will focus on some of the more marginalized and less culturally prevalent LGBTQ groups. This includes third week events concerning Bisexual and Queer issues and a fourth week dedicated to transgender issues. During the third week, the center plans on hosting events to raise awareness of problems faced by those in the bisexual community; including marginalization by both straight and gay cultures that do not understand them, the problems associated with actively avoiding a label to one's lifestyle and the increasing stigma of HIV. The fourth week, which focuses on transgender issues, includes the screening of Trans visible, a documentary about famed transgender activist Bamby Salcedo, who, along with director Dante Many businesses, state and government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations attended the April Job Fair. Photo provided by Amanda Lenox. coming in with resumes," a representative for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Jackie Borboa, said. "We have a vacancy announcement opening for the Special Agent position. We're excited to have Cal State San Marcos students apply for our positions and we look forward to working with the University at future career events." " I'm graduating this year, and I 'm looking for an entry-level job or an internship," Human Development major, Nina Sonevongxay, said. There were many students at the Job Fair trying to network with representatives and learn about the different positions offered by this year's participants. Students are encouraged to participate next year due to how many opportunities it brings. Ride Along with University Police Department proves to be exciting experience for aspiring student B Y N ADA SEWIDAN SENIOR STAFF WRITER After accompanying Police Officer David Angulo on a three hour policeride-alongI learned why CSUSM is recognized as one of the safest campuses in'the state of California. . It was 8 p.m. on a Friday night. I was eager and wideeyed listening intently to the officer as he gave me a tour of the facility. He led me through narrow hallways, scanning his badge to gain access to locked doors . "The campus police office is equivalent to a full blown police department," Officer Angulo said. The CSUSM campus police facility is equipped with two holding cells and one padded cell. There's also the evidence locker where officers are trained on how to book weapons, drugs and other illegal items in possession. Hie officer then led me inside an interrogation room with a two-way mirror. There were also cubicles, conference rooms, lockers and even a little gym in the back of the facility. Officers on patrol work 12 hour shifts and rotate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while graveyard officers^ patrol from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m! During my ride-along, I accompanied Officer Angulo on his graveyard shift. I rode shotgun, next to a literal shotgun, which he immediately showed me how to unlock. I needed to know how to unlock it in case anything happens he said to me. The officer's job is to patrol on campus and outside of campus explained Angu- deter people from reaching campus and thus preventing any incidents on campus. "Our officers do a lot of patrolling off campus," Angulo said. "About 98 percent of arrests occur outside of campus." An officer has the power of authority to stop indivicir lo. Police officers have juris- uals approaching campus. It diction no more than a mile keeps individuals who are outside of school. However, considered transients, indiofficers still hold the same viduals who do not belong power regardless of where to the campus, from utilizing the campus. they are. The officers at CSUSM According to StateUniversity.com, CSUSM campus is receive the same training as acknowledged as one of the any other police officers, in safest campuses in the state addition to training tailored of California two years run- specifically to the campus and its students. In an ning. "Our main priority is to event where an incident ockeep everyone on campus curs with a CSUSM student where a campus police ofsafe," Angulo said. Police officers patrol out- ficer has to be involved, the side of campus in order to campus police are trained to handle such situations differently. "If a student on campus commits a crime we have the power of helping them out when they make a mistake," Angulo said. If an incident occurs, a student has two options, either get arrested, or in certain cases answer to the Dean of Students. Sometimes it is better to hit the students with what Officer Angulo calls the spirit of the law rather than the letter of the law. "I understand they are college students and are young, and sometimes they make mistakes and that's why we have to tailor to people differently here than other places," Angulo said. If any students are interested in joining a CSUSM Police Officer on a ride-along, they should contact the University Police Department located on La Moree Road to fill out the necessary forms and schedule a time or call (760)750-7530. JOIN OUR STAFF NEXT "YEAR Want to be published? Want to learn a new skill? Like building aps and creating games? How about {&rfbmring social media tasks? Eating out can help to make a difference B Y C AITUN MONNAHAN CONTRIBUTOR Alpha Xi Delta's monthly fundraiser is seeking help from the student body to raise money for M E X I C A N G RILL a charitable cause. "Eat For Change" occurs on the last Thursday of every month. Chipotle will give 50 percent of all the proceeds back to Autism Speaks, AXiD's philanthropy. All you have to do is show the cashier the flyer on your phone or a hard copy and it will be counted towards this fundraiser. The next "Eat For Change" is on April 24. Chipotle is located at 575 Grand Avenue on San Marcos Blvd. and Grand Ave. Email us at csusm,cougarchmnicle@gmaitcom for more information MB® mi �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Discrimination's 'differences' trivialized B Y SADIB K HAN CONTRIBUTOR "Only White people can be racist." "Only men can be sexist." Have you heard either of these statements before and not used ironically? I certainly have not, until I attended a lecture at our campus Gender Equity Center earlier this semester. Before the lecture I thought that racism and sexism were simply defined as the discriminations based on race and sex respectively. The GEC kindly explained Blog posted on September 2013 about the show, Dads, portraying ultimate that their definitions of the discriminatory offenses at http://www.kissmywonderwoman.com/2013/09/ pilot-season-dads-racism-sexism-ageism.html. words, which I understand is also taught in some Women's just a way for people to ra- tragedies, but some people Studies courses, also include tionalize racism and sexism do not see it that way. "Well, a power component. by calling them something the second scenario was definitely racism, but the first Simply put, since White that sounds less severe. The notion that only men one was only discrimination people and men are in charge of the world, only they are can be sexist and that only based on race." Why should allowed to be Tacist and sex- white people can be racist is there even be a distinction? ist respectively^ According based on the assumption that Do you expect me, or anyto that logic, since I did not an individual who comes one else, to believe that those have the foresight of being from a group with power is terms can be separate but still born into a White family, better off than an individual equal? If you read a quote I can say whatever I want who doesn't. Inductive rea- that said, "All [insert race about any race without being soning has never been a very here] need to be set o nfire considered racist because my sound form of logic. Induc- do you need to know who the discrimination is not backed tive reasoning is the root of speaker was to figure out if racism, sexism and the belief the quote was racist or simup by an institution. This article isn't about de- that tables are dogs because ply only discriminatory? I believe that equality is bating whether these defini- they both have four legs. Think of this hypotheti- about balancing the scales, tions have any validity. If you want that answered, check a cal scenario: A White child not tipping them to the other dictionary. It shouldn't mat- commits suicide after getting side by deliberately rebrandter who wrote the dictionary. bullied every day for the last ing racism and sexism to fit I am also not accusing the year for being the sole White an agenda. I wholeheartedly members of the Gender Eq- person in an all-black school. believe that whoever coined uity Center of any intentional Now think of the same sce- those definitions doesn't care wrongdoing. I know most of nario, but with the words about equality at all, because discrimination them, and they are very nice White and Black switched trivializing around. Both scenarios doesn't solve anything. people. Although, what they are preaching is essentially should be valued as equal Teeth whitening naturally vs. over the counter B Y LAUREN HAMMOND O PINION E DITOR Americans seem to be obsessed with dental hygiene, particularly teeth whitening treatments that help keep smiles looking flawless. However, many people do not understand the severe side effects associated to whitening treatments. In 2009, the Journal of Dentistry published a study stating the harmful effects of tooth whitening. Over the counter treatments often have painful effects on the gums. Over whitening can cause the gum line to recede, bleed and become inflamed. Excessive whitening can also lead to sensitive teeth and enamel depletion. Enamel depletion is the most harmful side effect, as it may lead to severe internal tooth decay. There are several holistic remedies for tooth whitening. The benefits from using natural products are that they are more affordable and have little to no side effects. Coconut oil pulling is one of the most effective natural remedies for whitening teeth. When using this remedy, take a tablespoon of coconut oil and swish in your mouth for 10 to 15 minutes. Push the oil through the teeth when swishing. Brushing with baking soda has an amazing whitening effect, but when brushing with it be sure to only use this solution once a week. Baking soda can cause minor irritation to the gums if used excessively. Swishing daily with food grade hydrogen peroxide is another affordable and effective remedy. Ultimately, when it comes to tooth care it is best to use remedies that are naturopathic and that will not cause one's oral health to be compromised. The holistic remedies as mentioned above are especially convenient for college students who are looking to save money any way they can. Instead of spending your money on teeth whitening items that can cause harm to teeth, I advise to spend a lot less on a more effective, safer and simpler natural product. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney DESIGN EDITOR A nne H all NEWS EDITOR S arah Hughes A & E EDITOR Faith O rcino COPY EDITOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER SPORTS EDITOR Justin D onner Hannah Webster CARTOONISTS A manda Lenox Faith O rcino OPINION EDITOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR Kent Davy Lauren H ammond A n n e H all Lauren H ammond R aychel A llen SALES REP FEATURES EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER JOIN OUR STAFF! J CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P M - BAN B0SSY bmbo$$y.com L i AN m s i r i scouts ' Official Ban Bossy at http://quippeblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/ban-bossy-quote-graphic_beyonce.png Ban Bossy is the new female independence campaign B Y K ATALINA LAWRENCE SENIOR S TAFF W RITER The new "Ban Bossy" campaign focuses on encouraging women to pursue their ambitions, and changing the conversation from what women can't do to what they can. The campaign director, Sheryl Sandberg, and Leanin.org confront the double-standard of women being considered as "too stubborn" and "hard-headed" when they are being assertive, while men who act assertive are viewed as a "boss" and a "leader" that was just taking care of business. Many women that I know, myself included, are strong people that are never afraid to go after what they want. wards. CSUSM students, male None of them should ever be seen as anything less than a and female alike, should take leader. This is why I am in a second look at the words love with the "Ban Bossy" we all use to brand others, and try to recognize it's imcampaign. pact. Ladies, do not be afraid The campaign is made to spread the awareness on to be ambitious. Please rethe word bossy itself. These member that you have the negative terms prevent girls power within to lead, even if from being leaders and there are people that are inspeaking out because she timidated by your strength. risks being called "bossy" by I think we are all too beaumen and even some women. tifully complex to be called These kinds of words can anything smaller than what make women become less we truly are. So if anyone interested in leadership posi- has labeled you a high handtions, and I do not think we ed and overbearing term, just should be held back any lon- say to yourself-1 am not hard ger. I am sure the word bossy headed, I am the boss. I am has come out of my mouth not outspoken, I am the boss. before, not even realizing I am not BOSSY, I am the the weight it carried onto the boss. person I was directing it to- Letter to the Editor Unjust treatment paying day pass prices B Y ANDERSON G OULD CONTRIBUTOR I parked in the parking structure and I purchased a parking pass for the day with my credit card. I placed the ticket in the window in the driver side window as advised. However, as I closed the door and unforeseen circumstances occurred, the ticket fell off the dashboard. I was on campus on a Wednesday, which is the only day I am on campus the longest. I have a class at 2:30 p.m. and another at 5:30 p.m. These classes are back to back and the last class ends at roughly 8:15 p.m. When I returned to the parking structure and I approached the vehicle I no- Ryan Downs Rachel Gallego Katie Garner Katalina Lawrence Miguel Magana Alex Maravillas Lexy Perez . Zach Schanzenbach Alison Seagle Nada Sewidan Caitlyn Thibodeau ticed there was a green envelope on the windshield. I was shocked knowing that I had paid for parking. I looked in the windshield and the parking permit was not there; it was on the floor of the car. I immediately called campus police and explained the situation. I was told it could be resolved by stopping by the campus police office and filling out the paper work. I did and I waited to receive a letter of a waiver or warning for the ticket. When I received the letter, I was denied and forced to pay the ticket for $65. I was shocked because I had proof that I had paid for parking. Secondly, the charge was on a credit card and the last for numbers from CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com the card was on the parking permit ticket. I could riot believe I was denied knowing I had honestly paid and with proof of paying. In the end, I paid for a day pass of parking $9 and for a ticket f or not paying for parking of $65. Accidents do happen that are out of our control. I would understand having to pay for the ticket if I did not have the proof of paying. I thought what would have been more reasonable would have been getting off with a warning and having this incident being filed under driver/vehicle information so if it happened again there would not be excuses. Photo of campus provided by Anne Hall . T he Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month o n Wednesdays during t he academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout t he CSUSM campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include cougarchron.arts@gmail.com a first and last name and should be un- csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com der 3 00 words, submitted via email. It O ur Website: csusmchronide.com is t he policy of T he Cougar Chronicle Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 O ur office is located in Craven 3500 n ot t o print anonymous letters. T he Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o reject any L etter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �Avx O l THE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, A PRIL iliMBMpfrTMBp; SENIOR STAFF W RITER For myself and many others, science fiction tells more than mere stories. Science fiction imagines our future world. It imagines a future where humanity seeks life in the stars, fascinated by and celebrating our differences rather than shunning them. This genre calls up a sense of wonder for technology and exploration that we might not revel in today but could well tomorrow. Science fiction is the human testament to our ability to hope. But there is a darker side to this genre. As desirable as it is to envision a shining future, science fiction easily provides accurate social commentary on the nature of man. At times we must b e forced to confront the fact that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Orson Scott Card creates an air of shivering realism in his novels. The most famous of w hich,inder's Game, has long been considered one of the most renowned works of science fiction for the past 30 years. However, it is the sequel to this novel that deserves the brunt of the accolades. Speaker for the Dead takes place 3000 years after Ender's Game, and the titular character, Ender Wiggin, seeks redemption for the genocide he committed during the war. Space travel has allowed Ender to freeze his body in stasis, letting Ender search the universe. His journey leads him to a Portuguese colony on the planet Lusitania, where new alien life has been discovered. Pig-like in appearance yet communicative, there may be hope for humanity to redeem itself with this new alien race. But fear of the unknown and the colony's firm hold on Catholic ideals threaten to damage their relationship. Ender must intervene before humankind makes the same mistake, destroying Lusitania in the process. Speaker for the Dead is a gorgeous novel. It addresses issues that humans face today while teaching tolerance and accepting the different. There is no science fiction novel more worth the read and I highly recommend it to all. This novel has won two prestigious science fiction awards, the Nebula Award and the Hugo award, since its publication. S outhern C alifornia S ummer Day C amps Seeking Outstanding SIIImmer Staff F 3 K9| Counselors and Instructors for swimming horses, beach activities/sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & more! 1 Make a difference in a child's life this summer! www.DayCampJobs.com B Y C AITLYN THIBODEAU STAFF WRITER Based on the novel by Brian McGreevy, Hemlock Grove is a Sci-fi original that only appears on Netflix. Some critics such as Entertainment Weekly's Jessica Shaw stated "Hemlock Grove takes its time with story lines, ensuring that each one has plenty of room to ripen. It carries out every dastardly deed with gusto, but still offers enough moments of levity" while other critics such as The Hollywood Reporter's Tim Good- Center continued from page 1 "We need the Raza Center to nourish confidence, belonging, academic and professional growth for students, specifically Latina/o students who are the biggest population on this campus yet have the lowest retention rates," M.E.Ch.A President, Yohita Mendez, said. "What I envision for this center is academic and professional cougarchron.arts@gmail.com I ••Jf f iffiB^^ WmSMSmm 'Speaker For the Dead' Hemlock Grove B Y K ATIE GARNER 23,2014 A & E Editor: man called it "plain bad." I have to unfortunately agree with the latter; I found Henilock Grove to be unbelievably frustrating and confusing with its multiple plots and storyline twists. Frankly they just tried to put too much into one show. There were werewolves (who were more like shape shifters to me), demons and other fantastical creatures that tied in both as mystical beings as well as with their own sub-plots that include love triangles, family drama and a of hiding the truth. I talked to multiple people about the show and those that have read McGreevy's book seemed to have a lot better things to say about it than those that had not. Maybe that's the part that I 'm missing, but it felt like a low budget horror flick with a cast they just threw together to see how their mess of a story line would work. Though, I will commend the visual effects artists on is the transformation scene when Peter shifts into a wolf, which was sick . support, that is my vision. I do however encourage other students to get involved in this movement in order to push forward a culturally intelligent and equitable campus inclusive of all." Returning Golden Boy - Captain America 2 B Y L EXY PEREZ STAFF WRITER Every year, we find ourselves listening to Tony Stark's witty comments as he puts on that iron suit, admire Thor's ability to be a masculine "Goldie Locks," root for Peter Parker as he is trapped in a "web" and watch the Hulk turn into a big, green guy, who clearly needs some anger management classes. Out of all the superheroes, Captain America is the only one that seems to be the epitome of what we aspire to be and hold principles that we should abide by: to be true to who you are and stand for what , you believe in. In this year's first superhero return to the big screen, "Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier" delivers everything that every Marvel Fan would hope: Visual effects, gut-wrenching action sequences and familiar faces such as the characters Black Widow and Nick Fury. The film, reintroduced Steven Rogers (Chris Evans) as the once scraggy soldier who transformed into a "macho man" with super strength, speed, abs of steel and, not to mention, glowing skin and pearly white teeth that makes-you wonder whether he is a long lost relative of Edward Cullen, Mr. Clean and Barbie Ken. Dedicated to stopping Hydra's evil plan to control humanity, with assistance from Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and his new friend Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Rogers is forced to battle the bad guys, while questioning the loyalty of the U.S. government and his S . HI .E .L .D. headquarters. Adding more drama, Captain America is acquainted with Keanu Reeve's lookalike, the Winter Soldier, a mysterious assassin questioned to be a familiar face from his past. Sometimes it gets old to watch the typical battle between the good and bad guys. Call me old-fashioned, caregiver/ Child Care Worker: WÊÊÊÊÊcare, supervision, training to & criminal background check, C A '- Driver's License & but I can't help but prefer a film with a genuine story rather than one that focuses purely on Hollywood glitz and glam and who can throw a punch better. Although the film is nothing short of being an enjoyable, edge of your seat "Superhero" tale, it is the hidden vulnerability of the story that makes it all that much better. As Captain America battles new enemies, he consistently expresses his loyalty to only doing what he thinks is right for himself and society, refusing to let anyone convince him otherwise. Being that Marvel already confirmed future installments, it is pointless to add dramatics over whether Rogers will survive at the end of the film. At times it can almost seem as if the film is a documentary on Rogers' new transformation to being the American Yoda (Becoming Society's guidance and Patriotic "force"). "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," is proof that a sequel can outdo the original. The Avenger becomes an admirable and likeable hero, proving to be more than just a handsome man that can throw a shield. �A & E Editor: Faith Orel no cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Life of a Nursing Student &Z: Nursing S t u d e n t 29/7 By Kate Chiilan One night, I woke up t o a sudden sharp pain in my b ock. pain is «xpsrienocd wh«n tapping on the area of the back that lies aver the kidneys. Pain may be a sign of infection or kidney stones. *CVA i 1 1 V ^v Caligar,phpra Summertime .¡ • ist Super Smash Bros, delight fans everywhere I¡Ü V*.^"1 MHlliii By A lex M aravillas C an't w ait t ill s ummer? G ot t he C oachella-ticket B lues? T his p laylist w ill r ejuvenate y our ' Summertime S adness'. T racklist: 01. " West C oast" b y L ana D el R ey 02. " Deadbeat S ummer" b y N eon I ndian 03. " Hey Y a!" b y O utKast 04. " Bed P eace f eat. C hildish G ambino" b y J hene A iko 05. " Latch f eat. 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Requirements: - Must be a current CSUSM student - Must have experience w ith InDesign and Photoshop Requirements; - Must be a current CSUSM student - Flexibility and Creativity r Must have experience conducing sales - Must be able t o meet on bi-weekiy basis - Must have Business m^or/minor I * Must be able t o m eet on bhweekiy basis EMALCOUGARCHRONI(XB3GMAIL.COM FOR INFORMATION B Y Z ACH S CHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF WRITER When Masahiro Sakurai revealed trailers for his fourth installment in the popular Nintendo crossover fighting series Super Smash Bros, at E3 2013, fans across the nation rejoiced. Along with revealing a number of returning veteran fighters, Sakurai also unveiled a few new characters joining the fray for the first time: Villager from Animal Crossing, the Wii Fit Trainer and, perhaps the most exciting of all, Capcom's superstar cyber hero, Mega Man. Since then, Sakurai has slowly but surely showed little details about the game as development went on, primarily through the pictures he posts on Miiverse. Over the course of these past 10 months since Smash Bros. 4 was unveiled for the first time, they announced several returning characters including Olimar of the Pikmin series, Lucario from Pokemon and, much to Smash Bros. Brawl fans' delight, Sega's blue blur, Sonic the Hedgehog. In addition, Sakurai also revealed two new characters: Rosalina and Luma of Super Mario Galaxy and Little Mac from Punch Out, who was an Assist Trophy character in the previous installment of the franchise. On April 8, Sakurai devoted a full, 40-minute-long Nintendo Direct to release even more information about the highly anticipated Smash Bros. 4. Here he presented several new aspects of the game, including the differences between the 3DS and Wii U versions. The most recognizable of these are: stages and game modes. When Sakurai said that the two versions would have different stages, he wasn't kidding. As far as anyone can tell right now, the only two stages the two games have in common are the franchise's signature stages: Battlefield and Final Destination. tMk * WdáÁ SMASH BR/ÉÇ' NINTENDO 3 DS X Sakurai also showed a game mode exclusive to the 3DS port: Smash Run, where four players compete in a unique competition involving a race for power buffs that will be used in a match following said race. Other than that, Sakurai also talked about new and returning Assist Trophy characters from Brawl, including Andross (Star Fox), Knuckle Joe (Kirby), Nintendog, Skull Kid and Midna (Legend of Zelda), Dark Samus (Metroid), Chain Chomp (Super Mario), Elec Man (Mega Man), and a rather hilarious trophy called "Color TV-Game 15" that, as far as Sakurai shows, is a large game of Pong taking place on the stage, knocking the players around. Although it's on the same plane as every other franchise represented, Pokemon has a special place in Smash Bros in terms of items. Whether a new fan .or old, every player knows the value of a PokeBall. If one drops onto the stage, the reaction of everyone is the same: get it before the others! This time around, however, those red and white balls aren't the only thing players will want to get their Jhands on. THIS time, Sakurai has included a new kind of PokeBall that is easily more valuable: the Master Ball, which will only contain rare or legendary Pokemon, where a regular PokeBall will contain common Pokemon. New Pokemon include Arceus (4th generation), Eevee (1st generation), Fennekin (6th and newest generation), Meloetta (5th), Gogoat (??), for Wii Palkia (4th), Kyurem (5th), Victim (5th), Keldeo (??), and the well-known mascot Xerneas. Also, players who had a problem with characters with multiple forms will no longer have that problem. ,In previous games Brawl and Melee, Two returning characters had alternate forms that they could switch to in the middle of a battle: Zelda (Zelda) could transform into Sheik, while Samus (Metroid), by using her Final Smash, could shed her armor and become Zero Suit Samus, while performing another Final Smash would restore her armor.. In Smash Bros. 4, these characters have all been split into their own, solo forms, with Zelda and Sheik getting new attacks to replace the one they would use to transform. In addition, Sakurai also made the anticipated confirmation of a returning fighter who hasn't missed a game yet: Yoshi (Mario), whose revelation was delayed because the developers were working on remodeling him and didn't want to upset fans. After Sakurai bade his fans farewell, he dropped one more trailer for us, dropping two more exciting pieces of information: the return of the massively popular Pokemon Charizard, now as a solo fighter, and the introduction of a new Pokemon fighter: Greninja, the fully evolved form of the 6th generation starter Pokemon Froakie. Super. Smash Bros, for Nintendo 3DS is set to be released in Summer 2014, while Super Smash Bros, for Wii U is set to be released the following Winter. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2013-2014</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-forth academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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The issue included stories of an initiative to create a Raza Center for Latino students, memorial scholarship for a CSUSM student that passed away, and student reaction to the new student union. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alumni career fair discrimination faculty library Lucas Dunn parking Pride Center Raza Center spring 2014 University Student Union https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e3f552bd70df7755dd1615611a6080f6.pdf fc350b490acac0ca0a8a3d42932363a2 PDF Text Text w ww.csusmchronicle.com THE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE # 1 4 W EDNESDAY MAY 7, 2014 VOLUME XL I! — CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER FROM THE STAFF SENIOR FAREWELLS ATHLETE SPOTLICHTS 3 - Graduating Chronicle editors Amanda Lenox and Lauren Hammond say goodbye to CSUSM. 4 - Mary Green reflects on the memories she has 5 - Business major and golf instructor Kyle Inmanfindsa way to bring his passions together. made on campus and talks about the future. SENIOR P ROFILE 8 - Matt Walsh leaves behind an impressive legacy after being ASI President this year. Commencement sparks new beginning for CSUSM graduates B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-GHIEF The Class of 2014 is a group of students that reflect the diversity that CSUSM has to offer. Office of Communications Public Information Officer, Christine Vaughan, provided the campus' official data for the demographics that make up the graduating class. Between the four commencement ceremonies on May 16 and 17, there will be 2,649 students, not including credential students, graduating from CSUSM. 52.1 percent of these students will be the first person in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. 146 graduates are studentveterans and eight graduates are ACE Scholars (a program for former foster youth), both statistics the largest amount Last year's graduates celebrate their last year at CSUSM. Photos courtesy of Christine Vaughan. in CSUSM history. According ffi VMgHSBl" W&"BWBfT awarded degree this year will be a "Bachelor of Science in Business Administration," the second most common being a "Bachelor of Arts in Human Development." Graduation ceremonies will take place on either Friday or Saturday depending" Ufl (BÖ TMrodüaTTtfÖT-^ lege. On Friday, May 16, the scheduled ceremonies are for the College of Business Administration at 10:30 a.m. and the College of Education, Health and Human Services at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 17, the Col- lege of Humanities, Arts, BeKavfô^lffi^SSSarSBïInces^ will take place at 9:30 a.m., followed by the College of Science and Mathematics at 3:00 p.m. According to Vaughan, the largest ceremony is CHABSS, followed by CEHHS, CoBA and CSM. She encourages social me- This year's graduating class is comprised of seniors that have contributed to countless student orgs., publications, committees and departments. From the ASI Board of Directors, graduates include President Matt Walsh, VP of External Affairs Arthur Silverstein HI and VP of Operations Cipriano Vargas. Graduates also members of The Cougar Chronicle editorial staff; Sports Editor Justin Donner, Features Editor Amanda Lenox, Opinion and Copy Editor Lauren Hammond, Design Editor Anne Hall and dia users to join the celebration oriffiie ifsm^Tffi^riasHiag fieart D eal C ulmmiibi R achel # csusml4. Gallego. The Grand Marshalls for Congratulations to the the graduation ceremonies Class o f 2014 from The Couwill be Matt Walsh from gar Chronicle. We wish you CHABSS, Tim Hoh from nothing but success and had CSM, Mary Green from a great time with you this COEHHS and Sarah Lane year! from COBA. Civility Campaign honors Champions and ICONS of 2014 This year honored outstanding members of the student body, faculty and staff. Photos courtesy of Miguel Magana. B Y MIGUEL MAGANA STAFF W RITER The Third Annual Civility Celebration took place on April 30, a celebration in which members of the California State University San Marcos community are honored for their countless acts of care respect and empathy. The Celebration started with Associate Dean of Students, Gregory Toya restating the Civility mission statement and pledge: As a member of the CSUSM com- munity, I will conduct myself with care, respect and empathy, while acknowledging the culture and humanity of others. Toya then happily announced the growth between the Civility Campaign with Student Life & Leadership and the Cross-Cultural Center. The Civility Celebration recognized past events hosted by the Campaign. These events help the ' CSUSM community understand who we go to school with and their culture to eliminate discrimination and hate. Then the Civility Champions were recognized. These Champions were nominated because they live out the Civility Mission. Some words which described these Champions are: polite, safe to be around, pleasure to be with. These Champions are recognized for being involved in issues such as social justice, environmental justice and for being an ally to women. This years Civility ICONs (Initiating Civil Opportunities Now) are students and faculty that are our everyday superheroes, from . giving someone a ride to school to making one feel welcomed. The faculty, staff and students being honored were Dr. Fredi Avalos, Melanie Chu, Kaja Dunn, Terri Metzger, June Trudel, Marie Parrish, Peter Vu, Kevin Adson, Josti Byrd, Jesse Grajeda, Karen Guzman, Rosalie Michaud, Faith Orcino, Ariel Plaza, Jerry Pham, Dominica Ranieri, Nicki Croly, Lia Mauga, Emily Miller and Sonia Perez. One extraordinary student is Rosalie Michaud by an anonymous classmate who had a bad day resolved by Michard. Ms. Anonymous had left class and crying in the stall. Michard followed her and refused to leave until they talked. Ms. Anonymous tried to regain her breath from crying and hyperventilating to talk to Michard. Michard stayed outside her restroom stall saying, "I have two dry shoulders to cry on." As the celebration approached an end, guest speaker and ICON, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi stressed the importance of Civility. Dr. Ghetaldi then talked about how she tries her best to teach civility in all of her classes. Being a victim to race riots, zebra murders and helping after the Columbine Shooting, Dr. Ghetaldi explained a part of being so connected to the Civility Campaign is because being a victim "never leaves your soul." This year's Civility Celebration did an excellent job honoring its nominees and reminding the audience what Civility is all about. To learn more about the Civility Champions and Icons visit the CSUSM Civility website at: https://www.csusm.edu/ civility/index .html. �Cougar Chronicle graduation message from the President On behalf of the California State University San Marcos administration, faculty and staff, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, the Class of 2014. You have reached an incredible milestone in your life and your commencement ceremony celebrates your hard work and achievement in completing a rigorous and demanding course of study. You should be proud of what you have achieved, as should all those who have supported you in your journey. You have each taken a different path to get to this moment. Some of you navigated through college full time; others have taken a longer route, combining work and family obligations with your academic pursuits. Nearly 50 percent of you are the first in your families to earn a four-year degree. You are veterans, former foster youth, non-traditional students, underrepresented. students. You are wnat make Cal State San Marcos such a unique and vibrant university. I sincerely commend you on your accomplishments. Your reaching commencement demonstrates your fortitude, your resolve, your determination. You exemplify the best that CSUSM has to offer in our graduates and I hope that you will recall your time here fondly. As alumni, you — the Class of 2014 — will join an extraordinary group of individuals who represent hope, creativity and a true passion for lifelong learning. 1 am delighted that you chose Cal State San Marcos and I wish you all the very best in your futures. Karen Haynes, Ph.D. President Senior Farewell Graduating from Cal State University San Marcos B Y VICTORIA PANTELEYEVA GRADUATING SENIOR Switching from Ukrainian alma mater to an American one was a smooth transition for me. As a philologist of English and Turkish, I was interested in finding an optimal major, which could serve as a fitting vehicle for my linguistic abilities. To my great joy, I discovered that CSUSM offered a Global Business Management (GBM) option for business majors. Not giving it a second thought, I enrolled in this option. By minoring in Political Science, I upped the ante. I'm not going to single out any professors I encountered in CSUSM. Nonetheless, I feel obligated to say that all professors in the GBM option are on par with PSCI professors, despite having different pedagogical styles, left their indelible mark on my mind. Being culturally proud and yet having cosmopolitan outlook has always been my forte. In fact, my life philosophy sums up in the words of the most revered Ukrain- ian poet, Taras Shevchenko, who wrote: Learn, study and discern, And learn from foreigners. But don't disdain your own. For these reasons, I felt that being a GBMer will help sate my curiosity about other cultures. Joining Global Business Management Association and becoming its officer brought me closer to like-minded people. Besides, I got an opportunity to widen my social circle by meeting a plethora of international students. I still keep in touch with a lot of them. As GBMers we get encouraged to participate in a study abroad program to widen our cultural horizons, and a number of my friends took up this opportunity and ended up truly benefitting from it. As for me, I chose to culturally enrich myself by travelling independently during last summer to a string of Eastern and Western European countries. After this prolonged travelling, I realized that I selected therightvocation for me. As an afterword, I'd like to say that being the first Ukrainian in my family to study in the US, I'm truly honored to be a graduate from CSUSM. Farewel A bittersweet goodbye B Y R OSS E DMUNDS GRADUATING SENIOR It is needless to say that my time at CSU San Marcos has been a time to cherish, and to be cliché, the best time of my life. Day one at Cal State "Stair Master" began with struggling to summit the 11 staircases to make it to Markstein Building on time, and I would wonder why on earth I chose to go to a school built into the side of a mountain. Three years later, I look forward to that same mountain, and have raised the ante by running Double Peak twice a week with Dr. Nessler and Dr. Newcomer. Running with them has become one of the highlights of my week, with every step I realize how blessed I am to have professors who not only care about academic excellence but also physical well being. Ross Edmunds dominating the indoor rock climbing wall. However, if it weren't for Dr. Astorino, I would have never been able to have the college experience that I did. Dr. A has pushed me to excel within our department, to do things I have never dreamed of doing. Without his guidance, I would have never been able to compete in research competitions or present research at ACSM's National Conference this May in Florida. His mentorship has opened the doors to being a Research Assistant and Teachers Assistant in the Kinesiology Human Performance Lab where I try to pass on my enthusiasm to every new class of students. The fun I've had at CSUSM is immeasurable and it is a bittersweet moment to see graduation on the horizon, because it signals an end of days. Days that, without a doubt, have been the time of my life- �Senior Farewell piiiiiiii Thank you Cal State San Marcos Saying Goodbye B Y A MANDA L ENOX F EATURES E DITOR connect with others. I remain tunity to serve as a research enthusiastic about my love assistant to Dr Linda Persh- of literature and composiing, Professor of Folklore tion and for the past year and Cultural Studies here on have been working as a writcampus. In that time, several ing consultant at the Writing other students and I began Center. collecting research to form This activity not only althe new Harry Potter class lows me t o exercise my own that opened this semester, talents and interests in writMy involvement in the ing, but it also enables me to project not only strengthened strengthen the writing skills Photo provided by Lauren Hammond. my skills as a researcher, cul- of students as well as to bond tural analyst and writer, but with others on campus. it also helped me to form a Working as the OpinAmanda Lenox (Left) and Lauren strong connection and devo- ion and Copy editor for the Hammond (Right) enjoying Grad tion to our campus. Serving school paper has been anFest together. as a research assistant only other uplifting experience at furthered my opportunities, CSUSM, My initial interest as I was able to attend the in becoming an editor was to departing from our beloved annual American Folklore help diversify my own writ- campus, to thank all of my Society conference in Octo- ing skills. However, as time fellow students, the profesber of last year as an under- has progressed, not only my sors and staff of the Literagraduate representative of love of written language has ture and Writing Department, CSUSM. strengthened, but I have also and all of CSUSM's campus My attendance at the con- found an incredibly unique advisors for helping to shape ference was an amazing ex- bond with my fellow editors the woman that I am today. perience, to say the least and and our staff writers. I would be lost if it weren't it gave me the opportunity to This opportunity has given for all of the love, respect meet with academic schol- me a new outlook on what it and encouragement everyone ars, which further inspired means to be a successful col- on campus has shown me. my ambition to write, lege student. Achieving good I look forward to furthering As a CSUSM Cougar, I grades is one thing, but mak- my educational career and have also been given the ing positive connections with cannot wait t o see where all aid necessary to develop my others is what really makes a of the campus' support will own voice as a writer: giving college experience worth- take me. my life a new sense of pur- while. pose. In my time here, I have Ultimately, I would just learned that writing helps me like to take this time, before BY LAUREN HAMMOND 2 013,1 w as g iven the oppor- OPINION E DITOR The first couple years of my undergraduate studies had been characterized by uncertainty, dread and a lack of self-awareness. Being the first of my family to attend college, I had littie understanding of what to expect. Before attending Cal State University San Marcos, I spent one year at a private university in Oregon and two and a half years at a junior college here in Southern California. During that time, I felt a strong disconnect from my peers, my professors and the campuses altogether. This sense of disengagement left me with little motivation and I feared for my future. When coming to San Marcos I had only one intention in mind and that was to earn a bachelor's degree in Literature and Writing, with a concentration in Writing, However, after settling in at the university I found my previous academic detachment lift, as I was greeted with many unique and lifechanging opportunities. In my second semester at CSUSM , in the spring of As a sixth year senior, you long for graduation day when you have finally earned your degree and school is over. But as the day is nearing, it only makes me wish I could spend more time with friends here at CSUSM. I started at California State University, San Marcos in August 2008 and the campus has definitely changed since then. I was able to see the building of the Parking Structure, the Sdcial and Behavioral Sciences Building, the Quad and the brand new University Student Union. As the school has changed and grown, I now realize that I have grown as well. Cal State San Marcos has offered me a great education and I have learned so much from all of my professors. I have made great friendships that I know will last a lifetime. • Before I leave, I have a f ew words of advice for CSUSM students: 1. Be proud of the work that you do. There may be certain occasions where you procrastinated and didn't put too much effort into a research paper. Don't make a habit of it. Instead, submit your best work and be proud of the effort you put into it. 2. Get involved. It took me awhile to realize the importance of getting involved but there will be so many great people that you might miss the chance of meeting if you don't. 3. Don't be too hard on yourself when you fail. There might be that one class that you just don't get, for me that would be anything that involves math or science. If you don't do well, don't worry. It's a lesson that you learn . Just try harder the next time. A ND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST: 4 . Have fun. College is an adventure. 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SAN MARCOS BLVD., SAN MARCOS iffer valid on the subtotal of food and ijotwAcohoBc beverage - f pc a^- k u contract ad s r ie c ags may a p. ihs sCo p r. n evc hr e pl y 3 CS P U ICO P6S tcStifS l it 5 XCW1 ¡ ¡¡|j| WbM ( 619) 2 6 0 - 7 9 8 8 | s olesadmissions@sandiego.edu | w ww.sandiego.edu/soles �Senior Farewell Senior Farewell My time at C SUSM A C SUSM experience B Y K YLE C ODAY B Y MARY GREEN GRADUATING SENIOR GRADUATING SENIOR As I reflect on my experience here at CSUSM, I find that it would be nearly impossible to accurately describe it using only 500 words. I can tell you that as a 17year old freshman, I didn't know what to expect when I decided to move away from my home, step outside my comfort zone and pursue a college education at CSUSM. Although my journey was nothing like I had imagined it to be, it turned out to be the most beautiful ride I have ever been a part of. For me, when I think back to my college experience I won't think about having to learn the Kreb's cycle or mitochondrial biogenesis frontwards and backwards. It won't be the memory of learning about the developmental life span of a child or the differences between a gram-positive and gramnegative bacteria, because my experience at CSUSM was a lot deeper. College for me was about forming lifetime relationships with my teammates, roommates and classmates. It was about getting my ideas challenged by my classmates Mary Green with her personal cheering squad showing the love. but inspired by the sharing of each one of their passions and goals for the future. It was about gaining wisdom from professors like Dr. Laura and coaches like Ron Pulvers and also being reassured that they truly believe in you. It was that high you get after winning a championship game, but the feeling you get when you lose a game and can look up at your teammates and still say to yourself, "Wow, I am blessed." It's about * realizing how much you miss the little things about home and finally appreciating everything your parents have given and taught you. It's about going through an ACL/MCL knee injury, learning the true meaning of patience and realizing there's more to life than just soccer. Not to mention, the indescribable feeling you get when stepping foot on the soccer field for thefirsttime after 10 months of continuous rehab. I think it is safe to say college for me was about finding myself. As I embark on the next part of my journey and attend graduate school at Johns Hopkins next fall, I will keep a little bit of CSUSM near to my heart. I am forever grateful for the lessons, the "successes, the fails and the people that surrounded me at CSUSM, for I wouldn't be where I am today without them. I will say at the beginning, CSUSM was not my first choice. However after my first semester here as a junior changed my opinion. My first class was Chlcano Theater and I had the pleasure of meeting an admirable and strong woman,. Yeni Orozco Towver, who became my best friend in that class. With other future classes, I got the opportunity to meet other extraordinary people: Brittany Rose Tribulski, Yohita Reyes, Juan Puentes, David Flores and Alex Contreras, to name a few. However, my best friend at the university is Jesslyn Lopez, who has been by my side since the beginning of our undergraduate study at MSJC. I thank her for helping me in both fields: academic and social. One of the most outstanding things about CSUSM is the faculty within the department of my studies: Spanish. Each faculty member has not only been an instructor in the academic field but also an instructor of life. To this I say my thanks: Professor Shuh: Thank you for making me a better writer in Spanish and helping with other writing projects in different Spanish classes. Professor Rolle: Even though I did not have a class with you, I say thanks for your advice of the publish- Photo courtesy of Kyle Coday. ing field and your encouragement to be a writer. Professor Ramos: Thank you for teaching me the art of translation and thank you for encouraging me to be a better leader as a VP in the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Professor Hughes: Thank you for teaching me the different aspects of linguistics within the Spanish field and I say thank you ten times fold for the opportunity to travel with you to Guatemala in order to do my independent study on the culture" of the Ixil Maya along with learning the Ixil language with other faculty members, Professor Garcia of the Linguistic department, and other students. Professor Strother: Thank you for being a passionate and caring professor in two of my classes. With your guidance, you helped me regain my passion for creative writing and not only I want to be a teacher, but a writer as well. Last but not least...Professor Martin: You've been my professor in each semester: SPAN 301A, SPAN 315, SPAN 350A, and SPAN 410E. Your wisdom had a profound change on my view of education and the importance of being an educated person. I hope your wisdom, along with the wisdom of my other professors, will guide me in the right path in Spain or Latin America because the most important concept you taught me: ser el individual como el ingenioso cabellero Don Quijote de La Mancha. Gracias a todo el mundo A letter to C SUSM graduate, Stephanie Borders Stephanie Borders as a new bride and graduate . Photo provided by Alah Jay Garcia. B Y SARAH H UGHES N EWS E DITOR Dear Stephanie, Congratulations on graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies. I know you'll make a wonderful and enthusiastic elementary school teacher. This role will be in addition to all the other captivating spaces you occupy - fabulous actress, model, dancer, fun friend, girly girl and Disney enthusiast (Well done! You now have as many occupations as Barbie). I've had the honor of being friends with you from Palomar to transferring to CSUSM. It's been fun listening to you talk about good and crazy teachers, trying to make schedules that balance with work, acting classes, passions explored, monologues, headshots, accidentally somehow volunteering to be in other students' videos for their classes and too much homework. I'll never forget our exciting group project on Old Wives Tales in Dr. Metcalfe's fairy tale class, the notes from which have gone to die in my email and Google Drive folders. lt was hilarious seeing your reaction to the never ending Freudian interpretations of the tales Graduation Leis, Prom Corsages and Boutonnières h ana Floral Lei - Island Imports Full Service Florist hailacreafions»c m 76 34-161 .o rarid Avenue,Carisi)a I'D* 9200 d of childhood. Some of those interpretations were clearly invented by people with too much time on their hands. Others destroyed Disney's versions for us - and provided me with a* couple hours entertainment from watching the reaction on your face. I will always treasure our times spent dancing, exercising and lollygagging - sometimes all at once. Thè times spent talking or shopping, or meandering to the Westwood Club. The sleepovers with Grease and Grease II double features and lounging about. The dozens of ridiculous profile pictures and group selfies all over San Diego, often with Melody Parks, Katie Donalson or Mariah Paterson. The times you'd hall out your nail polish collection and insist on fourth of July mani-pedis. The times spent at your parents' house rocking karaoke with Mrs. Borders, dancing like MJ and discovering our inner Wii bowling champions - a sharp contrast to my * real bowling abilities. The hours spent getting ready as a group of giggling girls for a party T HIS with Katie. Our mutual delight in dorky themes and the costumes we delighted in. Congrats on getting engaged to Bryan Wammack. I think you two are as perfect as people can be for each other. You have spent the last four years getting to know each other and I can't wait to be there for the next four years to watch you grow. It has been an adventure getting to know him, with his smiling enthusiasm and bear hugs. It has been sweet to watch Bryan Wammack take care of you this semester. It was always obvious he cared a lot for you, but a man that'll smile as he drives you every Monday and Wednesday, carts around your heavy stuff when you need help and happily get you out of class is pretty cool. I look forward to watching you use your degree to serve your community. Love you girl, Sarah �COBA's scratch golfer Student teaches difficult game Flamethrower reaches end of tunnel B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS E DITOR Kyle Inman is graduating this year from CSUSM with a degree in Business Administration. A s one of the college's brightest students, he has a great understanding for the world of business, but he also has a great understanding for the game of golf. The game of golf first became a part of Inman's life when his stepfather, a head pro and golf instructor, started giving him lessons at 13 years old. Now a days, Inman is the one giving golf lessons to young kids. According to Inman, one of the biggest things to remember when learning to play golf is to be patient. "Golf is a sport where you have long term goals. You should stick with it in the long term like most longterm-life goals that you set for yourself. Not being patient with your results is why Kyle Inman a lot of people turn away from golf," Inman said. After coaching for many years, Inman says that the number one tip that he constantly gives is that you need to keep your head down. People are often so anxious to see where they hit the ball that they look up before it even goes anywhere. San Marcos Executive is a great golf course to learn on because it is shorter and more forgiving according to Inman. Students are on a budget, and he recommends that you find a cheaper set of clubs online to start with. "You have to figure everyone started at ground zero. Don't feel worried about feeling judged or stupid. It's so easy to get into your own head," Inman said. It is important to figure out if you learn best with watching, listening or doing, but then you just have to get out and do it. In the fall of 2069, Matt Bataska came to CSUSM to play baseball right out of high school. In fact, he was here before the campus even had a baseball field. During Bataska's freshman year, the baseball team had to drive to Escondido High School for practice, at noon, five or six times a week. He reflects on how much of a challenge that was for the team, for most of the team had class before and after practice. Somewhere in-between all of that, they would have to find time to eat. "My sophomore year we got the field on campus and it instantly became one of my favorite places to be in the world. Now the program has its roots grown in and every year the teain gets better. It's amazing to see the vast improvements year after year," Bataska said. Bataska started at CSUSM as a business major, for he had heard that CoB A degrees from CSUSM were highly r egarded. A fter t aking b utli Economics 201 and 202, he realized that he was truly enjoying all of the aspects of the material he was study- years," Bataska said. "I am, and have been, sober and extremely focused on tasks and goals since, but it took a lot of growing up. Some can handle the casual beer after work, but frankly that won't ever be me, and I am better off that way. Take your time growing up if you need, but learn about yourself, find out what makes you tick and what you are passionate for." After graduating, Bataiska Photo o f Matt Bataska provided by wouldfirstlike to get a steady C SUSM athletics. job in the business world, pay off his student debts and ing, and Bataska changed his hopefully eventually find my major to Economics. way into a graduate program "I especially enjoyed Dr. for economics. When talking Robert Brown's Economics with Bataska, you can tell 201 and decided that a de- that he truly wants to make gree in economics would be a difference in the political just as beneficial in the long realm. Teaching is also anrun, while also being able to other option for him, for it enjoy the process of getting gives him the opportunity to my degree," Bataska said. help young brains gain apThis focused student and preciation for the political ball player has a lot of good and economic freedom that advice to give students, and our forefathers gave to us as he believes you should enjoy Americans.the process of being a stu"I would like to thank God dent, but get in and out in a and Jesus, my mom, dad, timely manner. step-mom, girlfriend, grand"I lost valuable time in mothers, brothers, aunts, my life from driving under uncles, cousins, coaches, tlic influence, I LUtilled a cai piufcasuia ami injr iwmugiven to me, and learned mates for always being there many lessons the hard way. for me, no matter what the I skateboarded almost eve- circumstances, all 5 years I rywhere for two and a half have been here at CSUSM." Weinberger has made much contribution to cancer research Local polo coach heads to medical school after graduating from CSU San Marcos of mammals and has been linked to atrophic gastritis, SPORTS EDITOR peptic ulcers and gastric cancer," Weinberger said. Water polo and science; Looking back on his time these two words alone do a at CSUSM, Weinberger says pretty good job of describing that he would not change Kevin Weinberger's college much, except maybe having life. to take physical chemistry, Weinberger will be gradu- which unfortunately every ating this May with a degree chemistry and biochemistry in Biochemistry. He has a major has to take. Dr. Mendostrong desire and passion to za has served as his academic work in the medical field, advisor and PI for research. specifically as a doctor. He "Dr. Mendoza has really is currently planning on at- helped along the path to gaintending Lake Erie College of ing acceptance to Medical Osteopathic Medicine in the School. I owe him a lot, and fall. don't think I will be able to Besides the challenge of a repay him for everything he very difficult major, taking has done. I can recall my first the Medical College Admis- day of Biochemistry when sions Test and applying to Dr. Mendoza said, 'Welcome medical schools, Weinberger to Biochemistry with a Mexihas been involved in cancer can accent.' He wasn't lying," research at CSUSM. He re- Weinberger said. flects on the research as being The great thing about Weinvery rewarding and gratify- berger's story is that he actuing to actually get meaning- ally never planned on going ful results. to college. Palomar was his "I started conducting re- alternative when he did not search Spring 2013 with Dr. get into the Coast Guard. Jose Mendoza. We work with While at Palomar, WeinbergHsp60, a protein in the bac- er, a past high school athlete, teria Helicobacter pylori. It decided he would give playcolonizes the gastric mucosa ing water polo a shot again. B Y JUSTIN D ONNER Kevin Weinberger with his women's team, courtesy of Aquatic Club of Escondido http://ace.escondido.org/ Unfortunately, he ended up suffering from a torn rotator cuff and labrum. "After the diagnosis, I did 6 months of Physical Therapy, but my shoulder continued to dislocate so then I had surgery followed by another 8 months of Physical Therapy," Weinberger said. Weinberger's busy schedule at CSUSM has also consisted of coaching. It was after he could no longer play, that Weinberger decided to take a coaching position that he had been offered. He first started coaching at the high school level, but soon found out it was not the environment he had pictured it to be. Weinberger decided to start a year-round club for kids who really had a desire to play and improve their skills. With the help of his supervisor, they created ACE (Aquatic Club of Escondido) Riptides. Weinberger's biggest piece of advice to young students, is to go get involved. 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Call (760) 330-3943 Email us at syreHiaimagery@gmaiLcom �SeniqrPrafìJe B Y RESTY GREY EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Graduating senior Rachel Gallego still Wants to stay at CSUSM even after acquiring her BS in Kinesiology, Born and raised in sunny San Diego, Rachel graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and was accepted to Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Feeling homesick after a year, Gallego returned to California and attended Mira Costa Community College until she was accepted into CSUSM as a junior transfer student. "It wasn't until my senior year that I became more involved. I joined the Kinesiology club and signed up to write for the Cougar Chronicle (whoop!)," Gallego said. "Let me tell you, this was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I can say is I wish I became involved a lot sooner because CSUSM has so many beneficial things to Ms. Gallego's amazing articles will be missed offer." Having written for The Cougar Chronicle as the exclusive writer for the Heart Beat for the fall and spring semester, Rachel appeared as one of the most dependable authors the Chronicle during the 2013 - 2014 academic school year. "Rachel was absolutely great to work with. She was one of the best writers, the first to turn everything in and continuously looking for ways to improve, herself. In fact, I still remember the time slje got on me for not giving her feedback on her article so that she could improve," Sports Editor, Justin Donner, said. Rachel began at CSUSM having declared her major in Child Development. However this quickly changed to nursing and even quicker to Kinesiology. "I had an internship at the hospital working with nurses and that's when I realized it wasn't for me," comments Gallego. "During this time, I was in a nutrition class as an elective and I thought 'I really like this, I could see myself doing big things with this kind of information." "Shout out to Dr. Astorino!!" of the Kinesiology program. Gallego believes Dr. Astorino is "one of the most amazing professors" at CSUSM. Considered one of her most difficult classes, Professor Astorino motivated and taught her how hard work really pays o ff. Rachel now plans to look for a career in Health Education after graduating. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Cal State San Marcos and there is no doubt that she will have a very successful career. "Oh, yes this too..my oh my was there a lot of stairs. I realized I was going to get my butt kicked here..literally," Gallego said. ASI President, Matt Walsh, graduates from CSUSM B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Matt Walsh has been a fundamental part of CSUSM for the last five years, using his passion and year of presidency to leave behind positive changes on campus. He worked as a Resident Advisor at the UVA for two years and as an assistant in the Dean of Students office. Walsh has participated in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, College Republicans, Summer Bridge and USUAB. He was the representative for all students on the Civility Campaign committee as the program was being created. Walsh has served as the Chief of Staff, the treasurer of College Republicans, Residence Hall Council and is currently the President on the ASI Board of Directors. "I tell people that you re- ceive your degree in the classroom," Walsh said. "You get your education being involved in the community, and that's what I did." Graduating from CSUSM with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in history, Walsh plans to pursue a career in the political realm. "My goal is to continue to help empower other péople to achieve their goals," he said. "I'm staying local, going back to Escondido. I just want to continue to get involved with political operations and community involvement." Walsh considers the biggest influences of his college career to be the ACE Scholars program for former foster youth and Brian Dawson, the former Director of the dorms. "Brian had the biggest impact on me and a lot of the seniors that have graduated between this year and last year. He was the one that gave me a chance," Walsh said. "He recognized the talents and abilities in people and empowered them, giving them the opportunity to achieve what is great. I don't think my college career would have looked how it is if he hadn't given me the opportunity to be an RA at 19. It opened the door for me and was the floodgate to everything else in my life." Walsh looks forward to his future after CSUSM and is grateful for the time he has spent here. "This is the perfect way to end my college career. I spent four years learning and growing and educating myself about numerous facts of life and leadership, and presidency let me use all of that this year." Leah Korthof: Looking good isn't as easy as you think B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS E DITOR- Leah Korthof, a graduating marketing major from the College of Business at CSUSM, has built herself quite the resume. Her passion is rooted in fashion, and it's something she got seriously involved in at an early age. In high school Korthof opened her own clpthing boutique in Fresno, California. It wás in this process that she learned what goes on behind the scenes in the world of fashion. She would travel to the Los Angeles fashion district with her boyfriend, now fiancé, to explore skyscrapers filled with fashion wholesalers. "Hey I'm not going to lie. Some of the best cardio I've ever done has been carrying huge loads of wholesale clothing through Downtown LA. Yes, I made my boyfriend carry a lot, but we are talking about a lot of clothes here," Korthof said. Korthof transferred to CSUSM as a junior, and did her best to manage her business from long distance. Eventually the property owners leasing her the space problems, and she felt were having some financial it was a perfect time COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney DESIGN EDITOR PHOTOGRAPH6RS COPY EDITOR N E W S EDITOR CONTACTS The Cougar Chronicle is published csusm.cougarchronkie@gmail.com twice a month on Wednesdays dur- S arah H ughes SALES REP S P O R T S EDITOR H annah W ebster FEATURES EDiTOR A manda Lenox A & E EDITOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR Faith O rcino Kent Davy N a d a S ewidan cougarchron.layout@gmaii.com ing the academic year. Distribution C helsey Schweitzer cougarchron.news@gmail.com includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands STAFF Raychel A llen Lauren H ammond . A lison S eagle A nne H all DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Justin D onner STAFF CONTINUED Throughout her stay at CSUSM, Korthof has worked full time while taking a full load of classes every semester. She has still managed to be an above average student and involve herself with the Marketing Society. After graduation, Korthof looks to continue on her pathway to a very lucrative career within the fashion industry. She someday hopes to combine her wholesale and retail experience in pursuit of career as a buyer or district manager of a clothing company. M iguel M a g a n a Lauren H ammond A nne H all/Lana C ook OPINION EDITOR to liquidate her business and focus on school. When Korthof moved to San Marcos, she got a job working for Cache, and is now one of their assistant managers. This is a store that specializes in selling high end women's apparel. Korthof has received a lot of enjoyment as a stylist helping customers meet their clothing needs. "Cache has helped me to better understand what goes into helping clients meet their needs and sustaining a competitive clothing business," Korthof said. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �PROFILES THE COUGÀR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 72 , 014 Grad 9 Arthur Silverstein believes in importance of community B Y A MANDA L ENOX FEATURES E DITOR Arthur Silverstein, ASI Vice President of External Affairs, is a Psychology and French double major who has left a lasting impact on the CSUSM community during his time here. He recalls his most memorable accomplishment while on ASI to be his lobbying days in Sacramento. The California State Student Association (CSS A) coordinates the California Higher Education Student Summit, which teaches students how and what to lobby, and how to be effective. "My biggest accomplish,ment was when legislators and their staff talked to CSS A directly and said the delegation from San Marcos was one of the absolute best delegations they' ve ever had," Silverstein said. "So to know that my students, that I got to take and train with me, the five us, went in there, not only were dressed to impress but also represented the CSU and San Marcos and were able to talk about why its important that we fund higher education and that they actually listened." One of his favorite memories while at CSUSM is being involved with starting Sigma Chi and becoming the founding President. He also loves seeing the impact that Sigma Chi has made in the community. Silverstein's advice to CSUSM • students would be to never turn down an opportunity and to learn from them. "One opportunity, which was [being] accepted onto Orientation Team, led me into everything I've done on this campus," Silverstein said. "It got me involved in ASI and from there I got involved with study abroad." What he'll miss most about CSUSM is being on a campus community that he has called a home. Being a part of so many different communities, Silverstein believes that once he leaves it will be a surreal moment. One teacher that he credits for having an impact during his time at Cal State San Marcos is Dr. Joanne Peterson. She was his very first college professor ever, teaching GEL 101. She told everyone in the class that 25 percent of the class would not make it past the first year and that of the remaining number, only 50 percent would make it to graduation. Silverstein explains that Dr. Peterson "said the only difference between that number and you, is that you all are going to graduate, because she believed in every one of us and made us feel like we were here to graduate." Everyoiie that he does remember from that class has graduated, he explains, "because we instantly felt a connection with a group or with a person on this campus who believed in us and guided and mentored us." Silverstein's plans for the future include graduate school in the United Kingdom. He has applied to six different schools which include the University of Kent, University of Sheffield, Regents University, Richmond American University, Kingston University and Queen Mary's College. He has already been accepted into two graduate programs [as of our interview]. He plans to get his Masters with a focus in International Relations. seeks to use this to make a difference in his community. While he has had plans to join the military, he is contemplating a career in law enforcement to work for either a police or sheriff department. If people encourage him to, Molina hopes to eventually enter the political realm and become a politician for at least 20 years. "Involvement is the biggest takeaway from CSUSM," Molina said. "It's the experiences within my stay here that really shaped my form of thinking." Molina attributes his love for the campus to many of the people that he met while working with countless student orgs. "I'm going to miss all of the ASI staff, especially Robert [Aiello-Hauser] and Rodger [D'Andreas]. I will miss SLL, everyone from Josh to Dr. T to Floyd [Lai]. I will miss my fraternity adviser Dan Shaver and Jennie Goldman. From Poli Sci, I will miss Professor Cyrus Masroori, Professor Beavers and Professor Chavez Metoyer." Molina advises freshmen to get involved as soon as possible at CSUSM and to make the most of their time on campus. "Stay on your grades. Stay involved and take out your headphones. Say hello to somebody. Meet a person today." Peer Mentoring and has sat on various committees. He plans to take a break from school for a while before he goes into a masters program. Afterwards, Long plans on either working with nonprofits for mental health and therapy or with an off-site branch of an organization that works with persons dealing with eating disorders. While he is excited for graduation, Long is nervous to meet new peo-. pie and to leave the comfort that CSUSM has given him, Evan Long especially the LGBTQA* Pride Center. ates or leaves, the space think the entire energy of the "Whenever anyone gradu- changes," Long said. "So I [Pride] Center changes every semester. I'm going to miss that comfort and consistency." Long encourages students to find their niche on campus as soon as possible to make their CSUSM experience even better. "I would say anyone that's feeling uncomfortable at Cal State, there's always opportunity to get involved and make friends," Long said. "For transfer students, there's a huge population of them that think they only want to be here a couple years. Me getting involved a little later, I finally realized that there's a lot of people, things and ideas to work with. You only have so much time here that at the end of it, you won't feel like it's enough." Arthur Silverstein mlenior Profile HH^HI ifillll Eliasar "Biggie" Molina reflects on campus involvement involved with the Cross-Cultural Center, Black Student Union; 'M.E:Ch.A., College Republicans, College Democrats and the Civility Campaign. "Being involved has helped me be a little more communication effective and result seeking. It's opened my eyes to a lot of social injustices but reminded me to always fight for the justice of things," Molina said. "Working with student orgs, has kept me well involved and busy, but it has been overwhelming at times because sometimes I forgot I was here for school." Now that he is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a General Concentration, Molina B Y K A T U N SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF In his five years on campus, Eliasar "Biggie" Molina has left an impressive mark at CSUSM. While Molina was not involved on campus during his*firstsemester, he pushed himself to change this in his second one at CSUSM. Molina has actively participated in a wide range of student orgs, on campus. These include Sigma Chi fraternity, the Gender Equity Center, Students Talking About Relationships and Sex (S.T.A.R.S,), LGBTQA Pride Center and CSUSM Network Colleagues. In addition to these, he has been Evan Long inspires ority. "I really immersed myself E DITOR-IN-CHIEF in the production that I was Evan Long is an outstand- in. I didn't have connections ing example of how campus to campus and I had friends involvement can inspire a at the dorms [where I lived] person to excel. that started talking about OAfterfiveyears at CSUSM, Team, their involvement and Long will graduate with a applying for RA positions," Bachelor of Arts in Human Long said. "The second seDevelopment and a minor in mester of my first year here Women's Studies. While fo- is when I started tofigureout cusing on his interest in the what I wanted to do." arts and doing a professional From then on, Long beshow in San Diego during came an active presence on hisfirstsemester at CSUSM, campus. He has been inLong explained how his volved with the LGBTQA grades and getting involved Pride Center, O-Team, Neton campus were not his pri- work Colleagues, Sigma Chi, B Y KATLIN SWEENEY �Being a part of NAK at CSUSM My NAK Fraternity Inc. experience NAK that I found a motivation to keep fighting. As a first generation immigrant, I Hi there! I am a graduat- never really had close friends ing senior in Global Studies. or extended family members, I will be the first member of so when I became a NAK I my family to graduate from did not gain friends, but a college. For that reason, I family that I could count on. My brothers have been am grateful for my family and friends, and my fraternal there for me every step of brothers, my NAK Carnales.- the way. Hence, being part NAK is a Fraternity on of the first (Alpha) class for campus and our Pillars rep- my Fraternity chapter fills resent our commitment "to me with pride and honor that Academics, Brotherhood I intend to share with future and Culture. But, what does members. Being part of this Nu Alpha Kappa mean to organization has been one of me? During F all 2012 I had the highlights of my college made up my mind: I was career. I was able to develready to drop out of college op social skills by promotdue to financial hardship. ing fundraising events and However, it was through I learned that focus, comB Y CHRISTOPHER M ORA B Y O THONIEL FIGUEROA GRADUATING SENIOR GRADUATING SENIOR Dedicating four years of my life towards the establishment of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity at Cal State San Marcos helped me in many ways. Being a first generation student and transitioning from high school to a university was a challenge. Nu Alpha Kappa served as the support system that I needed to stay focused in school. NAK not only enriched my college experience but also motivated me only to come to school but to persevere for a better edu- also to feel as though they cation; it opened the doors are part of the school. Through NAK I was able for me to be exposed and embrace different cultures, to learn how to manage a and allowed me to build life- chapter and fundraise for our long relationships with my annual community service brothers. NAK has been the event, NAKLand, which is family away from home that a small-scale children's carI was looking for. I cherish nival for underprivileged every single moment I spend families in North County. I with my brothers. I remem- am very happy to be part of ber we struggled when we a fraternity that values edustarted brainstorming for cation, cultures and brotherthe future of the fraternity. hood. I know that I am leavWe had no idea how to run ing the chapter in good hands a professional meeting, let and I can say that every sinalone how to finance the gle one of its members has chapter. All we knew is that benefited from the fraternity we needed something at Cal in one way or another. A day State San Marcos that could that I will never forget will help motivate students not be the day we initiated the Alpha class. It was a big accomplishment especially because two of my personal little bros, who I mentored throughout their pledging process, crossed in that line. Being able to see how much the fraternity has grown in the last two years makes me realize that all of my hard work and dedication is being paid off. I will miss all of you and I thank you for being part of the best years of my life. I really appreciate the unseen bond that keeps us together. ¡ Sisepudo! Othoniel Figueroa NAK X Chapter Founding Father #5 Senior Profile Candace Watts B YNOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER Candace Watts has attended CSUSM for the last four years and is graduating this semester with a degree in sociology and a minor in Spanish. She has been a leader in Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for the last two years and helped start Black Campus Ministries at Cal State San Marcos. Whenever you see Candace around campus her contagious smile is always there to greet you. Whether it's at her job on campus with food services, in class, or at InterVarsity, everywhere she goes she brightens the days of those around her. She says that being a part of the InterVarsity community has empowered her to reach out to those around her, and it has made her aware that her faith can't be hidden. She is always inviting people from her class and from work to come and check out InterVarsity because she says it's not a church, it's a bunch of people getting together as a family. Candace's advice for anyone who is trying to stay on track with their faith while in college is to get involved in a community. She also encourages people to take risks in their faith and to step out into roles of leadership because that is something other people have empowered her to do and she has been so blessed by those experiences. "Faith is hard when mitment and drive are the main components to run an organization and any event that we hold as a chapter. I know I may graduate and focus on my professional life in the years to come, but something I will never forget is that Once a NAK, Always' a NAK, Until the Day we Die! Best of luck to all my X Chapter Brothers and know that I will always cherish you all and the memories we developed together. Sincerely, Cristopher Mora NAK X Chapter Alpha Class #23 Graduating Greek Expressing love for A OII B Y CAROLYN BLIZARD GRADUATING SENIOR Although I'have only been a part of Alpha Omicron Pi for three semesters, my sorority has given me many memories that I know I will never forget. A o n has permanently become part of my heart and soul. As cheesy as it sounds, I don't think I would have conquered senioritis and the constant stress of upcoming graduation without my sorority sisters. AOII has not only given me many opportunities to grow as a woman, but also it has given me lifelong friendships that will continue to help me grow and succeed in life. Because of AOII I know I'll always have a strong support system through the good and the bad no matter how long it's been since I've spoken to my sisters. It's true when they say you find your best friends through your sorority. One of my favorite memories was probably the moment when I finally found out that Marley Small was my "big sis." She successfully made me cry on the day of reveal because she knew she had tricked me into thinking someone else had taken her place. She was my first choice since day one and I'm so lucky to not only call this girl my sister, but also my best friend. I don't know where I would be without my big and I'm so excited we get to graduate together and I get to start this crazy journey called life with my big by my side. To all of my sisters, AOII and Panhellenic alike, my words of advice are don't take your sisters for granted - do things together, help each other, talk on a regular basis, don't stay mad at each other, love each other. My heart breaks leaving my sisters behind and the goodbyes will be the worst, but how lucky I aril to have known so many people who are so hard to say goodbye to. you're isolated from the body of Christ. We definitely learn from other's experiences," Candace said. "Putting yourself in places where you feel unqualified stretches your faith. God touches people in different ways, but everyone has a story." When Candace was a freshman she had no idea what she wanted to major in, bujt after taking a sociology class she fell in love with it. "Sociology looks at the big picture of how people's environments influence them, not just their biology or their personality," Candace said. "It's interesting that people can try to solve complex social problems by looking at how a person's place in society shapes their experiences." After, graduation she first wants to get work experience to figure out what area she's interested in and then wants to get a master's in social work. She wants to be a part of providing social services to people who need help. "With my internship with North County Lifeline, I'm learning that there are many free resources that can change people's lives," Candace said. Keep up the good work! Carolyn (right) and her bud, Marley Small (left). Provided by herself. �Cougar dance department leaves the audience craving more BY A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As the spring semester concludes and the heat begins to rise, Dr. Karen Schaffman and the Cougar dance department follow through with their promise to provide spectators with one amazing dance compilation for the Twelfth Annual Spring Dance Concert. Audiences cheered and were motivated to dance in their seats as CSUSM students presented their semester of hard work creating hip hop, modern, improvisation, ballet, jazz, etc. that combined reading, literature, writing, music and visual aesthetics from other artistic disciplines created from various students on campus. With the help of Professor Sandra Doller's Literature and Writing students, students from very different fields of study were brought together to invent stories that could be told through text and visually. The result: a dramatic, humorous, yet tantalizing presentation of com- Photo by Anne Hall. Cierra Potts performing Moving Forward as a solo dance accompanied by poetry reading. billed art forms that focused on both sight and sound. "The dances are always different in reflection of the choreographers. In this case, the students who are creating the work," Dr. Schaffman said, as thefinalperformance was being revealed. Like promised, the new Choreography Workshop course that was offered for the first time this spring, delivered a one of a kind performance that reinvented Anne Teresa De Keeresmaeker's presentation of RE: Rosas! The fABULEUS Rosas Remix. The dance department took full advantage of Keeresmaeker's challenge to recreate her choreographic work and developed a strong and moving creation that focuses on personal growth and observation. The recording of this creation can be seen with the more than 200 videos created from all over the world in response to the challenge. More information for this movement can be found at http://www.rosasdanstrosas .be/en-home/. What a way to end the semester; let alone a college career. Various graduating seniors helped to create and present this performance. Among them are Yessette Navarrete, Maria Apudaca, Rhiannon Jeglin and Kenia Vargas. All of which have departing remarks for being a part of the dance commu- nity at CSUSM: "I'm sad that I have to go because I really enjoy doing the dance shows. This show is my third year doing it. This is my final show and I am really going to miss it. I've worked a lot with Karen and she has been my dance instructor, I guess you could say, and I've learned a lot from her and she's helped to make me aware of things I didn't even know about my own body. I would like to say thank you to her for giving me the opportunity to express myself through this medium and allowing me to make my ideas come alive. For always supporting everything and just never rejecting an idea," graduating Visual and Performing Arts major, Yessette Navarrete, said. "I am very excited for this performance. It's my first time performing and it's like the icing on the cake for me graduating and having this chance. Karen... it's so amazing to work with her. She just helps you to flow with your own movements and flow as your own person without having to invade your style. She just develops you and just lets you know how great you're doing while letting you know how you can fix things here and there. It's an amazing experience working with her," a performer in many of the routines created through the DNCE 390 Choreography Workshop class, Maria Apudaca, said. "I'm excited for all that is to come in life. Everybody should take dance," a very active contributor to dance at CSUSM, Rhiannon Jeglin, said. "I've been participating in dance classes and performances for three years. It has taken me to levels that I didn't know that my body could go and I'm feeling relieved and grateful that I'm actually graduating. Dance * has helped me to be more committed to my work," Human Development major, Kenia Vargas, said. Congratulations to the graduates and to the Dance department for an amazing finish. Congratulations CSUSM Graduates of the 2013-2014 School Year Rainbow Recognition at CSUSM Cipriano Vargas says goodbye to CSUSM Awards and history of Lavender Graduation B Y SARAH H UGHES & K ATUN SWEENEY NEWS EDITOR & E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Lavender Graduation spotlights accomplishments of lesbian, gay, transgender or intersex, questioning or queer and ally (LGBTQA ) students who are graduating at many universities. In tracing the origins of Lavender, a nation-spanning story is told. Different locals celebrate the graduation and contributions of their LGBTQA campus communities in their own unique way. "LavGrad" as Lavender Graduation is colloquially called, is a celebration within a school's Pride community or LGBT center. It is often open to friends, family, interested students and supporters called "allies." It celebrates accomplishments of LGBTQA students in a more intimate setting than an official v graduation. According to LGBT Terms and Definitions, a webpage put up by the University of Michigan, "An ally is a person who is a member of the dominant group who works to end oppression in his or her own personal and professional life by supporting and advocating with the oppressed population." The University of Michigan's list also has 19 other definitions "commonly used in American English" and notes that it is polite to respect others' "desired selfidentifications" by utilizing their preferred pronoun and "never assume another person's identity based on that person's appearance." LGBTQA or LGBT is typically added to organization names to indicate an effort to include everyone, as opposed to just one group. In many cases, "allies" are heterosexual, the defining note is that they support the LGBTQA community without judging what a person's sexual preference is. The CSUSM Pride Center has their own version of Lavender Graduation called "Rainbow Recognition." It is a special night to acknowledge graduates who have been involved with the Pride Center. Taking place at 5:30 p m. on Friday, May 2 at the McMahan House, where members of various departments and student orgs, came together to celebrate graduating seniors. Attendees included Interim Associate Dean, Greg Toya, Associate Director of Multicultural Programs, Floyd Lai and ASI Executive Director, Rodger D'Andreas. President Karen Haynes gave a speech congratulating the graduates and discuss- ing the demographics of the class of 2014 as a whole. It was followed by dinner and then an inspirational speech by Arthur Silverstein HI, the very first Rainbow Recognition Student Speaker. Interim Assistant Dean of Students, Jennie Ruiz, presented the graduation tassels and cords to seniors that have been active supporters and participants of the LGBTQA Pride Center. The ceremony honored LGBTQA Pride Center employee Evan Long, Sigma Alpha Epsilon President Mike McKinney and Gender Equity Center employee Eliasar "Biggie" Molina. It also honored Pride Center supporter Alyse Prichard, ASI Vice President of External Affairs Arthur Silverstein HI, CSU Board of Trustees member Cipriano Vargas and former Pride Center employee Brandon Torres. The final award of the night, the Stonewall Catalyst For Change Award, was presented by ASI Community Center Director Robert Aiello-Hauser, Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Nicki Croly and Jennie Ruiz. It was presented to Arthur Silverstein HI in recognition of his contributions for positive change for LGBTQA individuals and and communities. B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER As CSUSM student and ASI Vice President of Operations Cipriano Vargas gets ready to graduate and move on to the next step of his life, he muses over the past couple of years at CSUSM. Vargas has achieved numerous goals throughout his career at CSUSM including serving on the ASI Board of Directors for three consecutive years. He explained that classes, internship opportunities, the mentorships from faculty and staff and leadership involvement have all given him a well-rounded framework for the real world. "I have had the opportunity of mentoring many students, I see their growth and development," Vargas said. "Having a mentor makes a huge difference and I am proud t a see my fellow student leaders continuing this work of mentorship." The years he spent atCSUSM have produced numerous memories for Vargas; however, his favorite memory happened while serving on ASI. During an ASI meeting in his first year on the Board of Directors one particular event stood out the most. It was a heated meeting in which everyone present had differing opinions but afterwards the whole board went to grab dinner. Vargas conveyed that it didn't matter what their differences were as long as they came together at the end to serve their purpose—the student body. "At the end of the day we hope to do what is best for the students and put ideologies aside and be able to come together as a family," said Vargas. Vargas explained that his biggest accomplishment while serving on ASI was being able to register as many as 1,600 students to vote. Along with ASI Board of Directors, Vargas supported Proposition 30 and was able to stop CSU budget cuts. "I hope that other students are inspired to get more involved on campus because of the things we are accomplishing as student leaders," Vargas said. Cipriano is graduating with a Sociology degree and a double minor in Women Studies and Spanish. After graduation, Vargas will be joining Teach for America as a corp member in San Antonio, Texas for the next 2 years. "I will be teaching kindergartners with a focus on a dual immersion bilingual program," explained Vargas. Afterwards he will be applying for a joint program to get his Master's in Education . "I truly believe that education can be transformative and my journey at CSUSM is a story of transformation through experiences,"• Vargas said. "As I get ready to go into 'real world', I hope to use my knowledge as a sociologist and a scholar to be an agent of social change." Vargas advises CSUSM students to not be afraid to fail. "Sometimes [failing] is the best thing that can happen," Vargas said. 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