1 150 4 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/b14753334a7ba7220d0bd86e181b49bb.pdf 274bd36092229396353e475063803bc3 PDF Text Text THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE WEDNESDAY FEB 18,2015 ISSUE # 9 Volume XLIII C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, I NDEPENDENT S TUDENT N EWSPAPER Features Sports Opinion THERE !S M R T O ME THAN IDHAf Y OU SEE. OE BEYOND THE SIEREOTYPE is HISTORY: 4 - Men's basketball aims for a successful season. 5 - Student leader, Kevin Adson, leads by example. 8 - Palomar hosts event to raise HIV awareness. 12 - Beyond the Stereotype campaign challenges cultural appropriation. ACE Scholars help foster students succeed jjMEsther Steams flor ACE Scholar BY SONNI SIMMONS COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR CSUSM recently established a new center on campus in order to promote student well-being, facilitate engagement and advance its commitment to student success. ACE Scholars Services provides a comfortable, close-knit environment and individualized scholastic services for extended and former foster students at CSUSM. After a $1 million donation by Jan and Esther Stearns, ACE, which began on campus in 2007, now has its very own building. The new Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars was officially opened on Feb. 10 and features a lounge, study area and conference room for ease of study and focus. "[The ACE Scholar Services] is a place to call home and belong," said Leigh Quijada, ACE coordinator and counselor. "ACE students now have access to comfortable, welcoming spaces." Along with access to the new Center f or ACE Scholars, students are offered per- Photo courtesy of Christine Vaughan From left to right, County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Esther and Jan Stearns, ACE Scholar, and Jim Nicholson at the grand opening of the Jan & Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars. sonal support from the three own identity and be proud." Jan and Esther Stearns have ACE Scholars staff members, personal assistance in navi- been involved with ACE gating the financial aid pro- Scholars Services for several cess, emergencyfinancialas- years now and they are looksistance, financial assistance ing forward to many more. for textbooks, recreational They hold a certain passion events and priority class for supporting foster youth, registration and advising. and have three adopted fos"The goal is to remove ter children of their own. "We consider it a blessbarriers for success," Quijada said. "We want our ing to be connected to this students to develop then- University . .. and to be able to support a program with a proven track record of changing so many young lives f or the better," Esther Stearns said. "We have found kindred souls in Jim Mickelson, in President Haynes, and in many others in this campus community people who are committed to identifying needs in our society . .. and taking bold action to make it better." During the Grand Opening, President Haynes took some time to thank the Stearns f or their generous donation and recognize them f or their outstanding dedication to the community. "We know that those coming from the foster care system are confronted with unique challenges in getting into, and through, college," said Haynes. "But we also know that, if given the chance, these students have much to offer our University, our region and the world. Cal State San Marcos is so fortunate that two community-minded heroes share that appreciation for our ACE Scholars." There are 55 students currently involved in the ACE program with more students projected to join the program in the following months. The national retention average of college students is 50% and, due to their focus on foster student's success, the ACE retention rate is 88%. This is a significant accomplishment, considering the average college graduation rate for individuals formerly involved in the foster care program is between 3-10%. This new center is sure to have a long lasting effect on former foster youth students for years to come. For those CSUSM students who wish to get involved with ACE Scholars Services, the organization is currently in need of tutors, specifically f or math and the sciences. If you are interested in tutoring f or ACE, call the Candlelight vigil held in memory of lives lost in Chapel Hill shooting BY JASMINE DEMERS N EWS E DITOR CSUSM students are standing in solidarity to mourn losses and to support one another in a powerful movement to end religious and racial violence. About 40 students, including members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Afghan Student Association (ASA), gathered f or a candlelight vigil on Thursday evening, Feb. 12, at the Cesar Chavez Courtyard, in memory of the Chapel Hill shooting victims. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Three university students, Muslims of Arab descent, were shot and killed in their homè after what the police described as an ongoing dispute between neighbors over parking. Newly- Photo courtesy of Chris Morales mourn the loss of the three indiStudents and members of the Muslim Student Association gather to viduals killed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. weds Deah Barakat, 23, and Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and his sister, 19-year-old Razan Abu-Salha are said to have been respected members of their community and engaged in several volunteer based activities such as feeding the homeless and providing dental care to Syrian refugees. The alleged shooter, neighbor Craig Stephen Hicks, dis- appeared from the scene but later turned himself into the police. Hicks was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, Feb. 16, and is facing three counts of first degree murder. While the specific motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, some observers speculate that Hicks may have acted out of hatred for the victims and their religion. This is based largely off of reports about his outspoken disdain for many different religious beliefs displayed in his social media rants. The incident has caused public uproar and community members are in disbelief over what they are calling racial and religious injustice. Students are looking to spread awareness f or these issues and stop the violence. In an interview last week, Leena El Maleh, MSA President, explained her concerns with how the media handled this particular event and her hopes to change these perspectives. "This was a very tragic event where three accomplished and generous young people were shot and killed. In the media, it didn't get portrayed correctly and it was downplayed," El Maleh said. "We heard things like 'they were in the wrong place at the wrong t ime', but they were in their own home." El Maleh is hoping to gain the support of the student community in order to change the portrayal of Muslims in American society. "We encourage the community to learn about Islam and the true meaning of being a Muslim instead of just blindly following the media's depiction of our religion. The generosity and compassion of the three victims encompasses the most highly regarded values in Islam," El Maleh said. Noha Khalil, MSA Event Vigil continued on page 3 �CSUSM organizations to host Black History Month events THERE IS MORE T O ME THAN UJNAT Y OU SEE. p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Social Justice Training and Resource Center (USU 3300). This THERE IS HISTORY." combination event ties together Black History Month and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week by bringing attention to minorities with eating disorders. BSU President, Akilah Green, comments on the orPhoto courtesy of Kellogg Library ganization's admirable mission and highlights the emteractive activities such powering message that Black BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER as Double Dutch, solidar- History Month creates. SENIOR S TAFF W RITER ity posters and dance crazes. "Our mission statement is This is just one of the many to promote a belief in ourCSUSM students are coming together this events planned to celebrate selves, strive to succeed month to recognize and Black History Month. An- and to unite as one. Believe. celebrate a legacy that is other event to look forward Strive. Unite," Green said. Jamaela Johnson, BSU rich in history and culture. to is Black History Month On Feb. 19, the Black Stu- Movie night from 5:30 p.m. member and the ASI Student dent Union (BSU) is hosting to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 Representative for Diversity a commemorative festival in the USU Amphitheater. and Inclusion, explains what to celebrate Black History The movie will be a special she and other students hope to Month. Themed "Still We screening of "Selma," which achieve through these events. "We hope to spread culRise!," to honor the late Dr. chronicles Martin Luther Maya Angelou, the festival King Jr.'s march from Selma tural awareness throughwill be held during U-Hour to Montgomery, AL in 1965. out our campus community The Student Health and and encourage all people to outside of the Library Plaza. Counseling Services will educate themselves about This is an annual festival, and is the BSU's biggest also be doing their part to black culture," Johnson said. The Black Student Union spring event. It will highlight celebrate Black History various African-American Month along with featured encourages all students to performance pieces rang- authoress Stephanie Coving- attend these events, eduing from spoken word, po- ton-Armstrong. The event cate themselves about Afetry and songs. Some light entitled "Not All Black Girls rican American culture and entertainment and food will Know How to Eat - A Story of keep showing their support be provided, as well as in- Bulimia", will be held from 5 for Black History Month. Student Access Initiative returns to Academic Senate M embers to review proposal f or p ossible endorsement BYN TE SEE TP EOD H TROYI • •••• GABLES. N MARCO K3QI3QEI I 506 ¿Bertram | Son Marcos, CA 92078 I 0:740.471,859? I f: 760.471.7052 | I www.goUes.com/sonmarcos | I srmc%1ables.c0m I Photo courtesy of Chris Morales A s the campus population soars, class availability has diminished. While some students have fect them and these classes," opposed the SAI because Academic Senate Chair, Dr. E DITOR-IN-CHIEF of the increased amount of Laurie Stowell, said. "It is With many students find- Friday classes, Haddad said especially a large change ing themselves waitlisted that the new time blocks do for department chairs when for classes that they need in not require students to be on they are creating schedules." It is not required that the order to graduate or continue campus five days a week. What the SAI SAI be supported by ASI in their maprovides is a BoD and the Academic jor, the Stu" We are inhigher num- Senate to be implemented dent Access Initiative is creasing b y 100 ber of course on campus. However, Dr. addad the s being concourses a year, aections with Hrovost and tlhe Officeoof ain are ooking t g variety of P sidered for so either we time slots, support from both groups possible imstu- before making a decision plementation open the classes giving dents more as to whether or not to to next spring. and serve the options when move forward with it. This The Student Access students or we s c h e d u l i n g semester, the Academic Sentheir time ate will decide whether or Initiative d on't" on campus. not they will pass the reso(SAI) pro"We are lution of support after all. poses a shift "There was a first reading growing and in course scheduling to accommo- we do have available space; of the Student Access Inidate the rapidly growing this is a fact. However, that tiative for discussion at our student populace, which to- available space is in the eve- February meeting," Stowell tals 12,152 students as of nings after 5 p.m. and on said. "At our March meeting, last semester. This reflects Fridays," Haddad said. "But there will be a second reada large growth in student even if we begin utilizing ing to take action and vote." enrollment since fall 2013, evening time slots after 5 If the SAI were to rewhen the campus popula- p.m., we can only accommo- ceive Senate endorsement tion totaled 10,610. The date the surplus of students in March, it is likely that the SAI would restructure cam- for maybe a year or two. That proposal will be implemented pus schedules so that some is not enough time to get a in the spring 2016 semester. three unit classes would new building, which means "The campus i s. already shift from twice a week, 75 that if we are going to serve creating the fall 2015 schedminute blocks to 50 minute the students that are coming ule, so the Student Access blocks, three times a week. to CSUSM, we must use Fri- Initiative would not be imAccording to data provided days as well." plemented for The ASI by the Office of the Regisnext semes"There are a of trar and Reporting and Data Board lot of questions ter," S"towell Analytics Repository, the D i r e c t o r s said. It is spring 2015 semester had (BoD) passed M and concerns easier with 516 courses with students on a resolution from faculty and s cheduling support the waitlist. Vice Provost, Dr. of integrate staff as to how tio into the Kamel Haddad, explained for the SAI t these schedul- spring beDecemthat the SAI is a necessary in Howmove for the campus so that ber. ing changes will cause there there students can get the classes ever, re less affect them and aections chlass they need in order to gradu- were mixed s apthese classes" pening in ate sooner rather than later. r e a c t i o n s Aca"We are increasing by 100 from that semester courses a year, so either we demic Senthan in the open the classes and serve ate members last semester fall. It gives the campus a the students or we don't," as to whether or not they little more time to adjust." Haddad said. "If we accept should also endorse its imThe Academic Senate the premise of opening class- plementation on campus. will make its decision on es, the question is not wheth"There are a lot of ques- Wednesday, March 4. Sener or not we come to cam- tions and concerns from fac- ate notes from each meetpus on Fridays, but how we ulty and staff as to how these ing are accessible at http:// come to classes on Fridays." scheduling changes will af- w ww.csusm.edu/senate/ BY KATLIN SWEENEY �News Editor: Jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmaii.com Vagina Monologues bring V-Day events aim to educate students on sexual violence women's stories into spotlight B Y J ASMINE D E M E R S NEWS EDITOR BY NICOLE HOLMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR CSUSM students, teachers and community members will be participating in an annual monologue performance in hopes to raise consciousness about women's issues. The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, is an episodic play that debuted on Oct.3, 1996 in New York City. Esteemed playwright and feminist Eve Ensler spent years interviewing women from various socioeconomic backgrounds and collecting their stories of feminine experience. Ensler realized a trend in these interviews: that despite the wide range of the women's backgrounds, they were all affected by similar experiences. Since its initial performance in 1996, the Vagina Monologues has gained recognition for bringing wom- en's stories and experiences to center stage and is still performed on hundreds of college campuses today. The monologues focus on topics such as sex, relationships and violence against women, and range from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Student activist and Monologues performer, Karen GuzmXn, spoke highly of the play's message to viewers. "We live in a patriarchal society that allows us to talk about men's issues more so than women's. That's why this play is important: it prioritizes women's voices and women's issues," she said. "This play opens audience's eyes to the backlash of patriarchy such as rape culture, femicide and violence against womerii* From the stories shared during the Vagina Monologues, the audience learns that the negative effects of a patriarchal society span throughout the world. These are experiences and issues not often discussed in our society, but that affect millions of women every day. "These performances allow women to be heard by large groups of people. It lets women talk and relate to each other on topics we are told never to talk about, from rape culture to women's sexuality," GuzmXn said. While the Vagina Monologues does address very serious issues, it is hot without comic relief. Audiences are encouraged to engage in many of the more upbeat monologues. Performances of the Vagina Monologues will be held on Friday, March 13 and Saturday March 14 in Arts 111. Tickets are 5 dollars each and one hundred percent of the proceeds go towards organizations who are committed to helping women. Fellow students, family and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Campus leaders develop plans, timeline for Latin @ Center opening B Y K A T L I N S WEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After President Haynes' announcement confirming the implementation of a Latin@ Center in the fall, many students, faculty and community members anxiously await the Center's relatively prompt opening. The Center is a result of the combined efforts of multiple student orgs., depts. and campus leaders who have been proposing its inception for years. Much of the work from the past year has been the product of student orgs, working together, including United Students of Color Coalition, S.T.A.N.D. and M.E.Ch.A. In her email announcement on Jan. 28, President Haynes confirmed that Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Lorena Meza, has been selected to "develop the operational structure, budget, location and timeline for the Center's opening." Dr. Meza confirmed that the Latin® Center is set to be opened at the start of the fall semester and will be housed in the USU. She also said that she has received multiple emails from students, faculty and staff expressing their enthusiasm about the Center's implementation. "This [Center] is a good opportunity to be transparent about our diversity that we value and pride ourselves on," she said. "Not only do we walk the walk but we talk the talk, and it is exciting to see things flourish as they get delivered and accepted." According to Dr. Meza, the process has already begun to find a director for the Center. The Center will also hire peer educators to help the Center's director with programming and student mentorship. "The Center's director will be reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Academic Support Services," she said. "We are looking for a student services professional that has the skill set to handle different levels of development, as well as providing referrals and support to the students. There has been interest in the position already and we will choose whoever we feel is qualified to provide that level of guidance to the students." Students that have advocated for a Latin® Center voiced similar expectations for the future director. United Students of Color Coalition President, Thiana Ruiz, has been involved with the proposals for the Latin@ Center for more than a year. She also was part of the work group tasked by President Haynes to develop the proposal for the Center, which was submitted in December. "Finding the right director will be key to the way the Center is run," Ruiz said. "They will help a lot with the programming and we need someone who is inspirational, motivational and has a passion for helping all Latino and undocumented students." Having a Latin@ Center at CSUSM in the fall will provide a diverse range of resources to students, notably those who are Latino/a and/or undocumented. In spring 2010, the U.S. De- partment of Education recognized CSUSM as a Hispanic Serving Institution. This distinction is given to universities where at least 25 percent of the student populace identifies as Hispanic/ Latino. In 2014, students that identified as Latino/a were the second largest group on campus, accounting for 35.6 percent of the population while Caucasian students totaled 35.8 percent. According to the recently released Cougar Stats for 2015, CSUSM students that identify as Latino/a are now the largest population on campus. 39 percent of the student populace identifies as Latino/a, surpassing the Caucasian student population by 6 percent. However, the Center is not intended to be a resource solely for Latino/a and undocumented students, but the entire campus. "We hope that it is a positive place, a place of resources, culture, acceptance and diversity where all students can go to learn about different centers," Ruiz said. "I think that the value of having a center for the campus, with almost 40 percent of our students being Latino, is that it is a place for dialogue where we can gain understanding about a lot of cultures," Meza said. "This is an opportunity for understanding other Latin countries, dialogue about their richness and culture and enrichment for faculty and students. It is a place to have those conversations. This is an exciting time to implement the center." CSUSM students and health educators recently took part in a global phenomenon in order to represent important social issues and to take a stand against violence. V- Day, held on Feb. 14, is an annual, worldwide movement to end violence against women, and to raise awareness for related issues. On Feb. 10, organizations such as Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), the HOPE and Wellness Center, Active Minds, Students Talking About Relationships and Sex (STARS), Planned Parenthood and North County Health Services, gathered together to create interactive education opportunities for CSUSM students. Organization booths and tables were set up right outside the University Student Union (USU) and surrounding the Library Plaza. Students were able to participate in activities and educate themselves on issues regarding women, including health and sexual violence. Cathy Nguyen, CSUSM Health Educator and HOPE and Wellness Center Coordinator, explained that VDay was created after the Vagina Monologues took off in 1996. She hopes that they will be able to reach out to all students and encourage them to take part in this movement. "Our message for students is more along the lines of what is considered sexual violence, what is considered consent and if you have consent, how do you engage in Photo courtesy of Chris Morales Sister Develyn Angels and Postulant Dolly Mama discuss safe sex techniques. sex and make it safer. We | then, of course, want students to know what their resources are and what their options are as survivors,11 Nguyen said. The V- Day effort also gave life to another powerful event called One Billion Rising. Launched in 2012, One Billion Rising is a flash mob that has taken place in over 200 countries and allows for the expression of outrage against women's injustice, gender violence and patriarchy. "The One Billion Rising dance is an accompaniment of V-Day to express sexual violence awareness artistically. We will be performing it at the Vagina Monologues on March 13 and 14," said Nguyen. Karen GuzmXn, student activist and campus leader, says that the importance of V-Day and One Billion Rising is that they have the ability to evoke empowerment. "As women, you are taught to only take up a small amount of space and to be quiet. We want to rebel hijab, the Muslim religious dress, I could be singled out Vigil continued from page 1 to be subjected to harassment and maybe even murder" Coordinator and Model ASA member and vigil orUnited Nations Club, mem- ganizer, Zala Askarzoi, highber, also commented; on lighted the importance of the role of the media in sharing these issues and rethe portrayal of Muslims, membering the fallen victims• "Although I understood ' The reason ASA decided that the negative depiction to put together the candleof Muslims in the American light vigil was mainly for media will have an impact two reasons. First, we wantof some sort, I never thought ed people to become aware that this would manifest in the of the Chapel Hill shoothorrific crime that took place ing since a lot of people on in Chapel Hill, killing three campus were not aware," Muslims inside their homes, Askarzoi said. "Second, we execution style " said Khalil. wanted to let our fellow stuAs a transfer student from dents know that the Muslim the American University in community at Cal State exCairo, Khalil has experi- ists and we have a voice " enced violencefirsthand, and MSA and ASA members she said that she is frightened urged all students to eduby the persecution that she cate themselves on these can still be subject to in here. issues and most impor"For the first time in the tantly, educate themselves US , I was scared to walk in on the Islam religion in ora parking lot alone, scared to der to break down stereostay alone at home when my types and shift the portrayal brother was in his volleyball of Muslims in America. practices," Khalil said, " I " I would like people to lived during the revolution in know that the negative depicEgypt and have seen how vi- tion of Muslims in the media olence depicts itself in many is causing hatred in the Amerforms. But I couldn't imagine ican society and is causing that because I am wearing the Islamophobia amongst the against these social norms. In One Billion Rising, we are taking up space and being loud," said GuzmXn. She highlights the need for students and community members to be an active voice in these issues. "One in three women around the world will experience a form of abuse in their lifetime. We want to put faces to the numbers and tell people that it is time to stand up and do something. This is why we rise," GuzmXn said. CSUSM students are encouraged to take part in this movement to end violence against women and to initiate change amongst the student body and community. For students who have experienced any type of violence, SHCS offers free confidential counseling and a safe place to connect with other survivors. For more information on campus support and health services, visit their website at http://www. csusm.edu/shcs/ or http:// w ww.csusm.edu/hope/. Muslim community," Khalil said, " I encourage anyone to research and study to know more about Muslims and Islam without using the jmainstream media as a source. I am very happy when people come and ask me questions about why I wear the hijab and why I am Muslim." These organizations' leaders are planning for future events and they welcome the student body to participate as well. They said they intend to keep advocating against violence and continue to push these issues towards the forefront of the American psyche. "We are planning an interfaith dialogue in collaboration with the other clubs on campus to create a space. where students from different faiths can have place to discuss and share topics, to harbor an environment of understanding on campus. Professor Kim Quinney was very generous to help us make this possible," said Khalil. To take part in these upcoming events, contact MSA or ASA for more information. Follow die organizations on social media by sharing #MuslimLivesMatter. �4 Sports Editor: Burtland Dixon cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 5 P ORTS PLAYER PROFILE •M H eather T hompson, b asketball s tandout BY BURTLAND DIXON SPORTS EDITOR Heather Thompson is a 5-11 forward from Escondido, California currently in her senior year here at CSUSM. Thompson is nothing short of a warrior on the basketball court. Recently winning the A.I.I. player of week award only cements how much a great player Thompson is. The A.I.I. is the conference the sports teams here at CSUSM compete in. With the tons of athletes in the A l l . from all the 18 schools in the conference, that is a big ac- complishment, not just for Thompson, but for any player. "There are many amazing athletes throughout the nation and I feel blessed that I was chosen to represent the female athletes," Thompson said. Not only is Thompson a great individual player, she understands what it means to be a successful team and has the utmost confidence in her teammates. Photo by Jessamyn Trout "Usually when statistics Senior Heather Thompson shoots for success. are spread evenly among a team, those teams are the most successful," Thompson dies that have what it takes going into post-season play." Speaking highly of your said. "We have a hard work- and more to finish the season ing and talented group of la- strong and with momentum teammates is usually the po- The Real Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady gave up his MVP truck for good reason BY AMY CHASTAIN STAFF WRITER It goes without saying that Super Bowl XLIX will forever be defined by the goal line interception where Patriots cornerback, Malcolm Butler, picked off a pass from Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Moments before that play, it seemed as if the Seahawks were a lock for the Lombardi Trophy. The Seahawks were second and goal at the one yard line with 25 seconds left in the game. Instead of running for one yard, the Seahawks ran a pass play, where Russell Wilson dropped back to the eight yard line to throw to his target. Rookie Malcolm Butler jumped the route and intercepted the pass. Butler effectively sealed the Patriots victory in the last possible moments of Super Bowl XLIX. There is no need for a statement about that play, because Deion Sanders already summed it up perfectly when he stated in the postgame broadcast that the pass play by the Seahawks was "the worst play call in the history of the Super Bowl." Instead, there is reason to argue that the Super Bowl MVP should not have gone to Tom Brady, but should have gone to Malcolm Butler. The Super Bowl MVP should go to the player who is the most memorable and impactful out of all the athletes on the field. Tom Brady was solid, with a quarterback rating of 101, but when thinking back to this Super Bowl, people aren't going to be talking about the passes that Brady made. Instead, football fans will reminisce over Butler's goal line interception because it shocked a stadium and a nation of football fans who were convinced they were witnessing the Seattle Seahawks win another Super Bowl title. With 25 seconds left on the clock, no one ~ not even Tom Brady who was quietly sitting on the sidelinescould have predicted that Butler, an undrafted rookie free agent, would have made a game-changing interception when it mattered the most. Fans are going to remember Malcolm Butler and his critical interception as the highlight of the Super Bowl, and that is why he is deserving to be the true MVP of Super Bowl XLIX. litically correct path players usually take, but Thompson is sincere with her remarks. You can tell honesty from an athlete when you ask them about individual statistics and they have the response Thompson had. "I am always trying to score, rebound and block as much as I can and I am disappointed when my numbers don't exceed my averages," said Thompson. "Statistics are a way of measuring my effectiveness on the court." With stellar averages of 13 points and 9 rebounds to go along with 1.7 blocks a game, all bets are on if you are betting on Heather Thompson being effective. This being Thompson's last season, you can only hope the best for her. "The ideal way to end the season is to win out the rest of our schedule, win the conference tournament and compete in the national tournament," Thompson said. Some may see those statements as unachievable goals, but others view them as achievements within arm's reach; place Thompson in the latter category. If you ever see Thompson around campus, be sure to wish her luck on her final season. 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During the 2013-14 season, the Cougars accumulated a total of only two losses out of 34 games. During that season, they went on a 24 game winning streak. Some teams do not even achieve 24 wins after two seasons respectively, the Cougars combined! You would think are a force to be reckoned that would be a tough act with. These impeccable acto follow, but this season complishments may seem to it appears as if the Cougars be the epitome of achieveare up to their same tricks. ments, but the future is even Currently on a nine game brighter than the present is. winning streak, The Cougars Big changes are on the are clearly bent on progress- way. CSUSM currently coming further than they went petes in the NAIA which is last year. With the NAIA technically speaking, a step game of the week against down from the widely known Concordia on Feb. 7 in the NCAA (National College books, which extended the Athletic Association). In Cougars home game winning our next season however, streak to 25 wins, the sky is we too shall be competing limit for the Cougars. Hav- in the NCAA. That autoing players like Blake Nash matically means two things. and Wade Collie averaging First, it gives us the poten-" 17.4 and 10.2 points a game tially to recruit players of a higher caliber, as if we do not already have enough fire power. Second, we will finally have our own gym which will make it that much more of burden for opponents to try and withstand the debacle we place upon them when they travel to play us. It is almost safe to say that at this point, one wouldn't think twice if he or she was told that the CSUSM Cougars played the Los Angeles Lakers and came out victorious. That is not a knock on the Lakers and how abysmal they look without Kobe Bryant, but more of a welldeserved praise towards our Photo by Bruce Sherwood. File Photo. Cougar athlete goes up for a score. great team. Even when you should bring a smile to the attend one of the games, faces of all the fans and playthe atmosphere is chaotic. ers out there. Our Cougars Imagining what it will be are nothing to mess with like with our gymnasium now, and moving forward. �F EATURES C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , F EBRUARY STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT THE 18,2015 Features Editor: Collin ^ z cougarchron.features@gmail.com 15 Black Student Union Promotes student activism ulty," Antonette Herndon, fellow BSU member, said. In addition to fellowship, In 2011, CSUSM's Black BSU's other goals include Student Union was re-rec- raising awareness about low ognized as an organization, enrollment rates in higher according to their now presi- education, with only 5.6 perdent, Akilah Green. On cam- cent of San Diego County pus, there's mostly Cauca- consisting of African Amerisian and Hispanic students; cans. It plays a part with Green recalls being in a state schools having lower perof shock upon first arriving. centages of Black students. She found there weren't "We have local high school many African Ameri- students who have guarancans students at CSUSM. teed admission to our uni"I was looking for some- versity by meeting basic rething of blackness, some quirements and a lot of these community to belong to; it students are not African was a culture shock. I 'm used American. How do we reach to seeing Black and Latino out to those students to let everywhere," Green said. them know about this great In Fall 2013, CSUSM had opportunity?" Green said. only 3 percent African Amer: BSU also seeks to make icans. Because of that, BSU sure that currently enstrives to be a group for Afri- rolled African Americans can Americans to connect, as graduate and raise awareone of their goals is to make ness about societal issure African Americans are sues like police brutality. aware of their presence. "It's not only effecting "BSU has given me the Black communities, Latino opportunity to have that communities; it's effecting black community and has al- a lot of people," Green said. lowed me to meet the most It's Black History Month amazing people and fac- and BSU has many upcom- B Y SHANICE D A V I S A SSISTANT FEATURES E DITOR Photo courtesy ofDaniesha Thornton B SU members gather to hang out with friends. ing events for February. "We have a Natural Hair Show on Feb. 10 in Ballrooms A&C from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our texture is looked at as bad, it needs to be permed, weaved, changed, but we should embrace our natural beauty," Green said. The Natural Hair Show is only one of multiple events for Black History Month hap- pening throughout February. "We have "The Harlem Renaissance Revealed" exhibit, [it is] highlighting individuals who drove the movement and highlighting the cultural awareness of bringing about Black Power," Green said. "We also have our Black History Month Festival on Feb. 19 in the Library Plaza during U-hour and we are screening Selma on Feb. 20." BSU is about progression and alliance amongst people, as their motto is "Believe, strive, and unite," proudly cites Green. However, a time when BSU felt discouraged occurred last semester during the release of the Michael Brown verdict. Immediately, BSU showed support but was bothered by students' nonchalant demeanors. Even though eyewitnesses say Brown assaulted the officer, BSU felt the situation was mishandled. Students reacted, 'Well, he robbed a store,' "That doesn't justify his death, he should've been in jail, that's what jails are for. He robbed a store, but have you ever done anything bad in your life? Have you ever broken laws in your life? If someone murdered you, how would your family feel? You wouldn't deserve that; due process is what you'd deserve," Green said. Incidents like this case is why BSU is passionate in their endeavors. "People need to know, when people say, 'That stuff happens all the time,' we can't have that, that attitude's not progressive," Green said. "It happens all the time, but when are we going to say something? When are we going to change laws so it doesn't happen all the time and when it does, we have an emotional response." STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Kevin Adson Goes beyond the units the Gender Equity Center. After just one year at San S TAFF W RITER Marcos, Adson received the We all come to cam- Outstanding Freshman of pus, take classes and go the Year Award, given to stuhome, week after week. dents who display outstandBut have you ever con- ing academic performance, sidered taking your col- as well as on campus and involvement. lege experience beyond the community most basic requirements? Up until December of last Kevin Adson, a 19-year-old year, he held the role of sophomore here at CSUSM, president of the LGBTQA shows us how he juggles organization, serving as a full schedule of classes, peer educator and discuswhile also pursuing ambi- sion facilitator to the group. When asked about his fatious career and life goals. When Adson first arrived vorite organization to work at the university as a fresh- with, Adson said that would man, he knew that he had to be the Greek life associamake his mark. Once he set- tion. He is not only a memtled into the 15 units he takes ber of the fraternity known every semester, he got in- as Sigma Chi, but also serves volved with different organi- on the Greek Leadership zations on campus, such as Council and is the Scholarthe Black Student Union and ship chair for his fraternity. B Y P IERRE Y A L D O Even with this overfilled plate of responsibilities, Adson still finds time to chase his own academic passions, and even finds time for fun. He hopes to chase his dream of getting to the bottom of neurodegenerative diseases and psychotic disorders by going to medical school. Adson's endgame is to become a neurosurgeon, a position he believes will put him in the best place to help the people he cares about. For the freshman and sophomores that are still hesitant to get involved on campus, Adson says it is one of the best decisions he has made, and he would not be where he is today had he not gone past taking his 15 units. "Nowadays, college is not just about youi; academics; Photo by Chris Morales Pierre Yaldo. Student leader Kevin Adson engaged in conversation with staff writer there's another aspect of Month, I couldn't leave for people in my commuschool, where a lot of jobs without asking Adson what nity," he said. "I wouldn't look for a more diverse and this historic time of cel- be here in this position, I well-rounded student. Just ebration means to him.wouldn't even be in college, "[It is] a time to celebrate if there weren't people who take it slow, and don't overextend yourself," said Adson. all of the things that African stepped up for the lives of Since it is Black History American Icons have done African American people." 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. All advertising revenue goes to support Cougar Chronicle scholarships. 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 therightt o reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �ó! R, , cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE,* W E D N E S D A Y , F EBRUARY I 8 , 2 0 1 5 RESTAURANT REVI] F EATURES P aws 1 1 1 1 Y um Y um D onuts Cure for the midnight munchies BY MICHAEL MARINO STAFF WRITER It was 10 p.m. on a Monday evening. I had just come home from a long, stressful day of school and was craving something sweet. My roommates suggested that we all get some donuts. I thought this idea was absolutely preposterous because obviously no one sells donuts at this time, unless you want to eat the stale, leftover round things at Seven-Eleven. Then one of my roommates explained to me that there is a 24/7 donut shop located in San Marcos. I was hesitant to believe him at first, but eventually decided to go after some convincing. After a few minutes of driving, the three of us finally arrived to our destination. There, in front of me, was a lit-up sign that said, Yum Yum Donuts, Open 24/7. Feelings of excitemént and joy were overwhelming at that moment. We walked inside and began ordering. Each individual donut cost 99 cents, a half of dozen costs a little over 5 dollars, and a full dozen (includes two extra donuts) costs roughly 9 dollars. These are average prices and something I would Photo by Chris Morales Yum Yum Donuts open all night for your late night cravings. expect from a donut shop. I ended up ordering a glazed and a raspberry jellyfilled donut. From my expe- CULINARY CORNER Mexican lime salad BY AMY CHASTAIN STAFF WRITER The majority of flavorful recipes online don't travel well when packed and brought to campus. Mexican Lime Salad is a collection of several recipes with an added twist and a campus friendly meal that is full of flavor Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing 1/2 cup light mayo 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup milk 2 tbsp. Ranch seasoning mix Handful of cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced Sriracha Lime Chicken 2 chicken breast 3 tbsp sriracha fridge and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes to an hour. It may be helpful to prep the chicken and come back later tofinishthe rest. 5. Once the chicken is marinated, cook it over a grill or in a pan. 6. Let the chicken cool and then cut it into strips. Dressing 1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until the cilantro is pulverized and the dressing is a light green color. Photo by Chris Morales Salad 1 lime juiced 1. Drain black beans and Himalayan salt corn and set aside. Salad 2. Seed and dice a desired *Add desired amount of amount of tomato. the following* 3. Take a plastic container Layer 1: and layer the beans, corn and Black beans, Corn tomatoes on the bottom. Diced and seeded tomato 4. If you are going to put Guacamole or Salsa guacamole or salsa in the salLayer 2: Lettuce ad, add it to the bottom layer- Adding wet ingredients Layer 3:Cheese Tortilla strips or broken to the bottom will help the lettuce stay crisp and fresh tortilla chips Sriracha lime chicken cut when stored. into strips 5. Then layer lettuce on top Steps: of the corn, beans and tomaSriracha lime chicken toes. 1. Whisk together the srira6. Top the lettuce with cheese, tortilla strips and cha, lime juice and salt. 2. Put chicken breast in a chicken strips. 7. Put dressing in a sepaZiploc bag and add the marrate container and pack with inade. 3. Make sure the marinade the salad. is spread around evenly. 4. Put the chicken in the CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sustainability Edition The Cougar Chronicle is looking for writers, artists, and photographers that are interested in contributing articles and artwork that revolve around the theme of Sustainability for our March 4 Edition. We would like to feature work embracing Sustainability, celebrating healthy living and exploring ecofriendly ways to improve our society. Work will be featured in the tenth edition of The Cougar Chronicle. DEADLINE: Thursday, February 26 @ 8 p.m. SUBMIT TO: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Photos and artwork must be submitted in JPEG/JPG format Articles should be between 150-500 words, formatted in Microsoft Word Documents (.doc/.docx) or in Google Docs. rience, the glaze donut was a little on the dry side. It did not taste freshly cooked and the bread of the pastry was a little too stale for my taste. The glazed frosting was excellent, but I did not feel that there was enough to cover that taste of the bare bread. My gustatory system was not impressed. If you want to enjoy an outstanding glazed donut, I'd recommend making a trip to your local Krispy Kreme. Of course, this only applies to those fortunate enough to have one nearby. The raspberry jelly-filled donut was a different story. I am a huge fan of jelly-filled donuts and I have to say, Yum Yum's take on the classic creation was absolutely amazing. The bread of the pastry was very soft and instantly FASHION melted in my mouth. The jelly portion was sweet, but not too overwhelming. This is a mistake that I have noticed most donut shops will make. Overall, my experience at Yum Yum was impressive. The service was great, employees were pleasant, and the donuts were quality. I would recommend going earlier in the day when the baked goods are more fresh. Stopping by late at night seems to be a hit or miss situation. If you are looking for something available, fair priced and pretty tasty, then make your way over to Yum Yum. I'll see you jelly-filled lovers there! COMMENTARY Fashion statements made at the Grammys Celebrities model the latest trends BY ANNA MARIA PETROV STAFF WRITER The 57th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Los Angeles Staples Center, celebrated many mainstream artists and showcased both spectacular performances and elegant fashion styles. Four time host, LL Cool J, introduced the first performers of the night, AC/ DC, known for their 1979 track, Highway to Hell and new 2014 song, Rock or Bust. LL Cool J sported a navy blue with black accent tuxedo and wore a sapphire diamond ring with a black classic ascot cap. Performers also dressed to impress, selecting fashion choices as impressive as their voice qualities. For ley. Cyrus modeled a cutexample, Sam Smith, winner out black dress and Nicki of four Grammy's including Minaj wore a shimmering best new artist, wore a black long fringe dark dress. and Venetian red striped Though black dresses suit during his performance were a popular choice, other alongside Mary J. Blige. Ad- unique pieces also made their ditionally, Katy Perry wore a way into the limelight. Anna white mid-length sheer dress Kendrick and Rihanna both with an extremely vibrant wore black tuxedos and stishort hairstyle with chan- lettoes. Gwen Stefani dressed delier earrings. Perry con- in a stylish black jumpsuit tributed to the fight against and rhinestone dark stiletdomestic violence with a toes in a crimson long dress. moving performance of the Towards the end of the song, By the Grace of God. show, Beyonce performed The night of festivities Take My Hand, Precious brought a lot of classic Lord, which was first sung black ensembles; Beyonce, to her by her own mothMeghan Trainor and Jessie er. She dressed in all J all sported black elegant white and had the pearly floor-length dresses. Lady appearance of an angel. Gaga also wore a vintage The 57-year-old awards inspired, curvy long dark show never fails to surprise dress paired with a diamond and always introduces new necklace and bracelet. 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What more is there to know? How about how he became a great leader, how about what he rooted his reasons and convictions in, how about how he was able to change the world? King is one of the greatest Civil Rights activists because of his character, convictions and education, all of which encouraged him to fight for social justice. MLK, Jr. was a pastor like his father and his grandfather. Also, like his father and grandfather, he graduated with a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. He studied theology at Crozer Theological seminary in Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.D in 1951 as the class president and went on to receive his doctorate from Boston University in 1955. In his most famous speech, "I Have a Dream," delivered at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, he called for the end of racism and demanded justice as it was promised to them. In his "Dream" speech, he reminded the people that all men are created equal; and there would not be satisfaction in treatment of anything less. He spoke of justice as if it was something to be grasped - like a virtue independent of those withholding it. He spoke of men being created equal as if there were some sort of transcendent laws that gave all men intrinsic value. Could these same ideas be grounded in anything today? When beliefs run rampant and culture is so quick to say that no one's judgments are valid or invalid, how do we advocate for justice? Where did or does justice come from? Can justice be defined by those who wield the pens of legislation? Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in a Creator of the universe, a Creator of transcendent laws and a Creator of justice. He was moving because he appealed to those that held the same beliefs. He appealed to reason. Another of his most moving works is the collection of letters from the Birmingham jail - less famous yet more eloquent, persuasive and filled with reason. In these letters he explains the importance of his non-violent direct action methods. With these methods he sought to create tension - a tension that we must never be afraid of. Tension forces those who refuse to negotiate to act. His methods, as he says in his letter from Birmingham jail, were inspired from specific Biblical characters, Christian persecutions by the Romans and Socrates in Greece. There are those who are still ignorant enough to blame religions for racism and slavery. It is time to face the reality that one of the greatest Civil Rightsactivists was highly educated through a Christian and theological education. MLK, Jr. recalls that "everything Hitler did in Germany was 'legal,'" and through Hitler's example, we know that it is not laws that create justice. No law can make any immoral action good. Like a man losing his sight who doesn't know it, these wrongs will only become acceptable and no longer realized.We still face issues of racism. We still face issues that are deemed legal or socially acceptable. As MLK, Jr. sat in jail, he described his frustration with the moderates. Moderates are those who know what to do yet will not act. Moderates are those who know when a wrong is occurring and when injustice is happening, yet do not have the character to stand up for what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that life has meaning. He knew that we are not just animals that evolved by accident. He knew that justice was not a product of culture but a virtue to be grasped by all people. This is what is important to know about Martin Luther King, Jr. This is why he and his convictions remain relevant. if Photo by Chris Morales Preconceived notions can impact both parties. BY ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR S TAFF W RITER It's no secret that racism was deeply embedded in American culture in the past. In fact, black men didn't succeed in obtaining the same rights as white men until President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964, a mere 50 years ago. Since then, the prevailing ideology is that all men are equal, regardless of skin color, and that no one should be treated less because of the skin color. That's how it's stated, but is that how it's lived out? Sure, black men as a whole are no longer explicitly treated as inferiors, and that's a good thing. But racism still exists in America. Anyone who says otherwise is either ignorant or in denial. They are ignorant if they don't understand that racism is a philosophy as opposed to a set of laws, in denial if they don't want to acknowledge it. Interestingly enough, the only time I personally have noticed racism getting no attention is when the tables are turned. In other words, if a black man expresses racist thoughts towards a white man, the media will shrug and say that he's just venting anger. If a white man did this to a black man, everyone would lose their minds and be condemning him for racism. As you read this, one word may come to mind: Ferguson. The riots that broke out when a white cop killed a black criminal were a horrifying response to what the protesters believed was an act of blatant racism. What many people fail to understand, however, is that racism is, as I like to put it, a two-way street. It goes both ways. Look it up in the dictionary and you won't read that it's when a white man hates a black man. You will read that it's the belief that one skin color is superior to another. So if a black man hates a white man because his skin is white, he is just as racist as a white man who hates a black man because his skin is black. A white man who calls a black man racist as a result of a hateful or racist action against a white man will be ignored, even though he's correct in pointing it out. Flip the tables, and the world will sympathize with the black man. A man who calls white hatred for black people and black hatred for white people what it is, namely racism, is a man who can be trusted. Why we are afraid of some police B Y K I A WASHINGTON AND K E ANDRE W I L L I A M S - C H A M B E R S CONTRIBUTORS Living as a black individual in America is not an easy thing. As events in the present and recent history have shown, those responsible for public safety oftne present life and death fear in many non-white individuals. Those who cause the fear are sworn to protect the general public in instances that can be both domestic and foreign. Yes, we are talking about the police. Recent events ranging from the Ferguson events still fresh in everyone's minds to the infamous Los Angeles Riots that rocked not only southern California but the rest of the nation, have the common theme of police brutality. Such repeated incidents have left a sting of heavy and legitimate fear in the black community for the intents behind many officers' desires to protect. Many ask, "from what?" Growing up as black individuals, we have been instilled a code of conduct around officers, passed down throughout the generations. We are told to uphold as much forward respect as we can and not give any officer any reason to assume we are doing anything wrong. As "ThisIsACommentary" YouTube channel star Tre Melvin notes in his social analysis of the invasion of the "BlackLivesMatter" hashtag by the "AllLivesMatter" hashtag, black individuals do not even have to commit a crime to be labeled by many as criminals, when our crime is simply being black. Furthermore, Melvin notes that two things commonly occur when black individuals take a stand for themselves and try to get their message heard. He notes that black people are more often than not painted as savages by the media and then, when any sort of truth is heard by the general public, it is somehow assimilated into a general message that robs the original movement of its mean- ing. While ^AMLivesMatter" is a valid hashtag that people should live by, it overshadows how much "BlackLivesMatter" strives to achieve. It erases the visibility that black people try to reach on the scale of life and death in the eyes of the law enforcement that has made habits of trying to victimize black people and pass it off as the inevitable end "black-onblack crime" would bring. Not all police officers are bad. Many do their job with the sole intent of serving and protecting the public from harm. While we do sincerely respect that, it is those few who abuse the power that leaves us wary, and the lack of visible punishment for those who abuse that power that leave us afraid. Inaction has been shown in history to be taken as a sign of consent in this day and age, and isn't much of a leap to believe that the absence of punishment is encouragement of this behavior. Otherwise, history would not continue to repeat itself. "If you have done nothing wrong, what do you have to hide?" remains as valid justification for many ethically, morally and legally wrong actions taken by law enforcement towards not only black individuals but all people of color. This causes us to believe this era of fear is far from over. tìillli, i lptfillSS!l|Sil®ilSlijliik S S i f ">—j# w-—- 1:5M8SSS Iff i vr Graphic drawn by Shakara Thompson. �8 Opinion Editor: . cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EBRUARY 18,2015 Let's stop HIV together Taking a proactive approach to awareness wanted to raise awareness poet and advocate within. as well as address some of Nick Sabree recited "Who Saturday, Feb. 7,2014 was the race relations concern- Aril I," which was a converNational Black HIV/AIDS ing black America through sation that challenged socieAwareness Day. I had no idea. spoken word. Prior to the ty to view black men through Disappointed about my performances, Nestor coor- a more positive lens. Khalid failure to keep up with Black dinated three different test- AbuDawas spoke emotionalHistory Month happenings, I ing sites in the TriCity area ly about being labeled whitedecided to be proactive and where students received free washed. Isaac aka Astroboy attend an event sponsored testing. Combined, it drew rapped about love, specifiby CHASE North County, approximately 150 people cally interracial relationSan Diego (Curbing HIV/ who were not ashamed to ships. Josh Copeland, fellow AIDS and Substance abuse find out their status - which Cougar, was also a featured in Ethnic young adults) in is the first step in prevention. artist that has been performpartnership with the Vista The room was rather chilly, ing for a year. His message Community Clinic, Palo- but the topic at hand is also for students is "to be more remar College, MiraCosta cold. Although this event sponsible. Make sure that the College and CSUSM. focused on minorities, the person you intermingle with Nestor Venegas, head of disease does not discrimi- is worth it. You never know CHASE, has been an ac- nate. There were only 17 when it can be your last. If tivist for a while and the attendees, inclusive of the we are gonna fight this disBlack Lives Matter Move- organizers and speakers, yet ease, we must fight it togethment is especially impor- it was still a profound show. er." There were a few more tant to him. He and his team It definitely awakened the poets and professors who B Y CLARA WALKER STAFF WRITER took the stage in what eventually turned into open mic. The poor turnout is alarming considering all the lives HIV/AIDS claim each year, African Americans comprising half of the total. There are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States (including 14 percent who are unaware they have it). Over half of that number is made up of Blacks, although they only Photo courtesy of Ciara Walker make up 12 percent of the Activists speak for HIV prevention. population. This is the reason awareness is so important— testing is still recommended, to live with it. Don't put this health crisis blacks Until one of our awesome yourself or your loved ones face is completely prevent- Cougar scientists discover or at risk. For more informaable. Safe sex or no sex! develop a cure, unfortunate- tion, or to get tested, contact Even if you take all nec- ly I don't see HIV or AIDS Health Services at (760) 750essary precautions and you going away anytime soon. 4915 or the Vista CommuniJust because it's here, it ty Clinic at (760) 407-1220 are in a committed, monogamous relationship, regular does not mean you have for confidential counseling. L E T T E R TO T H E E D I T O R What Black History Month means to me B Y C IARA W ALKER STAFF WRITER It is a time to pay homage to my ancestors and reflect upon all the strides we have made as a people while never becoming complacent. There's so much work left to be done. I am re-dedicating my life's purpose and being a part of the change in which I wish to see and instilling in my children all the traditions and cultures I had growing up. I am reenacting the past and learning beyond the surface of Black History. There's more to our great race than MLK, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. I am researching the many inventors, scientists and all around world changers. We must have a solid foundation of where we came from in order to know where we are going. 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California S tate University S AN M ARCOS Extended Learning �T E C U A C R NC E W D E D Y F B U R 1 , 0 5 H OGR H O I L, E N S A , ER A Y 8 1 2 Opinion Editor: cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com I Using SPRINTER offers many benefits Dismantling stereotypes about public transportation B Y T IFFANY T R E N T STAFF WRITER There are many stereotypes associated with riding the SPRINTER. Let me take a moment and set the record straight. As a rider of the SPRINTER myself, here are stfme of the comments I 've heard that just aren't true. "Oh my gosh, the SPRINTER is dangerous!" Let's be honest for a moment, shall we? Everyone knows there is a belief that the SPRINTER is dangerous. Even my own boss refuses to ride the train. Last May one of my co-workers was graduating from CSUSM and some of us were going to his commencement ceremony. Let me just put all of your train-related fears aside. First of all, there are security guards who regu- Photo by Cody Cook The SPRINTER offers an affordable and convenient mode of transporation for many North County residents. larly ride the train to check tickets and maintain order and safety. Secondly, I have been taking the SPRINTER for over a year and I can honestly say that I have yet to see Freddy Krueger or that dude from all the SAW movies riding the train (I think they're more of the hitchhiking type, but that's just my opinion). I have, however, seen students, workers, elderly citizens, teens and kids on the train. If any of these groups of people scare you in the slightest then I highly recommend staying far away from the SPRINTER. Otherwise, you'll be fine. A semester permit here costs a whopping $338.00. I don't know about you, but between tuition and books and luxuries like food and rent, I do not have that kind of money to be shelling out for parking. A one-way ticket for the SPRINTER that lasts two hours costs two dollars. A month long pass for CSUSM students is $40.00. If someone bought monthly passes for the whole semester, it would cost $160.00. Something about $160.00 is just so much more appealing than $338.00, but maybe that's just me. "Taking the SPRINTER wastes time." While taking the SPRINTER to campus can take anywhere from five minutes to an hour depending on which station you depart from, you can use that time to get homework done. I am a world-class procrastinator and getting last-minute studying done on the train has saved me countless times. The train comes with free Wi-Fi which is also helpful. "A SPRINTER that size must be bad for the environment." Actually the SPRINTER is very eco-friendly. An estimated 8,500 hundred people take the train on an average workday. That's a lot of emission, smog and pollution saved compared to if even half of those passengers drove a car for their commute instead. The SPRINTER is like a enormous carpool, only you don't have to wear a seatbelt and you don't get stuck in traffic. Does it get better than that? In light of all of this, I challenge you to set your preconceived notions of the SPRINTER aside, and try it out as your new method of getting to and from school. Black Student Union presents first annual Natural Hair Show BY C IARA W A L K E R STAFF WRITER How many of you have wondered if your black female classmate cut her hair whenever she wore it curly and suddenly her tresses shrunk several inches? What about judging the texture - does it feel as soft as it looks? Does it stink? What exactly is holding that afro together? Why put smoothies (hair concoction of different kitchen ingredients usually for deep conditioning/moisturizing) in your hair - doesn't it make its own oil? Is she wearing a weave (as if she can't grow long, healthy hair)? What is good hair? What is bad hair? These are some of the questions and unspoken concerns that were addressed via a student-led panel of seven women and one man. BSU President Akilah Green had this vision for a little over a year, simply wanting to persuade more people to embrace natural beauty and what better way than to show off the many different types of kinks and curls? The panel on Feb. 10 included a natural hair show where each model was introduced, as well as their hair motto, which centered on self- love and acceptance. Brianna Cordova says that her natural hair journey helped her to find her identity because she can be free and feel beautiful. She said she is comfortable in the skin she's in through her hair because once she accepted her naps, she accepted herself. "Nappy" is a term originally coined to describe kinky hair that used to have a negative connotation, but now it is more frequently associated with a more positive message. People are actually happy to be nappy. Mikal Davis says that his hair has become his icon because it is an identifier. People recognize him close and afar just from his hair. He said embracing his natural hair is difficult and managing it is time-consuming. However, it's worth it because he loves his hair. Hair journeys and regimens were shared. A video of interviews of people from around campus shed light on the misconceptions of good and bad hair. They were also asked to think about how companies target a certain demographic through their marketing. Unless it's a product specific to "ethnic hair care" then you don't usually see an African American woman being featured on the commercial. A brief clip of some of the models candidly talking amongst each other about their hair was also played. There was spoken word, laughter and it drew a very diverse audience. Most importantly, what seemed to be the central theme of loving yourself from the crown of your head, was repeatedly reiterated. Although I am against perming (chemically altering my natural hair) and I rarely use heat, I want to stress that there is nothing wrong if you choose to do either. The problem is if you are doing so solely because society teaches that is the only way to be beautiful. Or you are doing so because you don't like your natural self - that's more of a self-esteem issue as opposed to hairstyle preference. My personal message about embracing your natural beauty is to make sure that behind the layers of makeup, underneath the tracks of weave/hair extensions, without your fly outfit, even on a bad hair d ay.... love who you are. Don't feel inadequate just because you don't have to fit into the prototype of mainstream beauty. Don't worry if your big, beautiful afro makes others uneasy - relax. Pun intended. True gentlemen show courtesy in everyday life a few simple ways to express oneself as a true genSTAFF WRITER tleman in everyday life: Holding/Opening Doors: A popular theme in today's A guy who takes the time to culture is the evolution of the open or hold a door for a girl average woman. Many wom- shows that he is putting himen have gained a radiating self before her, and it is simsense of empowerment and ply polite; Even if this gesture independence, simply by ex- lasts for only a few seconds, pressing their individuality. it is highly appreciated. Sharing Food: They say However, even though some that "the only way to a man's women exert confidence and boldness, men should heart is through his stomstill treat them with respect. ach," and this usually apDespite popular belief, pears to be true. However, chivalry is not dead, and even if a guy can relate to it does not take a dramatic Joey Tribbiani from Friends, gesture for a man to show ("Joey doesn't share food!"), his (current or potential) saving the last bit of food or significant other — and even sharing his dessert says that his platonic female friend in that moment, he cares * that he cares. Here are about the girl he is with — BY KAT DILTZ more than the food he was eating, and that says a lot. Appreciating Her Family: A guy who does his best to find common interests with his girl's father or puts in a good word for her mother's cooking says that he is ready for commitment, or at least expresses his good intentions. Endures Through Something Girly: If a guy agrees to see the latest chick flick instead of an action movie with his girlfriend, he knows that it will resonate with her in a positive way ~ even more so if he doesn't expect anything in return. Helping Her With Her Jacket/Pulling Out Her Chair: Both of these actions are things that women have Photo by Cody Cook Even the smallest gestures have a big impact. zero problem doing on their own, but it is gentlemanlike to do so, especially if it's cold out, or if he knows that she's had a stressful day. Small acts of kindness will always be appreciated, and can turn someone's whole day around. Being a gentleman does not mean that a guy has to be a knight in shining armor. It just means he is willing to take the time to show an important woman in his life that he cares. ^^ �Opinion Editor: Noelie Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com Adventures in Europe opens student's eyes Traveling fosters learning and self-confidence BY MELISSA DERR STAFF WRITER This winter break I had the opportunity to explore Europe, a trip which included London, Paris and Rome, three of the most influential and iconic cities in the European Union. Traveling has always been a dream of mine. As a history student I have always wanted to see the many places I have studied as well as experience new languages, cultures and scenery. This trip proved to be the adventure of a lifetime. I ended up seeing Big Ben, Abbey Road, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, the Roman Forum and the Coliseum, as well as soak- ing up the local culture through the cuisine, music and quirks of each city. Thefirstcity that I encountered was London, which was similar to New York City in its vibrant nightlife and beautiful structures. Although the food was disappointing (big shock, right?!), the people were extremely polite and charming. The second city which I arrived at via the English Chunnel, also known as the Channel Tunnel (an experience in itself), was Paris. Our group ended up arriving here 20 minutes after the tragic terrorist attacks at the Charlie Hebdo office. This prevented our group from going into the heart of the city because of strict security measures, but two other girls and I snuck out via taxi and got our much anticipated Eiffel Tower "selfie." Our last destination, which captured my heart, was Rome. Rome was more than I expected. It was a mixture of antiquated buildings from centuries ago but amongst the ruins were also apartment buildings in which young, hip, modern people dwelled. Among my favorite parts of Rome were obviously the red wine, the cappuccinos, as well as discovering my affinity for opera. I felt that of all the cities Rome was the friendliest. With a Mediterranean climate much like that of San Diego, people are out and about all the time and are always willing to help if you get lost. The culture there was captivating in that it was so different from America. I recommend travel to students in college because it not only gives you confidence but opens your eyes to how others live and view the world. Through this experience, I was able to also solidify my plans after graduation. Because of the experience, I realized that I want to teach English in Italy. Although I will have to brush up on my Italian, without traveling I never would have realized how much I was missing and I would have never fell in love with a country and a people. Photo courtesy of Melissa Derr A london scene with Big Ben in the background. Learning how to avoid distracting your classmates Resolutions for the new semester masses of loose papers that down for class, and maythey'll inevitably grow into. be it's time for us to start A new semester has the thinking about what that is. Classroom etiquette is the feel of a new year— a clean slate, another chance to ex- sort of thing we all learned cel. We want better grades back in kindergarten, when than last semester and to get a wide-eyed, enthusiasmore involved on campus. tic teacher taught us abouf applesauce, We want to do more than "criss-cross make awkward eye con- hands in your basket" and tact with that hot piece of the alphabet. It starts with classmate sitting across the simple things, like paying atroom. A lot of hope and ex- tention, not talking while the pectation can be mingled in professor or another student Photo by Cody Cook the first few weeks of a new is and not making unnecessemester, and with a fresh sary, distracting noises. A Acting out in the classroom can be disruptive. schedules and professors, semester in front of us, may- comment to your neighbor B Y ELIZABETH ROUSH our legs are re-acclimating be it's time to make a new can wait until after class, STAFF WRITER resolution. and it wouldn't kill you to Spring semester is just to the scores of unavoidable new-semester There's arightand a wrong actually listen to the lecture. beginning. We're all get- stairs and our binders are And what about phones, ting a feel for our new class yet to become the chaotic way to behave when we sit tablets and laptops? Simple ideas of classroom etiquette get more complicated with the infusion of technology into the learning environment. Personally, I love technology in the classroom. It's engaging, easy to manage and more organized than a binder. But that doesn't mean that any and all technology-driven activities are sanctioned in the classroom. The same grade-school rules can be applied to technology. Don't talk while the professor is speaking; texting is a digital form of talking. Even if your professor doesn't hear your conversation, you're still being disrespectful. Be attentive; checking your Facebook rather than taking notes on your laptop, or working on an assignment for another class, is not paying attention. The concept behind these absolutely novel actions is really very simple: respect people. Instead of putting the focus on petty rules, you can think of classroom etiquette as an act of honoring people as valuable human beings. Respect your professors enough to not interrupt them, respect your peers enough to not distract them and respect yourself enough to actually learn and grow even in the smallest way. New Year's resolutions: The Other Side Solution for the common failure of resolve laying it out before January 1. Next thing you know, it would blow to smithereens. New Year's resolutions. Okay, that's a very rough Lots of people make them. 99 (and puzzling) sketch of percent of people break them. how resolutions have failed me, but you get the point No, that's not an official statistic. I wouldn't be surand, unless popular culture prised if it was, though, given has thrown a massive lie to the knowledge of how easily me, you can probably relate. these resolutions are made, Last December, as the year only to be broken in less than was nearing its close,I reflecta week. Of course, there are ed on the year that just went by and briefly considered making resolutions before I abandoned the idea. What Seeks funf caring summer staff that reside in or good are resolutions if you can't - excuse me, you won't near the San Fernando & Conejo Valleys - follow through with them? Exactly. So this year, I did Counselors, Lifeguards, Make a difference something a little different. Instructors, & more! in a child's life Instead of listing a bunch this summeri of stuff I wanted to change Earn $3450 + for the summer! or do differently, I decided that there was only one thing I wanted to change about BY ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF WRITER those who successfully stick to their resolutions, but they are few and far between (or so the culture has told me). These past couple of years, I tried making resolutions, or some variant thereof, but I would wind up with a scatter-brained mess that lacked a solid foundation. Oh, I had the materials for the foundation, but I never bothered L.A. Area Summer Day Camp www.workatcamp.com myself and how I do things. I decided that I wanted to be more dynamic. Dynamic has two popular meanings: constantly changing and full of energy. If you asked our Editor-in-Chief if I was a dynamic person, she would probably say yes. If you asked the people I went to high school with if I was a dynamic person, they would probably say yes (assuming that they remember me). After all, I got voted as having the most school spirit as a senior. My energy, however, has dwindled significantly since I left high school, and I want to bring it back up. I'm doing okay so far. But enough about me. The point is, instead of listing a bunch of things to change, I decided to pick one word and focus on improving Photo by Nick Nootbaar Relaxing and reducing stress is a great N ew Year's resolution. that part of me in 2015. I could have picked a number of words: selfless, kind, patient, outgoing (actually, I wouldn't pick that one). There are a lot of words I could pick, and there are a lot of words you can pick, too. If you don't feel up to the challenge of writing a list of things, or you know you're gonna fail, pick one word, one concept, and resolve to work on that throughout the year. If resolutions work for you, then go ahead and make them. But they probably don't. So take my advice: one word or concept. It's simple enough... and I 'm sure you'll get results. I know I am, even if they're small to start. �Sleater-Kinney's "No Cities to Love" Long Beach Comic Expo honors the late Dwayne McDuffie B Y N ICOLE H OLMAN ASSISTANT N EWS E DITOR B Y F AITH O RCINO A & E E DITOR Fans of indie rock girl groups rejoice as Sleater-Kinney releases their newest album, "No Cities to Love." After a decade of studio silence, Sleater-Kinney returns with a fun and upbeat album that is fantastic from start to finish. Sleater-Kinney formed in Olympia, Washington in 1995 and was a pivotal part of the "riot grrl" and indie rock scene for a decade before they called it quits. But Sleater-Kinney is back with the familiar sound their fans love yet sung with fresh vocals. True to form, Corin Tucker's lead vocals are nothing short of powerful. New listeners may recognize lead guitarist Carrie Brownstein from the hit comedy show Portlandia, who absolutely kills on every track. With Janet Weiss (of the Shins) on drums, each track delivers an expressive yet clean sound. If you haven't heard any of Sleater-Kinney's work before, they have a similar sound of some of The Black Keys and Bikini Kill's work. Sleater-Kinney's first single off the album, "Bury Our Friends", definitely pays homage to The Black Keys and the two bands' ongoing influence on each other. Deviating from their more recent LPs, "No Cities" is a fast-paced and more optimistic album, yet it still retains the band's classic blend of social commentary and fantastic riffs. The lyrics throughout this album are incredibly Organizers of Long Beach Comic Expo (LBCE) will be hosting its annual event and announcing the first recipient of the Dwayne McDuffie Award of Diversity. They opened submissions smart. Addressing relatable experiencing from as the for nominees during the 2014 draining monotonous dai- Long Beach Comic Con back ly grind of everyday life to in September. McDuffie expanding all the way to cri- passed away Feb. 21, 2011, tiquing artistic mediocrity, leaving a legacy in both com"No Cities" leaves listeners ic books and animated telewith plenty to think about. vision. The animated series Never a band to shy away Static Shock was his iconic from a more aggressive creation as well as Milesound, Sleater-Kinney de- stone Media, the comic book livers an energy in their new company he co-founded in album that is sure to make 1993. His writing brought you want to get up and move. in diversity arid more repWith this album's energy resentation of minorities in and powerful vocals, this the industries. The award is what you should be play- will be presented on Feb. 28 ing as you and your friends recognizing the winner for drive off toward warm promoting inclusiveness in weather and Spring Break. his/her comic. LBCE invit- MOVIE REVIEW ed writer and former BET President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin as the keynote speaker for the event. Looking at comics now, especially mainstream titles, the cast of characters has grown to gradually reflect the modern population. Recently, Marvel passed the mantles of title superheroes to new faces: Latino high schooler Robbie Reyes as the Ghost Rider, a woman now carries Mjolnir as Thor, African American Avenger Sam Wilson as Captain America. While there is a diverse presence in the fictional universes, the industries are slowly building a workforce that is inclusive of diverse creators. Writer Joseph Phillip IIlidge commented in his Feb .9 installment of his Comic Book Resources column, "The Mission," about DC Comics's Convergence event and the recent hiring of Ming Doyle, David Walker and Gene Luen Yang, three critically acclaimed writers of color. "It shouldn't be news that the publisher of comic books for more than seventy-five years, of the thousands of tales about heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, hired people of color to write, give or take, one-twentieth of their monthly comic book output. But it is. It shouldn't highlight the lack of equality in the hiring of writers of color on the part of DC Comics' competitor, because there shouldn't be one," Illidge said. Hopefully the news will be part of the bigger strives for more diversity in their workforce. Long Beach Comic Expo will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets are available for purchase both online and on-site. For more information, visit http:// longbeachcomicexpo .com/ 1 .5/5 P A W S J upiter A scending d isappoints v iewers B Y P IERCE B RENNER V for Vendetta being the lone I don't remember being bright spot since the end of named), we get to marvel at Jupiter Ascending follows the Matrix franchise. I was all the glorious looking charthe story of Jupiter Jones even more worried when the acters, landscapes and sets (Mila Kunis), who works movie was pushed back seven that only masters of CGI-art as a maid when an alien months from its intended re- can create. There's also some warrior named Caine Wise lease day. However, I believe decent humor. I didn't ex(Channing Tatum) suddenly every movie has potential pect it to have any, but there visits her. Jupiter learns that to be good, so I went to see were a few bits of clever diashe is the heir to the throne it. Sure enough, I was com- logue that put a smile on my of a planet that is in the pletely right to be worried. face, at least when the movie grip of civil war, and must First, I'll give credit where wasn't unintentionally funny. stop a tyrant (Eddie Red- it's due. Like most WaUnfortunately, that's all mayne) who wants her dead. chowski movies, the visual the good things I have to say Right from the time it was effects are fantastic. Sure, about Jupiter Ascending. If announced, I was skeptical there are a few times where you took away the stunning about Jupiter Ascending. Its the CGI falls flat, but the visuals, it was a pretty terdirectors, Lana and Andy Wachowskis and their crew rible movie. The worst part Wachowski, have been in show that visuals are then- was probably the acting; evea slump for over a decade, greatest strengths. When ryone from top to bottom was with their writing credits on we gv i to the J/IWUV» (which bad. It was pretty disappointW t g et IU WW planet v " 1 Ml. * IX S TAFF W RITER ing to see Channing Tatum, who has come so far from his Step Up-days, fumble after a hot streak. But the worst was the Oscar-nominated Eddie Redmayne as the evil Balem. He was so bad in this movie that I now think his chances at winning Best Actor for The Theory of Everything might be all but torpedoed. I don't blame the actors. Most of them are talented and have given good performances before. The blame lies with the Wachowskis, who have showed multiple times that they're better at directing visuals than people. Moreover, the story was a complete mess. It was too long, ' too — convoluted and filled with clichés. Even the action, which you'd expect the Wachowskis to be able to do, is stale and poorly directed. I desperately wanted to like the Wachowskis. Bound and The Matrix were great movies, and I'm still not convinced that they were just flukes. But it seems that they lost their touch a long time ago. They had already failed with Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas, and now Jupiter Ascending is getting negative reviews and doing weak business. It's going to take a lot to revive their careers, but that revival is looking increasingly unlikely. O O* </ It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Baron! Terry Gilliam brings Monty Python elements in quirky film gm mm^rmts BARON BYWILLMCCURDY ASSISTANT TO THE E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Monty Python. For some, they are the British gods of absurd comedy while to others they are those weird fellows who got arrested by the authorities while in medieval costumes. For those who aren't diehard fans of the troupe, their premierefilm,Monty Python and the Holy Grail, was directed by two of the Pythons: Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. After the group split apart, Gilliam stuck with directing and created a film wherein an elderly man with a rather large nose and a splendid hat is shot out of a fish, That film is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. The story begins in a town probably being besieged and barely holding out under the guidance of the Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson and his myriad of bureaucrats who don't particularly care for Sting. A young girl by the name of Sally (Sarah Polley) serves as the film's main narrative focus as her father puts on a show about the legendary figure, Baron Munchausen. The production is brought to a sudden halt when an elderly man (John Neville) marches into the theater, brandishing a sword and claiming to be the real Baron Munchausen as the spirit of death, the Baron well as the cause of the bar- rides on a hot air balloon rage by the Ottoman Turks. made of undergarments to While recounting the tale, save the city from the Sultan. Thefilmis delightfully silly the audience is treated to a flashback featuring the Bar- with a mix of colorful characon's companions whose feats ters and absurdity trademark are more audacious than the of a Python, but with somber man himself including the elements and genuine quesfarsighted marksman Adol- tions about how one might phus (Charles McKeown), view the world which serves the iron lunged man with as the background plot of superb hearing Gustavus the film. There is the reason (Jack Purvis), the freakishly and order thrown about by strong Albrecht (Winston the Right Ordinary Horatio Dennis) and the lightning Jackson which does serve fast Berthold (Eric Idle). to keep the city from being Upon having his story inter- overrun by the Turkish army. rupted by a cannon blast and Only through pandering and diplomacy where he cannot even convince the Sultan to surrender on Wednesday. In stark contrast you have the Baron, the personification of all the tall tales and wonder what the world was before enlightenment forced the discarding of idealistic notions for a more controlled world governed by laws and logic. Although obscure and not quite contemporary, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a fun film good for a laugh and possibly a glimmer of wonder in the midst of rigid society. �A & E Editor: Faith O reino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Spring Library exhibit: Beyond the Stereotype B Y B E U L A H S UPRIYA SENIOR STAFF WRITER Each semester, the Kellogg Library conducts a series of educational exhibits open to students and the campus community. This semester, it is poster collection called "Beyond the Stereotypes." It is open throughout the spring semester during the regular Kellogg Library hours. Since its opening, it has received a huge response. The various groups represented include African Americans, American Indians and Asian Americans. The posters show a person from that ethnicity por- trayed with confidence tearing the stereotypes generally related to them and a historic figure of an influential leader in the background. Dr. Joely Proudfit, Director of the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC), was one of the many orchestrating this labor of love and said that it took 13 months for the posters to become reality. She acknowledged the help from various student organizations and people from the CSUSM community including Dr. Arturo Ocampo, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Educational Eq- month designated as Black History Month, being able to learn more about various ethnicities is appropriate. Since it is also the twentyfifth year of CSUSM, the conversation under the spotlight definitely deserves consideration. As the college continues growing in various spheres, Dr Proudfit reminds us that this conversation is extremely important. Some of the events planned for the semester are workshops: one for faculty, one for students and one for bystander intervention. For those interested in knowing more can check out the uity, and Inclusion, Black there. One of the models Student Union, The Cou- that was willing to be a part gar Chronicle, PR Club of this project was business and Gender Equity Center. student Michael Murphy. "All of the photo shoots "This is the best campaign and I hope it goes were done at our very Kellogg Library," national," Proudfit said. own When asked what she he said. "The image porhopes to happen through trayed is that of confident these compelling visual and empowered people." Sitting Bull was the hisaids, she answers that good conversations may emerge toric character for Miposter. Murphy and that the university will chael's see value in this, which will shared his experiences with at school. help many more groups stereotyping "Yes, at first I used to block to be covered, be it religious, LGBTQ, gender, etc. it out my mind during school She also pointed out that but now I see it as an opporthe students are very coura- tunity to inform them of my geous to put themselves out culture," he said. With this «EiSHQgTQNETH EOD T E YN H § | IHSTORY." library or CICSC. Students are encouraged to make full use of the opportunities of learning and resources provided by CSUSM. Escondido Center for the Arts features Beethoven Professor Ching-Ming Cheng featured as the guest pianist The performance will be conducted by Dr. Joe Stanford (of Palomar College) and guest conductor, John LoPiccolo (of Poway Symphony Orchestra). Our very own professor of music, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng, was asked to join these talented conductors as a guest pianist. As the classic works for Beethoven are well known BY ANNE HALL STAFF WRITER T he C enter C horale a nd C hamber O rchestra w ill b e g racing t he C enter T heater o f E scondido C enter f or t he A rts t his s pring, a s t hey w ill b e p erforming L udwig V an B eethoven's M ass i n C m ajor a nd C horal F antasy. by many, I stopped to consider the value in performing the particular pieces for the public and asked Dr. Cheng if she felt there might be a disconnect, between the music and present day society. "I actually don't think there is a disconnect," said Dr. Cheng. "I feel that, our North County community especially, that they are still very sup- and performing on campus. This event is one of the few chances of this season that spectators will be able to witness and partake in the splendor of the melodies carried out through her hands. The performance will take place at 3 p jn. on Sunday, March 1. For tickets visit art center, org or call 800-988-4253. portive. For younger generations, however, there might be a little less interest." Seeing a performer who mastered such pieces execute the work is far more dynamic than just listening to the music on an iPod or watching a recording on YouTube. Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng presented examples of her divine skill while working CAMPUS COFFEE s ince 2 004 Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence ygggjg p • «•'fly Útinu * fß í Pj B Y ALEXMARAVILLAS ASSISTANT ARTS EDITOR Lana Del Rey, formerly known as Lizzy Grant, is an American songstress who released her second full-length album, "Ultraviolence." This came after hitting it big with singles like "Video Games" as well as the LP she dropped shortly after, "Born To Die." With this record, she continued to drop big tracks like "Summertime Sadness", "Blue Jeans" and the title track to the LP. The fusion of vintage vocals and chamber pop vibe, mixed with hip-hop beats, is the focus of Del Rey's sound prior to her second full-length album, "Ultraviolence". Some critics discredit her by calling her lyricism cliché, dreadful and childish with a stereotypical m* . 9B ' • * • 7 Next t o SCIENCE HALL t and a cross f rom CRAVEN HALL in t he beautiful FOUNDERS P LAZA bad-boy love and older men as she tries to work her way into the Lolita lead angle. However, her sound appeals to an audience with the emotional depth of a daytime hopeless romantic. "Ultraviolence", the sequel to "Born To Die", has a vocal and chamber pop with influences from the 50s and 60s. Songs like "Cruel World", "Shades Of Cool", "West m ra-ka-de-ka Fresh Thai Kitchen B^tolhbrnMlorHHJrOFFMyloodmm FREE THAI TEA WITH PURCHASE OF ENTREE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY no coupon netted 801S, Twin Oaks Vafey Rd. # 101 San Marcos, CA92078 760-798-4280 RAKADEKA.COM OFFER NOTVAUD FOR DELIVERY Coast" and "Florida Kilos" are great songs on the album that have rock and roll influences. 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XVIII NO. 11 Update on Southern California wildfires With the initial disaster over, the state begins to rebuild BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer More than two weeks ago, Oct. 21, the wildfires that tore through Southern California began their crusade, destroying thousands of homes and forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate. With the initial state of emergency having dissipated, South- CSUSM steps up emergency preparedness ern California residents and state officials are now moving into a recovery phase. This past week, fire fighters continued battling the remaining flames. As of Thursday, Nov. 1, only the Poomacha and Santiago fires continued to burn in California of the 23 fires that plagued the state less than a week ago. In regards to the two remaining fires, fire officials expected full containment by Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 respectively. With evacuations lifted this past week, homeowners and city officials began assessing damages. In addition to various donations from non-profit organizations to aid victims of thefires,state and local See UPDATE, page 2 ¡¡BMP""* Photo by Nick Strizver / The Pride BlacktudentstudentewUnionfrican-American bommunitysotrong S breathe n life into A comes c ack n campus CSUSM s New off-site emergency notification system enacted BY BENROFFEE Pride Staff Writer The Emergency Management Program at Cal State University San Marcos received its most important upgrade to date on Nov. 5. As part of an effort to provide all possible emergency preparedness resources to students, faculty, and staff, Emergency Management activated the MIR3 IN (Intelligent Notification) system. The system allows students, faculty, and staff to be notified of an emergency through a variety of means. According to an e-mail sent out by the Office of Communications to all students, "MIR3 IN has been thoroughly tested and was scheduled to be implemented last week." The e-mail went on to explain, "Although the wildfires prevented implementation, the need for a comprehensive emergency notification system has been underscored by recent events." Notifications can be sent in the form of SMS text messages, calls to cell phones, and calls to home phones; with users having the ability to choose desired forms of notification based on the information they provide. With this new system, users will be able to update their secure notification contact information online at anytime. Participation in the program is not automatic and is entirely voluntary. For those interested in the program, simply go to the Emergency Management website (http://www.csusm.edu/ep/ Alert) and follow the brief registration instructions. Sherray Blythe leads a group of students in re-establishing Black student organization. BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer For African-American students at Cal State San Marcos, the Black Student Union is the only group devoted to bringing together the African-American community on campus. Until recently, the BSU, a vital resource for an already underrepresented minority at CSUSM, had come to a standstill and ceased to be. However, students at CSUSM have recently mobilized to revive the dormant organization. Lead by Sherray Blythe, the newly restored group held its first meeting on Oct. 17. Blythe, the new BSU president and an active member in several campus organizations, said, "It [BSU] has been up before, but people never went to meetings." Senior, Dominique Younger, characterized the previous CSUSM women's soccer first ever playoff game BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM women's soccer made history Wednesday, as the Cougars defeated Concordia in the first playoff appearance in the program's two-year history. In just the 15th minute, Taylor Ziencina scored from 18-yards out over Concordia goal keeper, Suzanne Torres thanks to an Annica Perez assist, to give the Cougars the early 1-0 lead. In the 52nd minute, Ziencina struck again on a penalty kick. Concordia bounced back, and just three minutes later, scored their only goal of the game, bringing the score to 2-1. The Cougars defense held strong throughout the game, proving to be the guiding light en route to the program's most important win ever. The win meant the Cougars would go up against the #2 ranked Azusa Pacific team that they faced earlier in the season, losing by a score of 1-0. The stage was set for yet another upset Friday, as the Cougars made the trip to Azusa to face a team that was undeSee SOCCER, page 3 attempt at the BSU as "not a financially stable situation." Younger also attributed the previous failure of the BSU to a lack of activity. On Nov. 1, during University Hour, The Pride sat in on the BSU's second meeting this semester to cover the restructuring efforts. With the entire infrastructure of the previous BSU left bare, the first order of business at the Photo by Ben Roffee / The Pride meeting was the nomination of willing individuals to fill vacant executive and administrative positions. It was clear f rom the tone set at the meeting that this matter was not something taken lightly by those students in attendance. Candidates were subjected to a host of questions regarding qualifications, previSee BSU, page 2 Cross country team reaches national championship BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer Ranked #3 in the nation, the CSUSM men's cross country team had nearly a month to prepare for the NAIA Region II Championships in Fresno on Saturday. The Cougars patience paid off, as they placed first, punching their ticket to the National Championships. Seniors Juan Mejia and Sergio Gonzalez led the CSUSM pack, much in the way they have done for the majority of the season. Mejia finished third overall with a time of 24:50. Gonzalez finished just five seconds back, with a time of 24:55. The Cougars had a strong showing from senior transfer, Sean Brosnan, who finished 12th overall with a time of 25:31. Freshmen, Alex Guaderama and Patrick Fitzgerald had strong showings in the middle of the pack that were key to the overall victory. Guaderama and Fitzgerald ran side by side for much of the race, as Guaderama crossed the finish line See CROSS COUNTRY, page 3 �T HE#PMDE EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF JASON ENCABO ASSISTANT LAYOUT DESIGN EDITOR NICK STRIZVER NEWS EDITOR BEN ROFFEE FEATURES EDITOR VI RI DIANA EACH ECO-ISAAC ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . EDITOR TORIA SAVEY ONLINE EDITOR TIM MOORS • I C O P Y EDITOR TLFFANÏE H OANO .STAFF WRITERS v B J A N CAMPOS RE N E JACKIE CARBAJAL PAMEIA CASTILLO • DAVID C HURCH ~ ELBERT ESGUERRA CINDY GASCA JESSICA. G ON ZALES AMANDA KEELEY JCATHRYN MCBRAYER BLLT RHEIN EOXANA SAID JONATHAN THOMPSON BRYANT TINTLE CARTOONISTS BROWN JOSH ... ' ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON fficials From UPDATE, page 1 otepped s •ward to help. According to the San Diego Union Trine, state officials plan to pay for 75 rcent of debris removal efforts and the y of San Diego will pay the remaining percent for those uninsured. During lews conference Thursday in Rancho rnardo, San Diego mayor, Jerry Sanders, urged people in the community to sign up for the project in order to speed up the removal process. "The program will make sure that homeowners are protected from scam artists and make sure that their properties are cleaned up in an environmentally proper way," said Mayor Sanders. On Oct. 28, the Chargers hosted a home game at Qualcomm stadium, which just days prior housed more than an estimated 10,000 evacuees according to numbers released at the City of San Diego website. Fans donated more than $72,500 at the game and the donations were immediately handed over to the Salvation Army and family members of injured firefighters. According to the Associated Press, the NFL and NFL Players Association will donate $250,000 through a disaster relief fund, which will directly aid victims of the San Diego wildfires. Celebrities Gwen Stefani and David Beckham also offered donations of their own. Singer Gwen Stefani held a concert in San Diego on Oct. 30 and donated all proceeds from the concert to the San Diego Foundation, a local charity helping victims of the Southern California wildfires. "When I heard about the devastation of the fires, at first I felt I should cancel my show out of respect, but then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution," Stefani said Oct. 29, in a radio interview. For his part, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player David Beckham and his teammates AH opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author; and do not necessarily represent the views From BSU, page 1 of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. ous experience, commitment, Unsigned editorials represent and reliability. the majority opinion of The Freshman and Sociology major, t etters t o t he e ditor s houldinclude ail a ddress, telephone n umber, e -mail and identification. L etters m ay b e e dited f or g rammar a ndlengtk JUtterS should be u nder 300 words a nd s ubmitted via electronic m ail t o pride@csusm.edu, r ather t han t o t he individual editors. It is the policy of The ' Pride not to print anonymous letters, • • • ^ ^v tising I n I P r i d b should not be construed as the endorsement, orvi^veWgatifen.' 6f com? A lures. The Pride reserves the right t^ reject any adyerifei»& The Pride |§fi-: ' published;;; weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus; T!I« Pride Gal State San Marcos 333 S, Twin Oaks Valley Road Satt Marcos» CA 92096-0003 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 Email: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwJhecsusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads#cs«$pi«edii Kayla, was one of the candidates considered for the position of treasurer. When asked why she was interested in the position, Kayla replied, "I just really want to be involved with the BSU...I know that we are a minority on this campus and we need to stand out." Standing out is just what the hosted a charity soccer game Nov. 4 with donations sent to the Salvation Army and Red Cross to help with wildfire relief aid as well. The state government set up a website for California residents directly affected by the wildfires. The website (http://www. rebuildyourlife.ca.gov/) offers residents resources they need to get their lives back together. As of Oct. 28, at least five people had been arrested on arson charges relating to the Southern California fires. A 12-yeart i H i l i i l l S B Committee decided that these will be no old boy also came forward for starting a additional l | p added t o th# fire that burned 38,000 acres and destroyed academic calendar 4 m t o the 21 homes in Los Angeles. The boy claimed he started the fire accidentally while playing with matches outside his parent's ranch Faculty should "examine their on Oct. 21. On Nov. 1, ABC news reported syllabi t o find way t o accomplish Los Angeles county prosecutors were still their learning goals Within the considering whether or not to prosecute time remaining this semester,* the boy on arson charges. The boy's par| Though some faculty "will And ents could also face civil liability for the ¡111 they cannot accomplish damages caused by the fire. their goals wfthin t he allotted Authorities continue to investigate time. In such cases,faculty | j more than 15 other fires whose causes should find means of covering remain unaccounted for. Arson, downed course material that will not power lines, and construction work are penalize students who cannot known causes offiveother fires. attend any additional class Due to the expected resurgence of meetings,* Santa Ana winds, Governor Arnold 4 . if it is absolutely necessary for Schwarzenegger asked state fire officials faculty t o schedule additional Oct. 31 to prepare for more fires. class meetings, it should In his weekly radio address, Oct. 27, "consider times when classroom Governor Schwarzenegger addressed all Californians. usage is at its lowest- University "Now our recovery efforts have just Hour i | | Friday a fternoons/ begun. We have a lot of difficult work Faculty may also use technology ahead. Homes, churches, businesses and t o cover cancelled classes* IITS entire communities must be rebuilt," said has several different media Schwarzenegger. "I promise you that we formate available to use in order will not rest until every person is safe and t o make class material available that every person's life is back to normal. for students. I know we can do this. We are resolute in our spirit. We are determined to rebuild. We are, after all, Californians." xllii ,;„ .•,„; BSU is looking to do, both on and off campus. "We feel invisible here on campus," said Sherray Blythe. One of the main concerns at the meeting was increasing the visibility of the BSU at CSUSM. Students suggested reaching out to the community and local high schools to promote the presence of a united African-American community at CSUSM. They also hope to draw more CSUSM students into the group. Because the group is still in its infancy, ironing out the financial situation was also a hot topic on the meeting's agenda. Danyelle, a sophomore, suggested the group look into "creative ways to do fundraising." Apart from the logistical issues covered at the meeting, students were also attentive to the overall welfare of the newly reformed BSU and its members. "We should come together,".said one student, emphasizing the need for "team building activities." The group also communicated intentions to meet and connect with other BSU's as one of many things in store for the future of the BSU. Building on this new momentum, the BSU stands poised to become a prominent presence on campus. 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The verbat attercatfcâi Once the vehicle stopped imk place between an 1 Syear the 2 individuals fled the car, a Juvenile male* The vehicle was stolenfromthe <%<rfS^£»egeK UPD notified the owner, and he his vehicle, * ' \ v%; UPO v t urn^Äe^mW^ over io hfe i: I paren%aiK| rileasetï thëfemaie • - to: herfriendsin lieu of arrest V 4 COUGAR WATCH �From S OCCER, page 1 feated and untied on their home field. The game was scoreless until the 52nd minute, when Azussa Pacific midfielder Sarah Yoro scored on a penalty. CSUSM scoredjust two minutes later, as Katelyn Krauss headed a goal after splitting two defenders on a Taylor Ziencina free kick. Krauss' goal tied the game at 1-1 suddenly opened the door to the possibility of a huge upset. The CSUSM defense stayed strong, holding the tie through the end of regulation and into overtime. Four minutes into the overtime, Azusa Pacific defender, Katie Rorabaugh scored to the lower right corner of the net, ensuring victory to Azusa Pacific. This season was only the second of the program's existence; that combined with the youth of the team, having only four seniors on board, shows that the future is bright for CSUSM women's soccer. From CROSS COUNTRY, page 1 just two seconds faster with a time of 26:07. The victory in Fresno sends the team to the NAIA National Championships in Kenosha, WI on Saturday, November 17. Chargers record now 4 - 4 after losing to the Vikings on Sunday BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer The Chargers came into Sunday's game fresh off of a heartwarming victory last week in fire ravaged San Diego. The Chargers stepped onto the field in Minnesota, Sunday looking to capitalize on a 2-5 Vikings team that has already seen its ups and downs. Vikings rookie running back, Adrian Peterson stood between the Chargers, and their hopes of winning their fourth straight game. Peterson, one of the highest touted rookies drafted in April, saw huge success at the University of Oklahoma, where he set the NCAA freshman rushing record with 1,925 yards en route to nearly winning the Heisman Trophy. While the Chargers scored f irst, on a LaDainian Tomlinson rush, the real story was the p erformance of Peterson. Peterson rushed his way into the record books, passing Jamal Lewis by one yard for first all-time rushing yards in a game, with 296 yards. Peterson first struck near the two-minute mark in the first quarter on a short rush to the left. Despite Peterson's performance, the biggest highlight came at the end of the second quarter, when Viking's kicker, Ryan Longwell missed a 57-yard field goal. Waiting in the end zone was Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who caught CLASSIFIEDS "Loòkmg tohire individual to write a weekly column on ^Wodààtìoa Techaoïogy" its i ters, andtocómepotential. E-aaail; jfroBaasky# the field goal that fell short of the uprights, and returned it for 109 yards; the longest play in the history of the NFL. Minnesota came back strong in third quarter, tying the game at 14-14, as Peterson rushed for a 64 yard field goal. Minnesota scored again, this time through the air, as quarterback Brooks Bollinger passed to wide receiver, Sidney Rice for a 40 yard touchdown. The Chargers scored their last points early on in the fourth quarter, on a 36-yard, Nate Kaeding field goal. Adrian Peterson scored once again for the Vikings, this time, at 7:44 in the fourth, rushing for 46 yards. Vikings back up running back, Chester Taylor scored on a two yard rush with 4:28 remaining in the game, to solidify the victory. The final score was 35-17 Vikings, in a game that saw two all-time NFL records get shattered. The Vikings, relying heavily on the success of Peterson, improve their record to 3-5. The loss brings the Chargers to an even 4-4 record, with the pivotal part of the season knocking on the door. The Chargers face the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday on Sunday Night Football at 5:15 p.m. on NBC. The Colts are fresh off of their first loss of the season, Sunday, losing to the now 9-0 New England Patriots. WRITERS WANTED •GET PUBLISHED «SERVE T HE CAMPUS COMMUNITY If you would like to put m a classified, cmtact mr advertising department, at pridej?d$@c$mm.edi4 '/ ' ; "v j Phone 760.750.6099 Email pride@csusm.eAi begins with a question... ... and ends with discovery The 2008 CSUSM Student Research Competition! Qualitative or quantitative research projects with clear purpose, methodology and interpretation of results completed in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2007 may be entered. Applications Due: Friday, February 15,2008 Oral presentations: Friday, February 29,2008 Ten Finalists will receive cash awards and travel to the CSU Statewide Competition! Find out more at: www.csusm.edu/src �Washington DC, moire than just The nation's capital is f ull of learning experiences for those who enjoy US history 1 BY VIRIDIANA PACHECO-ISAAC Pride Staff Writer For those of us who consider ourselves history buffs, we know our nation's cápital is not just for uptight politicians. The city of Washington D.C. is actually a place to visit if you enjoy cool weather and, of course, the history of the foundation of our country. The city, masked by the White House and Capital building, is one of those places where one would find something to do, even for those who may break into a rash by the thought of a history lesson. With a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and night clubs, there is something to do for everyone. However, if you are like me and enjoy a good travel back in time, Washington D.C. is a place where you must go at least once in your life time. The most obvious attraction is the White House, where the President and First Lady live. Scores of tourists visit this site every day, as well as its usual batch of anti-Bush protesters. However, while the White House is the icon of the city, its most interesting attractions reside in the National Mall. One must-see spot is the Washington Monument, built in the 1800's in memory of George Washington. It stands more than 500 feet tall, surrounded by American Flags. On any given day one can visit inside the monument and experience the tributes to the nation's first president. To the west of the Washington Monument lies the Reflecting Pool, a wide rectangular pool leading westward to the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is one the most breath-taking monuments in the National Mall. Built to commemorate the life and achievement of the nation's 16 president, it consists of a large sculpture of a sitting Lincoln and two of his well-known speeches carved along the walls. But the Lincoln Memorial has also been the site of many famous speeches, including the 1963 Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech at the height of the civil rights movement. A rectangular step has been carved out in memory of the King's speech at the very spot where he stood all those years ago. The Potomac River is the body of water with its most historical significance in the th area. Once crossed by General Lee to invade the North during the civil war, the Potomac River is also known to be a place where George Washington spent much of his life. Across from the Potomac River and along the outskirts of the DC in Arlitig- Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD H as 12 m onths of s parring l ed t o a split d ecision? BY ELBERT ESGUERRA Pride Staff Writer tion to home high definition. Compared to standard DVDs, HD-DVD holds almost 60 . percent more storage capacity and up to 8 It was toted as a main event match-up, a hours of high definition video. It is exclufight for the ages, a unanimous winner, the sively supported by studios like Universal step that will take us into the next genera- (King Kong, The Bourne Ultimatum), Paration of technology. mount (Blades of Glory), and DreamWorks Yet the war of attrition between the high (Shrek 3). Last week, retailers announced definition media formats of Blu-ray and that they'd offer HD-DVD players for $99 HD-DVD has left many wondering which along with bonus offers for free movies. one is the superior format. To add even In 2006, Sony had announced their more speculation, major film studios have exclusive partnership to manufacture Bluexclusively chosen sides which they believe ray Disc. The discs hold 40 percent more is the mightier of the two. storage than HD-DVD andfivetimes more If they can't come together on an opin- information than standard DVDs. Columion, then what chance do we have to make bia Pictures (Spider-man trilogy), 2 0 Cena decision? Still to be fair, we should take a tury Fox (X-Men trilogy), and Disney/Pixar look at the facts. (Cars) have all thrown their support toward HD-DVD (introduced back in 2005) Blu-ray. However, the cheapest Blu-ray has had major backing by Microsoft and player found is at $400. Toshiba and it was the public's introduc- There remain a handful of movie compath Photos by Viridiana Pacheco-lsaac / The Pride ton, VA, is where one can find the Arlington National Cemetery, home of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where soldiers from past wars who were not identified are buried. The cemetery is also the final resting place of Bobby Kennedy who was shot down in Los Angeles in 1968 and his brother President John F. Kennedy who was shot in Dallas in 1963. At the very least at the end of the day you will leave this interesting city having learned something new. If nothing else, there is always Georgetown University about ten minutes away f rom Washington DC where one can enjoy its majestic old-faioned buildings and culture. If nothing else, f raternities at Georgetown are known for their f un parties. Mor . Mké^êêWfm nies that offered support to t ^ ^ ^ ^ t f both formats: Warner Bros. M g ^ and New Line. That deci- i B sion has actually created key ^ Bp victories for both formats. 300, released back in August, outsold on Blu-ray 2:lover HD-DVD becoming the fastest and best-selling high definition title. Each decision has had positive effects that have worked out individually and universally. Transformers last month became the top selling HD-DVD ever. Last week, Spider-man 3 on Blu-ray held strong sales but was outmatched on first-day sales 3 to 1 compared to Transformers. HD-DVD will be anticipating strong sales once again with the release of Shrek 3 on Nov. 13. Blu-ray will counter in December when Pirates ofthe Carribean: At World's End hits the shelves. Still, after a year of trading blows, Blu-ray has ^^^B h eld a roller c oaster's edge over HD-DVD by a 2:1 ratio in the United States - a statistic largely attributed to Sony's PlayStation 3, a platform the has worked out well to consumers. Blockbuster Video also recently announced that only Blu-ray would be available in stores for rental. Many questions still linger about both formats. "Which of the two is the superior one" seems to be the most obvious and even that question is a bit loaded. �Hack your life into order Women's Center's publication, The Rag, inspires and enlightens women Website Of The Week Lffehacker.com allows users to organize and simplify their way of life BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer When it cornea to school, maximizing productivity i s a necessity. Whether it is keeping a comprehensive planer, organizing notts online; or running a tight ship, in your hack-, pack, everyone has their own ways of keeping organized and boosting productivity. * Over the past few years the productivity niche on the web has boomed to create a monster; "Life Hacking." Don't be scared off by the word "hacking," these websites will not teach you how to gain compromising information by illegally trespassing into somebody's computer. "Life Hacking" is a phrase coined by technology journalist Danny O'Brien who, after polling a group of ultra-productive computer programmers, found that many of these individuals used custom computer programs and scripts to streamline not only work, but life itself. From getting the most out of a dual-monitor display setup, to converting vinyl records to MP3s, to how to argue productively and blog, Lifehacker.com has one of the most diverse structures of the front running "Life Hacking" websites. Lifehacker, which is owned by Gawker Media, launched in Janu- ary of 2005, and is currently the most popular "Life Hacking" site on the web. Lifehacker puts a focus on applying helpful computer or technological solutions to the real world. For instance, how to prioritize RSS feeds in Google Reader when time is short, or providing a way to remind yourself and loved pnes of the time change. Lifehacker's broad range of coverage means there is something that literally applies to everyone,. For a little more of a focused sub- 11«!!«g* ject nature, blog, hackcollege.com offers the best "Life Hacking" tips with a nucleus of the college lifestyle. Hackcollege covers anything from recovering lost .doc files, to eating cheap and healthy with a microwavable diet. *jt £ In a day where technology is so prevalent through the course of learning, using computer-based tools that increase organization, productivity, and quality bf woii: is key to getting the most^out of What the World Wide Web has to offer. r Traffic,and High a ¡S¡¡¡¡¡^ illl % peeiai Peals for BY K ATHRYN MCBRAYER Pride Staff Writer " Jhe Rag" is a women's magazine put out by the ASI-.Women's Center. Monthly editions feature ' articles on hot topics such as gender socialization and body, image. The mission of the ASI Women's Center, from their web site, is to "educate, empower, and advocate on behalf of women, men, and individuals of diverse gender and sexual identities." The magazine addresses issues that impact men and women alike despite any sexual orientation. Sections on monthly awareness include topics such as domestic violence and breast cancer. Both articles offer simple solutions, points of awareness, and questions to ask yourself. The magazine is composed mainly of submissions from students about âns pkspai, CSUSM^&iiiilMm Bamy ParkingBtIÊi I W TO MWm Wrmm P i c k u p a n d V e l i v m y t a Lyßtt o f S a a t h s m C a l i f o r n i a , ^ 1725 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 3TT~013-3033+ , w w w . vG&paoceansidie. c o m y v.\\ j A V # \\ Priems? 7 Sales, Rentals, Parts & Service Hours: 7 days a week 10AM-6 PM B 3KPI A GGIO S S s M e g varies depending on w q% speed, and road conditions. a &ae mh their own personal experiences and thoughts. On the back page of the magazine is a Q & A section where readers can submit questions to "Aunt Flo" with inquiries readers are not likely to ask their mother. Also, there is a section with historical acknowledgments to events from the past that have progressed liberation in the United States and abroad. Throughout the magazine are themes of positive thinking for women. It gives examples of empowerment and thought provoking articles encouraging women to analyze their lives and think about why they do what they do. A section on bodies asks women to ask "what do you like about your body? What do you dislike? What do you want to change?" A paper free version of the magazine is available on line at www.csusm.edu/ asi/womens/home.htm. �Church's Influence on Sports The Good, the Bad and the Worse won't be signing A-Rod's checks anytime soon. Then there is the egotistical Kobe who was put in his place by Lakers fans when he was booed during introductions opening night. Fans eventually opened up to Kobe as he once again carried the team to a loss. When I saw the introductions to the game and heard the fans booing him, it brought a huge smile on my face. After everything that Kobe has done: forced Shaq out of LA, bought his freedom in Colorado and now demanding a trade from "his" team. Here is some advice for Kobe. Grow Up! Make some sacrifices for once. You can carry a team to a T or 8 seed, but you aren't going to do much more. Since the Lakers were unable to bring any named players in the offseason to you, you are now forced to ask for a trade and deplete a new team. Have you ever thought that BY DAVID CHURCH Pride Staff Writer With so many rumors and signings occurring this week, it seems only right for me to praise Tim Duncan and belittle the selfish A-Rod and Kobe Bryant. I will start by talking about A-Rod and how he choose the biggest day in his sport to announce that he is opting out of his contract. A-Rod showed no respect for the game, the Boston Red Sox, and the World Series - something that he has never played for. A-Rod rejected an offer by the New York Yankees because they failed to offer a prerequisite of $350 million starting bid. Now A-Rod will be looking to capitalize on potential buyers, which seems to only be the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at this time as the Dodgers are unlikely to increase a payroll for a single player when they have a stingy owner who h th you are the reason that no one came to your team this offseason. You have already made your team drop the most dominate center to ever play the game for you for Lamar "I'm one drug test away from being banned from the NBA but I don't have a drug problem" Odom who wouldn't help you at all. But Kobe, if you want to learn how to build a dynasty around yourself, ask Duncan. Duncan once again took a pay cut for his team's future. Duncan just signed a twoyear, $40 million contract extension. Duncan saved the Spurs $10 million a year which will help keep role players as well as bring in other role players. This $10 million pay cut allows the Spurs room to defend their Championship and keeps their dynasty intact. Any comments or questions can be sent to me at churc009@csusm.edu or pride@csusm.edu. Blood, Sweat, Tears, Christmas in October BY TORIA SAVEY Pride Staff Writer Do you know when Christmas starts? Historically, Chflstmas falls on December 25 . Some people celebrate the twelve days of Christmas, or get an advent calendar and count down all the days in December, while doing things like listening to the world's most annoying songs while watching Family Channel holiday movies. You know, I hate the people with advent calendars. Eat your little Christmas tree shaped piece of chocolate every day and shut up. And in case I wasn't angry enough at the 'month o' Christmas' people, I always end up walking into one of those stores that plays "Frosty the Snowman" on a consistent loop starting on Thanksgiving. But there's a new breed rising. A hideous breed. I can't walk in to the drug store/grocery store/porn store without running into a Christmas aisle in the middle of October. What the hell is going on? You know, when I'm slumming in the middle of the night, trying to pick up clearance th T UESDAY, NOV. 6 Career Center event Job Search for Libera! Arts Majors THURSDAY, NOV, 8 EnterpriseCareer 12:00 12;00pm - 1;ÖÖpm fraveri Ha* 1400 Veterans Day Ceremony ' V CSUSM t fcrary'PIÄ ^ - r-K , V : ; V UVA Alcohol Awareness event Rapf & A l é ^ d r . Library Plaza Vizio PlatSöreentCO W Raie § «NESDAY, NOV. 7 IMwàsìtylrimiQi j ; : University Police officers ^^^ ASI Club S ocqpip«'• : discuss reporting Hate Crime in our H cornmirrity, / * 4 "cx^ For more Wb: 760~75&4S87 ZBT Blood Drive 10;00am - 3:30pm Library Plaza Bèta Tau ^sponsoring an American Red Cròss Blood Drive. MBBHBH iff? ^^rftl^^^^^fe :v -* I S j j l . Love Your Body Workshop ^ ^ i ^ ^ ^ ^ f c , Incr i lfSS F drm||ij^jfö 750-6501 UVA Alcéliot Awareness event 6:00pmKf!öÖpriv W ,MocktailipÌMo\$fc W^towjß^ mK Showing ^ ^s^Ävention n T) * UVA Alcohol Awareness Event Root beer kegs & Drinking games 10:30am- 1:00pm Library Plaza Music, BBQ, Pledge cards, MADD crash car, Alcohol information, Obstacle course withdrunk goggles & tricycles. [INS "TON IVE THE \ U. SM E E U MR > eR\£!S/C3/ /nERE> OVA Alcohol Awareness Event Atjtletes and Alcohol - 8:00pm Dinner and Presentation Clarke Field House Career Center event Job Search for Business and Economics Majors 12:00pm-1:00pm Craven Hall 1400 FRIDAY, NOV. 9 Tukwut Leadership Circle 12:00pm-12:50pm University Hall 373 Student Life & Leadership p ^ e Fieidhous'^f^. ^Women's Center Halloween candy, I don't want to be assaulted by a light-up reindeer. My overwhelming desire to rip the beards off mall Santas everywhere while small children are watching has even more time to fester within me. It's a lot harder to be morally decent when it requires self control. FOR THREE MONTHS. Maybe you're saying, "But Toria, doesn't your heart swell when you see the first Christmas decorations?" No. I make the Grinch look like an over-emotional doormat. I do not need to be reminded, starting in October no less, that I'm going to have to deal with drunken office mates, g ift disappointment, fugly sweaters, and more dysfunctional dinners than you can shake a stick at. I have some very innovative ideas about where you can shove that tinsel, friend. So, stop the madness. Put that crap away until after Thanksgiving, preferably until December if you can control your obnoxious holiday cheer until then. And I'm telling you right now that if I walk over to Ralphs and they already have eggnog, I'm going to start a riot. ASI StMdent Organization Leadership Workshop series Academic Hai! 102 Associated Students, lino, Por more info (im) 750-4907 X X BROUGHT A E XTRA CLOTHES IK/ C ASE W E J G ETCOJ Just for Shiggles By Jenny Bigpond �C ommunity and W orld L iterary Series Presents: K. Silem Mohammad Flarfpoety gives CSUSM a post Halloween Trick or Treat BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer "When Snoopy goes Hawaiian, is it art?" A shrewd philosophical question posed by contemporary poet K. Silem Mohammad during his reading Thursday Nov. 1 at Cal State San Marcos. Mohammad, author of poetic collections "Deer Head Nation", "A Thousand Devils", and "Breathalyzer", is an associate professor of language, literature, and philosophy at Southern Oregon University. Most notably, however, Mohammad is a key participant in theflarfpoetry movement. While difficult to pinpoint an exact definition, flarf is a fairly new trend in poetry today that focuses on the use of Internet search engines to find and piece together quirky phrases. The end result becomes a purposely disturbing and oftentimes humorous assemblage of nonsense. In Mohammad's own words, flarf itself is "essentially/a method of collage unlike any other." Poet Gary Sullivan first used the term flarf as part of the title of an intentionally bad poem he submitted to Poetry.com in order to test the standards of the publication. Soon after, the Flarflist Collective, a group of writers, including Mohammad and Sullivan, formed. According to Mohammad, the flarf movement originated out of sheer boredom. "It was something to do when you're supposed to be working. A way to avoid facing real life," Mohammad said. For his part, Mohammad kept much ofhis browsing exclusively to Google, com. When asked about his choice in poetic devices, he confessed, "The Google thing is like an addiction. I'm not proud of it." He joked. "I'm like the poster child. Don't let this happen to you." In Mohammad's defense, why bother looking elsewhere when the popular search engine rendered such peculiar lines in the first place? In his poem "Exorcist Voice", Mohammad read, "O.M.G. Your hair is so Jurassic Park," and the poem "Anti Ass" included the line, "Your butt is like a performance car, baby. Uber hotness, like, I don't know." Mohammad's words read strange on paper but as a performance piece, they transformed into a rare interpretive art that left the audience laughing out loud one minute and deep in thought the next. His shift in tone, volume, accent and speed further accentuated humor throughout the evening. In his upcoming book, Dutch Sound, the poem Bionic Iraqis reads "No. I am not okay. You sat on me. Oh well. Enough about me." It's difficult to ignore the controversial nature to Mohammad's choice in poetic titles and content. This poet revels in it, choosing shock value as yet another poetic device. Anything political, contentious, vulgar, or shamefully humorous is fair game in the writings of K. Silem Mohammad. The poet however manages his work with class. No matter how shocking one line may be, the following could potentially have an insightful twist. That ability in itself is exactly what generates such a following for theflarfmovement and Mohammad's poems. The final Community and World Literary Series event this semester is Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Academic Hall 102. The event will feature readings from native California poet, Joanne Kyger. For more information visit http://www. csusm.edu/cwls/ Guitar Hero 3 Let there be rock! Comedy Borat Sagdiyev "BORAT: Touristic Guidings to Minor Nation of U.S and A. and Touristic Guidings to Glorius Nation of Kazakhstan" The new quintessential howto guide to traveling, making friends and influencing people. Non-fiction Jonah Lehrer "Proust was a Neuroscientist" Photo courtesy ofAmazon.com BY BRYANT TINTLE Pride Staff Writer I must admit that I am a procrastinator when it comes to school work. Instead of doing my Spanish homework, I decided to do something else that took up my time. For a lot of my college time, my main distracter was "Guitar Hero". And with "Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock" out for a week now, I can expect my homework to be "forgotten" yet again. In case you've been living under a rock (no pun intended)* for the last year, Guitar Hero is a video game where you use a guitar controller and must hit the fret buttons and strum in time with the song. The first notable thing about the game is the wireless guitar. In the old games, I was always afraid that I would accidentally pull the guitar too hard and disconnect it. Let those fears be put to bed. Now with a wireless guitar, I can freely walk around the room while still rocking out. Another new feature is the co-op career mode. Not only does this mode break down the songs into guitar and bass so that two players can play together, but this is also the only way to unlock certain songs. However, don't fret (again, no pun intended) if you don't have any friends willing to rock out with you, as the single player career mode is still available. The songs featured in this edition cover many aspects of the "rock" genre. If classic rock is your cup of tea, then enjoy the hits "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns n' Roses and "La Grange" by ZZ Top. If metal is your favorite, than head-bang to "One" by Metallica and "The Number of the Beast" by Iron Maiden. Or enjoy the modern hits like "Miss Murder" by AFI and "When You Were Young" by The Killers. So, whether you are a fan of the original "Guitar Hero" games, or just a fan of rocking out to great music, I suggest picking this gem up before the gods of rock take it back. DROPPING: C D By Tiffanie Hoang & Toria Savey / Pride Staff Writers V© © m TJ VI 01 Book R eleases COMEDY Lehrer writes about how various novelists, poets, and even cooks anticipated scientific breakthroughs through their art. Non-fiction Slash "Slash" Just in time for Guitar Hero III comes the autobiography of the groundbreaking guitarist from Guns N ' Roses and Velvet Revolver. Hopefully, it'll be like a cross of watching A&E's Intervention and reading Penthouse letters. Fiction Donald McCaig "Rhett Butler's People" Oddly, the topfictionseller on Amazon is this book, a retelling of the period covered in 'Gone with the Wind' and then some. After the popularity of retelling 'Pride and Prejudice' with a focus on the male lead, this book seems to be hoping to cash in the trend. COUNTRY ¡The Lovemaster... Unzipped CRAIG SHOEMAKER Track #19, "Hamster Nipples". That's light, hamster nipples. Bluegrass Interpretations VARIOUS ARTISTS Different musicians take some of Reba's classic songs back to their bluegrass roots. RAP I ndie/Folk American Gangster Jjay-Z Inspired by the Frank Lucas story, Jay-Z ispeaks about the life of a gangster. Now ¡that he's retired, he has a lot of time to {release new albums. Motion Sickness: Live Recordings (BRIGHT EYES fFeatures live recordings of various songs, (blus covers of Leslie Feist and Elliot Smith. �M'or'<e sar«©?' than a BY TORIA SAVEY Pride Staff Writer Do you like good acting? Do you enjoy fabulous storytelling? Do you want to beat the crap out of every person who rushed to see Saw IV the minute it came out? If so, then shell out a couple of bucks to see "American Gangster", starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Based on a true story, the film focuses on the rise and eventual downfall of Frank Lucas, who became a leader of the Harlem drug scene in the late '60s and early '70s. The film does an advis® school job excellent job of portraying a man who is capable of incredibly violent acts, while at the same time caring for his family and running a business. After coming up with an innovative way to get high quality heroin at a bargain price, he brings his entire family into his crime empire, basing it on "honesty, integrity, hard work, never forgetting where we came from." Played with a fine mixture of emotions and appropriate amount of stoicism by Washington, Frank Lucas makes drug running sound like a more decent profession, with better practices, than working for most major corporations. (Hey, isn't it a toss up fair as to whether one would be better off dealing drugs or working for the corporate sector of Walmart?) Like any good crime drama, there's an equal focus on those trying to stop the criminals. Russell Crowe is Richie Roberts, a cop who remains clean in New York City, an almost impossible feat during that era. His dedication to his job, and dogged pursuance of Lucas, take a toll on his personal life, and the audience begins to feel a modicum of pity for him. Admirably, Crowe doesn't play the part as pitiful; he simply plays a man on the edge, who needs a solid victory against crime to jus- tify the righteousness he exhibits. Critics have said that the film only truly develops the two main characters. This is, for the most part, true. Several smaller characters in both Lucas' and Roberts' orbit are still infused with passion though, and without them, the personal interactions Beer of the we e K w eek Oktoberfest BY JONATHAN THOMPSON taste and more alcohol. Large Pride Staff Writer amounts of beer and food such as sausage, chicken, and sauOktoberfest carries on for erkraut are consumed during 16 to 18 days during late Sep- the event. The popularity of tember and early October. the event has lead to many The annual festival occurs in other cities around the world Munich, Germany. Beer sig- mimicking the annual festival nifies a key role in festivities. and breweries from all over The event begins with the tap- the world creating a seasonal ping of a keg by the Mayor of Oktoberfest styled beer. Munich. Breweries create a Karl Strauss Brewing special brew for Oktoberfest. Company brews OktoberThe special brew generally has fest in Pacific Beach, Calid arker fornia. The brewery began when Chris Cramer and Matt Rattner co-founded Karl Strauss Brewing Company in February of 1989. In the I summer of 1988, Chris ¡visited Fremantle, Australia and became fascinated with micro brewing. He returned f rom the vacation and began discussing plans with Matt to open their own micro brewery. Fortunately, C hris' uncle Karl Strauss had extensive knowledge in brewing beer. Karl Strauss was a renowned German brewmaster and knew the business of beer. Pastel yellow and blue hues dominate the cardboard container of Oktoberfest. A colorful scene of energetic and happy people enjoying themselves and healthy servings of beer marks the main portrait of the packaging. The scene most likely depicts a common sight during Oktoberfest. A red bottle cap with the breweries logo seals a 12 ounce beer with a 4.9 percent alcohol by volume. The dark golden amber beer pours smooth like a running creek and generates a quarter inch thick head. The beer has a pleasantly faint aroma that sooths the soul. The beer enters the mouth and quickly resonates with the taste buds. For a second or two the beer floods all aspects of the mouth with powerful surges of spiciness from the hops. A dry tingling sensation lingers as the beer trickles down the t hroat The distinguished tasteful sip creates anxiety within the brain as the brain craves for more of the now famed beer. The seasonal beer should disappear like a magician's trick from store shelves in the following weeks. Images courtesy of Universal Studios on which the film is built would feel empty. As I said, the sign of a good crime drama is a clear focus on both the criminals and those trying to apprehend them. The sign of a great crime drama is one that has half the audience, or more, rooting for the 'bad guy'. � 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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X IX N O. 1 Primary election season intensifies with voting BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer Big plans for Black Student Union BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer A fter spending last semester resurrecting the Black Student Union, a forward looking attitude and a revamped sense of involvement could bring success to this growing group of African American students at Cal State San Marcos this spring. Under the motto, "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude," the BSU is stepping out of the shadows intent on becoming an integral part of the CSUSM campus community. Having overcome the financial obstacles that stifled previous manifestations of the BSU, the new and improved BSU unveiled a calendar loaded with events and activities for the coming month at their Jan. 31 weekly meeting. Involvement is something that will be central to the BSU's ambitions this semester as they do more than simply step out into the campus community. Bringing in representatives from ASI and the Women's Center to their meeting, the BSU is making an effort to work with other campus organizations tq bring the entire campus together. "I think it's more important for us to not just stay BSU in and of itself, but let everyone see us," said BSU President Sherray-Blythe to the group. "If you didn't want to get involved, you wouldn't be here" In their biggest event of the month, the BSU will put on a dance called "Sensual Seduction" on Feb. 23 at the Clarke from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The BSU encourages students interested in participating to attend their Thursday during U-Hour in University Hall 101. 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In a day known and f ormats f rom s tate t o s tate b est a s " Super Tuesday", and p arty t o p arty m ake the v oters f rom 23 other s tates n omination p rocess intensely move alongside C alifornia t o unpredictable. award delegates t o c andidates U nlike in t he General Elecfor the p arty's nominations tion here ^ candidates seek at t he national conventions e lectoral v otes, t he p rimaset t o t ake place t his c oming ries see c andidates campaign summer. for n ominations f rom p arty I n what w ill b e t he largest delegates that represent each t o d ate of t his already criti- state. While most s tates u se cal d ay in the p rimary elec- t he p rimary election system, tion season, "Super Tuesday" other states like Iowa choose o ffers t o candidates more del- t o award delegates to a c andiegates than can be won on any date based on t he outcome of other day in t he p rimary elec- large meetings known as caution. A s citizens of Califor- cuses. I]ti both cases, t hese delemay CSUSM s tudents registered to vote have the o pportu- gates then go o n t o each parnity to dramatically i nfluence ty's national convention t o d etermine Who t he n ominee c ampaign, s tates o ften vie f or will be. i nfluence by p ushing tfteir Since t he 905s? C alifornia's elections earlier i n t he season. p rimary election system h as In t his m anner of p osturing, changed 3 'times. Until 1996, C alifornia and several other C alifornia used a " closed" pri- s tates moved t heir p rimaries mary system, allowing only t o Feb. 5 t his year, e levate r egistered members of a p arty i ng t he i mportance of " Super Tuesday" b oth f or C alifornia t o vote on a p arty's b allot, With t he passage of P roposi- v oters a nd f or c andidates. tion 198, C alifornians adopted A ccording t o t he O ffice of » an " open" p rimary s ystem t o t he S ecretary of S tate, t he allow v oters to select a c an- A merican Independent P arty didate r egardless of political and the D emocratic P arty will a ffiliation. In 2 002, t he U S : allow " decline t o s tate" v oters Supreme C ourt d etermined t o r e v e s t ; ¿ p arty ballot f or t he " open" p rimary system t he Feb, 5 P residential P rit o b e a violation of a political mary E lection. T he Republip arty's F irst Amendment r ight can P arty h as decided t o not t o f ree association, t hus u sh- p ermit;; u naffiliated v oters ering in t he c urrent " modified to t ake p art in tfieir " Super e losed" p rimary system u nder T uesday" s election t his year. SB 28. If a p arty so c hooses, , P arty o fficials m aintain t he they can n otify t he Secretary belief t hat members should of State to p ermit u naffiliated d etermine the p arty's nomi"decline t o s tate" voters t o nee w hile u rging u naffiliated voters i nterested i n s upportp articipate i n t heir p rimary. Since p rimaries are h eld a t ingra Republican t o j oin- the d ifferent d ates and early per- Party. formances set the tone f or a S eat available on Board of Trustees for C SU Student CSSA issues applications for coveted position BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer The California State Student Association is accepting applications in its annual search for a new student t rustee to serve as the voice for CSU students on the CSU Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees are responsible for creating policies on student fees, admissions, financial aid, technology, and student services that a ffect more than 450,000 students, easily making it the highest policy planning committee in the CSU system. The position of student t rustee is the highest and most prestigious position a CSU student can hold. The p rimary responsibility of a student trustee consists of presenting the issues, positions, and perspectives of CSU stu- dents. A student t rustee holds the same powers and responsibilities of the other t rustees and is paid $100 a day for conducting the business of the Board as well as attending the seven regularly scheduled meetings per year. Applications must be mailed to the Office of University A ffairs, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90812 by 5:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 22. Inter- ested students can get more information and instructions on how to apply on the CSSA website at www.csustudents.org. Interviews for candidates are scheduled for Friday, May 12 at CSU Fullerton. Following the process, the CSSA will forward the names of two to five finalists to Governor Schwarzenegger who will then make an ultimate decision. University Village staff w ins spirit award Resident Advisors present stress busters at annual conference BY BILL RHEIN Pride Staff Writer On Jan. 26, the CSUSM Resident Advisors and Resident Hall Council members traveled to CSU San Bernardino for the Southern Resident Assistant Program Conference. The annual gathering recognizes the. achievements of student leaders in local college and university residence halls. Weeks in advance, students submit .program ideas to share at the conference. This year, eight programs from CSUSM were chosen. Students were able to spend the day relaxing and sharing ideas with other college leaders before the distribution of awards later on in the evening. Of the ten programs recognized for 'Top Ten of the Year,' two were from San Marcos RAs. CSUSM student, Corbin Northington, received an award for his presentation on necessary first aid knowledge in resident halls. Also garnering recognition was first year RA, Alexander Hoang. His program titled "Meditation Invigoration," challenged students to take risks in order to grow outside their comfort zones. The program's purpose is combating stress among college students, inspired by the chilling statistic that stress is a top factor of death in the United States. Hoang hopes that students can "be comfortable with oneself and make good choices away from materialism." Upon learning about his award, Hoang said, "It felt great. I'm glad to present something other student leaders could take something away from." After the program awards, the event's most prestigious award, the Spirit Award, was announced. The Spirit Award, based on spirit at the conference, participation in program presentations, and a video clip made prior to the day, was presented to CSUSM. The CSUSM RAs created a 'Cougar Lightning' video with the help of spirit leader, Brian Buttacavoli. Along with a three-dimension plaque, the awarded school keeps a 'Spirit Stick' for the year and returns it at the following year's conference. "It was awesome to take the highest award." Hoang said. CSUSM may be a small school but the strength of the University Village team and staff rose to the occasion. �NEWS Tuesday; February 05, 2008 Mini dreates exploratory committee to assessn hold orm debate put o situation City Council c XheC^pride I §§gi |§g£ * immimisim^ - ^ EDITOR W CHIIR * ! YmmimA PACHECOÌSÀAC BY ELBERT ESGUERRA Pride Staff Writer MANAGING EDITOR \ ' fcEMllOfflE * - Three weeks ago, the San Marcos City Council delayed any 4 further action towards approving ordinances that would provide DISTRÍBUTIOH MANAGER. > NICKSTIUZVER ^ ^ ^ limitations toward maintaining mini dorms for multiple college < MEWS EORROÁ ' students and young adults. JACICFECARBAIAL A mini dorm is a rental property found relatively close to colN M J M S EDITOR , : AMANDA AHDREHM ' lege areas primarily with the purpfttll^mmi^^ii^^^í^^^^mM^^^^^^M pose to accommodate students by ARTS 1 IKTFERTAÌNMFNT^ ; providing additional living space. EDITOR. This remodeling may include ; , ^ TOElASáOTY LAYOIJRRLDITOR - HICK $TMTVN& ' * ^ SFOHTS E DITORS / • O NTIM MANAGER ,HUHMOORJE 1 " " ; C o w ¡EDITOR THE PRIDE converting garages into extra bedrooms and paving lawns to provide more parking. The precarious situation between homeowners (who argue the rowdy tenants disrupt neighborhoods) and students (who believe affordable housing goes a long way) leaves the two communities embattled over the issue. The current answer provided by City Council right now lies in the creation of a "Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission." The eight members will oversee potential solutions for neighborhoods disrupted by loud, unruly college students and any other disruptive conduct. Two members of City Council will join the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and a USMC Camp Pendleton representative from Oceanside. The remaining four include students from Cal State San Marcos and from Palomar Coljege. In Jan. 2007, the City of San Diego passed an ordinance for the owners of single-family homes to pay additional permit fees up to $1000 a year for households that have six or more adult occupants. The surrounding college area at San Diego State University is the most affected by the ordinance. Whether this will affect the San Marcos area remains unknown. Over the past several months, complaints among homeowners of the area have risen, mainly citing things such as loud partying, littering, and limited street parking. For information concerning this issue, visit http://www.ci.sanmarcos.ca.us/ccouncil.asp. 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COUGAR BAZAAR & S TUDENT FUNDRAISING W I M ' '' ' • Ü B PLAZA - - �O PINION T HE PRIDE Church's Influence on Sports NHL Trade Deadline Approaches BY DAVID CHURCH Pride Staff Writer W ith t he Feb. 26 N HL t rade d eadline a pproaching, it is t ime f or t eams t o decide t o sell or buy. But b uyers b eware: t he A naheim D ucks f ailed t o m ake a b lockbuster t rade at t he d eadline a nd still m arched t o t heir f irst S tanley C up c hampionships. D espite have C onn S myth ( playoff M VP) Scott N iedermayer r eturning and last seasons l eading scorer r eturning t o t heir l ineups i nstead of r etiring. T he D ucks a re j ust one of m any t eams l ooking t o lock u p a big t rade b efore t he d eadline. But w ith Atlanta T hrashers M arian Hossa, Toronto Maple L eafs M ats Sundin and Colorado Avalanches John-Michael Liles on the t rade block. But even the T hrashers and Avalanche are still in the playoff hunt. With 12 t eams w ithin eight p oints of t he p layoffs, t here w ill b e m ore t eams t hinking t hey are b uyers t han sellers. T he sellers have t he u pper h and. T his y ear's sellers should consist of t he Tampa Bay L ightning, T he Maple L eafs, L os Angeles K ings, E dmonton O ilers and Columbus Blue Jackets. T hen t he question b ecomes w ho goes and what can we get. T he L ightning continue t o have one m ajor need t hey would like t o fill and that is goaltending. Problem with t his n eed is that q uality goaltending available i sn't available. They could t ry and go a fter u nproven O ttawa Senators goaltender Ray Emery, but E mery's $3.3 m illion s alary is a t urndown. W hereas, if t hey a re w illing t o send a d raft pick and a p rospect t o t he Oilers f or M athieu G aron, they would have a n umber one goaltender f or next year. T he Maple L eafs have no option. T he only t rade bait t hey have i s S undin, who is t he best player available in t he t rade m arket. You can expect t he Maple L eafs to.be a sking f or t op p rospects as t hey are still y ears away f rom b uilding a Stanley C up c aliber t eam. T he K ings are once again in t he dog house and going no w here. T hey t ried t o rebuild t heir t eam w ith v eteran f ree agents, but t hat f ailed miserably. N ow it is t ime f or t hem t o t rade t heir recently signed f ree agents and v eterans and allow t heir y oung t alent t o show t heir skills. Finally t here is t he Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets have A dam Foote, Sergei Federov and Michael Peca w ho all have Stanley C up f inal e xperience. But realistically, t he Blue Jackets w on't be able t o move t hese players and w ill have t o do t heir r ebuilding in t he f ree agency like m any other t eams. But t here is still a w ild card out t here t hat w on't cost any p rospects. Peter Forsberg is t he most sought out player right now. T he upside t o Forsberg w ill b e that he w on't cost any p rospect. The downside is every t eam in t he p layoff hunt w ants h im. T he upside f or Forsberg is he gets t o choose and it s eems like he w ill be h eaded b ack t o h is home t eam. T he P hiladelphia F lyers have t o b e t he f ront r unners w ith t heir big t urnaround and s alary cap r oom. With Forsberg w anting a t wo y ear deal and F orsberg's love for P hiladelphia, it s eems like t he r ight m atch again. E specially with t he Flyers five p oints b ehind t he Senators w ith t wo g ames in h and. One t hing is f or sure, only t ime w ill tell. Any c omments or questions can be sent to c hurc009@csusm. edu or p ride@csusm.edu. Tuesday, February 05, 2008 Blood, Sweat, Tears, Stupidity BY TORIA SAVEY Pride Staff Writer L ast Saturday, I was p ondering what I should do. I 'd a lready t aken a n ap, gone f or a w alk, eaten m ore b readsticks t han my b ody h ad room f or at Pat and O scar's, and a ttempted t o go t o w ork. W HAT WAS L EFT T O M E, KIDS?!? I t urned t o my significant other, and I said w ords I never t hought would come out of my m outh. " I k now i t's w rong b ut...can we rent Transformers?" I w rote a r ather s cathing r eview of t he movie Transformers last semester. P robably b ecause t he a cting w as, t alent w ise, on p ar w ith a D owny f abric s oftener commercial. B ut, s ometimes on a Saturday n ight, you need giant r obots. A nd explosions. A nd t o watch t he k id f rom Even Stevens m ake out w ith Megan Fox, w ho could crack oysters on her stomach like an otter. L ook, t here's no shame in t hese n eeds, people. Sometimes we all n eed stupid t hings. T here's going t o b e a day when you watch one of t hose b reak d ancing movies t hat's a l ittle short on plot, but you still c ry when t he h ero does that move t hat h is b rother invented b efore h e got shot by t hose gang m embers. N ot t hat I 've ever seen such a movie. Or p erhaps you spend t he e ntire day w atching a marathon of any show on MTV. Except Pimp My Ride—Pimp My Ride is never stupid. The point is t hat you should never be a fraid t o share t he t hings t hat b ring you c omfort. How do you k now t hat t he g uy s itting next t o you in y our communications class d idn't watch t he m arathon of The Girls Next Door t he other day? Or p erhaps t he r eason t hey d idn't have t he Usher movie at Blockbuster is b ecause t he girl next t o you in Psych h ad a lready r ented it. So t he m oral is: d on't j udge. B ecause e veryone h as w atched at least one m ovie on either O xygen, L ifetime, or t he F amily C hannel. Now, I 'm going t o w atch m y Buffy the Vampire Slayer D VDs. Obtaining your P hD? Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive awards up to $30,000 in forgivable loans to students in doctoral programs. Applications Due: February 11,2008 Return to work at the CSU and for every year worked in the GSU system, 20% of the loan is forgiven • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required • Doctoral students planning to attend a doctorate program in AY 08-09 or already enrolled are encouraged to apply. • For information and applications: Cal State San Marcos • Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 • facctr@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/fc/loans.htm 3 j* it AZUSA PACIFIC u n i v E r s ITy - MYEISH P fGUERO GAMÌNQ, MÂHQD ' 0 3 Vice Presideof and Corporate Giving Manager, Woshingtoii MiJtuai Inc. What's your journey? APU's graduât© business program reinforced Myeisha's desire to be a leader of change through Washington Mutuali community programs. To learn more about Myeisha's inspiring story and to explore the MBA or Master of M s hi Human Resource and Organizational Development programs: www.apu.ed y/explore/sbm ToN free (866) 209-1559 sbmgracl@apu»edu SCHOOL QF B U M S AND MANAGEMENT » G r a d u a t e Programs �4 Tuesday; February 05, 2008 TRAVEL THE PRIDE Clockwise left to right: 1. The two-ton statue of Atlas in Rockefeller Center, located across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral. 2. Flags from air over the world in Rockefeller Center. 3. Overlooking the New Jersey coastline from the Irish Potato. Famine Memorial. 4. Lady Liberty still standing proud amidst the gloom. BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer New York is home to many giants: the victorious NY Giants, giant skyscrapers, a giant statue, giant bridges, giant pretzels, giant hot dogs, and giant musical productions. That said, any venture to New York City is bound to be one monumental occasion, and so too was mine last year. Arriving in the city at 3 a.m. one Saturday morning, it only took seconds for the infamous saying that NYC is "the city that never sleeps" to ring true. Crammed into the backseat of a taxi (my first NY taxi ride of many), adrenaline pulsed through me as our cab driver proceeded to get out of the car come close to blows with another driver over who's turn it was to merge into the right-hand lane. I never heard so many violent profanities in different languages at one time before. Once on Manhattan Island, we made our way to Times Square. A hub of fluorescent lights and mayhem, in the center of all the action we arrived at our hotel, which stood adjacent to the glowing Coca-Cola marquee and next to the Legally Blonde Broadway, show. A world all its own; the lights, action and smells mystified and excited me. Throughout the duration of our Manhattan adventure, I experi- The thing about New York is that there is so much to see and do, that it is nearly impossible to capture it in words, and see it all in under a week. enced many firsts. My first NY hot dog, my first time hailing a cab on my own, my first time getting lost in a such an overwhelming city, and the first time I had the opportunity to see so many historical and famous places. The thing about New York is that there is so much to see and do, that it is nearly impossible to capture it in words, and see it all in under a week. Our first night in the city my group of companions and I made a list of all the things we wanted to do and see. Then, we attempted to organize the locations g eographically and maximize every minute of every day. Forget sleeping—we were in New York, and who knew when we were going to be back there H H H H m H ^^ again—we were going to t ry to do it all. Day one began with a privately guided limousine tour of the city to get our bearings of how to navigate the island. I must say if you have the money, seeing New York through the sunroof and windows of a private limo, complete with bubbly and beverages galore, is hands down the way to go. The city was under water on day two. It poured all night, and continued to pour all day, and this was the day we planned to visit the Statue of Liberty. I must admit it was not our best idea. Walking miles in the rain to the harbor and waiting in line at the Statue for two hours constituted the most miserably wet and uncomfort- mmmsmSm able day of my life. However, it was bittersweet, as it will forever be one of the most memorable days of my life. Seeing Lady Liberty in all her glory and breathing in the musty history that filled the hallways and stairs, awakened a new sense of adventure and patriotism. The rest of our trip continued in this fashion, with a lot of bitter, and almost as much sweet. Sludging around the city in the sticky heat and moody weather at times created problems, such as ending up on the subway line that went to the Bronx all by myself, and running out of clean, dry clothes. Thankfully, there were plenty of "I heart N Y" shirts to build a wardrobe for the remaining few days. In all its glory and infamy, NYC should be at the top of your places to see, as it has more to offer than any other city in the country. f rtp fc ¡SÜ" , ... " ÜÜ �FEATURES THE PRIDE Tuesday; February 05, 2008 OurSpace comes to CSUSM Gathering news and information into one easily accessible source BY JON THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer One of the biggest impacts the internet at large has, is the instant availability of news from sources the all over the world. Consequently, with this ever-faster availability of news, comes a greater demand for single sources to provide all necessary news. Students, like many professionals with full schedules and pressing deadlines, find themselves most in demand for news that is quickly and easily accessible. In November of 2007, CSUSM celebrated the release of such a website. Regarded as a one-stop news source for students* Our- Space is a separate entity from the struction, as well as about the CSUSM homepage, which serves CSUSM homepage which will be as a student resource, rather than undergoing a process of renovaa news source. OurSpace seeks tion," said Thompson. t o provide an up-to-date news 1 Due to OurSpace's recent function for on-campus news anc) release, the site is still in the announcements relevant to stUr1 ' 'developmental phases; however, dents and the university. ^ \ it is completely functional. StuAccording to Kane Thompson, dents are able to submit feedback Senior Director of Communica- by simply clicking the feedback link from OurSpace's menu tabs. tions for CSUSM's OurSpace; "Our goal i s to rè-educate the OurSpace runs in conjunction campus community on how they with InSight, also launched in access their ne^ys, making infoir- November of 2007 which serves matten easy to locate and click-. the same news and announceabïe.^ôttfSpace provides users ment functions for staff and faclinks to t he campus- events cal- ulty that OurSpace provides to endar, as well as, thé T he Pride students. Onlifte. It is however,*important A source such as OurSpace for students to know OurSpace is can only help to serve students' a news announcemerrt board, not awareness of what they need to an event calendar itself." know about the university. As "We would like to hear feed- students are generally notorious back from thè students about for lacking in any spare time, this OurSpace, which is under con- site is yet another step towards the growing ease, convenience— and most importantly—^ the speed that we continue to crave from our news sources. OurSpace can be accessed at: http://insite.csusm.edu/archives/ ourspaçe__full.pflip Primaries & Super Tuesday Preview BY PAUL WYSOCKI Pride Staff Writer Today is Super Tuesday, the day when more than 20 states across the country will ho>ld t hej| p iit^j^y ^electigns, This means that the states involved in the primaries (24 to be exact, including California) will have voters cast their ballots toward the candidate they believe to be the best individual for the j ob of president of the United States of America. Furthermore, the more states a candidate wins, the better chance he or she has at being the front-runner. To put it simpler: Super Tuesday is kind of like a mini-election, or a preliminary round in American Idol. The official presidential elections are not until November; but t hat's November, and this is now, giving us ten months to go; unofficially marking Super Tuesday the beginning of the race! The w inners of the m ajority of the 24 states will be recognized as the f rontrunners, and begin t o c ampaign nationally. Before, campaigning was only for states that held earlier p rimaries, such as Iowa or New Hampshire, in order for candidates t o save money and secure victories, propelling them t hrough the race. However, a fter Super Tuesday the f ront-runners take the lead, the battle lines will remain drawn until November. A year ago t here were countless candidates campaigning all across the country. As of Super Tuesday, there will only be Last but not least is Ron Paul; the six left: two from the Democratic Party, and four f rom the Republican side. And Republican Congressman f rom Texas who feels our country is straying away the candidates are: We have Barack Obama, a Democratic s enator from Illinois, , who: has b eenp^ "senator his professional career a little over 3 years. Obama's platform rests oil his promise/vocalization of change, which has inspired millions and his following only seems to be growing (in January Ä.J alone his campaign acquired $32 million through contributions). He was recently voted #1 Liberal Senator by the National Journal, and has support f rom big names like the Kennedy's and Oprah. The other Democrat r unning is former First Lady Hillary Clinton, the current New York Senator. Alongside Obama, they make this presidential race a historical feat, being that neither a woman nor an A frican American have ever made it so far along in the primaries. Clinton also stated she would bring change, and emphasized her 30 years of experience as a strong point in her campaign. For the Republicans, there is John McCain, a Senator f rom Arizona. Senator McCain served as a captain in the Vietnam War, received several awards and medals, and was a Prisoner of War for almost 6 years in Vietnam. Next we've got Mitt Romney, a republican and former governor of Massachusetts, who has lengthy expérience with budgetary finances because of h is successful career as a CEO and president of the 2002 Winter Olympics. f rom its founding principles. Paul is increasingly popular among younger voters, college campuses, and Google. Aspiring to obtain doctorate California Pre-Doctoral Program Application Due: March 21,2008 • fully-funded summer internship • $3K scholarship for symposiums, college visits, application/test fee waivers and more • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required For information and applications: Cal State San Marcos • Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 •facctr@csusm.edu http://www.csusm,edu/fc/loans.htm �FEATURES Tuesday; February 05, 2008 THE PRIDE RecycleMania 2008 begins BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer It is that time again. The Recyclemania 2008 contest begins February 8th. The annual recycling contest happens for 10 weeks, and is open to competing colleges nationwide. In 2006 and 2007, CSUSM won the Grand Champion Award, and in 2005, when the contest only contained two categories, CSUSM almost won the Per Capita category and placed first in the Recycling Rate category. Currently, the 2008 con- test includes more than 400 colleges, whereas last year's contest only included a little more than 200 schools. San Diego State University and University of California San Diego have entered the competition again. This year there are four main categories in the contest: Largest Amount of Recyclables Per Capita, Largest Amount of Total Recyclables, Least Amount of .Trash Per Capita, and Highest Recycling Rate. Participating colleges can also compete in the Targeted Materials category. In the Targeted Materials category, schools may choose one item from the following to focus on: bottles and cans, corrugated cardboard, food service organics, and paper, and then the competition mandates measurements in pounds on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the competition. For their efforts, campuses receive trophies, awards, and certificates. The Green Team and Blue Crew are major components in the competition. The Green Team constantly focuses on reducing, recycling, and reusing at CSUSM while the Blue Crew handles the actual collection and sorting of CSUSM's trash. Based on their combined efforts, CSUSM continues to be a fierce competitor in the contest. When asked if CSUSM will win the competition, Junior Business Major Kyle McClellan responded with, "Win? Heck yeah! Our school is the stuff!" For more information, please visit: http://www.recyclemania. com/ and http://www.myspace. com/recyclemania. Mardi Gras: Let the good times roll BY AMY SALISBURY Pride Staff Writer I would be willing to bet that nearly everyone in the continental United States and Western Europe has at least heard of Mardi Gras. That's right, the greatest free party on earth; narrow, cozy streets in the French Quarter, beads flying from balconies bursting with eager celebrators, free alcohol, countless floats, outrageous costumes, and raucous behavior in every nook and cranny of New Orleans, Louisiana. Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, or most commonly known as, Fat Tuesday, is in fact today. As the last day before the Catholic observance of Lent, Mardi Gras calls for merriment and festivity to run thick throughout New Orleans, not to mention innumerable other locations around the world. Arriving as early a » February 3 or as late as March 9, Mardi Gras serves as a last-ditch effort to treat yourself prior to the dry month preceding Easter. Simply known as Carnival or Carnivale internationally (namely, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), the celebration's intentions are universal while still incorporating the great music and over-indulgence synonymous with the revelry here in the States; Most partygoers have no idea that Mardi Gras actually ends today, Fat Tuesday, with January 6 as the real beginning of the festivities. On Epiphany, twelve days after Christmas, Orthodox Catholics believe that Jesus Christ "shone forth" as God in human form. Western Christians also celebrate this day as the visitation of the Magi and commemorate the event with a feast. What's more, the tradition began in the United States even before the territory fell under American rule. Nearly one hundred years before the Louisiana Purchase, King Louis XIV reigned over a large part of our now united country. As a means of defending his newly acquired land, the French monarch sent for Iberville and Bienville LeMoyne to go sailing up the Mississippi River in hopes of establishing a new settlement. The brothers called the area they came upon Point du Mardi Gras. Throughout the years, proud French descendants inhabiting the Bayou, known as Creoles, passed on their traditions to make honorary Creoles out of all taking part in the bash. As interesting as all the history is, the mere mention of Mardi Gras causes most Americans to conjure up thoughts of flowing beer and women shamelessly bearing their chests in exchange for plastic beads. Obviously, there is no objection to this on Bourbon Street, but has anyone ever stopped to ask: Why beads? It all started in the 1920s with the Rex Company's float tossing inexpensive glass necklaces into the parade's crowd. Thus, a tradition was born. Nowadays, it is quite common for float Krewes (groups who produce and ride on parade floats) to shell out thousands of dollars on the enticing purple, green, and gold necklaces. All in all, Mardi Gras is not solely a French celebration; it is rather a means of uniting different people and cultures all looking for the same thing: a good party. 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GoNCTD.com * Call 511 �FEATURES THE PRIDE Tuesdayt February 05, 2008 Giants break Patriot's perfect season BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer In a g ame w ith p rime-time s torylines on both sides of t he field, it is a lmost fitting that it e nded t he way it d id. T he N ew York G iants e dged out t he N ew E ngland Patriots 17-14, Sunday, in a g ame t hat h as been billed a s one of t he b iggest u psets in Super Bowl h istory. The P atriots w ere 18 g ames d eep i nto their quest f or i mmortality a nd one g ame short f rom t rue p erfection at A merica's most opulent s porting s pectacle; Super Bowl X LII. On t he o ther side of t he f ence w ere the N ew York G iants. T he u nderdog in nearly all a spects. F ortunately f or t hem, the G iants w ere not l acking one i ntangible a spect of t he g ame - m omentum. T he P atriots h ad n ot lost a g ame all s eason, but t heir route t o t he big g ame h ad n oth- ing on t he p ath that Eli M anning and t he N ew York G iants h ad to t ake. Super Bowl X LII w as t he G iants 11th straight v ictory away f rom G iants Stadium, t ruly g iving n ew m eaning t o t he p hrase " road w arriors." I n f ront of over 70,000 at University of P hoenix Stadium in Glendale, A rizona, t he G iants p osted the first p oints on a 32-yard L awrence Tynes field goal. T he P atriots would t ake t he lead on t he first play of t he second q uarter, as r unning b ack, L aurence M aroney r ushed in a one-yard t ouchdown. T he score would r emain 7-3 t hrough t he r emainder of t he second q uarter, into h alftime, and t hrough t he t hird q uarter. T he G iants s truck early in t he f ourth q uarter, on an Eli M anning t o David Tyree five-yard t ouchdown r eception. At t he t hree m inute m ark in t he f ourth, t he P atriots t ook back t he lead w ith a six- yard t ouchdown p ass t o R andy Moss. With j ust 35 seconds r emaining in t he game, down by four, Eli M anning hit w ide receiver, P laxico B urress, f or a 13-yard t ouchdown t hat w ill go down in h istory as t he lob t hat derailed p erfection. " It's t he g reatest f eeling in p rofessional s ports," said B urress, who caught only t wo p asses f or a total of 27 y ards a fter r umors swirled of t he p ossibility t hat a swollen k nee and a nkle i njury would leave P laxico sidelined f or t he g ame. B urress, w ho g uaranteed a v ictory t o t he m edia on Tuesday, e ndured t he c ynicism and stood by h is claim, silencing t he c ritics w ith one catch. The P atriots h ad one final chance t o score in t he closing seconds, but t hree incomplete p asses and a ten-yard sack by G iants defensive t ackle, Jay A lford sealed t he victory. T he G iants d efense played a large roll in t he u pset, anchored by d efensive e nd, J ustin Tuck's five t ackles, t wo sacks, and one f orced f umble. Safety, J ames Butler racked u p 10 t ackles and linebacker, A ntonio P ierce h ad eight. Despite t he loss, t he P atriots m aintain the title of t he only t eam in t he 17-week r egular season e ra t o o rchestrate a perfect 16-0 season. " It's d isappointing," said a d ispirited P atriots coach, Bill Belichick a fter t he game. A ccording t o N ielsen M edia R esearch, Super Bowl X LII set a television record as t he h ighest r ated Super Bowl ever, d rawing i n 97.5 m illion v iewers. T he g ame also went down as t he second most watched television b roadcast ever, f alling short 8.5 m illion v iewers of t he 1983 finale of television series M-A-S-H. Cougars split home opener against Vanguard BY LANCE CARTELLI Pride Staff Writer The Cougars (2-4) split their home opener, doubleheader against Vanguard (1-1) on Sat. losing the first game 8-3, and winning the final game 1-0. Vanguard dominated the first game on a strong pitching p erformance froiri Dustin Jones, who went six shutout innings and surrendered only two hits. Michael Anderson pitched the» final three innings giving up the only three r uns the Cougars scored. Vanguard broke the game open in t he top of the 5th and 6th innings. In the top of the 5th, RF Jason Machado hit a one-out solo homerun to give Vanguard a 3 -0 lead. A two out two-error mishap lead to Vanguard's second r un in the inning. In the top of the 6th, Machado struck again with a two-RBI single u p the middle. He ended his day 3 -4 with four RBI's. By t he b ottom of t he 7th, t he Cougars were down an i nsurmountable lead 7-0. Jared Suwyn ended t he Vanguard shutout by h itting a t wo-run H R o ff of A nderson in t he 9th. The Cougars, j ust playing for r espect, added one more r un in t he bottom of t he 9th to m ake the final score 8-3. Game two of the double header was a different story for the Cougars shutting Vanguard out 1-0, in a pitchers duel using three pitchers to combine for a one-hit shutout. GUTS OR CAREER W ANCE CARTELLI HE R IGHT DadECISION? AS IT T Rivers h arthroscopic knee surgery BY L Pride Staff Writer The a ftermath of t he Super Bowl h as arrived and t he N FL s eason is over in d isappointing f ashion f or San Diego Charger f ans. With a severely h urt 'Big 3 ' in Philip Rivers', t orn ACL, L aDainian Tomlinson's, h yper extended k nee, and Antonio Gates', dislocated big toe, t he Chargers lost 21-12 on Jan. 20 t o t he N ew England Patriots. Sorry to r emind you Charger fans. The question I r aise is 4Was Philip Rivers decision t o play w ith a t orn ACL in his right k nee, t he right decision?' The evidence on why it w as t he w rong decision: R ivers h urt h is k nee t he week before against t he I ndianapolis Colts game; back u p QB Billy Volek showed that he was more t han capable, leading the g ame-winning drive against t he p revious Super Bowl champions. Volek would have b een a game m anager and would not have b een put into situations where he would t hrow interceptions as R ivers did. j ust so he could play in the AFC championship game, meaning he was unable to practice for t he most important game of his life against one of the greatest t eams of all time. On a personal level, Rivers is a young QB with a long career ahead of him that is f acing surgery that will require at least 6 months for recovery. One hit could easily have ended h is career and lost him millions of dollars with the chance of r eturning t o the p layoffs/ There is no doubt Rivers decision to play was gutsy and should be praised for h is dedication to his team and his desire t o w in. But we have no crystal ball, no way t o tell the f uture. His play was that of a man with a hurt k nee t hrowing t hree interceptions, the same as godlike Tom Brady. Would back-up Billy Volek played better t han a hurt Rivers? With a healthy Tomlinson would the Chargers have won? Would all of it matter? We j ust don't know, it's all speculation to say it was the right or wrong decision. Men's soccer tryouts BY T IM MOORE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM men's soccer is holding is annual open tryout on Saturday, February 16th f rom 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mangrum Track and Soccer Field. Students interested in t rying out can visit www.csusm.edu/athletics before February 11th to fill out the appropriate documents. "We are hoping t o identify any students currently on campus who may have the ability to contribute to the men's team and solidify a roster spot," said assistant coach Bobby Renneisen. T he team is going into its third year of existence, and has an 18-13-1 record over the first two years of play. Steve Triolo, the starting pitcher for the Cougars, went 5 1/3 strong innings giving up the only hit while striking out five and giving up four walks. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the 4th, when CF Tristan Gale lead off the inning with a solo homerun tp center field, turned out to be the game-winning home r un. Eric Julienne and Jared Suwyn combined to go 1 2/3 innings of no hit baseball to shut-out Vanguard in a seven inning contest this is the Cougars second win of the season, and first win at home. SOFTBALL 1-1 IN DOUBLEHEADER BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM Softball kicked off its second season in existence Saturday, splitting a doubleheader with Biola University. Biola struck early on in game one, doing all of their damage in the team's 6 -4 victory in the first two innings. CSUSM scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning on four singles, and one r un in the bottom of the sev- enth on a triple hit by sophomore, Erica Coelho. CSUSM won game two of the doubleheader by a score of 2-1, thanks to a complete game, six strikeout outing by junior, Melissa Lerno. The split opens the season with a 1-1 record. The Cougars face Bethany University on Saturday and the University Redlands on Sunday. Both games will be played at Mission Hills High School. H ookah L ounge P ool T ables Garnis G re at F ood O ver 5 0 H ookah Flavor's M onday Night P ool Tournament Daily Ltmch a nd Dinner S pecials H appy Hour 4:00-6:00 P .M. 122Ö E M ission, S a n M arcos Ì t i l » i » i v l u i I i »IV Ca m for a successful fixture? TTV |§f d o e s a pmmUUEMSV o r STD ñ^yLpi^l M a k e i n f o r m a l i ife&lthv, etMËê^tëMimz. 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This is one of the rare CDs that I can listen to from beginning to end without changing a song. What hip-hop has needed is a message behind the music, and Lupe does this perfectly. Each song makes you think and want to listen to his every word, not to mention the amazing beats and Kanye West style synths. I recommend that everyone go out and buy this CD right now. It's a must have. A&E THE PRIDE Academy Awards nominations overshadowed by strike tion of Ian McEwan's 2001 novel, also received seven nods. The film includes nominations for best The writers' strike did not stop adapted screenplay and 13-year old Hollywood from announcing the actress Saoirse Ronan for best supnominations for the 2008 Acad- porting actress. It also stars James emy Awards last month. Atop this McAvoy and Keira Knightley as year's list are: "No Country for Old two people caught in the middle Men" and "There Will Be Blood," of passion, accusations and misunderstandings that follow them into with eight nominations each. "No Country," easily the most World War II. Other surprises to the list include acclaimed film from directors Joel and Ethan Coen, tells the tale of Cate Blanchett receiving two nomia sheriff and his hunt for a psy- nations for best actress for "Elizachopathic killer set in West Texas. beth: The Golden Age" and best The Coen Brothers are up for best supporting actress for "I'm Not There," a role in which she plays a director as well. Director Paul Thomas Ander- version of musical icon Bob Dylan. Director Jason Reitman earned son was also nominated for "There Will Be Blood," a story which takes himself a nomination for "Juno." place during the early oil boom in Actress Ellen Page, who plays the California and stars Daniel Day- title role as the ultra-cool chick Lewis as a self-made oil-tycoon in who has to deal with the scorn of being pregnant and being in high the early days of business. Rounding out the films for best school, will be contending for motion picture include the legal best actress. Upon the news, Reitthriller "Michael Clayton," the man was called Page's nomination British romance drama "Atone- "absolutely humbling." Johnny Depp's performance in ment," and indie teen pregnancy hit "Juno" "Michael Clayton" Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd: The trails with seven nominations Demon Barber of Fleet Street" including best actor for George earned him a best actor nomination Clooney and Tony Gilroy for best for his portrayal of the demonic director and original screenplay. barber from Stephen Sondheim's Clooney plays the title role in the musical. Depp has already won film, which circles around the plot the Golden Globe for best perforto cover up dealings of a major mance by an actor in a musical or comedy. client within his law firm. After years of producing numer"Atonement," "the film adaptaBY ELBERT ESGUERRA Pride Staff Writer ous hits for Disney animated films in the 90's, like "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast", composing duo Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken have earned three best original song nominations. The songs are all From last year's holiday hit "Enchanted." Some of the notable snubs that did not get deserving attention ineJude Helena Bonham Carter's poftrayal as Mr§. Lovett from "Sweeney Todd^' "The Simpsons Movie" for best animated feature, Sean Penn's film "Into the Wild," and "American Gangster" from Ridley Scott. The 80th Academy Awards show is scheduled to take place on February 24th with political funnyman Jon Stewart as the host once again. However, producers have still been unable to reach an agreement with the Writers' Guild of America and are still threatening cancellation of the show entirely. Earlier last month, producers cancelled the 65th Golden Globe Awards show because of the strike, becoming thefirstmajor casualty of the award show season. In support of the writers, , many invited celebrities, including nominated actors and actresses, declined to attend and winners were announced via an NBC press conference. For a complete list of all the nominees can be found at www. oscars.org. DROPPING: n o §. ù » m By Tom Cocking/ Pride Staff Writer m has produced. From El BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Oso to Grandma's HomePride Staff Writer grown Ale, the company experiments with a wide variety o fjngredients and styles to Bear Republic Brewing brews Racer 5 create unique beers. India Pale Ale in Healdsburg, California. The cardboard packaging contains six Richard R. Norgrove and wife Sandy, along brown glass 12 fluid ounce bottles. A with Richard G. Norgrove and wife Tami, checkered flag in grey and white tones fills own the brewery which has been indepen- the back ground while a yellow and red dent since 1995. The brewery distributes number five dominates the centerpiece. nationwide. In 2007, the brewery won the A distinguishing yellow trim outlines Great American Beer Festival's "Small the corners of the container. The bottles Brewing Company of the Year" award. contain the same images along with a note The brewery is in transition to a new facil- form the brew master "Don't drink and ity in Cloverdale, California which will drive." Unlike the majority of bottle caps, double their production capabilities. the brewery chose to leave the golden caps The brewery offers some unique items blank most likely trying to give the bottles on their company website. Noteworthy is a homegrown feel. The award winning ale Brew-opoly a must for avid has a staggering seven percent alcohol, by Monopoly collectors. Also volume. on the website are the The ale pours thick and foggy. The ingrenames of specialty beers dients collide creating a murky golden thecomp a n y brown mixture. A quarter-inch thick head develops and resides for a few moments. With the disappearance of the head, a small lace remains. A burly aroma arises from the chilled glass. The powerful scent signifies strong ale. The ale enters politely then ravishes the mouth with rolling waves of intenseflavor.A distinctive flavor stings the mouth for a few seconds. The ale leaves a bitter residue on the tongue after the combative assault. The ale's bold characteristics are not for the inexperienced beer connoisseur. Nonetheless, for an ale of a good time, check out Racer 5. The taste buds will be grateful. For more information, visit www.bearrepublic.com. mmm - ROCK Vampire Weekend o y vn % VAMPIRE WEEKEND Empire Weekend's self titled LP is finally out and w definitely up to the hype. With their amazing fusion of both indie and tribal music,ftis hard to not get lost in their sound. FOLK. Ktep Your Byes Ahead THE HEUO SEQUENCE The Helio Sequence takes modemfolkmusic and brings it to a new level, throwing in somereverband turning folk electric. With amazing acoustic songs like "ShedYour Love", youfeellike you've lived the song. "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" definitely brings fotk music bad( into the light fit®8Stllii® msmrnmmmmm EXPERIMENTAL/ROCK The Bedlam in Goliath THE MARS VOLTA As usual, The Mars Vofta hasfounda way to frighten yet «maze their listeners with their new CO The Bedlam in doiiath*. With their 70's experimental sound, each song once started is hard to stop, wmmm^^m inflHH Images muties^^amazon.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2007-2008</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eighteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Black Student Union (BSU) politics spring 2008 University Village https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/3746e52bdcd13573aa6b6ae387ee970c.pdf 0365f525cf859a7690ab763828969b82 PDF Text Text MP j r r j j ^ ^ ^ ^ U k R S i T Y s ^fePMA' www.thecsusmpride.com w i SlUDEN^E^PAPE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009 VOL. XXI St. Valentine's D ay Commercialized holiday sours the sweetness of love BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer People t raditionally view F ebruary 14 as the day to celebrate love, to remember love, and to make love, but in 2009, the holiday may be m ore about t he dough in the b ank t han t he h eart shaped c andies. V alentine's Day is celebrated in m ost c ountries as a day to show a ffection t o loved ones w ith cute n otes, r ed r oses, and t eddy b ears, but m any believe t hat V alentine's day is b ecoming more of a c ommercialized holiday than a day of a ppreciation. If only A mericans could take the f amous lyrics sung by The Beatles " Can't Buy Me Love" a l ittle more seriously, Valentine's Day Wouldn't W one of the t op revenue p roducing holidays. T his y ear's Valentine's Day total s pending is to reach $14.7 b illion, according tf the N ational R etail F ederJSon's 2 009 V alentine's Day C onsumer I ntentions and A ctions survey, c onducted by B IGresearlh. A mericans buy approximately seven biUkm g reeting c ards l each y ear p roducing approximately $7.5 billion in sales, with V alentine's Day g eneraéííg 25% of t hese s ales, according t o the G reeting Card Association's website. Valentine's J^ay is i he SiVHHniRW p opular holiday tor s ending c ards, a part f rom Christmasl being n umber one. * Some say ' I love y ou' \ ^itjj a box x)f c hocolates, d iamonds o l even f i d d l y s tuffed a nffiials, but it IS quite evident t hat the A m e r S b c ulture dgpiqg it i mportant H f say the t hree words t hrough thé w allet. In F ebruary of 2 00F?fewelry stores a cross the nation s o l r $2.6 b illion w orth of j ewelry, a ccording to the U.S C ensus Bureau. So, why do A mericans f eel a need to spend so much money on a holiday that is meant f or sentiment expression r ather than m aterial p ossessions? wmSw Thus C laudius outlawed marriage f or young soldiers. Saint Valentine illegally c ontinued to p erform m arriages f or young soldiers and Claudius had h im i mprisoned and sentenced t o d eath. The m yth c ontinued in t hat while Saint Valentine was i mprisoned he f ell in love w ith t he j ailor's d aughter, to which he exchanged love n otes w ith and signed t hemf"from y our V alentine," a ccording t o H istory.com a website d irectly l inked w ith t he H istory C hannel. Feb. 14 w as t hen a day e stablished t o c ommemorate h is d eath, f or d ying a s a m artyr in the n ame of love. Since t he M iddle A ges, p eople c elebrated F ebruary ¡&3M& " VaientiiPs Day Iflwglally* j ust an excuse to b uy^and eat c hocolate," said Jillian^ K erstetter, a sophomore at CSUSM. " It's like E aster, p eople c elebrate it, but they may not r eally know what it w Sfcntítyl 43® 1 [MB 1 f m eans. how^ValentilSPs Day b ecome a hdiiday is^ a bit of a n fystery, t hreeiiayths elqarly e xist, jpintered o n a v ery p eculiar Saint Valentine. ¡MU (MMity1 Photo courtesy ofSonofthesouth.net iThermost p rominent m yth s tates t hat some h istorians R elieve Saint Valentine was a p riest in the Roman Empire u nder E mperor C laudius, who i mprovised a r ule t hat single men m ade b etter soldiers. 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Saint Valentine has l eft a legendary i mprint on our society, and c ompanies have commercialized f or revenue, m aking t he t ask of s preading t he love easier said t han done. ©teoDlíy �Tuesday, February 10, 2009 iHEffiPRIDEl SEX Viewpoint Wif latex outfit EDITORIAL STAFF many February is here, penises EDITOR IN CHIEF JACKIE CARBAJAL and with the coming of wear to a the shortest month of party, let's FACES A ND PLACES EDITOR the year taking center hope all of them are AMY SALISBURY stage, so will programs repeat dressers (terrible FACES A ND PLACES ASSISTANT® and days that will help analogy, I know). SANDRA CHALMERS to educate. And no, What could be better ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Valentine's Day does not count as than an entire day focused around EDITOR one of those days, unless you and safety? How about safety, food, your partner decide to move in fun, prizes, and entertainment by ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT together, learn about each other's an up and coming dance group, kgMiM' i' i i ^ r a i ^ ^ S ^ S interests, and/or try new positions Soul Junkies? Hosted by the BlllRHElN (some are just hands on learners). H.O.P.E. & Wellness Center, this No matter how you celebrate this event intends to get your questions TIFFAN1E HOANG alleged month of love, there are out there and answered. And there many programs and days to look will, of course, be freebies over at LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ out for that will help to turn your Library Plaza during University grand idea of dinner at McDonalds Hour. You know what freebies DISTRIBUTION MANAGER into a romantic candle light dinner I'm talking about, don't bother BlUttH&N with roses and candy. Results may guessing what they might give out BUSINESS M ANAGERS vary. because I'm sure there some that SALIS REPRESENTATIVE •; • KRISTINA I AWL£R ' 7X' ', Before I continue, I have to are already out there unwrapping admit I don't see the big deal in one right now, and no, it's not a Valentine's Day. I think it's kind of Christmas present or is it? ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON sad that we take only one day out I'm personally just hoping that of the year to tell people we love this event is the same or even SENIOR STAFF WRITERS them. Shouldn't we let them know better than how it was last year. Set everyday? And yes, we're a nation up buffet style, the only difference l i Ä Ä ^ M ^ p p Ä IS BEN ROFFEE of consumers, so of course we is that there was only one thing on JONATHAN T HOMPSON have to buy our significant others this menu. STAFF WRITERS flowers, roses, chocolates, ponies, With all these great resources KEVIN CHATHAM or milking machines on this day on campus, there's no reason at IVAN GARCIA of love. I'd be a hypocrite if I say all for students to say they aren't EBONI HARVEY MATT LEWIS that I've never given/received educated or don't like using these GABI MARTINEZ these varying gifts (except for rubber meat sheaths. JAMES SEBRING the obvious ones.. .chocolates and With these great events and CONSUELÖ MARTINEZ -jAZM*N& JURA- ~ -J po»ies), hut that'g just how-grow- resources at hand, young people these days do have the choice to ing up goes. CARTOONISTS You learn what your Valentine "have their cake, and eat it too." 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Are Yes, an entire day devoted to a BY IVAN GARCIA Pride Staff Writer THE PRIDE St. Valentine's Day is more than cards and flowers BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Every year around February 14, there is a rise in the purchase of lacy cards, fancy jewelry, overpriced flowers, and heart shaped candy. Over the years, society lost the roots of this day, commonly referred to as "Valentine's Day." First off, the day is not just called "Valentine's Day." Valentine is not a term of endearment. It is a name. Valentine lived in the third century and was a bishop in Rome. Many Christian faiths recognize Valentine as a martyr and a saint. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates his life on February 14th, thus the day is properly titled, Saint Valentine's Day. Due to the contributions of S t Valentine, the day became synonymous with romantic endeavors. Understanding the life of Saint Valentine makes the day much more romantic. Valentine lived in the day« of ancient Rome where he worked as a priest. In secret, he presided over marriages of Christian couples, saving them from persecution. By helping these 'criminals' of the state, and for not renouncing his faith, St. Valentine was tortured and beheaded. February 14th is a day to honor St. Valentine's work, by doing special deeds for one's sweetheart or beloved. It can also be a day one finds a person to court. It is not a day for consumerism. St. Valentine's Days is not a corporate holiday. The story of St. Valentine is true, as evidenced by the finding of his tomb. Gifts are nice things, but the intention of the present should have some meaning. One should keep in mind why the day is special and where the origin lies. It is not a say for hooking up or one night stands. It is a day about true and undying love, in honor of a man who served the world though his commitment to love. Photo courtesy of virtualmuseum.ca BYROBERT KNAUF �Viewpoint T HE P RIDE Tuesdayt, February 70, 2009 The Pride Crosswords Get the answers online at www.thecsusmpride.com w TT TT MYEISHA PEGUERO GAMINQ, MAHOD '03 AZUSA PACIFIC ir UNIVERSITY Vice President and Corporate Giving Manager Washington Mutual, Inc. What's your journey? 1 In theaters this week: Confessions of a Something that smells very bad according to this week's Word(s) Last name of CSUSM's BSU President Exclusively Person without any money of their own according to G2/03/D9 W O K ! ( S ) This Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid activist said "The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall/ 14 Subject of 'Hits of Sunshine1 for this week's issue 4 5 6 9 12 13 D OWN 1 Last week's number one movie at the box office On February 14 but not Valentine's Day; National. .Day Subject of 'Bill of Rights' for02/03/09 issue In the Chair English literary author whose work "Parliament of Fowls" mentions February as a month of romance, in that it is the special time that birds look for potential mating partners. 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Read what it takes at: https:// secure.extraconceptions.com/donor-faq.html Sign up at www.extraconceptions.com or call 760-798-2265 Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the SPRINTER train and BREEZE buses! Cal State University San Marcos SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass $49.00 Purchase through the Parking and Transportation Services office (FCB 107). P asses go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! The number of passes is limited. NORTH COUNTYTRANSIT DISTRICT GoNCTD.com S 5 11 �4 Tuesday February 10, 2 009 Faces & Places THE PRIDE Campus view: C SUSM through the camera lense SIDEWALK CLOSED Photos by Bill Rhein �THE PRIDE Faces & Places A merican Heart Month BY CHRIS SHAW Pride Staff Writer February serves as a special month that honors black history and Valentine's Day. But while black history and Valentine's Day may receive the spotlight of public attention, February is also American Heart Month. As health remains a great concern for a large percentage of Americans, American Heart month acts as a more pivotal component ofpublic health awareness. American Heart month provides every United States citizen the reminder that health knowledge will improve the overall quality of life and potentially save lives in the process. Each year Congress requires the president to declare February as American Heart Month. Volunteers for the American Heart Association devote their time to spread information about cardiovascular diseases in American Heart Month. These volunteers help to raise funds for research and provide extensive information about various heart conditions and heart diseases. The annual proclamation of American Heart Month has been performed since 1963. The American Heart Association communicates with the presidential "administration in order to draft and sign the annual proclamation." According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases are the "nation's No. 1 killer." Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and serious disability in the United States as well. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, American Heart Month serves as a significant part of health awareness in the United States. A variety of factors contribute to the source of heart disease or stroke. Factors include obesity, smoking, unhealthy nutritional habits, lack of physical exercise, and other factors such as hereditary conditions. While these factors can be treated on an individual level, US citizens can make a difference in health awareness by contacting the nation's policymakers and representatives. The proclamation of the American Heart Month shows the effectiveness of public interaction with our government. Supporters of American Heart Month raise funds that improve public healthcare programs. Legislators support public health by funding healthcare programs, medical research, increasing smoke-free workplaces, and advocating for physical education and better nutrition in schools. The American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association experienced a recent success when president Barack Obama increased the federal cigarette tax to over $1 per pack. This new tobacco law will become a measure that will heavily decrease smoking rates. The American Heart Association supports tobacco control initiatives in order to promote healthy lifestyles. While this law will decrease the rate of smoking, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association continue to encourage public action. The cure for heart disease remains in the hands of the public. Therefore the public must individually and collectively take measures to ensure healthy living. In the event ofa heart attack or stroke, an individual should call 911 for an emergency response. A person should be cautionary if he or she experiences chest discomfort, discomfort in other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, or breaking out in cold sweat/ nausea. The most common heart attack symptom is chest pain, but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms. Heart attack or not, somebody who experiences any of these symptoms is encouraged to tell a doctor. For more information about the American Heart Association visit http://www.americanheart.org American Heart Association Learn and Live This w eek in C SU S M sports BY BRIAN MANN Pride Staff Writer Golf: The CSUSM m en's golf team placed f ourth in a f ive team f ield at a t ournament held at La Jolla C ountry Club on Jan. 26th. The other t eams c ompeting were SDSU, UCSD, USD, and Point Loma. D.J. H arries w as the b est individual p erformer f or t he C ougars, p lacing second individually. He shot 77-73 in the two round event f or a t otal of 150(+6). The m en's golf team w ill host a t ournament today at San Luis Rey Downs C ountry Club. The women's golf team w ill also compete today at U.C. Riverside. Baseball: The CSUSM b aseball team lost t heir f irst game of the season by a score of 7-6 a gainst Vanguard x>n F ebruary 4th. The close game f eatured a lot of action including Cougar James Scott going 3-for-5 as well as Cougars pitcher Morgan Wynne giving up only one r un in f our innings pitched. CSUSM's won-loss record is 2-1. The Cougars next game is this Thursday in a rematch against Vanguard. The game will be at 2 pm at Escondido High School. • - ,. - .r , Track: CSUSM's men's and women's track teams p articipated in the Surf City Half Marathon in Huntington Beach on February 1st. Cougar Leo Elorza f inished sixth overall and C S US M A ll-American Morgan Sjogren f inished t hird amongst women and 26th overall. The women's team will next be competing at the Azusa 2pm. The team will also com-PaHflC .IlniVArQity Tf^/v>r -pete in another- doublo-haacUr Q ualifier this Saturday. on Friday against Concordia. Softball: The CSUSM Softball The games against Concordia team kicked off their season will be at 1pm and 3pm at Mison February 5th with a dou- sion Hills High School. ble-header at Point Loma Nazarene. Point Loma won the first game 4 -0 while the second game was tied 4 -4 in the sixth inning when play was suspended due to rain. The Cougar softball team plays again today against Azusa Pacific in a doubleheader. The games will be played at Palomar College and are at 12pm and Photos by Kyle Trembley �Faces & Places THE PRIDE It's easy being green Make living with Mom better for both BY GABI MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer. While living away from home can be rough on college students, single living can be tougher. Aside from obvious emotional effects, Mother Earth takes the hardest blow. Students typically remedy the change by unconsciously overstocking on everything. Luckily, there are a few simple adjustments students can make to ease the impact of consumerism on our planet. D on't b ulk u p For a large family, buying in bulk is the most economical choice. However, for a single-living college student, Costco shopping can be extremely wasteful. Once the food spoils, a 3-piece organic bath towel set ($14.88) to a Preserve set of 10 small there is no other option (reusable) plates ($6.96). but to toss it out, along The company even manwith the extensive ufactures organic clothpackaging the food ing. came with. Better yet, Reduce, R euse... bring reusable grocery Recycling is key. bags rather than using According to Waste Manpaper or plastic oneagement ( WM), by use bags. recycling more than I n the " green" 232,000 tons of room plastics, WM National Geographsaves enough ic^ theGreenGuide. energy to power com has great suggesImages courtesy ofWalmart almost 116,000 tions on how to make rooms green. If redecorating is in order, houses for one year. Instead of WalMart has green options for dorm rooms buying packs of water bottles, try and apartments. WalMart claims to be purchasing a reusable bottle. Wal"Earth-friendly, Budget smart." Thegreen- Mart also offers coffee tumblers made guide.com says WalMart has some of the from recycled products, which are 100% best values. Wal-Mart has everything from recyclable ($9.46), as well as plastic screw- top containers for cold beverages. Keep it f resh Planetgreen.com is another web site filled with information to make life a little greener. Team Green members say to avoid buying prepared frozen foods and make them yourself. The green guide agrees. "There is a way to save while still enjoying a great meal. Buying locally grown f ruits and vegetables are cheap right now, not t to mention healthy," » said National Geo| graphic writer Amy m Topel. Target, Farmer's Market, Lucky Brand, and Jimbo's Naturally offer more suggestions of how t o live a greener life. Visit gogreeninitiative.org or treehugger.com for even more ideas. Jam Control So you think you can dance? BY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer Jam Control is a student organization at CSUSM that focuses on building a student community through the artistic expression of movement. Jam Control aims to celebrate the love of d ance, t o c ollaborate a nd w elcome o thers, and to bring out new dancers or dancers that just want to share their experience with others. Jam Control stands for "Justifying Artistic Movement, Collaboration of New Talent, Recognizing Our Love." Dancers and instructors work collaboratively to ensure an environment that fosters exploration and innovation. "It does not just relate to dancing, but how it relates to collaborating with anyone and everyone that has a passion and the drive to build a sense of community and unity in our campus and society," said Jam Control's club president Randy Saldivar. Jam Control had its first debut at CSUSM in 2000, because a group of students wanted to celebrate the art of CSUSM. With a weekly attendance average of around forty-five members, Jam Control is here to stay. Originally conceptualized to celebrate the art of hip-hop, Jam Control appreciates all dance styles. "Jam Control is focusing on becoming a World Dance Student Organization, meaning we have been, and r espectand h as f u n w ith o ne a nother, w hile will continue t o be teaching a variety of dances," Saldivar continued. In the past, learning. New comers and veteran club members Jam Control has invited community memexperience the same amount of enthusiasm bers to teach different styles of dance. The and respect. Jam Control has an inviting peer-to-peer instruction style gives students environment there is an instant feeling of and community members the opportunity community based on learning and engage- to gain valuable leadership skills outside of the classroom. "My dance style is more ment. "My personal dance style is a mix between focused on hip-hop, specifically breakdancclassical and modern ballet andjazz. It is only ing (or B-boying). I have been b-boying ever just recently that I started dancing hip-hop since I started going to CSUSM back in the and I am loving every minute of it," said Ari- fall of2003. Yes, I am a super duper senior. el-Maria Viernes, a Even though I practice hip-hop dance regustudent member of larly, I still love to learn different styles of dance." Jam Control. "My dance style is 'The Happy Dance'. It The dedication and determination doesn't fit into any particular style, because of the members it's so random and dorky. I rarely dance, as well as the offi- but when I do, you know it's because I am cers has made Jam extremely happy and comfortable. That usuControl one of the ally happens when I achieve something, or largest and fastest I am in my room in the morning excited for growing student the new day," said Krystal, the current Jam organizations on Control officer. the hip-hop dance culture. "It is not just for the aspect of Hip Hop, but to recognize the love of all dance," said Saldivar. Jam Control features members ranging from beginners to advanced dancers. Saldivar has established a welcoming and inclusive community where even if students may not know how to dance, everybody shows "With our increasing amount of members coming in each semester, I believe Jam Control will be able to provide a great deal to the campus, as well as that sense of community to everyone at CSUSM," said Saldivar. Jam Control has always been a student centered organization. Jam Control meets Thursday nights from 5:00pm-7:00pm, so if you have a passion for dance or community building, stop by and test your dance skills. ^m^ommNummmm - College off Arts and Sciences Representative ASI - Social Justice Officer pick up an appicalion in the ASI business office . . . PCB 5103 duefebu13th by 12300 pm. 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Adam Rajah Gainey: My name is Adam Rajah Gainey, I'm 26 years old, and I've , been a student at CSUSM for 2 years. ML: What is the Black Student Union? ARG: Basically the BSU is mostly made up of African American students, and it was developed to be a social organization/club, so that people can socialize and find ways into other clubs, be active on campus, and participate in community services/social events. It's a little different since we (African-Americans) are such a big minority here on campus, so its purpose is to explore different areas and bring to light some different issues on campus. _ ML: How many students are involved with BSU? ARG: On our roster, we have about 60 members with 40 or so of them active, as in helping at the tables and social events on campus. It is hard since this is a commuter school to get everyone together at a set time, as well as keeping the meetings fun and relevant to events on campus. ML: Does the BSU have a set meeting time/place? ARG: Yes, every Thursday during the U-Hour (12-12:50 pm) in a new room now, which I believe is University Hall 443. We have our first [members] meeting coming up next week, and we usually have officers meetings once a week. The officer's board has seven different chairs, which include President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, two publishers, and a photographer. We try to tie in the meetings to different social events happening on campus, for example events tied to Black History Month. ML: Does the BSU have any plans for events during Black History Month? ARG: We are co-sponsoring a few events, including the "February One" film next Tuesday, which explores the story of the four college freshmen students during the Civil Rights Movement who started the sitins. This helped revitalize the Civil Rights Movement because at the time, it was a big social movement that had "stalled out" for several reasons. Their recommitment to the cause helped get a lot of college students, both black and white, to participate in sit-ins and ride-alongs all around the country. So it is another unique perspective of history as opposed to the traditionally celebrated characters of Black History month like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, etc. ; We try to put out unique stories that would be a good learning experience for both us and other people on campus. We are also co-sponsoring a hip-hop concert-previewing event, hosted by the Breaks (which are a local group) who have performed on campus befbre. »akoig*., ML: Any more information on the Black Historyfilmsbeing shown on campus? ARG: One other film, which we are not sponsoring but are helping to advertise for, is "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin." He was a prominent civil rights activist who was unique because he was one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s aides and helped coordinate a lot of logistics and planning for events like the march on Washington. The media did not give him adequate praise at the time because he was openly gay, which is pretty relevant now especially with the debates on the right to marriage going on. So it gives you a different perspective on the Civil Rights Movement, where someone can be responsible for great things and be overlooked until modern times. ML: Does the BSU collaborate with any other groups? ARG: No, not yet, but we are hoping to get involved with groups like the NAACP "We try to put out unique stories that would be a good learning experience for both us and other people on campus."-Gainey group in Oceanside, and also the local Boys and Girls Club. It would be ideal to set up a program where some of our members could go and volunteer there, because with the budget cuts they have a lot less money for staff. Hopefully, we can try and get a small group to help out with that this semester. ML: With the election of President Obama, what would you like to see happen for the future of the black community on campus and in San Diego County? ARG: I think that it is a historic time, and like Barack Obama said, we really need to start trying different things and not being afraid to collaborate with other people. For example, in his administration, his best work has always been around a diverse group of people. I think for myself and others included, it's not very often that you see a lot of successful couples. So the fact that he is married and has kids, that family unit, hasn't really been a strong suit in our community because of social issues and stuff. 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A night I will never forget BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer In my mind, Ifiguredsomebody was either lost or needed help. So, I wanted to get to the door as quick as I could. I grabbed my glasses, but it was dark and I still could not see anything in my room. Since it was hot and I was only sleeping in shorts, I pulled the comforter off my bed and wrapped it around myself rather than trying to find a shirt. I was under the impression I would have to open the door, give some directions, and go back to sleep. When I opened the door, I saw a young man and woman standing there with beer cans in their As an RA, I am required to run to any situation that may be unfolding. Yet, one of the most unique instances I have ever had came to me. One weekend in August, Stone Brewery held an anniversary party on campus. That same weekend, the RAs were going to Big Bear for a retreat after training. After packing, I went to bed early because we were leaving around 6AM. In the late hours of the night, I was woken by a couple knocking on my door. hands. I could hardly see, but they looked over 21. The man spoke to me and asked what I was doing. I was stunned. Apparently, he could notfigureout that I was sleeping as evidenced by the look on his face. He asked me why I was not partying on a Friday night. He rambled on until I gathered my words and told him soliciting was not allowed. After all, he was being a disturbance and he had to leave. He gave a confused look, and realized I was an RA. He said he was a graduate of CSUSM and was in town for the Stone Brewery event and came to the UVA to party on a Friday night. I then told him he had to leave and that I was going to escort him out. He began to walk away, but when he realized I was following him, he turned and got in my face. I stood there wrapped in my comforter as he shouted insults three inches from my face. The smell of cheap beer on his breath was overwhelming. As I reminded him of UVA policy that he needed to leave, he threatened to hit me. I was scared, but I almost laughed when he pointed to a pair of moles near my right eye and said he would give me another mark like that. I sarcastically told him that would be impossible. The female friend of his finally got him to back down, and they left. When I got back to my room, I called my supervisor and let her know what happened. She told me to call UPD and let them know to keep and eye out for him. A while later, I got a call saying he was picked up for public intoxication. Ask any RA. They will tell you a story just like this one. Now I am an expert at removing crazy and creepy people to keep my residents safe. Business leaders' experiences brought to C SUSM C oBA course incorporates executive-level guests BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer The College of Business Administration currently offers a course inspired by Bravo's television series, "Inside the Actor's Studio." "In the Executive's Chair" is a course where professors Rajnandini " Raj" Pillai and David Bennett host senior executives who give students advice from their own real life business experiences. "In the Executive's Chair" is part of The Center for Leader- ship Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB). Guest speakers come to share their knowledge, words of advice, and strategies, which provide students with a better understanding of the real business world. Guests also share their expertise on how they became business leaders. Among other concepts, business leaders pass on the value of the challenges and sacrifices that the business world includes. One unique detail about this class is that students are able to ask questions to the guest speakers. "In the Executive's Chair" is not only for students enrolled in MGMT 432. The discussions are open to other students and the business community. The series runs through April. Located in Markstein Hall 125, the class meetings are from 11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesdays. "It gives students a chance to listen to their careers," Bennett said. "Listening, in person, to the executive, being able t a spend time with them one on one after the class, ask them questions, shake their hand and do some networking if they desired," Bennett explained as the "touch and feel" concept students can benefit from. Tyler Stoll, a student enrolled in Executive's Chair, explained that it is not like any other class he has had. "They all give specific examples and one thing that they want you to leave with. It is not all about bookwork," said Stroll. "It is about real experiences." "You get to learn from CEOs firsthand from what has made them successful and failures that you can learn from," another student, Jonathan Curry, added. "Instead of learning from books, you are able to learn from people in different industries from real life instances." Chief Executive & Senior VP from Scripps Green Hospital, Robin Brown, will be the next guest speaker on Feb. 11. For this semester's speaker schedule, please visit http://www.csusm. edu/coba/programs/itec.html. Hill®; UniversityVoice • Photos by Diana Valdivia /Pride Staff Writer What are your plans for Valentine's Day? "I am boycotting i t It's recruitment week so I am spending it with my sorority sisters " "Probably working because I don't have a choice and studying." "Me and my boyfriend are getting facials" "I am taking my girlfriend to a nice restaurant in Downtown San D iego/' "I am going to be working for half of the day and then I am going to a concert " Brooke ViUalpando 2010 Rasheed Hassan 2011 Sheena Medina 2010 Taylor Lashare 2012 YeraMontiel 2011 U PCOMING C AREER C ENTER E VENTS FREE CSUSM SEMINAR: WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 C HOOSING A MAJOR THAT FITS CAREERS AND J OB SEARCH IN HUMAN SERVICES F EBRUARY W O R K S H O P S S P O N S O R E D B Y: SeaWorld. 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Visit UH240 or www.csusm.edu/Mr for more info & application. �THE PRIDE BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer This weekend packs a punch with its action and romance releases. This week's crop features several big name actors and directors in f ilms that may be quite e ntertaining. Arts & Entertainment First, German director Tom Tykwer brings "The International." Tykwer, the director of the modern foreign classic "Run Lola Run," now features an American cast in a story about a corrupt international bank. Clive Owen and Naomi Watts star in the leading roles. Though the story of one man bringing down a corrupt organization has been done to death through James Bond, Jason Bourne* and Jack Bauer, this could be an entertaining action f ilm. It all depends on how well the twists and t urns are laid out. Tykwer is a good storyteller as evidenced by his German work, and his recent English f ilm, " Perfume." For those who have already seen "He's Just Not That Into You," and need a rom-com for St. Valentine's Day, look no f urther than "Confessions of a Shopaholic." Isla Fischer , stars in this tale of an obsessive and excessive shopper t rying to land a j ob at a fashion magazine and balance her life. Though consumerism is dead during this economic crisis, many young ladies will f ind this an entertaining f ilm. "Two Lovers" is an alternate romance f ilm for those looking for a more serious f ilm. This drama stars Joaquin Phoenix as a heartbroken man looking to rebuild himself. In the process, he f alls for two women at the same time. He must choose between the two women and faces the consequences in this drama. The end of this f ilm is obvious f rom the trailer. The protagonist will have f un with both women, but viewers will know the conclusion before he does. With modern romances Tuesday, February 10; 2009 V IN THEATERS F I5BRUARY 13,2009 Image courtesy ofDisney Entertainment such as "Two Lovers," the f ilm is about the j ourney rather than the end. Yet, the j ourney is less exciting when one knows where it is g oings An alternate route to getting close to someone this St. Valentine's Day is to hold him or her tight while watching the remake of "Friday the 13th." Since the remakes of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween," it was only a matter of time before Jason and his hockey mask got an update - it's c onvenient. This Friday happens to be the 13th as well. I have simple expectations about this f ilm. Several people will gp to Camp Crystal Lake and die. If this slasher f ilm can emphasize tension over violence, it may be worth a watch. Or, one could get the immortally creepy original. Attention all students! The is looking for istudent submissions for a literary magazine due out later this semester. Submit your work of poetry, prose/ essay, fiction, non-fiction, artwork, or photography to csusmpride@gmail.com with the subject headline titled: Pride literary magazine. Submissions must be under 5,000 words; minimum of 2 submissions per person. Keep an eye out in The Pride for more details . Questions? Contact us at 760-7506099 or csusmprideQgmail. com �10 Tuesday February 1Q, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Hits of Sunshine Sonic Youth BY AMY SALISBURY Faces & Places Editor My intention is to write a column exploring what I believe to be musicians' ^ essential works that any devoted music lover can, well, love. With any luck, that may very well be how this thing ends •up. ... After 15 studio albums, 28 active years, and the redefinition of the rock guitar sound, one might assume Sonic Youth have a fair amount of street cred. They should, since all four members are old enough to be our parents. Thurston Moore, lead vocalist and husband of bassist Kim Gordon, formed Sonic Youth in 1981 with Lee Ranaldo, lead guitarist. Drummer Steve Shelley completed the cast when he joined in 1985. Although I wouldn't necessarily deem Hits 6f Sunshine (for Allen Ginsberg), off 1998's A Thousand Leaves, as the pivotal Sonic Youth experience, a certain power rests in the epic, 11-minute jam sweetly sandwiched between Moore's subdued vocal performance. Stripped from any harmony or modern effects, abstract, breathy words convey a world so purely in the style Ginsberg explored. Ginsberg's legendary stream of consciousness writings reclassified poetry during the Beat Generation's height of creativity in the 1950s. Just as Moore and Ranaldo embrace non-conformity Out on DVD BY BLAINE MOGIL Pride Staff Writer in their compositions, so the Beats expanded upon classic poetic styles. What makes this song so special is the lyrics' ability to stand on their own without the support of any music, regardless of its innovation. Believe me, with imagery like, "the lights will blind up with blues in haiku/the shadow has a dream where painters look to sea," these twisted verses could easily stand up to any coffeehouse recitation this side of San Francisco. The rounded, cool lines end far too early as the listener encounters the haunting noises Sonic Youth are so keen on including in their work. The tempo seems mellow as the band's extraordinary grasp of organic sound fills the already clouded atmosphere. In keeping with Ginsberg's groove, Ranaldo's lead guitar reflects the chaotic, nearly melody-free body of the song. No discernable pattern exists, making duplication of any measure virtually impossible. Who would want to try, anyway? Suddenly, Moore's ethereal tenor returns like it never left. Echoing rhymes past, the steady drone of guitar, drums, and bass combined with the even lyrics surprisingly produce a lull until gently fading out. Never in my life would I expect to feel calmed after a Sonic Youth encounter, but to this weary listener, the respite is welcome. Join us for an informational session at the University of St. Augustine's beautiful new California campus location to learn how you can become a physical or occupational therapist. We are also proud to announce the launch of t wo new program options at our new campus location. Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) Master of Occupational Therapy Degree (MOT) New Program! Dual Degree Option (MOT/DPT) New Program! Part-time Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) All of our degrees offer you professional, high-quality instruction with an interdisciplinary, educational curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to earn the degree you have always wanted. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing all that our programs have to offer. Saturday, January 31 110:00 am - Noon Wednesday February 4 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, February 28 [ 10:00 am - Noon (Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start) New Campus Location: 700 Windy Point Dr. | San Marcos, CA 92069 THE PRIDE This week in DVD's there is no smooth sailing. Only by going into the vault could someone find a great movie. Two documentaries fell short of their potential and the Hollywood movie factory feature sunk faster than the Titanic, with the incredible waste of time and money on "Pineapple Express." I still can't decide who was more foolish, me for wasting two hours and four bucks or the studio wasting their millions and the celluloid for the film. "F*ck: A Documentary" Sometimes, everything seems to fall into place. In the morning, the story broke about Christian Bale unleashing an F-bomb fury on a set worker whilefilmingthe new Terminator movie. One might offhandedly dismiss the premise of this film, thinking it a way to quickly make superfluous amounts of money through the gratuitous use of the word 'f*ck\ This film is, however, a middleweight attempt to create a public intercourse about the most fundamental of our freedoms, the freedom of speech. If your sensibilities are easily disturbed, this film will shock you with more than 800 uses of the word f*ck. If you are desensitized, then thefilmwill not likely shocked you. This movie could have carried out a very serious discussion about the wider implications of censorship in our country, but it does not. It could have pushed for an open debate on the subject, but it instead makes light of any potential debate and provides fluffy opinions from people on both sides o fthe issue, t he two sides are; yotTKTS?" free speech, or you're for decency. This is an overly simplistic view of the issue. This pillow-y treatment of the issue leaves no feathers ruffled, and there is insufficient passion for the defense of our freedom of speech, a founding core value of our democracy. In spite of the fact this film is less than hard hitting, and avoids fanning the flames of discussion, it does present an issue that we should all be concerned about, regardless of our views. Liberal, Conservative, or Moderate in your politics, you should see this film with friends and make sure you never stop the discussion about the importance of our freedom of speech, for f*ck sake. Soft-hearted 'What to See' *** "Pineapple Express" For the first time in my life, after seeing this movie, I logged onto the web to see what other reviewers thought about this film. I thought that maybe I missed something. I didn't. The only scene possessing even a small chuckle, for a sober viewer, was featuring Bill Hader from SNL as Private Miller. This opening scene lasts for only a couple of minutes. Thisfilmso desperately tries to be a buddy actionflick,wrapped in an E-Z Wider. The wrapper is clearly evident throughout the whole hazy picture. The script was apparently written under the influence. The acting is pedestrian, and there was simply nothing in thefilmthat provides any return on the investment of time wasted watching this bummer. Had I seen it at the theatre, I wouldn't have only demanded my money back, but I would have demanded the two hours of my life back as well. It may well be that in the proper "frame of mind," there may be some enjoyment to be found here, but there are simply too many good films out there to enjoy, to waste yourself on this one. Chronic 'What to Miss' * "14 Women" The documentary chronicles the lives of 14 women who serve as United States Senate. This film greatly undershoots the mark in offering insight into the lives of these dedicated public servants. In attempting to show that these energetic, caring and driven women not only see to the needs of the millions of constituents they represent, but that they also have daily family responsibilities just like you and me. In this regard, the viewer will no doubt come away with a greater respect for the work these women do. The manner in which this film displays these everyday champions of 'we the people' lacks any sense of cohesiveness and contains no narrative. jumps from one* Senator to the next, using candid clips and interviews interchangeably, and does so without any apparent rhyme or reason. I so wanted to recommend this film when I selected it for this weeks review, but unfortunately the weakness of the film, incredibly, outweighs the strengths of 14 great women Senators combined. 'What to Miss'Barely** "A Day at the Races" This is a greatfilmfromthe Vault. If you have never seen the greatness that is the Marx brothers, then this movie will provide the best introduction to their comic genius. While 70 years may have left a patina on thisfilm,even now you can see the bold and brazen innuendo that Groucho Marx created decades ahead of his time. This movie immensely helped the mood of our country while it was emerging from the first Great Depression. Perhaps now, as much as ever, we can all use a good laugh. Classic 'What to See' Gem **** J uniors • S eniors • G raduate S tudents A spiring to obtain doctorate California Pre-Doctoral P rogram To RSVP, please visit wwwMsa,edu/lnfoSession_2008_SanDiego.htm. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mary Moor at (866) 557-3731. www.usa.edu (866) 557-3731 U NIVERSITY OF S T . A UGUSTINE A pplication D ue: M arch 26, 2009 • • • f ully-funded s ummer internship $ 3K scholarship for s ymposiums, college visits, application/test fee waivers a nd m ore C S U Faculty S ponsorship required . F or i nformation a nd a pplications: Cai State S an M arcos • F aculty C enter K ellogg Library 2 400 ( 760) 7 50-4019 • f acctr@csusm.edu w ww.csusm.edu/fc/CSU-Scholarships/index.html �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Fbur720 11 e r ay009 , C ougar Bazaar Bargain buys for broke students A refreshing gentle boost Diet Lemon Iced T ea BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer Snapple Beverage Corporation distributes Diet Lemon Iced Tea from their headquarters in Rye Brook, New York. Leonard Marsh, Hyman Golden, and Arnold Greenburg grew up together as friends. Originally, the trio sold purefruitdrinks to health conscious stores. The Snapple name came from one of their originalfruitflavored drinks. The apple flavored drink tasted snappy, giving birth to the company's world famous name. Snapple Lemon Tea debuted as the first product in 1987. Currently, the company sells nearly 70 flavors of tea to over 81 countries. A 20 fluid ounce plastic bottle of Snapple Diet Lemon Iced Tea retails between $2-3. Although the glass tea bottle offers the popular random fact under the bottle cap such as a gold fish's attention span is three seconds, the plastic version can be taken anywhere a tea connoisseur desires. The diet version has zero calories making the drink a perfect choice for many still working on their New Year's resolution to consume healthier products. The tea is also made from natural lemon flavors, amongst other natural flavors. BY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer Ever since my first semester here at CSUSM, I have enjoyed the semester tradition of browsing during Cougar Bazaar. Imre Papp shows up each semester to display his wares for the CSUSM community. Although Papp frequents street fairs and shows, he states that he enjoys CSUSM for its "light atmosphere" and "friendly students." Papp takes pride in the quality of his garments. He just wants to sell "good clothes to good students " "I just love the prices," said CSUSM community member, Chelsea Taylor. While browsing the tees, Taylor described her style as eclectic, "a mix between I don't give a fuck, and I am beautiful After a slight shaking the tea pours thin releasing a hint of fresh lemon. A murky reddish brown illuminates the tea glass filled to the brim with ice cubes. The fluid easily passes through the lips and into the mouth. A refreshing charge of lemony zest energizes all aspects of the mouth. The diet tea does not taste as bold as the regular tea but the trade off for zero calories balances the discrepancy. Add a slice of lemon to the brim for extra zing. The tea pairs well with light lunches such as tuna sandwiches and chef salads. The small doses of caffeine make any Snapple product a great treat for any Cougar during a day of rigorous classes. Next time, buy two Snapple teas and enjoy the refreshing beverage at a bench or under a tree with a fellow classmate. Cheers! enough to wear anything." Taylor's shopping companion Alix Fidel also loves shopping. A frequent Cougar Bazaar shopper, Fidel added ", the guy who works here is really nice." Fidel describes her style as "classic, clean and tailored." Two women, two different style philosophies: same love of bargain buys. The clothes on display appeal to the average college student. There is a great variety of shirts and an awesome array of sassy scarves. The style is reminiscent of brands such as Pacsun and Sun Diego. The clothes match the classic California beach aesthetic. In other words, the clothes are laidback. In general, the vibe is youthful, vivacious and carefree. The garments are very rea- sonably priced ranging from $8.00-$35.00, although the vast majority are priced under $20.00. I still recall my purchase last semester, a gray jersey cardigan that I was planning to buy from Urbanoutfitters for a mere $12.00. Originally, the same jersey cardigan was available online for $30.00. I got it for less than half the price. Needless to say, I was ecstatic and decided it was in my best interest to buy another cardigan the next day. Overall, I purchased two cardigans for a price less then the original. I left satisfied and my wallet was equally grateful. If you have the patience and time I would recommend browsing through Papp's clothes, you never know what you'll find. Five movies to watch on Valentine's Day Women and men will enjoy any of these movies BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer Sometimes it's hard to find one movie that you and your . significant nthpr wmilH Vintfo like to watch. Here are 5 movie picks that couples can watch together on Valentine's Day. 1. P.S. I Love You I might be a bit biased on this pick since it is one of my favorite movies of all the time but I can ensure that it is definitely worth watching if you have not already done so. You Word(s) 40-Watt \ will laugh and cry, and laugh some more with this great movie. 2. Knocked Up! Not as much of a guy movie .as. "Superbad". yet not as much of a girl movie as "27 Dresses." "Knocked Up!" is a hilarious comedy that will have you laughing for quite some time. 3. Kung Fu Panda "Kung Fu Panda" is a quirky animated comedy about the unexpected hero that will make you cheer for him throughout the movie. You are never too old to watch this movie. 4 .1 Am Legend Will Smith hardly disappoints his audience and "I am Legend" is not an exception. "I Am Legend" has the scary and suspense elements that both of you will love. 5. Dark Knight If you have not seen "The Dark Knight" yet you are definitely missing out. It might be long movie to sit through but it will not disappoint you. The suspense will keep you at the edge of your seat and did I mention there is a love story within the main plot? Yonks \ A l ong t i m e . "I t otally f orgot a bout t his m ovie. I h aven't s een it in y onks!" N ot v e r y b right; s tupid. " What w ere y ou t hinking w alking o ut o f t he h ouse w ithout a n u mbrella 4 0-watt, i ts p ouring o ut h ere?" Budissy / Something that smells very bad "How can you talk to him, his break is Chris Brown T o d ance; budissy." g roove. " Yeah. I ''m g onna g o g et m y C hris B rown on t onight. Courtesy of urbandictionary.com �12 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Do's and don'ts for single woman for this Valentine's Day THE PRIDE on what women could do. Here varieties of shops where you can are 5 things you and your single get food from and do a little bit of girlfriends can do on Valentine's shopping. Keep in mind that the Sprinter goes all the way down to Day. Personally, Valentine's Day Oceanside Beach as well. DO: is not my favorite holiday. Even 3. Celebrate your single status 1. Make it official if I had a boyfriend during this Make Valentine's Day offilovely holiday, I still would have my unpopular thoughts about it. cial so you and your best friends Valentine's Day is not just for know that you will be spending it couples. Valentine's Day is also together. 2. Plan ahead considering about friendships and if you are lucky to have friends who help money and time With the current state of the you through difficult times in life then those types of friendships economy, it may be hard to celshould definitely be celebrated ebrate this holiday without being on such a day. Unfortunately, able to splurge. One way to avoid for single guys, I cannot give out this is to plan ahead. One cheap words of advice on what they activity you can plan with your should do on Valentine's Day friends is a beach day. Oceansbut I do have a pretty good idea ide Beach's weather is fairly nice during this Remember the benefits of being season. Make single instead of concentrating on sure to check the negatives of being single. the weather 4. Take tons of pictures the night Memories like these should be before or so. treasured and documented. You Walking on can always go back and rememthe pier is ber the good times you spent with always a good your friends on this day. time to talk to 5. Movie night your friends You can end Valentine's Day while you with a movie night. Good movies enjoy the view to watch with your girlfriends of the ocean. include "Sex and The City," There are "Hitch," "My Best Friend's WedPhoto courtesy ofoutdoors.webshots.com BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer II J y ding," "John Tucker Must Die," and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Now here are four things you should avoid on Valentine's Day DON'T: L Don't mope around remembering past relationships As cliché as it sounds, the past is in the past. Remembering what could have, should have, or would have happened does not benefit anyone, and on Valentine's Day, it might make things worse. 2. Don't neglect your friends who are in a relationship Some of your friends who are not single might want to spend this Valentine's Day with their significant other. Understand that it is okay for some of your friends to want to spend it with their boyfriends. 3. Avoid "too much tragic" movies You want movies that will make you laugh and maybe cry but not in such an excessive Information BY EBONI HARVEY Pride Staff Writer Its twenty-till Im shaking with massive chills... Barack Obama. Our leader, the chosen one shepherd Flowers Romantic Comedies Tear Jerkers Displays of Affection SIMM!® 1 ^ ' mil K Love Songs | Lilies He's Just Not That Into You (the truth comes out) Curious Case of Benjamin Button 1 and Marley & Me 1 (this one even | makes guys cry) 5 MN. AGO Roses (think outside the box) Bride Wars The Notebook MMQWL Photocourtesy ofHBO Tuesday Morning V ital IN way that you end up finishing the whole box of tissues. Honestly, you might want to stay away from movies like "The Notebook" and "Titanic." 4. Don't forget it is not just one Valentine's Day Sometimes we live life forgetting to appreciate our friends. Don't forget that it is not just one day of the year when you should celebrate your friendships. Like I mentioned before I do not have any good ideas on what single guys should do on Valentine's Day but whatever your relationship status, sex, or sexual preference is you should take this day to appreciate important people in your life. OUT Carnations Knocked Up A Walk To Remember (Nicholas Sparks does it again and again) Biting (thanks to a certain vampire) Spooning Hickies "My Life Would Suck Without You" Kelly Clarkson "Love Bug" The Jonas Bug (Have you caught it?) "Love Story" Taylor Swift (we all have 4 em but they d on't replay over and over and over again. ;, or maybe they do? G ifts Tiffany's (the one in that pretty blue box) Victoria's Secret (secret's already out) Sending yourself flowers and chocolate (ouch) Date Location Romantic night at home, candlelit dinner style (PDA is so out) Dinner at an expensive restaurant Movie Theaters a poltical to some Barack Obama. I never knew this day would come I believed Pac but the progressiveness of such a people wont ever stop Barack Obama. The world is watching the poise of a Black man to place a marker on this moment and devise a plan. Barack Obama. So many teeth shown, many tears fall, for this new beginning, the continuity of change for all. Barack Obama. Lying H is t e dream, eh he is reality in the flesh our personal advocate of liberty. Barack Obama. I can pledge allegiance again, social justice is here, freedom ringing across this nation in the peoples ear. Barack Obama. "SO HELP ME GOD" I swear this moment is undefined, indescribable, I never in my wildest dreams thought something soon, so probable. Barack Obama. The new face of Atlas, the new Dreamer, six minutes past the hour, I am his believer, Barack Obama BY JOSEPH IRAGGI Stealing is lying Cheating is lying What you do is not what you speak is lying One man down on the street is lying Revealing s omeone's secret complete is lying Getting into something f or the wrong cause is lying Taking the money without the self-inflicted f laws is lying Every time the sign says f ree is lying My mind is looking out at the world and is lying What could b e the cause of visions that suspend what is lying The beginning of the end is lying Work until the whole comes together to share what is lying There waiting f or the end of the lying and the truth stands there spying. � 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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