1 150 2 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/4ef3ceced0a87d4964484e2047569559.pdf 7fe8e130e28d306c6fbdc6e60c486f7e PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE WWW.CSUSMPRIDE.COM I NTERNET "KILL SWITCH" LEGISLATION BACK O N TABLE THREAT OF CYBER TERRORISM INFLUENCING LAWMAKERS JIMMY PIRAINO PRIDE STAFF WRITER r | l he revolution occurring in Egypt is sendX ing waves of change across much of the world, and the United States is not immune. Days before the protests and riots started, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak effectively shut off the Internet to the entire country, the rationale being, "Kill the Internet, kill the dissent." While, ultimately, the shutdown of the Internet failed to suppress the protesters, it did spark some new controversy in the U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the ranking Republican of the homeland security and Governmental Affairs committee, first introduced an Internet "kill switch" bill in December of last year. "The bill is designed to protect against 'significant' cyber threats before they cause damage," Collins said. Much of the popular news surrounding this "kiil switch" bill suggests that the president will be given the power to entirely shut off the Internet in the U.S. The true objective of the bill, while not as Orwellian as initially believed, still gives a large amount of power to the president. The bill, if passed, will give President Barack Obama, or any president hereafter, the power to "demand turning off access to so-called 'critical infrastructure' where necessary." Many of the supporters of the bill are coming under flak for previous comments decrying Egypt's misuse of power when shutting off the Internet. With the reintroduction of the "kill switch" bill, Senator Joe Lieberman has also shown his support through a statement released earlier in the week. "We would never sign on to legislation that authorized the president, or anyone else, to shut down the Internet. Emergency or not, the exercise of such broad authority would be an affront to our Constitution," Liberman said. The statement failed to cover the fact that a provision in the bill will forbid the courts from reviewing any decision by the president to shut off the Internet. While there is indeed cause for concern, the bill has many hurdles to jump before becoming law. With the reemergence of the bill, many civil liberty groups have publicly spoken out against the proposed legislation. Wired has reported "About two dozen groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Library Association, Electronic Frontier Foundation and Center for Democracy and Technology were skeptical enough to file an open letter opposing the idea." Control Internet? Yes * No # Photo courtesy of thetechherald.com Photo courtesy ofprisonplanet.com EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT HOSNI MUBARAK RESIGNS COUNTRY'S VP ANNOUNCES TRANSITIONAL PERIOD PHILIP MYKEL FLORES NEWS EDITOR A fter numerous pro/ \ tests and continued JL JLcrisis in the streets of Egypt, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned last Friday, Feb. 11 and handed over the much needed power to the military after 30 years in power. Cheers and applause exploded among the streets of Cairo as thousands listened to the one-minute announcement televised on state television by Vice President Omar Suleiman confirming the resignation of Mubarak. He also announced that Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will "run the affairs of the country," proceeding the resignation of Mubarak. Chants such as "God is great" and "Egypt is free" echoed the streets of Cairo, while others cheered and waved the coutry's flag as the people of Egypt finally reached a moment long awaited throughout the uprising. As Egypt continues its struggle to achieve democracy, it is known that in order for the country to become stable, it must work on improving many of the country's democratic institutions. For now, with the help of the military, people in Egypt will remain safe as the country strives to rebuild itself and its government. Top: Egyptian protesters stand atop tank. Photo courtesy of syracuse.com. Bottom: Soldiers and civilians celebrate Mubarak's resignation. Photo courtesy ofpolitico.com Right: President Hosni Mubarak. Photo courtesy ofwikipediax>rg �EDITORIAL CAMPUS CONTINUES TO MOURN GREEK TRAGEDY ifin Editors-m-Chief Amy Salisbury Sandra Chalmers csusmpride# gmail.com News Editor Philip Mykel Flores newseditor.pride@ gmail .com Features Editor Jenna Jauregui features,pride @ gmail .com Sports Editor Michael Rawson sportseditor.pride@gmail.com OWEN HEMSATH PRIDE STAFF WRITER Four California State San Marcos students and fraternity brothers of Sigma Alpha EpsiIon were sentenced to 80 hours of community service and three years probation in connection to the alcohol related death of fellow fraternity member, 19-year-old Patrick Drown, reports the Los Angeles Times. San Diego 10 News reports I that on Aug. 19,2009, the fraterI I I I I I I I I A&E Editor Ashley Day artseditor.pride@ gmail .com Copy Editor Amy Salisbury copyeditor.pride@gmail.com Layout Editor JiUian Kerstetter pridelayout@ gmail .com Layout Assistant Morgan Hall Sales Representative Sandra Chalmers pride„ads@csusm.edu Digital Media Manager Chris Giancamilli mediamanager.pride@ gmail .com Distribution Manager Lewis Dillard Cartoonist Faith Orcino Pride Staff Writers Ben Dearinger Mallane Dressel Haley Duvel Rebekah Green Owen Hemsath Madison Howe Jimmy Piraino Alexis Pollard Nancy Rossingol Name Redacted Melanie Slocum Adviser Joan Anderson All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, respresent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University: San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. 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Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92236-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 Email: csusmpride@gmail.com www.csusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads@csusm.edu nity hosted an event that prompted "[a]n investigation conducted by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission [which] showed alcohol was flowing freely at the party where, according to the investigation, most people in attendance were under 21." Drown became intoxicated before he walked out of the house where he was fatally struck by a BMW. The driver was not charged, authorities reported. San Diego Superior Court sentenced four SAE members for violating the city of San Marcos's "social host" ordinance, 10 News reports. The fraternity members and their lawyers reached a plea bargain that will have them serve the community either in on-campus alcohol awareness programs or in victim impact panels hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), according to 10 News source, Summer Stephen, prosecutor. SAE named Drown "Brother of the Year," as featured on their website www.csusm.edu/sae. According to www.socialhost. org, social hosts' laws are enact- C S U S M A L C O H O L A WARENESS F ACT S HEET Underage drinking is still problems including traffic period, versus 87.9% perceived, the leading factor in death crashes, homicide, accidental injury, suicide, for youth ages 14-25. violent crime, sexual as- 14.6% of students used sault, alcohol poisoning, marijuana within a 30Alcohol use by youth neighborhood vandalism, day period, versus 85.7% poses health risks for bodies and minds that are drowning, and unplanned perceived. still maturing; it clouds sex; judgment and interferes Sexual Health with developing social 16.7% of CSUSM stuSubstance Use skills and academic 63.6% of CSUSM Stu- dents had unprotected sex achievement. dents used alcohol within under the influence of ala 30-day period, versus cohol within a 12-month period. Many youth report they 94.9% perceived. drink specifically to get drunk which puts them 14.5 % of students used Mental Health at high-risk for serious cigarettes within a 30-day 45.6% of CSUSM stu- ed to discourage party hosts from enabling underage drinking at parties. The law states, "it is the duty of any person having control of any premises, who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a gathering at said premises to take all reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor at the gathering." The fraternity has not returned requests for comment. One of the men involved with the case has agreed to a followup interview. He has not consented to a comment at this time. dents have felt overwhelming anxiety within a 12-month period. 43.9% of students have foundfinancesto be traumatic or very difficult to handle. ^Statistics provided by Dean of Students Office at http://www.csusm.edu/dos/ index .html ' CSUSM SCHOOL SHOOTING SCARE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM PUT TO THE TEST BEN DEARINGER PRIDE STAFF WRITER Columbine, Virginia Tech and University of Texas are all schools that are notoriously known for school shootings and will forever be remembered. On Nov. 4, 2010, students thought that California State University San Marcos was going to be added to that infamous list after the emergency response system was sounded and the campus was swarming with policemen in just minutes. With a lockdown in effect and students unaware of what was happening, all judgments were made based on rumors floating around different social media sites. Ending up just being a class play that a student oversaw and perceived as a threat, the CSUSM campus got to see first hand what happens when the emergency response protocol takes effect. "Students must always recognize the emergency system and react as if it is a real emergency every time, no exceptions," Bruce Bradley ¡said, occupational safety and environmental health specialist for CSUSM. Bradley recommends all students be prepared for any possible threat on campus and follow all directions provided by faculty and emergency personnel. He stated that "it is very important for people to develop two mindsets in these days of "unthinkable potential" events; get prepared and stay prepared and always think you will survive no matter the circumstances, being tough mentally is as important as being physically fit to be able to perform well in emergencies." When asked about his reaction to learning that the campus threat was false, Bradley responded, "At first I was thankful that no one was hurt, followed by, what were they thinking, endangering people witîf a clear knowledge of the potential consequences is juvenile thinking." Since that incident, there have been three additional situations where fake or simulated firearms have been brought onto our cam- pus . While none of the other three incidents resulted in a full scale response, all such incidents have the potential to endanger our campus community stated a recent press release from the campus Office of Commumication. "Bringing a weapon, even a toy weapon, to campus is a violation of university policy. University Police should always be notified if an unusual activity is planned that may be a cause for concern," President Karen Haynes said. Belowright:Police gather outside of University of Alabama during the aftermath of a campus shooting. Photo courtesy ofrnwjd B elow left: Photo courtesy ofblogsJbabycenterjcom �TECHTOLOGY THROUUDOUUfl COmPflRinG THE TOP THREE TfißLET COfïlPUTERS CHRIS GIANCAMILLI MEDIA MANAGER When the iPad was released in April 2010, consumers and tech geeks alike were certain of one thing: competing companies would do their best to develop an "iPad killer." The iPad's release anniversary is only two months away, and within the past year a slew of devices have challenged its popularity. The Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak are currently the iPad's biggest threats. Though these devices are all tablet computers, they each have distinct features that can mean the difference between a purchase or a pass. The operating system is the most obvious difference in these devices. The iPad, starting at $499, currently runs on Apple's iOS 4.2.1 on AT&T and Verizon's 3G network. Apple's iPhone arid iPod Touch also run on this same operating system (which can be a positive or negative aspect depending on your own experiences). Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab, starting at $549 and the Dell Streak, moderately priced around $200, run on the Android operating system version 2.2 called Froyo. The Galaxy Tab is available on all carriers that offer 3G coverage. The Streak is only available through AT&T's 3G network. Consumers who already have Android phones or iPhones might choose their devices based on the operating systems or networks they are already familiar with. The iPad utilizes Apple's popular App Store to bring users the largest library of applications to date. However, the Android Market's growing fan base has given Apple stiff competition. While proponents of Apple and Android have their disagreements regarding which store is better, a number of the most popular apps can be found in both the Android Market and the App Store. The Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak were designed for portability. The Samsung features a seven-inch display and the Dell features a five-inch display. The displays of both devices are in widescreen, a component ideal for watching movies. The iPad's display is a whopping 9.7 inches with a standard 4:3 aspect ratio. When choosing the right device, size does matter. Though bigger does not always mean better. The Streak can be a handy tablet that fits in most any purse or large pocket, whereas the iPad can serve as a light laptop replacement suitable for backpack storage. Each device has attractive features to set it apart from the other two. According to endgadget. com, the Streak is the only one of the three with the ability to make phone calls and send texts, allowing it to serve as a 1" no matter what you want, you c an make your mix with I 14 daily flavors and 50+ toppings! phone replacement. The Galaxy Tab and the Streak have front facing cameras, giving them videochatting capabilities. Both the Samsung and the Dell feature cameras while the current iPad model does not. However, the iPad does have three different models with varying storage sizes; the largest is 64 gigabytes. The Samsung has a 16 gigabyte model and 32 gigabyte model with a microSD slot allowing for more memory. The Dell has only one 2 gigabyte model with a microSD slot. While these tablet computers are relatively new to the mainstream market, consum- ers can expect to see more devices in the coming year with Bottom left: Samsung Galaxy even more enticing capabilities. Tab. Photo courtesy of talkandroid.com Top: Apple iPad. Photo courtesy Bottom right: Dell Streak. 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Woodson chose the month of February to celebrate black history in recognition of Abraham Lincoln, who was born on Feb. 12 and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, also to acknowledge the abolitionist Frederick Douglass whose birthday falls on Feb. 14. Leaders in black history, such as the influential civil rights movement icon Martin Luther King Jr., influential civil rights icon; Barack Obama, the first African-American U.S. president, and Jtsse Owens, the talented track star have achieved worldwide recognition for their accomplishments. However, Black History Month is more than just Photo courtesy ofmlkonline.net a reserved time to reflect on past achievements. The observance focuses on celebration, encouraging African-American historical research and garnering inspiration for culture's future. Popular media celebrates Black History Month nationwide. The entertainment television channel MTV provides coverage and stories of AfricanAmerican musicians and icons, such as Rosa Parks, throughout the month of February. Black ican Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) hosts various events to honor Black History Month. The association holds a Black History Trivia contest, in which winners respond to questions throughout February via email and have the opportunity to win gift cards. More information is on the CSUSM website under "News and Events." Both active participation with on and off-campus organizations and indulgence in learning about Black History Month on television and on the Internet allows for an appreciation of history and accomplishments. Many movements, rights and entertainment have changed lives and the course of American history, so Black History Month shouldn't be overlooked. As time passes, more AfricanAmericans and their talents add to the long list of historically significant events, but as for 2011, those who celebrate black history must embrace the past and present, and express hope for a Entertainment Television, better known as BET, offers online bright future for African-Amerarticles, video and interviews icans and their contributions. highlighting significant AfricanAmerican figures in both entertainment and other mediums. The CSUSM African-Amer- U N I V E R S I T Y OF S T . 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Kellogg Library tab« If you have any further questions? please mil {866) 557-3731Plaza Monday Night Dinner - Eating Disorders Outreach San Diego Lucky Lion Dancers Monday Feb. 21 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 University Village Apartments Noon, University Plaza Photo courtesy of wikimedm.org in ow cfhrecHoh,.. �CANPIP CONPOMS STWENT HEALTH ANP COUNSELING SERVICES PROMOTE SAFER SEX NANCY ROSSIGNOL PRIDE STAFF WRITER cases of STIs every year in the United States, about half of which occur among youth ages 15-24. "Promoting safe sex is a positive thing," Ethan Boyer, a junior, commented Thursday after learning it was National Condom Day. "It's good to educate [students] on their sexual health," human development major Celeste Tenchavez said Thursday after visiting the event. Each semester, student tuition includes a mandatory $70 Students »faculty and staff gathered in Library Plaza on Thursday afternoon to play games with names like "Guess the Lubes "Name that STD" and "How to put on a Condom." Laughter and tongue-in-cheek humor replaced embarrassing or uncomfortable subject matter as Student Health and Counseling Services sponsored the National Condom Day and Safer Sex Fair on Feb. 10, which ran from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) invited a variety of organizations to participate in the event, and more than a dozen tables displayed informational pamphlets, sexual enhancement aids, magazines, brochures, and condoms. There were colorful condoms of many sizes and shapes; there were flavored condoms and even some that were contorted into artwork. National Condom Day is a part of the American Social Health Association's (ASHA) recognition of February as National Condom Month—emphasizing the importance of condom use in reducing transmission risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to the ASHA, there are approximately 19 million new M K H H B H I B H health services fee. This fee entitles all regularly enrolled students, part-time or full-time, to health services provided through SHCS: clinic visits, counseling services, flu shots and other vaccines, women's health exams and more. Tuition also includes a $25 health facilities fee that pays for rent and maintenance of the SHCS clinic at PPH, located across the street from campus at 120 Craven Road, Suite 100. Students may consult with a doctor, ijurse practitioner, nurse, counselor, or the health educator. Visits to the clinic or counselor require no co-payment. Minimal fees are charged for psychiatric services, certain physical exams, laboratory or radiology tests, and prescriptions. According to their website, SHCS "strivefs] to promote services and health education designed to prevent and resolve health problems that may interfere with student retention and success." With that goal in mind, SHCS sponsors events each semester. Coming up on Feb. 22 at noon in Mark 102 is Ask the SEXperts, the first in a series of informational sessions on sexual health issues. Guest speakers will give the curious but shy an opportunity to ask ques-, tions in complete anonymity. Cathy Nguyen said she enjoys working in a "nontraditional environment" as Health Educator for SHCS. One of the reasons SHCS offers their services to students is because it is important for students to have access to free medical care, Nguyen said. "This is my passion," she added. Nguyen's job title describes her duty to educate students about health issues and healthy lifestyle choices, but the job itself encompasses a wide range of tasks from organizing events to helping students with class projects. Nguyen's office is located in the Hope and Wellness Center at 120 Craven Road, Suite 108, next door to the SHCS clinic. Students can schedule an appointment for SHCS services by calling 760-750-4915 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. For more information, visit the SHCS website at csusm. e du/shcs/index.html. Photo courtesy ofNancy Rossignol ASK THE COUfc PATINO ANP RELATIONSHIP APVICE Need dating advice? Ask The Coug I've been seeing this girl for a few months. I really like her but my parents are very unhappy. Though my family has not met her, they constantly tell me to stop seeing her. What do I do? -Girls come and go but family is forever. What you need to do is find out the reasons why your parents are displeased with the idea of you dating this girl. 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If you both are meant to be together, Drawing courtesy ofCt\elsea Jauregui �V I E W S WORTH THE C L I M B IMPRESSIVE HIKES NEAR CAMPUS MALLANE DRESSEL PRIDE STAFF WRITER E LFIN F OREST Fifteen minutes from CSUSM, Parking: Free 8 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset, 1,000-1,800 feet of elevation gain The trails are located on the east side of the San Elijo Hills on the edge of San Marcos and extend into Escondido. Bathrooms, water, and the Interpretive Visitor Center are all located at the trailhead. The hike starts with a relatively strenuous switchback 1.5-mile climb after passing a calm stream. There are 11-14 miles of hiking trails that run into several designated overlooks. The overlooks provide sitting areas that allow visitors to take in the view of snowy mountains, the ocean, Lake Hodges and the San Elijo reservoir. ing area, but plenty of street parking in the neighborhoods. There is only 4 miles worth of trail around the lake, but much more rolling over the backcountry hills and the 22 million year old volcanic plug. The plug, also referred to as Mt. Calavera, has signs of past mining that creates an awe-inspiring reaction when looking up at its large cut away face. The peak features a magnificent view of the ocean especially during sunset. M T . W OODSON Twenty-six minutes from CSUSM, Parking: $5 Oct. - April. Free on weekends and holidays, parking in overflow lot, 2,000-2,500 feet of elevation gain The easiest and quickest way to get to the trail is by entering from Lake Poway Park. This trail is an out-and-back that accumulates to seven miles total. This well-marked trail begins with a mile of dirt road then narrows down quickly into D XLEY R XNCH tight and steep switchbacks littered with Twenty minutes from CSUSM, Parking: stone steps. At the top of the mountain, Free, 1,000-2,000 feet of elevation gain the enormous boulders and the infamous potato chip rock astonish visitors. This hiking area is located at the end of the Highway 78 in Escondido. The toilhead and parking are located right next to Dixon Lake. There are 15-24 miles Topright:The view of the small lake that worth of hiking trails that traverse across sits near the center of the Daley Ranch rolling open grass hills, hide under tree preserve. canopy, and have the occasional steep climb. It gets hot on this trail, so a hiker Middle right: One of the trails leading up should carry extra water since there is to the top of Elfin Forest's scenic hilltops. no longer affillup p bintat th6 ranch and avoid hiking in Hie middle of the day. Bottomright:A hiker stands atop the potato chip rock at the summit of Mt. Woodsoon. CXLXVeRvX green Twenty minutes from CSUSM, Park- Bottom: Thesunset. landscape of Mt. Calavera at ing: Free, 400-1200 feet of elevation gain The trailhead is located off College Blvd. toward Lake Blvd. on the east side of All photos courtesy of Mallane Dressel Carlsbad. There is no designated park- �cam neuron HEismmn MICHAEL RAWSQN SPORTS EDITOR The circus came to town on Thursday morning,, but not to the Convention Center, not to Qualcomm Stadium, not even to an empty parking lot. This time the circus came to the artificial turf of a football field, on the campus of a local high school. Several dozen media members and guests from around the country converged on Cathedral Catholic High School in Del Mar, gathering to watch Cam Newton throw a football. Newton, this year's NCAA football Heisman Trophy winner—the best player in college football— came to San Diego in January to work with local quarterback coach George Whitfield, Jr. Whitfield prepares young quarterbacks for the college game, traveling with them to major colleges around the country making connections with coaches and scouts. This fall, when NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was cames trophv ra räum Vinnen suspended for thefirstfour games of the season, he chose Whitfield to help Jrim stay in game shape. Newton needed Whitfield to help him transition from the college "spread" offense to the style of the National Football League. Warren Moon, hall of fame quarterback and mentor to Newton, said on Thursday that he had directed Cam's father Cecil Newton to Whitfield. Before college, Cecil had supposedly peddled Cam to play for Mississippi State University in exchange for $200,000. The NCAA decided Cam had not known about it. The son went unpunished, and Cecil agreed not to attend the national championship game. After Cam led his Auburn Tigers to victory, Cecil was photographed embracing his son. A representative of the family said he had watched the game outside the stadium. Fast forward to Thursday morning: the event was meant to mimic Whitfield's normal workouts with Cam, meant to prove that the kid could play professionally. After over a hundred of holds us toting cameras, notebooks and voice recordersfiledonto the field, Newton played parts of a pretend game of football with twelve young men his age, all from Southwestern* College in Chula Vista. Whitfield calmly directed Cam as he tossed them passes, avoided their half-hearted rushes, fired footballs between them as they posed as defenders and jokingly offered them Icy-Hot. Meanwhile, as NFL legend Moon watched from the sidelines, Cecil Newton went unseen. Though made from the mold of omnipresent, caring sports fathers like those of Tiger Woods and Venus and Serena Williams, scandal had turned Cecil into a shadow figure. Surely enough, shadows loomed behind the windows of the press box overlooking the hoards of spectators. "We had over 300 media requests, and we had to deny 250 of them," James Woo, Whitfield's Director of Operations and Cal State San Marcos student, said. "We're talking about a lot of powerful people seáis su that made the time to come see Cam Newton throw a football." The list included Trent Dilfer, former NFL quarterback and current ESPN commentator. Dilfer, known as one of the sports media's harshest critics, seemed skeptical about Cam Newton before the event. After Cam showed off, Dilfer couldn't stop gushing. "That was phenomenal...if scouts saw this, they'd have been slobbering," he said. According to Whitfield, the idea for the event had been jointly created by father and son, wishing to build momentum entering the pre-draft combine: workouts in front of team scouts. "Mr. Newton is still a human being and a dad," Woo said. "Wouldn't you do the same thing for your son?" No one could blame Cecil Newton for shying away from the field on Thursday. For perhaps the event had a second purpose: guiding the family's wish to move on from scandal and focus on Cam Newton's future. If so, at least temporarily, it succeeded. Cal State San Marcos çame within a single stroke of a surprise win at its own tournament, tat it was Holy Names coming from behind to edge out ÇSUSM to capture the title for the third straight year. Playing on the par-72 course at San Luis Rey Downs Country Club, the field of 80 golfPhotos courtesy of Michael Rawson ers from 16 teams finished up play with Tuesday'sfinalround. Holy Names shot a final round 295, finishing at +19 (883). 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Coach - Dave Williams's #8-ranked squad had been sched- causaas MICHAEL RAWSON SPORTS EDITOR uled to play three doubleheaders, but left Hawaii with only three games in their pocket instead. On Wednesday, the sky remained relatively clear over Hawaii Pacific University, last year's NCAA Division II champion. The Cougars earned an impressive split in the doubleheader, losing the first game 1-0 and winning the second contest 4-3. CSUSM staff ace Brenna Sandberg pitched bril- STSiXk lose t h r e ìe In game one at home, junior San Diego City College transfer Adam Bileckyj pitched brilliantly, shutting out the Lancers The Cal State San Marcos through 6 innings and allowing baseball team played their hearts just one hit. But the Cougars out in a three-game weekend never mustered a run and eventuseries against #3 Cal Baptist, but ally fell 2-0. Lancers' starter came away empty-handed. Drew Madrigal quieted the Cou- liantly in both, earning the win in the nightcap. The Cougars found themselves down 3-1 through the 4th inning, but rallied back with one in the 5th and two in the 6th to come away with the victory. The Friday skies would not prove to be as kind, dumping the tropical rain that often envelops the Hawaiian Islands in wintertime. The Cougars and BYU Hawaii waited for the sopraaLL ¡am t u o m downpour to cease, but it never getting a brilliant performance 'did. Their doubleheader was re- from Sandberg, who allowed one scheduled to Saturday, when hit and struck out eight. Theresa CSUSM would be forced to try Houle's two-out RBI single in tofitin a quadruple-header. (Two the fourth inning would prove games against BYU Hawaii be- to be all the Cougars needed. CSUSM softball returns with fore taking on Chaminade for two more.) Once again, though, a 7-2 record on the year. They the clouds would have none of will face Redlands on Feb. 19. ' it. The rain allowed for only one game against Chaminade. The Cougars prevailed, 1-0, again Top left: Alyssa Dronenburg swings away. Bottom left: The girls huddle up. Bottom right: Brenda Sandberg, mid-windup. OUT a s a m s T cas. HEaaT-aasaxsas m gars through 5 innings, and Erik Wallacefinishedthe job with 4 scoreless to seal the win. Games two and three were away at Cal Baptist. This time the Cougars wouldfindways to manufacture more runs, but so would their opponent. The Lancers took game one 4-3, coming Hauaa back from a 3-0 deficit. CSUSM scored one run in the 1st and two in the sixth on RBI hits by Johnny Omahen and Trent Jemmett. But the Lancers answered with 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th to take the lead that would hold for the victory. The Lancers then stole the back-and-forth sec- aaPTiST seríes ond contest 10-9 on two ninthinning hit by pitches by Omahen. CSUSM will look to return to their winning ways against Point Loma Nazarene on Tuesday. Need help filing Taxes? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WIN FREE FOOD OR DRINKS AT ANY OF OUR VENUES NEAR CSUSM! FREE TO PLAY! AS MANY AS YOU WANT PER TEAM! Categories include: History, Sports, Music, Movies, TV, Geography, Advertising, Business, Celebrities, Cartoons Check WWW.liveDrizetrivia.com to find a venue close to you! Milan Talsania, CRTP, CTEC BZ Bookkeeper, 8 58-688-1000 marfflibzgrp.con-t, w ww.bzgrp.com �Wê \ New mural recruits students and community to participate in 'diversity7 MELANIE SLOCUM PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Student Arts Association is working with the Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) 181 class to plan, propose and paint a mural at the University Village Apartments on campus. CSUSM recently created VPA 181, a class dedicated to learning the process involved with the conceptualization, collaboration and creation of a large-scale mural. For this project, students, artist and CSUSM professor Doris Bittar and artist Isaias Crow work to develop a work of art for the UVA. Crow pursues to mesh his unique artistic qualities with civic engagement programs to bring communities together through art. To ensure community inclusion , the artists invited members of the surrounding San Marcos community to participate in the project and work alongside CSUSM students and faculty to represent the aspects of diversity that make up CSUSM's community. The mural is still in its early planning stages. Students, faculty and community members search to pinpoint what it means to be a member of the CSUSM community. "We want to represent us students, you know, really capture the heart of Cal State San Marcos, and we're still searching to find out exactly what that means," CSUSM student participant Brittany Galante said. To answer that question, Galante and other project members set off to interview students from all corners of campus, invoking questions about what it means to be a member of the CSUSM community and what makes CSUSM so unique. The CSUSM community offered words such as "diversity," "inspiration" and "passion." These words serve as a sneak peak into what the mural will convey. The project leaders divided members of the project into groups, where each group Pre-Doctoral Scholarship Eligible students include: «Juniors •Seniors • Graduate Students Scholarship includes: •Fully-funded Summer Internship •$3K Scholarship for Symposiums, College Visits, application/test fee waivers and more •CSU Faculty Sponsorship required With aspirations to obtain For applications and information: doctorate and become Graduate Studies & Research university faculty. www.csusm.edu/gsr l ieCattira« Stata University Tel: 760-750-8824 Email: gradstudies@csusm.edu proposed ideas for the mural. Then, each group presented their ideas to the rest of the project members and leaders. Now, Crow and Professor Bittar can amalgamate ideas from each group into one cohesive mural design. The conceptualizing process of the mural represents the community because it aims to portray multiple groups of people and ideas that aim to unite and improve our campus. The mural's location will be inside the lobby of the "UVA. Since the project's leaders and members want an accurate account of CSUSM student life, they plan to take a careful amount of time to propose their vision. Participants' actual painting of the mural is set to start later this semester. Soon, the mural will greet CSUSM students and residents with an aim to make them feel even more accepted and included in the CSUSM community. Photo courtesy of Brittany Galante �COMIC C ON GLITCH BADGES SELL OUT FASTER THAN EXPECTED LEAVING THOUSANDS OF FANS IN THE LURCH MORGAN HALL LAYOUT ASSISTANT San Diego's 41-annual Comic-Con takes place the weekend of July 21 - 24, but those who have not purchased tickets yet are out of luck. In a matter of seven hours, individual day and four-day badges to the 2011 Comic-Con convention completely sold out. This year's convention sellout is an impressive milestone compared to the 2009 convention, which sold out of badges in roughly six months and last year's convention, which sold out in just two months. Since Nov. 2, 2010, Comic Con attempted to sell badges online to fans twice, but both times, two different sites experienced high amounts of traffic at selling time and crashed before fans purchased any passes. Three months later, relieved fans heard a new site called TicketLeap felt confident their site could sell the badges without overcapacity. Tick- etLeap guaranteed their site to handle a simultaneous amount of thousand people on the site without crashing. Fans relief turned into pure frustration at 9:05 a.m., when the TicketLeap site sent out error messages saying, "We'll be right back. TicketLeap is currendy down for maintenance," and, "We are currently over capacity, and the site will be back momentarily." Fans felt defeated by the new site, especially after TicketLeap's twitter page read, "If you see an over capacity mes- sage, hit refresh. We are under heavy loadrightnow and it should smooth out." After continuously hitting refresh buttons in different stages, some buyers slowly made their way through the pass purchasing process. TicketLeap averaged that fans requested the site 400,000 times per minute. Comic-Con will not disappoint the fans who defeated the ticket purchasing process. This year's convention features a large amount of comic book and sci-fi/ fantasy blockbusters slated for release through 2011 and 2012. The movies "Thor," "Captain America" and "Transformers," premiere later this year, so directors will speak on their films at the convention. Comic-Con may highlight films slated to premiere in 2012, such as "The Avengers" and the much-anticipated "The Dark Knight Rises." I NTERNATIONAL Photo courtesy of comicconx>rg Photo courtesy of comiccon.org 21 ANNUAL SAN DIEGO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BROADENING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ASHLEY DAY FEATURES EDITOR For the past 21 years, San Diego's Jewish community celebrated the history and experience of Jews with films based on Jewish obstacles and lifestyle. The San Diego Jewish Film Festival portrays the Jewish experience in the form of contemporary films. Our campus also offers a course on the Jewish culture. This semester, the class, History 383: Women and Jewish History, taught by Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, surveys Jewish culture and the roles women partake in, as Jews. Dr. Sepinwall requires History 383 students to attend a film from the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. "The festival tries to bring to life the diversity of the Jewish experience around the Photo courtesy of lQcc.org world," Dr. Sepinwall said. Everyone understands the struggles the Jewish community endured throughout documented history, but the festival picks films that shed new light on different realities Jews faced. "Tfle films range from Holocaust themes to...Jewish in American baseball and in the Civil War. The films also focus on universal issues like teenage angst, feminism and childhood memories," Dr. Sepinwall added. One film premiering at this year's festival is the French made, "La Rafle." In English, "La Rafle" translates to "The Round Up." The film showcases the true story of French Jewish refugees being 'rounded up' to go to the horrible Eastern European internment camps of World War II. Dr. Laurance Baron, Nasitir professor of modern Jewish history, opened the film with a few words. Dr. Baron spoke of the history of Jews in France, reminding the audience that France was the first country to grant Jews equal rights. "La Rafle," reveals the travesty of these equal rights being rescinded. The spoken language of the film is mostly French, but audience members quickly adjust to reading English subtitles. "La Rafle" is beautifully composed of rich scenes that propel you into 1940s France. Themes of loss, gender, importance of family and human atrocity against each other capture the hearts of the viewer. French actors Jean Reno and Melanie Laurent portray medical physicians, who care for Jewish children while they wait to be shipped off to die. "La Rafle" is one of 40 plus films featured at the 2011 festival. Anyone interested in learning more about Jewish culture or more on life is welcome to attend the festival. "The festival has always been really welcoming to CSUSM students," Dr. Sepinwall said. "Students in History 383 and other classes have been offered free tickets, thanks to the festival and the Leichtag Family Foundation," she added. The San Diego Jewish Film Festival runs from Feb. 10 - 20. This year, the festival added three new venues in Clairemont, Carlsbad and conveniently at the Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18, along with their existing venues in La Jolla and Mission Valley. Actors and directors from the films and guest speakers precede or follow most^ of the presentations, so you may get a chance to speak to them. For more information, visit www.sdjff.org Photo courtesy of sdjewishjournal.com �HALEY DUVEL PRIDE STAFF WRITER Everest, Voxhaul Broadcast, Infantree When: Tuesday, Feb. 15 Where: The Casbah Time: 8:30 p.m. Etc: Tickets are $8. Ages 21 and up. Touring to promote their new . album, "On Approach," Everest plays The Casbah all month long. So, don't miss a show. Social Distortion When: Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20 Where: House of Blues San Diego Time: Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m. Etc: Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 at the door. This show is general admission (standing room only). All ages permitted. Steve Poltz, The Rugburns, Peter Case, Sara Petite When: Saturday, Feb. 19 Where: Belly Up Time: 8 p.m. Etc: A celebration of Steve Poltz second annual 50 Birthday Bash. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Ages 21 and up. Legendary artist and songwriter, Steve Poltz co-wrote the longest running song on Billboard's Top 100. Linkin Park When: Sunday, Feb. 20 Where: Viejas Arena at San Diego^State University Time: 7:30 p.m. Etc: VIP tickets cost $270 (the VIP package includes parking, a t-shirt, tour book, VIP hospitality area and more). General admission tickets range from $40 to $70. Tribal Seeds, Bunny Wailer, Don Carlos, etc. - Tribute to the Reggae Legends When: Monday, Feb. 21 Where: Valley View Casino Center (previously the iPayOneCenter/ Sports Arena) Time: 1 p.m. Etc: Tickets range from $40 to $60. Cfyldren ages 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult. The concert honors of the Kumeyaay Nation and Black History Month. For more information on the artists performing, directions and tickets, see tributetothelegends.com. DflncE DflncE DnncE REBEKAH GREENE PRIDE STAFF WRITER Music C AN T A K E Y OU A WAY T O A Q U I E T L O C A T I O N , A C R O W D E D R OCK S C E N E O R ) IN T H I S P LAY L IS T , A D A N C E P A R T Y . L E I L O O S E T ODAY A ND F ORGET T O M O R R O W W ITH T R A C K S T HAT W I L L K EEP Y OU G R O O V I N G O N Y OUR F EET. ADRIAN L UX M IAMI HORROR ~ F OALS M I I KE D AFT SOMETIMES - HUMMER S NOW P UNK - . H A R D E R , B E T T E R , FASTER, L Y K K E LI - L I T T L E B IT ( CSS T HE T O U G H A L L I A N C E - N E O REMIX) VIOLENCE CRYSTAL CASTLES - BAPTISM P A S S I O N .PIT - L I T T L E F RIENDLYJ F IRES - J U M P STRONGER _ / SICRET^^^PLSV^ IN T H E ^ ^ O ^ R / J O S E P H A I THUR A ND THE LONELY ASTRONAUTS AMY SALISBURY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF players allowed the listener to jumble tracks of a certain album if she so chose. Albums weren't meant to do this. The most interThere is something inherently ference a cassette tape or record immoral about the "shuffle" set- got was a swift flip. Now, Apple ting on iPods. Even archaic CD shamelessly allows the mixing of Photo courtesy ofkcrw.com thousands of songs with no qualms about how their redistribution might affect, well, everything, I imagine artists create albums with the idea that they will be listened to in their entirety. Therefore, I abstain from shuffling. With that said, you will note that I was outside my head the other day, as my iPod was indeed on shuffle. Serving as background noise as meaningless as strangers' conversations, the random selections warranted no particular feelings. I know my music well, so when a song came on that I hadn't instantly recognized, I didn't quite know what to do. A glance at my iPod's display read: Joseph Arthur and the Lonely Astronauts, "Faith." Joseph Arthur began writing music as a teenager. The Ohio- based musician dabbled in electrónica before discovering his signature guitar-centric style. In the early 90s, Arthur signed to Peter Gabriel's record label, Real World Records. After five studio albums, Arthur decided to keep his touring band around for albums six and seven, and establish his own label, Lonely Astronaut Records. His latest release, "Temporary People," includes musicians Sibyl Buck, Kraig Jarret Johnson, Jennifer Turner, and Greg Wieczorek. I clumsily paused the song to see if I could compel any more information out of the slight electronic. I had the entire album, but this Joseph Arthur sounded almost nothing like the guy I fell in love with after hearing "In the Sun" off 2000's "Come to Where I 'm From." I slipped a little further out of my head listening to Arthur's haunted voice on "Faith." His grainy vocal offsets nearly cheerful guitar riffs and cymbal-thick drums. "Faith comes in little waves," Arthur offers with a bit of optimism, as "the pain is what makes you believe." The Lonely Astronauts' chorus punches through the heavy-handed instrumentation with bright belts of affirmation making the song's mood more buoyant than glum. Now that my brain is square between my ears, I may confidently propose that to shuffle is to discover. I am in no way convinced that this happy bit of chance absolves any of the aforementioned offenses, but I supposé music's value surfaces when it is listened to rather than heard. Arthur's upcoming tour schedule includes three dates in Los Angeles at the Bootleg Theater, 'Feb. 15, 22, and March 1. Arthur is also performing at Indio's classic music festival, C oachella^ as a member of the band Fistful of Mercy with fellow musicians Ben Harper and Dhani Harrison. , �BEN DEARINGER PRIDE STAFF WRITER DVDs 'Unstoppable" - 20th Century Fox (PG-13) This action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine hits stores today. Directed by Tony Scott, "Unstoppable" includes a runaway train carrying toxic chemicals. Both Washington and Pine's characters race against time to get the locomotive under control before it derails and destroys the entire town. an DROPPING THIS WEEK T i'til C D by Cowboy Junkies TV SERIES "Demons" - Latent Recordings WAITING^ The second out of four releases urn their SUPERMAN Jinunkies'"Nomad Series,"tCowboy new album is a ribute to tIheir late friend and tour mate Vic msi-m msfci&fes§ it % «y^ MChestnut. The Canadian counKM É ^ try/blues/rock hybrid made their way onto the music scene back in 1986. They recently performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and their new album drops today. "Waiting for Superman" COWBOY JUNKIES ÉSlÉ^ SWitt i Electric Kinney Films (PG) Documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim explores the sad realities of the American public education system. The film focuses on a few children and follows them as they make their way through an educational system that seems to be inhibitÍHh&^Mrm 4mANpMM^ : ing them every step of the way. • The JViUGHl Ù2M "The Twilight Zone: Season 3 Today, "The Twilight Zone: Season 3" hits stores re-mastered and available on blu-ray. The classic science-fiction horror series is now available in one collective set taking viewers all the way back to 1962 (the original release year). 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If Thursdays are too much to handle, check out these other weekly specials including all S t u d e n t A 2 "|n N e e d o f S l e e f " b y F ö r t h O r c i o © Photos courtesy of: bowlntc.com the aforementioned drink deals; Industry Mondays: Industry and mall employees receive one hour free bowling after 9 p.m. Karaoke Tuesdays: Starting at 8 p.m., get your vocals ready for some entertaining karaoke. Taco Night Wednesdays: $3 a la carte fish, carne or chicken tacos. Photo courtesy of: thealexandergroup.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>2010-2011</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twenty-first academic year at 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 History Month Egypt greek life health internet spring 2011 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/a9b0fdd901c57f039017bdcd1dec1730.pdf a6a47bc85e5051c78dad0ce84ffd5a5d PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS //INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER T HE PRIDE WWW.CSUSMPRIDE.COM FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011 NO. 2 EGYPT S HOWS IMMEDIATE CRISIS IN DEMOCRACY of it, too. They d on't want to be left behind by Iraqis. Bush kickstarted a long process that will play out over decades—the evoW t began on Jan. 17 when lution toward democracy in the I a 50-year-old Egyp- world's most-troubled region." I tian storeowner set That sentiment was echoed by a J L . fire to himself in pro- native Egyptian Sam Tadros in test of his government's policy the "American Thinker" when on bread coupons. Since then, he wrote, "Tunisia had broken thousands have protested the the barrier for many people." 30-year authoritarian reign With Tunisia acting as the cat- of President Hosni Mubarak. alyst, the stage was set for revoluHundreds have been killed or tion and Egyptians began shoutseriously injured and many ing for freedom as loud as their remain in the streets of Cairo social media could yell. Citizens while others have mounted an (including extremist groups like armed defense of their homes. the Muslim Brotherhood) began When President Bush de- using Facebook and cided to invade Iraq in 2003 the YouTube as media launched a hailstorm of to orgacriticism and judgment calls that p ro take precedent in the conversa- t o tion even today. The awkward contradiction however is this: Iraq is a democracy, and Middle Eastern countries have noticed. In an area of the world rotten with theocratic and authoritarian governing systems, the people othare beginning to demand liberty, ers to join them. In first in Tunisia where dictator one particularly Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali left the emotional video country after a grass- roots upris- posted by Asing. Now that same grass roots maa Mahfouz, revolution has reached Egypt. no words are According to Ralph Peters, minced when a retired army officer, "the Tu- she calls her nisian popular uprising that un- countrymen to seated a dictator was the trigger action, "maybe f or the demonstrations in Egypt we can have freeand elsewhere in the Arab world justice, today, but commentators have dom, and honor ignored the salient fact that, de- . .. we will go spite its long and violent ordeal, down [to Tahdemocracy is currently working rir Square] and in Iraq—the first democracy in demand our hua major, large-population Arab man rights . .. If country. Egyptians are well aware you think yourOWEN HEMSATH PRIDE STAFF WRITER self a man, come down with me. Sitting at home and just following us on Facebook humiliates us. Come down with me." In another video posted by 8-yearold Juju, "let the people of Egypt vote!" Seven days later on Jan. 25, this video and others like it brought thousands of Egyptians into the street where the revolution began. The people protested, Mubarak's thugs were called and the army stood by. This use of social media to sound the battle horn marks an unprecedented use of technology by a nation accustomed to state given people something that they had lacked previously, an independent means of communication and propaganda. Hundreds of thousands of young Egyptians, in a matter of minutes, were seeing the demonstration videos being uploaded on YouTube." The government responded. Acting in a panic on Jan. 28, the Mubarak government shut down internet services in a ploy to stop the use of social media to spread dissention in w h a t' s been SEE, EGYPT, P. 2 Photo courtesy of itn.co.uk A CHANGING PERSPECTIVE D ONT ASK, D ONT TELL MELANIE SLOCUM PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Dec. 17, 2010 the Senate voted to repeal the 17-year-old D on't Ask, D on't Tell (DADT) policy, which prohibited the LGBT community from serving openly in the military. The act prohibited any openly gay or lesbian service members from being asked about their sexual relationships and marriages and also banned LGBT service members f rom telling others about their sexual orientation. The repeal reflects the federal government's intention to make sexual orientation less taboo in the military. The Senate's 65-30 vote on the policy was preceded by the House's vote of 250-175 on Dec. 16. Censure circulated through Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats debated the effectiveness of the policy and its constitutional alignment. Both California senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein voted in favor of the hailed as the most comprehensive electronic blackout in history, a plan Mr. Obama has not only not decried but has reserved for his own use in this country. As reports the UK's Daily Mail, "under proposed new laws, President Barack Obama would have the power to cut access to the Internet in the event of a cyber threat to national security." While the law is couched in language designed to instill a fear of "cyber terrorists" and other threats, it is important to know that both the Bush and Obama Departments of Homeland Security define a terrorist as anyone who, among other things, overtly appeals to the "constitution." Despite the governments attempt to stifle the uprising, Egypt is moving closer to democracy and the challenges that lie ahead are huge, while we in the west are bathed in the foundations of Rome and Jerusalem of which democracy is a large part. repeal. San Diego's congressional representatives Brian Bilbray (R50), Duncan Hunter (R-52), and Darrell Issa (R-49) voted against the repeal while representatives Susan Davis (D-53) and Bob Filner (D-51) voted in favor of it. The Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was met with slews of constitutional challenges and political warfare during its 17 year run. SEE ASK, T ELL, P. 3 Photo courtesy ofWikipedia �EDITORIAL STAFF Editors-iii-Chief Amy Salisbury Sandra Chalmers csusmpride@ gmail .com N ews Editor Philip Mykel Flores newseditor.pride@ gmail .com Features Editor Jenna Jauregui features .pride@gmail.com Sports Editor Michael Rawson sportseditor.pride@gmail.com A&E Editor Ashley Day artseditor.pride @ gmail .com FROM, EGYPT, P.l Egypt has never in its thousands of years had a democratic government. Tadros reflects, "Egyptians might not know what democracy actually means, but that does not make the concept any less desirable. Perhaps it is precisely its vagueness and abstraction that makes the concept all the more desirable." Furthermore, a democracy is Egypt would no doubt attract fringe groups who will want to either disrupt or join the party. General Peters acknowledges that troubles when he wrote, "none of this is meant to pretend away the potential trouble Muslim fundamentalists might cause over time, whether it's the Muslim Brotherhood at the polls, or al Qaeda are ignoring the revolution to write stories about the boo-boo's they've received while covering the riots. In response to the American coverage of the events Tadros wrotes, "El Baradei is nothing. A American Additionally, American media has framed man that has p olitics a nd the revolution in terms of terrorism despite spent less h iding t he the thousands of college students in jeans than 30 days f act t hat a n d t " s h i r t s w h o challenge the front line of in the past Mubarak's thugs." year in Egypt the last two and hardly presidents any time in the past 20 years is supported a regime that is now effectively non-existent. a nobody. It is entirely insulting Not only has the media in our to Egyptians to suggest othercountry assigned the opposition wise." Additionally, American leadership to a man named Mo- media has framed the revolution hammad El Baradei, but Chris in terms of terrorism despite the Matthews has compared the Mus- thousands of college students in lim Brotherhood to the Tea Party jeans and t-shirts who challenge Movement. Anderson Cooper the front line of Mubarak's thugs. along with Christiane Amanpour, Yahoo instead posts pictures of showing up with suicide bombers." Perhaps a slightly larger problem for Egypt is the weakspined support it's receiving from the American government and media who are reporting the story in terms of Muslim clerics praying in front of tanks. While there is definitely an extremist angle on the change of power in Egypt, the people are not chanting "death to Israel" or "death to America." They are simply demanding freedom. There was a time when Americans too took to the streets to protest tyrannical rule and rid themselves of oppression. There was a time when America just wanted to be free and average people took up their arms and started fires in government buildings. During this revolution Thomas Jefferson wrote, "The tree of liberty must be watered from time to time with the blood of the patriots." Despite the troubles that lie ahead for Egypt, they are watering their tree. Egypt, like a young American, just wants to be free. 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President Barack Obama Photo courtesy ofWikipedia focused primarily on the issues tries' advancements in the field of jobs, education, infrastructure, of science and math, he asked energy, and the national debt. parents to turn off the TV and Using Robert and Gray Allen's push their children to do their Michigan roofing company as an homework, and asked Congress example, the president discussed to replace No Child Left Behind. American innovation that can He also discussed his Race to the help spur our economy into the Top initiative which has pushed "green revolution" and how gov- standards in over forty states. ernment loans and grants, like the President Obama shifted to imone the Allen Brothers received, migration reform, asking for the is helping a nuclear power plant new Congress to pass it for the produce more energy, and devel- sake of students who are chiloping solar and water into en- dren of undocumented workers. Finally, the president ended ergy for our automobiles. To balance his speech, he humorously on three issues: tax reform, the asked the new divided Congress deficit, and infrastructure. In to end subsidies for oil compa- discussing America's infrastrucnies, and invest that money into ture problem, President Obama all sectors of the clean energy placed high speed rail and Inmarket from wind to natural gas. ternet at the forefront of his new The second issue President plan. Expanding both projects to Obama discussed was education. cover all portions of the country, Comparing developing coun- and connect nearly every home Photo courtesy ofWikipedia to the Internet. He then took what is typically a Republican issue and made it his own when he asked for the divided Congress to reexamine the tax code. The ultimate objectives are to lower taxes, close loopholes, and create a fairer system for the American people. On the debt and deficit issue, he called for a reorganization of the executive branch, and major budget freezes for the next five years. The president concluded with our success in ending major troop deployments in Iraq, our continued commitment to Afghanistan, and with confidence that America's future will be brighter than its past. �FROM, ASK, T ELL, P . 1 Much recent attention to the policy was brought forth by California native and former First Lieutenant, Dan Choi, who was discharged f rom the military after coming out during an interview on The Rachel Maddow Show. Lt. Choi argued in an open letter to Congress and President Obama that the policy was unconstitutional and actually hindered military effectiveness, "My subordinates know I 'm gay. They don't care. They are professional." The policy was originally supported by the idea that the presence of openly homosexual members in the military would pose risks t o the order, morale, and cohesiveness in the military atmosphere. However, over 17 years, many like Lt. Choi have worked to discredit this idea and instead argue that forcing service members to lie about their identity created more of a hindrance on military effectiveness and morality while simultaneously perpetuating the same moral problem the policy was intended to diminish. However, the repeal of the D on't Ask, Don't Tell policy has not been made official. Though the repeal was passed in both the Senate and the House, and President Obama has signed it into law, the bill requires that the president, Defense Secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff must each certify that the bill will not detract from military readiness. From there, the military has 60 days to officially implement the repeal. Local San Diego Representative Duncan Hunter has introduced the Restore Military Readiness Act which would require additional signatures for the repeal's implementation. This could potentially threaten the fate of the Don't Ask, D on't Tell repeal by slowing down its implementation and extending the status quo. While the congressional passage of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal has slowly opened closet doors for many homosexual service members, it might still be a matter of time before they are able to take the first step out. LETTER TO T HE EDITOR Several negative comments tolerance benefits no one. (It a responsibility as it is a right. in The Koala about students is, however, a hallmark of fas- John Hancock didn't use a cute who commute to school sug- cism, as is The Koala's milita- pseudonym when he signed the gest that its mission is to create ristic imagery. I 'm just saying.) Declaration of Independence— Although I disagree with The he signed h is name in huge letcampus solidarity. If more people lived on campus, it seems Koalay I respect the creators' ters, as if to say, "This is my to say, there wouldn't be such right to produce it. But, who right as a human, so come and a "boring ghostly atmosphere" are the creators? The paper is get me, England." I challenge at CSUSM. "No longer will credited to such mysterious en- the producers of The Koala to do the same: if school spirit you're so proud "When it comes to producing deteriorate," not as long as something as potentially con- of it, put your names on it, and The Koala is troversial as The Koala, I insist that your around, right? contributors do The Koala would argue that you're dutythe same. Othertouts itself as bound to put your real name wise, your free"the shot in the dom to print The on it. " arm" that is Koala is as stale necessary to eftities as "General George" and and base as your paper's content. fect a sense of community on campus. However, the paper's "Captain Clutch," and the artilanguage is racist, sexist, and cles aren't credited to anyone at Sincerely, homophobic, and this language all. When it comes to producing is not something that brings something as potentially contro- James Jones people together. Rather, it is versial as The Koala, I would something that strengthens and argue that you're duty-bound perpetuates the divides between to put your real name on it. people—such rhetoric of in- Freedom of speech is as much F REE-FOR-ALL S PEECH AT C SUSM KIT BACON-GRESSITT The Koala, a tabloid launched last week by some CSUSM students, has achieved its publishers' apparent goal: to inflame the university community with hate speech. "Apparent" because, while The Koala has certainly engendered impassioned responses, the predominantly white males behind the publication have refused to discuss what it is they have wrought — or to identify themselves. At a recent recruitment meeting, they would not give their names and avoided being photographed; they moved the meeting to a private dorm room to exclude critics and news media; and they demanded 30-packs of beer f rom journalists who requested interviews, which, given their likely ages, smacks of soliciting criminal acts — and chal- lenges their legitimacy as a newspaper, as they describe The Koala. It is The Koala's content (downloadable at csusmkoala. com) that most effectively challenges the newspaper claim. Just about every demographic — except straight, white males — is addressed with violent, prurient and/or grotesque language: gays and lesbians, women, rape and pe dophilia victims, pediatric cancer and burn patients, African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Muslims. The Koala is a miasma of isms. Anecdotally, the "rea sonable person" test of The Koala's content suggests that many CSUSM students and staff indeed find much of the content obscene — obscene and hateful. But obscenity remains in the eye of the beholder, and in the United States we can speak moñAk no matter w hat you w ant, y ou c an make your mix with 14 daily flavors and 50+ toppings! visit us orí facebook and twitter! freely whether our speech is hateful, loving or indifferent. More interesting are the test results of The Koala's two advertisers, cougarbookrentals.com and Miramar Wellness Center — "interesting" because it takes fund- ing to publish any speech. The textbook-rental service is, according to bookrenter. com Vice President of Marketing Michael Geller (at 650288-3500), an independent bookstore using bookrenter. corn's open platform, an "entrepreneur" who can "choose to market it any way they want." Nonetheless, when read content from The Koala, Geller's response was, "Oh! Oh god! Okay, that's enough!" An articulate man — and pragmatic — he disavowed any responsibility for cougarbookrental's ad and declared that bookrenter.com "would never, ever, ever" advertise in The Koala. He also said, " I'm going to contact the owner of [csusmbookrentals.com] and first make sure he or she is aware of what this is all about." Then the company will "evaluate whether or not we should attempt to restrict our store partners' advertis- »«ail m m buy o ne g et o ne menchle's carlsbad-paseo carfsbad 5617 paseo de! norte carlsbad, c a 92008 menchle's san marcos grand plaza 133 s. las posas rd. \ san marcos, c a 92078 may not be combined with any other offers, expires 3/31/1T code: pride. menchies.com ing." Whether or not? Hmmm. The Miramar Wellness Center (at 858-689-9098), a' marijuana dispensary, had a slightly more definitive response. An employee who did not identify herself said the Wellness Center had received "a lot of upset calls, a whole lot" and that the manager would not take any more, but she added, "I heard [the ad] was a mistake and they are trying to get it removed." That's promising, but, in the meantime, what to do about the privileged young men who publish hate with anonymity? Read The Koala so you can make informed comments about it (available at csusmkoala. com). Although the thing is no joy, condemning something you haven't read is shallow commentary. And ignorance is not bliss. Contact The Koala's advertisers to reinforce the message that their ad dollars are supporting content that encourages pedophilia, racism, misogyny, rape and domestic violence. If a second issue comes out, contact any new advertisers. State your opinion of The Koala freely and frequently. The right to free speech goes both ways: They have the right to speak and you have the right to criticize what they say — maybe even the responsibility. Hate that goes unchallenged goes on and on and on . Find some peace in this thought: What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet, and one day in the next few years The Koala's publishers will be looking for jobs in competitive marketplaces where respect for diversity, social maturity and the ability to selfedit will be deciding factors for employment. These young men have already round-filed their job applications by exercising a most wonderful right irresponsibly. Read this tirety online article in its enat csusmpride.com Photo courtesy of sandiegozoo.org �STUDY ADVICE: DO IT EARLY AND DO IT OFTEN attempting to squeeze several weeks of information into one night significantly increases pressure. These habits will not only At the start of a new semester, help to learn the material better, students quickly and frequently but it will also reduce test anxiety. discover that in order to succeed Another way to reduce test anxiety they must adapt existing study is to visit CSUSM Student Health habits to the rigors of new coland Counseling Services, which lege classes. In general, attendoffer general counseling services ing class, previewing reading, and counseling for test anxiety. reviewing notes and studying Sometimes studying solo can the material in small bits each only go so far. Forming a proday are study habits valuable ductive study group with other across any academic discipline. students is a fun way to study. Jennette Lucia, Biology maFor some, mixing socializing jor, said, "I will usually read with studying relieves test anxithe textbook and go over powety. "I like to study with friends, erpoint slides before and after and then later review with flashclass. Flashcards are helpful." cards. It helps keep me on the Simliarly, Brittany McKelvie, a right track!" said Alma Perez. Nursing major, likes to read first Keeping up with material and to get a general idea. "Then, I balancing work with school can be review over the material that is challenging during the semester, more difficult to understand afbut the benefits of hard work will ter the lecture," McKelvie said. pay off on test day. Jennette LuStudying and preparing early cia prefers to study in the evening will also prevent a time-honored after dinner and finds that "work college tradition, cramming. and school wasn't that bad for me While it is a important to refresh because I only worked on Saturand review material before a test, NAME REDACTED PRIDE STAFF WRITER day. So I still had a lot of time to study on other days." Perez noted that, "balancing school, work, and studying can be difficult." Two other great ways to study for tests and reduce testing anxiety are practice problems or sample tests. A recent study in Science Magazine, "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping," found that actually taking practice tests is very effective for comprehension and inference-related test questions. "Retrieval practice" is a significant way to improve information retention for fact-heavy science studies. Photo courtesy ofblogjnlive.com THE POWER OF STORIES ARTS AND LECTURES SERIES SHARES POWERFUL MESSAGE NANCY ROSSINGOL PRIDE STAFF WRITER This semester's first Arts & Lectures Series event started out with a bang last Thursday night, Feb. 3. Presenter Carl Wilkens pounded his fists on the wall to demonstrate how the killing squad came banging on his neighbors door. Wilkens's neighbor was one of more than 800,000 people who lost their lives in 1994 during the 100 day long genocide in Rwanda. "Every time a life is taken on this planet, it's like drop- ping a stone," Wilkens said, "and sometimes the little ripples are hardly noticed when they reach the shores of America, and sometimes they grow into something like a tsunami." Along with his wife, Teresa, and their three children, Wilkens moved to Kigali, Rwanda in 1990 as part of a humanitarian aid effort. When the killings began in April 1994, Teresa and the children left Kigali for safety, but Wilkens stayed behind as head of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International. He was the only known American to remain in Rwanda during the genocide. Wilkens and his wife now dedicate their time to educating the public through their nonprofit organization, World Outside My Shoes. In order to bring an end to war and genocide, Wilkens believes we should stop thinking in terms of "us" versus "them," or "me" and the " other" He said as a global community, we need to shift to a "we" mentality. "That's where I think our hope lies," Wilkens said. "I think stories are so much more powerful than guns [because they] have the ability to connect us, to realize there's no us and them. There is simply us," he continued. He also stressed the importance of service as a way to change the way we think. Wilkens showcased photos of doctors, nurses, neighbors and children. First, was an elderly traditional healer Rwandan woman, Sula Karuhimbi, her face framed by a bright orange scarf. She had kind eyes. One member of the audience commented that she reminded him of Mother Teresa. Karuhimbi hid and protected 17 people on her own property during the genocide. Some considered her a "witch doctor," and Karuhimbi used that label to her advantage, telling the killing squads that evil spirits inhabited her house. "Labels are so convenient, but at times they are so deadly," Wilkens said. During his recent return to Rwanda, Wilkens visited the Kigali Memorial, and viewed the plaque honoring Karuhimbi. He continued, "How do you memorialize something as horrific as this?'' Wilkens spoke with much admiration and respect of Rwandan women, and of his own wife and daughters, telling heartwarming stories of generosity, courage, and resiliency, and heartwrenching stories of the devastating damage caused by mass rape of Rwandan women. Wilkens called the "sense of . stability," security, and purpose that women possess the "girl effect." Throughout the presentation, many audience members had tears in their eyes. When asked why he came to see Wilkens, sophomore Conner Brown said, "Because he went through such an incredible time in history." "Being able to hear Carl Wilkens speak is amazing," Political Science major Gabriella Pruitt added. The Office of Arts & Lectures presents 20-40 events every year featuring authors from a variety of genres, music, dance, drama, art and photography. Whether you are £ student, faculty member, staff member or member of the public, you will find an event of interest. Best of all, every event is free. For more information, see c susm.edu/al/calendar.html, or call the Office of Arts & Lectures at (760) 750-8889. �™ FEATURES PRIDE FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011 RENEW, DISCOVER AND EXPLORE CSUSM EXTENDED LEARNING OFFERS PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COURSES JENNA JAUREGUI FEATURES EDITOR This spring semester, indulge in some classes designed to awaken new talents and let students escape the stressful, mundane and frustrating aspects of college life. Beginning in February, Extended Learning at CSUSM is offering a variety of personal enrichment courses in which students may find a creative outlet while enhancing their cultural awareness. These classes are scheduled during nights and weekends in order to accommodate a typical work or school schedule, and all are priced under $200. They also encompass a wide range of interests, including wine education, foreign languages, meditation, art and genealogy. Interested students can find more information about the individual classes and other Extended Learning programs by visiting http://www.csusm. e du/el/courses/pecourses .html. Building a Solid Foundation in Wine Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 15 - March 22 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Relm Wine Bar, Carlsbad Fee: Six weeks $130 (includes wine and light hors d'oeuvres) Wine: "Knowing the Difference" Date: Tuesdays, March 29 - May 3 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Relm Wine Bar, Carlsbad Fee: Six weeks $130 (includes wine and light hors d'oeuvres) Note: Take both wine courses for $220 Note: Take both Italian courses for $150 Beginning Drawing Date: Saturdays, Feb. 1 2 - April 2 Time: 10 a.m. - Noon Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad Fee: $125 (includes materials) Pastels: A World of Color and Light Date: Thursdays, Feb. 1 7,March 31 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: San Dieguito United Methodist Church - Encinitas Fee: $180 Chinese in 10 Easy Lessons Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 9 April 13 Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Location: CSUSM - FCB 106 Fee: 10 weeks $159 Mindful Meditation Date: Thursdays, Feb. 10 March 17 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside Fee: Six weeks $85 Italian for Beginners Part I Date: Thursdays, March 10-April 14 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad Fee: Six weeks $85 Record Your Roots Date: Saturdays, March 12 & 26 Time: 1 - 5p.m. Location: CSUSM Fee: $125 (includes flash drive and DVD) Personal Connections: Genealogy Workshop Date: Saturday, April 2 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: CSUSM-FCB 106 Fee: $49 (includes materials) Italian for Beginners Part II Date: Thursdays, April 21 - May 26 Time: 6:30 - 8:30p.m. Location: Heritage Hall, Carlsbad Fee: Six weeks $85 C.a/yiPU<5 K ellogg L ibrary P laza C i n n a b o n D ay T uesday, Feb. 8 Noorr - 1 p .m. K ellogg L ibrary P laza L ove & R o m a n c e f or S e x u a l A s sault S u r v i v o r s Tuesday, Feb. 8 6 - 9 p .m. Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • Internships in t he Greater Los Angeles área • • Integration of faith a nd social work practice Full-time a nd p art-time o ptions Graduate Psychology Programs APA-accredited Psy.D. Program • M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and • Family Therapy Alignment with c urrent California licensure requirements For m ore i nformation, visit www.apu.edu/explore/graduatepsychology/. /i A ZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 901 E. Alosta Ave. • Azusa, CA 91702 L ibrary P laza I nternational C offee H our T hursday, Feb. 10 N oon - 1 2:50 p .m. Women's Center T ukwut L eadership C ircle O v e r view T uesday, Feb. 8 N oon - 1 2:50 p .m. U niversity H all 3 7 3 C reative W riting C o m m u n i t y Workshop W ednesday, Feb. 9 1 - 2 p .m. For m ore i nformation, visit www.apu.edu/explore/msw/. • A R T S 1 11 N ational C o n d o m D ay T hursday, Feb. 10 1 0:30 a .m. - 1 p .m. 9473 K ellogg L ibrary 3 0 1 0 S patial I nitiatives W ednesday, Feb. 9 6 p .m. G lobal E ducation C R A 3 2 0 0 G r e e k " Old S c h o o l " F air T hursday, Feb. 10 1 1:30 a .m. - 1 :30 p .m. U niversity P laza D ating S h o w & L ove L otto T hursday, Feb. 10 6 p .m. C larke G r a n d S alon N urse J ob F air M onday, Feb. 14 11 a .m. - 1 p .m. �At a time when costs are high and pay is low, stores like Sprouts, Trader Joe's and Henry's all compete for consumers in the fresh foods market. Photos courtesy of: whrefresh.com (lefi),fredricksbloggerJ>logspot.com (top), freshneasybuzz-blogspot.com (bottom) HEALTH F OOD FEUD THE T OP 'HEALTH' F OOD STORES W ITH THE BEST VALUES owned produce stand during the 1940s. Later, the family changed the name to "Henry 's" and now a chain of full scale Henry's MarLately, the buzzwords in kets exist. According to their w ww .henry smarkets. the culinary world are "local," website, "farm fresh" and "organic," com, Henry's offers mostly CaliPeople want to eat foods made fornia grown fresh produce, natuf rom the highest quality ingre- ral cuts of meat that contain no dients. Thus, the "health" store antibiotics, steroids or added horcraze has ensued. Here's the mones, daily fresh baked breads scoop on the most popular health and pastries and tons of other markets in San Diego County: food and household products. Henry's mission statement is to provide customers with a family Henry's Farmers Market: friendly atmosphere and lower Originally named "Boney's " prices. Prices are among the lowafter the owner Henry Boney, est in the health store competiHenry's Farmers Market began tion. The grocery store offers an as a San Diego based family- online view of their weekly groASHLEY DAY A&E EDITOR cery ad at henrysmarkets.com. The company website reveals many locations close to campus. Trader Joe's: Traderjoes.com says this health market started in the 1950s as a little convenience store chain. Trader Joe's prides itself in not using "gimmicks" to wrangle in customers. Trader Joe's website says the store tries to buy directly from suppliers, so they do not need to drive up prices for the customer. Trader Joe's offers foods that are vegan, vegetarian, kosher and fat free. They also supply gluten-free, all natural foods that do not contain artificial flavors, VO TED "BEST BREAKFAST" LaCosta 7670El Camino Real 760-943-8182 San Marcos 101S. Las Posas Rd, 760-471-YOLK(9655) Open Daily 6am-3pm Visit us at our other locations: Pacific Beach • Gaslamp • Eastlake Visit us online at: OFF Any Entree Limit 1 per coupon. 1 coupon per table. 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Not valid on weekends, holidays or with any other coupons, specials, offers o r with private groups. m CM Whole Foods: This chain of "health" food stores happens to be the trendy store of the moment. Pop culture magazines show photos of celebrities who tote around Whole Foods paper shopping bags. According to Wholefood.com, the chain commits to 'selling the highest quality natural and organic products.' There are more than 300 locations in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom combined. Whole Foods originated out of Austin, TX in 1980. The website reveals the store sells all natural meats that farmers or ranchers treated humanely. Whole Foods offers a loan program to local producers of food as well, because they believe that local businesses need a chance to grow and develop. Whole Foods is pricier than all the other health food stores listed. The only Whole Foods close to campus is located in La Jolla. Sprouts Farmers Market: Sprouts developed in Arizona, but expanded its locations to California, Colorado and Texas. Like other competitive 'health' food stores, sprouts.com says the grocery store commits itself to selling the freshest meat, bread and produce. "Helping America eat healthier, live longer and spend less," is Sprouts's mission statement. Their weekly ads run from Wednesday - Tuesday of the following week and consumers may view them online at sprouts.com. Sprouts offers competitive low prices, compared to other healthy stores. Conveniently for CSUSM students, Sprouts is located in San Marcos off of Las Posas. Jimbo's. ..Naturally!: www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com 42..00 Buy one entree and two beverages at regular price & get a second entree of equal or lesser value at 50% off. preservatives or added Trans fats. Trader Joe's lower prices compete with Henry's. The closest locations to campus are in Escondido, Oceanside and Encinitas. g .; S | Jim "Jimbo" Someck opened the first Jimbo's in 1984. Jimbos .com reveals the small chain is exclusively a San Diego based health food store. Only four locations exist in San Diego County. The mantra of Jimbo's is organic (whenever possible) natural food. Jimbo's commits itself to community outreach and takes an active role on health education. The closest location to campus is in Escondido. �m ALEXIS POLLARD PRIDE STAFF WRITER Heart-shaped candy boxes, pink and red roses, cards and ever-present love songs on the radio serve as reminders of the upcoming date Feb. 14, better known as Valentine's Day. The sudden abundance of Hallmark sentiments and mass-market romance presents a misleading interpretation of the holiday: that everyone needs a Valentine or significant other in order to enjoy and appreciate this day for lovers. However, since its origination, celebrations and meanings behind Valentine's Day are constantly evolving. If you find yourself single this Valentine's Photo courtesy offlickr.com U ï VALENTINE'S DAY IS NOT JUST FOR COUPLES Day, maybe it's time to re-define the way you celebrate love. The modern observance of Valentine's Day, which often includes fancy restaurant dinners and heart-shaped jewelry, has changed drastically since its ancient origin. According to History .com, Valentine's Day began in Rome under dreary social conditions during the rule of Emperor Claudius II. Legend states that Claudius outlawed marriage in order to raise a powerful army of unattached young soldiers. In retaliation, a courageous priest named Valentine performed secret marriages for lovers. The month of February signaled a time for fertility and purification to the ancient Romans. In these times, women were the ob- ject of superstitious ceremonies rather than celebrated as romantic partners. The Roman men sacrificed goats, and boys roamed the streets slapping women with strips of hide in order to encourage fertility. In addition to the hide slapping, women put their names in a lottery to be paired with a man. Fortunately, secretive marriages, hide slapping and pairing lotteries no longer mark the celebration of Valentine's Day, and people are free to tailor their celebrations to match their individual views of the holiday. The predictable dinner and a movie, flowers, candy and gift exchanges present couples with some ideas for Valentine's Day, but what about those currently out of a relationship? For singles, the absence of a romantic valentine may contribute to a day filled with pessimistic cynicism. However, there are many possibilities for an enjoyable day if singles change their perspective. Generosity, kindness and loVe can be openly and vastly expressed to friends and family. If Facebqok love quizzes and Cupid's arrow can't generate romance, get creative! Activities to inspire love and show care on Valentine's Day include time spent making homemade cards for family and friends, leaving encouraging post-it notes for roommates, volunteering time and making a donation to charity. Cards, whether homemade or store-bought, don't have to be traditionally romantic, but thoughtful messages to loved ones. Photo courtesy ofAlexis Pollard The University Village Apartments offers other ways to give gifts. "We have candy grams and Valentine's for Veterans to honor and support U.S. military members and veterans," UVA staff member Bbwie Tintle said. Whether the gifts or thoughts of Valentine's Day cause excitement, dread or indifference, expression of love doesn't have to be thrown in a negative light by those who scorn the holiday. As Ashton Kutcher said in the film "Valentine's Day," "Love is the only shocking act left on the planet." So celebrate all forms of love this Valentine's Day and enjoy the company of those you hold dear. �grptríh's csusm TERm HiTÍ MICHAEL RAWSON SPORTS EDITOR SOFTBALL UPDATE Brenna Sandberg took the Lady Cougars on her back, carrying the softball team to four wins and a first place finish in the Best of the West Tournament at Pedretti Park in Turlock, C A, Feb. 5 -6. Sandberg tossed a one-hit shutout in a 1-0 triumph over hosts CSU Stanislaus, transforming that momentum into victories over Chico State and San Francisco State before losing steam in a loss against Sonoma State. Brittany Boone threw a complete game in a 15-1 beating against Dominican in game three. The Cougars move to 5-1 on the year. Campfield Brings Home the Gold Medal Mile f or CSUSM WEEKEND RESULTS BASEBALL correr: a look c r p t r ì f i s previeui MICHAEL RAWSON SPORTS EDITOR As the spring season opens, a f ew Cal State San Marcos athletes are putting in a bit of extra time behind the desk. This year, the captains of each squad have been asked to write a preview of their season's schedule, looking forward to upcoming events and key players. These previews have been aptly titled "Captain's Corner," and are available on the Cougar athletics website, csusmcougars.com. According to Sports Information Director Kyle Trembley, the brains behind the project belong to m en's track and field captain Brett Campfield. The track star, a junior transfer f rom Princeton, approached the athletic department over the winter break with the idea that since captains were designated by their respective teams as representatives, they should to be the ones telling their fans what to expect. Campfield shows off his Ivy írsíce spams the ssasan lcckí an uieí League mind in his entry, explaining the importance of teamwork in an individual sport like track and field. "Watching a teammate battle and compete at their very best is contagious, and makes one also willing to put everything on the line f or the team," he said. a.m. and then have an 18-hole qualifier," she said. "This year, coach made a new rule: we have to run a mile f or every 3-putt we have during qualifying." Cole also said the women's golf team arrives at Lake San Marcos Country Club at 6:30 Four short essays were u p on the website as of Saturday, including those by w omen's golf captain Stephanie Cole, m en's golf captain Adam Loran, w omen's track andfieldcaptain Jessica Sandoval. Cole, a junior, shared some particularly insightful information about the time athletes spend in preparation. "Every Friday, we all attend a yoga class at 6:30 a.m. daily, running drills and playing as many holes as possible until class begins around 10 a.m. Sophomore Loran shared his hopes f or the senior-less m en's golf team. "Comprised of eight men, we rely on team unity and consistency to make it to the top," he said. Sandoval had quite a bit more to cover, due to the massive size ÌÌTi of the women's track team. There are currently 54 athletes on the official roster. The junior f rom Oceanside offered plenty of inside information on the squad's organization, and explained to fans unfamiliar to the sport what some events are comprised o f. For example, "Coach Scott is also composing a relay team that will either run the 4x800 meters or the distance medley relay in which every person runs a different distance, beginning with 1200 meters, then 400 meters, 800 meters, and the last leg runs 1600 meters," she said. A f ew weeks into the season, the baseball and softball teams are currently unrepresented in the Captain's Corner. Still, Campfield and the athletic department have received positive feedback f rom the project, and they are hopeful to feature previews f rom the two remaining captains, Trembley said. For now, the four "Corners" make up a group of fascinating essays that are worth a read, written by CSUSM athletes who are anything but square. Friday GSUSM 13, SD Christian 4 WP: Holtman LP: Robles HR: None Saturday SD Christian 3, CSUSM 5 WP: Furgeson LP: Heerdt HR: None SD Christian 7 , CSUSM 8 WP: Omahen LP: Rivas HR: None Omahen: Win and game-winning hit S OFTBALL Best of the West Invitational Saturday CSUSM 1, CSU Stanislaus 0 WP: Sandberg LP: Weatherford HR: None Sandberg: 1-hit shutout CSUSM 9, Chico State 0 WP: Sandberg LP: McDermott HR: None CSUSM 15, Dominican 1 WP: Boone LP: Satay |HR - Dronenburg (SM), Houle (SM) Sunday CSUSM 5, SF State 1 WP: Sandberg LP: HR: Esquibel (SF) Sonoma State 8, CSUSM 0 WP: Lipperd LP: Sandberg TRACK AND FIELD UPDATE Cal State San Marcos, still new to indoor track and field, sent nearly the minimum amount of athletes to the Northern Arizona University Track Invitational on Saturday, and therefore had a difficult time amassing enough points to compete. However, the Cougars were not without stars at the event. M en's captain Brett Campfield took first place in the one-mile race, leaning across the line with a time of 4:22.39. Daniel Lyon and Armando Lara finished second and third in the m en's 5000 meters, respectively. Northern Arizona edged out the University of Nevada-Las Vegas 87-85 f or the overall title. a t j à VU RT csusm RRSERRLL ÍE7I umLK-SFF HiSHLiSHTS SWEEP Christian threw the ball away a fter the play to let Coleman score. But CSUSM found itself down 7 -6 in the seventh and final f rame, and the lineup once again had to W e're only two weeks into rise to the occasion to secure the the 2011 baseball season, but Cal victory. Kyle Secciani drew State San Marcos fans may ala big one-out walk to get ready b e experiencing déjà vu afthings going, after stealing ter senior shortstop Johnny Omasecond, Anthony Renteria hen's second walk-off base hit this crushed a ball to right censeason capped off a double-headter. While it would have er sweep of San Diego Christian. been out at many fields, it The Cougars won game one 5 -3 hit off the wall in the Couand took game two 8-7. CSUSM gars's new ballpark, but is now 6-1 on the season, while still tied the game. CoSan Diego Christian drops to 0 -3. rey McCloskey pinch ran The game two score was idenf or Renteria, advanced to tical to that of the team's opening third on a wild pitch, and day win over Vanguard. In that trotted home when Omagame - the first ever at CSUSM hen drove a clean-single Baseball Field - the Cougars held into right field on a 3-2 a lead f or most of the contest, count to end the game. lost it late, but rallied in the fiThis all came after the nal inning to overcome a deficit Cougars enacted another and win it on a two-strike base comeback - albeit a less hit by Omahen to right field. dramatic one - in game Saturday's second game folone of the double-header. lowed the same script, though that In that contest, starting doesn't make it any less sweet f or pitcher Matt Kretchmer the team or the large crowd of fans labored a bit early, but batthat showed up to cheer them on. tled through nicely to give Brett Miller gave the team the team 5 1/3 innings of a solid effort on the mound, two-run ball on the mound. going four innings and allowStill, CSUSM found ing three runs. Kyle Smart and itself down 3-1 in the sevOmahen finished the game on enth inning, where with the mound, and were victimone out Renteria drew a ized by three errors in a two-play walk, and with two outs span that opened the door f or pinch runner Jordan PolSan Diego Christian in the 7th. chow stole second. That CSUSM had actually held a brought Omahen to the 5-0 lead early on, and appeared plate, and he delivered the to be cruising f or most of the first (and admittedly less contest. A five-run second indramatic) of his big hits, ning started with one-out singles driving home Polchow with by Abraham Torres and Marco a squibbed ball off the end Arellano, a walk by Trent Jemof the bat that found its way mett, and a big two-RBI base through the infield. Victor hit by Austin Coleman. Kevin Serna then smoked a huge Silvett followed that u p with triple to l eft, and Jemmett an RBI double, and San Diego knocked an RBI single to KYLE TREMBLEY C ONTRIBUTOR r /i Or SO CHSiSTSm put the Cougars on top 4 -3. Mitch Ferguson was once again brilliant in relief, going an impressive 3 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit, and striking out four batters to close out the game and pick up the much-deserved win. CSUSM added an insurance run in the 8th and won it 5 -3. The Cougars will b e back in action at home against Cal Baptist next Friday at 2 p .m. Free two-day shipping avàiiabte to cusíame« who qmlify fw mr free Amaron 5tudent<program amazon.com /textbooks �ma casnEov aaanaansns an anarasa cHmnsL Human, SUPER aauiL aas OWEN HEMSATH PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Super Bowl is the new Christmas, and the commercials are like the stocking staffers. While they may not be the main attraction, they are certainly one of the best parts. However, this year, the lighthearted humor that we expect from America's most watched commercials was replaced with interactivity and special effects technology. A great example is Fox's preview of the animated bird movie "Rio," which featured a hidden clue used to unlock a mystery level in the popular smart phone application Angry Birds. Once unlocked, those who found the code earn a chance to win a vacation to Rio de Janeiro. Get that? While the interactivity and colorful animation benchmarked a new era in interactivity, the commercial just wasn't funny. Special effects also played a key role. Big players like Coke spent millions on a commercial aimed at gamers, comprised entirely of computer animation. Companies like Brisk and Chatter.com also focused on animated themes with commercials starring celebrity voices and likenesses like the Black Eyed Peas and Eminem. Hollywood continued the trend with hi-tech superpreviews for the season's upcoming sci-fi/action films. Movies l ike. Steven Spielberg's "Super 8," the western-hybrid "Cowboys and Aliens," and the comic aas an book manifestations "Thor" and "Captain America" each presented a visually stunning demonstration of their product. This might have been a good idea if we all had movie-theater televisions, but we don't. Everyone can enjoy a good joke but these commercials just weren't funny. It wasn't like humor wasn't in the cards. To the contrary, some commercials tried to be funny but the punch lines never hit. A few standouts did prove to be crowd pleasers and while they represented only a minority of total advertisements, they deserve some recognition. Bud Light's first commercial called "The Hacks," for example, was by far their funniest. The commercial mocks a before-and-after home renovation scenario where the only renovation in the "after" shot was a bucket of Bud Lights on the countertop. The line, "it really opens up the place" got a laugh out of the whole room. Doritos launched a commercial called "Funeral Guy" where a house-sitter successfully saves a dead fish when he sprinkles Dorito crumbs into the fishbowl. He saves a dead plant the same way. By commercial's end, an urn is over-turned and the rest is obvious. Finally, Bridgestone gar- « m ¡ ¡SH nered a chuckle with their ad, "Carma" which featured a man, and beaver, and great traction. Google the ad for its full effect. So the humor ssusm B. • 1 | jm. C SUSm Gailam wasn't huge and tech toppled the rest. The commercials were visually appealing but the scripts were weak. We may never see the funny commercials that we once expected from the Super Bowl. Instead, we may be wise to expect more special effects, technology, and interactivity that begs the need for a bigger television and a better phone. Photo courtesy of usahotworld.com vansuaKO If za. 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Although the Facebook inspired story took home most of the top awards, films such as "Black Swan" starring Natalie Portman, "The Kings Speech" with Colin Firth and "The Kids Are All Right" featuring Annette Bening are still generating quite a buzz in the race for an Oscar. The SAG Awards, on the other hand, had a slightly more diverse range of winners. Natalie Portman won Best Actress for "Black Swan", which further jolted her in the rankings for an Oscar, and best actor went to Colin Firth for "The King's Speech." A few other movies such as "The Fighter" BEN DEARINGER PRIDE STAFF WRITER Saga: Eclipse" cleaned house by racking up four awards including: Favorite Movie, Favorite Drama Movie, Favorite Actress Hollywood's A-listers rolled (Kristen Stewart) and Favorite out the red carpet, paparazzi On-Screen Team (Robert Patmanned their battle stations, and tinson, Taylor Lautner, and Kriseveryone is ready for Holly- ten Stewart). Rapper Eminem wood's biggest stars to battle it also took home four awards to out in hopes of winning the years add to his repertoire of sparmost prestigious entertainments kling gold and silver trophies. awards. The Peoples Choice, The big winner at the Golden Golden Globes and SAG Awards Globes was 2010's , "The Soof 2011 already happened and cial Network," which is already the two major ceremonies left being talked up as a shoe-in for are the Academy Awards (Os- best picture at the Academy cars) and the Grammy Awards. awards. "The Social Network" The People's Choice Awards directed by David Fincher, won came and went and "The Twilight Best Picture (drama), Best Di- and "True Grit" also made their way into the mix of winners. Approaching this weekend, Hollywood sways away f rom film and television to lean towards the music industry. The 53 annual Grammy Awards air Feb. 13 on CBS at 5 p.m. The top award categories are Record, Song and Album of the Year. A few other categories that gain notoriety are Best New Artist and Best Male/ Female Artist. Some of the biggest names in pop music that are sure to score some trophies are Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and new comer Bruno Mars. The pinnacle of the award show season airs on ABC Feb. 27. The Academy Awards prepare the glamorous golden Oscars in order to crown Hollywood's leading actors, actresses, directors and writers. "The Kings Speech" leads the pack with 12 nominations, and in second place with 10 nominations is "True Grit" starring Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. The Academy nominated "The Social Network" and "Inception" for eight different awards apiece as well. Finally, Christian Bale may win his first Oscar for his supporting role in "The Fighter." The competition is fierce and hopefully the awards generate some surprise winners. 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We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you all that our University has to offer. m session wove or io \mAfj,\jsa..edv iir£-oftv\odìov\ abo\A -fa acHthd ahd dick -Hie "euetifc^ vç é S ih£o OM e\jctrf, please \Jisif us ect uou have aha (vrUtev please contact ouv vpccwhfy (Btä) section oh. -Hie ( e f f . (f/e?tiohS, ttl-TTÌl . -.. r BEN DEARINGER PRIDE STAFF WRITER An underwater cave diving team sets off to discover the last unexplored place on earth. However, at the onset of an unexpected tropical storm, the team, led by Frank (Richard Roxburgh), is trapped underground and forced to dive deeper into the unexplored terrain in a desperate search for escape. Executively produced by James Cameron, "Sanctum" is a 3D underwater thriller that attempts to push the boundaries of 3D moviemaking and visual stimu- lation: a worthy goal had "Avatar" never been made. Though visually impressive, this film's use of 3D effects is pointless, and it can likely be an effort to acquire more revenue, as the film requires moviegoers to spend $3 more per ticket. Making the movie 3D is a questionable attempt by the filmmakers to boast a more impressive opening weekend profit. With the acting performances being mediocre at best and a poor story development, "Sanctum" relies on intense, overdramatized action scenes to sustain a mild sense of interest. The audience feels as though they are holding their breath along with the divers, awaiting the next possible chance for a gasp of fresh air. This intensity is the only attention keeper for the movie's 103 minute runtime, as the first 30 minutes are especially sluggish. Though semi-entertaining, "Sanctum" is a dismal follow-up for Cameron's groundbreaking movie "Avatar," and it seems as though having Cameron's name on the poster is the one and only selling point. Photo courtesy of movies.ign£om �THE PRIDE FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011 REBEKAH GREENE PRIDE STAFF WRITER Plain White T's, Parachute, MIGGS When: Wednesday Feb. 9 Where: House of Blues San Diego Time: 7:30 p.m. Etc: Tickets are $14.50 in advance and $17.50 the day of the show. All ages permitted. For more information, directions, and sample songs of each artist, see houseofblues.com. SANDRA CHALMERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The homework storm is now amongst us. Its fury promises late nights, writer's block and hundreds of pages to read. Ease the pain with some electric listens to keep you on your toes. Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime with Scotty Don't & Fayuca When: Friday Feb. 11 Where: House of Blues San Diego Time: 8:30 p.m. Etc: Ticket prices $20 in advance and $22.50 on the day of the show. All ages permitted. Parkway Drive, Set Your Goals, The Ghost Inside, The Warriors, Grave Maker When: Friday Feb. 11 Where: Soma San Diego (mainstage) Time: 6 p.m. Etc: Tickets are $15. For directions to Soma, visit somasandiego.com. Hailing from New South Wales, Australia, Parkway Drive has come a long way since their formation in 2002, having released three full-length albums and toured through the US, Australia and Europe. The Pretty Reckless When: Saturday Feb. 12 Where: Soma San Diego (sidestage) Time: 6 p.m. Etc: VIP tickets are $37 (the VIP includes a meet and greet, early admittance, t-shirt and more). General Admission is $12. The Pretty Reckless, formed in 2009, is fronted by actress Taylor Momsen, notable from the television series Gossip Girl. The Decemberists and Mountain Man When: Sunday Feb. 13 Where: House of Blues San Diego Time: 8 p.m. Etc: Tickets are $30 in advance and $32.50 on the day of the show. All ages permitted. T wo D OOR CINEMA ¿00T W OMAN ELECTRIC YEAH CLÌJB - - SOMETHING HOPE VALENTINE YEAH YEAHS IN THE BODY - DRAGON G OOD CAN W ORK MIRROR TO B ODY QÏÏËEN Photo courtesy of Sandra Chalmers J. AMY SALISBURY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Breaking up is hard to do, especially around Valentine's Day. But usually, it's for the best, right? The signs of a relationship's demise are rather apparent. Most notably, potential break ups are preceded by the couple not really doing anything together anymore. This presents an awkward situation for everyone. People start asking questions, then the news breaks: the White Stripes, drummer Meg White and guitarist Jack White, officially break up. During the middle of last week, the news traveled faster than a 15-year-old on Facebook, as the blog posts poured in. In a symbolic death march, articles popped up chronicling the best of the Stripes' coupling and revealing that the brother-sister act was actually an amicable solution to the end of a four-year marriage (although that wasn't much of a secret to begin with). The White Stripes are best described—or, were best described, rather—as a raw, minimalist, a esthetically conscious duo. With hits like "Fell in Love with a Girl," "Seven Nation Army" and "Blue O r c h i d ," the White Stripes gained a solid following over their 14-year existence, Their* last album, "Icky Thump," was released in 2007. In 2009, Jack White joined and helped found The Dead Weather, a "compilation band" of sorts, with Allison Mosshart of Discount and The Kills, Jack Lawrence of The Greenhornes and The Raconteurs, and Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age. So it's pretty easy to see where Jack White's energy will go post-Stripes, especially since The Dead Weather performed at Coachella last year. I should probably mention that Jack White is also in The Raconteurs with Fertita, starred in "rockumentary" "It Might Get Loud" in 2008 with members from U2 and Led Zeppelin and he has his own record label, Third Man. Feel free to call him busy. Meg White is another story. According to the White Stripes' still active website, her acute anxiety often changed the band's plans. In 2007, the band's fall U.S. tour was cancelled due to "health issues ," citing that White was unable to travel. After that, the band chose to cancel all 2007 tour dates post-September including a scheduled tour of the U.K. She remarried in 2009—in Jack White's backyard, no less. There has not been much news regarding Meg White's musical present or future, but in mid-2010, Jack White reported to the Times of London that he suspected Meg White's anxiety no longer existed. Although the Stripes are no longer together, their musical contributions fail to present signs of dissolution. Their run as a band was significant enough for other artists to cover the most classic of Stripes songs. Of course, break ups are never exactly f un. Fans of the band, however, may relish in their latest release, "Under the Great White Northern Lights," a documentary and live album of the band's last ever tour. Photo courtesy of gri7zlybomb.com �D ROPPING THIS WEEK T V'S S PRING PREMIERES THE BIGGEST S HOW PREMIERES OF FEB. A ND M ARCH CHRIS GIANCAMILLI DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Survivor continues as a group of 16 new and two returning survivors are met with a series of challenges in Nicaragua. The Amozing Race: Unfinished Business- Feb 20 on Glee returns to Tuesdays on Fox to continue its second season CBS after its much anticipated postCBS's hit reality show returns Super Bowl special. with its eighteenth season, which features 11 returning teams trekTrafftc Light- Feb. 8 on Fox king across the globe. Fox's new sitcom follows a group of best friends as they find America's flext Top fTlodelthemselves in different stages of Feb. 23 on CUJ life. Reality TV's favorite beauty competition continues with its fTX-i Life As Liz- Feb 8 on flflTVsixteenth season on the CW. Season two of the hit MTV series premieres with Liz living in New Shedding For t he UieddingYork. 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Dancing With t he Starsmarch 21 on ABC ABC's smash hit dance competition returns with an all new set of dancers to prove who's got what it takes to win the season twelve title. Bodq of Proof- march 29 on ABC The new medical drama, stars award-winning actress Dana Delany, premieres on A BC^ % Photo courtesy of/anpopxom HAPPY H OUR OF THE WEEK: 333 PACIFIC A ROMANTIC PLACE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY HALEY DUVEL PRIDE STAFF WRITER world. Every day 333 Pacific offers vodka cocktails for $7 each. Tuesdays in the Raw offers three vodkas paired with three differFor this year's Valentine's ent appetizer samples for $15. Day, don't scramble around last Happy hour goes from Monminute trying to find a restau- Thurs 4 - 7 p.m. and Fri-Sun 3 - 7 rant to take your sweetheart. p.m. 333 Pacific offers late night Opened two years ago, 333 Pa- happy hour seven days a week. cific is the place to be. Its chic, If you're looking to enjoy a royet casual atmosphere is sure to mantic dinner, 333 Pacific features win you brownie points with the a dining room that overlooks the honey, plus the restaurant offers gorgeous Oceanside beach and ofa killer happy hour with a wide fers everything from fish to steak. variety of drinks to chose from. Sunday - Tuesday nights 333 ofTo save yourself a little money, fers a three-course meal for $33. sit in the lounge where there are Splurge on dinner and save amazing drink specials and a large selection of appetizers. They offer a new special almost every day. Sushi Sundays feature a sushi special with a glass of chardonnay or champagne for $14. On Monday Micro Brew Madness, you may select from 8 micro brews for $4 each. Wine Wednesdays offers a 50 percent discount off select bottles of wine. From the outside, this restaurant may look like any other restaurant, but inside the lounge bar is stocked with over 100 different kinds of vodka from around the yourself the money by skipping the movies afterward. The Oceanside pier is only yards from 333 Pacific and you can take your date on a romantic walk "down the beach to enjoy the sunset. Reservations can easily be made online at www.cohenrestaurants.com/333pacific. They get busy around 5 p.m., so make a reservation. Located at 333 N. Pacific St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Phone: (760) 433-3333. Lounge open Mon-Thurs at 4 p.m. and Fri-Sun at 3 p.m. Dinner nightly at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of sandiegorestaurantweekxom MORGAN HALL LAYOUT ASSISTANT D VDs "Paranormal Activity 2" - Paramount Pictures (NR) The second installment of the franchise, directed by Tod Williams, hits shelves today. Thefilm,set in 2006, is the prequel to "Paranormal Activity." It centers on a family experiencing supernatural events in their home. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo and standard DVD both offer neverbefore seen footage, and an unrated version that was too intense for theaters. "For Colored Girls" - Lionsgate Films (R) The drama "For Colored Girls" drops today. Thefilm,directed by Tyler Perry, artistically portrays nine different interconnected women and the dramatic issues and struggles they face as being women of color. Thisfilmis lead by an all star cast of power house women, including Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington and Whoopi Goldberg. CDs "Now That's What I Call Music! 37" - EMI records Today the thirty seventh edition of "Now That's What I Call Music!" hits stands with a compilation of top artists from the past year such as, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Mike Posner and more. "Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson - Bee Recordings Hawk Nelson releases his highly anticipated fifth album today. Nelson's newest album promises a combination of punk rock mixed with Christian rock with hints of new and various music styles thrown in. "The truth topics make 'Crazy Love' the most different from past records; we are definitely more overt about faith this time," Nelson said. T V SERIES "Project Runway: The Complete Eighth Season" - The Weinstein Company Model Heidi Klum and fashion guru Tim Gunn team up once again for another exciting season. The reality competition features 17 aspiring fashion designers, competing to win $100,000fromL'Oreal Paris to start their own fashion line, a photo spread in Marie Claire magazine, a $50,000 technology suite by HP, and an opportunity to sell their collection on Piperlime.com. VIDEOGAME "You Don't Know Jack" - THQ The once only computer based trivia game, "You Don't Know Jack" is back and better than ever. The interactive quiz show party game allows the player to be in a unique game show from the comfort of their own home. 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