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California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, California | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 |
Volume XXXVIII
|
Issue 4
Students demand action against hate
Amy Salisbury
Pride Staff Writer
Students in the Women's Studies department at Cal State San
Marcos last week launched a petition drive to push for university
action on the "hateful, obscene
and prejudicial content" in the
controversial student-run Koala
newspaper.
The petition drive, along with
the launch of a student-run antiKoala Facebook page, are in response to the publication of the
Koala's fifth CSUSM issue on
Sept. 27, which promoted on its
front page "homophobia, misogyny (and) pornography."
One page led with the line
"Women secretly want to be
raped," and another featured a
pornographic photo with the picture of a Women's Studies student
superimposed on a woman in the
picture.
The petition seeks 1,000 signatures to lobby university officials
to control the hate speech in the
Koala, restrict its on-campus distribution and eliminate the atmosphere of intimidation and harassment associated with its content
and distribution.
Kit-Bacon Gressitt, a CSUSM
Women's Studies student and
freelance reporter, wrote the petition, called "Act Against Hate
at Cal State University San Marcos," hosted by change.org. The
opening statement of the petition
claims that "the lack of action by
lishes at San Diego State University and UC San Diego—but
the Dean of Students Office did
launch a campus Civility Campaign in September. And on Oct.
20, President Karen Haynes issued a statement encouraging
students to speak out on Spirit
Day against bullying and student
marginalization. .
"We recognize that there may
be instances that while protected
by the First Amendment, are
contrary to CSUSM's core values of diversity and inclusion,"
Haynes wrote in her blog on the
university website.
The Koala, which bills itself as
a "satirical comedy newspaper,"
was first published at UCSD
in 1982 and later expanded to
SDSU. At both universities, the*
Koala obtained early recognition
as an official student organizathe University to directly counter tion but had its status removed
the effects of the Koala has cre- at SDSU after violating campus
ated a hostile environment in the regulations.
CSUSM community that is intimThe Koala debuted in January
idating and fear inducing."
2011 at Cal State San Marcos but
So far, university officials have has yet to obtain student organizanot taken an official stance on tion status from CSUSM's Assothe Koala—a for-profit, privately ciated Students, Inc. (ASI). This
owned enterprise that also pubAction continued page 3.
Mother Nature gridlocks northeast pumpkin production
Kristin Melody
Pride Staff Writer
An average pumpkin sold in
New York City could cost $25
this Halloween—twice the cost
of the previous year, according to
Associated Press.
The price of a pumpkin in the
northeastern states could nearly
double due to nature's adverse
effects that devastated pumpkin
crops.
According to The Week magazine, the pumpkin shortage in the
northeast stemmed from three
factors. First, the season got off
to a late start due to heavy rain
fall in spring and summer; flooding caused late pumpkin planting.
Second, a fungus that thrives in
wet conditions, phytophthora,
infected most of the northeastern crops. Third, Hurricane Irene
swept the east coast and destroyed
the remaining pumpkin crops or
washed them away, leaving many
farmers without pumpkins for
harvest and income.
Other parts of the nation are
able to sell at normal prices, including San Diego's local pumpkin patch Bates Nut Farm.
According to a Bates Nut Farm
employee, since the pumpkins
were grown locally at the patch,
Bates had not been affected by
the pumpkin shortage, so the farm
did not raise prices from last year.
This excluded the jack-o-lanterns which went up $0.25 from
last year. Bates purchased these
from a Colorado farm, which
had raised its prices to accommodate the shortage. A standardsize pumpkin at Bates cost $6.
The "Big Macs," huge pumpkins,
ranging from 25 - 115 pounds,
started at $0.45 per pound and
lowered to $0.30 per pound by
the end of October.
Bates Nut Farm, a 100 acre
community farm in Valley Center
established in 1921, hosts local
events such as classic car shows,
art festivals4 and scarecrow contests. The farm also generates income through the Bates Nut Farm
general store that grows, produces
and packages items such as dried
fruit, fudge, nuts, hot sauces, oils
and candies and seasonal decorations and knick-knacks.
The Pumpkin Station is a local
San Diego pumpkin grower who
has four locations that sell pumpkins and have inflatable toys and
a corn maze. Two farm locations
in Rancho Bernardo and Bonita
are where the Pumpkin Station
grows a small amount of their
pumpkins.
"I didn't even know there was a
pumpkin shortage this year. The
Pumpkin Station has not raised
their prices in 5 years," a Pumpkin Station employee said.
A soccer ball-sized pumpkin
costs $4 or the patch sells larger
"bodacious pumpkins."
The Home Depot in Vista charges $3.33 for small pumpkins,
$4.48 for large and $8.48 for extra large. Last year, they charged
$2.99 for the small size. The
" Home Depot buys their pumpkins
from growers in the U.S.
The 2007 Census of Agriculture
reported
total harvested
pumpkins for
sale in the U.S.
were grown on
92,955 acres of
land at 15,088
farms, producing
approximately 1.5 billion pounds of
pumpkin annually.
Photos by Kristin Melody
Campus Calendar
TUESDAY. OCT. 25:
^
-Study Abroad Information
Session
Noon - 1 p .m., Craven 3 701.
I nterested in l earning m ore a bout
s tudy a broad o pportunities a t
CSUSM? Come o ut a nd d etermine
w hat t he b est p rogram i s for y ou.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26:
-Invisible Children Screening.
6 - 9 p .m., C ommons 2 06.
Come l earn a bout "Invisible Children" a nd w hat y ou c an do t o h elp.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27:
RADD DAY
11:30 a .m. - 1:30 p .m., Kellogg
Plaza.
Come l earn more a bout alcohol
s afety a nd t he u se of d esignated
drivers a nd get f ree food, f ree info
a nd f ree RADD c ards for free n onalcoholic beverages
FRIDAY. OCT. 28:
-Feminist Poetry Night
5 - 8 p .m., Commons 2 06, Clarke
113. .
This event is a feminist poetry
n ight w here s tudents a nd f aculty
a re invited to t ake t he stage a nd
s pread social j ustice. Food will b e
served, a nd t his event i s something b asic for everyone t o enjoy.
P erformers will n ot b e p redetermined a nd a nyone c an a ttend a nd
;ake t he mic.
MONDAY, OCT. 31:
'or Against the Weak99- Edwin Black
1 : 3 0 - 4 p .m., C larke 1 13.
Edwin Black i s a n a ward-winning,
New York Times b estselling a uthor a nd i nternational investigative writer, w hose p rinted m ore
t han a million b ooks. He will b e
a t CSUSM t o d iscuss h is v arious
b ooks c oncerning t he Nazi e ugenics m ovement.
TUESDAY, NOV. 1:
-"Mamas out of Place99 - Karen
Schwenkmeyer
2 :30 - 4 p .m., C ommons 2 06.
Karen S chwenkmeyer's, w hose
c urrent p rojects f ocus o n t he i nvaluable d omestic a nd p ublic
work m others p erform daily, will
b e a t CSUSM to d iscuss h er l atest
p roject.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2:
Rebecca Skloot Common Read
Lecture
5 :30 - 7 p .m., M arkstein Hall 125.
A live-streaming l ecture by t he a uthor of "The I mmortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," Rebecca Skloot, will
b e b roadcast for CSUSM s tudents
to w atch.
FRIDAY, NOV. 4 :
-CSUSM's Night of Cabaret
7 - 9 p .m., Arts 111.
C reated by CSUSM T heatre Arts
s enior A ntonina Pitruzzello, t his
s ultry s how will b e like n othing
CSUSM h as ever s een b efore.
Turn to page 8 for
The Pride's favorite
Halloween Movies.
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Juliana Stumpp
Pride Staff Writer
Western Nelson
Class Year: Sophomore
Team: Men's Cross-Country
Major: Physics
Why did you choose to play a sport at CSUSM?
"I like the area and weather. I live in Burbank, which is two hours
away, so it seemed like the right fit for me."
What do you do in your free time?
"Eat and sleep. The team's practice is everyday but on Sundays, so on
those days, I work on homework and rest up for the upcoming week.
What is the best thing about being on cross-country?
"I get a pretty good sense of accomplishment since practice is at 7
a.m., so it starts my day off good [sic] ."
Women's golf defeats Palomar in dual match
Kyle Trembley
Contributor
Two local collegiate golf teams
squared off (for fun) last Friday,
with Cal State San Marcos women's golf taking on Palomar College in a dual match. The Lady
Cougars came out on top, defeating Palomar 304 to 317.
Four CSUSM players shot in
the 70's at the one-round event,
led by Vanessa Chap's 72. The
freshman, who is off to an excellent start to her Cougar career this
fall, shot the best round of any
golfer on the day.
CSUSM
Scorte Qaorses?
Second on the team and at the
event was Tess Russell, who shot
74. Lisa Copeland, recent winner
of the Grand Canyon Invitational,
tied with teammate Felicia Titus
for third with a round of 79.
Also competing for CSUSM
were Cora Busy (81), McKenna
Pautsch (81), and Amanda Rudd
(88).
"I am very proud of our Lady
Cougars," commented Coach
Cindy Naval. "We have already
been challenged by Palomar for
another match."
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How do you balance school with your sport?
"For me, time isn't that much of an issue. It's the energy that is hard.
It's important to have a strict sleep schedule or else I would fall
asleep in class and get behind in everything."
Has cross-country benefited academics? How?
"In the long run, running benefits me because after running I 'm ready
to take on the day. It helps me feel more alert. If I wasn't running, I
wouldn't want to get out of bed."
T wice is n ice: C o u g a r V olleyball c ruises t o t wo h ome v ictories
Kyle Trembley
Contributor
past Hannibal-LaGrange 25-12,
25-18,25-13, trailing only briefly
Do you have any pre-race rituals to get you pumped up?
at the beginning of the second set
"I don't think about the race, trying not to overthink it. The night bePlaying in its second and third in a match the home team comfore, aside from eating, go out to the movies. One time before a race
matches in two days, Coach An- pletely controlled.
I went to see "Jackass 3D." It calmed my nerves and made me laugh.
drea Leonard's CSUSM volleyThe Cougars' defense was overThe day of the race I felt relaxed and I did well."
ball team continued to impress whelming, holding HLGU to a
with a pair of straight set wins at negative hitting percentage for
What is your practice schedule structure?
home over Hannibal-LaGrange the match, allowing just 17 kills
Do you have your own personal regimen?
against them on 81 attempts.
"During the semester, practice is every morning at 7 a.m. Usually on (MO) and Arizona Christian.
The 15 ranked Cougars improve Libera Nichole May led the way
Fridays and on days before a meet, practice starts at 8 a.m. Workouts
are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Since I have morning classes, I have to 22-6 in their inaugural season. as usual, leading the team with
HLGU drops to 11-15, and ACU 10 digs, with Taylor DeGraaf, 8,
to makeup practices in the afternoon on my own time. Sundays we
falls to 12-14.
Lindsey Sappington, 8, and Linddon't have a structured practice, but we are supposed to
Despite some service woes, a sey Mitchell, 7, not far behind.
run on our own."
combined 25 service errors be- CSUSM recorded 8 total team
tween the two matches, the Cou- blocks as well.
Who is your inspiration?
gars looked sharp and in control
On offense, DeGraaf and Sap"My mom because she does so much work and acts like it
for the vast majority of Satur- pington were unstoppable, reis no big deal. She always pushes me to run the extra mile
day's action.
cording 12 and 11 kills and hitWith its steady defense and ting .391 and .429, respectively.
powerful outside hitters, CSUSM Aiyssa Foster and Taryn Salcedo
is capable of swallowing up shared setter duties, recording 18
teams that lack the size up front to and 15 assists, respectively.
bother their hitters. In the mornThe afternoon's match would
ing match, the Cougars rolled prove a little more testing, with
conference foe Arizona Christian
pushing CSUSM at times, particularly in the second set. The Cougars would stay cool and prevail,
however, winning 25-19, 25-22,
and 25-15.
Lindsey Mitchell and Kara
Barkdoll posted very strong offensive numbers. Mitchell tied
DeGraaf for the team lead with
12 kills while recording a .524
hitting percentage, and Barkdoll
added 7 kills and a .583 hitting
percentage. As a team, CSUSM
hit .283 for the match.
After the Cougars took the first
set, the match hinged on the second. U pjust22-21 late in the set,
a kill from Mitchell and two from
DeGraaf sealed the set, and effectively the match, for CSUSM.
CSUSM will play its final home
game of the season this Tuesday,
Oct. 25., at 8 p.m. at Escondido
High School against La Sierra.
Photos by Morgan Hall
M e n ' s S occer f alls 3 -1 a t La S ierra
C ougars close out regular s eason 8 - 6 - 1 with conference loss
Kyle Trembley
Contributor
On Wednesday, La Sierra took
a 1-0 lead early in the second half
after CSUSM conceded a penCal State San Marcos men's alty. The Cougars would tie it up
soccer team closed out its sea- though, courtesy of an extraordison in disappointing fashion on nary goal from Warren Ashcroft
Wednesday, October 19, losing
But it was not to be, with La Si3-1 at conference foe La Sierra- erra taking control late and scorUniversity.
ing twice more to close out the
CSUSM finishes its year with match 3-1.
an 8-6-1 record. La Sierra im"The better team won tonight,
proves to 10-6.
it was a fair result," commented
Despite the tough end to the CSUSM Head Coach Roil Pulregular season, the Cougars still vers following the match.
finish with a strong record givThe Cougars may get another
en the schedule the team faced. shot at La Sierra at the All. ConAnd CSUSM will be playing ference Championships, which
in the upcoming A J i . Confer- begin on November 11th in
ence Tournament in Georgia for Thomasville, GA. Photo by Morgan Hall
a chance to go to the NAIA National Championships.
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Morgan Hall
Pride Staff Writer
Are you feeling the stress of
life, school, a job or midterms?
Going to a hockey game may be
the perfect way to let out all of
your stress without breaking the
bank.
On Thursday, Oct. 20, The
Anaheim Ducks Hockey club announced a newly established Student Union program for Southern
California college students who
want to enjoy a hockey game
without paying the high price.
The program offers discounted
tickets to 13 of the Ducks-' home
games during the regular season.
Instead of paying $25 to $37 per
ticket, the Student Union program
will sell tickets for only $18 a
game. Ducks Director of Marketing, Tracie Jones, said in a press
release; "The Anaheim Ducks are
proud to partner with Pepsi Max
to give local college students the
opportunity to attend Ducks home
games for a discounted price."
Any student south of Anaheim
can get Ducks tickets by entering
the promotion code "UNION"
at www.anaheimducks.com/stu-
dentunion. The Student Union
program, which sold its first set
of "cheap" tickets last Friday vs.
the Dallas Stars, includes several
face-offs guaranteed to be intense
match ups. The line-up includes
Nashville on Nov. 9, Montreal on
Nov. 30, Phoenix on Dec. 14 and
Jan. 18, San Jose on Jan. 4, Dallas
on Jan. 10 and Feb. 1, Calgary on
Feb. 6, Carolina on Feb. 8, Buffalo on Feb. 29, Edmonton Mar. 5
and St. Louis on Mar. 21.
For more information, promotions and Ducks discounted
merchandise, text "DUCKU" to
"55333."
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LGBTQA Pride Center hosts its second
annual Gender
Bender Ball
Action page 1.
month, Travis Wilson, president
of CSUSM's ASI, issued a statement condemning hate speech
and hate crimes^ saying, "ASI
adamantly opposes any form of
language or behavior which can
be construed as hate."
Student response to the Koala
has been mixed. On the day its
September issue was published, a
group of students from the Women's Studies department covered
the sidewalks and stairs of the
campus Free Speech areas with
chalk art singling out by name the
Koala's student editors and condemning hate speech.
And on a Facebook event page
launched a few weeks ago, "Sign,
the Petition Against The Koala
@ CSUSM'," several students
voiced their concerns about the
content of the publication.
"I am tired of the Koala at
Faith Orcino
Pride Staff Writer
Don't put your Halloween costume away after Oct. 31.
The LGBTQA Pride Center
will hold its annual Gender Bender Ball at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4.
It is an event where all students
are welcome to dress as any gender they like. The dance's theme
is "The Greatest Drag Show on
Earth," featuring some of the best
drag performers in the business.
The performers for this year's
ball are well-known in their field
of entertainment. Drag queens
Morgan McMichaels, Delta Work
and Raven competed on the Logo
TV show, "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Three of the local San Diego
Kings Club drag kings, Rudy
Ramrod," Whiskey Dick and
Smokey Gonzalez, will return to
the ball with their queen, Regina
Styles, MC of the event.
"Last year's was such a success.
We doubled the seats this year,"
LGBTQA Pride Center Director
Robert Aiello-Hauser said.
P rofessor S potlight
Brianna Cruz
The Pride Center will hold The
Gender Bender Ball at the San
Marcos Community Center at 3
Civic Center Drive, San Marcos,
CA. Ticket sales start Oct. 24 in
the ASI Corporate Office from 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. Prices start at $7 for
regular table seating or an additional $3 for front row. There are
limited tickets available, so buy
thenxquickly to reserve your seat.
Poster courtesy of Robert Aiello-Hauser
Contemporary traditions rest in religious history
Kyle M. Johnson
Pride Staff Writer
The modern practice of Halloween has stronger ties to historical celebrations of the holiday
than you might think.
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the name of the
holiday comes from the holiday's
original name, "All Hallows
Eve." As time progressed, the
name shortened to become "Halloween." All Hollows Eve was
in practice the night before All
Saints Day, "a day commemorating all the saints of the church,
both known and unknown."
The traditions we practice in
our modern celebrations of Halloween originated hundreds of
years ago. Over time, our practices, which traditionally take place
on Oct. 31, have lost a great deal
of their original meaning. By going through many of the common
aspects and traditions of Halloween, it is evident where modern
traditions have come from.
According to historian Nicholas Rogers' book "Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to
Party Night," Halloween
is likely to have de
veloped from the
Celtic tra
dition
of Samhain»
Samhain is a
festival which commemorates the end of harvest.
This festival, which begins on Oct. 31 and is typically held for several
days, is a preparation
for the dark seasons to
come following the harvest.
Trick-or-Treating
is the activity commonly associated
with children go
CSUSM," María Bacca, a
CSUSM student and creator of
the events page, wrote.
"If [CSUSM is] a campus that
cares about community, then the
voice of that community should
be heard," Literature and Writing
Graduate student Jeff Schoneman said in an interview. "There
should be a safe structure or space
created where people can address
those ideas [in the Koala] with the
people who are actually writing
them to see how truly weak the
logic behind those assertions is."
Sociology master's student Flora Seawood said in an interview
that she is shocked to hear of the
Koala's content.
Seawood described the publication as counterproductive and
contrary to the university's purpose. "The administration needs
to recognize that," she added.
ing door-to-door and non-threat- into pumpkins because of the
eningly announcing, "Trick or Irish folktale "Thé Legend of
Treat!" to the residents of whose Stingy Jack." This myth told
house they are visiting. Howev- the story of a man who repeater, this modern tradition did not edly tricked the devil to the point
originate with children specifi- where the devil was not allowed
to claim Jack's soul. Due to his
cally.
During All Souls' Day parades trickery, God did not want Stingy
in England, "[Poor] citizens Jack in heaven. As a result, Stinwould beg for food and families gy Jack was forced to walk for
would give them pastries called eternity in darkness with nothing
"soul cakes" in return for their but a coal-lit turnip to light his
promise to pray for the family's way. He became known as "Jack
dead relatives," according to his- of the Lantern" and later as "Jack
O' Lantern" for short.
tory .com.
While we use pumpkins to
- This practice was then adopted
by children as they would visit carve Stingy Jack's face, and now
their neighbors who would give other images unrelated to the tale,
different parts of the world use
them ale, food and money.
Participants in the modern cel- other vegetables including turebration of Halloween often wear nips, potatoes and beets.
Different renditions of "The
costumes. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, this practice Legend of Stingy Jack" can be
comes from many centuries ago. heard on Youtube.com.
"[People] sometimes wore
masks and other disguises
to avoid being recognized
by the ghosts thought to
be present."
Today, we
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Halloween costumes
Juliana Stumpp
Pride Staff Writer
This year, Halloween is on a
Monday, just six days away. Do
you have your costume yet? If
not, don't stress. The Pride has
some ideas that are cheap, quick
and fun.
•Wishing it was summer again?
It could be. After all, Halloween
is the excuse to outlaw all fashion rules. Take out your favorite
swimsuit and splotch some sunscreen on your nose. To up your
lifeguard costume, get yourself
a whistle and an inflatable inner
tube from the Dollar Store.
• For a more comedic costume,
get your favorite cereal and literally become a "cereal" killer.
Flatten out some cereal boxes and
tape them to a plain shirt. Think
outside the box and get a rubber
knife to make your costume more
imaginative.
•Unleash your inner rocker and
take out your Green Day concert
shirt from the closet. Put on some
dark jeans, tease your hair and put
on some intense eyeliner. Dressing up as a rock star is great because you can personalize it your
way. If you don't have an intense
rock star shirt but have something a little more mellow like a
Maroon 5 shirt, become a band's
groupie.
•Whatever sport you enjoy, take
out your favorite team's jersey to
show your appreciation. Just because baseball season just ended
and basketball* has a two week
lockout doesn't mean you have to
store your uniform in the closet.
This is a simple and easy costume
to put together, but you still get to
dress up.
• If you and your friends don't
what to do as a group, dress up
as the adorable 101 Dalmatians.
All you need is a plain white
shirt, black or white shorts, white
socks, and white shoes. Get a
black sharpie and draw black
spots on your white plain shirt
and socks. Put your hair up in
pigtails and wear a cute necklace
as your collar.
• Are you a fan of socks and
sneakers? Go as an American
tacky tourist. Put on a shirt you
got from vacation, shorts and dig
in your parents' closet for a fanny
pack. The best thing about being
a tacky tourist is that you caii personalize it. If you are a huge Disney fan, dress as if you are going
to Disney World. If you have always wanted to go to Hawaii, put
on a tacky Hawaiian shirt.
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Wondering where to go in
downtown Oceanside? The lively
Davina's Cabo Grill & Cantina
does not disappoint. The bar has
three stories with unique settings
and a happy hour worth stopping
in for.
The basement floor has a dance
club with frequent live "music,
hip-hop dancing and go-go dancers. The ground floor is part of
the restaurant and has a bar and
televisions playing sports games.
The roof top full bar and restaurant is the best place to go, with
an open air view over the ocean
and downtown Oceanside and
fireplaces, ample seating, heaters,
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Ä h aunting in K ellogg Library
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Melissa Martinez
Pride Staff Writer
Growing up, you may remember the ghost stories that were
told to you, passed on from generations that kept us afraid of
the dark. Learning about goblins
and monsters that seemed to hide
anywhere where light fails to
shine. As we got older, the stories got better. Suddenly, these
"monsters" were potentially people whom once lived among us.
Just an average Joe that kept to
himself but secretly kidnapped
teenagers and put their bodies in
dungeons.
Now that •we are technically
"grown up," it's silly to still believe in ghost stories, right? But
tell me, Cougars: have you ever
been on campus alone and felt
something eerie creep up your
neck? Have you ever been in
the library and suddenly a book
falls with no explanation of how?
What about the first floor? Have
you ever made the long walk
from the Math Lab to the Writing
Center and heard other footsteps
or saw someone swiftly walk by,
yet no one was around?
When I asked students about
their "haunted" experiences in
Kellogg Library, the looks of
skepticism told me that they
were sure ghosts weren't "real."
And quite frankly, they're right.
Ghosts aren't real. They don't
have physical bodies, but does
that mean they don't exist?
Upon much investigation, I
found that our very own Kellogg
Library has a few regular guests
that occupy the building once the
doors are locked for the night.
The first account I received was
from Dr. Geoffrey Gilmore, who
has had his own experience on the
first floor of the library. Though
his haunting was a few years ago,
EartOut C«®h Iil
had on the first floor. Footsteps,
doors opening and closing, certainly it can't all have logical reasonings, right? How far can wind
blow through the basement of a
building?
L also spoke with UPD, and
they informed me of more urban
legends. Supposedly, a young
girl haunts the third floor library,
mysteriously playing with toys.
The fourth and fifth floor's usual
guest is a girl in a white dress
with a "slit throat," as some
claim, knocking all the books
down from the shelves.
Was the girl Dr. Gilmore met
just a figment of his imagination?
What about the footsteps Ms.
Dupont hears when the rest of
the building is empty? How can
we possibly explain the sudden
book drops on the fourth and fifth
in the summer of 2009, it still sent than twelve-years-old, mopping floor?
We may not be positive if ghosts
chills through me as he recounted the floor with a broom and an
exist, but there is one thing we
his memory.
old-fashioned metal mop bucket.
Around 11 p.m. on a Sunday He was startled to see a girl so can be sure about: there is more
evening, Dr. Gilmore was com- young, mopping thefloor.He told going on in Kellogg Library that
ing down the stairs and noticed me that most of the time, the cus- we don't know about. Whether
there was a strip of water lead- todial staff would clean and mop we call it a ghost or a spirit looking down the hallway. Dr. Gil- the first floor late at night, but ing for its unfinished business, it
more knew that the library was this girl wasn't wearing the usual up to you to decide.
empty, since it had been closed uniform. Instead, she wore a flanJust beware, the next time
to students earlier. Instead of nel shirt and said nothing to him, you're typing the last of your
walking past the Writing Center even after he apologized for star- paper on the fifth floor or workto the back entrance to his of- tling and interrupting her.
ing late on your math quiz in the
fice, he decided to go through the
Math Lab, just remember, you
I also spoke with Maureen Dufront door of the Math Lab. It was pont of the Math Lab, and she may not always be alone, even
then when he saw a girl, no older recounted some memories she's when it appears that way.
Photo by Morgan Hail
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s p e c i a l F eature
It's t hat t ime of y ear a gain w here y ou c an let y our creativity flow a nd explore
y our a rtistic abilities o n t he c anvas of a p umpkin. W hether y ou carve or p aint,
go t raditional o r t hink o utside t he box, a nyone c an b e a n a rtist on Halloween.
I nstead of c arving m y p umpkin, I d ecided t o p aint m ine t o l ook l ike a P oké B all
f rom P okémon. I u sed a crylic p aint f rom
J o-Ann F abrics & C rafts a nd a p umpkin
f rom T rader J oes.
C reated b y Kyle M. J o h n s o n
After 3 failed a ttempts of t iying t o b e s uper creative
w ith my favorite Halloween t radition, I decided t o
m ake m y p umpkin t he Oogy Boogy m an f rom Tim
B urton's T h e Nightmare Before C hristmas* since
h e's o ne of my favorite c haracters f rom t he movie. I
j ust o utlined h is h ead, eyes a nd m outh f rom m emoiy
a nd b egan carving. It took a bout 10 m inutes.
: Garvedt>y Melissa Martinez
If carving isn't your forte, try updating your decorations
with a more contemporary look. Rustoleum Bright Coat
spray paint in Chrome and Gold on mini pumpkins a dds
a bit of sophistication and interest to fiat orange. P urchase a variety of small gourds a nd pumpkins in several
colors, like white, yellow and green, and spray those
with Mod Podge clear acrylic sealer to give them a shiny,
appealing gloss.
Created by Amy Salisbury
It's not everyday you see Edgar Allen Poe on
a pumpkin. This a uthor, poet a nd all a round
scare king took over five h ours to g ut a nd
carve, Halloween is t he perfect time of y ear to
b rush u p on some h aunted h orrors.
Carved by B rianna Cruz
I got o ut a s heet of p aper a nd s tarted t o d raw d ifferent d esigns, k eeping r andom k itchen tools i n f ront
of m e i n m ind. Finally I c ame u p w ith m y d esign.
While c leaning o ut t he i nside, I c ame a cross t he
long piece of p umpkin t hat I u sed a s t he finishing
t ouch t o a dd t he g ross f actor t o m y p umpkin.
Carved b y J essie G ambrell
Pumpkins
The above p umpkin
w as carved by Chris
Giancamilli, who got
his inspiration from
The Pride's logo.
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E ditorial Scared: A Few Levels of Fear
Staff
and instead of switching off the
television or closing the book
Pride S taff W riter
whenever I got spooked, I would
Maybe it's the feeling you get continue to be drawn in. There's
when you're home alone and you just something about being scared
can't place that odd sound you that is so enticing. Whether or not
heard. Perhaps it's those moments it has anything to do with adrenawhere you feel someone is watch- line, it has to be fed. While I can't
ing you even though you are cer- speak for everyone, it still makes
tain there is no one around. Fear me wonder now what it means to
takes many forms and because of be scared and what it is that actuits versatility, there are different ally scares us.
ways to experience it.
When I think of fear, three
Around Halloween, theme things come to mind: the unexparks, films, shows and other pected, the shock factor and the
sources of entertainment switch fear of fear.
their themes to the scare facHalloween attractions are about
tor, and we turn to them expect- the unexpected. Their main obing it. Media and entertainment jective is to get you shrieking
bring the scare factor to new lev- and send you running. Theme
els each year because we're be- parks take advantage of the scare
ing so desensitized to what used season, turning their parks into
to be. When I was younger, I places of fright for their eager
would watch programs like "Are guests. Knott's Scary Farm, UniYou Afraid of The Dark" and versal Studios' Halloween Horread books like "Goosebumps," ror Nights and Fright Fest at Six
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"Puss in Boots" continues to charm audiences
Pride S taff Writer
Pride S taff Writer
Chris Giancamilli
m ediamanager.pride@gniail.com
Still, when I search for the "best"
horror films on various blogs and
websites, the films listed are predominantly dated back before I
was born. It makes me wonder
what the scare factor had for films
in the past that it's just not maintaining today.
Ifindfear itself a successful way
to instill fear in others. It's frightening to know how easily fear
can transcend into reality as any
other emotion can. Sometimes it
doesn't always have to be in your
face, and you don't have to actually see the "bad guy" (whether
it be human or not). If you strip
away all of the effects, jolting
music and excessive gore, maybe
the real terror can reveal itself.
Whether you're home alone, at a
haunted house or enjoying a horror film, once the distractions are
gone, raw fear arises.
Kyle M. Johnson
Amy Salisbury
Media Manager
Flags Magic Mountain are a few
popular choices. The unexpected
affects anyone. Even those who
claim to be veterans of horror can
be spooked in the right place at
the right time.
The shock factor boils down to
two things. The first is that loud
boom of music that jolts you out
of your seat during a film. It is
quite annoying, considering it
only gets out of you a moment of
fright—only because you weren't
expecting it.
Second, I associate shock with
films riddled with graphic violence and scenarios that seem like
they're meant to gross you out
rather than scare you. But then
again they must be doing something right; the "Saw" franchise
gained an average grossing of
over $59 million and a total of
over $415 million according to
boxefficemojo.com (and I admittedly really liked the first film).
"Mean Girls" is one of my favorite movies. The entire thing
is full of extraordinarily hilarious one-liners, but one sentence
within one scene rang truest to
me: "Halloween is the one night
a year when a girl can dress like
a total slut and no other girls can
say anything about it."
Although you could say that's
kind of true, Halloween does not
constitute an excuse to wear a
costume limited to lingerie and
animal ears. In fact, originality
is not that far away if you know
where to look.
This year, consider cultural
relevance, conversation over
controversy and creativity when
choosing your costume. For your
convenience, here is a list of a
few of the most topical costumes
for this season's celebrations.
Wall Street
You'll need a Styrofoam poster
board painted like a road. Wait
for it.
Instead of being part of the 99
percent or even part of the one
percent, here's your chance to be
even more ironic than the Occupy
Wall Street neo-hippie protesters themselves. Execution: paint
your poster board like a road,
go up to people and hold up the
poster in their faces whenever
they try to do anything at all. The
effect will be especially hilarious
if your significant other dresses as
money and applauds you.
Presidential Candidates
You'll need a power suit and a
convincing thumbs up.
This option is especially easy
and offers a lot of versatility for
those who don't want to buy a
new outfit for the night. Pick your
favorite candidate (like Texas
governor Rick Perry or career
flight attendant Tom Miller) and
go to town. Find a good, appropriate prop to enhance the mockery.
Steve Jobs
You'll need a black turtleneck,
blue jeans, glasses and a winner's
smile.
What better way to honor the
world's leading technology innovator than to actually be him for
a night? Don't even say "It's too
soon." The worst thing that could
happen is someone uses an iPhone to record your Jobsy antics
and then puts it on Facebook using a Mac. It's a win-win.
Retraction
In The Pride's Oct. 11 issue, the "Breast Cancer Awareness" article
incorrectly spelled Zionna Munoz's last name as "Mnouz." The correct spelling is "Munoz."
The article also said Munoz was diagnosed with breast cancer. In reality, her friend was diagnosed with breast cancer at twenty-six-years
old. As a result, "Munoz began Barbells for Boobs to organize the
Amazing Grace fundraiser. Proceeds are donated to Mammograms
in Action, a non-profit breast-cancer organization of which Munoz is
founder and president," according tojournal.crossfit.com.
With "Shrek the
Third" and "Shrek
Forever After" being
unnecessary contributions to a once great
film series, it was hard
to imagine that "Puss
in Boots" would be
anything more than
yet another addition
of overkill to the series. However, the
spin-off prequel does
just the opposite.
Long before Puss
meets Shrek, "Puss in
Boots" tells the story
of the titular feline
as he reunites with
his childhood friend
and fellow outcast
Humpty Dumpty as
they search for magic
beans. With the help of Kitty
Softpaws, a cat with an expertise in thievery, they set out to
find the magic beans so they can
grow a beanstalk in order to steal
the golden eggs from the golden
goose in the giant's castle in the
clouds.
* The story is elaborate and intertwines several fairy tales by
mixing and substituting the traditional, well-known plot elements.
But that is half the fun here, as
Jack and Jill now possess the
beans, while the former Jack who
once possessed them now goes by
Andy Beanstalk.
It's hot just because his character's name is in the title that Antonio Banderas owns this movie
with his voice work as Puss. He
is once again hilarious, over the
top, heroic and seductive, balancing out all characteristics perfectly. Salma Hayek's character
Kitty Softpaws presents herself
as a fun counterpart for Puss. In
fact, as strange as it may be to say,
Banderas and Hayek's chemistry
is a little too good, a majorly un-
common accomplishment for animated films.
Zach Galifianakis lends his
voice to Humpty Dumpty. With
Humpty being such a misunderstood character, he unfortunately
doesn't give room to Galifianakis
for his usual comedic potential.
Seeing the film in 3D is not absolutely recommended unless you
want to pay a few more dollars
to see the occasional gimmick.
However, children are likely to
get much amusement out of the
use of 3D.
"Puss in Boots" is a surprisingly good movie, returning to the
charm and wit that made "Shrek"
and "Shrek 2" so great. If more
sequels are to come in this new
series, we can only hope that the
successors of this film are just as
rewarding.
"Puss in Boots"
opens in theatres
Friday, Oct. 28.
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Tales from
the Nerd Si
Scared Bitless - The Top Five Scariest Games
Chris Giancamllli
Pride Staff Writer
H alloween w eekend l ooking G rimm?
NBC hopes to scare up an audience with premiere of new show
pulls Burckhardt into the world
of the original Grimm fairPride Staff Writer
ytales when an elder member
Halloween weekend will pre- visits him. He is now the new
mier a new show filled with criminal profiler for the mystisuspense and horror. NBC cal residents and must protect
on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at humanity from the evils within.
9 p.m. will feature brand
Some who attended San Diego
new series called "Grimm." International Comic-Con 2011
Portland, Oregon is the home got a sneak peek at the pilot epiof Detective Nick Burckhardt, sode and were able to talk to a
played by actor David Guin- panel of those who helped cretoli, who finds out that there is ate the episode. Anthony Head,
something else, other than the famous for his role as Rupert
criminals, disturbing the peace. Giles in "Buffy the Vampire
A dark secret within his family Slayer," acted as moderator of
FaithOrcino
the panel. Executive producers and writers David Greenwait and Jim Kouf along with
actors David Guintoli, Russell
Hornsby, Bitsie Tullock, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee
and Sasha Roiz were present to
give attendees a taste of what
is to come in the new series.
"Grimm" is a fresh new look
at some of the oldest, most wellknown fairytales of the world.
For more information, visit
http : // w w w.nbc .com/ grimm/.
October is the month for all
things "scary." Frightening movies, creepy music and horrific
television specials all make thenway into our homes, but video
games also have their share of
bone-chilling stories. Players
walk through blood-drenched
corridors and pitch-black rooms
not knowing what lies just around
the corner. Halloween gives players the opportunity to revisit these
nightmarish settings and experience terrifying new ones. Here's
a breakdown of the top five scariest games to get those pulses
pounding.
Dead Space (2008, Electronic
Arts)
Campus ImprovTeam draws crowds
Players take on the role of Issac Clarke, an engineer sent to
a repair a seemingly abandoned
space shuttle. Issac soon discovers that the ship is infested with
Necromorphs: life forms that
transform the dead crewmembers
into ravenous mutants hell-bent
on destroying all human life. Issac slowly uncovers the mystery
of the Necromorphs as he desperately struggles to survive.
Student performers charm full a udience
Worst:" Each of the games involved the four actors of the 7
Pride Staff Writer
p.m. show: Aaron a.k.a. "Chase",
Students laughed hysterically at Lorenzo, Nicole and James.
Throughout the show, the team
the Cal State San Marcos Improv
took all their material from the
Team's Improv Show on Saturaudience and incorporated some
day, Oct. 15.
the most outlandish suggesKatrina Montalvo, Improv
Team member andfirst-timehost- tions into their acts. The audiess/referee of the show, said, "We ence seemed to enjoy the "Five
are the Improv Team on campus, Things" game the most because
but we are not official yet. We the team sent the referee (Monare really close, and it is so much talvo) out of the room
while the audience
fun." ' I S S H H ^ ^ H ^ O r a
Aaron "Chase" Molina-Mil- and the team came up
bourne, team director, started the with a set of actions
Improv Team about two years that Montalvo had to
identify through the
ago.
Since the team is looking for actions from the Immore recognition on campus, prov Team.
The team's next
they were thrilled with Saturday's
turnout. They played six different show is Friday, Oct.
games during the show: "Extreme 28. They perform
Challenge," "Forward-Reverse," shows every other
"Replay," "Dirty Hand Randy," Friday in ARTS 101
"Five Things" and "World's at 7 or 9 p.m. All the
Jessie Gambrell
shows are free, but donations are
welcome. They also have auditions once a semester. This semester is already cast, but they
also are looking for acts that
would like to perform during intermission.
Contact the Improv Team by
email at csusm.improv@gmail.
com or through their Facebook,
Cal State San Marcos Improv
Team. Photo courtesy of csusm improv facebook
Condemned: Criminal Origins
(2005, Sega)
This action-horror game follows the story of a crime scene
investigator named Ethan Thomas. Ethan tracks down serial killers to the condemned part of town
where demented madmen run
rampant. Players use a wealth of
crime scene gadgets to uncover
clues leading to the whereabouts
and identity of a mastermind serial killer.
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
(2010, Frictional Games)
"Amnesia" places players in the
shoes of Daniel, an Englishman
who mysteriously wakes up in a
dark castle with, you guessed it,
amnesia. Throughout the game,
Daniel encounters horrific beings
roaming the halls of the castle.
With no weapons to defend himself, Daniel's is forced to run and
hide from the horrors that lurk in
the dark.
FJÏAJL. (2005, Vivendi Universal)
In this horror-shooter, players
are assigned to a top secret squad
of soldiers known as F.E.A.R.
(First Encoùnter Assault Recon)*
The F.E.A.R, group is covertly
dispatched to investigate and
eliminate paranormal problems.
The squad is sent to the Armacham Technology Corporation to
search for a delusional psychic
who controls a rogue army of
soldiers. As they make their way
through the facility, the F.E.A.R.
soldiers are plagued by the ghost
of a little girl who causes them to
see horrific hallucinations.
BioShock 2 (2010,2K Games)
Players return to the underwater city of Rapture, a rusted relic
of a once thriving metropolis, in
"BioShock 2." In this installment,
players control Subject Delta,
an armored behemoth searching
for the girl he was supposed to
protect. Rapture's residents have
been transformed into gruesome
lunatics and other armored monsters.
Photos courtesy of Amazon media
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The Pride Playlist
The Pride's Halloween favorites
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Tracks to chill
your bones
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The Disney Channel Original movie, "Halloweentown,*
which first aired in 1998, follows t he story of a young
girl, Marnie Piper, who finds o ut s he's a witch. She a nd
h er siblings, Dylan a nd Sophie follow their g randmother
f on to a* flying b us a nd a re t aken to "Halloweentown*
: where Marnie h as to l earn h er powers a nd help save t he
town from a m asked villain. The "HallOWeeritown* series
c onsists of 4 movies, aHailoweentown" (1998), "Halloweentown 11; K alahari Revenge" (2001), "Halloweentown
| High" (2004), a nd "Return to Halloweentown" (2006).
- Briaima C ruz
" Hocus P ocus"
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m emories of s eeing t hree s ister w itches t ry
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where w hile a t eenage b oy, h is r omantic
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"The Rockey Honor Picture Show"
" The R ocky H orror P icture S how" i s m u s t
s ee t o give y our H alloween s eason a b izarre t wist a n d a t aste of t ranssexual h u mor. B reak o ut of t he b ox w ith t he v ideo o r
g oing t o t he live s how e very F riday n ight a t
L a P aloma t heater i n E ncinitas. B ring y our
s ense of h umor! - Kristin M elody
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Juliana Stumpp
Pride Staff Writer
W e've all heard of the
"Monster M oshl a nd Michael Jackson * $ "Thriller."
The only problem is that
these songs don't" give us
the thrill w e want this time
of year. So if. you are going
to a local haunted house or
getting dressed up in Halloween costumes, here are
some songs from scary movies that will get you in that
heart pounding mood.
This film is one t hat h as s tuck with me since
childhood. It's easy t o get ' This Is Halloween" playing over a nd over in your head a nd
t he b eautiful stop-motion animation is j ust a s
memorable. It may n ot be a s eerie now t hat
we're older, b ut t his film still manages keep
i ts f un, Halloween c harm, even alter 13 years.
- R ebekahGreen
Lonely Island's song "The
C reep" is a great w ay to
get the evening going a nd
have fun with friends. Everyone knows the d anqe
moves, a nd if you don't,
look o n YouTube a nd laugh
your butts off! You c an't g o
wrong with sdfhe Iqughs before a night of scares.
"Re-Animátor"
I n t his f u n h orror film, m edical s tudent H erbert W est d evelops a r eagent
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
( ? T H E PRIDE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
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VOL.X NO.X
CSUSM Celebrates Eighth
Día de los
actor, Pedro Infante. The altar
was beautifully decorated with
a guitar, tequila bottle, and "pan
de muerto," or bread of the dead,
which is used ceremonially. It is
believed that biting into skullshaped candy hidden inside
the bread will bring good luck.
Upon being asked which one of
the team members slaved over
a hot oven and baked the "pan
de muerto," humanities student
Efrain Carrillo replied, "One of
the guys in the group bought it."
By ADRIAN CUNDIFF
Pride Staff Writer
In the Americas about 3,000
years ago, many indigenous civilizations, including the Aztecs,
celebrated the dead by having
month-long festivities in the
hopes that the dead would return
and pay them a short visit. For
CSUSM that day was last Tuesday at Palm Court with the main
celebration from 12 p.m. to 2
p.m. Although the sacrificing
of virgins did not take place,
celebrations took place with
Veracruzan music, courtesy of
the band "Suaveson," and the
setting up of altars in honor of
great people from the past.
Although many students
forced into volunteering
time by a requirement of
humanities classes, many
were
their
their
also
Cathy Nguyen, Student Health
Services Health Educator, along
with Cathy Gremett, Student
Health Services Medical Receptionist, and Tim Bills, Assistant
Altars are erected on Dia de los Muertos in remembrance of
Dean of Students, built an alter
the dead. Photo by Adrian Cundiff.
commemorating the victims
of the Sept. 11 attack. Cathy
took pride in the altars they students set up an altar com- Nguyen said, "It's tragic on the
built. One group of indentured memorating the famous Mexican amount of people who died. As of
today there are 2,947 people confirmed dead, 27 reported dead,
and 25 reported missing, which
brings the total to 2,999 people."
Their alter displayed a model
of the twin towers, a fireman's
cap, and a binder which had a
list, consisting of many pages, of
the victims. Although the majority of people in today's society
mourns death and sees it as a bad
thing, the Aztecs saw it as part of
life and it was celebrated.
The Day of the Dead, which
is one of the longest celebrated
rituals in the Americas, was
originally celebrated at the end
of July and beginning of August
by the Aztecs and other MesoAmerican civilizations between
500 and 3,000 years ago. Before
the Spanish
Conquistadors
landed in modern-day Mexico,
See M A, page 2
P resident G onzalez A ccepts
R esponsibility f or M B A P roblems
By GAIL TARANTINO
Pride Staff Writer
In a news release dated Oct.
17, CSUSM President Alexander
Gonzalez accepted responsibility
for the administrative problems
that resulted in MBA program
irregularities between 1995 and
February 2001. Gonzalez said
the problems were, "a collective
action over time, but eventually
the buck has to stop somewhere.
Since I'm president it stops in my
office." The problems were first
made public in a Chancellor's
Office audit this past July.
The chancellor's audit charged
that by combining state and private funds the CSUSM MBA
program was in violation of CSU
policy. According to Gonzalez,
"the institution has to shoulder
some responsibility for inadequate management" and "while
there were procedures and
practices that were violated by
faculty and by administrators, it
was an administrative error that
allowed the program to develop
as it did."
In response to the chancellor's audit findings, Gonzalez
appointed an internal investigation committee to investigate the
audit's charges and to report back
to him with their recommendations. The committee members
were: Marion Reid (Chair),
Jacqueline Borin, Silverio Haro,
Bud Morris, Norm Nicholson,
Sandra Punch, Miriam Schustack, Laurie Stowell, and Rich
Vanderhoff.
silliness."
limit the autonomy of the college, who failed to exercise adequate
but we feel that it is warranted in oversight no longer hold their
administrative post or have left
The committee reported that the current situation."
the university."
they agreed with the audit's recommendations and that "[they
Gonzalez said that the breakwere] pleased with the character down in the program's system of
In same North County Times
of the University's responses checks and balances happened on article, Jack Leu, an MBA proto date." In order "to maintain his watch and that it makes him gram director during the period
accountability for the MBA responsible. Taiz commended under investigation, said that he
Investigation Committee Faces Program," the recommendations Gonzalez for accepting responChallenges
made by the committee included sibility for the problems in the
See MBA, page 2
a university appointment of an program and added, "It's approIn an Oct. 3 memorandum outside overseer, for at least the priate that the president shoulder
to Gonzalez, the investigation next two years, in order to review the blame. The faculty teaches
committee presented its find- "all policies, practices and actual the students. We don't handle the
ings and recommendations. The expenditures related to any MBA money or write the checks; the
committee explained that since program...to prevent problems administration does."
the Chancellor's Office would from recurring."
News
page 1-3
not turn over confidential docuLooking Back and Moving
ments, the committee could not
The committee also called Forward in the MBA Program
Feature
.page4&7
investigate the audit's claims, for the university to clarify
but only the audit's recom- divisions of responsibility and
Heavy administration turnover
Espafiol/Arts page 8
mendations and the university's authority between all leader- in the MBA program is believed
responses.
ship components and to "detail to have contributed to its probdecision making procedures and lems. CSUSM faculty memTravel....
page 9
Lillian Taiz, the Vice Presi- operating guidelines for each bers have complained that the
dent of the statewide California component." Lastly, in spite of audit alleges there were faculty
Comics
page 9
Faculty Association (CFA), said, assurances that "they found no involved in the MBA program
"The state Chancellor's Office is evidence that any MBA degree who had profited from how it
stonewalling. They have barred had been awarded inappropri- was run. An October 18 article in
Opinion
.page 10-11
the committee from doing its job, ately," the committee asked for the North County Times stated
so [the committee members] are a "review of records regarding that, although no names were
Calendar
page 12
left with trying tofixsomething administration of the MBA pro- ever mentioned, "individuals
that they do not know existed in gram to assure that appropriate were clearly identifiable because
CORRECTION
the first p lace" Taiz also said standards are maintained "
they served as program directors
ABOUT VOTING
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during the time span the audiINFORMATION
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The committee acknowledged tor examined." A CSUSM news
data was in her opinion, "fiat-out that, "external oversight might release stated, "Administrators
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hysterical pumpkin award.
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Pride Staff Writer
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Culture Institute (ALCI) sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest
for its students last Thursday
in Founder's Plaza from 12:
00-1:00 p.m. "For most of the
students, this will be their first
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felt unfairly maligned by the
auditor's report and by the
way it came to be presented
to thé public. Leu added, "We
never deviated from what was
approved to do."
According to Gonzalez,
"Both the CSU auditors and
the campus committee found
the MBA program to be academically sound, with no evidence that any degree has been
awarded inappropriately, and
that the program continues to
be of high quality."
"The investigation has
helped us to rectify a situation
that should not have occurred,"
Gonzalez said, "our academic
integrity is i ntact" Gonzalez
said that most of the problems
have been corrected, and "we
have put all the safeguards in
place. As far as Pm concerned,
[the controversy] is over."
Both the CSUSM 10/17/02
news release and the Investigation Committee's 10/3/02
memorandum can be viewed at
www.csi|sm.edu/newsmedia/
releases/.
[The San Diego Union t ribune and the North County
Times contributed to this
article, in addition to information used from the 10/03/02
investigation
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By AMBER ROSSLAND
Pride Staff Writer
Last Tuesday in Escondido,
the Peace Corps went headto-head with Denny's restaurant! Sponsored by The North
County Times, Geico Direct, and
CSUSM Alumni, the Fall Job
Fair took place at the California
Center for the Arts in Escondido
(CCAE). Participating employers
ranged from retail stores, such as
Mervyns, to government entities,
such as the Drug Enforcement nirs. Surprisingly, most attendees
Agency.
at the university-sponsored j ob
fair were not students, but citizens of the community who were
Recruiters for various companies and a myriad of employ- seeking job opportunities.
ment opportunities were present,
This semi-annual event is
however in the Halloween spirit
of giving, there were also a lot of put together by the Career and
freebies such as candy, pens, and Assessment Center (CAC) on
notepads. With all those freebies, campus. Although the spring
no one walked away empty- fair is held in the quad area on
handed. Nearly everyone who campus, the Fall Job Fair is held
was seen leaving the fair was car- at the CCAE.
rying bags of goodies and souve-
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Assessment Center's website at:
www.csusm.edu/CAC/.
iards, who thought of death as
the end, the Aztecs welcomed
The customs and rituals of
death because they thought of today have changed quite a
the month-long celebration was
dedicated to deceased children life as a dream and would be bit since the Aztec era. The
Day of the Dead is celebrated
and the dead, who were thought awakened by death.
in different ways all over the
t o visit their families during the
When the Spanish Conquis- country. In Mexico, people visit
celebration.
tadors saw these celebrations, the gravesites of their family
they thought of it as a pagan and friends. They adorn their
The celebration featured a
festivity dedicated to Huitzilo- holiday and tried to end its cel- gravesites with flowers, bottles
pochtli, the Aztec "War" god, ebration altogether. Despite their of tequila, and eat the favorite
and presided by Mictecacihuatl, attempts, the Aztecs continued food of their loved ones. In larger
"Lady of the dead," who was to celebrate the holiday. The cities here in the U.S., some
believed to have died at birth. Spaniards in turn moved the people will chose to build an
According to them, it was a holiday to Nov. 1 and 2 to coin- altar in their home commemoblessing to die in childbirth, cide with All Saints' Day and All rating their loved ones. Today,
battle, or human sacrifice in Souls' Day. The assimilation of Mexicans are not the only ones
that it assured their place in the the two cultures was successful. commemorating their loved ones
afterlife. The Aztecs displayed The Spaniards found that it was on the Day of the D ead People of
skulls, that they kept as trophies, easier to conquer the Aztecs if all races join in the festivities.
in the rituals to symbolize death they were allowed to keep some
and rebirth. Unlike the Span- of their customs.
you please retract that I was
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who is also a candidate,
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INFORMATION
This is Rebecca Faubus.
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weeks ago and left my
card and my flyer re; my
candidacy for the Palomar
College Governing Board.
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against the incumbents. If
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years ago we determined that
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event at least once a year in order
to accommodate the schedules
of our students and Alumni who
cannot attend daytime events.
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B yRIA CUSTODIO
Arts Editor
The harsh reality of fast
developmental growth brought
together frustrated citizens at
the first San Marcos Town Hall
meeting, which gave Friends
of Cerro de Las Posas and San
Marcos citizens a platform
on which to discuss concerns
regarding the growth issues of
San Marcos. This meeting took
place on Thursday, Oct. 27th at
6:30 p.m. Larry Olsen, Event
Coordinator of the Friends,
offered his knowledge on overdevelopment of the ridgeline. Dr.
Kimberly Knowles-Yanez, Cal
State San Marcos' Professor of
Urban and Regional Planning,
spoke of her expertise in sustain^
able development. Incumbents
and their opposition voiced campaign promises about visions of
the future of San Marcos, and
people of San Marcos came
together in order to voice their
opinions concerning matters of
development.
Olsen began the meeting with
the agenda of opening remarks
about the future of the ridgeline
above Cal State San Marcos. The
concerns expressed an emphatic
urgency to curb the destruction of a natural piece of the
community environment. The
goals of the Friends is to establish awareness about decisive
planning , issues, as well as to
implement and increase natural
areas for the community of San
Marcos and to expand unity
within a structurally developing community. Another goal
is to establish a community that
promotes healthy, sustainable
growth, while maintaining a
strong economy that contributes
to an enjoyable "livability" in
San Marcos,
The Friends of Cerro de Las
Posas understand the complexities about the smart growth of
a community. Olsen expressed
that smart growth is vital to the
overall development of a growing city. He also implied that
fast growth would endanger the
native habitat of ridgeline. The
proposition of a 150-acre golf
course angers many citizens
who are concerned with the
calculated development of San
Marcos' nature preserves. Previously, the community developed
a long-standing plan to build
-Griffith Jenkins Griffith, Park
Commission, civic philanthropist, advocate of parklands, and
fervent speaker of recreation for
the health of Los Angeles."
equity within the approach of
a sustainable environment. She
described the positive equity San
Marcos obtained by sustaining
and building a university.
Double Peak boasts a moderate 5-mile terrain above Cal
State San Marcos suitable for
all forms of outdoor activity
with an elevation gain of 1000
feet. The environment poses a
spectacular view of surrounding
North County and is the second
highest peak in San Marcos.
Olsen expressed, "Double The surrounding view shows the
Peak Regional Park was the orig- community of San Marcos. This
inal proposal of a park similar to is a terrain that brings people
Griffith Park in Los Angeles.''
together by design. Facts can be
obtained at Www.san-marcos.net
Los Angeles Parks and Recreations said that Griffith Park
Sustainable growth is imperautilizes 4,107-acres of commu- tive to the nature of the develnity terrain from the Griffith opmental design of San Marcos.
observatory that looks down on Knowles-Yànez spoke of the
the city and the surrounding hills growing concern about fast
to an expansive wilderness that development. She educated the
remains untouched. The park crowd on sustainable growth in
looks down from Mount Hol- Seattle by briefly comparing the
lywood and has received visits levels of environment, economy
by as many as 10 million people and equity with San Marcos.
per year. The Los Angeles Parks Knowles-Yànez likewise incorand Recreation said, "Griffith porated the mission of Cal State
Park stands today a monument to San Marcos into the conversathe dedicated vision of one man- tion of the fairness of social
"Cal State San Marcos is not
an elite university. It's a university of the people!" emphasized
Knowles-Yanez.
park systems in San Marcos.
Olsen's concerns grew as San
Elijo Hills applied for a Conditional Use permit in order to construct a professional golf course.
Construction of a golf course
would eliminate the prospect
of Double Peak Regional Park.
The design of Double Peaks Park
would include numerous trails,
a substantial park for the community, open fields, nature sits
and possibly an area to include
entertainment venues.
The Town Hall meeting proceeded to construct a vision of
San Marcos by allowing candidates to speak about their views.
Some candidates chose to speak
about other issues concerning
their campaigns. Candidate's
promised to improve the future
of San Marcos.
San Marcos citizens and students remain key elements of
smart growth. Citizens are the
reason for the creation of nature
preserves. San Marcos needs
development with the implemental understanding of the environment, economics and equity.
Knowles-Yanez said, "[you
are] not born a citizen, you learn
how to become a citizen... You
work with what you can."
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�Bowling for Columbine
Hits Theaters
footage as Eric Harris and
Dylan Klebold kill twelve students, a teacher, and ultimately
themselves on that day in April
1999. Moore's attempt to connect the area's largest employer
and the number one weapons
manufacturer in the United
States, Lockheed Martin,
with the violent condition is
pure irony at its best. It is also
coincidental that the day of the
Columbine killings was also
the largest single-day barrage
of American-financed bombs
raining down on Kosovo.
By JULIE MYRES
Pride Staff Writer
This movie is a must see for
everyone. Bowling for Columbine is a documentary that takes
a provocative look at guns and
violence in America. It looks
inside the minds of America
and asks the question, "why?" I
highly recommend that everyone
see this movie, as it affects moviegoers and makes them above
all THINK! Due to the complexity of the documentary, viewers
may find themselves thinking
about something totally different than the person sitting next
to them.
Startling facts were presented in this film regarding
the following countries reporting their annual death tolls by
gunfire being: Germany (381),
France (255), Canada (165),
the United Kingdom (68),
Australia (65), Japan (39), and
the USA leading the group by
reporting a shocking 11,127
people. Another notable fact
is that there are 10 million
families in Canada, 7 million
guns owned, and yet it has one
of the lowest death rates caused
by guns.
Bowling for Columbine
opened October 18th at Landmark
theaters in Hillcrest and struck a
chord within millions of people,
beginning at opening night.
This film offers satire, thoughtprovoking statements, and it is
also a film that will not please
everyone.
Filmmaker Michael Moore is
an investigative reporter, who
presents, his findings through
documentaries. He is credited
with making pragmatic films
such as Roger and Me, The Big
One, and now, Bowling for Columbine, where he examines the
social paradigms inherent in different sects of society. His directing tactics have been labeled as
guerrillafilmmaking,because he
does not censor his convictions
or attempt to hide the truth from
his audiences.
CSUSM student Phuong
Nguyen, a Communications
major, commented on Michael
Moore, saying, "Mike's smart,
f un, witty, and whimsical. He
has the uncanny ability to present issues relevant to all Americans in a way that doesn't alienate them."
The title c omes-from the
fact that the two individuals
responsible for the tragedy at
Columbine High School went
bowling on the morning before
Other notable interviews
throughout the film include
Marilyn Manson, Dick Clark,
Michael Moore, writer, producer and director of Bowling for
and a surprising interview with
Columbine. Photo courtesy of michaelmoore.com
National Rifle Association
(NRA) spokesman Charleton
the killing spree. Moore poses dressed in camouflage, during Heston, where Moore confronts
the question, "instead of blaming target practice in the woods.
him on his views of gun control
violent music or violent movies
and ownership in America.
for the shootings, why not blame
A member of the Militia
bowling?"
emphasizes, "If you are not I felt that Moore did an awearmed, you're in dereliction of some job of presenting sensitive
In the aftermath of the 1999 duty."
material to make people feel,
shootings at Columbine High
think, and react in ways that
School, Moore looks at AmeriJames Nichols, brother of they never thought a movie could
ca's fetish with guns, violence, Oklahoma City Bomber Terry move them. He opens the minds
and feelings of fear. Moore Nichols's, also gives his opin- of viewers to tough subjects, and
launches the film w it^ open- ion of gun control and shows questions whether or not (everying an account at a Michigaii his support for gun ownership. one is willing or wanting to face
bank that gives each of itsrnew Nichols. shows Moore a loaded responsibility and accountability
customers a free rifle. HeSalso .44 Magnum that he keeps under f or their actions and lives. „
reports that in Virgin, Utah they his pillow.
passed a law that requires all citiBowling for Columbine was
zens to own guns.
As for Littleton, Colorado, awarded the Special Prize of the
home of the Columbine tragedy, 55th Cannes Film Festival and
Moore interviews the Michi- Moore shows us the chilling and a thirteen-minute ovation at the
gan Militia, all of whom are all too surreal security-camera Cannes premiere. It has already
made history by being the first
documentary chosen to be part
of the official festival competi-
Who has a bigger influence on kids: Marilyn Manson or the President? Photo courtesy of
michaelmoore.com.
tion in almost 50 years. It was the
only prize awarded that received
a unanimous decision from the
festival jury.
CSUSM student Nguyen also
said, "I was really frightened
by the fact that we have such
an obsession with guns and how
easy it is for us to access them in
America. I didn't want to piss off
anyone in the theater for fear that
they would pull out a gun and
point it at me. I want to move to
Canada!"
This film is definitely a controversial look into America's
fixation with fear, violence, and
guns. It will make some people
angry. The main messages that
Moore attempts to share is that
the 2nd Amendment of the "right
to bear arms," does not mean that
we have the right to use them on
others. It conveyed an observation that Americans tend to rely
on themselves to resolve conflicts
instead of the government. He
also suggests that fear, enhanced
by the media's obsession with
death and violent crime, may
be the root cause of America's
death-by-gun problem.
Whether you agree with the
director's conclusions after
seeing this film isn't the issue - it
is that you recognize the problem. This documented investigation surely will encourage people
to really think about tough issues
that America faces during this
day in age. Go see this film with
others, because you will want
someone with whom to discuss
this film, right alter you see it.
Seeing the film should be mandatory for Americans.
When interviewed at the
Cannes Film Festival, Moore
stated, "I thought it would be
interesting to take a journey
through this culture of fear. Most
journalism does | be who, what,
when; where, andhow questions,
but very few people in the media
a& why does this happen! Why
do we have 250 million guns
in our homes especially when
thei^'s been a huge decrease in
crime?"
�Radical Approach to Self-Defense
By AMBER ROSSLAND
Pride Staff Writer
Students who have taken the
R.A.D. more than once say that
it only gets better with time.
Malorie Acevedo, 14, has taken
R. A.D. classes since the age of 9
and delights in the fact that "there
is always something new."
On a dark and stormy night, a
stranger approaches his victim
in an alleyway. A struggle
ensues but the woman being
attacked successfully defends
herself and manages to safely
escape. This woman, along
with thousands of other women
nationwide, was ready to defend
herself thanks to R.A.D.
Patti Kinney, a CSUSM
employee for Student Residential
Life, has taken the R.A.D. class
and was very satisfied with what
she learned. "I leave each class
session feeling excited; I give this
course 100%++! I am so happy
with what I have learned so far
that I plan on continuing the
R.A.D. training to the advanced
level," she commented.
R.A.D. (Rape Aggression
Defense) was developed by
Larry Nadeau in 1989. To
ensure that women of all ages
would be capable of performing these methods, he tested
all techniques on his mother
perform prior to holding classes.
Once he was sure that they
worked, he compiled them into a
50-page self-defense handbook,
which is used widely in classes
today.
R.A.D. students during simulation. Photo by Amber Rossland.
This 12-hour basic self-defense
course offers women instruction
and practice in ways to fend off
an attacker without the use of
weapons, according to CSUSM
R.A.D. instructor, Barbara
Sainz. "This class shows you
the more practical side of life;
you will enjoy it, but you will
also walk away with the skills
needed to survive an attack,"
she added. It is now available at
over 400 universities nationwide
and is instructed by a select few
law enforcement officers who are
specially trained to teach these
defense techniques.
Sainz is one of three volunteers
who teach the CSUSM R.A.D.
class, along with her husband,
Mario Sainz and Marlon Estepa,
both CSUSM police officers.
All three instructors freely give
much of their time and efforts to
educate women - young and old
alike - in the art of self-defense.
"Our goal is to teach realistic
techniques to empower women,"
added Officer Sainz.
When the instructors were
asked why they enjoy doing this,
Sainz remarked, "We love it Life Director, Bridget Blanshan,
because we get to meet wonder- has been a R.A.D. enthusiast, as
ful people."
well as an instructor, for years.
"I taught my first R.A.D. class
Training sessions are broken- ! shortly after becoming an inup into four 3-hour long classes. structor in 1995. I was amazed
The first class starts ttff i ^th Stuthe personal impact that the
dents learning basic stances and program had on the women who
verbalizations. By the second participated and still feel privisession, students learn a variety leged to be a part of something
of techniques, including kicking so worthwhile. Violence against
combos. Yet the most fun comes women is a reality in our society
during the last class meeting, in and on our campuses, and being
which simulation occurs.
involved in the R.A.D. program is one opportunity to make
During simulation, students a positive difference," Blanshan
and instructors get into full pro- declared.
tective gear in order to practice
their newly learned techniques
One of the best parts of this
for hand-to-hand combat in a program is that it offers a lifesecure environment.
During long self-defense opportunity,
simulation, there are safety meaning that once women take
monitors present to ensure the the class, they can return again
safety of students and instructors and again at no additional cost.
alike. This portion of the class This allows previous R.A.D. stuis videotaped for the students to dents to join in on future classes
review immediately following to practice their techniques and
the exercise. The videotaping of exercise their skills.
the exercise is important because
most students get an adrenaline
rush, develop tunnel vision, and
memory loss during the actual
event.
Kinney was so satisfied with
the training she received in the
R.A.D. class that she plans to
join the newest club on campus,
C.A.S.A. Founded by CSUSM
student, Carey Moya, This club
was established to encourage
more female students to join
in on protecting themselves.
C.A.S.A. is an acronym for
Cougars Active Self-Defense
Association, which is scheduled
to start weekly club meetings on
campus in ACD 301 beginning
Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. This CSUSM
club will encourage women to
defend themselves and promote
the usage of safety techniques.
The next scheduled R.A.D.
classes begin in early November.
Due to lack of space on campus,
CSUSM's R.A.D. classes are
presently offered across the 78
freeway at the Regional Emergency Training Center in San
Marcos. The cost for lifetime
training is $20, which goes to
fund maintenance of equipment
and training materials. For more
information on R.A.D. classes,
visit: www.csusm.edu/rad/ or
call 760-750-4567. For more
information on C.A.S.A., visit
www.geocities.com/csusmcasa/
or call 760-747-8960.
Due to the intense nature of
the simulation exercise, students
are debriefed and given a wellness check before being allowed
to leave. The debriefing period
is also used to point out to students how well they did, and to
cheer for their performance and
enhanced skills.
After attending the October
R.A.D. classes, Kit-Bacon Gressitt, 45, commented, "This class
is incredibly helpful in teaching
self-defense tactics. This is the
first step; I feel more confident in
myself, and I would like to do it
again."
R.A.D. students applying the techniques learned during simulation.
Photo by Amber Rossland.
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�" Latinologues" l lega a S an D iego
Por MARTHA SARABIA
Editora Principal
La obra de teatro "Latino logues" llega a San Diego. En su
primer día de estreno, el viernes
nov. 25, los actores latinos Rick
Nájera, René Lavan y Lina
Acosta recibieron una ovación
de pie al final de dicha presentación. Najera es nativo de San
Diego, Lavan es cubano y Acosta
es colombiana creando así un
mosaico latino.
"Latinologues" es una obra
cómica de teatro donde los actores usan las experiencias de los
latinos en los Estados Unidos
para crear una noche de entretenimiento total. Los actores representan a personajes de diferentes
países latinos y recrean las vidas
de ellos en Estados Unidos en
diferentes escenas. Estas escenas
son en mayor parte monólogos
con algunas excepciones en
donde más de un actor actúa.
La comedia tiene alrededor de
10 monólogos y dura un poco
menos de dos horas.
Algunos de los temas representados en la obra incluyen la inmigración de los latinos a EE.UU. y
sus experiencias con "la migra",
al igual que la versión del pasaje
P
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Courtesy Illustration / The Pride
de la Biblia donde Moisés es conLos actores hacen un excelente
siderado el líder del pueblo judío, trabajo al representar sus perque en este caso es el "Mexican sonajes tan humorísticamente y
Moses" interpretado por Nájera. en la mayoría de los casos tan
El popular y controversial realísticamente. El norteño que
acontecimiento de la pelea por baila quebradita, al igual que
la custodia de Elián Gonzáles el homosexual latino en Holtambién es representado en esta lywood, y la flamante reina de
comedia donde hasta se habla de belleza, son personajes que están
Fidel Castro.
llenos de humor y actuados con
excelencia.
No obstante, esta obra de
teatro también tiene monólogos
Más que hacer reír por las situque tratan temas locales donde aciones que los latinos enfrentan
los mechistas de la Universidad en los Estados Unidos, "LatinoEstatal en San Diego son vícti- logues" presenta una realidad,
mas de la sátira de estos actores, algunas veces muy cruda y
al igual que la ciudad de San triste, pero que al fin y al cabo es
Isidro. De la misma manera se la realidad.
nombran a algunos políticos y
barrios locales de San Diego.
Cabe destacar que además de
haber escrito esta comedia, de
dirigirla y estelarizarla, Nájera
tiene una calidad humorística
innata ya que su interpretación
no es solamente excelente pero es
súper divertida. Nájera escribió
que no hay una experiencia
latina como no hay una experiencia americana. Él escribió que
en ningún otro lugar la experiencia latina es más relevante
que en San Diego y que un solo
monólogo no puede contar la
historia de la experiencia latina.
"Entretenimiento es mi primer
prioridad para una audiencia,"
dijo Nájera.
Sin embargo, cabe destacar
que algunos de los personajes
femeninos interpretados por
Acosta son muy estereotípicos.
Este es el caso de las jóvenes
embarazadas a temprana edad, al
igual que la presentación de las
latinas como personas pasionales
representadas en un monólogo.
Desafortunadamente, como lo
demuestran las estadísticas,
el caso de las adolescentes
embarazadas es la triste realidad, ya que hay muchas latinas
jóvenes en esta situación, pero
en el caso de la ardiente mujer
latina no deja de ser estereotípico
y muy machista ya que no todas
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usan palabras en español desde el
principio hasta el final de la obra.
Sin el sabor y significado de
estas palabras, definitivamente la
obra no sería igual de divertida y
mucho menos realista.
La luz y el sonido tanto como
la escenografía son de buen
gusto. Las paredes móviles permiten que el escenario se ajuste
a la escena; el piso es una representación del calendario azteca;
y el vestuario es una buena
representación de los personajes
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y en ocasiones exagerado de la
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pantalla que refleja fotos e información de la siguiente escena a
la audiencia. "Latinologues" sé
ha presentado en toda la nación
en varias formas.
La comedia también tuvo una
presentación especial donde
más actores latinos participaron
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venezolano Fernando Carrillo,
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d eRushHour2 y otros actores
latinos participaron.
Recuerden que hay que
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oportunidad de asistir a esta
comedia, no dejen de hacerlo.
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�Halloween in Vegas
By MELISSA REED
Pride Staff Writer
After midterms I decided
to party this Halloween with
Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock
in Vegas. We visited all the local
hot spots like "The Fetish and
Fantasy Ball," Club " Curve"
"Studio 54," and the after-hours
club, "Seven." In actuality,
Anderson was my friend Theresa, and Rock was her boyfriend, Mike, but after putting
back a couple of drinks at the
table, Vegas vacationers couldn't
tell the difference. And we didn't
t ell
Angels, S&M lovers, and monsters. One man had a costume
completely made out of peacock
feathers glued directly to his
body. One of the girls had a costume made in a similar fashion
with rose petals. Another beautiful and daring woman had a costume that was
made out of
"CAUTION"
tape wrapped
around lier
three times
in thé right
spots to cover
what she had
to. Some of
the
more
a m u sin g
couples were a Priest and an altar
boy, Pebbles and Bam-Bam all
grown up, and Adam and Eve.
"The Fetish and Fantasy Ball"
is an annual party held on the
last Saturday before Halloween. The party calls for scantily
dressed females and monstrous
males to dress in the most exotic
I went as Little Red Riding
clothes they can find and attend a Hood, but my costume failed
costume party in the Las Vegas in comparison to these really
Sports Arena.
fabulous get-ups. The costume
contest winner, a monster from
Although there were some Lord of the Rings, won $500,
who wore the usual costume and his costume was spectacuthat can be purchased at Party lar. Although it was great fun
City, most of the costumes were people-watching at the ball, it
amazing and included imperson- did take fifteen minutes to get a
ated celebrities, Victoria Secret drink at thé bar, and the music
wasn't all that great. Although
there were 5,000 partygoers
at the event, it wasn't the jampacked atmosphere that one may
expect at a club. The Sports
Arena was cooled to 65 degrees,
far too cold for Little Red Riding
Hood, and so we left to go to club
C urve..
ting people into the unused portion of the VIP section. Drinks at
this club were about $9 a piece,
reasonable for Vegas, and so
we stayed and danced for a few
hours. By 3 am the club was
emptying out and so we went to
the after-hours club, Seven.
Seven is open 24 hours a day 7
When we days a week and is a great afterarrived Curve hours club. When we arrived,
we were a little Seven was just starting to pick
upset about the up with the real party animals
t wenty-dollar from all the other clubs that
weekend cover were closing down. This club
charge
for iias a $10 charge unless you are a
both men and local, and our costumes weren't
women. Fortu- crazy enough to get us in free.
nately for us, ince many 6f the other costume
S
the bouncer was a friend of a parties were endings the club was
friend, and we got in free. Key filled with Halloween creatures
to Vegas is to make friends with dancing to a mix of hip hop and
a local - they always get in free. trance.
Once in the club, we danced to
top forty music mixed in with
After a couple more hours
.Hip Hop.
of dancing we decided it was
time to sit down and relax, but
Although the club was smaller unfortunately, the inside seating
than some of the others in Vegas, at Seven is very strictly guarded
it was a great atmosphere and VIP only and the only other seats
a lot warmer than the Sports are located on the outside patio.
Arena. Club Curve had plenty of Vegas in late October is on averdancing room and sitting space age about 50 degrees at night and
and was very lenient about let- since it was raining we decided
Meet the Duclunars b y J osh C lements
to call it a night,
We spent our previous night
at Studio 54 in the MGM Hotel
and Casino. This was a far better
club than I expected it to be with
a lot of f un people. The cover in
this club is $20 for men on the
weekends and always free for
women. The Go-Go Dancing
Girls and Boys on pedestals i n
the club were great dancers and
very attractive. The music was
a mix of top forty and old school
from the seventies and eighties.
About every hour they had a
performer twirling down from
the ceiling, or something like
bubbles falling from above. The
club was three levels with two
large dance floors and plenty of
sitting room, VIP or not. Drinks
were $9-10 dollars a piece but the
bartenders do buybacks if you tip
them. The club is open from 104 but was mostly empty by 3 am
when we left.
Halloween in Vegas is definitely a great time, but book
far in advance, otherwise the
rooms and the airfare can be a
bit pricey.
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the event was co-sponsored by
Associated Students, Inc. Without the generous cash donation
and other support from ASI, we
would not have been able to
host the barbecue. So though
we sincerely appreciate the
praise, kudos are also in order
for ASI, for their contributions behind the scenes. Also
I would like to express our
association's gratitude to the
students for allowing us to
serve you! Every veteran that
Brownlee in the Tuesday, Octo- participated in the barbecue
Gr e et 1n g s
ber 15,2002 edition of The Pride. had a GREAT time serving hungry students and we
I want to thank the Pride staff
However, apparently during the were able to build a higher
for the excellent article by Jeff
Dear Pride Editorial Staff,
I am writing in response
to your question "What do
you think about The Pride
publishing articles in Serbian? Or in other languages?"
publish in other languages has
been set and defended (very well)
in an article by Editor, Martha
Sarabia. I know The Pride works
hard to not discriminate; so there
should be no opposition to publishing letters and/or articles in
Serbian, or any other language.
I am all for a multi-language
As Martha Sarabia pointed
newspaper. I don't believe that
out, in the October 8,2002 issue,
The Pride can, nor should, pick
and choose which languages to "We [The Pride] are celebratpublish, since the precedent to ing equal opportunity when we
Dear Editor:
In response to Melissa Reed's
"Separate But Not Equal Two,"
the author appears to support an
inclusive education curriculum,
but her tone and vocabulary
suggest otherwise. She shows a
typical lack of understanding of
both the history and mechanics
of prejudice and discrimination
in America and twists the usage
of words out of their historical
context. On the one hand, she
says ethnic literature pieces
should be included in American
Literature and not put into sepa-
rate courses. On the other, she
ignores the pervasive belief by
Whites that they are not raced
and that "ethnicity" is reserved
for people of color. While she
is correct that those of British
and other European origins are
also "ethnic", this is not how this
term is used by the vast majority
of White Americans. To imply
that putting ethnic literature in
a separate course is "asinine"
reflects her underlying attitudes
and beliefs and ignorance of past
struggles to incorporate them in
traditional American Literature
classes.
Simplify your retirement investing decisions.
level of camaraderie, which in
my opiifion makes everyone
involved a winner. Thanks everyone, and we hope to see you at
next years 3rd annual CSUSM
Veterans' Association Barbecue,
Dear Martha Sarabia,
energy that your work producéd.
I saw many smiles and happy
faces, and the kids in my class
painted extra well because they
were able to see that someone
on this side of the border cares.
I just wanted to say thank for the
articles about Art Defends. They
were good and your coverage of
the exhibit is really appreciated. I
took several papers down to the
community as they were in Spanish and the articles were read on
the air (the community has a radio
station). I wish you would have
been there to feel all the positive
Gary
Taylor
President
CSUSM Veterans' Association
Thank you a lot,
Elvia Meza
CSUSM junior majoring in
Global Business Management
include writing in a language language then that language is
that is spoken by a significant significant to the population, as
part of our population." Milica every individual is significant.)
Racic has shown, in
LETTERS
I believe that giving
the October 15,2002
issue that her native language, people the opportunity to have
Serbian, is "a significant part articles and/or letters in their
of our [CSUSM] population." native language is, as Milica
Consequently, there should be Racic said, "[celebrating] diverno problem publishing the article sity in REAL terms." All stuthat Milica Racic wrote, in Ser- dents should have the "privilege
bian. (If even one person of a to promote their language to the
population speaks a "foreign" CSUSM community," as CSUSM
"is renowned for advocating and
promoting diversity." In keeping
with Ms. Sarabia's previously
published and herein quoted
article, The Pride is obligated
to publish articles and/or letters
in languages other than English.
Let's truly celebrate diversity!
it clear to me that many parents
and teachers from the dominant
group in our society (e.g., those
of European descent or "White
ethnics" in Ms. Reed's terms)
continually resist attempts to
broaden the American Literature
curriculum to include the works
of so-called "non-traditional"
(read People of Color) authors
in a majority of the middle and
high schools and many colleges
across America. The scarcity of
truly "American" (as Ms. Reed
puts it) Literature and History
courses has resulted in the creation of Ethnic Studies Programs
across America, because people
of color often had no other avenues to achieve these goals.
drawing attention to certain ethnicities at the expense of others
("discrimination" she calls it),
this assumes that the dominant
European culture would pay
much attention to these "ethnicities" if this were not done. The
history of the struggles for such
reform in the past has demonstrated how difficult it is. The
day it will be possible to have
truly "American" literature
classes throughout the land without the need for separate multiethnic classes will be a major
milestone, but it is not at all clear
that we have reached that point.
It is sad and disheartening to
see people, who apparently know
little about the Civil Rights Era
and what it meant to people at
that time, turn the language of
this important period against
the very people íwho have been
seeking equal opportunity for all
in America (e.g,"the university is
promoting the idea of separate
but equal." ). My experiences as
an educator involved in cultural
and race relations both inside and
outside the United States (e.g.,
Peace Corps teacher in Africa,
director of student exchange
programs, chair of the multicultural committee at
Palomar College, ombudsman for the Poway Unified
School District) have made
Sincerely,
Rebecca Lagger
Junior
Philip de Barros
Adjunct Professor CSUSM
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�By GERALD JONES
Pride Staff Writer
I bet all of you have seen the
movies Rosewood, Amistad,
Just Cause, Two Can Play that
Game, The Hurricane, Menace
to Society, Roots, Malcolm X,
Men of Honor and so on. Actually, I bet most of you who are
reading this article have not seen
these movies, if any of them.
Why is that? Is it that most o f
these movies have almost a
complete black cast? Is it that
promotion of these movies was
inadequate? Or could it be that
these movies were targeted for a
specific audience? Or could it be
that most of these movies make
E schew O bfuscation
Eschew - To avoid; shun
Obfuscate - To make so confused
or opaque as to be difficult to
perceive or understand; for
instance: "A great effort was
made to obfuscate the truth."
Travis Olp's recent articles
in The Pride regarding the
Progressive Activists Network's
(PAN) recent War Forum
were misrepresentative and
misleading. The point of this
forum was to give student? a
chance to hear a side of the
discourse regarding the proposed
war on Iraq that is typically
obscured by our national media.
The two articles, a "news"
piece entitled, "PAN Hosts War
Forum"
and
White America take an introspective look about the past and
the present of how Blacks have
been mistreated and are continually mistreated on a more covert
level. And, yet no one wants to
take any responsibility.
What paints an even clearer
picture is when you take a look
around the movie theaters and
see who attends a movie such
as the recently released comedy
Barber Shop, or the overlooked
shocking epic of a whole town
being burned to ashes in the
movie "Rosewood". From my
own observation more times
than not it is more probable to
see a more diverse group of
people in the theater where
blacks are portrayed in comical situations than in dramatic
social conscious roles. It is much
easier viewing a film where
black actors are making f un of
themselves or cracking jokes
about each others mama than to
watch the innocent be wrongly
accused, discriminated against,
beaten, and/or killed. Anytime
we go see a movie we would love
to walk out of a movie feeling
light-hearted happy and giddy,
but life isn't that way and never
has been. To explore this further,
did you ever stop to think why
Halle Berry and Denzil Washington with their long list of
credits, accolades, and in depth
his opinion piece entitled, "War
Panel Way Too Subjective" were
both replete with symptoms of a
larger problem inherent in both
The Pride and mainstream media
in general. The problem is that
contemporary "news" coverage
in our society has become little
more than a collection of sound
bytes with typically very little
explanation of the sound bytes.
When there is explanation given,
it's usually as brief and lacking
in substance as the sound byte
that was given. Contemporary
media is not entirely to blame
for this problem: As consumers
of this "news", we validate
this shoddy reporting every
time we see stories like those
written by Olp and his national
media counterparts when we
don't speak up, clarify their
misrepresentations, and demand substantiate this quote, "..innate
that they do a better job.
nature of contention." Innate
nature is redundant, "[quoting
Here are some quotes from panelist Prof. Seleski] The right
Olp's articles that are either false, has to understand it is not the
misrepresentative, or examples of '30's. The left has to understand it
shoddy reporting: "...Erick Roper is not the '60's." Olp assumes we
gave...concise dissertations..." all know what she meant, "..the
Concise dissertation, is an forum was not open whatsoever."
oxymoron;
if
_
"They [students] never
you aren't sure
L , t , l l U K d had a chance to ask
how to spell someone's name, questions, either." FALSE. PAN
ask someone who does. "His President Manal Yamout, more
[panelist Dick Eiden] passionate than once told the audience if
and liberal beliefs came blazing they wanted to ask questions that
through..." What is meant by, they could step up to the mic,
"liberal beliefs"? Are we to which a couple students, most
assume everyone defines that the notably a Canadian student, did.
same? " 'If the government tells "I was not able to collect so much
the truth, it is a coincidence', as a single quote from a member
said Eiden." Olp doesn't see fit of the listeners." Don't blame
to tell his readers even one of PAN for your inadequacies as a
the many examples Eiden gave to reporter Olp.
character portrayals, why each
of them finally won an Oscar for
portraying some of the most life,
troubled, shady, trashy, characters in their careers?
Hundreds of movies are
released each year, but what is
more interesting is to recognize
which and what films get the
most publicity and who goes to
see them. I cannot force a person
to watch and pay for something
they refuse to deal with or refuse
to believe exists. In our media
driven society, we have been
programmed to think that if a
situation or a problem has no
direct effect on me, then I don't
have to deal with it. But I am
making you think about why
you have overlooked these films
and what your rational or more
importantly your excuse was for
not seeing them. I challenge you
to come out from your comfort
zone for just one evening and see
one of the films that I mentioned
regardless of how uncomfortable
or squeamish they may make
you feel. If you have a hard time
watching these films and are left
wondering how could anyone
have endured such injustice, then
most likely you got the point of
the movie.
Olp got one thing right, "..it
[the forum] was an avenue for
PAN to push their agenda.."
One item on that agenda is to
expose students to perspectives
they are not normally exposed
to. PAN didn't include pro-war
speakers on the panel because
that's all anyone ever hears on
this subject in the mainstream
media anyways. I could continue
to clarify other inadequacies
from Olp's articles but I've
already exceeded my sound byte
limit: Students wanting further
clarifications should contact me
at roper004@csusm.edu.
Erik Roper
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3 - Men's basketball enjoyed
a sold-out crowd and victory
last Saturday night.
2 - W ho doesn't agree
about the booze ban on the
Oceanside Coaster?
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6 - Hallowéen costumes stir
controversy for being insensitive rather than provocative.
4 - Global Business Management offers the trip of a
lifetime.
7 - Alpenstock is turning
heads. Performances will be
held Nov. 22 and 23.
Campus bomb-sniffer retires
C rime-fighting K -9 h onored b y u niversity
B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ
STAFF WRITER
CSUSM*s
very
first
b omb-sniffing
K -9
retired a fter three years of
service last w eek with
a
ceremonial
salute.
O n Tuesday, Nov. 1 2,UPD
honored Vince, a black Labrador. Vince w as trained
as an Explosive Ordinance
Detection (EOD) dog and
was the only police K-9-with
this skill in North County.
This made h im a constant
resource f or reports of suspicious packages. He was not
- trained to bite and, according to his handler, Sgt. Derouin, Vince " does not have
a mean bone in his body."
Having experienced his
' p layful and energetic demeanor, it is;easy t o see why
Vince was a f avorite t o t he
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dog b e, if h e got t o go to
work with you every d ay?"
Sgt. Ray Derouin said.
Vince worked f rom the
age of about f our and a half
years old and was retired
approximately a year early
due t o hip dysplasia: a genetic disease commonly seen
in his breed. Though Vince
could continue t o work with
the aid of pain medications,
V P Hawk and Chief McManus with U PD have decided
that Vince has fulfilled his
duties as a pplice K -9, and
the rest of his years should
b e spent chasing tennis balls
and being a regular d og.
He w ill now J ive o ut the
re^SlW iiis day a a Auully pci
with another C SUSM police
officer, Tony Maraschiello.
T he K -9 pilot program
was deemed very successful, and with Vince's help
our school earned the title of
the safest public university
in California two years in a
row. CSUSM does plan on
obtaining another E OD d og,
there will most likely b e a
delay until sometime in May
or June because x>f budget
and staffing related issues.
G uilty p lea i n ' sexploitation' c ase
C SUSM s tudent c onfesses t o h acking a llegations
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
T he C SUSM student arrested last month f or allegedly hacking into the
webcams and computers of
women around the world including Miss Teen U SA
- pleaded guilty to the
crimes in an Orange County, courtroom last week.
Jared James Abrahams , 19,
of Temecula, pleaded guilty
to three counts of extortion
and one count of unauthorized computer access in a
U.S. District Court in Santa
Ana on Nov. 12. He could
face up to 11 years in prison.
In a brief interview with The
Cougar Chronicle on Nov.
Dec 4,2013
i 8, an F BI official said Abrahams will remain on bond until h e f aces sentencing, which
is scheduled f or March 17.
Abrahams admitted t o gaining unauthorized access t o
multiple w omen's computers
and infecting their computers with malware. He hacked
their online accounts t o extort them into sending naked
photos and v ideo, threatening to post those photos online unless his victims agreed
t o a five-minute Skype session with him, according t o
a j oint statement by the F BI
and U.S. A ttorney's O ffice.
The suspect's victims allegedly included women
f rom all over the w orld, including Southern C alifornia,
C anada, Russia- and I reland.
According t o the F BI, these
victims included Miss Teen
USA Cassidy Wolf, formerly
of Temecula, and one minor.
While it has been widely
reported that Abrahams is
a computer science m ajor,
C SUSM university officials
confirmed last month that
h e is actually a second-year
psychology m ajor.
The
university's policy involving students w ho have
been arrested f or crimes
is handled by the O ffice
of the Dean of Students.
For extended coverage of
the case and information on
how you can protect yourself f rom d ifferent f orms of
h acking, visit our w eb site at
w ww.csusmchronicle . com.
Defiled spirits of women defaced
through abuse and invasion of
privacy. Photo by Anne Hall.
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THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013
N EWS
U nusual c lasses b eat boring o nes
A RTS 1 7 7 - RECORDING STUDIO
Registration
( scmn d a w f or r eservation m stwrnom«y
for Spring
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Here it is again - as students
are edging ever closer to finals, it is also time to sign up
for winter and ¡spring classes.
Students are painstakingly scurrying to pick the
right classes, despite approaching finals. For many
of us, crafting a schedule
is an added annoyance to
the combination of studying for finals and other important
responsibilities.
"I hate how they have
us signing up before finals, it is super stressful! I
am more excited for graduating than for next semester," CSUSM student,
Stephanie Borders, said.
Other students expressed
excitement for choosing
new classes, but were still
stressed by small selections.
" I'm very excited f or next
semester, school and signing up f or classes has always been very intense and
fast paced, but I always get
excited to see what classes will soon be available.
I wish there . were more
options!" CSUSM student Kristin Bebout said.
2013
underway
Most students are struggling to make their schedules
fulfill both general education and major requirements.
Many of them are also trying to make a schedule that
will give them adequate time
for the rest of their lives:
work, study time, friends,
family and sleep. But there
are a whole host of unusual sounding classes which
many may not know about.
The following are just a few
noticeable options that can
be found while searching the
class schedule. ENTR 320,
taught by Bennett Cherry, is
titled "Creativity, Innovation
and Entrepreneurship" and
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at both 8 a.m. or 1 p.m.
A bit of an enigma, LTWR
107 is taught by " Staff' and
is simply titled "Humor."
It meets at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other artistic pursuits include
MUSC 395 and VSAR 110.
Described as "Intro to
Sculpture," VSAR
110
meets on Fridays at noon
taught by David Avalos or
2 p.m. taught by "Staff."
Titled "Javanese Gamelan
Ensemble," MUSC 395
meets
Wednesdays
at
5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
and is taught by "staff."
Some music classes feature
studio recording segments
and give students an opportunity to utilize the on-campus
recording studio. Recently a
student in passing said how
the recording studio is "really good and has great sound
equipment," as well as how
he was going to use it while
he was a student here. Visual and Performing Arts
classes also often give students access to a long list of
creative resources students
may not have at home. These
range from a black-box theatre and art gallery to studios and digital media labs.
A class near and dear to
The Cougar Chronicle's
heart, VPA 495 is called "Internship" and provides journalistic knowledge from an
academic advisor from The
Union Tribune. Students can
take it as VPA 495A which
counts for 1 unit, or VPA
495C which counts for 3
units. This allows students,
with busy schedules to have
more ease in fitting in the
course. It meets Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to
11:45 a m . and is open to all
interested in journalism, regardless of major. To get the
Various courses for visual and performing arts are being offered over the spring semester at the main campus. This
is one example. Visit MyCSUSM to enroll.
permission code necessary
to register, email csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com.
Though a lack of available
classes, finals and a long list
of requirements are frustrating, students may have
a chance to try something
different. T ry«to take advantage of credit difficulties
which sometimes make for
a less than desirable schedule and consider looking for
an elective to create a better
schedule. Under "Additional Search Criteria" one can
specify times and days they
would like to go to class with
a few simple mouse clicks.
On limits for course registration,
the
CSUSM
website says that "undergraduate students will be
allowed to register for up to
17 units and to waitlist for
no more than 10 units for
the Spring 2014 semester."
Sometimes, it is good to
have a bit of diversity built
into a. busy schedule, since
this helps build well-rounded
students. For those trying to
get through school quickly,
it may seem difficult to add
more classes for f un, but it
is definitely worth the time.
Registration
for winter
intersession
began
NoVi 4 and early registration started Nov. 14.
Booze banned on Oceanside Coaster
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
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Recently, the Coaster's
leadership proposed banning booze among riders.
While that ban has been
withdrawn, drinking on the
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Amtrak trains have been restricted after 9 p.m. since
2009. The proposed and
couched ban is one move in
a long history of San Diego's
aversion to booze in its public spaces. Many riders, who
may be coming fronrwork or
school, like to unwind while
? riding with a beer or wine.
Some people have argued that since those riding the train are using
public transportation and
not driving, they are not
being reckless or technically driving intoxicated.
"The Coaster is one of the
region's few public-transit
serviqes that permit alcohol
consumption. Open alcohol
containers are banned on all
of San Diego County's trolleys and buses, as well as on
the Sprinter light rail that travels between Oceanside and
Escondido," Chris Nichols
of The Union Tribune said.
The Oceanside ban would
have taken effect Nov. 21
when the North County
Transit District's board of
directors had scheduled to
evaluate it, due to an increase
in complaints about obnoxious drunken passengers.
Oceanside
Coaster
making its
last evening stop.
Image by
William
Walbourne.
The district spokeswoman,
Deborah Castillo, cites the
withdrawal as being because
of a recent backlash against
Jhe ban that has surfaced
since the it was proposed.
Previous bans began early
with Prohibition affecting the
nation from 1920 to 1933.
Beer, wine and liquor were
made illegal except f or medicinal uses by hospitals and
medical officials. It was mandated by thè 18 th Amendment {enacted in 1920),
which was made possible
by the Volstead Act (1919).
The 21st Amendment would
repeal the 18th in 1933.
In the 1970s, most CA
beach communities banned
alcohol on the shore. It took
San Diego until 2008 to do
this, shattering a link between
these luxurious beaches and
the image of a vacationer
with a cocktail. The ban had
been voted on after a series
of complaints about disruptive drinkers and solidified
with Labor Day riots on Pacific Beach that elicited riot
gear and pepper spray from
officers of the peace. This
furthered the resolve of ban
proponent Kevin Faulconer.
"Under no circumstances
is it ever OK to have that environment happening . . . We
have an obligation to protect
people at the beach, and what
happened on the beach was
not safe," Faulconer said.
In 2010, the booze ban
extended from beaches to
the bays themselves. Protests ensued into Mission
Bay, in an innertube-assisted 'floatopia' leading
up to the ban's enactment.
Self-checkout for alcohol was banned in 2011
and went into effect Jan. 1,
2012. It was part of an effort
to prevent sales to minors.
Temperance,
prohibition, beaches, bays and
grocery stores appear to be
the movements leading up
to the proposed booze ban
on the Coaster. There may
be little connection, other
than the land they occur on,
which is California public
space. For now, a total ban
has been put aside on certain transit c a r s , but riders
stffl can't drink before 9 p.m.
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' JustinDonner
cougarchron.sports@gmail.com
Cougars prowl into Kansas
Cross country teams will be well represented in Nationals
Get Out!
Upcoming fun 5Ks
San Diego Electric Run lights up the night
B Y CORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK
STAFF WRITER
B Y A LISON SEAGLE
SPÒRTS COLUMNIST
Members
f rom
the
GSUSM m en's and women's cross country teams
are heading to Lewiston,
Kansas f or the NAIA National
Championships.
The m en's and women's
cross country teams are currently ranked N o. 7 and 5 respectively. They are looking
to make a strong showing
at the upcoming National
Championship m eet, which
takes place on Nov. 23.
The teams are hard at
work a fter their impressive
showing at the recent A ll
All-Conference
Championships. Held at CSUSM
this past weekend, the N o.
12 ranked m en's team finished first. In doing so, they
beat the higher ranked team
f rom British Columbia. The
women finished second behind defending champs and
the current N o. 1 ranked
British Columbia team.
Head coach Steven Scott
was more than ecstatic with
both teams' performances.
"It went as good as I could
Cross Country team showing great enthusiasm. Photograph by Corrina
Babiash-Clark.
have hoped. I wanted to have
a good showing to prepare
us f or nationals and o ur top
four women did outstanding," Scott said. "On the
m en's sidey they showed so
much heart. They wanted
it so bad; they were willing
to run themselves to complete exhaustion to win that
conference championship."
A combined 20 male and
female cross country team
members will travel to Kansas f or the upcoming National meet. However, only
14 will actually compete.
"Anything can happen.
I think we have the mak-
ings of a team that can be
on the podium but everyone is going t o have to be
on that day," said Scott.
According to Scott, Nationals is a completely different atmosphere with 310
people on the line at the start
of the race . The whole race is
won or lorst in the first mile.
Over the next two weeks,
the team will focus on
maintaining their fitness
and staying relaxed in order to keep pressure at a
minimum. Beyond Nationals, the cross country teams
will have many of their top
runners returning next year.
If only one word could be
used to sum up the experience
of the San Diego Electric
Run 5K, it would be energy.
After the sun set, the
party got started down
at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday, Nov. 9.
The lights and jams of the
San Diego Electric Run filled
the air. Over 5,000 people
packed the chute to start
the 5K. It looked more like
a dance club than a starting
line. Runners and walkers
waited in anticipation as the
DJ blasted some grooves.
Finally the countdown
came, and the first wave of
runners were off down the
course. It was lined with
lights, amps and enthusiastic volunteers. The course
wound its way through s ev-'
eral different themed areas
and eventually made its way
to the finish party, where
there were more lights, music, a stage and refreshments.
With the holidays approaching, it is the time of
Having f un at the Electric Run. Photo by Alison Seagle.
year when the silly and f un
5Ks start to happen. On
Thanksgiving,
Oceanside
will be having their annual
Turkey Trot out by the pier.
It's a satisfying way to work
up a sweat and earn that extra piece of pumpkin pie.
On Nov. 30, the Ugly
Sweater Run will be held
down in San Diego at the
Naval
Training
Center.
Participants of this race
will receive a knit hat and
all of the hot chocolate
they could hope to drink.
Run or Dye will also be
having an encore event in
San Diego, Dec. 14, and this
timé it will be Christmas
style. As they say on their
website, "you can get festive,
give to those in need and stay
fit during a season of never-ending treats. Join THE
holiday party of the year."
You may have missed out on
the Electric Run, but there is
still more fitness f un to come.
Fitness & Health
College students misled with hookah
A d eeper l ook i nto t obacco t r e n d
B Y RACHEL GALLEGO
HEALTH COLLUMNIST
Water-pipe smoking, also
known as hookah, has become increasingly
popular amoi\g college students due to f alse beliefs.
Through research and
evidence,
hookah
has
been shown to pose many
h armful
health
effects
and is not a safer alternative t o cigarette smoking.
According t o the Journal
qf American College Health,
many college students believe that hookah contains
less nicotine and is less addictive. In reality there have
been reports of tobacco
Hookah has also become
integrated into the social
scene due to the increase in
hookah bars. Many people
believe that hookah is more
socially acceptable than cigdependence. This includes arette smoking. In some cascravings and repeated at- es, athletics are more against
tempts to quit. The tobacco cigarette smoking and not
in hookah smoke is no less necessarily hookah smokharmful than that of cigarette ing. However, it has been
smoking, and the water does- shown that hookah smoking
cardiovascular
not filter out the toxic ingredi- decreases
ents. Hookah smoke includes functioning and could potar, carbon monoxide, heavy tentially affect performance.
Despite the belief that
metals and carcinogens.
Hookah smoking -has been hookah smoking is safassociated with increased er, it has many associathealth risks such as lung ed health risks that are
and oral cancer, heart dis- quite startling and should
ease and infectious diseases. be considered when used.
F all p rovides o ptimistic o utlook
Some key players have stepped up for baseball team
B Y SHAINA PARDO
STAFF WRITER
The Cougars averaged
35-12 last season and won
the A ll tournament in Georgia, but unfortunately did
not have the best of luck at
the national tournament.
Coach Pugh feels that
there are some key factors to help them get back
to nationals this year.
"Our team looks good so
far. We have strong pitching and competitive new
players who are hungry
f or success," said Pugh.
There are a few players
who will step up into key
roles. Tyler Bernard, who is
a senior this year, is a shortstop f or the Cougars. He
was A ll first team, led the
team with 131 assists, 47
runs and was ranked No. 22
in NAIA in runs scored per
game in the 2012 season.
Kyle Kuck, who is also a
senior this year, started 35
of 36 games. As a freshman,
Brandon Bentson was named
A ll all team and led the Cougars with 59 hits. He also
has a .349 batting average,
recorded 9 doubles, a pair
of homeruns and 36 RBIs.
The
Cougars
are
looking forward to a
competitive
season.
Fans in an uproar as the team rocks the house. Photo by Anderson Gould, of the athletic department.
Visit www.csusmc6ugars.com for more.
C ougars t hrill s old-out c rowd
M en's basketball team improves to 4-Q on the season
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
SPORT$ EDITOR
The
seats
surrounding. the court rumbled as a
packed house came out to
cheer on the men's basketball team against Daemen
College Saturday night.
It was the headliner f or CSUSM's homecoming week, and the
team did not disappoint.
The Cougars maintained a
healthy lead throughout the
game. With 9:05 to play in
the second quarter, CSUSM
had a commanding 28 point
lead. The Wildcats did not
go down without a fight, and
they closed the gap before Macias and the entire team
losing to the Cougars 88-74. seem to mirror the energy
Four of the Cougars start- and enthusiasm that Coach
ers scored in the double Saia brings to the court.
The Cougars let time run
digits. Malcolm Lemmons
out on the clock during their
led the Cougars with 20
points. Lemmons poured last possession a nd the Couin a few key shots f rom be- gar faithful erupted in the
hind the arc that sent the MiraCosta gymnasium. A fstudent section to their feet. ter the game, the team went
D 'End Parker played well over to personally thank
both offensively and defen- their fans in the student
sively, finishing the game section. Both the players
with 14 points and 6 steals. and students celebrated the
Bobby Macias was big off win together as the Cougars
the bench and scored 15 f or move to 4-0 on the season.
the Cougars in 25 minutes
This is the first of
of game play. The 5 '11" se- many showings of Sanior drives the lane in a way ia's class-act team to the
that leaves you feeling he is home crowd this year.
a foot taller than he really is.
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Features Editor:
Rico Palmerin
cougarchron.features@gmail.com
THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013
FEATURES
Hey peeps! The name's Small.
I am a «yfsiraj student. I will be
appearing in the "Life of a Nursing
Student* comic strip series from now
Stay tuned for the next release!
The Global Business Management Group participating in the latest International Travel Study. Photo provided by Professor Klaus Schiyen.
Cartoon courtesy of Kate Chillanonda, with the Nursing Department on campus.
Going global creates future leaders
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Students that are seeking
to expand their horizons
and dive into new cultures
feel right at home in Global Business Management.
GBM is designed f or students that want to build a career in business with a global
perspective. Students can either go down the marketing
or entrepreneurship track, f or
w hidi they anust do foreign
study or work experience.
One of the most fascinating aspects about GBM is
the XptUJCcaatfJ-. Stiidj¿ prograniii o i^rea ^ftrough ttìe
class GBM 440 C . Taking
place this year f rom May
19 to June 3, the course is a
hands-on experience where
students travel through Germany, Austria, Switzerland
and France during the summer. Here they visit companies like Axel Springer,
Hewlett-Packard and Mercedes-Benz f or a tour and
to learn how they operate.
Students will also be sitting in and partiçipating in
clas&ooms in schools like
Freîe University Berlin,
University of Zurich and
University of Constance.
•A This trio is a uniaue combinâtiôn of foreign classrooms
and behind the scenes of bigname companies. The trip's
faculty leader, Professor
Klaus Schryen, asserts that
the experience allows students to understand the world
on a broader scale. Spending
time abroad, understanding
other cultures and networking with people in other
countries allows students
to truly understand what
'global' business means.
"The trip shows them
how people operate in different parts of the world
and how internships work
abroad. Students learn how
to apply the theoretical to
the practical. The worlcl's
Veterans Center Groundbreaking
BYANNEHALL
. DESIGN EDITOR
Government
officials,
supporters of CSUSM and
many Veterans attended the
groundbreaking ceremony
of the Veterans Center's new
"Smart House" to extend their
appreciation and support.
Many look forward to this
generous contribution being
made to the campus, as well
as what this new building
is going to offer. The Smart
House will provide greater
opportunities f or students,
plans f or development include features that concentrate on resources and
functionality. The building
will have an office space,
conference room, a kitchen area, lounge and event
space. The groundbreaking
was held on Nov. 8, and the
new facility will be open
f or occupancy in Fall 2014.
Speaking on behalf of the
student veteran community,
Kinesiology major and Navy
veteran Gregg Snowden
noted that without a veteran
friendly organization like the
one at CSUSM, we would
have a more difficult time
accomplishing our goals.
The Veterans Center does so
much to help the one out of 10
students who are active duty,
veterans and dependents.
"Cal State being such a
friendly veterans organization was the reason I am able
to-graduate in December and
move through my education
program so quickly. The
staff of the Veterans Center really provides a great
service that does not get
published," Snowden said.
The facility was donated by
the Stevens Institute of Technology f rom Hobokeri, New
Jersey. President Haynes
voiced her enthusiasm in receiving this honored gift and
stated how much she looks
forward to the newfound relationship between the Cougars and Stevens Institute.
Groundbreaking honors were given to the participants of the planning and
development of the facility transaction. Photo by Anne Hall.
"Going on the trip opened
economies are not isolated, and each one affects up my eyes as far as the
the world," Schryen said. business aspect and learnIn preparation f or the trip, ing about myself. The comstudents attend a class in panies we went to were
April so that they can be- very well planned out and
gin researching the com- informative. You could use
panies and places they will this rip as a section withbe going to. The sessions in your resume that also
will occur on four Fri- looks good to employers.
days f or five hours each. I highly suggest it and that
Students have met through- you take the opportunity
out the semester with Profes- to travel abroad," CSUSM
sor Schryen and others that senior Girard Evalle said.
Other students that ^had
hav£ signed up f or the trip to
l e^lliore.abQUt tfie trip and gon£ on t he trip ft-jfrevtetos
receive the f ull itinerary. T he " years echoed s Milar senlast" info session will occur timents. They shared how
trip pushedtthem^gptigf
frqj&d&mB^J-p&aa. o aThurs- 1
T 07? Ihelr comfort i bne, taught
them to be flexible, provided them with real-life skills
and allowed them to network with big-name companies. One student mentioned that she even secured
an internship out of the trip.
To be eligible f or the
trip, students must have a
minimum 2.75 GPA, have
upper-division class level standing and completed
Pre-Business Core. Space
is limited. For more i nfo,
contact Professor Schyren
atkschryen@csusm.edu.
What b eing ' w h i t e ' m eans
Whiteness Forum e xplores s ocietal norms
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
White mythologies and
ideologies are prevalent
characteristics of society
that the 'Whiteness Forum'
has been educating the public about f or the past decade.
The forum serves as an interactive opportunity w here in the course are required
students teach what they to write an analysis paper,
have learned and researched conceptual project overview
in Class to their peers. In and self/group assessments
the - course Communicating in order to develop their
Whiteness (COMM 454), group's plans f or the forum.
Dr. Dreama Moon is the
students explore the way
powerhouse behind The
that white domination, supremacy and privilege affect Whiteness Forum, simultapeople from all walks of life. neously teaching COMM
Students research a wide 454 and putting the event tovariety of the ways that gether for the past 10 years.
whiteness affects society. As the woman behind the
Past projects have investi- scenes, she has found that
gated social policy like No challenging students to take
Child L eft Behind, repre- t he forefront in the discussentation in media forms sion i s what makes the f olike television and film, rum and class so successful.
"The Whiteness Forum
parenting, social media, sororities/fraternities. Students gives students confidence
have also researched reli- in their abilities to teach on
gion, Islamophobia, college the subject. It teaches them
admission, sports and hir- to think on their feet and
ing practices in restaurants. tailor their responses to that
After evaluating various particular situation or family
aspects of society through they are talking to [or about],
an anti-racist lens f or a se- since i t's never one answer
mester, the class leads up fits all," Dr. Moon said.
The projects are on disto students becoming the
teachers. Those enrolled play f or the campus and
Photo of last year's
event courtesy of
laprensa-sandiego.org
community in "science fair"
style. Students create poster
boards and interactive games
geared to get people talking.
"We want to involve the
outside community, as well
as include students and professors on campus. What
w e're really hoping to have is
a conversation with the audience," Dr. Moon said. "This
experience gives students the
opportunity to be on a semiequal playing field with their
professors because they are
t eaching' them things that
they might not know about."
The Project Viewing for
The Whiteness Forum will
take place f rom noon to
2 p.m. on Dec. 5 in Commons 206. In celebration of
the tenth year anniversary,
there will also be a panel
entitled Conversation With
Scholars: "Color Blindness and the Post-Racism
Era: The Continuing (In)
Significance of Race" from
5:30 to 8 p.m. in Arts 240.
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F*
CALM-ing down textbook costs for students
Dr. Natalie Wilsbn, said.
Being disinclined or unable to purchase a textbook
because of costs is a sad reCougars
Affordable. ality f or CSUSM students.
Learning Materials Proj- According to C ALM's webect (CALM) works hard site, "as many as 7 out of evto reduce textbook costs ery 10 students d on't buy a
for
CSUSM
students. required text due to the cost.
" Without access to the
Most students are familiar
with the textbook scramble required course material
at the start of each semester students are not only being
and the pain that comes with cheated of a fulfilling edspending hundreds of dollars ucation, but also increase
for short-lived resources. their risk of falling behind
Thankfully, the CALM or dropping the course.
project was created by teach- CALM's website shares
ers for students in response that "textbook costs are citto rising textbook costs. ed as one of the top two
"The aim of the project is reasons students drop out."
CALM combats these stato produce a groundswell
of actions across the five tistics by raising awareness
colleges here at CSUSM so among faculty about the
that keeping material costs burden of textbook costs on
as low as possible without students and the benefits of
comprising quality becomes using cheaper alternatives.
a campus-wide practice," CALM emphasizes open edproject liaison, and LTWR ucational resources (OER) as
and
WMST
professor, a primary means f or teachB Y RICO PALMERIN
FEATURES EDITOR
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The cost of books eat up student funds to purchase food and other life
necessities. Photo by Rico Palmerin.
"The cost of a textbook should not keep
a student from taking a class they need
or want to take, or, just as bad, preventing their success in a course because
they can't afford the needed materials.
Our students deserve the best education
we can give them"
-- Dr. Natalie Wilson
ers to avoid costly textbooks
in their courses. These resources are educational materials that are not privately
licensed, which means that
teachers are f ree to modify these resources to better
suit their course and even
make copies f or students.
"[Teachers] were also unaware of the cumulative
cost f or students in specific
majors, and many faculty
[members] are now looking f or ways they can work
together to reduce this cost
within their disciplines," a
member of the Instructional
Development Staff (IDS) on
campus, Susan Wilson, said.
Closing the gap between
teachers' awareness about
textbook costs and students'
frustration with rising costs
is essential to CALM's"
mission.
But
teachers
are not alone in this fight
against unnecessary spending; students can help too.
CALM advises students
to check out and promote
CALM's website, http://
ww w.csusm . edu/ids/calm/.
There are also other ways that
students can get involved.
"Talk to their professors
about the impact of expensive textbooks, and their
preferred instructional materials delivery methods, Share
with their instructor and other students the lower-cost
sources they have found
online," S. Wilson said.
CALM's website is f ull of
statistics on textbook costs
f or students, as well as advice f or obtaining cheaper
alternatives. Students interested in lowering textbook
costs should check out the
website, and email CALM
about personal experiences
about the struggle to afford
textbooks. CALM can be
reached at calm@csusm.edu.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi
200), Physical Education
and Health Education (P.E.
203) and Exercise Nutrition (Kinesiology 336). She
also teaches at the Temecula
campus eVefy f&ll semester.
B Y AMANDA LENOX
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Kinesiology
professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi
encourages
students
to outreach and be advocates for their own health.
When Professor de Ghetaldi attended a state convention in her field she met Dr.
Ash Hayes, the recipient of
. a prestigious award. After
introducing herself to Hayes,
he asked f or her business^
card and the next day she received a call f rom CSUSM
to interview f or a position,
Professor de Ghetaldi describes herself as a "people
person." She believes thtft
"there is a one-degree of
connectedness between all
of us" and "that if you take
the time to know someone,
you will find something
connecting you to them."
Currently, Dr. de Ghetaldi
is looking into and researching student f ood insecurities.
She, along with her Kinesiology Majors Club students,
distribute food every second and fourth week of the
month. In the past year alone,
they have given over 45,000
pounds of f resh fruit and
vegetables to students and
the San Marcos community.
"1 in 5 adults in North
County and 1 in 4 children have hunger insecurities," explained de Ghetaldi. She hopes to see the
CSUSM f ood distribution
become a model f or all
of the Cal State systems.
When asked what she
likes most about teaching
she said, " I'm still learning,
I learn f rom my students"
and " I'm honored to be a
part of their education."
Photos by Anne Hall.
She believes that teaching
is the most honorable profession because i t creates a
ripple effect. She emphasizes
that "whether it's a child or a
college student, your ability
to learn is directly related to
your own health and wellness." When students take
her classes she wants the students to "continue to love to
learn." In teaching health and
wellness she hopes "individuals understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle."
Dr. de Ghetaldi received
her undergraduate degree
and teaching credential, in
K-12 Physical Education,
at Cal State Chico. She received her Master's degree
at the University of Oregon
where she studied Kinesiology, Physical Education and
Adapted Physical Education.
After, she went to the University of Arizona f or her
post-Master's work in Exercise Physiology. She later
moved to Colorado where
she taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder f or
almost 20 years in Kinesiology and Education. She
received her doctoral degree
at the University of Northern Colorado in Education.
At CSUSM, she usually teaches Health and Drug
Education
(Kinesiology
405), Personal Health and
Wellness (Health Science
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Giving thanks this holiday season
Professors should
follow their syllabus
Reflecting on what is most important to us
B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH
B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG
STAFF WRITER
Thanksgiving is just
around the corner, and now
is the perfect time to reflect
on'what we are thankful for.
I f or one am grateful f or
my education. Education
has molded and shaped-all
of us into the people we
are today. School is something that most students
take for granted because it
is so time-consuming and
requires so many hours of
hard work. Some also feel
the privilege of an education is a basic right, but in
reality we are extremely
lucky compared to others.
The United States is one of
the top ten most educated
countries in the world. We
should feel fortunate to call
this place our home.
I know it is easy to think
of school as a chore, but it
is also such a blessing. One
of the main reasons we are
who we are today is because
of the teachers who have
poured their knowledge into
our lives, all of the time we
spent learning to read and
write and because of all of
our crazy professors who
challenged us to think more
critically.
I think it is time that we
become more appreciative
of all of the years of schooling we have been privileged
to learn f rom. Without them,
who knows where or who
we would be and what kind
of worldview we would
hold. It was in school that
we made some of our closest
friends, learned how to multiply and were taught about
the founding of our country.
Your education is the only
reason you can even read
any of the words on this
page and the ability to read
is definitely something to be
thankful for.
So on Thanksgiving when
you are sitting around the
dinner table stuffing you|*
face with turkey and delicious pies, take a second to
think about all of your years
of education and how f ar
they have brought you.
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Offensive and tasteless Halloween costumes
Backlash f or global insensitive dress-up in light of recent tragedies in America
B Y AMANDA LENOX
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Halloween
has
and gone, but
are still talking
the
controversial
loween
costume
es made by young adults.
You would think that
most people today have the
mental capability to know
when a costume is appropriate or not. All tragedies,
where people have died or
been injured, should be a
t ime in* which a costume
inspired by that would be
considered
inappropriate.
Alicia Ann Lynch, 22,
Amber Langford and Annie
Collinge, both 19, seemed
to not understand this concept. Lynch (from Mich, igan) wore a costume of
an injured Boston Marathon victim while Langford
and Collinge (from England) dressed as the World
Trade Center Towers with
planes, flames and topped
with the American flag.
It is disgusting that these
young adults would step
out of their house wearing
costumes like that. It is safe
to say that these girls clearly* were not thinking. Lynch
has since apologized on
social mèdia accounts and
uses the fact that she has
been fired from her j ob as a
consequence of her actions.
She should be fired; she
wore that indecent cos-
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tume t o work. Boston residents lived in fear for f our
days while police officers
were hunting the Tsarnaev
brothers, the bombers who
attacked innocent people.
Lynch *s costume with blood
splattered across her legs
and face showed insensitivity to all those who suffered,
not just f or that week but
who will continue to suffer
f or the rest of their lives.
Langford and Collinge
wore their costumes to a club
and won the costume contest
that night. Sept. 11 was a
tragedy that impacted the entire world. For young adults
in England to be wearing this
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costume shows the ignorance
expressed by some people.«
These costumes were disgusting and offensive. Wearing these costumes is to
make light of these senseless
tragedies. Young adults seem
to have no respect f or the
loss of life that resulted and
one can only hope that oth-
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P
ers can learn
from
these
mistakes and
not be insensitive enough to
wear costumes
next year that
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C ONTACTS
Elizabeth C ruz
C OPY E DITOR
S arah Hughes
Rico Palmerin
Professors provide students with
course outlines, but their habit of
regularly changing the schedule
leaves them feeling disorganized.
When professors hand you a syllabus,
i t's supposed to outline the course and
what to expect through the semester. It often includes grading policies , guidelines
and contact information f or the professor. Most professors will also lày out the
semester in a convenient and well-formatted schedule. Busy students will
make use of this and appreciate formal
layout as it will help them to keep track
of their work as thè semester continues.
What students may not have noticed was the little note on the bottom of the page that states that the
schedule subject to change at any
time. When the professor announces a
change in the schedule, students begin
to flip through their planners to rearrange their schedule and disregard the
old syllabus that no longer applies.
In all fairness, professors d on't usually plan on changing the schedule
just to make students mad. Sometime schedule changes are completely out of the professor's control. But
if a professor anticipates a change in
schedule throughout the semester, as
some do, then it may be best t o reevaluate creating a syllabus at all as the
back and forth may cause confusion.
Including a schedule in certain
courses, such a s math, is a good idea
as the formulas usually stay on task.
With a class that doesn't deal with
numerical concepts, including a continually disrupted schedule may
be hazardous to a student's grade.
If professors are going to change
a schedule, then it is advisable to
give students a revised copy in order
to
maintain
organization.
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�Review of The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008)
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Available through D VD
and Netflix, this film is
one of p rofound sadness.
Soraya's story contains
themes of w omen's oppression and unequal status
in 1986 third-world I ran.
A woman w ho h as always
done what she is supposed
to, Soraya struggles f or t he
sake of her and that of h er
daughter. H er husband abandoned them through divorce
t o destitute hunger f or a rich,
14 y ear old b ride. Through
lies and a community c losing in around her, she is
f aced with stoning f or an
adultery she d idn't commit.
It is based on a true story and f or this f act people
should acquaint themselves
with its message and injustices similar t o this.
I give this film 4 out of 5
stars, though you should
certainly watch it in a mood
that is receptive t o a serious and somber m ovie.
Earn your credential and master's
degree in education at Azusa Pacific.
Orange
is the New
BYANNALEE MAGRANN
STAFF WRITER
With so many shows
t o choose f rom these
d ays, it can b e difficult t o find the right o ne.
It truly is a commitment t o
sit down with a new show.
Luckily, Netflix created a
new, alluring series entitled
Orange is the New B lack.
Amongst other renowned
Netflix-produced series like
Arrested Development and
House of Cards, Orange
is the New Black does not
disappoint. It . premiered
in July of this year, with
all 13 episodes available
at once. The show already
m ade a huge buzz and has
a large, dedicated f an base.
T he series f ocuses on Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman in her thirties
with a seemingly perfect
l ife in. New York. She has
a supportive fiancé (played
by Jason Biggs) and a new
business venture that is
quickly taking o ff. This all
changes, however, when
P iper's past catches u p with
her and she goes~to prison
due t o a drug-related c rime.
T he series mainly f ocuses
on P iper's time in Litchfield
Penitentiary and the women
she meets there. With a misfit
c ast that includes an ex-lesbian lover, a super-religious
meth addict, a vindictive
Russian cook and m ore, the
show is entertaining and addictive. Orange is the N ew
Black
Black successfully draws the
viewer in with flashbacks,
intellectual dialogue and intricate storylines. Because of
its unique plot devices, the
series is able t o show what
this experience can d o t o a
person and how it changes
t hem. It f orces Piper t o f ace
the f ears that she could otherwise avoid on the outside.
Although Piper is not ^
necessarily a likeable lead
character, she certainly is
a relatable o ne. It is almost
r efreshing t o find a f emale
anti-hero in this golden
age of television. In f act,
you find yourself being
drawn t o each , cast character in o ne way o r another.
T he series has received
phenomenal reviews and a
second season will premiere
in early 2 014. Orange is the
N ew Black is a thoroughly
engrossing show and its second season i s one of t he m ost ~
anticipated series of 2 014. I
give it a 4 .5 out of 5 p aws!
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The Public Moves Ensemble presents an American assimilation of the
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during
Concert
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the Performing Arts Center so that students could
witness the portrayal of
brewed mischief in society.
Stereotypes and innuendos
flew all over the place during
the p erformance, with so
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The population stereotypes
generated f ear about the unknown. Eventually, neglecting what is most important in
l ife will create opportunity t o
d eform the importance to b e
pointless and without value.
Live music by Joâo Lewis
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DVDs and New Music!
The Comic Book Corner
Long Beach Comic & Horror Con's Fifth Anniversary
B Y FAITH O RCINO
A & E EDITOR
B Y VALERIA GIRONAS
STAFF WRITER
"We're The Milters?'
We're the Millers by Rawson Marshal Thurber is finally available on DVD. It is a
hilarious adult comedy that is
about a fake family that goes
through many adventures.
A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part
of his plan to move a huge
shipment
of
marijuana
into the U.S from Mexico.
The father (played by Jason Sudeikis f rom Horrible
Bosses) is a drug dealer,
mother (Jennifer Aniston
f rom the hit show Friends) is
a stripper, son (Will Poulter
who starred in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage
of the Dawn Treader") is
a virgin, and the daughter
(Emma Roberts f rom "Valentine's Day") is a runaway.
They all came together as
one big happy family so they
can all get their money and go
on with their lives. In the end,
they realize what they really
want to do with their lives.
Watch
and
find
out
what
happens.
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Singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer
Chris Brown is set to drop
album six. Chris Brown is
steering away f rom EDM
soundscapes and is focusing on R&B and soul
on his new album " X."
" I wanted to touch musically on Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and
Sam Cooke," Brown said.
He adds his own special
touch to his songs as well.
One of his biggest hits on
his album, "Love More" f t.
Nicki M inaj, is a great song
to let loose and dance to.
Brown does have many other songs on the album such
a "Fine China" and "Thank
You." Be sure to grab his
new album on Dec. 3.
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Fans of pop culture will
congregate at the Long
Beach Convention Center to celebrate the comic
and the horror industries.
This y ear's event, which
takes place on Nov. 23 and
24, will be an anticipated one
as i t falls on their fifth anniversary of holding LBCHC.
This fall convention invited
special guests such as Emmy
winner Rich Arons, animator
and director of t he classic
cartoon "Animaniacs," artist
LeSean Thomas who worked
on Adult Swim's "The Boondocks" and "Black Dynamite" and professional cosplayer Linda Le who goes
under the moniker Vampy Bit
Me. Various other exhibitors
and artists will be present
on the LBCHC show tor.
The third weekend of November will be filled with
activities including a costume contest, many panels, auctions and signings.
Tickets are available both
online and onsite, though
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T HE C OUGAR
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2 - Student discuss the on-going issue of violence and physical aggression.
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6 - The Battle of the Brews
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Coffee against each other.
8 - Charity Wings invites students t o celebrate Halloween
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CSUSM students victims of hacking
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-GHIEF
Students need to be aware
of the harsh reality and prevalence of hacking in the modern era, especially in light of
the cases involving CSUSM
students in the past few years.
What may have. previously seemed like an issue that
was not relevant has become
a central concern for 'many
students. While many people are aware of the warning
signals of an email containing a virus, hacking is ever
expansive, sometimes resulting in the manipulation of
your own device against you.
According to Information Security Officer Teresa Macklin in CSUSM's
Instructional & Information Technology Services
(ITTS)
department, three
major kinds of hacking are
what typically target college students, or have al" ready done so in the past.
The most well-known type
of hacking amongst college students is phishing or
spamming. In this particular
form, the hacker will send an
email or notification to the
user's computer/device, asking for personal information
or some sort of attention. If
opened or responded to, the
person's information can
be sold to various criminal
organizations and their account will be used by hackers to manipulate further.
"In our case, hackers would
try to get your username and
password to log in to one of
our mail servers as you, and
then they use that to send out
thousands and thousands of
messages in our mail server. They [also] want to get
access to your social media
account, and if they do that
then they can use your access to access your friends
and post things f or them
to click on," Macklin said.
With the existence of
large databases containing
the personal information of
thousands of people like at
CSUSM, Macklin said the
university takes extra precaution to make sure students are not at risk when
they put trust into the school.
"Your campus email address is directory information, so it's not that difficult
for people to get email addresses for people on campus; we list those. One of the
things that we do is we pay
for filtering software so that
when people get those and
try to send us spam, they are
generally blocked. We have a
number of things we do to try
to protect those things from
happening," Macklin said.
Social media privacy
Facebook and Twitter to assess the real you
B Y BLANCA SARABIA
PHOTOGRAPHER
With such a competitive
job market, employers are
now able and willing to
look through prospective
employees' social media
to determine whether they
are fit for a particular job.
Many employers use social
NOV 6,2013
media to learn more about
an applicant than solely going off of what their resume
states. Some people may argue that this is an invasion of
privacy, but we unwillingly
give up that right when we
post different content on social media networks. A potential employer may not pay
much attention to last week's
"mani-pedi with the girls"
post, but depending on the
position you are applying for,
Another kind of hacking
that threatens college students is gaining access to
their webcam. Hackers may
use thefirsttactic of hacking
into an email or social media account to gain access
to personal information or
figure out how to break into
the user's device without
them knowing. In the recent
arrest of Jared James Abrahams, the FBI reported that
he allegedly utilized hacking software and the domain
name "cutefuzzypuppy" to
infect his victims' computers
so that he would have access.
He also was allegedly linked
to hacking forums where
someone with the same domain name was asking questions and researching how
to use malware and control
webcams. Macklin asserted
that crimes with a personal element are a huge risk
for college students more
than large-scale viruses are.
that "Thirsty Thursday" post
(if you're not 21, or depending on how the picture looks)
may spark their attention.
According to the Huffington Post, 37% of employers
use Facebook to prescreen
their applicants and 11%
said they plan to do so soon.
"When I first applied to
my last job, my coworkers
told me that my boss looked
through our Facebook to see
how many friends we had, I
guess the amount of Facebook friends determined how
social we were," CSUSM
student Stephanie Perez said.
"Some people have a mission to target an individual
instead of a group of individuals, so you have to
watch out for both things.
For students, it's more common that it would be a sexploitation-type crime that
they could be at risk for,
versus a CEO of a company has to worry about the
hacker looking for access
to the financial records in
their system," Macklin said.
The use of physical hacking
devices are also of concern,
CSUSM students * exposed
to their existence first-hand
about a year ago. In July of
this year, former CSUSM
student Matt Weaver was
sentenced to a year in prison
for counts of wire fraud, unauthorized access of a computer and identity theft, to
which he plead guilty. Over
the span of January to March
2012, Weaver installed keylogging devices on various
computers on campus so that
he could get the user identification and passwords of
745 students and staff. He
stored the information on
spreadsheets in his computer
and then used them in order
to try to rig the ASI presidential election in his favor.
Macklin stated that the use
of the keylogging device
to gain personal information of students and staff at
CSUSM made the issue of
hacking a greater concern
for the university as a whole.
"It's pretty rare to see
[those devices used]. It is
an unusual amount of effort,
and expensive, to see a physical device used by a student. The way more common
thing is phishing," Macklin
said. "We had never had that
happen here before, those
devices a couple years ago
were $35 to $50 a piece, so
the idea that someone would
want this so bad to install
Illustration
of potential
employer
refusing to
hire based
on unsavory
Facebook
and Twitter
content
by Dane
Vandervelden
them and use them, it was
so highly unlikely. After that
incident, we've purchased
something to lock down the
back of every computer on
campus and want students
to be more aware of protecting personal information."
While it may seem like
students are becoming more
tech-sawy, Macklin said that
expansion of resources is the
real cause of the problem.
"Over the past few years,
what's more common is that
the resources needed to do
this kind of thing are available
publicly. The tools you need
are available; what you really need is the will. I wouldn't
say that it's more common
or people are more capable.
I think that people use more
computers on a, day-to-day
basis so there is more of an
opportunity," Macklin said.
The best way to arm yourself against becoming a victim of hacking is to follow
simple precautions that will
in the end, save your identity.
"The key is for everybody
to protect themselves is to
get virus protection and keep
it current. Also have a consciousness that your identity
and your identity information
are valuable to somebody.
Students should also change
their passwords as often as
possible. If you're faculty/staff here, you have to
change and update your password every twelve weeks."
For more information and
resources on how to prevent hacking, check out the
Information Security portion of the HTS department
website at https://csusm.
edu/iits/security/index .html.
Image by Anne Hall.
Remember, before posting
anything that may come back
and haunt you in the future,
always ask yourself, "Would
I willingly show this to my
future employer?" Yes, that
party Friday night might have
been unforgettable...but you
don't want your boss remembering it as well, would you?
Of course, technology
will only keep progressing,
so asking you to completely refrain from using social
media networks would be
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Test tube burger
Privacy continued from
page 1.
on the menu?
outrageous; instead let it
benefit you. Think of them
as a medium to show others who you really are,
the most important thing
is to be yourself while always remaining cautious.
Department Robert Rider
offers some valuable inFEATURES EDITOR
sight into the possibility of
this test tube burger makLast month Dutch scien- ing it to our lunch menus.
tists revealed the first ever "The innovation is highly
lab-grown hamburger, lead- preliminary. In order f or it to
ing to speculation of possibil- have any meaningful impact
ities within the mass market. on the economy it would
Blurred fistsflyingto emulate
male violence. Photograph by
Led by scientist and pro- have to scaled to mass proAnne Hall.
fessor Mark Post, the team of duction level. The currents
scientists used beef stem cells costs are probably prohibito grow thousands of tiny tive... we can produce beef
pieces of meat which were fairly cheaply with.. .current
Fighting f rom t he p erspective of s tudents
combined to form a burger techniques," states Rider.
P h y s i c a l a g g r e s s i o n a mong m a l e s
patty. The first volunteer to Unless advancements in
taste responded with "close the creation process are
to meat, not that juicy." Ap- made, this $350,000 beef
three men who had never have long hair and can
cern society is non-sports
B Y S ARAH H UGHES
parently the juiciest thing patty is extremely unbeen in a fight, all had wit- express their candor simrelated physical fighting.
NEWS EDITOR
about the lab-burger was likely to make any headnessed at least two fights. ilarly" said Brett Goudy.
According to Schultz and
the price: about $350,000 way in the mass market.
Oskamp "In 1994 . . . an Three had seen girls fight- " I've seen two girl
Fighting and school vifor a single five ounce patty. Professor Rider raises anolence are frightening so- estimated 4,513,000 acts of ing and two had not. Most fights including the one
With 33 million cattle be- other key point in regards
cial issues that many peo- violence occurred (Bureau of the fights witnessed I mentioned. They start
for the same reason; one
ing slaughtered each year and potential purchasers. "The
ple are concerned about. of Justice Statistics, 1997)." or fought in were in high
global meat consumption on market for this geneticalMany students have seen a The website dosomething. school or middle school. person is talking trash. Of
the rise, lab-grown meat pos- ly modified beef might be
Some of the guys asked the fights I 've seen two
fight in high school or mid- org has various statistics
es a breakthrough for animal very small. Already Europe
dle school. Some have seen on social concerns. Those about fighting preferred to were girls and the rest
rights activists. Non-profit and other countries restrict
give just their first name. were guys. One was acthem at bars, concerts or on school violence are takorganizations such as New US export of GM foods...
en from sources such as Some people like to make tually a makeshift 'Fight
other locations. Some have
Harvest and PETA have been some nations restrict our
the CDC, School Violence, jokes of how attractive C lub'. It was unofficial
been involved in a fight.
investing in artificial meat re- beef exports because we
Some people have no- NCES and the NY Post. girl fighting is. CSUSM and only lasted a day in
search for years. PETA even use antibiotics in the raistions of how often men fight "In 2011, 20 percent of students did not mention 8th grade. My cousin
was in it," Joseph said.
has a million dollar contest ing of cattle," said Rider.
versus how often wom- high school students were this. They seemed to hapawarding the first person If entire nations are already
en fight and how intensely bullied at school, and 33 per- pen only slightly less fre- When asked to idenable to successfully create turning away beef for simply
quently than male fights, tify a reason for a fight
each fights. Five CSUSM cent reported being involved
lab-grown chicken for retail. being exposed to antibiotics,
in a physical fight in the last " I've seen about five witnessed starting, or
students were asked some
Surprisingly, despite animal theri that leaves little room
basic questions about the year," reads dosomething.org girl-fights. It's a small- who was to blame for a
rights interest direct funding for doubt as to whether or
prevalence of fighting in a in an article titled "11 Facts er number than amount of fight witnessed, trash talk
for the lab-burger came from not they will be embracing
quick survey of whoever About School Violence." times guys fight, but not a seemed to be involved.
Google founder Sergey Brin. entirély lab-grown meat.
was available to find out a "In one month, nearly small number," Luke said. Females were sometimes
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little bit about how prevalent 6 percent of high school- ' I've seen fights where involved or had simithinker, Brin was motivated the average person consumes •>
fighting is among CSUSM ers stayed home because girls were involved [as well lar reasons for fighting.
to invest in this burger after around 270 lbs. of meat a
and students' histories. they felt unsafe at or on as females fighting each oth- "The latest fight I saw
speculating about the inef- year, there are thousands of
their way to school," er]. I 've seen more women was between two girls.
A component of a fight
ficiency of current methods people who are inclined to
said
dosomething.org fight than men, but I think One girl was talking trash,
is often aggression and inof harvesting meat. Consid- eat natural; not lab-grown.
tended violence. Accord- In a survey of conve- that is only my experience the other one was fed up,
ering the increasing costs "Yes I think it's preting to Social Psychology: nience five CSUSM male - [however] I don't think it confronted her, full on
of meat production, Brin ty disgusting. Sounds like
An Applied Perspective by students were questioned to generalizes. Men typical- punched her and wupped
shares a few possibilities we're going to turn into
CSUSM professor P. Wes- examine a colloquial idea ly talk more, there's a pack her butt" said Joseph.
for our meat-loving nation: a soylent green society!
ley Schultz and Stuart Os- that "almost every guy has mentality or a mob mentali- "Typically a random
"One is that we'll all be- There's nothing better for
kamp, aggression is the been in a fight" which many ty, and then someone sucker person affiliated with a
people seem to believe. punches. Thefightsare usual- friend of mine will be in
come vegetarian...I don't the body than whole foods,"
"cause of violent behavior".
think that's really likely. said CSUSM junior Eliza"Aggression is defined as When asked about wheth- ly brief and broken up quick. a fight and I 'll get suckThe second is, we ignore beth Cruz when informed
any behavior that is intended er they had ever been in a Females tend to have longer er-punched. The fights are
the issues—and that leads of the beefy breakthrough.
to hurt another living being" fight, two had and three had hair, which makes fights sometimes affiliated with
to continued environmental Soylent is a food substisaid Schultz and Oskamp. not. One [Joseph] asked for harder to separate [wfyen alcohol, petty arguments,
harm. And the third option tute that supposedly contains
One related activity to ag- a definition of the kind of .grabbed], and altercations sometimes there's a womis, we do something new." all the nutrition necessary
gression that tends to con- fighting indicated. Of the last longer. Men can also an involved with one of
the men and she's upset
Whether that something for average daily function.
with the party. Like a girl
new is going to be mass When asked if she would
will stick her current boyconsumption of lab beef is eat a lab-burger, Cruz statfriend on an ex-boyfriend
up to the public. CSUSM ed, "Not if I can help it.
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or on anyone random in the
vicinity that who maybe said
something inappropriate to
them," Brett Goudy said.
The men surveyed often believed fights had occurred for other reasons
unrelated to females. "I
grew up playing soccer and
w e'd fight after games. Or
we were testing our martial arts skills," said Luke.
High school fights were often recalled as barely visible.
Of two high school fights
he saw Salvador Perez
said "It seemed, like there
was no one to blame and
no reason f or the fight that
I could see. I just saw it."
"You really couldn't tell
who was to blame or what
the reason was. Everyone
would always swarm around.
You were always the last
one there. Someone always
shoved someone around"
said Bryce Heathcock.
When asked about how
the fight witnessed or fought
in made them f eel, most
seemed to feel unaffected.
None seemed to feel very
distressed or threatened
or unsafe about the fight.
" I felt the same afterwards as I did before the
fight. I was not afraid for
my weH being," said Joseph.
"It's a pretty good feeling
after, especially because, you
know, the tensions relieved.
Sometimes there's a history
of friction and its relieved
after a long time. There's
a good feeling after a fight,
regardless of who won - a
sense of relief," Luke said.
"Not really. I thought
they were kind of cool and
T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 ,
interesting to witness. I always wondered what they
were fighting about. And
they were kind of dumb
for fighting at school."
said Bryce Heathcock.
"I felt less safe than before the fight, no one
did anything to stop the
fight." said Salvador Perez.
"I think that fighting in
general is completely unnecessary and 99 percent of
the time can be dealt with by
walking away or trying to
reason with the more aggressive person. As far as safety
goes, I personally train in
self-defense, specifically
with women [on sex-related
assault]. I usually feel pretty
comfortable [in the presence
of fights]. I 'm educated to
handle the situation with as
little physical altercation as
possible." said Brett Goudy.
Even in areas with a higher
number of unsafe activities,
like fighting or" aggression,
options exist to modify socially concerning behaviors. Education or martial
arts represents a way some
people protect themselves.
There are also many ways to
change the behavior of fighting, including "social competence training" and "monitoring" which are "aimed
at providing schemas for
positive social interaction,"
said Schultz and Oskamp.
Though non-sports related fighting is often violent and injuring, it appears
many CSUSM students
have not experienced fighting in college, an important note as CSUSM was
praised for being the safest
school in California by State
University.com in 2012.
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Basketball teams facing heavy competition
B oth t he m en's a nd w omen's t eams h ave a dded t he t ools t hey n eed t o c ompete
B YSHAINAPARDO
STAFF WRITER S
The first men's and
women's basketball games
are right around the corner with both teams facing some big competition"
this 2013-2014 season.
With some big changes,
both teams look to bring
home a championship.
The men's team ended
the 2012-2013 season on
a good note. The Cougars
made it to the NAIA Division 1 National Championship Tournament, were
ranked in the top 25 every
week of the season, went
4-0 against teams in the
top 10 and finished the
season with a 23-7 record.
Coach Jim Saia, with a
proven track record at UCLA
from 1997-2003, the University of Southern California
from 2004-2005 and Fresno Pacific University from
2007-2010, has been instrumental in the men's success.
The Cougars have improved
drastically since Saia arrived two years ago and have
ranked as high as sixth in the
nation. As for this season, the
men's basketball team has 11
new players, four of which
are Division I bounce backs.
Saia wants his team to be the
best possible team that they
can be, by increasing stature, so that they can make it
to the National Tournament
in Kansas City. The Cougars have upcoming games
on Nov. 1 against SDSU
and Nov. 4 against UCLA.
The Lady Cougars have a
brand new pack this season
and are determined to win.
There arefivereturning players and nine new members.
" I'm looking forward to
this new group of freshmen
and transfers to mix with our
returners because we have a
lot of potential and competitiveness to win," said returning senior Sharika Miller. She also would like the
new additions to her team
to experience winning and
to begin a legacy by ending
on a high note and winning
a national title this season.
Coach Sheri Jennum speaks
very highly of her team.
"Since we have a lot of
young talent mixed with
experience we are growing
everyday improving, getting smarter and working
harder I see cohesiveness
striving toward one unit
which will lead to the road
to a national tournament and
winning conference." said
Jennum. The Lady Cougars
begin their season Oct. 26
at Mira Costa at 7:30 p.m.
With their revamped rosters, the men's and women's
teams have the tools to improve upon last year's season.
FDA doesn't regulate so you should
A deeper look at the proper use of workout supplements
B Y RACHEL GALLEGO
S TAFF W RITER
A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their
regular training routine to
get the most out of their
time spent and enhance
their overall performance.
Many do so without a full
understanding of the associated risks and benefits.
The use of supplements
has become very common for various benefits,
such as improving health,
preventing illness, increasing performance and
enhancing appearance.
Among the most popular
are diet and workout supplements. Common supplements taken by athletes are
vitamins/minerals, creatine,
protein and glucosamine.
Shockingly, manufacturers do not have to register or
get clearance with the FDA
before a supplement goes
on the market. According to
the FDA, there is no regulation on the potency, purity
or biologic activity of the
ingredients irt the dietary
supplements. The FDA is
responsible for labeling and
claims. It is not until after
the product is on the market
that the FDA can intervene
if it is proven to be unsafe.
Supplements can have serious side effects to the body
and there can be an increased
risk when using multiple
supplements together without proper knowledge. They
can have adverse effects as
fundamental as nervousness,
fatigue or increased heart
rate. It is important to realize that the term "natural"
may not always mean safe.
According to the Office of
Dietary Supplements, safety depends on the chemical
makeup, how it is prepared
and the dosage. Certain herbs
can even cause liver damage.
Although taking an adequate amount of a supplement might be beneficial,
taking it in excess can have
dangerous side effects. For
example, taking too much
protein can cause dehydration and intestinal distress.
You may be getting a sufficient amount through your
diet, so it is important to
be cautious. Some dietary
supplements may also interact in a negative way with
prescription' drugs. Also,
it is important to realize that supplements
should not replace meals
that provide additional essential nutrients.
Look through the nutrition label and look
for any ingredients that
may be part of the "Dirty
Dozen." These are ingredients that claim to have
positive effects, but have serious health risks. Some of
these are kava, bitter orange
and aconite. The three of
them go by three to four other
names as well. Consult with
a dietician and talk with your
doctor before taking a supplement, so you know if it is
best for your overall health.
In general, supplements can be a beneficial
part of your training routine with proper knowledge of the subject matter.
Louie Farfan in action on the soccer field. Photography by Jessamyn Trout.
Louie Farfan aims for the professional level
B YJENHAGER
STAFF WRITER
For the first time in program history, the men's
soccer team has reached
the NAIA top 25, which
is well deserved after
years of hard work and
determination put in by
these dedicated athletes.
Coach Ron Pulvers accredits their success to not
only their returning class,
but also their strong incoming players this year.
One of those new players
is Louie Farfan, a freshman
criminal justice major. Farfan, who chose CSUSM because of how close it is to his
family, has contributed to the
program's success this year
by being a force in the central
midfield. He is an aggressive
player both offensively and
defensively. He is exceptional at free kicks and aggressively taking on defenders.
Farfan says h e strives to,
"keep the morale up on and
off the field." With a 8-3-2
record on the season, he is
definitely doing just that.
Farfan's older brothers
both play in the MLS for
Chivas USA and Philadelphia Union. Farfan's ex-
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up and down repetitively,
get rolled at 10 tauntingly waiting wooden pins.
If this sounds like more fun
than a typical gym workout,
then AMF Eagle Lanes in San
Marcos is the place for you.
Besides working those
arm muscles from chucking
the ball at the pins, bowling can also provide an opportunity to relieve your
midterm frustrations.' Not
only does the bowling alley
have 40 lanes available, but
each lane allows bowlers to
choose their own themed
animations that range from
ocean creatures to crazy
birthday bunnies. There is
even a Halloween theme.
Screen shot of screen shot of games. Photograph provided by Alison
Seagle.
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Of course there is the classic
theme, but it is way more fun
to watch crazy disco dancers
gyrate after getting a gutter
ball than simply watching
a 0 appear on the screen.
"Great
atmosphere,"
CSUSM student and Eagle
Lanes fan Nicholas Jaffari
said. " It's a great place to
hang out with friends and
it makes you keep wanting
to come back for more."
Eagle Lanes has recently
had some changes in management, and is looking forward to some remodeling,
including makeovers to the
bar area and concessions'
menu. They currently have
glow bowling on Friday and
Saturday nights and leagues
that are starting up in November. Instead of lounging around after midterms,
get out and relieve your
frustration on some pins.
The bowling alley is located on San Marcos Blvd at
945, near Restaurant Row.
Calling the bowling alley at
(760) 744-7000 or visiting the
website http://amf.com/eaglelanes is the. best way to inquire about that information.
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draw and go fishing to take
his mind off his hectic life.
Although dealing with chaotic scheduling is stressful,
Farfan notes that his team
makes it all worthwhile.
"My favorite part of being
on the team would have to be
the fact that every single person on the field has tremendous work ethic," Farfan said.
pectations are to play at the
professional level as well.
" I've seen the professional
atmosphere. Watching my
brothers firsthand makes me
know how hard I have to work
to get to where I want to be,"
Farfan said. His goals are to,
"get better as a player and be
able to play with high quality
players that are better...and
have had more experience."
Staying busy with homework and soccer is definitely an understatement. With
a rigorous travel and class
schedule, Farfan likes to
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P re-Pharmacy S ociety is k ey t o success
checklist of the steps of how
to succeed," Rohani said.
Rohani and Imani came
up with the idea to bring
the group back to life when
they realized the need for it
on campus. While there are
various groups in existence
dedicated to different sides
of the medical field, there
was nothing more focused
on pharmacy and the professions in that field. Inspired
by the existence of societies like Pre-Dental and PreHealth, Rohani and Imani
decided to team up to create
an organization that can operate as a forum and source
of information for students.
"There is a certain mindset that students walk into
college with, some of them
knowing- what their major is« going to be and others not. But sometimes you
know your major but have
no idea what it really is or
what you will be doing. So
we want t o help students
be level-headed and prepare them," Rohani said.
This "starting from scratch"
mentality speaks volumes to
the strength of Rohani and
Imani's vision. Both are Biology majors and have plans
to enter the pharmaceutical
or medical worlds after college. However, their genuine . excitement and desire
to help other students reach
their potential demonstrates
a keen sense of leadership
and ability to teach that
will be invaluable to others.
Their dedication to making
the Pre-Pharmacy Society a
premium resource for other students is evident by the
fact that the duo is not only
investing their time, but their
own money. As Rohani explained, without money it
is difficult for the group to
plan events and make the
club noticeable on campus. process of applying for medThus, the two friends have ical school, applications to
been creating financial sta- pharmacy school, what the
bility for the club out of their deadlines are, forms that
own pockets, paying for the are due, etc." Imani said.
banners and fliers that will In addition t o providing
generate interest and aware- information in accordance
ness that the society exists. with application season and
When the group eventually helping students understand
grows, membership fees will what opportunities the prohelp to pay for the existence fession has to offer, Rohani
of the club. The duo's long- and Imani will be looking to
term goals for the Pre-Phar- members to tell them what
macy Society include pro- they want to get out of the orviding guest speakers, food, ganization as well. Their obactivities and field trips for jective is that by the time stuthe members to enjoy. In dents leave CSUSM and have
the meantime, Rohani and spent time with the Pre-PharImani have already started macy Society, they will feel
educating their peers about more invigorated and conthe pharmaceutical world. fident about pharmacy. Be"During each meeting, ing involved in a group that
w e're really going t o be gives students the means to
providing a run-down of in- communicate their hopes and
dividual topics and spend challenges is a key element
those meetings talking about in what helps them progress
them. It could be in regards to the next stage of education.
to the job environment, the "For students that want to
apply to medical school, it
is important for the administration at these schools to
see that they are not only
one-sided. Students need
to be not only book orientated and know the information from their science
courses, but have social
skills as well," Imani said.
The Pre-Pharmacy Society
gives dimension to students
that will benefit them far beyond their years at CSUSM.
It is inevitable that with the
amount of excitement the duo
has the club will become one
of the best ways that students
can become stronger forces
in the j ob market and when
applying for medical school.
The group meets once a
week on Thursdays during
U-Hour in various rooms.
For more information on the
group email them at csusmprepharm@gmail.com.
offered as well, since many
CSUSM students take these
courses at Palomar. Students
Whether you need help can either schedule an appassing your language pointment or try drop-in for
course or just want to test tutoring whenever the tutor
out of it completely, the Lan- specializing in that language
gwg& l earning Center is is available. Bilingual stuthe best resource available. dents are also encouraged to
The three main goals of the take advantage of the LLC to
Language Learning Center work on their writing skills.
(LLC) are to advise on test- The LLC can help with acing and the Language Other ademic writing so that stuThan English Requirement dents can improve their En(LOTER), assist students glish grammar and structure.
to become better foreign According to the LLC Dilanguage students and help rector and LOTER Advisor,
bilingual students improve Hilary Comerchero, having
their English. The LLC also that dynamic of student tufunctions as a quiet place tors is key to their success.
where students can study "For students that are aland do their homework. ready stressed out, they
Tutoring is offered for any may feel more relaxed t o
of the languages that are talk to a student that has altaught on campus, which ready taken the class and
include Spanish, French, knows the information realGerman, Japanese and Man- ly well," Comerchero said.
darin. ASL tutoring is now The LLC takes its j ob very
seriously, only hiring tutors
that are specially trained and
embody the most impressive characteristics needed
to help students succeed.
Tutors have to be patient,
empathic, know the subject
matter very well and many
of them have taken the same
class they are tutoring for.
"We joke that we're working ourselves out of a j ob
because we're trying to
make students better learners
and more confidant on their
own," Comerchero said.
One-on-one tutoring is not
the only method available for
students. The LLC also offers
University Hour Workshops,
where they teach lessons
in accordance with the students' course. The most popular workshops take place
the first and last weeks of
the semester. The first Tuesday that students are back
to school tutors provide a
crash review of the previous
semester; the week before
courses end they do a finals
review. Comerchero said that
she sends an email to every
student that is enrolled in
the course and informs them
what they will be reviewing for and tries to ensure
that what is being covered
is similar to what the students have learned from thenprofessor the week before.
"We go along with the university's goal of trying to
create lifelong learners. We
don't tell you the answers,
but we ask open-ended ques-
tions to help you figure them
out. For example, we might
ask what page the example
is on, walk you through the
sample and have you explain why you think you got
the answer wrong," Comerchero said. "Students often
times end up figuring out the
correct answer as they start
explaining* their mistakes."
The LLC also provides
testing for students that want
to complete their LOTER
early. At CSUSM, a student
has to take three semester
pf a language (101, 102 and
201). If they want to complete the requirement sooner, they can either test out
or jump ahead to the 102 or
201 courses. According to
Comerchero, the LOTER*
two-year rule allows a student that took their last language course in their sophomore year of high school
to jump to 102 or 201 by
the spring semester of their
freshman year at CSUSM.
After the spring semester,
students must begin their
language courses with 101.
Testing out of taking language classes can also be accomplished through AP, IB
or CLEP credits. The LLC
provides the proficiency
exam that students need to
take if they want to test out
of language, which focuses
on their writing and speaking
skills. Students can test out of
the LOTER if they can pass
a proficiency exam in any
language, not just the ones
that are tatight on campus.
For more information on
the LOTER or the LLC, go
to csusm.edu/llc. The Language Learning Center is
located in Kellogg Library
1107. It is open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday and 9 a.m. to
3:45 p.m. on Thursdays.
my major to Literature/Creative Writing. Feeling like
I never dreamed I 'd a failure, I was certain I had
be doing what I 'm do-wasted two years and my
ing now f or a living. parents' money on the wrong
I was torn in college be- major. My fix? I pushed
tween getting a degree in harder to finish and earned
something I love versus get- my B.A. degree from UC
ting a degree in something Santa Cruz with a thumbsthat could actually land me up f rom my dad. He thought
a job. Hey! Good news f or finding a corporate j ob or
all you undergrads who d on't academic career would be
feel quite sure of your life's easier flaunting a Literature/
path: Things do work out! But Creative Writing degree
let me start at the beginning. rather than one in Music.
When I first entered col- When I graduated from
lege, I was dead-set on ma- UC, I had spent so much
joring in m usic...no matter time as an introvert with
what my dad said. In fact, my nose in a book that I rehis disapproval made m e alized my need to develop
more determined to go after a more outgoing personalit. I took every music class ity. I seized an opportunipossible, got straight A's ty t o attend the American
and suddenly, somewhere at Academy of Dramatic Arts
the two-year mark, changed earning my A.A. in Theater
Arts, which was super f un. my Theater Arts backFinally it was time to work. ground) more language arts
My first real position was and writing (thanks, dad).
a supervisor at a marketing The next career was in edresearch firm. I discovered ucation. This is where I 've
that old dad wasright.The stayed for many years. I 've
firm hired me because of found many opportunities
my degree. First of all, they in teaching at various public
were glad I had one. Second, and private schools because
they needed someone to help of my degrees and my work
write, edit and monitor the experience. I use all the skills
research studies, which uti- from my college education
lized much of my language in my current career as an
arts and writing skills. Inter- elementary school teacher.
estingly, I also saw my The- I use my music training in
ater Arts training come into the classroom all the time
play when I had to interview for unique instructional opclients repeatedly, keeping it portunities such as helping
lively and fresh each time. special needs students learn
My next j ob was in a pub- multiplication. I use my thelic relations department of ater arts background to teach
a hospital. We wrote and drama and make boring litedited various publications erature come to life for my
for the community. I used students. I also host "Open
more personality (from Mic for Kids," events to give
kids a chance to perform
original music. The best part
of this story is that I get paid
for all those units that I took
in music and theater arts.
Get this: I entered the
school district salary scale
at the top because I could
verify that all those classes
provided me with skills and
training directly applicable
to teaching kids. W ho'd
have thought? I actually
make more money now in
education because of those
theater arts and music classes in college. I didn't waste
my time or my parents'
money after all. Plus, my
teaching j ob allows me the
time off to pursue my music and acting. Don't worry
fellow colleagues. You will
use what y.ou have learned
along the way and it will
come together in a way you ^
never would have dreamed.
Jane Fuller is both a teacher
and a singer-songwriter-guitarist who performs professionally throughout Southern
California. With 4 CD releases, her original music is ^
currently getting radio, television and Internet airplay.
Her new CD, "Someone
to Listen" is inspired by her
experiences as a teacher.
You can hear song clips at
www.j anefuller.com
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Students interested in entering the medicalfieldor just
wanting to learn more about
a different profession should
invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus.
While the group used to
exist on campus, current
President Rustin Rohani
and Treasurer Hassan Imani have decided to re-create
the Pre-Pharmacy Society
under new leadership, a
cluster of goals and with a
fierce passion that promises
great things f or the future.
"Our primary objective
is to inform students about
what they want to become,
what major is necessary
and applicable or what the
points are that they need to
cover before they apply to
medical school. We're really helping them make a
L earning l anguage and l oving i t
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The Battle of the Brews
The Battle of the Brews
est
Starbucks is where i t's at The new billed with ething in coffee
f
ndless lectures.
BY
Rico PALMERIN
FEATURES EDITOR
CSUSM offers two locations to get fresh coffee, Campus Coffee and Starbucks,
and each are located ai short
distance f rom Craven Circle.
Want to avoid hiking
even more stairs before
that hot roast hits the spot?
Campus Coffee is still another double set of stairs
away _ so hit Starbucks
right outside the library.
Since caffeinated watering
holes are no longer limited
to plain ole cups o ' Joe, Starbucks offers a wide variety
of lattes, coffees, espressos,
mochas, smoothies, frappuccinos, the list goes on
and on, each customizable
with various flavored syrups, sweeteners and creams.
Evoking Holiday spirit,
Starbucks also offers the beloved seasonal drinks, such
as the Pumpkin Spice Latte,
a steamy espresso sweetened
up with pumpkin-syrup, milk,
whipped cream and topped
with pumpkin pie spices.
Not only is Starbucks
loaded with delicious caffeinated drinks but there
are tons of tasty treats in
the bakery and cold food
section: scones, bagels, banana walnut bread, paninis, bistro-boxes and more.
"When I 've been at the
cart, I 've bought sandwiches.
I like the ones at Starbucks
better and I feel like they have
more of a variety," CSUSM
student Kim Naraine said.
Clearly the menu speaks
for itself, but at CSUSM,
Starbucks' superiority goes
beyond just the product by
providing a pleasant hint
of privilege. Stepping into
the air-conditioned coffee
bar creates a mingled sensation of exclusivity and
intimacy, something that is
just not possible over at the
outdoor Campus Coffee.
As far as seating goes, Star-
bucks offers both outdoor
and indoor seating. Outside
the front door is a cozy nook
with umbrellas at every table and a tree for shade. Indoor seating is up one floor
above the store, and offers a
quaint room overlooking Library Plaza—a far cry from
Campus Coffee's minimally shaded outdoor chairs.
Starbucks even gives back
to its customers. By simply
going online and registering
a Starbucks card, customers
can earn "stars" with every
purchase. 12 stars grant a
free drink or food item, and
that includes the more pricey salads and sandwiches.
Why choose the largest
coffeehouse chain in the
world over Campus Coffee? Starbucks offers the
possibility of free food and
coffee, sensations of exclusivity and community, quick
and detailed service and a
deliciously elaborate menu.
B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES
STAFF WRITER
Cal State San Marcos has
multiple options when buying coffee, but if you are
a student who enjoys the
wind's breeze, the shade
of trees and originality,
Campus Coffee is for you.
When you think about coffee, you imagine the taste of
it in your mouth and you automatically know where to
get the best cup. At CSUSM,
students are fortunate to
have coffee especially designed and created for them.
If you are a coffee lover
and want to try something
new this semester, head
over to Campus Coffee.
Campus Coffee is located
in Founder's Plaza in the
midst of movement and student activity. In comparison
to Starbucks, the location is
convenient for students who
have classes in the area or
are simply taking a break
from their hectic schedules
The seating is located under
big aiid bodacious trees that
envelope students with shade
in the spring and yellow
leaves in the fall. Unlike the
Starbucks seating, there is no
need for umbrellas to cover
the shade when students have
natural shelter from the sun.
Campus Coffee offers more
than just coffee. They also
have a variety of drinks and
snacks that include fruits,
snack bars and pastries. They
have so much originality.
For such a small place they
know how to make students
feel cozy with their warm
and caring attitudes. The
employees always greet students with a smile, infecting
others with positive energy.
"My favorite thing about
Campus Coffee is that the
employees are really approachable and friendly,
even if there is a long line.
I also like how convenient
it is because it's near all my
classes. I am also discovering
that the prices are lower than
Starbucks," said Chelsea
Tucker, a CSUSM student
that utilizes Campus Coffee.
At Campus Coffee students
can't help but feel original
themselves. They won't find
Campus C offee anywhere
else. Every season, students
are guaranteed a spot under
the trees, whether it's relaxing while drinking an iced
coffee or enjoying a nice
hot cappuccino with a warm
scarf around your neck. The
smell of coffee and the buzz
of students' conversations
make Campus Coffee the
perfect location to sit, have
a cappuccino or make a pit
stop to buy a snack before
heading to class. Campus
Coffee gives students the opportunity to feel like they're
a part of a campus community. Fall season is now upon
us and as wind blows by
rustling the leaves, making
students forget the stressful
load of college duties, Campus Coffee is the place to be.
C ommentary: S moking b enches s hould s tay
B Y JARRATT ROBINSON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The smoking benches by
Markenstein Hall should
remain open to smokers.
These benches are a way
for students to alleviate the
stress of school as well as
developing lasting relationships with other students
they might not have ever
met if it were not for the
designated smoking areas.
Every student can tell you
that attending college is extremely stressful especially
when a big project or exam
is around the corner. Every
student deals with that stress
in different ways and smok-
ers handle that stress with the
vice of having a cigarette.
Ask yourself a question,
when you have been studying and going to classes for
a few hours straight, what
do you do to take a mental
break? Well smokers enjoy a
cigarette during those breaks.
Also, the Markenstein benches are placed in an area that
has minimal effect on others
because it is in an open area
that has optimal time to dissipate second hand smoke.
Another benefit of the
smoking area is the relationships that develop with
other smokers. Smoking is
a social habit and you can
see that by just walking past
Markenstein benches or
any other designated smoking area on campus. For
instance, I have met many
people at the Markenstein
benches and made friendships that will last a lifetime.
All of that was possible
by CSUSM forcing smokers to only smoke in designated areas. One aspect of
college beyond obtaining a
degree is developing friendships and relationships that
can last a lifetime. The designated smoking areas do
serve that purpose for the
student smoking community.
Furthermore, I personally witnessed this sense
of togetherness on the
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first day of classes back
from a summer break.
There was a group of people I routinely saw throughout the spring semester, well
on the first day of campus it
was joyous because we all
were back together. Our discussion became so lively I
noticed people passing looking at us as if we were crazy,
but that is the smoking area.
The group of people that
convene there have the most
in-depth thought provok. ing discussions whether it
.. be something we learned in
class, interesting topics in
the news, teachers to take
and avoid, or even just joking around with each other.
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situation needs to be sought
out to make all parties happy.
Maybe that means moving the Markenstein benches into the dirt lot that is
150 feet to the south. Maybe a new style of smoking
area needs to be planned.
One solution that Paradise Valley Hospital created was having an enclosed
smoking area with a vent
fan which sucked up smoke
and make surrounding areas
more pleasant. Solutions
are available but they need
to be researched. The designated smoking areas are
an integral part of college
for the select few that enjoy the habit of smoking.
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Need for adjustment as online forums become too aggressive
BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
STAFF WRITER
The comments that people post in forums are less
about expressing ideas and
more about insulting others.
' With freedom of speech
and the internet allowing
people to comment on anything, opinions have become
a common part of any online
experience. This ability t o
make your voice heard can
have a very positive impact
and lead to educated discussions and debates over certain topics. More often than
not, however, I have seen
what starts as a good conversational topic deteriorate into
people insulting one another.
The areas where this is
most apparent are on online
newspaper articles, online
magazine articles and Youtube. On these websites you
are able to either create a
screen name that cannot be
traced back to you by the
average person or you can
choose to stay anonymous
when you post. While this allows a great number of people to make their opinions
heard, it also allows people
to hide behind a pseudo identity when making comments.
By posting comments that
cannot be traced to a specific
person, some people feel as if
they can post whatever they
want without ramifications.
This often leads to educated
arguments in the comments
sections of the newspaper
to deteriorate into people directly insulting specific users
and calling them bad names
or accusing them of being
racist. I come across this often when doing research for
school papers and it is very
distracting. It also makes
every other commenter increasingly angry, leading to
multiple personal attacks be-
ing posted. Eventually there
is nothing but an angry argument that has no relevance to
the original article whatsoever. This is an unfortunate
downhill slide that detracts
from the article itself and
leads to unpleasant internet
experiences, leaving users
feeling irritated and upset.
Students should always be
aware that what they say is
still viewed by many people and that words can hurt.
I hope that all of the students here at CSUSM are
kind enough to know that
what they say does have an
impact on others. Sadly, in
this online age people often
hide behind their usernames.
This is not a good policy to
have as it generates unnecessary hate and aggression.
The golden rule of treating
others how you would want
to be treated should not only
be incorporated throughout
face to face interactions but
also within, the online public sphere. That's not to say
that you can't voice your
opinion, simply make sure
that your opinion is connected to the article and is
not a direct attack on anybody. Remember to respect
other internet users and we
can all have a positive and
enriching online experience.
Replace boring classes with what your passion is
Finding a way to personalize college
B Y LAUREN HAMMOND
OPINION EDITOR
Taking time to get more
involved with campus affairs can help CSUSM
students gain a sense of
community as well as
achieve scholastic success.
As an undergraduate student, I have been told repeatedly throughout the past
few years of the importance
of extracurricular involvement on campus. However,
living on my own, having a
job and fitting in time outside of the strenuous hours of
homework to join a club or
organization had previously
seemed both frivolous and
impossible. It w asn't until
more recent semesters that I
began to consider any f orm
of campus involvement.
Getting closer to the completion of my undergraduate
education, I felt it necessary
to build up my resume. I
understand that aside f rom
mlaintaining a good grade
amtaining
ooa
point average, the only way
to standout during the graduate application process
is to participate in at least
some academic activities
outside of the classroom.
For the past nine months
I have been working with
Professor Linda Pershing
and several other students
to create a folklore and mythology course based on the
Harry Potter series. Over
the past week, I attended the
annual American Folklore
Society Conference held
in Providence, Rhode Island and presented some of
the research my group has
accumulated thus far. The
conference itself gives profound scholars from all over
the world an opportunity to
meet, gather and share thenpassion for folklore, mythology and culture as well as
other academic disciplines.
During my stay in Providence, my co-presenter and
I had the pleasure of meeting several i—* ~ indinspiring
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senter and fellow CSUSM
senior, Joseph Deragisch.
Being surrounded by such
brilliant minds and hearing
of their many accomplishments within the academic
sphere, Deragicsh and I have
left there feeling more motivated than ever before. For "
thefirsttime in our academic
careers, we were able to experience the true power of
knowledge. This conference
will forever remain in our
hearts as one of the best moments of our lives and will
continue t o instill a sense
of passion throughout our
many future years of study.
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we presented was filled new area of the country and things and caused me t o you to a brighter future, but
with amazingly supportive our presentation going ex- rethink my future. It in- it will also foster long lastscholars who spent hours ceedingly well, my partner spired me to want to reach ing relationships with others.
after the actual presentation and I were most impressed further in life and go after
to delve further into our with the aptitude and power a Ph.D. It was an invalutopic and provide us with spewed by these intellects. able and exceptional exincalculable advice. Aside "The conference changed perience," said my co-pre•-
Maiala Y ousafzai: Education a ctivism i n P akistan
BY KATALINA LAWRENCE
STAFF WRITER
I was recently watching an
episode of 20/20 in which
Dianne Sawyer interviewed a
petite, young and seemingly
ordinary girl f rom Pakistan.
But as the show continued I realized that she is
definitely out of the ordinary; she is extraordinary.
The road t o equality in
our country is vibrant and
exciting. Education is a
natural right f or all people in our country, and it is
something easily taken for
granted. However, in cer- not stop Malala Yousafzai.
tain parts of the world, ed- She had dreams of becomucation is something that is ing a doctor and she was
exclusively permitted to the not letting the Taliban hold
male gender only, making her back. Malala began to
many young girls' dreams write a blog under the BBC,
just a distant memory. about her life, and her views
The Taliban bombed and on education for girls. Her
banned all the girl schools in activism became even more
Pakistan, preventing many known when the New York
young women f rom getting Times created a documentaan education. Dreams were ry about her as a young girl
shattered because of the living under Taliban rule.
extreme traditional ideas. Her father, Ziauddin
The woman's place is not Yousafzai, pushed Malala.
in school but in the home, He told her that she could do
where they are barely seen and be whoever she wantand never heard. This did ed no matter the circum-
stance and when the Tali- dignity, and passion for edban put threats on her life, ucational equality in front
he did not make her stop of us all. She has paved the
the fight. They both knew way for young girls around
that she was fighting f or the world who only see the
something greater than her, simple right of education
it was a fight for equality. as just a dream. Malala has
Malala was a threat in shown us the true meanthe Taliban's eyes and her ing of strength and we can
strength frightened them. On all learn from her. Global
October 9 , 2012, they shot Organizations stand next
Malala in the head while rid- to Malala in thefightf or
ing the bus with friends. Her educational equality world
survival from such gun shots wide. Her heroic acts also
was a true miracle, and it told led to her being nominatthe world that no one could ed for a Nobel Piece Prize,
hold this young girl down. making her the youngest
Malala has shown courage, person to ever be nominated.
I truly hope that no other young girl or woman in
any part of the world has
to ever face an assassin
because of their dreams to
have an education. We do
not need to wait for another
Malala Yousafzai to come
around to fight for this simple right. There must be a
change in the equality for
women and education and
the time is now. The fight
is not over until every girl
and woman are able to get
an education and be the
person they dream of being.
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Charity Wings hosts Halloween crafting events
B Y KATHERINE RAMOS
STAFF W RITER
In the light of the r eason,
the Charity Wings Art Center
will be hosting Halloween
themed events this month
just across the street from
t he San Marcos campus.
Until the end of October,
the center will be open to
the community for the creation of Halloween costumes
as well as special crafting classes for the holiday.
Tools and materials will be
provided at the center. The
cost will be $10 for students
to go in for the open studio sessions, so it is a good
T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3
way to create a personal
costume while on a budget.
Every kind of art and craft
medium is offered at the center for a student to go wild
with their own artist flair
from jewelry, scrapbooking, stamp making, metalwork, silk screen and more.
The Halloween themed
classes include creating
masks made out of gourds,
Halloween banners, felt Day
of the Dead skulls, handmade polymer clay earrings,
a mini-album and a spooky
mosaic out of mixed media. Each will cost between
$10 and $20 for students.
The Art Center has been
Halloween in North County
is bustling as arts and crafts
are displayed in windows
and hung on doors. Images
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to Elena Lai Etcheverry,
founder and executive director of Charity Wings.
"We want the students
to come," said Etcheverry, "It's just a very inspiring place we have."
All events will be held at
the Charity Wings Art Center at 287 Industrial E)rive.
It is not a far drivefromCS U
San Marcos and is open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday and from
noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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This time of year definitely transforms the media.
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rabbit named Frank that the
world will end in 28 days.
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mischievous tasks, possessing him to commit a series
of crimes and involve himself with unsavory people.
We are able to sympathize
with our protagonist and we
become more worried about
him than his own family.
Donnie Darko is a film that
includes multiple genres. It
is not quite horror, but also
not quite science fiction.
You will be trying to make
your own interpretation
of this film long after you
watch it. The film boasts an
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is exciting and memorable
to people of all generations.
Even if psychological
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history of their people.
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Martinez charged that the MEChA Club
"came across in a very negative way. It was
racist, politically
Two teachers from Vaughn, N.M., will be divisive and it just didn't work."
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Last December, Martinez dropped the
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the sisters to stop teaching Chicano studThe two famous Cordova sisters, Patsy, ies. The Cordovas eventually agreed to do
47, and Nadine, 40, are fighting not only so, but tried to come up with a suitable refor their civil rights but for far more. They placement.
have become the center of a national conOn Feb. 21, they wrote Martinez and the
troversy over what constitutes "appropriate school board saying they planned to use
material" to teach.
"Teaching Tolerance," a curriculum develAccording to Greg Toppo, a reporter for oped and used in Alabama. After receiving
The New Mexican newspaper, "their diffi- no response, the two began using the new
culties began last fall when they begat* look- program in their classes.
ing for a program relevant to their students'
A week later, they received letters from
lives. They looked beyond the history books Martinez notifying them they were fired
and developed a brief course built around for insubordination. The sisters challenged
the work of labor leader Cesar Chavez and the decision, but the Vaughn school board
others in the Chicano civil rights move- narrowly upheld the superintendent.
ment."
The wife of one board member who voted
The resulting controversy cost the sisters to keep the sisters charged that the sisters
their jobs in the 165-student, kindergarten- were "victims of a personal vendetta" by
nth-grade Vaughn school district, where several board members and prominent lonine out of 10 students are Hispanics. The cal figures who were determined to keep
two contend there was nothing controver- Chicano history out of the classroom.
sial in the new course. "Why is it we can
"Martinez never met with us or observed
teach everyone else's history, but my his- our classes and never had a committee retory o ffends p eople?" a sked N adine view our curriculum, as required by district
Cordova.
policy," Nadine Cordova charged. Added
Her question now will have to be an- her sister: "If there were acts of racism, the
swered in court. The New Mexico Civil Superintendent should have been observLiberties Union has agreed to represent the ing me every day for a month or two."
sisters in suits against the Vaughn school
P arent A ngela G utierrez s aid, "My
board.
daughter was never taught to hate Anglos,
The Cordovas will be in San Diego from or anybody else for that matter. People just
Nov. 3 to Nov. 8 to speak on issues in made a mountain out of a molehill."
multicultural education. Their lectures inOne of Nadine Cordova's students added,
clude one at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at San Diego "They gave us the bad with the good. They
State University's Aztec Center. Others are gave us the story of Cesar Chavez and let
at UCSD at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at UCSD's us decide. We believed what we wanted to
cross-cultural Center and at 4:30 p.m. Nov. believe. It made me proud to be who I am."
5 at the
The sisters said they were prompted to
University of San Diego's Solomon Hall. introduce the new studies by their students.
For more information, contact the UCSD "We wanted to teach material that specificross-cultural Center at (619) 822-0173.
cally interested them,"
The controversy started last year when said Nadine. " I felt like these students
Vaughn Superintendent Art Martinez lev- needed something that was stimulating to
eled charges of racism against the sisters their miYids." Added Patsy: "This area of
after Nadine Cordova held the first meetSee Cordova Sisters Page 3
ing of a MEChA chapter club on campus.
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Night classes still
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B Y EVELYN CHOROSER
T Tf you're planning to get your degree by attending night school at CSUSM, your
I options are somewhat limited at the moment."Students need to be quite flexible to
-Mdcomplete a course of study at night," said Therese Baker, CSUSM's Evening Degree
Program faculty coordinator. "There aren't that many class choices available, so night
students need to select required classes when they are offered.'?
Evening degrees are offered in history, literature and writing, social sciences, women's
studies, education and business administration. In addition, the College of Business
Administration offers an evening degree program with options in accounting, high technology management and service sector management. One-third of its courses start at 5
p.m. or later.
But it's not an easy route, Baker warns, adding that many students have asked about
making more courses available at night and on weekends. " They'd also like to have sets
of courses that could meet all their major requirements, but it's not always possible," she
adds.
It is possible to complete certain majors at night within four semesters . .. but only if a
student has fulfilled all lower-division requirements, including the foreign language, and
can take four or five courses each semester. But most evening students have full-time
jobs and family responsibilities, which limits the number of classes they are able to
handle each semester.
Normally, achieving a degree via night classes takes seven or eight terms, Baker says.
But those taking three courses each term should be able to complete the upper-division
degree requirements within five or six semesters, she adds.
Students attending night classes have to be flexible.
"I pick the class I want without concern for the time it's offered," said Debbie Holderby
who is taking two classes at night this semester and one in the late afternoon. She is able
to adjust her work schedule to meet the class requirements.
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Don Hall, who works full-time and is trying to get accepted into a graduate studies
program in literature and writing, said it's not easy to find the few classes he needs at
night.
Kathryn Moors' work schedule allows her to attend one early morning class as well as
evening classes. "I prefer night classes as they are more relaxed and the atmosphere is
more mature," she said. "But, I don't like having to make two trips to school."
Added Laura Hopkins, another full-time worker during the day: "As a transferring
junior this fall, it was difficult to find two available classes that were required for my major.
Many of the classes needed were closed before my orientation and eligibility to register."
Said Baker: "We are hoping to begin to deliver a more focused, concentrated program
by next fall. It will guarantee to students that if they follow a pattern of courses in the
evenings and on Saturdays, they could graduate within four to five semesters."
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study opens up a whole bunch of ideas for discussion by the kids."
Santa Fe attorney Robert Castille, a former
high school t eacher w ho is r epresenting the
school board, called the Cordovas' material "insulting," and added that the decision to fire them
stemmed from the sisters' unwillingness to compromise.
"The Cordovas have mishandled teaching this
sensitive subject matter," he added.
After the teachers were officially voted out on
July 7 by a board vote of 3-2, the sisters decided
to go to court. A suit challenging the dismissal
of Nadine already has been filed, and another
on behalf of Patsy will be filed soon.
One of their lawyers, Daniel Yohalem, said,
"They have a very solid case for denial of dueprocess rights."
Both sisters remain determined. "We were
doing a fantastic job. That's the saddest part,"
said Nadine. Added Patsy: " I've done npthing wrong. I followed the kids' direction. My
regret is that I didn't do enough of it."
Anti-abortionists target
schools
B Y D EBBIE HOLDERBY
Anti-abortion p rotestors calling themselves
"representatives of Jesus Christ" are targeting
area campuses.
CSUSM's turn came on Sept 30 when the
group parked a
white van on campus displaying
a h uge p hoto
of an aborted
fetus. But the
demonstration appeared
to offend both
p ro-life a nd
pro-choice
students and
staffers
equally.
CSUSM's
S tudent A ffairs o ffice
received numerous
c omplaints
a bout t he
photo, with
m any s tudents u rging college
officials to ask the protestors to leave. Some
expressed concern about the effect the photo
may have had on children.
One of the protestors, a woman carrying a
large graphic poster, came to the Commons
area at noontime and handed out literature
while students were eating lunch. Since she did
not have university approval to be on campus,
Public Safety officers walked her to the Student Affairs o ffice to fill out forms so she could
remian on campus.
When she refused to fill them out and refused to leave the campus, officers escorted her
off school grounds. All the while, said Lt. Alicia Smith, the woman was "screaming and yell-
ing" at the top of her lungs, prompting students and staff to leave their classrooms and
offices to find out what was going t>n.
While the woman screamed, a second protestor filmed the event on a hand-held video
camera.
The protestors then stood outside the university on state property near Craven Way
f or an hour, shouting at pass^ ^ g t f f l K ersby and waving the poster.
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t heir
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Amendment rights
to free speech, Public Safety officials said
the woman who yelled and
screamed may have been in
violation of a state law providing, in part, that no one
may interfere with the peaceful conduct of activities in a school.
The protestors have also demonstrated at
other North County college and high school
campuses. Police at nearby Palomar College
said they have appeared near that campus several times recently. "They park their van on
Mission Avenue near the campus," said one officer. "They also have shown up at San Diego
State University."
Police said Palomar students have complained to college officials about the protestors.
Public Safety officials said the Sept. 30 demonstration was the only one at CSUSM.
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One of the more prominent events in the
three-hour fair (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day)
will be a demonstration of the Escondido
Police D epartment's command mobile unit,
which is used as a base f or strategy planning during disasters and crime emergencies.
A lso featured at the f air will be antique
f ire trucks, prevention tips f rom San Marcos
f irefighters and K-9 demonstrations by the
San Diego County S heriff's Department.
R epresentatives f rom t he E scondido
Youth Encounter, a resource organization
available t o law e nforcement, will b e on
h and to a nswer q uestions, and C SUSM
Police O fficer Mario Sainz will provide tips
on rape d efense.
T he N orth C ounty L aw E nforcement
T raffic S afety C ouncil will d emonstrate
equipment to detect drunken drivers that is
used at checkpoints and provide i nformation a bout t he c onsequences o f b eing
charged with the driving under the influence.-
"This is t he largest s afety fair in North
C ounty," said B obby Rivera, CSUSM police o fficer. " Last y ear t here were about 500
students p articipating, but because w e've
invited t he e ntire c ommunity, we expect a
larger c rowd t his y ear."
Rivera h as been assisted by other public
safety o fficers a nd c ampus members in the
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so monumental. But h ow important are
those stresses when we put them into perspective?
Too often, we get stressed out with l ife's
i nconveniences b ecause w e've p ut t oo
much importance and attention on them.
I t's not until a real crisis occurs to a loved
one that we realize what it really means to
have a terrible day.
I found that out recently as I hurried
across my c hurch's parking lot. An acquaintance, Karen Baker, stopped me and
asked me to offer my prayers for her youngest son who was involved in an auto accident a few days earlier. Chris Baker, 22,
was in critical condition with massive injuries.
I knew Chris from the days when he and
my son played on the same soccer team
f or many seasons, and I had seen him and
talked to him many times in church. Our
two families were friends.
What do you say to someone whose child
is hanging onto life by a thread?
I discovered there i sn't really very much,
b esides o ffering s ympathy. A s K aren
talked, I held her hand and listened in disbelief. I turned to o ffer a hug to C hris' father, Dave. I 'll never forget the pain on
his face.
Most of us d on't realize our fragility until
tragedy strikes. But, when it does, y ou're
never quite the same.
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How many of us lose our cool on the road
and test our invincibility, cursing slow drivers in f ront of us while speeding t o get
around them, perhaps at the same time talking on the car phone? How many of us drive
while angry or upset or, worse yet, while not
paying attention.
I 've seen people reading maps while driving on the freeway, eating juicy hamburgers at 70 miles per hour or putting on makeup. I t's crazy.
All of us need reminding that when we
get behind the wheel it's f or real. And, like
Chris Baker, we break easily.
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the deaths of individuals. The origins of
this celebration derive from the ancient
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Samhain, once thought to be wild and powerful, were deemed by the Catholic church to
be something much worse: evil. The church
maintained that the gods and goddesses and
other spiritual beings of traditional religions
were diabolical deceptions, that the spiritual forces that people had experienced were
real, but they were manifestations of the
Devil, the Prince of Liars, who misled people
toward the worship of false idols. Thus, the
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skeletons, symbols of the dead, the devil,
witches, and other malevolent and evil creatures.
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is thought to have originated not with the Irish
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custom called "souling". On November 2,
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beggars would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of
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^ ^ Diego m usic scene, will p erform Monday, Nov. \ starting at 6:30 pm. in the
Center T heatre of the C alifornia Center f or the Arts, Escondido. The public is
invited and admission is f ree.
Featuring noted Norwegian composer Ivan Antonsen on piano; former Buddy Rich
bassist, Gunnar Biggs and flautist Don Funes, director of C SUSM's visual and performing arts program, the t rio will p erform an eclectic repertory that reflects its musical interests in the folkloric music of A frica, South America, Scandinavia, j azz and the traditional
classics. The program will include several original works and arrangements by Antonsen and
Biggs, including t wo pieces built on Norwegian folksongs, an up-tempo Latin-jazz piecd
a nd t wo a rrangements of
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Andean notched f lute.
California Center f or the Arts, Escondido, is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. For more
information, contact C SUSM's Arts & Lectures Series, (760) 750-4366.
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September 26-November 30
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Tues.-Fri. 11-5; Sat-Sun. 10-6
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November 1; 4:30-7 PM
Oceanside Harbor Beach
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1 97 Woodland Paricway. Suite 104
San Marcos. California 92069
Telephone (780) 744-9648
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November 7 ,6:30 PM
California Center for the Arts. Escondido
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D eborah S mall: writing, computer images, installation, plants
W illiam B radbury: original music and sound
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Dana Case: voice
Patricia Mendenhall: plants, installation
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r | l he Credential Counselor and Analysts of California have named Alice Quiocho,
assistant professor in the College of Education at California State University, San
J L Marcos, Teacher Educator of the Year.
"Over the course of Dr. Quiocho's long and stellar career in classrooms, administration, and now university, she has consistently promoted literacy and life-long learning,"
wrote CSUSM Director/Credential Analyst Nancy Procli vq in her letter nominating
Quiocho. "She exemplifies
all that we believe to be the characteristics of a dedicated and caring professional."
Quiocho joined CSUSM 1993 as an adjunct professor, becoming a tenure-track professor in 1996. Prior to that, she was an elementary/middle level school teacher, reading
specialist, coordinator of professional development, and principal of both an elementary
and middle school. She also served as Director of the North County Professional Development Federation, serving as liaison between the San Diego County Office of Education, 12 North County School Districts and CSUSM.
The Whole Language Council of San Diego also presented the educator with its prestigious "Celebrate Literacy Award for 1997. Sponsored by the California Reading Association, the award is presented annually to educators and community leaders who have
made outstanding contributions to the promotion of literacy and a love of r eading.'
Quiocho is an Escondido resident.
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^ . ^ o f Dia de los Muertos, the Day of
the Dead. Day of the Dead? Sounds gruesome! What the heck is it and why would
CAPS do this?
Dia de los Muertos is one of the most
important and festive holidays throughout
Mexico. It is a tradition built f rom pre-
Columbian as w ell as C hristian
sources.Long ago, it was thought that this
was the time when the souls of the dead
came to earth to visit, and they were welcomed with great joy and celebration. Besides community events such as parades and
d ancing, f amilies c onstuct a ltars upon
which are placed pictures, mementos, and
favorite foods of the loved ones who have
passed on. This is how the memories of our
loved ones are made joyous, how fondly they
are remembered. The altars are decorated
with incense, flowers, candles and many
other objects, including skeletons and candy
or papier mache skulls. In our hearts we
also thank them for what they gave us during their lifetime. Dia de los Muertos is a
wonderful occasion. It is a way that the
Mexican culture(s) confront death, which,
according to Octavio Paz, "...revenges us
against life, stripping it of all its vanities
and pretensions and showing it for what it
is: some bare bones and a d readful grimace."
In the words of C APS' Director, Dr.
Carlene Smith, "CAPS' mission involves
addressing the psychological needs of students by promoting wellness of mind, body
and spirit. The various peoples of the world
have all developed strategies f or achieving
psychological health that are prescribed in
cultural ritual. In presenting the Dia de los
Muertos event, CAPS affirms the wisdom
with which other cultures deal with the inevitable challenges of l ife and promote
health."
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We invite you to join us in this celebration. From 10 until 2 on the Founders Plaza
on the 3rd, there will be altars set up by
various campus and community groups. On
these altars, you will find pictures and me
mentos of loved ones who have passed away,
along with their favorite foods, music, flowers, candles, and incense. These altars are
festive tributes to those we have: See how
well we remember you! How we recall all
that you gave us in your life! How lucky we
have been ! At noon, there will be a brief
presentation by Linda Amador, a member
of our staff, about the significance of the
altars. At 12:30, Professor Bonnie Bade of
the Liberal Studies Program will give a presentation on the Mexican tradition surrounding this holiday.
Join us! If you have a loved one that you'd
like to remember and honor, bring a photo
of him or her, perhaps a candle or some
food that was a favorite of his or hers to
place on an altar. If you wish, you may say
a few words about him or her, or just listen
to others.
For additional information, talk to Linda
Amador, by dropping by the CAPS office.
�STUDENTS CAN
APPLY FOR
INSTANT
ADMISSION TO
CSUSM
Space is limited so call in early to reserve your space (760) 750-4900. 24-hour notice is required for cancellation of
your reservation. All workshops will be held at the Career Center, CRA 4201 unless stated otherwise. You will be
required to attend these workshops in order to participate in our On-Gampus Interviewing program during the last
semester of your senior year. (Yes, we are keeping track of attendance.)
* N O T E : Accounting majors interested in submitting resumes to public accounting firms need to attend the Job Search
and Effective Interviewing workshops.
All Liberal Studies majors entering into our credential programs are exempt from attending
these workshops. You will receive this training in your credential courses.
•ANOTHER NOTE:
N ovember 21
F riday
9:00-10:00 a.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:30 p.m.
;
Resume Writing
J ob Search Strategies
E ffective Interviewing
D ecember 18
T hursday
9:00-10:00 a.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:30 p.m.
Resume Writing
J ob Search Strategies
E ffective Interviewing
J anuary 7
Wednesday
1:00-2:00 p.m.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Resume Writing
J ob Search Strategies
E ffective Interviewing
For additional information, workshop updates or to sign up,
contact the Career & Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900 or stop by our office at CRA Hall 4201
or register on-line via our website at: http://www.csusm.edu/career_center/
The Career & Assessment Center is an Equal Opportunity Referral Service.
"O Team" on a mission
Q ualified students interested in attending California State University, San
M arcos f or the Fall 1998 may be admitted instantly at C SUSM's third annual Admissions Day Saturday, Nov. 8.
It runs f rom 10 a .m. t o 2 p.m. in the
D ome C afe on the c ampus located off
Twin Oaks Valley Road south of Highway 78.
Prospective students should have a
completed C SU application f orm with
SAT test scores, an u nofficial transcript
f rom their high school or previous college and a c heck or m oney order f or
$55 payable to C SUSM f or the admission f ee. (Fee waivers are available to
q ualified applicants'.) C ounselors will
r eview t he m aterials a nd p resent an
a dmission letter on t he spot to every
eligible student.
M ore than 5 00 f uture students, parents and guests are expected to attend
the event, which also includes c ampus
tours, information tables, and academic
advisors f rom various departments.
Administrators encourage new students t o take advantage of this opportunity to apply early. Last year, CSUSM
had t o stop accepting applications several m onths b efore the beginning of the
f all semester.
F or m ore information, call the O ffice
of Admissions, (760) 750-4848.
B Y H ELEN DAHLSTROM
They show u p willingly, r eady t o s acrifice
many h ours of t heir f ree t ime. A nd t heir
payment d oesn't c ome in m oney. T hey're
the " O T eam."
T heir m ission, a ccording t o M ark
"Markus" Q uon, s tudent d irector of orientation, is t o e ncourage n ew C SUSM students t o b ecome involved a nd s uccessful at
CSUSM.
In all, there a re s ome 2 0 t eam m embers
on campus. E ach is trained s pecifically t o
help o rient n ew s tudents b y i dentifying
CSUSM resources. T heir g oal, h e a dds, is
"to have e ach n ew s tudent m ake at l east
one connection w itha t eam m ember."
The r equirements f or t eam m embership
are a personal c ommitment, a 2 .5 GPA, t wo
references, a c ompleted application and attendance a t the Selection P rocess.
I t's n ot a l ight c ommitment. E very
month, each O-Team m ember m ust u ndergo
two training sessions and spend f ive h ours
in the team o ffice. A ttendance at f ive s ummer and t wo winter orientation sessions a lso
is mandatory.
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Yet the rewards a re i mmense, a ccording
to Ginger R eyes, C S U S M o rientation d i-
rector. O T eamers " develop t he g reatest
leadership skills and acquire faculty recognition a s w ell," he added.
W hile t here is n o monetary reward, O
Team m embers d o receive priority registration. In addition, they e njoy the opportunity t o a ttend c onferences, p otlucks and
r etreats, i ncluding o ne l ast M ay at Z osa
R anch, a n ine-bedroom h ouse c onverted
into a bed and b reakfast.
"We c ame h ome as a t eam," said Quon.
Starting this year, O Team leaders will
r eceive a new b enefit: recognition of their
l eadership role on their Student P rofiles.
T hough such co-eurricular activities are not
noted on student transcripts, they will be
r eferenced o n the Student P rofile, giving
the O Teamers the opportunity to show leadership abilities t o prospective e mployers,
a ccording t o Q uon.
T he application process f or the 1998-99
te,am m mebers will begin in mid-November. A nyone interested is urged t o contact
Q uon a t ( 760) 7 50-4970, o r e mail:
markusq@mailhostl.csusm.edu. M ore information can be obtained by checking out
www.csusm.edu/csi.
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DAVID JOHNSON
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news editor
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entertainment editor
TOM NOLAN
faculty advisor
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B Y GABRIEL LUNDEEN
There is a noticable change in B ob Dylan.
D iscounting his b rush with d eath a f ew
months ago and his recent p erformance f or
the Pope* this is not the s ame man w ho
made " Blowin' in the W ind" something of
a folk anthem.
Bob Dylan is aging f ast, and on his new
album, "Time Out of M ind," he shows that
he is aging gracefully and accepts that he
is no longer the i nfluence he once was.
If you a ren't f amiliar with D ylan's w ork,'
you are missing out on some of the most
influential rock music and poetry of the 20th
century. Albums like "Highway 61 Revisited" and " Blonde on B londe," are timeless masterpieces of the 1960s, and necessary listening f or anyone who considers him
or herself a music fan of any genre.
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b ums f rom a bout 1980 o n, with only a
couple of exceptions.
Which brings us to "Time Out of Mind,"
which is D ylan's best album since 1989's
spotty "Oh Mercy," and his first of original
songs since 1991 ' s dismal "Under a Red
Sky."
Recorded before his recent illness, "Time
Out of M ind" shows that Dylan still has
the talent that made him a legend. His f ocus has shifted, f rom spokesman of an entire generation to a f ringe celebrity unrecognized by a majority of today's youth. H is
v oice s ounds w eathered and s trained at
times, but determined and compelling at the
same time.
The a lbum's first track, "Love Sick,' is
an atmospheric and bitter tone-setter. " I'm
sick of love, and I 'm,in the thick of it,"
s ings D ylan on t he s ong's c horus. As a
whole, the album has a very bluesy feel to
it.
The 16-minute "highlands" is an examination of D ylan's life f rom his point of view
today, and shows that he is not necessarily
c omfortable with his f ading visibility and
a ge, but h as c ome t o understand that he
cannot relive his glory days.
Dylan is not the type to bluster about in
his mid-50s like the Rolling Stones do today. D ylan's strength has always come in
h is honesty, and that is something it seems
he will always retain.
Dylan was such an overachiever early in
his career that everything else he does can
only pale in comparison, and he will never
be able to relive his glory days. All he can
d o is keep on going, and that seems to be a
looming theme in the album*
Musically, producer Daniel Lanois (best
known as the producer f or U2) helps create
a strong yet unobtrusive sonic atmosphere,
and allows D ylan's voice to carry the album, which works wonderfully.
"Time Out of M ind" is an essential f or
the Dylan aficionado, as both another chapter in hi&musical library and as the triumphant return of a legend. It is also his most
accessible album in y ears, f or the Dylan
curious.
But if y ou've never been exposed to early
Dylan, raid the local music store's used L P
section f or a couple of gems. You w on't be
disappointed.
The high cost of coffee:
B Y J OHN RODRIGUEZ
The pictures seem out of place in an upscale c offee shop.
Perhaps you have noticed them as you sat
waiting in your local Starbucks f or a c afe
latte or f rappucino. T he h uge, poster-size
photos hanging on the walls show workers, likely f rom Central America, picking
c offee berries f rom trees or sorting c offee
beans on long tables.
The images were intended to lend atmosphere to the store, but maybe you wondered
whether there were stories behind the workers.
Sandra Benitez brings their world t o our
eyes in her new novel, "Bitter G rounds"
(Hyperion Press. 4 44 pp.). Profiled in the
last issue of the Pride, Benitez shared the
insights and motivations, which led her to
write of her recollections growing u p in El
Salvador prior to that c ountry's civil war
in the ' 80s.
The fictional story t hat u nfolds i n "Bitter
G rounds" c ombines her e xperience as a
member of the Sal vadoran upper class with
A review of Bitter Grounds
the stories of her f amily's campesino (peasant) servants. "Bitter Grounds" is a episodic
story told through the lives of three successive generations of women from two families, the P rietos ( Mercedes, J acinta, and
Maria-Mercedes) and the Contreras (Elena,
Magda, and Flor). The Prietos work as domestic s ervants f or t he u pper c lass
C ontreras.
Benitez draws parallels and divisions between the d isparate cultural classes. The
Prietos are Pipil Indians who, at the onset
of the story in 1932, still speak Nahautl,
the ancient language of the Aztecs. As with
many Indian groups throughout the Americas, they live in poverty, exist on subsistence crops like corn and beans, and s uffer
cultural discrimination and injustice. Their
main source of income comes f rom laboring on vast c offee plantations f or rich landowners who often underpay them.
The Contreras own one of the most prosperous plantations in El Salvador. Benitez
portrays them as savvy business people who
stay ahead of the market through accurate
forecasting, innovation and diversity. But
she also portrays thefn as compassionate
people, particularly the women, who are not
totally oblivious to the plight of their servants.
Limited friendships within the c onfines
of class division form between the corresponding g enerations of P rieto a nd
Contreras women.
Both families endure trials and tribulations t hroughout the n ovel, which is set
f rom 1932 through 1977. T he women of
the two families deal with emotional heartache over such issues as spousal relations
and family strife, although admittedly oil
different levels.
They must also deal with the growing
d omestic violence, which t hreatens their
security and hurtles their tiny nation toward
an uncertain future.
Historically accurate, Benitez uses the
events occurring in El Salvador to provide
the basic timeframe f or her story. All of the
described events, f rom la
m atanza (the m assacre) at the beginning
of the book to the government seizure of
plantations near the end, really happened.
It lends authenticity to the stories presented
in "Bitter Grounds."
Reminiscent of the Amy T an's " The Joy
Luck C lub," the main thrust of B enitez's
novel c oncerns the mother/daughter relationships w ithin t he P rietos a nd t he
Contreras. Although their lives o ften overlap, Benitez m anages t o prevent confusion
distinguishing the generations by presenting their respective lives in serial fashion,
r ather than t he o ut-of-sequence m anner
employed by Tan.
B enitez cleverly uses a fictional radio
telenovela (Spanish soap opera) to parallel
and forecast the lives of her main characters throughout the book.
"Bitter G rounds" uses irony and fate to
link the lives of the Prietos and Contreras
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tighter and tighter as the novel progresses.
Despite their cultural and class differences,
the families' futures intertwine until the f inal climatic convergence* which binds them
to a common violent fate.
Benitez masterfully writes this scene in a
manner which stuns the reader, a la A lfred
Hitchcock.
Although "Bitter G rounds" dabbles in
magic realism, the h allmark of H ispanic
literature, it does not d o so nearly on the
level of Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me Ultima"
or Isabel Allende's "House of Spirits," or
any number of novels written by Gabriel
Garcia Marquez, Benitez's professed favorite author and literary influence.
B ut, t his d oes not d iminish " Bitter
Grounds." Rather, Benitez fashions both the
characters and plot to a level that compels
r eaders t o i mmerse t hemselves into the
story.
Fish House Vera
Cruz offers fine
dining
If you're looking f or elegant dining in a casual atmosphere with, uh, life like surroundings, The Fish House Vera Cruz i s the perfect choice.
Located in San M arcos' Restaurant Row,
The Fish House takes its name seriously.
It's a dimly lit, grotto-style restaurant with
huge aquariums forming most of its inner
walls and partitions. But the inhabitants are
a far cry from goldfish and seaweed. Sand
sharks, lion and clown fish, an octopus and
even a huge, zebra-striped eel make up the
more interesting sights p atrons can gaze
upon while dining.
Despite all this grandeur, the atmosphere
is relaxed and comfortable. Jeans and a T shirts are just as acceptable as suits and ties.
The food corresponds well with its surroundings. The menu consists completely
of fish. There are no chicken or beef copouts.
There is also a w onderful selection of
wines to complement all dishes. T he restaurant is currently featuring a Chardonnay
called La Crema f or a v e r y good price. It
has a light, fruity, almost buttery flavor that
goes very well with fish. It is honestly the
best wine I have ever tasted.
There's a small list of five or six appetizers to choose from. T he Oysters Rockefeller,
in particular, is outstanding, rich enough
to please any connossieun
Entrees consist mainly of f resh fish, but
there are shellfish options as well as seafood salads offered. But the primary focus
is on fish.
For side dishes, you can pick up to three,
r ange f rom rice pilaf and steamed vegetables t o a green salad and soup.
The swordfish is a good bet, as is the red
snapper. Both are grilled to perfection and
basted with a light garlic-butter sauce. The
portions are good-sized and you won't leave
still hungry. But, j ust in case you still have
room, Fish House has a modest selection of
classic desserts. Nothing too exciting, just
your basic cheesecake, chocolate ganache
and berry pies.
However, all of this excellence doesn't
come cheaply. The Fish House Vera Cruz
is not a place the average student can afford m ore than once every few months.
Appetizers range from $5.95 to $8.95. Entrees start at $8.95 and can go as high as
$22.95. For desserts, expect to pay $3.95
to $5.95. The La Crema Chardonnay wine
was priced at $21 a bottle.
Altogether, it is a meal that can lighten
your wallet considerably. But it is well worth
it. T he food and atmosphere combines to
create an unforgettable dining experience.
You definitely get your money's worth.
R eservations are not needed (or even
taken f or parties of less than eight). The
next time you want to take a few steps up
f rom Taco Bell or McDonald's, you might
China Wokery :
A little tradition and a lot of
flavor
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There's a new restaurant in t own. T he
China Wokery has recently opened its doors
f or business. It is located at Old California
Restaurant Row off of
S an M arcos B lvd.
T he s erving s ize of
each m aindish platter
can feed at least three
people and the prices ,
are very reasonable.
The assorted appetizer platter is an excellent way to start off
dinner. This platter feeds two individuals
and provides a sample of egg rolls, dumplings, spare ribs, lemon chicken and fried
wontons. The price is $8.95.
China Wokery has specialty platters such
as Sesame Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Pork
Hunan Style and T reasures of t he S ea.
These platters run f rom $8.95-13.50. In
addition to their specialties, China Wokery
also has a large assortment of soups, salads
and side orders. The price for these dishes
range from $4.95-8.95.
For those of
you who are vegetarian, d on't count this
p lace out yet. Not
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dedicate a portion of
t heir m enu t o vegetarian
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S aut£ed B roccoli
w ith G arlic S auce,
Tofu and Mixed Vegetables, and Vegetarian Moo-Shu. Prices
are $7.50 per plate. The ambiance is characteristic of a Chinese restaurant. There
are many artifacts f rom the Chinese culture which decorate the walls.
The restaurant has vaulted ceilings and wooden
beams that allow f or a more open experience. I t's a semi-casual setting and a great
place to impress a date. The wait staff is
very attentive and courteous, I highly recommend the China Wokery for either lunch
or dinner. Lunch prices run from $5.958.50.
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ceviche tostada as an appetizer. Served on
an o pen-face t ostada with bay s hrimp,
onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro,
it makes for a delicious, spicy beginning.
A long w ith t he t ypical e ntrees o f
burritos, enchiladas and tamales, the restaurant serves 12 extraordinary soups that
are prepared fresh daily. The chicken soup,
which is supposed to all ailments, can d o
a r eal n umber f or a s tuffy n ose. I t's
suprisingly filling with lots of chicken,
rice, avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro and
the r estaurant's secret ingredients. The
soups come in small and large. But, plan
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T HE C ULTURAL D IVERSITY E DITION
T4 H E C O U G A R
Issue #
Volume XLIII
C H R O N I C LWednesday
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OCT 22,2014
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Features
Sports
4 - Men's soccer team heads to AD
tournament.
7 - Muslim Student Association promotes
inclusion and diversity.
A& M
13 - Alumni and former staff writer
Bobby Rivera travels to Ecuador.
14 - Celebrate HaUoween with these ideas
for pumpkin season.
C S U s y s t e m f a c u l t y c alls f o r f a i r c o n t r a c t
I m p r o v e m e n t d e m a n d e d by p r o f e s s o r s and staff
By Ryan Downs
News Editor
#
Earlier this month, Cal
State University, San Marcos faculties have taken
action across the CSU system, demanding a renegotiation of their contract,
which expired June 30.
According to a press release issued by the California Faculty Association,
the call for renegotiation
stems from what many consider unsatisfactory hiring
and pay practices intended
as a response to the recession, but which have not
shown improvement over
the course of the last year.
"Much of the focus is on local campus presidents who,
during the recession, did not
use their discretion in hiring and spending to correct
whatever had become chronic problems involving unfair spending policies," according to the press release.
"As a consequence of the
economic issue, we wound
up with a salary structure
that both sides agree was
broken," CFA President Lillian Taiz said. "We had a
situation where faculty who
had been working for years
Photo by Chris Morales
CSUSM faculty assemble to demonstrate their support for contract reconsiderations,
had a worse salary than the faculty's contract and the need for good, quality educapeople who had just been issues regarding student fees tion in our state Universities."
hired. We have lost faculty and tuition, in order to fos- On Sept. 22, the California
who simply couldn't live ter a collective push against Faculty Association chapin California on the sal- alleged unfair spending on ter at CSUSM addressed
ary offered by the system." the part of the CSU system. President Haynes in an open
At CSUSM, the action According to the press re- letter, written by Chapter
took the form of the "It's lease, "Under the banner that President Dr. Darel Engen.
Time for Action" march on 'Faculty Working Conditions In the letter, Engen disOct. 7, when faculty and stu- are Student Learning Condi- cusses the proposed Equity
dents gathered to address the tions,' CSU Faculty will con- Pay Increase Program and
finance issues plaguing both nect their own need to earn a what the CFA would like
parties. This was in an at- living and support their fam- to see change on campus.
tempt to bridge the issues of ilies with students' urgent "The Equity Pay Increase
Program [would] address the
extensive salary inequity issues among CSUSM faculty," Engen said. "This resolution came on the heels of a
budget analysis performed by
Dr. Howard Bunsis...which
concluded that CSUSM
does not have the resources
to fund such a program."
The CFA letter disputed the
conclusion made by President Haynes and the Senate
that there were not sufficient
funds to approve the Equity Pay Increase Program.
"The CFA research office
has since acquired more data
and informed the chapter that
for mere pennies on the dollar—just 0.37% of the university budget-you, President
Haynes, could fund our campus' share of what it would
take to close the gap between
the CSU's and CFA's salary proposals," said Engen.
Other campuses that took
part in these protests include
Cal States Bakersfield, Fullerton, Fresno, Los Angeles,
Monterey Bay and Northridge, as well as at least 15
other state Universities.
According to EdSource,
the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing
met on Oct. 10 to discuss
the annual report on teacher
prep programs and concluded that programs dedicated to the preparation and
credentialing of prospective
teachers have declined by 52
percent in the last five years.
From the actions of the
CSU system since, it would
seem the initiative has made
progress. According to the
LA Times, California State
University announced on
this past Thursday, Oct. 16,
to have reached a renegotiated contract with the California Faculty Association.
This new contract provides
a 1.6 percent salary increase
for teachers and faculty.
Although the increase is
tentative, the pact allows
the parties to reopen negotiations for salary benefits
for 2015 and onward, allowing faculty in the CSU
system to keep a level of
involvement in the contract.
"The contract doesn't fix
the problems, it just begins
the road to fixing them,"
President Taiz said. "On the
one hand, we're pleased with
the outcome, on the other
hand, we both recognize there
needs to be improvements."
G roups u rge c reation o f R aza C enter
P roposal w ould p rovide r esources, s pace f or u ndocumented s tudents, o thers
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
Many members of the
campus community have
advocated that creating a
Latino/a center at CSUSM
is essential in order for the
campus to become more
diverse and welcoming.
CSUSM is considered a
Hispanic Serving Institution, which is an institution
of higher education where at
least 25 percent of the student body identifies as Hispanic or Latino/a. According
to CSUSM's "2013 Cougar
Stats," which breaks down
the diversity of the student
body, students that identified
as Latino/a were the second largest population. Out
of 10,610 students, 3 352
identified as Latino/a, only
surpassed by 4,205 students
that identified as Caucasian.
This trend of a large
Latino/a population extends
to the San Marcos community itself, as reflected in the
city issued demographics
that reports that 37 percent
of the community identify
as Hispanic or Latino/a. This
makes Hispanic/Latino/a
individuals the second largest population to those who
identify as Caucasian, which
amounts to 49 percent.
Proponents of implementing a Raza Center argue that
due to the high Latino/a populations in the community
and on campus, it is impossible to accommodate student needs without providing
certain resources. Proposed
resources to be offered at the
Raza Center include assistance in completing graduate school applications,
easing the transition for
first generation college students, providing information on Latino/a culture and
educating all students on
how to be supportive peers.
The center would also be a
resource for undocumented
students that struggle with,
or feel uncomfortable disclosing, their identity in order to receive help with various processes on campus.
"I think that the Raza Center would create a safe space
for immigrant students that
are afraid of coming out of
the shadows," Co-Chair of
S.TA.N.D., Julio Chavez,
said. "It would provide that
feeling of welcome and provide resources for us to figure out what we can do to
become better informed persons and help out our families since most of us are first
generation students that don't
have the support we need."
Various groups have
been involved in the work
to achieve getting a Raza
Center on campus, including members of S.T.A.N.D.,
MJE.ChA, United Students of Color Coalition, the Office of Diversity and Ballet Folklorico.
The plans for the Raza
Center are detailed in the
ASI Resolution for a Latino/
Hispanic Center on campus,
which was approved by the
ASI Board of Directors on
Feb. 28, 2014, then pro-
posed to President Haynes.
Currently a committee
has been created to research
the plausibility of bringing
a Raza Center on campus,
tasks ranging from visiting
Latino/a centers on other
campuses to creating a timeline for when the center
should be completed to finding a space at CSUSM for
it. In addition, students have
hosted four Raza Center
Forums thus far to educate
students on what the benefits to having the center are.
"Our goals are to engage
and support first generations
students to improve retention
and connectedness," Associate Vice President of Student
Affairs, Scott Hagg, said at
one of the forums. "We want
to partner with students to
develop an engaging and
vibrant community to facilitate students' sense of belonging and campus pride."
Many students believe that
the Raza Center will function
as a second home and motivator for individuals in search
of their niche on campus.
"This life is like a journey," said ASI Board of Director's VP of Marketing
and CMO, Christian Cayetano. "Within a journey
there are many obstacles that
you overcome. But when
things get tough, just know
that there are others that
will help and support you."
Students in support of the
center can post a photo of
themselves with the hashtag
#RazaCenterCSUSM to try to
get the Raza Center trending.
�One million dollars allocated to ACE
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
The ACE Scholars Services at CSUSM has accepted
a one million dollar gift that
will provide a new Center for
the organization and will further the development of a program that enriches the lives
of participating students.
The Jan and Esther Stearns
Center for ACE Scholars
will be the official new home
of the university program
that assists former foster
youth students in their journey to obtain higher education. Jan and Esther Stearns,
who have adopted their
own children from the foster system, are generously
donating one million dollars towards ACE Scholars
in order to show their overwhelming support for the
program's purpose and goal.
"We strongly believe in the
mission of CSUSM's ACE
Scholar Services Program.
To be able to play a role in
these students' continuing
success and help them realize their dream of a college
degree is extremely important to us," patron and member of CSUSM's Foundation
Board, Esther Stearns, said.
ACE Scholars Services
began in 2007 with the intention to change the lives
of foster youth and provide
opportunities to achieve thengoals through education. Jim
Mickelson, Director of the
ACE Program, has been with
the organization since its beginning and has worked as a
social worker for 35 years.
"Foster youth have the lowest educational attainment
rates of all other non-traditional populations, with 49%
who receive a high school diploma and 3% who ever step
foot on a college campus. Of
that 3%, only half will earn a
Photo by Margaret Chantung
ACE Scholar Services members lookforward to what new funding allocations will mean.
degree. We developed a program that is geared towards
supporting and guiding this
population," Mickelson said.
With 57 students in the
program, more students per
capita than any other University in the U.S., and an
88% retention rate, Mickelson takes pride in the
ACE program and is ready
to take this organization to
new heights with the Center
set to open in early Spring.
"The new space that has
been given to us has far
more meaning to ACE students than just a computer
lab, a training room, and a
lounge. One of the things
we hear from them is that
they are given a place and
that they are a part of a
family. They have a sense
of belonging and a sense
of pride," Mickelson said.
Olivia Battle, CSUSM
Student and ACE Scholar,
has been part of the program for 5 years and she is
ready to see the change that
comes with the new Center.
"I think it's going to be
headed by Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, an author who has
studied this issue in depth.
According to a report
published this past April by
America's Promise Alliance,
an organization that devotes
itself to "helping to create
the conditions for success for
all young people/' the country's high school graduation
rate has recently risen above
80 percent for the very first
time in United States history.
Moreover, the number of
students enrolled in "dropout
factories," "schools in which
the reported twelfth grade enrollment is 60 percent or less
than the ninth grade enrollment three years earlier," has
significantly decreased by 47
percent. However, a sizeable
gap still exists between Caucasian, and African American and Hispanic students.
Shockingly, "one in four
African Americans and
nearly one in five Hispanic
students still attend high
schools where graduating
is not the norm", according to an article published
by PBS on Feb. 3 of this
year. This substantially increases their odds of not
finishing high school at all.
In the United States today,
the bulk of these dropout
factories are located in urban areas, like Detroit and
New York. In areas such
as these, African American and Hispanic populations tend to be greater.
Additionally, other factors,
such as access to successful
adults, living in a schooloriented home environment,
regularly receiving positive
messages concerning school
achievement and being a part
of a community with a strong
support system (afterschool
programs, neighborhood organizations, etc.), also play
a crucial role in the determination of academic success.
The report also states that
"in spite of gains made by
all students of color over
great because right now everything is really squished
together and we share an
office with three other organizations. 1 think it will
be great that we will have
our own space," Battle said.
She explains her own personal experience with the
ACE program and how the
support she receives from
the counselors has helped her
throughout her college career.
"ACE scholars is a really great program because
they aren't really focused
on what happened in the
past. They are focused on
your future," Battle said.
The new Center for ACE
Scholars Services will be located in the University Student Union and will be celebrated with a ceremony in the
spring of 2015. Jan and Esther Stearns will be honored
for their dedication to this
program and for the value
that they hold for education.
CSUSM hosts lecture on Black/Latino dropout crisis
Dr. Louie Rodriguez discusses his upcomming book which focuses
on black and latino education retainment.
Black and Latino students.
On Monday, Oct. 20
CSUSM hosted a lecture
on the Black and Latino
student dropout epidemic
in high schools across the
country. Hosted as part of
the 'Conversations that
Matter' lecture series that
seeks t o emphasize racial
diversity, the lecture was
By Courtney Jones
Features Assistant
In keeping with Diversity Month, CSUSM recently brought attention to
an endemic sweeping the
countries' universities, primarily a perceived issue
with graduation rates of
the past six years, - young
men of color continue to
lag behind other subgroups
of student", according to an
article published by GradNation in April of this year.
The graduation rate for African American men continues to hover between 50
and 60 percent, well below the national average.
In order to alleviate these
issues, the report suggests
that four key areas be addressed immediately: (1)
chronic absenteeism, (2) the
general lack of attention al-
lotted to middle* grades, (3)
the colossal amount of individuals between the ages of
18 and 24 who are, at present, not in school, not in
possession of a high school
diploma and not working
and, lastly, (4) the shortage
of positive role models in
low-income communities.
By concentrating of these
issues, the graduation gap
will begin to close and, it is
likely that, the United States
will be able to achieve a 90
percent national graduation rate by the year 2020.
If you are interested in
learning more about this issue, cruise on over to amazon.com and order a copy
of Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez's
book, The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding
to the Black and Latina/o
Dropout Crisis in the U.S.
Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape to lecture on wizardry
Educational event to allow students and community members to become pupils of sorcery
By Chelsey Schweitzer ter influenced Snape's acSenior Staff Writer
Turn t o' page three
hundred, ninety four.
In what is sure to be a first
for the campus, CSUSM is
going to be hosting a lecture held by Severus Snape
himself from the Potions
Dept. at Hogwarts School
of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
This unique experience,
which is sponsored by the
Arts and Lectures department, features performer
V. Nigel Taylor, as he portrays the character from the
famed Hariy Potter series.
In his lecture on November
4th, Taylor will be discussing
topics from the series such as
the common theme of bullying as it appears throughout the books, the misunderstandings surrounding
Snape and his status as hero
or villain and how Lily Pot-
s
tions throughout the story.
"(This lecture] can actually answer some questions [that] I have about the
story," said freshman international student, Rodolpho
Carvalho, who is planning
on attending the event.
Taylor will also include the
audience in his discussion by
interacting with them as Professor Snape would during
one of his potions classes.
"[The lecture is. like] real
life role playing. It seems
cool to actually experience [a Hogwarts style lecture] and not just see it iii
the movies,"; sophomore,
Breanna Maltby, said.
Fans of the Harry Pot-ter franchise will be able
to experience a completely immersive atmosphere during the lecture.
CSUSM to host Hogwart's most famous potions professor.
"The audience [will be]
seated in house sections,
like at Hogwarts School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry
(Gryffindor, Hufflepuff,
Ravenclaw and Slytherin),
and everyone is encouraged
to come in with witch and
wizard costumes," said event
organizer and Harry Potter
course (ID 370) instructor,
Professor Linda Pershing.
Currently, over 300 tickets
have been reserved for the
event, approximately 120 of
which are students of Professor Pershing's clafcs, and
this number is expected to
Photo by Chris Morales
grow much larger. Tickets
are free for current students
at CSUSM and can be reserved on the Arts and Lectures website. The rest of
the community is invited to
attend at $15 for adults, $5
for children and $7.50 for
faculty members. Every-
body needs to have a ticket
for entry, even students.
Through this lecture, fans
of Harry Potter will be able
to learn more about the series from a man who has
spent years honing his abilities in order to perfect his
role as the infamous potions
professor, as well as interact with fellow fans of the
series in a unique setting.
"[This lecture seems like]
a good way to bring the
Harry Potter community
together,"said junior, Isamara Aispuro, who hopes
to be able to attend herself.
To reserve tickets for the
event, which will be held
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
on Nov. 4 in the USU ballroom, visit www.csusm.
e du/al/c a lendar.html.
Further questions can be
mailed via Owl to Hogwarts.
�News Editor:
Ryan Downs
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
Transgender feminism lecture offers insight
A s afe s pace f or o pen c ommunication a nd d ialogue
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
Earlier this month, students at CSUSM gathered
together in the Gender
Equity Center to discuss
important issues of the
transgender community and
emphasize the importance
of diversity and acceptance.
Held during U-Hour on
Thursday, Oct. 16, the lecture
allowed CSUSM students
to learn about Transgender
Feminism and its role in the
larger feminist community.
Chelsea Brown, a student
and peer educator at the Gen-
der Equity Center, hosted
the lecture event in order
to educate other students
about transgender issues
and expose them to differing feminist perspectives.
As a transgender individual herself, Brown
wants to teach others about
transgender identity and
allow people to ask questions in a safe space.
"I was male assigned at
birth, and throughout my
life I knew that I never
felt way [male.] Freshman
year of college was when I
knew I could no longer handle the pressure to be male
any longer," Brown said.
In her lecture, she was
able to tell her story and
share her own experiences as a transgender individual, as well as discuss
important feminist issues.
"A core tenet of feminism is that biology does
not and must not equal
destiny," Brown said.
"The idea that women
should not be held down
by traditional gender roles
plays a major role in all
feminisms. Trans Feminism expands on that premise to argue that people in
general should not be con-
fined by sex and/or gender."
Transgender feminism, according to Brown, is an amplification of feminist views
and progressive discourse.
"Trans Feminism argues
that everyone has a fundamental right to determine
their own identity and no one
has the legitimate authority to define a 'real woman'
or 'real man,'" Brown said.
Brown explains that
there was a time when
transgender
individuals
were viewed as mentally ill.
The American Psychiatric
Association has since corrected that notion, but the
dysphoria that a transgender person feels is still considered a mental illness.
"Psychiatrists believe that
the only way to cure dysphoria is to undergo gender transition because it is
easier tofixthe body than
the brain," Brown said.
Brown also discusses
the ways in which Trans
Feminism is disputed in the
larger feminist community
and the transphobia that has
been made clear by particular radical feminist groups.
"Transphobia in the feminist community isn't new
and it continues to be pro-
moted by individuals who
are known as Trans- Exclusionary Radical Feminists. Their ideas contradict
the entire idea of feminist
progression," Brown said.
Throughout the lecture, students found themselves engaged in a constant dialogue and were
eager to ask questions.
Chelsea Brown is hopeful
that she will host more lectures before the end of the
semester and encourages
anyone with further inquiries to contact her through
the Gender Equity Center.
R aising awareness f or 4invisible' disabilities
By Sydney Schabacker been undiagnosed, untreated ing and intrusive memories/ ing tours. This lack of con- "I'm not going to ask for and anger management, supStaffWriter
and even viewed with fear nightmares, increased irri- trol, "where they were used details. I don't ask about the port groups for significant
because of it. PTSD is a
Imagine that one moment normal response to abnoryou are in a classroom, and mal stressors, combat exthe next moment your mind periences being one of the
plummets you back into main examples of triggers.
the hostile and brutal envi- In the Conversations that
ronment of a combat zone. Matter: Veterans and InvisThis is an effect of PTSD, ible Disabilities lecture on
post-traumatic stress disor- Oct. 15, guest speaker Joe
der, an invisible disability Costello talked about many
affecting between 12 to 30 of the symptoms of not only
percent of the veterans re- PTSD, but also traumatic
turning from deployment. It brain injury (TBI), military
is the mind's way of remind- sexual trauma (MST) and
ing these people of the mo- acute stress disorder (ASD).
ments they desperately wish All have similar symptoms,
to forget but have not yet and may tend to overlap
come to terms with. Until in their development. Outrecently, many veterans had comes range from disturb-
tability, survivor's guilt, relationship/marital problems
to troubled sleep, engaging in high-risk behaviors
and even suicidal thoughts
and actions. In short, these
'invisible' disabilities are
too serious to not be recognized as true disabilities.
Even if a returning veteran
is fortunate to not develop
PTSD, "100 percent come
back with readjustment issues," Costello said. "All
of a sudden, [these veterans
havel no control, no say" in
the lives of their loved ones,
who have gone on with life
while the veterans were serv-
to life being managed," Costello said, is one reason why
so many veterans have issues
with integrating back into
everyday life, "[unaware]
they are a different person."
And of the self-identified
disabled veterans on campus, John Segoria of the Disabled Student Services says
he "only sees a snapshot of
what's out there. [The problem] is bigger than people
think." Perhaps that is because veterans with PTSD,
MST and T BI do not want to
admit this condition, because
if they do, someone might ask
them what the trigger was.
worst day or if they killed
anyone," Segoria said. When
the veterans go to seek help
anywhere, be it the Veterans Center in San Marcos
City Hall or Disabled Student Services, they will find
compassionate people who
understand these types of
disabilities and want to help.
The Disabled Student
Center offers exam time extensions and a referral system that helps the veterans
seek the correct help. The
VA Centers offer a slew of
services ranging from individual/group counseling,
workshops on stress, anxiety
others, counseling for MST,
PTSD and bereavement.
There are many resources
out there for veterans who
are struggling, but Costello
sees "22 to 23 year old veterans who don't see 18 to
20 year olds as their peers."
The disparity of experiences between those who
have served and those who
have not adds an extra level
of isolation for veterans.
Given that these veterans
bring so much valuable experieac^Jg the campus, it is
time we give something back
at least in the way of compassion, respect and acceptance.
F irst A sian P acific I slander s orority t o b e e stablished
Knowledge, Perseverence, Diversity and Legacy seeks to uphold the values of its name
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
KPDL features a multidimensional college experience that allows its
members to prosper as
individuals,
community
members and students.
KDPL, a sorority interest group that has been on
campus since 2009, has been
moving towards their goal of
establishing the first Asian
Pacific Islander sorority at
CSUSM. The group has
been working with Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Nicki Croly, and
the existing Greek community in order to achieve this
goal. According to KPDL
President, Trisha Llanes,
this dream is transitioning
towards becoming a reality, approximately in 2015.
Reflective of its name,
which stands for Knowledge,
Perseverance, Diversity and
Legacy, KPDL works to instill aspects of each of these
four "pillars" in their members. To incorporate Knowledge, the group hosts a weekly, three hour "Study Hours"
session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, where members meet
up to do homework together.
Knowledge and Diversity are
represented in events such as
their weekly Hulu and Tahitian classes, which are open
to all members of the campus
community. Four-year KPDL
member, Heaven Quiban,
teaches these classes at 5
p.m. every Thursday in Arts
101. KPDL tries to get as
many student orgs, as possible to learn at least one dance
for the end of the year luau
as a way to come together
and celebrate while teaching others about API culture.
KPDL also participates in
events like the Breast Cancer
Walk, beach cleanups and
Friendship • <jfemes. KPDL
alms^to iriclude all students
iii their meetings and events,
not limiting themselves to
those who identify as API.
"One of the biggest misconceptions about joining
a culturally specific org. is
that you have to be fit into
that to be part of that group,"
Quiban said7 "A lot of people have asked us if they can
join even though they are
not Asian and don't know
anybody that is API. [With
KPDL], we're highlighting
diversity and we're trying
to break down the differences between us. Uniqueness makes us special, but
together we are complete."
KPDL President Trisha
The members of KPDL look forward to transition towards sorority status.
Llanes explained that having the group on campus
has made her experience at
CSUSM more enjoyable and
increased her friend base.
"I joined the spring of my
freshman year and liked it immediately," Llanes said. "The
past presidents and members
are the ones that have really
motivated me to get where
I am now. I would like to
see KPDL expand so that it
inspires other API women
to come onto this campus.
We need to bring that diversity on campus, and we're
here to make a statement."
Quiban joined KPDL the
fall of her freshman year,
and expressed how much
the members rely on one
another. She explained that
when KPDL is established
as a sorority, it will help
the campus community become even more diverse.
"I hope that new members
will always learn the roots of
where KPDL came from and
how hard it has been for us to
earn Greek letters," Quiban
said. "I want them to have
an appreciation for what they
will have when they become
a sorority because we have
Photo provided by KPDL
worked on this for so long."
KPDL meets every other
Tuesday, the next meeting taking place during UHour on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in
Academic Hall 205. Those
interested in the group can
like their Facebook page
at https://www.facebook.
com/csusmkpdl or follow them on Instagram at
K PDL_sororLty i nterest.
�Sports Editor:
Resty G rey
cougardiron.sports@gmail.com
T h e p revalence o f d iversity i n s ports
H ow d ifference h elps s ports t ranscend t o a n ew a nd b etter p laying f ield
By Burtland Dixon
StaffWriter
What if I told you there
was a realm in which the
pigment of your skin, the
dialect you are accustomed
to or even the way society
perceives you as a person,
is completely obsolete?
Well that realm is real. It
can be found in front yards,
public parks and residential
streets, to mention a few.
This world is none other
than the world of sports. The
cliché of "it doesn't matter if you're purple, green
or orange" applies liberally in this domain of life.
If you have ever played on
an organized sports team in
a league, your coach would
be the first to tell you that
it doesn't matter who you
are; if you can play you are
going to play. The same
doesn't hold true in other
areas such as positions of
power in the workforce or
media representation. In
other terms, you are not going to notice as many Denzel Washington's or Jackie
Chan's as you would a Tom
Cruise or even a Brad Pitt.
Then we have sports, a
magnificent creation indeed.
Let us take a second to delve
into a diverse scene. Steve
Nash, Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin; at least one of those
names should ring a bell.
Now what do all these people
have in common? They each
are players for the Los Angeles Lakers and love playing
basketball. The diverse and
uniqueness of those players is that they are Canadian, Black-American and
Chinese-American, respectively. Rest assured this trend
doesn't stop with basketball.
Now if these were still the since I was eight years old,
Glory days where certain and have never encounathletes would be scruti- tered any sort of prejudice."
nized and demeaned when It appears as if sports is the
exception to
they stepped foot
onto a court or "There is no the rule in refield if they were race in sports" gards to racism and other
of color, the topic
issues alike.
discussed here
would be different. For- This would serve sports as an
tunately for human sake, outlet for many people and
those days are long gone. they would hate to see that
"There is no race in environment tampered with.
sports, all players have the "The fact that sports are
capability to succeed and so diverse makes them
work hard," CSUSM sen- more enjoyable for me,"
ior, Abraham Vargas, said. CSUSM sophomore, Steph"I have been playing sports anie Ferro, said. "Athletes
and coaches have the same
goals, to get better as a
team and to win, so why
should race or background
have an effect on this?"
Whether it be for intramurals or the official school
teams, CSUSM is littered
with players of different
backgrounds playing side
by side. Why diversity is so
unaccounted for elsewhere
in life can be speculated, but
it's clear that sports breeds
diversity. When you toss in
factors like passion, determination and competition,
what is there not to love?
CSUSM men's soccer team prepared for stretch run
Team aims for s e c o n d A.I.I title in four years
By Erik Sandoval
StaffWriter
Students have taken a
stand against rape and sexual assault in an effort to
refocus the conversation
around supporting survivors.
Demonstrators rallied during U hour on August 26
in Library Plaza with posters, chants and demands for
change. Supporters included
Cathy Nguyen from Student
Health and Counseling Services, as well as members
of STARS, Active Minds,
the Health and Wellness
Center, Sigma Chi, MEChA,
STAND, the United Students of Color Coalition,
BSU and other CSUSM
professors and faculty.
The rally was organized in
response to the pending investigation of the Tau Rho
chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. UPD issued a crime
report regarding allegations
that in May of this year, a
CSUSM student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus party hosted by members of TKE. Students have
responded to these claims
by protesting against the
victimization of survivors,
notably those at CSUSM.
Karen GuzmXn, who organized the rally along with
members of Feminists Anonymous, did this to specifically offer support to survivors of all sexual violence.
"Being survivors ourselves, we know what this
process feels like/' GuzmXn
said. "There Is~ so much
that goes into being victimized and we just want
this survivor to know that
we stand behind them."
Although TKE is not a
recognized organization at
CSUSM, the alleged sexual
assault is closely associated
with students and the surrounding campus community.
Jeff Salas, the chapter
President of TKE, explains
that fraternity members
are doing what they can
to aid the investigation.
"We have been cooperating with anything
that law enforcement has
asked us to do to help with
the situation," Salas said.
The university also responded to these reports by
focusing on student welfare and encouraging any
victim of sexual assault to
take advantage of confidential counseling services.
"The safety and well-being
of our entire campus community is our highest priority," CSUSM's Public Information Officer, Margaret
Chantung, said. "We will not
tolerate nor ignore sexual assault and we will hold members of our community accountable for their actions."
Chantung emphasized
the university's involve-
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM Men's soccer team warms up before practice in preperation for title game.
ment in this investigation
by sharing their partnership with the California
Attorney General's Office
arid local law enforcement.
These issues have resulted in an increase of stu-
Women's volleyball team
prepares for tournament
By Resty Grey
Sports Editor
CSUSM Women's Volleyball continues its hot streak
under head coach Andréa
Leonard with a win percentage well above .500 as they
look to finish off the season
and defend their Association
of Intercollegiate Institutions (A.1.1.) conference title.
As of Monday, Oct. 20,
cougars hold a record
of 16 - 8 on the season.
Cougars seem to have
struck a goldmine in its freshman class. Middle-blocker
Kristen Parker, libero Samantha Flores and outsidehitters Cheyenne Richards
and Ashley Kaylor have all
found a place in the rotation during almost every set.
Kristen Parker receives
exceptional
praise from Leonard.
"She's been really consistent for us, especially
for a freshman," Leonard said. "She's a kid that
comes in there with no
fear, she's a gamer. I think
we see her best when she's
in pressure situations."
Senior setter Alyssa Foster
continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership on her
team. Foster methodically
distributes the ball to every
one of the Cougar hitters on
the court, often displaying
her incredible volleyball IQ.
Composed and calm, nearly every set is dictated by
Foster, implementing lessons learned from Coach
Leonard during practice.
"Things we've been working on in practice is putting
ourselves in pressure situations in order to find a way
out of that and still be aggressive," Coach Leonard said.
"More importantly, mentally;
they have to keep their mental focus and stay aggressive.
We can't get complacent."
Junior outside-hitter Jordan Banich and senior
outside-hitter Alyssa Hubbard have combined to tally
more than 400 kills over
the course of the season.
"My setter is really good,"
Hubbard said. "I trust everyone around me and I know
I have to put the ball away,
there is really no other option. Any way I can help
my team to get a victory."
Cougars find consistent
effort and production from
their role players sophomore outside-hitter Brooke
Butler, sophomore middlehitter Morgan Willis and
senior middle-hitter Kelli
McLin, many times helping
to tip the scale in CSUSM's
favor during matches.
"We have players coming
of the bench and making impact points, which is really
hard to do," Leonard said.
"It's easier to be a starter, but
it's more difficult to come off
the bench and have to perform
right away under pressure."
The depth on the Cougars' bench seems to go on
endlessly as CSUSM continues to find excellent contribution from sophomore
setter Taylor Harris and
sophomore middle-blocker
Markisha Henderson-Diaz.
Despite earning plenty of
success against other teams
in the A.1.1. and N.A.IA.
conferences, Cougars are
still looking to improve upon
their volleyball proficiency
during competitive matches.
"There are definitely areas of our game we need
to work on and address,"
Coach Leonard said. "However we're battling. We're
back to that gritty determination, which is what
we really want to build up
towards the end of the season for a championship."
CSUSM will host only
four more home games before competing in the A.I.I.
tournament on November
14-15 in Denver, Colorado.
"This is exactly where
we want to be," Coach
Leonard said. "Rather
than fear that moment,
this gives us an opportunity to really embrace it."
dent concern and public
awareness of sexual assault
in the community. Karen
GuzmXn and other members of Feminists Anonymous explain that being able
to confront this violence is
the most important thing.
"We want to create a campus who is talking about it.
We want to facilitate those
discussions and eventually change our campus
climate," GuzmXn said.
Food Profil
Benefits of brown rice
The healthier alternative to white rice
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
Rice has been grown
and consumed mainly in
Asian countries, but its use
is now slowly catching up
here in the United States.
Brown rice is not a different type of rice, rather
an unrefined version of the
white rice we now eat but
with much more nutrients
than its refined counterpart. Though it takes almost
double the amount of time
to cook it, approximately
40 minutes, brown rice is
definitely worth the wait.
Whenriceis refined, all that
is left is starch. Even in the
production of enriched rice,
quite a few essential minerals are lost in the process
which cannot be regained.
It is not only consumed as
a grain, but also as oil which
is made from the by-product
of refining brown rice into
white called rice branning.
According to the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, rice bran oil can help
reduce cholesterol. One cup
of brown rice gives 5 grams
of protein and 3.5 grams of
dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain a
healthy weight. Consuming
100 grams of brownriceproduces 111 calories, which is
quite small when compared
to white bread that gives 289
calories, more than double
the amount found in brown
rice (USDA Database).
This rice is also known
to contain a trace element called Selenium.
"Some scientific evidence
suggests that consumption
of selenium may reduce
the risk of certain forms
of cancer," said the Food
and Drug Administration.
So be it for health or
just to have variation in
diet, brown rice seems to
be the right companion.
�Think pink in October, spread breast cancer awareness
By Ciara Walker
StaffWriter
The girls, boobies, TaTas, fun bags, hooters,
chests...whatever you call
them, October is all about
Breast Cancer Awareness.
One in eight women will be
diagnosed with the disease
and early detection is the
best prevention. Thefirstline
of defense is right at home.
You are your own healthcare
advocate and should begin with self-examinations.
Although, self-breast exams should not be used as a
sole means to identify cancer,
just an aid. The purpose is
for you ton become familiar
with your breast tissue, so in
the event a lump appears you
will be able to tell your doctor
whether or not it is abnormal.
Breast cancer is NOT limited to women. Although a
rare occurrence, men can
develop the disease as well.
However, women are nearly 100 times more likely
to be diagnosed than men;
breast cancer is the second
leading cause of death for
women in the United States.
The exact cause of breast
cancer is unknown besides
genetics, as is the case with
most cancers, but there are
a few lifestyle changes associated with decreasing the
likelihood of breast cancer
developing: Maintain an
active lifestyle by exercising and eating a well balanced diet, stop smoking and
limit alcohol consumption.
Heart
The Campus Recreation
Center at CSUSM has
started an intramural flag
football team for students.
Women are not always
the first athletes you think
about when you think of
football; many players
on these teams aré men.
One girl who decided it
would be fun to join is transfer-student Rashell Mascardo. This is not her first time
playing flag football though.
Rashell has been in the
military for seven years
and played flag football
for fun while she was deployed in Africa. She spoke
about her experience so
far as being the only girl
on the flag-football team.
"Sometimes it is not fair
because I have to prove
myself so my teammates
could trust me," Mascardol said. "The fact that I
was a complete stranger
made it a little bit harder."
Beat
Cultural views on health, wellness and exercise
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6734 for more information. Do your views on health,
wellness and exercise reflect those of your parents?
Are those beliefs dictated by
cultural practices? Let's face
it, we are living in a world
of wheatgrass, kale and protein shakes, but what are
these practices a result of?
Are they a result of us
breaking patterns of a sedentary lifestyle or elaborating on what already was?
No matter the culture, there
is always a stigma associated
with its lifestyle choices.
Despite having to over- The Hispanic culture is
come the female-athlete known for its hard workstereotype, Rashell exhibits ing individuals, rich family
exceptional play on the field, values and delicious food.
often matching the fitness However, Hispanic indilevels of many of the men. viduals have interesting, yet
Even though it seems like somewhat conflicting, views
a difficult situation, other on health and wellness.
female students should be Many individuals that
grateful that Rashell is tak- identify as Hispanic or Laing a stand to become the tino value hard work, parfirst female on the flag foot- ticularly physical labor.
ball team. She is a great asset This value is instilled early
to the team and it encourag-- on during childhood. Chiles other women to feel more dren are often put to work
comfortable to join as well. at a very young age. As a
result, they learn the impor-
Comparison among Hispanic/Latino, Filipino
and American Indian cultures
Flag fPardo team evolves to co-ed
ootball
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Senior StaffWriter
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tance o f p hysical l abor i n
family restaurants, on farms
or even around the house.
Hispanic/Latino individuals
associate exercise with the
strength and stamina that are
attained through the amount
of physical labor they do
associated with their jobs.
Strength and stamina carries
a certain level of pride with
it. This pride keeps Hispanics/Latinos from disclosing any sign of weakness,
especially regarding health.
For example, Mexicans
are historically known to be
taught to focus on the now.
Therefore, if he or she has
experienced an injury or a
health condition in the past
that is not present at a doctor's visit, it will likely go
unreported. More often than
not, Hispanic/Latinos are reluctant to seek treatment for
health issues
at all. Many
Hispanics/Latinos believe
in balance, if
that balance
is disturbed
they often rely
on natural or
h omeopathic
remedies, as well as their
deep spirituality to correct it.
Part of the Hispanic/Latino
culture is that many of them
do not believe in processed
or pre-packaged foods. Every meal is homemade, prepared with the utmost love
and care. Traditional Mexican meals include: beans,
rice, potatoes and tortillas.
"My family always says
that they will eventually die
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM has become a haven for witness and welness for members
of all races.
somehow, so they may as
well enjoy what they are eating," a Mexican student at
CSUSM, Luis Carrillo, said.
Carrillo has chosen to live
his life differently from his
traditional Mexican family. Carrillo served in the
military and is pursuing
his degree in Kinesiology
with an emphasis in physical education, so that he
can pass on his healthy habits to school aged children.
Hispanics/Latinos might
h é s keptical a bout h ealth
care but many Filipinos, on
the other hand, delve deeply
into the health care field.
Some Filipinos dedicate
themselves so selflessly to
the field of health that they
often forget about their own
well-being. Filipinos, like
Hispanics/Latinos,
also
have a culture full of hard
work, tradition and great
food. Filipinos are culturally known to measure their
success based on their hard
work and busy lifestyle.
Consequently, stress often accompanies hard work.
According to the National
Institute of Health (NIH),
heart disease is the leading
cause of death in Asian and
Pacific Islanders. The NIH
also states that hypertension is especially prevalent
in the Filipino commu-
wellness in order to educate
others. Health promotion is
important in order to educate
individuals about wellness.
"As American Indians, we
view health as being important because diabetes is
high among our race," an
American Indian student at
CSUSM, Linda Nieto, said.
"We know that we have a
genetic predisposition to the
disease, so we try to exercise
and eat right but we are not
perfect and many of us still
need more education on how
exercise and eating right affects blood sugar levels."
Nieto is a Kinesiology
major here at Cal State,
who hopes that her emphasis in exercise science will
help her educate her family, especially her son, on
how to live a healthier lifestyle on the reservation.
D iversityresources .com
says that animal foods, fried
bread and Indian corn are all
considered 'strong foods'
that promote good health. In
reality, these foods are high
in cholesterol and can be
linked to diabetes. According to diversityresources.
com, tribal religion and traditional healers continue to
be used to diagnose and treat
American Indian patients
on reservations. Although,
it is common for Native
Americans to seek
modern medicine
advice in order to
treat symptoms
as well as a tribal
physician to eliminate the cause.
As you can see,
our campus is a
melting pot. There
are so many different cultural views on health, wellness and exercise. Yet, we all
have a common goal and that
is to be the generation that
changes the cycle of poor
lifestyle habits. Perhaps,
the recent health revolution
is not just a fad, but a new
understood way of life that
we can all help share with
one another here on campus.
"As American Indians, we
view health as being important because diabetes is high
among our race,"
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"My mom has been in the
health care field as a nurse
for as long as I can remember, yet she urged my brother
and I to take a more preventative route toward health
care when choosing our careers," a Filipino student at
CSUSM, Leila Cruz, said.
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own health and has chosen to
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Yoga experience
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM students are more often finding stress relief through yoga.
By Joshua Copeland
StaffWriter
Need a stress-relieving
escape in between classes? The CSUSM Clarke
has got you covered.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at U-hour, The Clarke
provides a free Ashtanga
Yoga class. Yoga is an exercise that improves strength,
flexibility, concentration
and balance. It encourages meditation and clarity and allows you a brief
intermission between the
everyday school grind.
The class begins with everyone sitting in a big circle
(depending on how many
participants arrive to the
class). Sometimes the instructor will sit in the middle
of the circle or join the participants on the outside. As the
class progresses, the instructor will carefully monitor
the participants in the class,
ensuring the safety and support of the poses. If a pose
proves to be too difficult, the
instructor will provide you
with an alternate position
with equivalent effectiveness to fit individual needs.
"The main goal is to teach
you guys [students] the
physical practice of yoga
but then also to show you a
little bit that it's more than
just a workout," yoga instructor, Louise McDugal,
said. "You learn a little bit
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she's by far my favorite."
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E vents, l ectures set f or Diversity Awareness M onth
O ffice o f Diversity's inaugural event
By Courtney Jones
lead students in a powerful exercise aimed at promoting unity and strength.
The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Noa Baum left
attendees amazed following
her stellar performance during A Land Twice Promised.
On Oct. 9, CSUSM's exceptionally diverse community had the opportunity to
mingle over a cup of coffee
during International Coffee Hour. The same day, a
screening of Underwater
Dreams, really knocked the
socks off of attendees as
presenters shared the "epic
story of how the sons of
undocumented Mexican im-
Features Assistant
Get ready Cougars, in addition to wearing pink for
Breast Cancer Awareness,
you can also attend a variety of events and lectures
all month long in honor of
Diversity Awareness Month.
The events and lectures are
among the resources provided by CSUSM and its speakers to encourage students
to learn and understand the
world and the diverse individuals who occupy it.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, marked
the kickoff of Diversity
Awareness Month as guest
speaker Suzan Shown Hario
Student
migrants learned how to
build an underwater robot
from Home Depot parts and
defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process."
During U-Hour on Oct. 14,
students had the option of
attending ASFs "interactive
and educational" anti-bullying event or playing a few exhilarating rounds of Loteria,
a Mexican game similar to
bingo, in the Kellogg Library.
On Wednesday, Oct. 15,
Joseph Costello hosted an
event at the San Marcos
VA Vet Center about veterans and the various "invisible disabilities" they combat on a daily basis. Also
still more to come. Feel free
to drop in on one or more
of the remaining lectures
taking place this month:
Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance
lecture from 12 p.m. to 1:30
p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.
22 at the USU, Ballroom B.
Transgender
Identities lecture during U-hour
o n. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at
the USU, Ballroom C.
Love, Always: Exploring Identity through Spoken Word will take place
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the
USU, Ballrooms A&C.
The lecture, Frontiers in
that day, the Arts building
hosted guest speaker Sonia Gutiérrez as she spoke
about the "struggles, power
and responsibility of being
a bilingual writer today."
This past Monday, Oct.
20, Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez,
author of The Time is Now:
Understanding and Responding to the Black and
Latina/o Dropout Crisis
in the US. lectured about
a silent epidemic that has
been plaguing students of
color for some time now.
The above mentioned
events have been the events
that have taken place thus
far this month, and there's
9
organization
Science, will be held from
during U-hour Thursday,
Oct. 30 at Arts Building 240.
Also, if you're interested in exploring the Half
Moon Wall, then head on
over to the Study Abroad
Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at
the Kellogg Forum Plaza.
The last event for the
month, International Coffee Hour, will take place
on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Continue
celebrating Diversity Awareness
Month, Cougars as someone once said that "the
beauty of the world lies in
the diversity of its people."
spotlight
Muslim students organize to promote understanding
By Shanice Davis
Group s eeks to raise awareness o f its r eligion
Staff Writer
At CSUSM, there is an
array of student organizations that anyone can join
that caters to students' needs,
hobbies, beliefs and specifications; the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is
among those organizations.
CSUSM student Amber
Mahmood, president of the
Muslim Student Organization, explains that a major
component in the group's
mission statement is unity.
Mahmood also emphasizes
that the organization is open
to all students, Muslim or not.
"[Our mission statement
is] to unite both Muslims
and non-Muslims in order
to better understand one
another," Mahmood said.
With many different ste-
reotypes and misconceptions out there, MSA encourages students to understand
what being Muslim means.
"It means being the best
possible person one can
be," Mahmood said. "Our
religion encourages its believers to be kind, justT"
humble, a role model and
pushes for equality for all."
Photo provided by MSA
Some of the MSA's goals
MSA group members gather to plan ways to open communication
they are proactively working
on achieving include grow- with other campus students.
ing and becoming a better
known entity on campus in central theme of build- events for students to
addition to spreading knowl- ing a strong relationship participate in including
edge throughout campus. with God as well as oth- hikes, movie nights, rock
MSA also encourages others ers and striving to achieve climbing, ice skating and
to better understand Islam the best self one can be in many other activities.
and its principles and val- this life," Mahmood said. MSA believes in giving
ues. The org. hopes to better MSA has grown by nearly back and helping the comconnect with the campus and 50 percent within the last munity by participating in
the local community in order year and hopes to contin- ventures such as food doto help increase awareness. ue to expand on campus. nations to the homeless
"[In Islam] there is the MSA also holds fun and various other volun-
teer opportunities that arise
throughout each semester.
In addition, MSA is holding their biggest event of the
year—Islam Awareness Week.
"Each year MSA holds
Islam Awareness Week, an
entire week of lectures and
events dedicated to chspeiling misconceptions and
eradicating
stereotypes
about Muslims and Islam,"
Mahmood said. "We have
knowledgeable scholars who
have volunteered to come
to CSUSM and speak about
a variety of topics (Islam in
the Media, Jesus in Islam,
Muslims: America's newest minority, Islamic influence in Chicano Culture)."
These lectures will be
held from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. from Monday, Oct.
20 through Thursday,
Oct. 23 in UHall 100.
Mahmood and fellow
members of MSA encourages newcomers from all
around the campus to join
or to attend at least one
meeting. The org. currently has biweekly meetings held during U-hour on
Thursdays. The org. gathers at this time in order to
discuss their thoughts on a
variety of informative topics and issues like Feminism
in Islam and Love in Islam.
For more information
on the org. email MSA at
m sa.csusm@gmail.com.
"We strongly encourage everyone to come out
and attend at least one
event," Mahmood said.
"It is a great opportunity
to build connections, clear
up any misunderstandings
and gain knowledge about
a highly discussed topic."
P riority Christian Challenge discusses c ommunity
S trengthening f aith w ithin C SUSM
By Celeste Morales
Outreach Assistant
CSUSM student org.
Priority Christian Challenge offers a safe environment where students can
come together and participate in shared prayer
along with other events
within the community.
The organization is spiritual based and promotes
connections and fellowship among students. Their
main focus is to help one
another stay on the spiritual
path through mentorship.
CSUSM student Karri Vitor, president of Priority
Christian Challenge, wants
to put the organization on
CSUSM's radar as a good
organization to join for those
students who want to build
strong relationships with
each other as well as help
others in the community.
One unique feature of Priority Christian Challenge
is that they interact with a
large part of the international student population.
"There is something like
forty-two different countries
represented at this school
who are looking for a way
to connect," Vitor said.
"We try to help with that."
The faculty advisor for
the org., Karno Ng, administers the International Coffee Hour where the organization comes together and
assist these international
students with transitioning
into CSUSM. Many of these
students are looking tofinda
sense of cohesive community.
Priority Christian Challenge creates this community during meetings where
students come together
and participate in Bible
study and fellowship. Vitor defines fellowship as
means of communication
that brings students closer
to one another and to God.
"Its a type of Bible study
that is concerned with
the connection with Jesus," Vitor said. "We hold
each other accountable."
One of the major events
they have coming up this November is called Operation
Christmas Child. Operation
Christmas Child allows students within the organization
to gather donated clothes and
food from around campus
and put
them in
shoe boxes. Once
they have
them all
packaged,
organized
teams
will ship
the donations to
c ountries
in need.
The organization also recently had an event called
"See you at the Pole" where
they organized a public
prayer by theflagpoles. The
group prayed for the campus,
the community and the rest
of the world. Some of the
students from Intervarsity,
a nother
s piritual
based organization on
c ampus,
joined the
organization in
prayer.
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Priority
Christian
Challenge
hosts
such events in hopes to help
strengthen the faith of those
students who attend. The
organization wants to provide the new members a bit
"There is something like fortytwo different
countries represented at this
school who are
looking for a way
to connect/
of encouragement in continuing to follow their faith
and to help students realize
that there are others who are
willing to pray with them.
Vitor also believes that
providing a place for students to pray gives people
a sense of camaraderie.
"This "also inspires some
of our members to be more
aware of the concerns of others and the community that
we are in, since we think
about them as well when
we are praying" Vitor said.
Priority Christian Challenge is open to all students
on campus, and for those interested in joining, the org.
meets from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
every Tuesday and Wednesday in the USU 2310-A.
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Spetletz-homemade brown butter egg noodles
Traditional German recipe made easy
By Chelsey Schweitzer
Senior StaffWriter
If you are in the mood for
a noodle dish with a twist to
break up the routine of regular old spaghetti or macaroni
and cheese, then this German
dish is for you. Spetletz is an
egg noodle dish that is served
in browned butter. In Germany, it is also normally served
with sauerkraut and pork
mixed in for additional flavor. This recipe has been used
in my family for generations,
and now you can try it too.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
6 eggs
Dash of salt
Cold water
Butter (as much or as little as desired)
Directions:
Mix flour, eggs and salt
by hand. Add cold water
until it has the consistency of a thick cake batter.
Boil a pot of salted water
(to a soft boil). Slice strips
of the batter into the water
and cook until fluffy. Strain
into a bowl of warm water.
Brown the butter in a small
pan by cooking at the highest heat until browned. Strain
the noodles, toss and butter them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sauerkraut
and pork as desired. Enjoy.
Do you have a favorite
recipe that you would like
to share? Send any recipes
or suggestions to Culinary
Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com
and
you may see your recipe
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start to feel at home
By Sydney Schabacker
StaffWriter
When students go to college, some seek to find
what makes them special,
what talents they may possess and what possibilities
await. For international students Brian Park and O.C.
Si, coming to CSUSM is a
means for self-exploration.
Brian Park, a Business
Major, came to CSUSM
to extend his study of
English. He finds American culture fascinating,
and very different from
his home in South Korea.
"In South Korea everywhere is busy," Park said.
"There are too many people and too many cars."
But here at CSUSM, Park
expresses how friendly and
helpful everyone is, whereas
in South Korea, people might
be less inclined to ask for, or
give, assistance and advice.
Park believes that studying English will help him
succeed in the business
world. He hopes to one day
help his father manage their
family-founded construction business, Shintaeyang.
Photo by Chris Morales
International students enjoy doin school work at the Global Education room.
"English is good for me
since English is a prominent
language throughout the
business world," Park said.
Another international student here at CSUSM also
believes how essential language can be in everyday life.
Communications major O.C.
Si wants to learn all about
the intricacies of English.
Si is originally from
Macao, China and was
influenced to come to
CSUSM by her brother.
"My brother studies
here, and he said it's a
good school and a nice,
quiet place," she said.
Si also expresses how busy
she has been since settling in.
"I have lots of things to
do: get a phone, water, gas,
an apartment," she said.
Despite the many extra responsibilities that are part of
starting a life in a new country, Si is excited to be here.
She loves the freedom of
American culture, delights
in the English immersion
and appreciates being part
of a diverse community.
Though both O.C. and
Brian are far from home,
their experiences here at
CSUSM are an exciting and
satisfying first step towards
their trans-global futures.
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T he m apping o f the u niversity throughout' t he^eats
By Anna Maria Petrova well-developed campus."
StaffWriter
With record enrollments
this fall, CSUSM has been
named one of the fastest growing universities
in the Cal State system.
From the first graduating class of 1991 to the
2014 fall semester's record enrollment, CSUSM
has come a long way.
As the years passed and
more students were accepted, the university was
expanded, new buildings were added and new
programs were founded.
"It has changed a lot since
I started in 1991. Initially
we had only a couple of
hundred students without a
campus. We rented a part of
Business Park by Jerome's,"
said Literature & Writing
Professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan.
"Now we have over tens of
thousands of students on a
Editor-in-Chief
Katlin Sweeney
The current fall 2014 semester welcomed 12,853
students to CSUSM, which
included 2,175 new freshmen and 1,644 transfer students, surpassing the 12,000
student mark that had not
been broken in the past.
The CSUSM campus
has also been recently
ranked as one of the best
universities in the area.
"As a relatively speaking young institution, it
is admirable to be ranked
among the top 20 best universities in the area," said
Gezai Berhane Associate
Director of Operations of
Dean of Students Office.
Another notable accomplishment attained by
CSUSM is the recently
awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity or HEED award.
"The Office of Diversity was established three
Photo by Chris Morales
Craven Hall stands as a beacon of progress.
years ago, and within the
last couple of years we have
been operating off our strategic plan," said Marilyn
McWilliams, Administrative Assistant of the Office
of Diversity, Educational
Equity and Inclusion. "We
have five years of strategic planning, and based on
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that plan we have been implementing a lot of things"
CSUSM's accomplishments and progress can be
first attributed to its unique
history. The CSU campus
held its first classes in 1979
at Lincoln Middle School
in Vista and served approximately 148 students. How-
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ever, in 1982 the campus
moved into a larger office
building in Los Vallecitos
Blvd., San Marcos, also
known as the Jerome's area.
"I was here the first two
years as a student, we didn't
take classes here thefirsttwo
years on this site we were at
what was back then the Jerome's area," Berhane said.
"CSUSM was founded in
1989, and that's when they
started hiring faculty and
staff administrators," he said.
"I was one of thefirststudents
enrolled in the fall of 1990."
CSUSM was the twentieth
campus in the CSU system at
the time and was headed by
Bill W. Stacy as itsfirstpresident. Alongside President
Stacy, there were 12 other
founding faculty members.
In Feb. 1990, CSUSM introduced its first junior and
senior class with an enrollment size of 448 students
while the CSUSM campus
Was still under construction.
In May of 1992, CSUSM
had its first official commencement
ceremony
prior to the grand opening of the CSUSM campus.
In 1996, Jean and W. Keith
Kellogg II pledged a donation
to the school which helped
support the future development of the Kellogg Library.
Moreover, in 2010, the
university celebrated its
twentieth anniversary, and
the enrollment of students
reached 9,767 and has
continued to grow since.
With a ranking placing it in
the top 20 best Cal States, a
diversity award and record
enrollments, CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing schools in the region.
The
opportunities
CSUSM has to offer to
its students along with
the accomplishments obtained, makes this campus
a truly exceptional one.
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S tudents' H alloween t raditions
C ougars r emember t he m ost m emorable H alloweens
By Shanice Davis
StaffWriter
It is that time of the year
where the leaves transition
to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air gets
cooler, days get shorter and
where for one night of the
year people dress up in costumes, scare little kids and
pass out cavity ridden candy.
Childhood Halloween
celebrations were riddled
with candy, trick or treating, scary movie nights,
halloween parties with
friends and getting dressed
in flirty or scary costumes.
When asked about Halloween traditions, our fellow
Cougars grew excited and
nostalgic from the simple
thought of Halloween alone.
CSUSM freshman Josh
Morones reminisced about
Halloween time with
his friends and family.
"When I was younger, or
still, my neighborhood has
been one of the most popular destinations for trick or
treating," Morones said. "We
would get people from Tijuana, we would get buses with
tons of people and my street
would get totally packed. We
would also get a huge mob of
people, some would be twenty-five and others would be
two years old. It would just
What halloween costume will you
wear this year?
be a whole bunch of people
trick or treating together."
CSUSM junior, Nicholas
Bruno, pondered his early
childhood as he mentioned
that he does not currently
have much of a tradition as
he once did. However, as a
child, he would get ready
for the festivities by preparing their home for the
mysterious night to come.
"As a kid, I'd paint ghosts,
pumpkins and spooky things
on my window," Bruno said.
CSUSM junior, Diana Garcia, celebrates the same way
every year, while sometimes
helping kids in the process.
"I watch Hocus Pocus every Halloween either by myself or with others and since
I've been working with kids at
Project REACH, I have them
watch it too," Garcia said.
CSUSM junior, Michael
Martinez, sticks close to
his Mexican heritage as
he describes that he and
his family commemorate Dia de Los Muertos.
R E S T A U R AN T
"Our Halloween tradition
is the Day of the Dead,"
Martinez said. "We would
place a table in our living
room and just have it open
to put food on it for those
who have passed away;
the ones (foods) we know
they liked, and we'll leave
it there for two nights."
Regardless of what Halloween traditions students have
grown up with-trick or treating, partying, apple bobbing
or just kicking back watching Halloween classics—it
still remains a holiday that
brings out the kid in us all.
Whatever Halloween shenanigans you're involved
in, be sure to have fun and
be safe out there Cougars.
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Looking to get in the the popular ones this year.
Halloween spirit this year Basically get yellow shirts,
with some friends? Here sweaters and some overalls
are a few costume ideas or suspender straps. Glue
that can help you stand out. some Styrofoam cups to a
Mystery Gang:
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Choose whoever wants to can get a tall guy to be Gru it
play which character and would be even more perfect.
dress accordingly. You Super hero group: Reccould even get a cardboard ommended for large groups.
like the Avengers or Justice
League that give you a wide
range of characters to dress
up as. Or if you feel like
messing with people, Mends
could dress up as a bunch of
different Deadpools for kicks.
Crayola Crayons: This one
is easy. All you need is a
T-shirt of the color you want
to be. Adding a cone shape
for headgear in the proper
color will add to the costume.
Pac Man and Ghosts: Get
a lot of cardboard and cut
out the shapes of the classic Pac Man shape and four
other ghost shapes to wear.
Tetris: Take a cardboard,
cut it in the shape that you
want and paint it any color.
For a group variation, have
everyone's pieces all fit together once they line up.
Beer Pong: This one
will get some laughs. Take
some cardboard, paint it
red and wrap it in a cylindrical shape to make it look
like a solo cup around the
person. Grab a volleyball
and start tossing it around.
H alloween
a round t he w orld
By Alex Maravillas
StaffWriter
There are different cultures around the world
that celebrate Halloween,
some are unique while others are rooted in tradition.
Halloween
originated
from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went
trick-o-treating and most
individuals went to occasions or gatherings with
family and companions.
In Latin America and Spain,
for three days, individuals
praised on All Souls Day(s).
On the third day they have
a traditional feast, which
begins on Oct. 31. The end
goal is to demonstrate their
endowment for the spirits.
There is also an altar with an
offering to honor the dead.
The French celebrate
Halloween by going to
parties, social gatherings,
bars or clubs. Individuals
celebrate by hosting parties with scary themes or
by going trick-o-treating.
Lastly, in the Philippines,
Halloween lasts up to three
days and is built upon a
Catholic foundation. Similar to Spain and some Latin
American countries, Hal-
loween in the Philippines
begins from Oct. 31 to Nov.
2. where Nov. 1 and Nov.
2 are used to remember
the deceased. During these
two days, families gather
at cemeteries to honor the
dead. Some individuals actually live in the cemetery in
homes made out of coffins.
Halloween is celebrated all
around the world. Furthermore, the common phenomenon that is Halloween connects students' traditions with
the traditions of other countries such as Ireland, Latin
America, Spain and France.
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October is National Diversity month, so now is the
perfect time to learn something new about a different
culture. One way to learn
about a new culture is to
build a friendship with someone who has a different cultural background than you.
Another way is to attend
the diversity events offered on campus. I've attended two such events this
month that each taught me
something new about cultures other than my own.
The first event was called
"A Land Twice Promised,"
and was about encouraging a better understanding
Check out diversity events on campus
of the complex relationship
between Israelis and Palestinians. The event involved
Israeli storyteller Noa Baum
doing a theatrical one woman performance which explored the idea that perhaps
Israelis and Palestinians have
more in common than they
think. Something she said
that really stuck out to me
is that "once you hear someone's story, there's no going
back." Which leads us to the
wise words of Gene Knudsen Hoffman when he says,
"An enemy is one whose
story we have not heard."
The second event was the
first installment of the three
part Community and World
Literary Series that's being
put on by the Literature and
Writing Department. Toni
Jensen, a published author entitled From the Hilltop.
and professor
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the struggles being faced
by Native Americans in our
society. It was also a great
time because Jensen's work
is funny and refreshing.
All of this to say that attending the different events
and lectures which the campus offers for free to students is a fruitful way to
learn new things about different cultures. I encourage all students to attend at
least one such event each
semester in order to engage
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Q u e s t i o n i n g d i v e r s i t y at C S U S M
By USCC
Contributor
Knowledge, Awareness, Equity, Lunch official seal
Dear CSUSM,
As United Students of
Color Coalition, we are taking the initiative to communicate the vision we have for
CSUSM in hopes of helping
our campus live up to its core
values, mission and vision
statement. Despite reaching
the 25 year anniversary, it is
both tragic and unacceptable
that acts of racial and hatred
Globalizing education benefits students
By Alhijaz Althagafi
Contributor
It has been said by Kofi
Annan that "arguing against
globalization is like arguing
against the laws of gravity."
Edward Fiske says that
if Americans are to continue to prosper and to exercise leadership in this new
global context, it is imperative that that we understand
the new global forces that
have both shaped, and been
thrust, upon us. The alternative is to be at their mercy.
Technological advancement has created a new
global culture. Each part of
the world today is connected
with each other. A company
in Korea can sign a contract
with another company in the
U.S without physically meeting. A family in South Africa
can watch the National Geographic channel at the same
time as a family in India,
both in their own language.
Globalization and technological advances have
played major roles in shifting the world toward a common culture, and it also
enhances education and
peace by allowing learning,
understanding and connection between diverse groups.
Diversity is not only about
race, ethnicity and gender,
but also religion, sexual
orientation, status and age.
Globalization and diversity
go hand-in-hand. The United
States has worked to apply
diversity and globalization
to the education system,
e specially
in higher
6
e ducation.
But why is
g lobalizing
our campus
i mportant?
The first
reason is
expanding experience. For some
college students, interactions on campus might be
the first time they have had
interpersonal communication with people from different groups. A university
campus is like opening the
door to the entire world
without the need to travel.
The second reason is to
improve social development.
By interacting with people
{
from different backgrounds
you can partner and develop
relationships. Sometimes
we have boring conversations with friends who have
everything in common with
us, which is why interacting
with people from different
backgrounds is so important.
The third reason is that it
prepares students for career
success. Emerging markets
mean economic growth, and
therefore the
need to prepare
students for
jobs that require
new skills. Students will soon
be looking for
a place in an
interconnected
world as never
before. The changing roles
of the international community, the changing face of
U.S neighborhoods, the challenges facing environmental,
health and science, must be
understood and managed by
a new generation of workers,
citizens and leaders. Dealing
with all of these will require
an education system that
prepares future employees
to lead in a global context.
Why is
Globalizing
on Campus
important"
Joining BSU changed
my college experience
racism continue to transpire
on this campus. Over the last
few years there have been incidents on campus that have
served to increase the racial division among faculty,
staff and students, including racist and sexist grafitti,
harrassment of certain faculty and students and acts of
cultural misappropriation.
These incidents have negatively affected our community in ways that makes students feel like their culture
is under attack. Recently the
of
their
though these concerns tend
to be thrown under the rug
rather than immediately addressed. As students of color
we are working hard to make
a difference, but the university needs to do its part too.
In Solidarity,
United Students of
Color Coalition
Need for more diversity
on campus
found Black Student Union, felt like I did not belong with
cause I did not know or see NPHC Divine 9 on our cammany individuals like me. pus. It would not only spread
But that fall semester I saw diversity around the school
that CSUSM had a BSU and but also the Greek life.
I immediately joined and This would give opportuninever looked back. BSU is an ties to other young African
organization that makes sure American woman to have a
individuals have a safe place chance to have a sisterhood
to go to when you need to and have a life-changing extalk and an academically in- perience. Also, individuals
clined setting that allows you of other cultures will gain
to address your own opin- more knowledge of African
ions and to think critically. American college history,
Before joining BSU, I instead of only the oppreslooked at the Greek life sive history which they are
and was astonished by how taught. They will be enlightlacking it was in diversity. I ened and not so ignorant
looked at all the sororities' on our accomplishments.
By Darniesha Thornton I felt very uncomfortable be- them. That is why we need a
Contributor
The school is diverse, but
not as much as it claims to be.
When I look around the
campus, yes, I do see a variety of individuals, but there
is still a huge gap in the
number of individuals like
me. I am African American.
When looking at various
clubs and organizations there
are very few that have members with people that look
like me, let alone are run
by people that look like me.
Last year, my freshman
year of college, before I pictures and I immediately
Students raise their hands in solidarity in protest of police brutality.
Creating sense of
community at CSUSM
ful experience for me. We that I admire most about the
have discussions that are in- Black Student Union is that
Contributor
teresting to be a part of and they encourage anyone of any
I came from a
ethnicity to attend By Daniesha Thornton
campus that was
the meetings. They Contributor
slightly diverse.
emphasize that di- Having diversity on our
But coming to
versity is a won- campus is extremely imporCSUSM there was
derful thing to have tant to me. The reason I bedefinitely a noticeon our campus and lieve this is because diversity,
that we want every in my opinion, symbolizes a
able difference in
ethnic- , group to. thriving community/campus.
the diversity of the
embrace Jheir cul- '
campus. I decided
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to be a part of
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gives students of key factors that make us as
ibly welcoming
all different races
and I really wantPhoto provided by BSU Facebook Page to learn and ap- students better critical thinked to learn more
that CSUSM
preciate the heritage ers. Iddo believeonderful job
about my culture.
has one a w
fellow- classmates, with integrating diversity beParticipating in the BSU they are very informative
as well. One of the things
meetings has been a wonder-
By Shalyn Reynoso
university received the prestigious "National Diversity
Award," giving a false representation of our university. A
university that does not have
enough faculty of color, that
does not have ethnic centers,
that does not have Chicana
studies, Black studies, or
Asian studies; and a university that has continued to fail
students of color on an institutional level is not diverse.
While we acknowledge
that the university is aware
of these issues, we feel as
cause I do love seeing people
on my campus that resemble
many different shades. But,
with that said, I do believe
as a campus we can do much
more to expand diversity.
Being a college student, it
is my goal to graduate and
get a career, but in doing so
I want to change the lives of
students that believe there is
no hope in going to collège.
I am motivated by the idea
that I can be the changing
factor in a student's decision to come to college. That
is why I am in the flourishing, cultural organization of
BSU (Black Student Union).
It is our goal to start serving within our communities
because we, as a cultural
organization, realize how
important it is to see a person that looks like you telling you to go to college.
One quote I love to read
and that I can relate to as a
young black woman is by
Maya Angelou which says,
"My mission in life is not
merely to survive, but to
thrive; and to do so with
some passion, some compassion, some humor and some
style." And with that I encourage you to be a leader
today, tomorrow and forever.
�My e xperience as an E gyptian A merican
cousins I didn't know existed
would join us for dinner.
I learned English along with
Arabic and had friends who
I played with after school.
I climbed trees and picked
mulberries off its stems and
watched sunsets with my
family from our balcony.
When I was ten, I remember packing a large suitcase
alongside my brother as my
mom told us of the adventures
we'd be having in America.
"We'll have a big house and
a backyard," my mom would
tell us with excitement.
I know now that what my
mom was searching for was
what many others from all
over the world were searching for. I came to the United
States with family who believed in the American dream.
When I arrived in the U.S.
I was shocked in every essence of the word but more
so, I was afraid of not fitting
in. Soon after, my mom enrolled me in the third grade,
and although I studied English in Egypt, it was still hard
for me to communicate with
classmates and teachers; language barriers became an enemy to my self-development.
Throughout middle and
high school I was asked
questions about my nationality. I was asked if I had lived
in a hut back in Egypt, or if
I had owned a camel, or if I
was somehow a descendant
of Cleopatra. I was always
surprised at how little people knew about Egypt and
how quickly people threw
stereotypes around. Some
people didn't even know
that Egypt was in Africa.
But what shocked me
the most was being told
by a classmate that "I'd
be afraid to ride in an airplane with you." Televi-
disrespectful and racist. Appropriating other cultures is
not harmless. It often contributes to negative stereotypes
of the culture being parodied.
T e reason appropriation
h
can be harmful is that rituals
and history that have a strong
meaning to the original culture are often be treated by
outsiders as "just for fun."
Then, the ritual or history is
treated in a way that is dis-
respectful and offensive to
someone who has it as a very
deep part of their culture.
Now, none of this is to say
that if you're not Chinese
you cannot eat that lo meiri
you bought for dinner. Eating a culture's foods, enjoying its music and learning the
language can all be enriching
ways to show your appreciation for a culture. Cultural
exchange and learning about
others' backgrounds can help
create understanding and
friendship around the world.
But wearing a cartoon-like
sombrero, poncho and heinous mustache isn't showing
respect: it's downright rude.
It's important to learn why
it's not okay for members
of a dominant culture to appropriate others. "Ethnic"
clothes and hairstyles are
still stigmatized as unprofes-
By Nada Sewidan
Features Editor
Identity is a culmination
of human experience, diversity and being part of a
community that connects
us. Being Egyptian American, my identity is closely
tied to both the life I lived
in Egypt and the life I live
here in the United States.
My experience in Egypt
consisted of living in large
apartment flats similar to
what you'd see in big cities
like New York, of Pyramid
adventures and camel rides
on desert ground. I remember
commuting through buses,
microbuses and trams, and
navigating through jaywalkers and traffic, side street markets and the many tourists.
I spent my childhood surrounded by my family— a silly, loud, funny family. We'd
have large family gatherings where uncles, aunts and
Photo provided by Nada Sewidan
Nada (left) and cousin on Nada's 6th birthday in Eygpt.
sion didn't help with those
kind of stereotypes either.
I soon realized that some
people's prior perceptions of
Egypt were automatically attached to me. Even if I tried to
crawl my out from under people's preconceived notions,
I'd find myself pulled back.
It's hard to form an identity when a part of you is
thousands of miles away,
the other part of you is
trying to adopt someone
else's identity and the rest
of you is being judged by
people's standards, stereotypes and their ideas of you.
There remains this large
disconnect between a picture
of the Egypt I knew then, the
Egypt I've grown unfamiliar with and my place in the
United States now. That's the
thing about living half your
life in one country, brought
up based on one culture's
ideals and then transported
to find yourself immersed in
completely different ideals you tend to lose who you are.
You may be wondering
why you should care about
my story, or any stranger's
story for that matter. But the
truth is, if you cared about
my story, maybe you'd see
me from a different perspective, beyond the superficial,
beyond stereotypes, beyond
brown hair and brown skin.
You'd see a world outside
your own; you'd see a perspective that television
screens won't show you.
Maybe you'd see a girl that
struggles with something
that everyone struggles
with—identity. You'd get to
know who I am, my life in
Egypt, my life now, and you
would no longer ask me if I
lived in a hut, or if I owned a
camel, or if I was a descendant of Cleopatra. You'd find
yourself relating to me and
maybe you'd find that we
all beat to the same drum.
Everyone has a story,
and their story matters. Ultimately, it's our stories
that keep us connected.
sional, "cultural" foods are
treated as exotic past times,
and the vernacular of people of color is ridiculed and
demeaned. People of color
are stripped of their ability to express their cultural
identities on a daily basis,
biit when white people do
it it's often seen as self-expression. This is a privilege
granted only to those of the
dominant culture. Fortunate-
ly, we as a society can learn
about these issues and work
to become more sensitive
to other people's cultures.
With all of this in mind,
please think before buying
that "Native American war
bonnet" from Urban Outfitters or dressing as a "sexy
Dia de Los Muertos sugar
skull." These are real people,
real cultures and real histories, not fashion accessories.
Cultural appropriation is not fashionable
By Nicole Holman
Contributor
Cultural appropriation is
the process by which a member of a dominant culture
takes or uses aspects of another culture (often a colonized culture) without any
understanding of the deeper
cultural meanings behind the
appropriated item. It is often
I s A m e r i c a r eally p o s t - r a c i a l ?
By Ciara Walker
StaffWriter
"I don't have a
gun, stop shooting!"
Those were the last words
spoken by Michael Brown as
he was fatally gunned down
in Ferguson, MO by a Caucasian police officer. Brown
was supposed to start college that following Monday.
We have all heard someone complaining and
thought, "It is not just because you are black." But
this time, it is. I have silently
watched various videos pop
up on my social media newsfeeds of African-American
men and teenagers being
unjustly arrested, beaten,
shot at and even worse, murdered - all of them unarmed.
Remember, the staff member on campus who was
thought to have had an assault rifle? It turned out to
be his umbrella and he was
able to walk away, later
joking about it on his Facebook. I wonder if it were
an African-American man,
would the situation have
been handled differently?
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upon it
in Ferguson and South Car- not mean America is post- to change overnight, nor will
does not mean it owes itself
olina have not been given racial. In fact, since the pres- it go away by a few social
to you.
much attention locally. idency, it seems that history media rants minus real acAll for you.
Meanwhile, it has sparked an has started to repeat itself. I tion. Organize peace marchYou cannot drink my blood
outrage in other communi- myself have lost friends as es. You feel that you are not
the way you have drank the blood of my
ties. In light of current events, a result of their racist com- being represented appropricountry.
I can no longer remain silent. ments during both elections. ately? Join a diversity team
Ah yes! What a delight I am!
I have two African-American I am focused on life, lib- at work or school to be a posI have been waiting patiently for another
boys who may someday be erty and the pursuit of hap- itive image for your culture.
foreigner
looked upon as a threat just piness, but police are in pur- Then, use that platform to
to taste me.
because of the color of their suit of me. What happened educate others. Raise awareCome! Drink my skin and feast upon my
skin. And this is not limited to justice for all? Minori- ness, remain vigilant and
face!
to the men either. I myself ties have to beat stereotypes speak up. Don't wear black
For I do not know my own beauty and
have been harassed by two while facing disadvantages. face (or sombreros or dress
strength.
Caucasian police officers just How do you deal with a as cholas) this Halloween,
For I do not know the jewels inside my skin
this past April. "Routine traf- society that claims to be simply making a mockery of
and the laughter that echoes through the
fic stops" are just as danger- post-racial, but really isn't? something you will never unmountains.
ous nowadays for blacks as Be culturally sensitive. derstand. If you can't do anyI am a mine of gold.
they were back in the 1950s. Don't judge an entire group thing to help, at least change
Ariverof lapis.
So, why should you care of people by the few repre- your outlook. You never
And I would rather
about these occurrences? sentatives that you encounter. know what a person is going
cave in on myself
CSUSM boasts a diverse Learn about a race instead of through or has endured to
than let you in.
campus. This campus is no criticizing them. And having be sitting in class with you.
I am not another land you can ravage.
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M y e xperience i n E cuador
By Bobby Rivera
Alumni
It has been said that a
young couple went to San
Pablo Lake, which is located
below Imbabura Volcano.
When caught, the couple
ran off. They then went to
a single tree high on a hill
that overlooked San Pablo
Lake. It was there that their
kiss blossomed into love.
The Lechero Tree still exists
outside of Quito, Ecuador in
a colonial town called Otavalo. The folklore ending
is that the two souls were
separated by rival families,
one being the lake, the other
being the tree. Today, many
in love take their vows at
the foot of this tree in hopes
of having everlasting love.
I went to Ecuador this summer to research a fictional
novel that took me to three
indigenous communities
within this beautiful scenic
country. My return trip to
Ecuador was motivated by
an Andean medicine class
which I took from Professor
Bonnie Bade in the summer
of 2013. What was to have
been a 5-week trip, expanded to 3 months after I fell in
love with the city of Otavalo
and the people of Ecuador.
My novel took me to the
three regions of Ecuador.
First, to the Highlands where
the city of Otavalo is located.
Then to the Coastal area in
the city of Santo Domingo
home to the Tsachila Nation.
Finally, to the Amazon region
where the town of Lago Agrio, where the Cofan nation
is located. What ties all three
nations is the respect and love
of mother -earth. They call it
Pachamama and it's shared
by many Andean villages,
towns, and cities where culture is preserved. It was quite
common to see homes with
gardens. It's a spiritual belief that connects our planet
earth to the outside cosmos.
The city of Otavalo can be
described as a highland colonial town. In recent years
the government took a moral stance and implemented
Buen Vivir (Spanish for the
good life) to their constitution to preserve and integrate
an indigenous language and
protect indigenous people. It
compares to where we stood
as a nation during the racial
conflict in the civil rights
era of the 1960's. Indigenous people were regarded
as second class and racial
stratification created a have
and have not way of life in
Ecuador. People of color
had fewer life opportunities
to improve economically
and lacked educational resources. Language is a common bond for the preservation of culture in Otavalo
Quechua
(pronounced
keechwa) is one of the remaining indigenous languages and Otavalo is a peaceful
town. Men wear their hair
braided and long and women
wear gold beaded necklaces
with white floral blouses. I
spent nearly a month there
learning Andean music,
rituals and customs. As a
contemporary sociologist
in making, I truly evolved
into an anthropologist.
I also met a musician, Ali
Lema, who enlightened me
on Andean traditional music.
He was awarded a scholarship to the University of
Otavalo where he is leading a grassroots movement
to bring Andean music into
academia. While studying
music, he also teaches other
students to play Andean instruments that can only be
found in the Andean Highlands. His family of five
lives on a few thousand dollars a year. His 104 year old
grandmother also lives adjacent to the home where his
wife Carolina sings along
with his 3-year-old daughter,
Palomita. They also open up
their home, which doubles as
a music school, to students.
From Otavalo I went south
to Santo Domingo, home to
the Tsachilas nation. They
Use a vegetable dye to paint
their hair red and they pride
themselves on being self-sufficient. The Tsachillas were
formerly called the Indios
Colorados (redhead Indians)
but a recent movement to
change that has elicited the
government to lead and correct this bias by using the appropriate name of Tshchilas.
It was just outside Santo
Domingo that I met Henry
Calazacon who represents
his nation by sharing his history and customs. Henry has
traveled the world and is eager to share his way of life.
Henry spent a day trying
to perfect my spear throwing technique and teaching
me the names of hundreds
of plants that they use for
teas and remedies. As the
son of an elder leader, Henry is responsible with the
teaching the global community about the Tsachilas
and the preservation of the
ancient language, Tsafiki.
It is one of the oldest spoken languages in the world.
The Tsachilas invited me to
spend a few days with them.
They still have numerous
Shamans that lead the community. They are made up of
a few thousand and are broken up into communities in
Santo Domingo. At one point
they had command of one
the largest indigenous areas
that stretched from Peru to
Colombia. But little by little, they have either sold
Photo provided by Bobby Rivera
Bobby Rivera shares a beautiful view with a localfromEcuador,
land or had it taken away to learn another indigenous marked with a personal
from past governments. language known as Aingae. epiphany of protecting those
I was privileged to be let I did a cultural exchange who lack the financial reinto the community as they where I was allowed to sources and luxuries that we
shared their history. It is not teach English in a school in see daily in most homes in
common to see westerners exchange for learning their the U.S. The Cofanes may
visit them and stay a few customs and history. The lack television, computers,
days to learn of their medici- Cofan nation once numbered and high end cell phones , but
nal plants and heritage. They in the tens of thousands. But their richness is in its peohave an incredible command as oil companies entered the ple. They have great pride
of the biological plants that area the numbers have dwin- and are very humble. They
surround them for medicinal dled to a few thousand. A are influenced by protecting
purposes. They thrive on the nearly decade long court bat- our planet and giving back to
land and have maintained tle over alleged oil spilling our mother earth. They have
song and dances that go back into the land and water table a communal system of sharthousands of years. From has many confused about ing that I was envious of and
Santo Domingo my jour- the future for the Cofan na- wish I could see more of here
ney took me to the northern tion. Yet the Cofanes have in the U.S. It is a contrast
Amazon town of Lago Agrio managed to protect what from what I see in corporate
along the Colombian border. little area they still control. America and those who live
The sound of an outboard I entered this tribal com- their lives for themselves
engine racing over the Aqua munity that dates back thou- and not to improve on the
Rico River between two sands of years with only human condition for others.
bodies of land. One side rep- my backpack, camera, and For anyone interested in
resents the Mestizos (Span- field notebook. I start my studying abroad I highly sugish mix) community and the initial meeting apologiz- gest contacting the Global
other the indigenous Cofan ing for not eating monkey Studies Department on camnation. The Cofan nation when it was offered to me. pus. The inner connection
rests in the Amazon area and It gave me a teaching mo- I made and shared will stay
they can be found in Colom- ment to our guests on pro- with me a lifetime. If you
bia as well. They live off tecting endangered species allow yourself to learn from
the land and receive a few of animals around the globe. those you meet, it will change
thousand dollars to live on It was the only odd moment your worldview and give you
from the Ecuadorian govern- I had during my visit and I a more accurate account on
ment. Once you have cross did not want to offend my global issues. I challenge all
the Aqua Rico River you hosts. I did drink a boiled who read this article to look
know you are in the Cofan water drink called caculo globally and help bring about
Nation from the sounds of (plantain drink) every 3 to 4 individual change. Who
monkeys, tapirs and chick- hours for my first day. Dur- knows . . . maybe you will
ens. There was no electric- ing my visit I also ate freshly also find yourself halfway
ity during my three-day stay roasted meal worms on a around our planet thinking
after it stopped from a re- stick and had wild boar meat. of ways to improve humancent storm. It was now time My summer of 2014 was ity, one chapter at a time.
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If you watch a television
show or movie that portrays a college student, the
character is typically 18 to
23 years old, either living
at home with parents or frat
house party hoppers with
no real direction in life.
Graduate schools tailor
their programs to working
professionals. What does
that say about the face of students? Certainly not what I
see on campus. I don't know
about you, but I am trying
to stay afloat with juggling
a career, family and college.
Some days I can tread water without any effort, other
days I am drowning. I 'm not
a great swimmer and have
not always been a great student. Some of the things I
learned a day late and a dol-
lar short will hopefully help
you to have a better start to
your education. Here are
my top four college lessons
that I learned the hard way.
I picked four, because you
know, you are supposed
to graduate in four years.
Don't enroll in more units
than you are capable of
SUCCESSFULLY completing. Don't double up
just to graduate sooner or
on time. Be realistic and
do what is manageable in
relation to your other obligations. Definitely don't
settle for a passing grade.
Learn how to study. I did
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By Anna Maria Petrov
StaffWriter
After summer's departure,
fall brings many new and returning TV shows this year.
A number of shows either
finally answer multiple unanswered questions from
last year's season finales, or
introduces new and upcoming actors who play unusual, funny, terrifying, strong
and even crazy characters.
The networks provide the
fun and gripping experiences of getting the chance
to watch many TV shows or
even TV Movies for audiences with different preferences.
Fall TV shows lineup
Mid-September had the
return of the exciting ABC
superhero show "Agents of
S.H.I.E.L.D," also CBS's
navy crime drama NCIS with
an explosive new season and
its new spin-off, "NCIS:
New Orleans," joining from
last year's episode "Crescent
City Parts I and H." "NCIS:
Los Angeles" accompanied its counterparts in the
CBS lineup before the end
of the month. The network
also introduced couple new
shows to the fall TV lineup: "Scorpion," "Madam
Secretary" and "Stalker".
The CW started its October lineup with "Reign," the
story of Queen Mary of Scotland, and then double brother
trouble with "The Vampire
Diaries" and "The Originals"
in their second seasons. The
fan favorite "Supernatural"
returned for its tenth season after leaving fans with
a shocking cliffhanger. The
protector of Starling City
makes a comeback. "Arrow" (Wednesday nights)
and its spin-off, "The Flash"
(Tuesday nights) bolt in The
CW schedule. Fox brings
its own superhero drama on
Monday nights. "Gotham" is
the story of Detective James
Gordon in his early years on
the police force before the
legend of Batman began.
Another haunting thriller
returned in FOX, '"Sleepy
Hollow" with its heroes Lt.
Abbie Mills of the Sleepy
Hollow P. D. and Ichabod
Crane, come back for another season fighting for
the greater good against the
demon Moloch, Headless
Horseman and Crane's son
Henry. October also brought
forth on FX, "American Horror Story" which returned
with yet another chilling
season. A new creepier
theme is introduced, Freak
Show, set in the 1950's.
ABC brings back yet another thrilling season of
"Revenge" with a twist,
having Emily Thorne come
back from the dead but not
knowing if Victoria used
her to her advantage, especially after Emily placed her
into an insane asylum in last
season's finale. Then there
is "Castle," "Nashville" and
"Once Upon a Time" with
Elsa, the character of "Frozen," making an appearance
with actress Georgina Haig
portraying her. There also
some new comedies: "Selfie," "Cristela," "Manhattan
Love Story" and "black-ish."
ABC's "Resurrection"
made a comeback on Sundays with more questions
for its viewers. On Tuesday nights there is "Forever," a new show about
Dr. Henry Morgan, a New
York medical examiner who
just can't seem to move on.
He keeps coming back to
life every time he dies in a
horrible accident since his
first death 200 years ago.
This fall season made a
grand entrance with many
new and upcoming TV shows
and returning ones as well.
There is more to come in the
upcoming months, even next
year. So stay tuned and don't
miss all the comedies, drama, thriller and supernatural
shows these channels offer.
T he B ig B ang k eeps o n g oing
By Will McCtirdy
Radio Assistant
For eight seasons, the Big
Bang Theory graced us with
the laugh track comedy of
Chuck Lorre, an entirely
new take on the genre of intellectual comedy not seen
since the days of Frasier,
and, most importantly, the
gift of bringing Jim Parsons to the small screen.
The show performed again
and again with a colorful
cast of characters which
are why they've been able
to stay on the air as long as
they have, bringing viewers
despite some nerds admonishing it. It brought a larger
understanding of some of
the basic principles and concepts of the scientific community and even some that
are more advanced such as
theoretical experiments of
quantum physics (Schrodinger's cat). However, as
much as I dearly love the
show, there are some points
that need to be addressed
that will hopefully be revis-
Conversations that
Matter
Lecture covers the Ferguson Shooting
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
This summer, a young African American man was
shot by a police officer in
Ferguson, Missouri, sparking
protests across thè country
against racial profiling and
the actions of Officer Wilson.
With conflicting eyewitness reports, it has been difficult to identify the reason for
the confrontation, but what
cannot be argued is how
the shooting has affected
people all over the country,
not to mention, the world.
On Oct. 22, CSUSM's
"Conversations that Matter"
lecture series will be hosting
a discussion about the matter,
titled "This time we call it
Ferguson: Racial Shootings,
the State and Resistance."
The lecture, organized by
the Office of Diversity, the
Sociology Dept. arid CHABSS, is to be heldfrom12 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. in the USU ballroom and will be followed
by a Q and A session with the
panel. The date of the lecture
coincides with the National
Day of Protest against police
brutality and racial profiling.
"The main aim of the discussion is to inform the community about the country
still being a racialized state
built on white supremacy
and containment of color,"
Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr.
Sharon Elise, said. "Some
other topics which will be
focused upon are: how the
law constructs race and racism, slavery and the his-
tory of white supremacy."
When asked how this discussion will help the school,
Professor Karen S. Grover
highlighted its importance.
"Racial profiling creates
a hostile learning environment for colored people who
have come to study, not to
live in fear," Dr. Glover said:
Dr. Elise also pointed out
that the sad case at Ferguson is not a single isolated
incident, but indicative of a
crisis happening all over the
country. An example closer
to home was the 2005 case of
Jorge Ramirez, a robbery suspect shot six times though he
was lying on the ground due
to a previous bullet injury.
There are many more such
incidents which have come
to light,. To learn more,
check out stolenlives.org.
ited and give the wonderful
program a sound conclusion.
First to be addressed in
formerly one of my favorite
couples on the show: Howard and Bernadette (Simon
Helberg and Melissa Rauch
respectively). When first introduced to Howard, he was
a sleaze ball. He was the guy
who you hoped your sister
would never catch the eye
of lest they accosted by displays of gadgetry and how
much hair gel can be matted on to the human head.
Through Bernadette's introduction, Howard changed
his ways and became a more
sympathetic character with
her quiet demeanor hiding a fearsome personality
that was both endearing and
haunting to audiences while
providing what Howard
needed to become a better
man. In the newer seasons,
however, their relationship ard and Penny (John Galecki
took a turn for the hostile and Haley Cuoco) who have
where there was love there is the same problem as Sheldon
now anger and lies that had and Amy as their relationno place in their dynamic. ship is going nowhere, but
Next are Sheldon and Amy it is made worse by the fact
(Jim Parsons and Mayim Bi- that after seeing season after
alik) with a relationship that season where they break up
is clearly going nowhere and and get back together repetithat is the "From the desk tively. I can't honp r o b l e m : of a concerned fan estly remember why
It is going who wants one of they're together. I
n o w h e r e . his favorite shows can understand why
these story lines drag
While Amy
to end well"
on because the writis com^^ ^ ^ ^ers want the show to
ing out of
her socially repressed shell, stay on television, but eveSheldon's anti-social per- rything has to end eventusonality and elitism have ally. They are approaching
more or less established him ten years on the air and now
as asexual with an almost is the time to start wrapping
abusive dynamic of lead- up loose ends. Fix Howard
ing Amy to a future with and Bernadette, make Raj
him that isn't truly there and nice again, have Sheldon and
needs to be remedied lest the Amy finally make a conneccomedy take a darker turn. tion and remind us why LeonFinally we come to Leon- ard and Penny are in love.
By Elizabeth Roush
get this season's favorite
drink. Most recipes are simple with minimal ingredients, and they're usually
much cheaper than their fancy coffee shop counterparts.
Pumpkin Pie— An oldie
but a goodie, the traditional pie can be made from a
can of pumpkin or from an
actual pumpkin, if you're
feeling extra adventurous.
(The sugar pumpkin required for this venture can
be bought at Trader Joe's
E mbracing
p umpkin s eason
StaffWriter
The first sign of autumn
isn't leaves changing colors
or the onset of cooler weather; it's the sudden arrival of
everything pumpkin-related.
From the infamous pumpkin spice latte thatfloodsour
Instagram feeds to pumpkinscented candles, pumpkins
and their assorted uses, scents
andflavorsdominate the season. We love pumpkin. But
if you aren't satisfied with
merely buying various things
made of pumpkin, it might
be time to take autumn to
the next level and try making
your own pumpkin products.
Why settle for something
you simply pay for when
you can have the satisfaction of concocting your own
pumpkin creations? If you
want to test your pumpkincraftiness, consider attempting these pumpkin favorites:
The Pumpkin Spice
Latte— Surprise, Starbucks
isn't the only place you can
and similar grocery stores.)
Pumpkin Soup— For
those looking to make
something slightly less traditional, pumpkin soup is
a delicious (and healthier) alternative to pies,
breads and sugary drinks.
It's time to embrace pumpkin season and try something different. Recipes
for these three projects are
readily available online,
along with many more for
other fun pumpkin treats.
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A & E Editor: 1 M
Faith Orcino 1 1
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Movie Review
5 / 5 P AWS
A &E C ommentary: K ill Y our D arlings
By Alex Maravillas
Staff Writer
Different lights uncover
the bohemian kineticism
that thrived amid the 1940s
and 1950s in New York City.
Today marks the one-year
anniversary of the American biographical-drama Kill
Your Darlings, written by
Austin Bunn and directed
by John Krokidas in his
feature film directorial debut. Kill Your Darlings is
one of my favorite films.
I remember watching this
film a few days before Halloween last year. I was fixated by the film's overall
plot. I especially appreciated
the raw direction thefilmdecided to take. For example,
in thefilm,there are intimate
moments that do not revolve
around the traditional heterosexual narrative, which
were excellently portrayed
by the cast. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as Allen
Ginsberg, Dane DeHaan as
Lucien Carr, Jack Huston as
Jack Kerouac, Ben Foster
as William S. Burroughs,
Michael C. Hall as David
Kammerer, Elizabeth Olsen
as Edie Parker, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Naomi Ginsberg, David Cross as Louis
Ginsberg, Kyra Sedgwick
as Marian Carr and David
Rasche as Dean John Cullum as Professor Steeves.
Daniel Radcliffe, widely
known for his lead role
in the Harry Potter series,
plays a young Allen Ging-
berg in the 1940s, in his
college years with some
of the earliest members of
the Beat Generation (Carr,
Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kerouac and Kammerer). The
chemistry between Daniel
Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan
was phenomenal. In an interview, Dane DeHaan confessed that as a result for
DeHaan to play this role, he
fell in love with Radcliffe.
This film revolved around
a murder case, associating
the future of the beat gen-
Movie Review
eration. New York City was
the place to be and thrive
for each one of the individuals who needed to evade
their center American life
to wind up free from their
roots. The writers for the
most part, the Beats (Allen
Ginsberg, Jack Keruoac and
so on), Norman Mailer, J.D.
Salinger and other people
came to New York became a
segment of the scene which
benefitted the 1960's. The
story was carefully and delightfully told with incredible dialogue and character
development that resulted
J PB
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from the charm of the plot.
In my opinion, in the
more prevalent social setting, whether you consent
with it or not, the individuals characterized by New
York were those who set
out to leave the security of
their made familial enclaves
in minor towns and stake
their case to impressionistic
and uninhibited declaration.
Their eternal words, music and craft are our legacy,
one that sustains to move
each yearning for craftsman
and reverberates all through
every aspect of society today.
4 . 5 / 5 P AWS
STAN LEE'S T he D escent d oes n ot d isappoint
COMIKAZE EXPO By Pierce Brenner
STAN LEE BRINGS POP
CULTURE FUN ON
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
StaffWriter
A group of girlfriends have
a tradition in which they go
on a different adventure every year; this year, it's cavediving in North Carolina.
However, what starts out as a
fun vacation takes a turn for
the worse when the women
find a group of cannibals living in the caves. Trapped and
isolated, they mustfinda way
out before they all get killed.
That simple description
does-¿not do The Descent
justice. But make no mis-
take; it is the scariest movie
I have ever seen. After the
first 15 minutes give the
necessary exposition, the
movie shifts into a thrilling
horror film and never lets
you out of its grasp. There's
hardly a moment where
you aren't in a state of fear.
When the tension is piled
on, it is piled on, with the
girls' nightmares becoming yours. In the tradition
of great horror, the lighting,
music and even the claustrophobic cave itself all
come together to create one
very successful package.
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work of those of pop culture.
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vention Center turns into fourth year and will truly
the ultimate party for fans special, calling itself "LA's
of all aspect of pop culture. Ultimate Halloween TrickStarting on Halloween, Or-Treat!" On Oct. 31, the
many will flock to join the convention will be holding
festivities including celeb- a special costume contest for
rities Kevin Smith, Tara kids and the exhibitor hall
Strong and Adam West. For will have candy for trickthree days, the area will be or-treaters young and old.
filled with costumed folk and The hall has many vendors
icons of various industries. ranging for sponsors, excluCo-founder and CEO Regina sive collectible sellers and
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meet fellow fans. The team each while children under
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fist with stars like "Game a paid adult. Comikaze
of Throne" actors Gwendo- Expo also has special fan
line Christie and Alfie Allen, packages for. those wantcomic book legends Jim t ee ing special VIP experience
and Brian Michael Bendis, with their favorite activiand internationally known ties and celebrities. Be sure
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A&E Editor
Iron Man 3 and Thor 2
were decent, but Captain
America: The Winter Soldier
is just what you'd hope for
from a Marvel Studios film,
and maybe even then some.
This latest installment in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes some of the
world's favorite plots in the
film industry and rolls them
into two epic hours of Marvel goodness. The main plot
is reminiscent of the original
Mission Impossible, while
the twists remind me of Salt.
At the center of all this action
is, of course, S.HJ.E.L.D.
member and World War II
hero Captain America, a.k.a,
Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
One of the film's main
premises is the super soldier's
struggle with what appears to
be a lack of integrity in this
strange world around him.
Director Nick Fury (Samuel
L. Jackson) seems to be lying
to him habitually. Tension
increases when Fury shows
Rogers three new helicarriers like the one in Avengers
that will launch into the sky
and work to eliminate threats
before they can happen.
but true: "We [fought] so that
people could be free. This
isn't freedom. This is fear."
This struggle with the
morality of S.H.I.E.L.D. is
not limited to the betweenaction scenes either. The
development has clear implications in the action as it
is revealed that the terrorist organization HYDRA
has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
The subtitle character, the
Winter Soldier, is the strong,
silent type: donning a mask
for most of the movie. His
identity is revealed shortly
before the climax and the
twist is surprising. Although
the captain manages to whip
all his standard foes into
shape, the Winter Soldier is
the only character who stands
a solid chance against him.
Other characters include
Natasha Romanoff with the
alias of the Black Widow
(Scarlett Johanssen), returning from The Avengers
to once again play a major
role, along with S.HJ.E.L.D.
agent Maria Hill (Cobie
Smulders). Newcomer Sam
Wilson, a Jc.a. Falcon (Anthony Mackie), proves to be the
antithesis of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s
ambiguous morality, thereby
landing him the role of Captain America's new sidekick.
Then there's Sharon Carter
or Agent 13 of S.H.I.E.L.D.,
secretly assigned to protect
Rogers. She seems to be
on his side throughout the
film, being the first general
SHIELD agent to actively rebel against HYDRA's regime.
Rumor has it, she'll have
a bigger role in the future.
Well-crafted action sequences, a strong atmosphere
of conflict within and without, and afilmthat takes the
best of actionflicksand rolls
them into one makes Captain
America: The Winter Soldier
more than worth your time.
If you were disappointed
with Iron Man 3 and Thor:
The Dark World because you
thought they were lackluster
compared to their predecessors, then I'm certain you'll
enjoy this film much more.
On the other hand, I ' ve heard
people say that this film is
better than The Avengers.
Do I agree? Well,
I don't disagree...or
agree. Oh, never mind.
See you in the Age of Ultron.
To read die full review,
visit the Cougar Chronicle's
website, or got to Zach's
blog "The Reluctant Critic."
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By Lexy Perez
A&E Assistant
There comes a time
where you find yourself
engaged in a book that reminds you why you loved
reading in the first place.
If you're an avid reader
like me, there's nothing better than a story that enraptures you with its twists,
turns and revelations leaving
you wanting more. When I
was younger, I found myself engulfed in "Nancy
Drew" novels; solving a
juicy mystery has always
been a guilty pleasure. While
"Nancy Drew" allowed me
to channel my inner Sherlock Holmes, those mysteries were simply a warmup for the mystery works
of author Gillian Flynn.
Her best selling novel
"Gone Girl" is a work that
completely alters the meaning of the mystery genre.
While it's no child-friendly
mystery, it is evident that
it is in a league of its own
joining the ranks of other
mystery successors: Stephen
King and Agatha Christie.
The story centralizes on
Nick and Amy Dunne, a couple which gives new meaning to being in a relationship
and "it's complicated." Nick
is a struggling writer coping
with the loss of his job, owning a bar with his sister and
living in the shadow of his
prestigious wife. Amy is the
daughter of an Ivy-League
family, forced to forever live
as a created product to her
parent's well-known book
series "Amazing Amy,"
After meeting, falling in
love and getting married,
the morning of their fifth
anniversary changes everything for the couple. Amy
goes missing, leaving Nick
and readers on a journey to
solving the mystery of what
happened to her and whether
there is more than meets the
eye to Nick and Amy herself.
The novel takes readers
through the trials and tribulations of the Dunne marriage,
revealing secrets and scandals, via Amy's detailed diary, surely to make you wonder what kind of relationship
they had. The best thing
about this novel is it never
seems to follow the cliché
mystery formula: "murder
+ evidence + suspicious
people = mystery solved."
This novel introduces you
to an alternated formula:"
murder + evidence + mind
confusion + headache + willingness to throw the book
across the room because
you are unable to figure out
where this story is going."
While its twisted, dark
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interest, the only negative aspect of this book is its ability
to give you a headache, becoming the novel version of
brain challenged "Inception."
What sets this mystery
apart from others is its
ability to engross readers. This isn't a story that
can just be read. It's a story
that you become a part of.
Although Gillian Flynn
has other successful thrillers,
"Sharp Objects" and "Dark
Places," it is "Gone Girl"
that dignifies her position as
mystery writer. I'm not sure
if she will ever be able to pen
another novel as brilliant as
this one, but with a successful film adaptation starring
Ben Affleck, it is discernable that Gillian Flynn is
just beginning to make her
mark in the literature world.
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T HE C O U G A R
CHRONICLE
ISSUE 4
WEDNESDAY
O CTOBER 24, 2012
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SPORTS
2 - Men's and women's soccer
came up short in last weeks
games vs the Eagles and the
Banana Slugs. Read how each
teamed fared
A nd
Special M ention
L ive life s miling:
r emembering
BY AJ KIRKPATRICK
CONTRIBUTOR
Students all over CSUSM
will mourn the loss of one
of the most interesting men
to ever walk this campus on
Thursday, Nov. 1, the one
year anniversary of Michael
J. Naylor's passing.
Naylor was one of the most
influential people I have ever
met. He was my best friend
and considered him not only
a fraternity brother of Sigma
Alpha Epsilon ( 2 AE), but as
a member of my family.
He was by far the most
well-known person I have
M ike N aylor
ever met. People just gravitated towards his outgoing
personality and his genuine
desire for putting other people's needs before his. He
was completely selfless, yet
always found a way to get
whatever he wanted. He had
the largest network of friends
and if you ever needed anything, he knew someone
who could get it for you.
He would be distracted by a
piece of dust floating by and
was by far one of the smartest people I have ever met.
Between the hours he
spent in Markstein Hall accomplishing his dean's list
honors, he still managed to
spend plenty of time at 24
Hour Fitness. He was a certified personal trainer and
lifted weights at least 5 times
a week. He was always willing to learn, yet always knew
it all. If you didn't already
know him, you would understand how great this individual was within five minutes
of talking to him.
It's impossible to ever forget the man responsible for
the lime green wrist bands
that can be seen being worn
by people all over campus
that read "Live Life Smiling" and the green and pur-
Friends of Naylor showing their support with green bracelets to
be worn in his remembrance. Photo provided by: AJ Kirkpatrick
pie "MN" stickers (like the
Yankees logo) on probably
half of the cars in the parking lot.
He has accomplished more
in the short time he was with
us than most people will in
their entire lives. If there
was one legacy he would
3 - In this week's Athlete Spotlight, we feature a member of
the women's cross country
team. Read how this standout
views the team.
FEATURES
4 - Have you heard of Prop 37?
Read an in-depth feature on
how this Prop actually wants to
play with your food.
A nd
Left: Various photos of
J K , Michael J. Naylor enjoying
f j o g f e the company of friends.
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Prop 30, the importance of voting
BY WENDOLYN LEAL
STAFF W RITER
5 - D o you know what the McMahan House is really for? Read
about C SUSM's hidden gem and
the history behind it and the
features inside it
OPINION
6 - Happy Halloween from the
Cougar Chronicle! Read this
issues editorial focusing on radioactive spiders, which is just in
time for Halloween.
One of the most important
measures for students on the
Nov. 6 ballot is Proposition
30, Governor Brown's proposal to raise revenue for our
K-12 and higher education
system.
If the proposal does not
pass, starting Nov. 7, the affects will immediately impact our teachers, administration at state colleges, and
extensively cut the student
budget by $6 billion per year.
Those that oppose Proposition 30 are not entirely wrong
about their argument. It is no
doubt that California's taxes
are high, but the revenue
from this plan represents
just over half of what was
BY FREDRICK MISLEH
A nd
8 - Want to enjoy some Halloween fun on the C SUSM campus?
W e have a list of the upcoming
on campus events filled with
dance's, carnivals, parties and
candy galore!
OUR NEXT ISSUE
November 7
This Election Day, voters
in California will face many
choices. Among them is the
choice between Propositions
30 and 38.
Both are propositions that
provide money for schools
raised through taxation. But,
there are a few differences
warranting a note .
Prop 30 raises money for
all schools by taxing those
making $250,000-plus annually and increasing the California sales tax by a quarter
of a cent for all. However,
should other budgetary items
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lost when three other taxes
expired in 2010 and 2011.
The overall tax care will still
be lower than where it stood
two years ago.
According to the department of finance, general fund
spending will be $11.6 billion lower than the amount
five years ago and will
amount to the same share of
the economy as in 1972-73.
This is not profligate spending. Students can remember
that in less than eight years,
tuition has risen 150 percent,
from $2,334 per year in 2004
STAFF W RITER
On Sept. 28, Governor Jerry Brown initiated two bills
aimed to provide Creative
Commons textbooks in order
to help California public college and university students
save money on textbooks.
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the proper materials for the
need funding, the money no guarantee tuition will not library.
raised ostensibly for schools increase later should Prop 30
Senate Bill 1053 was also
could be used to fund said passv % m
signed, which launches the
budgetary items. While it
Prop 38 raises money for California Digital Open
would raise $6 billion a nnufr\ onljt K-12, as well as early Source Library and would
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50 most taken courses.
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SENIOR S TAFF W RITER
7 - Did you know the famed*
music in "Psycho's" shower
scene, titled "Screaming Violins,"
was not intended to be in the
film. Read about other haunted
flicks that have terrifying hidden
trivia.
want t o leave behind, it
would be to "Live Life Smiling, and it will work out for
you!" I speak on behalf of
many when I say I miss him
more than anything and look
forward to the day we can
meet again. In the words of
Nay himself..."Sikk."
These new found principles are also thought to be
something of a technological test. These bills' will not
become effective without the
help of legislature funding.
If the legislature does decide
to assist these two bills, then
the first free books are organized to be obtainable for the
2013 - 2014 school year.
To create the bills, Governor Brown participated in
meetings that-consisted of
a nine member council that
was composed of three f aculty members from the University of California (UC)
system, California State University (CSU) system and the
California Community College (CC) system.
As a team, they will finalize the list of the 50 most
frequently taken lower division courses for which the
economically priced digital
textbooks would become
available. They look to encourage libraries to reserve
them on campus.
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to just under $6,000 this fall.
Thesefigureswill continue to
rise if Prop 30 is not passed.
As a student, a voice is
given a chance to speak on
Nov. 6. Whether they oppose
or support Prop 30, students
should take the initiative to
put their stand in the polls.
"It's really important to
keep the effort in promoting
Prop 30 because this legislation will affect students
directly. [Prop 30] can determine whether a student can
afford a higher education,"
third year psychology major,
Linda Carter said.
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ing publishers to provide
three copies of used textbooks on reserve in campus
libraries at the state's public
colleges and universities,
The Association of American
Publishers (AAP) gave full
support once that particular
section was amended.
"AAP does not oppose
open source material, but we
don't support state funding
for it, particularly when private industry, foundations,
investors, entrepreneurs and
others have already spent
more than $500 million developing and producing open
educational resources for
college and university students across the country,"
Andi Sporkin said, VP of
Communications at the AAP.
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H omecoming Events
M embers of Fraternity & Sorority Life will b e c ooking u p s ome
delicious BBQ for the c ampus community while collecting nonperishable c ans of f ood for the C ollege Rocks Hunger c an f ood
drive. Bring a c an to g ive b ack to the S an M arcos community
a nd g et free lunch.
Homecoming G ame a nd BBQ
BBQ 1:30 p.m.. G ame 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Mangrum Track & Soccer Field
Join your fellow C ougars a nd c heer o n M en's S occer a s they
take o n Westminster C ollege. The BBQ lunch will b e c atered b y
Hunter Steakhouse a nd s ponsored b y Liberty Mutual.
C aregiver/ Child C are Worker:
Provide c are, supervision, training to
Individuals with autism, developmental
disabilities a nd s pecial n eeds.
Salary: $9 - $12.00/hr b ased o n
Education a Exp. i
a cross from Alex Brunsell.
Tragedy struck the Cougars
in the 65th minute, when Erik
Mueller went down with injury and was carted off the
field on a stretcher. The Cougars played with heightened
intensity afterwards and produced more shots but failed
to execute and score.
La Sierra took control of
the game in the 70th minute
when opponent Bryan Gutierrez broke away and went
one on one with the CSUSM
goalkeeper. With time winding down, the Cougars continued pressuring the defense
and gave themselves one last
final chance to score in the
10/13 Women's Cross Country
at Santa Clara Invite
1 st / 16 teams
10/13 M en's Cross Country
at Santa Clara Invite
10th / 19 teams
10/14 Women's Golf
C SUSM Fall Invite
1 st / 5 teams
10/14 M en's Golf
at C SUSM Fall Invite
1 st / 8 teams
10/16 Volleyball
V S Westmont
L 1 -3
The lady Cougars looking to head the ball away from defenders
Photo by: Alex Franco
waning seconds but failed to
iand the ball in the back of
the net.
"We played all right, not
to our biggest potential. We
came together in the second
10/17 Women's Soccer
V S Point loma Nazarene
half and stepped up. We plan
on stepping it up more next
time," Scott Rice said.
C S U S M dropped to 3 - 6
- 3 after the loss, and looks
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students, and seeks
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For more information:
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10/19 Volleyball
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10/20 Women's Cross Country
at Cougar Challenge
1 st / 3 teams
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10/20 M en's Cross Country
at Cougar Challenge
. 1 st / 4 teams
Bagels with Bree <§>CSUSM Starbucks
Exchange Training <§>CSUSM
Free Fro-Yo @ FroYo Love
Shabbat Dinner @Hillel House
Mitzvah Day
Shabbat in a Box
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10/12 Volleyball
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attempt to dunk him at CougarFest on Oct. 23.
Photo by: Melissa Martinez
Men lose 2-1 vs G olden Eagles, w omen tie l - l vs Banana Slugs
Retraction
In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the
"Campus Political clubs host forum" article we wrongly
identified that the CSUSM political clubs and Lobby Corp
were holding that said event and that there would be three
not two political representatives. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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twelve years. All are taxed funds raised can be used for
based on income. Revenues budgetary items other than
raised will be roughly $10 schools , which means tuition
billion annually with project- may increase at some point
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years' worth of the revenue regarding these propositions
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California state debt.
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Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 Library Plaza
The CSUSM men's soccer
team took on fierce competitors, the La Sierra Golden
Eagles, to what turned out to
be a disappointing 2 - 1 defeat on Oct. 19 at CSUSM
Mangrum Field.
La Sierra struck first with
a goal 50 minutes into the
game when the Golden Eagles' Ramon Santiago converted on a free kick. The
Cougars wouldn't be down
for long as they quickly responded with a goal of thenown just 9 minutes later, with
a header from Scott Rice off
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first year of rufining in college, I knew I made a good
decision and I was going
Senior Kelly Thompson, to stay running for all four
a kinesiology major, is a years.
prestigious runner on the
Q: How is the team doing
CSUSM women's cross- t isyear?
country team. The women's
A: From last year to this
cross-country team has won year, w e've lost 4 of our top
national titles the past three 7 girls, which we thought
years.
would hurt our team but
Question: What got you we've had a lot of girls step
started in cross-country?
up. Our team is looking much
Answer: I started running stronger. Going into this seawhen I was in the eighth son, we made a goal to get in Photo courtesy of
grade because my friend did the top 3 at nationals. We al- www.csiismcougars.com
it and at the time I was play- ways shoot for winning and
ing soccer, so I decided to as this season continues to strong team.
join and in high school I did progress, I think we will be
Q: How have you personit, and ever since then, I just able to win again.
ally been improving since
loved it.
Q: How is your 1 through last season?
Q: What made you do it 7 ?
A: Since last season, I 've
in college?
A: We're looking pretty definitely improved. This
A: It was a last minute de- strong, the top 5 runners are past race in Santa Clara, I ran
cision that I wanted to run what they count for at na- my personal best which was
in college: My high school tionals, the top 5 go into the 17:17 f or the 5K. My time
coach pushed me into doing score, and our top 5 is look- has improved, the work outs
it. In the beginning, I did it ing really strong, even our have improved, and overall
just because I 've been doing top 10 is really strong, spots I 'm just a stronger runner
it my whole life, but after my are still open, but we are than last year.
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to the homecoming game at
2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27,
as a chance to turn the season
around before the A I X conference tournament, which
will be hosted at CSUSM.
Directly after the men's
game, the Lady Cougars
fared slightly better in play
vs the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in a 1-1 tie.
CSUSM jumped out to
an early advantage scoring
early in the first half with a
Natalya Erbel goal in minute
13. The Lady Cougars took
the 1- 0 into halftime, but
was short-lived. Four minutes into the second half, the
Banana Slugs answeredjwith
a goal of their own to tie up
the score at 1 -1.
, At the end of regulation,
the score was still tied, which
meant an overtime period for
both teams. Each team came
close to ending the game
with a winning goal, but after all was said and done the
game ended in a 1-1 tie after
two overtime periods.
The CSUSM women's
team improved to 8-3-3 with
the tie, keeping their unbeaten streak alive.
The Lady Cougars play
Embry Riddle on Mangrum
Field at noon on Saturday,
Oct. 27.
Clarification
In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the "Red
Bull BMX Athlete Terry Adams takes another spin on campus" article, we stated "Adams' signature BMX move is the
Flatland, which he performed..." when in fact flatlanding is
a riding style and is not an actual move. We apologize for
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Students waking up look
forward to a freshly brewed
cup of coffee to kick-start
their busy days, but the side
affects qf excess caffeine
can serve as the real wake up
caH.
According to the Harvard
School of Public Health, 54
percent of Americans over
the age of 18 drink coffee
every day, while 65 percent
drink it with their breakfast.
The average American consumes over 300 milligrams
of caffeine each day.
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is the most consumed drug
in the world, which has seen
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necessary. If you need a jolt
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Swirl o n over to the Masquerade Ball
B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL
C o - A & E EDITOR
Dust off your ball gowns
and suits, it is time for the
fourth annual Masquerade
Ball!
The ball will take place 8
p.m to midnight, Friday, Oct.
26 in San Diego at the House
of Blues.
While tickets to the ball
are no longer available, students going are not required
to wear a mask. However, in
the past some have brought
beautiful and unique masks
to suit the occasion.
According to Associate Executive Director, Sara Gallegos, there will be appetizers,
but no meal and students are
advised to-eat ahead of time.
The whole night will be full
of dancing and good music
by DJ Jeremy Ricci from DJ
Pros.
"Only 21 + are allowed in
the upstairs area where alcohol can be purchased and
consumed. The [House of
Blues] security is very tight
so if there are any issues,
they are handled immediately. A note to all students is
to not drink before the dance,
you will not get in the door
if you appear intoxicated, "
said Gallegos.
The parking is tight downtown, but the House of Blues
does offer valet parking and
there is a parking lot on 5th
Ave:
There will be no transpor-
tation provided by ASIr but
there have been student discussions about renting party
buses on their own.
Students are expected to
have their ticket and photo
ID in hand to move the process along faster, considering
attendance is expected to be
550 to 600 students.
For more information
about the Masquerade Ball,
you can visit http://www.
csusm.edu/homecoming/studentsiitml
Prop. 37 proposes labeling of G E ingredients in foods
B Y W ENDOLYN L EAL
STAFF W RITER
Proposition 37 has one
goal, to make changes to
increase the regulation of
genetically engineered (GE)
products. If Prop 37 is approved, the law would require that raw and. processed
GE foods sold in grocery
stores be labeled so consumers are informed of what
they are consuming.
In 2012, legislative analysts concluded that about
40 - 70 percent of food products at local grocery stores in
California contain some GE
ingredients. However, the
federal law does not specifically require the regulation
of GE foods. Nonetheless,
the product is labelled as
"Genetically Engineered."
Currently, no other states
require the labeling of GE
foods.
If Prop 37 passes, the retailer would be held responsible f or complying with the
legislation by assuring that
their food products are correctly marked. In the past,
when calorie content began being included in the
label of foods, the prices
did not change, which was
a concern for families and
especially college students.
While making the changes
in labeling GE ingredients,
prices of food will not be affected.
There is a growing attitude in
favor of reforming American
agriculture and regard about
where our food comes from
and how it was produced.
College students have difficulty attempting to save
money and buy quality food.
It isn't common because
healthy food is typically
more expensive. However,
students and families feel
they haVe the right to know
what ingredients in their
food are natural and what
isn't. Proposition 37 informs
consumers of the extent of
GE they are ingesting.
W e talked w ith graduate s tudent A my Salisbury, w h o r ecommended w e f ollow this Issue, t o get h er o pinion o n h ow
P rop 3 7 will affect students a nd w hy it s hould be passed.
California Voter Gride Prop 37 summary
Information taken directly from the online
California General Election Voters Guide.
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A YES v oté o n this measure means: Genetically
engineered foods sold in California would h ave to
b e specifically labeled as being genetically e ngineered.
A N O vote o n this measure means: Genetically
engineered foods sold in California would c ontinue not to have specific labeling requirements.
Arguments
Proposition 37 gives us the right to know what
is in the f ood we eat a nd f eed to our families. It
simply requires labeling of f ood p roduced using
genetic engineering, so we c an choose whether to buy those
products or not. We have a right to know.
Prop 37 is a deceptive, d eeply flawed f ood
I labeling scheme, full of special-interest e xempH H fions a nd loopholes. Prop. 37 would: create new
government bureaucracy costing taxpayers millions, authorize expensive shakedown lawsuits against farmers a nd small
businesses, a nd increase family grocery bills b y hundreds of
dollars per year.
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Answer: I feel very strongly about GMOs. Prop 3 7 is California's
citizens' opportunity to demand to know what they're being fed. Mon
santo, the world's leading producer of GMO seed patents and various
herbicides and pesticides claims that no human testing is necessary for
G MOs-that, essentially, GMOs are just as safe as non-GMO foods and
no testing is required. However, Monsanto's own employee cafeteria
bans GMOs. Why would they ban GMOs if they were perfectly safe?
Q: What do you think codd bo
passes? Negative?
A: Prop 37 will potentially set the national standard for food labeling
in the US. Europe has been labeling GMOs for years; Russia has even
turned away GMO corn from the US. The positive change we will see
exists in the potential for people to be more aware of the foods they eat.
Granted, cancer warnings on cigarette packs don't keep people from
smoking-some of the responsibility for nutritional standards does fall
on the consumer. Opponents of Prop 37 claim that food prices will rise.
There is little evidence to support this claim. Statewide, the expenses
would be nominal compared to others. Also, the proposition won't
require labeling in restaurants, but this can always be an additional
measure adopted in the future.
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A: Thé 2002 documentary Super Size Me exposed the unhealthful
practices of Sodexo, a multinational food service conglomerate that
now serves CSUSM students by managing the Big Cat Market, Big
Cat Bistro, and Starbucks. The university touted the change as "exciting" in a press release in late August of this year, but I have a hard
time getting jazzed about a company whose unsustainable production
practices have recently been criticized (http://oracle.newpaltz.edu/
students-raise-concerns- about-sodexo/). Sodexo also has close ties
with Pepsi Co., CSUSM's exclusive beverage provider. Should 37 pass,
students will see GMO labels on every Pepsi product containing GMO
high fructose corn syrup on and off campus. It's going to be quite an
eye-opener.
Hey Cougars, share your thoughts on Prop 37 at
csusm.cougarchronicle@gmciil.com,
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or on our website www.csusmchronicle.com
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On Thursday, Oct. 25,
CSUSM's Greek Community will be hosting Greeks
Give Back n , Grillin'. As
part of the kickoff to Greek
Week, the event will give
back to students as they help
the Greek organizations on
campus give back to the
community.
"The Greeks Give Back
n Grillm' event is a Greekhosted barbeque that is raising money and cans for
ASI's College Rocks Hunger
Food Drive," Vice President
of Internal Affairs for GLC,
Haley Duvel, said. "We are
asking students to donate a
can or $1 and they will get
lunch in return."
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a selection of pastas and
salads f rom $7 to $10, and
great desserts like a moist
Students looking for mag- and gooey slice of chocolate
ic , great burgers and beer at a cake drizzled with caramel,
suitable price should stop by with enough chocolate to
the newly opened Prime Cut satisfy any sweet tooth.
Grill just across the street.
It is a great place to meet
The menu is full of great up with friends for happy
things to choose f rom, such hour, which i s in the bar area
as the Prime Cut Ale with the f rom 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. MonSouth of the Border Burger, day through Thursday and
which tastily compliment 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday
each other. The South of the and Sunday. There is also $2
Border Burger is a Certified draft beer every night after
Angus Beef patty, topped 9 p.m., NFL Sunday ticket
with chorizo, crispy jalap- on Sundays, and Sunday
enos, creamy guacamole, brunch f rom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and chipotle mayo, and is for $10. Some of the items
one of the most popular included during brunch are
items on the menu. It was chorizo and French toast,
messy but delicious!
and chicken wings and hot
"It's a cool atmosphere and dogs in the afternoon.
a great place to watch the
In addition to great food,
game with your, buddies/' Prime Cut Grill has magician
Tyler Fehlan said, a political "Nick Ivory performing tricks
science major at CSUSM, from 6 p.m. lintil 9 p.m. on
who was enjoying wings and Friday nights.
beer with friends during the
Prime Cut Grill is open
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The McMahan H ouse C ommuter
vs.
The reason behind its existence o n-campusdiet
B Y JESSIE G AMBRELL
C O - A & E EDITOR
To most students, the McMahan House is a mysterious, hidden house on the hill
above the Mangrum Track &
Field.
This mysterious gem is a
modern-looking event facility that was built in 2009 and
was completely funded and
drawn up by Richard and
JoAn McMahan in order to
host events. The McMahan
House is built on the CSUSM
property that the Prohoroff
family had previously owned
before 1988. I
It is a 3,200-square-foot
facility that has four rooms
and a large 2,690-squarefoot courtyard. There are intrinsic pathways and gardens
throughout the grounds that
had been part of the Prohoroff's original landscape
and were preserved for this
purpose. The ribbon cutting
ceremony was on July 15,
2009.
"It was built to create a
place on campus that would
serve as a gathering place
for students, faculty, staff
and community members to
share in events," Public Information Officer, Margaret
Lutz-Chantung said.
The McMahan House is a
CSUSM event facility that
also rents out for weddings,
birthdays, bar mitzvahs and
other events. In fact, just
a few weeks ago, CSUSM
held an informative meeting
on the launch of the palliative care program, which included the CSU Chancellor
Charles Reed. It was hosted
in the Library of the McMahan House, which is not
smart-equipped, unlike the
Great Room and the Retreat
Room that have a TV, Internet, a DVD player, and a
sound system.
Many events are held at
the McMahan House that
students are unaware about.
Being off campus a bit and
hidden by many trees allows CSU officials, among
others, to have complete pri-,
vacy at their meetings. With •
its contemporary look and
modern amenities, the McMahan House becomes quite
a unique event facility compared to other universities.
"We hear a lot of people
say when they come to our
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campus that it is a beautiful
and warm facility. It blurs
the line between campus and
community and the architecture of it was built to be sustainable and 'green,'" LutzChantung said.
The Tower, which can be
seen overlooking the Mangrum Track, is actually Mrs.
McMahan's favorite part of
the complex. Inside is a large
circular room with a giant,
square, 16-chair table in the
center, featuring a sculpture
by Syd Harris called "Duplicity." The Tower is also
used during weddings as
a preparation room for the
bride before her wedding.
Anyone looking to host an
event at the McMahan House
can call Event and Conference Services at 760-7508888 or visit www.csusm.
edu/events for more j information.
Photos by Jessie Gambrell
It's time to tackle the question of the differences between the diet of commuter
students and those living oncampus.
Henry Hall is a sophomore who commutes from
San Clemente. He occasionally gets fast food on his way
to school when convenient,
and buys food from various
CSUSM food sites when on
campus. His weekend diet
consists of store-bought food
considering he has more free
time to go to the grocery
store. Healthy food choices
are difficult but still made
regardless of the lack of free
time. Hall only has time to
prepare one meal for himself everyday, with many of
his other meals consisting
of what can be bought at his
convenience. However, with
more time available, making
his own meals improves his
diet, proving to be healthy
and less financially consuming.
Depending on her schedule, Kia Washington, a freshman who lives on campus,
eats fairly healthy. Her food
choices are often based on financial ability and available
time. It usually costs less for
her to get certain foods outside of school time, allowing
this choice to become a preference when she has more
time to spare. She makes the
occasional sacrifices here
and there in order to have
once-a-week indulgences,
but overall, her diet is balanced.
Comparing these two people and their diets, it is easy
to see how the available time
affects their eating habits.
The commuter must accommodate according to the
setting they are in and work
around a schedule in which
they must also make time for
travelling. Those who live on
campus still have the issue of
time, but must also tackle the
separate issue of the overall
stresses of living on campus,
especially those who are living on their own for the first
time.
Both diets have their positives and negatives, but ultimately it is up to the individual to make their own plans
for dietary success.
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E ditorial: R adioactive s piders
B Y A MIRA E L-KHAOULI
OPINION EDITOR
We strolled up to the science hall. It either was expertly decorated or ready to
become blighted and I could
easily understand why they
had built a new one to replace this site. I didn't want
to go in, but try telling that to
your friends as they pull you
into the direction of certain
doom and failure. They had
heard stories of experiments
gone awry inside.
I hadn't been Halloween
pranking in a long time, but
I was sure that if the lights
were out it meant no candy.
As the moonlight glistened
upon the fog captured among
tangled spider-web adornment, I was assured that we
would be crazy not to stop
by. Holidays are mandatory
and that was our motto. We
were stocked with the cheapest kind of TP just to be dandy.
As we neared, it became
apparent that the building
was not vacant. A university cart sat just outside the
building. We went inside and
were met with a pair of tiny
eyes hanging as if foe. We
neared and laughed as we realized that it was nothing but
a spider. Something was off
though.
* I screamed because it was a
black widow, the flashlights
detected that it was actually
quite large with a thick, red
stripe on the side and a triangle pointing out in the shape
of a P. Impossible, stated
one member of the posse as
she grabbed the thing and
allowed it to walk upon her
body. Moments pass and she
screams when the thing bites
her. She shakes it off and it
implodes upon the floor in a
mess of bloody.
This time, human eyes
peer out of the darkness and
we taunt thefigurewith why
it is just looking. Get
help. This is dangerous. Then
the flashlights
detect
a
shift in the
atmosphere.
The cobwebs shake to reveal
more spiders were coming.
I grabbed a hand and ran
to the front door and shoved
a friend into the seat of the
golf cart. As I pulled away, it
shrank into the size of some
thing you buy for children.
My friend was still life-size
but struggled to escape from
the compressed enclosure.
Now, spiders seem to have
escaped and a new web entangled the universe. As I
could see, on looked the onlooking onlooker.
I had no choice but to wave
my arms as they grew sticky
and tangled. I fell to the floor
and knew I would never be
free. As I gasped for b-b-b
breath, the spiders grew near
and the onlooker said, "Happy Halloween."
N ew campus closure
seems poorly researched
B Y JULIANA STUMPP
G O - A & E EDITOR
I also need to make myself
dinner, do chores and relax
after a long day. I need to
give myself a well-deserved
break before starting my
homework, and that doesn't
even start until 9 or 10 p.m.
Surely I 'm not the only student experiencing this problem.
Where else are students
supposed to study?
The Clarke has multiple
break rooms and a study
room for student athletes.
The Clarke is also a place
where activities, such as InterVarsity andfitnessclasses,
take place. These events often get loud and bring in a
large crowd.
The UVA and Quad offer limited study rooms
for the number of students
that reside there. The UVA
classroom is spacious but
students like their privacy
when it comes to studying.
Some students enjoy listening to music while others enjoy complete silence. Even
private rooms in the dorms
aren't enough. With three
roommates things can get
loud and distracting. Moreover, the UVA closes at 11
A few weeks ago, students were asked to leave
Markstein Hall after 10 p.m.
Markstein is very popular
among students at night because of the new technology
it provides, as well as numerous study rooms on the third
floor. Students are frustrated
with the new rule.
"I used to go up there every night in order to get my
homework done because it is
the only place I can focus,"
sophomore Bryce Heathcock, said. "Now I can't go
there after 10 and it's affecting my school work."
The library doesn't cut it
for students because it has
enforced its closing times.
On weekdays, the library
hours are from 7 a.m. to 9
p.m. and weekends from 10
a jn. to 5 p.m. Students who
BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS
ably should consider invest- turn to their homes. So keep are heavily involved on camCOPY EDITOR
ing in some lucky trinkets to them lit, bright and safe from pus can't always make it to
counterbalance it all,
a wayward foot. Help those the library.
«
Fear the Reaper, and othThe Uninvited
poor, unfortunate souls find
My day starts at 6 a.m. with
er creatures
They stalk the night and their way home!
back-to-back work or school
Halloween often comes want your blood, this age
Watch for Witches!
until 6 p.m. Then, I need to
with the shadowy figures old superstition is exactly
Known for their toil and study for exams or do homeand creatures of the night, what you believe it to be. trouble, you best watch out!
work for classes the next day.
but none are more fearsome Vampires. But don't let your Legend says that if a spider
than Death himself and his veins freeze at the mere should fall into theflamesof
ghastly entourage. This is mention. Should you fear an a lit candle, witches be near!
a figure that is difficult to encounter with them as the So look to the sky and folavoid, but staying safe for Halloween nights progress, low that crescent moon for
the holidays makes it easy you can simply pick up a theflamesof mischief. Many B Y LISSETTE N UNEZ
demonstrating the dominant
to avoid a deadly encounter bag of garlic at the local su- may be benevolent, but be- SENIOR STAFF WRITER
character whereas the Jew
that doesn't involve eager permarket or wear the ever- ware of the ones who use this
reenacts the submission role.
children accompanied with fashionable crucifix about holiday as an opportunity to
On Sept. 17, a debate was
While women's studies
their parental entourage.
your neck to ward off the conjure some true fear.
held on campus discussing professor Cecili Chadwick
The Little Path-crossers vampires. Oh, and be careThe Apple of the Future whether BDSM is an act of was neutral on the subject
They say if they cross ful who you invite into your
Many remember how, as pleasure or abuse?
and believes that BDSM is
your path, you get bad luck, home, especially when you children, we would bob for
BDSM stands for Bondage, neither good nor bad, on the
so watch out for those stray see the bats hanging up there apples as a Halloween event,
Discipline, Sadism, Maso- other hand, women's studies
black cats! Many neighbor- for a while.
but few of us know the his- chism. It circulates around professor Lori Walkington,
hoods have a few here and
Light the Lanterns Home tory behind it. It falls under
the idea of a consenting adult affirms that BDSM is pleasthere, and there's little to
Little known fact: the tra- the fortune-telling aspect of
relationship that has some in- ure and JUST pleasure.
worry about. Should you en- dition of lighting Jack-o-lan- Halloween and could often
In fact, when asked if
counter one on your nightly terns has a deeper meaning depict the love life of the herent inequiality.
However, the relationship BDSM has ever gone too far?
stroll about the town, simply to it. As night descends and bobber. Is love in the future,
change your route. However, each is lit in the night of the or is it just a face drenched in is based upon the idea of Walkington said, "No, and I
pleasure for everyone who hate that the question implies
if they circle you, you prob- world, the lost souls can re- other peoples'spit water?
is involved, which is the on itself that BDSM can go
presence of a feeling of en- too far...if it is not pleasure
Retraction
joyment or satisfaction. For then it is not BDSM."
In the Oct. 10 issue of The Cougar Chronicle, in the "Commuter-school prices taking a toll
instance, as one partner roll
I could not agree more.
on students" article, we stated "the new parking structure that was just built cost us over 3
plays dominance the other il- Coming from a non-particimillion dollars and will take us 30 years to pay off" when in fact the cost of parking structure
lustrates submission.
pant perspective, I theorize
was $27 million and will be paid off over 30 years. We apologize for any confusion that this
To hypothetically illus- that many judge BDSM as
may have caused.
trate, you can be the Nazi some kinky role-play with
and I'll be the Jew; the Nazi no limitations, but there are.
Very superstitious!
p.m? on weekdays.
The library at SDSU has
24/7 study areas accessible
to students. They have special food and drink areas
for late night munchies and
rooms to reserve for study
groups. Also featured, is a
quiet study area for those
who don't like noise when
studying.
Certain colleges are open
until 11 p.m. or even 1 a.m.
UCSD has various study
spots on campus that give
students 24/7 access for residents or during finals week.
Their campus is very accommodating to their students
when it comes to late night
studying.
CSUSM already has limited study spots as it is. To
take away a place where students get their work done is
discouraging. Hopefully the
student union, coming in the
next two years (hopefully),
will give students full access
to study rooms.
Until then, UPD and students should come to an
agreement about Markstein
Hall hours and give students
the freedom to study whenever.
W here's the P in B DSM?
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Though these relationships
do not generally represent
the "traditional" mold, they
are agreed upon between
consenting adults.
If one of the parties withdraws their consent, it could
just as well become abuse, as
defined by Professor Laurie;
once pleasure is eliminated
from the picture. What you
are specifically reenacting
is not BDSM. Furthermore,
BDSM has a strong emphasis
on negotiation and consent
amongst the related partners.
Therefore, all suspicions and
accusations about BDSM
being of an abusive sexual
interaction should be withdrawn; because and I quote,
"If it's not pleasure, then it's
not BDSM!"
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Local fall e vents, f un f or all a ges T he ending t o a legacy and the beginning of a legend
By Juliana Stumpp
The weather is finally cooling down. Fall fashions are being seen and
delicious hot drink recipes are being made, and cities of San Diego
County are providing a variety of activities to welcome the change
of season.
B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ
N EWS EDITOR
The start of the new seasons in television this fall
M onster B ash: O ct. 27, 6 p.m. - m idnight.
means saying goodbye to
This huge outdoor Halloween block party will take place at the San
the critically acclaimed mocDiego Gaslamp Quater for those 21 and older.There will be outkumentary, "The Office."
door clubs and three huge stages that reach over eight blocks.There
However, some characters
will be a costume contest with $3000 reward.Tickets now cost $40
live on, if not in the way we
and can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/ClubVIPTickets.
expect.
The W orld F amous P ub C rawl: O ct. 26 5 p.m - 2 a.m.,
"Office" writer Mindy
O ct. 27 n oon - 2 a.m., O ct 31 5 p .m - 2 a.m.
Kaling, also known as the
Costumes are encouraged for this huge bar hopping event. Deals for
pop-culture driven character
drinks include $2 draft beers, half off mixers and $4 shots.Tickets
Kelly Kapoor, introduces
are only $10 a day but it is recommended to buy the two or three
her new sitcom titled, "The
day pass.You'll have to check in at registration on time. After that,
you'll be given a map of the bar locations participating in the event.
Mindy Kaling Project."
You must be 21 to join in on the fun and drink responsibly.
Rainn Wilson, who plays
beet farmer and top salesF amily N ight: M onth o f O ctober, ending
man on The Office, Dwight
O ct. 30 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
K. Shrute, will move on once
The Promenade Mall will be having their annual Hunter's Pumpkin
the season ends in a spin-off
Patch Family Night throughout the month of October.The night
show called, "The Farm,"
includes local food vendors, inflatable rides for children, tractor
rides, mazes, obstacle courses, face painting and many games. A new based off of his beet farm he
amenity for this year"will be the world's largest inflatable slide titled
runs with his cousin, Mose.
"The Kraken." Lots of pumpkins will also be available for purchase.
In season seven, "Office"
The Chronicle's favorite Halloween movies
My ultimate favorite Halloween movie is "The Haunted
Mansion." Being someone
who doesn't like scarymovies t oo much, I like ttaf£«$F.
median Eddie Murphy
a
light and funny factor t o the tec
-Jessie G ambrel^C
1
'The Others" is a psychological thriller
about a women and her two children, who are sensitive t o light,
and need to be in the dark at
all. times. Strange unexplainabie
things begin t o happen when they
hire a new maid. It is a good film t o
watch if you like psychological
thrillers. -Karla Reyes
My favorite Hdtbwien md^ie is
"It's the Great Pumpkin,
Charlie Brown" because I
love ail of the characters!
Snoopy is the best animated dog there is. ' ?
-Kaitlin Sweeny
Th%4,ost Skeleton of Cadavra" h
a film poking fun at the B horror
¡Rims from
bs and 60s. It's a
huiiriorous stlce ofculture you really shouldn't miss out on.
-Stephen DiPadovà
"The Addams Family," the creej
kooky, mysterious and spooky
family never fails to win
me over with their endless
charm. Never have I wanted^
to be part of a stranger famf
ily than the Addams family. Wei I,
maybe theyfe up there with the
Full House family. -Keandre Williams-Chambers
I've watched
Pocus"
every year $|(gM
little
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love how rf/fs based off of
the real life ^aj^rii wh^h trials. it's ; U &4m movie that >
doesn't i nclu%gom& c reep^
surprises* -Juliana Stumpp
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Saucy, outrageous, hilarious and bizarre,
¿"The" Rbcky Horror Picture
Sho>#* is a Halloween treat, different tha#anything else you'll
watch on spooky nights. If you're
feeling brave, check out the La
Paloma live version every Friday
night at midnight -KristWielody
Paranormal Activity" always gets me spooked
¡ever I watch i t Whether it's Paranormal Activity 1, 2 o r 3. I'd say it is one
of the perfect scary movies t o
sit down and watch during the
season of ghosts; goblins and
witches. It's so scary, I can never watch it without covering my
face, and I love that thrill it leaves
you with. -Ally Ruiz
Improv spotlight: N icole Ignell
B Y JESSIE G A M B R E L L
G O - A & E EDITOR
Sophomore Nicole Ignell
started "improvising" with
the CSUSM Improv team
fall of 2011, but only just
started to actively participate
in the shows last semester.
Ignell was advised by Improv leader, Aaron Chase
Molina-Milbourne to join
the Improv team after she
expressed wanting to get
involved in a theater program. The Cougar Chronicle
sat down with Ignell to talk
about how improv has been
influential in her life.
Question: How has being involved in the Improv
team affected your life?
A: We are all super close;
we hang out outside of Im-
prov all the time. Mondays
and Tuesdays (when the
Improv Team meets) are the
highlights of my week. They
are my second family, I mean
I base and plan everything
around Improv. I definitely
feel like I 'm in it for the long
run, I love it.
Q: How else are you involved on the campus?
A: Well I am changing my
major to criminology with a
minor in mass media. Plus
I just joined (AOII) Alpha
Omega Pi. Our mission is to
help find the cure for women's arthritis; we just had our
"Pie a AOII" event to raise
money for our cause.
Q: What is your favorite
skit you preform?
A: Expert Challenge,
where you have two teams
and a person from one of the
teams starts to talk about a
subject, then someone from
the other team can step forward and call that person's
bluff (Sort of like the game
Malarky).
Q: Do you see yourself
doing improv as a career?
A: I thought about it as a
career path, but it's more of
a stress-reliever for me right
now. I had done improv in
high school, but never standup comedy. I had originally
joined this group because I
wanted to get involved in the
theater.
CSUSM Improv's next
show is 7 p jn. Friday, Oct.
26 in Arts 111. There will
also be an "adult" show
afterword at around 8:30
p jn.
fans had to say goodbye
to the "worlds best boss,"
Michael Scott (played by
Steve Carell). Though it was
a very heartwarming and
comedic-genius season, the
show hasn't been the same.
After many replacements
took over the Dunder-Mifflin
Sabre Branch in Scranton
(including guest star Will
Ferrell) and James Spader as
Dunder-Mifflin's new CEO
(after he replaced Kathy
Bates), and of course Dwight
K. Shrute, the writers decided that Ed Helms' character,
Andy Bernard should take
over.
Though
Bernard
has
changed dramatically since
his first season being on The
Office, transitioning from
Steve Carell is difficult. This
season will be the last for
The Office after a nine sea-
son run.
"The Mindy Project," however, is doing extremely well.
Kaling, who directs, writes
and stars in the show as Dr.
Mindy Lahiri, OB/GYN,
has won over fans after the
release of her autobiographic
cal memoir of life, love, and
the rules of friendship called
"Is Everyone Hanging Out
Without Me? (And Other
Concerns)" with comedy
and class. As Dr. Lahiri battles a social life and being an
amazing OB/GYN (a role she
created after her mother, who
passed away the day her pilot
was picked up) and finding
"true" love, she runs into a
few mishaps along the way.
Tune into the Mindy's life
at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday nights
on FOX and last season of
The Office 9 p.m. Thursday
nights on NBC.
Scary movie
facts: behind
the fear
BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS
C OPY EDITOR
"Saw:" In addition to the
popular gore films, this popular seven-movie series also
"sports two video games.
"Friday the 13th:" Jason
Voorhees, the antagonist of
this multi-part movie series,
doesn't actually acquire his
iconic mask until part three.
"Nightmare on Elm
Street:" The street that
makes this movie famous
only appears in the beginning and end of the original
film, and barely even has a
mention throughout. Should
you miss these key moments,
this could all be happening on your very own street!
"Paranormal Activity:"
Entire filming for the first
C O U G A R S H U F F L E Paranormal activity was
completed in only 10 days.
B Y M ELISSA M ARTINEZ
"I Know What You Did
N EWS EDITOR
Last Summer:" After driving home from the set one
W ith t he r elease o f t he n ewest addition t o t he James
night, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Bond film,"Skyfall," starring Daniel Craig, it is n ot
noticed that there was a
surprising t hat musical s ensation A dele will b e i ntrofisherman on thè side of the
ducing t he n ew f eature w ith h er single t itled t he s ame.
road. Upon further reflection,
T he Bond t heme s ongs a re k nown f or t wo things: t o b e
she found out it was only
amazing and t o b e sung by t he m ost t alented and b iggest
cardboard, but it spooked her
p op s tars o f t he e ra.This playlist is d edicated t o t he b est
nonetheless.
(and critically a cclaimed) Bond t hemes o f t he p ast and
"Final Destination sep resent.
ries;" J u s t b e f o r e a p e r s o n
dies in the film, a John Den"The W orld Is N o t Enough"- Garbage. O ne o f t he
ver song (usually) plays, posm ost r ecognized b ond t hemes, G arbage adds t o t he ansibly alluding to the fact that
ticipation o f Bond t hemes w ith a s exy, o rchestrated s ong he too died in a plane crash.
t hat a dds i ntensity and v ibrance t o 0 07.
"Psycho:" The famed music in the shower scene, titled
"Screaming Violins," was
"Thunderball"-Tom J ones. J ones p ours his s oul and
bravado i nto o ne o f t he m ost m emorable B ond t hemes, not intended to be in the film.
The scene was meant to be
r eleased in l 965.This classic can still b e heard in his Las
completely silent with only
Vegas s how.
the sound of a scream.
"The Exorcist:" The
" Die A nother Day"- Madonna. R eleased in 2 002, interscream of demons being
national s ensation Madonna i ntroduced P ierce Brosnan's
driven out of Linda's mind
final B ond film. Madonna a dded h er o wn p op b eat and
and body actually are from a
v ibe t o t he typically i ntense, s ophisticated and c lassy
recording of screaming pigs
B ond t hemes, c reating o ne o f t he b iggest and m ost
who are about to be slaughp opular B ond t heme in y ears.
tered.
"Texas Chainsaw Massa" Diamonds A re Forever"- Shirley Bassey. Bassey's incre:" The greatest tie to the
credible v oice is k nown f or i ntroducing Sean C onnery's
real world this movie has is
the killer Ed Gein. Keep in
final r ole as B ond, a s w ell as multiple p revious B ond
mind that "inspired by" and
t hemes. H er m ajestic v oice a dds a flair t o t he already
"based on" mean two differshiny B ond p ersona.
ent things. Typically, "based
on" means a true story while
"Live and Let D ie"- Paul M cCartney.The f ormer
"inspired by" runs with the
B eatle s kyrocketed t he c harts f or his c ollaboration w ith
imagination.
G eorge Martin, p roducer f or t he B eatles f or "Live and
"The Silence of the
Let D ie " For a w hile, it c ould still b e h eard a t his c onLambs:" The quote "It rubs
certs a lmost f our d ecades a fter r ecording it.
the lotion on its skin or else
it gets the hose again" is a
"Skyfall"- A dele.To e nd t his list, t he m ost c urrent and
quote that has been deeply
w hat I b elieve t o b e musically stimulating, A dele b elts
construed over time. For
those who have yet to watch
t hrough t he n otes t o t his t heme i mpressively.The interthe movie, it simply means
nationally a cclaimed s inger/songwriter s teals t he s how
w ith h er titillating v oice, adding t o t he e xcitement o f t he that unless you put lotion
on, you will get sprayed cold
r elease o f t he n ew film.
water from the hose. Nothing
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more.
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D ropping: The comic b ook corner:
Video game special
'American Vampire' the series with a bite
B Y J ULIANA S TUMPP
B Y FAITH ORCINO
C O - A & E EDITOR
CARTOONIST
Believe it or not, the holiday season is coming and it's
hard to ignore all the Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations already in
stores. So as you prep your
wish list, think of these new
video games that will be hitting thé shelves.
"Nike+ Training"
(Xbox 360 Kinect)
Oct. 30
For those who have a hard
time dragging themselves to
the gym or don't like running in the cold weather, this
game will help you get fit or
stay in shape until the weather shifts back to our normal
warm California sun.
After its first release in
2010, Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque's comic
"American Vampire" still
keeps readers on the edge.
On Wednesday, Oct. 31,
the series continues strong
with the release of "American Vampire" No. 32.
Batman writer Scott Snyder brings his twists and terrors with the help of Blue
Beetle artist, Rafael Albuquerque, to develop a new
take on the classic monster.
Main characters Skinner
Sweet and Pearl Jones challenge the limits of the old
European vampiric groups
with their American-born
mutation. The books take
readers through the history
of the U.S., starting in the
" N A S C A R T he G ame:
Inside Line"
(Xbox 360, PS3,Wii)
Nov. 6
Race against famous drivers, challenging courses and
beat your own score in this
adrenaline _ pumped game.
Perfect for car lovers!
"Call of Duty: Black Ops
2" (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii)
Nov. 13
The sequel of the actionpacked game takes place in
two different time periods,
1970's Cold War and futuristic 2025. Players use technology and weapons to bring a
whole new name to the word
"combat." Fair warning; the
game is rated mature (M) for
intense violence, gore and
language.
"Just Dance 4" (Wii)
Nov. 18
Dancers, rejoice! The latest game has new songs from
Justin Bieber, Carly Rae
Jepsen, Rihanna, Maroon 5,
Flo Rida and some classics
like "Wild Wild West" and
"Livin La Vida L o c a T h i s
game is perfect for a fun
night of dance sessions with
friends.
"Wreck-It Ralph"
(Xbox 360)
Nov. 30
From the Disney movie,
"Wreck-It Ralph," comes the
actual video game with characters based from the movie.
The game features arcade
style activities and characters
including Ralph, a villain
who is training to become an
arcade hero instead.
old west and gradually going
into the 20th century as the
monsters blend into the nation's ever-changing society.
Snyder and Albuquerque
employed the help of writer
Stephen King and artists
Sean Murphy and Dustin
Nguyen along with others
to keep the blood running
through the veins of the comics.
For easy reading, Vertigo
Comics released volume collections of the issues. They
divided issues one through
27 into four volumes and
volume 3 includes the first
spin-off series, "American
Vampire: Survival of the Fittest."
Visit vertigocomics.com or
your local vendor for moire
information on the series and
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W hat are your Halloween plans
and what will you be dressing up as?
By Juliana Stumpp
This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, but don't let that
frighten you. In honor of Halloween, various campus organizations and programs are offering multiple events on campus
t o give students thrills and chills.
Alex Ornelas,
psychology major:
"I'm going to a party as
the Joker"
Gabby Zapien,
liberal studies major:
I'm going trick or treating with my nephews
dressed as a zombie"
Erick Castro,
communications major:
"I'm throwing a big birthday/Halloween party, and
dressing u pas Captain
Jack Sparrow"
C S U S M brings H alloween
t o t he s tudents
Molica Luu,
human development major:
' 1 want to go to the
Haunted Trail at Balboa
Park, but I have to work"
Earl Vargas,
computer science major:
' I'm going to [Erick's] party, and dressing up
as 'Smoke' from Mortal
Combat"
Claudia Oreegal,
business major:
' I'm taking my son
[dressed as Luigi] trick or
treating I might dress up
as Princess Toadstool"
J essie's Recipe Corner:
Roasted paprika pumpkin seeds
Trick o r Treat
ASI will be holding a trick o r treat bash during U-Hour on
Tuesday, Oct. 30. Music will be played and treats will be handed out at multiple locations at the said t o be haunted Kellogg
Plaza. Stop by and bring your friends t o enjoy the fun activities that will be provided.
It's pumpkin season! After carving your Jack-o-lanterns, keep those pumpkin seeds to make a tasty snack
What you'll need:
- One or two pumpkins
- Salt
Instructions: (1) Clear out all seeds from pumpkin(s) and put into a strainer and rinse. (2) Dump seeds
a dash of garlic powder. Mix together. (3) Place in cooking sheet (that h as foil and is sprayed with oil on it)
and spread out. (4) Place into oven at 2 50 degrees for one hour. (5) Stir two or three times during that hour
until s eeds become hot and crispy. (6) Remove from oven and let cool, remove from sheet and serve a s a
delectable snack. It's a s easy a s that!
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- Paprika
- A dash of garlic powder
into a mixing bowl and s eason with about 10 dashes of paprika, a pinch of salt, a few d ashes of pepper, and
Carnival
During Greek Week, the Greek Leadership Council yyill be
hosting a Halloween dance that will be open t o all stúdéftts
on Halloween night The event will také place from 8 - 1 1 p.m.
on the Clarke Terrace. The event will feature a dessert bar,
costume contest and Dj. Students do not need t o .be involved
in Greek life t o attend.
- Pepper
- A cooking sheet with foil and spray oil (Pam) on it
The Resident Hall Council at the University Village Apartments (UVA) will be putting together a fell carnival at the
UVA courtyard, community center and pool. Activities will
include bobbing for apples, a costume contest and pumpkin
carving.The carnival is open t o all students and is a great way
t o celebrate this chilling holiday while welcoming the fell sea
son.The event will take place at 4 p:m. on Oct. 30.
The extended learning office will be having a open hóuse
with a "Star Wars" theme, having contests and caramel apples.
Come join t he festivities from 11 a.m.-2p.m. Halloween day in
Foundation Classroom Building (FCB) 5107 as well as learn
about the different programs they have t o offer students.
C O - A & E EDITOR
for you and your friends to share in celebrating the season.
M ovie N ight
The Rre-Health society will be hosting a showing of the 2011
thriller, "Contagion." The film features Matt Damon, Kate
Winslet, jude Law and Laurence Fishburne as they all suffer
from a deadly plague travelling across the world.The showing
will be held 6 p.m.Thursday, O c t 25 in Arts 240.
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T HE C OUGAR
C HRONICLE
ISSUE I
WEDNESDAY
VOLUME XLI
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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S PORTS
3 - This issues Athlete Spotlight
features CSUSM track and field
distance runner Bridgette Stevens. Read about her plans after
graduation.
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5 - CSUSM'sVSAR 301 students
have been given the chance of
a life time by being able t o display their w ork in the CSUSM
gallery. Read when and where
you can see their w ork before
it's taken down.
O PINION
6 - Gun control has been a hot
button issue the last few weeks.
Read what our editing staff has
t o say on the issue and see if
you agree o r disagree with our
positions.
And
W e did a Facebook poll on the
issue of recent shootings and
school safety. See how CSUSM
voted.
7 - Have some down time this
week, want a suggestion on
what t o watch on Netflix? Read
this issue's "For your entertainment" for great films and T V
shows out now.
And
8 - The comic book corner is
back and this issue i t focus' on
iZombie. Read about this comic
and its growing popularity.
O UR N EAT ISSUE
February 6
CSUSM continues t o be a safe school
Recognized as safest California f our year university
B Y KRISTIN MELODY
sideration frequency of crime on college campuses is also
C O E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
and severity of each crime making its way in numbers,"
and are given in ratio of eve- the .Stateuniversity.com blog
CSU San Marcos was re- ry 1,000 students. CSUSM stated.
cently recognized by Sta- scored in the categories ag- In 2012, the violent crime
teuniversity.com as the gravated assault, burglary, of CSUSM included 75 persafest California four-year larceny-theft, robbery and cent aggravated assault and
university in 2012. This is vehicle theft. CSUSM did 25 percent robbery, accordthe second year in a row that not score in arson, forcible ing to .Stateuniversity.com
CSUSM has been named the rape or murder.
statistics. The property crime
safest four year university.
"Violent crime is on the reported was mostly larcenyStateuniversity.com pulled rise; news reports of callous theft.
statistics from 450 of U.S. acts bombard the headlines CSUSM scored a safety
colleges and universities. every day, and while street score of 95.33 out of 100,
The rankings took into con- crime is increasing, crime SAFE CONTINUED ON S .
J ANUARY 23, 2013
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a drop from the 2011 score
of 95.79. In 2012, CSUSM
ranked seventh place overall
in California university safety, a drop from thefifthplace
standing in 2011.
CSUSM is also growing
physically, with the Student
Union and the Quad campus
housing under construction.
The campus has also seen an
increase of student population.
"I think overall our school-
1 /23 Farmers Market
1 - 6 p.m.,
Parking Lot B
Connect to youf food and
find out where it's coming from;
come meet some San Diego
Farmers. You may find mor
information at www.sdfarmburear.org.
1 /24 Meet the Greeks
7 - 9 p.m.,
UVA & Quad Courtyard
Members of all 9 recognized
fraternities and sororities will
be hanging out, playing games,
and eating food down at both
the UVA and the Quad. Come
and get to know Greeks on
a personal level and ask any
questions you may have about
rushingl
RECYCLEMANIA FROM 1.
Since 2005, CSUSM had
claimed seven consecutive
National Champion titles
I before the loss last year.
CSUSM finished fourth
overall in 2012 with a recycling rate of 79.36 percent
and missed the top spot to
America University by fewer
than 6 percent.
This annual competition
allows the CSUSM students
and staff to actually establish
and maintain school spirit
#
1 /29 ASI Extravaganza!
Noon - 1 p.m.,
Forum Plaza
W ho is ASI? W hat do we do?
W hat does it stand for?Come
out for some awesome give
aways, good music, and learn
more about how ASI can help
enrich your time at CSUSMI
1 /31 Student ORG Fair
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f
library Plaza
Come meet some of CSUSM's
organizations during this annual
event. Members of the greek
sororities and fraternities, Arts
Association, Kinesiology Club,.
French Club, College Republicans, American Indian Alliance
and many more are expected to
attend.
2 / 5 Tukwut leadership
Circle: Shannon Nolan
Noon - 12:50 p.m.,
Uhall 373
This workshop is your opportunity to learn about the Tukwut
Leadership Circle program and
what you'll gain as a participant. About Shannon: Shannon
Nolan
organizes the Tukwut
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Leadership Circle (TLC) program
and is a Coordinator of Student
Involvement for Academic and
Honor Societies at CSUSM.
NEWS
THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013
atmosphere is laid back...I
hope that those new students
and those already here keep
that mellow ambiance/'
CSUSM commuter student
Karla Reyes said.
The 2012 Jeanne Clery
report showed that reported
total crimes had decreased
by 87 percent from 2009 to
2011. Yet, CSUSM has seen
a growth in total student population from approximately
9,700 to 10,200 during that
time.
while making recycling fun
for everyone.
"RecycleMania's power
comes from the way it taps
school spirit to motivate students who may not react to
a traditional environmental
message," President of RecycleMania Inc., Bill Rudy
said in a press release.
On average, 91 million
pounds of organic materials
and recyclables are salvaged
across the 7.5 million student
and staff.
C OUGAR A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Please be advised that for approximately eight weeks, beginning Jan. 21, there will be intermittent weeknight closures
on SR 78 between Nordahl and Twin Oaks Valley roads from
11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews work to rehabilitate portions
of the SR 78 andfinishconstructing the eastbound auxiliary
lanes.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible as traffic
delays at this location are expected. Heavy machinery will
cause nighttime noise in the area. Signs will be in place to
direct motorists through detours.
We are entering an exciting time of growth at CSUSM. This
is the time to be part of the change and help to build the future
of YOUR campus! How can you do this? Apply to be part of
the 2013 Orientation Team! Orientation Team (O-Team) is
a group of student volunteers who are trained to provide a
welcoming experience for new students antHheir families at
Orientation. We need students who are interested in getting
involved at CSUSM and are willing to help our future cougars make a seamless and wonderful transition to our campus
community this summer.
Applications are now avalible both online and in the Student Life and Leadership office in Craven 3400. We highly
encourage interested students to attend an information session. Visit the Orientation and New Student Programs website at www.csusm.edu/sll/6nsp/oteamJitml tofindout when
and where the information sessions are being held, to review
important dates, and to apply today!
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Gov. B rown proposes new budget
in s upport o f CSU system
B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ
N EWS EDITOR
Last fall, Governor Jerry
Brown gained the support of
California State University
students with his new budget
proposals aimed at keeping tuition from increasing.
With the success of Prop. 30,
some CSU students received
a reimbursement of $249, or
nine percent of what tuition
was raised in fall 2012.
With the start of the new
year, Gov. Brown released
his 2013-2014 proposal for
the state budget, including
$125.1 million in funding towards the CSU system.
Gov. Brown stated that
$10 million of the proposed
budget will benefit students
for advancing through their
degree program without having to deal with "bottleneck"
courses, which often causes
the students degree progress
to be extended longer than
anticipated because they are
waiting for a particular lower
division classes or prerequisite for their major.
Governor Jerry Brown addressing the budget.
Gov. Brown's support for
the CSU system is needed,
since it has continuously lost
financial support over the
last several years. According to a press release of CSU
Public Affairs, the-CSU has
lost more than 30 percent of
state funding.
CSU Chancellor Timothy
P. White has stated, "We appreciate the Governor's recognition that California will
benefit from the investment
of state funds into higher education. The proposed budget heads us in the right direction. It will allow the CSU to
address the unprecedented
demand for high quality education at our institutions, as
well as areas of critical need.
We still face many fiscal
challenges and will continue
efforts to operate efficiently
and effectively, and seek out
additional innovative ways
to control costs."
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THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013
Sports Editor:
Alex Franco
cougarchron.sports@gmail.com
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T HE H EART BEAT: Athlete spotlight: Bridgette Stevens
Healthy eating is only half the battle Distance runner f or track & field
B Y CURTIS BOVEE
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
It has become obvious
that portion sizes have gotten larger over the decades-throughout restaurants and
grocery stores.
According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third
of U.S. adults and approximately one-fifth of children
and adolescents aged 2-19
years old are obese.
Portion sizes have certainly
fueled this obesity epidemic.
According to the American
Dietetic Association, the
size of dinner plates has increased by 36 percent over
the last decade.
It is no secret, that more
food on your plate, the more
you will eat. Making less
food every meal is a great
way to combat portion control issues. Having an abundance of food at the dinner
table is far worse than not
having enough, which in all
actuality is probably enough.
From the lack of nutritional food offered to the overwhelmingly large portion
sizes, America's restaurants
are contributing to the obesity problem rather than helping it. For example, at Outback Steakhouse, a popular
chain-restaurant throughout
the globe, an order of MacA-Roo 'N Cheese yields
over 600 calories, with greater than 220 of those from
fat. It is safe to
say that this
menu item
is popular
a mo n g s t
the youngsters; however, there is
no reason why
an 8 year old
should consume all
of this in one sitting.
Solution? Allow your
child to eat less than half,
and order a side of vegetables. Your caloric total will
still be around half of the
entire portion, while offering
nutritional value.
Importantly, don't forget
about what is on your plate.
Just because you are eating less doesn't give you
permission to eat anything.
The USDA recommends
that half your plate should
be fruits and vegetables. For
the remainder of your plate,
about half should be a protein source and the other half
should be whole grains. Using this as a template should
make it easy to determine
how much of each kind of
food you should be consuming.
When attempting to eat
less, cravings are inevitable,
thus stressing the importance
of snacking. To help with
portion control, try eating
snacks throughout the day.
Include things like fruit and
vegetables, and foods with
healthy fats like nuts. Nuts,
B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL
OPINION EDITOR
including walnuts, pecans
and almonds offer healthy
fats, keep you fuller longer
and are easy to pack and take
anywhere.
What you are drinking is
just as important. Soda is
incredibly harmful to your
health, and is over-consumed in America because
it is cheap and easily accessible. Most sit-down restaurants offer free refills of
soft beverages, which seems
inexcusable given the large
glass sizes. Did you know
that one can of Coca Cola
contains the equivalent of 10
teaspoons of sugar? Replacing soft drinks with water at
the dinner table can drastically decrease chances of
obesity and rapidly improve
health.
Remember, portion cpntrol
is not easy. Fortunately, it
is far better for your health
than some fad diet and it is
something you can practice
forever to improve your
health.
Bridgette Stevens has been
running for CSUSM for her
entire four year college career. She has been competitively running since middle
school, but has always loved
to run. She is also a kinesiology major with plans to
be a physical therapist once
she graduates, and has been
working at the Clarke for
two years, sporting her time
as an active member of the
CSUSM community.
Question: How do you
like your team?
Answer: Overall our team
is really good, we have sent
many people to nationals.
Last year we sent 26 people
into the nationals.
Q: Have you already
started to practice for your
February season?
A: Yes, we (long distance
runners) have been practicing six days a week. I like
the practices it really relieves
stress for me and I like spending time with my friends.
Q: When did you start
running?
A: I started doing things
with track in 4th grade,
but didn't really get into
the competition till middle
school. Then I ran for Mission Hills high school and
was rankedfifthon the Cross
Country team.
Q: Being a senior, what
are your plans for once you
graduate?
A: I might want to do some
triathlons or 5k's to keep
running, but I want to be a
physical therapist and actu-
C ougar athletics goes t o
T witter f or live updates
B Y ALEX FRANCO
SPORTS EDITOR
The CSUSM athletics department has recently announced that it will now
connect Cougar students
and fans with CSUSM athletes and coaches during the
teams' home games with a
new Twitter account.
The athletics department
will tweet in-game updates,
game photos, statistics and
results directly from the Twitter name @CSUSMGameday. The update is an improvement to the old way the
athletics departments offered
live updates with a live stats
link it offered on its homepage csusmcougars.com.
According to the cougars
athletics website, a twitter account is not required
to access the live feed. You
Men's basketball stays h ot this w inter Women's basketball trying
The streak includes an im- pora who leads the team in t o turn their luck around
B Y A LEX FRANCO
, SPORTS E DITOR
While most of us were
home enjoying our winter breaks, the San Marcos
men's basketball team took it
upon themselves to continue
their torrid pace and climb to
the top of the NAIA national
rankings.
The Cougars have went on
an impressive run since the
start of break, going a perfect 8-0, improving to 15-4
on the season , in the midst of
an eight game winning streak
that they will look to keep
alive this Wednesday against
Point Loma Nazarene in San
Diego. All eight of the Cougar's wins during the streak
have been convincing wins,
not allowing more than 64
points to any opponent and
averaging .80 points per win.
pressive win against at-thetime No. 5 ranked Westmont
College and currently No. 7,
66-52 at home.
As a result of the Cougar's tremendous string of
victories, they have climbed
up to a No. 8 ranking in the
country, the school's highest
ranking in the NAIA coaches
poll to date. The last time the
cougars cracked the top 10
was earlier this season when
they were ranked ninth but
loss the next game to defending champion Concordia.
CSUSM has bounced back
immensely since the defeat
and hasn't looked back winning 11 of the last 12 games
with the afore mentioned
streak.
Leading the way for the
CSUSM team this season has
been senior guard, AJ GasH HHHH||
points per game and 3 point
percentage, 20.3 and .516
percent respectively. Fellow
senior forward, Ali Langford
who is second on the team in
points with 15.0 points per
game, and leads the team
in rebounding with 5.8 per
game.
Langford also shoots an astounding .569 from the field
which is among tops on the
team.
With only three home
games remaining on the
schedule, don't miss a
chance to see . the Cougars
in action as they attempt to
keep the streak alive and garner theirfirstnational title in
school history,
The next home games are
Jan. 25 and 31 against UC
Santa Cruz and La Sierra,
both games start at 7:30 p.m.
Like snorts, like to
Write f or usi
W e need sports writers for the spring semester t o fill
o ur pages. N o experience necessary. Come t o our weekly
meetings on Tuesdays, noon - 12:45, in Craven 3500
ally work with the athletes.
The Track and Field season
begins this coming spring
when Bridgette and the rest
of the Cougar squad will
look to improve on their progress last sèason.
B Y ALEX FRANCO
SPORTS EDITOR
The 2012 - 2013 basketball season has
not gone the way
the Lady Cougars
would have
hoped with \
losing sev- X*
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last ten
games
the season 7;
during the winter break dropping to 9-16 after
entering the break at
6-7.
CSUSM has not been able
to generate any offense during the stretch of losses,
being held under 60 points
each of the times. The Cougars season went south after
a loss in the Arizona Christian University Basketball
Classic earlier this season
and CSUSM has only won
one game against Simpson
College 76-73 at home on
Jan. 3.
The bright spots in what is
a relatively young basketball
squad for head coach Sheri
Junnum is the play of junior
forwards, Sherika Miller and
Danielle Cooper who have
lead the way
for the Cougars offense
this season.
Cooper
a verages
a doubleHft double a
game with
10.7 points
per game
and
10.6
rebounds per
game while shooting .466 from the field.
Miller compliments Cooper
well averaging 10.9 points
a game and shooting .392
from the field.
The Cougars will look
to finish the season strong
heading into the A l l conference tournament where they
excelled last season and won
the conference title and will
look to do the same this season. With five more games
left in the season, CSUSM
hosts one of its final two
home games today, Jan. 23,
against Point Loma Nazarene at 7:30 p.m.
can simply log on to www.
twitter.com/csusmgameday
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VS Pomona-Pitzer
W 74 - 5 4
1 /14 Men's Basketball
VS Pacific Union
W 7 5 - 64
1 /16 Women's Basketball
VS Point Loma N azarene
L 41 - 5 5
1 / 2 3 Women's Basketball
VS Point Loma N azarene
7 :30 p.m.
1 /25 Men's Basketball
VS UC Santa Cruz
7 :30 p.m.
1 /31 Men's Basketball
VS La Sierra
7 :30 p.m.
2 / 2 Baseball
VS Concordia (DH)
11 a.m.
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B Y JULIANA STUMPP
A & E EDITOR
FEATURES EDITOR
In Toby Keith's good-time
anthem "Red Solo Cup" he
sings, "Red solo cup, you're
not just a cup/you're my,
you're my friend/thank you
for being my friend." For the
past couple of years now, this
song has been played to bring
people together and enjoying
being in each other's company. As college students,
we study hard during the
week but live for the weekends when we can have fun,
a concept that entrepreneur
Ryan Craig understands.
Craig, a San Diego State
student who transferred from
Palomar community college,
created his own clothing
company, "Red Cup Tour,"
which illustrates our generation with Ae depiction qf
the infamous plastic red cup.
With the company's website
up and running, as well as
stylish shirts available for
purchase, we sat down with
the designer.
Question: What inspired
you to start a clothing company? What does the "Red
Cup Tour" represent?
Answer: I feel there are all
these clothing companies. I
wanted to create something
about simplicity and relationships, the people you C l
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ebrate with. It wasn't about
creating a clothing company
but the idea~and expanding
from that idea.
Q: Why did you choose
the "red solo cup' as the
logo for your brand?
A: First off, [red solo cups]
are everywhere. It's the universal symbol of people together and having a good
time. The line isn't about
beer pong or drinking per
se but to live life to it's full-
Now that the Christmas
season has ended and the
new semester has begun,
giving back to the community and donating to charity is
often at the back of people's
minds.
However, the people in
need of your help are not
just seasonal based. They
are around you at all times,
and they include students
on campus. Even if you are
already busy amidst your
homework and classes, here
are two easy ways to help the
people around you, even if it
is just during a study break.
One way to immediately
give back to the CSUSM
student body is by helping
Summit Church (across the
street from CSUSM and next
to The Quad) with their Food
Distribution program. Summit is in need of volunteers
that are willing to help pass
out food to students and people that need it. Volunteers
would need to show up at
1:00 p.m. and the actual distribution would take place
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Life.' That explains it all.
Q: How has the journey
been from an idea to putting designs together to
selling your product?
A: It's been a while, actually, a year that I started
working on the idea. I found
resources from my friends
to my family and them helping me out. You just have to
tell yourself everyday to do
something even if it's going to be a mistake, at least
I tried. It takes a lot of planning. It's not just drawing
something in class and putting it on a shirt.
Q: Where do you get inspiration for your designs?
A: I didn't want anything
too cheesy. Its just things I
find entertaining and think
other people would like. I
take in the world around and
use certain things in my life.
Q: How do you balance
school and running a business?
A: I've never thought I
needed to be in school to be
successful. I want to create
jobs for others and myself.
If I had the choice between
reading a business book over
a textbook, I would choose
the business book. In my
opinion, education is too
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have to balance school. For
me, school is more networking and I take it upon myself
to learn what I need to.
Q: What future plans do
you have for the "Red Cup
Tour"?
A: Every clothing line has
collections, so I have some
upcoming releases seasonally. There will be different
designs and clothes, some
surprises. Eventually* backpacks and other accessories
but I don't want to give too
much away.
Q: What advice do you
have for aspiring entrepreneurs?
A: Be a self-learner. You
can't completely rely on others to do everything for you
but allowing their help. Definitely know your strengths
and weaknesses. Find others that can supplement your
weaknesses. Also to fail faster, by that I mean learn by
failing because it's a quicker
path to success. This is the
best time to make mistakes.
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collection at theredcuptour.
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"It is a ministry to help
out youth/families living in
North County Solutions for
Change, which is a homeless shelter. We take out the
youth to Boomers and serve
as 'Big brothers and sisters.'
The discounted rate for those
participating in Friday Night
Heights is $12 for activities,"
Pastor Hopkins said.
While these are only just a
few of the ways to give back
to the community, there are
plenty of opportunities both
on campus and in the San
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Donate Don't Dump, the
North County Food Bank
and the [CSUSM] Kinesiology Club with Professor Laura de Ghetaldi. In general,
it's to help feed students and
families in our community,"
Summit College Ministry
Pastor Andrew Hopkins said.
In addition to helping pass
out food, Summit is also
looking for volunteers to
participate in Friday Night
Heights from 6:30 p.m. to
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TA positions available
at Dehesa C harter School
BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS
COPY EDITOR
Dehesa Charter School
is offering TA positions to
CSUSM students that are involved in education or considering teaching as a career.
CSUSM students can have
the opportunity to get handson involvement in the classroom environment with students from the middle school
to high school level. One of
the available options is to
be a classroom TA, assisting
teachers in classrooms of up
to 30 students. TAs would
be asked to provide in-class
assistance that ranges from
grading, student assistance
and help with classroom activities, among other duties.
This would be done Monday
through Thursday during
class time.
Another option available is
one-on-one advisement and
assistance to Dehesa students
who seek to improve their organizational skills, complete
miscellaneous class assignments, develop essay planning and writing strategies
and otherwise improve their
class performance in various
areas. TAs would be work-
ing with either individual
students or small groups, offering their skills and knowledge to those;they attend to.
This would be accomplished
Mondays through Wednesdays.
Dehesa Charter School is
a K-12 school located in the
city of Escondido, boasting
over 1,000 students throughout Sain Diego, Riverside and
Orange County. With the reasonably close proximity, this
opportunity is ideal for those
seeking experience within
their own school schedule.
Students won't have to go
too far out of their way to
make use of this opportunity.
It would be ideal to balance
this with a given schedule
and make the most out of this
learning experience .
Should any CSUSM students be interested, contact
the Dehesa Charter regional
manager Tony Drown, who
can be reached by phone at
(760) 455-5376, or through
their main office line at (760)
743-7880.
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B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
FEATURES EDITOR
CSUSM is home to countless creative visionaries and
artists. Beginning in December, the public has been able
to experience some of their
work up close.
Students from Professor
Judit Hersko's VSAR 301,
"Materials and Structure of
Art" course, have been given
the unique opportunity to
showcase their art to family,
friends and members of the
community at the Old Restaurant Row CSUSM Gallery.
Throughout the semester,
VSAR 301 students worked
hard creating different projects, with their final project
being the gallery showing.
This allowed the students
to put their best work in the
exhibit, while simultaneously displaying all of the
knowledge and experience
they had gained during the
If you take advantage semester.
of this opportunity let us The gallery features an
know and you could be fea- array of work, showcasing
tured in our next issue!
different styles. Visual Arts
major Amalia Wood created
the piece "Sobering Up,"
which featured a brightly
colored canvas that showed
women flying upwards. Liberal Studies major Karissa
Bullington contributed two
of her dream catchers, the
first entitled "Enchanted"
and the second called "Birds
of a Feather." Visual and
Performing Arts major Laura
Musgrove created the piece
entitled "Resilience," created
from wood, paint, the Bible,
text, Paper Mache and yarn.
"In ["Resilience"] I explored two very vital elements: spirituality and
identity. My intention is to
awaken the viewer's mind
to the contrast I perceive between the negative cultural
communications and the uplifting, encouraging and lifegiving truth spoken by God
through His Word. I wanted
this piece to reflect my personal design aesthetics as
well as communicating the
underlying theme conceptually," Musgrove said.
The ability to show their
work in a gallery has moti-
vated the students to work
even harder on future art
pieces.
"This was my first time
having my artwork shown.
It made me feel pretty happy
that others could see it; I look
forward to making more artworks to show," Wood said.
"It was such an amazing
opportunity to have my artwork showcased. This
was the first time having my work displayed
in an art gallery so it
was very exciting and
I hope to have another chance to do it
again!" Bullington
said.
"I feel very fortunate and I am also
appreciative to
have had this opportunity to create
an art piece that
expresses my
personal views
and my identity
both as an artist and person
and for it to be
showcased in an art
gallery located at Restau-
rant Row which is a popular
area," Musgrove said.
To see these and other
works created by the VSAR
301 students, visit the
CSUSM Art Gallery. The
exhibit is open Fridays and
Saturdays, Dec. 7 through
Jan. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. It is
located at 1080 San Marcos
Blvd. Ste 185 (in the Village
Shops Area) in San Marcos.
Photo Courtesy of Amalia Wood
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event t o kick o ff
new semester
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BY MELISSA MARTINEZ
NEWS EDITOR
& ALEX FRANCO
SPORTS EDITOR
Looking for amazing food,
great service, atmosphere
and the best beer in town?
Look no further than San
Marcos' very own San Marcos Brewery restaurant.
San Marcos Brewery is a
grill-style restaurant, offering the best cheeseburgers
and hamburgers. You can order your way with any combination of toppings, ranging
from standard ketchup and
mayo to the not so standard
jalapenos served with a side
of lightly seasoned fresh cut
fries. They also offer a delectable choice of freshly grilled
steaks with a variety of sides
such as potatoes, baked or
mashed, and steamed veggies.
For those looking for a
little different entree, the
brewery also serves a sausage platter with all types of
dipping sauces, as well as an
endless selection of seafood
for those not looking for the
standard choice of meat.
The brewery's menu also
includes sandwiches, pastas
and salads , which along with
the rest of the menu are delicious andfilling.
What makes the San Marcos brewery different from
other restaurants is their
selection of beers and ales
brewed on site and are available in bottles and jugs to
take home and enjoy. They
have classics like red amber
and IPA, specialties such as
the Pompous Ass beer and
many other styles.
Lunch and happy hour specials are offered, lunch being
served before 4 p.m. Happy
hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 3 to
6 p.m.
Regular hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday through Thursday,
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 10:30 a jn. to
9:30 p.m. on Sundays.
You can find the San Marcos Brewery in all its wonder in Restaurant Row right
off of San Marcos Blvd.
and can be contacted at
760.471.0050.
Have you been to the San
Marcos Brewery? Share
your thoughts online at
csusmchronicle.com
Photos Courtesy of Yelp
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
FEATURES EDITOR
If you enjoy live music, listening to guest speakers and
malring new friends, InterVarsity is a great way to start
off your semester.
InterVarsity is a combination of students from
CSUSM, Mira Costa and
Palomar College coming together as a community. They
seek to include students of
different backgrounds, ethnicity and culture who are
all working towards a common goal: to become closer
to God.
To welcome in the new
semester, their first event is
their "1st Large Group of
the Spring Semester." It will
take place from 7 to 9 p.m.
on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in
Clarke 113. For more information on upcoming events
or the club itself, visit www.
ivsanmarcos .org.
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O PINION
U nit cap opinions Is an unborn baby a baby?
B Y JULIANA STUMPP
40th anniversary of Roe vs. W ade sparks ' Walk for Life' marches
A & E EDITOR
B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL
OPINION EDITOR
Over our much-needed winter break, a new
process for class registration took place. In late
November and early December last semester,
the new class registration process restricted you
to a limit of 13 units until Dec. 17th, at which time
you were able to a dd more classes if need be.
Here are some of the students' opinions on this
new change in our registration system:
On Jan. 22, 1973 the Supreme Court came to a decision on the controversial
case of Roe vs. Wade concerning the touchy subject
of abortion. Abortion was
illegal before this court case
controversy came about, but
in 1971 a woman tried to
get a "legal" abortion claiming that she had been raped.
She later confessed that she
had lied on matter in order
to get an abortion, but did
in fact have the baby before
the court reached a decision.
Another similar case (Doe
vs. Bolton - 1973) reopened
the case,finallybringing the
decision to extend the 14th
Amendment of the Right to
Privacy for the women to
make their own decision to
have an abortion.
Ever since that decision
day on Jan. 22, 1973 the
debate still continues on
whether or not abortion is
a right thing to do. On the
"Getting classes wasn't too difficult since I got
priority registration because of my class standing.
Despite the slight advantage, the unit c ap made
it so that it wasn't possible for me to get all my
classes, thus I had to strategically pick the classes
that I knew would fill up fast," - Pat Tang, biology
major
"I reckon the people who will be affected the
most and worst by the unit c ap are those who are
graduating seniors. Though I a m not one of them,
I c an sympathize. There are some benefits to the
unit c ap. It allows students with lower priority to
get some classes, even if it does hinder other's
chances," - Viv Nguyen, biology major
"The unit c ap sucked. I couldn't wait list enough
classes so now I'm stuck with only 12 units," - Jordan Hays, business major
"To be honest, I already had a late priority reg?
istration date the day before priority registration
ended. So, I was already freaking out about getting all my classes. I was not very fond about the
unit c ap benefitting me personally because I'm
still on the wait list for 2 out of 5 my classes," - Savannah Shick, business major
"Well the unit c ap definitely made me prioritize
and choose classes based on importance instead
of kinda adding a bunch of classes and loading
up. I focused more on important classes and it
helped me set my priorities. It was kind of beneficial," - Austin Hoover, biology physiology major
"It's notrightfor all of us to have to wait for everyone to pick their classes and then pick again
later. It should be done on a first come first serve
basis. What is the point of priority registration if we
are going to be capped off at 13? If I'm paying
for all these classes I want to be able to pick as
many as I want," - Hunter Chanove, communication major
"I guess the only concerns I c ame across was
whether or not the classes I needed/wanted were
full. Also, there was a concern with the timing of
my classes, and whether or not the class I wanted
would interfere with the rest of my schedule for this
semester," - Zach Wilson, business major
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In light of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, (among other
horrific shooting as of late),
gun control has become a hot
topic across the nation. President Obama has proposed
12 congressional actions and
23 executive actions that he
feels will combat the issue
of gun violence and control
in the United States, which
has led to nation-wide debate, Here are some opinions
from your Cougar Chronicle
editors:
"As a college student, I
feel that gun control is not
regulated enough. Though
you need background checks
to purchase a gun, I highly
believe in the regulation of
Mental Status Exams that
should be required in the
purchasing of a gun. I understand that this is a second
Amendment right, to bear
arms, but tell me, why must
we need assault weapons? As
someone who has had family
members die at the bullet of
guns wrongfully purchased,
people need to realize the
importance of life. How
many people have to die for
this country to realize the
danger we put our children
in without regulating gun
control? I have a question
C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF
EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall
DESIGN EDITOR
Morgan Hall
A & E EDITOR
Juliana Stumpp
COPY EDITOR
Keandre Williams-Chambers
NEWS EDITOR
Melissa Martinez
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
S PORTS EDITOR
A lex Franco
SALES REP
Rogers Jaffarian
FEATURES EDITOR
Katlin Sweeney
CARTOONISTS
OPINION EDITOR
Jessie Gambrell
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Pam Kragen
convicted of murder on two
accounts even though his
baby was not yet born. Facts
are facts, but the opinion is
yours, is an unborn baby a
baby?
In the month of January
across the nation, religious
groups, pro-family advo. cates, and many other prolife people gather to fight for
the unborn babies by marching in public with their signs
of protest in what they call,
"Walk for Life".
This year it is the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
so there are anticipated to be
more than usual. According
to the National Catholic Reporter, tens of thousands of
pro-lifers march every year
in 'Walk for Life' events
to help save the millions of
babies being aborted every
year.
The woman who originally
was fighting for abortion, is
now Catholic and is fighting
in the battle to save the unborn babies as well. "Roe" is
pro-life now!
Editorial goals for
spring semester
B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL
OPINION EDITOR
,
Hey all you Cougars! I
am your new opinion editor for the Cougar Chronicle this semester and have
some new plans for you
this semester. I can't do
this without your help. My
plan for you all is to send
us. your shout outs to your
friends for special events
as well as your opinions on
various topics. On our website www.csusmchronicle.
com and our Facebook account Cougar Chronicle we
like to ask you questions to
get your opinions on events
that happen, etc. You can
also send us your opinions to our email at: cougarchron .opinion @ gmail.
com. So as the opinion
editor, it is my job to ensure
that your voice is heard in
our paper. So send us your
thoughts and opinions, we
are more than happy to
share them to our CSUSM
community. Go Cougars!
Editors* topics: gun control
"My main concern was that I could only sign
up for four classes but there was a chance that I
needed five due to a concern with a class that's
was unsure if I was going to pass. I was also not too
crazy about the classes that were available. I was
looking through my course catalog at all these
classes for my major and hardly any of them were
offered. I had already taken most of the classes
offered so it was difficult to plan a schedule with
the few choices I had left," - Jenica Caruso, communications major.
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"Roe" side, people defend it
saying that if a woman becomes pregnant and decides
she does not want that baby,
and then she should have
the right to abort it. On the
"Wade" side, people say that
aborting a baby means killing an innocent human being (since human life begins
at conception) and that the if
you don't want a baby, either
don't have sex or give the
baby up for adoption.
Some defend the notion of
abortion "killing a human
baby" saying that unborn babies are not babies, instead
a "fetus", "lump of cells" or
even "tissue". People who
are pro-life strongly oppose
this claiming that human life
begins at conception, showing the pregnant mothers
an ultrasound image of the
growing baby inside them
proving to the mother that
it is not just tissue. In fact
in the controversial murder
case of Scott Peterson (2005)
proves that an unborn baby is
a human being since he was
Shout o ut!
STAFF
Curtis Bovee
Karla Reyes
for you America: would you
rather have your "right to
bear arms" or see your children reach their next birthday? It's time to prioritize. I
know guns don't kill people.
People kill people, but can
you put a price on saving the
life of even one person? Arguing that is selfish. People
don't realize the importance
of safety until they're burying their children six feet under. Why take the chance?"
- News Editor, Melissa
Martinez
"While creating emergency
plans and paying officer salaries are worthwhile causes,
the amount of money being
spent for these reasons is
far more than we can afford
during a time of economic
hardship. This sounds like
another piece of legislature
that gives tens of millions
of dollars to people that are
already doing their jobs and
taking these precautions
when this money could be
better spent. While Obama
can be applauded for taking
action to preyenf more tragedies like Sandy Hook, there
should be a réévaluation of
how much money needs to
be spent and more of a focus
on the other reasonable ideas
that he has proposed. The
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Weekly meetings every
foundation for legislation
on gun control [background
checks and bans on certain
guns] makes sense, but the
surplus amount of money being spent on police officers,
gun control research, and
safety plans seems to be a bit
outrageous."
- Features Editor, Katlin
Sweeney
"Guns have taken the
fall for the terrible, horrific
events that have taken place
over the past few months,
but I must say that (as it
says in our Constitution) we
have the right to bear arms.
I don't think that we need to
have automatic guns on the
market, because I do not see
the logic in having that for
hunting, but I do believe that
for the sake of the safety of
the American people every
school, business facility, and
home should have, and be
trained how to use, a hand
gun. You never know who
just may be walking in the
door. I also think that we
should start having Mental
Status Exams for every gun
purchase. Though many of
the criminals buy their guns
in the Black Market this
could possibly weed out any
potential psychos. Oh and
I know my brothers would
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For y our entertainment
Chronicle picks N etflix movies and episodes o f t he week
FEATURES EDITOR
Whether you
want to watch a
movie with your
roommates or are
bored and in need of
some entertainment,
Netflix is your perfect
choice for motivational
documentaries and comedic sketches.
"Craigslist Joe"
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days is to post advertisements online asking f or f ood, jobs to pay
f or necessities, transportation and places to sleep.
He is unable to contact
anyone he already knows
f or assistance, only relying completely on the help
of strangers to get him
through the month. While
viewers may wonder if
the presence of a cameraman may at all affect the
outcome of some of these
encounters or provoke
people to be nicer to Garner, "Craigslist J oe" is still
a fascinating watch f or
anyone that enjoys films
about the human existence
and our connections with
one another.
"Portlandia"
IS
Must-Watch
Episode:
Season 1, Episode 3:
" Aimee" From the minds
of
"Saturday
Night L ive" cast
member Fred Armisen, and Carrie
u m Brownstein comes a
J |f comedy-sketch conHf coction so strange,
I f viewers have no idea
W what will come next.
I Combining a funky
sense of humor with
outlandish wardrobe
design, "Portlandia" is
an off-kilter, charming
satire that commands attention. Brownstein and
Armisen offer up sketch
performances centered
around themes such as
discovering their favorite
singer-songwriter is their
maid, freeing someone's
pet dog because they feel
it belongs in the wild and
a couple that is addicted
to "Battlestar Gallactica." For one of the most
unique, hard-to-describe
satirical sketches ever created, check out "Portlandia."
C ompetition arises f or 2013 Academy Awards
B Y JULIANA STUMPP
A & E EDITOR
On Jan. 10, the nominations for the 2013 Academy
Awards were announced,
with Steven Spielberg's
"Lincoln" leading the other
contenders with 12 selections, including Daniel Day
Lewis for best actor, Sally
Field for best supporting actress, best director and more.
The critically acclaimed
movie "Argo" was not nominated for best director. His
third film in all, Ben
Affleck presents the
true-life story of a
secret operation
during 1980 Iran,
Affleck was honored by the Hollywood Foreign ,
Association at the
Golden Globes Jan.
13, taking home two
awards for best pic
ture-drama and best
director.
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THE SHU^hLE
B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ
NEWS EDITOR
BY KATLIN SWEENEY
From producers Joseph
Garner and Zack Galifianakis comes a documentary that poses the
question of whether or
not survival based solely
off of Craigslist advertisements is possible.
Over the course of one
month, "Craigslist Joe"
follows Joseph Garner as
he leaves his friends and
family behind to test an
unthinkable idea. Accompanied only by a cameraman that he met through
the website, Garner's only
means of survival for 30
A & E Editor:
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"Zero Dark Thirty" was
acknowledged for best picture and best actress, Jessica Chastain for playing a
determined CIA officer assigned to search for Osama
Bin Laden in Pakistan based
on her expertise about alQaeda. Kathryn Bigelow
directed best picture "The
Hurt Locker" in 2010. Like
Affleck, she was snubbed by
Oscar Voters.
Hugh Jackman and Anne
Hathaway were nominated
for best actor and
best supporting actress,
respectively,
on behalf of«
their stunning performances
in the musical "Les
Miserables." Both
won for the
same category during
the Golden Globes, and the
film won best picture-comedy or musical.
The past year was filled
with many impressive movies (hat it is hard to say what
movie will take home the
Oscar. To view the full list of
nominees visit oscar.go.com
Here is a list of some of the
nominations:
Best Picture
"Argo"
"Silver Linings Playbook"
"Lincoln"
"Django Unchained"
"Amour"
"Les Miserables"
"Zero Dark Thirty"
"Beasts of the Southern
Wild"
"Life of Pi"
Thirty"
Best Supporting Actor
Tommy Lee Jones
"Lincoln"
Philip Seymour Hoffman
"The Master"
Christoph Waltz "Django
Unchained"
Alan Arkin "Argo"
Robert De Niro "Silver
Linings Playbook"
Best Supporting Actress
Helen Hunt "The Sessions"
Anne Hathaway "Les
Miserables"
Sally Field "Lincoln"
Jacki Weaver "Silver Linings Playbook"
Amy Adams "The Master"
Best Director
Best Actor
Steven Spielberg "LinBradley Cooper "Silver
coln"
Linings Playbook"
Behn Zeitlin "Beasts of the
Denzel Washington
Southern Wild"
"Flight"
Ang Lee "Life of Pi"
Joaquin Phoenix "The
Michael Haneke "Amour"
Master"
David O. Russell "Silver
Hugh Jackman "Les MisLinings Playbook"
erables"
Daniel Day-Lewis
Original Song
"Lincoln"
"Before My Time" from
Chasing Ice
Best Actress
Music and Lyric by J.
Naomi Watts
Ralph
"The Impossible" '^Everybody Needs A Best
Quvenzhane WalFriend" from Ted
lis "Beasts of the Music by Walter Murphy;
Southern Wild" Lyric by Seth MacFarlane
Jennifer Lawrence "Pi's Lullaby" from Life
"Silver Linings
of Pi
Playbook"
Music by Mychael Danna;
Emmanuelle Riva Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
"Amoïir"
"Skyfall" from Skyfall
Jessica Chastain Music and Lyric by Adele
"Zero Dark
Adkins and Paul Epworth
With the excitement of award season
comes the buzz over who will dominate at the Grammys and who will be
snubbed. This playlist is d edicated to
honoring those nominated for top honors
this a ward season a nd my personal favorites.
"Babel/' Mumford & Sons
Nominated for three Grammy Awards,
Mumford & Sons continues to win my
heart. It's not easy to build up the perfect delivery that Mumford & Sons offers, building up their melody as well as
hard-hitting lyrics, but if that's what you're
looking for in an album, you c an find it in
"Babel."
"Set Fire to the Rain (Live)," Adele
I'm rooting for Adele to win Best Pop Solo
Performance. Having just won a Golden
Globe for Best Original Song, "Skyfall,"
the latest James Bond theme and nominated for an Oscar for Original Song of
the same, I e xpect Adele to impress the
Recording A cademy as much as she did
the Hollywood Foreign Press.
"We Are Young," fun.
As much as it was played on the radio,
I never got tired of listening to anything
from fun. Fun. reminds me of a modern,
more pop version of Queen."We Are
Young" offers a catchy tune to sing to in
the car and if you're like me, you'll b e
listening to it w ay longer than the radio
c an play it out.
"The A Team," Ed Sheeran
There is no one more sweet or adorable
than Ed Sheeran. He pretty much makes
me want to b e on the other e nd of his
g aze as he serenades on. Nominated
for Song of the Year, "The A Team" is a
beautiful ensemble of poetry a nd acoustic guitar that makes m e w eak in the
knees.
"No Church in the Wild," Jay-Z & Kanye
West feat. Frank O cean & The-Dream
Though my rap taste is biased since I prefer the old-school stylings, I a ppreciate
the collaborations with legends (Jay-Z)
that c hanged the modern rap industry for
what it is now. With heart-wrenching lyrics and voices of Frank O cean and TheDream, "No Church in the Wild" is bound
to win Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
This one time....
W e k now you've got those embarrassing
stories, why not share them! Completely
anonymous! W e want t o k now y our m ost
hilarious, random stories you've had at
C SUSM! Email them t o
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*whew*
I arrived earl/ so
I could crash a
class I need for
my major.
New year.
New semester.
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Wait, the room is already, filled
and there's 30 minutes before
class starts!?
you win some.
You lose some
Welcome back to school! Hope you enjoyed your winter break!
W hat t o e xpect f or p opular music
Currently, applications for
BY JULIANA STUMPP
RV spots have passed. In the
A & E EDITOR
past years, attendees of the
April showers bring May festival were allowed to go
flowers, and music festivals into the campgrounds, but
in the spring. With these this year you won't be able
music festivals comes new to unless you're a camper.
rules that aren't favored Other concerns that arise
by fans of these events. is the lineup of country artStagecoach, California's ists that will preforming.
biggest country festival The top three headliners
altered their rules regard- are Toby Keith, Lady Anteing camping. For the 2013 bellum and Zac Brown Band.
festival, there will only be Actors Jeff Bridges and John
RV campgrounds with- C. Reilly will be performout the usual tent or car ing with their own bands.
camping options. In ad- Stagecoach tickets went
dition to the cutbacks of on sale back in October
ways to camp, there is a 2012. The festival will
six-person limit to each RV. be the weekend of April
festivals in 2013
26. Visit stagecoachfestival.com for the full line
up and more information
The Coachella festival features artists of
the rock, hip-hop, indie
and house music genres
Last year, the festival surprised the audience with
a holographic version of
rapper Tupac Shakur during Dr. Dre and Snoop
Dogg's
performance
The lineup of Coachella
has not been announced
but will be released within
the month, where tickets will also be available
Stay updated with the latest news at Coachella.com
Hitting the shelves
B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL
J an. 29:
" Hotel T ransylvania"
This comical animated version of
the legendary story of Dracula, has
a spin on the tale, placing Dracula
(Adam Sandler) as a hotel owner,
running a hotel for unlikely crea' fures/monsters. Voices include Kevin
James, Andy Sanberg, and Selena Gomez among
other riots in the comedic world.
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IJK^^S^
J an. 2 9: " Paranormal A ctivity 4 "
This fourth thriller in a series offers
chilling scenes throughout the film
that will leave you cleaving to your
neighbor, and don't forget the nightmares. The first three "Paranormal
Activity" films were huge hits in the
box office as well as the shelves, and no less is expected for t he fourth in the spooky sequel.
J an. 2 9: " Heavy Fire: S hattered
S pear" o n XBox 3 60, PS3 & PC
T his
action-packed, military ops
game will be coming out on all plat| P j j S £ | forms everywhere Tuesday, Jan. 29.
P M B H B S I 11 is Punished by Mastiff (who also
put out: Heavy Fire: Afghanistan a nd
many hunting games] and is rated "T" for mild language and violence.
O PINION E DITOR
F eb. 5 : "Two Lanes of F reedom"
BY KARLA REYES
Often times, we find ourselves sitting around with
friends wondering what to
do on a Friday night. The
typical conversation goes as
follows: Friend 1- "What do
you wanna do?" Friend 2- "I
don't know. What do you
wanna do?"
This could go on for a
white, eventually leading j p I
a night in watching a mov-t
ie. Next time this happens
to you, opt out of watching
Mean Girls for the tenth time
(that month) and see a live
performance to beloved stories at San Marcos's Theater
West.
Shows range from reenacting Disney favorites such
as "Snow White" and "The
Little Mermaid" to seasonal
A zombie novel with heart and brains
B Y MORGAN HALL
C o EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Written in 2011 by Isaac
Marion, "Warm Bodies" is a
comedic and romantic love
story about a zombie who
falls head over brains in love
with a mortal girl.
The main character, R,
who can't remember his real
name or how he became a
zfcmbie, has been spending
possibly years in the confines
of an airport, which he and
hundreds of other zombies
call home and have formed
a community. R is different
than his fellow zombies and
has developed a unique personality and strives to figure
out his purpose in life.
Not being able to hold
long thoughts down or speak
words with more than three
syllables, R personally enjoys riding the airport escalators for hours or spending
time with his friend and fel-
low zombie M.
R and M also take occasional trips to the outside
city to hunt and feast on the
brains and bodies of the "Living/' which R is not particularly found of. On one trip, R
and his fellow zombiesfinda
small group of the living and
begin feasting. As he starts
consuming one man's brains,
he sees these vivid memories
from that man's life and feels
this deep connection to that
man's girlfriend, Julie, which
he falls in love with.
During their time together
R, slowly begins to transform himself and starts to
break away from the typical zombie tendencies and
changes those around him to
become more human like.
"Warm Bodies" is an easy
read, with a great love story
from start to finish -with a
killer ending. It's a novel
that will put life and death
in perspective and will al-
low the reader to see that
just because you are a zombie doesn't mean you have
to act like one. Be warned,
this book is not for the faint
of heart due to its graphic nature and harsh language.
"Warm Bodies" will also
be a major motion picture set
to hit theaters Feb. 1, starring
Nicholas Hoult and Teresa
Palmer.
Reel clips from the film 'Warm Bodies'
byTlmMcGraw
Classic country singer, Tim McGraw
| will be releasing his twelfth album this
February to his country loving fans,
j For those of you love country songs
be prepared to hear some "new
country" tale-telling, beats that you c an sing along
to as you drive.
The Cougars den: local hangout spots to
hang out with friends on the weekends
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
A good read: 'Warm Bodies'
themes like "The Year without Santa Claus" which was
performed at the end of November to early December.
There are five shows a
year. Usual times are Thursday and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
and weekends at 2 p.m. and 6
p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Tickets are available in person, either in advance at the
Community Center information desk or at the door the
day of.
- .,
Located in Civic Center,"
right across from the San
Marcos Public Library, the
Center of the Arts of San
Marcos puts together plays
for the community at reasonable prices. It's walking
distance away from campus,
and only a couple steps from
the Sprinter stop "San Marcos Civic Center", making it
an easy activity to plan.
Theater West was founded
with the purpose of encouraging creative development
for the youth of San Marcos.
Auditions are any day from 5
- 8 p.m. for those between 7
and 17 years of age. You can
find the audition application
online.
Upcoming productions
include:
"The Little Mermaid": Feb.
14,15,16,17
• "A Bad Day in
Shootersville": April 4,5,6,7
"Rapunzel- A Hairy Tale":
May 16,17,18,19
Tickets:
$10 Adult
$7 Youth, Senior, Student
For more information and
more upcoming productions
and auditions, visit
www.San-marcos .net under
Community service, parks
and recreations
The comic book corner:'¡ZOMBIE'
best to have a normal life.
Recently something has
been stirring up the peaceful
As the release of the town and it may give Gwen
"Warm Bodies" movie the answers she has about
grows closer, zombie enthu- her previous life.
siasts can get their
undead fix with
Vertigo Comics'
'iZombie." First
published in 2010
and nominated
in 2011 for the
Eisner Award for
Best New Series,
the 28-issue series is now in four
volumes for easy
reading and collecting. The story focuses Writer Chris Roberson,
on Gwen, a zombie living who worked on Fables
in Oregon. She has the ap- spin-offs
pearance of a normal human "Jack of "FCinderella," atnd
ables," and
woman, but strangely works iconic Laufa Allreds uhe
se
at a cemetery and does her their talents to tell Gwen's
B Y FAITH ORCINO
CARTOONIST
story. While the setting is
in modern times, the series
goes through events before
Gwen and beyond. It even
touches on the development
of some monsters like
ghosts, vampires and,
of course, zombies.
This then hipts what
other characters and
creatures Gwen will
encounter. Roberson's
intriguing plots filled
with mystery and action wonderfully goes
well with the Allreds'
eye-popping art style,
which Allreds won
the 2012 Eisner Award
for Best Coloring during the
past San Diego International
Comic-Con. For more information, visit vertigocomics.
com or stop by your local
comic shop.
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INSIDE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990
SITES PREVIEWED FOR
NEWEST CAL STATE SCHOOL
Cal State"\fentura moved one step closer to
reality when an advisory committee identified three potential sites for the permanent
home of the future university. Ventura would
mark the 21st Cal State campus.
NEWS/PAGE 4
PIONEER RECAPS INITIATIVES
Initiatives put forth on the Nov. 6 Ballot are
vast and confusing. Pioneer gives its picks
of the initiatives for the elections with an
editorial comment on each describing how
choices were made. Pioneer also makes a
statement on gubernatorial candidates.
O PINION/PAGE 8
EXPLORING H AUNTED HOUSES
Three stories of area haunted houses, the
Whaley House, the Rancho Buena Vista
Adobe and Room 3502 of the,Hotel Del
Coronado are told by Pioneer reporters.
Stories of who haunts these buildings and
why will let you determine for yourself if
real spirits actually dwell in San Diego.
Also a feature on a psychic who finds missing persons is presented.
EXPLORE/PAGE 9
MONSTER MAZE TERRIFIES
ITS HAPLESS VISITORS
Thrill Seekers takes a walk through the
Family Fun Center's Monster Maze. Find
out why this is one of the best man made
haunted houses in the area.
EXPLORE/PAGE 1 3
•PHANTOM OF THE OPERA'
A TRULY TERRIFYING PLAY
With the absence of Michael Crawford as
the Phantom in this Andrew Lloyd Webber
musical, the stage production takes on a
new terrifying scope. What was once a
heart-wrenching love story now becomes a
tale of horror with Benson's Robert Guillaume in the title role.
ACCENT/PAGE 1 6
NEWS
OPINION
EXPLORE
THRILL SEEKERS
ACCENT
CALENDAR
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PIONEER/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 199(j
Task Force d rafts Mission S tatement
J ONATHAN YOUNG/PIONEER
A task force formed to establish a student government at Cal State San
Marcos has overcome its first hurtle in a race to finish a government
package before the end of the semester.
At their Oct. 24 meeting, Task Force members completed a Mission
Statement that would set the foundation for the future Associated Students at CSUSM. The statement is the first in a series of projects that
would establish a student governmental system.
"We are in our second iteration of the drafting of the mission statement
for the Associated Students,** said Dean of Student Services Ernest
ZomalL Zomalt also serves as chair of the Task Force.
"It was a necessary first step before even doing a constitution," said
David Hammond, task force member. "But that bit of work (the mission
statement) is done.**
Task force members sought to write a broad, but firm, foundation for
the university of the 21st century.
"We have had spirited conversations reflecting the best hopes for the
Association,'* said Zomalt. "The task force has done an excellent job in
identifying the critical areas which should serve as the foundation for the
Associated Students.*'
"The gist of statement is to recognize that it*s a world of interdepend-
ence and pluralism," said Hammond, a so we made the mission statement
as one that would promote pluralism and the recognition of the diversity
in the world population.
"The mission statement seeks to provide a path that will be relevant to
the 21st century. At all times the task force kept close in mind that this
school is theCSU flagship for the 21st century.
"Hence, we included the normal commitment to student services and
extra curricular activities, but a lot of the language is dedicated to the
principals of non-discrimination, and supplementing the educational
experience to make the student a more sophisticated person.
"We sought to reflect the bigger mission of the school."
The final Associated Students package would include the completed
Mission Statement, a constitution, and guidelines for a student newspaper
and a yearbook.
The next hurtle for the task force to overcome is to establish a
constitution. Becuase the university is being built from the ground up, the
students on the task force have the unique opportunity of forming any
type of government they wish.
"The slate is not completely clean,** said Zomalt at thefirsttask force
meeting. "There are certain guidline that must be followed.'*
SEE MISSION/PAGE 4
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C S U S M Students choose Feinstëin
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane
Feinstein was chosen over Republican Pete
Wilson, in an unscientific, anonymous pollof
Cal State San Marcos students, to win in November's election.
Sixty students weie asked by Pioneer out
O ct 26 to write their c tofcesfer Cisflifomia^
next governor. One third of those polled said
fliey would choose Feinstein while one quarter of the polled population said they would
vote forWilson.Twelveundecided votes were
recorded a ni I I votes i br a third party were
overWilson
Sixty students were asked by Pioneer on Oct. 26 to write
their choice for California's next governor.
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S CHOLARSHIPS O FFERED
Two new scholarships are now available through the Cal State San
Marcos Financial Aid Office.
The Soroptimist International of Vista Training Awards offers $595
to aid a woman who needs additional education to upgrade her employment status, is the head of her household or has a familyfinanciallydependent on her and demonstrates financial need. Deadline for the
application is Dec. 15.
Ten national In View awards of up to $2,500 each and five national
awards of $500 each are available to women with strong personal
achievements in any one of five areas: outstanding contribution to
community service, triumph over personal adversity, outstanding contribution to the preservation of the environment, outstanding achievement related to academic interest, or outstanding contribution to interracial harmony and understanding. Applicants must be full time undergraduates, and financial need is not a criterion. Deadline for the
application is Dec. 15.
One book scholarships are also available.
The Friends of the Library and University Bookstore Scholarship
offers $200 and a 10 percent Bookstore discount and is available to
CSUSM or SDSU North County undergraduates who are enrolled in at
least six units. The recipient will be selected based on a 300-500 word
essay responding to the question, "In what way have books influenced
your life?" Deadline is Nov. 9.
Dispute halts construction
until the bill is paid.
In addition to the cost of work previously done on the site, Poss also is
asking Louetto for compensation for
campus, and college officials specu- downtime during the dispute. The
late the disagreement could delay the amount of compensation is yet undeopening of thefirstphase of the main termined by Poss.
campus by one semester.
Louetto, which was awarded the $9
Poss officials claim that Louetto is million building contract in April, is
delinquent in paying them $1.3 mil- in charge of the first phase of the
lion for work already completed at the construction project They have been
site. The subcontractor has refused to
continue grading work on the project
SEE DISPUTE/PAGE 5
Contractor Louetto Construction Inc.
behind in payments t o subcontractor
Construction on Cai State San
Marcos*s permanent campus ground
to a halt last month, due to a contractual dispute between Louetto Construction Inc. of Escondido and grading subcontractor C.W. Poss of
Anaheim.
The dispute sets back the already
tight construction schedule of the
C ONCERT S ERIES C ONTINUES
CSUSM and SDSU North County continue their concert series on
Nov. 4 with Bertram Turetzky.
Turetzky is the most recorded contrabass soloist in America. Since
1995, more than 300 new works have been written for, performed and
recored by him.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. in the University Library. All concerts in
the series are free. For more information, call 471-3515
S TUDENTS S OUGHT T O S ERVE O N B OARDS
The Dean of Student Services is looking for students interested in
serving on the following University Boards and Committees:
• Academic Vice President Search Committee (1)
• CSUSM Foundation Board of Directors (1)
• CSUSM Public Events Committee (3)
Students interested in any of the positions should stop by the Dean
of Student Services Office in Building 125 or call 471-4105.
Aztec Shop officials reported thatthe east window in the bookstore, pictured in this photo taken before classes
this semster, was broken to gain entry into the student bookstore for a burglary last week.
Simpsons stolen in bookstore theft
C ONDOMS A VAILABLE
Student Health Services has condoms available for sale for CSUSM
and SDSU North County students. Cost for the condoms is 12 for $2.
Influenza vaccinations are also available to students at Health Services.
S TUDENT A WARDED S CHOLARSHIP
CSUSM English major Elizabeth Sansom was awarded the $1,000
California State University Scholarship. According to Paul Phillips of
the Financial Aid Office, Sansom is the only student in the state to win
the award.
C OMPUTER F AIR S CHEDULED
San Diego State University hosts a Computer Fair to show the
university departments and faculty their "Partnership between Education and Technology."
It will be on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Aztec Center,
Montezuma Hall on the main campus.
There will be product announcements, industry speakers, hands-on
demonstrations, games and drawings. Representatives from Apple,
IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, Microsoft, WordPerfect, Lotus and
Ashton-Tatc will be present.
Giveaways include a computer, printer, software and accessories.
LARRY BOISJOUE/PIONEER
Aztec Shops officials are shouting
"Aye Caramba," after an Oct. 22
burglary robbed them of watches,
calculators and Simpsons paraphernalia.
According to a report filed with
the Vista Sheriffs Department, the
incident occurred sometime between
3p.m. Sunday and 6:50a.m.Monday.
The burglar gained entry by shattering the lower east window of the
bookstore which services Cal. State
San Marcos and San Diego State's
North County campus.
Bookstore manager Deboran
Meeker estimates the cost of items
stolen at $1,486.70. A Macintosh SE
computer, with an approximate value
of $2,000, was left behind along with
hundreds of dollars in software.
Among the items stolen were $400
in watches, $295 in Cassette recorders, $190 in backpacks, $ 155 in clothing and $90 in stuffed animals.
Even though bookstore employees refused official comment, some
speculate that the burglar took items
that are most easily pawned.
Although the computer and software were of greater val ue, they would
be more difficult to sell than the items
taken.
The Simpsons collection, which
includes buttons, T-shirts and baseball caps is a high-in-demand line that
is easily sold to consumers. Bookstore officials claim that great pains
were taken to acquire some the $130
collection.
Buttons, with picture of Bart and
the Simpson family were meticulously
removed from the cardboard placard
which held them. Employees commented that it would have been easier
for the perpetrator to take the whole
placard.
I Vista Sheriffs officer A. R. Riley
arrived at the scene at 9:40 a.m. and
found evidence of a forced entry.
Rather than attacking the lock on the
front door, the burglar used an unknown tool to break the rear window
of the shop.
No evidence was reportedly found
at the scene to indicate the identity of
the crime's perpetrator and, as of yet,
no witnesses to the incident have been
found. As of press tune there are no
suspects in the crime.
Officer Riley indicated in his report that the crime may have been
committed by more than one person.
Riley could not be reached for comment as of press time..
The security firm that patrols the
campus, Wells Fargo Security, was
not on duty during the time of the
incident
Meeker filed Grand Theft and
.Burglary charges with the Sheriffs
Department and indicated in the report that Aztec Shops will prosecute
if a suspect is found.
Security officials at SDSU, which
operates Aztec Shops, said they have
no report filed on the theft.
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NEWS
PIONEER/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 199Q
P EOPLE
S ite S earch
With personal writing, Pioneer's columnists
show that they are people just like you.
Catch their columns in this issue.
Dr. Joel Grinolds
With a more health-conscience
public, CSUSM's physician
presents 'HealthNotes' • PAGE 5
David Hammond
Now a CSUSM student, Pioneer's
Opinion editor has dreams to be
the next George Will »PAGE 6
Staff Editorial
Under the direction of
Editor Larry Boisjolie, Pioneer
offers its own views • PAGE 8
Ken Carter
Get it cynical but straight,
without beating around the
bush • PAGE 6
Thrill Seekers
ILM
Hang on as Pioneer takes
you on a new adventure in
each Explore section • PAGE 13
Wendy Williams,
From box office hits to
movie flops, Williams has
the latest film revues • PAGE 16
You can find these columnists in the
only newspaper exclusively serving
Cal State San Marcos.
PMSt
Location sought for newest
Cal State University campus
Oxnard to decide on the final list of
sites for the EIR.
Cal State Ventura moved a step
"We're here to get a university for
closer to reality when an advisory
the county, and I think we'll do it,"
committee identified three potential
John Smart, CSU vice chancellor for
sites for a permanent home of CSU
university affairs, told the committee
Northridge's Ventura campus, which
after the final sites were selected.
ultimately may become the system's
Three pieces of property were
21st university.
placed in an alternate category in case
At a recent meeting, the CSU
any of the top three are withdrawn for
Ventura Site EIR Advisory Commitsome reason.
tee narrowed a list of nine sites to ronmental and community groups,
The EIR process, which will be
three for the off-campus center and also recommended a fourth site, the conducted by EIP Associated of Sacfuture full campus.
Taylor Ranch, remain in the final EIR. ramento, will take a minimum of six
The three parcels that will undergo
At one time, Taylor Ranch, in the months and cost at least $300,000,
the full-scale environmental impact hills westof the Ventura River and the Smart said.
report (EIR) process are:
city of Ventura, has been the preThe advisory committee has been
• The Duntley Trust, a 324-acre ferred site for the new campus, but meeting monthly since April to narparcel that also includes the adjacent unwilling sellers, a probable pro- row an original 40-site list to the final
277-acre Chaffee property. It is in the longed legal battle, and community parcels for the EIR. It will remain as
county west of Camarillo;
opposition convinced CSU trustees an advisory body during the process.
• The Diedrich/Donlon property, in June to abandon it as the only site
CSU began looking for a permaa 590-acre site near Oxnard on unin- under consideration for a campus.
nent site for an off-campus center in
corporated county land;
While there was some agreement Ventura in the mid 1980s. A new
• The Foothill site, a 700-aere par- about keeping Taylor Ranch in the center eventually may evolve into a
cel within the city of Ventura's sphere final selection process, a majority of campus serving 15,000 full-time stuof influence.
the committee agreed to recommend dents.
The committee, which is composed it to the CSU Board of Trustees Ad
of Ventura county and city represen- Hoc Committee on Off-Campus Fa- Watch for the 'CSU-2r logo for
tatives as well as members of envi- cilities, which will meet Oct. 31 in updates on the Ventura campus.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
Sub-committees to the task force
are working on a student newspaper,
a yearbook, and clubs and organizations. The process in which clubs and
organizations could be formed will be
included in the constitution.
The entire package will be submitted to CSUSM President Bill Stacy
and the students for approval.
The Mission Statement was derived
from two proposed statement submitted by task force members William
Christensen and Hammond. Zomalt
combined the two proposals and resubmitted them to the committee.
At the Oct. 24 meeting, the committee made some further revisions to
the statement to finalize it.
According to Hammond, the task
force holds its meetings in closed
sessions. This is because the task force
is an evaluation and advisory committee and not a formal governmental
body.
"We are charged with the expediency to get ideas on the table for
President Stacy and students to approve," said Hammond.
�NEWS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990/PIONEER
DISPUTE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
contracted to install a utility tunnel, grade the
area and prepare it for future buildings.
To help in the task, Louetto has hired subcontractors/such as Poss to do some of the
work.
Albeit Amado, vice president of Campus
Construction and Physical Planning, said in
an earlier interview that even minor delays in
preparing the site could set off a "major chain
reaction" resulting in a setback in the construction of the new campus's buildings.
"This stage of work is a critical path for
this project," he said.
According to a recent article in the Times
Advocate, Louetto has a long history of contractual disputes. The article states that, three
weeks ago, the firm was fired from a $6.5
million contract to expand the North County
Transit District's bus maintenance and refuelling stations in Oceanside.
Transit officials claim that the contractor
incorrectly installed fuelling tanks at the site.
Louetto claims that Transit officials never
granted them an extension in the station's
building schedule. Louetto also claims that
Transit officials never granted them extra
time to clean up and remove contaminated
soil that was previously undetected,
Since 1985, Louetto has been involved in
52 lawsuits with its subcontractors. Most of
the suits charge Louetto with failing to pay
for work done on jobs in the county. Some of
the suits have already been resolved.
Although lawsuits between subcontractors and contractors are not uncommon, Ken
Lounsbery, vice president and general counsel of Lusardi Construction Co., says the
amount of legal activity revolving around
Louetto is higher than normal.
Amado said the college secured a performance bond on Louetto before work had begun.
The bond guarantees that a contractor will
complete a project on time. If Louetto does
not properly fulfill its duties in a timely
manner, then CSUSM can fire the contractor
and hire another firm to continue the work.
The college has already contacted Louetto's bonding agent, Reliance Insurance of
Seattle, to force the dispute with Poss to be
resolved. If the dispute is not resolved by
Wednesday, the university will consider
replacing Louetto.
Originally, the college required that the
construction firm settle its dispute by Oct.28,
but extended the deadline late last week. The
deadline was extended until Reliance completes an investigation into Louetto's financial stability.
If Louetto does get terminated by the university, the college would then be forced to
accepttheservicesof theproject'snext lowest
bidder. Louetto acquired the job by bidding
$260,00 lower than the next lowest contractor.
Building on the $15 million Craven Hall
could be set back as a result of the dispute.
Earlier this month bids were received on the
building, a focal point of the new campus.
Construction on the building is scheduled
to begin late next month, but Amado says
they will be unable to proceed until the
grounds are prepared.
The dispute marks another setback in a
series of delays which have put the construction process to a rocky start. Last month
construction was temporarily halted when
trace amounts of the pesticide DDT were
discovered at the site.
Another delay was incurred when excess
deposits of granite and debris were discovered during construction.
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Accident prevention
is wisest medicine
We are often asked at Student Health Services, "how can I stay healthy throughout the
school year?" Our answers may sound too
simple, bu it truly is that "prevention is the best
medicine."
The basis of preventative health care is
knowledge (understanding how the way you
conduct your life can help or harm you) so that
you can make beneficial decisions. You can
prevent many accidents and illnesses by making
minor lifestyle choices.
The greatest risk to the health of college-age
persons is unintentional injuries (accidents).
They are the leading cause of death and disability. Over 70 percent ere due to motor vehicle accidents, and half of those are related to alcohol
abuse.
The role that other drugs play is currently
unknown, but given the other hazards associated with drug use, it makes sense to abstain
from any drug, including alcohol, when driving.
One simple tactic that can greatly reduce the
chance and severity of injury in an automobile
accident is to always wear a safety belt whether
you are driving or riding with someone else.
Make sure that all required safety equipment in
your car is in good working order and obey all
traffic laws.
If you drive a motorcycle or motor scooter or
ride a bicycle, wearing a helmet is highly recommended. Defensive driving orridingis your
best protection. Remember, most other vehicles
have difficulty seeing you until it is too late, so
drive or ride as if you are invisible to other
HEALTHNOTES
DR. JOEL
GRINOLDS
vehicles. Most important of all, don't drink and
drive or ride.
After vehicular accidents (including bicycles), the most common serious injuries involve recreational activities and occupational
injuries.
Recreational accidents can frequently be
prevented by getting proper instruction, using
the correct equipment, and using common sense.
Most occupational injuries can be prevented
with proper training and the use of proper equipment and clothing while working.
In future columns, other areas of preventative health will be discussed. If you need further
information or have questions regarding good
preventative health practices, feel free to stop
by or make an appointment at Student Health
Services, located across from the University
BookStore.
Dr. Joel Grinolds is the chief physician for CSUSM
and SDSU North County.
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Making millions
during America's
coming recession
Now that the government spokesmen are admitting that we
"might be entering" a recession, you can be sure of one thing
— we're on the verge of a depression. But cheer up. Just
because America's only trade surplus is in IOUs ($15,000 for
every man, woman and fetus) doesn't mean you can't make a
killing in the marketplace.
To make
it simpler for
you to become one of
A merica's
newest millionaires,
I 've c ompiled a list of
products and
P I O N E E R STAFF W RITER
services that
will be in demand during the post-trickle-down 90s.
• Incendiary devices and/or arson service — To take advantage of the increasing demand by owners to cash in on
commercial and home fire insurance policies during the
downturn in business and real estate values.
• Shopping cart and cardboard s ales—To provide transportation and lodging for the yuppies who didn't use the first
service quickly enough.
• Bible and Koran s ales—For the upsurge in fundamentalism that always accompanies an upsurge in unemployment.
• Marketing flammable crosses, swastikas, rope, spray
p aint—For the crowd whose intolerance won't be satisfied
by fundamentalism.
• Wrought-iron bar and security alarm sales — For the
urbanization of the suburbs.
• Liquor store—Provider of America's drug of choice in
good times and bad.
• Pet food distributor — To provide for the nutritional
needs of our growing population of seniors below the poverty
line.
• Coffin manufacturing—To provide a final resting place
for the geometrically increasing number of children who will
die of parental abuse, substance abuse, AIDS, suicide and
good old-fashioned malnutrition.
• Green ink manufacturers — For when President Bush
can no longer extort money through the 16th Amendment or
sell worthless Treasury Department IOUs to Japan and Germany. He'll crank up the already humming printing presses
and spew out enough funny money to wallpaper every city in
America with hundred-dollar bills.
Of course, since the flow of worthless greenbacks is
already occurring, I guess you can ignore my foregoing advice
about the businesses.
By 1995, at the current accelerating rate of inflation, every
American, regardless of profession, will be a millionaire.
And, if you're as lucky as the inhabitants of Germany in 1923
or South America in 1990, a shopping cart full of milliondollar bills may just buy you a loaf of bread.
If you can find the b read.. . or the shopping c art
KEN CARTER
College should adopt Course Forgiveness
Education is not reserved for a few in a democracy. It is for
everyone. Hence, no bureaucratic process or mandate should
disrupt the delivery of knowledge.
Course Forgiveness—the means by which a student may
retake a course for a better grade—is almost extinct in the California State University system. In fact, San Diego State University is its last refuge, and the movement there is to scale back its
application to just one course. At CSU San Marcos, a Course
Forgiveness policy has yet to emerge.
Arguably, Course Forgiveness is a "pro-Education" contingency, and its abolishment is contrary to the spirit of what
education seeks: to propagate knowledge.
With Course Forgiveness, a student may retake a course once
whenever their grade is originally a C- or worse. Both grades
remain on the transcript, but only the later is factored in the
student's grade-point average.
In the worst abuse of this privilege, an individual contemplating graduate school (and who isn't in this credential-concious
era?) could "sand-bag" their GPA by retaking enough courses to
essentially rid the average of everything but stellar grades. This
potential pariah is prevented by limiting the number of courses
that may be forgiven, either overall or by major.
Furthermore, the original grade remains on the transcript
While the numeric GPA may seem impressive, the means to this
triumph will be indelible. Overall, the construction of Course
Forgiveness has its own capacity to quell rampant application.
Notwithstanding these assurances, Course Forgiveness has a
very positive attribute: it promotes learning.
For most of
us, the facts of
life preclude
s tellar p erformance in
every subject.
Sometimes
c atastrophe
strikes, and our
school work is
P I O N E E R O P I N I O N E DITOR n e g l e c t e d .
Othertimesthe
subject is not to our liking, so resistance to learnin g is {»resent. In
a rare instance, the teacher is lousy, so comprehension—much
less enthusiasm—is stifled. The list goes on.
Without Course Forgiveness, the unfortunate recipient of aCor worse grade is condemned to write-off the experience as
frustrating and futile. The subject will likely never be approached again, and education is the ultimate looser.
On the other hand, the opportunity to repeat the course—if
only out of the motivation to improve the grade—will result in a
new, hopefully more successful exposure. In this scenario, the
student and education are both winners.
I urge the administration of CSU San Marcos to adopt a policy of Course Forgiveness. Otherwise, this will become an idea
buried l>y the impetus to do what is easiest, instead of what is
right.
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�L etters t o t he E ditor
President endorses
Proposition 143
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GROUCHO M ARX
On the Nov. 6 ballot, there is a measure
that will have a profound impact on the future
direction of higher education in California.
Proposition 143, the Higher Education
Facilities Bond Act of November 1990 will
provide $450 million for capital outlay
projects at the California State University, the
University of California and the California
Community Colleges.
This is a particularly crucial turning point
in California. We are faced with a population
explosion very much like the one experienced
after World War II. California's population
growth soon will show up on our campuses.
More than 1.6 million new pupils are expected to enroll in the public schools in the
next decade, ensuring a continual flow into
the state's postsecondary institutions. These
students will need the libraries, laboratories,
classrooms, and equipment that will be made
available if Proposition 143 is passed by the
voters.
The bond act also will help higher education keep pace with technological advances
and improve the campus environment with
funds for seismic safety and energy conservation. Proposition 143 means jobs for workers
to construct and remodel facilities, and for
faculty and staff to teach and assist CSU
students. In the long run, the state's economy
will strengthen by the bond as it will provide
an educated workforce for business and
industry. It is estimated that 65 percent of the
new jobs created in California in the next five
years will require some college education.
Here at CSU, San Marcos, the newest state
university of the CSU system, and the only
state university being built from scratch in the
United States, several projects will be funded
by Proposition 143. They are:
• equipment for Academic Building I
• equipment for initial facility - library
book acquisition, part II
• preliminary plans for the library, Phase I
• preliminary plans, working drawings for
the infrastructure/site development II
• preliminary plans for the academic
complex II
We are asking the voters to consider the
future as they vote on Nov. 6, and in particular, to continue their commitment to higher
education — a commitment that literally
founded CSU, San Marcos one year ago.
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book. The Pioneer says that stu4ents would
rather be watching "Married With Children"
than be involved. I would like to offer a
different point of view.
I 'd like to relate the experience of my
effort to "get involved." To get the Task
Force rolling, Dean Zomalt scheduled two
general meetings, one at 12:30 p.m. and
another at 7 p.m. I have a class at 12:30, so I
attended the 7 p.m. meeting.
At this general meeting, I was informed
that there would be an organizing conference
the following Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. This
time and date had been decided at the earlier
meeting, and those of us at the evening
meeting had no voice in the decision. This
second conference would be for the purpose
of deciding permanent meeting schedules for
the committees that would be formed.
Because of my 12:30 p.m. class, I was
unable to attend the conference. As a result, I
had no voice or choice in determining a
permanent meeting schedule for the yearbook
committee to which I was assigned. I later
learned from Barbara Pendleton, also on the
yearbook committee, that only two students
out of five on this committee were in fact able
to attend the conference, and these two
students decided on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.!
I explained my schedule problems to
Barbara, and asked her to help me communicate this to the committee. I also complained
about die scheduling to Dean Zomalt's
secretary, Linda Leiter. Ms. Leiter offered to
try to help me, but did not call me back to
follow up.
Ultimately, I was unable to attend the
yearbook committee's first meeting this past
October 9, when, according to Barbara, they
B ILL STACY/CSUSM PRESIDENT elected a chair, discussed goals, and assigned
tasks to members. No one from the committee
called to include me in responsibilities, or
even fill me in.
Hey, I'm willing to miss any T.V. show,
and even my personal family time! But I am
not willing to miss out on Dr. Johnston's
A staff editorial in the Octobcr 2,1990
inspirational lectures at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Pioneer ("Lack of students at forum surprising") cites student apathy as the reason for the It seems to me that my fellow committee
members ought to be more willing to cooperlow turnout at the Student Task Force
Meeting to organize committees for starting a ate and set a schedule so that ail can attend,
not necessarily one that is the most convenstudent government, newspaper, and year-
Student offers
different opinion
ient. It is not as though they don't know about
me and my schedule conflict I did my best to
communicate this to them, although I was
unable to attend meetings in person.
I am a good student, hard worker, organized, efficient, and I would be an asset to any
committee. I have yearbook organization
experience from high-school, and I really
wanted to be a part of the genesis of our
yearbook here at CSU San Marcos. I 've been
left out without so much as an explanatory
phone call. Your loss yearbook committee.
S HABEN WAHL/ESCONDIDQ
Students do have
a vote at state level
In response to Mr. William Lott's letter in
the Oct. 16,1990 issue, I would like to correct
his statement that, "Students are not voting
members of the Board of Trustees."
Scott Vick, currently a student at CSU,
Fresno, is serving the second year of his twoyear appointment as a member of the Board
of Trustees. Mr. Vick serves on committees,
attends Board meetings and is a voting
member of the Board.
I had the pleasure of meeting Scott when
he attended the groundbreaking ceremonies at
CSUSM. He is a dynamic role model for CSU
students as an involved student leader who
was appointed by the governor to represent
students on the Board of Trustees.
As a member of the Student Governance
Task Force, and the parent of a CSUSM
student, I am proud and excited that students,
faculty and administrators are sitting down
together to work as a team to create our
university:
We are committed to creating a fair, decent
community that encourages students, as well
as faculty, staff and administrators, to maximize their potential. The University Mission
Statement wasn't written as a piece of
advertising hype—we believe in the goals and
values it contains.
J UDITH H . T AYLOR/
DIRECTOR, PERSONNEL SERVICES
�Glancing through this year's
California General Election Ballot
Pamphlet is a long arduous process.
Propositions that negate others
abound in this complicated labyrinth
of social responsibility.
To help comfort you in your
confusion, Pioneer is offering its
picksfor November9s General Election issues.
P ROPOSITIONS
H14 - Local Hospital Districts.
NO - Since hospitals could have shareholder interest in other health-care
corporations, the spirit of a free market economy is violated.
Ballot shows voters' changing view
One must be careful when perusing through this
November's California General Election Ballot This
voluminous compilation of propositions contains Bills
that contradict or negate other propositions.
This ballot does reflect a growing concern for
environmental issues and addresses the need to get
"tough on crime," but don't be fooled by smokescreens.
Some initiatives like "Big Green" are too broad to do
"anything but tie taxpayers' money up in a web of
bureaucracy. Initiatives like Prop. 132 narrow the scope
sufficiently to a point where taxpayers can readily see
the benefits and costs of the Bill.
Other initiatives, like Props. 133 and 149 have such
good ideas, but with exorbitant price tags to the public.
The best advice to voters is to sit down for a few
hours and read the two books outlining November's
ballot propositions. Look not only at the source of
funding for these Bills, look to see who is in favor and
who is against them. From there make up your own
minds.
The mostdifficultchoiceon this ballot willbe for the
Office of Governor.
H 2 5 - Motor Vehicle Fuels Tax.
fiail Transit Funding.
NO - A measure that would divert
fuel taxes to the construction of rail
transit can onlyresultin higher taxes
to maintain a deteriorating highway
network. Even though a mass transit
system would be conducive to solving Southern California's congestion
Timber-Harvesting Practices
and pollution problems, the potential NO - Yes, the greenhouse effect is a
neglect of our highways would be worthy cause, but this Bill threatens
unacceptable.
to put tens-of-thousands of Californians out of work while creating a
Hi® - Alcoholic Beverages.
whole new Sacramento bureaucracy.
Taxes
Plus prospective home-owners could
NO - No tax—especially a sin tax— be charged with the cost of this measshould be written into the state's ure.
Constitution. The liquor industry
wants this Bill to pass to block the
Limits on Terms of
approval of Prop. 134.
Office. Ethics. Campaign
Financing.
D 27. - Earthquake Safety,
YES - Sacramento is too filled with
Properly Tax Exclusion
old blood. This initiative would give
YES - Exempts from property taxes a much-needed transfusion to a tiredmoney spent to improve existing old government Puts teeth into politibuildings to earthquake standards. It's cal corruption laws.
a wonder such a smart proposal was
ever written in Sacramento.
1182 - Marine Resources.
YES - This Bill would stop the indis11 SB - Environment, Public
criminate slaughter of marine mamHealth. Bonds
mals along the California coast by
NO - Even though "Big Green" banning gill nets at no cost to voters.
touches sensible hearts, it is too ex- Need we say more?
pansive in its attempt to solve numerous, unrelated, complex problems in
i - Drug Enforcement and
a broad-brush manner.
Prevention. Taxes. Prison
Terms.
H i®- Drug Enforcement,
UNDECIDED - Provides for more
Prevention, Treatment,
drug education and keeps repeat vioPrisons Bonds
lent offenders behind bars. On the
NO - This Bill is just a rehash of thè other hand, can the average Califorsame territory settled by Prop. 115 in nia family afford another $500 in
June. Passage would raise taxes and taxes? Tough choice for voters.
complicate budget woes. We all love
get tough on crime initiatives, but
- Alcohol Surtax.
enough is enough, and enough was NO - This kind of user tax didn't help
passed last June.
cigarette smokers kick the habit. Why
should anyone think it will help drink• forest Acquisition.
ers; get off the wngqn? ;
STAFF EDITORIAL
This year's gubernatorial race is reminiscent of the
Bush/Dukakis presidential bout of 1988. Both Wilson
and Feinstein choose to sling insults rather than face
the issues facing this state. Neither candidate is particularly impressive or solid.
The best choice for voters is to write in a more
competent candidate than the two principal ones presented to them. As Americans we are not pigeonholed
into voting for just the Republican Party or the Democratic Party. We have the opportunity to choose whomever we see as the best candidate.
Don't vote for Wilson or Feinstein because you
want to choose the lesser of two evils. Choose your
candidate because you want to elect a representative of
the greater good.
In all probability, either Feinstein or Wilson will
take the office, but your write-in vote will send the
message to future politicians that you, as voters, are
more interested in the issues than party rhetoric.
M B - California Housing Bond
Act of 1990.
YES - Good for the economy in two
ways: promotes and preserves real
estate ownership, and stimulates the
private sector. The beauty: this program provides loans, not giveaways.
• School Facilities Bond
Act of 1990.
YES - Education benefits societal
welfare. It is the single easiest "fix" of
most of our problems.
' - County Correctional
Facility Capital Expenditure
And Juvenile Facility Bond
Act of 1990.
NO - Find money elsewhere. See Prop.
146. Better schools means less necessity for juvenile halls.
M S - Water Resources Bond
Act of 1990.
NO - Once again, a proposition that is
too vague and over-broad. Specific
proposals are required. This Proposition attempts toover-simplify the issue
of water management.
H3§ - Pesticide Regulation.
YES - This proposition carves out a
narrow area of influence. It is based
on the work of doctors, university
scientists and public health experts.
Seeks alternatives to pesticides while
insuring an abundant and affordable
food supply.
Retirement, Legislative
Operating Costs.
YES - Gives responsible citizens,
other than incumbents, the opportunity to participate in our democratic
system. Cuts the ties between corrupting special-interest money and
long-term legislators.
- State, Local Taxation.
NO - This Bill is so bad, that only the
minds of Howard Jarvis and Richard
Gann could think of it. Only the outof-state liquor industries are for i t
What the hell is this?
M i - Toxic Chemical
Discharge. Public Agencies.
H - County Courthouse
YES - Closes the monumental loopFacility Capital Expenditure
hole created by Prop. 65's failure to
Bond Act of 1990.
hold cities, counties, special districts NO - This Act solves the wrong proband state agencies as accountable as lems. We need less system-compliprivate industry. What's good for the cating attorneys and not more judges.
corporate goose is good for the governmental gander.
HiH - Childcare Facilities
Financing Act of 1990.
•MSB - Veterans' Bond Act of
NO - There is no such thing as a free
1990
lunch. While the problem of affordYES - How can any patriotic Ameri- able and competent childcare needs
can go against the soldiers of our to be addressed, this act will do more
ideologies? It also helps boost the to raise taxes than raise your children.
California economy by infusing capital into the sagging real estate market. G UBERNATORIAL
C ANDIDATES
1
1 -Higher Education
Facilities Bond Act of
Pete W ilson-NO
November 1990.
Diane Feinstein - NO
YES - Benefits future students and The mudslinging by both political
California's economy by investing in parties does nothing but cloud the
improyed and safer facilities.
voters' vision. I t's time to write in a
Initiative and
Referendum Process.
NO Prop. 137 hinders needed initiative reforms. It lets the politicians
tamper with your rights.
i - Forestry Programs.
Timber Harvesting Practices.
YES - Funds reforestation efforts,
restrictions on logging and "greenhouse gas" studies. Supported by both,
forestry associations and wildlife
biologists.
- Prison Inmate. Labor.
Tax Credit.
YES - No more free ride for felons.
Criminals should do something with
their time other than making license W - New Prison Construcplates. When it comes to the cost of
tion Bond Act of 1990-B
crime, it is the criminal who should YES - The past decade saw a 400
pay the debt and not society.
percent increase in inmate population. If we're going to get "tough on
- Limits on Terms of
crime," we need facilities to house the
P lf}çç f ie0lslatQrs ,
'-.felons,;
&r* * * • VJAM
- California Park,
Recreation, and Wildlife
Enhancement Act of 1990.
UNDECIDED - It's hard to strike a
balance between the immense cost of
• this Bond and the good it will provide.
candidate who thinks more about the
issues than how to make the opponents look bad.
Complied by PIONEER editorial staff
members; every decision does not
necessarily coincide with every
mmbar of the editorialJbdard V.V
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reports of things thai g o bump in the night for
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reporter sat quietly on the old- , .
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shake with nervous excucmerti
clicked on his flashlight and shifted
the beam into the translucent figure J
coming closer.
The specter dissolved in the light
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reporter; TV talk-show host Regis
P^Jbin, was just one of the m a n ^ É j
visitors of Old Town's Thomas
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home, in the- state.
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from the twisted boughs of dead pines. The
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specialises in homicidal eases, determined
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of two houses in California l iste| by
the U.S. Department of Commeifre
as "haunted." The Winchester
House, in San Jose, is the only other
building in the state to have suclf a
distinction. There are only 30
"ghost houses" in the nation
listed with the Department of
Commerce.
According to the Historical
Shrine Foundation, the ghosts
Thomas and Anna Whaley still
roam the halls of the building,
they had never died.
Since the mansion was
the public in 1960 as a museum,
June Reading has seen and
evidence supporting the claim
ghosts exist in the Whaley
As director of the museum,
has become a true believer in
ghosts.
She has volumes of stories to
of spirit activity in the historical
monument
"I was with a visitor to the
museum when I saw Thomas
Whaley on the landing upstairs,"
she claims. "He was a small-sized
man wearing a topcoat, pantaloons
and a wide-brimmed hat. He was
turned away.
"He looked solid, but the figure
faded away. One of the (employees
of the house) told me that he didn't
come through the front door. We
then heard a m an's laughter from
the rooms upstairs."
Reading has not only seen and
heard the visions, she has smelled
them as well.
One year, before the holidays,
Reading and a class of school
children smelled the scent of apples
cooking from the kitchen. She says
she frequently smells the cigar of
Thomas Whaley in the main
hallway.
"Most of what they do is very
pleasant," states Reading. " It's as
though the family is just going
about its daily routine."
Candy Brabent, who works as a
guide in the house says she too has
noticed indications of activity from
another dimension. According to
Brabent, a music box in the house
plays without provocation. She says
she frequently hears the piano and
other instruments, such as the
museum's antique mandolins, start
playing by themselves.
"Sometimes you actually feel
someone is there," cites Brabent.
Thomas and Anna Whaley are not
the only spirits to roam the house's
rooms. In January of 1852, Yankee
Jim Robinson was hanged on the
plot of land that was later to hold
the Whaley~House.
attempting to steal the $6,500
schooner PLUTUS, as Thomas
Whaley watched on.
According to Reading, Yankee
Jim can be heard pacing in the
upstairs sitting room. She says the
sound of his footsteps resounds
through the building every s ix,
months.
"I haven't heard him in a while.
I t's about time for him to come
around again," she says.
A fourth spirit, named Washburn
also roams the house. Washburn
was a playmate of the Whaley
children who met her tragic death
when she struck a low-hanging
clothesline in the back yard. She
died of her injuries in the arms of
Thomas Whaley. Washburn is
mostly seen by children who visit
the museum.
Even the family dog, Dolly
Varden, has been heard running
through the hallways of the house.
Reading says that the hauntings
are not always pleasant, however.
Once, while showing a visitor an
antique doll, Reading says the
hallways became very dark and
q uiet
"We heard the baritone laugh of a
man coming from the hall. We
thought someone was watching us,"
she says.
"The person I was showing the
doll to just looked at me and said,
' Let's get out of h ere.'"
Other times windows will be
mysteriously held open and the
crystals of the chandelier will rattle.
According to Reading, actual
physical evidence exists to support
the claim that the house is haunted.
Parapsychologist Dorine Turner
makes frequent trips to the house to
photograph the specters with her
camera. These pictures are on
display in the museum.
Turner's camera acts as a medium
to the spirits of the house says
Reading. Even though the naked
eye might not pick up ghostly
images, they mysteriously appear
on the film when it is developed.
"The pictures show energy
known as ectoplasmic tubes, or a
vapor trail of light," says Reading.
"If enough of these tubes come
together, they look like figures. We
had one of them enlarged and it
looked like a brilliant nucleus."
Ever since the visit by Regis
Philbin 26 years ago, the house has
not been open to visitors during the
n ight In the meanwhile, daytime
visitors can feel for themselves the
spirits that roam Thomas Whaley's
brick mansion.
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J ONATHAN YOUNG/PIONEER
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Regis Philbin, TV talk-show host and entertainer saw the ghost of Anna
Whaley on the Andrew Jackson sofa pictured above.
�Psychic energy used
to locate lost persons
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The word came in that a hunter
was lost. For the Montana Mounted
Police, it was important for them to
find him before the coming storm
dropped its snow on the area.
Despite the numerous clues they
had, the police were unable to find
the lost hunter. But all their resources were not exhausted.
The Montana Police contacted
Nancy Kelling, a professional
psychic.
Kelling, now a resident of
Carlsbad, worked with the Montana
Mounted Police and their Helicopter Patrols for about two weeks in
locating lost or missing hunters. She
retells one incident.
"I worked with the Montana
Mounted police and helped them
psychically to draw a map to help
them find a hunter." Kelling started.
Kelling said she was able to pick
up energy emitted from the hunter's
body. "What I do, is go into the
energy field or the imprint of the
hunter," she said.
Kelling was able to draw in her
mind a map using this energy that
can tell more than a normal, two
dimensional map. "Until I did that
particular thing, I didn't realize that
a psychic map would have more
detail on it than a geographic map.
"I went to that space psychically
and you pick up his attitude and
mood, like he was angry with the
other hunters, so he decided to
leave.
"He starts walking to the right of
the truck, going straight ahead and
then veering backwards.
"And then I was getting the slant
of the hill. The direction that he
goes to the right and then there was
the wind and a storm. There was a
steep drop off and a camp fire to the
l eft
"There weren't hunters at that
moment but there was tracks from
three hunters, possibly four . .. and a
deer or a larger animal."
Kelling not only picked up details
that are specific to that area at that
moment, but also emotions.
"I not only get the direction he
was going in, and his emotion,
which has a lot to do with how fast
he will travel, but I also got
imprints of other people."
Kelling used this psychic map to
assist the Montana Police in finding
the lost hunter.
"I was able to tell them to look
for a campfire that's out or look for
tracks from hunters;" Kelling said.
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NANCY KELLING/PSYCHIC
"I was able to get all kinds of signs
or parts of a map that a natural map
wouldn't have on i t
"I did get that feedback that I had
things more psychically preciser or
in their proper order that the map
would have never shown them."
Kelling's map was correct, but in
this particular case, her work was
her own downfall.
"The sad thing is the sheriff
would not go in on the word of a
psychic," Kelling explained. "It
kept coming in as 'You have to find
him before the snow falls' because
he wasn't going to live through the
snow fall.
"We did find him, but he was no
longer alive."
This wasn't the only case in
which Kelling has used her psychic
ability to help law enforcement
officials. She also assisted in the
capture of two arsonists.
" I've worked with the arson
department on more than one series
of arsons," she said. "I picked up
what his pattern was and what signs
or symbols in terms of directions in
order to catch him."
Since Kelling moved to Carlsbad
a few years ago, she has been
working with local police and FBI
agents in the same fashion. Because
those cases are not solved as of yet,
she could not mention any of the
factors involved.
She also works as a private
consultant. In these sessions,
Kelling gives advice from relationships, jobs, past experiences, how
someone presents themselves and
even some predictions.
"A psychic reading is just another
perspective or overview," she said.
"It just gives you other ways to
perceive a situation."
Kelling will be giving a free
lecture dealing with the psychic
field today at the Palomar College
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Interviewing for Orange Coast
Magazine this month, May states
that Morgan's bullet wound wasn't
consistent with an inexperienced
person shooting herself at close
range. The bullet should have
shattered Morgan's skull.
The next fact that May discovered
was that Morgan's body was found
with her head towards the top of the
stairs, and her feet towards the
bottorti. This is the way bodies are
placed, not how people
fall after shooting
themselves.
Morgan would have
fallen down the stairs, not
up.
May returned to room
3312 alone on Thanksgivin;
Day, 1989. He ordered
Thanksgiving dinner for two to
make up for the holiday Kate never
had in 1892.
May said he felt Morgan's
presence that day and got a feeling
that Morgan was finally at peace,
knowing the truth about her death
was finally discovered.
But May's research hasn't unearthed the mystery behind the
Hotel Del's other "haunted room,"
3502.
It's believed that the hotel's
original owner, Elisha Babcock kept
his mistress in 3502 one night,
where she unexpectedly died.
Babcock disposed of her body
somewhere on the grounds of the
hotel.
Could the ghost of 3502 be the
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spirit of Babcock's mistress waiting
for her lover to return?
I made arrangements to stay the
night in 3502 recently, hoping to
catch a glimpse of whatever it was
that walks the room endlessly at
night.
But I wasn't so fortunate as a
secret service agent who in 1983
was at the hotel with then Vice
President George Bush. The agent
was put in room 3502. Not knowing
he was put in a haunted room, he
laid in his bed and happened to be
watching a television show about
the very room he was staying in.
About an hour after
the program ended, the
agent claimed to hear
: T-e pipes in the room
rattling and the drapes
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moving. He
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another room.
About three years prior to this
incident, a man checked in to the
room and later complained about a
room on the sixth floor above 3502.
The man claimed to be bothered
during the night by someone
walking around all evenig in the
room above his.
The hotel employee told the man
there is no sixth floor, only five.
I was greeting by two phone calls
from someone out to spook me (the
hotel said they feel there are
pranksters who call the "haunted
room" to scare the occupants).
After hearing about attorney Alan
May's reports, I asked if I could
stay the night in room 3312.
But there was already someone
staying there.
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threateningly.
Another chamber has a specter
dressed in black with white polka
dots. Because the walls are painted
with the same pattern, the being
blends in with the surroundings,
causing onlookers to start when it
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One room has the head of a
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screaming, "Where's my body?"
The skit sends spine-tingling chills
through the onlooker.
During the duration of the tour,
an immense cast of wandering
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adding an unpredictable element of
surprise around every bend.
The best part about the attraction
is the eerie atmosphere created in
the maze's hallways. Because the
labyrinth's walls are not permanent,
they can be altered to create any
setting that fits the proprietor's
demonic desires.
One passage is lined with doors
that open and close at random as if
possessed by an evil entity. In
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are forced to walk between rows of
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of suspense and excitement Here,
the traditional haunted house
concept is expanded with a terrorific blend of old monstrosities and
new surprises.
Visitors of the maze will find a
creepy assortment of ghoulies,
ghosties, long-legged beasties and
things that go bump in the night.
These creatures have taken residence in the otherwise meek Maze
Graze attraction of the Fun Center.
The maze itself is a perfect
conduit for ghouls and goblins to
execute theirfiendishacts. With its
twisting tunnels and outdoor
atmosphere, the Monster Maze is a
world detached from the dimensions of normality. What makes this
world so believable are the terrifyingly original apparitions that
spring out around each turn.
As visitors enter the maze, they
are confronted with a talking head
which warns them of the horrors
they are about to see. The maze's
proprietors use technology similar
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animated illusion.
Inside, the maze contains a series
of original, terrifying horror
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The best atmospheric element of
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setting in the midst of the twisting
passages. Red lights illuminate the
fountain and tombstones spring up
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earth. The graveyard is the most
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because of its alarming authenticity.
At the maze's end, visitors
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Spidora uses the same technological
magic as the head at the maze's
beginning. The talking spiderwoman actually interacts with
visitors to add a unique finishing
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to scare the Halloween-hypers from
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thoroughbred horse of Cave Couts,
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renovated and added on to several
times during its 100-plus years of
existence.
In 1920, electricity was added to
the house. While the electrician was
putting wiring though the two-foot
adobe walls he ran across an aged
skeleton. Not knowing what to do
about the problem, he continued
with his wiring and plastered up the
wall leaving the skeletal remains.
The bones are still residing in the
wall of the house.
The end bedroom, part of the
original adobe, is associated with
two separate ghosts. The spirit of
Julian Chavez, riding on his white
stallion, and the famed Lady in
White.
"I heard the hoofbeats but didn't
see the ghost," said Clair Schwab,
volunteer docent director. She went
on to explain about the night she
waited for the ghost of Chavez.
"You think it will happen. You
hope it will happen. When you do
hear it your stomach gets woozy
and you get a tingly feeling down
your back."
At midnight on a night of the full
moon, the spirit of Chavez, the
renown "Bandito Rojo," is said to
be heard galloping through the ;
One evening a distinguishedlooking sheriff came to the rancho
looking for a place to sleep for the
n ight In traditional western style he
was invited in to the house and
given a good meal and a room for
the night.
The next morning the sheriff
toured the barns and outbuildings.
Upon returning he asked Couts
where he kept the horse that he had
heard so much a bout Couts told
him about keeping it in his bedroom
to keep the horse out of the hands of
the bandit, Julian Chavez.
The sheriff, so tickled at the
story, told Couts that he was not
really a sheriff but Julian Chavez,
the red bandit, and that he had
actually come to steal the horse. He
assured Couts because of his
kindness that he would not have to
worry about his horses again.
The story goes on to tell of a later
period in Couts life, when he was in
desperate need of cowboys for a
roundup, three vaqueros showed up
at his door step offering their
services.
At the end of the roundup the
vaqueros refused payment saying
that their master, Chavez, was
repaying an old kindness.
No one knows for sure who the
Lady in White is. She has haunted
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A guide t o t his s eason's
many haunted houses
With Halloween just around the
corner, San Diego abounds in haunted
events, either real or imagined. These
events are designed to put you in the
mood for that once-a-year haunting
holiday.
The Moonlight Monster Mash, sponsored by the City of Vista, lets young
students rock in the holiday. Student from
12-18 can dance to the latest compact
discs and rock videos on two IB-foot
screens while seeing themselves live on
the video screens.
The evening will also feature a light
show and costume contest. The Moonlight Monster Mash will be held at the
Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista en
Oct. 31 from 7:30 to
10 p.m. Cost for the
event is $5 and a
discounted rate of $4
will be given to those
who show uo in costume
For more information call
724-6121 or 724 2110.
Adults can also enjoy the thrills of
Halloween by attending one of the many
costume parties in the vicinity. The
Third Annual Broomstick Ball, located
at the Red Lion Hotel at Hazard Center in
San Diego, offers music by Jammin' Z-90
Radio. Costumes are optional.
Tickets are $15 if purchased in
advance and $25 at the door. The event
occurs at 6 p.m. Oct. 31. For more
information call 456-6336.
The Pomerado club in Poway presents
a Halloween Costume Party at its
facilities at 12237 Old Pomerado Rd. The
event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 and
has music by the Big Stone Band. The
event will include a costume contest,
dance contest and games.
For more information call 748-1135.
The Rancho-Temecula-Murrieta Board
of Realtors will be presenting its fourth
annual Halloween Party at the Temecula
Community Center. Costumes are
recommended for the event with proceeds
going to the Community Pantry.
The event starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 and
ends at midnight Tickets cost $12 if
bought in advance and $15 at the door.
For more information call 686-1300.
Halloween without haunted houses is
like Christmas without gifts. The area is
filled with both new and old haunted
houses for the visitor with a taste for
terror.
Young fright seekers can find a thrill
at The Haunting, located at the Vineyard
shopping center in Escondido. This
haunted house is recommended for
children ages 10-14.
It runs from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 27., 30
and 31. Admission is $2. For more
information call 741-4691.
Once again the Museum of Man in
Balboa Park promises to ring terror in the
hearts of visitors at its annual Haunted
Museum. In honor of its 75th year, the
museum has commissioned professional
amusement park designer Robert Stevens
to direct this year's event
Among the many rooms in the
museum are a Dr. Frankenstein Lab, a
^.vamp-infested jungle and eerie
graveyards. Scary characters in the
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Until O ct 31, monsters have invaded
the Maze Craze attraction at the Family
Fun Center in Escondido. The Monster
Maze gives a terroriflc tour of ghouls and
Goblins in the serpentine halls of the
labyrinth.
The Monster Maze opens at dusk.
Cost is $5 per person. For more information call 741-1326.
Touted as San Diego's largest and
scariest haunted house, Terror in the
Dark* located at 1004 E. Valley Parkway
in Escondido, returns for another Halloween haunting.
Tourers will see Dracula's mortuary
and the ever-popular Jason Voorheese of
the Friday the 13th movies will make an
obligatory appearance.
Cost of the attraction is $5 per person.
It is open through Halloween from 5-7
p.m.
Three Southern California theme
parks are also offering their own brand of
haunts.
Knott's Berry Farm presents its 18th
annual Halloween Haunt. Elvira
"Mistress of the Dark" hosts the "Rock 'n
Horror" review each night while ghosts
and goblins roam the fog-shrouded park.
The Halloween haunt runs through
Oct. 31. For information call (714) 2205005.
Magic Mountain also transforms into a
Haunted Amusement Park through Oct.
31. Rides will be altered to give a spooky
feel to the thrilling attractions.
The Spruce Goose Dome in Long
Beach will be transformed into a house of
horror for a costume dance party. They
have entitled this attraction "Spruce
Gruesome Rockin' Spooktacular
Tickets are $18; for tickcts, call (213)
480-3232 or (714) 740-2000. For general
information, call (213) 435-3511.
If real spooks arc what you're after,
then San D icgj has those too.
The Thomas Whaley House, in Old
Town San Diego, is one of the two
certified haunted houses in California.
Here the ghosts of the Whaley family
roam the halls of the old brick house.
Curtains move mysteriously; chandeliers shake and music plays for no reason
whenever the spirits of the house dccidc
to haunt the living.
Even TV talk-show host Regis Philbin
has had an encounter of the supernatural
kind under the building's roof.
The Whaley House is open to the
public as an historical museum. Admission for the museum is $3.
The Hotel Del Coronado's Room
3502 has long been considered to be
haunted by the spirit of Kate Morgan. Her
ghostly apparition has been seen on the
television screen in the room. Atone time
she supposedly ordered wine to the room.
The hotel docs not usually rent the
room out, but the-proprietors will do so
upon special request
Lately, a theory proclaiming Room
3312 as haunted was advanced. Here the
mistress of former owner Elisha Babcock
is said to roam the room.
- The Hotel Del Coronado is located on
Coronado Island in San Diego. It is the
famous building with the red sloping
roofs.
More locally, visitors might find a
specter at the Rancho Buena Vista
Adobe House in Vista. Here the ghostly
sounds of Julian Chavez can be heard.
Chavez rides his stallion through the
courtyard and its hooves can be heard
resounding through the night.
An apparition of a Lady in White can
also be seen roaming the premises.
The Rancho Buena Vista Adobe is
open to the public from Wednesdays
through Saturdays.
See PIONEER* s Calendar section for
more Halloween activities • Page 18
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Phantom evolves
into true horror
J ONATHAN YOUNG/PIONEER
LOS ANGELES - As the lights dim
to a sold-out house, the doors are
closed — a custom in ordinary theaters. However, these doors are locked
and will remain that way for the first
part of the show.
The lock-up might be to keep something, or someone, o ut But this time,
it is to keep everyone in as the theater
magic and musical hypnotism of
Andrew Llyod
Webber transports
the audience from
the Los Angeles
stage to the Paris
Opera House, and to
the realm of the Phantom of the Opera.
'The Phantom of the Opera' is a
basic love story between beauty and
beast The show's success has thrived
on this basis from opening night
However, since the lead character of
the Phantom was changed earlier this
year, the feel of the show has lost its
strong love appeal and has transformed
into a true horror story.
Robert Guillaume stars as the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera.'
Robert Guillaume replaces Michael
Crawford as the Paris opera ghost, a
role which Crawford developed since
his premier in the London cast. It was
Crawford's elegant movements and
rich voice which made the heart pound
with joy and sorrow.
Guillaume's development of the
phantom is quite different
Guillaume is most noted for his
comedic role in 'Benson,' but this
show is no comedy. Guillaume
transcends his role as the cocky
butler with an interpretation different from Crawford's. His
phantom is less
"lovey-dovey" and
more brooding and
cynical.
Guillaume plays a
character which adopts the opera
house as his own home. He requires a
salary from the managers for using
his opera house and reserves himself
a balcony box for every show.
The show begins as new, unbelieving managers arrive and the Phantom's tutoring of lead actress Christine
Daa6 is made known. The opera ghost
tries to keep control of his opera house
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'Memphis Belle' flies high with perfected strategies
Traveling back
to family roots
in 'Avalon'
If you could capture the esscnce of the best
war films from the 30s and 40s, combine it with
11 hot young actors, and mix in a famous plane
with a history, you'd have all the ingredients for
'Memphis Belle.'
The story line is simple, therefore strong and
poignant. Eleven guys have made 24 daytime
bombing runs over France and Germany during
World War II and returned to home base in
England unscathed, while their fellow fliers are
being shot down left and right.
The boys and their plane, the 'Memphis
Belle,' have one more mission to accomplish
and it's the most dangerous yet, right into the
heart of Germany.
What makes you care whether these guys
make it back or not is the character studies of
each man, explored in the few days before their
last mission.
Matthew Modine is the fiy-by-thc-book,
goody-two-shoes captain who's looking to return to his furniture business and his Belle from
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Memphis, whom he named the plane after.
The rest of the officers consist of Tate Donovan as the co-pilot who wants to be a hero; Bill
Zane as a bombardier who fudged about his stint
in medical school; and DB Sweeney who convinces himself that he's not going to make it
back alive.
The rest of the crew includes Reed Diamond,
Sean Austin, Courtney Gaines, Neil Giuntoli,
Harry Connick, J r. (proving himself to be as
able an actor as a singer), and Eric Stoltz who
creates yet another memorable character.
The script is so well-organized and tight that
the inner working and comraderie of the crew
drags you into the story. Each and every one of
the characters is well-developed with his own
individual idiosyncrasies and moments of
strength.
Visually, the movie convincingly communicates the time period.
Unfortunately, you never get the real sense
of the size of the plane since the parameters of
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the movie involve jumping from one place to
another inside.
However, with its strong cast and script,
'Memphis Belle' should attract some attention
from the members of the Academy of Motion
Pictures and Sciences when it comes time to
vote for the 1990 Academy Awards.
Out of the 11 strong choices, it will be
interesting to see which performers arc chosen
for acting nominations.
In 'Avalon,' director and writer Barry Levinson takes us back to our roots—back to
when our ancestors first came to America.
The account is bittersweet because of the
fragmentation of those core families who came
here looking for abetter life. They found it, but
the price was high.
Armin Mueller-Stahl, aGerman actor seen
by American audiences in last year's 'Music
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'Living Colour' brings rock back t o origins
contemporary black artists since they been directed to a higher, more soperform straight ahead, in-your-face, cially-conscious level desperately
Back in the 40s and 50s, African- we've-got-something-to-say,rock 'n
needed in their chosen medium.
Americans manipulated their blues roll.
Even in that company, Living
and jazz riffs into what was then
Their second album, T ime's Up,* Colour's members stand out as superdeemed "rock 'n roll." Then along
came theestablishment, who took that further supports their strong founda- lative songwriters.
Each song, from the first single,
essence, gave it to white artists, and tions by offering, not only stronger
performances, but also better song- 'Type,' to the humorous and irreverforevermore associated it with Cauwriting and marvelous arrangements. ent, 'Elvis is Dead,' forces u$ to take
casians.
By including non-rock perform- a look at ourselves and consider the
Almost.
ers on many songs (Doug E. Fresh, future we're facing as we rock incesLiving Colour has taken it upon
Queen Latifah, Akbar Ali), Living santly.
themselves to reclaim their origins
Colour has added diversity to an alEmphasizing society's effect on
with a vengeance!
ready impressive recording.
the individual, T ype' couldn't have
4
Their first album, Vivid,' was
Living Colour's writing, like An- been a better choice to introduce this
good. It represents a breakthrough for
thrax, MetallicaandQueenryche, has album to the world. Still, every song
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contains a groove e ven the most danceoriented band would love to have, but
with an ensemble that will rock your
socks off from the word "go."
Corey Glover has the potential to
knock every other rock vocalist off
the "metal mountain."
Not to mention, across the mediocre valley on "guitar-god hill," Vernon Reid stands as master of all he
surveys.
On both albums, Reidspews forth
with riffs that will make your mouth
water with delight, revel in their
complexity, and be shocked by their
brashness.
The aforementioned groove is
produced by Muzz S killings, on bass
and William Calhoun, on drums.
These two conceive rhythms that other
rock bands only dream about conceiving.
All of you "sing-along-in-the-car"
rock mcgastars better keep aware
while driving because, when you hear
the grooves that Living Colour has
assembled on Times Up,' you'll be
"bangin' your head" and dancing in
your seat.
Just don't forget that this is one
band who writes their lyrics conscientiously, so listen to them.
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Box,' portrays Sam Krinchinsky, the
patriarch of the clan. He came to
Baltimore in 1914 on July 4 and becomes a wallpaper hanger for his four
brothers.
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The family flourishes with business success, marriages and children,
but changes slowly start to fragment
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Sam's son Jules marries and
changes his name to Kay. Jules and
his cousin Izzy Kirk (who also changes
his last name) become partners in an
appliances business.
With the success of the business,
Jules moves his family, including his
father to the suburbs, away from the
rest of the Krinchinsky clan.
Distance, time and television all
play a part in causing the separations
that become too big to bridge.
Levinson based his story loosely
on his own family. He gets his point
across, but not as strongly as he could
have.
He has a penchant for bizarre
camera angles in this film.
Levinson photographs most of
Sam's memory sequences in a stilted
time speed which lends a symbolism
to their re-telling.
However, he also uses annoying
tracking shots in certain scenes that
are distracting and never give the
audience anything to focus on.
The storyline also starts and stops,
neverflowingevenly to the conclusion.
Still, with such a fabulous cast,
including Mueller-Stahl, Joan Plowright, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkinsand young Elijah Wood, how could
a director go wrong?
He also couldn't go wrong on the
overall theme of the movie which
revealsapieceof Americana to, which
we can all relate.
As the Phantom, Robert Guillaume hypnotizes Christine, played by Dale Kristien, with his solo "The
Music of the Night."
and gain the love of Christine.
His love for Christine isn' t possible
due to the horrifying disfigurement
that makes him the beast. The addition of a third character, Raul, also
ruins the dreams of the Phantom, as
Raul i s the man to win the heart of
Christine.
Guillaume's phantom gets no sorrow from the audience arid never gains
the love of Christine. What he does
get from both parties, however, is
fear.
In trying to maintain the power
which he has savored as the opera's
phantom, Guillaume' s character casts
spells, curses, kidnaps and even kills
throughout the show. Combine his
heavy, staccato baritone voice with
his abrupt, shallow movements and
you have a very sinister man.
Guillaume stands in the spotlight
several times and gains theaudience's
praise for his singing and performance; he is still the star of the show.
But the audience still cannot sympathize with his character as they did
with Crawford.
The sympathy is directed to his
victims: Christine, Raul and the cast
of the opera house. Dale Kristien and
Reece Holland are two of the original
cast members and use their experience and familiarity with their roles to
draw the audience's compassion.
Of course, the show couldn't maintain its success without the support of
the special effects. The stage transforms from scene to scene with ease
and astonishment At one point, the
stage even erupts with fire.
The score by Webber is not hindered by the cast change, but it has
evolved into another dimension of
stage performances. T he Phantom of
the Opera' has enjoyed a long run in
Los Angeles and will continue to haunt
audiences for years to come.
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CALEN2AR
DON P EDRO T ALENT S HOW
N IGHT: A Showcase for musicians
and singers every Friday and Saturday
18TH ANNUAL H ALLOWEEN
at Can-Cun Restaurant, Rancho
H UNT: Ghouls, ghosts and goblins
Bernardo. 485-8282
will be roaming the passages as
E LVIR A : The Mistress of the Dark
Knott's Berry Farm is transformed
will Headline a "Rock V Horror"
into a ghost town through Oct. 31.
revue each evening at Knott's Berry
Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark, will
Farm, Buena Park. (714) 220-5005
be featured in a "Rock V Horror"
G REG H ARTLINE: Performs
revue each evening. (714) 220-5005
Tuesday through Saturday nights at
H ALLOWEEN
J .P.'s Lounge at the Pala Mesa Golf
BASH: Club Acaand Tennis Resort, Fallbrook. 728pulco in San Marcos
5881
will have a Halloween
J AC K A LDRIDGE B IG BAND:
Bash Oct. 31. High2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays at the San
lights includeacostume
P0RARYART:
Diego Women's Club, San Diego.
itiii
contest with a$500prize
B ig m • B The museum will
Admission is $7.50.
a nd $ 1.50 s pecial
showing "HallowJ EFF B RISTOL: Performs 6 to 10
"Halloween Brew." Club
een With Nicolas
p.m. on Tuesdays through the month
Acapulco is located in
Roeg: Don't Look Now." This is a
of October. 792-5200
Restaurant Row, San Marcos. There continuing tradition of showing horJ UDAS P RIEST: With Megadeth
is a cover charge and you must be 21- ror films by international directors
and Testament on Nov. 10 at the San
years-old. 471-2150
every Halloween, This show will
Diego Sports Arena. 278-8497
H ALLOWEEN C OSUTME screen at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.278M ARK L ESSMAN B AND:
9497
P ARTY: The Pomerado club in
Performs Oct. 31 at the Del Mar
Poway presents a Halloween Costume
S PRUCE G RUESOME R OCKHilton, Del Mar. 792-5200
Party at its facilities at 12237 Old IN' SPOOKTACULAR: The Spruce
M IKE M AISON: Performs J to
CSUSM and SDSU North County continue their concert
Pomerado Rd. The event begins at Goose Dome in Long Beach will be
10p.m. Sundays at Acapulco,Rancho
series on Nov. 4 with Bertram Turetzky.
6:30p.m. pn Oct. 31 and has music by transformed into a house of horror for
Bernardo. 487-6701
Turetzky is the most recorded contrabass soloist in
the Big Stone Band. The event will this costume dance party. Tickets are
N ELS: T he children's songwriter
include a costume contest, dance $18; for tickets, call (213) 480-3232
America. Since 1995, more than 3 00 new works have
and performer debut his latest album,
contest and games. 748-1135.
or (714) 740-2000. For general
"Chickens." on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at the
been written for, performed and recored by him.
H AUNTED A MUSEMENT information, call (213) 435-3511.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. in the University Library.
P ARK: Magic Mountain transforms
T ERROR IN T HE D ARK:
Tickets are $5.50.538-0118 or 632All concerts in the series are free. 471-3515
into a haunted park through Oct. 31. Touted as San Diego's largest and
0301
Rides will be altered to give a spooky scariest haunted house, Terror in the
P ASSION: A 9 p.m. performance
feel to the thrilling attractions.
Dark, located at 1004 E. Valley
is s cheduled T uesday through
H AUNTEDMUSEUM ' 90:This Parkway in Escondido, returns for
Saturday nights at H enry's in
attraction is sponsored by the Klee another Halloween haunting. Tourers tale is set to music in this play being
Carlsbad. 729-9244
Wyk Society and is open from 7 t o will see Dracula's mortuary and the presented by t he San M arcos
P OWER S URGE: FeaturingGary
9:30 p[.m. through Oct. 31 at the San ever-popular Jason Voorhcese of the Community Services. The show will
Farmer and Felipe Deagular every
Diego Museum of Man,Balboa Park. Friday the 13th movies will make an continue through S unday. Tickets are
BIG BANG: Performson Tuesday Wednesday through Saturday at 9 p.m.
239-2001
obi igatory appearance. Tickets are $5 $5,744-1875
nights throughout October at the Old at Fogerty's Pub, Escondido. 743M ONSTER M AZE: Escondido's > per person. It i s open through
T HIRD ANNUAL B ROOM- Del Mar Cafe, Del Mar. 755-6614
9141
Family Fun Center has transformed Halloween from 5-7 p.m.
STICK BALL: Jam to music by ZBILLY J OEL: Performs Nov. 7 at
R HUMBOOGLES: P erforms
their Maze Craze attraction into a
T HE HAUNTING: The city of 90 Radio at a party sponsored by 8 p.m. at the San Diego Sports Arena. Sundays throughout the month of
"Monster Maze." This haunted tour Escondido is sponsoring this haunted SERVE of San Diego. This ball starts 278-8497
October at the Old Del Mar Cafe, Del
costs $ 5 and continues through Oct. house at the Vineyard in Escondido. at 6 p.m., Oct. 31, at the Red Lion
C ARDIFF R EEFERS: Performs Mar. 755-6614. Also performing
31.
Tickets are $2.741-4691
Hotel, San Diego. Tickets are $15 in Oct. 31 at Winston's, Ocean Beach. Thursday nights throughout October
M O O N L I G H T M ONSTER
T HE L EGEND O F S LEEPING advance and $25 at the door. Costumes 222-6822
at the Old Pacific Beach Cafe, Pacific
M ASH: The city of Vista sponsors a HALLOW: Washington Irving'sfolk are optional. 456-6336
C ONCERT S ERIES: CSUSM Beach. 270-7522
and SDSU North County continue
R OCKY H ORROR: The Rocky
their concert series on Nov. 4 with Horror "mini-show" presents live
Bertram Turetzky. Turetzky is the bands before showing the movie every
most recorded contrabass soloist in Friday nightat the LaPalomaTheater,
America. Since 1995, more than 300 Encinitas. The bands begin at 11 p.m.
new works have been written for, and the tickets cost $5.436-5808
ESCONDIDO FARMER'S MARKET: Open every Tuesday from 4 t o 8 p.m., this
performed and recored by him. The
SOUL P ERSUADER: Performs
attraction features food, farmers, crafters and live entertainment. Jackstraws and a
concert starts at 7 p.m. in the Monday nights throughout October
Halloween celebration highlight Oct. 30; Sanctified Saxes appear the next week, Nov.
University Library. All concerts in at the Old Pacific Beach Cafe, Pacific
6. The market is on Grand Avenue, between Broadway and Maple, Escondido.
the series are free. 471-3515
Beach. 270-7522
D ALE T URNER: - Performs
T ABACCO R OAD: Performs
MAIN STREET FESTIVAL & FARMER'S MARKET: Vista presents its 5th annual
Wednesday nights at the Old Del Mar Thursday nights through the month of
"hometown marketplace" on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. It features vendors, crafts,
Cafe, Del Mar. 755-6614
November at Top of the Kingston
D R.
CHICO'S
I SLAND Hotel, San Diego. 232-6141
farmers and entertainment. It's on Vista Way, between Citrus and Santa Fe.
SOUNDS: Performs Sundays nights
T AMI T HOMAS' BIG BAND
thjDughoutjpcipbqr^t thp 0 $Pacj/icBeach Cafe, Pacific Beach. 270-7522
CONTINUED
H oliday
dance for students, ages 12-18. They
can dance to the latest compact discs
and watch rock videos on two 18-foot
video screen; they can even see
themselves as a mini-cam scans the
dance floor. Those in costume can
participate in a contest and get $1 off
the admission charge. The dance starts
at 7:30 p.m. at the moonlight
Amphitheatre, 1200Vale Terrace Dr.,
Vista. Tickets are $5 and a current
school ID card with picture is
required. 724-6121 or 7242110
SAN D IEGO MUSEUM
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PIONEER/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990
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SWING: Performing at the Mission
Inn, San Marcos, on Wednesdays from
7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
THECRY & T HE A SSEMBLY:
Performs at the Distillery East,
Escondido, on Oct. 31.741-9393
UPSIDE DE H EAD: Performing
Wednesday n ights t hroughout
October at the Old Del Mar C afe, Del
Mar. 755-6614
US BAND: Performs Oct. 31 at the
Trojan Horse, San Diego. 582-1070
D aily
C oncerts
BACCHANAL: Here is a list of up
coming concerts the the Bacchanal:
• Ambrosia - Nov. 1
• Foghat with Lonesome Dove Nov. 8.
:
• Kenny Rankin - Nov. 2
• The Guess Who - Nov. 10
• Tower of Power - Nov. 13
• Warren Zevon - Nov. 4
The Bacchanal is located at 8022
Clairmont Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
278-8497
BELLY UP T AVERN: Here is a
list of up coming concerts the the
Belly Up:
• Steve Allen - O ct 30 at 7 and
C hildren's P lays
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: The Star and Tortoise Theater present this musical
based on Lewis Carroll's children's story Thursdays through Sundays through Nov.
17. Tickets are $8-$10. 296-0478
BABES IN TOYLAND: The Christian Youth Theater presents this production at the
Kit Carson Amphitheater Thursday through Saturday through Nov. 4. Tickets are $5
and $4 for children. 743-7392
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPING HALLOW: Washington living's folk tale is set to
music in this show being presented by the San Marcos Community Services/ The
show will continue through Sunday. Tickets are $5. 744-1875
9:30 p.m.
• Private Dungeon - O ct 31
* • Chris Issak - Nov. 1
The Belly Up is located at 143 S.
Cedros, Solana Beach. 278-8497
METAPHOR
COFFEE
H OUSE: This North County hot spot
has several events throughout the
week.
• Sundays - Open Mike
• Mondays - Jazz Open Mike
• Tuesdays - Poetry Open Mike
• Wednesdays - Folk/Blue Grass
Open Mike
• Thursdays - Progressive Jazz Jam
Session
• Fridays and Saturdays - Showcase
CashGiveav/ays^
Show your btu
^
• Saturday s - Peggy Minafee from 8
The Metaphor Coffee House is
located at258 Second Ave,Escondido. p.m. to midnight
The U.S. Grant Hotel is located at
489-8890
326 Broadway, San Diego. 232-3121
U.S. GRANT H OTEL: This San
Diego hot spot has several events
throughout the week:
• Mondays - South Market Street
from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A LICEIN WONDERLAND: The
• Tuesdays - Pieces from 5:30 to
Star and Tortoise Theater present this
8:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays - Earl Thomas and musical based on Lewis Carroll's
the Blues Ambassadors from 5:30 to children's story Thursdays through
Sundays through Nov. 17. Tickets are
9:30 p.m.
• Thursdays - Romy Kaye and the $8-$10.296-0478
BABES IN TOYLAND: The
Swinging Gates from 5:30 to 9:30
Christian Youth Theater presents this
p.m.
• Fridays - Tobacco Road from 6 p roduction at the Kit Carson
Amphitheater Thursday through
to 11 p.tti*
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p ay n o C o v e r s
C OUPON
NO COVER CHARGE
G OOD A NYTIME
Present t his c oupon and C lub Acapulco w ill w aive
any and all Cover Charges. O ne coupon per person.
N o l imits.
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Saturday through Nov. 4. Tickets are .
$5 and $4 for children. 743-7392
BROADWAY BOUND: Piatio
Playhouse presents the concluding
c hapter
in
N eil
S imon's
autobiographical trilogy on Friday,
Saturday and Sundays through Nov.
4. Shows will be performed at the
Patio Playhouse in Escondido's
Vineyard Shopping Mall. Tickets are
S5-S10.746-6669
BURN T HIS: The San Diego
Repertory Theater presents this show
about a restaurantcur' s and dancer's
lust and love. Shows are performed at
79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, through
Nov. 4. Tickets are $ 18 and $22.2358025
C AFE C HAOS: San Diego
Repertory Theater present ' Cafe
Chaos' on Fridayand Saturday nights
through O ct 31. This show will be
performed at 79 Horton Plaza, San
Diego and there is a $5 donation. 2265222
C OCKTAIL H OUR: T his
comedy will play through Nov. 4 at
the Mission Theater, Fallbrook. It is
presented by the Fallbrook players.
Tickets are $6 and $3 for children.
728-0998
G UYS A ND D OLLS: T he
Lawrence Welk Resort Theater
continues their performance o f'Guys
and Dolls' through Nov. 3. Tickets
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HALLOWEEN BREW SPECIAL
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are $25434.749-3448
KPUG: Valley Playhouse performs
4
TheKPUGTalkRadio Broadcast' at
the Town and Country Hotel, San
Diego, indefinitely. Performances are
8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and
7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $9.50.
232-5784
NAKED THEATER: The Naked
Theater Club presents 'Improvizado
Psychotto' at the Ruse Performance
Gallery. The show runs indefinitely
on Mondays at 7 p.m. 236-1347
OLD GLOBE THEATER: The
Old Globe Theater presents two
shows.
• Hamlet- Shakespeare'sbest will
be performed at the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, Thursday through
Sunday. Tickets are $20-$27.
• Heartbeats - A Musical revue by
Amanda McBroom, the Old Globe
performs this at the Cassius Carter
Center Stage in Balboa Park through
Nov. 4. Tickcts are $22-$3G.
For performance times and more
information, call 239-2255.
PLAY ON: This comedy is
presented by the Poway Performing
Arts Company through Nov. 10 at the
Golden West Academy, Poway.
Tickets are $5 and $5 for seniors and
students. 679-8085
SAVED: SDSU presents this drama
about gang violence in London. It
wiff be performed at the Experimental
Theater on the main campus Thursday
through Saturday. 594-2548
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPING
HALLOW: Washington Irving'sfolk
tale is set to music in this show being
presented by the San Marcos
Community Services. The show will
continue through Sunday. Tickcts are
$5.744-1875
Rancho Bernardo. Tickets are $5 or
$6 at the gate. 487-1767
C omedy
C OMEDY N IGHT: North
County's own comedy spot presents
Benny Ricardo every Tuesday night.
Call 757-2177 for a current list of
comedians. Comedy Night is located
at 2216 El Camino Real, Oceanside.
THE IMPROVISATION: This
comedy spot has several shows
comingup:
• Bill Hicks, Bob Kubota and Ed
Crasnick - O ct 30 through Nov. 4.
• Rick Rockwell, Dave Anderson
and Karen Anderson - Nov. 6 through
Nov. 11.
The Improvisation is located at 832
Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach. 483-4520
THESMOTHERSBROTHERS:
Perform Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at the San
DiegoCivic Theater. 236-6510or2788497
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SAN DIEGO MUSEUM O F
CONTEMPORARY ART: In its fil
series, the museum presents Michelangelo Antonioni'sfilmsof theearly
1960s. Thefilmswill be shown at the
museum in La Jolla. Tickets are $4.
The museum is also showing
"Halloween With Nicolas Roeg:
Don't Look Now." This is a continuing tradition of showing horror films
by international directors every Halloween. This show will screen at 7:30
p.m. on Oct. 31.
278-9497
SPACE THEATER: The Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater in Balboa
Park has four shows through Oct. 31
• "Race with the Wind" - Omnimax adventures on the seas.
• "We Are Born of Stars" - The
world's first 3-D Omnimax film reARTS ALIVE: Sponsored by the turns to take audiences on a 5 billionFallbrook Art Association, this juried year journey through the evolution of
show is open to visual artists. It's life.
open through Nov. 3 at Security
• "Laser Rush III" - New laserPacific Bank, Fallbrook. 723-2652 or light concert featuring the music of
723-2229
Rush
CRAFTS FAIR: More than 65
• "Rock-It to the Stars" - a new
craftsman, artists and exhibitors will laser-rock space fantasy.
show and sell their art at the 12th
238-1168 or 238-1233
Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. It will
take place at the Bernardo Winery,
Ranchô Bernardo, on Nov. 3 and 4.
Send your information
NORTH COUNTY ARTIST COfor Pioneer's Calendar
OP GALLERY: Annual juried
exhibition. Artist and instructor at
section to:
Palomar College, Paul Jones, is the
juror. It open Nov. 9 at 218 E. Grand
PIONEER
Ave., Suite 201, Escondido, from 10
Attn: Calendar Editor
a.m. to 6 p.m. 738-0414
250-2 So. Orange St
THiRDANNUALART&WINE
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FESTIVAL: Sponsored by the
Escondido, CA 92025
Rancho Bernardo Chamber of
Commerce, this show will be
presented at the Blue Courtyard,
A rts
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The first semester of CSU San Marcos is well underway.
We, the students of the first class, have a unique opportunity to
found an intellectual community and give it character and
voice.
We have gathered to pursue one such opportunity by
creating a literary journal. It seems appropriate to choose
"Beginnings" as the theme of our first edition.
If you would like to share in this endeavor, please send
samples of your best writing, photography, or art work to be
considered for publication.
Theme:
Beginnings
Deadline:
December 7 ,1990
Categories: Prose nonfiction, prose fiction, poetry,
photography, art
Length:
2,000 words
Size:
Please restrict photography and art to a
maximum of 9" x 11"
Format:
Typed, double-spaced manuscripts (poetry
*
may be single-spaced), only black and
white photos/art.
Maximum number of submissions: Four per category
We are happy to accept for consideration all submissions
from CSUSM students, staff, and community members.
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish
entries refunded after judging.
SEND ENTRIES T O THE O FFICE O F KENNETH MENDOZA
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Volume 1, Number 5 of the first independent student newspaper on the CSUSM campus. While Halloween celebrations dominate this issue, the Pioneer staff editorial page provides recommendations for the upcoming November election.
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Associated Students (ASI)
construction
election
fall 1990
ghosts
Halloween
theft