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THE C O U G A R
CHRONICLE
ISSUE # 1 4
W EDNESDAY
MAY 7, 2014
VOLUME XL I!
—
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
FROM THE STAFF
SENIOR FAREWELLS
ATHLETE SPOTLICHTS
3 - Graduating Chronicle editors Amanda Lenox
and Lauren Hammond say goodbye to CSUSM.
4 - Mary Green reflects on the memories she has
5 - Business major and golf instructor Kyle
Inmanfindsa way to bring his passions together.
made on campus and talks about the future.
SENIOR P ROFILE
8 - Matt Walsh leaves behind an impressive legacy
after being ASI President this year.
Commencement sparks new beginning for CSUSM graduates
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-GHIEF
The Class of 2014 is a
group of students that reflect
the diversity that CSUSM
has to offer.
Office of Communications
Public Information Officer,
Christine Vaughan, provided
the campus' official data for
the demographics that make
up the graduating class. Between the four commencement ceremonies on May 16
and 17, there will be 2,649
students, not including credential students, graduating
from CSUSM. 52.1 percent
of these students will be the
first person in their family
to earn a bachelor's degree.
146 graduates are studentveterans and eight graduates
are ACE Scholars (a program
for former foster youth), both
statistics the largest amount
Last year's graduates celebrate their last year at CSUSM. Photos courtesy of Christine Vaughan.
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awarded degree this year will
be a "Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration,"
the second most common
being a "Bachelor of Arts in
Human Development."
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lege. On Friday, May 16,
the scheduled ceremonies
are for the College of Business Administration at 10:30
a.m. and the College of Education, Health and Human
Services at 4:30 p.m. On
Saturday, May 17, the Col-
lege of Humanities, Arts, BeKavfô^lffi^SSSarSBïInces^
will take place at 9:30 a.m.,
followed by the College of
Science and Mathematics
at 3:00 p.m. According to
Vaughan, the largest ceremony is CHABSS, followed by
CEHHS, CoBA and CSM.
She encourages social me-
This year's graduating
class is comprised of seniors that have contributed
to countless student orgs.,
publications,
committees
and departments. From the
ASI Board of Directors,
graduates include President
Matt Walsh, VP of External
Affairs Arthur Silverstein
HI and VP of Operations
Cipriano Vargas. Graduates
also members of The Cougar Chronicle editorial staff;
Sports Editor Justin Donner, Features Editor Amanda
Lenox, Opinion and Copy
Editor Lauren Hammond,
Design Editor Anne Hall and
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Congratulations to the
the graduation ceremonies Class o f 2014 from The Couwill be Matt Walsh from gar Chronicle. We wish you
CHABSS, Tim Hoh from nothing but success and had
CSM, Mary Green from a great time with you this
COEHHS and Sarah Lane year!
from COBA.
Civility Campaign honors Champions and ICONS of 2014
This year honored outstanding members of the student body, faculty and staff. Photos courtesy of Miguel Magana.
B Y MIGUEL MAGANA
STAFF W RITER
The Third Annual Civility Celebration took place
on April 30, a celebration in
which members of the California State University San
Marcos community are honored for their countless acts
of care respect and empathy.
The Celebration started
with Associate Dean of
Students, Gregory Toya restating the Civility mission
statement and pledge: As a
member of the CSUSM com-
munity, I will conduct myself
with care, respect and empathy, while acknowledging
the culture and humanity of
others.
Toya then happily announced the growth between
the Civility Campaign with
Student Life & Leadership
and the Cross-Cultural Center.
The Civility Celebration
recognized past events hosted by the Campaign. These
events help the ' CSUSM
community understand who
we go to school with and
their culture to eliminate discrimination and hate.
Then the Civility Champions were recognized. These
Champions were nominated
because they live out the Civility Mission. Some words
which described these Champions are: polite, safe to be
around, pleasure to be with.
These Champions are recognized for being involved in
issues such as social justice,
environmental justice and for
being an ally to women.
This years Civility ICONs
(Initiating Civil Opportunities Now) are students and
faculty that are our everyday
superheroes, from . giving
someone a ride to school to
making one feel welcomed.
The faculty, staff and students being honored were Dr.
Fredi Avalos, Melanie Chu,
Kaja Dunn, Terri Metzger,
June Trudel, Marie Parrish,
Peter Vu, Kevin Adson, Josti
Byrd, Jesse Grajeda, Karen
Guzman, Rosalie Michaud,
Faith Orcino, Ariel Plaza,
Jerry Pham, Dominica Ranieri, Nicki Croly, Lia Mauga, Emily Miller and Sonia
Perez.
One extraordinary student
is Rosalie Michaud by an
anonymous classmate who
had a bad day resolved by
Michard. Ms. Anonymous
had left class and crying in
the stall. Michard followed
her and refused to leave until
they talked. Ms. Anonymous
tried to regain her breath
from crying and hyperventilating to talk to Michard.
Michard stayed outside her
restroom stall saying, "I have
two dry shoulders to cry on."
As the celebration approached an end, guest
speaker and ICON, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi stressed the
importance of Civility. Dr.
Ghetaldi then talked about
how she tries her best to teach
civility in all of her classes.
Being a victim to race riots,
zebra murders and helping
after the Columbine Shooting, Dr. Ghetaldi explained a
part of being so connected to
the Civility Campaign is because being a victim "never
leaves your soul."
This year's Civility Celebration did an excellent
job honoring its nominees
and reminding the audience
what Civility is all about. To
learn more about the Civility
Champions and Icons visit
the CSUSM Civility website
at: https://www.csusm.edu/
civility/index .html.
�Cougar Chronicle graduation message from the President
On behalf of the California
State University San Marcos
administration, faculty and
staff, I extend my heartfelt
congratulations to you, the
Class of 2014.
You have reached an incredible milestone in your life and
your commencement ceremony celebrates your hard work
and achievement in completing a rigorous and demanding
course of study. You should
be proud of what you have
achieved, as should all those
who have supported you in
your journey.
You have each taken a different path to get to this moment.
Some of you navigated through
college full time; others have
taken a longer route, combining work and family obligations with your academic pursuits. Nearly 50 percent of you
are the first in your families to
earn a four-year degree.
You are veterans, former
foster youth, non-traditional
students, underrepresented. students. You are wnat make Cal
State San Marcos such a unique
and vibrant university.
I sincerely commend you on
your accomplishments. Your
reaching commencement demonstrates your fortitude, your
resolve, your determination.
You exemplify the best that
CSUSM has to offer in our
graduates and I hope that you
will recall your time here fondly. As alumni, you — the Class
of 2014 — will join an extraordinary group of individuals who
represent hope, creativity and a
true passion for lifelong learning. 1 am delighted that you
chose Cal State San Marcos and
I wish you all the very best in
your futures.
Karen Haynes, Ph.D.
President
Senior Farewell
Graduating from Cal State University San Marcos
B Y VICTORIA PANTELEYEVA
GRADUATING SENIOR
Switching from Ukrainian
alma mater to an American
one was a smooth transition
for me.
As a philologist of English
and Turkish, I was interested
in finding an optimal major,
which could serve as a fitting vehicle for my linguistic
abilities. To my great joy,
I discovered that CSUSM
offered a Global Business
Management (GBM) option for business majors. Not
giving it a second thought,
I enrolled in this option. By
minoring in Political Science, I upped the ante. I'm
not going to single out any
professors I encountered in
CSUSM. Nonetheless, I feel
obligated to say that all professors in the GBM option
are on par with PSCI professors, despite having different
pedagogical styles, left their
indelible mark on my mind.
Being culturally proud and
yet having cosmopolitan
outlook has always been my
forte. In fact, my life philosophy sums up in the words
of the most revered Ukrain-
ian poet, Taras Shevchenko,
who wrote:
Learn, study and discern,
And learn from foreigners.
But don't disdain your own.
For these reasons, I felt that
being a GBMer will help
sate my curiosity about other cultures. Joining Global
Business Management Association and becoming its
officer brought me closer to
like-minded people. Besides,
I got an opportunity to widen
my social circle by meeting
a plethora of international
students. I still keep in touch
with a lot of them. As GBMers we get encouraged to
participate in a study abroad
program to widen our cultural horizons, and a number
of my friends took up this
opportunity and ended up
truly benefitting from it. As
for me, I chose to culturally
enrich myself by travelling independently during
last summer to a string of
Eastern and Western European countries. After
this prolonged travelling,
I realized that I selected
therightvocation for me.
As an afterword, I'd like
to say that being the first
Ukrainian in my family to
study in the US, I'm truly
honored to be a graduate
from CSUSM.
Farewel
A bittersweet goodbye
B Y R OSS E DMUNDS
GRADUATING SENIOR
It is needless to say
that my time at CSU San
Marcos has been a time
to cherish, and to be cliché, the best time of my
life. Day one at Cal State
"Stair Master" began with
struggling to summit the
11 staircases to make it
to Markstein Building on
time, and I would wonder why on earth I chose
to go to a school built into
the side of a mountain.
Three years later, I look
forward to that same
mountain, and have raised
the ante by running Double Peak twice a week
with Dr. Nessler and Dr.
Newcomer. Running with
them has become one
of the highlights of my
week, with every step
I realize how blessed I
am to have professors
who not only care about
academic excellence but
also physical well being.
Ross Edmunds dominating the indoor rock climbing wall.
However, if it weren't for
Dr. Astorino, I would have
never been able to have the
college experience that I did.
Dr. A has pushed me to excel within our department,
to do things I have never
dreamed of doing. Without
his guidance, I would have
never been able to compete in research competitions or present research at
ACSM's National Conference this May in Florida.
His mentorship has opened
the doors to being a Research
Assistant and Teachers
Assistant in the Kinesiology Human Performance
Lab where I try to pass on
my enthusiasm to every
new class of students.
The fun I've had at
CSUSM is immeasurable and it is a bittersweet moment to see
graduation on the horizon, because it signals an
end of days. Days that,
without a doubt, have
been the time of my life-
�Senior Farewell
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Thank you Cal State San Marcos
Saying Goodbye
B Y A MANDA L ENOX
F EATURES E DITOR
connect with others. I remain
tunity to serve as a research enthusiastic about my love
assistant to Dr Linda Persh- of literature and composiing, Professor of Folklore tion and for the past year
and Cultural Studies here on have been working as a writcampus. In that time, several ing consultant at the Writing
other students and I began Center.
collecting research to form
This activity not only althe new Harry Potter class lows me t o exercise my own
that opened this semester,
talents and interests in writMy involvement in the ing, but it also enables me to
project not only strengthened strengthen the writing skills
Photo provided by Lauren Hammond.
my skills as a researcher, cul- of students as well as to bond
tural analyst and writer, but with others on campus.
it also helped me to form a
Working as the OpinAmanda Lenox (Left) and Lauren
strong connection and devo- ion and Copy editor for the
Hammond (Right) enjoying Grad
tion to our campus. Serving school paper has been anFest together.
as a research assistant only other uplifting experience at
furthered my opportunities, CSUSM, My initial interest
as I was able to attend the in becoming an editor was to departing from our beloved
annual American Folklore help diversify my own writ- campus, to thank all of my
Society conference in Octo- ing skills. However, as time fellow students, the profesber of last year as an under- has progressed, not only my sors and staff of the Literagraduate representative of love of written language has ture and Writing Department,
CSUSM.
strengthened, but I have also and all of CSUSM's campus
My attendance at the con- found an incredibly unique advisors for helping to shape
ference was an amazing ex- bond with my fellow editors the woman that I am today.
perience, to say the least and and our staff writers.
I would be lost if it weren't
it gave me the opportunity to
This opportunity has given for all of the love, respect
meet with academic schol- me a new outlook on what it and encouragement everyone
ars, which further inspired means to be a successful col- on campus has shown me.
my ambition to write,
lege student. Achieving good I look forward to furthering
As a CSUSM Cougar, I grades is one thing, but mak- my educational career and
have also been given the ing positive connections with cannot wait t o see where all
aid necessary to develop my others is what really makes a of the campus' support will
own voice as a writer: giving college experience worth- take me.
my life a new sense of pur- while.
pose. In my time here, I have
Ultimately, I would just
learned that writing helps me like to take this time, before
BY LAUREN HAMMOND
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OPINION E DITOR
The first couple years of
my undergraduate studies
had been characterized by
uncertainty, dread and a lack
of self-awareness.
Being the first of my family to attend college, I had littie understanding of what to
expect. Before attending Cal
State University San Marcos,
I spent one year at a private
university in Oregon and two
and a half years at a junior
college here in Southern California. During that time, I
felt a strong disconnect from
my peers, my professors and
the campuses altogether.
This sense of disengagement
left me with little motivation
and I feared for my future.
When coming to San Marcos I had only one intention
in mind and that was to earn
a bachelor's degree in Literature and Writing, with
a concentration in Writing,
However, after settling in
at the university I found my
previous academic detachment lift, as I was greeted
with many unique and lifechanging opportunities.
In my second semester at
CSUSM , in the spring of
As a sixth year senior, you
long for graduation day when
you have finally earned your
degree and school is over.
But as the day is nearing, it
only makes me wish I could
spend more time with friends
here at CSUSM.
I started at California State
University, San Marcos in
August 2008 and the campus has definitely changed
since then. I was able to see
the building of the Parking
Structure, the Sdcial and Behavioral Sciences Building,
the Quad and the brand new
University Student Union.
As the school has changed
and grown, I now realize that
I have grown as well.
Cal State San Marcos has
offered me a great education
and I have learned so much
from all of my professors. I
have made great friendships
that I know will last a lifetime.
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Before I leave, I have a f ew
words of advice for CSUSM
students:
1. Be proud of the work that
you do. There may be certain
occasions where you procrastinated and didn't put too
much effort into a research
paper. Don't make a habit of
it. Instead, submit your best
work and be proud of the effort you put into it.
2. Get involved. It took me
awhile to realize the importance of getting involved but
there will be so many great
people that you might miss
the chance of meeting if you
don't.
3. Don't be too hard on
yourself when you fail.
There might be that one class
that you just don't get, for me
that would be anything that
involves math or science.
If you don't do well, don't
worry. It's a lesson that you
learn . Just try harder the next
time.
A ND LAST, BUT NOT
LEAST:
4 . Have fun. College is an
adventure. I got six years of
it. Some of you may get five
or four. But there is a time
limit; the fun doesn't last forever. So cherisji, the memories.
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Senior Farewell
My time at C SUSM A C SUSM experience
B Y K YLE C ODAY
B Y MARY GREEN
GRADUATING SENIOR
GRADUATING SENIOR
As I reflect on my experience here at CSUSM, I
find that it would be nearly
impossible to accurately
describe it using only 500
words.
I can tell you that as a 17year old freshman, I didn't
know what to expect when
I decided to move away
from my home, step outside
my comfort zone and pursue a college education at
CSUSM. Although my journey was nothing like I had
imagined it to be, it turned
out to be the most beautiful
ride I have ever been a part
of.
For me, when I think back
to my college experience I
won't think about having
to learn the Kreb's cycle or
mitochondrial
biogenesis
frontwards and backwards.
It won't be the memory of
learning about the developmental life span of a child
or the differences between
a gram-positive and gramnegative bacteria, because
my experience at CSUSM
was a lot deeper.
College for me was about
forming lifetime relationships with my teammates,
roommates and classmates.
It was about getting my ideas
challenged by my classmates
Mary Green with her personal cheering squad showing the love.
but inspired by the sharing of
each one of their passions
and goals for the future.
It was about gaining wisdom from professors like Dr.
Laura and coaches like Ron
Pulvers and also being reassured that they truly believe
in you. It was that high you
get after winning a championship game, but the feeling you get when you lose
a game and can look up at
your teammates and still
say to yourself, "Wow, I am
blessed."
It's about * realizing how
much you miss the little
things about home and finally appreciating everything
your parents have given and
taught you. It's about going through an ACL/MCL
knee injury, learning the true
meaning of patience and realizing there's more to life
than just soccer. Not to mention, the indescribable feeling you get when stepping
foot on the soccer field for
thefirsttime after 10 months
of continuous rehab.
I think it is safe to say college for me was about finding myself. As I embark on
the next part of my journey
and attend graduate school
at Johns Hopkins next fall,
I will keep a little bit of
CSUSM near to my heart. I
am forever grateful for the
lessons, the "successes, the
fails and the people that surrounded me at CSUSM, for I
wouldn't be where I am today without them.
I will say at the beginning,
CSUSM was not my first
choice. However after my
first semester here as a junior
changed my opinion. My first
class was Chlcano Theater
and I had the pleasure of
meeting an admirable and
strong woman,. Yeni Orozco
Towver, who became my
best friend in that class. With
other future classes, I got the
opportunity to meet other
extraordinary people: Brittany Rose Tribulski, Yohita
Reyes, Juan Puentes, David
Flores and Alex Contreras,
to name a few. However, my
best friend at the university
is Jesslyn Lopez, who has
been by my side since the
beginning of our undergraduate study at MSJC. I thank
her for helping me in both
fields: academic and social.
One of the most outstanding things about CSUSM is
the faculty within the department of my studies: Spanish.
Each faculty member has not
only been an instructor in the
academic field but also an instructor of life. To this I say
my thanks:
Professor Shuh: Thank you
for making me a better writer
in Spanish and helping with
other writing projects in different Spanish classes.
Professor Rolle:
Even
though I did not have a class
with you, I say thanks for
your advice of the publish-
Photo courtesy of Kyle Coday.
ing field and your encouragement to be a writer.
Professor Ramos: Thank
you for teaching me the art
of translation and thank you
for encouraging me to be a
better leader as a VP in the
National Collegiate Hispanic
Honor Society.
Professor Hughes: Thank
you for teaching me the different aspects of linguistics
within the Spanish field and
I say thank you ten times
fold for the opportunity to
travel with you to Guatemala
in order to do my independent study on the culture" of
the Ixil Maya along with
learning the Ixil language
with other faculty members,
Professor Garcia of the Linguistic department, and other
students.
Professor Strother: Thank
you for being a passionate
and caring professor in two
of my classes. With your
guidance, you helped me regain my passion for creative
writing and not only I want
to be a teacher, but a writer
as well.
Last but not least...Professor Martin: You've been my
professor in each semester:
SPAN 301A, SPAN 315,
SPAN 350A, and SPAN
410E. Your wisdom had a
profound change on my view
of education and the importance of being an educated
person. I hope your wisdom,
along with the wisdom of my
other professors, will guide
me in the right path in Spain
or Latin America because the
most important concept you
taught me: ser el individual
como el ingenioso cabellero
Don Quijote de La Mancha.
Gracias a todo el mundo
A letter to C SUSM graduate, Stephanie Borders
Stephanie Borders as a new bride
and graduate . Photo provided by
Alah Jay Garcia.
B Y SARAH H UGHES
N EWS E DITOR
Dear Stephanie,
Congratulations
on
graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal
Studies. I know you'll
make a wonderful and
enthusiastic elementary
school teacher. This role
will be in addition to all the
other captivating spaces you
occupy - fabulous actress,
model, dancer, fun friend,
girly girl and Disney enthusiast (Well done! You now
have as many occupations as
Barbie).
I've had the honor of being friends with you from
Palomar to transferring to
CSUSM. It's been fun listening to you talk about good
and crazy teachers, trying to
make schedules that balance
with work, acting classes,
passions explored, monologues, headshots, accidentally somehow volunteering
to be in other students' videos for their classes and too
much homework.
I'll never forget our exciting group project on Old
Wives Tales in Dr. Metcalfe's fairy tale class, the notes
from which have gone to
die in my email and Google
Drive folders. lt was hilarious seeing your reaction to
the never ending Freudian
interpretations of the tales
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of childhood. Some of those
interpretations were clearly
invented by people with too
much time on their hands.
Others destroyed Disney's
versions for us - and provided me with a* couple hours
entertainment from watching
the reaction on your face.
I will always treasure our
times spent dancing, exercising and lollygagging - sometimes all at once. Thè times
spent talking or shopping, or
meandering to the Westwood
Club. The sleepovers with
Grease and Grease II double
features and lounging about.
The dozens of ridiculous
profile pictures and group
selfies all over San Diego,
often with Melody Parks,
Katie Donalson or Mariah
Paterson. The times you'd
hall out your nail polish collection and insist on fourth of
July mani-pedis.
The times spent at your
parents' house rocking karaoke with Mrs. Borders, dancing like MJ and discovering
our inner Wii bowling champions - a sharp contrast to my *
real bowling abilities. The
hours spent getting ready
as a group of giggling girls
for a party T HIS with Katie.
Our mutual delight in dorky
themes and the costumes we
delighted in.
Congrats on getting engaged to Bryan Wammack. I
think you two are as perfect
as people can be for each
other. You have spent the last
four years getting to know
each other and I can't wait
to be there for the next four
years to watch you grow. It
has been an adventure getting to know him, with his
smiling enthusiasm and bear
hugs. It has been sweet to
watch Bryan Wammack take
care of you this semester.
It was always obvious he
cared a lot for you, but a man
that'll smile as he drives you
every Monday and Wednesday, carts around your heavy
stuff when you need help and
happily get you out of class
is pretty cool.
I look forward to watching
you use your degree to serve
your community.
Love you girl,
Sarah
�COBA's scratch golfer
Student teaches difficult game
Flamethrower reaches end
of tunnel
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
SPORTS E DITOR
Kyle Inman is graduating
this year from CSUSM with
a degree in Business Administration.
A s one of the college's
brightest students, he has a
great understanding for the
world of business, but he
also has a great understanding for the game of golf.
The game of golf first became a part of Inman's life
when his stepfather, a head
pro and golf instructor, started giving him lessons at 13
years old. Now a days, Inman is the one giving golf
lessons to young kids.
According to Inman, one of
the biggest things to remember when learning to play
golf is to be patient.
"Golf is a sport where you
have long term goals. You
should stick with it in the
long term like most longterm-life goals that you set
for yourself. Not being patient with your results is why
Kyle Inman
a lot of people turn away
from golf," Inman said.
After coaching for many
years, Inman says that the
number one tip that he constantly gives is that you need
to keep your head down.
People are often so anxious
to see where they hit the ball
that they look up before it
even goes anywhere.
San Marcos Executive is
a great golf course to learn
on because it is shorter and
more forgiving according
to Inman. Students are on a
budget, and he recommends
that you find a cheaper set of
clubs online to start with.
"You have to figure everyone started at ground zero.
Don't feel worried about
feeling judged or stupid. It's
so easy to get into your own
head," Inman said.
It is important to figure out
if you learn best with watching, listening or doing, but
then you just have to get out
and do it.
In the fall of 2069, Matt
Bataska came to CSUSM
to play baseball right out of
high school. In fact, he was
here before the campus even
had a baseball field.
During Bataska's freshman
year, the baseball team had
to drive to Escondido High
School for practice, at noon,
five or six times a week. He
reflects on how much of a
challenge that was for the
team, for most of the team
had class before and after
practice. Somewhere in-between all of that, they would
have to find time to eat.
"My sophomore year we
got the field on campus and
it instantly became one of
my favorite places to be in
the world. Now the program
has its roots grown in and
every year the teain gets better. It's amazing to see the
vast improvements year after
year," Bataska said.
Bataska started at CSUSM
as a business major, for he
had heard that CoB A degrees
from CSUSM were highly
r egarded. A fter t aking b utli
Economics 201 and 202, he
realized that he was truly
enjoying all of the aspects
of the material he was study-
years," Bataska said. "I am,
and have been, sober and
extremely focused on tasks
and goals since, but it took
a lot of growing up. Some
can handle the casual beer
after work, but frankly that
won't ever be me, and I am
better off that way. Take your
time growing up if you need,
but learn about yourself, find
out what makes you tick and
what you are passionate for."
After graduating, Bataiska
Photo o f Matt Bataska provided by
wouldfirstlike to get a steady
C SUSM athletics.
job in the business world,
pay off his student debts and
ing, and Bataska changed his hopefully eventually find my
major to Economics.
way into a graduate program
"I especially enjoyed Dr. for economics. When talking
Robert Brown's Economics with Bataska, you can tell
201 and decided that a de- that he truly wants to make
gree in economics would be a difference in the political
just as beneficial in the long realm. Teaching is also anrun, while also being able to other option for him, for it
enjoy the process of getting gives him the opportunity to
my degree," Bataska said.
help young brains gain apThis focused student and preciation for the political
ball player has a lot of good and economic freedom that
advice to give students, and our forefathers gave to us as
he believes you should enjoy Americans.the process of being a stu"I would like to thank God
dent, but get in and out in a and Jesus, my mom, dad,
timely manner.
step-mom, girlfriend, grand"I lost valuable time in mothers, brothers, aunts,
my life from driving under uncles, cousins, coaches,
tlic influence, I LUtilled a cai piufcasuia ami injr iwmugiven to me, and learned mates for always being there
many lessons the hard way. for me, no matter what the
I skateboarded almost eve- circumstances, all 5 years I
rywhere for two and a half have been here at CSUSM."
Weinberger has made much contribution to cancer research
Local polo coach heads to medical school after graduating from CSU San Marcos
of mammals and has been
linked to atrophic gastritis,
SPORTS EDITOR
peptic ulcers and gastric cancer," Weinberger said.
Water polo and science;
Looking back on his time
these two words alone do a at CSUSM, Weinberger says
pretty good job of describing that he would not change
Kevin Weinberger's college much, except maybe having
life.
to take physical chemistry,
Weinberger will be gradu- which unfortunately every
ating this May with a degree chemistry and biochemistry
in Biochemistry. He has a major has to take. Dr. Mendostrong desire and passion to za has served as his academic
work in the medical field, advisor and PI for research.
specifically as a doctor. He
"Dr. Mendoza has really
is currently planning on at- helped along the path to gaintending Lake Erie College of ing acceptance to Medical
Osteopathic Medicine in the School. I owe him a lot, and
fall.
don't think I will be able to
Besides the challenge of a repay him for everything he
very difficult major, taking has done. I can recall my first
the Medical College Admis- day of Biochemistry when
sions Test and applying to Dr. Mendoza said, 'Welcome
medical schools, Weinberger to Biochemistry with a Mexihas been involved in cancer can accent.' He wasn't lying,"
research at CSUSM. He re- Weinberger said.
flects on the research as being The great thing about Weinvery rewarding and gratify- berger's story is that he actuing to actually get meaning- ally never planned on going
ful results.
to college. Palomar was his
"I started conducting re- alternative when he did not
search Spring 2013 with Dr. get into the Coast Guard.
Jose Mendoza. We work with While at Palomar, WeinbergHsp60, a protein in the bac- er, a past high school athlete,
teria Helicobacter pylori. It decided he would give playcolonizes the gastric mucosa ing water polo a shot again.
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
Kevin Weinberger with his women's team, courtesy of Aquatic Club of Escondido http://ace.escondido.org/
Unfortunately, he ended up
suffering from a torn rotator
cuff and labrum.
"After the diagnosis, I did 6
months of Physical Therapy,
but my shoulder continued
to dislocate so then I had surgery followed by another 8
months of Physical Therapy,"
Weinberger said.
Weinberger's busy schedule at CSUSM has also consisted of coaching. It was
after he could no longer play,
that Weinberger decided to
take a coaching position that
he had been offered. He first
started coaching at the high
school level, but soon found
out it was not the environment he had pictured it to be.
Weinberger decided to start a
year-round club for kids who
really had a desire to play and
improve their skills. With the
help of his supervisor, they
created ACE (Aquatic Club
of Escondido) Riptides.
Weinberger's biggest piece
of advice to young students,
is to go get involved. There
are lots of opportunities at
CSUSM, and if you take advantage of them as Weinberger has, you will find much
success.
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Graduating senior Rachel
Gallego still Wants to stay at
CSUSM even after acquiring
her BS in Kinesiology,
Born and raised in sunny
San Diego, Rachel graduated
from Rancho Bernardo High
School and was accepted to
Texas State University in
San Marcos, TX.
Feeling homesick after a
year, Gallego returned to
California and attended Mira
Costa Community College
until she was accepted into
CSUSM as a junior transfer
student.
"It wasn't until my senior
year that I became more involved. I joined the Kinesiology club and signed up to
write for the Cougar Chronicle (whoop!)," Gallego said.
"Let me tell you, this was the
best decision I ever made.
The only thing I can say is I
wish I became involved a lot
sooner because CSUSM has
so many beneficial things to
Ms. Gallego's amazing articles will be missed
offer."
Having written for The
Cougar Chronicle as the exclusive writer for the Heart
Beat for the fall and spring
semester, Rachel appeared as
one of the most dependable
authors the Chronicle during
the 2013 - 2014 academic
school year.
"Rachel was absolutely
great to work with. She was
one of the best writers, the
first to turn everything in
and continuously looking
for ways to improve, herself.
In fact, I still remember the
time slje got on me for not
giving her feedback on her
article so that she could improve," Sports Editor, Justin
Donner, said.
Rachel began at CSUSM
having declared her major in
Child Development. However this quickly changed to
nursing and even quicker to
Kinesiology.
"I had an internship at the
hospital working with nurses
and that's when I realized it
wasn't for me," comments
Gallego. "During this time,
I was in a nutrition class as
an elective and I thought 'I
really like this, I could see
myself doing big things with
this kind of information."
"Shout out to Dr. Astorino!!" of the Kinesiology program.
Gallego believes Dr. Astorino is "one of the most
amazing
professors" at
CSUSM. Considered one
of her most difficult classes,
Professor Astorino motivated and taught her how hard
work really pays o ff.
Rachel now plans to look
for a career in Health Education after graduating. She
has thoroughly enjoyed her
time at Cal State San Marcos
and there is no doubt that she
will have a very successful
career.
"Oh, yes this too..my oh
my was there a lot of stairs.
I realized I was going to get
my butt kicked here..literally," Gallego said.
ASI President, Matt Walsh, graduates from CSUSM
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
Matt Walsh has been a fundamental part of CSUSM for
the last five years, using his
passion and year of presidency to leave behind positive
changes on campus.
He worked as a Resident
Advisor at the UVA for two
years and as an assistant in
the Dean of Students office. Walsh has participated
in Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
College Republicans, Summer Bridge and USUAB.
He was the representative
for all students on the Civility Campaign committee as
the program was being created. Walsh has served as
the Chief of Staff, the treasurer of College Republicans,
Residence Hall Council and
is currently the President on
the ASI Board of Directors.
"I tell people that you re-
ceive your degree in the
classroom," Walsh said.
"You get your education being involved in the community, and that's what I did."
Graduating from CSUSM
with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in history,
Walsh plans to pursue a career in the political realm.
"My goal is to continue
to help empower other péople to achieve their goals,"
he said. "I'm staying local,
going back to Escondido. I
just want to continue to get
involved with political operations and community involvement."
Walsh considers the biggest influences of his college
career to be the ACE Scholars program for former foster
youth and Brian Dawson,
the former Director of the
dorms.
"Brian had the biggest impact on me and a lot of the
seniors that have graduated
between this year and last
year. He was the one that
gave me a chance," Walsh
said. "He recognized the
talents and abilities in people and empowered them,
giving them the opportunity
to achieve what is great. I
don't think my college career
would have looked how it is
if he hadn't given me the opportunity to be an RA at 19.
It opened the door for me and
was the floodgate to everything else in my life."
Walsh looks forward to his
future after CSUSM and is
grateful for the time he has
spent here.
"This is the perfect way
to end my college career.
I spent four years learning
and growing and educating
myself about numerous facts
of life and leadership, and
presidency let me use all of
that this year."
Leah Korthof: Looking good isn't as easy as you think
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
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Leah Korthof, a graduating marketing major from
the College of Business at
CSUSM, has built herself
quite the resume.
Her passion is rooted in
fashion, and it's something
she got seriously involved in
at an early age.
In high school Korthof
opened her own clpthing
boutique in Fresno, California. It wás in this process that
she learned what goes on behind the scenes in the world
of fashion. She would travel
to the Los Angeles fashion
district with her boyfriend,
now fiancé, to explore skyscrapers filled with fashion
wholesalers.
"Hey I'm not going to lie.
Some of the best cardio I've
ever done has been carrying huge loads of wholesale
clothing through Downtown
LA. Yes, I made my boyfriend carry a lot, but we are
talking about a lot of clothes
here," Korthof said.
Korthof transferred to
CSUSM as a junior, and did
her best to manage her business from long distance.
Eventually the property
owners leasing her the space problems, and she felt
were having some financial it was a perfect time
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specializes in selling high
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customers meet their clothing needs.
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into helping clients meet
their needs and sustaining a
competitive clothing business," Korthof said.
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Arthur Silverstein believes in importance of community
B Y A MANDA L ENOX
FEATURES E DITOR
Arthur Silverstein, ASI
Vice President of External
Affairs, is a Psychology and
French double major who
has left a lasting impact on
the CSUSM community during his time here.
He recalls his most memorable accomplishment while
on ASI to be his lobbying
days in Sacramento. The
California State Student Association (CSS A) coordinates the California Higher
Education Student Summit,
which teaches students how
and what to lobby, and how
to be effective.
"My biggest accomplish,ment was when legislators and their staff talked to
CSS A directly and said the
delegation from San Marcos was one of the absolute
best delegations they' ve ever
had," Silverstein said. "So to
know that my students, that I
got to take and train with me,
the five us, went in there, not
only were dressed to impress
but also represented the CSU
and San Marcos and were
able to talk about why its important that we fund higher
education and that they actually listened."
One of his favorite memories while at CSUSM is being involved with starting
Sigma Chi and becoming
the founding President. He
also loves seeing the impact
that Sigma Chi has made in
the community. Silverstein's
advice to CSUSM • students
would be to never turn down
an opportunity and to learn
from them.
"One opportunity, which
was [being] accepted onto
Orientation Team, led me
into everything I've done
on this campus," Silverstein
said. "It got me involved in
ASI and from there I got involved with study abroad."
What he'll miss most about
CSUSM is being on a campus community that he has
called a home. Being a part
of so many different communities, Silverstein believes
that once he leaves it will
be a surreal moment. One
teacher that he credits for
having an impact during his
time at Cal State San Marcos is Dr. Joanne Peterson.
She was his very first college professor ever, teaching
GEL 101. She told everyone
in the class that 25 percent of
the class would not make it
past the first year and that of
the remaining number, only
50 percent would make it to
graduation.
Silverstein explains that
Dr. Peterson "said the only
difference between that
number and you, is that you
all are going to graduate, because she believed in every
one of us and made us feel
like we were here to graduate." Everyoiie that he does
remember from that class has
graduated, he explains, "because we instantly felt a connection with a group or with
a person on this campus who
believed in us and guided
and mentored us."
Silverstein's plans for
the future include graduate
school in the United Kingdom. He has applied to six
different schools which include the University of Kent,
University of Sheffield, Regents University, Richmond
American University, Kingston University and Queen
Mary's College. He has already been accepted into two
graduate programs [as of our
interview]. He plans to get
his Masters with a focus in
International Relations.
seeks to use this to make a
difference in his community.
While he has had plans to
join the military, he is contemplating a career in law
enforcement to work for
either a police or sheriff department. If people encourage him to, Molina hopes to
eventually enter the political
realm and become a politician for at least 20 years.
"Involvement is the biggest
takeaway from CSUSM,"
Molina said. "It's the experiences within my stay here
that really shaped my form
of thinking."
Molina attributes his love
for the campus to many of
the people that he met while
working with countless student orgs.
"I'm going to miss all of
the ASI staff, especially
Robert [Aiello-Hauser] and
Rodger [D'Andreas]. I will
miss SLL, everyone from
Josh to Dr. T to Floyd [Lai].
I will miss my fraternity adviser Dan Shaver and Jennie
Goldman. From Poli Sci, I
will miss Professor Cyrus
Masroori, Professor Beavers
and Professor Chavez Metoyer."
Molina advises freshmen
to get involved as soon as
possible at CSUSM and to
make the most of their time
on campus.
"Stay on your grades. Stay
involved and take out your
headphones. Say hello to
somebody. Meet a person
today."
Peer Mentoring and has sat
on various committees. He
plans to take a break from
school for a while before he
goes into a masters program.
Afterwards, Long plans on
either working with nonprofits for mental health and therapy or with an off-site branch
of an organization that works
with persons dealing with
eating disorders. While he is
excited for graduation, Long
is nervous to meet new peo-.
pie and to leave the comfort
that CSUSM has given him,
Evan Long
especially the LGBTQA*
Pride Center.
ates or leaves, the space think the entire energy of the
"Whenever anyone gradu- changes," Long said. "So I [Pride] Center changes every
semester. I'm going to miss
that comfort and consistency."
Long encourages students
to find their niche on campus
as soon as possible to make
their CSUSM experience
even better.
"I would say anyone that's
feeling uncomfortable at Cal
State, there's always opportunity to get involved and
make friends," Long said.
"For transfer students, there's
a huge population of them
that think they only want to
be here a couple years. Me
getting involved a little later,
I finally realized that there's
a lot of people, things and
ideas to work with. You only
have so much time here that
at the end of it, you won't
feel like it's enough."
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Eliasar "Biggie" Molina reflects on campus involvement
involved with the Cross-Cultural Center, Black Student
Union; 'M.E:Ch.A., College
Republicans, College Democrats and the Civility Campaign.
"Being involved has helped
me be a little more communication effective and result
seeking. It's opened my eyes
to a lot of social injustices but
reminded me to always fight
for the justice of things,"
Molina said. "Working with
student orgs, has kept me
well involved and busy, but
it has been overwhelming at
times because sometimes I
forgot I was here for school."
Now that he is graduating
with a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science with a General Concentration, Molina
B Y K A T U N SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
In his five years on campus, Eliasar "Biggie" Molina
has left an impressive mark
at CSUSM.
While Molina was not involved on campus during
his*firstsemester, he pushed
himself to change this in
his second one at CSUSM.
Molina has actively participated in a wide range of
student orgs, on campus.
These include Sigma Chi
fraternity, the Gender Equity Center, Students Talking About Relationships and
Sex (S.T.A.R.S,), LGBTQA
Pride Center and CSUSM
Network Colleagues. In addition to these, he has been
Evan Long inspires
ority.
"I really immersed myself
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
in the production that I was
Evan Long is an outstand- in. I didn't have connections
ing example of how campus to campus and I had friends
involvement can inspire a at the dorms [where I lived]
person to excel.
that started talking about OAfterfiveyears at CSUSM, Team, their involvement and
Long will graduate with a applying for RA positions,"
Bachelor of Arts in Human Long said. "The second seDevelopment and a minor in mester of my first year here
Women's Studies. While fo- is when I started tofigureout
cusing on his interest in the what I wanted to do."
arts and doing a professional
From then on, Long beshow in San Diego during came an active presence on
hisfirstsemester at CSUSM, campus. He has been inLong explained how his volved with the LGBTQA
grades and getting involved Pride Center, O-Team, Neton campus were not his pri- work Colleagues, Sigma Chi,
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
�Being a part of NAK at CSUSM
My NAK Fraternity Inc. experience
NAK that I found a motivation to keep fighting. As a
first generation immigrant, I
Hi there! I am a graduat- never really had close friends
ing senior in Global Studies. or extended family members,
I will be the first member of so when I became a NAK I
my family to graduate from did not gain friends, but a
college. For that reason, I family that I could count on.
My brothers have been
am grateful for my family
and friends, and my fraternal there for me every step of
brothers, my NAK Carnales.- the way. Hence, being part
NAK is a Fraternity on of the first (Alpha) class for
campus and our Pillars rep- my Fraternity chapter fills
resent our commitment "to me with pride and honor that
Academics,
Brotherhood I intend to share with future
and Culture. But, what does members. Being part of this
Nu Alpha Kappa mean to organization has been one of
me? During F all 2012 I had the highlights of my college
made up my mind: I was career. I was able to develready to drop out of college op social skills by promotdue to financial hardship. ing fundraising events and
However, it was through I learned that focus, comB Y CHRISTOPHER M ORA
B Y O THONIEL FIGUEROA
GRADUATING SENIOR
GRADUATING SENIOR
Dedicating four years of
my life towards the establishment of Nu Alpha Kappa
Fraternity at Cal State San
Marcos helped me in many
ways. Being a first generation student and transitioning from high school to a
university was a challenge.
Nu Alpha Kappa served
as the support system that
I needed to stay focused in
school. NAK not only enriched my college experience but also motivated me only to come to school but
to persevere for a better edu- also to feel as though they
cation; it opened the doors are part of the school.
Through NAK I was able
for me to be exposed and
embrace different cultures, to learn how to manage a
and allowed me to build life- chapter and fundraise for our
long relationships with my annual community service
brothers. NAK has been the event, NAKLand, which is
family away from home that a small-scale children's carI was looking for. I cherish nival for underprivileged
every single moment I spend families in North County. I
with my brothers. I remem- am very happy to be part of
ber we struggled when we a fraternity that values edustarted brainstorming for cation, cultures and brotherthe future of the fraternity. hood. I know that I am leavWe had no idea how to run ing the chapter in good hands
a professional meeting, let and I can say that every sinalone how to finance the gle one of its members has
chapter. All we knew is that benefited from the fraternity
we needed something at Cal in one way or another. A day
State San Marcos that could that I will never forget will
help motivate students not be the day we initiated the
Alpha class. It was a big
accomplishment especially
because two of my personal
little bros, who I mentored
throughout their pledging
process, crossed in that line.
Being able to see how
much the fraternity has
grown in the last two years
makes me realize that all of
my hard work and dedication
is being paid off. I will miss
all of you and I thank you for
being part of the best years
of my life. I really appreciate
the unseen bond that keeps
us together.
¡ Sisepudo!
Othoniel Figueroa
NAK X Chapter Founding
Father #5
Senior Profile
Candace Watts
B YNOELLE FRIEDBERG
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
Candace Watts has attended CSUSM for the last four
years and is graduating this
semester with a degree in sociology and a minor in Spanish. She has been a leader in
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for the last two years
and helped start Black Campus Ministries at Cal State
San Marcos.
Whenever you see Candace around campus her contagious smile is always there
to greet you. Whether it's
at her job on campus with
food services, in class, or at
InterVarsity, everywhere she
goes she brightens the days
of those around her. She
says that being a part of the
InterVarsity community has
empowered her to reach out
to those around her, and it
has made her aware that her
faith can't be hidden. She is
always inviting people from
her class and from work to
come and check out InterVarsity because she says it's
not a church, it's a bunch of
people getting together as
a family.
Candace's advice for
anyone who is trying to
stay on track with their
faith while in college is to
get involved in a community. She also encourages
people to take risks in their
faith and to step out into
roles of leadership because
that is something other
people have empowered
her to do and she has been
so blessed by those experiences.
"Faith is hard when
mitment and drive are the
main components to run an
organization and any event
that we hold as a chapter. I
know I may graduate and
focus on my professional
life in the years to come, but
something I will never forget
is that Once a NAK, Always'
a NAK, Until the Day we
Die! Best of luck to all my X
Chapter Brothers and know
that I will always cherish you
all and the memories we developed together.
Sincerely,
Cristopher Mora
NAK X Chapter Alpha Class
#23
Graduating Greek
Expressing love for A OII
B Y CAROLYN BLIZARD
GRADUATING SENIOR
Although I'have only been
a part of Alpha Omicron Pi
for three semesters, my sorority has given me many
memories that I know I will
never forget.
A o n has permanently become part of my heart and
soul. As cheesy as it sounds,
I don't think I would have
conquered senioritis and the
constant stress of upcoming
graduation without my sorority sisters.
AOII has not only given
me many opportunities to
grow as a woman, but also it
has given me lifelong friendships that will continue to
help me grow and succeed in
life. Because of AOII I know
I'll always have a strong
support system through the
good and the bad no matter
how long it's been since I've
spoken to my sisters. It's true
when they say you find your
best friends through your sorority.
One of my favorite memories was probably the moment when I finally found
out that Marley Small was
my "big sis." She successfully made me cry on the
day of reveal because she
knew she had tricked me into
thinking someone else had
taken her place. She was my
first choice since day one and
I'm so lucky to not only call
this girl my sister, but also
my best friend. I don't know
where I would be without my
big and I'm so excited we get
to graduate together and I get
to start this crazy journey
called life with my big by
my side.
To all of my sisters, AOII
and Panhellenic alike, my
words of advice are don't
take your sisters for granted
- do things together, help
each other, talk on a regular
basis, don't stay mad at each
other, love each other. My
heart breaks leaving my sisters behind and the goodbyes
will be the worst, but how
lucky I aril to have known so
many people who are so hard
to say goodbye to.
you're isolated from the
body of Christ. We definitely
learn from other's experiences," Candace said. "Putting yourself in places where
you feel unqualified stretches
your faith. God touches people in different ways, but
everyone has a story."
When Candace was a
freshman she had no idea
what she wanted to major in,
bujt after taking a sociology
class she fell in love with it.
"Sociology looks at the big
picture of how people's environments influence them, not
just their biology or their personality," Candace said. "It's
interesting that people can
try to solve complex social
problems by looking at how
a person's place in society
shapes their experiences."
After, graduation she first
wants to get work experience
to figure out what area she's
interested in and then wants
to get a master's in social
work. She wants to be a part
of providing social services
to people who need help.
"With my internship with
North County
Lifeline,
I'm learning that there are
many free resources that can
change people's lives," Candace said.
Keep up the good work!
Carolyn (right) and her bud, Marley Small (left). Provided by herself.
�Cougar dance department leaves the audience craving more
BY A NNE H ALL
DESIGN EDITOR
As the spring semester
concludes and the heat begins to rise, Dr. Karen Schaffman and the Cougar dance
department follow through
with their promise to provide
spectators with one amazing dance compilation for
the Twelfth Annual Spring
Dance Concert.
Audiences cheered and
were motivated to dance in
their seats as CSUSM students presented their semester of hard work creating hip
hop, modern, improvisation,
ballet, jazz, etc. that combined reading, literature,
writing, music and visual
aesthetics from other artistic
disciplines created from various students on campus.
With the help of Professor Sandra Doller's Literature and Writing students,
students from very different
fields of study were brought
together to invent stories that
could be told through text
and visually. The result: a
dramatic, humorous, yet tantalizing presentation of com-
Photo by Anne Hall.
Cierra Potts performing Moving Forward as a solo dance accompanied by
poetry reading.
billed art forms that focused
on both sight and sound.
"The dances are always
different in reflection of the
choreographers. In this case,
the students who are creating
the work," Dr. Schaffman
said, as thefinalperformance
was being revealed.
Like promised, the new
Choreography
Workshop
course that was offered for
the first time this spring, delivered a one of a kind performance that reinvented
Anne Teresa De Keeresmaeker's presentation of
RE: Rosas! The fABULEUS
Rosas Remix. The dance department took full advantage
of Keeresmaeker's challenge
to recreate her choreographic
work and developed a strong
and moving creation that
focuses on personal growth
and observation. The recording of this creation can be
seen with the more than 200
videos created from all over
the world in response to the
challenge. More information for this movement can
be found at http://www.rosasdanstrosas .be/en-home/.
What a way to end the semester; let alone a college
career. Various graduating
seniors helped to create and
present this performance.
Among them are Yessette
Navarrete, Maria Apudaca,
Rhiannon Jeglin and Kenia
Vargas. All of which have
departing remarks for being
a part of the dance commu-
nity at CSUSM:
"I'm sad that I have to go
because I really enjoy doing the dance shows. This
show is my third year doing
it. This is my final show and
I am really going to miss it.
I've worked a lot with Karen
and she has been my dance
instructor, I guess you could
say, and I've learned a lot
from her and she's helped
to make me aware of things
I didn't even know about
my own body. I would like
to say thank you to her for
giving me the opportunity to
express myself through this
medium and allowing me to
make my ideas come alive.
For always supporting everything and just never rejecting
an idea," graduating Visual
and Performing Arts major,
Yessette Navarrete, said.
"I am very excited for this
performance. It's my first
time performing and it's
like the icing on the cake
for me graduating and having this chance. Karen...
it's so amazing to work with
her. She just helps you to
flow with your own movements and flow as your own
person without having to
invade your style. She just
develops you and just lets
you know how great you're
doing while letting you know
how you can fix things here
and there. It's an amazing experience working with her,"
a performer in many of the
routines created through the
DNCE 390 Choreography
Workshop class, Maria Apudaca, said.
"I'm excited for all that is
to come in life. Everybody
should take dance," a very
active contributor to dance
at CSUSM, Rhiannon Jeglin,
said.
"I've been participating
in dance classes and performances for three years. It
has taken me to levels that
I didn't know that my body
could go and I'm feeling relieved and grateful that I'm
actually graduating. Dance *
has helped me to be more
committed to my work,"
Human Development major,
Kenia Vargas, said.
Congratulations to the
graduates and to the Dance
department for an amazing
finish.
Congratulations CSUSM Graduates of the 2013-2014 School Year
Rainbow Recognition at CSUSM Cipriano Vargas says goodbye to CSUSM
Awards and history of Lavender Graduation
B Y SARAH H UGHES & K ATUN SWEENEY
NEWS EDITOR & E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
Lavender Graduation spotlights accomplishments of
lesbian, gay, transgender
or intersex, questioning or
queer and ally (LGBTQA )
students who are graduating
at many universities.
In tracing the origins of
Lavender, a nation-spanning
story is told. Different locals celebrate the graduation
and contributions of their
LGBTQA campus communities in their own unique
way. "LavGrad" as Lavender
Graduation is colloquially
called, is a celebration within
a school's Pride community
or LGBT center. It is often
open to friends, family, interested students and supporters
called "allies." It celebrates
accomplishments of LGBTQA students in a more intimate setting than an official
v
graduation.
According to LGBT Terms
and Definitions, a webpage
put up by the University of
Michigan, "An ally is a person who is a member of the
dominant group who works
to end oppression in his or
her own personal and professional life by supporting
and advocating with the oppressed population."
The University of Michigan's list also has 19 other
definitions "commonly used
in American English" and
notes that it is polite to respect others' "desired selfidentifications" by utilizing
their preferred pronoun and
"never assume another person's identity based on that
person's appearance."
LGBTQA or LGBT is typically added to organization
names to indicate an effort
to include everyone, as opposed to just one group.
In many cases, "allies" are
heterosexual, the defining
note is that they support the
LGBTQA community without judging what a person's
sexual preference is.
The CSUSM Pride Center
has their own version of
Lavender Graduation called
"Rainbow
Recognition."
It is a special night to acknowledge graduates who
have been involved with the
Pride Center. Taking place
at 5:30 p m. on Friday, May
2 at the McMahan House,
where members of various
departments and student
orgs, came together to celebrate graduating seniors.
Attendees included Interim
Associate Dean, Greg Toya,
Associate Director of Multicultural Programs, Floyd Lai
and ASI Executive Director,
Rodger D'Andreas.
President Karen Haynes
gave a speech congratulating
the graduates and discuss-
ing the demographics of the
class of 2014 as a whole. It
was followed by dinner and
then an inspirational speech
by Arthur Silverstein HI, the
very first Rainbow Recognition Student Speaker.
Interim Assistant Dean of
Students, Jennie Ruiz, presented the graduation tassels and cords to seniors that
have been active supporters
and participants of the LGBTQA Pride Center. The ceremony honored LGBTQA
Pride Center employee Evan
Long, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
President Mike McKinney
and Gender Equity Center
employee Eliasar "Biggie"
Molina. It also honored
Pride Center supporter Alyse
Prichard, ASI Vice President
of External Affairs Arthur
Silverstein HI, CSU Board
of Trustees member Cipriano Vargas and former Pride
Center employee Brandon
Torres.
The final award of the
night, the Stonewall Catalyst For Change Award, was
presented by ASI Community Center Director Robert
Aiello-Hauser, Coordinator
of Fraternity & Sorority Life,
Nicki Croly and Jennie Ruiz.
It was presented to Arthur
Silverstein HI in recognition
of his contributions for positive change for LGBTQA
individuals and and communities.
B Y N ADA SEWIDAN
STAFF W RITER
As CSUSM student and
ASI Vice President of Operations Cipriano Vargas gets
ready to graduate and move
on to the next step of his life,
he muses over the past couple of years at CSUSM.
Vargas has achieved numerous goals throughout his
career at CSUSM including
serving on the ASI Board of
Directors for three consecutive years. He explained that
classes, internship opportunities, the mentorships from
faculty and staff and leadership involvement have all
given him a well-rounded
framework for the real world.
"I have had the opportunity of mentoring many students, I see their growth and
development," Vargas said.
"Having a mentor makes a
huge difference and I am
proud t a see my fellow student leaders continuing this
work of mentorship."
The years he spent atCSUSM have produced numerous memories for Vargas; however, his favorite
memory happened while
serving on ASI. During an
ASI meeting in his first year
on the Board of Directors
one particular event stood
out the most. It was a heated meeting in which everyone present had differing
opinions but afterwards the
whole board went to grab
dinner. Vargas conveyed that
it didn't matter what their
differences were as long as
they came together at the end
to serve their purpose—the
student body.
"At the end of the day we
hope to do what is best for
the students and put ideologies aside and be able to
come together as a family,"
said Vargas.
Vargas explained that his
biggest
accomplishment
while serving on ASI was being able to register as many
as 1,600 students to vote.
Along with ASI Board of
Directors, Vargas supported
Proposition 30 and was able
to stop CSU budget cuts.
"I hope that other students
are inspired to get more involved on campus because
of the things we are accomplishing as student leaders,"
Vargas said.
Cipriano is graduating with
a
Sociology degree
and a double minor in Women Studies and Spanish.
After graduation, Vargas
will be joining Teach for
America as a corp member
in San Antonio, Texas for
the next 2 years. "I will be
teaching kindergartners with
a focus on a dual immersion bilingual program," explained Vargas. Afterwards
he will be applying for a joint
program to get his Master's
in Education .
"I truly believe that education can be transformative
and my journey at CSUSM
is a story of transformation
through experiences,"• Vargas said. "As I get ready to
go into 'real world', I hope to
use my knowledge as a sociologist and a scholar to be an
agent of social change."
Vargas advises CSUSM
students to not be afraid to
fail. "Sometimes [failing] is
the best thing that can happen," Vargas said. "As an
individual I have learned a
lot from my own failures as
a student leader and these
experiences have helped me
become a better person."
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event regarding religion.
15 - Find out why Marilyn Huerta made
our Artist Spotlight.
CSUSM faculty raise salary fairness concerns
Contract language calls for Campus Salary Equity Program
B Y J ASMINE D E M E R S
N EWS E DITOR
CSUSM faculty and the
California Faculty Association are raising concerns over salary inequities
throughout the CSUSM
campus and the CSU system.
The Campus Salary Equity Program, which is a
provision included in faculty contracts, says campus presidents have the
option to adopt plans to
correct salary inequalities.
"Unfortunately in the last
contract, between 2011 and
2014, no campus presidents
across the system went
through with this provision," said Darel Engen,
Associate Professor of History and the president of the
CSUSM Chapter of CFA.
Engen said several inequity issues are at play within
the salary distribution on
campus. One is a salary inversion in which people with
less experience and lower
around for several years."
Last spring, the Academic Senate passed a
resolution urging President Karen Haynes to address the CSUSM salS ¡itti
ary
inequity
issues.
Although raises of between
1.6 and 3 percent are being
given this semester across
the board, they do not resolve the CFA and faculty
concerns that some faculty
members are thousands of
dollars behind for their level
of experience and education.
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by the CFA to use other resources to fund the program.
Last year, the CFA asked
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Photo by Chris Morales r. Howard Brunsis, Professor of Accounting at
Campus based equity pay programs are a focal point across the CSU system.
Eastern Michigan Univerrank are paid more than fac- ting paid only slightly more small raise for the first time they had to give them the go- sity and President of the
ulty with a higher rank. Also, than lower ranking faculty. in a while," Engen said. "Be- ing rate that other universi- Collective Bargaining Con"Faculty hadn't had a raise cause there were no raises, ties would provide. So, new gress of the AAUP, to do a
many cases show salary
compression in which high- for seven years until this our salaries were stagnant. faculty are getting paid more
er ranking faculty are get- year when we were given a In order to hire new people, than people who have been Pay Equity continued on page 14
Academic Senate passes resolution supporting Student Access Initiative
came by a vote of the entire 50-member senate.
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
"We had an opportunity
to write a resolution that the
The CSUSM Academic
Senate's Executive ComSenate voted 25-15 earlier
mittee endorse the Student
this month to support the
Access Initiative, but every
Student Access Initiative —
time we took to a vote the
a plan designed to increase
Executive Committee was
course sections and make
divided," Stowell said.
better use of classroom space.
"The Executive Committee
If adopted, the plan
thought that this proposal
may be integrated into
was too important to endorse
Fall
2016
schedules.
or oppose solely through us,
The Student Access Iniand that all faculty should be
tiative has secured resoluinvolved in a Senate vote"
tions of support both from
through their representatives.
the Academic Senate and
Prior to the vote, Prof. LauASI Board of Directors. The
ra Makey, a Liberal Studies
plan would serve as a tempolecturer and Senate memrary solution to the lack of
ber, proposed that the Sensufficient classroom space
ate endorse the initiative if
and course sections for a
implementation was pushed
growing student population.
Photo by Nick Nootbaarback until Fall 2016 to give
The proposed schedulIncreasing campus population has contributed to the proposal of Student Access Initiative.
the campus community
ing changes, which would
time to adjust to the culture
move some courses away
tive and negative responses. Academic Senate Chair, change and to give faculty
from 75-minute blocks, blocks, three times a week,
Dr.
Laurie
Stowell, said
the
endorsement time to restructure pedagogy.
twice a week, to 50-minute has been met with both posiB Y K ATUN SWEENEY
Makey said shifting a class
to three times a week changes how a class is taught.
"When designing classroom activities, I have to
think about how much time
things take, including the
intro and exit parts of the
course," she said. "We spend
about ten minutes total at
the beginning and the end
with settling in, announcements, administrative stuff,
which is OK for a 75 minute
class meeting twice a week.
"With a class meeting three
times a week, it is going to
completely change what I
do in class. I would probably have to do an activity one day and talk about
it another day. This is not a
great solution for students.
The material is not as fresh
in their minds," she said.
Some have also raised
SAI continued on page 6
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President Haynes awarded top honor for female leadership
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
President Haynes will
be one of six CSU women presidents honored by
Leadership California for
her success in higher education
and
leadership.
Leadership California, a
network of more than 1,500
successful women committed to female leadership in
the state, recognize women
leaders who create instrumental change in their fields.
Alongside the presidents
of Cal Poly Pomona, CSU
Long Beach, CSU Fullerton,
CSU Northridge and Humboldt State, Haynes will be
honored with the Trailblazer
Award in a ceremony on
April 27 in Los Angeles.
Prior to her tenure as President of CSUSM since 2004,
Haynes has had a successful
career in higher education.
She received her bachelors
degree from Goucher College in Maryland, Masters
of Social Work degree from
McGill University in Canada and her Ph.D. from the
University of Texas, Austin.
She went on to become an
Assistant Professor at Southwest Texas State University,
and Assistant Professor and and first female president of
later Associate Professor at CSUSM. In November, she
Indiana University. In 1985 ranked third on Social Work
she became the Dean of the Degree Guide's list of "The
Graduate School of Social Thirty Most Influential SoWork at the University of cial Workers Alive Today."
Houston and became the
She has promoted multiple
President of the University women at CSUSM to top
of Houston-Victoria in 1995. leadership positions like the
Haynes has been widely Vice President for Finance
recognized for her achieve- and Administrative Services,
ments in championing wom- Vice President of Student
en in leadership, in addition Affairs and Vice President
to her commitment to edu- of Community Engagecational equity and public ment. Haynes said that her
higher education. She said passion for helping women
that her success as presi- move into leadership posident is derived from hav- tions reflects her desire to
ing a career in social work make women's accomplishand bringing traditionally ments seen as the norm.
"feminine" skills to the table.
"The role of the president
"Women tend to bring is essentially building relaskillsets that are more col- tionships and building coalilaborative," she said. "In my tions and helping to influence
early years, I would say that people not through control
people talked about those but conversation," she said.
' soft skills' in a derogatory "It is both intersection of
way. However, they actually what might be seen as femitake practice, patience and nine and feriiinist leadership
I think that they are neces- skills with a set of social
sary to university leadership work values, which is often
in these days and times." what the academy misses."
Haynes has broken down
While women have made
numerous gender barriers tremendous strides in leadwhile serving in higher edu- ership, only six of the 23
cation. She was the first fe- CSU Presidents are women.
male dean at the University of Haynes said that a lot of
Houston, is the senior female progress still needs to be
president in the CSU system made to ensure that women.
continually ascend to leadership positions so that the
numbers do not stagnate.
"Glass ceilings and a lack
of progress worries me,"
she said. "There are many
more women on university
campuses who are reaching
full professor positions but
we still are about a quarter
of all of the presidents. So
how much of this is due to
the vision of the president
position and what it takes?
And how much is it the continued, external barriers and
stereotypes that still exist?"
Haynes said that the absence of women in leadership
roles can partially be attributed to rigid hiring guidelines
that discourage both women
and marginalized individuals
from applying for these jobs.
"When hiring, I always
want to choose the best person. But I learned long ago
that you can easily exclude
people who have been underrepresented in these positions
inadvertently because of past
precedents," she said. "Job
descriptions often exclude
women and people of color
because they say 'you have
to have these three steps to
apply.' In my case, I moved
from dean to president without having been a vice presi-
Photo by Christine Vaughan
President Haynes delivering Report to the Community.
dent, and I moved from faculty to dean without being
an associate dean. This has
helped me to see that in the
j ob process, people do not put
the right lens on and see that
they are reducing applicants
by restraining what needs to
be done before applying."
Haynes said that leading by
example is key to seeing more
shifts towards female leaders.
"Many presidents today are
in their late 50s and 60s," she
said. "If we are not building
a diverse group of presidents
to lead, there is going to be
a failure in higher education to have really taken the
lead here. How can we ex-
pect corporations to do it if
we cannot do it ourselves?"
Despite
her
tremendous success in academia,
Haynes continually approaches her position and
its challenges with a
grounded, positive attitude.
"University
presidents
can often take themselves
too seriously," she said. "It
is a serious position with a
lot of responsibility and authority, but I have learned
that I can be authentic and
be myself. When I realized
that I could be serious and
myself and be effective as
a female leader, that was a
major breakthrough for me."
Sexual Assault Advocate to be hired this summer
New position will give sexual violence survivors a voice
B Y J ASMINE D E M E R S
N EWS E DITOR
CSUSM is set to develop
and initiate a new advocacy position on campus
that will meet the needs
of students and survivors
who have experienced any
type of sexual violence.
In September of 2014, Cal
State University officials announced that each of the 23
campuses within the university system will have a
confidential x sexual assault
advocate by June of 2015.
The announcement was
made after T aT nignificant
s'Tnt
a significant
amount of voiced concern by
students, faculty, lawmakers
and advocacy groups, who
wanted to see change within
the CSU system, was seen.
With the June deadline
closing in and a spike in reported sexual assault reports
last semester, CSUSM students have begun to demand
that the University quickly
hire a Sexual Assault Advocate who will work personally with survivors to
support and represent them.
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guide and strengthen camguide and strengthen cam-
pus sexual assault policies with the necessary skills as within the continued ef- we are ready for that person
as well as create an in- to take on such a position. fort to spread awareness. to come join the team, and
crease in awareness about
"We expect to be look"There is a need to high- take prevention, education
these issues at CSUSM. ing for someone with an light how much student and as well as response to an"Recently the Title IX Co- advanced degree in coun- faculty effort went into cre- other level," said Blanshan.
ordinators across the CSU seling but with a speciali- ating this position. Likewise,
GuzmXn, as well as other
system were given some zation in sexual assault," there needs to be significant student activists, encourdraft guidelines for what said Blanshan. "We need student input in the process age students to get inthe role of the advocate someone that comes in with of creating and hiring such volved and take a stand
will be. We are all mov- expertise as well as advo- advocate," said GuzmXn. against
sexual
assault.
ing forward with the goal cacy experience. It's going
The need for a sexual as"We hope that anyone
of having an Advocate on to require a combination of sault advocate at CSUSM out there who is interested
campus by summer," said education and experience." has been a focus point in mobilizing will join onCSUSM's Title IX CoordiCSUSM student and ac- for students, faculty and campus organizations such
nator, Dr. Bridget Blanshan. tivist, Karen
GuzmXn, campus
administrators. as Feminists Anonymous
Blanshan emphasized the explained the importance
'We've learned a lot in get- and STARS, or look into
n need f o r a a sexual assault
student
involvement ting e e n i n g into place internships
f d for
assault ofof student iuvolvemeut ting e vverythinginto a aplace internships 'atat ththe HOPE
advocate who is equipped within this process as well and we are at a point where and
are
and
Wellness
Wellness
Center."
Film screening sparks emotion among students
Movie brings to light issues of gender and masculinity
B Y N I C O L E H OLMAN
ASSISTANT N EWS E DITOR
The Gender Equity Center, HOPE and Wellness
Center and Office of Diversity recently hosted a film
screening that raised awareness for societal gender
norms and urged students
to question these issues.
On Thursday, March 12, in
the USU Ballroom, a presentation of the documen-
tary film entitled 'The Mask
You Live I n' was screened
to both students and faculty.
The film covered topics such
as masculinity, patriarchy
and how the two intersect
to affect society as a whole.
In American culture, it is
alleged that the idea of "being a man" has created a
violent and incredibly toxic mentality pertaining to
how men view themselves.
These expectations
are
forced on boys as young as
age five where they are told
to repress emotion, to use
violence instead of words as emotionless, violent, "la- reason f or the violence c om.
reason for the violence comand to essentially "wear dy-killers" which teaches mitted primarily by men. We
a mask" of masculinity. young men that those repcan stop this cycle by allow"From watching this mov- resentations are the only
ing men to be vulnerable,"
ie, I realized that my experi- way to be a "true man."
said student, Alma Kubiak.
ences as a young man were However, these representaThe perpetuation of gender
not unique. Men are just tions translated into realstereotypes is affecting how
told never to talk about their life come at a deadly cost.
men see both themselves
feelings," said student and
Statistics were solemnly and women. Young boys are
attendee, Stephen Lopez. presented on the screen readtaught these stereotypes only
The film brought to light ing, "94 percent of homito become men who desperhow this hyper-masculine cidal mass murderers are
ately try to imitate what they
culture has created a cycle men" and "1 in 5 college
see in the media. The film
of violence. Stereotypes of girls are sexually assaulted."
stressed the importance of
men prevalent in American
"I think this film is impor- men learning what it was to
media only fuel the fire. Men tant for everyone to see bereconnect themselves with
are continually represented cause it shows that there is a
empathy and being critical
nf t h.
of the media they consume.
A panel was held after the
screening where men, both
students and faculty, shared
their reactions and experiences in relation to the film.
Many individuals shared
their stories, and though
most have seen firsthand the
harmful effects of patriarchal
archetypes of maleness, the
panel left on a note of hopefulness. By educating more
people about these issues,
society can move forward to
defining manhood in a new,
more constructive manner.
�News Editor:
Jasmine Demers
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
CSUSM works towards raising
awareness of racial injustice
CSUSM hosts wellness fair
to promote student health
Students participate in variety
of wellness activities to achieve awareness
B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
The CSUSM Wellness
Fair was recently held in
the USU ballroom in order
to encourage students to
focus on the choices they
make and how these choices can impact their overall health and well-being.
On March 10, students
gathered to attend the University's Wellness Fair,
Photo by Chris Morales which showcased a variety of locations that proThe hashtag, #blacklivesmatter, has had a tremendous following and support on social media.
mote wellness and overall
law, human dignity and ra- the lives of young people." health. There were tables
B Y S YDNEY S CHABACKER
The resolution was writ- and stands that spanned a diSENIOR S TAFF W RITER
cial justice for all students.
This
resolution
is ten to inspire the university verse spectrum of wellness,
A Resolution in Support
of the "Black Lives Mat- CSUSM's way of showing and to empower students, which included both physiter" Movement was ap- its students that the campus staff and faculty in the con- cal health and mental health.
One such table was the
proved on Feb. 11, 2015 faculty supports these ideals cept of social justice in their
and recognizes the serious- learning environments. This Aware, Awake, Alive Proby CSUSM's Chapter Executive Board for California ness of racial injustices and resolution also reaches out gram, which informed stuFaculty Association (CFA). issues. In addition, these to CSUSM University Po- dents about safe drinking,
The
#BlackLivesMatter resolutions are intended to lice to participate with fac- knowing personal limits and
movement was spurred in increase among our staff ulty in supporting all of how to prevent alcohol poi2012 following the death of and faculty members an the campus community. soning in themselves and
"I have seen our society others. Another booth proTrayvon Martin, and seeks awareness of these trends.
make great strides during moted the campus chapter
"It is the hope of the Board
to spark conversations and
spread awareness of how of the CSUSM Chapter of my lifetime to make these of the national organization
blacks are often left power- CFA that this resolution, ideals [of justice] real in Active Minds, which both
less at the hands of the state and the Black Lives Matter our everyday lives," En- promoted student workshops
and deprived of legal rights. movement that inspired it, gen said. "However, it is that teach about proper nuCSUSM's Chapter of the will raise awareness of a seri- also clear to me that we still trition and provided inforCFA adopted this resolution ous problem in our country," have a lot of work to do." mation on mental health
This resolution is only one and how it impacts students.
in order to bring attention said Darel Engen, President
part of an ongoing effort to
"[We] teach students that
to some disturbing trends of the CSUSM chapter of
oversee beneficial changes at mental health impacts everyin society. These trends in- CFA. "Once there is awareclude people of color alleg- ness, action can follow, and CSUSM. Everyone can help body and provide students
edly being unjustly profiled, students need to be aware be- perpetuate these changes. with more information about
harassed and even killed fore they can act to stand up CSUSM is a proudly diverse mental health," said Aeriby white police officers. and demand reform of unjust community, and together, ell Woodhams, a freshman
The CFA supports the ide- practices that have violated it is possible to uphold di- who worked at the Active
als of equal justice under the rights and endangered versity with social justice. Minds table during the fair.
In addition to the campus
associated
organizations,
community
organizations
set up tables at the fair as
Campus Recreation hosts 'co-rec'
sports intramurals
Teams to include both men and women
B Y S ONNI SIMMONS
COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR
Campus Recreation will
hold Co-Rec Intramurals
that will offer students the
opportunity to create their
own teams, compete against
other CSUSM students and
participate in an activity that
promotes gender equality.
The term "Co-Rec" defines the teams as consisting of both male and female
students. The inclusion of
both men and women is
meant to make the games
more evenly matched, according to Natalie Ortega,
Student Outreach Coordinator for Campus Rec.
"Co-Rec
Intramurals
are when each team is required to have a minimum
amount of female and male
players on the field/court
at all times," said Ortega.
In the midst of Women's
History Month, these activities are a perfect example of
how campus organizations
have emphasized the importance of gender inclusion.
The games that will be
played during the month of
April include basketball,
co-rec speed soccer, co-rec
volleyball, futsal and co-rec
flag football. Speed soccer and flag football will be
played on Mangrum Field,
volleyball and futsal Clarke
Fieldhouse Gym on campus and basketball at Corky
Smith Gym in San Marcos.
"The rule helps to make the
games fair and f un at the same
time," said Ortega. "Campus Rec's events, including
intramurals, are meant to
be a f un way for students
on campus to interact with
each other as a community."
Intramural sports not only
provide students with a
light-hearted way to meet
other students, but create
an opportunity for physical activity as well. The
Intramurals also give stu-
Photo by Chris Morales
The Wellness Fair had several booths aimed to educate students.
well. These tables included various community food
vendors, such as Jersey
Mike's subs, that informed
students about the benefits of particular foods and
how to make healthy choices when selecting food. In
addition, other companies
located in the community used the wellness fair to
educate students about the
various benefits of their services and how they can help
to promote student health.
One such table belonged
to the local branch of Massage Envy, where they informed students about the
health benefits associated
with facials and massages.
"[Massages] help increase
blood circulation in the body
and our massage clinic can
help in dealing with sports
injuries as well, while our
facials promote skin health
through hydration and antioxidants," said Kate Corirossi and Dani Sanchez, Massage Envy Representatives.
"In addition, we educate people on the benefits of massages and the importance of
SPF and proper skin care, "
At the wellness fair, stu-
dents were able to actively participate at many of
the booths. Students could
spin wheels to win various
prizes, participate in wellness demonstrations and
even take a picture with the
campus mascot himself.
"[I enjoyed] the booth
where they took your
blood pressure. It was a f un
hands on experience," said
freshman Alexa Alvarez.
The tables offered a variety of information on how to
maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Many went beyond dietary
techniques and encompassed
other methods to promote
wellness, such as the self-defense and LGBTQA tables.
"[I liked] the LGBTQA table the most because they talked about health and wellness
through practicing safe sex,"
said junior Anthony Kass.
Whether physical, mental
or nutritional in nature, the
Wellness Fair allowed for
various programs and services to offer suggestions
to students on how to live a
healthier lifestyle, and further informed students of
the services available to help
them on the path to wellness.
AAUW's Smart Start workshop
preps students for wage negotiation
dents who are interested
in organized sports, but
are not on a campus team,
a chance to play various
games with other students. B Y SONNI SIMMONS
"Students don't often have COMMUNITY N EWS EDITOR
the ability to join a UniversiA workshop will be held on
ty Athletics team but are still
campus to equip students with
looking for a competitive
and organized way to par- information to develop skills
ticipate in team sports," said for future salary negotiation,
Emily Snow, Intramural Co- in an effort to bring awareordinator. "Intramural Sports ness to the gender wage gap.
The three-hour workprovide a great opportunity
for students to be part of a shop, as part of the $mart
team that competes in a com- $tart campus initiative, is a
petitive nature [ ...] while collaboration between The
at the same time motivates American Association of
students to get involved University Women (AAUW)
in the campus communi- and the WAGE Project, and
ty and work with a team." is brought to CSUSM by
These games allow for the College of Humanities,
student
interaction
and Arts, Behavioral and Soteam-building while promot- cial Sciences (CHABSS).
ing a healthy lifestyle in the It will be held between 12
process. For information on p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday,
how to register for the In- March 20 in Commons 206.
According to the WAGE
tramural games, visit www.
Project's website, the workcsusm.edu/rec/intramurals/
shop aims "to empower
registration.
college women who are
approaching the j ob market with the tools to negotiate salaries and benefits."
During the workshop, student will learn how they are
affected by the gender wage
gap, to develop a personal
budget, to determine a salary and benefits that will best
fit their individual needs and
how to negotiate a salary.
Students are encouraged to
attend in order to learn about
the consequences of the wage
gap that still exists today.
According to the WAGE
Project's website,"AAUW
research shows that, one
year after graduating, young
women earn an average of
just 82 percent of what their
male counterparts earn and
that the gender wage gap widens over the next 10 years. A
young woman graduating to-
day will earn roughly $1 million less than her male peer
will over the course of her
career because of this gap."
All CSUSM students are
encouraged to attend the
Smart Start workshop as anyone could benefit f rom information regarding salary and
budgeting, especially for j ob
searches after graduation.
"Available seats are filling
fast," said Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, Director of CSUSM's
School of Arts. "The workshop is geared toward women
who are graduating soon, but
all students, including men,
are welcome. This is good
information for everyone."
Students who would like to
attend the Smart Start workshop can RS VP at:
w ww.csusm.edu/chabss/
f eaturedprograms/careerreadiness/rsvp.
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Athletic Director Jennifer Milo celebrates decade at CSUSM
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T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, MARCH 1 8,2015
Coaches praise support for staff dedication to student-athletes
BYAMYCHASTAIN
STAFF WRITER
CSUSM Athletic Director Jennifer Milo has
been a longstanding part
of the Athletic Department since she was first
brought on a decade ago.
Jennifer Milo started with
CSUSM in 2005 when she
was hired to start a softball
team. In 2005, Milo was
given just one year to recruit
and build a softball program
in which she would be the inaugural head coach. In 2012,
after years of coaching the
softball team, Jennifer Milo
stepped into a new role as the
Athletic Director at CSUSM.
proud she was of the ability to provide athletes with
a student-athlete experience.
"You only have [the
student-athlete]
experience once in your life and
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get that back," she said.
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She said that her proudJennifer Milo aims for continual growth of CSUSM athletics.
est accomplishment would
State San Marcos had been school beginning next year. probably be the new Sports
Although the move to Center, which will break
turned down twice. Under
Milo's leadership, the third NCAA will be one of the ground on March 23. In distime was truly a charm and most highlighted achieve- cussing the importance of a
CSUSM won its bid to ments on Milo's career sports center, Milo stressed
be an NCAA Division II resume, Milo said how that CSUSM athletes will
Three years later, Milo is
continuing to have an impact on the athletics of this
university. Andrea Leonard,
women's volleyball head
coach, praised Milo as truly
being "there for the coaches." Ron Pulvers, men's soccer head coach, echoed this
sentiment when he said that
Milo is "always accessible"
and provides "so much support" for the coaching staff.
Jennifer Milo was instrumental in making the final
push for CSUSM's move
from NAIA to NCAA Division II. The battle to obtain
NCAA approval had been
going on for 12 years. Cal
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finally have a home. Instead
of having to travel between
class, the training facility
and a game site, athletes will
have the luxury of having
everything based on campus.
This unifying of athletic facilities adds another great
element to the student-athlete experience at CSUSM.
In talking with Athletic
Director Jennifer Milo, one
thing becomes crystal clear:
Milo puts the student-athletes first. In every decision
that Jennifer Milo and her
staff make, it is evident that
they truly care about the
students-athletes that represent Cal State San Marcos.
Men's Basketball heads to first round
of NAIA Championship Tournament
BYAMYCHASTAIN
STAFF WRITER
The CSUSM Men's Basketball team, with an 8783 win over West Virginia
Tech, clinched the Association of Independent Institutions (A .1.1.) Conference
Title on March 7 and will
head to the NAIA Championships for the third
consecutive
appearance.
Four Cougars were recognized with A.I.I. awards this
season for their outstanding
performance on the court.
Blake Nash, Senior Point
Guard, received A.I.I. Player
of the Year Award. Nash also
received the A.I.I. Tournament's Most Outstanding
Player Award in large part
due to his 34 points scored
in the championship game
against West Virginia Tech.
Senior Forward Julian Camper and Junior Guard Akachi
Okugo were both named to
the All A.I.I Second Team.
Junior Guard Dayton Boddie also walked away with
an A .1.1. Honorable Mention.
According to the CSUSM
Men's Basketball page, this
is the third season in a row
in which four Cougars have
received NAIA awards.
This season the CSUSM
Men's Basketball team has
averaged 85.3 points per
game, 13.7 points more
than their opponents. This
has helped propel them toward their 28-3 record.
With this record, the Cou-
Beginning on March 18,
Coach Jim Saia, A.I.I Coach
of the year, will lead the 12
man squad on yet another
run at the NALA Championships. CSUSM will enter the tournament seeded
third and will play Philander
Smith College in Kansas
City during the first round
of the NAIA Championship.
The Cal State basketball
team will look to improve
upon last year's performance
at NAIA, where they lost in
overtime in the quarterfinals
Photo by Marcel Fuentes
to Emmanuel. Follow along
gars are 3-0 against confer- with the Cougars as they
ence teams and 25-3 against seek to bring home an NAIA
Championship.
non-conference
teams. National
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BY
KATELYNNRISE
CONTRIBUTOR
As a female that grew up
surrounded by boys playing
sports, I have always noticed
a severe separation of the sexes when it came to athletics.
My father, my brother and
some of my closest male
friends all played football.
Being a female, they were
constantly impressed with
my fundamentally sound
throwing skills and my ability to pick out the difference
between a pass interference
and a fair catch. Whv should
they have been so surprised
to think that I knew anything about football? Why
should it be such a shocking
fact to think that a woman
could actually be involved
in a sport as much as a man
was? Unfortunately, we can
thank the media for that.
The media has sexually
glorified women athletes.
For example, Ronda Rousey
is the number one female
MMA fighter in her division. She has been to the
2008 Olympic Games in
Beijing, bringing home a
bronze medal, and has spent
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her entire life dedicated to
bettering her body to become the best MMA fighter
she can be. Even with all of
these accomplishments, the
media chooses to glorify
Rousey's multitude of success by using nude pictures
of her that have nothing to
do with her career as an athlete. Last time I checked, a
women's role in sports, or
society as a whole, has nothing to do with what a woman
looks like under her clothes.
Not only does the media
sexualize women athletes,
but they also deteriorate the
wgtmpmmi
meaning of having women
involved in sports by criticizing female sportscasters.
Erin Andrews, much like myself, has grown up around the
world of football, and is now
one of the most well-known
sportscasters in the NFL.
Unfortunately, Andrews is
criticized for being just another pretty face on a major
television network who lacks
interviewing skills. Andrews
majored in telecommunications, and is more than
qualified for her position as
a sportscaster. So why must
society be so resistant to the
fact that women are involved
in sports and want to participate in the world of sports?
To answer this question as
simply as possible, gender
roles has affected the way
society allows women to
be integrated into the sports
world. Seeing a woman talking about sports or participating in a sport immediately
labels them as masculine or
unlady-like. Women need to
be accepted into the sports
world, whether she is an
athlete or a sportscaster, because women allow an array of diverse opinions that
could otherwise be overlooked by men. The integration of women can also help
give back to their communities through charity organizations, such as Andrews
and Rousey having charities.
The next time you see a
woman's sporting game on
TV, a woman sportscaster or
a woman kicking some butt
in the ring, make sure you
take a second to realize all of
the hardships that they must
have had to overcome to get
to their successful position
in the world of sports before
judging them for their gender.
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Women more likely to see need to manage stress
B Y A MANDA QUILLING
H EALTH COLUMNIST
With topics surrounding Herstory in this issue, we thought what better topic to discuss than
college women's health.
The number of women attending college is at an all
time high; however, this
social change is being followed by an increase in the
number of women reporting
above average stress levels.
According to the American
College Health Association
(ACHA), 89 percent of female college students feel
overwhelmed by all they
have to do daily and the
American Psychological As-
sociation (APA) reports that don't participate in healthy,
49 percent of women stated stress reducing behaviors.
an increase in stress over the This lack of implementation
past five years. However, 69 is having serious effects. A
percent of women recog- staggering amount of colnize that managing stress is lege women (approximately
important, whereas only 59 57 percent) are reporting
percent of men think it is. overwhelming anxiety. ConWhile women acknowl- sequently, physical effects
edge the importance of sleep, aren't far behind; 84 pereating healthy and physi- cent of college women note
cal activity when stressed, regular fatigue and 41 peronly about half are success- cent claim daily headaches.
ful in implementation of
With these types of outsuch areas. If women know comes, it's understandable
the importance of manag- why stress is the top rating
ing stress and how to do it, academic impediment stuwhat's holding them back? dents face. More importantAccording to the APA, ly, recognizing these physimost college women report cal and emotional effects
time, money and self-confi- should serve to encourage
dence as reasons for why they students to incorporate stress
management in their daily
routines. Specifically, women and men at CSUSM have
great opportunities available to aid in this process.
Currently, March is wellness month and CSUSM
Campus Recreation is holding multiple events promoting wellness. There, students
have opportunities to win spa
gift cards, personal trainer
sessions and other prizes that
aid in stress management.
The Clarke also offers yoga
classes weekly, a technique
that is proven to be a successful tool in reducing stress.
Aside from Campus Recreation, the Student Health
and Counseling Services also
provides free counseling ses-
Photo by Chris Morales
sions for students who want
to talk about current stressors they might be facing.
With this, it's imperative
that students recognize the
importance of managing
stress in healthy ways since
this is the time to establish
lifelong habits. Instead of going home after a stressful day
and maintaining unhealthy
habits, choose the yoga class,
play your favorite sport or
take a hike with some friends.
Michelle Hamilton builds heartfelt
relationships with her Cougar athletes
'My passion is you guys,' says Head Athletic Trainer/Asst. Athletic Director
B Y JOSHUA D . COPELAND
with people and it's mostly
just that I enjoy coming to
As CSUSM's growth work and seeing my peoleads us to the NCAA, our ple. I think it's a joy to work
talented Cougar athletes with this population and age
depend on our Athletic De- group. You guys are chalpartment more than ever. lenging and you keep me
Thanks to Michelle Hamil- up to date. And it's f un."
Hamilton started her athton and her assistant trainers, we can be sure that our letic training career with
athletes remain consistent Cal State San Marcos back
with peak performances. in 2011. She's helped thouCSUSM's Michelle Ham- sands of students prevent
ilton is the Head Athletic and recover from injuries
Trainer and Assistant Ath- to ensure successful athletic Director, with over 20 letic careers. Hamilton said
years of training experience. that helping student-athletes
When asked what drives achieve their athletic goals
her to do what she does, at is her calling. She can see
Photo by Chris Morales
the level she does it, she re- herself ending her career Michelle Hamilton supports athletes on a personal level as Head Athletic Trainer.
veals that her passion lies as a Cougar because fulfillwithin building relation- ing her passion is ultimately the track here coming over just knew,'" said Hamilton. til I retire. I would like to."
ships with the students. her higher purpose in life. here for a CIF meet and I " I've had many affirmations
Most people couldn't en"I
remember
moving thought 'You know, one of and yeah, I 'm where I 'm dure the pressure that comes
"That is the j ob," said
Hamilton. "You're talking down here 20 years ago. I these days I 'm going to be supposed to be. So I see my- with being the head of the
about building relationships remember when they built the athletic trainer here.' I self sticking it out here un- Athletic Training DepartSTAFF W RITER
ment. To Hamilton, it's just
another walk in the park.
"I think I do better when
the pressure's on and when
there's more expectations,"
said Hamilton. "I have a lot
of timely projects and I feel
I perform better with a due
date. I think I like the challenge of having challenges.
If you don't have something
challenging and stimulated
then you get bored. I think
that's how you get old. Challenges keep you active."
If there were a woman who
sets the standards as a leader
for Herstory month, Hamilton would be the one all aspiring girls should look up to.
"I think the doors are wide
open f or women. D on't
let somebody tell you you
can't do something," Hamilton said. " You just have to
dream big and go after it."
Need cool new way of dancing?
Afro-Brazilian is just what you need
B Y ALEXANDRIA C ERNUTO
CONTRIBUTOR
Looking f or a f un, upbeat
way to kick off the long
week all while helping to
stay in shape? An Afro-Brazilian dance class is being offered to all CSUSM students.
The class is a great way
to let loose, be yourself and
get an amazing workout.
Even if you believe you are
a horrible dancer, this class
can help you learn and is
welcoming to all students.
Afro-Brazilians are referred to as Brazilians with
African descent or background. Many of the dance
moves have deep meanings
that come from the hardships African slaves endured
many years ago. When dancing Afro-Brazilian style, a
lot of emotion is put into
to get up and start dancing. In this type of dance,
it doesn't matter how crazy
you think you look, as long
as you are passionate and
put effort into each step.
Although you are "working
out your muscles, you have
to remember that you're
dancing. This is something
along the lines of what dance
instructor, Vika StanskyHernandez, often says. Hernandez has been dancing for
25 years and for the last 8
years she learned and is still
learning how to dance AfroPhoto by Chris Morales Brazilian. Her advice for
each dance move. The music newcomers to the class is that
is fast paced and has a beat dance is for everybody and
that will make plenty want every type of body. She said
it is important to welcome
and teach a variety of people.
Hernandez's favorite part
of teaching Afro-Brazilian
dance is the cultural aspect.
"It makes it different from
every workoutclass," she said.
She enjoys teaching the
history of Afro-Brazilians
by exploring the culture
through movement. Whether you're always the first
one on the dance floor or
the one who sits back and
watches, don't be scared
to come out to Afro-Brazilian dance next Monday.
The Afro-Brazilian dance
class is from 5 p.m. to
6 p.m. every Monday at
The Clarke Field House.
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NCAA's spring rite, March Madness, is back
A look at what to expect for the 64-team tournament more
B Y A MY CHASTAIN
STAFF W RITER
The month of March is
home to NCAA March Madness, which is perhaps the
greatest collegiate sports
tournament of all time.
On a day that has been
given the title of Selection
Sunday, 64 NCAA Men's
Basketball teams are chosen to compete in a nationwide tournament. The top
25 teams in the country get
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questions about how the
changes will affect faculty workloads, commute
times and pay, especially
for
contingent
faculty,
which includes lecturers.
"We are supposed to do
three things here as faculty: university service,
like committees and shared
governance, teaching and
research," said Dr. Darel
Engen, California Faculty
Association President and
Associate Professor of History. "The time it takes to
commute and restructure
our courses takes away from
the time we have for service
an automatic spot in March
Madness. The other 39
teams are selected based off
of other statistics, including
their rank in their particular
collegiate conference. This
year's Selection Sunday is
held on March 15, and two
days later on March 17, the
tournament officially begins.
Following the start on
March 17, there is a set of
games on March 19 through
March 22, according to the
NCAA March Madness
Website. Once those games
are complete, March Mad-
ness will move into the
Sweet 16 phase, where the
final 16 teams will battle it
out on March 26 and 27. Immediately following is the
Elite Eight stage which will
take place on March 28 and
29. Once the winners are
determined from the Elite
Eight, the tournament moves
into the Final Four, which
will take, place on April 4.
Every year the NCAA
March Madness Tournament
seeks to live up to its moniker of madness. This tournament continues to prove that
during this month, madness
comes in many forms. USA
Today writer Dan Wolken
described the 48-hours following Selection Sunday as
the "most hectic for NCAA's
travel offices." These offices will rush to get flights
for hundreds of people, including athletes, coaches,
family and cheerleaders, as
they fly them to their newly
discovered host facilities.
i n addition to what has
become an absolute travel
nightmare, March Madness always lends itself to
crazy displays of athleticism and unknown basketball teams taking center
stage. In 2013, Florida Gulf
Coast University (FGCU)
was the source of a major
upset. ESPN writer Dana
O'Neil described FGCU as
the "ultimate bracket buster."
In two major upsets, Florida Gulf Coast beat Georgetown and San Diego State.
This made FGCU the first
team in history to be seeded
at number 15, beat two opponents and make it into
the Sweet 16. What is even
maddening about
Florida Gulf Coast's rise
in the tournament is that
the university at the time
was only 16 year old, having been founded in 1997.
As March Madness is about
to be in M l swing, it is only a
matter of time before bracket
busters, record breakers and
Cinderella -stories fill national sports headlines. Prior
to a new National Champion
being crowned on April 6,
sports fans should make time
to enjoy the craziness that is
the NCAA March Madness.
and especially for research."
He also expressed concern
for lecturers who may teach
at more than one institution.
"The added commuting time will force them
to choose between jobs,"
Engen said. "They do not
get paid very well and are
already barely getting by.
They need all of the employment they can get and with
these time conflicts, this is
a big problem for them."
Two
thirds
of
the
courses on campus are
taught by contingent faculty, according to Makey.
"A lot of them are going
to bear the brunt of pedagogy revision and teach
M onday/Wednesday/Friday. Tenure track faculty
will probably want to avoid
that," she said. "I know from
experience that contingent
faculty sometimes pick up
classes late. If they taught
in the 75-minute format before and now they are given
a 50-minute format where
they have to come to campus
three days a week, it creates
more stress when they are
notified in a short timeline."
Vice Provost Dr. Kamel
Haddad said a change in
course scheduling and better space optimization are
necessary. So far for Fall
2015, 79 classes have been
classified as "Impossible to
Place", which means that
the course cannot be held at
the time and location that it
was proposed for, he said.
Implementing the Student Access Initiative at
CSUSM will increase the
number of courses taught
on Fridays and evenings —
hours when the most classroom space goes unused.
However,
this
shift
will not affect all classes.
"Eighteen to 19 percent of
undergraduate and graduate
courses will be impacted.
This means that it will necessitate a day change to schedule these courses," Haddad
said. "This might mean
moving from meeting twice
a week to another twice a
week slot, to a three day a
week slot or once a week.
"The majority of courses that necessitate a day
change would probably be
16.5 percent of the classes
impacted, which are classes
that are currently meeting
Monday/Wednesday
before 2:30 p.m.," he said.
Senate Chair Stowell said
she thinks the plan will be a
good thing for the campus.
"I think faculty are always
able to make the adjustment.
They are always pedagogically changing what they
do," Stowell said. "The fact
that the Provost's Office
wanted faculty endorsement
shows a very good, collégial
relationship with the administrators here, and I appreciate how much they worked
with us and asked us."
But
Engen
remained
skeptical.
"Although we definitely
have a serious issue with
classroom availability, and
it is good that the administration is seeking remedies
for this, I 'm not sure that
the Student Access Initiative is the best way to deal
with this problem," he said.
"I fear that it could actually limit student access as
much as it helps it and create additional workload and
difficulties for faculty, especially lecturers, as well."
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Big Sister displays positive role model
Kelsey Schwarz shows how to make a difference in the world
BY MICHAEL MARINO
S TAFF W RITER
There were roughly 1,825
children that were abused or
neglected every day in the
US in 2014, according to the
Children's Defense Fund's
Annual State of America's
Children's Report. Many
people who are born in a
privileged household with
a supporting family may
never fathom the idea of being neglected or mistreated.
Kelsey Schwarz, a junior at CSUSM, said that she
has recognized the privileges that she has received in
her life and has taken many
steps in creating a similar
environment for those who
lack the same opportunities. A year in a half ago,
she decided to selflessly
give back by sponsoring a
child under the Big Brothers
and Big Sisters Foundation.
"I have always been interested in helping young
girls improve their confidence, self-esteem and
communication
skills,"
Schwarz said. "Having a
mentor like that would have
been beneficial for me in
middle and high school."
She said that teaching these
qualities will help prevent
bullying and domestic abuse.
Even with a laboring schedule that includes having a j ob
and being a full-time student,
Schwarz still makes time for
her little sister, Bella. She
generally meets with her
three to four times a month
for around three to five hours
each session. During these
gatherings, they spend time
together by engaging in activists that include arts/crafts,
baking, watching movies,
celebrating holidays or any
other activities that her little
sister might be interested in.
Schwarz cares so much
about her little sister and the
organization that she often
spends more time with Bella
than is required. She has sacrificed leisure time to make
sure that her little sister keeps
improving and continues
to stay happy and healthy.
Schwarz's match support
specialist, Gabby Dotts, has
been very impressed with
her dedication and commitment to the program.
"Kelsey is an epitome
of a big sister. She is the
type of person that will go
above and beyond what
is needed," Dotts said.
Schwarz reveals that it is
ORGANIZATION
Photo courtesy of Kelsey Schwarz
possible to make a difference in this world. She is a
remarkable, young woman
who excels in compassion
and generosity. The world
would be a better place if it
had more leaders like her,
who not only change their
own generation but also
the generations to come.
SPOTLIGHT
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Feminist Anonymous strives to end oppression
Organization seeks gender equality, social justice
BY SHANICE DAVIS
ASSISTANT FEATURES E DITOR
Feminist
Anonymous
(FA) organization leader,
Karen GuzmXn said FA is
not yet a recognized group
on campus, but they seek
to end sexism, sexist exploitation and oppression.
"We are trying to reintroduce a lot of values that have
been lost on our campus and
a lot of them have to do with
reemphasizing that rape and
sexual assault are an actual crime," GuzmXn said.
A few years ago, the organization received backlash
when the group decided to
voice their opinion about
sexual assault and the campus' lack of support f or victims. As a result, many women were silenced and quit
the club because they were
scared. GuzmXn said that
she, herself is a survivor and
had to deal with a sexual assault case. It was that experience that made her a stronger
person, one who was willing
to bring the issue out of the
dark to spread awareness.
Awareness doesn't stop
there. FA has a couple events
for Herstory Month, including the Vagina Monologues,
which took place at 3:30 p.m.
on Friday, March 13 and at
2:30 p.m. in Spanish and at
7:30 p.m. in English on Saturday, March 14. The Vagina
Monologues is a play that
consists of stories of various
women throughout the world,
all geared towards raising
awareness about women's
health, sexuality and the violence directed towards them.
Also, sometime in April,
there will be the event, "Take
Back the Night," and if anyone is interested in helping
organize it, FA would greatly appreciate anyone who
reaches out to them to help.
With FA not being recognized on campus, the group
currently has one main goal.
"We hope to be able to be
an established organization
on campus," GuzmXn said.
"We are trying to recruit as
many men and women to
the organization because
we want to create a new
generation and a new wave
on campus that's all about
gender equality, social justice and activism because
pus starts with the students.
"We are really powerful in our own way,
when we mobilize on the
things we want," she said.
And as for the debate of
men and women in today's
society, GuzmXn said that
inequality does not stop at
those two genders; it is much
more deeply rooted than that.
"A lot of times when you
talk about gender and inPhoto courtesy of Karen GuzmXn
equality today, in mainfor us, we like highlight- stream media, what happens
ing the fact that feminism is is, you compare the amount
about ending all oppression." that women make to that of
In addition, FA strives to men," GuzmXn said. "A lot
focus on things the campus of the self-proclaimed femineeds to help facilitate eve- nists say 'Oh women aren't
rybody's needs on campus. being paid as much as men,
This includes possibly having it's awful!' Of course we are
more lights, so that women against gender inequality
won't feel scared as they're and we want to do everywalking at night, or how to thing we can to highlight it,
work with other organiza- to address it as a problem, to
tions to ensure that park- accept and acknowledge this
ing fees go down. GuzmXn problem and transform it."
said that a change on camWhile this is an important
issue, there are many other
aspects to the problem that
do not get spoken about.
"But, what we also like
to point out, is that when
you talk about this gap you
exclude women of color because that analogy that's used
so often is actually what a
White women would be making versus a man," GuzmXn
said. "It's important because
women of color, specifically
Black and Latinas actually make significantly less
than that. So when you talk
about this pay gap, you also
have to address that there's
something deeper to that;
when race comes in there's
a greater gap otherwise we
are doing the same thing our
ancestors messed up on."
To join, contact Feminists
Anonymous through their Facebook page, www.facebook.
c om/FeministsAnonymous
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Dr. Lawston advocates equality for all CSUSM Police
Black, white and grayness of gender
and the work, it's really exciting, I get a lot out of it, it's
rewarding," Lawston said.
As far as her dream j ob,
she did not hesitate, responding, "A professional cyclist,"
after she revealed that she is
a member of a cycling team.
As evident throughout
history, it is no secret that
women have been oppressed.
However, many efforts have
been made to elevate women
but it could be argued that
more can continue to be done.
"I think men and women and people of all genPhoto by Chris Morales
ders, when you think about
Dr. Jodie Lawston brings passion to the classroom.
transgender people as well,
York, where she obtained we should strive f or eqB Y SHANICE D AVIS
her bachelor's degree in Psy- uity and living as partners,"
ASSISTANT FEATURES E DITOR
chology with an emphasis in Lawston said. "I think sociProfessor Dr. Jodie Law- Neuroscience and a minor in ety made some really imporston said growing up as a Women's Studies. She then tant gains, but I also think
child, she was raised by made her way west and set- that we're still inequitable.
strong women who installed tled in San Diego, where Women are still paid less
feminist values in her at an she attended UCSD, receiv- for the same jobs, women
early age. Because of this, ing her Ph.D. in Sociology. still get the-majority of unWhen asked if she l otes paid labor in the home,
she believes gender is not
black and white and that there being a professor, Law- women are also still underis a gray area and strives to ston responded first with a represented in many posilook at everyone as equals. burst of laughter, then with, tions of power like CEO's
Born in the Big Apple, "Is that a trick question?" and women are also under"Sometimes, when the stu- represented in sports still "
Lawston attended Stony
Lawston
has, persondents are doing the reading
Brook University in New
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ally witnessed the underrepresentation of women
as she participates in a
male
dominated
sport.
"I know the field of cycling
very well and you still see
paid discrepancies in cycling.
You still see in races that
they don't have equal money
prizes for men and women,
the men get the majority of
the prizes. I think wç still
have work to do," she said.
Professor Lawston stresses
that as part of the Women's
Studies Department, they
work to be inclusive of all
variables by looking at race,
class, sexuality, ability, age,
and how it affects our lives.
Looking at all aspects of the
spectrum helps in having a
better understanding of all
genders and their tribulations, not just solely women.
"I think we should be
understanding of one another, be more compassionate towards one another, to
look at the ways we are all
similar while acknowledging and respecting our differences ," Lawston said.
Escort Service
promotes safety
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Photo by Chris Morales
B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER
SENIOR S TAFF W RITER
CSUSM University Police
offer a variety of services,
including the Safety Escort
Service. This service was established soon after the creation of the University Police
Department in 1993, and is
available from dusk to dawn.
Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide a
personal escort to and f rom
campus parking lots, buildings, immediate bus stops
and areas near the campus.
The officer will accompany
you on foot, by bicycle or
vehicle. This safety feature
for our campus is available
to students, staff and faculty.
"On average, the University Police Department provides almost 1,200 escorts
a year," Belinda Garcia, a
Parking and Commuter Services staff member, said.
People who have used the
service give high marks for
the Officers' prompt arrivals
and their courtesy. The escort
service is free to all students.
To request a safety escort,
call 760-750-4567. The dispatcher will ask for the caller's location, name, destination and a contact number,
and then dispatch a CSO.
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C ougar Chronicle editor to d ebut book
a t G ender E quity Center event
Work looks at issues in mainstream feminism
B Y N ICOLE HOLMAN
ASSISTANT N EWS E DITOR
The Cougar Chronicle's
own Editor in Chief, author
and student Katlin Sweeney
will be holding a discussion
about her second book entitled Angry Young Women.
The event will provide students with an opportunity to
preview Sweeney's book.
Angry Young Women covers
a variety of topics that focus
primarily on issues in mainstream feminism. Oftentimes, the main face of femi-
nism is depicted as white,
middle-class and heterosexual women which alienates a
vast quantity of people who
perhaps need the support of
such movements the most.
"Angry Young Women
seeks to explore the many
dimensions of womanhood
as well as bring to light the
necessity of including marginalized women in feminism," Katlin Sweeney said.
Sweeney strives to encourage women, specifically college-age women, to become
ers are quickly discredited
on account of their youth.
On the topic of young female writers, Sweeney said,
"Young women's voices are
not often
heard in
"Young women's voices are
sonot often heard in our society. our
ciety.
I
I want Angry Young Women
want Anto open that door to critical
gry Young
dialogue about these topics"
more educated on feminist
issues and to inspire them to
engage in critical discussion.
Sweeney also addresses
the issue of the anxiety that
affects
young
women
writers in
today's society. It is
b ecoming
more common for authors
only to be taken seriously
if they hold graduate degrees, while younger writ-
Women
to open that door to critical
dialogue about these topics."
Sweeney's book can be
used to foster and facilitate
discussions that brings topics
such as intersectional feminism into conversations both
in and out of the classroom.
Advocating for young people to speak up about topics
they are passionate about,
Sweeney has proven that today's youth do have a voice.
This event will take place
from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on
March 26 at the Gender
Equity Center. Make sure
to stop by to learn more
about the book and support
this fellow Cougar author.
Sun stays in Pisces and Moon enters Pisces
B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS
ASSISTANT ARTS E DITOR
The heavens have a Pisces planetary triad with the
Sun, Moon and Mercury all
in Pisces. It is peculiar that
Neptune is also in Pisces.
Neptune aspects Pisces as
it enters the house, meaning that Neptune has transitioned in its own house
of Pisces, the twelfth house
of spiritual expansion. The
planet Neptune symbolizes emotional sharpness.
Neptuog jg Pisces's planet,
and it represents mediltos,
mystics and religious faith.
The Fire Signs - With
the combination of the Sun
in Pisces (Water) and the
Moon in Pisces, Aries, Leo
and Sagittarius are drowned
in an emotional blanket of
water. When the Moon is
in Pisces, your deep intuition and extreme sensitivity
allows you to keen in your
optical observer and analyze
situations in a more clear and
precise perspective. Aries,
take it easy. Leo, put on your
favorite pair of sunglasses sces, the planets are sending
and keep on keepin' on [ Sag- a message to Cancer, Scorittarius, take the wheel! Take pio and Pisces to just keep
control of your : direction! on swimming. Do not follow
Dear Water Signs - With the norms in societal modthe Water emphasized in Pi- els because you are unique
This year's Oscars reveal
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a movie. Scorpio, relax and
keep in mind that you are in
control of your life. Pisces!
This is your time to shine
as Pisces aspects are mostly everywhere in the stars.
Greetings Earth Signs Water and Earth make mud.
The planets are telling Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn to
stay grounded. This is a senPhoto by Cody Cooksual time to daydream. There
is a strong impressionability
in your-own way. Create a and Earth Signs are equipped
moral for yourself. There is with a sixth sense. So, with
a desire for isolation from emotional sharpness also
the intense emotional aspects comes a keen awareness of
in the heavens. Cancer, take what you perceive as a hutime to treat yourself. Go see man being. Taurus, indulge
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From head to toe, actress
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Rosamund Pike wore long
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Similarly, actress Emma Morningstar Black Bean
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Stone appeared at the awards
in the second creation of the
day by designer Elie Saab, a
long golden dress with matching heels and silver jewelry.
There was another unforgettable hip dress worn by
actress Naomi Watts, and
that demonstrated a youthful,
long silver and tinge of black
abstract pattern and bandeau
back Armani Privé dress.
The Oscars showcased
trendsetting dresses created by inspiring designers
along with equally beautiful jewelry and accessories.
Need a study break snack? Eat nachos!
5) Cover with diced vegetables (onions, tomatoes,
green pepper).
B Y CLARA W ALKER
STAFF W RITER
Red carpet walk offers unique displays of fashion
Jennifer Lopez, a wellknown performer, fashion
STAFF W RITER
designer and actress wore
an elegant floor-length Elie
The 87th Academy Awards Saab dress with beautiful
were held at the Dolby diamond earrings. Actress
Theatre in Hollywood, and Gwyneth Paltrow wore a
besides handing out re- soft pink, long, one shoulwards for the many areas der rose inspired Ralph &
that contributed to making Russo couture dress and
great films or documenta- stunning teardrop ruby red
ries, fashion was paramount. earrings that added a perThe Oscars premiered on fect contrast of shades.
Actress and producer
February 22, 2015. FashReese Witherspoon attended
ion on the red carpet this
year included many unique the awards in an elegant, yet
styles and the celebrities, simplistic, old Hollywood
wearing many different de- inspired black and white
signs, all looked glamorous. Tom Ford dress. Actress
"I feel like this year's fash- Patricia Arquette accepted
ions were a lot more con- her award for best supportservative than last years... ing role, dressed in a simiBut I personally really love lar black and white pallet in
the outfits this year espe- a Rosetta Getty dress and
cially Felicity Jones because gave an inspirational speech
women's
rights.
she always brings a more about
Actress and film direcsophisticated old Hollywood
style," Tessa Mata, CSUSM tor, Lupita Nyong'o, wore a
mass media major, said. show-stopping pearl dress,
B YANNAPETROV
in a book and read to sharpen
the mind. Dear Virgo, visit
a museum and appreciate
the arts. Capricorn, enjoy a
latte at your favorite coffee
shop. Perks Coffee house
in San Marcos perhaps?
Yo Air Signs - As Jupiter
enters Leo, it is time to expand yourself, Gemini, Libra
and Aquarius. Your interest
in social and professional
success is exalted in this
time. Balance work and fun.
Gemini, persuade yourself
to do what you want to do!
Libra, work hard and play
hard! Aquarius, look at the
bright side and stay weird.
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6) Bake for 10-15 mins at
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Spanish rice.
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Feminism is not another "F" word
Reflecting on what Feminism means to me: Women and men are equal
BY TIFFANY T RENT
STAFF W RITER
Feminism is a word that
typically evokes a lot of emotion and opinions in people.
Whether those emotions are
positive or negative depends
on the person and their views.
Even in today's progressive society sometimes people are embarrassed to identify themselves as feminists
because of the associated
negative stigmas. My hope
is that explaining what feminism means to me will shed
some light on this cause.
First of all, feminism is not
the conviction that women
are better than men but the
belief that women and men
are equal, while acknowledging that while the two
sexes are different neither
is superior or inferior. Just
different. Feminism is instead about giving women
freedom. America was established because of the desire for freedom. Countless
people have died for freedom. It is that important.
Why should a woman be denied such an essential right
just because of her gender?
If a woman wants to be a
homemaker and mother or
the CEO of a corporation,
that's her choice. No matter what a woman wants or
desires, she deserves the autonomy to attain her goals.
The idea that in order for a
Feminism is not a "one-size-fit-a
woman to be liberated she
must turn her back on family and tradition is untrue. A
woman can focus on family or a career or both if she
wants. Feminism shouldn't
be telling women what to
do because that is just an-
Women are not objects
or possessions. Our sole
purpose in this life is much
more than serving men.
We are more than mothers,
wives, sisters, daughters. We
are humans, individuals with
independent thoughts, feelings and desires. We deserve
to have that recognition. It
is our right to have free will
and choice. And that is why
I choose to be a feminist. As
long as women anywhere in
the world are still treated as
inferior, enslaved, oppressed
and/or objectified I will
fight for equality. A quote
by Mary Wollstonecraft
Shelley sums up the struggle nicely: "I do not wish
women to have power over
men; but over themselves."
Even with all the advances
and progress our society has
made, feminism still has a
long way to go. Society continues to put way too much
emphasis and value on a
woman's looks and attractiveness. I ami so sick of the
media telling me and other
females that the only way to
be successful and likeable is
to be pretty, young and thin.
There is so much more to
Photo by Noelle Friedberg me than my eye color and
1" label.
dress size. Let us stop judgother type of oppression but ing a book by its cover and
instead should be support- look deeper. We are so much
ing women to choose what more than our physical apis right for them. Whatever pearance. We are minds and
makes a woman feel happy souls with brilliant ideas and
and fulfilled is what should beautiful hearts. Our value
be encouraged and support- should be based on strength
ed. That's the whole point. and kindness and character.
The modern woman fights for equality
American women continue to live among contradictions
B Y K AT D ILTZ
STAFF W RITER
Innovative, strong, brave
and unique. These are
the words that come to
mind when I think of the
American women of today.
Women are fighting for
equality among men, joining the military and fighting
social stigmas, proving that
everyone is beautiful in their
own way. Today's women
are capable of being empowering role models for the
youth of today, and yet, we
are objectified and judged,
mostly on how we look.
We live in a very visual
society. We thrive on instant gratification and seemingly acceptable suggestions are constantly thrown
at us on how to "improve"
our looks—which, most of
the time, is something that
doesn't have to be changed
completely. Lately, I have
noticed a wave of celebrities
such as Demi Lovato, Emma
Watson and Kelly Clarkson,
who are inspiring young girls
to accept their body types—
something that is refreshing in today's world. Even
though we are still being
pushed to change ourselves,
women are breaking the seal
and encouraging others to
stop believing in the hype.
Aside from accepting our
physical beauty, women
have improved in the importance of our education
over the past few decades.
The United States Bureau of
Labor Statistics conducted a
study in 2011 that concluded
that 66.7 percent of women
ages 25—64 have attended
college, and 93.1 percent of
women have attended high
school. Also, today's female
college students are more
likely to obtain their master's
degree than male college students. 7.8 million American
women have been able to
start their own businesses,
according to a U.S Department of Commerce study in
2010. However, women are
still paid less than men, even
when working the same job.
While the majority of today's women are fighting
for equality, it is not certain
that gender equality will be
achieved in the near future.
While today's women are innovative and strong, we are
still judged and objectified.
Most of us are still in limbo,
trying to decide between hid-
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ing or accepting our imperfections. However, despite
all the obstacles that society
has thrown at us, we have
grown into a feisty genera-
tion, leaving behind a powerful statement for the generations to come: if you express
kindness and bravery, you
can achieve your goals.
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Does wearing leggings on campus make you a 'whore?'
The "Tampon Lady" says Jesus thinks so at campus demonstration
B Y JOSHUA D . C OPELAND
STAFF W RITER
A walk to your next class
can be quite a workout at
times at CSUSM. Thank
God (with pun possibly intended) for leggings and
yoga pants as they keep
you cool as well as comfy.
Most importantly, a lot
of you ladies look great in
them. It only makes sense
to throw on a pair f or a
productive day at school.
Especially if you want to
be called a "WHORE" in
the name of Jesus Christ.
The extremely radical,
self-proclaimed
evangelist, Sister Cindy a.k.a.
the Tampon Lady and
her husband
"blessed"
CSUSM with their presence on Tuesday, March 3.
They share the desire of
your typical Christians, carrying out the message of
Jesus Christ loving you and
wanting to save you from
the depths of Hell. However, their attention-grabbing
methods are ridiculously
judgmental, delivering a
harshly potent sting of irony.
"All you ladies wearing your leggings and
your shorts are whoring
your bodies," the Tampon Lady said to students,
while holding her giant,
trusty sign with "WHORE"
written in bold caps.
In fact, she had three
signs in total. The other
two signs said, "Don't
Be a Ho No M o'!" and
"You
Deserve
Hell."
It wasn't long before a
circle of students began
to surround her in amusement. Some found her hilarious and broke out in
laughter. Others grew angry
and found her offensive.
"You women are supposed
to come to school for an
education. Not to find a boy
to come fondle your tits in
your dorm room!" she said.
At this point, some students began to reciprocate
measures of extremity. One
student attacked her and her
props. Another experienced
me no one loved me, not
my parents, not my boyfriend, no one except God."
"I was told I was going
to hell because I was wearing black but the only skin
I was showing was my
face and hands. And also a
whore," Linguistics student,
Danni Marie Dickey, said.
Before
her
husband
took over the performance, one of the last
Photo illustration by Cody Cookthings the Tampon Lady
said to the crowd was this:
a spark of exhilaration and
" I'm not here to force you
exposed her breasts to the to accept Jesus... But you
crowd with the intent of self- have two choices: Either
liberation. There were even you can accept the love of
homosexual couples engag- Jesus Christ into your heart,
ing in make-out sessions or you can burn in Hell's
trying to get under her skin. lake of fire for all eternity!
"Yeah, she called me a Hey, I 'm just here to warn
whore, too when I wore you, so that when he does
short shorts," said CSUSM come, I don't want to hear
Alumni, Ruth Rosales. "The you guys whining 'W-a-a-adude [husband] also told a-n-h! Nobody helped m e!'"
What if this was how Jesus Christ himself gathered
his followers? Better yet,
imagine the Son of God appearing before us that day
and being met with the
scowling Tampon Lady
holding her signs that suggest feminine propaganda.
Who then, at that moment,
would really need saving?
Christianity is supposed to
be about love and acceptance.
Those who have accepted
Jesus in their hearts found
it much easier through love
than through fear. But it's
hard to spread God's word
when people like the Tampon
Lady represent all Christians.
"Real Christians literally love on everyone," said
Michelle Jaro, a student of
computer information systems and fellow Christian.
And that's how it should
be, even with leggings on.
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Overcoming society's pressure to be perfect
The importance of encouraging your fellow women
B Y ( ¡^«FTT^ROVENCIO
CONTRIBUTOR
As many of you young
women reading this may
know, being a woman
in today's contemporary
American society is difficult. We beat ourselves up
frequently because of messages society portrays to us.
Daily, we women face a
typical battle when we see
the most perfect looking female on TV with long silky
hair, perfect bust size, small
waist, big lips, clear skin,
glamorous makeup, trendy
clothes, the list goes on. This
image only causes us to com-
pare everything^ about this
obviously photoshopped and
unreal adaptation of a woman
to ourselves as we sit on our
couches and mentally debate
whether or not we should
have that dessert after all.
Being college students,
we also face the decision
of completing a degree and
dedicating the rest of our
lives to our careers or possibly setting that aside one
day to raise a family or
simply just becoming overwhelmed by the thought of
juggling both at the same
time. There i s so much that
we as women deal with, that
it can truly become over-
whelming. But it does not
always have to be this way.
We women can learn from
all these pressures by encouraging each other. Society's expectations add more
onto the pressures that we
already feel, but it is because
we allow it to. We have to
encourage each other to not
care about what society is
telling us, and we need to
remind ourselves as well as
each other that being happy
is enough. We should not
have to feel that we have to
fit certain expectations to be
successful or empowered.
If eating that dessert makes
us happy, then who cares
what anyone says or thinks
because we are beautiful no
matter how many calories we
intake that day. If we want to
set our careers aside to be
mothers, we should encourage each other because it
does not make you a weak
woman to nurture your family, just like it does not make
you an insensitive woman
to decide to choose your career over starting a family.
Our lives as women are
hard enough as it is, so why
make it harder? If we can remember to live according to
what makes us happy, then
we will be able to become
better examples for future
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example of how to be a
strong woman of faith and
love. You are truly someone
I aspire to be.
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Witchy Women empower themselves
Many feminists reclaim the witchy lifestyle
B Y K AYLA R ICHARDSON
CONTRIBUTOR
"Men fear witches because they take their power
from the Earth without poisoning the soil." -Unknown
Most of us have at least
some knowledge of the
fact that there was a time
in history where women
were burned as witches. As
for who these women actually were and why they
were considered witches, we are often unsure.
Similar to feminists who
have reclaimed the word
'slut' and participate in Slut-
ac in n rotest n f
Walk marches i n prr»tpct of
rape culture, or feminists
who have reclaimed the
word ' cunt' in order to redefine the language that is
used to talk about our bodies as illustrated in a popular
skit from the Vagina Monologues entitled "Reclaiming Cunt," many feminists
are learning about this piece
of herstory and even reclaiming the word 'witch.'
If we were all to create
the image of a witch in our
minds, w e'd probably all
come up with a similar image: an ugly woman with a
mole on her nose, wiry hair, a
pet black cat, a cauldron and
n
a broom that she straddles
and rides through the sky. We
could all agree that she is evil
and some of us might even
imagine her as being overly
sexual. She is certainly not
what a woman should be.
This image that we create is not completely fictional, but is culturally and
historically situated. During
the witch hunts that took
place in Europe and North
America, spanning from the
1400s through the 1700s,
women were accused of being witches and were tortured and killed on that be-
half for a variety of reasons,
easons.
half
If a woman was particularly ugly or had any markings
or blemishes (a mole on her
nose), she could have been
accused of being a witch. If a
woman lived in isolation and
had many pets (a black cat)
she could have been accused
of being a witch. If a woman
was known for being rude or
sarcastic (or laughed with a
cackle), she could have been
accused of being a witch. If
she was committed to healing others in her community
through herbal concoctions
(here, we get the potions and
the cauldrons) or any other
healing techniques, she could
echnique
have been accused of being a
witch practicing dark magic.
The list goes on, but it is clear
that any woman who fell outside of expected female gender norms was considered
a witch and was tortured
and killed. These women
were clearly a big threat.
From midwives to herbalists, many feminists today
are transforming this piece
of herstory and reclaiming
the witchy lifestyle. Learning about our bodies and
natural health, embracing
female sexuality, taking
up spiritual practices that
are not patriarchal, defining ourselves based on our
relationships with other
women rather than our relationships with men, rejecting female beauty standards
and caring for the Earth
and its creatures are some
of the many radical steps
witchy feminists are taking to reclaim the witch life.
Simply digging through
our repressed and hidden herstories to find our
roots is a radical act, and
as a witchy woman might
say, what we find and what
we do with this information might just be magical.
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Independent women shouldn't turn off anyone
How you can become one
B Y SHAKARA THOMPSON
CONTRIBUTOR
"Don't be a woman that
needs a man, be the woman
a man needs." - Anonymous
In my 20 years of life, I
have only been in two serious relationships, including the one I am in right
now, and I must say that
never have I needed a man.
Growing up, I was raised
by a single mother who
did everything on her own
without any man's help,
AKA my father. Seeing
how my mother strived for
her accomplishments all
on her own - buying her
own house and car, having
a good career, paying bills,
maintaining her health and
balancing her work life and
personal life - 1 saw what being independent really was.
Though my mother passed
away when I was 18 years
old, she was able to teach
me all she could, which included never needing a man
and becoming successful.
Mainly what she taught
me, and my experiences in
life have shaped my ideology
o f, was being an independent
woman in today's society,
which brings me to the ques-
tion that many people ask.
Can a woman be independent while also being in a relationship? My answer is yes,
she can and I am one of them.
I think being a woman who
is independent could be seen
as somewhat ambivalent
since there are men who find
it to be intimidating towards
their masculinity. In today's
society, the old-fashioned
view of relationships still exists where men are supposed
to be the sole-providers,
and women are not. As my
partner would add, "that's
the man's role, to provide,"
but I think it is just as great
when both, men and women, share the responsibility
of providing for each other.
As you can imagine because my partner and I have
different perspectives on this
topic, it causes a lot of friction
between us since I choose to
do certain things on my own
without him; although, in his
eyes it is about constantly
being there for his woman
when need be , I see it as I am
just as capable of doing it by
myself. We manage to keep
our contrasting beliefs separate from our feelings about
one another because at the
end of the day, we love each
Photo courtesy of Shakara Thompson
other for many other reasons.
In conclusion, I believe
being a woman who is independent should not in any
way disinterest anyone or
make them feel a certain type
of way, but rather intrigue
them to understand why the
meaning of independence
f or women is so important.
Veteran, student, partner,
Gender Equity Center
sister and friend - being
changes raise questions
true to myself
about loss of women's power
Importance of equality, kindness and support
B Y RACHEL SOTOMAYOR
CONTRIBUTOR
To be a woman in
Americontemporary
can society means being adaptable, independent, strong and intelligent.
I have found that there are
many ways a woman can
succeed in different areas of
her life, but we must chose
and carve out that path ourselves. As a veteran f rom the
U.S. Military, I experienced
times when I needed to balance physical and mental
toughness, while also maintaining emotional clarity.
Despite my early concepts
of what I thought being a
woman meant, I forged a lift each other up with equalnew way of thinking and de- ity, kindness and support.
veloping into a woman. I do
Too often I 've experienced
not need to suppress parts of situations where women felt
my thinking, feeling or being the need to compete with
just because I am a woman. each other for resources,
In contrast, I can highlight validation or partners. When
my abilities and share my ex- we belittle one another, we
periences with other females. make it a harder struggle
By being true to myself on us all. In American culas an individual, I am better ture, we have the ability to
able to raise up and support validate ourselves and then
other women in our society. be an example to other feWomen in our society are males, no matter what their
threads woven into a beauti- age. As a veteran, student,
ful tapestry, each brings their partner, sister and friend, I
own influence and experi- can be the very best woman
ences to the masterpiece. To I can be, simply by believbe a woman in contemporary ing in myself and continuing
America, it is critical that we to strive to be the best me.
B Y KARRI KIRBY
CONTRIBUTOR
How can we empower
women at CSUSM, or how
do we even define empowerment? Does empowerment mean feeling safe,
or do we even know how
to use this empowerment?
Many people have different opinions about how
they feel empowered or safe
on campus; therefore each
person's bias about what
expresses "feeling safe, "
or "feeling empowered"
varies. Currently we have
a Gender Equality Center,
where they have created an
environment where all students of different genders
and their different gender
problems are welcomed.
Before there was the Gender Equity Center it was the
Women's Center, which was
run by feminists and other
powerful women. Now the
Gender Equity Center is ran
by men, so should we question as to why women are not
directors of a once known
center called the Women's
Center whose name just
changed? How are we supposed to feel about this
change in power, and do we
feel comfortable enough to
seek help from these men?
Staying involved and getting your voice heard can
help you feel more comfortable and even inspire
others to speak out about
their gender problems they
are also currently facing.
Several people may not
know anything about empowerment or how to use
it. To have empowerment is
to give authority or power
to something. I think what
empowers women is being proactive and recognizing and questioning these
gender boundaries.I think
we need to ask why isn't „
our
campus
empowering more women, and how
can I help them to do that?
Don't let others define your value
Embrace yourself and all of life's messiness
B Y JORDAN TAYLOR
WAECHTER
CONTRIBUTOR
Oppression can be thought
of as unjust treatment or control, mainly based on race,
ethnicity, gender, religion,
sexuality, class and d isability. Oh no! The crowd gasps,
not another woman rambling on, but hear me out.
Each "status" is a lens
used psychologically and socially in the way we view the
world and treat others within
it. Regardless of those differences (that should be
recognized), here is a lesson I 've come to learn.
You are already real. To be
real is not simply referring to
being alive, but is also referring to the experiences that
happen to you while being
alive. Do not wait for someone else, something else or
an outside source to declare
you as real. Crazy, I know.
To accept you are real means
to understand you will not
be some magazine model (in
most cases), that you will disappoint people and yourself,
that the size of your waist
does not indicate the capacity of your mind or heart and
it means accepting you will
live through moments that
cannot be edited, deleted or
erased. Just get on with it;
you are incredible as an individual, embrace what makes
you unique and different.
Plus, Barbie is overrated
anyways; there is only one
you. Accept that you are real,
that your life cannot be finished, have perfect timing,
be fixed or have any form of
structure. Become intrigued
by the messiness and actu-
ally embrace it. You are your
own gatekeeper, do not let
others define your value.
Yes, it is even more difficult that we have grown up
in a world where, as a society, we have been raised to
be likeable, and watched as
the women (and men) who
spoke up for themselves in
ways against social norms
were either called selfish, difficult or needy that
splashed a red wine stain
on the white carpet. Whatever, be the stain and know
that the change starts within
you. Create your own value,
want to cut your hair, wear
that dress, baggy shirt, not
shave your legs, be a scientist, run for president, ask for
that raise, change your mind
on your life partner, city,
whatever, that is okay. It is
okay to change our mind on
big things as we grow as individuals. Turns out, life does
not work out the way you
thought it would at 18—and
that's actually a good thing.
Empower yourself, and do
not let the world decide on
what you can and cannot do.
Free yourself from the box
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
and the hegemonic views.
regardless of the world and Plenty of people will tell you
judgments. Find an anchor in that you cannot do somethe chaos of the stereotypes, thing because you are not
biases and social norms, and good enough, a woman, not
choose to not be a part of it. intelligent enough, just not
You are real exactly as outdoorsy enough, blah blah.
you are and who you are. All that matters is that you
Remember that we change know you are enough. That
as life requires us to. If you is all you could ever need.
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Shamanism - the world's original religion
A look back at the spiritual power women have had
B Y CHARLA L OPEZ
CONTRIBUTOR
Women's roles across
cultures and across time
have been transformed and
adapted. Before the masculine structure of society
and religion, there was a
sacred powerful role that
women held and ruled f rom.
Shamanism is regarded
by various sources to be
the original religion f rom
which all religions stemmed
and branched out f rom,
not only humankind's first
spiritual practice but a
healing practice as well.
Shamanism has been defined by the western world
as a religious belief system in which the shaman
is a specialist in the knowledge required to make a
connection to the world
of the spirits in order to
bring about benefits for the
other members of the community within the culture.
From my research I have
found that women were the
first shamans and are still
regarded as being more powerful. Women are designed
in such a way, including
biologically, that is better
suited to shamanism and its
duties. Women were known
to be "chosen" by the spirit
or universe versus men who
were chosen and "initiated"
by other male shamans and
these facts can be reinforced
by male shamans today.
Different cultures have
their own creation shaman
ous of women's power and
conspiring to steal the power
from them. The only way
men could attain the power
that the women shamans had
was to be given the objects
and tools from their female
elders or steal their objects
of power and kill the shaman; only then could they
assume the powers and use
them for their own purposes.
Photo by Noelle Friedberg In the article "Path of the
Shaman," Peggy Andreas
story of origin about the first describes that shamans heal
shamans being women and themselves (and serve as a
how they were somehow healing catalyst for others) in
overthrown and erased from three main ways: removing
history. They include the oc- blockages in the energy flow,
currence of men being jeal- balancing and centering and
attunement and harmony.
It is important to point out
that shamanism acknowledges the importance of both
masculine and feminine energies and traditions. So it
would be beneficial for people today to adopt aspects, if
not most parts of shamanism,
with its powerful women
leaders and positive holistic attributes. I would like
to end with some questions
for you all. How did humanity arrive at this masculinedominated structure of society and even religion? At
what point did women lose
their sacred power and revered position in the world?
Taking a critical look at feminist experiences
When did feminism become a bad thing?
B Y D ANIELLE W ISDOM
CONTRIBUTOR
Growing up, I was blessed to be surrounded by
strong, incredible, educated
women who showed me at
a young age what it looks
like to be successful as a
woman in the world. Looking back now, I realize that
my sisters and my mother
were showing me what it
looks like to be a feminist.
Working in childcare, I
have always worked with
predominantly women (and
still do). What baffles me is
how many women in today's
society refuse to call themselves feminists. Moreover,
I 've notice that a lot of the
women I work with have
a tendency to perpetuate
gender inequalities through
their words and actions. Not
only are these women continuing a cycle of oppression
for themselves, but they are
teaching these behaviors to
children, who will bring them
into the next generation.
My biggest question is,
when did feminism become a
bad thing? And why do these
women fall victims to male
power even when there aren't
any males around? The simple answer is that humans can
only act on what they know.
An educated woman with
positive female role models might be more equipped
to see that feminism isn't
about "man hating." It is
about equality between people regardless of gender. So
if the concept of feminism
is such a simple one, why
do grown women have such
a hard time accepting it?
In my opinion, women
such as my co-workers have
a hard time accepting feminism because, even in an
entirely female environment,
male power dictates how we
as women view ourselves
and how we act on those
views. For example, many of
my co-workers are currently
Feminism is not exclusive
Men can be advocates as well
Feminism is for everyone.
B Y JACQUELINE R OBINSON
CONTRIBUTOR
We cannot ignore the fact
that women's voices are still
consistently marginalized.
But to hold that feminism
belongs only to women,
or that only women can be
feminists, creates brash assumptions, ostracizes enormous number of supporters
ity goes against the rudimentary ideals of the cause.
Since everyone has his or her
own right to define "feminism," stating that the word
itself is not all-inclusive is
counterintuitive. Each individual, each person, decides
to put their own definition
to the word "feminism."
Some honor the word, others use it as an insult. No
matter how an individual
chooses to utilize the term, I
think the freedom to make the
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
word yours is the beauty of
feminism. Feminism doesn't
and implies that anyone who define, mold or break, rather,
isn't a woman cannot sup- it bends. There is feminism
port the same ideas that we as in all of us, whether we
women strive for everyday. choose to embrace it or not.
How are we to advocate With campaigns like HeForfor women's equality, justice She that "brings together one
and optimism if we are being '"half of humanity in support
prejudiced about who can of the other half of humanity,
advocate? To deny some- for the entirety of humanity,"
one the right or opportunity we are now taking proactive
to act under a feminist label measures to bridge the gaps
simply because of his or her between women and men that
gender identity or sexual- have divided us for centuries.
in school for child development. One of them recently
got her degree but was afraid
to ask for a raise from our
boss. She was complacent
staying as an assistant teacher when, in comparison, the
only male employee in the
center has received several
raises and has no degree.
These stories, unfortunately,
are not uncommon. Women
do not see themselves as valuable assets to the workplace
so they are less likely to go
for that next big promotion.
While these beliefs about
gender are deeply rooted and
difficult to change, I don't
think that it is impossible. It
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
Feminism is not always what the media portrays.
is everybody's job to change
the way that we view power
and success and it is every
woman's j ob to be a role mod-
el for others. With these efforts, future generations may
never have to worry about
gender inequality again.
Living in America
as a woman
ity. Everyday, my society is
making gender equality more
of a reality as campaigns like
"HeForShe," ran by the UN
Women, seek to promise
worldwide empowerment of
women and gender equality.
I see my society looking to build women up - to
build me up, to remind me
of my worth and to show respect for my sex. Although
there are still many women
around the world, who face
oppression, harassment and
disrespect for speaking their
minds, I see an America that
wishes to be better. However, I will not shelter the fact
that many women still unPhoto by Noelle Friedberg dergo these cruel treatments
Being a woman is a multidimensional identity.
in America but, compared
the "land of opportunities," to other countries, America
B Y STEPHANIE R UBY
but it is nevertheless true. allows me to live life with
CONTRIBUTOR
I have the ability to freely the freedom to speak, think
As a woman living in
and be whomever I choose
contemporary
American pursue both an education and
to be under God's grace. To
society, I would say I have a career. In that career, I have
be an American woman is
abundant
opportunities. the ability to hold highly reto have freedom. That, for
This might seem a bit cliché spected positions that carry a
many, is still only a dream.
considering that America is large amount of responsibil-
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budget analysis of CSUSM.
Brunsis
concluded
that CSUSM does have
the resources, in reserves, to fund the Equity Program, Engen said.
In a letter last year from
Engen to Haynes, the CFA
leader wrote that "for mere
pennies on the dollar — just
0.37 percent of the university
budget," it would be possible
to "fund [the] campus' share
of what it would take to close
the gap between the CSU's
and CFA's salary proposals."
In an interview last week,
Engen said, "What we told
them when we were bargaining this contract last year was
that we would accept a meager raise as long as CSU campuses undergo a campus salary equity program with the
cash reserves that they have.
"The chancellor gave the
green light this time around,
and
President
Haynes
committed to implementing an equity program
on our campus," he said.
Anne Lombard, an Associate Professor of History and
the Faculty Rights Representative for the CSUSM Chapter of CFA, has been on the
faculty since 2000. She explained her own experience.
"My salary is still under
$70,000 a year. I have a J.D.
from Columbia Law School
and a Ph.D from UCLA, and
the salaries of other people in my rank are on average about eight to ten thousand more," said Lombard.
Lombard said she has
not experienced a salary inversion, but rather
a salary compression because new faculty are making slightly less than her.
According to the Sacramento Bee State Worker Salary Database (www.sacbee.
com/site-services/databases/
state-pay), Lombard made
$68,300 last year. Another
associate professor of history — the same rank and
approximate hire date as
Lombard — from the University of California Santa
Cruz, made $86,900 in 2013.
The same database shows
that an assistant professor of
history at CSUSM - a lower
rank than Lombard — made
$66,000 in 2014, only $2300
less than Lombard's salary.
"There is a growing awareness that [faculty] are getting paid way less than
brand new faculty with no
experience and^will possibly
never get to the level that
they expected, and it makes
people depressed," said
Lombard. "A demoralized
faculty, I think, doesn't necessarily put as much energy
and creativity into the job
as you would like them to."
Engen agreed.
"We want the administration, the public, and students
to know that we are not just
faculty members who are
griping that they want more
money. We are actually falling out of the middle class,"
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said Engen. "We are here
doing a job that is really
important by educating people, but we can't accomplish
that job when we have to
take on extra work that cuts
into our main focus, which
is teaching our students."
Marisol Clark-Ibanez, a
tenure track Associate Professor of Sociology and CFA
member, said, "It is very demoralizing because you feel
like you are putting in so
much work. You don't come
into this job for the pay, but
there is quite an injustice because they are devaluing my
labor and input by consistently and structurally putting me
at bottom of the pay scale."
The State Worker Salary
Database shows that ClarkIbanez, who was hired in
2003„made $66,000 in 2014.
However, an assistant professor of Sociology at CSUSM
~ a lower rank with less
experience — makes $6,100
more than Clark-Ibanez.
The database shows that an
Associate Professor of Sociology (same rank and approximate hiring date) from
the University of California
Santa Cruz made $86,000 in
2013 - $20,000 more than
Clark-Ibanez's 2014 salary.
"I work so much and if I was
smart, then maybe I would
work to my pay scale, which
would mean a significant
pulling out of things that I
am passionate about and care
about," said Clark-Ibanez.
Faculty members and the
CFA are concerned that
the Salary Equity Program
has yet to be implemented, even though the CSU
Chancellor and President
Haynes have agreed to it.
Engen said the administration is waiting on the
current faculty raises to
be implemented and recorded in the data system.
"What we're concerned
about now then is that in
May, when we go back to
the reopener bargaining table in year two of the contract, it is possible that we
will still not see the equity
program in place," he said.
CSUSM Provost Graham Oberem said he is
aware of faculty concerns.
"Currently, , CFA/CSU
contract salary increases are
being processed with those
adjustments coming into effect through April," he said.
"Once these system wide salary changes are calculated,
we will do a full analysis of
faculty salaries on our campus to see what remaining
faculty salary equity issues
still need to be addressed."
Oberem said he is working with the Office of Faculty Affairs to do the equity
analysis. Once it is complete
and a plan designed, the
faculty will be consulted.
President Haynes will
make thefinaldecision about
the campus-based faculty salary equity program, he said.
For more information
on the faculty union's
views, visit calfac.org.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Marilyn Huerta advocates the power of art
BY LEXY PEREZ
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT E DITOR
It can be normal for every
college student to feel overwhelmed with questions
about the future. Pressure
can build on the necessity to feel as if you need
to have an idea of what exactly it is you wish to do.
For Marilyn Huerta, the answer is quite simple. "Why
must you do just one thing?"
Living a life based on the
mantra of refusing to have
life bounded by limits,
Huerta is living proof that if
you have passion for something, there's nothing in life
you can't do. It is imperative to ensure that enthusiasm consumes your life that
leads to ultimate happiness.
Aside from being a mother
of four, Huerta serves in a
myriad of positions important for our campus. Having
begun working for the campus since 2006, she serves as
the President of the San Marcos Art Council, a Student
Arts Association Advisor
for CSUSM, a Community
Liaison for Charity Wings
Art Center and co-teaches
HeART Healing Retreats
sponsored by the Palliative
Care Institute. While these
are just a few of her positions,
it is evident that she has an
impressive list of credentials.
Being raised amongst creative parents, her zealousness
for art and innovation was
conspicuous at an early age.
"When people would ask
me what I wanted to be when
I grew up, in my heart I always knew I wanted to be
an artist, but I didn't want
to just decorate someone's
wall, I wanted to share it
and give back with it. It had
to be some kind of service,"
said Huerta when describing
what inspires her love for art.
'What sets this woman
apart from others is her commitment to making a difference in the community.
She views art as not only a
passion, but as something
that can give the ultimate
freedom of expression.
"We have so much structure in life and in art there
are no rules," Huerta said.
It is through healing of art in
which Huerta found her calling to assist others struggling
with the adversaries of life.
"So many people in the
world think that art is not important. They think it's just an
extracurricular activity, but
it's not. It's something that is
needed. It's used in all forms
all over the world and people
don't recognize it," she said.
An example of her community involvement is work
done through an organization she is a part of called
Art Miles. Huerta and other
students painted 14 murals as
a means of honoring the tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary School. After sending
these murals to Connecticut,
she feels it exemplified how
art can allow individuals to
use their creativity as a means
of making a difference.
One thing Huerta wishes
people knew was that creativity isn't something only
meant for the "gifted."
"You don't have to have
skills or be experienced in art
to know the power of it. It can
be a tool that can be used by
everyone. It's something to
do for yourself," Huerta said.
While she doesn't feel as
if women are truly represented enough in art, she believes that gender shouldn't
even be of any concern.
"It's my hope that your
art speaks for itself and
you don't pay attention
to whether it's a male or
female artist," she said.
Huerta doesn't pay mind
to the gender of an individual but rather the artistry they bring to the table,
for all voices of art should
be expressed and heard.
It is through the art process that Huerta has discovered not only who she
Photo courtesy of Marilyn Huerta
Huerta is a talented artist and prominent community member.
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is as an individual, but
her purpose as an artist.
"I can be myself, without being forced to. Art
shares our story. It provides a voice for those who
sometimes don't know
how to speak," she said.
Huerta has a hope for
women
who
dedicate
their lives to advocating what they believe in.
"We aren't given enough
credit for how strong we are.
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Nintendo best at creating female characters
B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
The stereotype is simple
yet pervasive: the realm
of videogames is a guy's
world. That's the stereotype
I grew up with, anyways,
and it seems I'm not the only
one who thinks that way.
Of course, I know fully
well that this is not completely true. The truth is,
there are a number of video
games that have what I call
a pro-woman disposition.
I could write a list, but I've
only got so much room on
this paper. So here are four
pro-woman video games:
1. "Xenoblade Chronicles":
This might seem like an odd
choice to anyone who knows
this game, but let me explain.
One of the main female characters, Fiora, is, according to
the Xenoblade Wiki, "a very
kind and caring person who
wants to help everyone." A
few sentences later, it says
that she "is also incredibly protective of Shulk [the
game's male protagonist]."
I don't know about you, but
I 'm used to the guy being
extremely protective of the
girl, so seeing this role get
flipped around is refreshing.
2. "Pokemon": Another
seemingly odd choice, but
hang with me. When "Pokemon" kicked off in 1996,
players were only given the
option to play as a boy. But
with the release of "Pokemon Crystal" in 2000, players had the choice to play
as either a boy or a girl (and
thus an infamous meme
spawned from this, making
fun of "Pokemon" professors
for asking about your gender). Also, special mention
must be given to the fourth
generation of games, "Pokemon Diamond", "Pearl" and
"Platinum", for being the
first games in the series to
feature a female champion.
3. "Super Smash Bros,
for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U":
No, I 'm not trolling you, I
promise. The "Super Smash
Bros" games always had
considerably more male
fighter options than female
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fighter options. While the
latest installment is no different, the undeniable fact is
that the female-to-male ratio
is stronger in this game than
ever before. 13 out of 49,
about 27 percent, of the options are female, compared
to one, 8 percent, in the first
installment (not counting
Jigglypuff, as genders in
"Pokemon" weren't defined
back then). Also, with the
new Mii Fighter option, you
can create even more female
fighters and increase that percentage even more. It might
seem like a guy's world
here, but the female presence is not to be neglected.
4. "Metroid": Well, we all
knew this would be on the
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Marjane Satrapi's
"Persepolis"
While many used comics
as the medium for fictional
tales, others like Maijane Satrapi turned it into a platform
to introduce readers to themselves and to their cultures.
Her graphic novel "Persepolis" was published originally
in 2000 in French before
Pantheon Books translated it
and released it to the North
American audience. It is her
coming-of-age memoir that
began with her childhood
during post-Islamic Revolution Iran and living in a war
zone. The graphic novel followed her from Tehran to
Vienna and back, where she
went through many trials and
tribulations to discover the
person she is meant to be and
not what society constructed.
Satrapi co-directed the
critically acclaimed film
adaptation of "Persepolis"
with Vincent Paronnaud.
Like the graphic novel, the
film was originally in French
but there is also an English
dubbed version available.
Kate Beaton's
"Hark, A Vagrant!"
A former member of the
disbanded Pizza Island studio group, Kate Beaton
found her footing with her
very witty webcomic se-
ries " Hark, A Vagrant!".
Her first entry was a comic
called "Marcel Duchamp's
Breakfast" in 2006 and from
there she made over 300
more giving a comical and at
times critical look at numerous iconic figures from pop
culture and history among
other areas. Beaton used
traditional media to illustrate her stories using pencil
and ink. While being a bit
rough and untidy, there has
been a sense of refinement
with her drawings. There
has been no set schedule
for the new uploads so each
are a surprise to followers.
"Hark, A Vagrant!" gained
a physical book form thanks
to Drawn & Quarterly, a
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publisher supportive of
comic artists and they will
release Beaton's next books
"The Princess and the Pony"
in June and "Step Aside,
Pops: A Hark, A Vagrant!
Collection" in September.
Visit
harkavagrant.com
to read "Hark, A Vagrant!"
Nilah Magruder's
"MM"
Last month, Long Beach
Comic Expo granted Nilah
Magruder the honor of
receiving the inaugural
Dwayne McDuffie Award
For Diversity for the first
chapter of her webcomic
"M.F.K." She launched the
online series back in January 2012 though mentioned
in a post in the website that
Her
list. Naturally, Nintendo is
the best at everything, even
making female protagonists.
But what makes protagonist
Samus Aran really stand out
is how she was introduced.
In the instruction manual
for her debut game, she was
continuously referred to as a
"he." Players dove into the
game playing as this mysterious, masked bounty hunter,
and then, when all was said
and done, came the shock:
it was a girl the whole time! Photo courtesy o/Ciara Walker
There's a very good reason
why this is often cited as one B y GIAEA W ALKER
of the greatest plot twists in STAFF W RITER
video games. It's definitely a
shocker, but I will gladly take
it over finding out that the
She wept,
princess is in another castle.
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Ladies conquering comics
BY FAITH O RCINO
We should always be thought
of as equal. There are differences about us and we
should accept our strengths,"
she said. "When I was growing up it was all about finding the prince but you don't
have to get married or have
children to be successful. If
men can be that and still be
successful, we can do it too."
Huerta is living proof
that anything can be
done if you believe in it.
she created the lead character
Abbie in 2002. Since that initial concept, Magruder built a
unique realm that Abbie must
travel through to complete
her late mother's final wish.
Complications arose soon after she met teenager resident
Jaime and his grandfather
Iman during a sandstorm.
She failed to go her separate
way and becomes trapped
in the tension between the
superhuman Parapsi and
the normal, poor Misma.
"M.F.K." currently has
three chapters completed as
Magruder continues to expand this world she made
on Mondays. Visit mfkeomic.com to learn more and
read the latest installments.
She asked for change,
Uncertainty felt strange*
She asked, never
begging,
She waited and stopped
complaining.
She chose something
that wasnft an option,
Every closed door was
for her protection.
She became more
patient and lost fear,
She started to hear
God's voice and see His
plan-so clear!
If you tell her what
she can't do she workers
harder,
She covers her family
with prayer.
She offers f ar more than
beauty
She prayed
She believed
She received^..
Who is she?
SHE IS ME!!!
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V PA S E N I O R C A P S T O N E S P O T L I G H T
Loc-Ha Le, passionate heart living on keyboard
to take power over their life
with no regrets. Rather than
manipulate her mind into
believing it was too late to
make her dreams come true,
Le felt there was no better
time to live out the dreams
she always envisioned.
At eight years old, Le was
introduced to the art of playing piano. Learning for years
through private lessons, it
was conspicuous that she
had a gift. She was not only
talented, but had a genuine
love and passion for music.
After attending Palomar
for eight years while juggling
studying and being a committed mother, she transferred
B Y LEXY PEREZ
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT E DITOR
Many of us have our own
aspirations, but sometimes
life can decide to have its
own plan for us. Rather than
fight the trials and tribulations, it can be common
to give into the "fate" that
we are left to deal with.
Loc-Ha Le is a student who
once substituted her journey
in fulfilling her ambition to
becoming a devoted mother.
While she spent years dedicated to her family, she has
grown to become the epitome of someone who decided
to Cal State San Marcos,
continuing to pursue music.
Now after 10 years, Le
is about to graduate and
has been given the honor
to have a Capstone solo
piano
performance
at
the end of the semester.
"When I knew I was going
to perform, I was nervous but
more and more now I feel
less nervous. All my years
planned for this moment. I
did try my best and if I make
a mistake, it's because I 'm
a human being," she said.
The only thing in Le's mind
is the fact that even at her
age now, she has been able to
prove to everyone and even
herself that she succeeded
simply from hard work.
"I just feel a satisfaction. Whatever dream you
build, if you just pursue it
and keep continuing with it,
you will get it. When you
work hard, get the goal, anything can happen," she said.
Exciting to live this rewarding moment in her life, Le
said that women overall have
all the capability of making
a difference in this world.
"The whole world we have
today is thanks to women.
Who would take care of the
baby, be patient enough to
teach the children, care for
patients, etc. I 'm proud I'm
a woman," proudly said Le.
Le said in the authority of a
woman, their strongest ability is to hide and be modest
despite their influential roles .
"Women work hard, but
they are in silence. They
are very quiet," she said.
"They accept that inferior
for their family. I think that
is the essence of a women."
After graduating, Le plans
on earning her masters and
continually committing herself to teaching more to apply
music in the teachings of life.
"I do believe in art and these
days, people say that it's hard
to make a living in art and if
you pursue it, you will be-
come poor," she said. "If you
think it's really your passion, then follow your heart."
Le lives by the idea that
anything is possible if you
just believe in your passion.
"When you work hard, get
a goal, anything can happen, so from now on you
have to believe in yourself.
If you get a goal and you
know it's difficult, plan far
ahead and gradually you
will get there," she said.
Loc-Ha Le will be performing from 2:30 p jn. to
3:30 p jn. on Thesday, April
7 in Arts 111 Performance
Hall.
In a World touches heartstrings with powerful message
tress trying to break into
the movie trailer business, a
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male dominated industry. To
make matters worse, Carol
In a world where women's has to deal with being in the
voices are not heard, one shadow of her father (Fred
woman dares to try to beat Melamed), a famous voice
out the men and let her voice actor who believes that the
be discovered. That woman world does not want to hear
is Lake Bell, the director, a woman's voice. The film
writer and lead actress in the becomes more interesting
2013 comedy, "In a World." when she finds herself comThe film focuses on main peting against her father and
_ £ character, Carol (Bell), a his protégé (Ken Marino)
struggling voice-over ac- to be the voice of the trailer
B Y SARAH YOUNGREN
for the highly anticipated
film "Amazon Games", a
made-up film clearly reflecting the theme of the movie,
women
empowerment.
"It's about these fierce
mutated female Amazonian warriors battling clone
prehistoric cavemen hybrids," character Nancy
(Stephanie Allyne) said.
However, the heart of the
film centers on Carol's struggle to find the strength to
overcome her insecurities of
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being a female voice actor
and ignoring the disapproval
of her chauvinist father to
pursue a chance at her dream.
This is a clear representation
of film industry today, where
there are significantly less
women, particularly in directing and writing positions,
than men. The film makes it
obvious that it is aiming to
give a platform for women to
be heard in the media today.
Bell's rawness and humor
make her extremely relatable
and down to earth, and with a
supporting cast that includes
actors such as Nick Offerman, Geena Davis and Rob
Corddry, the film is pleasant
and entertaining to watch.
"In a World" is brilliantly
funny with a touch of heart
that sends a powerful message about women's voices
needing to be heard. The
film was given 4 stars on
Netflix and it is definitely
worth levery single one.
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T HE. C OUGAR
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2 - President Karen Haynes
delivers the annual Report
to the Community.
5 - Take a break from studying and go for a hike.
10 - Debate has sparked
over whether makeup is
safe to use.
6 - Haley Perko looks to
combine health and policy.
12 - 'Her' takes a unique
look at relationships and
how they function.
ROTC students want to end SDSU trips
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Students currently enrolled in ROTC must travel
60 miles round-trip f rom
CSUSM to SDSU to take the
appropriate classes, which
has sparked the debate over
whether military science
courses should be offered on
campus.
A favorable vote f rom the
Academic Senate would allow ROTC members, as well
as any students interested in
the subject material, to take
military science courses at
CSUSM. The classes would
focus on leadership skills
while having military principals.
Students can participate in
ROTC at CSUSM, however
the courses that are required
for them to take are cross-enrolled through SDSU. ROTC
students are required to commute to San Diego on Tuesdays for an outdoors leadership lab and on Thursdays
f or work in the classroom.
The program is extremely
time intensive, some participants commuting up to four
times a week f or extra train-
ing to help them excel.
Proponents for military science courses say that making
them available at CSUSM
will save ROTC members
currently driving to SDSU
on a weekly basis drastic
amounts of time and money.
In the case of former
ROTC member-Jeff Gutowski, commuting to San Diego
cost him $2000 a semester in
gas. While financial aid was
able to help with the expenses, Gutowski says that many
members have to drop out
of the program because they
cannot afford the gas on their
own.A student that wants to
complete the ROTC program must finish it within
.four years, or five years if
they have an approved special major. This adds an even
greater sense of urgency for
students to build the rest of
their class schedule around
when the ROTC courses they
need are offered. However,
students must also graduate
with a college degree in order
to ensure that they meet all
qualifications necessary for
pursuing a job in the armed
forces post-graduation.
ROTC participants performing color guard at the Cougar baseball game. They w ork hard inside and outside of the
classroom t o obtain their college degree and establish experience and understanding, while participating in military
training. This image and more can be found at http://csusnrwrmyrotc.weebly.com/.
"I had to quit because I
didn't have enough time to
graduate, and because of the
cost factor," Gutowski said.
" I'm such an advocate [of
ROTC] because it is such a
good program. It teaches you
things you can't get around
school. But some students
have to be down to SDSU
by 6 a jn. They are there for
three hours and then have
to rush back to CSUSM for
a 10:15 class, and are on
campus as late as 8 p.m. so
that they can get the rest of
their classes they need. The
commute limits their ability
to actually invest in the program."
David Casas, who has
stayed in the program and
still commutes to SDSU on
a regular basis, echoed similar sentiments about how the
time and financial burden
have negatively impacted
his experience. Casas, who
graduates this semester, is
working towards a career in
the Air Force.
"To compete, you have
to put in extra time and effort to your responsibilities
and take the initiative to get
them done. The day you join,
you're in charge of people.
Learning to manage people
requires a lot of face time,
so I have be there for three
hours, twice a week," Casas
said. "It's a lot of management right off the back. And
you have to make sure that
you yourself are competitive
so that you can work towards
a career as a pilot, nurse, or
any other professional career
you want. You have to promote yourself so that they
see that you are worth the
Air Force's dollar f or them
to invest in you."
Critics of having military
science courses on campus
argue that integrating them
into the university course
catalogue would be a step in
the wrong direction. Opponents say that the military's
message of bloodshed and
violence are not as productive on a college campus as
offering nonmilitary and diplomatic solutions.
"[CSUSM] has a different
purpose for our existence.
We are not about military
engagements. I 'm always
sympathetic to students of
how difficult it is to piece
together work, classes, family and personal time. It's
not that I totally don't hear
that issue," Sociology Dept.
Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said.
"But that's not what the CSU
means or what we came here
to build. This is the people's
university and we can show
people other options they
(Military science continued
on page 2).
Political Corner
Health care law changes point to college students
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Recent changes involving
health care have many concerned and. questioning, but
information regarding the
Affordable Care Act may
look different depending on
whether one is a student or
the supporter of a large family.
Under the Affordable Care
Act, everyone must enroll
for health insurance or pay
a fee as of Jan. 2014. The
fee is scheduled to increase.
The 2014 annual penalty is
$95 for the individual, with
up to a family maximum
of $285 or 1 percent of the
family income, whichever
is greater. The 2016 annual
penalty is extended to $695
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for the individual, with up to
a family maximum of $2,085
or 2.5 percent of the family
income, whichever is greater.
In three years time, that is a
$600 increase for the individual without health insurance.
Though the pre-paid student health- fee allows enrolled CSUSM students to
receive free basic services
for colds, physical exams,
cryotherapy, biopsies, immunizations and other ailments,
it is not health insurance.
"You do not need health
insurance to utilize Student Health and Counseling
Services. However, supplemental health insurance
is strongly recommended
. . . We strongly urge you
to maintain health insur-,
ance," Student Health and
Counseling's information on
health insurance states.
The Student Health and
Counseling Services page
has links f or applying for
health insurance through
CSUSM and information
about it. If a student is covered by their parents' insurance, they don't need to get
it through CSUSM. Covered
CA lists the Affordable Care
Act's changes for customers as "more health insurance options," "protection
for consumers," "fines f or
no coverage," "affordable
coverage and financial assistance," "increased coverage"
and "what businesses will
need to do."
."All health insurance plans
(not counting most plans sold
before March 10,2010) must
provide health insurance for
individuals and their, families |
even if someone has a health
condition such as diabetes or
asthma. That health insurance cannot be dropped if
someone gets sick," Covered
CAsaidi
If one follows the CSUSM
Student Health and Counseling Services health insurance page, they will see a
list of available policies provided through Wells Fargo
Insurance Services. The insurance options are based on
whether a student is a U.S.
Citizen, an International student or other options.
A domestic student who is
a U.S. citizen can get health
insurance through Anthem
Blue Cross with a deductible of $250 per insured person, or $750 per family. The
available student dental plan
is $196 for the annual rate,
covering Sept. 1, 2013 to
Sept. 1, 2014. It i s also run
through Anthem Blue Cross.
Eligible enrollees for the
domestic campus medical
plan must meet certain requirements.
"Regularly
matriculated
students who are enrolled in
nine or more credit hours or
registered graduate students
are eligible to enroll. All eligible students must have paid
fees to the University, and be
actively attending classes on
main campus," according to
the Student Health'Insurance
Domestic Medical Plan flyer
available through the Student
Health and Counseling Services link.
If a student does not have
insurance through a parent
and can't afford the campus
policies, they may qualify
for Medi-Cal.
"Covered California will
help individuals and families
determine whether they may
get federal financial assistance that will cut the cost of
health insurance or whether
they qualify for free health
insurance through MediCal," Covered CA said.
Insurance plans are prohibited from placing lifetime
limits on coverage. Other
changes seem aimed to help
students obtaining insurance
through school plans.
"If you are on a school plan
and undergo a severe medical issue, you'll be covered
no matter how high your
medical costs are," USA Today reported.
Changes to health care are
numerous, but whether a
family's breadwinner or an
individual, it's clear the affordable care act means all
students and adults must enroll in health insurance soon.
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F rontiers in S cience
Lectures to shecl light on cancer cause and treatments
B Y RYAN DOWNS
STAFF WRITER
Every year, the science faculty on campus work together to provide an event series
meant to spread the word
about the latest innovations
from scientific minds, and
Spring 2014 is no different.
For the upcoming semester,
the Department of Physics
is debuting a lecture series
called "Frontiers in Science"
in celebration of such innovations, which kicked off
on Feb. 6 and will continue
through May 1. Each lecture
focuses on a different matter
in the forefront of science,
covering topics from disease, to food, to the Internet.
An expert in that very field
is scheduled to speak at each
lecture. One vital subject the
lectures will cover are discoveries related to treating
cancer.
. The series kicked off last
week with "The Targeted
Delivery of Chemotherapeutics to Tumors," with Dr.
Dowdy Jackson, the Principal Scientist/Assistant Director at Agensys. Jackson
has worked with companies
at the forefront of the development of pharmaceuticals,
meant to combat cancer. During the lecture, he described
the process of enabling the
body's antibodies to target
cancerous cells within the
body with impressive preju-
dice; allowing the treatment
to reach the harmful cells
without damaging too many
of the healthy ones. This
treatment, which has recently begun adoption at medical
centers, helps deal with some
of the more harmful side effects of chemotherapy.
Dr. Jackson was keen to
remind that the company and
its scientists are still working
on a litany of projects using
similar technology.
"It's one of the exciting
new breakthroughs for cancer patients," Jackson said.
"There's two [treatments]
already out there, but there's
a whole lot we've been developing right now that are
making their way through
the pipeline."
However, Jackson is just one of
the many experts
who can be expected this series,
which continues
on Feb. 27 with a
lecture on "Social
Media Helping
Global Disaster
Response (in 140
Characters
or
Less)" with Dr.
Eric Frost, in Arts
240.
The rest of the
lectures will be
held during UHour in Science
Hall 2, Room 242.
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President reports to the community
CSUSM c ontinues to grow at a fast pace
"Our goal . . . was
to raise educational
rates in our region*
--Karen Haynes
In the President's Report
to the community, Karen
Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of
CSUSM to community leaders.
The event was held Thursday, Feb. 6, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The
report discussed the achievements of the students, faculty and programs. Haynes
presented many stories of
successful students to, illustrate the impact of CSUSM
programs.
The fuschia-suited Haynes
began with a recap of how
CSUSM has grown under
her leadership since her
start Feb. 1, 2004. About the
struggle to become a modern
education model during a recession, Haynes said, "Could
any of us have imagined how
far, how fast we have come?"
To illustrate CSUSM's
growth,
Haynes
went
through a list of what had
doubled ' and increased at
CSUSM in her time as President. The student population
has increased from 6,000 to
12,000 according to Haynes.
Buildings have doubled from
10 to 20.
Academic Degree Offerings have increased from
27 to 58. Athletic teams
have more than doubled.
The Alumni has grown from
13,000 to 35,000. The employees at CSUSM has increased from 700 to 1,900.
The endowment has been
raised from $10 million to
$20 million.
An endowment is the total
amount of money or property donated and invested for
a university. There are rules
for how it's utilized and it
mainly goes to aiding students.
"Over a three-year period,
$143 million in new endowment gifts has been added to
endowments throughout the
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have besides being trained in
the art of killing. How does
that fit with what I do as a
faculty member?"
The Cougar Chronicle
recently surveyed 240 students about their opinion of
military science courses and
whether or not they should
be allowed on campus. An
overwhelming
majority
was found in favor of Army
ROTC, and many participants were open to military
science courses being offered on campus. However,
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$32 million from endowment
in support of student scholarships, faculty research and
academic programs.
Endowment investments
gained an average 20.38t%
percent in 2010-2011, recovering much of the losses
incurred from 2007-2009,"
the 2010/11 Philanthropic
Annual Report on calstate.
edu stated.
Haynes' speech addressed
goals CSUSM is working towards, including more campus space and the desire to
improve educational rates in
the region.
"Riverside and San Diego
counties are among a handful of counties in California
that have experienced a moderate or even robust growth
in high school graduates,"
Haynes said. "However, the
statistics show that most of
the growth is in populations
not expected to go past high
school, if that far. Statistics
also indicate that California
will be short one million college educated workers by
2025."
Hayne's goal to increase
educational rates in the area
is tied closely for her with
persons who are atriskof not
graduating college. Haynes
touched on the Ace dollars
service program for former
foster youths, as well as other vital causes.
"We now educate more
former foster youth per capita than any institution in the
United States," Haynes said.
Former foster children appear to face incredible odds
and disadvantages that affect
their ability to obtain a college education.
"Surveys report that there
there was no unanimous
agreement to either entity.
Out of 240 students, 201
participants answered that
they were very or somewhat
familiar with Army ROTC,
whereas 39 participants were
not at all familiar. 213 participants answered that they
thought there should be an
Army ROTC program on
campus, 5 participants were
opposed to it and 20 participants did not feel informedenough to answer.
When asked about their
familiarity with military science courses, 103 participants answered that they had
heard of these classes, 70
participants had taken them
in the past and 66 partici-
pants were not familiar with
military science courses at
all. After receiving a brief
definition of what military
science courses are, 110 participants said that they would
be interested in taking the
courses, 56 participants answered that the classes were
of no interest and 73 participants said they would want
to learn more information
about them before deciding.
Finally, participants were
asked if they would be opposed to other CSUSM students taking military science
courses. 232 participants
answered that they were
not opposed, and seven participants answered that they
were opposed. Two students
chose to comment on the
last question, one participant
stating that they were neither
for nor against military science courses because there
had not been sufficient communication and information
provided about the classes.
"We have enough military
all around the world. Plus,
we're in the Marines' backyard. I hope CSUSM is one
place the students can get
away from military influence. As a veteran, I see this
as propaganda," the other
anonymous survey participant wrote.
The Academic Senate is
comprised of approximately
50 members, ranging from
faculty to administrators to
are 500,000 foster youth
in the United States. Even
though 70 percent of them
desire a college experience,
most age out of foster care
only to find themselves illprepared and unsupported for
success: 65 percent become
homeless, 20 percent are arrested or incarcerated, and
less than two percent graduate from college," CSUSM
Steps Magazine stated, in an
article referencing the scholarships.
Students walking up Craven Drivé may have recently
"noticed signs for a "Report
to the Community" and/or
emails from the Office of
Communications. Many of
these messages were an effort to inform them of the
President's annual Report to
the Community.
Though the report has
come and gone, it can still
be viewed through watching
the video versions available
online in a 34 minute version
and a five minute summary
posted on the days after the
speech.
students. The diverse range
of opinions about military
science will be the crucial
deciding factor in whether
they will vote for or against
bringing the courses to campus.
"The Academic Senate at
CSUSM will hold a discussion about ROTC on campus
sometime this spring. We
value, and will take into account, student opinion when
we hold our discussion,"
Academic Senate Chair, Dr.
Vivienne Bennett, said. "We
will use the responses to this
survey as a measure of student interest and support for
or opposition to ROTC and/
or military science courses
on campus."
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Basketball playoff excitement nears
Men's basketball looking t o capitalize on near perfect season. T here is one more home game for the Cougars this season. Photo montage of the February 11 game provided by Anne Hall.
B Y JUSTIN DONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
The student union is the
"poster child" of rapid
growth for the CSUSM campus, and men's basketball is
the same for the athletic department.
It may be time for the administration to put combining the two into full throttle
and build an arena on campus for.the team to play in for
their home games.
• The Cougars practice at a
local Boys and Girls Club
right up the street from campus. Their home games are
not really at home, but they
are around 12 miles away
at MiraCosta College of
Oceanside.
This is a small facility with
a large Spartan logo, the
community college's mascot,
painted at center court. At
first, it sounds like the recipe
for a mediocre program but
that couldn't be further from
the truth.
With only three years of
existence, the Cougars are
currently No. 1 in the NAIA
national rankings, own a
27-1 overall record and have
the longest current winning
streak in NAIA Division I
with 18.
When asked about a comparison with last year's season, Coach Saia was nothing
but ecstatic .
"Last year's team has a lot
to be proud of. This year's
team might be just a bit deeper, more mature in spots and
bigger in size," Coach Saia
said.
The Cougar's recently
played Bethesda at home and
finished with a 93-54 victory.
Not only were the starters
one point, but as always, the
bench made some noise.
Of the 14 total 3-pointers
for CSUSM, 6 of them came
from Zack Zaragoza off the
bench. Zaragoza also had a
game high of 18 points.
In regards to keeping his
focus coming off the bench,
"It's visualization and mental preparation for the game.
I see myself making my
shots and giving it my all out
there," Zaragoza said.
The seniors of the team
will be recognized in an exhibition game against St.
Katherine Saturday, March 1
at 7:30 p.m.
From there the Cougars
have their eyes on a conference tournament in Georgia
and a National Championship in Kansas City.
"Kansas city is the top 32
team of the NAIA. You have
to win 5 games in 6 or 7 days
to win a national title. That's
the golden prize and that's
what we are shooting for,"
Coach Saia said.
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SPORTS EDITOR
To make it all the more
CSUSM track star, Hector difficult, he is sculpting his
Collazo may be filled with body into the perfect shape
numerous jokes and play- for the specific events he
ful remarks, but this4 guy is competes in for the Cougars.
Athletes who run the 100
a fierce competitor on the
meter tend to have bigger
track.
Don't let humorous re- frames and powerful upper
sponses like, "Know how to bodies.
Those who run the 400
look good when you run, and
know where the cameras are meter, such as Collazo, need
at all times" fool you. There to be lighter with powerful
is a lot to leanrfrom his prep- legs in order to be quick for
aration for season when it a longer distance. Collazo
comes to nutrition and train- is naturally a swole guy and
he needs to get his "six pack
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After getting some much game on point." [Swole-The
needed relaxation in the off- state of being very muscular
season, Collazo dramatically and in good shape.]
increases the amount of time
Getting his body into this
he spends training. Along kind of shape takes strict
with that, Collazo multiplies dedication. For example,
the amount of food he eats in Collazo stays away from
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most of the food sold at
school, and brings his lunch
so that he has better control
of what is" going into his
body. Perhaps the biggest
piece of advice comes from
the way he confronts possible diet challenges from the
beginning.
"You have to get your boys
on the game plan and let
them know- no bad foods no drinking.
Let mom and dad know
your game plan too. From
there it's a lot of water and
discipline," Collazo said.
Collazo's secret weapon
though, is coming home to
Mom's home-cooked Mexican food every day after a
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Mount Woodson
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Hiking Mt. Woodson is
something many people like
to do, not just for the awesome view, but also to get
an epic photo on Potato Chip
Rock for their Facebook or
Instagram.
Coming up the mountain
from either side offers an enjoyable challenge, as well as
rewarding scenery.
One way to begin the trek
is to start at Lake Poway.
Parking is free during the
winter, but the gates to the
recreational area do close, so
it's important to be mindful
of the hours.
More information about
Lake Poway's seasonal hours
and parking fees can be
found at http://www.poway.
org/Index .aspx?page= 1615.
Restrooms and water fountains are located in the recreation area, but it is important
to take water on the hike due
to there being no facilities on
the trails.
Plenty of signs are positioned around the lake to
show where the trails go and
how to get to the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The trip con-
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and rock trails.
The beginning of the journey is relatively level around
the lake until reaching the
trailhead. As the incline of
the trail increases, markers
continue to dot the path to
the summit to inform hikers
which way to go, what trail
they are on and how much
farther they have t o go. Just
before reaching the summit which has power towers
scattered around it, Potato
Chip Rock will be on the left.
Another place to start the
ascent is near the fire station
off of the 67 highway. Parking on fire station property is
prohibited but the shoulder
is plenty wide enough to accommodate many cars, and
there are lots of signs to point
out where the trail begins.
Gallego
The route from this side of
the mountain is steeper, but
it is paved, shorter and it is
even possible to do at night,
especially when there is a full
moon. There are no facilities
at the base or along the route
so it is critical to bring plenty
of water.
This trail meanders up and
through many huge boulders
that dwarf hikers and intrigue rock climbers. While
navigating the switchbacks,
it may even be possible to
spot rock climbers tackling
these giant boulders.
Either trail offers plenty
of spectacular views and a
great workout. Furry friends
are also invited to enjoy the
toils. Mt. Woodson is a perfect day hike for anyone in
need of fresh air and an adventure.
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23% of adults who face hun- hold food distributions right
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A Semester in Sweden
Colder climate , warm embrace
long as I present myself as
approachable first. Probably
because we are in a big city,
people keep to themselves.
Still, no matter if I stop and
ask for directions, or to translate something in the grocery
store, I have found people are
not only helpful and friendly,
but that everyone speaks
English! I think this is a big
part of why I am adjusting to
Stockholm so easily- if I am
lost, or curious, or confused,
I just ask.
There is another aspect of
this as well, and that is I am
not alone! There are hun- Haley Perko is excited about her communicative vision for CSUSM. Photo provided by Faith Orcino.
dreds of other students in my
same boat. In some cases, I
have an advantage because
English is my native language. But here we are, far
from home and our regular
routine, making a fantastic
decision to change our lives
and opportunities into something different. We have
not one, but two, universiquestions and concerns you
tage of resources.
ties to support us, a will to B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
Perko also sat on the Stu- have, the more we can do."
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
try something different and
dent Fee Advisory Board last
Perko came into college
the opportunity to do so in
Haley Perko is a pame that spring and was part of Alpha looking towards a career in
a beautiful, albeit cold, new
is synonymous with success, Kappa[ Psi her freshman and the health field. However,
home.
her motivated spirit and in- sophomore year. She volun- CSUSM introduced her to
tense drive creating one of teered for Campus Recrea- her love for student affairs as
the most dynamic leaders on tion, was the ASI College of well. As an intern at Palomar
Education, Health and Hu- Hospital through the Path
campus.
The junior Kinesiology man Services representative Maker internship, Perko
major, who is currently Pre- and was on the club lacrosse works at a clinic in $n AlbertPhysical Therapy, seeks to team her sophomore year. son's in San Elijo Hills. Here
make a significant differ- Recently, Perko has also she interns as a secretary/reence at CSUSM. She accom- tacked on attendance to Tuk- ceptionist that interacts with
plishes this by combining the wut Leadership Circle work- patients coming in for flu
skills that she has learned shops and Kinesiology Club shots and completes adminfrom each dimension of cam- meetings as well.
istrative paperwork.
pus life that she is involved
Her position on ASI has ceSpending time with people
with.
mented Perko's desire to see in the clinic, and helping stuPerko boasts a list of more open dialogue between dents on campus, has prodextra-curricular
activities her office and the student ded Perko to lean towards a
that would exhaust even the body to make change happen career that combines policy,
most, enthusiastic and ener- on campus.
health and possibly returning
getic people. She has been a
"I think the really big thing to the university setting after
Resident Adviser at the UVA that students need to know is she finishes grad school.
dorms for the past two years, that there are actual students
" I'm not as outspoken as
is a member of Alpha Omi- who sit on university com- most people. I 'm definitely
cron Pi and currently serves mittees and the Board of Di- more reserved and quiet,"
as the Chair of the ASI Board rectors is capable of doing so Perko said. "But when I see a
Professor Gliniecki usually teaches Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 336), Psychology of Personality (PSYCH 334) and
of Directors.
many things.
need-be for me to say someSurvey of Clinical Psychology (PSYCH 340). Photos provided by Amanda Lenox.
Perko also has partaken in
I want to figure out some thing, I will. I really like
a Leadership Retreatment, way to get it out to the stu- being a mentor and the bewhere SLL and ASI go away dents that we want them to hind-the-scenes person. I refor a weekend for different come to our office," Perko ally like to listen to people's
workshops. They are struc- said. "I don't think it's well
and ive
Dr. Megan Gliniecki strives for education with a purpose tured to find ways to help known what BOD is for; we iadeas and Iconcerns,eally lgove
dvice if can. I r
freshmen and sophomores are the voices of students. processing and listening to
"I felt very strongly about campus forever."
B Y AMANDA LENOX
integrate better into campus I want to advocate that we other people's issues so that
Professor Gliniecki fol- life and to take more advanhelping people who didn't
FEATURES EDITOR
are here for them. The more I can help them through it."
have any resources; people lowed her husband, a physiDr. Megan Gliniecki is a who didn't have money, or cian in the Navy, out to Califascinating professor that family support, or education fornia and she applied and
brings compassion and em- to fall back on. Those are the got hired at Cal State San
people that you see in state Marcos. She loves teach- Professors reveal what irritates and impresses t hem a bout students
pathy to her courses.
Professor Gliniecki re- mental facilities?' Gliniecki ing at CSUSM. She finds B Y ALISON SEAGLE
Bonnie Mendenhall, Pro- fessor of Linguistics, Liberal
the students here to be very
ceived her Bachelor's degree said.
fessor in the School of Edu- Studies Department:
SPORTS COLUMNIST
She then went back to genuine and caring.
in Chemistry at the Universication:
-Pet Peeve: "When a stuThe spring semester is just
school and took undergradu"There's this very human
ty of Michigan. She began to
-Pet Peeve: "When I try dent knows they're having
work on her Ph.D. in Organic ate psychology classes at side of psychology, where entering its fourth week of hard to make everything
Chemistry from the Univer- UT and received her Ph.D. there is a focus on under- classes. School loads are be- clear but then a student asks trouble and I know they're
sity of Texas, but then took in Clinical Psychology from standing not just people who ginning to increase and many a question about something I having trouble but they don't
come for help—they're intime off to healfroma family University of Texas, South- are mentally ill but under- syllabuses forecast exams.
covered—I have to count to vited and they don't come."
standing the people around
As course loads get harder
tragedy that related to a fam- western Medical School.
10 before I answer."
-Advice: "Imagine that you
"There is no more exciting us that we meet everyday," and more routine, students
ily member's mental illness.
-Advice: "Communicate have 10 percent more confilooking to do well might
It was due to this trag- environment than a college Gliniecki said.
with the professor and let dence and act like you have
She believes students will want to abide by their profesedy that Professor Gliniecki campus, because there is a
them know what's going on, 10 percent more confidence
switched her career course. spirit of learning and excite- develop a sense of compas- sor's advice. A few profes- like if an assignment is goand see what happens, see
She began volunteering at a ment," she said. "So if I can't sion. She hopes that when sors were interviewed about ing to be late. It's better to be
be a student, I want to have students learn we are here to their pet peeves and advice proactive."
mental hospital to learn more
(Do's and do not's contina reason to stay on a college care for each other.
on how to succeed.
about mental illness.
Jule Gómez de García, Pro- ued on page 8).
to explore.
A huge adjustment was
STAFF WRITER
the climate . It gets cold
When I landed in the Ar- sometimes in San Diego,
landa airport in Stockholm, but here I need waterproof
Sweden, all of it kind of hit boots, a super thick jacket,
me - 1 was in Sweden, I was scarves arid hats and gloves
staying here , for months, I that serve more purpose than
fashion. The days have been
was studying abroad.
Four "weeks later, I feel cold, snowy or rainy, and the
like I've been here for much nights long and dark (Sunrise
longer. Sure, I still get lost, at 8... sunset by 3).
and even yesterday I bought
One of the biggest differweird food from the grocery ences from home in Esconstore on accident. But other dido is how I get around. In
than hiccups like that, I am San Diego, the public transcomfortable and confident in portation frankly sucks. To
my new home.
get around Stockholm, it is
After months of applica- easier to take a bus, the mettions and emails, I arrived ro or walk than drive. You
in Stockholm to study social can buy a monthly pass at a
work. And although I'm fair- student price (no limits on
ly confident and adaptable the discounted price, either)
overall, I certainly didn't ex- and use it to travel the entire
pect to settle into the swing city. The buses and subways
of Stockholm so effortlessly. are clean, easy to maneuver
Maybe it is because I always and run through the nights.
wanted to be in Sweden, or Streets in Sweden are well lit,
maybe because of the won- have a bike path and walking
derful friend living here who path away from the road, and
showed me the ropes those feel incredibly safe.
first few days. Regardless,
Many people told me
one month into my adven- before my departure that
ture and I feel confident in Swedes aré very friendly.
my environment and excited This seems to be true, as
B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD
Leadership spotlight
Haley Perko
Powerful leadership and vision
CSUSM do's a nd d o n ot's o f t he c lassroom
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P utting t ogether y our o wn w ork p ortfolio
DIY Corner
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Scissors
Having a work portfolio is
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Printed out headsometimes industry stand- ings or stickers for lettering
ard. Having a physical, old- so you can organize the portschool version is a project I folio and label what everyhad to try.
thing is
Supplies:
•
(Optional)
Any
Materials should be acid- stickers, brads, stencils or
free to prevent yellowing or cut-out tools that you think
decaying of the pages.
would make your portfolio
•
A Scrapbook (I look more polished
recommend a plain design
•
(Optional) Headand neutral color, preferably shot: pick a work-appro12" by 12" size. I got mine priate picture of your face.
for $2.99 at Michaels Craft Headshots are important for
Store, but they usually range certain fields
from that to $20. They usu•
Short profile: type
ally come with clear page out a small summary of who
holders. You can buy them you are and why you are
separately if you need more good for the job you're seekspace).
ing. Include skills and inter•
Acid-free paper in a ests relevant to your intended
variety of designs and colors career or artistic passion. The
(I bought one black textured profile section should be an
pack and one varied design extended version of the obA beautiful page sample of Sarah Hughes starter page for her w ork portfolio featuring her News Editor experipack).
jective on your resume
ence with the Cougar Chronicle.
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Double- sided
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Contacts: Print a
scrapbooking tape (Comes sheet that lists all ways you
•
Links to your work: work.
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Resume: print a
in a roll of sticky squares would like a prospective emin most scrapbooking sec- ployer to contact YOU. This Similar to contacts, but needs
•
(Optional) A cover polished copy of your retions of stores like Michaels, could include your website if it's own heading and page, letter: print out a general ver- sume out.
List links to your previous sion of a cover letter.
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Work Samples: colJoAnns, Wal-Mart, etc.).
you have one.
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Offbeat Brewery shares
a close connection with CSUSM
B Y JUSTIN DONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
Right up the streetfromthe
university, Sarah Garcia, an
alumni of CSUSM's undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a
vision with her husband Tom
Garcia.
Between his experience
in brewing and her business
education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company, featuring a community atmosphere that students
should take the time to visit
and experience.
While Tom gained experience as a professional brewer
and brewing consultant, Sarah received her undergraduate degree in business from
CSUSM and a MBA as well.
As entrepreneurs, the classes
taught across the entire business program proved to be
valuable for the couple.
"Having a solid, broad
base of business knowledge
is critical to anyone hoping to start their own business. Small business owners
wear many hats and you will
need the breadth of knowledge from those Foundation
Classes," Sarah said.
Sarah maintains relationships with many of the professors from the College of
Business
Administration,
and she is currently creating
projects with a couple professors for their classes.
The steps Sarah has taken
are especially motivating
Delicious sushi roll and brew photographed by Justin Donner.
to aspiring female entrepreneurs.
"I couldn't be happier to
see our female alumni blazing a trail just as successfully
as our male graduates. As a
female faculty member, it is
particularly gratifying to see
that the young women that
were in our undergraduate
and graduate programs just a
few years ago are now successful entrepreneurs, creating jobs in the local community and giving back to
the university," business professor, Dr. Rajnandini Pillai,
said.
Offbeat Brewery has a casual tasting room with picnic
tables, a wall-to-wall mural
done by a collection of artists and an open view of the
brew house.
For the 21 and over crowd
at CSUSM, the brewery offers a wide collection of
excellent
craft
brews and fun
events.
Some
events
gourmet
trucks,
nights,
cal artists are
featured every
quarter and regular specials that
benefit local nonprofit organizations. You can
visit their website
at www.offbeatbrewing.com or
Facebook for updates on events.
Growth is in the
future plans for
Offbeat, but they
aim to always
provide a community feel.
California S tate University
SAN MARCOS
www.csusm.edu/el
lect a variety of work samples. The more you have
the better. If you have too
many to choose from, pick
your best and a variety that
highlights your different
work and skills. If you are
using newspaper articles, it's
a good idea to make copies
on acid-free paper, because
newsprint has a habit of yellowing and curling. I have
these, but wanted a portfolio
that had the actual newsprint,
because I kind of like the feel
of old newspapers.
•
Any letters of recommendation or awards you
have
•
A list of appropriate
references. The list should
be varied: people you've
worked with, character references, people you've volunteered for, teachers. Above
all, be sure they would say
something nice about your
work ethic and talents. Also,
they should not be relatives
or significant others...or
worse, past significant others«
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Bringing attention to an 'Invisible Threat'
S tudent
film
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
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A group of film production students f rom Carlsbad
High School have taken on
the controversy over whether
vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for
disaster.
"Invisible Threat," the latest installment in the talented
teenagers' series of eyeopening documentaries, explores the variance of opinions that arise when parents
contemplate the best way to
take care of their children.
They interviewed families,
physicians and experts about
what the positive effects of
vaccination are, as well as
discuss the myths of how
harmful they are to children.
"Invisible Threat" was created entirely by students,
directed by Douglas Green,
written by Camille Posard
and narrated by Mark Huckaby. Like their past projects,
it was funded by the Rotary
Club, with no stipulations on
their part .
. *'It is done entirely by high
school . students, without
p oses
i mportant
any influence from adults.
They did the research and
interviewing, they wrote the
script» and it's very exciting.
After the screening, we will
have speakers such as a couple physicians and someone
with a biology background.
We're^ really promoting
health literacy," one of the
coordinators of the event, Dr.
Laura de Ghetaldi, said.
The young filmmakers
have found controversial
topics to be their niche in the
documentary realm. Before
"Invisible Threat," their first
film was on the survivors of
the Holocaust. This was followed by "One in Seven,"
which took a critical look
at the fact that at the time of
filming, one in seven people
in North County had hunger
insecurities. By the time of
production, the figures had
changed to one in five people and one in four children.
Their next project will be
about SeaWorld and killer
whales.
The screening of "One in
Seven" at a film festival is
what created the link between Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi
q uestions
and Lisa Posard, the mother
of one of the filmmakers. De
Ghetaldi called Posard to introduce herself, thus spiraling into the CSUSM Kinesiology Club's partnership
with Donate Don't Dump and
now the screening of "Invisible Threat" on campus. This
is thanks to multiple partners
with Kinesiology Club, Dr.
de Ghetaldi citing Hugo Lecomte and the Rec Center as
one of their biggest supporters for the event.
Invisible Threat is being
shown across the country,
arid students have the opportunity to watch the film for
themselves. It will be shown
on campus from 7 p.m. to
8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March
4 in Clarke Grand Salon,
Room 113. Students can also
view the film from 5 p.m. to
6:15 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 5 at Temeku Cinemas
in Temecula. Temeku Cinemas is located at 26463 Ynez
Rd, Temecula, CA 92591.
Both screenings are f ree.
For more information, contact Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at
ldegheta@csusm .edu.
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a side of angel hair pasta
with spinach, mushrooms,
capers and artichoke hearts.
The salmon had a white
wine and butter sauce that
made it tender while still
having a crisp texture as
well. And if you happen to
be gluten f ree, they have the
best tasting gluten-free pasta.
You would never be able
to tell the difference. We
tried out the Zingada Penne
($14.95), which had a light
tomato and cream sauce with
mushrooms, black olives
and sweet peppers added in,
topped off with fresh grated
parmigiano.
Fratelli's also has a
great Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4
p.m. to 6 pjm. It includes $5
wines, $5 select appetizers
and $2 off all beers, great for
those students on a budget.
Fratelli's Italian Kitchen
left a great impression. The
food was delicious, fresh and
authentic and the service was
astounding. We will definitely be back.
Fratelli's is conveniently
located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., just two-and-ahalf miles f rom campus.
etiquette when communicating with professors—using
email like i t's text messag* „»
mg.
-Advice: "Make the effort
to get to know professors on
a personal level—go to office hours." "Focus on the
information being taught,
riot the grade . Care about the
learning and you will learn
more."
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Nikki Thomas
D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER
O PINION E DITOR
what you can accomplish."
Sherry Freeborn, Professor
in the School of Education,
ICP Coordinator:
-Pet Peeve: "It bothers me
when students send frantic
emails asking for information or due dates or whatever
and then don't respond after
I 've replied. It is courteous
to thank the person who has
taken the time to answer."
-Advice: "Organize your
schedule. Put your school
work first but be sure to set
aside f un time for yourself—
. strive for balance".
Juliet Falce-Robinson, Professor of Linguistics, Liberal
Studies Department:
-Pet Peeve: "Lack of email
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F EATURES E DITOR
(Do's and do not's continued from page 6).
C OPY E DITOR
Sarah Hughes
Justin Donner
Walking into Fratelli's we
were greeted by a big smile
from the hostess and the
owner, who invited us right
in.
Fratelli's is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos.
Fratelli's means "brothers"
in Italian, and that's exactly
what these two owners are.
Brothers Brandon and Austin Lorbert started this Italian
restaurant that emphasizes
homemade ingredients made
daily, and authentic Italian
cuisine.
The atmosphere has a family-oriented flair with a warm
and rustic quality, including
wooden beams that surround
the restaurant .
They had several rooms,
including a bar, and even
a private banquet room for
those special occasions. The
service is welcoming and effortlessly attentive, sure to
make anyone feel at home.
We started with their
mouthwatering
Burrata
Caprese ($13.95), an heirloom tomato and burrata
mozzarella caprese appetizer
drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze and garnished
with micro basil that was
earthy and fresh. We paired
this with their house Chardonnay, which had hints of
apple, oak and blossom to
compliment the starter. Their
wine has their own Fratelli
label and is made from OneHope Winery.
Next was their Classic Caesar salad ($5.95). Fratelli's
makes their own homemade
creamy tart dressing as well
as garlic savory croutons.
This salad was unlike any
other, topped off with freshly
grated parmingiano cheese.
This was paired with the
house Sauvignon Blanc that
was sweet, bright and refreshing.
Following was an heirloom
tomato bisque ($3.95 for
a cup, $5.95 for a bowl), a
hearty soup full of onion and
garlic flavor.
To accompany the entrée
we had the house Cabernet
that was smooth and rich.
The main course was a perfectly cooked and very generous portion of salmon piccata ($24.95), accompanied
with steamed asparagus and
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Muslim Students Association gathered together for a day'of indoor rock climbing, courtesy of Amber Mahmood
Muslim Student Association
addresses misconceptions
B Y AMBER MAHMOOD
CONTRIBUTOR
The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA)
aims to increase knowledge,
growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus,
but to the community as a
whole.
The term Muslim is often
falsely associated to terrorism by many outside of the
Islamic community.
Many individuals form this
misunderstanding from the
constant anti-Islam media
portrayals.
Others simply do not know
where to access correct in-
formation to educate themselves on the matter, or are
afraid to confront those of
Muslim faith to ask them.
Although there may be many
reasons, ultimately the majority of American society is
unaware of the true concepts
and practices of Islam.
"If anyone asked me about
Islam, I would want them to
know that it is a religion of
peace. The word Islam itself
means peace."
The MSA also aims to
form long lasting relationships and provide support for
its members, which includes
Muslims and individuals of
other faiths.
Since the association's es-
tablishment a few years ago,
the MSA continues to grow.
The MSA has also become
active in partaking in community service events, on
campus meetings, other fun
events, as well as educational events in which acclaimed
scholars are invited to share
their insight on intriguing
topics.
Individuals interested in
learning more about Islam,
meeting people of the Islamic faith or attending one
of our various events should
visit http://www.csusm.edu/
orgs/muslimstudentassociation.html or send us an email
at msa.csusm@gmail.com.
If you want t o know more about InterVarsity, when and where we meet, o r more about our Spring Break trip,
check out the website ivsanmarcos.org.
InterVarsity connects campus through
community and spirituality
B Y N OELLE FRIEDBERG
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international
organization that focuses on
campus ministry with vision
"to see students and faculty
transformed, campuses renewed and world changers
developed."
A collection of athletes,
Greeks, international students and people just trying
to graduate, who all come
together with this one shared
desire: to know Jesus and to
make Him known.
My first experience with
InterVarsity was two years
ago. As a new student, it is
often just easier to go to class
and then leave campus rather
than try to make new friends.
That is where InterVarsity
came in. I started going to
their events and was instantly amazed by how loving
and encouraging the community is. They made me feel
so welcome that I just had to
stick around.
One of the best things about
being a part of InterVarsity is
that every spring break they
do this thing called Mark
Camp. It's a week on Catalina Island, where members
spend time going through the
Bible and going deeper into
the gospel of Jesus through
the book of Mark. Some of
my fondest memories of college and lasting friendships
have been made there. Every Wednesday they have a
weekly meeting called Large
Group where a speaker
shares a message. They also
have various Bible studies
on campus throughout the
week. The Bible studies really focus on being a place
of encouragement, and are
a great place to make new
friends and connect to campus life.
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To Tweet or not to Tweet. Photo provided by Lauren Hammond.
Truth about Twitter
Company tax breaks raise alarm
B Y L A U R E N H AMMOND
OPINION EDITOR
.
Many students at CSUSM
probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware
of the company's questionable history.
Twitter was first formed
in 2006. Since its debut and
coining of the legendary
"Tweet," the social networking site has seen a rapidly
growing user base. As of late
2013, the company has been
estimated to be worth 31 billion dollars.
Since its opening, Twitter headquarters -has been
located in San Francisco,
CA. In 2011, the company
was threatening to move
locations but was offered a
six-year payroll tax break
to maintain its California
residency. More recently,
the city agreed to stop taxing
Twitter stock options. Calcu" lations suggest that since the
initiation of the company's
tax breaks, Twitter has saved
over 50 million dollars.
Twitter currently resides in
San Francisco's Mid-Market
area. Alongside the "Twitter Tax Break," the city has
also included tax incentives
to any other companies that
moved to Mid-Market, a preA viously undeveloped area,
and has seen tremendous
corporate growth.
Much of the money Twitter has saved due to tax incentives could have gone
towards improving the city's
public transportation, health,
education and more. Aside
from major losses in city revenue, Twitter has had absolutely no involvement in giv-
> o r t e s t i n g in,
community. Twitter, along
with fifteen other companies
residing in the Mid-Market
area, has also been affecting
neighboring residential communities.
The technical industries
within the Mid-Market area
have aided in an increase
of property valuer With the
high request for office space,
many residential property
owners have also been forced
to sell, causing a large number of home evictions,
Several activist groups
including South of Market
Community Action Network, Senior and Disability
Action, Eviction Free San
Francisco and the San Francisco Housing Rights Commrttee have joined forces
with local workers and residents tofightback. A number
of protests have taken place
outside of the Twitter headquarters and throughout the
Mid-Market area to express
outrage for the companies'
tax breaks.
It is important that social
networking users understand
the implications associated
to their Twitter memberships. Until Twitter realizes
the injustice of their actions,
users are unconsciously participating in the corporate
conglomerate's indifference
to the general public. This
is not an uncommon practice for multi-billion dollar
corporations to take advantage of lower-income demographics. Although this does
not directly affect CSUSM
students, it does harm communities similar to ours and
that is something to consider.
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Many common beauty
products contain toxic substances that consumers don't
know about.
Self-publishing. It sounds like an aspiring author's best friend and that's
According to the nonprofit
not far from the'truth. Photo provided by Sarah Hughes.
organization Campaign for
Safer Cosmetics, the average
American woman uses about
B Y Z A C H S CHANZENBACH
book. Aside from that the 12 personal care products a
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
odds are generally against day. This not only includes
the author. On average, the makeup but shampoos, lo"50 Shades of Grey."
self-published print book tions and perfumes as well,
Also, according to the same
Doubtlessly, you've seen w i l l m o s t l i k e l y s e l l 1 0 0 t o
a book with this title and 1 5 0 c o p i e s p ^ g a s t a n d _
source, of the more than
an ominous-looking cover a r d b o o k a t a b o u t 1 0 b u c k s >
10,000 chemicals that are
somewhere recently, possi- t hat > s a revenue o f 1 0 0 0 t o
used in beauty products,
bly in our very own book- 1500 dollars,
over 89 percent have not unstore. It's a relatively new
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originally self-published?
d o w e see children publish.
absorbs these chemicals,
It is what it sounds like: i n g books? I rest my case,
which may lead to cancer
the author publishes his/
With how easy it is to self- and respiratory problems
her work him/herself or publish, it should ¿ome as no in the case of powders and
with the aid of a company s u r p r i s e t h a t «everybody's sprays.
that specializes in convert- d o i n g i t » Aspiring authors
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group that created an online
to digital retailers. The au- c o u r s e > n o t e v e i y s e l f . p u b . database that lists the conthor retains full rights to the l i s h e d book is going to be cerning ingredients in beauty
work and keeps all the cash g o o d B y - n o t e v e r y book," I products and how safe they
he/she makes off of it. For m e a n t h e overwhelming ma- are to use, says, "Companies
authors looking to get their j or ity of books. That being are allowed to use almost
novels out in the world, self- s a i d ( t h e r e can be some pes- any ingredient „they wish,
publishmg is the quickest simism about the market and The US government doesn't
and cheapest route. There is a n a c t u a l l y g o o d book may review the safety products
no cost for printing physical g e t t u m e d down based on before they're sold." This
books, and eBooks have be- potential prejudices towards > means that the products
come more attractive in this self-pUblished books. People that we are purchasing are
technological day and age.
who are serious about getting not being regulated to make
Of course, it's not all sun- their book published would sure that they're safe. Acshine and rainbows - no really have to invest time and cording to the same source,
author's life could be like effort into making it the best beauty products aren't even
that, especially if their sole i t c a n b e> a n d m a r k e t i n g it> i f
required to have a full list of
income came from writing. t h e y w a n t i t t o h a v e a c h a n c e
the chemicals that are used
There's still no guarantee a n d s t a n d o u t o n t h e d i i t a l
in the product, allowing the
that someone will buy their
manufacturers to market
items with dangerous chemicals without the consumer
even knowing.
There have been various instances of dangerous chemi-cals in our beauty products,
such as our shampoos having
sodium laurel sulfate in them
or many trusted name brand
S elf-Publishing i lluminated
The Uterus Flag Project creates shock, awe and amazement
BY ANNE HALL
DESIGN EDITOR
Walking into the student
library, I was anticipating a
cloud of people showing interest in this blatantly titled
project. The campus library
released the Uterus R ag
Project on Feb. 10 and will
remain until May 20. This
installation, provided by
Terilynn Quick, is a compilation of small flags that are
adorned with uterus made by
people from all over the nation. So much detail in each
piece.
The space was like a ghost
town. I was in awe at the
ideas shared by artists who
addressed the issues behind
women's health and the
blessings that exist with being a woman and having the
ability to conceive.
While finding myself impressed and awe struck, I
noticed that I was being
watched. Passer by's were
laughing at me for admiring
the artists work. Others appeared to avoid the display,
as if they would catch some
kind of disease if they came
too close.
A friend of mine decided
to draw attention to passers by and lured individuals to come and consider the
artwork. Once one person
started admiring Terilynn's
presentation, more and more
lipsticks having dangerous
amounts of lead in them.
Even the supposedly natural
mineral-based makeups contain small particles of mica
that we can inhale, which
Forbes online magazine puts
into perspective by pointing
out that construction workers have to wear masks when
dealing with mica.
While women have more
products that expose them to
these dangerous chemicals,
men aren't safe from the
danger. Aftershave, cologne,
shaving cream and shampoos are just a few of the
items that men use that fall
under the same category as
all of the other beauty products. These products contain
as many chemicals as the
products women use and are
regulated in the same way,
putting men at as much risk
as women,
I think that it is wrong
that there are no regulations
within the beauty industry,
The food that we eat has regulations placed on it, so why
not the items that we cover
our skin with? I believe that
we should have the right to
know exactly what is in the
products we use. I also think
that cosmetic companies
should strive to eliminate
as many of these chemicals
from their products as possible in order to provide their
loyal customers with healthier products,
If you want to check the
ingredients and the risk fac- ..
tors associated with the products you use, a good place
to start is the Skin Deep
Database, http://www.ewg.
org/skindeep/, created by
the Environmental Working
Group. That is just one small
step towards knowing your
products better so you can
make an informed decision
on whether to continue using
that product,
people began finding interest. Once the pieces were noticed, interest was struck and
people began admiring all of
the display.
"The art work is amazing,"
student, Erin Taylor, said.
This is a presentation that
truly touches the core of existence. Take a moment to
observe and appreciate the
artistry and creativeness.
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A & E Editors
Faith Orcino
cougarchron.arts@gmail.com
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'Man of Tai Chi' delivers
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I t's a f ew d ays a fter V alentine's D ay, b ut t here a re s ome
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2. " Truly M adly D eeply" b y S avage G arden
3. " Naturally" b y S elena G omez
4. " Jet L ag" b y S imple P lan
5. " Stay S tay S tay" T aylor S wift
6. " Just the W a y Y ou A re" b y B runo M ars
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1. " Gotta B e S omebody" b y N ickelback
2. " t h a t ' s the W ay It I s" by C eline D ion
3. " Firework" b y K aty P erry
4. " Good L ife" b y O neRepublic
5. " Shooting S tar" b y O wl C ity
6. " It's. T ime" by I magine D ragons
One of the better things
about Netflix is its showcase
not only of westernfilms,but
also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that
normally would go straightto-DVD, like "Ip Man" or
"The Raid: Redemption," to
become surprise cult hits.
Standing in the middle of
these, in a bold attempt to
merge both western and international audiences alike,
is "Man of Tai Chi ." It is primarily a Chinese martial arts
film. However, it features
American star Keanu Reeves
in two uncommon roles; the
villain and, for the first time
in his career, the director.
The story attempts to tell a
martial arts legend in a contemporary setting. It focuses
the story on Tiger Chen
(Chen Hu in his film debut),
a young practitioner of Lin
Kong Tai Chi, an ancient
Chinese method of exercise
and meditation. However Tiger comes to learn that this
peaceful art can be applied in
combat as well.
It is stunningly effective,
even though it strays from
the art's purpose. Nonetheless, it is not long before
Tiger attracts the attention
of Donaka Mark (Reeves),
the head of an underground
fightingring.He sees Tiger's
potential and tempts him
with money and fame. Tiger
needs it to save his master's
temple from demolition.
It is not long before Tiger's
involvement with the fighting ring begins to corrupt
his character. Worse still, it
becomes clear that Mark is
conditioning him into something deadlier than just another fighter. It may be too
late for him to escape.
For the most part, the film
works for the same reason
Keanu Reeves works. I t's,
simple, cool and strangely
likeable. On the other hand,
like the actor, it tends to get
awkward when it tries too
hard and there are some embarrassingly silly moments.
However, Reeves is understated as ever both in front
of, and behind, the camera.
Coupled with some awesome fight choreography
from Hollywood legend
Yuen Wo Ping, the end result
is a straightforward but enjoyable action flick.
3/5 Cougar Paws!
'Friday Night Lights', 'The League' keep gridiron going during off-season
B Y AMANDA LENOX
FEATURES EDITOR
The first few Sundays after
the Super Bowl are always
the hardest for football fans.
However, Netflix has some
football themed shows* to
help fill up your time while
you wait for the next season
to start.
One show I highly recommend is the drama series
Friday Night Lights. The
show focuses on head coach
Eric Taylor (played by Kyle
Chandler) as he helps lead
the high school football
team, the Dillon Panthers, to
the Texas State Championship. Viewers might forget
they aren't watching a real
football game. You wait in
anxiety to see if the team
makes the play and cheer in
excitement for a touchdown.
With an ensemble cast, the
show also looks at the individual players as their lives
are woven together both on
and off the field. The sweet
yet insecure Matt Saracen
(Zach Gilford) struggles with
balancing being the starting quarterback and trying
to date the coach's daughter
(Aimee Teegarden). Fullback
Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch)
is the bad-boy character who
tries to prove he is more than
a stereotype. Throughout the
series, the players deal with
issues including steroid use
and college recruitment.
Friday Night Lights is a
critically acclaimed series
with two Primetime Emmy
wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Series (Kyle Chandler) and
Outstanding Writing for a
Drama Series. It has 76 episodes within five seasons
available on Netflix.
The second season is the
only lackluster season because of its multiple dull storylines. Recommended episodes include: "Mud Bowl"
in Season I , "There Goes the
Neighborhood" in Season 2,
"The Son" in Season 4 and
"Always" in Season 5.
One of the best parts of
football is the way it can
bring together a community,
whether you are tailgating
at a stadium or watching
the game with family and
friends. Friday Night Lights
will remind you of that feel-
ing and will prepare you for
the next football season. I
give Friday Night Lights a
4.5/5 rating.
Another football-themed
show to watch is the comedy
series The League. The show
follows friends, Pete Eckhart (played by Mark Duplass), Rodney Ruxin (Nick
Kroll), Andre Nowzick (Paul
Scheer) and Kevin MacArthur (Stephen Rannazzisi).
Also, Kevin's brother, Taco
(Jon Lajoie) and wife, Jenny
(Katie Aselton) as they all
play each other in their fantasy football league.
The show has a raunchy
style of comedy as the friends
argue over things like draft
picks and trades. The series
is also abundant with notable
NFL guest stars, including
San Diego Chargers player
Antonio Gates in Season 1
episode "Mr. McGibblets."
There are currently 45 episodes within four seasons
available on Netflix. Recommended episodes include:
"The Shiva Bowl" in Season
1 and "The Marathon" in
Season 2 .1 give The League
a 3.5/5 rating.
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Book Review
A Spike Jonze love story: 'Her'
'American Gods': a modern lore and timeless tale
B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS
FASHION COLUMNIST
In a future where you can
fall in love with an artificial
intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the
film "Her" portrays a tragic
love story of a man and his
computer.
Theodore Twombly is in
love with his operating system named Samantha, essentially an evolved Siri.
Thefilmdefinitely approaches the dramatic question,
"Could love have no boundaries?" There are countless
moments in which Theodore
and Samantha demonstrate
character development in regards to their relationship, a
unique characteristic of this
fascinating movie.
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The film also boasts a
cast of well-known actors.
Joaquin Phoenix play s Theodore and Scarlett Johansson
plays the voice of Samantha.
Rooney Mara plays Theodore's ex-wife Catherine and
Amy Adams plays Theodore's friend Amy.
The "Her" soundtrack especially adds sentiment to
the film. Film soundtracks
are just like mixtapes by the
directors. Spike Jonze's mixtape for "Her" is definitely
appropriate for this teaijerker
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Myths and legends are the
odd ingredients that shape us,
and our cultures.
Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America
contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural
systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies
have poured into America
via the mass migration from
settlers worldwide. What if
every one of these old gods
were alive and struggling to
survive in this country?
Neil Gaiman asks this question in his novel, "American
Gods." The story follows the
reticent Shadow, an ex-con
who upon his release from
prison finds that his wife
has died. Alone and without
a home, Shadow meets Mr.
Wednesday, a mysterious
con-man who offers Shadow
a job as his bodyguard.
Soon Shadow's world turns
upside down as he discovers
that all Gods not only exist,
but exist amongst humans
and are preparing for war.
The Old Gods are clashing
with the New Gods, which in
America are represented by
the various deities of Media,
^Technology and the Black
Hats. Mr. Wednesday, who
reveals himself early on as an
incarnation of Odin, recruits
Shadow to rally the Old Gods
against the New Gods. But
in a country where beliefs
are shrinking every day, can
Shadow help these Old Gods
survive?
"American Gods" is a
powerful, enchanting story
etched with folklore in every
page. Lovers of fantasy fiction will adore this novel tremendously. This book is ripe
with myths from cultures all
over the world-Neil Gaiman
weaves a poignant, but humorous* tale that starts off at
a slow pace that soon dives
right into a journey that will
you keep you entertained and
thoughtful. "American Gods"
has won multiple prestigious
awards, including the Hugo,
Nebula and Locus awards.
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careers
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InterVarsity
Muslim Student Association
President Karen Haynes
religion
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
social media
sports
spring 2014
study abroad