1 150 6 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f0193b2bc033780abb41c7e5c1c374bc.pdf 2b2a9b3a23f499fd6ff25ad7d73cd6c0 PDF Text Text 9 •S mt firifrt ^ * http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Vol VII No. 18/ Monday, February 14,2000 Validity of Parking Enforcement Uncertain Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR CSUSM Parking Services has been issuing citations to some CSUSM students who are parking at the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC), also known as Palomar Pomerado Health Systems building (PPHS). These parking citations may be invalid due to improper sign posting and the ofF-campus property not falling immediately under Parking Services'jurisdiction. Jim Courtney, Building Inspector for the City of San Marcos, said, "The property owner or manager can have the vehicles towed. They [Parking Services] can control the labeled lots, but they can't ticket kids in those unleased spaces or they're going t o end up with lawsuits." Parking Services has leased 160 parking spaces for 12-months at $1,000 per month at the 120 Craven Road property for use by CSUSM permit holders. Leased spaces are labeled with white paint "CSUSM PERMIT". The remaining 147 unmarked spaces are not leased by the university and are the private property of Palomar Pomerado Health Services. Dora Knoblock, director of Parking Services, says a clause in the lease agreement grants Parking Services the permission to cite violators. Parking Services Officers are "un-sworn officers," said Knoblock Parking Services has the authority to cite parking violations on property owned and leased by the CSU system. Unpaid or uncontested citations will prevent a student from receiving her/his grades or renew- Ticketed vehicle with valid student parking permit in an unmarked space at PPHS Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE ing the cited vehicle's registraney believes, "That building Services' use of signs made of California Vehicular Code (CVC) tion. cannot authorize CSUSM Park- white posterboard and blue 22651 states: ing to enforce parking in their lot marker, taped to impermanent Any peace officer, as defined It is uncertain if the clause unless it is in their jurisdiction." A-frames less than two feet up in Chapter 4.5 (commenccan extend the jurisdiction of from the ground. Parking Sendees beyond CSUSM See PARKING Pg. 3 Questions arise over Parking owned or leased property. Court- ICC Holds Meeting - No State of North County Address Given at CSUSM Lives are Claimed IN THIS ISSUE Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER Mission Statement....2 Valentine's Day Offensive E-mail Dear Editors Valentine's Day.........4 Cecil Ly tie Celine Dion CD Leave Leo....... 5 Gonzalez ...........6 Signs Removed Auto Show Hinton Retirement... 7 C alendar.....................8 Academic Bulletin Classifieds At the end of an empty hall is a painted doorway. Only a number marks it, like so many other doorways in this labyrinth maze we call Cal State San Marcos. Your hand reaches out and grips the handle as the door flings open. The sounds of life escape from the classroom, steamrollering over you. The small room overflows with students of all ages and beliefs who have come together. Lively discussion fills the air. Angry students zealously fight for their rights; others roll their eyes in boredom. Several raise their hand to remind us all to keep the peace and remember to work together. Applause booms through the crowd, but the chain does not break. With a new issue raised, the cycle of anger, boredom, and peace begins anew. The Inter-Club Council (ICC) meeting officially started on Friday, February 11, 2000, with a call to order at 1:40pm. Clubs join ICC is to receive full or partial funding for activities, limited insurance, and voting rights in all orders of council business. The representative of a club gives details on why they are asking for the money, then all the club reps vote yes or no to their request. Most funding is approved for at least half the amount requested, as long as it meets certain criteria. The discussion begins when the use of the money falls into a gray area in the rules. The first of these discussions fell on the request for funding of a "Safe Spring Fling" by Peer Education and Support Club, mainly because it was a large sum and other clubs felt it might be taking too much away from their store of shared funds. Eventually the motion passed, but with the condition that the Peer Education club seek partial funding from the American College Health Association. In attempting to give my opinion, I instead created problem conditions for the Peer club. I send my apologies. Peace was restored to ICC until The Victorious Club asked for thirty dollars for their Valentine's Day fundraiser. To sell lollipop bouquets the club needed a small amount of money for supplies. The club was denied funding because ICC money cannot be appropriated for fundraisers. The council quickly agreed to loan the Victorious Club thirty dollars, on the condition it is paid back after the funds have been raised. By the end of the meeting, almost every club drew together in an effort to find the best solution for funding each club's activities. By engaging in a kind of sparring match, members saw new ways around obstacles in order to get to their mutual goal: to engage students with activities that will awaken them to their campus and community. Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER District Supervisor Bill Horn presented his "State of North County Address" to the major San Diego news networks and media, members of the community, and distinguished guests in room ACD102 on Friday, February 11, 2000. "It has been my tradition for the last five years to tailor a message specifically for North County," remarked Bill. As supervisor of the fifth district of San Diego County (which includes San Marcos), Horn works to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the people. Five individuals make up the Board of Supervisors. They sit on several committees to try to implement changes that they think will better serve the whole community. In other words, they are the people we send in t o deal with all the "bureaucratic mess." Speaking on behalf of all of us, Bill stated, "I would like to say thank you to our Sheriff's Department, District Attorney, the Probation Department, and the Courts for making our communities safer and for working together in a unified effort to stop crime in North County." Horn also stated, "The Gates Library Foundation will allow the placement of 54 personal computers and 16 printers." The libraries that will receive part of the $140,000 in materials funding are Borrego Springs, San Marcos, District Supervisor Bill Horn Valley Center, Vista, and Fallbrook. Due to his belief in education as one deterrent to crime, Horn also took credit for obtaining funding for an upcoming replacement library in Valley Center. He also hinted upon a new Pilot Program that will filter pornographic web sites in libraries. Right before his goodbye, Horn sent out the question, "You wouldn't send your children to the park with a pedophile, why would you send your kid to the library with a pornographer?" To learn more about your community or who your elected officials are and what they are doing for you, check the County of San Diego on the internet at: http:// www.co.san-diego.ca.us/. Boards of Supervisors meetings are broadcasted live, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am on County Television Network. On Cox, the channel is 17; Southwestern is 22 and 24; Daniels is 51 and 66. �2 Monday February 14, 2000 ®lie$tibe OPINION President Gonzalez Lagging Behind on Mission Statement Valentine's Day: Why? By Joel Montes history This is my second year at CSUSM. I would like to think that I speak for the majority of students on this issue. It only took me one semester to figure this out. Why hasn't it clicked for the administration these past ten years? Please read the following excerpt from our mission statement: I. The mission of the California State University is: To provide opportunities for individuals to develop intellectually, personally; and professionally: * To encourage andprovide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared for and wish to participate in collegiate study. To provide public services thai enrich the university and its communities. By Johnny Coogpn The person who i n v e n t e d and promoted Valentines Day should be discarded from our s haking ha m ^ r l ^ r a n d this glorious day found its way onto my doorstep, it brought only loneliness. It reminded me that not a single woman would toe to be m my presence o nthis divine occasion. To add to this upsetting picture there is the ever-present anxiety that everybody you see on this given day is deceptively affectionate wtth the person they ^ Valentine's Day also rejects the idea that being single is an acceptable institution. Many people like the fact that they can come home and be alone with their thoughts. There isn't aperson monitoring every moment of their day and getting upset because they didn t enter the front door at the exact time that they did yesterday They embrace the freedom and self-indulgence that comes with being single. Should these people be punished because ' ,„ II. To accomplish its mission over time and under changing conditions, the California State they feel being alone is a more fulfilling life? This holiday has become more o fa media frenzy than anything else. Even couples feel University: that they are obligated to overpower their significant other with as many gifts that can be Emphasizes quality in instruction. Provides an environment in which scholarship, research, creative, artistic, and professional purchased with money. Flowers and candy are the preferred presents that appear on this holiday but this has become too cliche to impress anybody. Now people have to come up activity are valued and supported. Works in partnership with other California educational institutions to maximize educational with bigger and better ideas to keep up with the next person. Personally, I think we should abolish this holiday and substitute it with a more worthy opportunities for students. one. Let's come together and refuse to buy anything that resembles a Valentines Day I think most of you students who have read this think this is a big joke. I think most students gift. Maybe this will prevent the widespread cultural conformity that plagues our society. who come here want to have the most convenient and inexpensive educational experience. Unfortunately, my girlfriend doesn't think the same way I do. So you know what I'll be Trudging up the stairs, trying tofindparking when it's ten till, 15 cents a copy for the lab print- doing this Valentine's Day. ers, you get out of class and the library is closed. Again. Your advisors when you need them are nowhere to be found. (This may just be my experience in the Social Science Department). "Provides an environment in which scholarship, research, creative, artistic, and professional activity are valued and supported." There are no military science courses taught here but we sit next to the biggest military base in the US pacific coast! No satellite courses taught on base, no Navy ROTC, no POW/MIA flag flown, "Taps" played at half mast but I bet your The Computer Equipment Access Policy states that people "shall not transmit unsolicdaddy, grandfather, and grand-grandfathers have fought in the great wars. Also, why is there ited information which contains obscene, threatening, offensive or discriminatory material no American Indian Advisory Council when we sit next to at least three Indian Reservations? "To provide public services that enrich the university and its communities." We should to another individual, a mailing list, a news group or a public area on a CSUSM computer have extended library hours during the week and on the weekends. Students who. work or have . . . Repeated transmission of material to a person who finds such transmission offensive, families and study or go to school at night find it difficult that the library closes at 9:00pm. obscene or discriminatory will be treated as harassment and will subject the sender to Closing at 10:00pm at night Monday through Thursday can make a difference. Our computer disciplinary proceedings." I have repeatedly received e-mail from Garrett Collins and find laboratories should be open 24 hours like other universities and this is feasible with modern the contents of the e-mail offensive, and accordingly believe he should be subject to disciplinary proceedings, as per the Computer Equipment Access Policy. technology, i.e. high tech burglar alarms, cameras, equipment bolted down, etc. I find the contents of the e-mail offensive, as well as fact that I received three e-mails "To encourage and provide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared for and on the same subject, two of them after having 'agreed' to the policy. After the first e-mail wish to participate in collegiate study." We should also have extended hours for basic services at least once a week such as a Thursday where Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, EOP, I received, I visited the web site described in the e-mail and 'agreed' to the policy, then Cashier, and other services can provide help to students and future students who otherwise may received two additional e-mails describing how students are required to 'agree' to the policy. The repeated e-mailing despite compliance is offensive. find it difficult to do so during regular hours. The e-mail also contained a threat, which also violates the policy. Describing how the "Works in partnership with other California educational institutions to maximize educaaccounts will be locked for non-compliance is a threat — the threat to damage students' tional opportunities forstudents." Another thing that i s frustrating to those of us, who are transfer students from a California institution, is that not all of our transferable credits are transfer- ability to perform and complete electronic course work. Furthermore the 'agreeing' to the policy is the entering into a contract with CSUSM. able. It doesn't make sense. Neither does the rule that we have to take a certain amount of units However, this contract is invalid. A contract entered under duress is meaningless. Due here to graduate. It is a waste of time and money for us taxpayers trying to make a better life to the writing requirements at CSUSM, and the fact that many instructors communicate for our children and ourselves. The argument may arise that there are not enough funds to expand student services or that important class information electronically, computer access is a necessity at CSUSM. the demand does not substantiate such a claim. Take a poll. Barbecues are fine, concerts are Therefore coercing students to 'agree' to a policy by threatening to lock their account is good but when the mid semester crunch kicks in or finals start coming around the corner and not only in violation of the policy, but also invalidates the agreement. I find it offensive graduating seniors scampering around the campus, all that doesn't matter. Services matter. that CSUSM is forcing students to enter a meaningless contract of suffer academically. It is offensive that a public institution would attempt to limit freedom of speech. StuJ Library hours matter. Computer lab hours matter. How much more money does it take to do this? How many more times will our tuition dents at CSUSM are entitled to freedom of speech, and the computer equipment access rise before we can afford change? I think that we as students need to start pressuring our rep- policy clearly limits it. This letter to the Pride is in violation of the computer equipment resentatives and administrators. Doing so will make the administration take the student body access policy because it is not academic, and I am writing it on a campus computer and e-mailing from a CSUSM e-mail account, and also because it may be deemed offensive seriously by making them accountable for what they do with our money. We aren't children. Why ask us what we want if you aren't going to follow our sugges- by someone who reads it... The fact that it is constitutionally protected speech does not tions? Why create forums, why have discussions, why visit our clubs and organizations if matter at CSUSM. you're not going to do anything but talk? As a student body we can make these changes and our communal spirit can drive them to do this. It's our money. Let's start deciding what we Signed, want to do with it. We can make a face for San Marcos, instead of following along with the Deeply offended, and violating the policy. administration's definition. Offensive E-mail from Garrett Collins DEAR EDITORS, I am writing to thank Johnny Coogan for his incredibly insightful article "To Read or not to Read". I find it amazing that reading has dropped so pitifully in the last few years. Kids (and probably adults) do not read enough at all. One might call them shallow. I myself am an avid reader: Critchton, Koontz, and Grisham are among my favorite authors. However, I find it very difficult to read a book for pleasure during the semester because of all of the reading that I am already assigned. I agree that everyone should read more, but as long as Playstation is around - sad to say - that is just not going to happen. J. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �view at all entrances to the property, a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, prohibiting public parking and indicating that vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense, and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement agency. The sign may also indicate that a citation may also be issued for the violation. PARKING Cont. From Pg. 1 C S t J S H P aTRii^rnformafiOB c s a s n m m o r z w f r ^ ^ ' '1 Hours of Ei^lWcemeiff M onday i h r u S u n d a y lign Posted at PPHS ing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code; or any regularly employed and salaried employee, who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations, of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located, may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under any of the following circumstances: (n) No vehicle may be removed unless signs are posted giving notice of the removal. that we typically use in construction are PVC plastic, aluminum ~ those kinds of things, because they stand up to the weather." Knoblock said that the University Police has made no official sanction, and that the University Police is a separate entity from Parking Services. Knoblock also stated that permanent signs are on order. Parking Services' "temporary" signs have been in place for the first two weeks of the spring semester. Carl Blaisdell, Building Division Director for the City of San Marcos, said "If you post a sign, if you post a sign, then it must confirm to a certain width, height, material, location,,.. all that kind of stuff." When shown photographs of the handwritten signs placed by Parking Services, and asked if they are a valid posting, Blasdell responded, "I don't know. You'd have to go to court." Blasdell also stated that a judge could rule, "If I can see it, you can read it." Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE Furthermore, CVC 22658 (a) states: Except as provided in Section 22658.2, the owner or person in lawful possession of any private property, ( )1 within one hour of notifying, by telephone or, if impractical, by the most expeditious means available, the local traffic law enforcement agency , may cause the removal o f a vehicle parked on the property to the nearest public garage under any of the following circumstances: (1) There is displayed, in plain When asked if she wanted to release a comment on the validity of the tickets that have been issued at SMACC to students who may have been ticketed, and in light of the current uncertainty of Parking Services'jurisdiction, Knoblock stated, "I have no comment." Knoblock reminded that there is an appeals system in place if a recipient feels that they have been ticketed unjustly. "If legal counsel becomes involved in this—we pull out of it and we let our legal counsel deal with it," said Knoblock. "The judge—that's the final decision." Courtney didn't agree and stated, "If you take it to a court, a judge is going to say 'that is not posting.' A reasonable driver is going to look where: 74-inches off the ground," and later added "the signs aren't anchored—they're not permanent." Deputy Charles Vorce of the San Marcos Sheriff's Department said, "If the Chief of Police issued any official sanction or temporary parking order, then these would be the signs." Deputy Vorce used an example of a bicycle race requiring temporary road closure. Peter Wolfe of Qwik Sign in San Marcos said the correct materials for a sign vary depending on whether the area falls under local, city, or county regulations, state laws, or CVC code. "The materials CSUSM Parking Sign at PPHS Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE ATTENTION STUDENTS!!! Numerous scholarships for fall 2000 are Available! Scholarships Include: Evers Computer Scholarships Fenstermaker Foundation Scholarships Carolyfi Mahoney Endowed Scholarship Ella J. Thedinga Endowed Scholarship African American Scholarship A.S.I. American Indian Scholarship Interested students must complete a CSUSM General Scholarship Application by March 2, 2000. The application requires an essay detailing school and community activities, academic experiences, future plans and any adversity that the student has overcome. Students applying for need-based scholarships must also mail the 2000-2001 Free Application for Federal Student Aid to the federal processor by March 2, 2000 and name CSUSM (federal code 030113) as a recipient. Additional information is available from the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, (760) 750-4850. Information ObtainedfromCSUSM Press Release U NIVERSITY S TUDENT U NION A DVISORY B OARD T he University S tudent Union A dvisory B oard w as c reated t o p rovide a dvice f rom students, f aculty, s taff and a dministrators r egarding t he c onstruction and o peration of a University S tudent U nion f acility. T he University S tudent U nion f acility is b eing d eveloped f or the b enefit of students, f aculty, staff a nd alumni t o p romote and assist the e ducational p rogram of t he U niversity. In f all 1999, t he U niversity S tudent U nion A dvisory B oard is in the p rocess of d esigning P hase O ne of t he U nion f acility in c onjunction with the C larke Field H ouse. T he P hase O ne f acility will b e s mall b ut will p rovide the first c onference f acilities on c ampus and will b e l ocated a djacent to the f irst e xercise a nd athletic f acilities on c ampus. Several s ubcommittees of t he U niversity S tudent U nion A dvisory B oard a re c urrently s eeking additional s tudent m embers. If y ou w ould like m ore i nformation a bout t he F inance, F acilities, P rogramming a nd R elations, o r P ersonnel C ommittees, p lease c ontact t he c hair of t he Personnel C ommittee, K ara K ornher, at 7 50-4905 o r k kornher@mailhost 1 . csusm.edu. �V olenrtnes f loored in SLoodsKed Sonia Gutierrez love notes in a large urn. In return, young men would court those women whose notes were drawn. The church merged the Roman holiday and the martyrdom of Saint Valentine into one when Christianity became the official religion of Rome. PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Tomb of Saint Valentine Valentine's Day comes when money has been drained from our pockets right after Christmas. It is a holiday second only to Christmas in spending and wrapping. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Did it ever cross your mind that the beheading of a priest and a bishop resulted in such a celebrated and traditional day? The historical story of Valentine's Day is by far gloomier and less romantic than its modern version. Legend has it that Valentine, a Christian priest, married young lovers against the orders of Claudius II. According to Claudius, his men would be less willing tofightin war if they were allowed to marry, so he outlawed marriage. The priest did not follow orders and continued to marry young couples. As a consequence, the execution of the priest Valentine took place on February 14, 269 AD. Strangely, years later, another martyr, a bishop, also by the name of Valentine, was beheaded as well. Here's another Valentine's story: February 15 was the day designated to honor the Roman god Lupercus. To celebrate, young women would write and deposit In the United States, the greeting card industry sells millions of Valentine cards each year. Nowadays, Valentine's Day no longer includes religious customs burdened with martyrdom. Instead, sweethearts exchange cards. I must add, however, that after speaking with several students on campus, I find that would-be sweethearts claim they would prefer something less generic in gifts, such as cards, PRIDE STAFF WRITERS Dr. Lytle did not play any of Johnson's music but he suggested students read Johnson's book Black Manhattan. Dr. Lytle also performed scores by Thomas "Fats" Waller that he All in the name of love. Stained glass window depicting S t Valentine Celine Dion's "All The Way...A Decade Of Song Victoria B. Segall PRIDE FEATURE EDITOR Kathleen Hash and Giovanni Ferrer Dr. Lytle told the audience that he liked to improvise when he felt the piece called for it. He asked, "Do you play what's on the page, or do you trust James Wallen Johnson and improvise?" When asked what would be the worst Valentine's Day gift, Spanish major Lupe Canseco answered, "A Valentine's card with nothing written in it except a signature." Who would have thought that the death of two religiousfigures,mythology, and lore would have resulted in the holiday we celebrate today? How did the exchange of cards begin? Another Valentine legend arose during the Middle Ages. Lovers exchanged messages and gifts because it was commonly believed at this time that birds began to mate on February 14. Valentine cards came to the United States with the first English settlers. Mailing homemade Valentine messages became common practice when postal systems were organized. In 1847, Esther A. Howland developed the first cards and sold $5000 worth in cards. Howland's Valentines became incredibly popular. Cecil Lytle: Piano Sounds through Music History On Thursday, February 10, 2000, pianist, Dr. Cecil Lytle presented a selection of music he called "Rags to Other Riches" in ACD 102. Dr. Lytle, a music history professor at UCSD is also the provost of UCSD's Thurgood Marshall Charter School. His selection for the evening consisted mainly of African American com posers that ranged from the late-1800s to mid-1900s. He performed three pieces by Scott Joplin, the most recognizable being "Mapleleaf Rag". chocolate, or a teddy bear, for Valentine's Day. Other students said they would prefer a self made and personalized card for Valentine's Day. felt might be new to most of the audience, as well as pieces like, "Alligator Crawl" and "African Ripples". Dr. Lytle was also a constant source of information and spoke about each piece in-between performances. The music professor was very excited about sharing the deep history of music with the audience. Dr. Lytle's enthusiasm was evident in his passionate and emotional performance, as his repertoire jumped from African American composers to Jewish-American composer, George Gershwin's "Three Piano Preludes". Hefinishedthe evening with "Giant Steps" by jazz artist John Coltrane. Dr. Lytle recorded a compilation of hymns last fall. The album, which will be released this summer and can be found at the UCSD bookstore, is as of yet untitled. Valentine's Day comes and goes every year. However, for those of you looking for romantic, "lovey-dovey" type music to listen to yearround, there is Celine Dion's most recent CD release, "All The Way...A Decade Of Song". Grammy-award winner Celine Dion's current CD compilation includes nine past favorites, including three movie theme songs: "Beauty and the Beast," "Because You Loved Me," from the film "Up Close & Personal," and "My Heart Will Go On," from the film "Titanic". In addition to such past great hits, there are seven new songs, including Dion's newest up-beat single, "That's The Way It Is," and a remake of Roberta Flack's 1972 hit, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". This CD compilation, totaling sixteen songs, is a good purchase for music-lovers interested in Dion's more popular songs. "All The Way...A Decade of Song" results in slow, soft, soothing "pop" songs for listeners. Depending on your taste in music, this compilation may either help you fall asleep at night or help you relax after a long day of classes. Celine Dion's sweet-sounding, yet unbelieyably strong vocal talent may impress even those who may not be fans of this genre of music. �LEAVE LEONARDO AT TffE BEACH By Shanna Skidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITER Based on the book by writer Alex Garland, The Beach offers the viewer a sense of what life would be like away from everyday rituals and a world f ull of technology. not last forever. A decision that Richard made earlier in the movie comes back to haunt him and ultimately destroys his wonderful life away from reality. The movie opens with Richard (two-time Golden Globe nominee and Academy Award Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio) in Thailand in search of Paradise. Richard is a free young individual who becomes aware of the "perfect" destination through a man that he met in a hotel. Richard befriends and convinces two world, the three friends create a life without French tourists, Etienne (Guillaume Canet), responsibility on the beach, where they play and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen), to accom- and absorb the sun in the beautiful atmopany him to paradise. With not a care in the sphere. However, paradise cannot and does Unfortunately, the movie lost my interest at this point. Richard goes insane; he stars in his own real-life 'Video game." I guess the director felt it would take several malicious murders to bring Richard, and myself, back to the reality that the beach is not so perfect The Beach, which runs 112 minutes, has an upbeat mix of music that enhances the fast-paced adventure and, had it not strayed into such a bizarre direction, I would have said, "do not miss this one." However, if you need your Leonardo fix, then I say you'd be better off renting Titanic and Who's Eating Gilbert Grape. Rated R for really foul language, sexual content, and gratuitous violence. ICR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Armys toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Find out more about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It could be one of the most rewarding calls you ve ever made. San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN B E www.goarmy.com �President Gonzales Makes Club Signs Removed the Grade! Jana Homik Joni Miller PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER If you have noticed a little more elbow room while on your way to classes in Academic Hall, it is not just your imagination. A number of freestanding, sandwich board signs were removed from the breezeway on the second floor over the Winter break. CSUSM's very own President Gonzalez was listed among some of San Diego's finest who were honored by San Diego Magazine's top 50 "People to Watch" in 2000. The January issue touted Gonzalez as a "no-nonsense educator who has eased troubling racial discord on campus, forged relationships with local community leaders, and won battle for funds to unclog traffic bottleneck at State Route 78 and Twin Oaks Valley Road." San Diego Maga zine reported that the President's plans to increase efforts for school funding for the proposed state of the art library, athletic facilities and student housing were just some of the upcoming challenges Gonzalez will face. The article summed up Gonzalez' performance to date by saying, "With enrollment on the rise and a hard-charg- ing Gonzalez at the helm, CSUSM enters the 21st century as a growing educational force with a solid mission statement." According to the magazine "there are so many watchables out there, the hardest part^ i s narrowing the list to 50...There is no standard formula. But we draw from a wide pool of talent, and we think we've arrived at a list that encompasses a broad range and diverse collection of San Diegans." Others named on the list are San Diego Police Chief David Bejarano, San Diego Museum of Art Director Don Bacigalupi, San Diego Opera Director Ian Campbell, State Senator Steve Peace, MP3 founder and CEO Michael Robertson, and Chief of Staff to the Governor Lynn Schenk. Congratulations President Gonzalez! San Diego Auto Show Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR Svorld'sfirstmassroduced gasoline/ lectric hybrid vehile," the Toyota 'rius, and Honda nveiled "the first ;as-electric hybrid ehicle to be sold the U.S.," the onda Insight. According to Steve Orsak, director of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety (EH&OS), the signs were creating a safety hazard and blocking emergency exit areas. At least one half of the breezeway must be clear, said Orsak, and several of the signs had blown over, requiring students to step around or over the downed signs. Trevor Knudsen of the Anime Club notes, "Anime Project Alliance's board was broken in the process [of removal] and we were never notified that it was going to be taken down, or that it had been after the fact, we had to hunt it down and it took a while." Orsak believes that the wind, rather than rough treatment caused damage to the signs he called "abandoned." The signs lacked any identifying marks or names, and were therefore considered abandoned and removed. Leiana Naholowaa, Pride newspaper ^editor, said that the large newspaper wood bin near the stairway of Academic Hall was missing one day of the week right before school began. The whole walkway was cleared of signs and bins and she stated, "It looked like the area had just been water-blasted and cleaned. I assumed that Facilities would return our newspaper stand later on, and they did." Signs outside of Academic Hall tried to trade in their sandwich board sign for a more permanent glass case, similar to those already posted in Academic Hall. In spite of numerous attempts to obtain permission for such a sign, Kimberly Whidden, President of the Accounting Society last year never received a call back. "I too, believe the signs are unsightly, however clubs need a common area to post notices of our choice...Members need up to date information and a place to leave messages for each other." The Accounting Society has Sandwich boards placed by the university, reminding stu- 1.5-liter, 4-cyl produces 108 hp and boasts 34-mpg city, and 41-mpg highway. 110 hp with 28-mpg city, and 35-mpg highway. dents of deadlines and badgering them to pay their tuition, remain. Because the campus has no clear policy on sign placement, Orsak has contacted Administrative Services and requested that a task force be created to look at the sign posting policies. Clubs will continue to compete with each other and the university for the prime locations. If your club is missing a sign, they are being held by EH&OS. Club members can call 750-4510 to arrange a time to pick them up. The 2000 onda Insight, ith an expected riced below Honda Insight Mike Spangler THE PRIDE $ x 9 ?0 00, is claimed to travel 70-miles The San Diego Convention Center on a gallon of gasoline. A1-liter, 3-cyl housed over 700 new cars February 2 - 6 for the 2000-Model San Diego VTEC-E gasoline engine propels the International Auto Show. Attendees Insight, but is aided by an Integrated browsed past models from the forty Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor manufacturers who were showcasing when accelerating or going uphill. the latest and future trends in automotive design. • Pontiac demonstrated the importance of consumer appeal when it decided to make its 1999 concept car, the Pontiac Aztek, a full-scale production model for 2001. Pontiac claims the Aztek is "the world's first Sport Recreation Vehicle, with the versatility of a SUV, and the flexibility of a van." An innovation of the Aztek is the center console that doubles as a removable cooler with room for a dozen, 12-oz cans of beverage. One observer was overheard saying, "That Aztek is the biggest surprise I 've seen here. I mean, Pontiac? That innovative?" Two firsts were on display in the gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle category. Toyota showed-off the The 2001 Toyota Prius9 1.5-liter, 4-cyl gasoline engine is supplemented using the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). The THS determines when the electric motor is engaged, and at times the car is powered solely by electricity, contributing to its 66-mpg fuel economy. The Prius is expected to go on sale in May-2000 with an estimated price of ] $20-22,000. Several manufacturers emphasized passenger room by claiming "first we designed a comfortable passenger compartment, then we built the car around it." Toyota demonstrated the roominess of its 7erce/-replacement, the Toyota Echo (base MSRP $11,345 including destination charges) using four "large in stature" adults from the show-going audience. The Echo's Ford also rolled out a new and spacious small car, replacing the retired Escort with the all-new Ford Focus. The Focus baseline 2-liter; 4-cyl produces Familiar models to the college commuter crowd return as 2000 models, largely unchanged. Honda still offers the Dependable Civic Hatchback (CX model MSRP $11,765) with a 1.6-liter, 106 hp, 4-cyl offering 32 mpg city, 37 mpg highway. The Chevy Metro (formerly know as the Geo Metro) is now available in eight colors, and is still built around a fuel-sipping 1-liter, 3-cyl engine that produces 55 hp and delivers 41 mpg city, 47 mpg highway. �Bernard Hinton: Founding Faculty CoBA Retires if. x Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER His office is now in his home and he works full time. Bernard Hinton, a business professor who hired the first series of business instructors f or the new campus, retired from CSUSM on January 31, 2000. Hinton had originally chosen to come to CSUSM because it was an "opportunity of a lifetime [and] a professional challenge." "Hinton is known as being demanding, but focused," said Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of Communications, "He knew what he wanted and how he wanted it done." Hinton actively participated in the building design of the campus and was instrumental in making sure that construction was completed on time. He helped the university in its move into Craven Hall and made sure that Hibiscus flowers were included in the campus' landscaping. Although Hinton is retired from teaching, he is the president and CEO of SmartCities, a company which provides low cost internet access for schools in the district and founded LightSpeed Fiberlink, Inc., an Internet service provider. Hinton grew up in the inner city of P etroit and majored in biochemistry until his senior year when he changed to business. One day he was called into his office by his Dean and handed a contract which stated he would be teaching the next semester as he earned his MBA. Hinton h adn't thought about teaching or -getting his MBA, but took the j ob. He went on to get his doctorate at Stanford. •111111 $m ^mgmm^m HnHmm iMiifiimi i W§MmS l t t ^ l w l mmm ®8 S s! mm His goal as a teacher was to impact the lives of his students and he says that students he had in his class 30 years ago still keep in touch with him. Hinton has stated that he w on't be spending his retirement "watching the sunset" and is not sure what his involvement with CSUSM will entail in the future. 1111811 KM I MS! 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Student must open a checking account and/or credit card to receive the T-shirt Limit one per customer while supplies fast at participating branches only. Credit card issued by Welts Fargo Bank Nevada, N.A, and is subject to qualification, ATM & Check Card is subject to qualification, �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Poetry Reading at Claire de Lune's Dr. Sharon Elise, Sociology Open mic sign-up begins at7:30pm; Poetry at 8pm Poetic Brew @ Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave, North Park (619)688-^845 "David Avalos: The Chicano Curios" (runs through March 18) David Avalos, CSUSM's internationally recognized artist, first local show in six years . Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm or by appointment Porter Troupe Gallery 30ce Street, Hillcrest S ecurity O fficers N eeded Ai! areas, Including North County Excellent pay, up to $8.00 per hour. Paid Vacation. Premium accounts. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Inter-Club Council mission statement parking spring 2000 Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/3746e52bdcd13573aa6b6ae387ee970c.pdf 0365f525cf859a7690ab763828969b82 PDF Text Text MP j r r j j ^ ^ ^ ^ U k R S i T Y s ^fePMA' www.thecsusmpride.com w i SlUDEN^E^PAPE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009 VOL. XXI St. Valentine's D ay Commercialized holiday sours the sweetness of love BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer People t raditionally view F ebruary 14 as the day to celebrate love, to remember love, and to make love, but in 2009, the holiday may be m ore about t he dough in the b ank t han t he h eart shaped c andies. V alentine's Day is celebrated in m ost c ountries as a day to show a ffection t o loved ones w ith cute n otes, r ed r oses, and t eddy b ears, but m any believe t hat V alentine's day is b ecoming more of a c ommercialized holiday than a day of a ppreciation. If only A mericans could take the f amous lyrics sung by The Beatles " Can't Buy Me Love" a l ittle more seriously, Valentine's Day Wouldn't W one of the t op revenue p roducing holidays. T his y ear's Valentine's Day total s pending is to reach $14.7 b illion, according tf the N ational R etail F ederJSon's 2 009 V alentine's Day C onsumer I ntentions and A ctions survey, c onducted by B IGresearlh. A mericans buy approximately seven biUkm g reeting c ards l each y ear p roducing approximately $7.5 billion in sales, with V alentine's Day g eneraéííg 25% of t hese s ales, according t o the G reeting Card Association's website. Valentine's J^ay is i he SiVHHniRW p opular holiday tor s ending c ards, a part f rom Christmasl being n umber one. * Some say ' I love y ou' \ ^itjj a box x)f c hocolates, d iamonds o l even f i d d l y s tuffed a nffiials, but it IS quite evident t hat the A m e r S b c ulture dgpiqg it i mportant H f say the t hree words t hrough thé w allet. In F ebruary of 2 00F?fewelry stores a cross the nation s o l r $2.6 b illion w orth of j ewelry, a ccording to the U.S C ensus Bureau. So, why do A mericans f eel a need to spend so much money on a holiday that is meant f or sentiment expression r ather than m aterial p ossessions? wmSw Thus C laudius outlawed marriage f or young soldiers. Saint Valentine illegally c ontinued to p erform m arriages f or young soldiers and Claudius had h im i mprisoned and sentenced t o d eath. The m yth c ontinued in t hat while Saint Valentine was i mprisoned he f ell in love w ith t he j ailor's d aughter, to which he exchanged love n otes w ith and signed t hemf"from y our V alentine," a ccording t o H istory.com a website d irectly l inked w ith t he H istory C hannel. Feb. 14 w as t hen a day e stablished t o c ommemorate h is d eath, f or d ying a s a m artyr in the n ame of love. Since t he M iddle A ges, p eople c elebrated F ebruary ¡&3M& " VaientiiPs Day Iflwglally* j ust an excuse to b uy^and eat c hocolate," said Jillian^ K erstetter, a sophomore at CSUSM. " It's like E aster, p eople c elebrate it, but they may not r eally know what it w Sfcntítyl 43® 1 [MB 1 f m eans. how^ValentilSPs Day b ecome a hdiiday is^ a bit of a n fystery, t hreeiiayths elqarly e xist, jpintered o n a v ery p eculiar Saint Valentine. ¡MU (MMity1 Photo courtesy ofSonofthesouth.net iThermost p rominent m yth s tates t hat some h istorians R elieve Saint Valentine was a p riest in the Roman Empire u nder E mperor C laudius, who i mprovised a r ule t hat single men m ade b etter soldiers. I [MB 1 ^ pagan f estival, L updealia w as vpry p opular celebration in ^FeRjt^ha^traditibnfrliy c dbcenj r a t e d on f ertility a nS p airing up local bachelors With single wome|i, by c hoosing nrftnes out of an j irn at m ndiiaif 1 O ther h is^pri^stories p oint to F ebruary as tfce m onth f or f lourishing l ove/ ;# E ng^sfr ^ l iterary a uthor, ^ Ge^reyjfcBaMer, in h is work "Pa^retiienjy of F owls" m en^jjft&s F ebruary as a; month of r omance, in t hat it is t h^special t ime fiiat b irds l ook|for p otential m ating p artnlrs. In more m odern t injes, j Spular c ulture h as a lso b een a v ictim of C upid's love a rrow A p opular rock band g oe#by t he,name of B ullet f or "My Valentine, which released its debut album on Feb. 14, 2006. Even in t he f ilmTndustry, Valentine's Day has i nfluenced m oyiemaier^ to produce the most r ecent h orror movie "My ^ l o f d y V alentine" (2009) that has p roduced a total domestic g ross of $46.8 m illion, according to B oxOfficeMojo.com. Saint Valentine has l eft a legendary i mprint on our society, and c ompanies have commercialized f or revenue, m aking t he t ask of s preading t he love easier said t han done. ©teoDlíy �Tuesday, February 10, 2009 iHEffiPRIDEl SEX Viewpoint Wif latex outfit EDITORIAL STAFF many February is here, penises EDITOR IN CHIEF JACKIE CARBAJAL and with the coming of wear to a the shortest month of party, let's FACES A ND PLACES EDITOR the year taking center hope all of them are AMY SALISBURY stage, so will programs repeat dressers (terrible FACES A ND PLACES ASSISTANT® and days that will help analogy, I know). SANDRA CHALMERS to educate. And no, What could be better ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Valentine's Day does not count as than an entire day focused around EDITOR one of those days, unless you and safety? How about safety, food, your partner decide to move in fun, prizes, and entertainment by ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT together, learn about each other's an up and coming dance group, kgMiM' i' i i ^ r a i ^ ^ S ^ S interests, and/or try new positions Soul Junkies? Hosted by the BlllRHElN (some are just hands on learners). H.O.P.E. & Wellness Center, this No matter how you celebrate this event intends to get your questions TIFFAN1E HOANG alleged month of love, there are out there and answered. And there many programs and days to look will, of course, be freebies over at LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ out for that will help to turn your Library Plaza during University grand idea of dinner at McDonalds Hour. You know what freebies DISTRIBUTION MANAGER into a romantic candle light dinner I'm talking about, don't bother BlUttH&N with roses and candy. Results may guessing what they might give out BUSINESS M ANAGERS vary. because I'm sure there some that SALIS REPRESENTATIVE •; • KRISTINA I AWL£R ' 7X' ', Before I continue, I have to are already out there unwrapping admit I don't see the big deal in one right now, and no, it's not a Valentine's Day. I think it's kind of Christmas present or is it? ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON sad that we take only one day out I'm personally just hoping that of the year to tell people we love this event is the same or even SENIOR STAFF WRITERS them. Shouldn't we let them know better than how it was last year. Set everyday? And yes, we're a nation up buffet style, the only difference l i Ä Ä ^ M ^ p p Ä IS BEN ROFFEE of consumers, so of course we is that there was only one thing on JONATHAN T HOMPSON have to buy our significant others this menu. STAFF WRITERS flowers, roses, chocolates, ponies, With all these great resources KEVIN CHATHAM or milking machines on this day on campus, there's no reason at IVAN GARCIA of love. I'd be a hypocrite if I say all for students to say they aren't EBONI HARVEY MATT LEWIS that I've never given/received educated or don't like using these GABI MARTINEZ these varying gifts (except for rubber meat sheaths. JAMES SEBRING the obvious ones.. .chocolates and With these great events and CONSUELÖ MARTINEZ -jAZM*N& JURA- ~ -J po»ies), hut that'g just how-grow- resources at hand, young people these days do have the choice to ing up goes. CARTOONISTS You learn what your Valentine "have their cake, and eat it too." JASON GANAVARIS ROBERT KNAUF This phrase, by the way, is one might like and you try to stick to the theme of giant red hearts and that I've never really understood, All opinions and letters to the disgusting Chalky candy (because I think it's perfectly reasonable for editor, published in The PrideJ nothing says "I love you" quite like someone to want to eat a cake they have, there's not much else you represent the opinions of thel an uncomfortably dry mouth). author, and do not necessarMoving on, I promised I was could do with it. Except hide in one ily represent the views of Thel going to talk about all the great if you're a stripper. I Pride, or of California State Uni-1 events that are going to be on versity San Marcos. Unsigned I campus, and sure enough this editorials represent the majority week has two events in particular opinion of H ie Pride editori^ that will get your blood flowing... board. to various places. Lettere to t he editor should One in particular is actually include an address, telephone today, February 10th during Unin umber e-mail a nd identifiversity Hour (12pm-lpm) in Markcation. Letters may be edited stein 102, which is the H.O.P.E. & f or g rammar a nd length. Wellness Center's "Ask the SEXLetters should be u nder 30ft perts: Erotic Play, Making Intiwords and submitted via elecmacy, Fun and Sexy." Presenter tronic m ail to pride@esusm. Jennifer "Dr. Jenn" Gunsaullus, edu, r ather t ban t o t he iodi-, Ph.D. has more than enough crevidual ^ t o ^ It is the policy dentials and passion to promote of The Pride not to print anonyeducation, safety, and openness. mous letters. Gunsaullus is a sociologist and Display and classified adverdoctor in Relationships and Intitising m The Pride should not macy who preaches open and be construed as the endorsehonest sexual health as well as ment or- investigation of comfemale empowerment. v mereiai enterprises or ventures. Finally! The Pride reserves the right to I'm sorry, but I think all people reject any advertising. should be able to talk open and The Pride is published weekly honestly about sexual health no onTuesdays during the academic matter what your gender identifiyear. Distribution includes all of cation. Can society please get past CSUSM campus. the idea of the double standard? So, now that you know about what The Pride you're probably missing right now, Cai State San Marcos put down this newspaper and get 333 S. IWin Oaks Valley Road over there! It's okay, I'll be here San Maitos, CÀ 920964XXH when you get back. P hone: ( 760) 7 50-6099 Back? How was it? Was it, dare I Fax: (760)750-3345 say, educationally arousing? Good, Email: csusmpride@gittaiLeom but now you have the next event http://wwwjhecstismpride.com Advertising £mail: to look forward to...drum roll pride_ads@csusm.edu please.. .National Condom Day! Are Yes, an entire day devoted to a BY IVAN GARCIA Pride Staff Writer THE PRIDE St. Valentine's Day is more than cards and flowers BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Every year around February 14, there is a rise in the purchase of lacy cards, fancy jewelry, overpriced flowers, and heart shaped candy. Over the years, society lost the roots of this day, commonly referred to as "Valentine's Day." First off, the day is not just called "Valentine's Day." Valentine is not a term of endearment. It is a name. Valentine lived in the third century and was a bishop in Rome. Many Christian faiths recognize Valentine as a martyr and a saint. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates his life on February 14th, thus the day is properly titled, Saint Valentine's Day. Due to the contributions of S t Valentine, the day became synonymous with romantic endeavors. Understanding the life of Saint Valentine makes the day much more romantic. Valentine lived in the day« of ancient Rome where he worked as a priest. In secret, he presided over marriages of Christian couples, saving them from persecution. By helping these 'criminals' of the state, and for not renouncing his faith, St. Valentine was tortured and beheaded. February 14th is a day to honor St. Valentine's work, by doing special deeds for one's sweetheart or beloved. It can also be a day one finds a person to court. It is not a day for consumerism. St. Valentine's Days is not a corporate holiday. The story of St. Valentine is true, as evidenced by the finding of his tomb. Gifts are nice things, but the intention of the present should have some meaning. One should keep in mind why the day is special and where the origin lies. It is not a say for hooking up or one night stands. It is a day about true and undying love, in honor of a man who served the world though his commitment to love. Photo courtesy of virtualmuseum.ca BYROBERT KNAUF �Viewpoint T HE P RIDE Tuesdayt, February 70, 2009 The Pride Crosswords Get the answers online at www.thecsusmpride.com w TT TT MYEISHA PEGUERO GAMINQ, MAHOD '03 AZUSA PACIFIC ir UNIVERSITY Vice President and Corporate Giving Manager Washington Mutual, Inc. What's your journey? 1 In theaters this week: Confessions of a Something that smells very bad according to this week's Word(s) Last name of CSUSM's BSU President Exclusively Person without any money of their own according to G2/03/D9 W O K ! ( S ) This Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid activist said "The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall/ 14 Subject of 'Hits of Sunshine1 for this week's issue 4 5 6 9 12 13 D OWN 1 Last week's number one movie at the box office On February 14 but not Valentine's Day; National. .Day Subject of 'Bill of Rights' for02/03/09 issue In the Chair English literary author whose work "Parliament of Fowls" mentions February as a month of romance, in that it is the special time that birds look for potential mating partners. Student organization that stands for "Justifying Artistic Movement, Collaboration of New Talent, Recognizing Our Love.* The lowest card in a Full House according to 01/27/D9 Word(s) Chinese astrological sign for the year 2009; see 01/27/09 Pride issue VJ _ arid ci"« To learn more about Myeisha's inspiring story, and to explore the accelerated and traditional MBA and Master of Arts in Human Resource and Organizational Development programs: www.apu.edu/expiore/sbm (866)209-1559 sbmgrad@apu.edu SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ANO M ANAGEMENT.» Graduate Programs Your road to higher education starts with the _ <ji/€'l) fxSbl'S^ APU's graduate business degree reinforced Myeisha's desire to be a leader of change through Washington MutuaPs community programs. S PRINTER ' ' " C 3 ^ s r ^ e r i ^ c Ç j M a ' ' C o \r* ] Classifieds $5,000 to $10,000 San Marcos Company looking for young women to donate eggs! 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As health remains a great concern for a large percentage of Americans, American Heart month acts as a more pivotal component ofpublic health awareness. American Heart month provides every United States citizen the reminder that health knowledge will improve the overall quality of life and potentially save lives in the process. Each year Congress requires the president to declare February as American Heart Month. Volunteers for the American Heart Association devote their time to spread information about cardiovascular diseases in American Heart Month. These volunteers help to raise funds for research and provide extensive information about various heart conditions and heart diseases. The annual proclamation of American Heart Month has been performed since 1963. The American Heart Association communicates with the presidential "administration in order to draft and sign the annual proclamation." According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases are the "nation's No. 1 killer." Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and serious disability in the United States as well. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, American Heart Month serves as a significant part of health awareness in the United States. A variety of factors contribute to the source of heart disease or stroke. Factors include obesity, smoking, unhealthy nutritional habits, lack of physical exercise, and other factors such as hereditary conditions. While these factors can be treated on an individual level, US citizens can make a difference in health awareness by contacting the nation's policymakers and representatives. The proclamation of the American Heart Month shows the effectiveness of public interaction with our government. Supporters of American Heart Month raise funds that improve public healthcare programs. Legislators support public health by funding healthcare programs, medical research, increasing smoke-free workplaces, and advocating for physical education and better nutrition in schools. The American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association experienced a recent success when president Barack Obama increased the federal cigarette tax to over $1 per pack. This new tobacco law will become a measure that will heavily decrease smoking rates. The American Heart Association supports tobacco control initiatives in order to promote healthy lifestyles. While this law will decrease the rate of smoking, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association continue to encourage public action. The cure for heart disease remains in the hands of the public. Therefore the public must individually and collectively take measures to ensure healthy living. In the event ofa heart attack or stroke, an individual should call 911 for an emergency response. A person should be cautionary if he or she experiences chest discomfort, discomfort in other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, or breaking out in cold sweat/ nausea. The most common heart attack symptom is chest pain, but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms. Heart attack or not, somebody who experiences any of these symptoms is encouraged to tell a doctor. For more information about the American Heart Association visit http://www.americanheart.org American Heart Association Learn and Live This w eek in C SU S M sports BY BRIAN MANN Pride Staff Writer Golf: The CSUSM m en's golf team placed f ourth in a f ive team f ield at a t ournament held at La Jolla C ountry Club on Jan. 26th. The other t eams c ompeting were SDSU, UCSD, USD, and Point Loma. D.J. H arries w as the b est individual p erformer f or t he C ougars, p lacing second individually. He shot 77-73 in the two round event f or a t otal of 150(+6). The m en's golf team w ill host a t ournament today at San Luis Rey Downs C ountry Club. The women's golf team w ill also compete today at U.C. Riverside. Baseball: The CSUSM b aseball team lost t heir f irst game of the season by a score of 7-6 a gainst Vanguard x>n F ebruary 4th. The close game f eatured a lot of action including Cougar James Scott going 3-for-5 as well as Cougars pitcher Morgan Wynne giving up only one r un in f our innings pitched. CSUSM's won-loss record is 2-1. The Cougars next game is this Thursday in a rematch against Vanguard. The game will be at 2 pm at Escondido High School. • - ,. - .r , Track: CSUSM's men's and women's track teams p articipated in the Surf City Half Marathon in Huntington Beach on February 1st. Cougar Leo Elorza f inished sixth overall and C S US M A ll-American Morgan Sjogren f inished t hird amongst women and 26th overall. The women's team will next be competing at the Azusa 2pm. The team will also com-PaHflC .IlniVArQity Tf^/v>r -pete in another- doublo-haacUr Q ualifier this Saturday. on Friday against Concordia. Softball: The CSUSM Softball The games against Concordia team kicked off their season will be at 1pm and 3pm at Mison February 5th with a dou- sion Hills High School. ble-header at Point Loma Nazarene. Point Loma won the first game 4 -0 while the second game was tied 4 -4 in the sixth inning when play was suspended due to rain. The Cougar softball team plays again today against Azusa Pacific in a doubleheader. The games will be played at Palomar College and are at 12pm and Photos by Kyle Trembley �Faces & Places THE PRIDE It's easy being green Make living with Mom better for both BY GABI MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer. While living away from home can be rough on college students, single living can be tougher. Aside from obvious emotional effects, Mother Earth takes the hardest blow. Students typically remedy the change by unconsciously overstocking on everything. Luckily, there are a few simple adjustments students can make to ease the impact of consumerism on our planet. D on't b ulk u p For a large family, buying in bulk is the most economical choice. However, for a single-living college student, Costco shopping can be extremely wasteful. Once the food spoils, a 3-piece organic bath towel set ($14.88) to a Preserve set of 10 small there is no other option (reusable) plates ($6.96). but to toss it out, along The company even manwith the extensive ufactures organic clothpackaging the food ing. came with. Better yet, Reduce, R euse... bring reusable grocery Recycling is key. bags rather than using According to Waste Manpaper or plastic oneagement ( WM), by use bags. recycling more than I n the " green" 232,000 tons of room plastics, WM National Geographsaves enough ic^ theGreenGuide. energy to power com has great suggesImages courtesy ofWalmart almost 116,000 tions on how to make rooms green. If redecorating is in order, houses for one year. Instead of WalMart has green options for dorm rooms buying packs of water bottles, try and apartments. WalMart claims to be purchasing a reusable bottle. Wal"Earth-friendly, Budget smart." Thegreen- Mart also offers coffee tumblers made guide.com says WalMart has some of the from recycled products, which are 100% best values. Wal-Mart has everything from recyclable ($9.46), as well as plastic screw- top containers for cold beverages. Keep it f resh Planetgreen.com is another web site filled with information to make life a little greener. Team Green members say to avoid buying prepared frozen foods and make them yourself. The green guide agrees. "There is a way to save while still enjoying a great meal. Buying locally grown f ruits and vegetables are cheap right now, not t to mention healthy," » said National Geo| graphic writer Amy m Topel. Target, Farmer's Market, Lucky Brand, and Jimbo's Naturally offer more suggestions of how t o live a greener life. Visit gogreeninitiative.org or treehugger.com for even more ideas. Jam Control So you think you can dance? BY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer Jam Control is a student organization at CSUSM that focuses on building a student community through the artistic expression of movement. Jam Control aims to celebrate the love of d ance, t o c ollaborate a nd w elcome o thers, and to bring out new dancers or dancers that just want to share their experience with others. Jam Control stands for "Justifying Artistic Movement, Collaboration of New Talent, Recognizing Our Love." Dancers and instructors work collaboratively to ensure an environment that fosters exploration and innovation. "It does not just relate to dancing, but how it relates to collaborating with anyone and everyone that has a passion and the drive to build a sense of community and unity in our campus and society," said Jam Control's club president Randy Saldivar. Jam Control had its first debut at CSUSM in 2000, because a group of students wanted to celebrate the art of CSUSM. With a weekly attendance average of around forty-five members, Jam Control is here to stay. Originally conceptualized to celebrate the art of hip-hop, Jam Control appreciates all dance styles. "Jam Control is focusing on becoming a World Dance Student Organization, meaning we have been, and r espectand h as f u n w ith o ne a nother, w hile will continue t o be teaching a variety of dances," Saldivar continued. In the past, learning. New comers and veteran club members Jam Control has invited community memexperience the same amount of enthusiasm bers to teach different styles of dance. The and respect. Jam Control has an inviting peer-to-peer instruction style gives students environment there is an instant feeling of and community members the opportunity community based on learning and engage- to gain valuable leadership skills outside of the classroom. "My dance style is more ment. "My personal dance style is a mix between focused on hip-hop, specifically breakdancclassical and modern ballet andjazz. It is only ing (or B-boying). I have been b-boying ever just recently that I started dancing hip-hop since I started going to CSUSM back in the and I am loving every minute of it," said Ari- fall of2003. Yes, I am a super duper senior. el-Maria Viernes, a Even though I practice hip-hop dance regustudent member of larly, I still love to learn different styles of dance." Jam Control. "My dance style is 'The Happy Dance'. It The dedication and determination doesn't fit into any particular style, because of the members it's so random and dorky. I rarely dance, as well as the offi- but when I do, you know it's because I am cers has made Jam extremely happy and comfortable. That usuControl one of the ally happens when I achieve something, or largest and fastest I am in my room in the morning excited for growing student the new day," said Krystal, the current Jam organizations on Control officer. the hip-hop dance culture. "It is not just for the aspect of Hip Hop, but to recognize the love of all dance," said Saldivar. Jam Control features members ranging from beginners to advanced dancers. Saldivar has established a welcoming and inclusive community where even if students may not know how to dance, everybody shows "With our increasing amount of members coming in each semester, I believe Jam Control will be able to provide a great deal to the campus, as well as that sense of community to everyone at CSUSM," said Saldivar. Jam Control has always been a student centered organization. Jam Control meets Thursday nights from 5:00pm-7:00pm, so if you have a passion for dance or community building, stop by and test your dance skills. ^m^ommNummmm - College off Arts and Sciences Representative ASI - Social Justice Officer pick up an appicalion in the ASI business office . . . PCB 5103 duefebu13th by 12300 pm. Job description on under the Codes ofGovemancf www.csusm.edu/asi Contact ASI at extension 4990formore info. beach voBeybaBiritramurals begin FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH ASK THE 194 Ertoic Play: HQUJ t o maKe intimacy Fun * gexy Featuring: In the Den with Dr. Jenn National Condom Doy! «rari uhour, THÜRS, febu 12tti SAT. fèb. 21 more info avaiable at the cougar ree. center! COriQUIIiD February 12th @ 10:30-1:30 pm Plaza Food, FUN, FreSies & Safer SEX Fair. Don't miss oöt S iul Junkies debut @ 12 pm SHCS (760) 750-4915 * Wab: www.cauam.edu/ahca » Blog: cauamhaalth.wordpraaa.com �Faces & Places THE PRIDE Tuesday February 10, 2009 Black History Month exclusive Interview with BSU President BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer As part of our Black History Month fourpart feature, The Pride recently interviewed Black Student Union president, Adam Rajah Gainey. Keep a lookout for more Black History Month exclusives throughout this issue and in upcoming issues. Matt Lewis: Tell us about yourself. Adam Rajah Gainey: My name is Adam Rajah Gainey, I'm 26 years old, and I've , been a student at CSUSM for 2 years. ML: What is the Black Student Union? ARG: Basically the BSU is mostly made up of African American students, and it was developed to be a social organization/club, so that people can socialize and find ways into other clubs, be active on campus, and participate in community services/social events. It's a little different since we (African-Americans) are such a big minority here on campus, so its purpose is to explore different areas and bring to light some different issues on campus. _ ML: How many students are involved with BSU? ARG: On our roster, we have about 60 members with 40 or so of them active, as in helping at the tables and social events on campus. It is hard since this is a commuter school to get everyone together at a set time, as well as keeping the meetings fun and relevant to events on campus. ML: Does the BSU have a set meeting time/place? ARG: Yes, every Thursday during the U-Hour (12-12:50 pm) in a new room now, which I believe is University Hall 443. We have our first [members] meeting coming up next week, and we usually have officers meetings once a week. The officer's board has seven different chairs, which include President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, two publishers, and a photographer. We try to tie in the meetings to different social events happening on campus, for example events tied to Black History Month. ML: Does the BSU have any plans for events during Black History Month? ARG: We are co-sponsoring a few events, including the "February One" film next Tuesday, which explores the story of the four college freshmen students during the Civil Rights Movement who started the sitins. This helped revitalize the Civil Rights Movement because at the time, it was a big social movement that had "stalled out" for several reasons. Their recommitment to the cause helped get a lot of college students, both black and white, to participate in sit-ins and ride-alongs all around the country. So it is another unique perspective of history as opposed to the traditionally celebrated characters of Black History month like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, etc. ; We try to put out unique stories that would be a good learning experience for both us and other people on campus. We are also co-sponsoring a hip-hop concert-previewing event, hosted by the Breaks (which are a local group) who have performed on campus befbre. »akoig*., ML: Any more information on the Black Historyfilmsbeing shown on campus? ARG: One other film, which we are not sponsoring but are helping to advertise for, is "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin." He was a prominent civil rights activist who was unique because he was one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s aides and helped coordinate a lot of logistics and planning for events like the march on Washington. The media did not give him adequate praise at the time because he was openly gay, which is pretty relevant now especially with the debates on the right to marriage going on. So it gives you a different perspective on the Civil Rights Movement, where someone can be responsible for great things and be overlooked until modern times. ML: Does the BSU collaborate with any other groups? ARG: No, not yet, but we are hoping to get involved with groups like the NAACP "We try to put out unique stories that would be a good learning experience for both us and other people on campus."-Gainey group in Oceanside, and also the local Boys and Girls Club. It would be ideal to set up a program where some of our members could go and volunteer there, because with the budget cuts they have a lot less money for staff. Hopefully, we can try and get a small group to help out with that this semester. ML: With the election of President Obama, what would you like to see happen for the future of the black community on campus and in San Diego County? ARG: I think that it is a historic time, and like Barack Obama said, we really need to start trying different things and not being afraid to collaborate with other people. For example, in his administration, his best work has always been around a diverse group of people. I think for myself and others included, it's not very often that you see a lot of successful couples. So the fact that he is married and has kids, that family unit, hasn't really been a strong suit in our community because of social issues and stuff. It is really good to see that, a strong father, a wife, and what you can accomplish with hard work. So hopefully it will get some young guys and girls into doing different things, bettering themselves and most of all, trying to make a difference. Photo courtesy ofAdam Rajah Ganey sexually active? pregnant? been tested? explore your choices... discover your options... we're here to help! medical personnel and counselors sensitive to your needs and busy schedule are on hand to empower you in your decision making. 24/7 hotline 760.741.9796 Please Call, Ifext, or Email to schedule a Courtesy Consultation Law Offices of Lien T. Tram 6994 El Camino Real Suife 205-J, Carlsbad, GA 92009 858-405-4500 Fax 760-931-0085 atty.lientram@att.iiet 257 east second avenue, escondido. ca www.awe-ca.eQin does not provide abortion or abortion icfen&fts • juniper call or walk-in 2nd ave �8 20 09 Tuesday, February 10, FOCOS & P loC6S THE PRIDE A Vay Cñ/üie/Lvfe/ofAn/KA. A night I will never forget BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer In my mind, Ifiguredsomebody was either lost or needed help. So, I wanted to get to the door as quick as I could. I grabbed my glasses, but it was dark and I still could not see anything in my room. Since it was hot and I was only sleeping in shorts, I pulled the comforter off my bed and wrapped it around myself rather than trying to find a shirt. I was under the impression I would have to open the door, give some directions, and go back to sleep. When I opened the door, I saw a young man and woman standing there with beer cans in their As an RA, I am required to run to any situation that may be unfolding. Yet, one of the most unique instances I have ever had came to me. One weekend in August, Stone Brewery held an anniversary party on campus. That same weekend, the RAs were going to Big Bear for a retreat after training. After packing, I went to bed early because we were leaving around 6AM. In the late hours of the night, I was woken by a couple knocking on my door. hands. I could hardly see, but they looked over 21. The man spoke to me and asked what I was doing. I was stunned. Apparently, he could notfigureout that I was sleeping as evidenced by the look on his face. He asked me why I was not partying on a Friday night. He rambled on until I gathered my words and told him soliciting was not allowed. After all, he was being a disturbance and he had to leave. He gave a confused look, and realized I was an RA. He said he was a graduate of CSUSM and was in town for the Stone Brewery event and came to the UVA to party on a Friday night. I then told him he had to leave and that I was going to escort him out. He began to walk away, but when he realized I was following him, he turned and got in my face. I stood there wrapped in my comforter as he shouted insults three inches from my face. The smell of cheap beer on his breath was overwhelming. As I reminded him of UVA policy that he needed to leave, he threatened to hit me. I was scared, but I almost laughed when he pointed to a pair of moles near my right eye and said he would give me another mark like that. I sarcastically told him that would be impossible. The female friend of his finally got him to back down, and they left. When I got back to my room, I called my supervisor and let her know what happened. She told me to call UPD and let them know to keep and eye out for him. A while later, I got a call saying he was picked up for public intoxication. Ask any RA. They will tell you a story just like this one. Now I am an expert at removing crazy and creepy people to keep my residents safe. Business leaders' experiences brought to C SUSM C oBA course incorporates executive-level guests BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer The College of Business Administration currently offers a course inspired by Bravo's television series, "Inside the Actor's Studio." "In the Executive's Chair" is a course where professors Rajnandini " Raj" Pillai and David Bennett host senior executives who give students advice from their own real life business experiences. "In the Executive's Chair" is part of The Center for Leader- ship Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB). Guest speakers come to share their knowledge, words of advice, and strategies, which provide students with a better understanding of the real business world. Guests also share their expertise on how they became business leaders. Among other concepts, business leaders pass on the value of the challenges and sacrifices that the business world includes. One unique detail about this class is that students are able to ask questions to the guest speakers. "In the Executive's Chair" is not only for students enrolled in MGMT 432. The discussions are open to other students and the business community. The series runs through April. Located in Markstein Hall 125, the class meetings are from 11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesdays. "It gives students a chance to listen to their careers," Bennett said. "Listening, in person, to the executive, being able t a spend time with them one on one after the class, ask them questions, shake their hand and do some networking if they desired," Bennett explained as the "touch and feel" concept students can benefit from. Tyler Stoll, a student enrolled in Executive's Chair, explained that it is not like any other class he has had. "They all give specific examples and one thing that they want you to leave with. It is not all about bookwork," said Stroll. "It is about real experiences." "You get to learn from CEOs firsthand from what has made them successful and failures that you can learn from," another student, Jonathan Curry, added. "Instead of learning from books, you are able to learn from people in different industries from real life instances." Chief Executive & Senior VP from Scripps Green Hospital, Robin Brown, will be the next guest speaker on Feb. 11. For this semester's speaker schedule, please visit http://www.csusm. edu/coba/programs/itec.html. Hill®; UniversityVoice • Photos by Diana Valdivia /Pride Staff Writer What are your plans for Valentine's Day? "I am boycotting i t It's recruitment week so I am spending it with my sorority sisters " "Probably working because I don't have a choice and studying." "Me and my boyfriend are getting facials" "I am taking my girlfriend to a nice restaurant in Downtown San D iego/' "I am going to be working for half of the day and then I am going to a concert " Brooke ViUalpando 2010 Rasheed Hassan 2011 Sheena Medina 2010 Taylor Lashare 2012 YeraMontiel 2011 U PCOMING C AREER C ENTER E VENTS FREE CSUSM SEMINAR: WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 C HOOSING A MAJOR THAT FITS CAREERS AND J OB SEARCH IN HUMAN SERVICES F EBRUARY W O R K S H O P S S P O N S O R E D B Y: SeaWorld. 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Visit UH240 or www.csusm.edu/Mr for more info & application. �THE PRIDE BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer This weekend packs a punch with its action and romance releases. This week's crop features several big name actors and directors in f ilms that may be quite e ntertaining. Arts & Entertainment First, German director Tom Tykwer brings "The International." Tykwer, the director of the modern foreign classic "Run Lola Run," now features an American cast in a story about a corrupt international bank. Clive Owen and Naomi Watts star in the leading roles. Though the story of one man bringing down a corrupt organization has been done to death through James Bond, Jason Bourne* and Jack Bauer, this could be an entertaining action f ilm. It all depends on how well the twists and t urns are laid out. Tykwer is a good storyteller as evidenced by his German work, and his recent English f ilm, " Perfume." For those who have already seen "He's Just Not That Into You," and need a rom-com for St. Valentine's Day, look no f urther than "Confessions of a Shopaholic." Isla Fischer , stars in this tale of an obsessive and excessive shopper t rying to land a j ob at a fashion magazine and balance her life. Though consumerism is dead during this economic crisis, many young ladies will f ind this an entertaining f ilm. "Two Lovers" is an alternate romance f ilm for those looking for a more serious f ilm. This drama stars Joaquin Phoenix as a heartbroken man looking to rebuild himself. In the process, he f alls for two women at the same time. He must choose between the two women and faces the consequences in this drama. The end of this f ilm is obvious f rom the trailer. The protagonist will have f un with both women, but viewers will know the conclusion before he does. With modern romances Tuesday, February 10; 2009 V IN THEATERS F I5BRUARY 13,2009 Image courtesy ofDisney Entertainment such as "Two Lovers," the f ilm is about the j ourney rather than the end. Yet, the j ourney is less exciting when one knows where it is g oings An alternate route to getting close to someone this St. Valentine's Day is to hold him or her tight while watching the remake of "Friday the 13th." Since the remakes of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween," it was only a matter of time before Jason and his hockey mask got an update - it's c onvenient. This Friday happens to be the 13th as well. I have simple expectations about this f ilm. Several people will gp to Camp Crystal Lake and die. If this slasher f ilm can emphasize tension over violence, it may be worth a watch. Or, one could get the immortally creepy original. Attention all students! The is looking for istudent submissions for a literary magazine due out later this semester. Submit your work of poetry, prose/ essay, fiction, non-fiction, artwork, or photography to csusmpride@gmail.com with the subject headline titled: Pride literary magazine. Submissions must be under 5,000 words; minimum of 2 submissions per person. Keep an eye out in The Pride for more details . Questions? Contact us at 760-7506099 or csusmprideQgmail. com �10 Tuesday February 1Q, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Hits of Sunshine Sonic Youth BY AMY SALISBURY Faces & Places Editor My intention is to write a column exploring what I believe to be musicians' ^ essential works that any devoted music lover can, well, love. With any luck, that may very well be how this thing ends •up. ... After 15 studio albums, 28 active years, and the redefinition of the rock guitar sound, one might assume Sonic Youth have a fair amount of street cred. They should, since all four members are old enough to be our parents. Thurston Moore, lead vocalist and husband of bassist Kim Gordon, formed Sonic Youth in 1981 with Lee Ranaldo, lead guitarist. Drummer Steve Shelley completed the cast when he joined in 1985. Although I wouldn't necessarily deem Hits 6f Sunshine (for Allen Ginsberg), off 1998's A Thousand Leaves, as the pivotal Sonic Youth experience, a certain power rests in the epic, 11-minute jam sweetly sandwiched between Moore's subdued vocal performance. Stripped from any harmony or modern effects, abstract, breathy words convey a world so purely in the style Ginsberg explored. Ginsberg's legendary stream of consciousness writings reclassified poetry during the Beat Generation's height of creativity in the 1950s. Just as Moore and Ranaldo embrace non-conformity Out on DVD BY BLAINE MOGIL Pride Staff Writer in their compositions, so the Beats expanded upon classic poetic styles. What makes this song so special is the lyrics' ability to stand on their own without the support of any music, regardless of its innovation. Believe me, with imagery like, "the lights will blind up with blues in haiku/the shadow has a dream where painters look to sea," these twisted verses could easily stand up to any coffeehouse recitation this side of San Francisco. The rounded, cool lines end far too early as the listener encounters the haunting noises Sonic Youth are so keen on including in their work. The tempo seems mellow as the band's extraordinary grasp of organic sound fills the already clouded atmosphere. In keeping with Ginsberg's groove, Ranaldo's lead guitar reflects the chaotic, nearly melody-free body of the song. No discernable pattern exists, making duplication of any measure virtually impossible. Who would want to try, anyway? Suddenly, Moore's ethereal tenor returns like it never left. Echoing rhymes past, the steady drone of guitar, drums, and bass combined with the even lyrics surprisingly produce a lull until gently fading out. Never in my life would I expect to feel calmed after a Sonic Youth encounter, but to this weary listener, the respite is welcome. Join us for an informational session at the University of St. Augustine's beautiful new California campus location to learn how you can become a physical or occupational therapist. We are also proud to announce the launch of t wo new program options at our new campus location. Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) Master of Occupational Therapy Degree (MOT) New Program! Dual Degree Option (MOT/DPT) New Program! Part-time Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) All of our degrees offer you professional, high-quality instruction with an interdisciplinary, educational curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to earn the degree you have always wanted. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing all that our programs have to offer. Saturday, January 31 110:00 am - Noon Wednesday February 4 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, February 28 [ 10:00 am - Noon (Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start) New Campus Location: 700 Windy Point Dr. | San Marcos, CA 92069 THE PRIDE This week in DVD's there is no smooth sailing. Only by going into the vault could someone find a great movie. Two documentaries fell short of their potential and the Hollywood movie factory feature sunk faster than the Titanic, with the incredible waste of time and money on "Pineapple Express." I still can't decide who was more foolish, me for wasting two hours and four bucks or the studio wasting their millions and the celluloid for the film. "F*ck: A Documentary" Sometimes, everything seems to fall into place. In the morning, the story broke about Christian Bale unleashing an F-bomb fury on a set worker whilefilmingthe new Terminator movie. One might offhandedly dismiss the premise of this film, thinking it a way to quickly make superfluous amounts of money through the gratuitous use of the word 'f*ck\ This film is, however, a middleweight attempt to create a public intercourse about the most fundamental of our freedoms, the freedom of speech. If your sensibilities are easily disturbed, this film will shock you with more than 800 uses of the word f*ck. If you are desensitized, then thefilmwill not likely shocked you. This movie could have carried out a very serious discussion about the wider implications of censorship in our country, but it does not. It could have pushed for an open debate on the subject, but it instead makes light of any potential debate and provides fluffy opinions from people on both sides o fthe issue, t he two sides are; yotTKTS?" free speech, or you're for decency. This is an overly simplistic view of the issue. This pillow-y treatment of the issue leaves no feathers ruffled, and there is insufficient passion for the defense of our freedom of speech, a founding core value of our democracy. In spite of the fact this film is less than hard hitting, and avoids fanning the flames of discussion, it does present an issue that we should all be concerned about, regardless of our views. Liberal, Conservative, or Moderate in your politics, you should see this film with friends and make sure you never stop the discussion about the importance of our freedom of speech, for f*ck sake. Soft-hearted 'What to See' *** "Pineapple Express" For the first time in my life, after seeing this movie, I logged onto the web to see what other reviewers thought about this film. I thought that maybe I missed something. I didn't. The only scene possessing even a small chuckle, for a sober viewer, was featuring Bill Hader from SNL as Private Miller. This opening scene lasts for only a couple of minutes. Thisfilmso desperately tries to be a buddy actionflick,wrapped in an E-Z Wider. The wrapper is clearly evident throughout the whole hazy picture. The script was apparently written under the influence. The acting is pedestrian, and there was simply nothing in thefilmthat provides any return on the investment of time wasted watching this bummer. Had I seen it at the theatre, I wouldn't have only demanded my money back, but I would have demanded the two hours of my life back as well. It may well be that in the proper "frame of mind," there may be some enjoyment to be found here, but there are simply too many good films out there to enjoy, to waste yourself on this one. Chronic 'What to Miss' * "14 Women" The documentary chronicles the lives of 14 women who serve as United States Senate. This film greatly undershoots the mark in offering insight into the lives of these dedicated public servants. In attempting to show that these energetic, caring and driven women not only see to the needs of the millions of constituents they represent, but that they also have daily family responsibilities just like you and me. In this regard, the viewer will no doubt come away with a greater respect for the work these women do. The manner in which this film displays these everyday champions of 'we the people' lacks any sense of cohesiveness and contains no narrative. jumps from one* Senator to the next, using candid clips and interviews interchangeably, and does so without any apparent rhyme or reason. I so wanted to recommend this film when I selected it for this weeks review, but unfortunately the weakness of the film, incredibly, outweighs the strengths of 14 great women Senators combined. 'What to Miss'Barely** "A Day at the Races" This is a greatfilmfromthe Vault. If you have never seen the greatness that is the Marx brothers, then this movie will provide the best introduction to their comic genius. While 70 years may have left a patina on thisfilm,even now you can see the bold and brazen innuendo that Groucho Marx created decades ahead of his time. This movie immensely helped the mood of our country while it was emerging from the first Great Depression. Perhaps now, as much as ever, we can all use a good laugh. Classic 'What to See' Gem **** J uniors • S eniors • G raduate S tudents A spiring to obtain doctorate California Pre-Doctoral P rogram To RSVP, please visit wwwMsa,edu/lnfoSession_2008_SanDiego.htm. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mary Moor at (866) 557-3731. www.usa.edu (866) 557-3731 U NIVERSITY OF S T . A UGUSTINE A pplication D ue: M arch 26, 2009 • • • f ully-funded s ummer internship $ 3K scholarship for s ymposiums, college visits, application/test fee waivers a nd m ore C S U Faculty S ponsorship required . F or i nformation a nd a pplications: Cai State S an M arcos • F aculty C enter K ellogg Library 2 400 ( 760) 7 50-4019 • f acctr@csusm.edu w ww.csusm.edu/fc/CSU-Scholarships/index.html �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Fbur720 11 e r ay009 , C ougar Bazaar Bargain buys for broke students A refreshing gentle boost Diet Lemon Iced T ea BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer Snapple Beverage Corporation distributes Diet Lemon Iced Tea from their headquarters in Rye Brook, New York. Leonard Marsh, Hyman Golden, and Arnold Greenburg grew up together as friends. Originally, the trio sold purefruitdrinks to health conscious stores. The Snapple name came from one of their originalfruitflavored drinks. The apple flavored drink tasted snappy, giving birth to the company's world famous name. Snapple Lemon Tea debuted as the first product in 1987. Currently, the company sells nearly 70 flavors of tea to over 81 countries. A 20 fluid ounce plastic bottle of Snapple Diet Lemon Iced Tea retails between $2-3. Although the glass tea bottle offers the popular random fact under the bottle cap such as a gold fish's attention span is three seconds, the plastic version can be taken anywhere a tea connoisseur desires. The diet version has zero calories making the drink a perfect choice for many still working on their New Year's resolution to consume healthier products. The tea is also made from natural lemon flavors, amongst other natural flavors. BY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer Ever since my first semester here at CSUSM, I have enjoyed the semester tradition of browsing during Cougar Bazaar. Imre Papp shows up each semester to display his wares for the CSUSM community. Although Papp frequents street fairs and shows, he states that he enjoys CSUSM for its "light atmosphere" and "friendly students." Papp takes pride in the quality of his garments. He just wants to sell "good clothes to good students " "I just love the prices," said CSUSM community member, Chelsea Taylor. While browsing the tees, Taylor described her style as eclectic, "a mix between I don't give a fuck, and I am beautiful After a slight shaking the tea pours thin releasing a hint of fresh lemon. A murky reddish brown illuminates the tea glass filled to the brim with ice cubes. The fluid easily passes through the lips and into the mouth. A refreshing charge of lemony zest energizes all aspects of the mouth. The diet tea does not taste as bold as the regular tea but the trade off for zero calories balances the discrepancy. Add a slice of lemon to the brim for extra zing. The tea pairs well with light lunches such as tuna sandwiches and chef salads. The small doses of caffeine make any Snapple product a great treat for any Cougar during a day of rigorous classes. Next time, buy two Snapple teas and enjoy the refreshing beverage at a bench or under a tree with a fellow classmate. Cheers! enough to wear anything." Taylor's shopping companion Alix Fidel also loves shopping. A frequent Cougar Bazaar shopper, Fidel added ", the guy who works here is really nice." Fidel describes her style as "classic, clean and tailored." Two women, two different style philosophies: same love of bargain buys. The clothes on display appeal to the average college student. There is a great variety of shirts and an awesome array of sassy scarves. The style is reminiscent of brands such as Pacsun and Sun Diego. The clothes match the classic California beach aesthetic. In other words, the clothes are laidback. In general, the vibe is youthful, vivacious and carefree. The garments are very rea- sonably priced ranging from $8.00-$35.00, although the vast majority are priced under $20.00. I still recall my purchase last semester, a gray jersey cardigan that I was planning to buy from Urbanoutfitters for a mere $12.00. Originally, the same jersey cardigan was available online for $30.00. I got it for less than half the price. Needless to say, I was ecstatic and decided it was in my best interest to buy another cardigan the next day. Overall, I purchased two cardigans for a price less then the original. I left satisfied and my wallet was equally grateful. If you have the patience and time I would recommend browsing through Papp's clothes, you never know what you'll find. Five movies to watch on Valentine's Day Women and men will enjoy any of these movies BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer Sometimes it's hard to find one movie that you and your . significant nthpr wmilH Vintfo like to watch. Here are 5 movie picks that couples can watch together on Valentine's Day. 1. P.S. I Love You I might be a bit biased on this pick since it is one of my favorite movies of all the time but I can ensure that it is definitely worth watching if you have not already done so. You Word(s) 40-Watt \ will laugh and cry, and laugh some more with this great movie. 2. Knocked Up! Not as much of a guy movie .as. "Superbad". yet not as much of a girl movie as "27 Dresses." "Knocked Up!" is a hilarious comedy that will have you laughing for quite some time. 3. Kung Fu Panda "Kung Fu Panda" is a quirky animated comedy about the unexpected hero that will make you cheer for him throughout the movie. You are never too old to watch this movie. 4 .1 Am Legend Will Smith hardly disappoints his audience and "I am Legend" is not an exception. "I Am Legend" has the scary and suspense elements that both of you will love. 5. Dark Knight If you have not seen "The Dark Knight" yet you are definitely missing out. It might be long movie to sit through but it will not disappoint you. The suspense will keep you at the edge of your seat and did I mention there is a love story within the main plot? Yonks \ A l ong t i m e . "I t otally f orgot a bout t his m ovie. I h aven't s een it in y onks!" N ot v e r y b right; s tupid. " What w ere y ou t hinking w alking o ut o f t he h ouse w ithout a n u mbrella 4 0-watt, i ts p ouring o ut h ere?" Budissy / Something that smells very bad "How can you talk to him, his break is Chris Brown T o d ance; budissy." g roove. " Yeah. I ''m g onna g o g et m y C hris B rown on t onight. Courtesy of urbandictionary.com �12 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Do's and don'ts for single woman for this Valentine's Day THE PRIDE on what women could do. Here varieties of shops where you can are 5 things you and your single get food from and do a little bit of girlfriends can do on Valentine's shopping. Keep in mind that the Sprinter goes all the way down to Day. Personally, Valentine's Day Oceanside Beach as well. DO: is not my favorite holiday. Even 3. Celebrate your single status 1. Make it official if I had a boyfriend during this Make Valentine's Day offilovely holiday, I still would have my unpopular thoughts about it. cial so you and your best friends Valentine's Day is not just for know that you will be spending it couples. Valentine's Day is also together. 2. Plan ahead considering about friendships and if you are lucky to have friends who help money and time With the current state of the you through difficult times in life then those types of friendships economy, it may be hard to celshould definitely be celebrated ebrate this holiday without being on such a day. Unfortunately, able to splurge. One way to avoid for single guys, I cannot give out this is to plan ahead. One cheap words of advice on what they activity you can plan with your should do on Valentine's Day friends is a beach day. Oceansbut I do have a pretty good idea ide Beach's weather is fairly nice during this Remember the benefits of being season. Make single instead of concentrating on sure to check the negatives of being single. the weather 4. Take tons of pictures the night Memories like these should be before or so. treasured and documented. You Walking on can always go back and rememthe pier is ber the good times you spent with always a good your friends on this day. time to talk to 5. Movie night your friends You can end Valentine's Day while you with a movie night. Good movies enjoy the view to watch with your girlfriends of the ocean. include "Sex and The City," There are "Hitch," "My Best Friend's WedPhoto courtesy ofoutdoors.webshots.com BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer II J y ding," "John Tucker Must Die," and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Now here are four things you should avoid on Valentine's Day DON'T: L Don't mope around remembering past relationships As cliché as it sounds, the past is in the past. Remembering what could have, should have, or would have happened does not benefit anyone, and on Valentine's Day, it might make things worse. 2. Don't neglect your friends who are in a relationship Some of your friends who are not single might want to spend this Valentine's Day with their significant other. Understand that it is okay for some of your friends to want to spend it with their boyfriends. 3. Avoid "too much tragic" movies You want movies that will make you laugh and maybe cry but not in such an excessive Information BY EBONI HARVEY Pride Staff Writer Its twenty-till Im shaking with massive chills... Barack Obama. Our leader, the chosen one shepherd Flowers Romantic Comedies Tear Jerkers Displays of Affection SIMM!® 1 ^ ' mil K Love Songs | Lilies He's Just Not That Into You (the truth comes out) Curious Case of Benjamin Button 1 and Marley & Me 1 (this one even | makes guys cry) 5 MN. AGO Roses (think outside the box) Bride Wars The Notebook MMQWL Photocourtesy ofHBO Tuesday Morning V ital IN way that you end up finishing the whole box of tissues. Honestly, you might want to stay away from movies like "The Notebook" and "Titanic." 4. Don't forget it is not just one Valentine's Day Sometimes we live life forgetting to appreciate our friends. Don't forget that it is not just one day of the year when you should celebrate your friendships. Like I mentioned before I do not have any good ideas on what single guys should do on Valentine's Day but whatever your relationship status, sex, or sexual preference is you should take this day to appreciate important people in your life. OUT Carnations Knocked Up A Walk To Remember (Nicholas Sparks does it again and again) Biting (thanks to a certain vampire) Spooning Hickies "My Life Would Suck Without You" Kelly Clarkson "Love Bug" The Jonas Bug (Have you caught it?) "Love Story" Taylor Swift (we all have 4 em but they d on't replay over and over and over again. ;, or maybe they do? G ifts Tiffany's (the one in that pretty blue box) Victoria's Secret (secret's already out) Sending yourself flowers and chocolate (ouch) Date Location Romantic night at home, candlelit dinner style (PDA is so out) Dinner at an expensive restaurant Movie Theaters a poltical to some Barack Obama. I never knew this day would come I believed Pac but the progressiveness of such a people wont ever stop Barack Obama. The world is watching the poise of a Black man to place a marker on this moment and devise a plan. Barack Obama. So many teeth shown, many tears fall, for this new beginning, the continuity of change for all. Barack Obama. Lying H is t e dream, eh he is reality in the flesh our personal advocate of liberty. Barack Obama. I can pledge allegiance again, social justice is here, freedom ringing across this nation in the peoples ear. Barack Obama. "SO HELP ME GOD" I swear this moment is undefined, indescribable, I never in my wildest dreams thought something soon, so probable. Barack Obama. The new face of Atlas, the new Dreamer, six minutes past the hour, I am his believer, Barack Obama BY JOSEPH IRAGGI Stealing is lying Cheating is lying What you do is not what you speak is lying One man down on the street is lying Revealing s omeone's secret complete is lying Getting into something f or the wrong cause is lying Taking the money without the self-inflicted f laws is lying Every time the sign says f ree is lying My mind is looking out at the world and is lying What could b e the cause of visions that suspend what is lying The beginning of the end is lying Work until the whole comes together to share what is lying There waiting f or the end of the lying and the truth stands there spying. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Black History Month Black Student Union (BSU) environment health spring 2009 Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/91cd6fac64b6c0d311983df27e34cffc.pdf 11aa49fc6a2b254e1f7bdc644238f4dd PDF Text Text CHRONICLE THE C O U G A R ISSUE 2 W EDNESDAY V OLUME X LI F EBRUARY 6/2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IND U S O NLINE w ww.csusmchronide.com Friend us o n F acebook F ollow us o n T witter Email us at* csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com Slate election and other changes to A SI elections sure to spark competition changes made in the Rules Committee were the changes to election code so that the As one election winds minimum GPA requirement down, another starts up. moved from a 2.0 to a 2.5, There were many changes the change to grant candimade regarding the rules of dates the ability to campaign the 2013 ASI elections, they in the UVA/Quad area upon were discussed and altered receiving permission of the when the Associate Student, director of the facilities, as Inc. Rules Committee met well as a change to allow last semester. Many of these candidates to run together on changes include candidate's a "slate" and that the maxieligibility as well as running mum amount a campaign can on a "slate," a new approach spend was raised from $150 that is being tested this year. to $500. Q: How does the GPA reThe Cougar Chronicle interviewed current ASI quirement affect students President Scott Silviera to running for ASI positions? get a closer look as to what A: The GPA requirement students can expect for this affects students running for years elections. ASI positions in that it raises Question: What are some the bar for qualifications. By changes the Rules Commit- having a higher GPA requiretee decided for this year? ment, we are hoping to have Answer: The biggest candidates who have a high B Y JULIANA STUMPP S PORTS A & E EDITOR 3 - This issues "Athlete Spotlight" features C SUSM pitcher Terranee Buchanan. Read about how passionate he is about the game he loves. F EATURES U P D Beat: H ow students stay safe seph Deragisch. When visiting the University Police Department's webAs college students, safety site at csusm.edu/police/, stuon campus is an immediate dents will find the vision and concern for students, staff mission of UPD, Emergency and parents. Management and video inSince the recent shoot- formation of safety precauings in the U.S., students are tions to take when at school taught to take extra safety or in a workplace. There is precautions to ensure their a database where members well-being, since being a stu- of the community can idendent on any campus creates tify and gain information on an immediate vulnerability registered sex offenders, as provided by Megan's Law. to potential danger. With the recent recognition Students will find informaof CSUSM as the safest four- tion on RAD, information year-uniyersity in California of rape aggression defense, by Stateuni_ along with safet versity.com, « Z r m & d \ m ' f a m o n ? tips for date we may my studies without rape drugs wonder what and campus law enforcemy safety safety. ment pracbeing threatened" UPD oftices to keep - Joseph Deragisch fers an esour campus cort service safe. On Nov. 4, 2011, CSUSM between the hours of dusk experienced a gun scare, and dawn to escort students prompting the University from campus buildings, Police Department to send parking lots, immediate bus out emergency notifications stops and areas adjacent consisting of emails, text campus property. Along with messages and voice mails their escort service, UPD promptly alerting students to offers defensive driving lock and barricade entrances courses, a critical response and exits on campus. Out of unit and ride-along opportuthe 9,700 students enrolled nities for students interested fall 2011,4,000 students are in observing the duties and signed up for the emergency responsibilities experienced by officers. notification system. To utilize these services Since then, the University Police Department has taken offered by CSUSM and get extra precaution regarding information regarding safety on campus, please visit the safety of students. "I feel very safe at CSUSM. UPD's website at csusm.edu/ My friends tell me what goes police/services .html. Do you feel safe on campus? on at other campuses and I'm glad I can focus on my stud- Check out last issues Chroniies without my safety being cle Facebook Poll to see if your threatened," said student Jo- feelings match others. B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ N EWS EDITOR 4 - As you make plans for Valentine's Day, read here about a more meaningful way t o spend this romantic day. And 5 - Hungry? Read "Jessie's Reci- pe C orner" o r this issue's "Res- taurant Beat" where w e visit the Money Pit. O PINION 6 - W hether in a relationship o r single, do you have that Valentine's Day "feel?" Read one writ- ers opinion on how Valentine's day is more than just a day of love. And W e did a Facebook poll on the issue of a w et vs dry campus. D o you think C SUSM is ready for a transition towards a w et campus? See how C SUSM voted. 7 - " For your Entertainment" is back once again with a great selection of show movie and T V suggestions. Read all about " Good W ill Hunting" and "American H orror Story." And 8 - Looking for a new kind of love story movie? Read about the top films that are perfect for Valentine's Day that you probably have never seen. •KssssifflBB February 20 The ASI Board of Directors enough GPA that they can handle the work of the Board of Directors without having to worry about their grades dropping, since being a student comes first with student leadership. Photo courtesy of http://www Q: Can you explain the A: The process for runprocess of running for ASI? ning for an ASI position is Is the presidential position very simple. We will send more difficult to obtain? out notifications throughout Are there more require- campus two weeks before ments and/or qualifications the deadline to submit your ELECTION CONTINUED ON 2 than other positions? Associated Students, Inc. aims at creating a positive campus experience B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR Whether students are just beginning their academic career at CSUSM or are ready to check into their furthering education, it is never too late to become involved on campus. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), student government on campus, aims to empower students, giving them a voice on campus as well as providing student advocates. Along with their mission statement of "Serves, Engages and Empowers Students," ASI offers core values in promoting advocacy, communication, diversity, efficiency, social justice, visionary and unity throughout campus. ASI also works through the Gender Equity Center which values feminism and creativity and The LGBTQA Pride Center, providing a community of support and mentorship for LGBTQA students, staff, faculty and allies. The Campus Activity Board (CAB) aims at pro- viding school spirit through campus-wide events geared to creating an inclusive community through students. Cultural Events Specialist for CAB Kat Atienza was inspired to join ASI from her high school experience being involved in ASB. "I've been a member of ASI CAB for two years now and it has helped me grow so much. From my organization skills to communication skills to planning events," said Atienza. "Importantly, all the training that comes along with being a member of ASI helped me understand more about Social Justice and the need for it on this campus. Being in ASI helped me become a better advocate for students. I want their voices to be heard." ASI's goals for this semester are to continue empowering students and be advocates. In promoting events as A IMS CONTINUED ON 2 �2 ^ ¡r^s^con, News Editor: AIMS CONTINUED FROM I well as social justice (an important piece in creating an inclusive campus) ASI sheds a positive light on campus. Along with many events throughout the semester, ASI has a variety of socializing opportunities for students to enjoy. From free movie nights and U-Hour events to the highly attended Undie Run, ASI aims at engaging students in socializing, networking and enjoying their time on campus. "ASI advocates for students. We want students to be able to express their concerns or opinions. While 2 /7 Frontiers In Sdence Noon - 1 p.m.. Science Hall 2, 242 Frontiers in Science (FIS) brings to campus the latest in innovative research in the STEM disciplines with guest speakers from local industry and college campuses as well as C SUSM students and faculty. THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY promoting awareness of issues that this campus faces as well as providing different programming that benefits the students. The presence of ASI on this campus is essential and at the end of the day, we are here for the students," said Atienza. "As an ASI CAB member, we hope that all the students enjoy and benefit from all the different programming we host on and off campus. Whether it is a social,cultural, issues, or a community service event. I hope CAB's events shed a positive light on this campus for the students." Photo courtesy of ASI ELECTION FROM I formal application with your intent to run for a certain position. Then, you must participate in at least one election event, or submit a campaign video. After two weeks of formal campaigning there is one. week of online elections after which the winner is announced. Running for ASI President is the same as running for any other position. There aré the same requirements, and qualifications needed for the position, but since it is the highest position, it is generally the students who have a set of qualifications they Father Gregory Boyle, the Executive Director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, will speak about his work with female and male gang members at Homeboy Industries, the largest gang prevention, intervention and suppression program in the country, as well as his recent award-wining book. Read more about this event on page 7. 2 /12 ASI'S Mardi Gras Celebration Noon - 1 p.m., U-Hall Plaza * Join A SI as they celebrate Mardi Gras! Free food and treats! I N EZ W 3 and negatives to running expect. Q: Running on a slate was on a slate? never available to students A: Since we have never before, why the change? done slates before, it is hard A: The reason why we to tell what positives or negchanged the rules to allow atives running on a slate will candidates to run on slates have for a candidate All we is because it made the most know is that now candidates sense to the board. Before, at least have the option to run students from the same club together if they so choose. or organization could not Q: What do you hope the say who thpy were voting new changes will bring to for let alone campaign with the process of running for someone else. This did not positions on ASI? make sense to us since many A: We hope that these new clubs would lump candidates changes will create more together anyway while the competition in the elections, candidates were not allowed and spark new creativity in to say anything. ways students campaign. Q: What are the positives Voter turnout for ASI elec- A A # ^ tions is always extremely low, so we hope that by having more people running, campaigning together, in new places, and by giving the candidates more freedom in this process that more students will be aware and invested in choosing who will represent them in their student government. Applications for an ASI position will be available on Feb. 13,2013. Election week is planned for Mar. 25 - 28. For more information about electoral positions and to view the new elections code visit csusm.edu/asi/bod/asielections Cougar communication B Y KARLA REYES SENIOR STAFF WRITER START RAISING THE BAR. The Cougar Chronicle partners with the Office of Communication to provide timely newsworthy information for students. START COMMANDING ATTENTION, Presidents Report to The Community. On Feb. 7, President Karen Haynes will host the ninth annual Report to the Community. She will 2 /7 International Coffee Hour cover our campus' accomplishments and future goals. It is expected to host 500 people. Some of Noon - 1 p.m., the guests include Chambers of commerce, memTukwut Courtyard Come enjoy a campus tradi- bers of nonprofit organizations and Governor Jerry tion. Meet people from around Brown. the world, discuss, travel and It will be an interesting speech due to all the reinternational issues, and grab cent growth CSUSM has experienced the past sesome free coffee and snacks. mesters and because of all our plans to continue expanding. 2/11 Father Boyle 6 - 9 p.m., Clarke 113 6 ,2013 P Senior Class Gift The graduating senior class, alongside the Board of Directors (BOD) decided that they would like to strengthen the tradition of a "senior class gift," going about it in a unique way. Starting an emergency fund for students, BOD decided it was more beneficial than the traditional gifts such as benches; They hope that this will help financial alleviate students who for unforeseen events, like afloodor iire, need financial help start their semester at CSUSM Anyone can donate, students, community members, faculty and staff. They suggest $20.13 in honor of the Class of 2013, but anything helps. This campaign began in 2011 and has be growing ever since. The Senior Class Gift Campaign (SCGC) student committee, hopes that by starting this they can build a culture of philanthropy on campus. For more information visit their website csusm.edu/giving/ START HIGHER S TART O NE rE PBHB TAE S T I kcEUEWfia ADD STRENGTH TO YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE! ENROLL IN A MILITARY SCIENCE CLASS! T O FIND O UT MORE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND» OFFICERSHIP CONTACT ^ N ENROLLMENTIIFICER TODAY AT 619-594-1236 OR VISIT armyrotc.sdsu.edu/. »fites Army. 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A: It's been fantastic for only being part of the squad for a semester so far. We have a great coaching staff and a talented group on the field. Q: In what ways do you think you have improved? A: Coach Clements has brought a whole new approach to my attention with fine focus and details that I probably wouldn't have even thought about before. He teaches in a way [that] allows you to simplify the game. Q: What are some of your goals for this season? A: I 'm actually undergoing season ending surgery on my throwing shoulder. But I still plan on supporting my team from the dugout and passing on all my knowledge to the younger guys who I will be playing on thefieldwith next year. Q: What is your favorite thing about baseball? A: It's a thinking man's game; it's the only sport that the defense has control of the tempo. Plus the length of a normal baseball season give you plenty of opportunities to redeem yourself since a successful baseball player only gets 3 hits out of every 10 at bats. Q: Who has motivated you the most in your career? A: My head coach from high school. He was the first person to plant the idea in my head that I can play at a collegiate and professional level. That year the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Draft took me in the Photo courtesy of http:// www.csusmcougars.com 48th round in 2008.1 chose to go to school and get an education with a little guidance from Coach Giaime. Q: Do you see baseball as part of your future after college? A: I definitely do see basébail in my future. I still talk with Major League scouts along with having some ties with scouts in Japanese Professional Baseball as well. If neither of these routes work out in my favor I plan on coaching high school baseball at Del Norte High School in San Diego. Q: What is the best adr vice you have ever received from a coach/parent/etc? A: Coach Giaime said something to me when [I was a] junior in high school as I sat at his dinner table in his home. "Do the right thing when no one's watching, [it's the] mark of good character." C SUSM Baseball sweeps Concordia Photo by: Anne Hall Scorching men's basketball winning streak reaches double digits B y A LEX FRANCO S PORTS E DITOR The past two weeks of men's basketball has been more of the same of what we have corile to expect from Coach Jim Saia and the Cougars. The team began a three game stretch on Jan. 23 in a road game against Point Loma Nazarene, which the cougars won 81-64, shooting an astounding 50 percent from the field and hitting 7 three pointers to outpace the Sea Lions of PLNU. Point guard Danny Redmon led all CSUSM scorers with 16 points and 3 assists. Joining Redmon in the double-digit department were forward Jacob Ranger and guard A J . Gaspora scoring 15 and 13 points, respectively. Two days later on Jan. 25, the Cougars hosted UC Santa Cruz in front of a capacity and loud crowd at Mira Costa College. The Banana Slugs kept the game close for the first half as they only trailed the Cougars by 8 at halftime, CSUSM would allow UCSC to stay in the game long when they opened the second half with a run that led to a 31 point lead midway through the second half and never looked back cruising to victory in a blowout and winning the game, 99-56 for their tenth straight victory. Quincy Lawson was the standout performer in the match with 12 points and 12 rebounds, recording the first double-double of the season for any CSUSM player. The game also featured every player on the roster registering a score for the second game in a row and five CSUSM players scoring in double digits. Danny Redmon once again led the team with 19 points followed by Jose Rivera with 15 points. The 43-point margin of victory and 99 points scored overall were both school program records at the time, until the Cougars played their next game. The final game of January proved to be a special one indeed as the Cougars' had a record night for the second straight game trouncing the visiting La Sierra 11171 in front of another large home crowd. The 111 points scored, obliterates the previous school record for total points scored which was set the previous game against UCSC. The 40-point margin of victory fell short of the school record of 43, also set in the previous game. The Cougars came out swinging right from the get go, jumping out on a 12-4 run within minutes of the opening tip-off forcing an early timeout called by La Sierra. CSUSM was up as many as 24 in the first half leading to a 60-38 first half lead at the break. The second half saw much of the same as the cougars kept the pedal to metal and piled the points on, leading by as many as 44 towards the waning minutes of the game . The men's basketball team continued its phenomenal shooting performances over the past few games with another great night of shooting, making 52 percent of their shots taken frorfi the field. Quncy Lawson scored 18 points to lead all scorers in the contest on 9-13 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 2 blocks and 2 steals. A J . Gaspora continued his hot shooting with another double-digit performance, scoring 17 points on. 7-11 shooting and 3-6 from 3-point range. •The games high point was Adam Alfaro's stretch in the second half, where he wouldn't be denied and sunk 4 three point shots in a row on his way to a season high 15 points. Danny Redmon contributed great point guard play, dishing out 9 assists to his teammates, marking it yet another game where all players scored a. point and six players scored in the double digits. The win was the Cougars eleventh in a row and 14 of their last 15 games. The Cougars take to the road for their nextfivegames and won't return home until the final game of the season on Saturday Feb. 23 when they take on Bethesda at Mira Costa college at 7:30 p.m. T HE H E A R T B E A T : Organ donation, giving the gift of life B Y CURTIS BOVEE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Cai State San Marcos baseball team beat No. 11 Concordia in both games of a doubleheader, 4-3 and 5-4, to complete a three-game sweep in its opening series of the 2013 season on Saturday Feb. 2 at the CSUSM Baseball Field. CSUSM; returns to action on Friday, Feb. 8 against Chapman at home. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m. Photos by Anne Hall If you could help 50 people, would you? According to the National Institutes of Health, experts say that organs from one person can save or help up to 50 people. Sadly, there is still overwhelming need for donors. Currently, over 118,000 people are waiting for an organ. Of those 118,000 people, 18 will die each day. Astonishingly, one organ donor can save up to eight lives. The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant performed in 1954 between two identical twins. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, there have been about 559,000 organ transplantations to date. Considering the overwhelming need, this is not enough; Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5 million people die per year in the U.S. alone. Imagine if just 10 percent of these people were organ donors. Don't let the myths surrounding organ donation hinder you from becoming a donor: -Because you are an organ donor does not mean hospital staff will not work as hard to save your life. -Organ and tissue donation does not affect your appearance for a funeral. -You are never too old to donate. -You might think your health stinks; however, chances are pretty slim that your organs would be rejected. To be an organ donor is easy. Simply fill a form on the DMV website and you're finished. Can you really think of a justifiable reason not to donate? Take 5 minutes of your time and sign up to save a life. �4 Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 'One Billion Rising' A m ore meaningful Valentine's B Y RYAN D OWNS SENIOR STAFF W RITER & B Y K ATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women dancing is a revolution. With this intriguing premise provided on the CSUSM website by the Gender Equity Center, One Billion Rising is an event that leaps off the page. This worldwide movement seeks to end violence and gender discrimination through raising awareness. If you are a student that is looking for something a bit more meaningful to take part in on Valentine's Day, you are in luck, because the movement is coming to CSUSM. The One Billion Rising event will be held from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. in front of the library. "Most women suffer abuse or death at the hands of someone who claims th&t they love them. That's why Eve Ensler, the creator of the world-famous Vagina Monologues, came up with the idea of the event on Valentine's Day, which is a day when everyone typically thinks of things like romance and love," Gender Equity Center Director Lea Burgess-Carland said. One Billion Rising brings together hundreds of millions of women from all over the globe so that they can take a day to march, dance and stand for an end to violence towards women. It is an enormous program that does not occur in just one location, and there are centers all over the world where celebrations are being held, including in San Diego. "It's important to bring this event to CSUSM because women in their college years are at the highestriskfor sexual assault. Even one woman sufferingfromsexual assault is too many for me," Gender Violence Educator Raven Gates said. As part of the event, women all over the school will leave their classes and attend a large dance in Kellogg Circle, after which busses will 4 FEBRUARY Day FEATURES Greek Beat: Sigma Chi F raternity l ooking f o r n e w 1 BILLION m e m b e r s f or u pcoming s emester B Y KATLIN SWEENEY ARE YOU RISING? W E CAN'T GET TO ONE BILLION WITHOUT YOU. FEATURES EDITOR • JOIN US NOW! • Photo courtesy of http://onebillionrising.org arrive to transport any interested parties to San Diego to take part in the festivities there. "This is something that connects women all over the world. It's exciting because it's symbolic not just here, as something that we are doing in solidarity. It is all over the world and is spreading positive energy. And not only will dancing for this cause bring awareness, but it is a lot of fun," Burgess-Carland said. "The silence has to be broken, with students and everyone, taking that first step towards making a change," 6 ,2013 Gates said. For those interested in participating in the dance practices for the event or would like to get involved somehow, pick up a pledge sheet in the Gender Equity Center. You can also visit their website at http://www. csusm.edu/geneq/homeJitml or check out the Gender Equity-Center on Facebook. Their goal is to get at least fifty participants, practices for the dance occurring every Tuesday and Thursday from noon, to 1 p jn., all being welcome to attend and participate. For students looking for a fraternity that not only values work in the community but having fun and making friends, Sigma Chi is the right place. Over the month of February, Sigma Chi will be hosting countless events that are open to any interested students. Whether you are involved in Greek Life or not, it is a great opportunity to meet new people and have a good time. For students interested in partaking in more casual events, they can attend one of Sigma Chi's game nights. From 4 to 6 p m. on Feb. 12, they will host Booming With Fun. New recruits for the fraternity can go to Boomers park with current members and have fun. Students must providetheir own transportation for departures. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 19, they will host an on-campus game night. All members and new recruits will gather in a room to play Xbox and board games. From 6 to 8 p jn. on Feb. 21, they will have their Laser Tag event. Those interested in going will go with Sigma Chi to Invasion Laser Tag on San Marcos Blvd. to play. For students interested in events that are more serious, Sigma Chi has scheduled a hike and a volunteer opportunity. From 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 16, as part of their "Giving Back" program, they will be conducting volunteer work in Vista with the Boys and Girls Club. The Hiking event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 18 on Discovery Creek Trail in San Marcos. Anyone is invited to join in these two events, not just new recruits. To get more information on Sigma Chi or any of their other events scheduled for the Spring 2013 semester, check out the Sigma Chi Info night on Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p jn. in Commons 206. Changes in student leadership W e l c o m e t h e n e w O r i e n t a t i o n D i r e c t o r s in S L L B Y JULIANA STUMPP A & E EDITOR For many of us, our first campus experience was orientation, when we first figured out the struggles and frustrations of signing up for classes. Although we quickly came to reality with some college procedures, it was a new beginning that paved our way to where we are now. In the Fall 2012 semester, Rachel Quam and Joseph Sandoval were honored with the positions of Orientation Team Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. They discuss with the Cougar Chronicle their game plan for the new yedr, as well as the benefits of Student Life and Leadership (SLL). Question: What campus organizations are you involved in? Joseph Sandoval: I am involved in Orientation team and Sigma Alpha Epsilori. I am also a SSS and OTRES student. Rachel Quam: I am currently involved with Orientation Team. I also live on campus at the University Village Apartments and work at The Clarke as a student assistant. Q: How has the SLL office inspired you on campus? JS: I see it as a safe space for individuals who excel at different attributes or factors of leadership and is given an opportunity for action and practice- of leadership with the right mentorship. SLL has the right people with best intentions and support that everyday I walk into that office I can't help but [to] smile and say "this is all for me, the student". It's an office that embodies and puts in action the development gained, for me, by joining a leadership organization and getting connected with the people in the SLL office and the individuals associated with O-Team. This office has propelled me into the world of student leadership and I know that it can only go up from here. Q: What do you hope to bring to the SLL office as Orientation Directors? JS: With SLL I hope to inspire the next group of leaders and to develop not just "The Student Life and numbers but leaders of high Leadership Office has quality. With my co-director inspired me to become the and the amazing team and person I am today" supervisor Jennie Goldman I - Rachel Quam hope to leave my mark within Orientation Team and the of leaders and programs that SLL office. enable students to ultimately RQ: As an Orientation Didevelop into strong leaders, rector, I hope to bring a new remarkable role models, and sense of leadership to the influential contributors of campus. I believe I have our schools future and spirit. a drive to be an influential RQ: The Student Life and student leader and leave my Leadership Office has in-, mark on the Orientation Dispired me to become the rector position and the camperson I am today. From a pus in general. Helping new leadership standpoint, SLL students and families get achas opened many doors for quainted with the CSUSM me. When I attended the Community is a passion that LEAD Retreat in the spring drove me to want to do more of my freshman year, I nev- for Orientation Team. I know er thought I would become that Joe and I will have many such a passionate student successes, in this office, beleader on campus. Joining cause we are both passionate the Orientation Team has individuals and we bring that created such a love for my passion each and every day university that could only be we step in the office. S TART Y O U R California State University San Marcos Extended Learning is now offering a number of degree and certificates that lead to jobs, as well as personal enrichment courses. FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, F EBRUARY 23 10:00 AM TO 2:00PM THE MCMAHAN H OUSE 333 S .TWIN OAKS V ALLEY ROAD SAN MARCOS, CA 92096 F REE PARKING 760-750-4020 • Join usfor the celebration - meet Crash the Cougar; leam about our programs, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. w w w . csusm. ed u/el C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN MARCOS E xtenaed Le£rning �FEATURES T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 , 2 0 1 3 How N OT to do Valentine's day those unreasonably high expectations. & KIA WASHINGTON Unless the relationship STAFF WRITER • is solid and committed, we wouldn't give in to pressure Valentine's; Day is on the to move up levels in the rehorizon, and of course the lationship, and this includes butterflies and other semi-: proposals. We suggest that romantic things are suddenly people don't get engaged unabundant in the air. til the idea of a life commitAnd for this article, of ment is discussed between course, we would like to play the parties involved, not the harsh roles of Cupid's made simply on a somewhat not-so-heavenly attendants. romantic whim. Trust us, it Now, we understand the op- won't be so romantic when portunity that arises, and that that's the only foundation of there are so niany possibili- a new level in the relationties and* we cannot possibly ship. _ .. tell you how to do ValenHere are some small things: tine's Day right. But we can Don't go to a place that try to prevent you from do- has a drive thru to celebrate. ing it horribly wrong. Unless that is a sentimental First of all, you shouldn't thing, it's probably not going heavily involve text mes- to set a good mood for the saging, because that is such rest of the day. an impersonal way of comDon't go all out but don't municating. And, as we all exactly go cheap. Though the know, it is horrible to use thought may count, somethat as both the catalyst and times a visual or tactile reend of events. Could you minder would be endearing. imagine how lost the impliDon't be reckless. Sure, it cations and emotions are in may be a good day for a date, asking someone out over text but unless you're both thrillor, worse.. .breaking up with seekers, I wouldn't suggest them. extreme events simply to Don't be secretive about make the day memorable . Valentine's Day to the point Don't think of those sappy, it would be considered cryp- romantic dates like the ones tic. You know that gets the you see in the lovey-dovey expectations up, and we movies. Chances are, you're doubt anyone can live up to not the only one thinking of BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR Restaurant for your buck Beat: Money Pit, the best bang B Y A LEX F RANCO SPORTS EDITOR • On the corner of Mission Avenue in San Marcos lies a building that most people would likely pass by and not notice. This green and white painted building, which at first appears to be a bank, is none other than San Marcos' very own Money Pit restaurant. The Money Pit is a traditional American fast food restaurant. It serves classic staples; among them are cheeseburgers, which can be stacked high with four patties and four slices of American cheese. The menu also offers a plethora of other American classic restaurant favorites such as sandwiches with anything you can dream of inside, salads loaded to the brim, chicken strips, hot dogs, corn dogs, handscooped milk shakes and everything in between. "We come here because it's amazing food at an unbeatable price. I would say it's right up there with In-N-Out Burger as far as taste goes," two customers, who frequently visit the restaurant regularly, said. Money Pit really takes its name to heart when it comes to restaurant decor. They have literally decorated every inch of the dining room with anything and everything money or financially related, from the floors covered with coins to the walls full of movie posters related to money and old American antiques. Thè atmosphere#4gjCorand food gets you in the door, but it is the service at The Money Pit that keeps you coming back again and again. Once you order your food and get your drink, sit down and let the staff at Money Pit bring your order to you, tableside, something not often seen at most fast food restaurants. There are plenty of reasons that Money Pit is a must-go place to eat, but it's up to you to go in and see for yourself why this is the only Money Pit around, and for good reason. Money Pit is open everyday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p jn. and is located at 1360 £ . Mission Road in San Marcos, phone number (760) 743-7775. it, so it might be nice to think just a smidge out of the box to save yourself the problem of booked-solid restaurants and events. Don't throw things up in the air. If you're intending to do something for Valentine's Day, at least make some sort of plan for the day. Don't wing it just because spontaneity is romantic. There is a possibility that things just won't work out, and it woyldn't look like the thought that should count was put into the day. We also cannot stress it enough to not use this day as a cover for ulterior motives. Regardless of the level of intelligence of your somewhat-significant other, no one enjoys being played for benefit of another's fiilfilled desires. Keep both parties involved in mind, and always make certain that everything is done out of true and honest feelings, not just obligation. 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(800) 825-5278 w ww.apu.edu/explore/education g raduatecenter@apu.edu AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 HA AZUSA I HIGH DESERT I INLAND EMPIRE I LOS ANGELES I MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY I SAN DIEGO I VENTURA COUNTY I ONLINE là �The 'feel' of Valentine's Day BY KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBERS C OPY EDITOR C urrently t he possession, consumption o r sale o f alcoholic beverages o n California S tate U niversity San M arcos p roperty is prohibited unless approved by t he President of t he campus o r his/her designee. W e a s k e d : D o y ou think C S U S M is b etter remaining as a d ry campus o r d o y ou think t hat C S U S M should c onsider a transition t owards a w et campus? Transition t owards a R emain a d ry campus w et campus E ditors' t opics: a lcohol o n campus CSUSM has just been ranked the safest California university again, but some possible contributing factors to explain that could be the fact that we have an alcohol-free campus. Alcohol on campus could either drastically change our campus* safety and reputation or be an added benefit to " fun times'' on campus and draw more students. The Cougar Chronicle's editors weigh in on whether or not they think CSUSM should allow alcohol on campus. campus. -News Editor Melissa Martinez We should have a wet campus because school gets hectic and a drink at the end of the day could really do us all some good. Being a wet campus will create more of a campus life and have a better student life than what we have already. It will also drive more attendance at campus events because alcohol will be served and it can be very easily regulated because nothing drives students to events more than free food I believe that while than alcoholic beverages. CSUSM is still expanding, -Sports Editor we should remain a dry camAlex Franco pus. Our campus is small and Straying from a 'dry camunfortunately we've already pus' is not the best idea. Ofhad multiple deaths due to ten times alcohol is some-/ drinking. We are a small uni- thing that is blamed for versity, usually campuses be- instigating some of the probcome wet after they've been lematic situations that colestablished physically and lege students get themselves academically. I don't believe into. Everyone is entitled to we are ready to take the re- their own opinions about alsponsibility of legal drinking cohol and whether or not it is on campus. College students worth consuming. However, do not drink responsibly and its presence on campus is I don't believe our school not a necessity. If a person is is ready for more tragedy. going to college in order to College is about obtaining a become educated and earn degree, not social drinking. I their degree, then their focus think we need to focus on re- should be on that. Having alsponsible drinking and avoid cohol available too close to as many tragedies as pos- campus can become more of sible. If you're 21 and want a distraction than a benefit, a beer, there are multiple which ultimately defeats the bars around San Marcos. We desire for its presence. -Features Editor don't need to bring alcohol to Katlin Sweeney In light o f the fact that CSUSM was just ranked (again) the safest California university, it would not be a wise idea to allow alcohol on campus. As it is, I am sure a good part of the reason why we are the safest California university is because we have no alcohol anywhere around. I know that the crime rate would probably go up if alcohol were to be allowed, andjthe number of DUI's on campus and the surrounding areas would most definitely go up. Alcohol on campus is a bad idea and I hope they don't allow it. -Opinion Editor Jessie Gambrell I think CSUSM should be a wet campus. After all we are college students and this is our time to experiment. We have the University Police Department to protect us. Just because a school is considered a "wet campus" doesn't mean that studentswon't be getting carded. We are all here to get degrees and work hard for our future but drinking with friends has always been a college past time that the school should embrace. I don't encourage drinking for everyone but for those that do, I 'm sure it would be favored. -A & E Editor Juliana Stump C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITORS-IN-CHIEF Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall DESIGN EDITOR A & E EDITOR Juliana Stumpp C OPY EDITOR Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers N E W S EDITOR D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER Melissa Martinez S P O R T S EDITOR Jessie Gambrell S ALES R EP Alex Franco Rogers Jaflfarian F EATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS Katlin Sweeney O PINION EDITOR Jessie Gambrell Faith Orcino A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen P HOTOGRAP'HERS Anne Hall S TAFF Alfredo Aguilar Curtis Bovee Ryan Downs Jason Gonzales Karia Reyes Alison Seagle Kia Washington Surprisingly, it is that time of year. It has subtly taken us all by storm, and a great deal of us are at a loss for how to feel about this lovey-dovey celebration. But what should we feel? How many of us actually remember the history of Valentine's Day? To be quite honest, I know very little other than speculation and what I 've been told. Nonetheless, each and every description I 've heard involves "love" to a degree, and is often more keen on romantic love. Doing a broad online search, I 've discovered tidbits of information. There are many claims that the day is a celebration of Saint Valentine, patron saint of love, young people and happy marriages whose feast day is on Feb. 14. Some say that it involves a pre-Roman fertility festival that encompassed three days, taking place for the purging of evil spirits and deeds through sacrifice and blessings. Others involve theories of its fabrication into the capital world to ensure economic strength in an otherwise "dry spell" of holidays. What really gets me is the general agitation and apathy that is felt towards Val- entine's Day in the modern day-and-age. People regard it with disdain when they are without one to call their own, or with anxiety when romantically involved with another. There is stress all around, brought on by the almost unreal expectations. Let's be honest. For those of you who have a significant other, you may say that this day is not all that important, but this day has some amount of observance simply in the essence it gives o ff. It's the so-called day of love, so of course some people expect at least some opportunistic displays of love on this day. And J can imagine there is a good amount of disappointment when or if it doesn't happen. As for all the happily single people, and those who profess this day to be "Singles Awareness Day," I think the resentment has something to do with it, I mean, come on. Whose day wouldn't be considerably brightened some sudden and unprovoked proclamation of love on a momentous day? I can honestly say my world would tilt on its axis if that happened to me. I stand in my belief that this is simply a slightly more special day because of the heavy - emotional overtones everywhere. I can't ignore it; it's quite impossible. I can imagine that many times throughout the day, I 'll be greeted by unrealisticallyshaped cardio organs, sickening shades of pink and red and people being, as I said, lovey-dovey all over the place. Ah, h ow.. .lovely. That being said, Valentine's Day is a day in recognition by many people across the country and, furthermore, around the world. I can't deny its existence, and have little reason to be at odds against it for anything other than my own personal reasons. But I 've yet to decide whether I want to bahhumbug it out or play Cupid for a day. Decisions, decisions. Cougar asks: what are y our plans for Valentine's Day? John Kubik, history major: "SpeiidMg the ¿ ay with my kids* ra KB Phil Trail, sociology major: | "Avoid everyone...by the way, l9m available t hat night!* Patty Garcia:{ | g | i l "Hang out with E F my IHehds Ben & W r Jerry and watch Y reruns of whatever shows I haven't watched that week* Join our staff! W eekly meetings e very Tuesday, n oon - 12:45, C raven 3500 N o e xperience necessary SENIOR STAFF W RITER gj ! Mario Clay: j I "Go to school, have H P happy hour ét Players, f then dinner at Grand Avenue &aiv and jmaybe dancing at thè Alley* Wayne Twaddell, accounting major: "No plans* j Jessica Muñoz, j kinesiology major: "Going to make din^ ner for my boyfriend and just stay in and watch movies" i B Y ALISON SEAGLE * Kevin Conley, mk f business ma|or: V "Spend a lonely f night with my computer and a bottle of Jack" C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchronjirts@gmail.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 13 stands positioned throughout die CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy ofThe Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �A&E A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 , 2 0 1 3 THE SHU^hLE H ope mixed with motivation for change Father Boyle gives lecture t o inspire students as part of Arts & Lectures series B Y KARLA REYES SENIOR STAFF W RITER B Y K ATUN SWEENEY W ith Valentines day just a round t he c orner, y ou a re f orced FEATURES EDITOR t o find creative alternatives f or this year's Valentine's gift for that special s omeone, even if t hat s omeone is yourself Forever alone w on't seem t oo bad after y ou listen t o this "Baby Making M usic" mix. S o bust t hese tunes and add s ome hearts on t he c over and viola a sweet, budget friendly gift. " Thinkin Bout Y ou" by F rank Ocean Regardless of w ho y ou think w on Sunday's tiff w ith C hris Brown, Frank O cean s cores big w ith this number.This song is filled w ith soothing falsettos, a m ellow beat and lyrics t hat reference both nostalgia and love.This b ittersweet melody was performed a t C oachella 2012 and has m ade it t o t he Top U .K Billboard hits. " Promise" by C iara W hat can be sexier than having t he beautiful C iara tell y ou that she is willing t o commit? T he beat is a great juxtaposition of h er dance songs and h er amorous, doting side. It slows t he pace d own and really allows y ou t o reminisce about y our first love o r daydream about a future love. W ithout a doubt, this song w ill grab y ou by t hé hand. " The Z one" by T he W eeknd Feat. Drake Like most . ofTheWeeknd's songs, this collaboration is overdosing w ith sex appeal. Featured o n his second mixtape "Thursday," this song w ith D rake provides a good balance t o 7 Next week, students will be able to enjoy a lecture by noted humanitarian Father Boyle as he educates the public on the importance of compassion. "Tattoos on the Heart" is on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the CSUSM Pavillion in Lot N off of Campus View Dr. One of the first events of the Arts & Lectures series scheduled for this spring, "Tattoos on the Heart" is the product of the hard work of Father Gregory Boyle. The lecture follows his journey to prevent the increase of youth either in risk of becoming or currently involved in gangs in East Los Angeles' barrio communities: He has dedicated 25 years of his life tofindingout what triggers an adolescents' desire to join a gang, and to finding ways to motivate youth to see other avenues of life for themselves. Having spoken to and worked with many of those heavily affected by gang violence, Father Boyle provides valuable insight int<* the world beyond what many people see. Since starting out in 1988, his efforts to spark change evolved into the creation of Homeboy Industries. Its existence has made a tremendous impact in the community, further contributing*to the decrease of youth involved in gangs. Besides his intervention programs, Boyle's impressive success has spanned numerous categories. His novel, "Tattoos on the Heart: The Boundless Power of Compassion," which contributes to the lecture's title, is a New York Times bestseller. In addition to this, he has been recognized for his work with at-risk youth, which earned him a spot in the California Hall of Fame. T attoos on t he H eart THE POWER OF BOUNDLESS COMPASSION Gregory Boyle Founder or Homeboy Industries For those in attendance at the "Tattoos on the Heart" lecture, Father Boyle will bring audience members stories of hope and information on an extremely impprtant topic. Students and community members that are interested in going can purchase tickets online at the Arts & Lectures portion of the CSUSM website. thé slow t empo and t he bewitching falsettos.The song is so raw and captivating, y ou will have it o n repeat. "Nice and Slow" by Usher T his song is responsible f or t he arms-length-away rule at t he middle schools dances.This track is extremely appropriate f or both Valentines Day and throwback Thursday, w ith a smooth y et catchy beat t o boot. U sher proved t o be quite t he R &B singer w ith this song, which can b e found in his second album " My W ay." " Between the sheets" by Isley Brothers T he source of countless o ther music sample, this timeless track is t he e pitome of classy and sexy, baby makin' music. It is romantic in t he smooth-talking kind of way, y et w ith just the right amount of sexy. It is so versatile that it even made an appearance in t he " Grand T heft A uto: San A ndres" v ideo game.This sông has w ith s tood t he t est of time f or a reason. T he Cougar's DenrThe Jumping Turtle is a 'jumping' place for bands B Y ALISON SEAGLE SENIOR STAFF W RITER Anyone looking for a dive bar serving up more than just your usual bowl of nuts should check out the deUcious deals The Jumping Turtle has to offer. Located on Capalina Road, right off the Rancho Santa Fe exit of the 78; The Jumping Turtle is just a hop, skip and jump away for students looking for either a quick bite For y our Entertainment ' Good W ill Hunting' and 'American H orror S tory' ing Original Screen Play (Affleck and Damon) and several critically-acclaimed honors, "Good Will Hunt"Good Will Hunting" ing" still serves the role as , Written by best friends Ben one of the greatest American Affleck and Matt Damon, the movies of all time. "American Horror Story" story centers on a troubled youth growing up without Must watch episode: Seaparents who is too intelligent for the situation he's living son 1, Episodes 4 & 5: Halin. loween I've never been so drawn After completing a complex equation that would to the suspense in a . televitake the smartest students sion program before. "American Horror Story" in the country an entire semester to soive Will Hunting offers fear, provocative (played by Damon) solves in character development and a matter of minutes during a psychological thriller that his night shift as a janitor at keep you up for nights at a time, either because you're MIT. When professors notice the so scared you can't sleep, immense intelligence that he you're glued to the screen holds, he is advised to see watching every episode or a psychologist (played by you're witnessing new charRobin Wiiliams) who shows acters unfold with the history him what possibilities his of a murder house unlike any other. Though the story Ryan gift could bring. Taking home an Academy Murphy and Brad Falchuk Award for Best Supporting created is not a pretty one, Actor (Williams), Best Writ- " the haunted house tale is :ab for lunch or a place to grab I bar also has a few drink specials, with a rotating a beer and listen to some selection of microbrew bands jam out. beers and liquors that The Jumping Turtle change depending on seaoffers daily food spesonal availability and popucials, including: slider Mondays, taco Tuesdays, larity. The Jumping Turtleeerves meatball Wednesdays, hot wing Thursdays, pizza up a wide selection of shows Fridays, burger Satur- as well, including rock, days and fajita Sundays. pop, metal, reggae and The food is not prepared comedy. Most shows start frozen but made fresh in the around 8 or 9 p.m., and kitchen. They make their tickets are usually $5 or own chips for the nachos, $10. Ah hour prior to a and the salads are huge. The show is when The Turtle il) Red Bull Thre3style U event mixes things up for San Diego college DJs B Y JASON GONZALES STAFF W RITER BY MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR perfectly unpredictable and each episode dives deeper into moments of a Victorian house with many secrets. If you are not sure whether "American Horror Story" will interest you, watch the first episode. I guarantee you will fall in love with this psycho-sexual thriller and the fate of those living it. starts to get "jumping." They even feature Rock Band Night on Sundays, and have several big screen TVs to catch a game. There* are also two pool tables located next to the dance floor and stage. Most shows are 21 or lder, ol( but there is a calendar on the Jumping Turtle's website, http://thejumpingturtle .com/enhancedCalendar.cfm, available to see performance details and daily specials. Being the Red Bull Thre3style Champion is considered to be a top honor amongst aspiring DJs across the world, but Red Bull Thre3style U gives student DJs the same opportunity to showcase their skills at a professional level. On Feb. 28, San Diego will host its very own Red Bull Thre3style U event at Typhoon Saloon in the heart of downtown Pacific Beach. There will be five students representing the four major universities in San Diego County. Students from CSUSM, UCSD, USD and SDSU will compete to win a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights. At this time, CSUSM is still attempting to select a representative but one contender views Red Bull ThreSstyle U as an opportunity. "After feeling how much love and support the CSUSM community has given me these last few months, I would be honored to represent us at the upcoming Redbull Thre3style Competition in [Pacific Beach j " hopeful Edric Quintong said. Unlike other DJ battles that are based solely on technical aspects, Red Bull Thre3style U focuses on creativity and originality that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of "rockiii' the party." Competing DJs are given 15 minutes and the challenge to play three different genres of mu sic while keeping the crowd moving. The winner is chosen based on track s election, creativity, mixing skills, stage p resence and crowd reaction. "This com- petition is more than just your ordinary DJ set downtown. It involves skill, creativity, and ultimately crowd response," Quintong said. L^A panel of high-profile individuals, including the winner of the Jan. 17 Red Bull Thre3style San Diego Sub Qualifier, will judge the event. Follow @RedBullSD or on Instagram to hear who has been chosen to represent CSUSM and for more information on this event. �A & E Editor: Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Student A Hi l ake Time For L © ve" b y f€i%b Orgin© ^àL Middle of January Late December Valentine's Day It's almost the New Year and stores are dready setting up f or Valentine's Day!? X still have time. It's a month away, ^m February 13th Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day! A Good Read:'Last One Down the AisleWins' Top five love stories youVe 10 keys t o a fabulous single life now and an even better marriage later B Y A LISON S EAGLE SENIOR STAFF WRITER Love is in the air, Or for some, maybe it's not this Valentine's Day. Whether in a relationship or not, Shannon Fox and Celeste Liversidge's book, "Last One Down the Aisle Wins" is a great guidebook f or anyone navigating their 20s. Though the authors write to a female audience, the advice given in the book is really applicable to both genders. After the authors point 6ut some statistics that state the chances of staying married double if you get married after the age of 25, and they review their top 10 reasons why people get married too young, they go on to cover 10 keys for having an awesome journey through: your 20s. Topics throughout the book include: friendships, family life, career path, finances, emotional management, body image, independence, spirituality, sex and adventure. Each chapter has quizzes so the reader can get a feel for where they stand on the topic. It also gives real-world accounts of others who have made mistakes and offers ad- vice for how the reader can figure out what track they want to get on and how to make it happen for themselves. The authors also include their personal insights from time to time. Shannon Fox is a marriage counselor and Celeste Liversidge is a lawyer who practices family law. Both women have seen their fair share of clients whose marriages have gone bad, which is what inspired them to write this book. So whether someone is happily head-over-heels in a relationship and just needs a reality check, or someone probably never seen " Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind** (2004) 1 After Joel (played by Jim Carrey) finds out Clementine (played by Kate Winslet), his new, interesting significant other has had a procedure to delete him from her memory; he attempts to do the same. However, through reliving his experiences, he isn't ready to have this chapter of his life erased: The film chronicles his memories mp»»» m attempting to restore their memories together. - Melissa Martinez "Once" (2006) On* tL from childhood through adulthood hiding Clementine from destruction and 3 ) It's hard to get more obscure than a movie that pre- ^ miered at the Galway Film Festival in Ireland, but it's also harder to find a film this sweet and charming. JJjf^ S HANNON F OX A ND C ELESTE L IVERSIOGE There's not a huge plot beyond two unnamed musicians who fall in love in Dublin while writing songs together, but the way they communicate their feelings through music is more beautiful than most American romance films.-Ryan Downs "In A Day" (2006) who feels like they are wasting their 20s because they're not in a relationship, this book is a must read. This is a welcomed alternative to the romantic comedy genre that otherwise can be pretty predictable. Lorraine Pilkington and Finlay Robertson star in this quirky British indie that gives love a new definition. Rather than providing a tired script with characters that have SSSSf been seen countless times before, this film transports the viewer onto the streets with characters as they explore their blooming relationship. -Katlin Sweeny "Lars and t heRealGtrl" (2007) Lars (played by Ryan Gosling) isolates himself from his family, co-workers and community yet is still loved and accepted. Insert his new girlfriend, Bianca who is a sex doll. As Lars develops this delusional relationship, he learns to accept the love of others and himself, who is reflected through Bianca. It's a great film that shows 55th Grammy Awards on Feb. 10. Song of t he Y ear how t o love the ones you "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012) " The A Team" by Ed Sheeran " Adorn" by Miguel Pimentel This romantic comedy is set in New England during the "Call Me Maybe" '60s. Two young lovers, decide to run away after their by Carly Rae Jepsen ' parents find out about their relationship and forbid "Stronger" ( What Doesn't Kill You) them to see each other. They decide to live out in the by Kelly Clarkson woods, using scout skills, meanwhile the town has gone crazy looking for them.Thefilmis certainly outside the " W e A re Young" b Fun feat Janelle Monae Record of t he Y ear "Lonely B oy" by The Black Keys "Stronger ( What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson ' "We A re Young" by Fun care about and delivers a quirky yet heartwarming meaning to "guess who is coming to dinner." -Juliana Stumpp realm of a normal love story. -Karla Reyes The Comic Book Corner: The graphic 'Grim Leaper' B Y F AITH O RCINO CARTOONIST . feat Janelle Monae "Somebody That I Used To K now" by Gotye feat. Kimbra "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean _ _ " W e A re Never Ever Getting EVERYTHING C ÖLLE8E, ESPECIALLY M USIC. Back Together" by Taylor Swift B est N ew A rtist ^Alabama Shakes Fun _ Hunter-Hayes ^The Lumineers Frank Ocean A lbum of t he Y ear " El Camino,"The Black Keys "Some Nights," Fun "Babel," Mumford and Sons /'Channel Orange," Frank Ocean "Blunderbuss," Jack W hite With Valentine's Day approaching, independent publishers Image and Shadowline has a comic mini-series that is "a love story to die for." Writer Kurds J . Webe and artist Aluisio C. Santos po-created "Grim Leaper," a four-issue story which independent comic publishers Image and Shadowline released in 2012. Readers enter the strange life, or rather lives of Lou Collins. He is trapped in a cycle of reincarnation, taking over the lives of others and trying to survive the fate of this curse. Shortly after his 13th funeral, Lou meets Ella, a woman with the same curse as him. The two do their best to find an end to the curse while staying alive, f or at least longer than their previous life. The series is not for the light-hearted. There are a number of graphic scenes, most concerning Lou's and Ella's deaths, and is also filled with crude language. The comic i s more orientated to mature readers and those who can handle a; bit of blood and guts. Still,;the story has an interesting way of handling the idea of love. Santos's art is complementary to Webe's writing, especially with the unique color schemes and composition of the panels. For more information, visit your local comic vendor and/or imagecomics.com. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2012-2013</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-third academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol election Father Boyle fraternities sports spring 2013 Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/16abd60eed3ed6e550566921a1d0d56d.pdf 7acf46d095632eacf3d25f74e402036e PDF Text Text T HE C O U G A R C HRONICLE ISSUE # 8 WEDNESDAY FEB 5, 2014 V O L U M E XLII CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IND U S O NLINE O PINION N M • S PORTS t' ' A&E ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡I w ww.csusmchronicle.com F riend us o n F acebook F ollow us o n T witter E mail u s a t c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - Students pose the question of whether text books are necessary. 3 - Women's track looks forward to a promising season. 5 - Dance is moving to greater heights and creating stronger challenges for students. 6 - Trader Joe's goes another step further in becoming environmentally friendly. 8 - Read the latest installment of the Student A Comic. Top ranked Cougars at home finale D ont regret missing this last regular season h ome game B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM m en's basketball team is now ranked No. 1 nationally in the NAIA, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being f ree for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness a piece of history in CSUSM athletics. This season started off with the Cougars playing the San Diego State Aztecs, a NCAA Division I program, in an exhibition game. The Aztecs are now ranked No. 5 in the nation on both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches' Poll. CSUSM lost this match up, but definitely held their own against a nationally ranked division I program. At one point, the score was 58-55 at the 8:26 mark of the second half. If this was not an exhibition game, Jason Johnson's 27 points f or CSUSM, would currently be the second high- De'End P arker d rives t he lane e arlier t his season. P hoto b y C SUSM a thletics.Visit w ebsite a t w ww.csusmcougars.com "I think we are the best brand of basketball in North County/' CSUSM head Coach Jim Saia said at the beginning of the season. est on the season, falling only behind De'End Parker's 28 against Vanguard. This game was a strong predictor of the high caliber of play we have seen from the Cougars this year. Jim Saia's brand of basketball seems to be working for the Cougars, as they were the first team in the country to reach 20 wins on the season after their 86-73 victory over Simpson on Jan. 18. They are currently boasting a 21-1 record overall, and they have remained on the national poll for 19 straight weeks, a streak that dates back to last season's preseason rankings. If you happen to miss this upcoming regular-season home game, the final appearance for the Cougars will be March 1 with a 7:30 p.m. start time. This exhibition game, against St. Katherine, will honor the team's seniors. These last two home appearances offer students a great chance to see the rapidly developing athletic department representing them at CSUSM. 30 minutes can save a life T he g eneration o f b loggers f lood t he w eb Upcoming blood drive on campus B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students have the opportunity to make a huge impact on people's lives by donating blood this month. The American Red Cross and the CSUSM Athletics Department are teaming up to host a blood drive on campus, with the goal of having 75 students participate. Just by spending 30 minutes of their time, a student can save the lives of up to three people with their donation. "When I was born I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called hereditary spherocytosis. My disease caused me to spend several months in the hospital receiving blood transfusions and missing out, f or the better part of my childhood, playing athletics," former CSUSM baseball pitcher and O UR N EXT ISSUE FEB 19,2014 blood drive organizer, Jackson Gaskins, said. "I realized from a young age that because of blood donors I was able to live my dream. I was able to compete in sports after about the age of 10, perfectly healthy and fully functioning." Students can schedule their donation appointment ahead of time at www.redcross. org with the code CSUSM. They are encouraged to eat iron-rich meals beforehand. On the day of the blood donation, students should make sure they have had plenty of rest, wear comfortable clothes, bring a form of identification and drink extra fluids. The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Building. Every donor will receive a Red Cross T-shirt as a thank you for donating. Social media and technology increase our interest but hinder our retention B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER When it comes to the word "blog," there are people who automatically reject the idea of owning one and much less writing one. Yet there is a large number of young people who are gaining more interest in creating and sharing their own personal blogs, as evidenced by a growing number of blog-formated forums in recent years. Blogs are being created for multiple, and new, purposes. With the evolution of technology, it is normal to encounter people who embrace the idea of self-expression. If someone is interested in sharing their written work or ideas, they can almost be certain it will be read or "skimmed" by others online. Many blog sites give writers an opportunity to hashtag after every blog post and it al- lows other users with similar interests more opportunity to view it. There are other tools to help share written work with more people. Most sites now have "share" or "reblog" buttons that make it easy to spread the word on people's creations. Modern social media makes it easy for people to create and inspire. Whether they like to write or share their fashion sense, they can always rely on blog sites to give them that liberty. Tumblr is one of those blogs. It's a site that is not just for creators but also for followers. "I look down the list of blogs and I follow whatever seems interesting," CSUSM student, Yadira said. Yadira, among others, uses this social media site to learn more about what they are interested in, whether it be TV shows, cooking, fashion, science or poetry. Some studies show that people in our generation have shorter attention spans due to the fact that we retain less when we read and this happens because of our skimming habits. Nicholas Carr speaks about this new habit in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. "The more we use the Web, the more we train our brain to be distracted—to process information very quickly and very efficiently but without sustain attention," Carr said. Yet blogs that focus on news, science and history, give everyone the ability to understand things they otherwise might not comprehend easily if they read it in an online article or newspaper. Though blogs may make such people more comfortable with reading information outside their comfort zones, blogs can contain information that is questionable because of a lack of being based on reliable evidence. Those who rely on other people's blogs to get information about news or fashion trends often don't think twice about whether the posts are credible. They forget about the biases that often occur in these blog posts. A blogger can pretend to be an expert or journalist, without experience or a degree. To many people it is simply the truth, without question. People tend to follow what they like and therefore read what they are interested in. Sometimes confirmation bias, the act of looking f or information that confirms previously held beliefs, is a related issue. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Books are worth investing in B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they've spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, Or at least they intend to. Not reading the material occurs at CSUSM as well as other schools. This factors into the learning process and can affect even the smartest individual's ability to pass a class. Regardless of major, students can be heard around campus discussing their reading assignments: they have too much to read, they read everything, they read nothing, they only read for classes they like, they only read for classes they struggle in or sometimes they don't even bother getting the textbook for a class. "It is ineffective for students to attend my classes if they have not prepared by reading the text, but I can't speak for other professors, who may work differently. The reason I give unannounced reading quizzes is to provide external motivation for students to read the assignments, as I find that they largely do not read if I don't provide some kind of grade incentive," said Dr. Heidi Breuer, a literature and writing professor at CSUSM. There are two important factors every student should consider before deciding to forgo reading assignments: their own personal learning style and the format of their course. Everyone has different ways that they learn. Some studies suggest that people have different learning-styles or sense-based best approaches for learning. People can be auditory learners, some learn better T o r ead o r n o t t o read? F lipping t hrough pages, b y A nne H all. V ogue p h o t o c reated o f L ena D unham. V isit t he magazine w eb s ite a t h ttp ://www .vogue.com f o r t he f ull s tory. when they have visuals to aid them and others grasp concepts best when kinesthetic activities are included in the instruction. Just because a few classmates say they think the reading is a waste of time does not mean it's useless. In fact, many teachers administer regular quizzes based solely on the reading. Perhaps students that shy away from reading may just learn better from lecture than from reading. Other students may prefer to do the reading on their own and feel like going to lecture is a waste of time. Students can go to the following link to get an idea of what their learning style is so they can develop study habits to help them best understand material: http://www.edutopia .org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz. The format of a course and the teaching style that the professor uses also play a part in determining whether the reading assignment is worthy of a student's time. Some professors thoroughly cover all of the reading in their lectures, and often more, only assigning the reading so that students can get a preview before the lecture, and hopefully follow along better or ask questions if necessary. Other professors assign reading to be done before class so that the material can be discussed in class, where students are able to share their ideas and interpretations rather than just scribbling notes for an hour. It is critical in classes of that format for all students to do the reading so that everyone can participate, more ideas can be shared and a greater understanding of the topic can be grasped. If only a handful of the students do the reading, those class discussions will not be very lively and the students who have not read will not get the most out of their class. Curling up on the couch with a textbook to spend an hour or two reading may not sound like everyone's idea of a fun night, but it may be necessary for a student's learning style or the best way to prepare for a class so that students can benefit the most from taking that course. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of reading textbooks and other sources. To take the survey, goto: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8PG5R86. Responses will be included in a follow-up story later this spring semester. R eshaping The Vogue i mage creating c ontroversy B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST Vogue's February issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person's body through programs such as Photoshop. Because of the media's infatuation with unattainable beauty standards, Photoshop has taken a primary role in the tool set of the modern day magazine editor. However, there are certain situations where these photos are criticized, such as how they affect the way that people perceive attractiveness in themselves and others. A few CSUSM students weighed in about the issue of retouching on body images. The representation of women in the media is an issue that students immediately pointed out problems with. "In our society, the representation of women is a complex and interesting issue," CSUSM student, Melisa Velazquez, said. "Women for example are being objectified and judged by their physical appearance. Even through new diversified roles married parents," according of women arise, images of to the Census. [how] the media represent The U.S. News reported on women have a strong influMay 6 of last year that pov- ence." erty is linked to "out-of-wed"In my opinion, the media lock births" because of these produces an unachievable statistics. Descendants of baby boomers are not reproducing B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As buildings rise to higher heights and neighborhoods are designed to accommodate max capacity, the population is supposedly catching up with itself. Multiple sources trace the national birth rate as it drops and postulate possible causes. CSUSM students contradict the measures. According to nation .time, com, the American Census shows that our 1 percent population growth is the lowest birth rate since the Great Depression. Based on the National Vital Statistics Reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the nation's conception rate had depleted by 3 percent between 2007 and 2010 and slightly increased in 2011 and remained constant through 2012. The 1 percent growth noted in 2013 still does not surmount the rate for reproduction. "Who d oesn't w ant a c arbon copy mini m e? Plus these g enes M UST c arry o n.. . N uva Ring unti1 t here is a ring on her finger," c ommunications m ajor, K yle G loges, said. The American Community Survey Reports show that 34 percent of women bearing children since 2011 were unmarried in the State of California. "Women and men who have children outside of marriage are younger on average, have less education and have lower income than p erception fertility levels are projected to experience only minor changes, either slight decrease or slight increases. The results of logistic projections are evaluated in light of recent socioeconomic "As in the case for mortal- trends, social policies, public ity, some assumptions about health and program coverthe fertility trajectories are age, and the proximate deterconsistent across countries minants of fertility. and regions. Trends in women's educaAn expected increase in tional attainment and labor contraceptive prevalence is force participation, for eximplicit in the assumptions ample, are examined. about future fertility declines Family planning program for many countries. efforts are also reviewed as For some countries, future are age at marriage and the representation of women through means of perfection and a standard of idealized beauty that does more harm than good," CSUSM student, Paul Rodriguez, said. Vogue fashion magazine just released their February issue featuring actress Lena Dunham from the show "Girls." Some people feel there is a paradox between the spirit of the HBO show and thé modifications the magazine made to Dunham's photos. The website Jezebel, com offered $10,000 for "unretouched" photos of Dunham after the Vogue shoot. The request was quickly answered. Regarding the photos of Dunham, critics pointed out the obvious Photoshop retouches done to the actress's body. According to Jezebel's blog, she had the bags under her eyes retouched, her smile lines airbrushed, her jaw refined, among other changes. Jezebel also claims Dunham had numerous touch-ups, such as her neck thinned and brought in, her hips pulled in and a male model's knee raised to be closer to her. According to "Gender and Popular Culture" by Katie Milestone and Anneke Meyer, "Women in popular culture have always been closely associated with and scrutinized in terms of thenphysical appearance, for example the size and shape of their appearance or the condition of their skins." Some feel the need to be worried about the long-term effects of Photoshop's prevalence in Western media, citing children and eating disorders as the reason for these concerns. Consider the message of the popular Buzzfeed. video, "Watch Photoshop Transform Your Favorite Celebrities Right Before Your Eyes." According to the video, on a typical day 8 to 18 year olds engage in some form of media for an average of 7.5 hours a day. Of a survey of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 81 percent of ten-year-olds said that they are afraid of being fat. 69 percent said images influence their concept of the ideal body shape. Forty-nine percent said the pictures make them want to lose weight and one-third of non-overweight girls reported dieting. Seventy percent of people believed that advertisements and media should use more average sizes. Lena Dunham's controversy is just one small incident out of thousands of others. Student opinions seem to lean more towards the harmful effects of Photoshop on body images. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey about magazine reading and body image perception. Go to https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/MYQTHQJ. proportion of women using contraception," according to the Census Bureau's International Data Base. In light of these projected measures, 30 students at CSUSM were surveyed on their desire to have children. Questions asked if they are parents, their marital status before or after having children, how many children they would like to have and whether the recession plays a part in making choices to start a family. Twenty students stated that they had interest in having children, and of those 20, four individuals stated that they would be willing to adopt. They equally state that society is overpopulated and there are many children that need families. "The earth is reaching max capacity. It is no longer necessary to reproduce for survival of the species. Adopt," communications major, Benito Olamendi, said. (Babies page 4). continued on �SPORTS Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 Heart Beat Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise 3 Track andfieldgearing up for the season B Y S HAINAPARDO B Y RACHEL GALLEGO SENIOR STAFF W RITER HEALTH COLUMNIST If you have not heard of crossfit yet, it is the recent exercise regimen that consists of various high-intensity and functional movements that enhance all aspects of a person's performance and fitness level. What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective. Crossfit has recently become a popular group exercise program involving many different exercise routines, weights and movements including barbells, jumping squats and handstand pushups. It is different f rom that of a traditional gym because people are not only there to get better themselves, but everyone is working together to advance the entire group. It prides itself on the communal aspect, because it gives people the support and encouragement needed to continue to benefit their S tretching a t t he c ross f it g ym. P hoto p rovided b y R achel G allego. performance. Although it is a program focused on strength and conditioning, one of the principles of crossfit is that it does not specialize in any particular sport or target muscles. Each class is different in that it changes its routines and exercises so that you are always gaining new experiences. Crossfit encourages individuals to push themselves and continues to challenge u MING your body to adapt to increased demands. "It never gets easier, and that's why people keep coming back," James, an instructor from Crossfit Mission Gorge, said. Due to its wide variety of exercises and team effort, Crossfit is ideal for any committed individual that is willing to try a new way of exercising that is unlikely to become boring. HOME GAMES February 4 Men's Baseball vs. Chapman Women's Basketball vs. Point Loma Nazarene 3:00 pm February 8 Softball vs. La Verne 12:00 pm February 11 Men's Basketball vs. Bethesda Baseball vs. Biola 11:00 am d epartment. V isit w ebsite a t w ww .csusmcougars.com. Last season the Lady Cougars finished 13th as a team. Finishing top 20 is an accomplishment in itself. This season the women have returners who did really well last year such as Kelly Thompson who was third in the 5k, Brianny Williams who was fifth in the hurdles and Amber Rosario who was an All American in the 4x400 relay team and in the 100 meter hurdles. With all of the strong returners and new athletes adding to the equation, the women's team has the potential to be even more competitive than they were last year. As for the men, this season CSUSM has the whole team back. This includes Maurice Strickland, who was an All American in the decathlon, the 4X800 and the 4x400. The men will have their first meet Feb. 22 in Claremont at the Rossi Relays. From the looks of all the returners and new members of this year's team, the men and women should both do even better this season. 7:30 pm February 15 S wanson a nd Reyes r unning f o r t he f inish, p rovided b y C SUSM a thletic 2:00 pm February 5 This track season is beginning to ramp up, with the women having already started and the men soon to follow. There should be a lot of notable action to look out for this year with returning and new talent on both sides. Brittany Hollie and Brianny Williams started the season off in style with excellent performances at the Azusa Pacific Indoor All-Comers meet. Both placed second in their qualifying heats, and then ended up with the third place overall time from Hollie and a fourth place time from Williams. An eye should definitely be kept out for both of these athletes this year. Hollie has already earned an automatic spot in the NALA National Championships with her first performance as a Cougar. Williams is eligible for nationals from her performance in the 2013 Indoor Nationals. "We have athletes who have their events on lock which is Kelly Thompson in the 3k, Heidi Swanson in the mile, the women's 4x800 team, the women's 4x400 team and the distance medley relay should all qualify," head coach Steve Scott said. Earn your M BA on camptIS or online fro> Azusa Pacifie. m ::: MBA Get Out! Get a taste of winter at the Iceoplex I lililí ; B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST •i , • i • • V• ' I Iii „ P V, E • " : 1 - ! -• " ^^mÊ It may seem like Southern California forgot about winter this year. But at the Iceoplex in Escondido, you can bundle up and hit the ice to find that winter feeling. Just a short drive f rom CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip f or any student. There are many public C hildren f igure s kating a t t he I ceoplex, b y A lison Seagle. skate sessions at the Iceoplex ing ability and experience. sion and the rental of ice that visitors can enjoy. Skaters * can skate laps Anyone looking to improve skates. The Iceoplex is located at around the rink while listen- their hockey or ice skating skills can also sign up for 555 North Tulip in Esconing to pop music, or migrate dido. Their full schedule to the center to practice some lessons. Skaters can take a break can be found on their webfancy moves. 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS W ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A R T S I H M ANAGEMENT IN L E A D E R S H I P A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S T U D I E S 3 3 units 3 9 units 12—30 months © 2 0 months �4 Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmatl.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 FEATURES Building CSUSM softball brick by brick New coach leading team t hirsty for national title B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR CSUSM softball is fast paced, fun to watch, has free admission for students and is 10 times better with a packed house. The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth. "She is a great coach and great person. Coach Nevarez holds us accountable, looks out for our futures and puts school first," senior outfielder, Brittney Guy, said. Nevarez spent 10 years as the head coach of the University of Redlands, and had led the Bulldogs to nine straight SCIAC titles. In fact, her first game as a Cougar was against her old school, and the Cougars swept the Bulldogs with a pair of victories. "It was an intense first couple of games and we were focused. I knew their players because I had recruited a lot of their roster," Coach Nevarez said. Some key players to look out for this season would P hoto o f C oach N evarez i n a ction, p rovided b y A nne H all. be Alex Miller, a senior said. outfielder, Brenna Parker, a Coach Nevarez is excited transfer from Palomar and about her position because Katie Wilkinson, the Cou- the university is growing and gars' junior pitcher. Students going places. She already of CSUSM should mark had family and a house in Sunday, April 13 on their the area, and the move to San calendars since the Cougars Marcos seemed like the perwill be taking on Concordia. fect scenario for her and her They are the team that won family. the NAIA National ChampiThe next home game for onship Tournament last year, the Lady Cougars will be and it should make for a very Saturday, Feb. 7 at noon and exciting game. 2 p.m. against La Verne. It's "We are building this pro- a great time to check out gram brick by brick, and the what CSUSM has to look administration has been very forward to this year out of its supportive of that," Nevarez softball team. O riginal w o r k b y t he a uthor. T hese a re b eing u sed f o r h er classes t his s emester. P hoto b y N oelle F riedberg. DIY Corner H ow to give your n otebook a p ick-me-up B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up your school routine. And that way is to collage and decorate your class notebook so that it matches your unique personality and interests. Sounds kind of fun, right? Well it is, trust me. You will need: 1 notebook or composition book Pictures from magazines, old calendars, old picture books, travel books etc. Scissors Glue Clear packaging tape l . Find and cut out all of your pictures. Choose pictures that you find beauti- Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • • • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area Integration of faith and social work practice Full-time and part-time options For more information, visit apu.edu/msw/. 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Of the students who participated in the survey, two were parents with one child ful, that inspire you or that you find amusing. You want your collage to be something you're going to want to look at every day. You can cut your pictures out any way you like. This could be in straight squares or cool shapes. The most important part of this process, however, is that these pictures will give your notebook a personal and unique flair. Starting at either the far left or farrightside of your notebook, you are going to gently place one long strip of packaging tape from top to bottom. I say gently because you have to proceed with caution in order to make sure the tape is in a straight line. You cannot set it down and l ift it up again because it is far too sticky for that. Fold the extra tape over the top and bottom edges of your 2. Next you must arrange notebook. Once you have your pictures on your note- laid the first strip of tape, book. I have found it works continue this process until best if you first plan out you have covered your colwhere you want to glue down lage completely. all of your pictures before This layer of tape will alyou actually start the gluing. low your pictures to stay Once you have done that, nice and fresh looking and you can start to apply just prevent any water damage or enough glue to the back of crumpling to ruin your coleach picture so that it doesn't lage. move around too much. Once you become a pro at What will really hold the decorating your notebooks pictures down is the pack- you can start giving them to aging tape you are going to your friends as gifts. They're apply in the next step. perfect presents because they're an inexpensive but 3. This is the last step be- personal way to give your fore you can sit back and ful- friend a gift as unique as they ly admire your handy work. are. each, who were not married when they conceived but show that the Census demographics do not apply to their parental status or the desire to have a family. The average number of desired children among people that do want to reproduce is two. "I want to be able to give my children all the advantages I didn't have and hopefully they can make a bigger difference in the world for the better. I would like to have a child with or without the married label as long as my significant other is willing to help," psychology major, David Acosta said. 16 out of 30 surveyors state that the recession and socioeconomic climate of society has nothing to do with their decisions to have children. Half of the individuals interviewed state that the socioeconomic condition does not affect their choice to get married. All 30 participants, however, are college students that will most likely make more money after getting their degree than if they had not. CSUSM appears to be contradictory to Census projections for the social drive to reproduce. If the present birth rate continues or escalates in depletion, America will soon experience youth as the minority and the weight of society will once again rest on its elders. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nursing Beat Starting out for Spring 2014 B Y MEGAN HABEGER NURSING C OLUMNIST The year 2014 promises to be a momentous year f or many of CSUSM's students, whether they are excited to be starting their first semester at the university or are preparing f or a long-anticipated graduation. For the pre-nursing students, they may be hoping that this is the year they finally get accepted into nursing school! However, in addition to focusing on those last f ew prerequisite classes that are needed to meet the application requirements, there are a few extra steps that pre-nursing students can be taking even now to improve their experiences once they do get into the nursing program. First: Learn to be a team player! Nursing students quickly realize that the independent study habits that got them good grades in all their other classes do not necessarily equate to success. The structure of the nursing program is such that students are thrown together for two to three years (depending on the specific program) of constant group papers and projects. If they are not handled properly, these group assignments can be a major source of stress and even resentment between classmates. Therefore, rather than always relying solely on yourself in order to avoid the potential headache of group work, start taking advantage of any and all opportunities to improve your teamwork skills of communication and coordination with your peers. When in a group setting, practice being assertive in speaking up if there is an inappropriate distribution of the workload. Also be able to discuss potential problems calmly and respectfully rather than allowing frustrations to escalate. Learn to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and those you work with so your team can make the most effective use of each other's abilities. The second, related, tip is: Become an APA master! You may have had some casual exposure to various formatting guidelines in previous classes, but once you are in the nursing program (as with all the sciences) you need to develop an intimate familiarity with the formatting style of the American Psychological Association (APA). With an overwhelming number of papers, care plans and exams to keep up with every week, you will not have much time to spare for figuring out what to include on a title page or how to properly create in-text citations. If you have mastered the rules of APA formatting ahead of time, you will not only be doing yourself a favor, but you will quickly become a valuable resource for your classmates. Lastly, one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself is to gain hands-on experience by working or volunteering in a healthcare setting. Not only do volunteer hours help you earn points for the nursing program application, but more importantly, you gain valuable insight into the reality of life as a health care professional. Reading and studying about Clostridium difficile in a microbiology class is one thing, but experiencing the smell of a patient with C. diff for the first time is what will really help you determine if nursing is for you! Additionally, simply becoming familiar with the terminology, equipment and the roles of the various members of the healthcare team will prove to be an invaluable advantage in minimizing the terror and confusion that inevitably washes over each and every nursing student when they show up in a foreign environment for their first day of clinicals! Of course, each student will have to make their own way, whether through Nursing School or any other program, but hopefully by taking advantage of the tips and tricks that others have discovered through personal experience, future students can avoid unnecessary frustrations and make this year a success! M any f o o d o ptions i nclude salads, s andwhiches, a nd b urgers. I mage p rovided b y R ico P almerin. Restaurant Review Trying out t he new Habit Burger Grill B Y RICO PALMERIN SENIOR STAFF W RITER Located hardly 10 minutes from CSUSM campus, the Habit Burger Grill provides a refreshing and inexpensive food stop. On the menu, the Habit flaunts the slogan "There's no substitute for quality!" Rest assured, the small restaurant takes its slogan seriously. With virtually all of the menu being under 10 bucks, the Habit is the perfect place for any college student looking for an affordable and filling meal. The Habit goes for a mix between beachside grill and modern restaurant with metallic high chairs, wood floors and tables and various, small lighting. Providing an easy-going mood, the Habit plays a mixture of soft rock and rock music and has several beach-themed paintings on the walls. As for the food and menu, the Habit is strikingly reminiscent of the popular fast food joint In N Out Burger. The menu can easily be divided into three main categories: Charbugers, grilled sandwiches and fresh salads. Smaller categories include a kids section, sides and cold desserts, such as shakes, malts and cones. The Habit's food is exceptionally prepared and arrives with that look that says "we took care to prepare this"— as opposed to the fast food look of "we made this as fast as we could." Considering flavor, the double Charburger (two ground beef patties) is superb, and the flavor lasts 4 till the final bite. Each burger is customizable and favorites like avocado, mushrooms and bacon can be added for a small fee. Also, the fries aren't bad, just not as memorable as the main course. For a burger grill, the Habit's salads are surprisingly elaborate and include a variety of vegetables that taste extremely fresh. If you're picky about your dressings, they offer several different choices, a few being blue cheese, vinaigrette and classic ranch. If you're a fan of In N Out or other fast food burger joints and looking for something a little bit classier, chances are you'll find the Habit to be right up your alley. If burgers aren't your thing, the Habit maintains quality in all categories of the menu, so give it a try! The Habit Burger Grill is located on the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Grande Ave: 727 W San Marcos Blvd. For detailed information about the Habit, including nutritional information, check out their various webpages: www.habitburger. com, Facebook.com/habitburger, Twitter @habtburger and Youtube.com/habittube Dr. Schaffman looks to take dance department to new and greater heights B Y A NNE H ALL '•'I'M S O DESIGN E DITOR THAT WE'VE ACTIVITY In 2011, the famous singer Beyonce, was once again caught using the work of other artists without their permission. The act inspired the originating artist of this particular offense, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, a world renowned contemporary dance choreographer to challenge the world to create their own choreographic piece that emulates sections of her dance company's work and share it with the world. People responded with work that completely changed the appearance of the piece Rosas Danst Rosas, and now, Dr. Karen Schaffman has taken the challenge into the classroom. The new course offered is called VPA 380-25: Dance Ensemble and Repertory, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Arts 101. The class emphasizes use of inspirations from choreographies already made. It focuses on appropriation and adaptation of those pieces to make them EXCITED. THIS BEEN COURSE, WHO IS B E T T I N G AND SHE HAS TY COLLEGES. PROGRAM," IS D U R OFFER AND HAVE HER WE MA FROM BEEN TEACHING SHE SAYS FIRST ABLE TD A SEMESTER HlP CSU AT THE KAREN unique program that is constructed to motivate collaboration within disciplines. afilli Understanding dance culturally and scholarly in order to "unveil the individuality of the student artist is the primary goal," said Schaffman. Social justice is also a strong interest for Dr. Schaffman. " I'm hoping that the program can evolve into dance of activism while it evolves, into cross disciplinary work with visual artists and media artists," she said. The Spring Dance Concert T h e C SUSM d ance d e p a r t m e n t t eaches s tudents t o b e a ware o f t h e b ody a nd h o w a natomy r esponds t o m oveis scheduled for May 1 and m e n t P h o t o b y A n n e H all. May 2. The subject matter " I'm interested in dance concentrates on challenging meaningful to the individual. Schaffman said. being available to every- the spring dance students to While Dr. Schaffman "We're going to be workconsider finding a perforing with a piece by Anne works hard to develop the body," Dr. Schaffman said. A School of Arts Director is mance that will experiment Teresa De Keersmaeker. She dance program on campus, offered up her work. Be- she is collaborating with the in the process of being hired with new things and find themselves beyond their yonce's choreographer stole Visual and Performing Arts on campus to establish more programs to create cross-dis- exposure and potentially ex- comfort level to establish her famous piece. Instead of work that can relate to presgetting angry, the choreogra- ciplinary works that collabo- pand on curricular vision and ent day. The motivation is pher actually offered up the rate dance with other medi- facilities. 1 The dance program is a to "think outside the box. whole process online," Dr.. ums. ADAO, LONG BEACH COMMUNI- IS A G R E A T A D D I T I O N DR. HOP MELISSA TO THE SCHAFFMAN. Students will consider work that has already been made to appropriate ideas and develop new things. "We think carefully and mindfully about what w e're putting out into the world. [We're] looking for something that's really meaningful," Dr. Schaffman said. "What do they need to make now?" 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Personally, I always found The Day to be an excuse for women to make men spend money to pamper them and prove their affections for one extra day out of the year. Many-a-times, I 've seen all hell break loose because that just didn't quite happen for one reason or another and the poor man was left to pay some kind of consequence. Growing up, all that ever really happened on The Day was making pink and red hearts for valentines. Then we would find out who got the most by the end of the day and exchanged candy while the grown-ups left all us kids behind to do whoknows-what without us. That never seemed to be much to look forward to. I have to admit that I did adore the flower deliveries; that part never gets old. As I got older I came to realize that there is so much more to Valentine's Day than passing out decorative cards, stuffing peoples faces with sweets and topping one romantic date after the other. Learning of the Roman Emperor, Claudius H , who made a martyr of one Saint Valentine completely altered my perception of The Day and gave it a new meaning. Claudius forbade young men to wed for the sake of having an abundance of soldiers. This Saint Valentine felt that it was wrong to forbid soldiers from marrying and performed marriage rights in secret, despite Claudius decree. For that, he was imprisoned and beheaded. He sacrificed his life for the sake of defending true love. In some versions of the story, he found love for himself in the process and coined the phrase "Your Valentine." That part I think Hallmark was more responsible for. Of course, Feb. 14 was selected to represent Saint Valentine's Day because it was conveniently the same time frame that pagans celebrated the Lupercalia. It is a holiday that introduces the right of spring and is based on the ideals that being whipped by hides would grant fertility. Many occasions of pairings during this time were told to have ended in marriages. Birds and other animals were also exercising their natural fertility cycles around this timeframe as well. Ironic? I don't think so. I never had celebrated the couples' holiday until I shared them with my best friend, who now just happens to be my husband. Without him, it would just be another day full of people stuffing faces full of sweets and trying to prove their affections where I think they could just do that at any time of life. Yet, I would continue to take a moment of pause for the story of Saint Valentine of Rome and the battles made throughout history for the right to express and live for true love. No matter what, that is always worth celebrating. W iFi m a y p o s e h e a l t h h a z a r d B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Constant exposure to WiFi may be negatively impacting student health. Internet access is a main concern for the majority of students, especially with the growing number of classes turning to online resources. The WiFi that allows students to have access to the materials they need can lead to numerous health problems. WiFi uses electromagnetic radiation in order to send signals through the walls of a building and to the computer hooked up to the wireless network. This leads to small doses of EMF radiation exposure. The closer you are to a wireless modem and the more time you spend near a wireless network, the more radiation you are taking in. Many students even have their own WiFi modems within their apartments or homes, exposing them to this electromagnetic radiation at a much closer range. In addition, if this modem is not turned off at night then you are being exposed to small doses of radiation 24/7. The electromagnetic radiation that is released by WiFi modems has prompted some scientists to believe that they cause adverse health effects. Dr. Henry Lai published a study in which he argues that radio frequency radiation, which is released by wireless internet modems as well as cell phones and other forms of wireless technology, cause health effects. These include cancerous tumors and genetic effects, including damage to DNA. Other noted symptoms that are argued to result from wireless modem radia- tion over time are sleep disturbance and an increase of migraines. While the radiation received from wireless modems is at a much smaller dose and not as harmful as the radiation received from cell phones, I still believe that students should try to reduce their exposure time where they can. For students that have their own wireless modems, unplug when not in use to reduce your daily amount of exposure. Try to spend some time outdoors where the radiationnis less potent. I also think that the campus might consider shutting the WiFi off in the student housing areas for a few hours when internet activity is consistently the lowest, allowing students to sleep without the presence of harmful electromagnetic radiation. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF K atlin S weeney DESIGN E DITOR A nne H all News Editor Sarah H ughes S PORTS EDITOR P hoto o f o pening day b y A nne H all. Of course, you may be worried because you need your computer to do homework but it needs to be charged. No problem, there are electrical outlets at certain points. If you are hungry swing by one of the restaurants located on the fourth floor. The USU offers sub sandwiches, Mexican food, burgers and Chinese food, pretty much covering the whole spectrum of delicious options. Throughout the building, there are a number of offices for certain departments and orgs, that were set up originally near Craven Hall. These include Student Life and Leadership, the Dean of Trader Joe's implements grocery bag fee Great f ood, p rices a nd e nvironmental c onsciousness •11 * B Y LAURÊN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Some Trader Joe's locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T J.'s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized for their plethora of cost-efficient organic local meats and produce and their nonGMO ingredients. Stores emphasize the importance of good quality food and service. They even accommodate gluten-free, kosher and plant-based dieters. T J.'s also focuses much of its attention on aiding environmental preservation. According to the website "Eco-conscious," in 1977 T J.'s became the first grocery company to market the sale of reusable shopping bags, a campaign known as "Save a Tree." 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Although some have noted their distaste for the new charges, this remains a small but effective way for such a popular and renowned corporation to help increase environmental consciousness through its wide array of customers. Waste continues to have a devastating impact on the United States ecosystem. Employing this sort of change will force a sense of awareness at a time when it is imperative for the US population to begin embracing cleaner consumption habits. 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C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 J ustin D o n n e r FEATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS A manda L enox F aith O r c i n o O PINION EDITOR ACADEMIC A DVISOR K ent D avy L auren H ammond Now at the start of the spring semester, I am struck with curiosity as I notice that the new University Student Union building is open. Last semester, anytime I 'd walk from the Sprinter station to school, I would see construction on my right and left as I ascended the stairs of Chavez Circle. I never paid this much heed and I didn't care much for whatever they were doing. It was just another ordinary day. With some down time in between classes, I decided to check out the new building. I was more than just mildly surprised. I felt like a kid in a candy store. The USU could aptly be described as a college student's heaven. There are plenty of places to gather and study, but perhaps the best place this time of year is on the green roof. Next to a garden filled with 15 different kinds of plants, this is a wonderful place to get together with friends because it takes into account that we live in California, and weather is swell this time of year. Students and so on. If your favorite club c an't be found near Craven, you might want to stop by here to find it. On the first floor, there is a commuter's lounge made mainly for people on the go. With a vending machine stocked with drinks (but no Pepsi, oddly), places to sit and catch a breath and two microwaves, this is a nice place for anyone to chill at. There is a cafe on the other side of the fourth floor, where you can grab your morning cup of j oe, making three coffee places on campus. Just beyond that there is a convenience store where you can get some supplies for living on your own, like deodorant, instant meals, etc., as well as snacks that you previously were only able to find in on-campus vending machines. There is also a fruit-smoothie bar for students who are health enthusiasts. Don't even get me started on the ballroom; the largest room in any building on campus. Overall, hanging out at the USU is an experience no CSUSM student will want to miss. T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P M- A lison Seagle Our office is located in Craven 3500 t he academic year. D istribution in- campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include n ot t o p rint anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o reject any L etter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �Opinion Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Photo o f last year's f lash m o b f o r I Billion Rising o n V alentine's D ay 2013, P icture p rovided b y A nne 7 "There is no indication that radiation levels have reached a hazardous point/' officials said. There is no reason for us to think that the Pacific is unsafe. Hall. Better way to spend Valentine's Day Readings o f r adiation levels f r o m a cross t he n ation can b e v iewed a nd m i n o t o r e d a t t h e f ollowing w eb s ite: t heradiationnetwork.com. têomM^stmom !v © € ) { # m S « w e S Te d U Mbc Aet M M e i rn p og lr Hm Celebrating the lives of women around world BY KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student organizations Feminists Unite will be presenting a night of laughter and tears as an alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day celebration. The Vagina Monologues originate from the play written by Eve Ensler of the same name. Ensler traveled around the world to conduct a series of interviews, ask-, ing women questions about their lives and sexuality. The answers she received ranged from happy to sad, reflected in the stories that would later become the plays framework. The .Vagina Monologues is £ script that presents the lives and experiences of women across the globe. Performed all around the world, CSUSM will be hosting its own interpretation of the script as has been done in the past. Feminists Unite members Karen Guzman and Ashley Gutierrez have spearheaded the organization of the event and look forward to seeing the performers take to the stage this Valentine's Day. "Most of the performances have an introduction, so someone will give a one minute speech about what is going to come up next. While it is performed in different languages around the world, the script is always the same. You never know what is going to come next. The point of it is to raise awareness about violence against women," Gutierrez said. The Vagina Monologues are typically anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours in duration. This includes an intermission, which this year will include the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be a tabling event beforehand, where students can meet different groups and gather various resources dedicated to social justice. The tabling starts 45 minutes before show time. The Vagina Monologues will take place in English on Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. It will be in the Arts 111 Performance Hall. D oes o cean r adiation a ffect t he U.S. shores? G etting t he f acts s traight a bout t he a ftermath f rom J apan B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE SENIOR STAFF W RITER In December of last year, a Youtube video entitled "Fukushima Radiation Hits San Francisco" caused community uproar. The amateur video is seven minutes long and is of a man walking along the Pacifica State Beach in San Francisco with a Geiger counter radiation detector. The detector alarms once he gets closer to the ocean, showing that radiation levels are five times higher than what is typically found in that area. Radiation can affect us all in many ways, causing cancer and even affecting the seafood that we all enjoy, making it toxic for humans to consume. After the video became viral, officials investigated the radiation levels along the pacific. Their response was not as alarming. Dr. Daniel Stram from the University of Southern California is a preventative medicine professor that had studied the effects of radia- tion from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said the data collected so far on Fukushima does not show a health risk. He believes that there is no way the radiation levels that were detected could affect our seafood. It is comforting to know that government officials have properly tested our beaches, but I still believe that this is something that everyone should keep an eye on. I believe that the best thing for us to do as a community is be aware of our surroundings. We have to useful, is updated daily and take everything that we see will send alerts if any radiin the media with a grain of ation levels are urgent. This salt and strictly look for the is not a government site facts. Although we should but has clear, scientific data be able to relax and trust that where the community can our government is giving us get the facts. It is easy to get true facts, we all understand wrapped up in all of the hype that it does not always run as that is presented by our media. But some things are not efficiently as it should. Before deciding on what worth a single wony as the stand to take on such an information presented is not issue, check out theradia- always factual. tionnetwork.com, where I think that we should all you can clearly see all the be cautious and make judgradiation levels across our ments based on facts, not country. This website is very propaganda. Going green with solar energy B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Electricity plays a large part in the life of the average American. Using solar panels to power residences and workplaces can help people save money as well as the environment. Solar power can come from many different sources, some of which are much "greener" than others. One of the cleanest forms of energy that is available today is solar energy, which uses solar panels to create electricity from the sun's rays. Solar panels serve as a more positive alternative to coal or nuclear energy as it reduces the amount of greenhouse gases and pollutants that are released into the air. If enough people were to switch to solar energy, this would slow the rate of global warming and fossil fuel consumption. This form of energy is less likely to drain precious resources as the sun is an energy source that is present the majority of the time. There are even technologies available that allow for the storage of electricity generated from the solar panels for use at night or on cloudy and rainy days. Not only do solar panels save the environment, they also save people money. While solar panels can be expensive to install initially depending on the company being used and the type of panel being installed, once the initial payment is taken care of the panels will immediately begin t o save consumers money. According to the newspaper "The Observer," energy prices have increased by approximately 37 percent since Oct. 2010. These price increases on electricity do not apply to solar panels. There are even federal and state incentives that allow for people with solar panels to save additional money through tax breaks and other methods depending on where you live. I believe that more people should switch to solar energy. Although solar energy is not necessarily cheap to begin with, it ends up saving money in the long run and requires little to no maintenance depending on the type of panels purchased. More important than the financial savings, solar panels are better for the environment and much safer than the majority of the methods currently used to provide the United States with energy. Improvements are constantly being made to solar panels to help produce newer and more efficient models and at an international level. Solar energy could help to slow global wanning by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels. üf '«lé H omes a re n o w b eing b uilt w i t h s olar panels a lready i ncluded o n t h e h omes. Be s ure t o c heck w i t h y our p rovider a bout usage a nd b enefits w hen c onsidering i nstillation i n y our o w n h ome. P hoto p rovided b y C helsey S chweitzer. �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S r a D e N T V V : *NAVI6FTTÌOM" &y TA\TH ORCIÑO • I P *ktM j M* <U, tmimt Aft O n W ednesday, w e w ear black Cougar S huffle A merican H orror S tory: C oven N ew Y ear, N ew A dventures B y F aith O r c i n o B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS T his p layiist w ill h opefully g et y ou back i nto t he s chool g roove. W i t h t his n ew s emster i n f ull s wing, s ometimes w e n eed s ome m usical m otivation t o b ring s ome m omentum. FASHION COLUMNIST Need a hardcore show about witches, with a Mean Girls vibe and a decapitated racist? American Horror Story: Coven might be the show for you. Season one and two is nitely unique, especially in currently on Netflix. When terms of appearance and perFX released the third season sonality. For example, each known as American Horror witch in the coven had their Story: Coven last October, unique, individual powers. its fan base gained a large Some of the powers were amount of newcomers. telekinesis (the ability to The TV series recycled move objects at a distance many actors each season, mentally), clairvoyance (the but Coven had guest stars as ability of perceiving things well. or event in the future) and the The cast included Sar- ability to be a human voodoo ah Paulson, Taissa Farmi- doll. ga, Frances Conroy, Evan The young witches would Peters, Lily Rabe, Emma soon discover their potential Roberts, Denis O' Hare and throughout the show. Kathy Bates. The show executed the The characters were defi- character designs in a way T racklist: 1. " Start A gain" b y T w o D oor C inema C lub 2. " (Everything is) D ebateable" b y H ellogoodbye 3. " Mind O ver M atter" b y Y oung the G iant 4. " O n e M inute M ore" b y C apital C ities 5. " Endless F antasy" b y A namanaguchi 6. " Under t he T ide" b y C H V R C H E S 7. " Fools G old" b y F its and t he T antrums 8. " Better D a y s " E dward S harpe & T he M agnetic Z eros 7. " Odds A re" b y B arenaked Ladies tèmmémèmm that made the characters come to life. The emphasis in the costume design in the show was apparent. Each character had their sense of style however it also screams "witch-chic." My favorite characters included supreme witch Fiona Goode, who was definitely up to no good. She was played by the award winning actress Jessica Lange. I also loved Marie Laveau, voodoo queen and arch nemesis of Fiona Goode. She was played by the amazing Angela Bassett. Some of the particular themes in the show were occult practice, a historical view on racism in New Orleans and it also emphasized women empowerment. I give American Horror Story Coven 4/5 cougar paws up! « « « Jf The Comic Book Corner Avatar: The Last Airbender goes beyond the show AVATAR THfmKST XIM€ND€fk. B Y FAITH ORCINO A &E EDITOR While fans of the Avatar series wait for Book Three of "The Legend of Korra," they can grab copies of the AILA comics. First released in 2012, show co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko teamed up with writer Gene Luen Yang and artist duo Gurihuri to tell the epi- logue of Airbender. The tale of Aang and his friends continued in Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise, which takes place around a year after the television series 2008 finale. The team must settle disputes between the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation. Last year, Dark Horse published the epilogue's next installment, The Search. This story arc concerned one of the questions fans asked the most: "What happened to Zuko's mom?" Writer Gene Luen Yang, 2007 Eisner Award winner for American Born Chinese, and Gurihiru, who previously worked with Marvel, were veterans of the comic/ graphic novel industry. Both kept the essence of the show in the comics. The creative team made the books feel like the episodes. Their work brought a nostalgic at- mosphere while also having curiosity to find out what will happen next. There was motion page after page, panel after panel. Each installment of the epilogue is three parts long and Dark Horse will release the first one of The Rift in March. Collected volumes are available for purchase also. For more information, visit DarkHorse. com or your local comic vendor. LÔÔKINÔ I-ÖR A WAY T O L EAVE YOUR MARK? Work for the Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's independent student newspaper as a photographer and/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd produce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. 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Student Health and Counseling Services makes return to campus By Jasmine Demers The HOPE and Wellness Center is also home to student run organizations that advocate for healthy lifestyles through peer education. Some of these organizations include Students Talking About Relationships and Sex (STARS), and Active Minds, a group whose purpose is to destigmatize mental illness. Victoria Sandoval, Peer Educator and President of Active Minds, explains how she got involved in these programs and what kind of influence she thinks peer education has on students. "I found the home of the Hope and Wellness last year News Editor CSUSM is celebrating the return of a campus organization that is dedicated to raising awareness for issues concerning student health, and providing services that promote the strength and well being of the student community. Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) was welcomed back to CSUSM on Jan. 22 as a kick-start to the spring semester. A ribbon cutting ceremony was Photo by Chris Morales held during U-hour for the President Haynes, faculty, and students cut theribbonat the grand opening of the new Student Health and Counseling Services building. Grand Opening, and guided tours were offered to those * SlHue June uf 19^0, and lias tu tlie student uiiiuii at the suppvrt students wellness liule tu uu eust fui students. (my first year) a nd w atchThe HOPE and Wellness ing how much the programs who wanted to explore the been a crucial advocate for heart of the campus, the ac- and we take into considnew addition to campus. the transition back to campus. cessibility will increase tre- eration both the health side Center is also another or- helped others motivated me The organization itself has Dr. Nicholson emphasizes mendously," Nicholson said. with medical care, as well as ganization and service that to do the same," Sandoval Dr. Nicholson also de- counseling, " Nicholson said. is offered through SHCS. said. "Additionally, peer been located off campus at the benefits that she believes scribes the many different SHCS provides many dif- Their goal is to focus on education in my opinion is the Palomar Health Cent- the new location will bring to the student community. services that SHCS offers ferent resources that students student outreach and to in- very effective. We relate to er since 1997, and many "The big takeaway from and explains her desire for can utilize including routine form the student body of our peers and are a liaison to would say that the homecoming was long overdue. being back on campus is now students to take advantage checkups, family planning, healthy lifestyle behaviors resources that sometime our Karen Nicholson, the Med- that we have student hous- of these health care options. counseling, lab care, immu- regarding issues such as peers need but do not always "The main services that nizations and pharmacy ser- sex, drugs, alcohol, men- want to search for alone." ical Director at SHCS, has ing, a larger campus populaHealth continued on page 4 been working for CSUSM tion and are closely located we provide are those that vices. These services are at tal health, and nutrition. Latin@ Center to be opened at CSUSM this year Raza Center movement reaches important milestone By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Many members of the campus community and surrounding San Marcos area saw their dream become a reality when President Haynes announced that CSUSM will implement a Latin® Center this year. On Jan. 28, President Haynes notified the campus populace of the news through an email from the Office of the President, confirming CSUSM's plans to move forward with the creation of what was formerly referred to as the "Raza Center." In her email, Haynes announced that the Latin® Center would open in fall 2015 and be located in the USU, a process that will be overseen by Dr. Lorena Meza, Vice President of Student Affairs. According to Haynes, Meza will also oversee the development Photo courtesy of United Students of Color Coalition Members of groups including M E.ChA., USCC, and STAND at one of the first meetings to plan the Raza/Latin@ Center at CSUSM. of "operational structure, budget, location and timeline for the Center's opening." While the implementation of the Latin® Center may come as a surprise to some, many members of the campus and local community have been working to bring this center to CSUSM for more than a year. CSUSM is considered a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 4,036 of its 11300 students identifying as Hispanic or Latino/a in 2014. This translates to approximately 35.6 percent of the entire student population on campus, a percentage only surpassed by the Caucasian student population of approximately 35.8 percent. Due to the demographics of the campus and surrounding communities, student organizations such as United Students of Color Coalition (USCC), M E.ChA., Ballet Folklorico and S.TA.N.D. have participated in starting conversations demonstrating the need for a center at CSUSM. Methods for raising awareness have included drafting a petition which garnered about 600 signatures in total, meeting with Dr. Arturo Ocampo, Associate Vice President of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and creating the hashtag #RazaCenterCSUSM. In 2014, Cipriano Vargas, former Vice President of Operations on ASI's Board of Directors (BoD), met with members of these and other student orgs, to draft the ASI Resolution for a Latino/Hispanic center on campus. The BoD voted in favor of the Resolution on Feb. 28,2014, and it was then sent to President Haynes to be either approved or dismissed. Haynes approved the Resolution and created a work group that was tasked with depicting how to implement the center at CSUSM, as well as how it could benefit students. These proposals were submitted for review this past December. Now Meza and her search committee will begin looking for candidates to fill the position of the Latin@ Center's assistant director. The Center will support not only Hispanic and Latino/a students on campus, but the entire campus community in an effort to celebrate Latin @ culture and provide important resources for success. �News Editor: Jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmail.com Campus events aim to increase student involvement B y Sydney Schabacker Senior Staff Writer CSUSM traveled back in time and revisited the 1990s, with its hallmark plaid clothes, denim, Capri Sun drinks and ring pops as a way of providing its students with an enjoyable social opportunity with their fellow Cougars. Hosted by Associated Student Inc. (ASI) and the University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB), the '90's themed dance was held on Jan. 23 at the Clarke Field House and was the first of many events that these organizations plan to promote this semester. ASI and USUAB are the lead coordinators for fun events on campus, such as last semester's Masquerade Ball. By collaborating with other on-campus organizations, they plan to hold a variety of events that will offer CSUSM students affordable, safe and interesting entertainment. ASI Representative Hannah Hawker explains the importance of these events and the goals that they are trying to achieve. "We want to gauge the college culture, to see if it's changing. We want to attract all types of students. We've noticed that the students, underclassmen fresh from high school especially, really like the dances. It's a free and/or cheap way to have fun," Hawker said. Past events, such as the CSUSMixer last semester, have proven to be successful by bringing together a diverse crowd of students for fun mingling. USUAB representative Kadie Heck also comments on the events that are geared towards student interaction, specifically organized dances. "For those reminisc- Photo Courtesy of USUAB Marketing Assistants ing about prom night, it's a good time to get formal and have fun," Heck said. Outside of dances, these organizations are putting together many other events as well. There are free movies the first Tuesday of every month at Edwards Cinema, USU excursions (like Disneyland last semester), Cougar Eats, a Valentine's Day movie and many more events. Organizers hope that students will take advantage The Prowl kicks off 25th anniversary celebration Scavenger hunt helped students, staff learn more about campus By Chelsey Schweitzer __ Senior Staff Writer CSUSM students and faculty kicked off the spring semester with a campus wide celebration of the University's 25th anniversary. The Prowl, a scavenger hunt that took place from Jan. 27 to 28, encouraged students to explore the campus and earn free prizes along the way. "[We wanted to] encourage all (student and employee) participants to learn about department 'student oriented' services and their Photo by Chris Morales locations," 25th anniversary CSUSM kicked off its 25th year with a scavenger hunt that offered $4,000 Chairperson, Tina Bell, said. in prizes. The event included 25 Those who participated in student service offices to they collected along the visit such as Craven Hall, way. Participants ended their The Prowl not only learned the USU, the UVA and Prowl journey at the Alumni more about the campus and the Clarke Field House. Office and turned in their all it has to offer, but they "The committee wanted scavenger hunt cards there. also gained the opportunity the locations to be of interest According to Bell, over 700 to win various prizes. In addito most students (first year students and faculty members tion to the free prizes at each to graduates), whatever their participated in the Prowl and location, the participants major/minor," Bell said. they were able to learn more were entered into a drawUpon arriving at each lo- about the campus as a result. ing to win over $4,000 in cation, students would be "I saw an online Face- prizes which included items greeted by a staff member book post [about the Prowl] like parking permits, an iPad who would tell them about and thought it looked like Air and Disneyland Park some of the services offered a fun way to get involved Hopper Tickets. In addition, at that site and any upcom- on campus," third-year students could take selfies at ing events to be on the look- student, Sarah Jacot, said. 10 designated locations and out for. Afterwards, they Through the Prowl, stu- post them using the hashtag would mark the correspond- dents were able to learn about #csusm25 on Twitter, Faing number on the students' student services that they cebook, or Instagram, for scavenger hunt cards and may not have taken advan- the opportunity to win one send them off with some tage of otherwise, and dis- of 10 Starbucks gift cards. The Prowl, which was only prizes associated with the cover places on campus that location or the school itself. they did not know existed thefirstof a yearlong series of Students picked up their or had never been to before. activities and events to mark "[It was interesting to] the 25th anniversary of the scavenger hunt cards at the go into the [new] Vet- school, served as an engaging USU info desk, which included the 25 different loca- eran's Center for the first and informative way to kick tions to visit around campus time," fourth-year stu- off the spring semester for and a bag to carry anything dent, Javier Enriquez, said. many students on campus. of these events and that they will also take the time to contact them to give instructional feedback. "It's a community effort. We want to know what you [the students] think," Heck said. Letting the organizing committees know there is minimal interest in some events will allow them to concentrate efforts on what more people enjoy. "We want everyone's col- lege experience to be the best we can make it," Heck said. For students who want to put their social or organizational skills to good use, ASI and USUAB are fun options for community involvement. The student population is better represented with an increase of involvement and feedback. "We want students to know that we're a resource," Hawker said. College is a time to have f un, meet more people and learn about new things you may enjoy. Have fun at these safe and affordable events, find other people who enjoy the same things as you do and let ASI and USUAB know how they can make these events even better. For the full event schedules, visit http://www.csusm. e du/usu/usuab/UpcomingEvents .html for USUAB and http.V/www.csusm. edu/asi/e vents/ for ASI. Students encouraged to expand horizons by studying abroad sions held on campus during the Spring 2015 semester. Dates can be found under the Global Education's Calendar B y Sonni Simmons Community News Editor C S U S M i s w o r k i n g t o p ro- vide students with opportunities that will push them towards self discovery and lead them to countries unknown. CSUSM's Study Abroad Sessions provide students with the information and resources necessary to begin a journey to a foreign country. These opportunities allow students to not only continue major-specific study, but to become more cultured and grow as individuals as well. "[Studying abroad] will stretch you in wonderful ways... and is a key feature of growing up," said Tiffany Gabbard, Study Abroad Coordinator. "You have to put yourself out there." Students are welcome to attend any of the Study Abroad Information Ses- programs are so important for students to take advantage of, and how they can ultimately benefitfromthem. of E vents o n t he C SUSM "From m y personal study website. At these information sessions, student questions are answered and the steps necessary to studying abroad will be discussed. Topics that are also explained include types of programs that are offered, length of time away from home, how to choose a country based on major, finances, financial aid and scholarships. "Our Info Sessions...cover a lot of questions that prospective study abroad students have and give them a good idea of the many wonderful overseas options they can explore," said Danielle Baldo, a Study Abroad Advisor and former study abroad student. Baldo also emphasizes the reasons why study abroad abroad experience, I've seen myself become more involved and more focused about my future," Baldo said. "At times I think college students become so overwhelmed with their lives and future that they shut out new opportunities just because they want to graduate, doing anything to get by. Study Abroad helps you realize that there's more out there for you, past the limits that you place on yourself." For students unable to attend an info session, the Study Abroad Advisors are located in Craven Hall 3200. Walk-in hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A SI S PECIAL E LECTION E xercise y our v oice r egarding t he f uture of ASI. Vote o nline i n t he S pecial E lection! Voting for the special election will be open February 3 - 6 , 2 0 1 5 . The special election will address proposed changes to the ASI Bylaws. For more information and to vote please visit: h ttp://www.csusin.edu/asi/getJnvolvsd/bod/elections.html �News Editor: Jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmail.com Self-defense training provides women with necessary tools for safety Initiative to halt cultural appropriation debuts at Kellogg Library By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Photo by Chris Morales RAD instructors demonstrate self-defense techniques. By N icole Holman and Jasmine Demers A ssistant N ews E ditor & N ews E ditor CSUSM students are learning how to fight back against domestic and sexual abuse through a hands-on campus training program. Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D), the world's largest self-defense program, is dedicated to teaching women practical and effective techniques to prevent assault. Courses are available to all women attending CSUSM and are taught by nationally certified defense instructors. Classes cover a range of topics, including how to react in high-risk situations and hands-on defense techniques. R.A.D Instructor, Matthew Curran, explains the importance of adopting habits that will work to increase your personal safety. "One of the ways women can avoid becoming targets is to always be aware of their surroundings," Curran said. "If you feel something is out of place, act on it. Don't ignore your gut instinct. If you feel that something is wrong or that someone is giving you a bad vibe, listen to that feeling and get yourself somewhere safe. It's better to be safe than sorry." Curran also goes on to highlight the reasons why it is so important for women to take advantage of self- defense training, specifically in a college setting. "Any female can benefit from learning how to better defend herself in high-risk situations .Their self-confidence improves and they are more aware, especially in college, where this is many students' first time on their own and away from their parents," Curran said. Melissa Olmos, CSUSM student and R A.D Training participant, explains that she wanted to take the course for reasons of selffulfillment and practice. "You can always improve your skills in order to catch attackers off-guard. Even if you feel that you are prepared, i tV always good to keep yourself in practice," Olmos said. She also goes on to explain the ways that she feels she has benefitted from the training itself, and how she plans to use it in the future. "I feel like there's a lot of individual growth that takes place during this training," Olmos said. "You're learning how to be prepared. You can also take what you learn and share it with your friends so that they can be safer, too." Staying safe has become an increasing concern on college campuses, with reports showing that at least one in four college women will experience sexual assault. The CSUSM campus itself has been affected by similar cases, such as the investigation of the unaffiliated fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon. Last semester, TKE was under investigation for multiple sexual assault allegations. Added to these reports were other criminal activities such as hazing, providing illegal drugs and alcohol to minors and vandalism. At the start of December 2014, campus police served TKE with search warrants at two different locations where they found evidence to support these allegations. According to the police report, evidence retrieved at the locations included $1,000 in cash, human growth hormones, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, What started out as a few passionate people creating a project to take a stand against cultural appropriation has become a three-month-long exhibition of student photographed and designed posters in Kellogg Library. These posters are unlike other anti-racism and antistereotyping campaigns. They feature the faces of CSUSM students, photographed by their peers, taking a stand against the cultural appropriation that marginalized communities face on a regular basis. Individuals are depicted ripping apart photographs of offensive Halloween costumes that stereotype various cultures such as Latino/a, American Indian and African American. Models for these posters include individuals such as Amiyonette Hesaynehe Goodblanket and Carlos Morales, who are also featured on the fliers pro- been part of such a dynamic moting the poster unveiling. group of individuals and orThe campaign's powerful ganizations on this campus," motto is emblazoned across Tracey Engleton, current PR the posters and fliers: "There Club member and former PR is more to me than what you Club President, said. "A lot of see: beyond the stereotype, time and effort went into prothere is history." In addition ducing these amazing pieces to the phrase and the CSUSM of work. The message should student models depicted on be clear, there are powerful the posters, they also show histories behind all of the the faces of important fig- stereotypical images out in ures from these communi- our country that we seem to ties. This is done in an effort have forgotten. PR Club feels to show what an individual especially honored to help from each culture "actually" spread this message. I would looks like, rather than the ste- like to give a special thanks reotyped costumes and im- to members Erin Taylor, ages that are perpetuated in Drew Littlewood, Anne Hall, American media and culture. Tina Martinez and Alexis The work for this project Ison for their continued dilihas been a collaborative ef- gence to this project. We are fort spanning various student also entirely indebted to Dr. orgs, and depts., including Fredi Avalos as our wonderthe California Indian Culture ful [PR Club] advisor and and Sovereignty Center, Of- Dr. Joely Proudfit for welfice of Diversity and Inclu- coming us on this journey." sion, Public Relations Club, The Beyond the StereoAmerican Indian Student Al- type exhibit is now on disliance , Civility Campaign and play during regular library Student Life & Leadership. hours from Feb. 3 until "I am very proud to have May 22 in Kellogg Library. e cstasy a nd iHegul^pres^rip- ' tion drugs. They arrested two CSUSM students and TKE members after the completion of the search. The reported sexual assault cases in question still remain open and under investigation. College campuses and students have begun taking matters into their own hands by organizing self-defense and sexual assault awareness campaigns. The newly opened H.O.P.E. (Health, Outreach, Promotion, Education) and Wellness Center offers many support programs for those who have been a victim of assault of any kind. More information on R.A.D. or any of these services are available on the H.O.P.E. and Wellness Center website. Learn more: P rofession.Bastyr.edu 855-4-BASTYR • Seattle Learn to teach The Point Loma Nazarene University's School of Education offers graduate degrees for both K-12 and norvK-12 teaching careers. Prepare with us for a career in teaching as a: Classroom Teacher Instructional Designer School Site Principal I?;: Professional Developer District Office Administrator Instructor Ih Business and Nonprofit Organizations School Counselor Training and Personnel Director College Counselor/Advisor Most programs take 12*18 months to complete Master's degrees and/or certifications available Face-to-face, hybrid and on-line learning experiences Relevant, professional and caring faculty mms*^. 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Sandoval also explains how rewarding her experience has been while working as a Peer Educator and being a part of such an important campus organization. "The whole outreach portion of the SHCS has blessed me with so many opportuni- ties such as this one, through being apart of their amazing student team," Sandoval said. "Everyone in the clinic inspires me in different ways being that their personal jobs all give back to the students of CSUSM in a unique way. I feel the genuine effort every staff member gives whether they are direct counselors/ educators or those that work the magic behind the scenes." CSUSM students are encouraged to get involved and help spread awareness about health issues on campus. To learn more information about student organizations and peer education, visit http://www.csusm.edu/shcs/. If you are a student who has questions about specific health services, would like to schedule an appointment or just want to know more about SHCS, the building is open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday through Friday, or you can call (760) 750- 4915. New degree program By Collin Vaz Features Editor Occupations that require a master's degree are projected to grow the fastest over the next eight years, making graduate school a worthwhile investment as you prepare to impact your field. Start planning now and further your career goals with a graduate degree from Azusa Pacific University, one of the nation's top Christian universities. Join the 4,200+ graduate students currently advancing their education at APU. Choose from: Business and Leadership MBA, Management, Leadership, Accounting Health Care Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Nursing Education Educational Leadership, School Counseling and School Psychology, Teacher Education, Higher Education Helping Professions M FT, Psychology, Social Work Azusa I High Desert | Inland Empire | Los Angeles Murrieta | Orange County | San Diego | Online The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences has added a Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) degree program this semester. Students enrolled in the program will learn essential skills applicable to a wide range of careers. Program Director Dr. Sharon Hamill explained that the CHAD program's focus is on the empirical understanding of the development of children and adolescents." Graduates will have the skills necessary to work with families and know how to best cater to the specific needs of individual children. In addition to being prepared for child care related jobs, graduates will better understand the behaviors of children in a multi-faceted manner and become better suited to efficiently handle a variety of both professional and personal situations. In families where both parents work, child services are a necessity and high quality care is vital for proper development. According to Forbes, only 10 percent of childcare programs can be identified as "high quality." This creates a .large market for trained individuals in the field of adolescent development. The U.S. federal government has also acknowledged the need for improved child care. Two bipartisan bills were signed into effect in 2014, making background checks and annual inspections a requirement f or child care workers. In January, Speaker of the House John Boehner met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on 60 Minutes to discuss the state of American child care.. During the interview Boehner said, "in the overall context of simplifying our tax code and bringing rates down for everyone — simply improving access to child care isn't universally good if the quality of care doesn't improve too." Dr. Hamill and her coworkers have been working to make the degree available to students for the last 10 years. The recent national focus on child care is perfectly timed with the introduction of the program. When asked about the recent political movements, Hamill said, "We built the degree in part with that bill in mind." CSUSM students who graduate with a degree in Child and Adolescent development will be prepared to fill the need for skilled specialists in a growing industry. If interested in learning more about the program, make an appointment with your academic advisor or stop by Craven Hall 1300 during drop-in hours. Summer Day Camp Jobs Seeking outstanding summer staff! Camps in Northern & Southern CA Make a difference in a child's life this summer! C ounselors, L ifeguards, Instructors, & m ore! Live at home, work at camp! www.daycampjobs.com �Sports Editor: Burtland Dixon cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Lady Cougars look to blaze the track 2015 Indoor Track Season Preview By Burtland Dixon Sports Editor Last year the Lady Cougars finished their season ranked twenty-third, but now they look to improve on that ranking not just as a team, but as individual runners as well. The CSUSM Women's Track and Field team begin their indoor season on Feb. 7, 2015. What exactly is indoor track? Indoor track takes place in an indoor arena, as opposed to outside as many of us are accustomed to. Indoor also has differ- ent events to compete in that outdoor track does not have. For instance, indoor competitors race in a 60 meter hurdle race whereas outdoor hurdlers duke it out at a distance of 100 meters. Track and Field is just as much a mental sport as it is a physical sport. If you come out to a practice any given day, you see athletes slumped over with agony all over their faces, and if you are not mentally tough, you will not be able to finish a workout. The sight of agony is a coach's delight however, because it means the intense workouts are doing their job. With all the tough practices, it would almost be blasphemous to not see benefits when it is time for competition. That is exactly why athletes on the CSUSM team are primed to improve on their speed from last year. Sophomore Kamarria Rehn and Senior Brittany Hollie are a few that are poised for a takeover at the National Championships. "One of my goals this season is to finish in a higher ranking," Hollie said. "I finished seventh last year, so I want to try and go top five this year." Yes, you read correct: top five. Considering how difficult it is to even be ranked at all, this would be a lofty goal for anyone to set, but for Hollie, it is nothing short of fully achievable. Almost similar aspirations were also true for the sophomore athlete. "I'm hoping I can run a fast enough time to go to Nationals," Rehn said. "The goal is to run a faster time than what I did last season." Both Hollie and Rehn are striving to do better and that may not be a coinci- Photo by Chris Morales Cougars' home field track has been prepped for an outstanding season. dence. Based off those two alone, the mindset of the Women's Track and Field team is to reach Nationals and compete at the highest level. Head Coach Scott and Assistant Coach Wes are known to coach athletes to success. This year should be no different as we look to see that twenty-third ranking improve. Making time to exercise this semester Four h elpful tips f or healthier student l ife By Resty Grey So how can a busy college student make time for exercise and proper nutrition? Here are four simple tips to follow this semester to help Getting in shape can be difficult when midterms and with keeping those 2015 essays are due just around resolutions to get in shape. 1. Make goals the corner, so how can a busy Ask yourself what accollege student stay in shape during a hectic semester? tivities do you like to do? It's hard for anyone at What personal achievements CSUSM to make time to would you like to pursue in get that weekly workout t hose activities? Try a sport in; however, studies have almost anyone can do like shown exercise and proper walking or running. Make nutrition can improve a per- simple goals like finishing son's brain function and cog- a mile and then gradually nitive abilities. According critique those goals as you to WebMD, exercising can progress. Achieving simple, help boost a person's mem- practical goals can help imory and improve his or her prove confidence to take on overall health and happiness. more difficult goals like run- StaffWriter Photo by Cocty Cook Don't let a muggy day prevent you from exercise. ning sub-seven minute miles. 2. Schedule time Dedicating time to exercise creates a sense of commitment. It's easy to say, "I'll workout after this episode of Parks and Recreation," but dedicating time to ex- High aspirations for lady Cougars CSUSM softball enters season ranked No. 12 Photo by Chris Morales "Lady Cougars'firsthome game will be Saturday, Feb. 7." By Erik Sandoval second season in charge of the program and Coach Nevarez Assistant Sports Editor is very confident about this The Lady Cougars have season's group of players. "This year we're taking it great aspirations for the upcoming season and why up a notch. We have some not? They wrapped up a fantastic returners, leaders successful 2014 campaign on the field who have really with 39 wins and also bought into what we're doearned their fifth straight ing so they are able to teach trip to the opening round that to our newcomers," of the NAIA tournament. Coach Nevarez said. "I think The squad is led by for- we have strong newcomers, mer UCLA National Softball transfers and freshmen as champion, Head Coach Lau- well, this team has a better rie Nevarez. This marks her dynamic compared to last year and that is important as we unite together collectively as a unit. We have added about three pretty fantastic players, so I think we are going to be stronger this season and exciting to watch." The team returns many accomplished and experienced players including A.I.I. Conference honorees, Tani Leasau, Melyssa Bellamy, Ashley Dagenais and Katie Wilkinson. Senior second baseman, Olivia Lucatuorto has been a starter the prior three seasons with the team and she intends to end her last hurrah on a high note. "I'm sad about this being my last season, but I am also excited because I feel like this will be our best season," Lucatuorto said. "I want be a leader for everyone and step up for everyone here and I think we can all be successful as a team." The Lady Cougars' first home game will be Saturday, Feb. 7 against Cal State San Bernardino. ercise mentally prepares a person for the upcoming activity. Having a set time can help build a regiment of exercise into a busy school schedule. Fitting in at least an hour a day, three days a week can drastically improve an individual's health. Having a schedule can also help make it easier to plan studying around your schedule because you'll know what to expect during the upcoming weeks. 3. "Just Do It" Nike hit the nail on the head with this iconic three-word slogan: walking, running, bicycling, basketball, tennis; volleyball, swimming," yoga; the list of activities can go on. You've already dedicated the time to exercise so all you have to do now is, "just do it." Just get out there and do something, anything! Get out and dribble a basketball, take a walk around the block, go on a hike or my personal favorite, try to walk every step at CSUSM. 4. Have Fun! It's easy to get into a redundant regiment of working out the same muscles, on the same machine, at the same gym, seeing the same people; so mix up your workouts to keep things fresh. Try out a new sport or run a different route. Do something you like to do instead of doing workouts just to "look good." People look their best when smiling, so find something you love and stick with it. Along with an academic workout, the spring semester is a great time to start getting healthy for the upcoming spring break! Benefits of personal trainer By Burtland Dixon Sports Editor A beach trip is coming up and you are no longer self-conscious about your appearance. Your body is fit and you want to showcase it any chance you get. For many, that just isn't a desire anymore and in fact, is a reality. Others are still dreaming with their eyes open and second guessing getting in the pool at the party they were recently invited to. How do they stop the dreaming? Our society has seen a huge cultural shift with people wanting to be fit and being a part of the popular #gymselfie movement on social networks. We've seen fitness guys and girls hop on the Herbalife train having it escort them to a land of chiseled pecks and toned calves. And who can forget about the LA Fitness employees handing out those infamous orange three day trial cards and leaving them on our windshields? There are plenty of methods to get fit, but there is one way in partic- Photo by Cody Cook Personal trainer Kyle Johnson awaits future clients. ular that is sure fired help. "If a client wants a personal trainer, it's nice for them because they can get a personalized workout program made specifically for them and what fitness goals they have," said Brendyn Heath, CSUSM's highly acclaimed trainer. "If they had no clue on what to do in the gym before, they will have a much better understanding of fitness and exercising after." Nevertheless, it is completely reasonable to those who are full-time students, have a job and spend their free time with studying and homework; no knock to your hustle. However, to those who just are not motivated or say they do not want to go to the gym because they have not the slightest clue where to start, fret no more. A personal trainer is just what you need. CSUSM offers a plethora of services and activities, and hiring your own trainer is one of them. The pool party and selfies await you. �Sports Editor: Burdand Dixon cougarchron.sports@gmail.com R emembering S tuart S cott A tribute to a sports broadcasting icon By Burtland Dixon Sports Editor The year was 1993 when ESPN hired what turned out to be one of their most special employees to this day. The sports world was certainly unprepared for what was to come next, but it was surely overdue. There are some people in life who seem to just get it, whatever it may be, and Stuart Scott is truly one of those people. From his catchphrases to his fervor towards whatever he was doing, audiences who tuned in to watch him discuss sports always walked away satisfied. As the years went by during his stint at ESPN, Stuart's popularity began ris- face vocabulary, such as "Boo-Yah!" or "Just call him butter cause he's on a roll." Stuart was one of a kind. "Stuart was a pioneer, he brought a style to sports commentary that was exciting and upbeat, and he also took pride in what he did," fourth-year CSUSM student, Chris Melendez, said. A pioneer is a precise description of Stuart Scott. Of course there were other Black Americans broadPhoto courtesy of Rich Arden/ESPN Images casting on-air about sports, The late Stuart Scott accepting his award at the 2014 ESPYs. but Stuart stepped outside the repetitive lanes that all ing gradually. Not only did ing a career in sports media. these anchors were going he entertain viewers with This is due to the fact that no down and ended up creathis transcendent style of one else on-air prior to Stu- ing his own. Stuart Scott anchoring, he also inspired art had the same commen- made talking about sports colleagues as well as many tating style as him. No one more relatable to people of others who aspired to hav- brought that fresh in your color. He made the way that a group of Black Ameri- up again. On Jan.4, 2015, cans would talk about sports Stuart Scott unfortunately only among themselves, lost his fight against cancer. During his amazing career acceptable to talk about with a person of any color. he had the pleasure of inWe do not truly know if terviewing some of the bigStuart's goal was to open gest names in sports such as doors for mankind as a Michael Jordan, Shaquille whole, but he did it wheth- O'Neal and Tiger Woods. er he was planning to or One does not simply get in not. Just the way he spoke the same room with starbrought people of different studded talents such as Mibackgrounds closer togeth- chael Jordan and get to ask er. Tragically in 2007, the them questions without besports world stopped as Stu- ing an established individuart was first diagnosed with al. That is just what he was, cancer. He fought through it established. He will be reand thought he was clear of membered for many things, cancer up until 2011 when but not just for being "As he was diagnosed again. cool as the other side of pilHaving battled through it low," another catchphrase he once more, Stuart thought brought to pop culture, but the coast was clear up until for being a trailblazer and a 2013 where it had sprung believing in being himself. ACROSS THE POND Introduction to E nglish Premier L eague Football seen injuries, inexperience and overallrigorsof multiple Assistant Sports Editor matches on a weekly basis. Heading into the twentyBritish football is truly a third round of a 38 round beautiful sport to watch. The campaign, there has been matches contain an abun- two elite clubs that have disdance of drama consisting tanced themselves from the of match winning goals; rest of the league. Chelsea r ed c ards, s pectacular s kills^ leads the way in first ph*cc,~ and of course, flopping. five points ahead of secondAll 20 of Britain's top place Manchester City. Both flight football clubs are in clubs boast world class interthe second half of their gru- national talent and have very eling 10 month season. The wealthy owners whose bank true contenders for the title accounts have no limits. have risen; however, others English football isn't like have faltered due to unfore- the NBA or NFL in America By Erik Sandoval when it comes to restrictions on the amount of money owners can spend to purchase players. English Premier League owners can spend as much money as they desire to purchase top class talent. The lack of financial fair play has been fundamental English Premier League title two of the past three years and are world-renowned as the best attacking team in England. Manchester City is led by goal-scoring machine, Sergio Agüero, and former World Cup champions, David Silva and Jesus Na- for these clubs to rise above vas. A güero has scored the their counterparts, particularly in the last four seasons. Chelsea has won the English Premier League title once and was also crowned European Club Champions in 2012. As for Manchester City, they have won the CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION The C ougar C hronicle is looking for writers, artists,and photographers that a re interested in contributing articles, artwork, a nd p hotographs that revolve a round the t heme of Black History M onth for our February 18 editionWe w ould like t o feature work e mbracing diversity, c elebrating Black History Month, a nd exploring the dimensions of r ace in our society. Work will b e f eatured in the eighth edition of The C ougar C hronicle as part of our fourth t hematic edition of the y ean DEADLINE: T hursday, F ebruary 12 @ 8 p .m. SUBMIT TO: c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Photos and artwork must be submitted in JPEG/JPG format Articles should be between 150-500 words, formatted in Microsoft Word Documents (.doc/.docx) or in Google Docs. most goals in England since 2012 and nobody statistically has scored at a quicker rate than the Argentinian! On the other side, Chelsea is led by the current top goal scorer known as England Diego Costa, and Photo by Chris Morales former World Cup cham- low cards, or in other words pion Cesc Fabregas. Diego fouls, and looks set to be Costa has been an amaz- suspended for his next three ing talent in hisfirstsea- matches. Both clubs went son playing in England but head to head for a decisive has picked up seven yel- title showdown on Jan. 31. i t e ASI ELECTIONS I nterested i n r unning f o r a R epresentative o r E xecutive p o s i t i o n on t he ASI B oard o f D irectors? 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to die Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is die policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Features Editor: Collin Vaz coitgarchron.features@gmail.com ALUMNI FEATURE John Glasoe, role model for aspiring students CULINARY CORNER Pan fried lobster tails By Pierre Yaldo StaffWriter BRi^iÉSLS'B H H A H 1 H 1 i By Michael Marino StaffWriter Is it possible to use a degree to further both a passion in life and to land a solid job? John Glasoe, a Temecula native and CSUSM graduate, proves that merging hobby and work life is not an impossible feat for the college graduate. "Do something that makes you happy. Do not just look towards the money," Glasoe said. Equipped with a degree in Economics and an impressive resume, Glasoe was able to land his dream before walking through the door. As a retired varsity golf player and a former employee for Cross Creek Golf Course in Temecula, he felt that he was prepared to take on this new job. Glasoe said that with his combination of experience, academic achievement and lifetime interest in golf, no employer could» turn him down. Glasoe advocates gaining as much experience as possible in the workforce Photo courtesy of John Glasoe and in school in order to get job, working for a golf ahead of the competition. He course management compa- suggests that people "sell ny. Golf is one of his big- themselves" in order to do gest passions and he knew well in an interview. Anyfrom the start that he want- thing that sets them apart and ed to work in the industry. makes them look better than After graduating from the next applicant is importCSUSM in faU 2014, he ant to include in a resume. wasted no time in sending "Be yourself. Find someout his resume. Warrior As- thing that you actually want set Management (W.A.M.), a to do, and not just because it golf administration company looks goodfinancially.Being located in Irvine, Calif, grant- happy is more important than ed him an interview within a being rich," Glasoe said. month. Because of Glasoe's An example of success, outstanding resume and Glasoe and his story can self-confidence, they hired prove to be encouraging to him after the first interview. many students, especially Glasoe said that he knew to those who near graduahe was going be hired, «ven tion this upcoming spring. Living on the coast of California, we often forget how close we are to many sources of fresh seafood. Lobster is an easy meal to make at home, as it is often overpriced at restaurants, where a single lobster can cost upwards of $40. Luckily, raw lobster tails are available at Costco and other supermarkets for $8-15 a tail, which is comparable to a home cooked steak. It is important to note that because of their small claws, the meat of California lobsters is nearly all in the tail, making them even easier to cook than a Maine lobster. Things you'll need: • Fresh/frozen lobster tail(s) • Salt • Pepper "M » M 'ir • Garlic powder • Yi stick of butter (for cooking and dipping) • Olive or vegetable oil • Optional: vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions) enough to dress the meat. 4) Heat up a pan to medium-medium high heat and add olive or vegetable oil, along with any vegetables you may wish to serve. 5) Once the vegetables Instructions: begin to simmer in the 1) Make sure lobster tails oil, add butter to the exare properly thawed. Place posed tail meat and place tail or tails on a stable cut- on the pan meat side down. ting board, shell side up. 6) Let sit for two minutes Using a heavy knife, such 7) Flip the tails and let as a butcher's knife, split the cook the shell side for anothshell down the middle, but- er two minutes, giving the terflying the shell and meat. meat one last coat of butter, Remove the lining that runs 8) Turn heat off and through the center of the serve lobster tails meat meat. It should be clearly side up with the vegetavisible and easily come out. bles and a fresh lemon, and 2) Season the exposed more melted butter. Enjoy! meat with salt, garlic powder Do you have a favorite and just a pinch of pepper. recipe that you would like 3) Microwave butter in to share? Send any recipes a small cup or dish, using or suggestions to Culinary a minimum of VA stick per Corner at cougarculinarylobster tail, and microwave corner@gmail.com and for 10 seconds at a time, you may see your recipe until the butter is melted featured in the next issue. y^ » w- w-^-m J^ A V/ U J f J m k J xr 1 JL J vjr J [ t * LL ü * ^ LH a jf w «p Professor Metcalfe A n e xemplar of p assion By Shanice Davis Assistant Features Editor On the first day of any class with Professor Dale Metcalfe, one would definitely be in for a ride. As students sit and wait with anticipation to see who the professor is, whether she is rude, nice, a hard grader, or intimidating, they will find that she is a professor who is animated and clearly loves her job. Anyone who has seen her knows that she stands out immediately because of her chic, s WÊÊÊÊÈSÊÊ8MÊMSÊSÊ houlder length, gray hair. Born in Boulder, Colorado, but spending a good chunk T he Program of her childhood iri Tulsa, This 120-hour certificate program focuses on best practices used to teach Oklahoma, Metcalfe was English as a Second/Foreign Language. Highlights include: always a restless soul on a • Hands-on training and practice with English language learners in quest for something more. university setting Professor Metcalfe is very • Professional development and guidance infindingemployment in the field fond of the time she spent growing up on farms, expe• Sessions taught by master teachers with extensive experience inTESL/ riencing rural life. She says TEFL, teacher training, and curriculum development. that she is very grateful for • Solid foundation inTESL/TEFL methodology having endured this period of • Optional Field Practicum with possibility of placement at overseas partner her life. But at the time, Metinstitutions calfe remembers the constant desire of escape from it all, Sessions which swung into full force once she went to college. • Summer: 6-week Intensive Daytime Program "I did some undergrad • Fall: 15-week Evening Program work at the University of Oklahoma and I did my M A. • Spring: 15-week Evening Program and PhD work at the University of California: Davis," Metcalfe said. "I grew up Call 760-750-3200 f or more information. in Oklahoma and did everything to escape, it felt very provincial and small town, especially after being in college for a couple of years. I California S tate University Extended teaming ended up going to New York SAN M ARCOS and lived there for a number of years, and I really loved it there. I came to California to T RAVEL A ND T EACH l agranMSBsro^« Photo by Chris Morales Literature & Writing Professor Dale Metcalfe looks forward to sharing her experience with her students in this, and future, semesters. go to grad school and never really left since, I lived in Chicago for a few years and Washington D.C., but always came back to California." Here at Cal State San Marcos, Metcalfe is a Professor of Literature with eight years under her belt, but initially, she wanted to obtain a degree in acting and directing due to her love for theater. She ultimately ended up teaching Intro to Literature because she loved reading so much. Even though she did not go into theater, Metcalfe says that she loves her job as a professor here at CSUSM, but on the other hand while laughing and shaking her finger from side to side she adds, "What I don't like is grading papers!" When asked what her dream job would be had she gone a different route, her eyes begin to glisten as she says, "acting." "I actually still have fantasies of when and if I retire, maybe doing community theater. I think that this was more feasible, working as a professor, in terms of being able to support myself than taking my chances like some many brave people do and trying to make it in the theater; so it's more of a practical choice that's worked out very well." And if she could have magical powers she declared while giggling, "I would enlighten everyone, I would have everyone on the planet achieve instant enlightenment!" As for advice that not only fellow literature majors can take from, but anyone else as well, Metcalfe cites passion as a good motivator. "You have to do something that you genuinely love. And sometimes it doesn't look very practical, but if it's something you love, you will find a way to make it work in your life and you won't hate yourself for making the wrong choice and you won't burn out and get bored. Joseph Campbell, a famous student of mythology said, 'Follow your bliss,' and I think he was right." �Features Editor: Collin Vaz cougarchron.features@gmail.com S H I N E LIKE A STAR Astrology, retrograde and horoscopes structure of going in order, able to stay in my observer? By Alex Maravillas especially during the transi- This is such a great conversaAssistant Arts Editor tion into the new year. Things tion for Mercury retrograde. may go haywire. It can feel When things go erroneous As an astrologer, retro- like you are not in sync with and it bumps, we all get upgrade is paramount. From your thought processes. set. When someone rear-ends Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, MerIt doesn't mean that things your car or when someone cury undergoes retrograde. are chaotic. It just indicates decides to cut you off, you What exactly is Mercury that it is a time to give your- enter in attack mode. HowRetrograde? From Jan. 21 all self a chance to get your ever, your first replication the way to Feb. 11, Mercury mind, the business coop- should be to take a breath is going backwards. What erative of all, (the monkey when you feel like this. With Mercury going does it denote? Mercury is mind that we all auricularly going to stay in the same discern about in Buddhism) backwards in Aquarius, sign in Aquarius but it would to shift gears into awareness. you can stand on your indicate such an impeccable Until we can tell the mind head and verbalize to yourtime to be studying the stars. to sit down, the esoteric law self, "Does it genuinely During retrograde, the mind is in every spiritual practice. matter?" Aquarians are is no longer fixating on the How do I get myself to be known to think that noth- Student Organization Fair depicts diversity of campus groups see your surrounding, all of a sudden you are aware. Identify your loop according to your natal chart. Secondly, interrupt it. Once the pattern is interrupted, you discover yourself. You all go, "Oh, I 'm so emotional", "Oh, I 'm so practical" or "Gee! I 'm so captured by enthusiasm." You find the juice and frolic in everything. Or " I'm so verbal!" You can't keep your mouth shut. Once you find your fixation is, use your vigilance as an off button. So use Mercury retro- grade, from Jan. 21 to Feb. 11 and while it is going rearwards, focus on the phrenic conception process that got you fixated. For personal natal chart readings, email maravOO 1 @ cougars .csusm .edu. Coming this spring! Looking to read about your horoscope? The up and coming magazine called the "QUEERY" will have horoscopes tailor made to your particular sign. Whether you are a Valiant Virgo, a Lovely Libra, or a Pretty Pisces, the "QUEERY" has horoscopes for all signs. F ASHION C OMMENTARY Designers debut new and old trends By Collin Vaz Features Editor Curious minds packed the USU ballroom for the Student Organization Fair, which showcased a broad spectrum of student-led groups. The event took place on Jan. 29 and included advocacy-focused clubs, career-oriented societies and club sports. There was something for every niche and interest to enjoy. The new USU ballroom was an excellent venue offering plenty of room for the 70 clubs present at the event. Each organization had a desk set up with candy, fliers and sign-up sheets. Students who attended were able to ask questions and meet members of the clubs. Each organization offered something special and unique. The Anthropology Club was especially interesting to attendees as they are in charge of the ethnobotanical garden on campus. Skulls and books full of tribal drawings were spread across their table. The proactive Colleges ing is as serious as we think. During this next transit while Mercury enters retrograde, be mindful, and when mental glitches occur, smile and breathe. It is easier for people in their early twenties to authentically watch their internal dialogue in all the patterns of cerebrated processes during Mercury Retrograde. Make a list of the patterns in your thought processes. Whether it is about your income, health, or job, everyone can succomb to these dizzying fixations if not careful. When the observers on you can optically By Anna Maria Petrov StaffWriter Student led groups attract a diverse spectrum of interested participants. The New Year is currently in its transition from winter to spring and the fashion A gainst w orld^isr p reparing Photo by Collin Vaz C ancer m embers wore tie dye T-shirts that said, "Finish the Fight." The club is seeking to create a "purple day" where everyone shows their support for finding a cure for cancer by donning purple colors. The Communication Society is another ambitious club with an interest in promoting student activity. They sponsor fundraisers and social events such as feeding the homeless and coffee house meetings. Students interested in a career in law will find good company in the Pre-Law Society. LS AT tests can be very expensive and discounts on study m aterial as w ell as t he torintfb^ tests itself are offered through duce up and coming trends membership in the group. that are sure to catch the Anyone with intentions of eye of every fashion lover. As the seasons change in making a positive change in the environment needs California, the warm weathto look no further than the er opens the door for more Sustainability Club. They light fitting clothing in pastel offered recyclable polypro- colors. The fashion designpylene bags to students at ers bring forth new and rethe fair, providing aware- turning ideas that have been ness for the possibility of improved upon each year. According to Glamour a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags in the summer. magazine, black and white Joining a club is a great combinations as well as blue way to meet people with and white have dominated similar interests and de- the fashion runways featured velop life-long friendships. in many designers' collecInformation on all clubs tions. Another color pallet and societies are avail- included in this spring's able at www.csusm.edu/orgs. wardrobe is yellow,-ranging from formal wear to casual. The all-white outfit combo can be seen as well, giving the impression that too much of one color in a whole ensemble is not overdoing it. This upcoming season wilt %ls6 4 fnclu&e ^fidpulir^ color patterns inspired by traditional military shades. Another trend that has caught everyone's eye is the Gingham style, also mentioned by Glamour. The trend reintroduces the classic plaid pattern in a sophisticated and laid back way, combining pencil skirts and cropped top or mid-length skirts and blazers. Mid-length dresses in the spring collections will share the same pattern. The many different shades and patterns of new shirt dresses will be a welcome and comfortable addition to this season's lineup. Perfect for the warm weather, the Kimono-Style Trench coat, as seen in Glamour magazine, brings a whole new perspective of the classic trench coat that has been popular in past decades, especially among men. Vr fht pofo-ftyle %hfrt trend returns to runways and stores like JCPenney and LACOSTE. The very trendy one shoulder cut dresses or blouses have made the cut in this year's spring line up. All-time favorite and timeless looks including denim in the form of dresses, trousers, jackets, vests, skirts, and jeans are also in style. These classic pieces can always be paired with white crop tops, t-shirts or denim seems to always be in style , makes an appearance every year. The anticipation for spring is unbearable, but when the time does come, the wait will have been worth it. Favorite contemporary fashion designer, Raf Simons "The aggregations have fine-tuning a nearby co-opbeen a piece of a procedure eration with Belgian maker Assistant Arts Editor of growing up," Simons says. CIG, Simons returned for In 1995, in the wake of pre-winter/winter 2000 with Dior strikes a chord when I think of my most doted de- peregrinating to Antwerp a commencement, multilaysign house, corresponding and getting together with ered and radical look. With with who my favorite con- Linda Loppa, bellwether of hands in the pockets of their temporary fashion designer, the style office at the Re- dress or a dyad of weaved who at present is the archi- gal Institute, he opted to tennis shoes on their feet , tect for Dior's haute couture. switch employments. Fix- they ambulate with simple, Though he is currently one ated both by conventional familiar types of kineticism. of the incontrovertible lords and formal menswear along The Dior lady, as estabof menswear, Raf Simons with the defiant attire stand- lished by Raf Simons for the (born in 1968) never took a ards of present and past spring/summer 2014, haute single fashion form course. youth societies, Simons re- couture store has an appeal Instead, he considered a me- fined revolutionary styles of delicacy and insouciance chanical plan in Genk, Bel- from these enthusiasms. starkly free and ethereal. The In spite of ecumenical ac- lines are liquid and the fabgium, near to the place where he grew up in Neerpelt. In colade, Simons shockingly rics in delicate shades, white, any case, he took an ephem- closed down his organization atmosphere blue, pale pink eral job at the Walter Van in the wake of displaying or inky blue are supple and Beirendonk Ant Werp Office his 1999 hoard collection, light, superimposed or finely while still at school, referring so as to take a vacation and layered in a downplayed sesto compose as an authen- amend the inner structure of sion of straightforwardness. Nonetheless, abaft the extic purport of investment. his business. In the wake of By Alex Maravillas quisite effortlessness of the night dresses, abaft the ostensible balance of a jumpsuit or the coalesced down structural engineering of a bar suit, an astronomically immense number of subtle elements denude themselves, affirming abstract half moons, circles and petals, denuding the body in an unobtrusively arousing manner. There are the weavings of sequins, botanical themes, beaded pistils blossoming in the fabric layers, requiring a second, more proximate look much equipollent to whispered fashion privileged insights. Communicating the same style as the set lodging, the shoes are a perfect structure whose delicate bends are thoroughly etched by hand, each of Simons' en- Illustration by Alex Maravillas genderments and is a gimmick of mind boggling building design ascetic extolling the excellent art of the Dior ateliers, a one-ofa-kind work inclined to ladies in all their peculiarity. The fabric blooms and were gently cut into petals or finely re-weaved with pearl and sequin blossoms, the engenderments for Raf Simons' spring/summer haute couture presentation was an exaltation to the tribal savoir faire of the embroiderers who worked for the house of Dior. �Opinion Editor: Noelie Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com Seasonal loneliness: The Valentine's naming dilemma Why Valentine's Day is day to celebrate, not stress By Will McCurdy Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief Single's Awareness Day. To some it's a rallying cry, others are apathetic and still more consider it, with a snort of derision, as the preferred term with a cynical lens directed toward a day celebrating a celibate Christian martyr. Valentine's Day, despite its religious roots, has developed into a secular holiday full of amorous ambitions and Ben & Jerry's. The term, Single's Awareness Day, was created to direct attention toward a crowd that is not within the celebrating demographic of the holiday. However, the present tense is used because the term has largely turned into a larger joke than it was at its inception. There are no maroon cards shaped like anatomically correct hearts to hand out to friends and acquaintances and no apathetically wrapped gift boxes. Television networks would be hard pressed to air anything other than films about love. Ultimately, the only change garnered with these words is a short-lived sense of comradery with whoever uttered By Lexy Perez Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo Illustration by Nick it, followed by an awkward high five and the subsequent repression of any unpleasant memories that come as a result of the interaction. So if not Single's Awareness Day, then what do those without a date do to bring attention to themselves? The answer is quite simple: nothing. Valentine's Day is a commercialized mess to the point that the fact that there isn't a Charlie Brown special on it is quite surprising. But beyond capitalistic aimed cynicism, there's no real reason to get into a mood that requires making a joke about the name of a holiday. While some rush around to get chocolates and flowers for their sweetheart, a person of the non-committed persuasion can exploit the Nootbaar cheaper prices for chocolate and flowers while potentially enjoying a good romantic comedy film later in the evening. Dining out becomes considerably more simple as single and odd numbered parties can get in much quicker than couples that always pack the establishments. Let the couples of the world have their holiday with deep red roses, absurd lines at restaurants and boxes of chocolate shaped like rear ends. A name is a small concession to pay for the benefits taken advantage of by all parties. May the joke of bringing awareness to those lacking in paramours be done with and instead be used as a chance to take advantage of its rampant commercialism through candy. Why history is best major Attention to all you hopeless romantics, Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Whether you're in a relationship or choosing to dub that Saturday as "Single Awareness Day," it's the one day that people tend to stress over more than Christmas. This holiday has a reputation in which extravagant surprises take place, marathons of sappy love movies air on television and love songs to set the mood play on repeat. I don't know about you, but it never fails to bring out every PDAcentered couple to surround every inch of outside civilization. (Note: Love is a beautiful thing, but nobody really needs to see whose chapstick can last longer.) It's a time where girls can finally have a reasonable excuse to take Forrest Gump's offer of having that savory box of chocolate, as if we need a day to remind us of the necessity of life that is chocolate. While the idea of Valentine's Day is nice, it seems as if the male population is slowly starting to dread the approaching love shenanigans. Valentine's Day has altered its name to: "Don't Screw It Up Day." Here's a little advice to all you guys feeling the pressure and stress to give that special someone a day to remember: Stop thinking so much, but please don't run away from the day. It would* be a lie to not admit that the media can create fictional fantasies filled with nothing but candlelit dinners, bouquets of roses, extravagant gestures, blinged-out gifts and males being every inch the Prince Charming that seems to be so rare to find in the real world. While the glitz, glam and Prince Charming fantasy seems nice, is it that shocking to consider that maybe all of it isn't necessarily needed to make that special someone happy? If you want to go all out and try to be that Prince Charming I think every guy can be, but secretly protests by committing all your love to video games and food, then go right ahead. But deep down, not all girls want just those knight in shining armor moments. Sometimes the smallest gestures are just as meaningful. Forget the candlelit din- ner and stay in for a movie night marathon together because maybe having alone, cuddle time beats being out in public with every couple in America. Don't break your wallet trying to get that diamond jewelry that will add more stress to your already long list of "Oh, I need to pay for that" pile. Get your significant other a box of pizza in the shape of heart, because no matter how much we can try to fight it, carbs will always be a girl's best friend. You don't need to get a myriad of gifts to prove your love, just take the time to talk and reflect on the feelings you have, but sometimes forget to express. Communication goes a long way and what better way to surprise her than by expressing your thought bubble, the one she secretly always wonders what it contains? The moral of this day isn't to stress so much but to just enjoy spending time with whoever makes you happy. It would be a shame to run away from the day out of fear of "messing up." Life is already stressful, so why add more on a day that simply calls for the little things to celebrate something special? The world in the palm of your hand By Erich Allen StaffWriter If you're undecided as to what major to declare at CSUSM, or if you already have, I encourage you to pursue a degree in history. History as a discipline is critical in the analysis of self-identity, and facilitates the building of tools required for any and every investigatory task. It also effectually operates as a compilation of all human activity and discovery; therefore, as a practice it delves into all regions of academia. Everyone likes history, because everyone does history. This is not a reference to the proverbial "You make history, everyday" trite. Historiography, the process of doing history, is the process of evaluating the relevant information regarding a specified topic for the purpose of building an argument. One analyzes the primary evidence (sources from the time period) and the secondary evidence (investigations by scholarly experts) so as to develop a complete and thorough conclusion. That's all history entails: making arguments based off of the evidence. But the possibilities are endless, as history is not merely the study of what hap- pened, but why it happened. We frequently use this process in our own lives. For example, if I want to understand why I received a poor grade on an written exam, I review the questions I got wrong, areas of the study guide or textbook that I overlooked, and my own notes (primary), as well as professor comments and/or input from fellow students who received better scores (secondary). History is a tool by which we discover ourselves. Our individual identity is most completely established with a structured analysis of our decisions, worldview and the actions that have occurred within or without our control. To understand these things, we may initially make assertions based in the present, but we ultimately always delve into the past to substantiate those assertions. We look at the big events in our lives, such as a significant award, an act of compassion by friends, a breakup, council from trusted advisors, getting hired for a job, an ideological revelation or winning/losing a game. History is investigating what lead up to those events, and how those events affect us now. Understanding these causes and effects makes one a master of themselves by strengthening their capability to assess their own thoughts and ac- tions to prepare a better approach to future situations. If one then uses this process for broader applications, they can become masters of their own peripheral reality through understanding. The same historiographical process that one uses on oneself can be applied to the entirety of human history. It is this aspect that elevates the historian (which any of us can be) to the position of academic mastery, a scholastic jack-ofall-trades. History, in relation to the past, is the culmination of all human thought and action. The entirety of human experience is open ground for investigation, and indeed is necessary for a complete understanding of why the world is the way it is. Thus, history entails every academic discipline in the human intellectual arsenal. From political science to chemistry, literature to cartography, all is relevant and necessary for a complete and thorough study of the past. History is a smorgasbord of knowledge, a buffet of information, the seven-layer dip of the intellectual diet. It makes one a master of themselves as well as the world around them. Because of its profound potential for understanding through application, history puts the world in one's hands, which is why I urge you to consider majoring in history. Americans eat 100 acres of pizza each day. That's 2 ,400 pizzas a minute, 3 50 slices a second. Delicious. Learn even more by earning a master's degree from National University. Online. O n campus. Non-profit. Don't think you have time to learn something new? You just did. S pectrum C ampus 9 388 Lightwave A venue (858)541-7700 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Keep learning at nu.edu/transfer �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com E TTER T O T HE E DITOR Open Letter Regarding Class Shortage else will drop out. If I were them I would be talking to Senior Staff Writer faculty everyday until something is done about the class DISCLAIMER: I submit- shortage. Though I'm lucky ted this on January 5, 2015. enough to be in the courses I have since attended my I need to graduate in May, first week of school, been re- I have not had the opportujected from LTWR 317 and nity to take technical writtalked to the professor of that ing and will be seeking the class, as well as a secretary, course at other institutions. an academic adviser, a counWhile I understand we selor and Dr. Salah Moukh- have budget restraints, I am lis, the Professor and Chair distressed that we seem to Literature and Writing have a lack of valuable classStudies Department. Luck- es and scheduling flexibility. ily, the counselor was able There seems to be too little to find LTWR 425 on the consideration to the needs schedule, which never ap- of graduating seniors and peared when I searched over there are spots that "priority the Winter break, though I registration" doesn't cover. searched for it by name. I am To Whom It May Concern; lucky enough to have taken Every semester I try to the prerequisite for that build a schedule of classes class, but there are others I need to take the followstill dealing with this issue ing semester and I find mywho haven't, and therefore self extremely frustrated. can't take the same course Are there any plans to add and graduate in time. It ap- any of the following classes pears, at the word of my to the schedule: LTWR 315/ counselor that those students 317/ 318/ 425/ 545? Though can either do an Independent there is one class of LTWR Study with their academic 317 being offered this seadvisor, take the course (pos- mester, it is full. That class sibly) in the summer, or hope is the only class I need to that if they attend a class graduate this semester and unenrolled that someone has been a hard require- By Sarah Hughes ment to fill in previous semesters. I'ni not alone. I know other students have been in the same boat, as certain classes have had to turn away droves of waitlisted and crashing students in recent semesters. Two semesters ago, a student supposedly petitioned to have "LTWR 317 - technical writing" added to the schedule, and 28 people said they would join that class the next semester before it even was listed. Classes on technical writing and "small press publishing", as well as various writing workshops and creative writing courses, have been in the Literature & Writing Studies catalogue since I transferred here in Fall 2012. Yet, in the case of small press publishing and technical writing, I have never been able to enroll either because of class size limitations or the fact that they have not been offered. Classes like technical writing and publishing promise skills that many Literature and Writing students would benefit to have on their resume. Many of us intend to go into careers related to these subjects. Dane Vandervelden, a CSUSM grad recently shared with me how he doesn't feel this college did a good job preparing students for the submitting and publishing process as a writer with a degree. Another course not offered at CSUSM is grant writing. I have gone so far as to take this through GrossmontCuyamaca online adult education, for the affordable price of $84.1 encourage other students to find valuable courses outside of CSUSM and share with The Cougar Chronicle and their fellow students where these more career-specific classes can be found. Also, what skills do you believe would make you more valuable as an employee after graduation? Does CSUSM offer them? Please, write to your advisors, school faculty and this paper to share your experience. I am currently wait-listed for LTWR 317. Can I take a class somewhere else for the workshop requirement and if so what? Will you also address this issue and share the information publicly? Thank you, Sarah Hughes Tips for successful semesteretter Talking yourself to b comprehension By Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor With the start of another semester comes the same dream of good grades and success in the classroom. One sure-fire way to help these dreams come to fruition is to talk about what you're learning in class outside of the classroom. By this I mean that talking about the material you're learning in any given class outside of the classroom, be it with friends, family, coworkers, etc., will help you to do better in your classes. Let's say you're in a marine biology class and you're learning about coastal bluff erosion. If you're not remembering all of the needed information as well as you would like, try explaining how bluff erosion occurs to someone who isn't in the class with you. If no one wants to listen to you talk about it, try taking them to the beach and explaining it to ••HHHflH W hen you're & p art o f i ke C IA»you call. mÊÊÊÊm The CIA has paid student internship, scholarshlpand co-op several fields of study. N o matter what you d o here, your c impact - and t here is plenty t o do. From accounting and fin engineering and information technology, the CIA needs talented and tntelltgei professionals t o continue t he w ork that keeps o ur nation safe, The CIA is seeking motivated individuals with a sense of service for an exciti and rewarding yet challenging experience. 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So next time you're feeling stuck in school or are having a hard time remembering what you're learning, try talking with someone about what you've been discussing and reading in class and see if it doesn't help you turn things around. �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com MOVIE REVIEW 4 / 5 P AWS Ringing in the new year with "The Wedding Ringer" By Lexy Perez Assistant Entertainment Editor It's a new year, which means the next "bromanctic" duo enters the movie theater screens. This new duo hopes to get a chuckle out of anyone willing to see a story that has been told in previous films, but is the first one to reinvent it for a new year. Popular stand-up comedian Kevin James and Josh Gad (the man behind the voice of Olaf in "Frozen") star in "The Wedding Ringer," a film about two guys that are nothing alike, yet find an unlikely bond that screams "sappy, bromance" level friendship. Doug (Gad) is a lonely, yet wealthy outcast failing to be the "cool guy" every male wants to be friends with. Surprisingly enough, he is about to marry his "miracle girl," Gretchen (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) but is faced with a predicament of not having a best man or a posse of groomsmen to stand beside him on his wedding day. Enter Jimmy (Hart), the man behind Best Man MOVIE Inc., a business that allows lonely men, like Doug, to rent-a-best-man for their wedding days. While most men simply need a best man, Jimmy is forced to attempt "The Golden Tux" for Doug, in which he must provide fullservice treatment: acquiring groomsmen, throwing a bachelor party, making speeches and creating stories that convincingly portray fake life-long friendships with all of them. Jimmy not only searches for a group of eligible groomsmen, but REVIEW also must make them be the "best friends" Doug has always had and never introduced to his bride-to-be. It's not that hard to assume what the rest of the movie will play out: dysfunctional moments bonding with Doug's future in-laws, the introduction and bonding with his "best friends" and nonstop comedic banter and occurrences while Jimmy attempts to teach Doug how to be the "cool guy" he always dreamed of being. A bromance movie wouldn't be complete with- out the deep, cheesy bonding moments that exemplify a once client-businessman relationship to a blossoming friendship that allows both Doug and Jimmy to grow as individuals. Doug progresses into becoming someone he feels happier with, while Jimmy realizes the true importance and meaning of his business and himself as a "best man." While the film is just another story to add to the already list of "unlikely duos becoming the best of friends" films, it is both Hart's and Gad's comedic wit that makes the film. Throughout the film, it seems as if Hart successfully brings out the comedic chops of Gad, for he is a newcomer acting alongside an already established comedian. While a newcomer, Gad successfully brought out Hart's sweet side, representing a deeper, more relatable character. This film will not only bring you laughs, but it's also another film that portrays two guys whom you can't help but root for as they become genuine best friends. 4 / 5 P AWS The Guardians of the Galaxy rocks the universe By Zach Schanzenbach fans of sci-fi and/or Marvel will also have a fun time. Chris Pratt, who landed his It's not as iconic as "The first leading role in "The Avengers", and it's not as Lego Movie" earlier last deep as "Captain America: year, hit the box office on the The Winter Soldier", but head with this one as Peter "Guardians of the Gal- Quill (a.k.a Starlord). Supaxy" is great fun to watch. porting characters Gamora Older folks will enjoy the (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave throwback 80's music, while Bautista) and Rocket RaSenior Staff Writer coon (Bradley Cooper) are also great fun, and the dynamics between these different figures makes for an interesting team, one more dynamic than the Avengers. Groot (Vin Diesel) is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air, as the most innocent and heartwarming character in the movie. Though he is a MOVIE REVIEW tree of few words (literally), he speaks more volumes than most of the other characters. Hardcore Marvel fans will also be happy with the nod this movie gives to "Avengers" with a brief cameo by the dark character "The Other," as well as a humorous scene at the end featuring the infamous Howard the Duck. We finally get our first, full glimpse of the villain Thanos, who briefly appeared at the end of "Avengers." On the downside, Ronan the Destroyer and his assistants don't break a lot of ground as villains. And why is there so much swearing? I know it's typical of a movie like this to include swearing, but I just thought it was a little too much here. Well, I guess that's what Groot's for. Movie to add to your DVD collection 4 / 5 P AWS The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies F inal i nstallment in H obbit Trilogy is as e pic as y ou'd e xpect By Zach Schanzenbach the only ones who want something from the mountain. The elves from the Peter Jackson's three-part previous film also have a adaptation of J.R.R. Tolk- stake: bright gems made ien's "The Hobbit" has over- of a certain material. Also, all proven to be less than what Azog, an evil Ore-lord and it could have been. The first Thorin's archrival, is leadinstallment, "An Unexpected ing a considerable force of Journey" was a nice adapta- Ores on the mountain in ortion. The next installment, der to take it for the reviving "The Desolation of Smaug" Sauron as a strategic point. And who is caught in the was not quite so much. Now middle of it all? Bilbo Bagwe have "The Battle of the Five Armies," the long- gins (Martin Freeman), who awaited conclusion that lives once again shows us why he up to the hype surrounding it. is the title character. I 've alIt picks up immediately ways enjoyed the moments where the second one left o ff, with Bilbo in these movshowing us why the magnifi- ies. He's the only one of his cent Smaug is so feared. Of kind in the mix: a hobbit course, that only lasts for the whose life used to revolve firstfiveminutes, as he's shot around trivial things like through that hole in his armor. doilies. Whenever he does With the dragon dead and something heroic, we're winter quickly approach- reminded of how far he's ing, Bard, now leader of the come since he left Bag-End. The first part of the film townsfolk, places his hope does a very nice job at its asand trust in the dwarf Thorin Oakenshield. However, signed task. While the other Oakenshield is obsessed two films involved a blend of with finding the Arken- main plot and subplots, this stone, a precious gem that one has only to build up to drove his fathers mad. The the battle that we're already Everything greed that now infests his anticipating. we see throughout this first heart drives him to break his promise to the townsfolk. part, whether it's main plot But the townsfolk aren't or subplot, is geared toward Senior Staff Writer this climactic battle. The battle itself takes up the bulk of the rest of the film, ranging from clashing armies to rallies to victory, and then, at long last, Thorin and Azog meet and have thenlong-awaited final battle. While the results of saidbattle are just what I expected, the actual battle itself was more original than what I 'm used to. I 'm not sure why there was snow and ice around them, but Bard did say that winter was coming, so it's not out of place. And how did it end? Thorin killed Azog, and Azog killed Thorin. There were two things, and two things only, that majorly disappointed me in this movie. One of them, brought back from the last movie, was the once-implied romance between Kili the dwarf and Tauriel the elf. They should have left it as "implied," but they didn't. Nope, they just had to let the romance bloom. The other majorly disappointing thing about this movie was the ending, by which I mean everything following Azog's death. I remember well how Thorin passed away in the animated version of The Hobbit from before I was born: it was long, somber and a heartjerker. Here? Just a few last words to make amends with Bilbo before the hobbit weeps for his dead friend. The end of the main story has Bilbo returning to his home, only to find the hobbits in the village auctioning off his stuff, as he is presumed dead. An indignant Bilbo makes things straight and returns home a changed hobbit. You'd think he'd settle down, but instead his focus is on the ring. Next thing we know, it's sixty years later all over again. I would have been more satisfied if there was a sense of resolution to this story. Sure, you can give a nod to the future adventure that Frodo will embark on, but here, everything exists to point to that adventure. It's almost like Peter Jackson is using these movies to say, "Go watch The Lord of the Rings!" On the whole, I can't complain too much. "The Battle of the Five Armies" is a satisfying third film; it's a good conclusion overall. But why is it called the defining chapter? Because it's the last Illustration film that involves an official story from Middle Earth? Yeah, right. I know how Hollywood is nowadays: they always try to milk every last drop out of a franchise. And I 'll have you know right now that Tolk- courtesy ofIMBD.com ien's Middle Earth is FAR from out of content to work with (see The Silmarillion). The Battle of the Five Armies is definitely epic. But is it the defining chapter in the Middle Earth saga? I highly doubt it. �A & E Editor: Faith O rcino cougarchronarts@gmail.com North County Arts Network seeks aid By Anne Hall StaffWriter This month, CSUSM hosted the first of a series of events by North County Arts Network in an effort to increase the amount of resources and opportunities available to artists. The North County Arts Network (NCAN) group, developed by the California Arts Council and the San Diego Board of Supervisors, introduced ideas for the nurturing, expansion and growth of artistic endeavors in San Diego County and the State of California. Their goal is to establish a strong foundation for funding the art culture within our region during 2015. The meeting was on Jan.15 and hosted various representatives from all over San Diego County, including the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, the North Coast Repertory Theatre, the Oceanside Museum of Art, representatives of various school boards, teachers, artists and enthusiasts. The North County Arts Network hopes to gain momentum in finding individuals to help with marketing, fundraising, brainstorming implementation techniques, and so much more. "[It is a] collaborative movement to raise the arts incorporation in San Diego culture," said Craig Watson, keynote speaker and Director of the California Arts Council. Many of the spectators of the evening's presentation voiced their excitement for the upcoming plans, including CSUSM's Community Liaison, Marilyn Huerta. If this movement becomes a success, it could lead to a great deal of possibilities for our community. Focuses include (but are not limited to) reincorporating the arts in education, beautification of San Diego communities, rehabilitation and art therapy. If interested in helping the cause, attend any or all of the NCAN's future networking events: 5 p.m. on April 16 at the Escondido Center for the Arts 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 5 p jn. on July 16 at the Lux Art Institute 1550 South El Camino Real Encinitas,CA 92024 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054 VIDEO GAME R E V I E W d ragon Age: Inquisition" Photo courtesy ofEA Games By Will McCurdy Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief After Bioware finished their "Knights of the Old Republic" series and making the iconic space RPG "Mass Effect," they took the role playing genre back to its Tolkienbased roots, with "Dragon Age" being the end result. Although not a perfect series in terms of mechanics and story, with its first game, the series provided an expansive world where every choice mattered and the lore of the game was shown. However, it was largely unexplored unless goaded by player prerogative and downloadable content. The second game was less than thrilling with the story being much smaller than the original, to the point where it could be realistically beaten in a long gaming session without the side quests. Nonplayer characters (NPCs) weren't all that developed with the game making one side against the invaders who are honestly quite a bit more reasonable than their human and elven counterparts. The story was less immersive than the first and it may as well have been called "Dragon Age: Sequel Hook." As a longtime fan of the series, it is quite a bit to say that the newest installment, Inquisition, though odd, is the best of the games that has come out so far. The base is fairly straightforward as after the destruction of a peace talk, the main character is made the game's version of "the chosen one" by virtue of being in the right place and helped out with a deus ex machina right off the bat. Freedom of race and class choice is even more expansive than in the first game with NPCs coming back stronger than ever, but one can get a tad distracted witn tne new design that makes their skin glisten like they just came back from a charity run. In addition to this, they make the other races seem more human with the once intimidating race of horned, gigantic Qunari appear to be cosplayers displaying character romanticizing at its finest. Rather than hold the player's hand even on easier difficulties, the game makes itself a challenge with preplanned combat becoming a necessity against foes that may be weaker than the player one minute and kill the entire party in one strike the next with little room for error as a human bandit group can set up camp in rather dangerous proximity to a dragon that breathes lightning. In addition there's an element of side quest delegation that involves an almost bureaucratic element that newer games seem to like including. While it adds a bit more to the game by making some missions considerably easier, it also takes a considerable amount of time depending on the mission and thus if not planned carefully can end up being a mess where the player gets caught in a deadly situation with their pants around their ankles. Despite the flaws, "Dragon Age: Inquisition" is a lovely edition to an already fantastic franchise that will require one to be immensely bored with it or lose all of their appendages before they stop playing. COMIC BOOK CORNER Bryan Lee O'Malley's new graphic novel plays with chances By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor Creator of thé popular "Scott Pilgrim" series, Bryan Lee O'Malley published his newest story, "Seconds," last year. It focused on the brilliant young Katie, the head chef of local restaurant Seconds. It has been four years since her first day of work there and she has been planning to start up her own business in another part of town. Things have been in a stalemate but tensions rise between Katie and her co-workers the night she sees her ex-boyfriend on a date. Many things go wrong and it ends with someone in the hospital and some tears being shed. That night, Katie discovers a girl on her dresser and a mysterious box. The contents of the box included a magical mushroom and a notebook labelled "My Mistakes". After testing it out, she realizes she has been given a second chance. Her life becomes more interesting and more of the mushrooms appear in her dresser. Little does she pay attention to the strange girl's warning. Photo courtesy ofbarnesandnoble.com Unlike O'Malley's other publications, he decided to publish this in full color with the help of colorist Nathan Fairbairn. It was a necessary element for this whimsical tale. With every new twist, the story spiraled down far from reality. Still, Katie's tale is one that many can resonate with, hoping for that second chance to rewrite history. The book is available as a hardcover and as a digital e-book. Whichever way you choose to read it, "Seconds" is something you can't read just once. 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The issue includes stories of the Student Health and Counseling Services returning to campus and the announcement of the Raza Center for Latino students opening later in the year. 25th Anniversary diversity enrollment Latin@ Center Rape Aggression Defense spring 2015 Student Health Services study abroad Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/b14753334a7ba7220d0bd86e181b49bb.pdf 274bd36092229396353e475063803bc3 PDF Text Text THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE WEDNESDAY FEB 18,2015 ISSUE # 9 Volume XLIII C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, I NDEPENDENT S TUDENT N EWSPAPER Features Sports Opinion THERE !S M R T O ME THAN IDHAf Y OU SEE. OE BEYOND THE SIEREOTYPE is HISTORY: 4 - Men's basketball aims for a successful season. 5 - Student leader, Kevin Adson, leads by example. 8 - Palomar hosts event to raise HIV awareness. 12 - Beyond the Stereotype campaign challenges cultural appropriation. ACE Scholars help foster students succeed jjMEsther Steams flor ACE Scholar BY SONNI SIMMONS COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR CSUSM recently established a new center on campus in order to promote student well-being, facilitate engagement and advance its commitment to student success. ACE Scholars Services provides a comfortable, close-knit environment and individualized scholastic services for extended and former foster students at CSUSM. After a $1 million donation by Jan and Esther Stearns, ACE, which began on campus in 2007, now has its very own building. The new Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars was officially opened on Feb. 10 and features a lounge, study area and conference room for ease of study and focus. "[The ACE Scholar Services] is a place to call home and belong," said Leigh Quijada, ACE coordinator and counselor. "ACE students now have access to comfortable, welcoming spaces." Along with access to the new Center f or ACE Scholars, students are offered per- Photo courtesy of Christine Vaughan From left to right, County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Esther and Jan Stearns, ACE Scholar, and Jim Nicholson at the grand opening of the Jan & Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars. sonal support from the three own identity and be proud." Jan and Esther Stearns have ACE Scholars staff members, personal assistance in navi- been involved with ACE gating the financial aid pro- Scholars Services for several cess, emergencyfinancialas- years now and they are looksistance, financial assistance ing forward to many more. for textbooks, recreational They hold a certain passion events and priority class for supporting foster youth, registration and advising. and have three adopted fos"The goal is to remove ter children of their own. "We consider it a blessbarriers for success," Quijada said. "We want our ing to be connected to this students to develop then- University . .. and to be able to support a program with a proven track record of changing so many young lives f or the better," Esther Stearns said. "We have found kindred souls in Jim Mickelson, in President Haynes, and in many others in this campus community people who are committed to identifying needs in our society . .. and taking bold action to make it better." During the Grand Opening, President Haynes took some time to thank the Stearns f or their generous donation and recognize them f or their outstanding dedication to the community. "We know that those coming from the foster care system are confronted with unique challenges in getting into, and through, college," said Haynes. "But we also know that, if given the chance, these students have much to offer our University, our region and the world. Cal State San Marcos is so fortunate that two community-minded heroes share that appreciation for our ACE Scholars." There are 55 students currently involved in the ACE program with more students projected to join the program in the following months. The national retention average of college students is 50% and, due to their focus on foster student's success, the ACE retention rate is 88%. This is a significant accomplishment, considering the average college graduation rate for individuals formerly involved in the foster care program is between 3-10%. This new center is sure to have a long lasting effect on former foster youth students for years to come. For those CSUSM students who wish to get involved with ACE Scholars Services, the organization is currently in need of tutors, specifically f or math and the sciences. If you are interested in tutoring f or ACE, call the Candlelight vigil held in memory of lives lost in Chapel Hill shooting BY JASMINE DEMERS N EWS E DITOR CSUSM students are standing in solidarity to mourn losses and to support one another in a powerful movement to end religious and racial violence. About 40 students, including members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Afghan Student Association (ASA), gathered f or a candlelight vigil on Thursday evening, Feb. 12, at the Cesar Chavez Courtyard, in memory of the Chapel Hill shooting victims. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Three university students, Muslims of Arab descent, were shot and killed in their homè after what the police described as an ongoing dispute between neighbors over parking. Newly- Photo courtesy of Chris Morales mourn the loss of the three indiStudents and members of the Muslim Student Association gather to viduals killed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. weds Deah Barakat, 23, and Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and his sister, 19-year-old Razan Abu-Salha are said to have been respected members of their community and engaged in several volunteer based activities such as feeding the homeless and providing dental care to Syrian refugees. The alleged shooter, neighbor Craig Stephen Hicks, dis- appeared from the scene but later turned himself into the police. Hicks was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, Feb. 16, and is facing three counts of first degree murder. While the specific motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, some observers speculate that Hicks may have acted out of hatred for the victims and their religion. This is based largely off of reports about his outspoken disdain for many different religious beliefs displayed in his social media rants. The incident has caused public uproar and community members are in disbelief over what they are calling racial and religious injustice. Students are looking to spread awareness f or these issues and stop the violence. In an interview last week, Leena El Maleh, MSA President, explained her concerns with how the media handled this particular event and her hopes to change these perspectives. "This was a very tragic event where three accomplished and generous young people were shot and killed. In the media, it didn't get portrayed correctly and it was downplayed," El Maleh said. "We heard things like 'they were in the wrong place at the wrong t ime', but they were in their own home." El Maleh is hoping to gain the support of the student community in order to change the portrayal of Muslims in American society. "We encourage the community to learn about Islam and the true meaning of being a Muslim instead of just blindly following the media's depiction of our religion. The generosity and compassion of the three victims encompasses the most highly regarded values in Islam," El Maleh said. Noha Khalil, MSA Event Vigil continued on page 3 �CSUSM organizations to host Black History Month events THERE IS MORE T O ME THAN UJNAT Y OU SEE. p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Social Justice Training and Resource Center (USU 3300). This THERE IS HISTORY." combination event ties together Black History Month and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week by bringing attention to minorities with eating disorders. BSU President, Akilah Green, comments on the orPhoto courtesy of Kellogg Library ganization's admirable mission and highlights the emteractive activities such powering message that Black BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER as Double Dutch, solidar- History Month creates. SENIOR S TAFF W RITER ity posters and dance crazes. "Our mission statement is This is just one of the many to promote a belief in ourCSUSM students are coming together this events planned to celebrate selves, strive to succeed month to recognize and Black History Month. An- and to unite as one. Believe. celebrate a legacy that is other event to look forward Strive. Unite," Green said. Jamaela Johnson, BSU rich in history and culture. to is Black History Month On Feb. 19, the Black Stu- Movie night from 5:30 p.m. member and the ASI Student dent Union (BSU) is hosting to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 Representative for Diversity a commemorative festival in the USU Amphitheater. and Inclusion, explains what to celebrate Black History The movie will be a special she and other students hope to Month. Themed "Still We screening of "Selma," which achieve through these events. "We hope to spread culRise!," to honor the late Dr. chronicles Martin Luther Maya Angelou, the festival King Jr.'s march from Selma tural awareness throughwill be held during U-Hour to Montgomery, AL in 1965. out our campus community The Student Health and and encourage all people to outside of the Library Plaza. Counseling Services will educate themselves about This is an annual festival, and is the BSU's biggest also be doing their part to black culture," Johnson said. The Black Student Union spring event. It will highlight celebrate Black History various African-American Month along with featured encourages all students to performance pieces rang- authoress Stephanie Coving- attend these events, eduing from spoken word, po- ton-Armstrong. The event cate themselves about Afetry and songs. Some light entitled "Not All Black Girls rican American culture and entertainment and food will Know How to Eat - A Story of keep showing their support be provided, as well as in- Bulimia", will be held from 5 for Black History Month. Student Access Initiative returns to Academic Senate M embers to review proposal f or p ossible endorsement BYN TE SEE TP EOD H TROYI • •••• GABLES. N MARCO K3QI3QEI I 506 ¿Bertram | Son Marcos, CA 92078 I 0:740.471,859? I f: 760.471.7052 | I www.goUes.com/sonmarcos | I srmc%1ables.c0m I Photo courtesy of Chris Morales A s the campus population soars, class availability has diminished. While some students have fect them and these classes," opposed the SAI because Academic Senate Chair, Dr. E DITOR-IN-CHIEF of the increased amount of Laurie Stowell, said. "It is With many students find- Friday classes, Haddad said especially a large change ing themselves waitlisted that the new time blocks do for department chairs when for classes that they need in not require students to be on they are creating schedules." It is not required that the order to graduate or continue campus five days a week. What the SAI SAI be supported by ASI in their maprovides is a BoD and the Academic jor, the Stu" We are inhigher num- Senate to be implemented dent Access Initiative is creasing b y 100 ber of course on campus. However, Dr. addad the s being concourses a year, aections with Hrovost and tlhe Officeoof ain are ooking t g variety of P sidered for so either we time slots, support from both groups possible imstu- before making a decision plementation open the classes giving dents more as to whether or not to to next spring. and serve the options when move forward with it. This The Student Access students or we s c h e d u l i n g semester, the Academic Sentheir time ate will decide whether or Initiative d on't" on campus. not they will pass the reso(SAI) pro"We are lution of support after all. poses a shift "There was a first reading growing and in course scheduling to accommo- we do have available space; of the Student Access Inidate the rapidly growing this is a fact. However, that tiative for discussion at our student populace, which to- available space is in the eve- February meeting," Stowell tals 12,152 students as of nings after 5 p.m. and on said. "At our March meeting, last semester. This reflects Fridays," Haddad said. "But there will be a second reada large growth in student even if we begin utilizing ing to take action and vote." enrollment since fall 2013, evening time slots after 5 If the SAI were to rewhen the campus popula- p.m., we can only accommo- ceive Senate endorsement tion totaled 10,610. The date the surplus of students in March, it is likely that the SAI would restructure cam- for maybe a year or two. That proposal will be implemented pus schedules so that some is not enough time to get a in the spring 2016 semester. three unit classes would new building, which means "The campus i s. already shift from twice a week, 75 that if we are going to serve creating the fall 2015 schedminute blocks to 50 minute the students that are coming ule, so the Student Access blocks, three times a week. to CSUSM, we must use Fri- Initiative would not be imAccording to data provided days as well." plemented for The ASI by the Office of the Regisnext semes"There are a of trar and Reporting and Data Board lot of questions ter," S"towell Analytics Repository, the D i r e c t o r s said. It is spring 2015 semester had (BoD) passed M and concerns easier with 516 courses with students on a resolution from faculty and s cheduling support the waitlist. Vice Provost, Dr. of integrate staff as to how tio into the Kamel Haddad, explained for the SAI t these schedul- spring beDecemthat the SAI is a necessary in Howmove for the campus so that ber. ing changes will cause there there students can get the classes ever, re less affect them and aections chlass they need in order to gradu- were mixed s apthese classes" pening in ate sooner rather than later. r e a c t i o n s Aca"We are increasing by 100 from that semester courses a year, so either we demic Senthan in the open the classes and serve ate members last semester fall. It gives the campus a the students or we don't," as to whether or not they little more time to adjust." Haddad said. "If we accept should also endorse its imThe Academic Senate the premise of opening class- plementation on campus. will make its decision on es, the question is not wheth"There are a lot of ques- Wednesday, March 4. Sener or not we come to cam- tions and concerns from fac- ate notes from each meetpus on Fridays, but how we ulty and staff as to how these ing are accessible at http:// come to classes on Fridays." scheduling changes will af- w ww.csusm.edu/senate/ BY KATLIN SWEENEY �News Editor: Jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmaii.com Vagina Monologues bring V-Day events aim to educate students on sexual violence women's stories into spotlight B Y J ASMINE D E M E R S NEWS EDITOR BY NICOLE HOLMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR CSUSM students, teachers and community members will be participating in an annual monologue performance in hopes to raise consciousness about women's issues. The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, is an episodic play that debuted on Oct.3, 1996 in New York City. Esteemed playwright and feminist Eve Ensler spent years interviewing women from various socioeconomic backgrounds and collecting their stories of feminine experience. Ensler realized a trend in these interviews: that despite the wide range of the women's backgrounds, they were all affected by similar experiences. Since its initial performance in 1996, the Vagina Monologues has gained recognition for bringing wom- en's stories and experiences to center stage and is still performed on hundreds of college campuses today. The monologues focus on topics such as sex, relationships and violence against women, and range from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. Student activist and Monologues performer, Karen GuzmXn, spoke highly of the play's message to viewers. "We live in a patriarchal society that allows us to talk about men's issues more so than women's. That's why this play is important: it prioritizes women's voices and women's issues," she said. "This play opens audience's eyes to the backlash of patriarchy such as rape culture, femicide and violence against womerii* From the stories shared during the Vagina Monologues, the audience learns that the negative effects of a patriarchal society span throughout the world. These are experiences and issues not often discussed in our society, but that affect millions of women every day. "These performances allow women to be heard by large groups of people. It lets women talk and relate to each other on topics we are told never to talk about, from rape culture to women's sexuality," GuzmXn said. While the Vagina Monologues does address very serious issues, it is hot without comic relief. Audiences are encouraged to engage in many of the more upbeat monologues. Performances of the Vagina Monologues will be held on Friday, March 13 and Saturday March 14 in Arts 111. Tickets are 5 dollars each and one hundred percent of the proceeds go towards organizations who are committed to helping women. Fellow students, family and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Campus leaders develop plans, timeline for Latin @ Center opening B Y K A T L I N S WEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After President Haynes' announcement confirming the implementation of a Latin@ Center in the fall, many students, faculty and community members anxiously await the Center's relatively prompt opening. The Center is a result of the combined efforts of multiple student orgs., depts. and campus leaders who have been proposing its inception for years. Much of the work from the past year has been the product of student orgs, working together, including United Students of Color Coalition, S.T.A.N.D. and M.E.Ch.A. In her email announcement on Jan. 28, President Haynes confirmed that Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Lorena Meza, has been selected to "develop the operational structure, budget, location and timeline for the Center's opening." Dr. Meza confirmed that the Latin® Center is set to be opened at the start of the fall semester and will be housed in the USU. She also said that she has received multiple emails from students, faculty and staff expressing their enthusiasm about the Center's implementation. "This [Center] is a good opportunity to be transparent about our diversity that we value and pride ourselves on," she said. "Not only do we walk the walk but we talk the talk, and it is exciting to see things flourish as they get delivered and accepted." According to Dr. Meza, the process has already begun to find a director for the Center. The Center will also hire peer educators to help the Center's director with programming and student mentorship. "The Center's director will be reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Academic Support Services," she said. "We are looking for a student services professional that has the skill set to handle different levels of development, as well as providing referrals and support to the students. There has been interest in the position already and we will choose whoever we feel is qualified to provide that level of guidance to the students." Students that have advocated for a Latin® Center voiced similar expectations for the future director. United Students of Color Coalition President, Thiana Ruiz, has been involved with the proposals for the Latin@ Center for more than a year. She also was part of the work group tasked by President Haynes to develop the proposal for the Center, which was submitted in December. "Finding the right director will be key to the way the Center is run," Ruiz said. "They will help a lot with the programming and we need someone who is inspirational, motivational and has a passion for helping all Latino and undocumented students." Having a Latin@ Center at CSUSM in the fall will provide a diverse range of resources to students, notably those who are Latino/a and/or undocumented. In spring 2010, the U.S. De- partment of Education recognized CSUSM as a Hispanic Serving Institution. This distinction is given to universities where at least 25 percent of the student populace identifies as Hispanic/ Latino. In 2014, students that identified as Latino/a were the second largest group on campus, accounting for 35.6 percent of the population while Caucasian students totaled 35.8 percent. According to the recently released Cougar Stats for 2015, CSUSM students that identify as Latino/a are now the largest population on campus. 39 percent of the student populace identifies as Latino/a, surpassing the Caucasian student population by 6 percent. However, the Center is not intended to be a resource solely for Latino/a and undocumented students, but the entire campus. "We hope that it is a positive place, a place of resources, culture, acceptance and diversity where all students can go to learn about different centers," Ruiz said. "I think that the value of having a center for the campus, with almost 40 percent of our students being Latino, is that it is a place for dialogue where we can gain understanding about a lot of cultures," Meza said. "This is an opportunity for understanding other Latin countries, dialogue about their richness and culture and enrichment for faculty and students. It is a place to have those conversations. This is an exciting time to implement the center." CSUSM students and health educators recently took part in a global phenomenon in order to represent important social issues and to take a stand against violence. V- Day, held on Feb. 14, is an annual, worldwide movement to end violence against women, and to raise awareness for related issues. On Feb. 10, organizations such as Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), the HOPE and Wellness Center, Active Minds, Students Talking About Relationships and Sex (STARS), Planned Parenthood and North County Health Services, gathered together to create interactive education opportunities for CSUSM students. Organization booths and tables were set up right outside the University Student Union (USU) and surrounding the Library Plaza. Students were able to participate in activities and educate themselves on issues regarding women, including health and sexual violence. Cathy Nguyen, CSUSM Health Educator and HOPE and Wellness Center Coordinator, explained that VDay was created after the Vagina Monologues took off in 1996. She hopes that they will be able to reach out to all students and encourage them to take part in this movement. "Our message for students is more along the lines of what is considered sexual violence, what is considered consent and if you have consent, how do you engage in Photo courtesy of Chris Morales Sister Develyn Angels and Postulant Dolly Mama discuss safe sex techniques. sex and make it safer. We | then, of course, want students to know what their resources are and what their options are as survivors,11 Nguyen said. The V- Day effort also gave life to another powerful event called One Billion Rising. Launched in 2012, One Billion Rising is a flash mob that has taken place in over 200 countries and allows for the expression of outrage against women's injustice, gender violence and patriarchy. "The One Billion Rising dance is an accompaniment of V-Day to express sexual violence awareness artistically. We will be performing it at the Vagina Monologues on March 13 and 14," said Nguyen. Karen GuzmXn, student activist and campus leader, says that the importance of V-Day and One Billion Rising is that they have the ability to evoke empowerment. "As women, you are taught to only take up a small amount of space and to be quiet. We want to rebel hijab, the Muslim religious dress, I could be singled out Vigil continued from page 1 to be subjected to harassment and maybe even murder" Coordinator and Model ASA member and vigil orUnited Nations Club, mem- ganizer, Zala Askarzoi, highber, also commented; on lighted the importance of the role of the media in sharing these issues and rethe portrayal of Muslims, membering the fallen victims• "Although I understood ' The reason ASA decided that the negative depiction to put together the candleof Muslims in the American light vigil was mainly for media will have an impact two reasons. First, we wantof some sort, I never thought ed people to become aware that this would manifest in the of the Chapel Hill shoothorrific crime that took place ing since a lot of people on in Chapel Hill, killing three campus were not aware," Muslims inside their homes, Askarzoi said. "Second, we execution style " said Khalil. wanted to let our fellow stuAs a transfer student from dents know that the Muslim the American University in community at Cal State exCairo, Khalil has experi- ists and we have a voice " enced violencefirsthand, and MSA and ASA members she said that she is frightened urged all students to eduby the persecution that she cate themselves on these can still be subject to in here. issues and most impor"For the first time in the tantly, educate themselves US , I was scared to walk in on the Islam religion in ora parking lot alone, scared to der to break down stereostay alone at home when my types and shift the portrayal brother was in his volleyball of Muslims in America. practices," Khalil said, " I " I would like people to lived during the revolution in know that the negative depicEgypt and have seen how vi- tion of Muslims in the media olence depicts itself in many is causing hatred in the Amerforms. But I couldn't imagine ican society and is causing that because I am wearing the Islamophobia amongst the against these social norms. In One Billion Rising, we are taking up space and being loud," said GuzmXn. She highlights the need for students and community members to be an active voice in these issues. "One in three women around the world will experience a form of abuse in their lifetime. We want to put faces to the numbers and tell people that it is time to stand up and do something. This is why we rise," GuzmXn said. CSUSM students are encouraged to take part in this movement to end violence against women and to initiate change amongst the student body and community. For students who have experienced any type of violence, SHCS offers free confidential counseling and a safe place to connect with other survivors. For more information on campus support and health services, visit their website at http://www. csusm.edu/shcs/ or http:// w ww.csusm.edu/hope/. Muslim community," Khalil said, " I encourage anyone to research and study to know more about Muslims and Islam without using the jmainstream media as a source. I am very happy when people come and ask me questions about why I wear the hijab and why I am Muslim." These organizations' leaders are planning for future events and they welcome the student body to participate as well. They said they intend to keep advocating against violence and continue to push these issues towards the forefront of the American psyche. "We are planning an interfaith dialogue in collaboration with the other clubs on campus to create a space. where students from different faiths can have place to discuss and share topics, to harbor an environment of understanding on campus. Professor Kim Quinney was very generous to help us make this possible," said Khalil. To take part in these upcoming events, contact MSA or ASA for more information. Follow die organizations on social media by sharing #MuslimLivesMatter. �4 Sports Editor: Burtland Dixon cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 5 P ORTS PLAYER PROFILE •M H eather T hompson, b asketball s tandout BY BURTLAND DIXON SPORTS EDITOR Heather Thompson is a 5-11 forward from Escondido, California currently in her senior year here at CSUSM. Thompson is nothing short of a warrior on the basketball court. Recently winning the A.I.I. player of week award only cements how much a great player Thompson is. The A.I.I. is the conference the sports teams here at CSUSM compete in. With the tons of athletes in the A l l . from all the 18 schools in the conference, that is a big ac- complishment, not just for Thompson, but for any player. "There are many amazing athletes throughout the nation and I feel blessed that I was chosen to represent the female athletes," Thompson said. Not only is Thompson a great individual player, she understands what it means to be a successful team and has the utmost confidence in her teammates. Photo by Jessamyn Trout "Usually when statistics Senior Heather Thompson shoots for success. are spread evenly among a team, those teams are the most successful," Thompson dies that have what it takes going into post-season play." Speaking highly of your said. "We have a hard work- and more to finish the season ing and talented group of la- strong and with momentum teammates is usually the po- The Real Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady gave up his MVP truck for good reason BY AMY CHASTAIN STAFF WRITER It goes without saying that Super Bowl XLIX will forever be defined by the goal line interception where Patriots cornerback, Malcolm Butler, picked off a pass from Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Moments before that play, it seemed as if the Seahawks were a lock for the Lombardi Trophy. The Seahawks were second and goal at the one yard line with 25 seconds left in the game. Instead of running for one yard, the Seahawks ran a pass play, where Russell Wilson dropped back to the eight yard line to throw to his target. Rookie Malcolm Butler jumped the route and intercepted the pass. Butler effectively sealed the Patriots victory in the last possible moments of Super Bowl XLIX. There is no need for a statement about that play, because Deion Sanders already summed it up perfectly when he stated in the postgame broadcast that the pass play by the Seahawks was "the worst play call in the history of the Super Bowl." Instead, there is reason to argue that the Super Bowl MVP should not have gone to Tom Brady, but should have gone to Malcolm Butler. The Super Bowl MVP should go to the player who is the most memorable and impactful out of all the athletes on the field. Tom Brady was solid, with a quarterback rating of 101, but when thinking back to this Super Bowl, people aren't going to be talking about the passes that Brady made. Instead, football fans will reminisce over Butler's goal line interception because it shocked a stadium and a nation of football fans who were convinced they were witnessing the Seattle Seahawks win another Super Bowl title. With 25 seconds left on the clock, no one ~ not even Tom Brady who was quietly sitting on the sidelinescould have predicted that Butler, an undrafted rookie free agent, would have made a game-changing interception when it mattered the most. Fans are going to remember Malcolm Butler and his critical interception as the highlight of the Super Bowl, and that is why he is deserving to be the true MVP of Super Bowl XLIX. litically correct path players usually take, but Thompson is sincere with her remarks. You can tell honesty from an athlete when you ask them about individual statistics and they have the response Thompson had. "I am always trying to score, rebound and block as much as I can and I am disappointed when my numbers don't exceed my averages," said Thompson. "Statistics are a way of measuring my effectiveness on the court." With stellar averages of 13 points and 9 rebounds to go along with 1.7 blocks a game, all bets are on if you are betting on Heather Thompson being effective. This being Thompson's last season, you can only hope the best for her. "The ideal way to end the season is to win out the rest of our schedule, win the conference tournament and compete in the national tournament," Thompson said. Some may see those statements as unachievable goals, but others view them as achievements within arm's reach; place Thompson in the latter category. If you ever see Thompson around campus, be sure to wish her luck on her final season. 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During the 2013-14 season, the Cougars accumulated a total of only two losses out of 34 games. During that season, they went on a 24 game winning streak. Some teams do not even achieve 24 wins after two seasons respectively, the Cougars combined! You would think are a force to be reckoned that would be a tough act with. These impeccable acto follow, but this season complishments may seem to it appears as if the Cougars be the epitome of achieveare up to their same tricks. ments, but the future is even Currently on a nine game brighter than the present is. winning streak, The Cougars Big changes are on the are clearly bent on progress- way. CSUSM currently coming further than they went petes in the NAIA which is last year. With the NAIA technically speaking, a step game of the week against down from the widely known Concordia on Feb. 7 in the NCAA (National College books, which extended the Athletic Association). In Cougars home game winning our next season however, streak to 25 wins, the sky is we too shall be competing limit for the Cougars. Hav- in the NCAA. That autoing players like Blake Nash matically means two things. and Wade Collie averaging First, it gives us the poten-" 17.4 and 10.2 points a game tially to recruit players of a higher caliber, as if we do not already have enough fire power. Second, we will finally have our own gym which will make it that much more of burden for opponents to try and withstand the debacle we place upon them when they travel to play us. It is almost safe to say that at this point, one wouldn't think twice if he or she was told that the CSUSM Cougars played the Los Angeles Lakers and came out victorious. That is not a knock on the Lakers and how abysmal they look without Kobe Bryant, but more of a welldeserved praise towards our Photo by Bruce Sherwood. File Photo. Cougar athlete goes up for a score. great team. Even when you should bring a smile to the attend one of the games, faces of all the fans and playthe atmosphere is chaotic. ers out there. Our Cougars Imagining what it will be are nothing to mess with like with our gymnasium now, and moving forward. �F EATURES C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , F EBRUARY STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT THE 18,2015 Features Editor: Collin ^ z cougarchron.features@gmail.com 15 Black Student Union Promotes student activism ulty," Antonette Herndon, fellow BSU member, said. In addition to fellowship, In 2011, CSUSM's Black BSU's other goals include Student Union was re-rec- raising awareness about low ognized as an organization, enrollment rates in higher according to their now presi- education, with only 5.6 perdent, Akilah Green. On cam- cent of San Diego County pus, there's mostly Cauca- consisting of African Amerisian and Hispanic students; cans. It plays a part with Green recalls being in a state schools having lower perof shock upon first arriving. centages of Black students. She found there weren't "We have local high school many African Ameri- students who have guarancans students at CSUSM. teed admission to our uni"I was looking for some- versity by meeting basic rething of blackness, some quirements and a lot of these community to belong to; it students are not African was a culture shock. I 'm used American. How do we reach to seeing Black and Latino out to those students to let everywhere," Green said. them know about this great In Fall 2013, CSUSM had opportunity?" Green said. only 3 percent African Amer: BSU also seeks to make icans. Because of that, BSU sure that currently enstrives to be a group for Afri- rolled African Americans can Americans to connect, as graduate and raise awareone of their goals is to make ness about societal issure African Americans are sues like police brutality. aware of their presence. "It's not only effecting "BSU has given me the Black communities, Latino opportunity to have that communities; it's effecting black community and has al- a lot of people," Green said. lowed me to meet the most It's Black History Month amazing people and fac- and BSU has many upcom- B Y SHANICE D A V I S A SSISTANT FEATURES E DITOR Photo courtesy ofDaniesha Thornton B SU members gather to hang out with friends. ing events for February. "We have a Natural Hair Show on Feb. 10 in Ballrooms A&C from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our texture is looked at as bad, it needs to be permed, weaved, changed, but we should embrace our natural beauty," Green said. The Natural Hair Show is only one of multiple events for Black History Month hap- pening throughout February. "We have "The Harlem Renaissance Revealed" exhibit, [it is] highlighting individuals who drove the movement and highlighting the cultural awareness of bringing about Black Power," Green said. "We also have our Black History Month Festival on Feb. 19 in the Library Plaza during U-hour and we are screening Selma on Feb. 20." BSU is about progression and alliance amongst people, as their motto is "Believe, strive, and unite," proudly cites Green. However, a time when BSU felt discouraged occurred last semester during the release of the Michael Brown verdict. Immediately, BSU showed support but was bothered by students' nonchalant demeanors. Even though eyewitnesses say Brown assaulted the officer, BSU felt the situation was mishandled. Students reacted, 'Well, he robbed a store,' "That doesn't justify his death, he should've been in jail, that's what jails are for. He robbed a store, but have you ever done anything bad in your life? Have you ever broken laws in your life? If someone murdered you, how would your family feel? You wouldn't deserve that; due process is what you'd deserve," Green said. Incidents like this case is why BSU is passionate in their endeavors. "People need to know, when people say, 'That stuff happens all the time,' we can't have that, that attitude's not progressive," Green said. "It happens all the time, but when are we going to say something? When are we going to change laws so it doesn't happen all the time and when it does, we have an emotional response." STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Kevin Adson Goes beyond the units the Gender Equity Center. After just one year at San S TAFF W RITER Marcos, Adson received the We all come to cam- Outstanding Freshman of pus, take classes and go the Year Award, given to stuhome, week after week. dents who display outstandBut have you ever con- ing academic performance, sidered taking your col- as well as on campus and involvement. lege experience beyond the community most basic requirements? Up until December of last Kevin Adson, a 19-year-old year, he held the role of sophomore here at CSUSM, president of the LGBTQA shows us how he juggles organization, serving as a full schedule of classes, peer educator and discuswhile also pursuing ambi- sion facilitator to the group. When asked about his fatious career and life goals. When Adson first arrived vorite organization to work at the university as a fresh- with, Adson said that would man, he knew that he had to be the Greek life associamake his mark. Once he set- tion. He is not only a memtled into the 15 units he takes ber of the fraternity known every semester, he got in- as Sigma Chi, but also serves volved with different organi- on the Greek Leadership zations on campus, such as Council and is the Scholarthe Black Student Union and ship chair for his fraternity. B Y P IERRE Y A L D O Even with this overfilled plate of responsibilities, Adson still finds time to chase his own academic passions, and even finds time for fun. He hopes to chase his dream of getting to the bottom of neurodegenerative diseases and psychotic disorders by going to medical school. Adson's endgame is to become a neurosurgeon, a position he believes will put him in the best place to help the people he cares about. For the freshman and sophomores that are still hesitant to get involved on campus, Adson says it is one of the best decisions he has made, and he would not be where he is today had he not gone past taking his 15 units. "Nowadays, college is not just about youi; academics; Photo by Chris Morales Pierre Yaldo. Student leader Kevin Adson engaged in conversation with staff writer there's another aspect of Month, I couldn't leave for people in my commuschool, where a lot of jobs without asking Adson what nity," he said. "I wouldn't look for a more diverse and this historic time of cel- be here in this position, I well-rounded student. Just ebration means to him.wouldn't even be in college, "[It is] a time to celebrate if there weren't people who take it slow, and don't overextend yourself," said Adson. all of the things that African stepped up for the lives of Since it is Black History American Icons have done African American people." 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. All advertising revenue goes to support Cougar Chronicle scholarships. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves therightt o reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �ó! R, , cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE,* W E D N E S D A Y , F EBRUARY I 8 , 2 0 1 5 RESTAURANT REVI] F EATURES P aws 1 1 1 1 Y um Y um D onuts Cure for the midnight munchies BY MICHAEL MARINO STAFF WRITER It was 10 p.m. on a Monday evening. I had just come home from a long, stressful day of school and was craving something sweet. My roommates suggested that we all get some donuts. I thought this idea was absolutely preposterous because obviously no one sells donuts at this time, unless you want to eat the stale, leftover round things at Seven-Eleven. Then one of my roommates explained to me that there is a 24/7 donut shop located in San Marcos. I was hesitant to believe him at first, but eventually decided to go after some convincing. After a few minutes of driving, the three of us finally arrived to our destination. There, in front of me, was a lit-up sign that said, Yum Yum Donuts, Open 24/7. Feelings of excitemént and joy were overwhelming at that moment. We walked inside and began ordering. Each individual donut cost 99 cents, a half of dozen costs a little over 5 dollars, and a full dozen (includes two extra donuts) costs roughly 9 dollars. These are average prices and something I would Photo by Chris Morales Yum Yum Donuts open all night for your late night cravings. expect from a donut shop. I ended up ordering a glazed and a raspberry jellyfilled donut. From my expe- CULINARY CORNER Mexican lime salad BY AMY CHASTAIN STAFF WRITER The majority of flavorful recipes online don't travel well when packed and brought to campus. Mexican Lime Salad is a collection of several recipes with an added twist and a campus friendly meal that is full of flavor Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing 1/2 cup light mayo 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup milk 2 tbsp. Ranch seasoning mix Handful of cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced Sriracha Lime Chicken 2 chicken breast 3 tbsp sriracha fridge and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes to an hour. It may be helpful to prep the chicken and come back later tofinishthe rest. 5. Once the chicken is marinated, cook it over a grill or in a pan. 6. Let the chicken cool and then cut it into strips. Dressing 1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until the cilantro is pulverized and the dressing is a light green color. Photo by Chris Morales Salad 1 lime juiced 1. Drain black beans and Himalayan salt corn and set aside. Salad 2. Seed and dice a desired *Add desired amount of amount of tomato. the following* 3. Take a plastic container Layer 1: and layer the beans, corn and Black beans, Corn tomatoes on the bottom. Diced and seeded tomato 4. If you are going to put Guacamole or Salsa guacamole or salsa in the salLayer 2: Lettuce ad, add it to the bottom layer- Adding wet ingredients Layer 3:Cheese Tortilla strips or broken to the bottom will help the lettuce stay crisp and fresh tortilla chips Sriracha lime chicken cut when stored. into strips 5. Then layer lettuce on top Steps: of the corn, beans and tomaSriracha lime chicken toes. 1. Whisk together the srira6. Top the lettuce with cheese, tortilla strips and cha, lime juice and salt. 2. Put chicken breast in a chicken strips. 7. Put dressing in a sepaZiploc bag and add the marrate container and pack with inade. 3. Make sure the marinade the salad. is spread around evenly. 4. Put the chicken in the CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sustainability Edition The Cougar Chronicle is looking for writers, artists, and photographers that are interested in contributing articles and artwork that revolve around the theme of Sustainability for our March 4 Edition. We would like to feature work embracing Sustainability, celebrating healthy living and exploring ecofriendly ways to improve our society. Work will be featured in the tenth edition of The Cougar Chronicle. DEADLINE: Thursday, February 26 @ 8 p.m. SUBMIT TO: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Photos and artwork must be submitted in JPEG/JPG format Articles should be between 150-500 words, formatted in Microsoft Word Documents (.doc/.docx) or in Google Docs. rience, the glaze donut was a little on the dry side. It did not taste freshly cooked and the bread of the pastry was a little too stale for my taste. The glazed frosting was excellent, but I did not feel that there was enough to cover that taste of the bare bread. My gustatory system was not impressed. If you want to enjoy an outstanding glazed donut, I'd recommend making a trip to your local Krispy Kreme. Of course, this only applies to those fortunate enough to have one nearby. The raspberry jelly-filled donut was a different story. I am a huge fan of jelly-filled donuts and I have to say, Yum Yum's take on the classic creation was absolutely amazing. The bread of the pastry was very soft and instantly FASHION melted in my mouth. The jelly portion was sweet, but not too overwhelming. This is a mistake that I have noticed most donut shops will make. Overall, my experience at Yum Yum was impressive. The service was great, employees were pleasant, and the donuts were quality. I would recommend going earlier in the day when the baked goods are more fresh. Stopping by late at night seems to be a hit or miss situation. If you are looking for something available, fair priced and pretty tasty, then make your way over to Yum Yum. I'll see you jelly-filled lovers there! COMMENTARY Fashion statements made at the Grammys Celebrities model the latest trends BY ANNA MARIA PETROV STAFF WRITER The 57th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Los Angeles Staples Center, celebrated many mainstream artists and showcased both spectacular performances and elegant fashion styles. Four time host, LL Cool J, introduced the first performers of the night, AC/ DC, known for their 1979 track, Highway to Hell and new 2014 song, Rock or Bust. LL Cool J sported a navy blue with black accent tuxedo and wore a sapphire diamond ring with a black classic ascot cap. Performers also dressed to impress, selecting fashion choices as impressive as their voice qualities. For ley. Cyrus modeled a cutexample, Sam Smith, winner out black dress and Nicki of four Grammy's including Minaj wore a shimmering best new artist, wore a black long fringe dark dress. and Venetian red striped Though black dresses suit during his performance were a popular choice, other alongside Mary J. Blige. Ad- unique pieces also made their ditionally, Katy Perry wore a way into the limelight. Anna white mid-length sheer dress Kendrick and Rihanna both with an extremely vibrant wore black tuxedos and stishort hairstyle with chan- lettoes. Gwen Stefani dressed delier earrings. Perry con- in a stylish black jumpsuit tributed to the fight against and rhinestone dark stiletdomestic violence with a toes in a crimson long dress. moving performance of the Towards the end of the song, By the Grace of God. show, Beyonce performed The night of festivities Take My Hand, Precious brought a lot of classic Lord, which was first sung black ensembles; Beyonce, to her by her own mothMeghan Trainor and Jessie er. She dressed in all J all sported black elegant white and had the pearly floor-length dresses. Lady appearance of an angel. Gaga also wore a vintage The 57-year-old awards inspired, curvy long dark show never fails to surprise dress paired with a diamond and always introduces new necklace and bracelet. 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What more is there to know? How about how he became a great leader, how about what he rooted his reasons and convictions in, how about how he was able to change the world? King is one of the greatest Civil Rights activists because of his character, convictions and education, all of which encouraged him to fight for social justice. MLK, Jr. was a pastor like his father and his grandfather. Also, like his father and grandfather, he graduated with a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. He studied theology at Crozer Theological seminary in Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.D in 1951 as the class president and went on to receive his doctorate from Boston University in 1955. In his most famous speech, "I Have a Dream," delivered at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, he called for the end of racism and demanded justice as it was promised to them. In his "Dream" speech, he reminded the people that all men are created equal; and there would not be satisfaction in treatment of anything less. He spoke of justice as if it was something to be grasped - like a virtue independent of those withholding it. He spoke of men being created equal as if there were some sort of transcendent laws that gave all men intrinsic value. Could these same ideas be grounded in anything today? When beliefs run rampant and culture is so quick to say that no one's judgments are valid or invalid, how do we advocate for justice? Where did or does justice come from? Can justice be defined by those who wield the pens of legislation? Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in a Creator of the universe, a Creator of transcendent laws and a Creator of justice. He was moving because he appealed to those that held the same beliefs. He appealed to reason. Another of his most moving works is the collection of letters from the Birmingham jail - less famous yet more eloquent, persuasive and filled with reason. In these letters he explains the importance of his non-violent direct action methods. With these methods he sought to create tension - a tension that we must never be afraid of. Tension forces those who refuse to negotiate to act. His methods, as he says in his letter from Birmingham jail, were inspired from specific Biblical characters, Christian persecutions by the Romans and Socrates in Greece. There are those who are still ignorant enough to blame religions for racism and slavery. It is time to face the reality that one of the greatest Civil Rightsactivists was highly educated through a Christian and theological education. MLK, Jr. recalls that "everything Hitler did in Germany was 'legal,'" and through Hitler's example, we know that it is not laws that create justice. No law can make any immoral action good. Like a man losing his sight who doesn't know it, these wrongs will only become acceptable and no longer realized.We still face issues of racism. We still face issues that are deemed legal or socially acceptable. As MLK, Jr. sat in jail, he described his frustration with the moderates. Moderates are those who know what to do yet will not act. Moderates are those who know when a wrong is occurring and when injustice is happening, yet do not have the character to stand up for what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that life has meaning. He knew that we are not just animals that evolved by accident. He knew that justice was not a product of culture but a virtue to be grasped by all people. This is what is important to know about Martin Luther King, Jr. This is why he and his convictions remain relevant. if Photo by Chris Morales Preconceived notions can impact both parties. BY ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR S TAFF W RITER It's no secret that racism was deeply embedded in American culture in the past. In fact, black men didn't succeed in obtaining the same rights as white men until President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964, a mere 50 years ago. Since then, the prevailing ideology is that all men are equal, regardless of skin color, and that no one should be treated less because of the skin color. That's how it's stated, but is that how it's lived out? Sure, black men as a whole are no longer explicitly treated as inferiors, and that's a good thing. But racism still exists in America. Anyone who says otherwise is either ignorant or in denial. They are ignorant if they don't understand that racism is a philosophy as opposed to a set of laws, in denial if they don't want to acknowledge it. Interestingly enough, the only time I personally have noticed racism getting no attention is when the tables are turned. In other words, if a black man expresses racist thoughts towards a white man, the media will shrug and say that he's just venting anger. If a white man did this to a black man, everyone would lose their minds and be condemning him for racism. As you read this, one word may come to mind: Ferguson. The riots that broke out when a white cop killed a black criminal were a horrifying response to what the protesters believed was an act of blatant racism. What many people fail to understand, however, is that racism is, as I like to put it, a two-way street. It goes both ways. Look it up in the dictionary and you won't read that it's when a white man hates a black man. You will read that it's the belief that one skin color is superior to another. So if a black man hates a white man because his skin is white, he is just as racist as a white man who hates a black man because his skin is black. A white man who calls a black man racist as a result of a hateful or racist action against a white man will be ignored, even though he's correct in pointing it out. Flip the tables, and the world will sympathize with the black man. A man who calls white hatred for black people and black hatred for white people what it is, namely racism, is a man who can be trusted. Why we are afraid of some police B Y K I A WASHINGTON AND K E ANDRE W I L L I A M S - C H A M B E R S CONTRIBUTORS Living as a black individual in America is not an easy thing. As events in the present and recent history have shown, those responsible for public safety oftne present life and death fear in many non-white individuals. Those who cause the fear are sworn to protect the general public in instances that can be both domestic and foreign. Yes, we are talking about the police. Recent events ranging from the Ferguson events still fresh in everyone's minds to the infamous Los Angeles Riots that rocked not only southern California but the rest of the nation, have the common theme of police brutality. Such repeated incidents have left a sting of heavy and legitimate fear in the black community for the intents behind many officers' desires to protect. Many ask, "from what?" Growing up as black individuals, we have been instilled a code of conduct around officers, passed down throughout the generations. We are told to uphold as much forward respect as we can and not give any officer any reason to assume we are doing anything wrong. As "ThisIsACommentary" YouTube channel star Tre Melvin notes in his social analysis of the invasion of the "BlackLivesMatter" hashtag by the "AllLivesMatter" hashtag, black individuals do not even have to commit a crime to be labeled by many as criminals, when our crime is simply being black. Furthermore, Melvin notes that two things commonly occur when black individuals take a stand for themselves and try to get their message heard. He notes that black people are more often than not painted as savages by the media and then, when any sort of truth is heard by the general public, it is somehow assimilated into a general message that robs the original movement of its mean- ing. While ^AMLivesMatter" is a valid hashtag that people should live by, it overshadows how much "BlackLivesMatter" strives to achieve. It erases the visibility that black people try to reach on the scale of life and death in the eyes of the law enforcement that has made habits of trying to victimize black people and pass it off as the inevitable end "black-onblack crime" would bring. Not all police officers are bad. Many do their job with the sole intent of serving and protecting the public from harm. While we do sincerely respect that, it is those few who abuse the power that leaves us wary, and the lack of visible punishment for those who abuse that power that leave us afraid. Inaction has been shown in history to be taken as a sign of consent in this day and age, and isn't much of a leap to believe that the absence of punishment is encouragement of this behavior. Otherwise, history would not continue to repeat itself. "If you have done nothing wrong, what do you have to hide?" remains as valid justification for many ethically, morally and legally wrong actions taken by law enforcement towards not only black individuals but all people of color. This causes us to believe this era of fear is far from over. tìillli, i lptfillSS!l|Sil®ilSlijliik S S i f ">—j# w-—- 1:5M8SSS Iff i vr Graphic drawn by Shakara Thompson. �8 Opinion Editor: . cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EBRUARY 18,2015 Let's stop HIV together Taking a proactive approach to awareness wanted to raise awareness poet and advocate within. as well as address some of Nick Sabree recited "Who Saturday, Feb. 7,2014 was the race relations concern- Aril I," which was a converNational Black HIV/AIDS ing black America through sation that challenged socieAwareness Day. I had no idea. spoken word. Prior to the ty to view black men through Disappointed about my performances, Nestor coor- a more positive lens. Khalid failure to keep up with Black dinated three different test- AbuDawas spoke emotionalHistory Month happenings, I ing sites in the TriCity area ly about being labeled whitedecided to be proactive and where students received free washed. Isaac aka Astroboy attend an event sponsored testing. Combined, it drew rapped about love, specifiby CHASE North County, approximately 150 people cally interracial relationSan Diego (Curbing HIV/ who were not ashamed to ships. Josh Copeland, fellow AIDS and Substance abuse find out their status - which Cougar, was also a featured in Ethnic young adults) in is the first step in prevention. artist that has been performpartnership with the Vista The room was rather chilly, ing for a year. His message Community Clinic, Palo- but the topic at hand is also for students is "to be more remar College, MiraCosta cold. Although this event sponsible. Make sure that the College and CSUSM. focused on minorities, the person you intermingle with Nestor Venegas, head of disease does not discrimi- is worth it. You never know CHASE, has been an ac- nate. There were only 17 when it can be your last. If tivist for a while and the attendees, inclusive of the we are gonna fight this disBlack Lives Matter Move- organizers and speakers, yet ease, we must fight it togethment is especially impor- it was still a profound show. er." There were a few more tant to him. He and his team It definitely awakened the poets and professors who B Y CLARA WALKER STAFF WRITER took the stage in what eventually turned into open mic. The poor turnout is alarming considering all the lives HIV/AIDS claim each year, African Americans comprising half of the total. There are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States (including 14 percent who are unaware they have it). Over half of that number is made up of Blacks, although they only Photo courtesy of Ciara Walker make up 12 percent of the Activists speak for HIV prevention. population. This is the reason awareness is so important— testing is still recommended, to live with it. Don't put this health crisis blacks Until one of our awesome yourself or your loved ones face is completely prevent- Cougar scientists discover or at risk. For more informaable. Safe sex or no sex! develop a cure, unfortunate- tion, or to get tested, contact Even if you take all nec- ly I don't see HIV or AIDS Health Services at (760) 750essary precautions and you going away anytime soon. 4915 or the Vista CommuniJust because it's here, it ty Clinic at (760) 407-1220 are in a committed, monogamous relationship, regular does not mean you have for confidential counseling. L E T T E R TO T H E E D I T O R What Black History Month means to me B Y C IARA W ALKER STAFF WRITER It is a time to pay homage to my ancestors and reflect upon all the strides we have made as a people while never becoming complacent. There's so much work left to be done. I am re-dedicating my life's purpose and being a part of the change in which I wish to see and instilling in my children all the traditions and cultures I had growing up. I am reenacting the past and learning beyond the surface of Black History. There's more to our great race than MLK, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. I am researching the many inventors, scientists and all around world changers. We must have a solid foundation of where we came from in order to know where we are going. Research Study Enrolling for ages 12-40 *Mild to severe acne involving the face *Overall healthy individual *Age 12 to 40 male or female *Ability to come to clinic for 4 visits over 10 weeks Up to $200.00 is provided r for time and travel if you qualify C all t o see i f y ou q ualify: Today, I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors. Like my late English teacher told me, when it gets too tough, I lace my boots up and keep pushing myself. There are far too many people that fought and died for the opportunities and privileges that I have to- day. I don't take it for granted. Black History Month is about all of that and so much more. Let's not get bored with it. Let us all vow to be a part of our future generation's history books. What you do today can in fact make a difference and positive impact tomorrow. Most importantly, Black History Month means the freedom to build my own legacy from the ground up. I am eternally grateful. Black History Month means to me a month of remembrance. 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California S tate University S AN M ARCOS Extended Learning �T E C U A C R NC E W D E D Y F B U R 1 , 0 5 H OGR H O I L, E N S A , ER A Y 8 1 2 Opinion Editor: cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com I Using SPRINTER offers many benefits Dismantling stereotypes about public transportation B Y T IFFANY T R E N T STAFF WRITER There are many stereotypes associated with riding the SPRINTER. Let me take a moment and set the record straight. As a rider of the SPRINTER myself, here are stfme of the comments I 've heard that just aren't true. "Oh my gosh, the SPRINTER is dangerous!" Let's be honest for a moment, shall we? Everyone knows there is a belief that the SPRINTER is dangerous. Even my own boss refuses to ride the train. Last May one of my co-workers was graduating from CSUSM and some of us were going to his commencement ceremony. Let me just put all of your train-related fears aside. First of all, there are security guards who regu- Photo by Cody Cook The SPRINTER offers an affordable and convenient mode of transporation for many North County residents. larly ride the train to check tickets and maintain order and safety. Secondly, I have been taking the SPRINTER for over a year and I can honestly say that I have yet to see Freddy Krueger or that dude from all the SAW movies riding the train (I think they're more of the hitchhiking type, but that's just my opinion). I have, however, seen students, workers, elderly citizens, teens and kids on the train. If any of these groups of people scare you in the slightest then I highly recommend staying far away from the SPRINTER. Otherwise, you'll be fine. A semester permit here costs a whopping $338.00. I don't know about you, but between tuition and books and luxuries like food and rent, I do not have that kind of money to be shelling out for parking. A one-way ticket for the SPRINTER that lasts two hours costs two dollars. A month long pass for CSUSM students is $40.00. If someone bought monthly passes for the whole semester, it would cost $160.00. Something about $160.00 is just so much more appealing than $338.00, but maybe that's just me. "Taking the SPRINTER wastes time." While taking the SPRINTER to campus can take anywhere from five minutes to an hour depending on which station you depart from, you can use that time to get homework done. I am a world-class procrastinator and getting last-minute studying done on the train has saved me countless times. The train comes with free Wi-Fi which is also helpful. "A SPRINTER that size must be bad for the environment." Actually the SPRINTER is very eco-friendly. An estimated 8,500 hundred people take the train on an average workday. That's a lot of emission, smog and pollution saved compared to if even half of those passengers drove a car for their commute instead. The SPRINTER is like a enormous carpool, only you don't have to wear a seatbelt and you don't get stuck in traffic. Does it get better than that? In light of all of this, I challenge you to set your preconceived notions of the SPRINTER aside, and try it out as your new method of getting to and from school. Black Student Union presents first annual Natural Hair Show BY C IARA W A L K E R STAFF WRITER How many of you have wondered if your black female classmate cut her hair whenever she wore it curly and suddenly her tresses shrunk several inches? What about judging the texture - does it feel as soft as it looks? Does it stink? What exactly is holding that afro together? Why put smoothies (hair concoction of different kitchen ingredients usually for deep conditioning/moisturizing) in your hair - doesn't it make its own oil? Is she wearing a weave (as if she can't grow long, healthy hair)? What is good hair? What is bad hair? These are some of the questions and unspoken concerns that were addressed via a student-led panel of seven women and one man. BSU President Akilah Green had this vision for a little over a year, simply wanting to persuade more people to embrace natural beauty and what better way than to show off the many different types of kinks and curls? The panel on Feb. 10 included a natural hair show where each model was introduced, as well as their hair motto, which centered on self- love and acceptance. Brianna Cordova says that her natural hair journey helped her to find her identity because she can be free and feel beautiful. She said she is comfortable in the skin she's in through her hair because once she accepted her naps, she accepted herself. "Nappy" is a term originally coined to describe kinky hair that used to have a negative connotation, but now it is more frequently associated with a more positive message. People are actually happy to be nappy. Mikal Davis says that his hair has become his icon because it is an identifier. People recognize him close and afar just from his hair. He said embracing his natural hair is difficult and managing it is time-consuming. However, it's worth it because he loves his hair. Hair journeys and regimens were shared. A video of interviews of people from around campus shed light on the misconceptions of good and bad hair. They were also asked to think about how companies target a certain demographic through their marketing. Unless it's a product specific to "ethnic hair care" then you don't usually see an African American woman being featured on the commercial. A brief clip of some of the models candidly talking amongst each other about their hair was also played. There was spoken word, laughter and it drew a very diverse audience. Most importantly, what seemed to be the central theme of loving yourself from the crown of your head, was repeatedly reiterated. Although I am against perming (chemically altering my natural hair) and I rarely use heat, I want to stress that there is nothing wrong if you choose to do either. The problem is if you are doing so solely because society teaches that is the only way to be beautiful. Or you are doing so because you don't like your natural self - that's more of a self-esteem issue as opposed to hairstyle preference. My personal message about embracing your natural beauty is to make sure that behind the layers of makeup, underneath the tracks of weave/hair extensions, without your fly outfit, even on a bad hair d ay.... love who you are. Don't feel inadequate just because you don't have to fit into the prototype of mainstream beauty. Don't worry if your big, beautiful afro makes others uneasy - relax. Pun intended. True gentlemen show courtesy in everyday life a few simple ways to express oneself as a true genSTAFF WRITER tleman in everyday life: Holding/Opening Doors: A popular theme in today's A guy who takes the time to culture is the evolution of the open or hold a door for a girl average woman. Many wom- shows that he is putting himen have gained a radiating self before her, and it is simsense of empowerment and ply polite; Even if this gesture independence, simply by ex- lasts for only a few seconds, pressing their individuality. it is highly appreciated. Sharing Food: They say However, even though some that "the only way to a man's women exert confidence and boldness, men should heart is through his stomstill treat them with respect. ach," and this usually apDespite popular belief, pears to be true. However, chivalry is not dead, and even if a guy can relate to it does not take a dramatic Joey Tribbiani from Friends, gesture for a man to show ("Joey doesn't share food!"), his (current or potential) saving the last bit of food or significant other — and even sharing his dessert says that his platonic female friend in that moment, he cares * that he cares. Here are about the girl he is with — BY KAT DILTZ more than the food he was eating, and that says a lot. Appreciating Her Family: A guy who does his best to find common interests with his girl's father or puts in a good word for her mother's cooking says that he is ready for commitment, or at least expresses his good intentions. Endures Through Something Girly: If a guy agrees to see the latest chick flick instead of an action movie with his girlfriend, he knows that it will resonate with her in a positive way ~ even more so if he doesn't expect anything in return. Helping Her With Her Jacket/Pulling Out Her Chair: Both of these actions are things that women have Photo by Cody Cook Even the smallest gestures have a big impact. zero problem doing on their own, but it is gentlemanlike to do so, especially if it's cold out, or if he knows that she's had a stressful day. Small acts of kindness will always be appreciated, and can turn someone's whole day around. Being a gentleman does not mean that a guy has to be a knight in shining armor. It just means he is willing to take the time to show an important woman in his life that he cares. ^^ �Opinion Editor: Noelie Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com Adventures in Europe opens student's eyes Traveling fosters learning and self-confidence BY MELISSA DERR STAFF WRITER This winter break I had the opportunity to explore Europe, a trip which included London, Paris and Rome, three of the most influential and iconic cities in the European Union. Traveling has always been a dream of mine. As a history student I have always wanted to see the many places I have studied as well as experience new languages, cultures and scenery. This trip proved to be the adventure of a lifetime. I ended up seeing Big Ben, Abbey Road, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, the Roman Forum and the Coliseum, as well as soak- ing up the local culture through the cuisine, music and quirks of each city. Thefirstcity that I encountered was London, which was similar to New York City in its vibrant nightlife and beautiful structures. Although the food was disappointing (big shock, right?!), the people were extremely polite and charming. The second city which I arrived at via the English Chunnel, also known as the Channel Tunnel (an experience in itself), was Paris. Our group ended up arriving here 20 minutes after the tragic terrorist attacks at the Charlie Hebdo office. This prevented our group from going into the heart of the city because of strict security measures, but two other girls and I snuck out via taxi and got our much anticipated Eiffel Tower "selfie." Our last destination, which captured my heart, was Rome. Rome was more than I expected. It was a mixture of antiquated buildings from centuries ago but amongst the ruins were also apartment buildings in which young, hip, modern people dwelled. Among my favorite parts of Rome were obviously the red wine, the cappuccinos, as well as discovering my affinity for opera. I felt that of all the cities Rome was the friendliest. With a Mediterranean climate much like that of San Diego, people are out and about all the time and are always willing to help if you get lost. The culture there was captivating in that it was so different from America. I recommend travel to students in college because it not only gives you confidence but opens your eyes to how others live and view the world. Through this experience, I was able to also solidify my plans after graduation. Because of the experience, I realized that I want to teach English in Italy. Although I will have to brush up on my Italian, without traveling I never would have realized how much I was missing and I would have never fell in love with a country and a people. Photo courtesy of Melissa Derr A london scene with Big Ben in the background. Learning how to avoid distracting your classmates Resolutions for the new semester masses of loose papers that down for class, and maythey'll inevitably grow into. be it's time for us to start A new semester has the thinking about what that is. Classroom etiquette is the feel of a new year— a clean slate, another chance to ex- sort of thing we all learned cel. We want better grades back in kindergarten, when than last semester and to get a wide-eyed, enthusiasmore involved on campus. tic teacher taught us abouf applesauce, We want to do more than "criss-cross make awkward eye con- hands in your basket" and tact with that hot piece of the alphabet. It starts with classmate sitting across the simple things, like paying atroom. A lot of hope and ex- tention, not talking while the pectation can be mingled in professor or another student Photo by Cody Cook the first few weeks of a new is and not making unnecessemester, and with a fresh sary, distracting noises. A Acting out in the classroom can be disruptive. schedules and professors, semester in front of us, may- comment to your neighbor B Y ELIZABETH ROUSH our legs are re-acclimating be it's time to make a new can wait until after class, STAFF WRITER resolution. and it wouldn't kill you to Spring semester is just to the scores of unavoidable new-semester There's arightand a wrong actually listen to the lecture. beginning. We're all get- stairs and our binders are And what about phones, ting a feel for our new class yet to become the chaotic way to behave when we sit tablets and laptops? Simple ideas of classroom etiquette get more complicated with the infusion of technology into the learning environment. Personally, I love technology in the classroom. It's engaging, easy to manage and more organized than a binder. But that doesn't mean that any and all technology-driven activities are sanctioned in the classroom. The same grade-school rules can be applied to technology. Don't talk while the professor is speaking; texting is a digital form of talking. Even if your professor doesn't hear your conversation, you're still being disrespectful. Be attentive; checking your Facebook rather than taking notes on your laptop, or working on an assignment for another class, is not paying attention. The concept behind these absolutely novel actions is really very simple: respect people. Instead of putting the focus on petty rules, you can think of classroom etiquette as an act of honoring people as valuable human beings. Respect your professors enough to not interrupt them, respect your peers enough to not distract them and respect yourself enough to actually learn and grow even in the smallest way. New Year's resolutions: The Other Side Solution for the common failure of resolve laying it out before January 1. Next thing you know, it would blow to smithereens. New Year's resolutions. Okay, that's a very rough Lots of people make them. 99 (and puzzling) sketch of percent of people break them. how resolutions have failed me, but you get the point No, that's not an official statistic. I wouldn't be surand, unless popular culture prised if it was, though, given has thrown a massive lie to the knowledge of how easily me, you can probably relate. these resolutions are made, Last December, as the year only to be broken in less than was nearing its close,I reflecta week. Of course, there are ed on the year that just went by and briefly considered making resolutions before I abandoned the idea. What Seeks funf caring summer staff that reside in or good are resolutions if you can't - excuse me, you won't near the San Fernando & Conejo Valleys - follow through with them? Exactly. So this year, I did Counselors, Lifeguards, Make a difference something a little different. Instructors, & more! in a child's life Instead of listing a bunch this summeri of stuff I wanted to change Earn $3450 + for the summer! or do differently, I decided that there was only one thing I wanted to change about BY ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF WRITER those who successfully stick to their resolutions, but they are few and far between (or so the culture has told me). These past couple of years, I tried making resolutions, or some variant thereof, but I would wind up with a scatter-brained mess that lacked a solid foundation. Oh, I had the materials for the foundation, but I never bothered L.A. Area Summer Day Camp www.workatcamp.com myself and how I do things. I decided that I wanted to be more dynamic. Dynamic has two popular meanings: constantly changing and full of energy. If you asked our Editor-in-Chief if I was a dynamic person, she would probably say yes. If you asked the people I went to high school with if I was a dynamic person, they would probably say yes (assuming that they remember me). After all, I got voted as having the most school spirit as a senior. My energy, however, has dwindled significantly since I left high school, and I want to bring it back up. I'm doing okay so far. But enough about me. The point is, instead of listing a bunch of things to change, I decided to pick one word and focus on improving Photo by Nick Nootbaar Relaxing and reducing stress is a great N ew Year's resolution. that part of me in 2015. I could have picked a number of words: selfless, kind, patient, outgoing (actually, I wouldn't pick that one). There are a lot of words I could pick, and there are a lot of words you can pick, too. If you don't feel up to the challenge of writing a list of things, or you know you're gonna fail, pick one word, one concept, and resolve to work on that throughout the year. If resolutions work for you, then go ahead and make them. But they probably don't. So take my advice: one word or concept. It's simple enough... and I 'm sure you'll get results. I know I am, even if they're small to start. �Sleater-Kinney's "No Cities to Love" Long Beach Comic Expo honors the late Dwayne McDuffie B Y N ICOLE H OLMAN ASSISTANT N EWS E DITOR B Y F AITH O RCINO A & E E DITOR Fans of indie rock girl groups rejoice as Sleater-Kinney releases their newest album, "No Cities to Love." After a decade of studio silence, Sleater-Kinney returns with a fun and upbeat album that is fantastic from start to finish. Sleater-Kinney formed in Olympia, Washington in 1995 and was a pivotal part of the "riot grrl" and indie rock scene for a decade before they called it quits. But Sleater-Kinney is back with the familiar sound their fans love yet sung with fresh vocals. True to form, Corin Tucker's lead vocals are nothing short of powerful. New listeners may recognize lead guitarist Carrie Brownstein from the hit comedy show Portlandia, who absolutely kills on every track. With Janet Weiss (of the Shins) on drums, each track delivers an expressive yet clean sound. If you haven't heard any of Sleater-Kinney's work before, they have a similar sound of some of The Black Keys and Bikini Kill's work. Sleater-Kinney's first single off the album, "Bury Our Friends", definitely pays homage to The Black Keys and the two bands' ongoing influence on each other. Deviating from their more recent LPs, "No Cities" is a fast-paced and more optimistic album, yet it still retains the band's classic blend of social commentary and fantastic riffs. The lyrics throughout this album are incredibly Organizers of Long Beach Comic Expo (LBCE) will be hosting its annual event and announcing the first recipient of the Dwayne McDuffie Award of Diversity. They opened submissions smart. Addressing relatable experiencing from as the for nominees during the 2014 draining monotonous dai- Long Beach Comic Con back ly grind of everyday life to in September. McDuffie expanding all the way to cri- passed away Feb. 21, 2011, tiquing artistic mediocrity, leaving a legacy in both com"No Cities" leaves listeners ic books and animated telewith plenty to think about. vision. The animated series Never a band to shy away Static Shock was his iconic from a more aggressive creation as well as Milesound, Sleater-Kinney de- stone Media, the comic book livers an energy in their new company he co-founded in album that is sure to make 1993. His writing brought you want to get up and move. in diversity arid more repWith this album's energy resentation of minorities in and powerful vocals, this the industries. The award is what you should be play- will be presented on Feb. 28 ing as you and your friends recognizing the winner for drive off toward warm promoting inclusiveness in weather and Spring Break. his/her comic. LBCE invit- MOVIE REVIEW ed writer and former BET President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin as the keynote speaker for the event. Looking at comics now, especially mainstream titles, the cast of characters has grown to gradually reflect the modern population. Recently, Marvel passed the mantles of title superheroes to new faces: Latino high schooler Robbie Reyes as the Ghost Rider, a woman now carries Mjolnir as Thor, African American Avenger Sam Wilson as Captain America. While there is a diverse presence in the fictional universes, the industries are slowly building a workforce that is inclusive of diverse creators. Writer Joseph Phillip IIlidge commented in his Feb .9 installment of his Comic Book Resources column, "The Mission," about DC Comics's Convergence event and the recent hiring of Ming Doyle, David Walker and Gene Luen Yang, three critically acclaimed writers of color. "It shouldn't be news that the publisher of comic books for more than seventy-five years, of the thousands of tales about heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, hired people of color to write, give or take, one-twentieth of their monthly comic book output. But it is. It shouldn't highlight the lack of equality in the hiring of writers of color on the part of DC Comics' competitor, because there shouldn't be one," Illidge said. Hopefully the news will be part of the bigger strives for more diversity in their workforce. Long Beach Comic Expo will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center Feb. 28 and March 1. Tickets are available for purchase both online and on-site. For more information, visit http:// longbeachcomicexpo .com/ 1 .5/5 P A W S J upiter A scending d isappoints v iewers B Y P IERCE B RENNER V for Vendetta being the lone I don't remember being bright spot since the end of named), we get to marvel at Jupiter Ascending follows the Matrix franchise. I was all the glorious looking charthe story of Jupiter Jones even more worried when the acters, landscapes and sets (Mila Kunis), who works movie was pushed back seven that only masters of CGI-art as a maid when an alien months from its intended re- can create. There's also some warrior named Caine Wise lease day. However, I believe decent humor. I didn't ex(Channing Tatum) suddenly every movie has potential pect it to have any, but there visits her. Jupiter learns that to be good, so I went to see were a few bits of clever diashe is the heir to the throne it. Sure enough, I was com- logue that put a smile on my of a planet that is in the pletely right to be worried. face, at least when the movie grip of civil war, and must First, I'll give credit where wasn't unintentionally funny. stop a tyrant (Eddie Red- it's due. Like most WaUnfortunately, that's all mayne) who wants her dead. chowski movies, the visual the good things I have to say Right from the time it was effects are fantastic. Sure, about Jupiter Ascending. If announced, I was skeptical there are a few times where you took away the stunning about Jupiter Ascending. Its the CGI falls flat, but the visuals, it was a pretty terdirectors, Lana and Andy Wachowskis and their crew rible movie. The worst part Wachowski, have been in show that visuals are then- was probably the acting; evea slump for over a decade, greatest strengths. When ryone from top to bottom was with their writing credits on we gv i to the J/IWUV» (which bad. It was pretty disappointW t g et IU WW planet v " 1 Ml. * IX S TAFF W RITER ing to see Channing Tatum, who has come so far from his Step Up-days, fumble after a hot streak. But the worst was the Oscar-nominated Eddie Redmayne as the evil Balem. He was so bad in this movie that I now think his chances at winning Best Actor for The Theory of Everything might be all but torpedoed. I don't blame the actors. Most of them are talented and have given good performances before. The blame lies with the Wachowskis, who have showed multiple times that they're better at directing visuals than people. Moreover, the story was a complete mess. It was too long, ' too — convoluted and filled with clichés. Even the action, which you'd expect the Wachowskis to be able to do, is stale and poorly directed. I desperately wanted to like the Wachowskis. Bound and The Matrix were great movies, and I'm still not convinced that they were just flukes. But it seems that they lost their touch a long time ago. They had already failed with Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas, and now Jupiter Ascending is getting negative reviews and doing weak business. It's going to take a lot to revive their careers, but that revival is looking increasingly unlikely. O O* </ It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Baron! Terry Gilliam brings Monty Python elements in quirky film gm mm^rmts BARON BYWILLMCCURDY ASSISTANT TO THE E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Monty Python. For some, they are the British gods of absurd comedy while to others they are those weird fellows who got arrested by the authorities while in medieval costumes. For those who aren't diehard fans of the troupe, their premierefilm,Monty Python and the Holy Grail, was directed by two of the Pythons: Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. After the group split apart, Gilliam stuck with directing and created a film wherein an elderly man with a rather large nose and a splendid hat is shot out of a fish, That film is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. The story begins in a town probably being besieged and barely holding out under the guidance of the Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson and his myriad of bureaucrats who don't particularly care for Sting. A young girl by the name of Sally (Sarah Polley) serves as the film's main narrative focus as her father puts on a show about the legendary figure, Baron Munchausen. The production is brought to a sudden halt when an elderly man (John Neville) marches into the theater, brandishing a sword and claiming to be the real Baron Munchausen as the spirit of death, the Baron well as the cause of the bar- rides on a hot air balloon rage by the Ottoman Turks. made of undergarments to While recounting the tale, save the city from the Sultan. Thefilmis delightfully silly the audience is treated to a flashback featuring the Bar- with a mix of colorful characon's companions whose feats ters and absurdity trademark are more audacious than the of a Python, but with somber man himself including the elements and genuine quesfarsighted marksman Adol- tions about how one might phus (Charles McKeown), view the world which serves the iron lunged man with as the background plot of superb hearing Gustavus the film. There is the reason (Jack Purvis), the freakishly and order thrown about by strong Albrecht (Winston the Right Ordinary Horatio Dennis) and the lightning Jackson which does serve fast Berthold (Eric Idle). to keep the city from being Upon having his story inter- overrun by the Turkish army. rupted by a cannon blast and Only through pandering and diplomacy where he cannot even convince the Sultan to surrender on Wednesday. In stark contrast you have the Baron, the personification of all the tall tales and wonder what the world was before enlightenment forced the discarding of idealistic notions for a more controlled world governed by laws and logic. Although obscure and not quite contemporary, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a fun film good for a laugh and possibly a glimmer of wonder in the midst of rigid society. �A & E Editor: Faith O reino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Spring Library exhibit: Beyond the Stereotype B Y B E U L A H S UPRIYA SENIOR STAFF WRITER Each semester, the Kellogg Library conducts a series of educational exhibits open to students and the campus community. This semester, it is poster collection called "Beyond the Stereotypes." It is open throughout the spring semester during the regular Kellogg Library hours. Since its opening, it has received a huge response. The various groups represented include African Americans, American Indians and Asian Americans. The posters show a person from that ethnicity por- trayed with confidence tearing the stereotypes generally related to them and a historic figure of an influential leader in the background. Dr. Joely Proudfit, Director of the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC), was one of the many orchestrating this labor of love and said that it took 13 months for the posters to become reality. She acknowledged the help from various student organizations and people from the CSUSM community including Dr. Arturo Ocampo, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Educational Eq- month designated as Black History Month, being able to learn more about various ethnicities is appropriate. Since it is also the twentyfifth year of CSUSM, the conversation under the spotlight definitely deserves consideration. As the college continues growing in various spheres, Dr Proudfit reminds us that this conversation is extremely important. Some of the events planned for the semester are workshops: one for faculty, one for students and one for bystander intervention. For those interested in knowing more can check out the uity, and Inclusion, Black there. One of the models Student Union, The Cou- that was willing to be a part gar Chronicle, PR Club of this project was business and Gender Equity Center. student Michael Murphy. "All of the photo shoots "This is the best campaign and I hope it goes were done at our very Kellogg Library," national," Proudfit said. own When asked what she he said. "The image porhopes to happen through trayed is that of confident these compelling visual and empowered people." Sitting Bull was the hisaids, she answers that good conversations may emerge toric character for Miposter. Murphy and that the university will chael's see value in this, which will shared his experiences with at school. help many more groups stereotyping "Yes, at first I used to block to be covered, be it religious, LGBTQ, gender, etc. it out my mind during school She also pointed out that but now I see it as an opporthe students are very coura- tunity to inform them of my geous to put themselves out culture," he said. With this «EiSHQgTQNETH EOD T E YN H § | IHSTORY." library or CICSC. Students are encouraged to make full use of the opportunities of learning and resources provided by CSUSM. Escondido Center for the Arts features Beethoven Professor Ching-Ming Cheng featured as the guest pianist The performance will be conducted by Dr. Joe Stanford (of Palomar College) and guest conductor, John LoPiccolo (of Poway Symphony Orchestra). Our very own professor of music, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng, was asked to join these talented conductors as a guest pianist. As the classic works for Beethoven are well known BY ANNE HALL STAFF WRITER T he C enter C horale a nd C hamber O rchestra w ill b e g racing t he C enter T heater o f E scondido C enter f or t he A rts t his s pring, a s t hey w ill b e p erforming L udwig V an B eethoven's M ass i n C m ajor a nd C horal F antasy. by many, I stopped to consider the value in performing the particular pieces for the public and asked Dr. Cheng if she felt there might be a disconnect, between the music and present day society. "I actually don't think there is a disconnect," said Dr. Cheng. "I feel that, our North County community especially, that they are still very sup- and performing on campus. This event is one of the few chances of this season that spectators will be able to witness and partake in the splendor of the melodies carried out through her hands. The performance will take place at 3 p jn. on Sunday, March 1. For tickets visit art center, org or call 800-988-4253. portive. For younger generations, however, there might be a little less interest." Seeing a performer who mastered such pieces execute the work is far more dynamic than just listening to the music on an iPod or watching a recording on YouTube. Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng presented examples of her divine skill while working CAMPUS COFFEE s ince 2 004 Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence ygggjg p • «•'fly Útinu * fß í Pj B Y ALEXMARAVILLAS ASSISTANT ARTS EDITOR Lana Del Rey, formerly known as Lizzy Grant, is an American songstress who released her second full-length album, "Ultraviolence." This came after hitting it big with singles like "Video Games" as well as the LP she dropped shortly after, "Born To Die." With this record, she continued to drop big tracks like "Summertime Sadness", "Blue Jeans" and the title track to the LP. The fusion of vintage vocals and chamber pop vibe, mixed with hip-hop beats, is the focus of Del Rey's sound prior to her second full-length album, "Ultraviolence". Some critics discredit her by calling her lyricism cliché, dreadful and childish with a stereotypical m* . 9B ' • * • 7 Next t o SCIENCE HALL t and a cross f rom CRAVEN HALL in t he beautiful FOUNDERS P LAZA bad-boy love and older men as she tries to work her way into the Lolita lead angle. However, her sound appeals to an audience with the emotional depth of a daytime hopeless romantic. "Ultraviolence", the sequel to "Born To Die", has a vocal and chamber pop with influences from the 50s and 60s. Songs like "Cruel World", "Shades Of Cool", "West m ra-ka-de-ka Fresh Thai Kitchen B^tolhbrnMlorHHJrOFFMyloodmm FREE THAI TEA WITH PURCHASE OF ENTREE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY no coupon netted 801S, Twin Oaks Vafey Rd. # 101 San Marcos, CA92078 760-798-4280 RAKADEKA.COM OFFER NOTVAUD FOR DELIVERY Coast" and "Florida Kilos" are great songs on the album that have rock and roll influences. Del Rey is a very talented singer and I don't think she gets enough credit for writing her own songs that are beautifully dark and poetic from her style. Del Rey loves the nostalgia from another time, which would be why she loves to cover songs like "The Other Woman", a song written by Robinson Jessie Mae. In August, Del Rey will release another full-length album. Her album will be called "Honeymoon". Anticipated in early May, Del Rey will be in San Diego, primarily in Chula Vista at the Sleep Train Amphitheater for her Endless Summer tour. Notably, her special guest is Courtney Love. major credit cards accepted P rotein b ars H ot c ocoa Chai t ea l attes F resh f ruit H ealthy s nacks F eaturing, o rganic, g luten f ree, k osher & v egetarian P rotein d rinks I ced c offee d rinks & s o m uch m ore... 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