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ISSUE # 9
WEDNESDAY
VOLUME XLII
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2 - President Karen Haynes
delivers the annual Report
to the Community.
5 - Take a break from studying and go for a hike.
10 - Debate has sparked
over whether makeup is
safe to use.
6 - Haley Perko looks to
combine health and policy.
12 - 'Her' takes a unique
look at relationships and
how they function.
ROTC students want to end SDSU trips
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Students currently enrolled in ROTC must travel
60 miles round-trip f rom
CSUSM to SDSU to take the
appropriate classes, which
has sparked the debate over
whether military science
courses should be offered on
campus.
A favorable vote f rom the
Academic Senate would allow ROTC members, as well
as any students interested in
the subject material, to take
military science courses at
CSUSM. The classes would
focus on leadership skills
while having military principals.
Students can participate in
ROTC at CSUSM, however
the courses that are required
for them to take are cross-enrolled through SDSU. ROTC
students are required to commute to San Diego on Tuesdays for an outdoors leadership lab and on Thursdays
f or work in the classroom.
The program is extremely
time intensive, some participants commuting up to four
times a week f or extra train-
ing to help them excel.
Proponents for military science courses say that making
them available at CSUSM
will save ROTC members
currently driving to SDSU
on a weekly basis drastic
amounts of time and money.
In the case of former
ROTC member-Jeff Gutowski, commuting to San Diego
cost him $2000 a semester in
gas. While financial aid was
able to help with the expenses, Gutowski says that many
members have to drop out
of the program because they
cannot afford the gas on their
own.A student that wants to
complete the ROTC program must finish it within
.four years, or five years if
they have an approved special major. This adds an even
greater sense of urgency for
students to build the rest of
their class schedule around
when the ROTC courses they
need are offered. However,
students must also graduate
with a college degree in order
to ensure that they meet all
qualifications necessary for
pursuing a job in the armed
forces post-graduation.
ROTC participants performing color guard at the Cougar baseball game. They w ork hard inside and outside of the
classroom t o obtain their college degree and establish experience and understanding, while participating in military
training. This image and more can be found at http://csusnrwrmyrotc.weebly.com/.
"I had to quit because I
didn't have enough time to
graduate, and because of the
cost factor," Gutowski said.
" I'm such an advocate [of
ROTC] because it is such a
good program. It teaches you
things you can't get around
school. But some students
have to be down to SDSU
by 6 a jn. They are there for
three hours and then have
to rush back to CSUSM for
a 10:15 class, and are on
campus as late as 8 p.m. so
that they can get the rest of
their classes they need. The
commute limits their ability
to actually invest in the program."
David Casas, who has
stayed in the program and
still commutes to SDSU on
a regular basis, echoed similar sentiments about how the
time and financial burden
have negatively impacted
his experience. Casas, who
graduates this semester, is
working towards a career in
the Air Force.
"To compete, you have
to put in extra time and effort to your responsibilities
and take the initiative to get
them done. The day you join,
you're in charge of people.
Learning to manage people
requires a lot of face time,
so I have be there for three
hours, twice a week," Casas
said. "It's a lot of management right off the back. And
you have to make sure that
you yourself are competitive
so that you can work towards
a career as a pilot, nurse, or
any other professional career
you want. You have to promote yourself so that they
see that you are worth the
Air Force's dollar f or them
to invest in you."
Critics of having military
science courses on campus
argue that integrating them
into the university course
catalogue would be a step in
the wrong direction. Opponents say that the military's
message of bloodshed and
violence are not as productive on a college campus as
offering nonmilitary and diplomatic solutions.
"[CSUSM] has a different
purpose for our existence.
We are not about military
engagements. I 'm always
sympathetic to students of
how difficult it is to piece
together work, classes, family and personal time. It's
not that I totally don't hear
that issue," Sociology Dept.
Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said.
"But that's not what the CSU
means or what we came here
to build. This is the people's
university and we can show
people other options they
(Military science continued
on page 2).
Political Corner
Health care law changes point to college students
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Recent changes involving
health care have many concerned and. questioning, but
information regarding the
Affordable Care Act may
look different depending on
whether one is a student or
the supporter of a large family.
Under the Affordable Care
Act, everyone must enroll
for health insurance or pay
a fee as of Jan. 2014. The
fee is scheduled to increase.
The 2014 annual penalty is
$95 for the individual, with
up to a family maximum
of $285 or 1 percent of the
family income, whichever
is greater. The 2016 annual
penalty is extended to $695
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for the individual, with up to
a family maximum of $2,085
or 2.5 percent of the family
income, whichever is greater.
In three years time, that is a
$600 increase for the individual without health insurance.
Though the pre-paid student health- fee allows enrolled CSUSM students to
receive free basic services
for colds, physical exams,
cryotherapy, biopsies, immunizations and other ailments,
it is not health insurance.
"You do not need health
insurance to utilize Student Health and Counseling
Services. However, supplemental health insurance
is strongly recommended
. . . We strongly urge you
to maintain health insur-,
ance," Student Health and
Counseling's information on
health insurance states.
The Student Health and
Counseling Services page
has links f or applying for
health insurance through
CSUSM and information
about it. If a student is covered by their parents' insurance, they don't need to get
it through CSUSM. Covered
CA lists the Affordable Care
Act's changes for customers as "more health insurance options," "protection
for consumers," "fines f or
no coverage," "affordable
coverage and financial assistance," "increased coverage"
and "what businesses will
need to do."
."All health insurance plans
(not counting most plans sold
before March 10,2010) must
provide health insurance for
individuals and their, families |
even if someone has a health
condition such as diabetes or
asthma. That health insurance cannot be dropped if
someone gets sick," Covered
CAsaidi
If one follows the CSUSM
Student Health and Counseling Services health insurance page, they will see a
list of available policies provided through Wells Fargo
Insurance Services. The insurance options are based on
whether a student is a U.S.
Citizen, an International student or other options.
A domestic student who is
a U.S. citizen can get health
insurance through Anthem
Blue Cross with a deductible of $250 per insured person, or $750 per family. The
available student dental plan
is $196 for the annual rate,
covering Sept. 1, 2013 to
Sept. 1, 2014. It i s also run
through Anthem Blue Cross.
Eligible enrollees for the
domestic campus medical
plan must meet certain requirements.
"Regularly
matriculated
students who are enrolled in
nine or more credit hours or
registered graduate students
are eligible to enroll. All eligible students must have paid
fees to the University, and be
actively attending classes on
main campus," according to
the Student Health'Insurance
Domestic Medical Plan flyer
available through the Student
Health and Counseling Services link.
If a student does not have
insurance through a parent
and can't afford the campus
policies, they may qualify
for Medi-Cal.
"Covered California will
help individuals and families
determine whether they may
get federal financial assistance that will cut the cost of
health insurance or whether
they qualify for free health
insurance through MediCal," Covered CA said.
Insurance plans are prohibited from placing lifetime
limits on coverage. Other
changes seem aimed to help
students obtaining insurance
through school plans.
"If you are on a school plan
and undergo a severe medical issue, you'll be covered
no matter how high your
medical costs are," USA Today reported.
Changes to health care are
numerous, but whether a
family's breadwinner or an
individual, it's clear the affordable care act means all
students and adults must enroll in health insurance soon.
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T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 ,
F rontiers in S cience
Lectures to shecl light on cancer cause and treatments
B Y RYAN DOWNS
STAFF WRITER
Every year, the science faculty on campus work together to provide an event series
meant to spread the word
about the latest innovations
from scientific minds, and
Spring 2014 is no different.
For the upcoming semester,
the Department of Physics
is debuting a lecture series
called "Frontiers in Science"
in celebration of such innovations, which kicked off
on Feb. 6 and will continue
through May 1. Each lecture
focuses on a different matter
in the forefront of science,
covering topics from disease, to food, to the Internet.
An expert in that very field
is scheduled to speak at each
lecture. One vital subject the
lectures will cover are discoveries related to treating
cancer.
. The series kicked off last
week with "The Targeted
Delivery of Chemotherapeutics to Tumors," with Dr.
Dowdy Jackson, the Principal Scientist/Assistant Director at Agensys. Jackson
has worked with companies
at the forefront of the development of pharmaceuticals,
meant to combat cancer. During the lecture, he described
the process of enabling the
body's antibodies to target
cancerous cells within the
body with impressive preju-
dice; allowing the treatment
to reach the harmful cells
without damaging too many
of the healthy ones. This
treatment, which has recently begun adoption at medical
centers, helps deal with some
of the more harmful side effects of chemotherapy.
Dr. Jackson was keen to
remind that the company and
its scientists are still working
on a litany of projects using
similar technology.
"It's one of the exciting
new breakthroughs for cancer patients," Jackson said.
"There's two [treatments]
already out there, but there's
a whole lot we've been developing right now that are
making their way through
the pipeline."
However, Jackson is just one of
the many experts
who can be expected this series,
which continues
on Feb. 27 with a
lecture on "Social
Media Helping
Global Disaster
Response (in 140
Characters
or
Less)" with Dr.
Eric Frost, in Arts
240.
The rest of the
lectures will be
held during UHour in Science
Hall 2, Room 242.
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President reports to the community
CSUSM c ontinues to grow at a fast pace
"Our goal . . . was
to raise educational
rates in our region*
--Karen Haynes
In the President's Report
to the community, Karen
Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of
CSUSM to community leaders.
The event was held Thursday, Feb. 6, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The
report discussed the achievements of the students, faculty and programs. Haynes
presented many stories of
successful students to, illustrate the impact of CSUSM
programs.
The fuschia-suited Haynes
began with a recap of how
CSUSM has grown under
her leadership since her
start Feb. 1, 2004. About the
struggle to become a modern
education model during a recession, Haynes said, "Could
any of us have imagined how
far, how fast we have come?"
To illustrate CSUSM's
growth,
Haynes
went
through a list of what had
doubled ' and increased at
CSUSM in her time as President. The student population
has increased from 6,000 to
12,000 according to Haynes.
Buildings have doubled from
10 to 20.
Academic Degree Offerings have increased from
27 to 58. Athletic teams
have more than doubled.
The Alumni has grown from
13,000 to 35,000. The employees at CSUSM has increased from 700 to 1,900.
The endowment has been
raised from $10 million to
$20 million.
An endowment is the total
amount of money or property donated and invested for
a university. There are rules
for how it's utilized and it
mainly goes to aiding students.
"Over a three-year period,
$143 million in new endowment gifts has been added to
endowments throughout the
(Military science continued
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have besides being trained in
the art of killing. How does
that fit with what I do as a
faculty member?"
The Cougar Chronicle
recently surveyed 240 students about their opinion of
military science courses and
whether or not they should
be allowed on campus. An
overwhelming
majority
was found in favor of Army
ROTC, and many participants were open to military
science courses being offered on campus. However,
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$32 million from endowment
in support of student scholarships, faculty research and
academic programs.
Endowment investments
gained an average 20.38t%
percent in 2010-2011, recovering much of the losses
incurred from 2007-2009,"
the 2010/11 Philanthropic
Annual Report on calstate.
edu stated.
Haynes' speech addressed
goals CSUSM is working towards, including more campus space and the desire to
improve educational rates in
the region.
"Riverside and San Diego
counties are among a handful of counties in California
that have experienced a moderate or even robust growth
in high school graduates,"
Haynes said. "However, the
statistics show that most of
the growth is in populations
not expected to go past high
school, if that far. Statistics
also indicate that California
will be short one million college educated workers by
2025."
Hayne's goal to increase
educational rates in the area
is tied closely for her with
persons who are atriskof not
graduating college. Haynes
touched on the Ace dollars
service program for former
foster youths, as well as other vital causes.
"We now educate more
former foster youth per capita than any institution in the
United States," Haynes said.
Former foster children appear to face incredible odds
and disadvantages that affect
their ability to obtain a college education.
"Surveys report that there
there was no unanimous
agreement to either entity.
Out of 240 students, 201
participants answered that
they were very or somewhat
familiar with Army ROTC,
whereas 39 participants were
not at all familiar. 213 participants answered that they
thought there should be an
Army ROTC program on
campus, 5 participants were
opposed to it and 20 participants did not feel informedenough to answer.
When asked about their
familiarity with military science courses, 103 participants answered that they had
heard of these classes, 70
participants had taken them
in the past and 66 partici-
pants were not familiar with
military science courses at
all. After receiving a brief
definition of what military
science courses are, 110 participants said that they would
be interested in taking the
courses, 56 participants answered that the classes were
of no interest and 73 participants said they would want
to learn more information
about them before deciding.
Finally, participants were
asked if they would be opposed to other CSUSM students taking military science
courses. 232 participants
answered that they were
not opposed, and seven participants answered that they
were opposed. Two students
chose to comment on the
last question, one participant
stating that they were neither
for nor against military science courses because there
had not been sufficient communication and information
provided about the classes.
"We have enough military
all around the world. Plus,
we're in the Marines' backyard. I hope CSUSM is one
place the students can get
away from military influence. As a veteran, I see this
as propaganda," the other
anonymous survey participant wrote.
The Academic Senate is
comprised of approximately
50 members, ranging from
faculty to administrators to
are 500,000 foster youth
in the United States. Even
though 70 percent of them
desire a college experience,
most age out of foster care
only to find themselves illprepared and unsupported for
success: 65 percent become
homeless, 20 percent are arrested or incarcerated, and
less than two percent graduate from college," CSUSM
Steps Magazine stated, in an
article referencing the scholarships.
Students walking up Craven Drivé may have recently
"noticed signs for a "Report
to the Community" and/or
emails from the Office of
Communications. Many of
these messages were an effort to inform them of the
President's annual Report to
the Community.
Though the report has
come and gone, it can still
be viewed through watching
the video versions available
online in a 34 minute version
and a five minute summary
posted on the days after the
speech.
students. The diverse range
of opinions about military
science will be the crucial
deciding factor in whether
they will vote for or against
bringing the courses to campus.
"The Academic Senate at
CSUSM will hold a discussion about ROTC on campus
sometime this spring. We
value, and will take into account, student opinion when
we hold our discussion,"
Academic Senate Chair, Dr.
Vivienne Bennett, said. "We
will use the responses to this
survey as a measure of student interest and support for
or opposition to ROTC and/
or military science courses
on campus."
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Basketball playoff excitement nears
Men's basketball looking t o capitalize on near perfect season. T here is one more home game for the Cougars this season. Photo montage of the February 11 game provided by Anne Hall.
B Y JUSTIN DONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
The student union is the
"poster child" of rapid
growth for the CSUSM campus, and men's basketball is
the same for the athletic department.
It may be time for the administration to put combining the two into full throttle
and build an arena on campus for.the team to play in for
their home games.
• The Cougars practice at a
local Boys and Girls Club
right up the street from campus. Their home games are
not really at home, but they
are around 12 miles away
at MiraCosta College of
Oceanside.
This is a small facility with
a large Spartan logo, the
community college's mascot,
painted at center court. At
first, it sounds like the recipe
for a mediocre program but
that couldn't be further from
the truth.
With only three years of
existence, the Cougars are
currently No. 1 in the NAIA
national rankings, own a
27-1 overall record and have
the longest current winning
streak in NAIA Division I
with 18.
When asked about a comparison with last year's season, Coach Saia was nothing
but ecstatic .
"Last year's team has a lot
to be proud of. This year's
team might be just a bit deeper, more mature in spots and
bigger in size," Coach Saia
said.
The Cougar's recently
played Bethesda at home and
finished with a 93-54 victory.
Not only were the starters
one point, but as always, the
bench made some noise.
Of the 14 total 3-pointers
for CSUSM, 6 of them came
from Zack Zaragoza off the
bench. Zaragoza also had a
game high of 18 points.
In regards to keeping his
focus coming off the bench,
"It's visualization and mental preparation for the game.
I see myself making my
shots and giving it my all out
there," Zaragoza said.
The seniors of the team
will be recognized in an exhibition game against St.
Katherine Saturday, March 1
at 7:30 p.m.
From there the Cougars
have their eyes on a conference tournament in Georgia
and a National Championship in Kansas City.
"Kansas city is the top 32
team of the NAIA. You have
to win 5 games in 6 or 7 days
to win a national title. That's
the golden prize and that's
what we are shooting for,"
Coach Saia said.
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SPORTS EDITOR
To make it all the more
CSUSM track star, Hector difficult, he is sculpting his
Collazo may be filled with body into the perfect shape
numerous jokes and play- for the specific events he
ful remarks, but this4 guy is competes in for the Cougars.
Athletes who run the 100
a fierce competitor on the
meter tend to have bigger
track.
Don't let humorous re- frames and powerful upper
sponses like, "Know how to bodies.
Those who run the 400
look good when you run, and
know where the cameras are meter, such as Collazo, need
at all times" fool you. There to be lighter with powerful
is a lot to leanrfrom his prep- legs in order to be quick for
aration for season when it a longer distance. Collazo
comes to nutrition and train- is naturally a swole guy and
he needs to get his "six pack
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After getting some much game on point." [Swole-The
needed relaxation in the off- state of being very muscular
season, Collazo dramatically and in good shape.]
increases the amount of time
Getting his body into this
he spends training. Along kind of shape takes strict
with that, Collazo multiplies dedication. For example,
the amount of food he eats in Collazo stays away from
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most of the food sold at
school, and brings his lunch
so that he has better control
of what is" going into his
body. Perhaps the biggest
piece of advice comes from
the way he confronts possible diet challenges from the
beginning.
"You have to get your boys
on the game plan and let
them know- no bad foods no drinking.
Let mom and dad know
your game plan too. From
there it's a lot of water and
discipline," Collazo said.
Collazo's secret weapon
though, is coming home to
Mom's home-cooked Mexican food every day after a
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something many people like
to do, not just for the awesome view, but also to get
an epic photo on Potato Chip
Rock for their Facebook or
Instagram.
Coming up the mountain
from either side offers an enjoyable challenge, as well as
rewarding scenery.
One way to begin the trek
is to start at Lake Poway.
Parking is free during the
winter, but the gates to the
recreational area do close, so
it's important to be mindful
of the hours.
More information about
Lake Poway's seasonal hours
and parking fees can be
found at http://www.poway.
org/Index .aspx?page= 1615.
Restrooms and water fountains are located in the recreation area, but it is important
to take water on the hike due
to there being no facilities on
the trails.
Plenty of signs are positioned around the lake to
show where the trails go and
how to get to the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The trip con-
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and rock trails.
The beginning of the journey is relatively level around
the lake until reaching the
trailhead. As the incline of
the trail increases, markers
continue to dot the path to
the summit to inform hikers
which way to go, what trail
they are on and how much
farther they have t o go. Just
before reaching the summit which has power towers
scattered around it, Potato
Chip Rock will be on the left.
Another place to start the
ascent is near the fire station
off of the 67 highway. Parking on fire station property is
prohibited but the shoulder
is plenty wide enough to accommodate many cars, and
there are lots of signs to point
out where the trail begins.
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The route from this side of
the mountain is steeper, but
it is paved, shorter and it is
even possible to do at night,
especially when there is a full
moon. There are no facilities
at the base or along the route
so it is critical to bring plenty
of water.
This trail meanders up and
through many huge boulders
that dwarf hikers and intrigue rock climbers. While
navigating the switchbacks,
it may even be possible to
spot rock climbers tackling
these giant boulders.
Either trail offers plenty
of spectacular views and a
great workout. Furry friends
are also invited to enjoy the
toils. Mt. Woodson is a perfect day hike for anyone in
need of fresh air and an adventure.
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that it affects college stu- teen-run organization that
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dents as well.
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the inconsistent availability food waste. CSUSM works
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23% of adults who face hun- hold food distributions right
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budget. Nutrition is essential
to academic achievement
and optimal performance
when participating in sports.
Some serious health issues
can arise from exercising
without proper nutrition to
help your body recover. For
more information visit Donate Don't Dump's website
at:
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A Semester in Sweden
Colder climate , warm embrace
long as I present myself as
approachable first. Probably
because we are in a big city,
people keep to themselves.
Still, no matter if I stop and
ask for directions, or to translate something in the grocery
store, I have found people are
not only helpful and friendly,
but that everyone speaks
English! I think this is a big
part of why I am adjusting to
Stockholm so easily- if I am
lost, or curious, or confused,
I just ask.
There is another aspect of
this as well, and that is I am
not alone! There are hun- Haley Perko is excited about her communicative vision for CSUSM. Photo provided by Faith Orcino.
dreds of other students in my
same boat. In some cases, I
have an advantage because
English is my native language. But here we are, far
from home and our regular
routine, making a fantastic
decision to change our lives
and opportunities into something different. We have
not one, but two, universiquestions and concerns you
tage of resources.
ties to support us, a will to B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
Perko also sat on the Stu- have, the more we can do."
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
try something different and
dent Fee Advisory Board last
Perko came into college
the opportunity to do so in
Haley Perko is a pame that spring and was part of Alpha looking towards a career in
a beautiful, albeit cold, new
is synonymous with success, Kappa[ Psi her freshman and the health field. However,
home.
her motivated spirit and in- sophomore year. She volun- CSUSM introduced her to
tense drive creating one of teered for Campus Recrea- her love for student affairs as
the most dynamic leaders on tion, was the ASI College of well. As an intern at Palomar
Education, Health and Hu- Hospital through the Path
campus.
The junior Kinesiology man Services representative Maker internship, Perko
major, who is currently Pre- and was on the club lacrosse works at a clinic in $n AlbertPhysical Therapy, seeks to team her sophomore year. son's in San Elijo Hills. Here
make a significant differ- Recently, Perko has also she interns as a secretary/reence at CSUSM. She accom- tacked on attendance to Tuk- ceptionist that interacts with
plishes this by combining the wut Leadership Circle work- patients coming in for flu
skills that she has learned shops and Kinesiology Club shots and completes adminfrom each dimension of cam- meetings as well.
istrative paperwork.
pus life that she is involved
Her position on ASI has ceSpending time with people
with.
mented Perko's desire to see in the clinic, and helping stuPerko boasts a list of more open dialogue between dents on campus, has prodextra-curricular
activities her office and the student ded Perko to lean towards a
that would exhaust even the body to make change happen career that combines policy,
most, enthusiastic and ener- on campus.
health and possibly returning
getic people. She has been a
"I think the really big thing to the university setting after
Resident Adviser at the UVA that students need to know is she finishes grad school.
dorms for the past two years, that there are actual students
" I'm not as outspoken as
is a member of Alpha Omi- who sit on university com- most people. I 'm definitely
cron Pi and currently serves mittees and the Board of Di- more reserved and quiet,"
as the Chair of the ASI Board rectors is capable of doing so Perko said. "But when I see a
Professor Gliniecki usually teaches Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 336), Psychology of Personality (PSYCH 334) and
of Directors.
many things.
need-be for me to say someSurvey of Clinical Psychology (PSYCH 340). Photos provided by Amanda Lenox.
Perko also has partaken in
I want to figure out some thing, I will. I really like
a Leadership Retreatment, way to get it out to the stu- being a mentor and the bewhere SLL and ASI go away dents that we want them to hind-the-scenes person. I refor a weekend for different come to our office," Perko ally like to listen to people's
workshops. They are struc- said. "I don't think it's well
and ive
Dr. Megan Gliniecki strives for education with a purpose tured to find ways to help known what BOD is for; we iadeas and Iconcerns,eally lgove
dvice if can. I r
freshmen and sophomores are the voices of students. processing and listening to
"I felt very strongly about campus forever."
B Y AMANDA LENOX
integrate better into campus I want to advocate that we other people's issues so that
Professor Gliniecki fol- life and to take more advanhelping people who didn't
FEATURES EDITOR
are here for them. The more I can help them through it."
have any resources; people lowed her husband, a physiDr. Megan Gliniecki is a who didn't have money, or cian in the Navy, out to Califascinating professor that family support, or education fornia and she applied and
brings compassion and em- to fall back on. Those are the got hired at Cal State San
people that you see in state Marcos. She loves teach- Professors reveal what irritates and impresses t hem a bout students
pathy to her courses.
Professor Gliniecki re- mental facilities?' Gliniecki ing at CSUSM. She finds B Y ALISON SEAGLE
Bonnie Mendenhall, Pro- fessor of Linguistics, Liberal
the students here to be very
ceived her Bachelor's degree said.
fessor in the School of Edu- Studies Department:
SPORTS COLUMNIST
She then went back to genuine and caring.
in Chemistry at the Universication:
-Pet Peeve: "When a stuThe spring semester is just
school and took undergradu"There's this very human
ty of Michigan. She began to
-Pet Peeve: "When I try dent knows they're having
work on her Ph.D. in Organic ate psychology classes at side of psychology, where entering its fourth week of hard to make everything
Chemistry from the Univer- UT and received her Ph.D. there is a focus on under- classes. School loads are be- clear but then a student asks trouble and I know they're
sity of Texas, but then took in Clinical Psychology from standing not just people who ginning to increase and many a question about something I having trouble but they don't
come for help—they're intime off to healfroma family University of Texas, South- are mentally ill but under- syllabuses forecast exams.
covered—I have to count to vited and they don't come."
standing the people around
As course loads get harder
tragedy that related to a fam- western Medical School.
10 before I answer."
-Advice: "Imagine that you
"There is no more exciting us that we meet everyday," and more routine, students
ily member's mental illness.
-Advice: "Communicate have 10 percent more confilooking to do well might
It was due to this trag- environment than a college Gliniecki said.
with the professor and let dence and act like you have
She believes students will want to abide by their profesedy that Professor Gliniecki campus, because there is a
them know what's going on, 10 percent more confidence
switched her career course. spirit of learning and excite- develop a sense of compas- sor's advice. A few profes- like if an assignment is goand see what happens, see
She began volunteering at a ment," she said. "So if I can't sion. She hopes that when sors were interviewed about ing to be late. It's better to be
be a student, I want to have students learn we are here to their pet peeves and advice proactive."
mental hospital to learn more
(Do's and do not's contina reason to stay on a college care for each other.
on how to succeed.
about mental illness.
Jule Gómez de García, Pro- ued on page 8).
to explore.
A huge adjustment was
STAFF WRITER
the climate . It gets cold
When I landed in the Ar- sometimes in San Diego,
landa airport in Stockholm, but here I need waterproof
Sweden, all of it kind of hit boots, a super thick jacket,
me - 1 was in Sweden, I was scarves arid hats and gloves
staying here , for months, I that serve more purpose than
fashion. The days have been
was studying abroad.
Four "weeks later, I feel cold, snowy or rainy, and the
like I've been here for much nights long and dark (Sunrise
longer. Sure, I still get lost, at 8... sunset by 3).
and even yesterday I bought
One of the biggest differweird food from the grocery ences from home in Esconstore on accident. But other dido is how I get around. In
than hiccups like that, I am San Diego, the public transcomfortable and confident in portation frankly sucks. To
my new home.
get around Stockholm, it is
After months of applica- easier to take a bus, the mettions and emails, I arrived ro or walk than drive. You
in Stockholm to study social can buy a monthly pass at a
work. And although I'm fair- student price (no limits on
ly confident and adaptable the discounted price, either)
overall, I certainly didn't ex- and use it to travel the entire
pect to settle into the swing city. The buses and subways
of Stockholm so effortlessly. are clean, easy to maneuver
Maybe it is because I always and run through the nights.
wanted to be in Sweden, or Streets in Sweden are well lit,
maybe because of the won- have a bike path and walking
derful friend living here who path away from the road, and
showed me the ropes those feel incredibly safe.
first few days. Regardless,
Many people told me
one month into my adven- before my departure that
ture and I feel confident in Swedes aré very friendly.
my environment and excited This seems to be true, as
B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD
Leadership spotlight
Haley Perko
Powerful leadership and vision
CSUSM do's a nd d o n ot's o f t he c lassroom
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DIY Corner
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Scissors
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Printed out headsometimes industry stand- ings or stickers for lettering
ard. Having a physical, old- so you can organize the portschool version is a project I folio and label what everyhad to try.
thing is
Supplies:
•
(Optional)
Any
Materials should be acid- stickers, brads, stencils or
free to prevent yellowing or cut-out tools that you think
decaying of the pages.
would make your portfolio
•
A Scrapbook (I look more polished
recommend a plain design
•
(Optional) Headand neutral color, preferably shot: pick a work-appro12" by 12" size. I got mine priate picture of your face.
for $2.99 at Michaels Craft Headshots are important for
Store, but they usually range certain fields
from that to $20. They usu•
Short profile: type
ally come with clear page out a small summary of who
holders. You can buy them you are and why you are
separately if you need more good for the job you're seekspace).
ing. Include skills and inter•
Acid-free paper in a ests relevant to your intended
variety of designs and colors career or artistic passion. The
(I bought one black textured profile section should be an
pack and one varied design extended version of the obA beautiful page sample of Sarah Hughes starter page for her w ork portfolio featuring her News Editor experipack).
jective on your resume
ence with the Cougar Chronicle.
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Double- sided
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Contacts: Print a
scrapbooking tape (Comes sheet that lists all ways you
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Links to your work: work.
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Resume: print a
in a roll of sticky squares would like a prospective emin most scrapbooking sec- ployer to contact YOU. This Similar to contacts, but needs
•
(Optional) A cover polished copy of your retions of stores like Michaels, could include your website if it's own heading and page, letter: print out a general ver- sume out.
List links to your previous sion of a cover letter.
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Work Samples: colJoAnns, Wal-Mart, etc.).
you have one.
B Y SARAH HUGHES
NEWS EDITOR
Offbeat Brewery shares
a close connection with CSUSM
B Y JUSTIN DONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
Right up the streetfromthe
university, Sarah Garcia, an
alumni of CSUSM's undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a
vision with her husband Tom
Garcia.
Between his experience
in brewing and her business
education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company, featuring a community atmosphere that students
should take the time to visit
and experience.
While Tom gained experience as a professional brewer
and brewing consultant, Sarah received her undergraduate degree in business from
CSUSM and a MBA as well.
As entrepreneurs, the classes
taught across the entire business program proved to be
valuable for the couple.
"Having a solid, broad
base of business knowledge
is critical to anyone hoping to start their own business. Small business owners
wear many hats and you will
need the breadth of knowledge from those Foundation
Classes," Sarah said.
Sarah maintains relationships with many of the professors from the College of
Business
Administration,
and she is currently creating
projects with a couple professors for their classes.
The steps Sarah has taken
are especially motivating
Delicious sushi roll and brew photographed by Justin Donner.
to aspiring female entrepreneurs.
"I couldn't be happier to
see our female alumni blazing a trail just as successfully
as our male graduates. As a
female faculty member, it is
particularly gratifying to see
that the young women that
were in our undergraduate
and graduate programs just a
few years ago are now successful entrepreneurs, creating jobs in the local community and giving back to
the university," business professor, Dr. Rajnandini Pillai,
said.
Offbeat Brewery has a casual tasting room with picnic
tables, a wall-to-wall mural
done by a collection of artists and an open view of the
brew house.
For the 21 and over crowd
at CSUSM, the brewery offers a wide collection of
excellent
craft
brews and fun
events.
Some
events
gourmet
trucks,
nights,
cal artists are
featured every
quarter and regular specials that
benefit local nonprofit organizations. You can
visit their website
at www.offbeatbrewing.com or
Facebook for updates on events.
Growth is in the
future plans for
Offbeat, but they
aim to always
provide a community feel.
California S tate University
SAN MARCOS
www.csusm.edu/el
lect a variety of work samples. The more you have
the better. If you have too
many to choose from, pick
your best and a variety that
highlights your different
work and skills. If you are
using newspaper articles, it's
a good idea to make copies
on acid-free paper, because
newsprint has a habit of yellowing and curling. I have
these, but wanted a portfolio
that had the actual newsprint,
because I kind of like the feel
of old newspapers.
•
Any letters of recommendation or awards you
have
•
A list of appropriate
references. The list should
be varied: people you've
worked with, character references, people you've volunteered for, teachers. Above
all, be sure they would say
something nice about your
work ethic and talents. Also,
they should not be relatives
or significant others...or
worse, past significant others«
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Bringing attention to an 'Invisible Threat'
S tudent
film
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
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A group of film production students f rom Carlsbad
High School have taken on
the controversy over whether
vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for
disaster.
"Invisible Threat," the latest installment in the talented
teenagers' series of eyeopening documentaries, explores the variance of opinions that arise when parents
contemplate the best way to
take care of their children.
They interviewed families,
physicians and experts about
what the positive effects of
vaccination are, as well as
discuss the myths of how
harmful they are to children.
"Invisible Threat" was created entirely by students,
directed by Douglas Green,
written by Camille Posard
and narrated by Mark Huckaby. Like their past projects,
it was funded by the Rotary
Club, with no stipulations on
their part .
. *'It is done entirely by high
school . students, without
p oses
i mportant
any influence from adults.
They did the research and
interviewing, they wrote the
script» and it's very exciting.
After the screening, we will
have speakers such as a couple physicians and someone
with a biology background.
We're^ really promoting
health literacy," one of the
coordinators of the event, Dr.
Laura de Ghetaldi, said.
The young filmmakers
have found controversial
topics to be their niche in the
documentary realm. Before
"Invisible Threat," their first
film was on the survivors of
the Holocaust. This was followed by "One in Seven,"
which took a critical look
at the fact that at the time of
filming, one in seven people
in North County had hunger
insecurities. By the time of
production, the figures had
changed to one in five people and one in four children.
Their next project will be
about SeaWorld and killer
whales.
The screening of "One in
Seven" at a film festival is
what created the link between Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi
q uestions
and Lisa Posard, the mother
of one of the filmmakers. De
Ghetaldi called Posard to introduce herself, thus spiraling into the CSUSM Kinesiology Club's partnership
with Donate Don't Dump and
now the screening of "Invisible Threat" on campus. This
is thanks to multiple partners
with Kinesiology Club, Dr.
de Ghetaldi citing Hugo Lecomte and the Rec Center as
one of their biggest supporters for the event.
Invisible Threat is being
shown across the country,
arid students have the opportunity to watch the film for
themselves. It will be shown
on campus from 7 p.m. to
8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March
4 in Clarke Grand Salon,
Room 113. Students can also
view the film from 5 p.m. to
6:15 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 5 at Temeku Cinemas
in Temecula. Temeku Cinemas is located at 26463 Ynez
Rd, Temecula, CA 92591.
Both screenings are f ree.
For more information, contact Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at
ldegheta@csusm .edu.
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a side of angel hair pasta
with spinach, mushrooms,
capers and artichoke hearts.
The salmon had a white
wine and butter sauce that
made it tender while still
having a crisp texture as
well. And if you happen to
be gluten f ree, they have the
best tasting gluten-free pasta.
You would never be able
to tell the difference. We
tried out the Zingada Penne
($14.95), which had a light
tomato and cream sauce with
mushrooms, black olives
and sweet peppers added in,
topped off with fresh grated
parmigiano.
Fratelli's also has a
great Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4
p.m. to 6 pjm. It includes $5
wines, $5 select appetizers
and $2 off all beers, great for
those students on a budget.
Fratelli's Italian Kitchen
left a great impression. The
food was delicious, fresh and
authentic and the service was
astounding. We will definitely be back.
Fratelli's is conveniently
located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., just two-and-ahalf miles f rom campus.
etiquette when communicating with professors—using
email like i t's text messag* „»
mg.
-Advice: "Make the effort
to get to know professors on
a personal level—go to office hours." "Focus on the
information being taught,
riot the grade . Care about the
learning and you will learn
more."
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Nikki Thomas
D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER
O PINION E DITOR
what you can accomplish."
Sherry Freeborn, Professor
in the School of Education,
ICP Coordinator:
-Pet Peeve: "It bothers me
when students send frantic
emails asking for information or due dates or whatever
and then don't respond after
I 've replied. It is courteous
to thank the person who has
taken the time to answer."
-Advice: "Organize your
schedule. Put your school
work first but be sure to set
aside f un time for yourself—
. strive for balance".
Juliet Falce-Robinson, Professor of Linguistics, Liberal
Studies Department:
-Pet Peeve: "Lack of email
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(Do's and do not's continued from page 6).
C OPY E DITOR
Sarah Hughes
Justin Donner
Walking into Fratelli's we
were greeted by a big smile
from the hostess and the
owner, who invited us right
in.
Fratelli's is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos.
Fratelli's means "brothers"
in Italian, and that's exactly
what these two owners are.
Brothers Brandon and Austin Lorbert started this Italian
restaurant that emphasizes
homemade ingredients made
daily, and authentic Italian
cuisine.
The atmosphere has a family-oriented flair with a warm
and rustic quality, including
wooden beams that surround
the restaurant .
They had several rooms,
including a bar, and even
a private banquet room for
those special occasions. The
service is welcoming and effortlessly attentive, sure to
make anyone feel at home.
We started with their
mouthwatering
Burrata
Caprese ($13.95), an heirloom tomato and burrata
mozzarella caprese appetizer
drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze and garnished
with micro basil that was
earthy and fresh. We paired
this with their house Chardonnay, which had hints of
apple, oak and blossom to
compliment the starter. Their
wine has their own Fratelli
label and is made from OneHope Winery.
Next was their Classic Caesar salad ($5.95). Fratelli's
makes their own homemade
creamy tart dressing as well
as garlic savory croutons.
This salad was unlike any
other, topped off with freshly
grated parmingiano cheese.
This was paired with the
house Sauvignon Blanc that
was sweet, bright and refreshing.
Following was an heirloom
tomato bisque ($3.95 for
a cup, $5.95 for a bowl), a
hearty soup full of onion and
garlic flavor.
To accompany the entrée
we had the house Cabernet
that was smooth and rich.
The main course was a perfectly cooked and very generous portion of salmon piccata ($24.95), accompanied
with steamed asparagus and
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Muslim Students Association gathered together for a day'of indoor rock climbing, courtesy of Amber Mahmood
Muslim Student Association
addresses misconceptions
B Y AMBER MAHMOOD
CONTRIBUTOR
The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA)
aims to increase knowledge,
growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus,
but to the community as a
whole.
The term Muslim is often
falsely associated to terrorism by many outside of the
Islamic community.
Many individuals form this
misunderstanding from the
constant anti-Islam media
portrayals.
Others simply do not know
where to access correct in-
formation to educate themselves on the matter, or are
afraid to confront those of
Muslim faith to ask them.
Although there may be many
reasons, ultimately the majority of American society is
unaware of the true concepts
and practices of Islam.
"If anyone asked me about
Islam, I would want them to
know that it is a religion of
peace. The word Islam itself
means peace."
The MSA also aims to
form long lasting relationships and provide support for
its members, which includes
Muslims and individuals of
other faiths.
Since the association's es-
tablishment a few years ago,
the MSA continues to grow.
The MSA has also become
active in partaking in community service events, on
campus meetings, other fun
events, as well as educational events in which acclaimed
scholars are invited to share
their insight on intriguing
topics.
Individuals interested in
learning more about Islam,
meeting people of the Islamic faith or attending one
of our various events should
visit http://www.csusm.edu/
orgs/muslimstudentassociation.html or send us an email
at msa.csusm@gmail.com.
If you want t o know more about InterVarsity, when and where we meet, o r more about our Spring Break trip,
check out the website ivsanmarcos.org.
InterVarsity connects campus through
community and spirituality
B Y N OELLE FRIEDBERG
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international
organization that focuses on
campus ministry with vision
"to see students and faculty
transformed, campuses renewed and world changers
developed."
A collection of athletes,
Greeks, international students and people just trying
to graduate, who all come
together with this one shared
desire: to know Jesus and to
make Him known.
My first experience with
InterVarsity was two years
ago. As a new student, it is
often just easier to go to class
and then leave campus rather
than try to make new friends.
That is where InterVarsity
came in. I started going to
their events and was instantly amazed by how loving
and encouraging the community is. They made me feel
so welcome that I just had to
stick around.
One of the best things about
being a part of InterVarsity is
that every spring break they
do this thing called Mark
Camp. It's a week on Catalina Island, where members
spend time going through the
Bible and going deeper into
the gospel of Jesus through
the book of Mark. Some of
my fondest memories of college and lasting friendships
have been made there. Every Wednesday they have a
weekly meeting called Large
Group where a speaker
shares a message. They also
have various Bible studies
on campus throughout the
week. The Bible studies really focus on being a place
of encouragement, and are
a great place to make new
friends and connect to campus life.
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Truth about Twitter
Company tax breaks raise alarm
B Y L A U R E N H AMMOND
OPINION EDITOR
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Many students at CSUSM
probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware
of the company's questionable history.
Twitter was first formed
in 2006. Since its debut and
coining of the legendary
"Tweet," the social networking site has seen a rapidly
growing user base. As of late
2013, the company has been
estimated to be worth 31 billion dollars.
Since its opening, Twitter headquarters -has been
located in San Francisco,
CA. In 2011, the company
was threatening to move
locations but was offered a
six-year payroll tax break
to maintain its California
residency. More recently,
the city agreed to stop taxing
Twitter stock options. Calcu" lations suggest that since the
initiation of the company's
tax breaks, Twitter has saved
over 50 million dollars.
Twitter currently resides in
San Francisco's Mid-Market
area. Alongside the "Twitter Tax Break," the city has
also included tax incentives
to any other companies that
moved to Mid-Market, a preA viously undeveloped area,
and has seen tremendous
corporate growth.
Much of the money Twitter has saved due to tax incentives could have gone
towards improving the city's
public transportation, health,
education and more. Aside
from major losses in city revenue, Twitter has had absolutely no involvement in giv-
> o r t e s t i n g in,
community. Twitter, along
with fifteen other companies
residing in the Mid-Market
area, has also been affecting
neighboring residential communities.
The technical industries
within the Mid-Market area
have aided in an increase
of property valuer With the
high request for office space,
many residential property
owners have also been forced
to sell, causing a large number of home evictions,
Several activist groups
including South of Market
Community Action Network, Senior and Disability
Action, Eviction Free San
Francisco and the San Francisco Housing Rights Commrttee have joined forces
with local workers and residents tofightback. A number
of protests have taken place
outside of the Twitter headquarters and throughout the
Mid-Market area to express
outrage for the companies'
tax breaks.
It is important that social
networking users understand
the implications associated
to their Twitter memberships. Until Twitter realizes
the injustice of their actions,
users are unconsciously participating in the corporate
conglomerate's indifference
to the general public. This
is not an uncommon practice for multi-billion dollar
corporations to take advantage of lower-income demographics. Although this does
not directly affect CSUSM
students, it does harm communities similar to ours and
that is something to consider.
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Many common beauty
products contain toxic substances that consumers don't
know about.
Self-publishing. It sounds like an aspiring author's best friend and that's
According to the nonprofit
not far from the'truth. Photo provided by Sarah Hughes.
organization Campaign for
Safer Cosmetics, the average
American woman uses about
B Y Z A C H S CHANZENBACH
book. Aside from that the 12 personal care products a
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
odds are generally against day. This not only includes
the author. On average, the makeup but shampoos, lo"50 Shades of Grey."
self-published print book tions and perfumes as well,
Also, according to the same
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a book with this title and 1 5 0 c o p i e s p ^ g a s t a n d _
source, of the more than
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10,000 chemicals that are
somewhere recently, possi- t hat > s a revenue o f 1 0 0 0 t o
used in beauty products,
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over 89 percent have not unstore. It's a relatively new
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absorbs these chemicals,
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which may lead to cancer
the author publishes his/
With how easy it is to self- and respiratory problems
her work him/herself or publish, it should ¿ome as no in the case of powders and
with the aid of a company s u r p r i s e t h a t «everybody's sprays.
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group that created an online
to digital retailers. The au- c o u r s e > n o t e v e i y s e l f . p u b . database that lists the conthor retains full rights to the l i s h e d book is going to be cerning ingredients in beauty
work and keeps all the cash g o o d B y - n o t e v e r y book," I products and how safe they
he/she makes off of it. For m e a n t h e overwhelming ma- are to use, says, "Companies
authors looking to get their j or ity of books. That being are allowed to use almost
novels out in the world, self- s a i d ( t h e r e can be some pes- any ingredient „they wish,
publishmg is the quickest simism about the market and The US government doesn't
and cheapest route. There is a n a c t u a l l y g o o d book may review the safety products
no cost for printing physical g e t t u m e d down based on before they're sold." This
books, and eBooks have be- potential prejudices towards > means that the products
come more attractive in this self-pUblished books. People that we are purchasing are
technological day and age.
who are serious about getting not being regulated to make
Of course, it's not all sun- their book published would sure that they're safe. Acshine and rainbows - no really have to invest time and cording to the same source,
author's life could be like effort into making it the best beauty products aren't even
that, especially if their sole i t c a n b e> a n d m a r k e t i n g it> i f
required to have a full list of
income came from writing. t h e y w a n t i t t o h a v e a c h a n c e
the chemicals that are used
There's still no guarantee a n d s t a n d o u t o n t h e d i i t a l
in the product, allowing the
that someone will buy their
manufacturers to market
items with dangerous chemicals without the consumer
even knowing.
There have been various instances of dangerous chemi-cals in our beauty products,
such as our shampoos having
sodium laurel sulfate in them
or many trusted name brand
S elf-Publishing i lluminated
The Uterus Flag Project creates shock, awe and amazement
BY ANNE HALL
DESIGN EDITOR
Walking into the student
library, I was anticipating a
cloud of people showing interest in this blatantly titled
project. The campus library
released the Uterus R ag
Project on Feb. 10 and will
remain until May 20. This
installation, provided by
Terilynn Quick, is a compilation of small flags that are
adorned with uterus made by
people from all over the nation. So much detail in each
piece.
The space was like a ghost
town. I was in awe at the
ideas shared by artists who
addressed the issues behind
women's health and the
blessings that exist with being a woman and having the
ability to conceive.
While finding myself impressed and awe struck, I
noticed that I was being
watched. Passer by's were
laughing at me for admiring
the artists work. Others appeared to avoid the display,
as if they would catch some
kind of disease if they came
too close.
A friend of mine decided
to draw attention to passers by and lured individuals to come and consider the
artwork. Once one person
started admiring Terilynn's
presentation, more and more
lipsticks having dangerous
amounts of lead in them.
Even the supposedly natural
mineral-based makeups contain small particles of mica
that we can inhale, which
Forbes online magazine puts
into perspective by pointing
out that construction workers have to wear masks when
dealing with mica.
While women have more
products that expose them to
these dangerous chemicals,
men aren't safe from the
danger. Aftershave, cologne,
shaving cream and shampoos are just a few of the
items that men use that fall
under the same category as
all of the other beauty products. These products contain
as many chemicals as the
products women use and are
regulated in the same way,
putting men at as much risk
as women,
I think that it is wrong
that there are no regulations
within the beauty industry,
The food that we eat has regulations placed on it, so why
not the items that we cover
our skin with? I believe that
we should have the right to
know exactly what is in the
products we use. I also think
that cosmetic companies
should strive to eliminate
as many of these chemicals
from their products as possible in order to provide their
loyal customers with healthier products,
If you want to check the
ingredients and the risk fac- ..
tors associated with the products you use, a good place
to start is the Skin Deep
Database, http://www.ewg.
org/skindeep/, created by
the Environmental Working
Group. That is just one small
step towards knowing your
products better so you can
make an informed decision
on whether to continue using
that product,
people began finding interest. Once the pieces were noticed, interest was struck and
people began admiring all of
the display.
"The art work is amazing,"
student, Erin Taylor, said.
This is a presentation that
truly touches the core of existence. Take a moment to
observe and appreciate the
artistry and creativeness.
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Faith Orcino
cougarchron.arts@gmail.com
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'Man of Tai Chi' delivers
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2. " Truly M adly D eeply" b y S avage G arden
3. " Naturally" b y S elena G omez
4. " Jet L ag" b y S imple P lan
5. " Stay S tay S tay" T aylor S wift
6. " Just the W a y Y ou A re" b y B runo M ars
T racklist For T hose t hat D idn't G et So L ucky:
1. " Gotta B e S omebody" b y N ickelback
2. " t h a t ' s the W ay It I s" by C eline D ion
3. " Firework" b y K aty P erry
4. " Good L ife" b y O neRepublic
5. " Shooting S tar" b y O wl C ity
6. " It's. T ime" by I magine D ragons
One of the better things
about Netflix is its showcase
not only of westernfilms,but
also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that
normally would go straightto-DVD, like "Ip Man" or
"The Raid: Redemption," to
become surprise cult hits.
Standing in the middle of
these, in a bold attempt to
merge both western and international audiences alike,
is "Man of Tai Chi ." It is primarily a Chinese martial arts
film. However, it features
American star Keanu Reeves
in two uncommon roles; the
villain and, for the first time
in his career, the director.
The story attempts to tell a
martial arts legend in a contemporary setting. It focuses
the story on Tiger Chen
(Chen Hu in his film debut),
a young practitioner of Lin
Kong Tai Chi, an ancient
Chinese method of exercise
and meditation. However Tiger comes to learn that this
peaceful art can be applied in
combat as well.
It is stunningly effective,
even though it strays from
the art's purpose. Nonetheless, it is not long before
Tiger attracts the attention
of Donaka Mark (Reeves),
the head of an underground
fightingring.He sees Tiger's
potential and tempts him
with money and fame. Tiger
needs it to save his master's
temple from demolition.
It is not long before Tiger's
involvement with the fighting ring begins to corrupt
his character. Worse still, it
becomes clear that Mark is
conditioning him into something deadlier than just another fighter. It may be too
late for him to escape.
For the most part, the film
works for the same reason
Keanu Reeves works. I t's,
simple, cool and strangely
likeable. On the other hand,
like the actor, it tends to get
awkward when it tries too
hard and there are some embarrassingly silly moments.
However, Reeves is understated as ever both in front
of, and behind, the camera.
Coupled with some awesome fight choreography
from Hollywood legend
Yuen Wo Ping, the end result
is a straightforward but enjoyable action flick.
3/5 Cougar Paws!
'Friday Night Lights', 'The League' keep gridiron going during off-season
B Y AMANDA LENOX
FEATURES EDITOR
The first few Sundays after
the Super Bowl are always
the hardest for football fans.
However, Netflix has some
football themed shows* to
help fill up your time while
you wait for the next season
to start.
One show I highly recommend is the drama series
Friday Night Lights. The
show focuses on head coach
Eric Taylor (played by Kyle
Chandler) as he helps lead
the high school football
team, the Dillon Panthers, to
the Texas State Championship. Viewers might forget
they aren't watching a real
football game. You wait in
anxiety to see if the team
makes the play and cheer in
excitement for a touchdown.
With an ensemble cast, the
show also looks at the individual players as their lives
are woven together both on
and off the field. The sweet
yet insecure Matt Saracen
(Zach Gilford) struggles with
balancing being the starting quarterback and trying
to date the coach's daughter
(Aimee Teegarden). Fullback
Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch)
is the bad-boy character who
tries to prove he is more than
a stereotype. Throughout the
series, the players deal with
issues including steroid use
and college recruitment.
Friday Night Lights is a
critically acclaimed series
with two Primetime Emmy
wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Series (Kyle Chandler) and
Outstanding Writing for a
Drama Series. It has 76 episodes within five seasons
available on Netflix.
The second season is the
only lackluster season because of its multiple dull storylines. Recommended episodes include: "Mud Bowl"
in Season I , "There Goes the
Neighborhood" in Season 2,
"The Son" in Season 4 and
"Always" in Season 5.
One of the best parts of
football is the way it can
bring together a community,
whether you are tailgating
at a stadium or watching
the game with family and
friends. Friday Night Lights
will remind you of that feel-
ing and will prepare you for
the next football season. I
give Friday Night Lights a
4.5/5 rating.
Another football-themed
show to watch is the comedy
series The League. The show
follows friends, Pete Eckhart (played by Mark Duplass), Rodney Ruxin (Nick
Kroll), Andre Nowzick (Paul
Scheer) and Kevin MacArthur (Stephen Rannazzisi).
Also, Kevin's brother, Taco
(Jon Lajoie) and wife, Jenny
(Katie Aselton) as they all
play each other in their fantasy football league.
The show has a raunchy
style of comedy as the friends
argue over things like draft
picks and trades. The series
is also abundant with notable
NFL guest stars, including
San Diego Chargers player
Antonio Gates in Season 1
episode "Mr. McGibblets."
There are currently 45 episodes within four seasons
available on Netflix. Recommended episodes include:
"The Shiva Bowl" in Season
1 and "The Marathon" in
Season 2 .1 give The League
a 3.5/5 rating.
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Book Review
A Spike Jonze love story: 'Her'
'American Gods': a modern lore and timeless tale
B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS
FASHION COLUMNIST
In a future where you can
fall in love with an artificial
intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the
film "Her" portrays a tragic
love story of a man and his
computer.
Theodore Twombly is in
love with his operating system named Samantha, essentially an evolved Siri.
Thefilmdefinitely approaches the dramatic question,
"Could love have no boundaries?" There are countless
moments in which Theodore
and Samantha demonstrate
character development in regards to their relationship, a
unique characteristic of this
fascinating movie.
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The film also boasts a
cast of well-known actors.
Joaquin Phoenix play s Theodore and Scarlett Johansson
plays the voice of Samantha.
Rooney Mara plays Theodore's ex-wife Catherine and
Amy Adams plays Theodore's friend Amy.
The "Her" soundtrack especially adds sentiment to
the film. Film soundtracks
are just like mixtapes by the
directors. Spike Jonze's mixtape for "Her" is definitely
appropriate for this teaijerker
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Myths and legends are the
odd ingredients that shape us,
and our cultures.
Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America
contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural
systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies
have poured into America
via the mass migration from
settlers worldwide. What if
every one of these old gods
were alive and struggling to
survive in this country?
Neil Gaiman asks this question in his novel, "American
Gods." The story follows the
reticent Shadow, an ex-con
who upon his release from
prison finds that his wife
has died. Alone and without
a home, Shadow meets Mr.
Wednesday, a mysterious
con-man who offers Shadow
a job as his bodyguard.
Soon Shadow's world turns
upside down as he discovers
that all Gods not only exist,
but exist amongst humans
and are preparing for war.
The Old Gods are clashing
with the New Gods, which in
America are represented by
the various deities of Media,
^Technology and the Black
Hats. Mr. Wednesday, who
reveals himself early on as an
incarnation of Odin, recruits
Shadow to rally the Old Gods
against the New Gods. But
in a country where beliefs
are shrinking every day, can
Shadow help these Old Gods
survive?
"American Gods" is a
powerful, enchanting story
etched with folklore in every
page. Lovers of fantasy fiction will adore this novel tremendously. This book is ripe
with myths from cultures all
over the world-Neil Gaiman
weaves a poignant, but humorous* tale that starts off at
a slow pace that soon dives
right into a journey that will
you keep you entertained and
thoughtful. "American Gods"
has won multiple prestigious
awards, including the Hugo,
Nebula and Locus awards.
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T HE C OUGAR
C HRONICLE
I SSUE # 5
W EDNESDAY
Volume XLIII
N OV 5 ,2014
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Sports
Features
4 - Kate Bouvatte exhibits how
multidimensional athletes are.
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adventure.
15 - Find out why John Wick was in our
A&E Section.
Student Access Initiative seeks to expand class schedules
B Y K ATLIN S WEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
A s t he C SUSM student
population grows b eyond
its current 12,000, administration h as p roposed diversifying class scheduling and increasing t he
n umber of sections o ffered.
T he Student Access Initiative, which seeks t o improve classroom utilization, has b een a subject
of contention among students, faculty and lecturers.
T he university s uffers f rom
critical space constraints that
prevent large, f uture growth
of the student population.
C SUSM has 7 1 classrooms
on campus, with f ewer than
10 of them seating m ore than
5 0 p eople. Without adding
m ore buildings o r increasing the amount of online
courses taught through the
university, C SUSM m ay
f ace the possibility of having
t o restrict t he student body
g rowth, said administrators.
H owever, this process of
f-nuia oy \,nris morales
Due to class size, both student enrollment and physical space, some students find seating wherever
available.
creating m ore r oom f or new space utilization is not in more space is c oming.
"We are expected t o grow
students m ay take longer the ninetieth percentile,"
than finding m ore efficient Vice Provost Kamel Haddad, in students b y five percent
ways t o use the classroom said. "We are in the mid every year f or the next five
spaces that already exist. 80s, which puts us as aver- y ears," Dr. Haddad said.
"Getting a new build- age f or the CSU system." " The number of classes w e
Dr.
Haddad,
w ho added alone this year were
ing is not easy because w e
j oined the university in 100. We expect t o add ancannot m ake a case t o the
C hancellor's O ffice if our May, said the need f or other 100 every year t o ac-
commodate the growth."
T he initiative has been
in the works since summer 2013 and was proposed
by the Scheduling Task
Force. Under Provost Graham O berem's charge, the
group was given the task
of looking at the e ffects of
increased population and
the c ampus' lack of space
t o better accommodate the
influx of new students.
One of the task f orce's
m ajor goals included increasing student access t o
classes in the hopes of reducing overlapping class times,
reducing conflicts between
r equired-classes a nd- giving'
m ore- options to students.
T he second goal w as t o increase space utilization by
becoming more efficient
with existing classroom
space and finding justification f or new facilities and instructional space on campus..
T he Student Access Initiative proposes new time
blocks f or some of the classes o ffered on c ampus, s hift-
ing away f rom t he current
structure that has presented
some of t hese scheduling
problems in t he p ast. 9 8 percent of classes at C SUSM
are three o r f our u nits. T hree
unit classes m eet in 5 0
minute b locks three times
a w eek, 7 5 minute blocks
twice a week or in a 150
minute block o nce a w eek.
Four unit classes m eet in
5 0 minute blocks f our times
a w eek, 100 minute blocks
t wice a w eek, a 90 m inute
and a l l O minute block during the week or in a 200 minute block once a w eek. While
the Student Access Initiative
would retain s ome c lass sections beiifg o ffered in these
intervals, it would alter how
the overall school days are
structured b efore 2:30 p j n .
Under the new proposal,
some three unit classes
would s hift f rom the twice a
w eek, 75 minute b locks t o 50
minute b locks, three times a
w eek. In the Student Access
C ontinued
" access" o n p age 3
Students march to demand change in sexual assault policy
Carrying the mattress, shouldering the weight
B Y JASMINE D EMERS
COMMUNITY N EWS EDITOR
Students are coming together in order t o voice their
concerns o ver t he growing
n umber of sexual assaults
around c ampus and t o demand that t he university
c hange its current policies.
O n Wednesday, O ct. 2 9,
a g roup called Feminists
A nonymous, along with other concerned students, rallied
together in an e ffort t o raise
awareness f or issues of sexual
assault. T hey marched across
c ampus carrying a mattress
and p owerfully demonstrated t he need f or change.
O ct. 2 9 w as the National
Day of Action f or a m ovement t o e nd sexual assault on
college campuses. It was inspired b y a student at Columbia University, Emma Sulkowicz, w ho has been carrying
a dorm mattress around with
her since the beginning of
the semester. Sulkowicz says
that she was raped b y a f ellow classmate on the first
day of h er sophomore year
and when she reported her
c ase, h e was f ound innocent.
She r efuses t o put down the
mattress until her rapist has
been expelled f rom c ampus.
Sulkowicz is o ne of 2 3 students at Columbia w ho have
m ade complaints against the
university f or their alleged
mishandling of sexual assault
cases. Students at C SUSM
have
similar
concerns.
Editor's Note
In the fourth edition of The Cougar Chronicle, published on Oct.
22,2014, a mistake was made in the article titled "CSU system faculty calls for fair contract" by Ryan Downs. The quote read, "This
resolution came on the heels of a budget analysis performed by
Dr. Howard Bunsis...which concluded that CSUSM does not have
the resources to fund such a program." The quote should not have
included the word "not."
Karen G uzmXn, a C SUSM
student and organizer of
the m arch, explains that
their message was in support of Sulkowicz and all
survivors w ho have had t o
experience sexual assault.
"We want t o show people
that w e are here t o stand in solidarity with all survivors and
that w e can carry that weight
f or t hem," GuzmXn said.
GuzmXn also expressed
her concerns over the university's policies and explained that they marched
t o President H aynes' o ffice
in order t o deliver a list of
d emands, including t he need
f or a sexual assault advocate.
" An advocate's role is so
important because this person would know every single action that a survivor
could take. Not only would
they b e there t o navigate
through this very extensive process, but survivors
would also have support
and someone t o b e there
f or t hem," GuzmXn said.
Photo provided by Feminists Anomynous
Student advocates question when a sexual assault advocate will be hired at CSUSM.
GuzmXn
says
that
C SUSM does not o ffer
an advocate f or survivors
and students are concerned
with where their tuition
money is going otherwise.
" The university talks a lot
about how they are in c ompliance with the current sexual assault policies such as
the Yes M eans Yes B ill, yet
w e still d o not have an advocate. It is important that w e as
students are able t o question
these t hings," GuzmXn said.
She explains that their
ultimate goal is t o expand and highlight on
these issues of policy and
persuade the administration t o m ake a c hange.
"Feminists
A nonymous
wants t o h ave an advocate on
c ampus because even as the
safest C SU c ampus, t he university h asn't really served
survivors," G uzmXn said.
C SUSM students participated in this National Day
of Action along with 130
other c ampuses around t he
w orld. T he m essage across
the b oard w as t o correct
sexual assault policies on
college c ampuses and provide support f or survivors.
Students h ope that b y carrying these m attresses, they
are proving their dedication
t o end sexual assault and
are expressing their commitment t o "Carry that Weight,"
in order t o l ift t he burden of
sexual violence f rom those
w ho h ave lived through it.
�News Editor:
Ryan Downs
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
Running beyond cancer
Famed distance runner Coach Scott won't stop
around him than himself,"
Thompson
said.
Being the world record
holder f or the most number of miles ran under f our
minutes, one would think
that would generate at least
an ounce of an egotistical
personality, but not with
Scott. Simply p ut, the man
is class personified; modest, caring and determined.
A 15k race or even a 1500
Photo by Chris Morales meter race is, its s afe t o say,
a long and strategic r ace.
Coach Steve Scott, former Olympian, faces his toughest adversary
Similarly, the battle with
in cancer.
have the pleasure of meeting. cancer is a long process that
B Y B URTLAND D IXON
Epitomizing humility, i t's has t o approached in a parSTAFF WRITER
the simple things he e njoys. ticular manner. Coach Scott
"If there i s o ne person
" Anyone w ho has been knows this and chose t o
who I believe can over- t o m y house knows I love treat his cancer with proton
come a hardship, i t's Coach my
vegetable
g arden," radiation, which according
Scott," C SUSM alumni, Coach Scott said of his f a- t o T he National Association
and f ormer athlete coached vorite things t o d o at h ome. f or Proton Therapy has miniby Scott, Kelly T hompson,
Imagine going t o a Hall mal t o n o side e ffects and
said. " He is truly relentless." of F amer's home and notice an 89 percent success rate
Twenty years ago, Cross h im or her gardening. Peo- on treating prostate cancer.
Country Coach Steve Scott ple vie f or good grades, a
Given his fighting spirit,
was diagnosed with a rare better j ump shot o r even a you can go outside to a
f orm of cancer, a battle he better paying j ob with dis- C SUSM practice and you
was victorious in as if it gruntled looks on their f ac- will still see Scott coachwere one of the many races es. This man is fighting f or ing. Nothing has changed.
he has competed in dur- his l ife with a loving smile.
" He has overcome a
ing his illustrious career.
" It was not until well into lot,"
Coach
Williams
In the month of June 2014, his treatment that he told said."First with [a rare
h e was diagnosed again, but m e that he had cancer," f orm o f] cancer [and] secthis time with prostate can- C SUSM Assistant Track ond with the blood clot that
cer. Results are p ending, but and Field Coach, Wes Wil- went through his heart."
f ar f rom grim. Yet, j ust as liams, said. " And because
All those w ho have rooted
Kelly Thompson believes he is a quiet and assuming f or Steve Scott, f riends and
Coach Scott can overcome p erson, I would have never f amily alike, will only conthis, s o d o those w ho have had guessed he had cancer." tinue to show their support
built a relationship with h im.
Even though Coach Scott during this time of overcomIf anyone were t o m eet has achieved so m uch, h e still ing. All signs point towards
Coach S cott, they would add manages t o stay levelheaded. another victory f or Coach
h im t o the list of the f riend" He is selfless and cares Scott and m ore time in his
liest and nicest people t o m ore about t he people vegetable garden as well.
Lecture to discuss differences
between masculinity, femininity
Challenging w ho you are " expected" to be
BYKATDILTZ
STAFF WRITER
T he Gender Equity Center
will b e hosting a free event
f rom 12 p .m. t o 1 p .m. on
Thursday, Nov. 6 in the
U SU, discussing the interpretations of masculinity and
femininity in t oday's society.
T he speakers on this event
will discuss how, throughout
childhood, adolescence and
adulthood, w e are expected
t o portray specific " gender
r oles," unspoken rules that
are mainly influenced by the
media and modern society.
Stereotypically, as children, girls are expected t o
wear pink and play with dolls,
while boys are expected t o
wear blue (or other " masculine" colors) and play with
toy trucks. A s t eens, girls
are influenced b y magazine
advertisements and celebrities t o b e thin yet voluptuous, and boys are influenced
b y professional athletes t o
b ecome muscular and fit.
During adulthood, women
are expected t o " save themselves f or m arriage," while it
is socially acceptable f or men
t o become sexually active
during their teenage years.
Women are also expected
t o drink cosmopolitans and
martinis while men can order beer o r whiskey. Men
are considered the " superior"
sex, and women are "second-
Photo by Chris Morales
This event at the GEC will encourage a re-evaluation of what it
means to be masculine/feminine.
ary." If any of these lines
are c rossed, an individual
would b e considered a social
m isfit, the speakers a rgue.
However, m ost p eople d o
not f ollow t he "social n orm,"
regardless of their sexuality.
S ome m en m ay say that although they p referred t o stay
away f rom sports as a child
and e njoyed designing f orts
o r baking c ookies, they are
still 100 percent masculine
in terms of their attraction
t o f emales. There are many
women w ho liked t o participate in sports teams o r running marathons when they
were y oung, and d on't like
t o cook o r wear m akeup,
but they still dream of having their o wn children someday a fter meeting o r marrying " Mr. R ight." Of c ourse,
there are still others w ho
share an attraction t o their
s ame s ex, but feel uncomfortable with the alternative
notions of masculinity and
femininity they are assigned.
Essentially, one's initial
genetic makeup does not always determine permanent
sexuality. Still, some question if the pressures of society o r expectations, seen even
at such a young age, shaped
h ow they identify themselves
today, o r if they consider
their sexuality something
that was assigned at birth.
T he Gender Equity Center
hopes t o curb these worries with this event, as well
as provide an open discussion space f or students.
T he "Social Interpretations of Masculinity and
Femininity" event is open
t o everyone. Audience participation is encouraged and
free f ood will b e provided.
Mock trial teaches fourth graders social justice
Catering to the need of learning about the law at an early age
B Y B EULAH SUPRIYA
STAFF WRITER
On O ct. 8 , in Department
2 0 at San Diego Superior
C ourt, a young boy named
David was put on trial. T he
accusation: stealing stickers from the t eacher's desk.
Fortunately f or h im, this
w as a m ock trial, conducted
b y the f ourth graders of San
D iego's Monarch School f or
t he h omeless, with the guidance of C SUSM Profressor
Fran C hadwick, w ho teaches
in the School of Education.
Also fortunately f or D avid,
h e is fictional, a character
in the popular b ook, " No,
D avid!" by David Shannon.
" It was a recommended
reading b y the California Department of Education, and
since it was a picture b ook, it
Photo obtainedfrom CSUSM NewsCenter
is easily understood b y the 10 Local fourth graders enjoyed the experience of reinacting a court room.
year o lds," Chadwick said.
T he main aim was t o wick worked with Monarch of time and e ffort, though ing class t o sketch David instead of breaking t hem.
teach the students the rule School instructor, and f ormer fortunately the children were and what he would have t o
Once the students d emonof law, which she said was San Diego County Teacher charming and enthusiastic. say about the law. T he col- strated a grasp of the m atelacking among not j ust of the Year, Stephen Keiley.
In addition t o civics, the lected cartoons were m ade rial, they w ere treated t o a
children of that age g roup,
" It was not a one-day com- students also learned vocab- into a book called " David tour of the c ourt, which is
but in older adults as well. mitment," Chadwick said. ulary, theatre and persuasive says yes t o the law," reopen t o t he public and h as
F or the purposes of the
Rather, the enterprise re- writing as j ury m embers. At coloring t he character as a various outreach p rograms.
p roject, Professor Chad- quired a significant amount the e nd, they held a cartoon- boy w ho f ollows the rules
T he g roup was even al-
lowed t o attend a real-life
f elony c ase. A s soon as the
c ase e nded, the j udge welcomed t he little visitors and
asked if they had any questions, u pon which one of the
girls a sked, " Are you impartial?" T his reflected her education about how the judge
m ust p ut t he law b efore his
o r h er o wn preferences, to
w hich t he j udge replied, "Of
c ourse, of c ourse, I have to
b e." Finally, the group held
D avid's trial in an empty
c ourtroom, in which the
j ury c ame t o the conclusion
that D avid w as not guilty.
T hough t he lesson is over
f or this g roup of students,
t he m ovement is not. Professor C hadwick works as part
of a larger p roject called the
Literacy and L aw program,
and h opes t o implement the
m ock trial program in other schools throughout the
state. To encourage those
showing interest in civics, C ivic Learning Awards
are given as incentives.
C heck out powerofdemocracy.org t o know more
about the movement or to
find out How t o get involved.
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Female hackers are celebrated at
CSUSM Hackathon
Coding creation to show the good in hacking culture
BY RYAN D O W N S
NEWS EDITOR
" Hackers" h ave b een in
the n ews a lot recently,
o ften
u nder
controversial
c ircumstances,
and
without m uch depth into
t he hackers
t hemselves.
Fortunately, t he C SUSM
" PC G ang" is determined
t o c hange t hat, r eminding t he p ublic not only
that w omen are active participants in h acking and
c omputer c ulture, b ut also
that t he culture itself has
m any
positive
aspects.
T hese ideas were celebrated at the International
W omen's Hackathon e vent,
held o n c ampus o n O ct. 11.
First b rought t o the school
b y Dr. Youwen O uyang in
A pril 2 014, the event returned this semester, with
nearly 6 0 students f rom high
schools and colleges in the
a rea. T heir o bjective w as
coding a p rogram t o h elp
b ring awareness of climate
c hange. T he p rogram could
t ake t he f orm of a g ame,
an a pp or 4 w ebsite, and
h ad t o b e completed during an eight-hour period.
Of the 60 students, 10 were
f rom C SUSM, including the
Photo by Anderson Gould, Jr.
Students participating in the CSUSM Women's Hackathon.
PC G ang, w ho took h ome the
prize at the end of the day.
T he event showed that
computer and coding culture
is about m ore than j ust hacking, but also about creating
new things that serve a variety of p urposes. B ut, m ore
importantly, it showed that
w omen are an active voice in
the computing industry. Not
only t hat, but these voices are
women f rom various m ajors
and backgrounds. Only a f ew
of the students f rom C SUSM
that attended the event majored in computer science.
F or everyone with a noncomputer science m ajor, tu-
torial programs and industry
professionals were on hand
t o provide assistance. T he
important thing was t o remind the students that coding
can b e f or everyone and is not
an exclusive c lub. In some
w ays, the diversity of the
group proved u seful as many
on the team came f rom backgrounds outside of the computer sphere, providing f or
a diverse team experience.
T he e ffect seems t o b e
clear; as a result of the
event, a chapter of IEEE
(Institute of Electrical and
Electronics
Engineers)
has opened on campus.
Taylor Caroll plays at
RADD road safety event
Advocates push against drunk driving with music
Photo by Chris Morales
Taylor Caroll and members of his band poses for a photo with his fans.
BY RYAN D O W N S
NEWS EDITOR
H e m ay b e a supermess, b ut h e's here t o
m ake sure you w on't b e.
Last T hursday,. O ct. 2 3,
f rom 6 p .m. t o 8 p .m., rockstar Taylor Carroll performed
at t he U SU Amphitheater on
behalf of Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving
( RADD), the self-proclaimed
"Entertainment
I ndustry's
Voice f or Road Safety."
Caroll, a singer f rom Los
Angeles whose credits include opening f or Taylor S wift, p erformed several songs f rom his new
album S UPERMESS, b efore addressing an ecstatic
crowd about the dangers
of drinking and driving.
During the p erformance,
Carroll f requently held u p
" RADD c ards," prepaid
credit cards with $20 t o b e
used in case the recipient
was inebriated and in need
of a taxi. These cards, all
adorned with the s inger's
f ace, were handed out at
various points during the
concert t o the loudest f ans.
Taylor and his band
also stuck around f or a
while a fter the concert t o
meet with the concertgoers and take pictures.
Though the event broadcasts the message of R ADD,
the H OPE and Wellness
C enter's organization of it
was done in a coordinated
e ffort. They worked with the
California O ffice of Traffic
Safety as part of a program
t o promote responsible partying and road practices.
In addition t o the c redij f or
taxis, the " RADD c ard" also
allows users t o participate in
the R ADD Rewards p rogram,
a program created in 2 009,
wherein cardholders may
earn special incentives f rom
participating bars and restaurants, including f ree nonalcoholic b everages, f ood,
g ift certificates and even f ree
cover charge, A list of participating b ars can b e f ound at
c ollegeisradd . org/bars .html
Carroll, of course, seemed
more than happy t o p articipate. While the lighting a nd
sound ter the e vent proved
costly,
Carroll
himself
waived his f ee, asking his audience only to check out his
a lbum, e njoy the show a nd,
of course, not drink and drive.
For more i nformation,
students are advised t o
contact Cathy N guyen, or
visit the H OPE and Wellness Center, as well as the
collegeisradd .org
website.
News Editor:
Ryan Downs
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
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Access: Initiative addresses student needs
Initiative's proposed time
b lock, f or classes that are
scheduled b efore 2:30 p .m.
on Monday/Wednesday, they
would switch f rom 75 minute intervals twice a week
t o 50 minute intervals three
times a w eek, the extra class
t ime being scheduled f or Friday. This would increase the
amount of class sections f rom
what is currently five courses
(between the hours of 7 a .m.
and 2:15 p.m.) t o seven
courses (between the hours
of 7:30 a .m. and 2:20 p.m.).
" There is a lot of concern
on the side of faculty because
this would b e a b ig c hange,"
said Academic Senate and
Executive Committee Chair,
Laurie Stowell. " Not everybody would b e moving
t o three day
a week classes, and with
some classes,
it might m ake
sense t o d o so
because
the
pedagogy would b e easier
t o transition into a shorter
class period. This is not a
one size fits all schedule
and it is not intended t o b e."
Dr. Stowell said that while
the Executive Committee
has discussed the proposal,
the consensus is not unanimous as t o whether or not
the Student Access Initiative
is ready t o b e implemented.
' T h e Executive Committee was considering a resolution in support t o take t o
the Senate on Nov. 5 . It
was a vote of 7 t o 6 not t o
take the resolution of support," Dr. Stowell said.
T he switch t o 50 minute
class intervals may necessitate that students b e on
campus f our or five days a
week if they are unable t o
coordinate all of their classes
t o f all on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. S ome faculty
members have expressed
concerns over whether o r not
the Student Access Initiative
will prove s uccessful in accelerating graduation rates
and accessibility of classes
f or students if it increases
the amount of time they
are spending on c ampus.
"If you are a Literature
& Writing student, unless
you only need o ne o r t wo
classes t o graduate, you will
most likely end u p with a
five-day schedule," Literature & Writing Studies Department Chair, Dr. Salah
Moukhlis, said. " As a chair,
I cannot schedule all core/
elective courses on either
Tuesday/Thursday or M onday/Wednesday/Friday b ecause they have t o b e spread
out t o avoid class conflict."
" The main concern among
f aculty as f ar as consequences is that it will disproportionately impact students that
are poor and working class,
and impact those that have
f amily obligations of f amily, children or siblings t o
look over," history lecturer,
our pay," California Faculty Association President,
and Associate P rofessor of
history, Darel E ngen, said.
" There is the issue of research and service t oo. If
w e have t o spend more tiifte
on restructuring courses
and commuting more o ften,
t hat's going t o take away
f rom the other things w e
are required t o d o as w ell."
"Lecturers and faculty get
short term contracts that
range f rom one semester t o
one year contracts t o three
year contracts. If this m easure goes into place, it w on't
necessarily change class
amount but the amount of
time t o b e on c ampus," said
Professor Henderson. " For
tenure track it will probably
h ave slightly less
of an e ffect o n
t hem
b ecause
they get allocated
their classes first.
Lecturer f aculty
will
probably
h ave the same consequences
as students w here w e are
here t hree, f our, five days a
week rather than t wo. I t's not
m ore work b ut m ore time in
the car and not being able
to d o other things at m uch.
Things like preparation and
grading are done at h ome."
Thus f ar, the proposal has
been brought t o the Academic Senate and A SI, t wo open
meetings have been held
with various dept. chairs
and the Provost conducted
an open f orum with the
university at large f or f aculty and staff t o share their
comments and concerns.
" As f ar as t he Student Access Initiative g oes, ASI h as
not taken a f ormal stance
in support o r against this
initiative," said A SI E xecutive C ommittee President
and C EO, Haley P erko. " Dr.
K amel H addad, presented at
our first A SI B oard of D irectors m eeting, and g ave
his reasoning of w hy the
university would like t o alter the current class schedule. T he c hange would open
m ore course o fferings, h elping students get t he classes
they need in order t o graduate in a timely m anner."
"The number of classes we added
alone this year were 100. We expect to add another 100 every year
to accommodate the growth'~
P rofessor Michael Henderson, said. " Also, there may
b e more campus and local
congestion because m ore
people may drive t o campus
per day using more gas. A lso
equity—access f or poor students o r those with other obligations is important. Very
f ew students have the luxury
of j ust coming t o campus
and doing nothing e lse."
" 90 percent of our students
are commuter students, with
more than 9,000 students
taking 12 or more units,"
Scheduling Task Force Committee Chair, and history
p rofessor, Dr. Patricia Seleski, said. "Of these people, 88 percent already c ome
at least three days a w eek."
Questions also arose as
t o whether or not f aculty
and lecturers would h ave
adequate time t o transition
their syllabi t o a 50 m inute
interval class structure and
if their workload would b e
adequately
c ompensated.
"We may need t o r evamp
several courses in a short
period of t ime, so that is a
workload issue that concerns the union because it
increases workload with n o
corresponding increase in
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S et-up player commands Cougars in final run
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A lyssa F oster's p henomenal f our-year t enure o n v olleyball t eam
B Y R ESTY G REY
SPORTS EDITOR
Leading the w omen's volleyball t eam, senior setter
and captain Alyssa Foster
continues t o add to her 1100
assists on the season in an
e ffort t o reciprocate another championship, j ust as
she has helped t o d o so before during her three years
of attendance at C SUSM.
Born in Santa R osa, California, Alyssa moved t o
Portland, Oregon at the age
of seven where her m other
began teaching her the f undamentals of volleyball. Foster started playing volleyball
in the fourth grade, a fter her
mother taught her the b asics.
F oster's mother played an
incredible influence on Foster's volleyball proficiency.
A t 17 years o ld, Foster
came back to California
and finally reached college level competition. She
was fortunate enough t o
have her first year coincide
with the year CSUSM created its volleyball program.
Despite an incredibly hectic start, s he's gone on t o
help tally three Associates
of Independent Institution
ing together f or C SUSM.
" The seniors that w e d o
h ave, t hey've really g rown,"
Foster said. "I k now they
always h ave my b ack and
I k now I can always count
on t hem. Especially on t he
c ourt, I k now I can g o t o
t hem and I can trust t hem.
A s a setter, the importance
of F oster's role is similar t o
a q uarterback's in f ootball
or a point g uard's in basketball. Her role is t o analyze
the d efense of the opposing
team while systematically
distributing the volleyball t o
her o ffensive outside hitters.
" I j ust k now i t's m y j ob t o
p erform every g ame," Foster
said. "A setter is such an important role o n the t eam that
Photo provided by Matthew Berson I c an't take any d ays o ff. I
Senior volleyball player Alyssa Foster sets a team member up for a volley in front of a home crowd.
k now if I h ave a b ad g ame,
Over the course of her Foster said. "My j unior year it d oesn't j ust a ffect m e,
[A.I.I.] championship titles.
"[Freshmen year,] we kin- stay at C SUSM, Foster has I b ecame a captain and this it a ffects t he entire t eam."
Foster h as been the g o-to
da had t o go with the flow," considered herself "lucky year I 'm a captain again. I
Foster said. "We d idn't have e nough" t o b e the start- hold a higher standard f or girl f or the Cougars as rea g ym, w e d idn't have a set ing setter f or all f our years. myself now that I 'm older flected in H ubbard's r emarks
schedule; we d idn't even Despite F oster's modesty, and now that I 'm a senior." on F oster's exceptional play.
" Alyssa definitely r uns this
know half the schools we she has developed into the
Alongside seniors Alyssa
were playing or how w e kind of person that under- H ubbard, Kelli M cLin, Erin t eam, as she should as a setwere going t o get there. It stands what it takes t o stay in Talafus and Taylor D egraaf, ter," Hubbard said. "Without
was chaos f or a little b it, but such a demanding position. Foster can attribute much of her, w e w ouldn't b e w here w e
it was f un. It was almost like
" As I 've gotten older I 've her success in f urthering her are today. S he's the MVP."
w e went in with n o p ressure." had m ore responsibilities," volleyball expertise t o playA s the postseason draws
PLAYER
C ross-country r unner's f ierce
d edication i nspiring f or t eam
G etting t o k now K ate B ouvatte
consistency is "having faith
in the work [she has] put i n."
" I have an end goal and
I intend t o reach i t," Bouvatte said. " I put confidence in those goals and
faith in my training to k eep
m y head in the g ame."
Bouvatte is a very positive
and hard-working person; as
a psychology m ajor she plans
on going to grad school and
having a career i n research
or
clinical
psychology.
B Y S HAINA P ARDO
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Bouvatte is a m om, w ife,
mother, student and athlete.
In her spare t ime, she likes
Senior Kate Bouvatte is on
to r ead, assist in a research
top of her game this cross
lab in the psych departcountry season. She has lead
ment and hang out with her
the Cougars to be one of the
husband and son, J ackson.
most competitive teams
"There are so many chalin the NAIA C onference.
lenges to balancing all of my
It is not an easy task t o
roles; m y biggest challenge is
be an elite runner like Bouthat there never seems t o b e
vatte. The secret behind her
enough t ime. Time management is key," Bouvatte said.
She has a big impact on
the t eam not j ust as a captain, but as a person. Raelyn Werley commented on
how awesome of a captain
and person Bouvatte i s.
" I look at Bouvatte as such
a hard worker and someone
I can trust t o go with questions, advice and to f ollow
her by the example she sets,"
Werley said. " She d oesn't
only lead with her words but
with her actions. She influences m e in a positive way
and challenges m e to b e the
best athlete I can b e because
of her positive attitude and
work ethic. She is super talented, but also puts in the
w ork, which is inspiring."
Kate Bouvatte is a great
Photo provided by Matthew Berson inspiration and is leading the Cougars t o a
CSUSM student athlete Kate Bouvatte leads the pack in a recent
great end of the season.
cross-country meet.
PRO
closer, Foster prepares herself towards her final championship run with CSUSM.
" Alyssa Foster always
gets better at the end of the
season, and w e're starting to
see that now," Head Coach
A ndréa Leonard said. "She's
executing our offense, she's
m aking sets that are even
deceiving m e. You're really
starting to see her competitive side emerge as we inch
closer t o the championship."
Her continued developing
p rowess in volleyball has her
aiming f or a fourth A.I.I. title.
" I'm looking f or a championship, f or sure," Foster said. "We already have
t hree, so I d on't want to let
this f ourth one slip away."
A side f rom volleyball,
Foster is majoring in Business Administration with
an emphasis in Marketing.
She hopes t o find an internship in Sports Marketing
a fter she has graduated.
" I want t o be involved,
especially with San Marcos," Foster said. "I would
love t o come back and
practice or be a part of the
staff somehow; help out
o r maybe be a mentor."
m
T hompson c ontinues o n p ath
t o A ll-American g reatness
Cougar leads women's basketball team to success
B Y B EULAH SUPRIYA
STAFF WRITER
Meet Heather T hompson,
the first NALA all-American
f or C SUSM's w omen's basketball t eam, w ho also averaged a double-double in rebounds and points last season.
Standing
at
5 '11",
Thompson
plays
starting f orward f or C SUSM.
A s the season b egins,
Thompson speaks about
the t eam, her achievements
and how t o continue on this
path of success by putting
forth her best e fforts during this year, her final year
"Every year, I 'm getting f aster and stronger
and the experience gained
through the years plays a
huge r ole," Thompson said.
Her goals f or the upcoming season are to secure a
NAIA ail-American title
again, average a doubledouble every game and
k eep running as f ast as possible throughout the g ame.
In preparation f or the season, Thompson pointed out
that she has been practicing since the second week
C SUSM reopened its campus. She has been concentrating on o ffense and with
Photo provided by Matthew Berson
CSUSM student athlete Heather Thompson shoots a basket for the
basketball team.
m any of the players b eing veterans, the m atches
will b e worth w atching.
T hompson identifies h er
strong points as r ebounding and b eing a f ast post
player. Her f avorite shot is
the turnaround j ump shot.
Thompson is part of the
first graduating basketball
t eam, f or she was part of
the first w omen's basketball
t eam h ere at C SUSM in 2011.
In a short span of f our years
the t eam has done extremely
well in t he NAIA and this
y ear they h ave been accepted
into N CAA 2nd division.
T hompson's hard work and
c ommitment have contributed t o the t eam's success,
actions she plans to continue this year while building
u pon her own achievements.
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Secret w eapon on m en's soccer team
B uckets o f g oals and a dvice f rom E rik L opez
" Evan is fiat out the most
goals and 20 assist on his
consistent soccer player you
career, trumping C SUSM's
& R ESTY G REY
previous school record held will ever m eet," Lopez said.
SPORTS ASSISTANT
Lopez
comments
on
by Bradley Seidenglanz.
SPORTS EDITOR
N ow that Lopez is play- starting center midfieldLeading C SUSM M en's ing his last season at ers Yuki Hate and SulSoccer t eam with 8 goals C SUSM, h e has an abun- livan Tobin's work ethic.
"[Hate] really stepped u p
and 6 assists, midfielder dance of advice t o pass on
this year, h e i sn't holding
E ric L opez h as helped t o t o h is f ellow underclassmen.
carry t he Cougars through
" I try t o prepare them b ack," said L opez. " He is
an a mazing season so f ar. f or what is going t o come like a little pit bull throwA t a y oung a ge, L opez b ecause i t's a way d iffer- ing his body e verywhere...
m atured quickly m aking ent game than high school I d on't know what it is
h im taller than many of his soccer," said L opez. " Col- about this year [for Tobin]
f riends. T his g ave h im an lege soccer is really f ast- but something clicked with
and
physical." him; h e is j ust on fire."
advantage w hen it c ame t o paced
As much praise as Lopez
sports. Soccer and b aseL opez's best strategy f or
gives his t eammates, his
ball w ere the t wo main helping the lower class playsports L opez played w hile ers is t o b e tough because that own work ethic has helped
h e w as growing u p; h ow- is w hat prepares them f or the him to achieve the title of
ever, evidently L opez grew types of things they are going captain of the M en's soct o love t he g ame of soccer. t o h ave t o deal with in a g ame. cer team along with Scott
" Coming f rom my posi- Rice and Erik Mueller.
O ver t he past w eekend,
"Eric Lopez is really great;
tion playing f orward, a lot
L opez b roke
C SUSM's
of my success comes from h e's • a hard-working guy,"
school record f or most career goals. According t o m y t eam," L opez said. said L opez's roommate and
Starting f orward Evan attacking center mid with 14
the Athletic D epartment's
gets
incredible assists f or the season, Angel
w ebsite, L opez's t wo goals M yers
M ora. " He's strong and h e's
and o ne assist in Satur- praise f rom L opez. They
a hands-on guy. H e creates a
day's match against Ante- h ave been f riends belot of problems f or the centlope Vallev outs h im at 5 4 fore they started college.
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CSUSM student athlete Erik Lopez shows off skills that illustrate why
men's soccer team's * secret weapon.'
er backs he goes against." dous kid off the field and a tion L opez is currently in
Throughout the season, super-spirited competitor;" the midst of his f ourth y ear
" Lopez is a really good at C SUSM while w orkLopez has shown exceptional
leadership among his t eam: guy," Mora said. " He's al- ing towards a degree in
M anagement.
"Erik Lopez has been ways motivating the whole Business
" I w anttotry a ndplay soccer
one of our most dangerous t eam, trying t o k eep everyone
players in the entire time heads u p and trying t o stay as m uch as I can at t he highh e's been h ere," head coach c alm, cool and collected." est level I c an," L opez said.
Soccer m ay not b e a career
As the season comes t o
Ron Pulvers said. " I think
f or h im, but believes h e will
first and foremost h e's a an e nd, Lopez is making
great guy. E rik's a tremen- plans f or l ife a fter gradua- always h ave soccer in his l ife.
2014-15 Men's Basketball season preview
CSUSM H OME G AMES
etrate, w e have some inside
physical post players that our
program has never had in the
Expectations and hype p ast," Saia said. "We have a
around the campus com- lot of pieces. Our point guard
munity
have
reached has the ability t o score over
new
levels
a fter
the 20 points per game and w e
t eam's results last season. h ave another point guard
T he
Cougars
experi- w ho can run a t eam. So hopeenced a remarkable 2013- fully w e figure out a way t o
14 season where they spent put all these pieces together."
T he Cougars f ace some
seven weeks ranked N o.l.
tough challenges ahead as
They also won 2 3 consecutive games and finished the they search t o build new t eam
year with an overall record chemistry and integrate the
of 32-2. A season résumé new players into the system.
"You h ave got t o r ememwith those types of credentials will raise the bar ber w e have t o replace 9 0
f or any school program. points on o ffense that w e've
Coach J im Saia has the lost f rom last y ear's t eam,"
task t o now lead a team that Coach Saia said. "We are in
features many new f aces and a learning curve right now.
I only three returning play- Everyone has t o learn how
ers f rom last y ear's roster. t o d efend, rebound and not
" I think w e got shooters, allow transition points. High
w e got people w ho can pen- scoring o ffenses brings peoB Y E RIK SANDOVAL
STAFF WRITER
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MEN'S SOCCER 12-3
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 22-10:
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7:30pm 11/11/2014, vs. Pomona Piteer
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lpm 11/7/2014* vs. Cypress College (Scrimmage)
12pm 11/10/2014, vs. Southwestern College (Scrimmage)
1pm 11/14/2014, vs. Grossmont College (Scrimmage)
Intramnrals
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From 5pm to 6:30pm Fridays on Mangrum Field. The final
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final game will end at 10pm
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BOWLING:
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on Friday, Nov. 14,2014.
CO-REC SOFTBALL;
Saturdays between 10/18/14 and.11/22/14. Thefirstgame will
start at 11am and thefinalgame will end at 5pm
IRON MOUNTAIN HIKE:
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE:
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ple t o the games b ut you got
t o d efend and rebound and
those are constant in everything w e d o as w e look
t o build team chemistry."
With all the new players
still trying t o build relationships on and off the basketball
court, Coach Saia would like
t o c urb some of t he pressure
f rom t he risen expectations;
at least f or the t ime b eing.
" Right now I d on't h ave
any e xpectations, o ur main
goal is t o get b ack t o the
National t ournament and
win t he
c hampionship,"
Saia s aid. " That's t he standard of o ur p rogram and
that d oesn't c hange, b ut it
is all about the process f or
us at the m oment. I think
w e can b e good and hopefully b y February and March
w e will b e really g ood."
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C SUSM m en's s occer t eam p repared f or s tretch r un
T eam a ims f or s econd A .I.I t itle i n f our y ears
B Y ERIK SANDOVAL
STAFF WRITER
C SUSM m en's soccer began their 16-game regular
season schedule in a stellar
fashion by earning victories
in their first f our matches.
M en's soccer followed u p
its impressive start by losing three of their next five
matches, but has regained
momentum by winning their
last three consecutive games.
The Cougars have a current record of 12-3 with one
game remaining. Their season résumé includes highprofile victories against top
ranked opponents such as
Concordia University (CA)
and Biola University ( CA).
The Cougars have held
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their
opponents
scoreless in f our games behind
their well-organized defense and have average
scoring of over t wo goals
in each of their victories.
"We have a lot of depth
on this t eam," leading goal
scorer, Eric L opez, said.
" The competition among the
players has been driving this
team and pushing us f orward.
There is a lot of pressure t o
p erform well and that makes
everyone want t o d o the best
that they can because if you
d on't, you can lose your
spot in the starting 11, but
the depth makes us better."
T he key component behind
all of the t eam's victories has
been their imposing d efense.
T he Cougars have permitted
only eight goals in their nine
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k eep a block of eight m en
defensively," Rice
said.
" These last f ew games w e've
lost sight of o ur d efense
by trying t o b ecome m ore
attack-minded on o ffense,
but w e really need t o f ocus
on becoming tight again as
a d efensive unit, not allowing goals and w e're m ore
than capable of doing i t."
With one match l eft, and
the prospect of playing the
remaining part of their schedule in f ront of the f riendly
h ome confines of San Marcos, the Cougars seem t o exPhoto by Cody Cook
ude plenty of confidence and
As the season comes to an end, the men's soccer team prepares for
optimism looking f orward
a fierce postseason.
t o their remaining fixtures.
" We'd like t o k eep posiw ins, but have allowed eight must continue to zone in degoals in their three losses, fensively in order t o replicate tive m omentum going and
Midfielder and Co-captain their early season success. f ocus on the things w e're
Scott Rice believes the team
"Coach always says to doing right," senior f orward,
l illlil
SILil
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Sullivan Tobin, said. "The
final games are at home
so c ome out and support."
Carrying
the
winning
m omentum will be crucial f or the remaining portion of the schedule because these players have
aspirations that extend beyond the regular season.
" We'd like to win out our
remaining schedule and end
our season 13-3," Lopez
said. "We have the ability
to reach NAIA tournament,
but we all want to win the
A.I.I c onference championship. I was on the team in
2011 that won the conference title and that was such
a great f eeling, being around
that team w as so much fun
and I 'd like to end my time
here with that feeling again."
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Eating potatoes has never been so sweet
BY LEXY PEREZ
A & E ASSISTANT
While it can b e assumed
that potatoes are a f ood f avorite across the nation,
the new f ad of eating sweet
potatoes seems t o now b e
popping u p everywhere, providing more health benefits
that many are not aware o f.
Sweet potatoes have become the next popular item
on the menu and their versatility allows them t o b e
made into j ust about anything: Sweet Potato f ries,
Sweet Potato p ie, Sweet
Potato soup and even
Sweet Potato smoothies.
While these orange potatoes may not b e as popular as regular potatoes,
they provide nutrients imperative f or our bodies t o
f unction and b e healthy.
If y ou're battling a flu,
consider eating a sweet potato. Consuming this Vitamin D-filled f ood item is
another way of gaining the
antioxidants needed in order to assist your body to
battle inflammatory issues.
Vitamin D is crucial f or
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Addflip-flopsto shoe-icide list
Is dressing down better for feet?
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Flip-flops are a common shoe amoung CSUSM students and Californians.
B Y A LEXIS S AUCEDO
SPORTS COLUMNIST
L iving in So-Cai w e c an't
h elp o urselves, flip-flops
are j ust so c omfortable and
convenient. B ut does this
c omfort and convenience
c ome with a price? How are
wearing flip-flops affecting
our musculoskeletal system?
Flip-flops are quick t o slip
on a fter a long day at one of
San D iego's b eautiful beaches. S ome flip-flops are even
f ashionable enough f or a
night out on t he town in the
casual Pacific Beach area.
In f act, C SUSM students
r ock flip-flops on a daily b asis.
"Flip-flops are my go-to
s hoe," Genevieve Baskiel
said. " I wear them at
least three out of the f our
days I am on c ampus."
Six students were randomly stopped and asked how
o ften they wear flip-flops t o
school. Four of the six students admitted t o wearing
flip-flops everyday, even
during the cooler winter
season. One of the t wo remaining students said she
wears t hem, one of t he t wo
days she is on campus. T he
remaining student stated
h e never wears flip-flops
nor did h e even own a pair.
T he human f oot is f ar
more intricate that anyone
gives it credit f or. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association
( APMA), " The heel b one is
the largest of the 2 6 bones i n
the human f oot, which also
h as 3 3 j oints and a network
of m ore than 100 tendons,
muscles and ligaments."
T he A PMA also explains
that flip-flop wearers can experience chronic f oot p ain,
hair-line f ractures and tendonitis due t o the lack of
arch support, heel cushioning and shock absorption.
R ip-flops can also leave
ankles vulnerable t o spraining and crush injuries f rom
objects in the environment.
WebMD also states that
flip-flops can b e the culprit f or many h ip, k nee
and lower back issues. A dditionally, WebMD
has
even added flip-flops t o
the very same -sho^-icide'
list that include high h eels.
So next time you decide t o dress it u p or dress
it d own, k eep in mind the
beating your f eet are taking.
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C ontinued f r o m p age 6
Potatoes: A good addition to a diet
building healthy teeth, b ones,
e tc. It also plays a role in elevating o ur energy levels
and m oods. Sweet p otatoes'
high amount of Vitamin C is
also important in building a
stronger immunity system.
Sweet potatoes are also
beneficial in
alleviating
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If y ou're not a f an of b ananas, sweet potatoes can
also b e a great source f or
potassium, preventing heart
disease, averting
onsets
of heart attacks, strokes
and maintaining balance
throughout the body under stressful conditions.
—-——
While
iron
is known as an
energy boosting
mineral, it is
also important
f or metabolizing
proteins, ensuring the i mmune
system is f unctioning
properly and pro-
ad
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"
white b lood cells.
Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and
T hose with iron
nutrients with a varied bank of preparation
deficiency
c an
styles.
c onsume
sweet
stress-related
s ymptoms. potatoes f or they contain an
If y ou're having a stress- adequate amount of i t, as
ful week filled with mid- well as natural sugars, m agterms, your stress is causing nesium (aka: t he anti-stress
your body t o u se a large mineral) and Vitamin B 6.
Whether y our taste b uds
amount of potassium and
other minerals. I t's threat- p refer salty o r sweet flavored
ening t o h ave a low intake potatoes, it seems that sweet
of potassium, b ecause i t's potatoes are a new f ood
an electrolyte needed t o f renzy that d oesn't seem
assist in regulating essen- t o b e going anywhere, so
tial body f unctions such as it could b e beneficial t o inheartbeat and nerve signals. clude t hem in your daily diet.
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FEATURES
P rofessor of H istory: Dr. I brahim A l-Marashi
Middle Eastern scholar has fascination with region's past
B Y N ADA S EWIDAN
FEATURES EDITOR
To love a subject so deeply
that you become consumed
by i t, i t's n o longer simply a j ob, but a way of l ife.
C SUSM P rofessor of history, Ibrahim Al-Marashi,
reflects this exact sentiment.
A s an assistant History
p rofessor with a teaching
emphasis in Middle Eastern history, Dr. Al-Marashi
hopes t o impart the same
fascination and awareness
of the past into his students.
He stresses that there is
always a m ajor event in t he
Middle East: A rab Spring,
War of Libya and the debate of whether the U .S.
will strike Syria. He discussed how relevant Middle Eastern studies is now
and how important it is t o
learn, understand and address misconceptions in re-
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gards t o these global events.
"Students not only learn
the history, but learn a lot
about the regions that shape
most American foreign policy to this very day," he said.
Professor Al-Marashi enjoys being a history professor
because history is a reflection of the human condition
and of identity. He explained
how it is an all-encompassing subject that looks at the
past in order t o gain an understanding of the present.
" When you are a professor
of history, you are always
learning; i t's a continuous
p rocess," P rofessor Al-Marashi said. " I can honestly
say n o day of work is ever
the s ame. I may b e teaching
the same subject, but n o matter what I a m teaching, I 'm
teaching f rom a d ifferent approach o r d ifferent material
f rom the present t o tell these
students why these events
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Dr. Ibrahim speaks to members of the history department.
in the past are important."
Professor
A l-Marashi's
family is originally f rom
Iraq. However, h e was
born in Baltimore and
grew u p in California.
H e earned a B .A. f rom
University
of
California, Los Angeles, his M.A
f rom. Georgetown
University
and
eventually
his Ph.D. f rom University of O xford in the U .K.
He was motivated t o become a history professor in
order t o learn and discover
more about the region of
his ancestors. H e explained
that the time h e was studying t o become a professor of
Middle Eastern history was
a d ifferent time than now-
FACULTY
-it was pre 9/11, pre I raq.
A fter graduation h e d ecided t o travel t o the M iddle East and experience the
region h e was studying.
A mong some of the places h e lived includes M orocco, Yemen and E gypt.
" I f elt like I needed t o
live there t o really understand the culture and the
region and apply what I
was studying t o the places
I was going t o," h e said.
P rofessor Al-Marashi confessed how h e is never in o ne
place f or m ore than seven
weeks and how h e is continuously on the m ove, traveling
f or work and f or c onferences.
H e is also currently w orking on writing another b ook
on the ' 91 Gulf War, and
as a side p roject, h e works
with the local community t o
teach the history of Iraq t o
r efugees still in high school.
P rofessor
Al-Marashi
currently teaches general
history, War and Society,
several courses on the Middle East and a course on
w omen in the Middle East.
Next semester h e will be
o ffering a class about Spain
and the Middle East which
explores the Arabic influence in Spain and how a
Catholic country deals with
a Muslim past. T he class
will b e o ffered in the spring
from 2 :30 pm t o 3:45 p.m on
M ondays and Wednesdays.
Teaching i sn't simply a j ob
f or P rofessor Al-Marashi,
but a hobby as well. There
is n o delineation between
courses taught in classrooms and his way of living.
"History is not j ust something I teach; i t's a philosophy; i t's a way of life; it's
a way of l iving," Professor
Al-Marashi said. " It's not
work f or m e; i t's something
I a m passionate about."
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C SUSM professor, Dr.
Yuan Yuan, is known t o b e
both upfront with his expectations and f air while
c harming the class with his
w arm smile and f unny j okes.
Dr. Yuan Yuan, a Literature and Writing professor h ere at C SUSM,
talks about h ow m uch h e
loves h is j ob as a Literature and Writing Professor.
" I e njoy being a professor because you have
a lot of time t o read and
t hink," Professor Yuan said.
" As the Chinese saying
goes, thinking without reading leads t o laziness and reading without thinking leads t o
c onfusion. Especially f or a
professor engaged in theories, thinking helps put ideas
into different perspectives
and reading f urther challenges those perspectives."
P rofessor
Yuan
was
originally born in J inan,
the capital city of Shandong
Province,
China.
"[Jinan] is about a hundred miles away f rom Qufii
where C onfucius was born
about t wo thousand years
a go," P rofessor Yuan said.
B efore arriving in the
States, Yuan received his
B achelor's Degree in Foreign Language and Literature and his M aster's
Degree at T he Institute of
Modern American Literature, both located in Shandong University in China.
Professor Yuan later received his Doctorate Degree
in English at t he University
of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Living and studying in both
China and the United States,
P rofessor Yuan acquired
language proficiency in now, and I witnessed the
both English and Chinese. huge change of C SUSM from
Professor Yuan has been a university without a camliving in the states since pus and with only a couple
1985; h e first migrated t o of hundred students, t o now
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painting and photography
as some of his h obbies.
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MJ£.Ch*A. advocates for higher education and unification
S tudents s trive f or e qual o pportunity f or g enerations t o c ome
BY SHANICE D A V I S
STAFF WRITER
CSUSM's
M .E.Ch.A.
is more than an organization; it is a m ovement
that implements concentration on higher education,
political
involvement, culture and history.
ME.Ch.A. stands f or M ovimiento Estudiantil C hicano
de Aztlan, and ultimately,
the organization's mission is
to strive f or higher education
and awareness of the history
and struggle. " M.E.Ch.A.
is determined t o contribute
and develop political, social
and culturally competent
projects that will prepare
o ur people t o b ecome the
f uture leaders of our c ommunity," M .E.Ch.A. secretary, Lizbeth M oreno, said.
T he o rganization's goals
consist of having equal opportunity in higher education f or all p eople, especially
underrepresented c ommunities. A mong their objectives
include establishing a Raza
C enter on c ampus, ensuring
that their ancestors and their
culture is never f orgotten,
giving b ack t o the c ommunity and staying united as o ne.
T his
m ovement
has
m any
Hispanic/Latino
m embers, b ut M oreno e xpresses that t he org. is open
f or e veryone on c ampus.
ing part of this organization,"
Moreno said. "Unity is a
huge benefit from the organization [because] w e support
each other in all that w e d o,
and [we] m ake sure that w e
all graduate and balance the
stresses this l ife has t o o ffer."
M EChA has t wo main upcoming events—Jornaleros
and a high school c onference.
Photo provided by ME.ChA.
"Jornaleros, which means
Members of M.E.Ch.A show support for Raza Center.
' day laborer,' are the m en
" MEChA is f or anyone is that you care f or our c om- and women w ho stand at corinterested in helping out the munity as much as w e d o." ners looking f or j obs," MoreM oreno
also
empha- no explained. "We set aside
community and helping those
w ho d o not h ave a v oice," sized an essential b en- a Friday of every month t o
achieved
through w ake u p bright and early t o
M oreno said. " Everyone and efit
anyone is w elcome t o attend M . E . C h . A . - u n i f i c a t i o n . m ake burritos f or these day
and b e part of our w onderful * " A minority and a nori-mi- laborers and take it t o them
organization; all that w e ask nority can take a lot from b e- along with some water."
" The high school c onference is t o promote higher
education," M oreno said.
"We provide f ood and w orkshops f or the youth so that
they know higher education is a possibility f or a ll."
In addition t o those e vents,
M .E.Ch.A. is having another upcoming event, Baile
d e Los Muertos on Nov.
2 1 at the C larke, so m ark
y our calendars cougars!
If anyone is interested in
j oining M .E.ChA., all are
welcome t o attend the m eetings held from 4 p .m. t o 6
p ,m. every Tuesday in C ommon 2 06. E mail the o rg.
at
c susm .mecha@ g mail.
c om f or m ore i nformation.
The Cougar Chronicle helps supportfightagainst breast cancer
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The Cougar Chronicle was
among those recognized f or
helping to promote Maxwell
Dickson's " Pink Tie A ffair"
art show fundraiser f or breast
cancer care and research.
T he P ink Tie A ffair-a
charity gala produced to
raise m oney and awareness
f or breast cancer research-hosted hundreds of patrons
that included local celebrities and politicians f or a
night filled with art auctions,
live m usic, f ood and d rinks.
This group of artists associated with the Pink Tie A ffair
h ave helped develop and host
this event in Los Angeles f or
t he past couple of years now.
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One-of-a-kind photography experiences b y Reid
Goodshaw of Haromic Lights
were part of the guest entertainment, along with t apas,
w ine, pool tables, classic arcade games and c lub m usic.
A s guests graced the red
carpet, T he Cougar Chronicle logo adorned the wall
of f ame that included various other sponsors that
helped m ake the event possible. All proceeds earned
b y the event went directly t o the Breast Cancer
Care and Research F und.
D ickson's art pieces created
t he atmosphere f or the evening, and all the artwork was
available f or silent auction.
T he entire event earned
a little m ore than $ 10,000
f or
the
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F or m ore information
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What employers look f or in college g raduates
The CSUSM Career Center prepares current students as well as
alumni for today's competitive job market.
B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER
STAFF W RITER
Please raise your hand if
y ou'd like t o make some
money. While i t's u p t here,
wave and smile pleasantly
at someone t o practice social
skills, and then make your
way t o the Career Center.
There are people in the Ca-
reer Center w ho want nothing m ore than t o h elp you
find the employment that
will lead you t o that money.
C alifornia's unemployment
is currently at 5 .9 p ercent,
and if students all would
rather b e in that other 94.1
percent, then students need t o
know what employers w ant.
" What employers look f or
ALUMNI:
are ' soft s kills,'" Career Center Director, Pam Wells, said.
These
skills
include:
communication efficiency,
both oral and written, experience working in t eams,
t echnology]
skills, experience in a diverse e nvironment,
leadership
potential and the capability t o learn n ew things.
"[The] majority of these are
[skills] students are getting
[at C SUSM]," Career Counselor, Dian Sanchez, said.
G EO and GEW, required
f or every student, f ocus on
oral and written communication skills. There is n o
shortage of group work as
students progress through
classes. T he technological
skills she referred t o can b e
gained through t he computer classes that are o ffered.
C SUSM is a diverse environment with students f rom
all over the country. T hanks
t o t he international student
p rogram, w e are globally
diverse. T he c lubs, activities and organizations students participate in can in-
WHERE
dicate leadership potential.
A s college students, t he
capacity and ability t o
learn can h opefully b e assumed here at C SUSM.
Graduates of t he C SU
system o ffer strong skills t o
employers. A C SU executive
summary, published January
1 9,2012, reviewed the results
of a survey of employers in
California. T he f our distinctive characteristics of C SU
graduates are t eamwork,
flexibility, capacity t o learn
and representation of the
diversity of the workplace.
However, according t o the
above mentioned research,
this is what students need t o
improve on: interpersonal
skills. In any workplace of
any size, these skills matter.
A s a specialized area of interpersonal skills, C SUSM
students need t o cultivate
their interviewing skills.
"Feedback
is
that
some of our students are
not as polished as other colleges," Wells said.
Employers know what they
are looking f or in potential
ARE
e mployees, and the interview
process is w hen they are considering most w ho t o h ire.
Here are some things t o
k eep in mind t o get t o that
point. T he Career Center
o ffers " mock i nterviews"
where students can practice and gain familiarity with possible questions
and appropriate answers.
Social m edia h as also b ecome a significant and even
a determining f actor in what
employers are looking f or, so
strong interview skills can
b e undermined by u nprofessional revelations online.
A s f ollow u p t o an interview, thank-you notes are
imperative. In every b usiness, time is valuable. Every
candidate f or a position m ust
acknowledge and show appreciation f or the t ime spent
on their interview. T hese
notes are standard in b usiness and networking, and
t he lack of t hem c an also
undermine a strong interview p erformance when it
comes t o deciding which
candidate will b e h ired.
A s a show of strength,
having some pertinent work
experience b efore seeking
e mployment could p ut you
at t he t op of t he candidacy
p ile. T he a nswer t o this conundrum i s internships. T he
Career C enter o ffers students assistance in finding
a variety of internships that
b est fits t he s tudents' n eeds.
S ome internships pay, some
o ffer class credit, b ut all
look good o n a r esume.
A s college students, w e are
building o ur e mployment
f utures right now. D on't
wait until y ou are sitting in
an interview t o contemplate
h ow you will answer " What
are
your
w eaknesses?"
Thinking about w hat e mployers look f or in college
graduates n ow and addressing what n eeds t o b e addressed c an only strengthen
your
opportunities.
F or m ore i nformation,
stopover at t he Career Center
o r visit t he website w ww.
csusm.edu/careers/ t o see
what they can h elp y ou with
as you prepare f or your f uture.
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W here does l ife t ake y ou
a fter graduation?
S ome
students m ay b e terrified of w hat h appens a fter
graduation while others
are ready t o experience reality outside of C SUSM.
Former CSUSM Cougar, Sarah Kinney, is currently working as a high
school teacher and part
t ime professor. While attending C SUSM, her main
f ocus was primarily work
and school. She worked on
campus at t he Online Writing L ab ( OWL) and the
Writing Center. During o ne
summer she worked at the
Admissions o ffice giving
tours of the campus as well.
Kinney discussed h ow
C SUSM helped h er prepare f or h er career as both
a high school teacher
and a college professor.
"The credential program at
C SUSM has definitely helped
m e t o get hired not only b ecause it prepared m e w ell,
but also because others k now
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teaching English at Temescal
Canyon High School, located
in Lake Elsinore, California.
Recently, Sarah received
her M aster's degree in English f rom National University and has begun teaching
college level English courses
at M t. San Jacinto College.
" CSUSM h as helped m e
get m y j obs because the reputation of the school is well
k nown," Kinney said. " My
department chair at M SJC
is an alumni f rom C SUSM
and I think that m ade h er
f eel confident in hiring m e."
Not only is Kinney a
teacher, b ut she is also
married and lives happily
with her dog and husband.
C SUSM has definitely paid
off f or this Cougar. With
her huge accomplishments
and outstanding achievements, it all goes t o show
that with hard work and
dedication, students here
at C SUSM can succeed
in their f uture endeavors.
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1/2 -whole onion
3 to 4 cloves garlic
1 cup water
4 to 5 tomatoes (the
more the better)
Pre-packaged mushroom seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 package of tofu
oil
1/2 package of tofu
throw them in olive oil
on medium to high heat;
cook until caramelized.
2. Dice up tomatoes and
garlic; add to pan.
3. Cut up tofu into
blocks and add to pan;
add salt and pepper.
4. Add one cup water,
simmer on low heat;
slow cook (the longer,
the better).
5. Add mushroom
seasoning for flavor;
continue to slow cook.
6. Serve over rice.
Directions:
1. Chop onions and
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D ate n ight i n S an D iego
A thens M arket C afé v ersus T he S pot
BY W ILL M CCURDY
For date night, an e vening
you've been preparing f or
meticulously down t o y our
best outfit, where d o you t ake
him or her? W here can y ou
show your date a g ood t ime
without breaking t he b ank?
There are t wo local r estaurants, one tucked a way in
the suburban reaches of San
Diego, Athens M arket C afé,
and the other in t he h igh r ises
of downtown L a J olla, T he
Spot. The Athens M arket
Café is located on C armel
Mountain Rd in San D iego
while The Spot is l ocated
on Prospect S t. in L a J olla.
With an unassuming l ook
but a richly seasoned m enu,
the Athens M arket C afé
couples affordability a nd
a taste of Greek c ulture. If
both parties are l actose t olerant, order some pita b read
with saganaki, a goat c heese
soaked in oil set ablaze at t he
table before b eing q uenched
with lemon j uice as a starter (it is tradition t o say o pa
when the cheese is o n fire).
Main course dishes r ange
from spiced gyros ( made
of pork or b eef) t o s immered lamb chops a nd citrus seasoned s almon. F or
those who d on't eat m eat,
there are equally delectable dishes such as spinach
spanakopita and f alafels.
R epresenting C SUSM student talent in
the field of m usic
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Finally f or d essert, t here is
b aklava, a pastry with ground
nuts and h oney h eld together with a flakey o uter c rust.
A nother location f or d ate
night is T he Spot located
i n t he sprawling u rban center of d owntown L a J olla.
T he S pot acts as a cozy b ar
a nd restaurant h aven away
from t he h ustle of t he city.
T heir b ar p rovides m uch
a mbience f or t hose of a ge,
t hough it is t he m ain dining
r oom w here o ne c an achieve
t he r omantic a tmosphere.
With a fireplace t ucked in
t o t he right and televisions
scattered f or t he b ar p atrons,
o ne c an e njoy an appetizer w ith their d ate in o ne of
t he m ore isolated b ooths o r
c atch t he sunset from o ne of
t he t ables n ear t he w indows.
With b oth restaurants h aving t heir strong p oints, it
c omes d own t o a matter of
c omparison t o d ecide w hich
restaurant h as t he b est criteria f or a r omantic e vening.
First is t he f ood. With A thens M arket C afe's e xotic variation of G reek f ood against
T he S pot's classic A merican
m enu, t he c hoices of A thens
M arket p rovide f or a m ore
diverse culinary e xperience.
T he Spot is a s afer b et
f or p eople w ho e njoy pizza
and there are other options
as well if o ne d oes not care
f or o r is allergic t o c heese.
N ext
is
atmosphere;
which restaurant provides
its guests with t he romantic f eel t hey're looking f or?
T he Spot mainly f unctions
as a sports b ar with t he televisions o ften showing the
latest football o r baseball
g ame. However, this can
b e o ffset b y the ocean view
and the proximity t o the
coast with t he sea themed
decor providing a m ore
laid b ack f eel f or the place.
Athens Market C afé, on t he
other h and, is very secluded
from t he local neighborhood,
instead relying o n the painted interiors of Greek cities
and portraits f or the customers t o lose themselves i n.
Finally, t he third and arguably t he most important category rears its head—cost.
T he Athens Market C afé
o ffers quite a f ew desirable
d ishes, b ut o ften patrons
will find themselves in t he
f orty dollar r ange with alcoholic beverages excluded.
T he Spot o n t he other h and
d oes not b oast a s b road of
a palate as Athens M arket,
b ut can h ave both parties
reasonably satisfied with
twenty t o thirty dollars.
B oth
Athens
Market
C afé and T he Spot o ffer a
u nique and quaint perspective t o date night; whichever restaurant is chosen depends on o ne's p reference.
OUTREACH ASSISTANT
F or Vitor, music gives
h im encouragement and
c omfort,
f eelings
he
hopes t o translate t o others through his own m usic.
JESUSM s tudent K arrkVitor started a b and during the
summer with his f riends Andrew Velasco, Colin Hagan
and Arman D olphin. T he
b and was an idea that w as not
initially p lanned. Vitor would
usually meet h is f riends
at t he b each in Carlsbad o r t he Oceanside
Pier j ust t o play f or f un.
T he b and's n ame is
T he Strangers, which
happened t o b e a suggestion m ade b y a
stranger w ho saw t hem
play together during
o ne of their meet-ups.
"We started off as
strangers b ut c ame together
with a c ommon interest and
started p laying," Vitor said.
A fter playing there f or
a w hile, V itor's M end,
Josh
Fowler,
helped
t hem record their first album in his h ome studio.
Vitor plays the guitar and
sings b ut everyone in t he
b and contributes t o the m u sic in other w ays. T he group
brings a lot of variety t o t he
music because each b and
m ember uses an instrument
that reflects their b ackground such as an acoustic
guitar, an electric guitar, a
keyboard and a m elodica.
" Each of t hem, however,
is extremely talented and
bring something d ifferent
t o this g roup, and I 'm glad
that the first b and I 'm in is
with these g uys," Vitor said.
T he b and's first o fficial performance was at the Mission
Asian market in Oceanside.
They did not h ave a set list
so instead, they improvised.
They played " Saved R oom,"
" Happy" and " Creep." It
was a good first experience
because people
cheered
and danced as they played.
Vitor is mostly self-taught.
His
musical
education
started when h e received a
guitar at the age of 16. H e
began by watching videos
online and reading the guitar tabs of whatever music h e was into at the t ime.
O ne of his first memories is
side Filipino Cultural Festival where h e m et Katherine
Sinsuan, w ho later played
with h im at other shows.
Vitor plans t o take a road
trip with h is b and in the
spring and h opefully play
m usic in various v enues,
as well as work on p roducing a second album.
Other b ands such as M umford and Sons, T he Head
and t he H eart, Paramore and
Jeff Buckley all are part of
h is musical influences.
Their n ext performance is at 9 p .m.
o n Saturday, N ov. 1
at t he M ission Asian
m arket i n O ceanside.
"If students w ant
t o p ursue m usic t hen
t hey n eed t o b e o pen
a nd willing t o e xplore d ifferent k inds
of m usic a nd b e w illing to put e ffort i nto i mproving,"
Vitor
s aid.
Vitor also holds m eet-ups
on c ampus f or students w ho
are interested in playing m usic together in a relaxed e nvironment. M usic m eet-up is
designed f or t hose w ho like
m usic and w ho w ant t o share
that passion b y connecting with f ellow m usicians.
" Thursday m eet-up is m ore
of j ust a m usic j am session
with d ifferent people c oming o ver t o play," Vitor s aid.
T he m usic m eet-up gathers at 12 p .m. o n T hursdays
in t he third floor of t he A rts
Building o n t he grass. Students c an either b ring t heir
o wn instruments o r u se s ome
of t he extra instruments that
h e a nd h is f riends A ndrew
Velasco, Colin Hagan and
I mmanuel B rown b ring.
If y ou w ould like t o k now
m ore about T he Strangers,
y ou can check out their F acebook p age at w ww.facebook.
c om/thestrangersjamband.
"We started off
as strangers but
came together
with a common interest and started
playing"
when h e learned how t o play
" Stop and Stare" b y O ne
Republic. H e was so proud
that h e succeeded at playing the song that h e wanted
t o show his f amily what
h e had learned. His f amily
were the ones w ho initially
encouraged h im t o play in
front of others during f amily gatherings o r parties.
" I d idn't like it at first,
b ut it helped m e get used t o
playing f or p eople," h e said.
B efore starting t he b and,
Vitor would p erform at open
m ic nights. H e played his
first acoustic show at a b ar
in Temecula about a y ear
a go. T his w as a new experience f or h im b ecause h e
h ad never prepared f or a live
p erformance b efore. H e h ad
t o consider things like vocal endurance and material.
T he crowd was small, b ut
h e got t o know the people
there, which made it worth it.
T he most memorable m oment f or Vitor was t he Ocean-
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Think f ast in I mprov C lub
Join Improv Club for fast-paced, f un club experience
B Y S YDNEY SCHABACKER
STAFF W RITER
Fast-paced and actionpacked, there is never
a dull m oment with the
C SUSM
Improv
Team.
W hat is improv, you m ay
ask? Improvisation is anything m ade-up on the spot.
T he Improv Team specializes in concocting characters, scenes, dramas a nd
laughs in seconds based on
audience suggestions. T he
club team was started in
2010 by Nicole H ernandez,
Aaron C hase, Molina M ilbourne and Lorenzo Taylor.
Originally, Improv w as o ffered as a class, but then
these three students took the
idea and f ormed the c lub.
I joined this past semester, and I am 100 percent
biased in its favor. To get
on the club t eam, auditions
are held once a semester f or
anyone interested. Senior
Player Ryan D owns, w ho
j oined Fall semester of 2010,
has some insider advice:
" The auditions are t o see
if you can act on a stage,
in a team as a team player. T he only problem is if
y ou're frying to b e t oo f unny," D owns says. " Just b e
Improv club poses for a group photo during practice.
y ourself, and w e'll worry
about [being f unny] later."
There are a f ew rules in
keeping with classic improv, but i t's mostly j ust one
game a fter another. One of
my favorites is "Zip-ZapZ op," when the players have
t o point at someone else in
the circle, yelling one of
uses in real l ife. In all of the
g ames, players h ave seconds
t o c ome u p with a character
with reactions and f eelings.
"You learn t o think on
y our f eet," D owns said.
" [Which is] very
important in other t hings."
Just consider public speaking o r class participation
f or that matter. It c an't hurt
socially either. T he confidence this builds with practice can easily b e transferred
t o everyday
experience.
I 've only b een on the Improv Team f or about a month
now, meeting once a w eek on
Monday nights. Every practice is d ifferent, and even
the basic g ames vary f rom
practice t o practice and get
energized with laughter and
good company. If you aspire
t o always b e on y our toes
and ready t o react t o what
happens next when surprises
are part of the g ame, please
come audition f or the I mprov Team next semester,
Photo provided CSUSM Improv Club would be beneficial f or potential users of these various
sites t o b e aware that love
the words, and y ou've got f un. This kind of stimulating i sn't something you find b y
t o k eep track at high speed f un f or the brain is addictive. reading a profile of checking
which word is being zoomed
Despite improv exercises b oxes; i t's something you
at y ou. While surprisingly being m ade u p of g ames, discover b y getting t o k now
d ifficult, messing u p can b e improv has many important people in t he real w orld.
W hy b reak-ups d on't a lways h ave t o m ean g oodbye
R emaining f riends a fter h eartbreak
g uys handle a b reakup, essarily in your l ife as a partit is assumed that sports ner, that d oesn't mean you
g ames, video games and have t o lose them completely.
L et'sfaceit: B reak-ups s uck. adrenaline activities with
Regardless
of
everyI n movies and television, f riends
are
involved. thing, feelings are still there
b reak-ups are treated as an
I t's a common debate as and memories still exist.
over-dramatic b uildup t o that t o whether guys and girls
It can be difficult to let go
f ated happy ending. But what can in f act b e f riends a fter
of the l ife you once had
happens when in real l ife, it a b reakup. The decision can
and t o "shut o f f ' f eelings.
can b e common f pr a break- lie on the myriad of situWhile it can vary with each
up t o simply b e a break-up? ations that could have ocp erson, break-ups are a time
Insert what I like t o call curred: cheating, lies, disf or personal healing. Time
the "breakup m ode." That tance, growing apart, or, like
apart is essential if there is
consists of common thoughts m e, the f act that it w as t oo
ever intent on remaining in
such as: " My life is over," difficult t o accept that Ryan
each o ther's lives. Distance
" I'm so happy," " I l ied, I 'm Gosling is a f ather and is
allows there t o b e a time t o
not really happy," " Maybe never truly entering my l ife.
find yourself again and learn
I 'm destined t o b e a loneWhether
t o b e your own
ly cat w oman" and " Why
y ou're
the
| ferson, findc an't Channing Tatum enter
"dumping your own
my life already?" Then it is
er" or the
happiness.
time t o channel Julia Rob"dumpee,"
Tears may
erts a nd E at, Pray, Lovethe
hardb e shed and a
except the only thing that
est f actor is
film of m emois actually accomplished
f eeling
as
ries may play.
is conquering that j ar of
if you lost
Whether t he
cookie butter while watcha huge part of yourself. I t's break-up was amicable o r
ing T he Notebook 5 0 t imes.
important to realize that j ust not, this person mattered f or
While I 'm not sure h ow because this person i sn't neca reason and there is nothB Y L EXY P EREZ
A & E ASSISTANT
"Time will
heal all
wounds"
Relationships gone sour can sometimes end up sweet.
ing wrong with them still
meaning something t o y ou.
T he important thing t o note
is t o not rush o r f orce things.
If this person is truly meant
t o b e in your l ife, then time
will heal all wounds and
your relationship can blossom into an alternated ver-
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sion of the bond you shared.
Just because you broke
u p, d oesn't mean your relationship is technically broken. I t's simply in repair,
preparing t o experience a
m etamoiphosis. It is nice
t o h ave the idea of being
f riends with your e x, but that
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d oesn't m ean there w on't b e
obstacles in getting t here.
Take t ime f or yourself and
h ope that in t ime, y ou both
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How one blog misunderstands true meaning of feminism
B y K ATIABRUNSON
OPINION ASSISTANT
Hide your b ras -- t he
feminists
are
c oming.
The term " feminism" h as
been somewhat of a t aboo
in Western culture, and f or
people living in m any o ther
parts of the world, i t's c ompletely unheard o f. T he o ppression of women m anifests
itself differently all o ver t he
world, but in the c ase of
Western society, some individuals are not f ully a ware
of its presence on a daily b asis. Many men and w omen
argue that gender equality
does exist in America t oday
when, in f act, w e are f ar
f rom tackling the perpetual
disadvantages of o ur society's g ender stereotypes.
T he theory of " anti-feminism" is the belief that
w omen's disadvantages in
society are exaggerated o r
n on-existent, o r assumes
that f eminists seek t o oppress m en. It is an ideology
that h as recently b een p opularized b y a b log o n T umblr entitled " womenagainstfeminism.tumblr.com."
O n this b log, w omen send
in pictures of themselves
h olding u p signs explaining w hy they d on't agree
with f eminism o r why they
c hoose not t o b e a f eminist.
T he c ommon d enomina-
tor that holds true through
each one of these w omen's
arguments is that they are
arguing
against
b eliefs
that d iffer f rom f eminism.
T he term f eminism is defined in the dictionary as " the
advocacy of w omen's rights
on the ground of political,
social and economic equality
t o m en." In recent decades,
the term f eminism gained attention due t o the W omen's
Liberation M ovement, which
originated during the 60s and
7 0s. Many feminists p refer
t o cite a definition that comes
f rom f eminist theory and/or
f eminist writers such as bell
h ooks, whose definition says
that " feminism is a m ove-
Why mass media is the best major
they d ress, their sexuality,
their ideas and their b odies.
" Womenagainstfeminism"
h ave got it all wrong. Feminism is not about burning
bras o r shaming women w ho
e njoy cooking f or their significant other. I t's not about
hating men or playing the
victim c ard. I t's about challenging s ociety's expectations of w omen and being
w ho you are without having t o apologize f or it. I t's
about the social j ustice that
comes with equality. I t's
about taking pride in celebrating how great it is t o
b e a w oman in every beautiful shape, b ra size and l ifestyle choice they c ome i n.
Benefits of stem
cell research lauded
B y K ATIABRUNSON
OPINION ASSISTANT
America is the consumer
capital of the world; a fflicted by a constant b arrage
of media selling us social
norms, values and ideas.
Almost everything w e
know to be true has b een
fed to us through various
media outlets, whether it b e
through the news, a T V show
or a friend's status u pdate.
What we value as n orms in
our society are perpetuated
through the media, w hich
is why being an i nformed
consumer in this day in age
is crucial to making sense
of what all of the constant
information means t o u s
as individuals. We r evolve
around our F acebook, Instagram and Twitter a ccounts;
constantly seeking interconnectedness with t he h umans
around us. We thrive on instant updates and n onstop
information. T he
m edia
holds a lot of p ower in o ur
society, so if you c an't b eat
'em, might as well j oin ' em.
Anything involving t he
distribution of i nformation
is classified as m edia. T he
subject of mass m edia is s o
vast and continues t o g row
exponentially, making it e asy
for anyone t o find a specific interest in this m ajor,
women out of the 4 35 m embers that make u p the U .S.
House of Representatives,
and only 20 out of 100 m ake
u p the Senate. Pay inequality still exists, and even in
the year 2014, some men
grow u p believing that they
are entitled to w omen's b odies. This results in issues
such as cat-calling, sexual
assault and r ape, which in
some cases are classified
as socially acceptable o r
deemed the w oman's f ault.
Society needs f eminism
because women are tired of
not being taken seriously
and feeling that they constantly have to apologize f or
the way they act, the way
ment to end sexism, sexist
exploitation and oppression."
This movement launched
awareness f or issues such
as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity
leave, equal pay, w omen's
s uffrage, sexual harassment
and sexual violence; all
of which are issues still
being dealt with today.
So why all the animosity
towards feminists? Somewhere along the l ine, society
has convinced many people
that women in the Western
world are " out of the w oods"
in the sense that w e have
reached the equal treatment
that men are born with. In
reality, there are only 79
Potential gains outstrip ethics concerns
B Y JASMINE D EMERS
COMMUNITY N EWS EDITOR
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Mass media gives students diverse knowledge set.
M edia is constantly e volving t o k eep u p with new
technology, and with a w orld
that thrives on i nformation,
i t's a s ubject that is sure t o
n ever g o out of style. T he
first e xample of m edia b eing p roduced dates b ack t o
t he fifteenth century with
print m edia such as n ewspapers, b ooks, m agazines and
p amphlets. T his w as t he first
t ime that i nformation w as
spread in other w ays t han b y
w ord of m outh. Since then
w e h ave seen t he growth
of recorded m edia, c inema,
r adio, t elevision, Internet
and m obile d evices, w hich
all f all u nder t he v ery large
u mbrella that is t he m edia.
T he m edia is such a l arge,
e ncompassing and p owerful
f orce that e veryone in t he
w orld looks t o f or i nformation; w hich b egs u s as consumers of t he m edia t o b e
r esponsible about h ow w e
digest the f acts and ideas
thrown at u s. A m ass m edia
m ajor will provide you with
skills t o b ecome an i nformed
consumer as well as skills t o
b e able t o p roduce and distribute information f or the
w orld. A s of today, 90 percent of what w e r ead, watch
o r listen t o is controlled b y
six corporation. T hese include Disney, Viacom, C BS,
Time Warner, N ews C orp
and G E. 90 percent of what
w e know is decided b y 2 32
media executives, b ut you
can c hange that 9 0 percent
b y b eing a part of the media
and contributing your voice.
T he m edia is the most influential aspect of American
culture. It is a growing movement of independent minds
looking t o express themselves t o a global audience.
B e a mass m edia m ajor and
b e a part of the movement
t o h ave your voice h eard.
W hat if you were told that
you had a 50 percent chance
of inheriting a genetic disease b y the time you were
30 years old? A genetic disease that will kill you 10 t o
2 0 years a fter your diagnosis
and that will slowly eat away
at your nervous system until
you c an't t alk, eat o r b reath.
H untington's disease has
been passed down in my
f amily f or five generations. I
h ave watched it slowly take
o ver my g randmother's body
and m ind, and I a m in a constant state of worry that it will
b egin t o d o the same t o my
d ad, my siblings and m yself.
More than anything, I a m
a fraid that I will b e unable
t o experience the wonders of
motherhood b ecause I h ave
t o protect my f uture children
f rom the burden that this disease will plague t hem w ith.
There is n o cure f or H untington's disease and not
very many approved treatment options. Ever since I
could remember, I have researched everything and anything possible about this disease and I have always laid
my hope in this truly amazing scientific advancement
called stem cell r esearch.
Human stem cell research
has the potential t o cure devastating diseases and regenerate injured or destroyed b odies. However, since scientists
discovered that they could
remove stem cells f rom embryos in 1998, controversy
f ollowed closely thereafter.
T he ethical concerns of
stem cell research have created a widespread debate
about the moral consequences of using aborted h uman embryos f or research.
T his controversy h as raised
many questions about t he
right t o l ife and whether o r
not there is a valid j ustification f or participating in i t.
M ore recently, h owever,
scientists have introduced
new study m ethods, which
they call Induced Pluripotent
Stem Cells (iPS). T hese cells
are derived f rom a non-pluripotent cell in adults. Scientists can basically extract
these cells and reprogram
them t o grow into any type of
tissue that they might n eed.
I would like t o argue h ere
that the benefits of stem cell
research significantly outweigh any issue of ethics
that is presented. If a w oman
decides t o h ave an abortion
and that e mbryo is going t o
b e destroyed, why s houldn't
people b e able t o use that
f or something that is u seful,
p owerful and life-changing?
As a person who could
directly benefit f rom this research, I definitely f eel like
stem cell research is an i mportant and necessary idea. I
would have the opportunity
t o spend more time with my
grandma and my dad. I would
b e given a chance t o bring
children into the world and
live a longer l ife. Stem cell
research could create these
opportunities and change the
lives of so many other f amilies all around t he w orld.
S tem cell research h as
t he ability t o treat s ome of
the m ost c ommon and l ife
threatening diseases (including c ancer), r eplace o r r epair
d amaged o rgans, create copies of organs f or transplant
and so much m ore. We need t o
take advantage of this a mazing medical discovery so that
w e c an improve the quality
of l ife f or all human b eings.
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Facts about Ferguson:
Another case of police brutality?
B Y C OLLIN V AZ
FEATURES ASSISTANT
Despite the shooting of
Michael Brown taking place
on A ug. 9 , protests are still
o ngoing. With strong e motions surrounding the events
in F erguson, M issouri, it
is crucial t o e xamine all of
t he available information
in order t o understand the
f ull scope of the situation.
O fficer Darren Wilson had
originally stopped Michael
Brown f or j aywalking with
his f riend Dorian J ohnson.
According t o p olice, a struggle ensued inside of the police cruiser between Wilson
and Brown over the o fficer's
weapon. Brown was then
shot six t imes. He received
multiple gunshot wounds t o
the hand and a rm, b efore a
final round t o t he t op of his
head fatally wounded h im.
At t he time of the incident,
B rown's f riend Dorian Johnson told police that Michael
put his hands u p in the air and
told the police o fficer that
h e did not h ave a gun. This
sparked riots and protests in
F erguson, as the community
was outraged by the nature
of the shooting. More information was released soon
t hereafter that cast doubt on
the notion of police brutality.
A fter the name of the o fficer w ho shot and killed M ichael Brown was released,
a video was also given t o
the press showing Michael
Brown along with his f riend
Dorian, robbing cigars f rom
a liquor store and violently
shoving the salesman in order t o escape. Because O fficer Wilson was not aware
of the t heft at the time of the
shooting, B rown's f amily
is claiming that the video is
merely a "character assassination a ttempt." If character
is t o b e called into question
it is also important t o understand the m edia's portrayal
of B rown. Brown is o ften
described as an "unarmed
black teenager," indicating that Michael posed n o
threat t o the police o fficer
and therefore the situation
did not j ustify lethal f orce.
However, it is not widely publicized that Michael
brown was 6 '4", 292 lbs. at
the time of his death. If an
altercation did take place
inside O fficer Wilson's car
and Michael Brown did attempt t o steal his w eapon,
the shooting was j ustified.
Medical examiner, Dr. Michael G raham, stated that
the trajectory of the gunshot
wound to the hand " does support that there was a significant altercation at the car." It
should also b e noted that Dorian B rown, M ichael's f riend
whose statement sparked
protests, has a record of t heft,
lying t o p olice, skipping
court and previously had a
warrant out f or his arrest.
While police brutality is a
m ajor problem in America
and deserves the n ation's
attention, it is difficult t o
say with certainity that
the incidents that have occurred in Ferguson q ualify
as such. Protests in Ferguson are still underway, and
the police have responded
in f orce with hundreds of
militarized police o fficers
and unconstitutional " free
speech z ones." New information is still surfacing as
the chief of police in Ferguson is expected t o resign.
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Is Student Access Initiative beneficial?
Academic advising saves time
and money
Reasons to make an education plan before you
enroll for next semester
B Y N OELLE F RIEDBERG
OPINION EDITOR
T he myth has been spread
around campus that walking
over the seal on the ground
in f ront of the c offee cart in
Founders Plaza will k eep you
f rom graduating in f our years.
B ut what actually holds
you b ack f rom graduating on time is failing t o
m ake an education plan
with your academic advisor.
T he importance of an education plan is something
I learned while attending
a local community college. I m et with my academic advisor b efore the
start of each new semester
t o ensure that the classes
I was enrolled in would
transfer over t o C SUSM.
This is a good habit t o adopt
n o matter how f ar along you
are in your degree. T he reason is that creating an education plan allows you t o m ake
sure that each class you take
counts towards graduation.
We want t o finish our degrees in the least amount of
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time as possible. We also sound like a h assle, b ut it
d on't want t o waste any actually ends u p saving you
money on classes w e d on't t ime - and m oney - in the
actually n eed. Meeting with end b ecause it ensures y ou're
my academic advisor has only taking t he classes y ou
actually saved m e m oney actually need t o graduate.
on a class that I was able t o
S o n o m atter h ow f ar
take at MiraCosta instead along you are in obtaining
of taking the same class f or y our d egree, o r even if you
a much higher price here at h aven't declared your maC SUSM. I would not have jor yet and still d on't know
even k nown that I needed what you want study, I enthat class until it would h ave courage you t o m ake an apbeen t oo late. This serves as pointment with your acaj ust one example of the im- demic adviser by the end of
portance of meeting with this semester t o guarantee
your
academic
adviser. that you d on't waste any of
I am now in t he habit of your valuable time or money.
meeting with them b efore
G o t o http://www.csusm.
I enroll in classes f or each edu/academicadvising/
to
new semester. T his might schedule an appointment.
One guy's perspective
on
have their own acronym?!)
All of us have t o deal with B Y C ODY C O O K
not t rue, men only care about
these challenges, but the PHOTO ASSISTANT
what w e look l ike." Some
SAI will reduce them sigb oys might act that way, but
nificantly. I belive it is in the
mature m en act differently.
best interest of all students.
M akeup is a great way f or Boys find girls attractive on
Everyone has a war story girls t o look and f eel con- the outside; m en look f or
about registration, class fident when entering the w hat's deeper in a p erson,
scheduling, and I TPCs. T he professional field trying t o not based off of looks. I
question, t hen, is simple: get hired f or a j ob. H ow- challenge the boys out there
What can we d o about it? We ever, I challenge girls not t o t o look deeper into a percan adopt the SAI, which will wear m akeup on a first date. son than j ust what they look
improve class scheduling, acIt may b e great f or the pro- like, t o look past p eople's
cess t o classes and the num- fessional w orld, important flaws and imperfections.
ber of choices students will events and t o dress u p and
W hat men find attractive
Photo provided Christine Vaughan from Office of Communications have. I sn't that something look nice. However, I find m ore than anything is confiw e all w ant? Better yet, the m akeup unnecessary when dence in yourself and a winThe Student Access Initiative may be what helps students graduate
SAI will make things easier looking f or a relationship. ning personality. You can b e
sooner.
f or all the students who will
If you are looking f or a t he m ost attractive girl in t he
B Y A LHUAZ A LTHAGAFI
tiative (SAI) promises t o attend C SUSM in the f uture. man that you want t o see world b ut w hat really matters
CONTRIBUTOR
achieve m ore space, save It is not a stopgap measure, past your flaws and insecu- is what is underneath all the
C SUSM is growing. Last m ore t ime, reduce overlap, it will produce real change rities, then why cover it u p? m akeup. If a m an is looking
y ear there were 1000 m ore and ensure that m ore students that will a ffect all students Sure, m akeup m akes you at y ou f or only t he way you
students on c ampus than h ave better access t o m ore w ho will come t o C SUSM. f eel b eautiful, but what about l ook, t hen you are not lookthere had been in 2011, j ust f acilities, classes and p rofes- Many of us are concerned what w e d on't see? S ome ing at the right m an. So why
t wo short years a go. Two sors than the current system about ways we can impact a women would say, " That's not start it off on the right
years f rom now w e are pro- allows. By reducing the time world that is rapidly getting
jected t o h ave 1000 m ore of some 3-credit classes f rom more c rowded, m ore inclustudents that w e d o today. 7 5 minutes twice a week t o sive and more diverse. We
D o you think it is hard t o 5 0 minutes three times a can start right here at h ome.
get your classes t oday? D o week w e can achieve all of T he SAI promises t o include
y ou think y our schedule is these things. It is projected more people, and i sn't that
d ifficult t o m anage t oday? that this will allow more stu- something that w e think is
A re you going t o h ave t o p ush dents t o take the classes that a good thing - inclusivity?
b ack graduation because you they w ant, rather than the For t oo long it has been hard
c ouldn't get y our schedule ones they have t o settle f or. t o get a good education f or
worked out? If you answered This will give students m ore many, many p eople. D oesn't
yes t o any of these ques- time on c ampus, and m ore anything w e can d o to b e
tions, then b race yourself - time on campus means f aster m ore inclusive, t hen, f all ununder the current system all graduation times. It will use der the category of " better?"
of these issues are going t o the space C SUSM has much
I t's not easy t o change the
get w orse. W hat can w e d o m ore effectively, which will world. I t's not easy even
about it? T he A cademic Sen- also reduce crowding and knowing where to start.
ate will vote o n the Student speed-up campus l ife. And But here w e have it in our
A ccess Initiative. Tell y our a ren't w e all tired of ITPCs? hands t o m ake a real d ifferrepresentative y ou support it. (Impossible t o place classes. ence that will help us now,
T he Student A ccess Ini- Really? So common they and help all f uture Cougars. Makeup can be beneficial or harmful to your relationship.
f oot and show them w ho
you are on the first d ate, not
j ust what you look like with
a little m akeup o n. Show
them that you d o not need
m akeup to become a beautiful person;, you already are
a b eautiful person- m akeup
j ust enhances your qualities.
F rom the very beginning
of the relationship, show him
how confident you are without m akeup; b e u pfront with
someone you could potentially spend the rest of your
l ife w ith. You never know
w ho it m ight b e. Eventually,
this person is going t o see
you without m akeup o ne day.
Challenge yourself and
challenge some m en out
there t o look past your
flaws and imperfections
and let t hem see how
p erfect you really are.
Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman
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MOVIE
REVIEW
2.5/5
P AWS
"The Best of Me" is not quite the best
Newest Nicholas
Sparksfilmfails to meet
expectations
BY LEXY P EREZ
A&E ASSISTANT
The time has come for movie-goers to be introduced to
yet another love story. It is a
new addition to the Nicholas
Sparks collection, a.k.a: the
sappy, teaijerker, Hollywood
hunk-filled, 'why c an't this
be my real l ife' type of films.
"The Best of M e" is
Sparks' new page-to-screen
adaptation. While it consists of his signature love
story components, it is
simply a 2.0 version of his
nationally known masterpiece, "The Notebook."
James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan star as
Dawson and Amanda, former high school sweethearts
who are reunited 21 years
later after forming an inseparable bond filled with love
and passion. While reuniting, they find themselves in
a tug of war- reigniting their
once puppy love or facing
BOOKREVIEW
the reality of their previous
hardships that kept them
apart even after two decades.
While Marsden and Monaghan are established actors
in Hollywood, the young
counterparts of their characters steal the show. Luke
Bracey (young Dawson)
and Liana Liberato (young
Amanda) express an undeniable chemistry that makes
viewers believe in the power of a first true love. All
Marsden and Monaghan
have is a lackluster chemistry that seems as if they
ËMOVIE
"Natural choice for criminal suspense"
are just acquainted friends
rather than past lovers.
Without watching Liberate and Bracey depict a
blooming love story, it is
unlikely to ever believe that
these two people were once
love-stricken teenagers. It
almost seems as if two different love stories were being portrayed: the story of
first love and the story of
two sad and lonely adults
turning to each other despite
being strangers (surely another possible Sparks story).
If this movie was released
REVIEW
before "The Notebook," it
could have the potential of
being recognized as a classic
love story, but, unfortunately,
all it does is follow the same
cliché recipe of 'rich girl falls
for poor boy,' families object,
life drama happens, nonstop
tears, the coveted rain kiss
and even more kissing that
makes the film seem as if
it's simply attempting to promote a brand of chap stick.
While I love romance movies as much as the next girl,
this one fails to grasp my
full attention and admiration.
4.5/5
Throughout the film, I found
myself already knowing
what would occur, seeming
as if I wrote the script myself.
While it could prove that I
am worthy of being a screenwriter, the unfortunate reality
is that it is a generic movie
that offers nothing new and
interesting to its viewers.
"The Best of Me" is definitely one of those films that
could be viewed when in
need of a complete cheesy
chick-flick day, but if y ou're
looking for a true love
story, stick to the classics.
P AWS
John Wick, successful film for Reeves
BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER
B Y P IERCE B RENNER
STAFF WRITER
STAFF W RITER
Cassandra Hobbes has a
special talent: she is a natural profiler. It's a talent that
her mother, who made a living pretending to be a psychic, helped Cassie develop.
With one look, Cassie can
discern more about a person than detailed studies
could provide. She notices
the little things-all of them.
Though she lost her mother
to a brutal unsolved murder,
she continues to develop her
skill. When the FBI offers
Cassie a chance to become
part of a secret program that
uses gifted teenagers to solve
cold cases, she accepts with
the hope that she may resolve
at least some of the questions
surrounding her mother's
murder. The rest of the Naturals, those perhaps too gifted
to get along with anyone,
make an uneasy alliance as it
becomes clear that their work
on cold cases triggered a current threat to themselves.
With an excellent cast of
characters making up the
Naturals including teenage
experts in data compilation, lie detection, body language, facial expressions and
more, the Naturals' chapters
should hook you in. If not,
then the alternating chapters written from the point
of view of the killer, known
as 'You,' should do the trick.
Published in 2013, The
Naturals by Jennifer Lynn
Barnes is only the first in
its series. With advanced
degrees in psychology, psychiatry and cognitive science, Barnes is very well
suited for writing criminal
suspense novels. The second in The Naturals series
is Killer Instinct. Based on
how much I enjoyed The
Naturals, I will definitely
be reading Killer Instinct.
John Wick (Keanu Reeves)
is a retired assassin turned
grieving widower. Everything goes down when a trio
of Russian mobsters (led by
Game of Thrones' Alfie Allen) breaks into Wick's house,
steal his car and kill his puppy, as the final gift from his
wife. Fueled by vengeance,
John decides to get revenge
on the men who destroyed
the last good thing in his life.
I never heard of John Wick
until about two months ago,
and I, like most people, was
just waiting for a crapfest;
however, the trailer completely won me over. It was
cool, f un and looked like it
could be Keanu Reeves' return to form. Sure enough,
I was totally right. John
Wick is awesome, and, other
than Gone Girl, better than
any movie out right now.
If you can expect one thing
from a typical Keanu Reeves
film, it's action. Well, the action in John Wick is terrific,
probably some of the best
I 've seen all year. Director Chad Stahelski's background in stunt coordination
is obvious, with the action
being well choreographed
and well shot. It's also violent and gritty, with a great
deal more blood than w e've
come to expect in this Marrara
vel-dominated
landscape.
It's a nice change of pace to
see a great action movie that
also lets all hell break loose.
I 'm generally pretty cold
toward Keanu Reeves as an
actor, but if he's put in the
right role he can work towards the benefit of the film.
John Wick is one of those
roles. He's a vengeful, heartbroken badass who has lost
everything that matters to
him-not very emotional or
talkative-but very good at
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charming, fighting and killing. In short, this role plays
to Reeves' strengths and lets
him do what he does best.
The supporting cast is also runs the Continental H otel- avoids that trap and becomes
quite good. Michael Nyqvist a place where hitmen go a genuinely funny movie.
John Wick is a fast-paced,
(The Girl with the Dragon to cool off after a hard j ob.
There's also a lot of good, f un, funny and thrilling
Tattoo, Mission: Impossible» Ghost Protocol) and subtle humor as well. A lot ride that almost never falAlfie Allen are well cast as of the best bits come from ters. Although I didn't even
a father-son mobster duo, the fact that all the mobsters know it existed until very
with Nyqvist playing the are so scared of John Wick. recently, it ended up becool, responsible one, and The best part is that none of ing a wonderful experience
Allen being hot-headed and it is accidental. John Wick and one of the defining
more than a little foolish. could've been one of those films of 2014. Let's hope
The other standout is Ian movies that was ' so stupid Keanu Reeves can parlay
McShane as Winston, who it's funny,' but thankfully this into a revitalized career.
K E 4 NU REEVES
Pacific ArtsMovement brings fifteenth Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
is 338 minutes long, which (Memoirs of a Geisha). The
is over 5 hours of footage. red carpet event will start at
Ever since it was estab- It focuses on a town along 6 p m. and following will be
lished in 2000, the San the coast of the Philippines the screening of the film at
Diego Asian Film Festival right before martial law was 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8.
SDAFF will also host an
(SDAFF) has seen its popu- placed on the country. It is
larity grow and gain a repu- one of the must-sees, along- exclusive screening of the
tation for being one, if not side many others that Pacific pilot television show "Fresh
the biggest, film festivals Arts Movement selected. off the Boat," hoping for a
in the country. On Nov. 6 ,
The Reading Cinemas spot on ABC's 2015 linethe non-profit organiza- Gaslamp 15 Theater in down- up. It is considered the festion Pacific Arts Movement town San Diego will host the tival's centerpiece event and
will celebrate their fifteenth opening night of the festi- features a Taiwanese family
anniversary of the event. val. "Revenge of the Green who left their Washington
This year, the group se- Dragon" will be shown after D.C home for a new life in
lected 140 films f rom 21 the cast and crew arrive on Orlando, Florida. It focuses
countries. A number of those the San Diego red carpet. on Eddie, who tries to fit in
films will be shown f or the Directors Andrew Lau and with the rest of the 90's kids
first time in the United States Andrew Loo are expected in school. The screening will
including "From What Is Be- to arrive with actors Harry be at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday,
fore," the longest movie in Shum Jr. (Glee), Leonard Wu Nov. 8 at the University of
this year's SDAFF. The film (NCIS) and Eugenia Yuan San Diego's Shiley Theatre.
PACIFIC ARTS
BY F AITH O RCINO
A &E EDITOR
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After the episode, there will
be a discussion with executive producers Nahnatchaka Kahn and Melvin Mar.
The feature closing night
film will be "Meet the Patels"
at 7 p m . on Friday, Nov. 14
at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Sherwood
Auditorium. It is a documentary directed by Greeta Patel
and is about her brother Ravi Qualcomm Stadium f rom
and his troubles with family Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. Other
tradition and love. It won a venues include La Paloma
number of audience awards Theatre, University of Caliincluding at the 2014 Los fornia San Diego and the
Angeles Film Festival, 2014 ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla.
Traverse City Film Festival With so much offered, there
and Hardacre Film Festival. is something f or everyone to
Most of the films will be enjoy. For more information
held at the Ultra Star Mis- on schedule and other locasion Valley Theater near tions, visit festival.sdaff.org.
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STAN LEE'S COMIKAZE EXPO
Photos by: Anne Hall, Contributor
Game of Thrones: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy/Reek),
Esme Bianco (Ros) and Gwendoline Christie
Joe Jusko shows off his current projects with Marvel
and many other organizations through 2015.
Stan Lee continues to wow audiences and please crowds
with his generosity in autographing fan memorabilia.
The cast of the 1960s Batman tv series comes together to
celebrate Batman's 75th Anniversary with Comikaze crowd.
Captain America Cosplay: Captain America sharing
his USO performances with the Comikaze spectators.
J. Scott Campbell Illustrator: Artists signings and
illustrations at Stan Lee's Comikaze.
Geek Fashion Show
Kit Comikaze
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2 - Student discuss the on-going issue of violence and physical aggression.
3 - Louie Farfan aims t o join
his brothers at the professional level of soccer.
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5 - The Language Learning
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6 - The Battle of the Brews
puts Starbucks and Campus
Coffee against each other.
8 - Charity Wings invites students t o celebrate Halloween
w ith them.
CSUSM students victims of hacking
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-GHIEF
Students need to be aware
of the harsh reality and prevalence of hacking in the modern era, especially in light of
the cases involving CSUSM
students in the past few years.
What may have. previously seemed like an issue that
was not relevant has become
a central concern for 'many
students. While many people are aware of the warning
signals of an email containing a virus, hacking is ever
expansive, sometimes resulting in the manipulation of
your own device against you.
According to Information Security Officer Teresa Macklin in CSUSM's
Instructional & Information Technology Services
(ITTS)
department, three
major kinds of hacking are
what typically target college students, or have al" ready done so in the past.
The most well-known type
of hacking amongst college students is phishing or
spamming. In this particular
form, the hacker will send an
email or notification to the
user's computer/device, asking for personal information
or some sort of attention. If
opened or responded to, the
person's information can
be sold to various criminal
organizations and their account will be used by hackers to manipulate further.
"In our case, hackers would
try to get your username and
password to log in to one of
our mail servers as you, and
then they use that to send out
thousands and thousands of
messages in our mail server. They [also] want to get
access to your social media
account, and if they do that
then they can use your access to access your friends
and post things f or them
to click on," Macklin said.
With the existence of
large databases containing
the personal information of
thousands of people like at
CSUSM, Macklin said the
university takes extra precaution to make sure students are not at risk when
they put trust into the school.
"Your campus email address is directory information, so it's not that difficult
for people to get email addresses for people on campus; we list those. One of the
things that we do is we pay
for filtering software so that
when people get those and
try to send us spam, they are
generally blocked. We have a
number of things we do to try
to protect those things from
happening," Macklin said.
Social media privacy
Facebook and Twitter to assess the real you
B Y BLANCA SARABIA
PHOTOGRAPHER
With such a competitive
job market, employers are
now able and willing to
look through prospective
employees' social media
to determine whether they
are fit for a particular job.
Many employers use social
NOV 6,2013
media to learn more about
an applicant than solely going off of what their resume
states. Some people may argue that this is an invasion of
privacy, but we unwillingly
give up that right when we
post different content on social media networks. A potential employer may not pay
much attention to last week's
"mani-pedi with the girls"
post, but depending on the
position you are applying for,
Another kind of hacking
that threatens college students is gaining access to
their webcam. Hackers may
use thefirsttactic of hacking
into an email or social media account to gain access
to personal information or
figure out how to break into
the user's device without
them knowing. In the recent
arrest of Jared James Abrahams, the FBI reported that
he allegedly utilized hacking software and the domain
name "cutefuzzypuppy" to
infect his victims' computers
so that he would have access.
He also was allegedly linked
to hacking forums where
someone with the same domain name was asking questions and researching how
to use malware and control
webcams. Macklin asserted
that crimes with a personal element are a huge risk
for college students more
than large-scale viruses are.
that "Thirsty Thursday" post
(if you're not 21, or depending on how the picture looks)
may spark their attention.
According to the Huffington Post, 37% of employers
use Facebook to prescreen
their applicants and 11%
said they plan to do so soon.
"When I first applied to
my last job, my coworkers
told me that my boss looked
through our Facebook to see
how many friends we had, I
guess the amount of Facebook friends determined how
social we were," CSUSM
student Stephanie Perez said.
"Some people have a mission to target an individual
instead of a group of individuals, so you have to
watch out for both things.
For students, it's more common that it would be a sexploitation-type crime that
they could be at risk for,
versus a CEO of a company has to worry about the
hacker looking for access
to the financial records in
their system," Macklin said.
The use of physical hacking
devices are also of concern,
CSUSM students * exposed
to their existence first-hand
about a year ago. In July of
this year, former CSUSM
student Matt Weaver was
sentenced to a year in prison
for counts of wire fraud, unauthorized access of a computer and identity theft, to
which he plead guilty. Over
the span of January to March
2012, Weaver installed keylogging devices on various
computers on campus so that
he could get the user identification and passwords of
745 students and staff. He
stored the information on
spreadsheets in his computer
and then used them in order
to try to rig the ASI presidential election in his favor.
Macklin stated that the use
of the keylogging device
to gain personal information of students and staff at
CSUSM made the issue of
hacking a greater concern
for the university as a whole.
"It's pretty rare to see
[those devices used]. It is
an unusual amount of effort,
and expensive, to see a physical device used by a student. The way more common
thing is phishing," Macklin
said. "We had never had that
happen here before, those
devices a couple years ago
were $35 to $50 a piece, so
the idea that someone would
want this so bad to install
Illustration
of potential
employer
refusing to
hire based
on unsavory
Facebook
and Twitter
content
by Dane
Vandervelden
them and use them, it was
so highly unlikely. After that
incident, we've purchased
something to lock down the
back of every computer on
campus and want students
to be more aware of protecting personal information."
While it may seem like
students are becoming more
tech-sawy, Macklin said that
expansion of resources is the
real cause of the problem.
"Over the past few years,
what's more common is that
the resources needed to do
this kind of thing are available
publicly. The tools you need
are available; what you really need is the will. I wouldn't
say that it's more common
or people are more capable.
I think that people use more
computers on a, day-to-day
basis so there is more of an
opportunity," Macklin said.
The best way to arm yourself against becoming a victim of hacking is to follow
simple precautions that will
in the end, save your identity.
"The key is for everybody
to protect themselves is to
get virus protection and keep
it current. Also have a consciousness that your identity
and your identity information
are valuable to somebody.
Students should also change
their passwords as often as
possible. If you're faculty/staff here, you have to
change and update your password every twelve weeks."
For more information and
resources on how to prevent hacking, check out the
Information Security portion of the HTS department
website at https://csusm.
edu/iits/security/index .html.
Image by Anne Hall.
Remember, before posting
anything that may come back
and haunt you in the future,
always ask yourself, "Would
I willingly show this to my
future employer?" Yes, that
party Friday night might have
been unforgettable...but you
don't want your boss remembering it as well, would you?
Of course, technology
will only keep progressing,
so asking you to completely refrain from using social
media networks would be
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Test tube burger
Privacy continued from
page 1.
on the menu?
outrageous; instead let it
benefit you. Think of them
as a medium to show others who you really are,
the most important thing
is to be yourself while always remaining cautious.
Department Robert Rider
offers some valuable inFEATURES EDITOR
sight into the possibility of
this test tube burger makLast month Dutch scien- ing it to our lunch menus.
tists revealed the first ever "The innovation is highly
lab-grown hamburger, lead- preliminary. In order f or it to
ing to speculation of possibil- have any meaningful impact
ities within the mass market. on the economy it would
Blurred fistsflyingto emulate
male violence. Photograph by
Led by scientist and pro- have to scaled to mass proAnne Hall.
fessor Mark Post, the team of duction level. The currents
scientists used beef stem cells costs are probably prohibito grow thousands of tiny tive... we can produce beef
pieces of meat which were fairly cheaply with.. .current
Fighting f rom t he p erspective of s tudents
combined to form a burger techniques," states Rider.
P h y s i c a l a g g r e s s i o n a mong m a l e s
patty. The first volunteer to Unless advancements in
taste responded with "close the creation process are
to meat, not that juicy." Ap- made, this $350,000 beef
three men who had never have long hair and can
cern society is non-sports
B Y S ARAH H UGHES
parently the juiciest thing patty is extremely unbeen in a fight, all had wit- express their candor simrelated physical fighting.
NEWS EDITOR
about the lab-burger was likely to make any headnessed at least two fights. ilarly" said Brett Goudy.
According to Schultz and
the price: about $350,000 way in the mass market.
Oskamp "In 1994 . . . an Three had seen girls fight- " I've seen two girl
Fighting and school vifor a single five ounce patty. Professor Rider raises anolence are frightening so- estimated 4,513,000 acts of ing and two had not. Most fights including the one
With 33 million cattle be- other key point in regards
cial issues that many peo- violence occurred (Bureau of the fights witnessed I mentioned. They start
for the same reason; one
ing slaughtered each year and potential purchasers. "The
ple are concerned about. of Justice Statistics, 1997)." or fought in were in high
global meat consumption on market for this geneticalMany students have seen a The website dosomething. school or middle school. person is talking trash. Of
the rise, lab-grown meat pos- ly modified beef might be
Some of the guys asked the fights I 've seen two
fight in high school or mid- org has various statistics
es a breakthrough for animal very small. Already Europe
dle school. Some have seen on social concerns. Those about fighting preferred to were girls and the rest
rights activists. Non-profit and other countries restrict
give just their first name. were guys. One was acthem at bars, concerts or on school violence are takorganizations such as New US export of GM foods...
en from sources such as Some people like to make tually a makeshift 'Fight
other locations. Some have
Harvest and PETA have been some nations restrict our
the CDC, School Violence, jokes of how attractive C lub'. It was unofficial
been involved in a fight.
investing in artificial meat re- beef exports because we
Some people have no- NCES and the NY Post. girl fighting is. CSUSM and only lasted a day in
search for years. PETA even use antibiotics in the raistions of how often men fight "In 2011, 20 percent of students did not mention 8th grade. My cousin
was in it," Joseph said.
has a million dollar contest ing of cattle," said Rider.
versus how often wom- high school students were this. They seemed to hapawarding the first person If entire nations are already
en fight and how intensely bullied at school, and 33 per- pen only slightly less fre- When asked to idenable to successfully create turning away beef for simply
quently than male fights, tify a reason for a fight
each fights. Five CSUSM cent reported being involved
lab-grown chicken for retail. being exposed to antibiotics,
in a physical fight in the last " I've seen about five witnessed starting, or
students were asked some
Surprisingly, despite animal theri that leaves little room
basic questions about the year," reads dosomething.org girl-fights. It's a small- who was to blame for a
rights interest direct funding for doubt as to whether or
prevalence of fighting in a in an article titled "11 Facts er number than amount of fight witnessed, trash talk
for the lab-burger came from not they will be embracing
quick survey of whoever About School Violence." times guys fight, but not a seemed to be involved.
Google founder Sergey Brin. entirély lab-grown meat.
was available to find out a "In one month, nearly small number," Luke said. Females were sometimes
Being an evidently forward Even Within the US, Where
little bit about how prevalent 6 percent of high school- ' I've seen fights where involved or had simithinker, Brin was motivated the average person consumes •>
fighting is among CSUSM ers stayed home because girls were involved [as well lar reasons for fighting.
to invest in this burger after around 270 lbs. of meat a
and students' histories. they felt unsafe at or on as females fighting each oth- "The latest fight I saw
speculating about the inef- year, there are thousands of
their way to school," er]. I 've seen more women was between two girls.
A component of a fight
ficiency of current methods people who are inclined to
said
dosomething.org fight than men, but I think One girl was talking trash,
is often aggression and inof harvesting meat. Consid- eat natural; not lab-grown.
tended violence. Accord- In a survey of conve- that is only my experience the other one was fed up,
ering the increasing costs "Yes I think it's preting to Social Psychology: nience five CSUSM male - [however] I don't think it confronted her, full on
of meat production, Brin ty disgusting. Sounds like
An Applied Perspective by students were questioned to generalizes. Men typical- punched her and wupped
shares a few possibilities we're going to turn into
CSUSM professor P. Wes- examine a colloquial idea ly talk more, there's a pack her butt" said Joseph.
for our meat-loving nation: a soylent green society!
ley Schultz and Stuart Os- that "almost every guy has mentality or a mob mentali- "Typically a random
"One is that we'll all be- There's nothing better for
kamp, aggression is the been in a fight" which many ty, and then someone sucker person affiliated with a
people seem to believe. punches. Thefightsare usual- friend of mine will be in
come vegetarian...I don't the body than whole foods,"
"cause of violent behavior".
think that's really likely. said CSUSM junior Eliza"Aggression is defined as When asked about wheth- ly brief and broken up quick. a fight and I 'll get suckThe second is, we ignore beth Cruz when informed
any behavior that is intended er they had ever been in a Females tend to have longer er-punched. The fights are
the issues—and that leads of the beefy breakthrough.
to hurt another living being" fight, two had and three had hair, which makes fights sometimes affiliated with
to continued environmental Soylent is a food substisaid Schultz and Oskamp. not. One [Joseph] asked for harder to separate [wfyen alcohol, petty arguments,
harm. And the third option tute that supposedly contains
One related activity to ag- a definition of the kind of .grabbed], and altercations sometimes there's a womis, we do something new." all the nutrition necessary
gression that tends to con- fighting indicated. Of the last longer. Men can also an involved with one of
the men and she's upset
Whether that something for average daily function.
with the party. Like a girl
new is going to be mass When asked if she would
will stick her current boyconsumption of lab beef is eat a lab-burger, Cruz statfriend on an ex-boyfriend
up to the public. CSUSM ed, "Not if I can help it.
Economics professor and There may come a time in
Chair of the Economics the future when I will have
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or on anyone random in the
vicinity that who maybe said
something inappropriate to
them," Brett Goudy said.
The men surveyed often believed fights had occurred for other reasons
unrelated to females. "I
grew up playing soccer and
w e'd fight after games. Or
we were testing our martial arts skills," said Luke.
High school fights were often recalled as barely visible.
Of two high school fights
he saw Salvador Perez
said "It seemed, like there
was no one to blame and
no reason f or the fight that
I could see. I just saw it."
"You really couldn't tell
who was to blame or what
the reason was. Everyone
would always swarm around.
You were always the last
one there. Someone always
shoved someone around"
said Bryce Heathcock.
When asked about how
the fight witnessed or fought
in made them f eel, most
seemed to feel unaffected.
None seemed to feel very
distressed or threatened
or unsafe about the fight.
" I felt the same afterwards as I did before the
fight. I was not afraid for
my weH being," said Joseph.
"It's a pretty good feeling
after, especially because, you
know, the tensions relieved.
Sometimes there's a history
of friction and its relieved
after a long time. There's
a good feeling after a fight,
regardless of who won - a
sense of relief," Luke said.
"Not really. I thought
they were kind of cool and
T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 ,
interesting to witness. I always wondered what they
were fighting about. And
they were kind of dumb
for fighting at school."
said Bryce Heathcock.
"I felt less safe than before the fight, no one
did anything to stop the
fight." said Salvador Perez.
"I think that fighting in
general is completely unnecessary and 99 percent of
the time can be dealt with by
walking away or trying to
reason with the more aggressive person. As far as safety
goes, I personally train in
self-defense, specifically
with women [on sex-related
assault]. I usually feel pretty
comfortable [in the presence
of fights]. I 'm educated to
handle the situation with as
little physical altercation as
possible." said Brett Goudy.
Even in areas with a higher
number of unsafe activities,
like fighting or" aggression,
options exist to modify socially concerning behaviors. Education or martial
arts represents a way some
people protect themselves.
There are also many ways to
change the behavior of fighting, including "social competence training" and "monitoring" which are "aimed
at providing schemas for
positive social interaction,"
said Schultz and Oskamp.
Though non-sports related fighting is often violent and injuring, it appears
many CSUSM students
have not experienced fighting in college, an important note as CSUSM was
praised for being the safest
school in California by State
University.com in 2012.
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Basketball teams facing heavy competition
B oth t he m en's a nd w omen's t eams h ave a dded t he t ools t hey n eed t o c ompete
B YSHAINAPARDO
STAFF WRITER S
The first men's and
women's basketball games
are right around the corner with both teams facing some big competition"
this 2013-2014 season.
With some big changes,
both teams look to bring
home a championship.
The men's team ended
the 2012-2013 season on
a good note. The Cougars
made it to the NAIA Division 1 National Championship Tournament, were
ranked in the top 25 every
week of the season, went
4-0 against teams in the
top 10 and finished the
season with a 23-7 record.
Coach Jim Saia, with a
proven track record at UCLA
from 1997-2003, the University of Southern California
from 2004-2005 and Fresno Pacific University from
2007-2010, has been instrumental in the men's success.
The Cougars have improved
drastically since Saia arrived two years ago and have
ranked as high as sixth in the
nation. As for this season, the
men's basketball team has 11
new players, four of which
are Division I bounce backs.
Saia wants his team to be the
best possible team that they
can be, by increasing stature, so that they can make it
to the National Tournament
in Kansas City. The Cougars have upcoming games
on Nov. 1 against SDSU
and Nov. 4 against UCLA.
The Lady Cougars have a
brand new pack this season
and are determined to win.
There arefivereturning players and nine new members.
" I'm looking forward to
this new group of freshmen
and transfers to mix with our
returners because we have a
lot of potential and competitiveness to win," said returning senior Sharika Miller. She also would like the
new additions to her team
to experience winning and
to begin a legacy by ending
on a high note and winning
a national title this season.
Coach Sheri Jennum speaks
very highly of her team.
"Since we have a lot of
young talent mixed with
experience we are growing
everyday improving, getting smarter and working
harder I see cohesiveness
striving toward one unit
which will lead to the road
to a national tournament and
winning conference." said
Jennum. The Lady Cougars
begin their season Oct. 26
at Mira Costa at 7:30 p.m.
With their revamped rosters, the men's and women's
teams have the tools to improve upon last year's season.
FDA doesn't regulate so you should
A deeper look at the proper use of workout supplements
B Y RACHEL GALLEGO
S TAFF W RITER
A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their
regular training routine to
get the most out of their
time spent and enhance
their overall performance.
Many do so without a full
understanding of the associated risks and benefits.
The use of supplements
has become very common for various benefits,
such as improving health,
preventing illness, increasing performance and
enhancing appearance.
Among the most popular
are diet and workout supplements. Common supplements taken by athletes are
vitamins/minerals, creatine,
protein and glucosamine.
Shockingly, manufacturers do not have to register or
get clearance with the FDA
before a supplement goes
on the market. According to
the FDA, there is no regulation on the potency, purity
or biologic activity of the
ingredients irt the dietary
supplements. The FDA is
responsible for labeling and
claims. It is not until after
the product is on the market
that the FDA can intervene
if it is proven to be unsafe.
Supplements can have serious side effects to the body
and there can be an increased
risk when using multiple
supplements together without proper knowledge. They
can have adverse effects as
fundamental as nervousness,
fatigue or increased heart
rate. It is important to realize that the term "natural"
may not always mean safe.
According to the Office of
Dietary Supplements, safety depends on the chemical
makeup, how it is prepared
and the dosage. Certain herbs
can even cause liver damage.
Although taking an adequate amount of a supplement might be beneficial,
taking it in excess can have
dangerous side effects. For
example, taking too much
protein can cause dehydration and intestinal distress.
You may be getting a sufficient amount through your
diet, so it is important to
be cautious. Some dietary
supplements may also interact in a negative way with
prescription' drugs. Also,
it is important to realize that supplements
should not replace meals
that provide additional essential nutrients.
Look through the nutrition label and look
for any ingredients that
may be part of the "Dirty
Dozen." These are ingredients that claim to have
positive effects, but have serious health risks. Some of
these are kava, bitter orange
and aconite. The three of
them go by three to four other
names as well. Consult with
a dietician and talk with your
doctor before taking a supplement, so you know if it is
best for your overall health.
In general, supplements can be a beneficial
part of your training routine with proper knowledge of the subject matter.
Louie Farfan in action on the soccer field. Photography by Jessamyn Trout.
Louie Farfan aims for the professional level
B YJENHAGER
STAFF WRITER
For the first time in program history, the men's
soccer team has reached
the NAIA top 25, which
is well deserved after
years of hard work and
determination put in by
these dedicated athletes.
Coach Ron Pulvers accredits their success to not
only their returning class,
but also their strong incoming players this year.
One of those new players
is Louie Farfan, a freshman
criminal justice major. Farfan, who chose CSUSM because of how close it is to his
family, has contributed to the
program's success this year
by being a force in the central
midfield. He is an aggressive
player both offensively and
defensively. He is exceptional at free kicks and aggressively taking on defenders.
Farfan says h e strives to,
"keep the morale up on and
off the field." With a 8-3-2
record on the season, he is
definitely doing just that.
Farfan's older brothers
both play in the MLS for
Chivas USA and Philadelphia Union. Farfan's ex-
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B Y A LISON SEAGLE
STAFF WRITER
Bowling balls couM actually be considered just
colorful round weights
that, instead of being lifted
up and down repetitively,
get rolled at 10 tauntingly waiting wooden pins.
If this sounds like more fun
than a typical gym workout,
then AMF Eagle Lanes in San
Marcos is the place for you.
Besides working those
arm muscles from chucking
the ball at the pins, bowling can also provide an opportunity to relieve your
midterm frustrations.' Not
only does the bowling alley
have 40 lanes available, but
each lane allows bowlers to
choose their own themed
animations that range from
ocean creatures to crazy
birthday bunnies. There is
even a Halloween theme.
Screen shot of screen shot of games. Photograph provided by Alison
Seagle.
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Of course there is the classic
theme, but it is way more fun
to watch crazy disco dancers
gyrate after getting a gutter
ball than simply watching
a 0 appear on the screen.
"Great
atmosphere,"
CSUSM student and Eagle
Lanes fan Nicholas Jaffari
said. " It's a great place to
hang out with friends and
it makes you keep wanting
to come back for more."
Eagle Lanes has recently
had some changes in management, and is looking forward to some remodeling,
including makeovers to the
bar area and concessions'
menu. They currently have
glow bowling on Friday and
Saturday nights and leagues
that are starting up in November. Instead of lounging around after midterms,
get out and relieve your
frustration on some pins.
The bowling alley is located on San Marcos Blvd at
945, near Restaurant Row.
Calling the bowling alley at
(760) 744-7000 or visiting the
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draw and go fishing to take
his mind off his hectic life.
Although dealing with chaotic scheduling is stressful,
Farfan notes that his team
makes it all worthwhile.
"My favorite part of being
on the team would have to be
the fact that every single person on the field has tremendous work ethic," Farfan said.
pectations are to play at the
professional level as well.
" I've seen the professional
atmosphere. Watching my
brothers firsthand makes me
know how hard I have to work
to get to where I want to be,"
Farfan said. His goals are to,
"get better as a player and be
able to play with high quality
players that are better...and
have had more experience."
Staying busy with homework and soccer is definitely an understatement. With
a rigorous travel and class
schedule, Farfan likes to
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P re-Pharmacy S ociety is k ey t o success
checklist of the steps of how
to succeed," Rohani said.
Rohani and Imani came
up with the idea to bring
the group back to life when
they realized the need for it
on campus. While there are
various groups in existence
dedicated to different sides
of the medical field, there
was nothing more focused
on pharmacy and the professions in that field. Inspired
by the existence of societies like Pre-Dental and PreHealth, Rohani and Imani
decided to team up to create
an organization that can operate as a forum and source
of information for students.
"There is a certain mindset that students walk into
college with, some of them
knowing- what their major is« going to be and others not. But sometimes you
know your major but have
no idea what it really is or
what you will be doing. So
we want t o help students
be level-headed and prepare them," Rohani said.
This "starting from scratch"
mentality speaks volumes to
the strength of Rohani and
Imani's vision. Both are Biology majors and have plans
to enter the pharmaceutical
or medical worlds after college. However, their genuine . excitement and desire
to help other students reach
their potential demonstrates
a keen sense of leadership
and ability to teach that
will be invaluable to others.
Their dedication to making
the Pre-Pharmacy Society a
premium resource for other students is evident by the
fact that the duo is not only
investing their time, but their
own money. As Rohani explained, without money it
is difficult for the group to
plan events and make the
club noticeable on campus. process of applying for medThus, the two friends have ical school, applications to
been creating financial sta- pharmacy school, what the
bility for the club out of their deadlines are, forms that
own pockets, paying for the are due, etc." Imani said.
banners and fliers that will In addition t o providing
generate interest and aware- information in accordance
ness that the society exists. with application season and
When the group eventually helping students understand
grows, membership fees will what opportunities the prohelp to pay for the existence fession has to offer, Rohani
of the club. The duo's long- and Imani will be looking to
term goals for the Pre-Phar- members to tell them what
macy Society include pro- they want to get out of the orviding guest speakers, food, ganization as well. Their obactivities and field trips for jective is that by the time stuthe members to enjoy. In dents leave CSUSM and have
the meantime, Rohani and spent time with the Pre-PharImani have already started macy Society, they will feel
educating their peers about more invigorated and conthe pharmaceutical world. fident about pharmacy. Be"During each meeting, ing involved in a group that
w e're really going t o be gives students the means to
providing a run-down of in- communicate their hopes and
dividual topics and spend challenges is a key element
those meetings talking about in what helps them progress
them. It could be in regards to the next stage of education.
to the job environment, the "For students that want to
apply to medical school, it
is important for the administration at these schools to
see that they are not only
one-sided. Students need
to be not only book orientated and know the information from their science
courses, but have social
skills as well," Imani said.
The Pre-Pharmacy Society
gives dimension to students
that will benefit them far beyond their years at CSUSM.
It is inevitable that with the
amount of excitement the duo
has the club will become one
of the best ways that students
can become stronger forces
in the j ob market and when
applying for medical school.
The group meets once a
week on Thursdays during
U-Hour in various rooms.
For more information on the
group email them at csusmprepharm@gmail.com.
offered as well, since many
CSUSM students take these
courses at Palomar. Students
Whether you need help can either schedule an appassing your language pointment or try drop-in for
course or just want to test tutoring whenever the tutor
out of it completely, the Lan- specializing in that language
gwg& l earning Center is is available. Bilingual stuthe best resource available. dents are also encouraged to
The three main goals of the take advantage of the LLC to
Language Learning Center work on their writing skills.
(LLC) are to advise on test- The LLC can help with acing and the Language Other ademic writing so that stuThan English Requirement dents can improve their En(LOTER), assist students glish grammar and structure.
to become better foreign According to the LLC Dilanguage students and help rector and LOTER Advisor,
bilingual students improve Hilary Comerchero, having
their English. The LLC also that dynamic of student tufunctions as a quiet place tors is key to their success.
where students can study "For students that are aland do their homework. ready stressed out, they
Tutoring is offered for any may feel more relaxed t o
of the languages that are talk to a student that has altaught on campus, which ready taken the class and
include Spanish, French, knows the information realGerman, Japanese and Man- ly well," Comerchero said.
darin. ASL tutoring is now The LLC takes its j ob very
seriously, only hiring tutors
that are specially trained and
embody the most impressive characteristics needed
to help students succeed.
Tutors have to be patient,
empathic, know the subject
matter very well and many
of them have taken the same
class they are tutoring for.
"We joke that we're working ourselves out of a j ob
because we're trying to
make students better learners
and more confidant on their
own," Comerchero said.
One-on-one tutoring is not
the only method available for
students. The LLC also offers
University Hour Workshops,
where they teach lessons
in accordance with the students' course. The most popular workshops take place
the first and last weeks of
the semester. The first Tuesday that students are back
to school tutors provide a
crash review of the previous
semester; the week before
courses end they do a finals
review. Comerchero said that
she sends an email to every
student that is enrolled in
the course and informs them
what they will be reviewing for and tries to ensure
that what is being covered
is similar to what the students have learned from thenprofessor the week before.
"We go along with the university's goal of trying to
create lifelong learners. We
don't tell you the answers,
but we ask open-ended ques-
tions to help you figure them
out. For example, we might
ask what page the example
is on, walk you through the
sample and have you explain why you think you got
the answer wrong," Comerchero said. "Students often
times end up figuring out the
correct answer as they start
explaining* their mistakes."
The LLC also provides
testing for students that want
to complete their LOTER
early. At CSUSM, a student
has to take three semester
pf a language (101, 102 and
201). If they want to complete the requirement sooner, they can either test out
or jump ahead to the 102 or
201 courses. According to
Comerchero, the LOTER*
two-year rule allows a student that took their last language course in their sophomore year of high school
to jump to 102 or 201 by
the spring semester of their
freshman year at CSUSM.
After the spring semester,
students must begin their
language courses with 101.
Testing out of taking language classes can also be accomplished through AP, IB
or CLEP credits. The LLC
provides the proficiency
exam that students need to
take if they want to test out
of language, which focuses
on their writing and speaking
skills. Students can test out of
the LOTER if they can pass
a proficiency exam in any
language, not just the ones
that are tatight on campus.
For more information on
the LOTER or the LLC, go
to csusm.edu/llc. The Language Learning Center is
located in Kellogg Library
1107. It is open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday and 9 a.m. to
3:45 p.m. on Thursdays.
my major to Literature/Creative Writing. Feeling like
I never dreamed I 'd a failure, I was certain I had
be doing what I 'm do-wasted two years and my
ing now f or a living. parents' money on the wrong
I was torn in college be- major. My fix? I pushed
tween getting a degree in harder to finish and earned
something I love versus get- my B.A. degree from UC
ting a degree in something Santa Cruz with a thumbsthat could actually land me up f rom my dad. He thought
a job. Hey! Good news f or finding a corporate j ob or
all you undergrads who d on't academic career would be
feel quite sure of your life's easier flaunting a Literature/
path: Things do work out! But Creative Writing degree
let me start at the beginning. rather than one in Music.
When I first entered col- When I graduated from
lege, I was dead-set on ma- UC, I had spent so much
joring in m usic...no matter time as an introvert with
what my dad said. In fact, my nose in a book that I rehis disapproval made m e alized my need to develop
more determined to go after a more outgoing personalit. I took every music class ity. I seized an opportunipossible, got straight A's ty t o attend the American
and suddenly, somewhere at Academy of Dramatic Arts
the two-year mark, changed earning my A.A. in Theater
Arts, which was super f un. my Theater Arts backFinally it was time to work. ground) more language arts
My first real position was and writing (thanks, dad).
a supervisor at a marketing The next career was in edresearch firm. I discovered ucation. This is where I 've
that old dad wasright.The stayed for many years. I 've
firm hired me because of found many opportunities
my degree. First of all, they in teaching at various public
were glad I had one. Second, and private schools because
they needed someone to help of my degrees and my work
write, edit and monitor the experience. I use all the skills
research studies, which uti- from my college education
lized much of my language in my current career as an
arts and writing skills. Inter- elementary school teacher.
estingly, I also saw my The- I use my music training in
ater Arts training come into the classroom all the time
play when I had to interview for unique instructional opclients repeatedly, keeping it portunities such as helping
lively and fresh each time. special needs students learn
My next j ob was in a pub- multiplication. I use my thelic relations department of ater arts background to teach
a hospital. We wrote and drama and make boring litedited various publications erature come to life for my
for the community. I used students. I also host "Open
more personality (from Mic for Kids," events to give
kids a chance to perform
original music. The best part
of this story is that I get paid
for all those units that I took
in music and theater arts.
Get this: I entered the
school district salary scale
at the top because I could
verify that all those classes
provided me with skills and
training directly applicable
to teaching kids. W ho'd
have thought? I actually
make more money now in
education because of those
theater arts and music classes in college. I didn't waste
my time or my parents'
money after all. Plus, my
teaching j ob allows me the
time off to pursue my music and acting. Don't worry
fellow colleagues. You will
use what y.ou have learned
along the way and it will
come together in a way you ^
never would have dreamed.
Jane Fuller is both a teacher
and a singer-songwriter-guitarist who performs professionally throughout Southern
California. With 4 CD releases, her original music is ^
currently getting radio, television and Internet airplay.
Her new CD, "Someone
to Listen" is inspired by her
experiences as a teacher.
You can hear song clips at
www.j anefuller.com
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Students interested in entering the medicalfieldor just
wanting to learn more about
a different profession should
invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus.
While the group used to
exist on campus, current
President Rustin Rohani
and Treasurer Hassan Imani have decided to re-create
the Pre-Pharmacy Society
under new leadership, a
cluster of goals and with a
fierce passion that promises
great things f or the future.
"Our primary objective
is to inform students about
what they want to become,
what major is necessary
and applicable or what the
points are that they need to
cover before they apply to
medical school. We're really helping them make a
L earning l anguage and l oving i t
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The Battle of the Brews
The Battle of the Brews
est
Starbucks is where i t's at The new billed with ething in coffee
f
ndless lectures.
BY
Rico PALMERIN
FEATURES EDITOR
CSUSM offers two locations to get fresh coffee, Campus Coffee and Starbucks,
and each are located ai short
distance f rom Craven Circle.
Want to avoid hiking
even more stairs before
that hot roast hits the spot?
Campus Coffee is still another double set of stairs
away _ so hit Starbucks
right outside the library.
Since caffeinated watering
holes are no longer limited
to plain ole cups o ' Joe, Starbucks offers a wide variety
of lattes, coffees, espressos,
mochas, smoothies, frappuccinos, the list goes on
and on, each customizable
with various flavored syrups, sweeteners and creams.
Evoking Holiday spirit,
Starbucks also offers the beloved seasonal drinks, such
as the Pumpkin Spice Latte,
a steamy espresso sweetened
up with pumpkin-syrup, milk,
whipped cream and topped
with pumpkin pie spices.
Not only is Starbucks
loaded with delicious caffeinated drinks but there
are tons of tasty treats in
the bakery and cold food
section: scones, bagels, banana walnut bread, paninis, bistro-boxes and more.
"When I 've been at the
cart, I 've bought sandwiches.
I like the ones at Starbucks
better and I feel like they have
more of a variety," CSUSM
student Kim Naraine said.
Clearly the menu speaks
for itself, but at CSUSM,
Starbucks' superiority goes
beyond just the product by
providing a pleasant hint
of privilege. Stepping into
the air-conditioned coffee
bar creates a mingled sensation of exclusivity and
intimacy, something that is
just not possible over at the
outdoor Campus Coffee.
As far as seating goes, Star-
bucks offers both outdoor
and indoor seating. Outside
the front door is a cozy nook
with umbrellas at every table and a tree for shade. Indoor seating is up one floor
above the store, and offers a
quaint room overlooking Library Plaza—a far cry from
Campus Coffee's minimally shaded outdoor chairs.
Starbucks even gives back
to its customers. By simply
going online and registering
a Starbucks card, customers
can earn "stars" with every
purchase. 12 stars grant a
free drink or food item, and
that includes the more pricey salads and sandwiches.
Why choose the largest
coffeehouse chain in the
world over Campus Coffee? Starbucks offers the
possibility of free food and
coffee, sensations of exclusivity and community, quick
and detailed service and a
deliciously elaborate menu.
B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES
STAFF WRITER
Cal State San Marcos has
multiple options when buying coffee, but if you are
a student who enjoys the
wind's breeze, the shade
of trees and originality,
Campus Coffee is for you.
When you think about coffee, you imagine the taste of
it in your mouth and you automatically know where to
get the best cup. At CSUSM,
students are fortunate to
have coffee especially designed and created for them.
If you are a coffee lover
and want to try something
new this semester, head
over to Campus Coffee.
Campus Coffee is located
in Founder's Plaza in the
midst of movement and student activity. In comparison
to Starbucks, the location is
convenient for students who
have classes in the area or
are simply taking a break
from their hectic schedules
The seating is located under
big aiid bodacious trees that
envelope students with shade
in the spring and yellow
leaves in the fall. Unlike the
Starbucks seating, there is no
need for umbrellas to cover
the shade when students have
natural shelter from the sun.
Campus Coffee offers more
than just coffee. They also
have a variety of drinks and
snacks that include fruits,
snack bars and pastries. They
have so much originality.
For such a small place they
know how to make students
feel cozy with their warm
and caring attitudes. The
employees always greet students with a smile, infecting
others with positive energy.
"My favorite thing about
Campus Coffee is that the
employees are really approachable and friendly,
even if there is a long line.
I also like how convenient
it is because it's near all my
classes. I am also discovering
that the prices are lower than
Starbucks," said Chelsea
Tucker, a CSUSM student
that utilizes Campus Coffee.
At Campus Coffee students
can't help but feel original
themselves. They won't find
Campus C offee anywhere
else. Every season, students
are guaranteed a spot under
the trees, whether it's relaxing while drinking an iced
coffee or enjoying a nice
hot cappuccino with a warm
scarf around your neck. The
smell of coffee and the buzz
of students' conversations
make Campus Coffee the
perfect location to sit, have
a cappuccino or make a pit
stop to buy a snack before
heading to class. Campus
Coffee gives students the opportunity to feel like they're
a part of a campus community. Fall season is now upon
us and as wind blows by
rustling the leaves, making
students forget the stressful
load of college duties, Campus Coffee is the place to be.
C ommentary: S moking b enches s hould s tay
B Y JARRATT ROBINSON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The smoking benches by
Markenstein Hall should
remain open to smokers.
These benches are a way
for students to alleviate the
stress of school as well as
developing lasting relationships with other students
they might not have ever
met if it were not for the
designated smoking areas.
Every student can tell you
that attending college is extremely stressful especially
when a big project or exam
is around the corner. Every
student deals with that stress
in different ways and smok-
ers handle that stress with the
vice of having a cigarette.
Ask yourself a question,
when you have been studying and going to classes for
a few hours straight, what
do you do to take a mental
break? Well smokers enjoy a
cigarette during those breaks.
Also, the Markenstein benches are placed in an area that
has minimal effect on others
because it is in an open area
that has optimal time to dissipate second hand smoke.
Another benefit of the
smoking area is the relationships that develop with
other smokers. Smoking is
a social habit and you can
see that by just walking past
Markenstein benches or
any other designated smoking area on campus. For
instance, I have met many
people at the Markenstein
benches and made friendships that will last a lifetime.
All of that was possible
by CSUSM forcing smokers to only smoke in designated areas. One aspect of
college beyond obtaining a
degree is developing friendships and relationships that
can last a lifetime. The designated smoking areas do
serve that purpose for the
student smoking community.
Furthermore, I personally witnessed this sense
of togetherness on the
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first day of classes back
from a summer break.
There was a group of people I routinely saw throughout the spring semester, well
on the first day of campus it
was joyous because we all
were back together. Our discussion became so lively I
noticed people passing looking at us as if we were crazy,
but that is the smoking area.
The group of people that
convene there have the most
in-depth thought provok. ing discussions whether it
.. be something we learned in
class, interesting topics in
the news, teachers to take
and avoid, or even just joking around with each other.
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situation needs to be sought
out to make all parties happy.
Maybe that means moving the Markenstein benches into the dirt lot that is
150 feet to the south. Maybe a new style of smoking
area needs to be planned.
One solution that Paradise Valley Hospital created was having an enclosed
smoking area with a vent
fan which sucked up smoke
and make surrounding areas
more pleasant. Solutions
are available but they need
to be researched. The designated smoking areas are
an integral part of college
for the select few that enjoy the habit of smoking.
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Need for adjustment as online forums become too aggressive
BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
STAFF WRITER
The comments that people post in forums are less
about expressing ideas and
more about insulting others.
' With freedom of speech
and the internet allowing
people to comment on anything, opinions have become
a common part of any online
experience. This ability t o
make your voice heard can
have a very positive impact
and lead to educated discussions and debates over certain topics. More often than
not, however, I have seen
what starts as a good conversational topic deteriorate into
people insulting one another.
The areas where this is
most apparent are on online
newspaper articles, online
magazine articles and Youtube. On these websites you
are able to either create a
screen name that cannot be
traced back to you by the
average person or you can
choose to stay anonymous
when you post. While this allows a great number of people to make their opinions
heard, it also allows people
to hide behind a pseudo identity when making comments.
By posting comments that
cannot be traced to a specific
person, some people feel as if
they can post whatever they
want without ramifications.
This often leads to educated
arguments in the comments
sections of the newspaper
to deteriorate into people directly insulting specific users
and calling them bad names
or accusing them of being
racist. I come across this often when doing research for
school papers and it is very
distracting. It also makes
every other commenter increasingly angry, leading to
multiple personal attacks be-
ing posted. Eventually there
is nothing but an angry argument that has no relevance to
the original article whatsoever. This is an unfortunate
downhill slide that detracts
from the article itself and
leads to unpleasant internet
experiences, leaving users
feeling irritated and upset.
Students should always be
aware that what they say is
still viewed by many people and that words can hurt.
I hope that all of the students here at CSUSM are
kind enough to know that
what they say does have an
impact on others. Sadly, in
this online age people often
hide behind their usernames.
This is not a good policy to
have as it generates unnecessary hate and aggression.
The golden rule of treating
others how you would want
to be treated should not only
be incorporated throughout
face to face interactions but
also within, the online public sphere. That's not to say
that you can't voice your
opinion, simply make sure
that your opinion is connected to the article and is
not a direct attack on anybody. Remember to respect
other internet users and we
can all have a positive and
enriching online experience.
Replace boring classes with what your passion is
Finding a way to personalize college
B Y LAUREN HAMMOND
OPINION EDITOR
Taking time to get more
involved with campus affairs can help CSUSM
students gain a sense of
community as well as
achieve scholastic success.
As an undergraduate student, I have been told repeatedly throughout the past
few years of the importance
of extracurricular involvement on campus. However,
living on my own, having a
job and fitting in time outside of the strenuous hours of
homework to join a club or
organization had previously
seemed both frivolous and
impossible. It w asn't until
more recent semesters that I
began to consider any f orm
of campus involvement.
Getting closer to the completion of my undergraduate
education, I felt it necessary
to build up my resume. I
understand that aside f rom
mlaintaining a good grade
amtaining
ooa
point average, the only way
to standout during the graduate application process
is to participate in at least
some academic activities
outside of the classroom.
For the past nine months
I have been working with
Professor Linda Pershing
and several other students
to create a folklore and mythology course based on the
Harry Potter series. Over
the past week, I attended the
annual American Folklore
Society Conference held
in Providence, Rhode Island and presented some of
the research my group has
accumulated thus far. The
conference itself gives profound scholars from all over
the world an opportunity to
meet, gather and share thenpassion for folklore, mythology and culture as well as
other academic disciplines.
During my stay in Providence, my co-presenter and
I had the pleasure of meeting several i—* ~ indinspiring
—
senter and fellow CSUSM
senior, Joseph Deragisch.
Being surrounded by such
brilliant minds and hearing
of their many accomplishments within the academic
sphere, Deragicsh and I have
left there feeling more motivated than ever before. For "
thefirsttime in our academic
careers, we were able to experience the true power of
knowledge. This conference
will forever remain in our
hearts as one of the best moments of our lives and will
continue t o instill a sense
of passion throughout our
many future years of study.
In sharing this personal ex¡, ,
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perience with others, I hope
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to inspire my fellow CSUSM
students to become more int
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Maiala Y ousafzai: Education a ctivism i n P akistan
BY KATALINA LAWRENCE
STAFF WRITER
I was recently watching an
episode of 20/20 in which
Dianne Sawyer interviewed a
petite, young and seemingly
ordinary girl f rom Pakistan.
But as the show continued I realized that she is
definitely out of the ordinary; she is extraordinary.
The road t o equality in
our country is vibrant and
exciting. Education is a
natural right f or all people in our country, and it is
something easily taken for
granted. However, in cer- not stop Malala Yousafzai.
tain parts of the world, ed- She had dreams of becomucation is something that is ing a doctor and she was
exclusively permitted to the not letting the Taliban hold
male gender only, making her back. Malala began to
many young girls' dreams write a blog under the BBC,
just a distant memory. about her life, and her views
The Taliban bombed and on education for girls. Her
banned all the girl schools in activism became even more
Pakistan, preventing many known when the New York
young women f rom getting Times created a documentaan education. Dreams were ry about her as a young girl
shattered because of the living under Taliban rule.
extreme traditional ideas. Her father, Ziauddin
The woman's place is not Yousafzai, pushed Malala.
in school but in the home, He told her that she could do
where they are barely seen and be whoever she wantand never heard. This did ed no matter the circum-
stance and when the Tali- dignity, and passion for edban put threats on her life, ucational equality in front
he did not make her stop of us all. She has paved the
the fight. They both knew way for young girls around
that she was fighting f or the world who only see the
something greater than her, simple right of education
it was a fight for equality. as just a dream. Malala has
Malala was a threat in shown us the true meanthe Taliban's eyes and her ing of strength and we can
strength frightened them. On all learn from her. Global
October 9 , 2012, they shot Organizations stand next
Malala in the head while rid- to Malala in thefightf or
ing the bus with friends. Her educational equality world
survival from such gun shots wide. Her heroic acts also
was a true miracle, and it told led to her being nominatthe world that no one could ed for a Nobel Piece Prize,
hold this young girl down. making her the youngest
Malala has shown courage, person to ever be nominated.
I truly hope that no other young girl or woman in
any part of the world has
to ever face an assassin
because of their dreams to
have an education. We do
not need to wait for another
Malala Yousafzai to come
around to fight for this simple right. There must be a
change in the equality for
women and education and
the time is now. The fight
is not over until every girl
and woman are able to get
an education and be the
person they dream of being.
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Charity Wings hosts Halloween crafting events
B Y KATHERINE RAMOS
STAFF W RITER
In the light of the r eason,
the Charity Wings Art Center
will be hosting Halloween
themed events this month
just across the street from
t he San Marcos campus.
Until the end of October,
the center will be open to
the community for the creation of Halloween costumes
as well as special crafting classes for the holiday.
Tools and materials will be
provided at the center. The
cost will be $10 for students
to go in for the open studio sessions, so it is a good
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way to create a personal
costume while on a budget.
Every kind of art and craft
medium is offered at the center for a student to go wild
with their own artist flair
from jewelry, scrapbooking, stamp making, metalwork, silk screen and more.
The Halloween themed
classes include creating
masks made out of gourds,
Halloween banners, felt Day
of the Dead skulls, handmade polymer clay earrings,
a mini-album and a spooky
mosaic out of mixed media. Each will cost between
$10 and $20 for students.
The Art Center has been
Halloween in North County
is bustling as arts and crafts
are displayed in windows
and hung on doors. Images
provided by Anne Hall.
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founder and executive director of Charity Wings.
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to come," said Etcheverry, "It's just a very inspiring place we have."
All events will be held at
the Charity Wings Art Center at 287 Industrial E)rive.
It is not a far drivefromCS U
San Marcos and is open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday and from
noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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STAFF WRITER
This time of year definitely transforms the media.
From The Human Centipede and A Nightmare on
Elm Street to the classics like
Night of the Living Dead
and Dracula, we celebrate
all things horror or Hallowr een-themed in the month of
October. So, to abide by the
laws of tradition, this review
will cover an unusual modern classic, currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Donnie Darko (2001) was
not a success at the box office
r upon its release, but thanks to
the new DVD format it soon
became a cult classic. Set in
the 1980s, the plot revolves
around Donnie, a troubled
teenager, who sleepwalks out
of his bedroom one night and
gets told by a six-foot-tall
rabbit named Frank that the
world will end in 28 days.
The rabbit manipulates
Donnie io do a series of
mischievous tasks, possessing him to commit a series
of crimes and involve himself with unsavory people.
We are able to sympathize
with our protagonist and we
become more worried about
him than his own family.
Donnie Darko is a film that
includes multiple genres. It
is not quite horror, but also
not quite science fiction.
You will be trying to make
your own interpretation
of this film long after you
watch it. The film boasts an
eclectic 80s' soundtrack that
is exciting and memorable
to people of all generations.
Even if psychological
horror is not typically your
genre, this movie definitely has the range and capacity to keep any viewer
involved and entangled
in the brilliant characters.
Directed and written by
Richard Kelly, the film
includes actors such as:
Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, D rew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze.
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Heightened concern over increased sexual assault reports
Third documented assault since semester onset
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
CSUSM students have
been exposed to a harsh
reality and have reacted
in response to a significant increase in reported
sexual assaults on campus.
Campus police are currently investigating two additional sexual assaults that
occurred at The Quad in September. On Sept. 24, UPD
was informed of an alleged
rape that reportedly occurred
between Sept. 18 and 19. Another assault was reported on
Oct. 3 and was said to have
occurred between Sept. 12
and 14, less than two weeks
prior to the first report. Each
of the alleged rapes reportedly took place at the residence hall where both suspects had attended a party.
Since the semester began
in August, crime alerts have
been issued for a total of three
sexual assaults. The university recently issued its annual
Jeanne Clery report, which
shows campus crime statistics for 2011 through 2013.
According to the disclosure,
there were zero reported
sexual assaults in 2011, one
reported sexual assault in
2012, and one reported sexual assault in 2013. CSUSM's
reported assaults have tripled
within just a couple months
of the 2014 school year.
CSUSM student, Lizbeth
Moreno, commented on the
issues surrounding assault
in the campus community.
"It's infuriating that this
keeps happening but people
need to know that this is a
reality for so many different people," Moreno said.
She explained the importance of students coming
together to end sexual assault in the community, but
she also said that there are
some positives that come
from survivors being brave
enough to tell their story.
"In a way, I think it is a very
good thing that we are seeing
more reports. In past years,
there have been a very small
Photo by Cody Cook
Karen GuzmXn and Cecili Chadwick discuss a Feminists' point of view to campus questions at a meeting on Monday Oct. 6.
amount of sexual assault cases that were actually reported
to the police," Moreno said.
"There are so many women
who don't want to be re-victimized and who are afraid
of being blamed, so they
would rather sweep it under
the rug than have to relive
it. But, it looks like that may
be changing little by little."
Moreno and other advocates against sexual violence
have taken it upon them- No More! An Evening of
selves to become the voice Advocacy and Spoken Word
of survivors who have had on Oct. 21. In addition, there
these experiences. Groups is the Healthy Relationship
such as The HOPE and Well- 101 discussion and Healness Center, Student Health ing Through Art Reception
and Counseling Services on Oct. 22, Yes Means Yes!
and STARS are sponsoring Advocacy Tabling on Oct.
a handful of lectures and 21 and 22 and the Cougars
advocacy events in October. Step UP! Bystander InterThese include the STARS vention Training on Oct. 24.
Peer Theater on Oct. 20,
These CSUSM students
Know Your IX Rights and and faculty are doing what
they can to raise awareness
against domestic violence
and sexual assault, and are
providing support for the
"No More" Public Service
Announcement Campaign,
which features more than
50 celebrities and public officials who are also speaking out about these issues.
"What we want survivors to know is that they
have a whole community
of people who are supporting them. It is not your fault
and it will never be your
fault. We are here to be
y out v oice," M oreno said.
CSUSM students are ready
to take a stand against the
increase of sexual assault
within the campus community. Confidential support
and counseling is offered to
anyone who has been victimized by sexual violence
and the university encourages anyone with information regarding the investigation of these sexual assaults
to please contact campus
police or the SAFE hotline.
CSUSM's new Veterans Center inspires elevated involvement
Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman
Even CSUSM President Karen Haynes feels at home at the new
Veterans Center to casually stop by for a chat with collegue Laura
Stowell, Director of the San Marcos Writing Project.
By Matthew J. Kuhlman tire CSUSM community.
Photo Editor
Ever since the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new
Veteran's Affairs center, the
new facility has become
a welcoming hot spot for
veterans, staff and the en-
There has been a noted
increase in both veterans
already associated with the
center as well as newcomers
who previously never really
had the chance to visit. "The
new central location and design of the VA Center seems
to invite and draw people in
as if it just 'looks' like the
type of place to stop in and get
answers or direction," said
Alexis Bruno, a SN Criminology and Sociology major.
The layout of the new center was designed specifically
for, and succeeded at, creating a space that is welcoming, informative, relaxing
and constructive as well in
the way of study and administrative designated areas.
The first few steps into the
front door present a friendly
and informative member at
the front desk leading right
into a large social area with
a large screen TV and seating for anyone who wants
to relax for a while or just
stop by for a quick break.
"The layout of the center
makes it much easier to focus
on school work at one end of
the center and leaves room at
the other end for camaraderie, entertainment and a more
social setting for exchanging information with fellow
members and students," said
Aixa Escobar, a SN Psych
major. "It sets up a more
open exchange of knowledge
and shared experiences."
One of the major accomplishments of the new VA
Center, whether it was an
intentional goal or that is
just happened, is that the
atmosphere seems to automatically break down previously existing barriers. Far
too often the very idea of a
veteran facility, or any military based center, almost always sets people 'on guard'
because they have a preconceived notion that they have
to be very formal and expect
a struggle with red tape.
"Ever since the opening of
the new VA Center, we've
noticed this sort of aura in
the atmosphere," said Claudia Oreegal, a SN Business
major. "My personal goal,"
said Oreegal, "is to make
anyone who walks through
the door feel comfortable."
Since the new Veteran
Center is attracting every
walk of student, the staff is
always mindful that each
new visitor may have specific needs that they think
no one will understand or be
able to help them with. After
just a short period of time
experiencing what the new
VA Center and staff have
to offer, students, veterans,
and dependents all end up
realizing that someone at
the center has been through
what they are going through.
The inviting atmosphere
of the new center combined with the knowledge
and information available
from the dedicated staff
continue to live up to the
new center's goal of being
a beacon of support for the
entire CSUSM community.
Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman
Student veterans find the new social area incredibly inviting and
relaxing.
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Guelaguetza, the latest
initiative to celebrate diversity and heritage on campus, was celebrated this past
Sunday. A festival meant to
celebrate Oaxacan heritage,
the event has been on campus annually since 2000.
The Guelaguetza has been
traditionally organized by
Coalition of Indigenous
Communities of Oaxaca
(COCIO), for 19 years in
San Diego. It is modeled after the original Guelaguetza
festival in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, a region filled
with a mixture of cultures
and people. Every year people gather in the city for a
day of dance, music, food,
crafts and an overall sharing
of community and culture.
That same festival is now
reproduced and held on the
front lawn of the Kellogg Library. The festival showcases Oaxacan Mexican culture
with native folklorico dances
and musicians, artisan crafts
and traditional foods that
are all authentically Oaxa-
can. All proceeds from the
festival go directly to projects within the community.
At least 8,000 people
from the communities of
the San Diego area visit the
festival every year, as the
Guelaguetza i s considered a
particularly good place for
families, according to COCIO board director Cuez
Rodriguez, since there is
no drinking, nor any kind
of discrimination against
those who attend the event.
"We create a safe space
where the family can come
and be away from hostile
environments," Rodriguez
said. "Our festival is where
they can be comfortable."
CSUSM student organizations and the Anthropology
department both work with
COCIO in order bring , the
festival on campus, and so far
it has benefitted both sides of
the partnership.
According to Rodriguez, the association with CSUSM creates
jobs each year for the school
and helps spread COCIO's
message to the community.
It also allows children
who would not otherwise
experience a college campus to do so as a way of encouraging them to become
more acclimated to making
the transition in the future,
according to Rodriguez.
Student volunteers are also
a part of the staff, although
many did not know what to
expect when they first came
in. However, they all share
a desire to learn something
about the Oaxacan culture.
"It's a way different culture from my own and it's
very beautiful," second-year
volunteer at the Guelaguetza, Angelica Santiago, said.
"I want to keep my culture and learn more at the
same time," student volunteer, Yohita Mendez, said.
"There is a lot to learn still."
For COCIO, the primary purpose of the festival
is to create an environment that is safe for family attendance, which is,
in
general,
successful.
"The idea of family and
community together, that
is our definition of festival,"
Rodriguez
said.
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Creating the dynamic,
digitial portfolio
CSUSM resumes will now stand out
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
The ways that students
can catch the eyes of potential employers i s constantly evolving, evidenced
by the advent of the interactive, digital portfolio.
Portfolium, the new way
that students can bring a
youthful spark to the traditional resume, was introduced to students in early
September. The campus has
partnered with the company
by providing each student
with an account and encouraging them to utilize the
portfolio tool for an added
visual component when
going into j ob interviews.
Nicknamed by some individuals as a "Linkedln geared
more for students," Portfolium allows the user to demonstrate their professional and
personal interests by actually showcasing the projects
that they normally would
just mention in a resume.
With the success that
Portfolium has enjoyed at
other universities in California since its creation last
year, the administrators at
CSUSM became interested
in providing Portfolium as
a resource to students. Since
its official "introduction" to
campus a few weeks ago,
the CSUSM Portfolium network already features over
1,000 entries and more than
8,000 students have logged
in to begin their portfolio.
"Portfolium will benefit
CSUSM as an institution by
benefiting the communities
we serve," Vice President
of University Advancement,
Neal Hoss, said. "With the
ability to translate academic work and experiences
into the skills and criteria
that employers are looking
for, we hope our students
and alumni will be better
equipped to get the j ob or
promotion that will help them
advance in their careers."
According to Vice President Hoss, the administration's primary goals for Portfolium are to help students
build a more detailed, wellrounded portfolio, to connect
them to their peers and alumni and to attract more employers to hiring students at
CSUSM that meet the qualifications they are looking for.
In addition to this, the portfolio network will give pro-
spective students an opportunity to learn about the campus
and student body by viewing
CSUSM Portfolium profiles.
Eventually, the administration plans to possibly expand its reach to more of the
campus community as well.
"At some future point we
anticipate that this will be
made available to faculty
and staff, primarily in an
effort to support CSUSM
students and alumni who
have their digital portfolios
on Portfolium," Hoss said.
Some students may shy
away from using Portfolium in its entirety due to
the fact that it makes an
individual's projects and
work public online. However, there are ways to protect intellectual property
from being copied or stolen.
"Our team built Portfolium with the end user in
mind. That's why we made
sure each piece of content
within a user's portfolio has
its own privacy and visibility settings," Portfolium
CEO, Adam Markowitz,
said. "For the sensitive content, a user can set it so that
only trusted connections and
employers may view. For
the portfolio entries showcasing a student's passion,
lifestyle and hobbies, we
recommend keeping these
public to increase exposure and 'searchability.'"
Portfolium takes many
aspects of student usage
into consideration, including the omission of fees to
join, and use, the network
and no selling or sharing of
user content or information.
"Portfolium does not have
unrealistic terms of service,"
Markowitz said. "They are
almost identical to other
e-portfolio and social networks, including Wordpress,
DropBox and Linkedln."
In addition to the current
features, users can look forward to updates to how portfolios look, which according
to Markowitz will be in use
within the next few weeks.
Students that are interested
in logging into their Portfolium account to learn more
about updates and the ways
that they can share their experiences can go to https://
c susm.portfolium.com/.
"If ' a picture is worth
a thousand words,' then
Portfolium is worth a
terabyte,"
Hoss
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W hite H ouse unveils "It's On Us" campaign
R a i s i n g a w a r e n e s s a nd s upport f o r t he s exual a ssault c ause
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
On Sept. 19, President
Barack Obama, along with
Vice President Joe Biden,
launched the "It's On Us"
campaign,
in
response
to the endemic cases of
sexual assault on American . college
campuses.
In a press release on the issue, the President has noted
"an estimated one in five
women has been sexually and Jon Hamm extended
assaulted during her college their support to the cause
years ~ one in five. Of those via videos on YouTube,
assaults, only 12 percent are people all over the country
reported, and of those report- joined them on social media
ed assaults, only a fraction of like Instagram and Twitter.
the offenders are punished."
This
includes
stuSince its inception, various dents here at CSUSM.
"The college celebrated
organizations, and more than
200 colleges have pledged 'It's On Us' day on Sept. 25,
their support to the campaign. the primary purpose is that
The initiative gained popu- we want to promote a comlarity very quickly. While munity of care and respect
many celebrities like Kerry and had about 50 students
Washington, Alex Morgan take the online pledge,"
STARS (Students Talk
About Relationships & Sex)
advisor, Cathy Nguyen, said.
When asked on how the
college can get involved and
help victims, Nguyen said,
"we should become proactive bystanders and, as humans, need to be more sensitive and compassionate."
In solidarity with this philosophy, during the end of
October, many workshops
and lectures are lined up
on-campus to educate stu-
dents about their rights, as
well as to provide a community for victims of assault.
"I believe that his [Obama's] approach and initiative is likely to be successful
because it engages multiple
stakeholders, including the
media and possible future
perpetrators and bystanders,"
Professor Fernando Soriano,
whose area of expertise lies
in School-Based Violence
and Delinquency Prevention
Programming, said. "I think
that this campaign should
be publicized widely here
on campus, and that we as a
campus make it mandatory
for all incoming students to
read about the problem of
sexual violence, and that they
sign a pledge indicating that
they will help prevent sexual
violence from taking place."
For those who want to support the cause, learn more
about this campaign and make
a difference can find further
information at itsonus.org.
Community of Vista enjoys annual Viking Festival
Coming
together
to
commemorate
By Katie Garner
one truly seemed to mind.
The first sights to greet
attendees are the booths
anything
from
On Sept. 27 and 28, the selling
weapons
Norwegian Fish Club and handcrafted
the Sons of Norway hosted to Scandinavian candy.
Ornate Celtic jewelry
the annual Viking Festival in Vista, welcoming a and leather-bound journals
crowd ready and willing were other popular sellers,
to honor their ancestors. but none so much as the
Families, enthusiasts and fresh bread that was made
students all joined in on from scratch and baked in
the fanfare, some sport- a kiln before the very eyes
ing Valkyrie costumes, and of the spectators/The mead
others decked-out in tradi- garden, of course, also retional leathers and furs. De- ceived frequent visitors.
The live performances
spite the heavy beat of the
sun during the festival, no throughout each day fea-
Senior StaffWriter
Photo by Katie Garner
Visitors at the Viking Festival were able to see scaled replicas of
viking artifacts.
tured multiple musical concerts and comedic acts. For
those with a taste for heavy
Celtic Metal, The Dread
Crew and Oddwood proved
fitting. The Baudy Juggler
told lewd, less-than-familyfriendly jokes, all the while
hurling three machetes into
the air and catching them
before they rained down
on the terrified audience.
More specifically, one audience member sitting in the
front row prayed she would
not die via a juggling act.
But what would a Viking Festival be without
violence? Amongst mock
combat, the festival held archery contests, sword fights,
and the long-celebrated,
history
sacred fish tossing contest.
Children were even given
the opportunity to decorate
their own sword and shield.
If one felt so inclined, one
could also participate in the
Rune Quest. This entailed
seeking out signs with runic
symbols and translating the
script into modern English.
Even while
saturated
with entertainment, the festival was an educational
experience that offered
an opportunity to explore
a history which is rarely adequately presented.
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Women's Soccer looking to efsinishs estrong
of
ason
Cougars head into final
gam
By Resty Grey
Sports Editor
The Women's Soccer
team continues to display
their
competitive
prowess under new head
coach Bobby Renneisen.
CSUSM opened its season with a tie against Eastern Oregon, but have gone
on to win seven of their
last nine matches, dropping only two games
against No. 18 Masters College and No. 3 Concordia.
Cougars have gathered exceptional contribution from
nearly the entire team. Women's Soccer finds help on offense and defense from the
starters as well as many role
players coming off the bench.
"We have a lot of depth on
our team and it shows," senior defender, Brianne Searl,
Photo by Marcel Fuentes
CSUSM Women's Soccer senior defender Brianne Searl safely handles a loose ball.
said in a post-game interview after having scored on
a free-kick from midfield.
Despite
only
having
one goal for the season,
Searl's exceptional play
does not go unnoticed.
Searl can defend with a
forceful kick that looks to engage her entire body. When
the ball nears her direction,
her 5 '6 frame leaps towards
it, suspending herself in midair as she gracefully snaps her
foot to send the ball across
the field, helping to change
the momentum of the game
back in CSUSM's favor.
Senior defenders, Nicole
Luna and Brooke Carter,
spend nearly every minute
of the game on the playing field alongside Searl.
Luna and Carter help to
find ways to stop opposing
plays along with helping
to dictate the playing field.
Defenders Karly Dunning and Monica Aguilar
show an eagerness on the
field to be a part of every
play. Every minute is spent
zealously disrupting passes
and creating offensive opportunities for the Cougars.
CSUSM has seemed to
have also found depth from
the freshman class in defender, Morgan Simmons.
Her ambition for soccer can
be seen to match many of the
veteran players on the team.
"Our team has really been
focusing on being a team,"
Paulina Good said in a postgame interview after having scored on a break away.
"We can't just run through
the games half-doing it.
We have to run through the
games running as hard as we
can and connecting passes."
Good's presence in the
midfield has been a substantial addition to the Cougars'
soccer prowess. Not only is
she an incredible defender,
she also has the ability to
create opportunities for other
players on her team such as
Amy Albur and Amy Young.
Players like Young and Albur add speed and tenacity to
CSUSM's offensive arsenal.
Albur's speed on the dribble
is unmatched, often beating
opponents down the field.
The depth goes on.
CSUSM has started off
strong and the Cougars are
hoping to continue building
momentum in theirfinalfive
games at home. Go Cougars!
Free on-campus group f i t n e s s classes
Encouraging
By Sarah Hughes
Senior Staff Writer
Given the cost paid to
be a student at CSUSM,
many will be happy to learn
about the complementary
students
group fitness classes offered by the Campus Recreation program that they
are free to participate in.
This is especially applicable when the opportunity is
of high quality and relates to
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health. Students at CSUSM
have free access to the
Clarke Field House to work
out at the gym or take a variety of group fitness classes.
"For instructors, classes
are $20 a month or $5 a
adopt
healthy
class, but for students they're
free," the Clarke Field
House receptionist said.
Fitness classes are usually offered by students,
dance majors doing special
projects and fitness teachers from other places. This
year's classes include Core
and More, Full Body Challenge, Indoor Cycling, Insanity, Jiu-Jitsu, Kettlebell,
Morning Bootcamp, Yoga
and a rotating Mystery Class.
Yoga has been a huge hit in
the past, garnering the most
attendees of group fitness
classes. One reason for this
is the potential the class has
to help students relax from
the pressures of studying,
classes and busy schedules.
In Spring 2014, yoga was
offered every day, Monday
through Thursday, by various teachers. This year, however, it is being offered on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
and twice on Thursdays.
Insanity is being taught
by third-year Kinesiology
major, Vanessa Estoesta, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at
lifestyle
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM student Stephanie Ferro stays fit practicing yoga. Fitness
classes will continue until December 5th at The Clark.
4 :10 p.m. It features motivat- with explaining the sched-
ing music, high intensity intervals of movement and frequent 30 to 90 second breaks.
Saturday mornings can be
productive too, with a rotating mystery class designed to
feature many of the classes
currently on the schedule.
The Facebook page and/or
website for The Clarke will
explain these each week. The
mystery class meets at 10:00
a.m. in Quad Tukwut 1 and 2.
Clarke Field House representatives are often helpful
ule and classes. It is important to note that if attending,
special attention should be
paid to the location, as they
are different for each class.
Students seeking to do
something good for their
heart, stamina and body
should consider taking a
free fitness class this week.
If interested, the full schedule can be found most conveniently at http://www.csusm.
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Organic food: more good, less bad
Demystifying the healthy-eating lifestyle
By Rico Palmerin
nutrients and less toxins. For the cavemen
Organic food is what comes reading this article, in
to mind at the grocery store summary that means:
as you notice the "organic" more good, less bad.
label on the fruit next to the
The reason organic
one you were about to grab. foods contain less toxFor some of us, just ins and more nutrients
knowing where we can get is because organic
the extra-large strawber- farmers use healthier
ries for our chocolate cov- soil that is not flooded
ered desserts is enough. with pesticides and
Many people have heard other harmful products.
Among others, orabout the risks associated
with non-organic, industri- ganic .org is a website
ally harvested food: geneti- working to increase
cally modified organisms awareness about or(GMO), pesticides, recom- ganic foods. Rather
binant bovine growth hor- than stating the harmful
mone (rBGH), etc. The effects linked to nonquestion is what are the organic foods, organic,
benefits of eating organic org offers a "10 ReaPhoto by Cody Cook
for ourselves and others? sons to Go Organic" list At Jazzman's Cafe in the USU, you
"I feel more energy, I feel that focuses on the ben- can request organic soy milk to be
more full after a meal be- efits of organic food. included your refreshments.
While the list goes
cause I 'm supplying my body
natural obstaicles with inwith nutrients and vitamins more in depth, the main
that GMOs lack," CSUSM points have to do with keep- credible ease; with our lifestudent and organic food ing ourselves healthy, our sustaining gear we travel to
enthusiast, Neil Zaremba, environment toxic-free and depths and altitude unnatural
said when asked about why perhaps the most important for our species, as well as pull
he chooses organic food. reason, the fact that organic people back from the brink of
death. But until we step
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consumers repeatedly
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than non-organic. The
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ticides and other shortflavor came from the
cuts we have found
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as well as the decreased foods have been scientifi- need for "nature-intended"
level of toxins, particularly cally proven to taste better. foods, the truth is, our bod"For one, they are the ies and minds are paying
the toxic metal cadmium.
way nature intended food the price for our ambition.
"The taste is real, [and] a lot
So, take care of yourself
more filling," Zaremba said to be," Zaremba said.
Modern society makes it and give organic food a
Keeping ourselves healthy
means many things, but easy to think of humanity as thought—or, you could alwhen it comes to organic existing outside the bonds ways just borrow caveman's
the answer is simple: or- of nature. In our cars, trains, motto: more good, less bad.
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B enefit s of g reen t ea
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
As athletes, one basic
thing to know, other than to
warm up, is to stay hydrated
during a game, practice or
a workout. But sometimes
drinking water can get boring and that's when green
tea comes to the rescue.
Green tea originated in
China. Quite unlike the other teas, the main differences
between this tea is the degree
of fermentation. Though
white, green, oolong and
black teas come from the
same plant, green tea has
half the amount of caffeine
found in black tea, which is
the most popular one around.
There is a lot of hype surrounding green tea and apart
from a shift in taste, it actually does have a few important health benefits attached.
Green tea contains antioxidants called polyphenols,
and what they do is fight free
Photo by Chris Morales
Benefits of green tea can be experienced at various locations
around campus.
radicals which can damage helps to improve the flathe body. Green-tea extract vor significantly as well.
And for all those who
promotes metabolism, which
calories,
leads to healthy weight loss love counting
this has almost none.
and helps to keep cholesterol,
Though the benefits are
the silent killer, under control.
pretty obvious the sad part
Nothing is perfect and
while it helps us a lot, it for those who only try the inalso hinders the body from stant or the decaffeinated vermuch required iron which sion is that it isn't as effective
it usually absorbs from as the freshly brewed one.
Whether you are a tea
fruits and vegetables. That's
why lime juice is added drinker or a first timer, green
to counteract the negative tea is a highly recommendside effects. Lime juice also ed fad that is here to stay.
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By Alexis Saucedo
Sports Columnist
"It kin't how hard you hit.
It's how hard you can get hit
and keep moving forward."
Rocky Balboa's most notable quote runs through your
mind as you climb up the
concrete staircases coming
from the drop-off zone in
front of the Craven building. The training montage
is famous among the minds
of students here on campus.
Let's face it, waiting on
an elevator can be time
consuming when in a hurry
and the parking lots are not
exactly conveniently located close to the lecture
halls. How many steps do
you think you take in a day
here on campus? How many
stairs do you think you take?
Kinesiology
professor,
Dr. Laura De Ghetaldi,
calls students on campus
"Cal State Stairmasters."
Melissa Browne, a junior majoring in kinesiology, wore a pedometer for
a day and her results were
astonishing. Starting in the
Craven parking lot, Browne
walked to her first class lo-
cated in University Hall.
Browne then walked from
University Hall to the Clarke
Gym for her final class of
the day. She took 4,092 steps
total, 394 of which were
stairs. Browne burned approximately 300 calories
just coming to school, not
even taking into account the
rest of her daily activities.
Vanessa Arroyoarroyo, also
a junior majoring in kinesiology, conducted the same
experiment which produced
similar results. Starting from
the circle in front of Craven
Hall, Arroyoarroyo walked
to her first class located in
University Hall. She then
walked to her second class
in Markstein Hall, followed
by her final class in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Building. She walked a total of 4,104 steps and 542
stairs. Arroyoarroyo burned
about 400 calories just showing up to school for three
classes. This is the equivalent to that 380-calorie,
grande pumpkin spice latte
you enjoyed this morning.
One would not believe
that walking could yield
such positive health ben-
efits. Briskly walking around
CSUSM's campus can burn
some serious calories in a
day, especially for those
too busy with work and
school to exercise daily.
According to the Mayo
Clinic, a brisk walk can help
maintain a healthy weight,
strengthen bones, as well as
improve balance and coordination. Walking can also
help prevent or manage certain chronic illnesses, such
as high blood pressure, heart
disease and type II diabetes.
The Department of Health
and Human Services recommends about two hours
and 30 minutes per week of
moderate aerobic exercise
or one hour and 15 minutes
of vigorous aerobic exercise. A reasonable goal for
most individuals would be
30 minutes a day or two
15-minute sessions a day.
So think twice next time
you wait on that parking spot
closer to campus or you contemplate taking the elevator.
You could possibly accomplish your daily-recommended amount of exercise just
parking further or taking the
stairs, instead of the elevator.
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Good vs. bad motivation C SUSM H ome G ames
from exercise and consciously choosing the right foods
to eat. As a result, he currently weighs 175 pounds.
Finding a reason to get
healthy can be as simple as
doing the things that you
love to do or finding hobbies
that inspire you to be better.
"It comes to a point when
your mind isn't just about
your appearance," Angeles said. "We are all conPhoto by Chris Morales stantly critiquing ourselves
on our flaws and it's not
CSUSM student J.R. Angeles finds his motivation through dance.
supposed to be that way."
motivation from this imposBy Jasmine Demers
Your motivation needs to
Community News Editor
sible standard. There is a be something that is inspired
lack of diversity in the body by your own self-desire. It's
Motivation is a key as- shapes and sizes that are por- important to know that being
pect of any fitness goal, trayed by society. This idea skinny does not always mean
but it's important to push leads to unhealthy and un- being healthy and that you
yourself to develop healthy realistic weight loss goals. can find an internal motivaaspirations that are cenCSUSM student, J.R. An- tion that is not based on sotered on your own desires. geles, shares his own ex- cial standards or stereotypes.
In today's society, weight perience with finding mo"It's just about how bad
loss and exercise have be- tivation to get healthy and you want it," Angeles says.
come increasingly import- feel better about himself. "Getting skinny was not
"My peak weight was 235 my intention, I just wanted
ant. However, the motivation behind a person's pounds at 5 '5 or 5 '6.1 would to become a better dancer."
willingness to lose weight always go and lift weights
By choosing to be motivatis not always geared to- but it wasn't doing enough ed by health rather than by
wards the right reasons. for me and I wanted to get the desire to be skinny, you
Understanding the differ- healthier," Angeles says. are making a commitment to
ence between being healthy "Eventually I found my mo- change your lifestyle and are
and being skinny is an im- tivation within dance. I be- returning the focus of weight
portant step in developing came a b-boy and I realized loss to your own personinternal motivation. With that in order to get better at al self-worth and purpose.
pictures of pencil thin people it, I had to shed the pounds."
Since then, Angeles lost
depicted all over the media,
it's difficult to not derive nearly 65 pounds of body fat
By Mackenzie Clark
Oct. 8 - Oct. 21
Sports Assistant
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Insanity turns up the heat for CSUSM participants
I n t e n s e b ody w orkout p art of g roup f i t n e s s c l a s s e s
By Sarah Hughes
Senior Staff Writer
Third-year Kinesiology major, Vanessa Estoesta thought it would fun
to teach Insanity as a group
fitness class for Fall 2014.
Estoesta wears a turquoise
tank top, black athletic running capris and black Nikes
with a silver swoosh. Her
hair is styled on-trend into
a braid that is loose, but not
messy. A floral headband
holds any would-be stray
hairs out of her eyes. She is
probably an average height
for a girl, standing a head or
so shorter than 5 '10". Very
quickly, she reveals herself to be a natural teacher.
The Clark Field House
Gym, where it's held, is a
basketball gym that is used
f or many other purposes.
It's lined with blue padding on the walls, for some
athletic-seeming reason. A
lighter than sarid-colored
floor glistens with a polyurethane-like
substance.
Near the back of the room
people are waiting for the
class to start, possibly scared
to be in the front. Many probably came promptly at the
beginning of the Clarke Field
House's Group Fitness class-
Photo by Sarah Hughes
The doors to the Clarke Field House (CFH) Gym, where insanity is held.
es on Sept. 8. The classes are
scheduled through Dec. 5,
and like the use of the gym
here, are free to students.
Teachers and staff are permitted to attend, but have to pay.
"For instructors, classes are $20 a month or $5
a class, but for students
they're free," the Clark Field
House receptionist said.
"You might want a mat
if you have bad knees and
need to modify, but you
don't have to have one,"
Estoesta said before class.
With a few minutes left
before the class commences,
there are already 19 students ready to work out.
Estoesta asks the class to
move forward to her, though
her clear voice is easy to
hear. She introduces Insanity briefly and talks about
changes she has made to her
lesson plan since last class.
She appears organized,
with a page of "blocks"
printed out and easy to see
from the floor since one is
standing within a couple feet
from it. "Blocks" are how
Insanity is laid out. They are
a few sets of physical movements, which help to focus
on "max interval training."
During the "blocks" Estoesta says the important part
is to keep moving, modifying as needed. All the while,
she always expects each
individual's best efforts.
She begins the movement
part of class at 4:13 p.m. At
4:23 p.m, a newbie to Insanity will feel their lungs burning, even if they are fairly
physically active. After another 10 minutes, this same
newbie will wonder if time
is even passing and whether
they will make it through
this routine. Yet in another
10 minutes, it becomes easier. Warming-up beforehand
can be one strategy that
helps the respiratory process.
Estoesta gives a modification for many of the moves,
especially some that are
more difficult or exhausting.
She reminds people of the
moves periodically and once
says "not to fall", as unsure
legs seem to slip slightly due
to lots of jumping around. A
pair of non-slip, grippy tennis
shoes seem a sensible decision to always keep in mind.
Estoesta is easy to follow
and motivating. She gives
affirmations and counts.
She does the blocks along
with the class, but somehow
makes it look easy, while simultaneously putting more
drive into it. She doesn't
even appear to break a sweat.
A " ha" type of cry, reminiscent of martial arts, motivates the class to keep going. She walks around giving
tips to remember, but doesn't
single anyone out with these.
Most importantly, she is
checking for form and safety.
The music is perfectly
suited to whatever moves
the class does. It is a
work-out electronic and
pop mix, that slows down
for the ending stretch.
The moves are different,
focused and always new. A
side to side move kind of
resembles a turtle and hopping becomes core work.
A skater move looks visually impressive, like a Just
Do It advertising campaign.
There are frequent water
breaks and it appears that
the entire class is choosing to take them. "Blocks"
are followed by short, numerous rests. The "blocks"
move into arm strength exercises. From an awkward,
shaky plank, faces behind
look thoroughly worn out.
Ablock or two later, Estoesta asks if people want to keep
doing pushups. A yes is won
by a voisterous group of men
at the back of the class, yet
many of the women appear
to have pushup skills too.
In the last few minutes of
class, Estoesta ends with
some much needed stretching.
If an individual has never
done Insanity but is moderately active, a lot of
sweating should still be
expected. Soreness can be
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Students supplement income with on-campus jobs
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
With high tuition rates
showing no signs of significant decrease, many students
have opted for campus jobs.
According to CSUSM
students, working on campus seems to be the safest and most convenient
option around. Although
this isn't the only reason, it is a major one.
CSUSM student Louis
Adamsel, who holds a part
time job in Jamba Juice,
expressed what he enjoys
most about his j ob on campus. The opportunity to
meet new people who h e'd
never known otherwise
and having an understanding manager were definitely
the highlights of his j ob.
Another aspect of the j ob
Adamsel appreciates is the
flexibility that is offered
for students who work on
campus. There is no clashing of classes and work because the shifts are based
on the class schedule. He
emphasizes that flexibility is necessary for students.
He adds that managers
also understand the importance of classes and are
very accommodative of all
the student organizations.
However, the least favorable part of his j ob involves
the dreaded rush hour.
CSUSM student Elizabeth Rodriguez, an RA at
the UVA, agrees how important flexibility is in the
context of college life.
Rodriguez explained that
aside f rom applying and
Bryant organizes the cycling classes for campus
REC. As part of the cycling
team, they were asked if
anyone was interested in
leading a group exercise
for which she volunteered.
"While
helping
others become fit, I myself
have been able to improve
in various areas," Bryant
said. "That's how something interesting and familiar turned into a j ob."
Bryant advises students
regarding campus jobs. To
those who are interested in
obtaining or working on campus it is important to maintain
a positive attitude as things
do tend to get challenging.
"Being motivated is important," Bryant said. "It
also helps to stay focused."
Photo by Cody Cook
Jamba Juice employee, Victoria Cruz, working hard at her student job.
getting through the interview, being in charge of a
residence floor is no easy
task, especially if you have
to juggle studies as well.
Rodriguez
emphasizes
that her favorite aspect of
working at the UVA is the
community she creates.
"Being the one who gets
to create a small community and show care to
others is what I like the
most," Rodriguez
said.
CSUSM student Nichole
Why you couldn't just turn in that assignment
Some professors said they
didn't usually get excuses
By Shanice Davis
while other professors were
StaffWriter
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"My dog ate my home- of the many excuses past
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Professor Edward Balian,
Sound familiar? It's safe to
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For one reason or a n- got the assignment straight
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the professors themselves.
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So what kinds of excuses a novice in the trade of excusdid students give their pro- es, more like a Jedi Master in
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work in on time? The re"They lost their books, or
sults were half and half. they lost their class notes,"
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part that will never fly in
the real business world."
CSUSM Sociology professor Garry Rolison also
discussed some excuses
other students have used.
" It's computer problems,
the computer took my paper, I forgot to get my disk,
I went to print it out, but the
printer is no longer working," Professor Rolison said.
Among other notables Professor Rolison said to have
had included excuses such as,
" It's today? I thought it was
yesterday," "I don't remember this, you sure you said it
was due today," "I didn't read
the book so I couldn't answer
anything," or " I d idn't know
what you were talking about,
I was so confused I couldn't
write
the
assignment."
CSUSM Physics professor Chuck DeLeone stated
that h e'd received a range
of excuses, some of them
among the usual cliche excuses, while others maintained
more
creativity.
"The other popular excuses
being some traffic or vehicular excuses," Professor DeLeone said. "Every time an
assignment was due, something happens to the road."
Professor DeLeone began
to chuckle as he remembered
a more recent excuse that occurred during finals week.
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CSUSM students published: The Offspring
By Shanice Davis
Meet Candace Williams:
Multi-faceted entrepreneur
of The Hunger Games,"
Support local company spearheaded
she said. Youngren's work
Being a student in colwas not necessarily influlege with a published
a technical and digital soenced by certain authors,
book or a book in the proBy Courtney Jones
lutions one-stop-shop with
however, it was more so
cess of being published is
all of our services leavthat her own imagination Features Assistant
quite the accomplishment
ing a Konjo footprint."
inspired her storytelling.
to have under one's belt.
So what does the word
Youngren is not the CSUSM student CanNonetheless,
CSUSM
Konjo
mean
exactly?
only writer in her fam- dace Williams along with
has amongst its students
"Konjo is the Amharic
ily as her father is one as her business partner Wesley
a soon to be published
well, and she also has a Scholl started their own busi- (a Semitic language spowriter, Sarah Youngren.
close friend whose family ness this past summer--Kon- ken in Ethiopia) word for
Youngren
is currentis in the literary business. jo Technology Solutions. good, wonderful, delicious,
ly working on a soon to
In 2006, a man by the tasty [etc.]," Williams said.
Youngren completed her
be science fiction nov"We want to make your
novel within two years name of Blake Mycoskie,
el titled The Offspring.
and is currently progress- better known as the founder experience with tech beau" It's Hunger Games meets
ing through the editing of TOMS, crafted and imple- tiful and to leave a posiI, Robot," Youngren said.
process. The next goal is mented an entirely new busi- tive impact on the enviThe novel, as the title imto get the novel published. ness model that
plies, is about the offspring.
She shared that an im- would come to
The main character, Olportant aspect of getting inspire legions of
ive, is the offspring of the
published includes provid- entrepreneurs for
president who is in control
ing a polished manuscript. years to come, inof all the robots that take
"It has to be super dup- cluding Williams.
care of the remaining huis
Williams
er perfect when finalizmans. The characters live
ing it," Youngren said. the Chief of
in a world where everyone
Photo by Sarah Youngren
for
Youngren hopes her fellow Operations
lives alone without any huSoCougars will keep an eye out Konjo Tech
man connection. Yet, when
Olive learns of the corrupt I wanted to write until high on it and make a purchase in lutions, the company she ronment," Williams said.
Williams and Scholl are
society she lives in, she be- school," Youngren said. support of her literary goals. and Scholl operate together.
According to their web- extremely passionate about
Getting published is among
gins searching for her father.
When asked who her
Olive plans on killing favorite author was, she the hardest aspects for new site, Konjo Tech Solutions contributing to local, as well
her father and assuming chuckled as though to im- writers; however, Youngren offers "green solutions for as global, communities and
control as president in his ply "Don't judge me." hopes that her connections all under the technology um- making a positive differplace. Her ultimate goal "The author of the Prin- within the literary world brella" as well as "a level ence in the lives of others.
While stationed in Ethiois to get control of the ro- cess Diaries novels when I along with her heart for writ- of professionalism not ofing may better prepare her fered in today's market." pia, Scholl witnessed countbots in hopes of chang- was younger, but I 've out"This venture's main pur- less instances of devastating
ing society f or the better. grown that, and the author for when it is time to publish.
pose is to contribute Konjo poverty. In response, Scholl
to the world through our essentially grabbed a page
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Youngren is no stranger to
writing as she confidently
confessed that shefirstdiscovered her love for the art
of writing four years ago
in high school while dabbling in screenplays. Although, she did admit that
prior to her writing journey, she had been a story
writer since her childhood.
"Stories would develop
from my childhood, and it
never occurred to me that
StaffWriter
by f ellow Cougar
part of the company's business model, a portion of its
profits would be allocated
to philanthropic endeavors.
Although Scholl hopes
to have a small school constructed in Ethiopia by the
end of this year, Williams
clarified that it might be some
time before the company is
able to carry out such an ambitious, and costly, project.
Most recently, Konjo
Tech Solutions helped sponsor the People's Climate
March, a massive
rally that was held in
New York City in September of this year.
Konjo Tech Solutions is still, very much
so, a start-up company.
At the moment, Williams and Scholl are
not taking salaries; instead, they are putting everything they earn back into
their company. A CFO, two
technicians, two assistants
and three or four handymen,
so to speak, constitute all of
Scholl and Williams' staff.
So Cougars, if you've been
on the hunt for a new tech
guy, look no further, Konjo
Tech Solutions has your
back. To learn more about the
company or products offered
visit
wwwJconjotech.org.
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purpose is to contribute Konjo to the world
through our products
and services
Stuffed Grape
Leaves
By Nada Sewidan
CAMPUS RECREATION
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Features Editor
Looking f or a great recipe to make for that special
someone? Or maybe to impress your parents during
family gatherings? Maybe
you're just sick of Top Ramen nights and fast food
runs. Whatever your reasoning, this recipe is almost guaranteed to rock the tastebuds.
Stuffed Grape Leaves is a
family recipe passed down
through the generations and
is a popular Mediterranean
and Middle Eastern dish that
can be served as a main dinner course or as an appetizer.
*Recipe can be altered
according to one's preference. Remove ground beef
and beef broth for an alternative vegetarian option.
Total Time: 1 hr
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Yields: recipe feeds 6 to 8
people
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Letter to the Editor
By Kelly Wyrick
Contributor
Student debt today is
at an all-time high, now
even
surpassing
both
auto loan debt and „credit card debt nationally.
Student loan debt continues
to balloon at an ever faster
rate due to increasing interest rates and campus tuitions
and fees. At CSUSM alone,
fees have gone up 97.4 percent in the last seven years.
Seeing the enormity of the
Contributor
Hey you, I can see your
bitter judgment. If you
had to check right now,
this article is one hundred percent about you.
I get it, you're young and
you've spent your whole
life listening to what mommy and daddy taught you
what being "lady-like" is
all about. But just because
what mommy and daddy
believe is "lady-like" isn't
how women at CSUSM
choose to dress, doesn't
mean you can judge others based on their wardrobe.
that mqurn
ing us be more successful
at CSUSM. They are simply
transforming what was once
an affordable institution
of public higher education
into a private university that
sucks money out of our pockets and burdens us with more
debt. If we had the money
to go to a private university,
we might have, but since we
don't, we chose CSUSM
because of its reputation for
quality education at a cost
we could actually afford.
So here's the big question,
where does the money from
all our fees go? Not to our
faculty- that's for sure. They
have not received more than a
1.34 percent raise since 2008,
even though they're the ones
most responsible for providing us with quality education. It's also apparently not
going to the opening of more
classes and class sections
that we all could really use.
The top CSU executives'
salaries rose 71 percent from
1998 to 2011. CSUSM alone
currently spends over $1 million a month (yes, a month!)
on administrative salaries.
That's not right, we need
to stop the increases in student fees ("success" or otherwise), and make sure our
money is well-spent. Administrators seem to be sucking
in way more money than they
should, and many students
are paying more and more to
have fewer available classes
and less attention from their
overburdened,
underpaid
professors than they deserve.
We need to show the administration that we will
no longer sit quietly while
they gouge students with
fee hikes and "success fees"
and lo-ball faculty with inadequate pay. Support events
such as on Oct. 7, when we
gathered during U-hour at
the Cesar Chavez stairs as
we rallied in protest of the
mismanagement of campus
funds by the administration.
Your p lea f or m odesty, m y plea f or f eminism
à
aggressively writes an article
for The Cougar Chronicle
and
passive-aggressively
says the same thing, they
are somehow deemed appropriate. This isn't okay.
We're all here to earn an
education. So we should
be focusing on success, not
passing judgment at the girl
who looks fabulous in the
shorts that she feels absolutely comfortable in rocking to Psych 100. Who gives
a crap about what that boy
who sits two seats behind us
thinks? You look amazing.
Ladies, let's take a step
back and look at how we're
portraying ourselves and our
self-worth. Do you really
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care about what a guy thinks,
at all? You shouldn't. If you
do, you have bigger problems
to worry about than the girl
who decided she was comfortable in wearing whatever she feels like to class.
Guys, you should respect
women, regardless of their
wardrobe. Women should
not be perceived as mere
sexual objects, and they are
not objects for your viewing pleasure or judgement.
These women are a wonderful example of self-love that
society's unrealistic beauty
standards seems to destroy
in many young girls before
they even reach puberty.
I know you're expressing
your freedom to say what- dress the way she wants. We
ever you want, but be a lit- all need to focus on our studtle more educated about the ies, do well, and be the best
oppression women have versions of ourselves that we
faced for centuries, and still can be. The way we decide to
continue to face today. So- dress isn't up for discussion
ciety has come a long way and it is no one's business
from oppressing women, to but our own. Our generation
teaching women that they is one of progress and you're
can be doctors and engineers holding us back by wasting
(professions that still are pre- our time (and yours) publicly
dominantly male). When you judging a fellow student just
judge a woman receiving because you don't like the
higher education as "trashy" way she is dressed. I hope
based on her wardrobe, you to be part of a community
are destroying hard-earned that manifests confidence,
progress she and millions self-worth and potential,
of women have fought all rather than immature judgtheir lives to achieve. You ment. Stay classy, CSUSM.
are body-shaming a woman
into believing she shouldn't
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I am someone who firmly
believes that women should
be allowed to dress as they
wish, for every time and
place of their choosing. I 'm
not saying that you can't
have opinions, I am saying
that instead of putting others down, you should probably keep your opinions to
yourself while being on a
college campus where you
are seeking higher learning.
If someone were to walk Up
to campus with a megaphone
and screaming obscenities
while calling any woman
who walked by a whore (this
has happened) you would
think it's ridiculous (it was).
And yet, if someone passive-
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Opinion Editor:
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cougarchron.opinion@gnriail.com
Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8, 2014
crisis, California Governor
Jerry Brown ordered a moratorium on tuition increases,
yet many CSU campuses,
like our own, have begun
implementing "student success fees" as a way around
the Governor's orders. This
success fee started out in
2013 to 2014 at $300; after that they will increase
$100 each year until 2016
to 2017 when it hits $500.
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fees" are not actually help-
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Letter to the Editor
Addressing issues of diversity at C SUSM
By USCC
Contributor
To Students, Faculty and
Staff:
Throughout the years we
have witnessed the racial
divide amongst faculty,
staff and students- the most
critical factor being that
there is a lack of involvement and genuine interest
of our students' success.
While there exists a small
percentage of students who
are involved on campus,
it is overshadowed by an
even greater percentage of
students who lack the necessary cultural sensitivity in making our campus a
welcoming environment for
all marginalized and underrepresented
communities.
Cultural sensitivity can be
defined as being aware of the
cultural differences and similarities that exist between
groups, which allows you
to understand the multifac-
eted global and local issues
that trickle down and impact
students on a personal, academic and behavioral level.
Though there are a few
faculty and staff that go out
of their way to help students,
there are many more who
by choice or ignorance do
not push a more inclusive
campus where cultural sensitivity is practiced and embedded within our campus
community. The university
as a whole seems to shame
and target students, faculty
Save money, buy food off campus
By Chelsey Schweitzer
consciousness and the responsibility to act on integrity. Amongst ourselves there
are faculty, staff and student
organizations who have
taken the steps to create a
positive change on our campus and towards our student
academic careers. We only
ask that you make a commitment to better this university
for the genuine interest of
all future incoming students.
Here are three simple ways in which you
can join these efforts:
Whenever
you
hear
a rude comment made
by a peer in class, challenge yourself to speak up.
Regularly attend campus events that are hosted by cultural or social
justice oriented groups.
Push yourself to get
involved in the community and do research
about
global
issues.
In Solidarity,
United Students of
Color Coalition
Why psychology is best major
By Tiffany Trent
Senior Staff Writer
While the overall quality of the food served in
the USU is satisfactory, the
fact remains that the prices
for what you are receiving are higher than what
some nearby competitors
charge for similar products.
Since the USU opened in
January 2014, the majority of students have taken
advantage of the quick and
convenient food choices
that are offered in the dining area on the fourth floor.
The options offered in the
U m caver a^wide range of
dining opportunities, from
Mexican food at Wholly Habaneros to the fried American food options at World of
Wings. While these meals are
generally high quality and
the portion sizes generally reflect the amount you paid for
them, these options still add
up to a lot of money if you
eat there on a regular basis.
The fact is that across the
street there are the same general options for a cheaper
price than what is offered
here on campus. Subversions
is basically the same as Subway; however, at Subversions you are paying $6 to
$7 for a footlong when the
same kind of sandwich can
be made at Subway across
the street for $5 to $6. The
same goes for Wholly Habaneros, whose menu is similar
to that of Mr. Taco across the
and staff who go above and
beyond to create a more
cultural intelligent campus.
The institution forgives and
forgets those who commit ignorant racist actions,
which go against the university's mission and vision.
We are calling on everyone to get involved, get informed, and participate in
our collective effort for the
betterment of the university.
As United Students of Color
Coalition we value the importance of commitment to
ing with their degree. After rensic psychologists and
months of careful considera- psychiatrists are just a few
One of the many privi- tion and exploring, I finally of the career possibilileges of being an adult decided to take my love of ties in this growing field.
is the freedom of choice. psychology to the next levIf psychology is a major
We are blessed with choos- el and earn a degree in it. that you are wondering about
ing who we date, where we
There is no exact definition pursuing, let me offer some
work, what we eat, what we of psychology. It involves advice that helped me. Psybelieve, where we live... studying the mind, behavior, chology has many different
the list is endless. If we the psyche, the brain and its branches and areas of study,
choose to go to college, we connection to the body and but the common thread that
are faced with the choice much more. The courses re- ties it all together is the drive
of what major to pick. quired for a B.A. in psychol- and desire to help people.
For some lucky people, ogy vary from biopsychology By learning about people in
they know all along what to abnormal psychology to general and individually and
major is for them
how the human
without a doubt.
mind works, you
Then there are those
are given the tools
who have no idea
to help a wide vawhat they want to
riety of people.
learn about and
If you choose to
what career they
become a therapist
want to pursue afof any kind, you
ter college. I hapare able to help
pened to fall into
people and guide
the latter category.
their growth. If
I remember beyou decide to
ing faced with dePhoto by Chris Morales devote your caciding on a major. I Reference materials for the field of psychology are
reer to research,
found the task to be available in Kellog Library.
your
findings
exciting, daunting,
and results may
overwhelming and
discover
huge
thrilling. The options were research methods. You really breakthroughs that will
endless. I initially settled for get the opportunity to learn help entire populations. If
a major that I thought I could about human beings and in you go into teaching psysucceed in, but after a couple turn, you also learn abo ut chology, you are educating
of years I could no longer yourself as well. The educa- new generations of students
ignore the nagging feeling tion offered through the psy- and investing in the future.
that it wasn't the right one. chology program at CSUSM
Therefore, if you want to
I wasn't fulfilled with what I is well rounded and exten- help people and make a differhad been studying. So I went sive and genuinely prepares ence in many lives, psycholthrough what I considered a students for psychology ca- ogy is a prime major for you
"mid-college crisis." I asked reers and/or graduate school. to choose. I chose to major in
everyone I knew what major
Guidance
counselors, psychology over a year ago
they were in and why and lab and field researchers, and have never regretted it.
what they planned on do- professors, therapists, fo
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The USU offers many new dining services.
street, although Mr. Taco has
many more choices. Also, at
Mr. Taco the prices for the
same options are ^generally
lower, or include sides. Mr.
Taco is the same quality as
what is offered over here and
may even be better, although
that is for each individual
to decide for themselves.
Even World of Wings
has a cheaper option across
the street in the form of the
Ralph's grocery store, where
they sell most of the same
options in their deli and
even options that aren't offered here by the pound for
a lower price. The only option in the USU that isn't
across the street is Panda
Express, which is the only
Chinese food place near the
campus and has a standardized price since it is a wellknown chain restaurant.
Even the places that have a
good portion size compared
to the price can become very
pricy when eaten on a regular
basis, and the same goes for
the options across the street.
The best way to eat on a college budget is to try to only
buy food from restaurants on
occasion, because even if the
price is fair it is still cheaper
to make food at home. Even
if you don't think you have
time to make food for yourself in the morning, you can
make it the previous night
before bed and keep it in
the refrigerator to quickly grab the next morning.
The fact is that the grocery store is the best deal
and the majority of the options here can be purchased
much cheaper from the store.
Ultimately, it's up to the individual to decide whether
they would like to explore
cheaper dining options or if
it is worth paying an extra
dollar or two for the convenience of on-campus dining.
But at least consider buying
food off campus or bringing
a packed lunch from home
Student takes stance against rape through visual expression
By Alex Maravillas
StaffWriter
She has been carrying her
mattress around campus
for more than a couple of
weeks for her senior thesis,
which will continue until
her alleged rapist is dislodged from the university.
New York City's Columbia
University visual art major/
senior, Emma Sulkowicz, is
one of several students who
documented a regime grievance in April, implicating
the school of mishandling
rape cases. Sulkowicz utilizes visual expression as a
way to make her voice heard.
She carries a dorm mattress establishments are blind to saults from members of an
as a segment of her senior such issues. The school must unrecognized fraternity in
proposition, an execution be unhappy that she is bring- regards to the investigation
symbolization piece called ing such negative press to for alleged rape. For rape
"Carry That Weight" or Columbia University. What victims who don't want to go
"Mattress Performance."
to the police, the university
It has been essentially
system provides a specific
"She uses visual
two years since Sulko- expression to make her classification where they
wicz verbalized that she
can at least get their ravishvoice heard,"
was violated by a classer kicked out of the univermate. What's more is that
sity. Most institutions enit has been seven months is the college expected to do tail a much lower customary
since she replied to the ex- about an alleged rape that confirmation, as opposed to
perience at a school disci- transpired two years prior? beyond a plausible doubt. So
plinary auricular inquiry, a
Sulkowicz's mattress art in theory, rape victims should
procedure that she verbalized piece impacts CSUSM stu- have much easier access to
left her physically wiped out. dents, especially with the justice on college campuses.
It is profoundly tragic when recent alleged student asSulkowicz has one mes-
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Columbia+Student+Carries+Mattress+Around+Campus/lOclCet
k9hv/Emma+Sulkowicz
sage for rape victims. "If you
want to go to the police, this
is what to expect: You'll be
verbally abused. But at least
no one will yell at you for not
going to the police and getting verbally abused," she
said. "Just take your pick."
�K e l l o g g l i b r a r y r e m e m b e r s W orld W ar I
By Beulah Supriya
Staff Writer
This fall semester, the Library has on display "Enlisting a Nation: American
Visual Propaganda of World
War F to commemorate the
centenary of World War I.
The posters are on display on the third floor of
the Kellogg library gallery
and are open to the public.
"During World War I ,
the government
started
its first major and organized propaganda, it was
so effective that the same
methods were used for the
WW2 as well," the curator, Heather Northway, said.
Posters on display are a
part of Northway's private
collection. With experience
ranging from collection management to giving curatorial
gallery talks, her main aim
in having the propaganda
highlighted this year is not
only to observe the centenary of the First World War
but also to honor the soldiers,
show the changes in society and give students a new
perspective with the help of
these compelling visual aids.
Though under the backdrop of the war, many topics
are covered by the posters,
right from recruitment of
soldiers to buying Liberty
bonds to support the war. It
is during this time that Uncle
Sam became an iconic figure and stayed that way ever
since. Buying Liberty bonds
weren't popular at first due
to the low interest rates, but
as the government got support from celebrities like
Charlie Chaplin, the propaganda gained momentum.
SAN DIEGO COMIC FEST!
RETURNS
5AN
PIEGO
COMIC
PEST/
By Elizabeth Roush
StaffWriter
Let's face it, Comic-Con tickets are almost impossible to- get.
People spend years trying to attend this hallowed
epiphany of geek fandom
only to have their dreams
crushed by its menacing popularity and demand. But take
heart. There
are other ways
to satisfy your
inner (or outer) nerd, and
this is where
San
Diego
Comic Fest
(SDCF) soars
to
the
rescue.
Coming to San Diego on
Oct. 17, 18 and 19 this year
at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center,
the festival boasts a "friendly, intimate Comic-Con
experience" that reflects a
young, blossoming San Diego International Comic-Con
at its modest beginnings.
This is a convention where
fans can interact directly
with a number of professionals they admire. The epic list
of professionals for this year
includes Nebula and Hugo
Award-winning authors, artists who worked on animated
classics such as "Avatar:
The Last Airbender," ef-
fects creators from movies
including "X-Men: The Last
Stand" and "Star Wars, The
Empire Strikes Back", not
to mention Comic Festl's
guest of honor, the iconic
comic artist Neal Adams.
Not only is SDCF's guest
list studded with science fiction and comic big shots, but
the festival also announces
a number of fun attractions.
There will be a
café themed after
Rob Serling's "The
Twilight
Zone,"
live music by Madus as well as The
Digital Lizards of
Doom, live sculpting demos and a
caricaturist among other
daytime attractions. The festival's Artist Alley contains
an impressive number of
talented exhibitors and there
will be a slew of interesting
panels to attend. On top of all
this, San Diego Comic Fest
will host its second annual
masquerade, the "Masked
Ball," on Saturday night.
The hero that fanatics of
Southern California deserve, San Diego Comic
Fest 2014 promises a fun
and relaxing weekend for
appreciators of science fiction and comics. It's a place
to meet fans and professionals, try something new and
indulge your nerdier side.
"Induldge
your
nerdier
side!"
a Soldier." Ms. Northway
brought to notice the fact that
all shown in the posters were
fair skinned, but times have
changed and now various
ethnicities are shown as an
integral part of the country.
Women slowly gained
prominence in society and
it was during this time that
they started working in numbers which was more than
ever before. "These posters
also help mark the distance
between past and present.
Image on display at Kellog Library
During World War I, womSince there were no ra- the darker side of war which en gained independence as
dios those days these posters let those who weren't feel- they entered the workforce
were the main way of com- ing guilty, thus they were in greater numbers than
municating to the people, considered very influential. ever before," history profeswhich is one reason for their Many organizations ren- sor, Katherine Hijar, said.
importance. In it, war heroes dered their support to the
She also spoke about
like General Pershing were cause like the Red Cross, the exhibit and its reshown encouraging people to Y.WCA, Y.MC.A and even lation
with
students.
do their bit and patriotism in- the Boy Scouts whose motto
"If students were to dig
creased while others showed was "Every Scout to Save deeper, there is a lot more to
Movie Review
The
By Sonni Simmons
StaffWriter
The movie theater experience isn't cheap. You
pay for the movie, the popcorn and the Swedish Fish
with money and the experience with your time.
"The Maze Runner" is a
breath of fresh air, as it is everything a dystopian book-tofilm adaptation should be and
is anything but a processed
film that fades from memory on the walk to your car.
Thomas, played by Dylan O'Brien (Teen Wolf,
The Internship) finds himself elevated into the Glade,
a forest inhabited by boys
ranging in age from pre-teen
to young adult. A massive
mechanized stonewall surrounds the Glade with doors
that open at sunrise and close
at sunset. These doors reveal
the maze, a complex network
of corridors whose wall shift
into different position every
night. The Gladers notice
Maze
that Thomas is unlike the
others because of his unrelenting curiosity. It is clear
to everyone, especially the
first Glader introduced to the
maze, Alby (Ami Ameen)
and the suspicious Gaily
(Will Poulter) that his arrival is significant as things
begin to change after a relatively predictable three years
of coexistence. As Thomas
attempts to make sense of
his purpose and identify
their imprisonment without
any memory of the past, the
movie takes the audience on
a thrill ride as heart-pumping as a night in the maze.
O'Brien was unquestionably convincing as the brave
Thomas. Every relationship
formed between O'Brien and
his co-stars seemed genuine
and made for a more poignant delivery of the film's
message. Aside from the
theme of bravery and the
responsibility that comes
with it, "The Maze Runner"
communicated the impor-
Netflix Review
5/5
find. For instance, these posters represent the early use of
some advertising strategies
that we recognize today,
such as the use of beautiful
young white women to engage men and women alike
and draw them to the posters' messages," Hijar said.
Music was another major
influence on the society and
to talk more on it and give
us a glimpse into the past.
The Arts & Lectures series are organizing an event
called Time Capsule of Music: 1900-1930 by Howard
Anton Duncan on Oct. 28.
To know more about the exhibits or the war and the lessons we learn from it, there
will be a Faculty Perspective
on WWI on Tuesday, Nov.
18 at the USU. The WWI
exhibit will be on display
throughout the fall semester.
P AWS
Runner
tance of compassion, faith
and virtue. There was never
a dull moment and the end
had me marking the calendar for the next installment.
"The Maze Runner" holds
its own with impressive
cinematography and a fastpaced storyline that felt as if
it ended too soon. There are
elements of mystery, action
and beauty, leaving no base
uncovered. The only area for
improvement I noticed was
2/5
the character development
but since there are more
chapters to this one, that
may come later. I also wish
"The Maze Runner" came
before "Divergent" and "The
Giver" because it seems
as though the young adult,
post-apocalyptic wave is losing momentum, as did the
vampires and the zombies.
Still, this one is a truly entertaining experience that is
very much worth the watch.
P AWS
Odd Thomas is an odd failure
dead every day of the year.
Blessed or cursed with
clairvoyance, Odd lives a
fraught life. When he's not
helping Police Chief Wyatt
Porter catch murderers, he
keeps a low profile so that
the creepy, fear-feeding,
pain-portending
bodachs
don't figure out that he can
see them. If they suspected
Odd's gifts, that's a death
By Sydney Schabacker sentence. When a man walks
StaffWriter
into the restaurant crawling
with more bodachs than Odd
It's almost Halloween, has ever seen before, it takes
when many of us may everything he can do to keep
have a chance to see ghosts cooking up orders and not reand goblins and spirits of veal his awareness. Partnered
old walking amongst us. with his quick-witted girlBut for short-order cook friend, Stormy Llewellyn,
Odd Thomas, he sees the Odd races against time to
track down "Fungus Bob"
Robertson who is the eye in
that storm of bodachs. If they
don't succeed, dark forces
will overwhelm the town.
Fast paced and clever,
"Odd Thomas" has a lot of
promise. It's an intriguing mystery with moments
that will make you laugh
out loud. The movie stars
the talented Anton Yelchin
who is best known for his
portrayal of Chekov in the
recent Star Trek movies
and also known as Charlie
Bartlett from "Charlie Bartlett." With that kind of acting talent, you'd think that
nothing could go wrong
and it doesn't for the first
quirky and enjoyable hour.
It's better than average
as a supernatural, comedy/
mystery, but the movie sets
itself up as a completely
charming romance as well.
To skirt a spoiler, we'll just
let you know that there is a
common plot twist that allows the male character to
avoid any relationship maintenance and in short, fails the
romance angle. Some Dean
Koontz readers forgave that
plot twist are ongoing Odd
Thomas fans, which might
mean another movie one
of these days. I may be too
mad to watch another one,
which is a shame because
"Odd Thomas" started off
so great. You decide, but for
me it's two out of five paws.
�A & E Editor:
Faith Orcino
cougarchron.arts@gmail.com
The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014
A& E
CD and DVD dropping
A l t - J a n d A g e of
Extinction
By Ariel Robbins
Radio Assistant
New Years Day
"Sleeplessly
Embracing" Alt-J's new album
At long last, English band
Alt-J dropped their second
album "This Is All Yours"
on Sept. 22. Barely into its
highly anticipated availability, "This Is All Yours"
reached number one on
charts in the UK, and topped
globally in five other countries. The band's previous album, "An Awesome Wave,"
was nominated for three
British music awards and
went on to win the Mercury
Award, issued to the UK's
best album by well-regarded officials in the industry.
"Hunger of the Pine" was
the first track released and
propelled fans into a conflicting onset of emotions due to
the unexpected cameo of Miley Cyrus after the first few
verses. Love her or hate her,
most can't help but head-bob
anyways. There's no denying
that "Hunger of the Pine" is
only one of thirteen knockout
tracks that'll have you wondering what on earth you'd
been doing with your life
before listening. Luckily for
fans, Alt-J is touring across
both America and Europe to
promote their new album.
More information their tour
can be found at: aljband.com.
An Optimus Prime Time
to Get Transformers: Age
of Extinction on DVD
This fourth installment of
the Transformer franchise
grossed over $245 million
in theaters and hit stores on
Sept. 30. Fans of awesome
robots and gnarly special effect geared action will have
their movie thirsts quenched
by Michael Bay's, Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Despite harsh reviews and
a Rotten Tomatoes rating of
3.8/10 from the critics and
3.3/5 from the fans, lovers
of blaring mechanical robofights and Mark Wahlberg
will not be disappointed.
The story follows protagonist Cade Yeager (Wahlberg)
in his desperate attempts to
rescue his daughter, Tessa,
from her bounty hunter kidnappers. Of course being a
Transformer movie, the plot
could not be complete unless the world was under
attack and needed the assistance of Bumblebee and
his fellow robotic buds.
Sojif you're in need of a ridiculously loud, robot-heavy
action film, Transformers:
Age of Extinction might be
perfectly geared for you.
Dear had a light pop-punk
vibe, reminiscent of the early
By Kat Diltz
years of the band Paramore.
StaffWriter
The band's latest album,
Victim To Villain, gained
New Years Day is not your them a stronger following
average rock band. Mixing with its darker, "spookier"
dark imagery, alternative rock sound, designed to get
punk beats and emotional, you on your feet and sing
relatable lyrics, the self-pro- along. The music video for
claimed "haunted-mansion- their song "Angel Eyes,"
core" group is tough on the featuring Chris Motionoutside, but soft on the inside. less of the band MotionHailing from Anaheim, less in White, has over two
California, the band con- million hits on YouTube.
sists of Ashley Costello on
The band members heavlead vocals, Nikki Misery on ily enforce individuality as
lead guitar, Anthony Barro the theme of Victim to Vilon bass and Nick Rossi on lain, in addition to overcomdrums. The band formed in ing personal insecurities and
2005, building their fan base becoming a better version
online through posting their of you. The band keeps in
music on My Space. Their touch with their fans over sodebut full-length album, My cial media. They constantly
remind them that no matter
what obstacles they are facing in life, they are not alone.
New Years Day's dedication
to their fans and perseverance to create unique, engaging songs proves that
they are full of compassion
and determination. Their
originality ensures them
years of success to come.
Ashley Costello also occasionally gives reasonably
priced music lessons over
video chat, for anyone who
wants to break into the music industry. She announces
the dates of the days when
you can book your appointment on Facebook, Twitter
and the band's other social
media accounts. Email her
at MissAshCostello@gmail.
com, business inquiries only.
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T HE C OUGAR
Issue #2
C HRONICLE
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SEP 2 4,2014
Volume XLIII
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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a great experience.
10 - Check out what m akes "Souled O ut"
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Students aim to reduce waste from coffee runs
ate from getting their morning drink order served in a
plastic cup and instead bring
their own reusable one. With
establishments offering incentives to contribute to this
eco-friendly trend, such as
Starbucks offering customBy Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
ers 10 cents for utilizing
reusable cups, Kill the Cup
Grabbing c offee before further motivates particiclass is a societal custom pants with the opportunity
that many college students to win prizes, for example
have implemented into their $50 cash award or an iPad.
daily routine. However,
This
program,
which
the plastic cup that these
originally started out as a
drinks are purchased in are
grant project at UCSD, has
utilized one time and then
evolved into an initiative
immediately thrown away.
that not only seeks to reFor individuals that have duce w aste, but mak£s ecoharbored guilt over throw- friendly consumer behavior
ing away hundreds of coffee fun as well. Kill the Cup
shop cups after only a f ew has provided training and
hours of use, the Kill the Cup resources to students interinitiative provides a simpler ested in heading their own
way to make consumption teams at various universimore eco-friendly. Kill the ties in an effort to widen the
Cup is a four-week program program's reach and increase
in which participants devi- the use of reusable cups.
Kill the
Cup, save
the world
"We want to celebrate the
environment and consumer
behaviors that benefit it,"
co-founder of Kill the Cup,
Drew Beal, said. "The goal
is to have these student ambassadors that are passionate
about doing something in society, but maybe don't have %
the tools, experience running
a four week campaign that
helps with sustainability."
Beginning in October,
CSUSM will join seven
other college campuses in
competing to garner the
most participants, and the
most reusable cups utilized,
during their four week long
campaign . The winning program will receive a $2,000
grant to fund their own
project for sustainability.
A lex Caratti and Daniel
Geisler are the student leads
for the CSUSM branch of the
project as well as President
and Vice President, respectively, of the new CSUSM
Sustainability Club. The
club, which is heading the
organization and marketing for the campaign, encourages students, faculty
and staff to participate in
the Kill the Cup initiative.
"One of my passions is
sustainability, which is why
I started the club this fall,"
Caratti said. "I was connected to Drew through faculty
and staff on campus, and we
thought that the [Kill the Cup]
challenge would be a great
way to start our presence."
The campus has been extremely supportive of the
campaign thus far, Caratti citing ASI ánd Office of
Communications as being interested in helping spread the
word to students and staff.
"We're partnering with
Jazzman's and Starbucks [on
campus] so that when you
use your reusable mug, you
are entitled to the 10 cent discount," Caratti said. "They
From left to right, Alex Caratti and Daniel Geisner lead the Kill the Cup
campaign at CSUSM in the hopes to make sustainability more attractive for
students, faculty and staff. Photo by Chris Morales.
will keep track of how many
of these cups have been used."
In order to be entered into
the raffle to win prizes for
joining the campaign, participants can g o to killthecup.
com, enter their university
email address and upload a
selfie with a reusable cup.
Each photo is worth five
points, participants can post
one photo per day and they
receive bonus points for
sharing it on social media.
Kill the Cup starts on
Monday, Oct. 6 and will
end on Friday, Oct. 31.
C SUSM celebrates n ew v eterans' h ome base
New Veterans Center bridges military and academic community
Karen Haynes joins other dignitaries and staff in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Veteran's Center. The
new center aims to focus on offering support for the entire community in every aspect of military and campus life.
Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman
By Matthew J. Kuhlman
Photo Editor
Veterans, CSUSM dignitaries, and students gathered at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new
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Center
Tuesday, September 2 3, 2014.
After formal introductions,
ceremony leaders welcomed
everyone in attendance to join
in celebrating the well-deserved veteran's facility that
has culminated from years
of planning and hard work.
"A great deal of hard work,
dedication and collaborative planning have gone
into building this new Veteran's Center," said Claudia
Oreegal, a Senior MIS major
who has been working with
campus veterans for over
eight years. "This new center
is so thoughtfully designed
to support not only veterans, but their families, and
in turn, the entire CSUSM
student body as well."
The new center will strive
to focus on any and every
subject and concern veterans, active duty and military
families could ever need assistance or guidance with.
Although
the
Veteran's
Center Staff has been working on campus supporting
members for many years,
the entire CSUSM community is looking forward
to the positive impact the
new facility will have on
the lives everyone involved.
"Involvement" is a key
word when recognizing
both the purpose of the
new center as well as the
combined efforts to bring
the facility to fruition. S o
many pillars of the community jumped at the chance to
contribute to the new center
from design to construction. According to Margaret
Chantung, CSUSM's Public
Information Officer, the new
1,000-square-foot
energyefficient building was donated and designed via the
Stevens Institute of Technology students who undertook the entire project for
the U.S. Department of En-
ergy's 2013 Solar Decathlon.
Involvement is a notion
adopted by the Veteran Center Staff as well. More than
a couple of the student veteran speakers made certain
to let the entire crowd know
that they credit the Veteran's
Center Staff's immediate involvement and taking ownership of their concerns as
the reason for their success
as CSUSM students. "As a
military dependent, one of
r-
thefirstthings that impressed
about the Veteran's Center
Staff is that my questions
and concerns were no less or
more important than anyone
else's," said Chis Morales, a
second year criminology major. "It seemed like they automatically got involved, knew
what stage in my efforts I
was at, and stayed involved
until I got all o f the resolution I needed so I could focus
completely on my studies."
CSUSM student veteran and Senior MIS Major Claudia Oreegal attentively listens to questions and concerns of fellow student veterans at the front
desk of the new Veteran's Center. The new center is the culmination of many
hours of work on behalf of many people and organizations focusing on providing support for the entire community. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman
�First installment airs in
Conversations That Matter
Opportunity for students to
engage in educational discussion
By Ryan Downs
News Editor
Over the course of the coming year, the Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and
Inclusion will be hosting a
series pf guest lectures on
the subject of diversity and
inclusiveness on campus.
However, what makes
these particular events different from others hosted
by the campus in the past
is the more open forum
they provide for students
to communicate with both
the lecturer and each other
about racial, gender and religious diversity on campus.
The first in the series will
debut Sept. 29, where Dr.
G. Cristina Mora, an A ssociate Professor of Sociology from UC Berkeley, will
be discussing a topic about
the etymology of LatinAmericans, and where the
terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" come from. This is also
meant to lead into a wider
discussion on how individuals from multiple nations,
such as Puerto Rico, Mexico
and Cuba, are consistently
put under one or two generalized names. Dr. Mora
is also the author of a book
on the subject, titled Making Hispanics: How Activists, Bureaucrats and Media
Constructed a New America.
"I'm actually very excited about the series because I think it's going to
be a great opportunity for
our campus community to
get together and talk about
these issues, whether it's
about gender, sexual orientation, religion or nationality,"
VP of the Office of Diversity, Arturo Ocampo, said.
Ocampo has played a part
in bringing the series to
campus. However, although
his office will help provide funding to the series,
he has mentioned that, for
the most part, he wishes to
not become too authoritative. Instead he wants to allow the people involved to
take a sense of autonomy,
so, ultimately, the series
can better reflect the attitudes of students on campus .
Dr. Mora's presentation will
take place from 12 p.m. to 1
p.m. on Sept. 29 in the U SU
ballroom. For more information about the Conversations
that Matter series, students
may contact Arturo Ocampo at the Office of Diversity at aocampo@csusm.edu.
"Yes Means Yes" reorganizes the
sexual consent agenda
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
Lawmakers of the California State Senate have recently
passed a bill that will change
the definition of sexual consent on college campuses
and will require a shift in policy regarding student safety.
S B-967, also know as the
"Yes Means Yes" Bill, was
proposed by State Sen. Kevin
de Leon on Aug. 2 8, 2014.
If approved by Governor
Jerry Brown, the previous
representative slogan, "No
Means No", will be replaced
by an alternative approach,
which emphasizes consent
as an "affirmative, conscious
and voluntary agreement to
engage in sexual activity."
Under SB-967, California campuses will not be
able to receive state funds
for financial aid unless they
"adopt certain sexual assault policies and protocols." These policies include
a partnership with on and
o ff campus resources that
will serve as assistance to
survivors of sexual assault
and the implementation
of outreach programs that
advocate for these issues.
Karen GuzmXn, a student
and advocate against sexual
violence at CSUSM, explains
that these requirements are
necessary in order to provide
adequate survivor support.
"This bill makes it a requirement to have established relationships with
survivors, to have advocates
for survivors and to have a
campaign against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking/'
GuzmXn said. "This gives
us visibility and presence
as students who have been
affected by these issues."
The California State University system, including
CSUSM, already has a detailed memorandum that
was revised and republished
on June 3 , 2014. It highlights many of the points
that are listed in SB-967
and incorporates a comprehensive investigative plan
for sexual assault cases.
This system wide memorandum is in accordance
with Title IX, a federal
law that requires educational institutions to prohibit
sex
and
gender
discrimination,inclu<3yingsexual harassment and violence.
The proposal of SB-967
is reportedly in response to
several Title DC violations
amongst higher education
institutions. The U .S. Dept.
of Education, on May 1 of
this year, released a list of
5 5 college campuses who
are under a federal investigation for violating policies of sexual assault. On
a positive note, CSUSM is
not a violator of the law and
is not included in this list.
Bridget Blanshan, the Title
IX coordinator at CSUSM,
explains that the proposal
is not very different than
the policies that the University currently upholds.
"There is not a great deal
of difference between how
our policy defines consent.
It kind of takes laws that axe
already in existence and af-
firms them " Blanshan said.
She explains that this bill,
along with the already implemented policy, is important because of its goal to
protect students and to create outreach for these issues.
"We are trying to expand
our outreach and education so
that people understand what
healthy sexual behavior is,"
Blanshan said. "We want to
talk about the importance of
approaching sexual encounters in a way that it's cool to
communicate about it. It's
important to get consent, it's
important to not feel funny
about asking, and it's important to intervene when you
s ee something going wrong."
"Yes Means Yes," according to Blanshan, is a new
phrase that can be used to advocate against sexual assault
and to provide crucial support for survivors. SB-967
is unanimously supported by
California State Universities
and its fate will be determined
by Governor Jerry Brown
by the end of September.
'Documented'filmhumanizes the battle for rights
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
The debate over whether
or not undocumented in-
dividuals should receive
citizenship has sparked the
creation of a documentary
following one man's journey.
In "Documented," filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer prize winning journalist, recounts his
experience growing up in
America while hiding his
identity as an undocumented
individual. The movie will
be screened at CSUSM, giving students, faculty and
staff an inside look into
how labels like "illegal alien" can negatively define
and shape people's lives.
After the film has been
viewed, those in attendance
will have the opportunity to
participate in a discussion
with a four-person panel.
The speakers seated at this
panel will include Dr. Vincent Pham from the CSUSM
Communication Dept., Dr.
Gail Perez from the U SD
Ethnic Studies Dept., Joseph
Allen Ruanto-Ramirez from
the UCSD Cross-Cultural
Center and Thiana Ruiz from
various CSUSM student orgs.
Thiana Ruiz shared that
being a part of the panel
gives her the hope of beginning more conversations
among undocumented individuals about becoming
comfortable with their identity as an undocumented.
"I believe that I have commonalities with the film
characters, " Ruiz said. "I
think that being an undocumented student on campus
is often difficult and there
is the fear that you will be
judged. We live in a country where you are pointed at,
there are issues and government policies that don't allow you to do certain things.
But these are just obstacles
that we have to overcome."
According to Dr. Matthew
Atherton, an Associate Professor in the Sociology Dept.,
the film screening is sponsored by the CHABSS Global Commitment Initiative
and the Engaging Diverse
Dialogues Initiative. "Documented" is the first of three
films that will be shown on
Global Migration at CSUSM.
"Documented" will be
screened from 5:30 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Sept. 2 4 in the
U SU Ballroom, followed
by the panel discussion
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
History presented through film
Honoring local tribe with documentary screening
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What you've been missing out on from cross country
By Burtland Dixon
Staff Writer
Cross-country is a sport
where the athlete is purely
fueled by determination
and motivation. If competitors show up on the day of
competition without those
two traits, they might as
well have stayed home.
Teammates want competitors to succeed, fans want
competitors to win, and with
that sense of community
on your side, excitement is
bound to erupt at any moment.
The truth i s, the sport of
cross-country doesn't seem
to be as striking as other
sports at CSUSM. Dozens
of runners line up before the
sound of the gun and then
proceed to run an extensive
amount of miles. This is not
as much of a team sport as
soccer and basketball, or
even a sport that you can
keep track of the entire time.
However, none of these
miniscule details should
keep anyone from giving
the cross-country team the
recognition they so highly
deserve. The exceptional
mental capacity and physical
prowess a great runner requires is almost unparalleled.
That is exactly what the cross
country team at CSUSM
is made o f, great runners.
It's not often that a Silver
Medalist World Champion
and Gold Medalist Olympic
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who just so happens to bear
the aforementioned accolades, is in fact the head
coach of the men's and
women's cross country team.
With having ran the most
sub-four minute miles in
history, it is not absurd to
believe Coach Scott can turn
a golfer into a highly competitive runner. This only
makes the idea of rooting
and being proud of the sport
that much more exciting.
"It's exciting especially if
you have a good team, you
know to be out there and you
can run around," Coach Scott
said. "It's almost like being
on the sideline of a soccer
game coaching the team"
All the cross-country team
seems to do is harvest the
fruits of their labor. With
the men's and women's
team being ranked in the top
10 in the NALA and bringing home banners year af-
ter year, cross-country has
earned at least an inch of
respect from even the biggest pessimist. Practicing
strides of up to 80 miles per
week appears to be a stepping stone of which they leap
off to redeem their success.
Not all sports teams have
the same flexibility as the
cross-country team. During a competition, a viewer
can actually run with the
person while cheering them
on, giving them the proper
motivation they need as
they run their hearts out.
Now knowing all of the
information about the hard
work put in, high-caliber
coaching and one's ability
to be seamlessly integrated
in the races, what is preventing the cross-country team
from being more notably
recognized? The answer to
that would be nothing at
all. Remember becoming a
bandwagon fan for your own
school is completely fine.
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By Mackenzie Clark
Assistant to Sports Editor
The Freshman 15 may
have already affected many
students on the CSUSM
campus, but this doesn't
have to happen to you.
Needless to say, many
students gain 15 pounds
their freshman year of college. However, there are
many tricks to avoid the
Freshman 15. Luckily the
Quad and UVA both have
kitchens, which makes it
much easier to eat healthier.
Brianna Galloway, third
year at CSUSM majoring
in business, said she successfully beat the Freshman 15, suggesting many
strategies to avoid it.
"I found the time around
classes and homework to
make it to the gym as much
as possible. Sometimes it was
only two days, others it was
six," Galloway said. "I utilized our Clark gym throughout my freshman year."
Working out is a key
component to avoiding the
Freshman 15, but eating
healthy is just as important. Galloway said some
of her favorite things to eat
were smoothies, broccoli
and fish. Not only is it critical for you to eat healthy
but it is also essential to
take good care of your body.
"I definitely try to stay
away from alcohol," Galloway said. "I know that we
are in college, and w e like
to party, but alcohol every
weekend could add on more
pounds than you think if you
don't live an active lifestyle."
Taking care of yourself
and being aware of what you
put into your body will help
you stay in the best shape.
Kiana Highsmith, first year
at CSUSM and currently
living at the Quad, usually
cooks her own meals in the
kitchen provided in the dorms
to try and stay away from
frozen and artificial foods.
She also uses the gym
in the Quad and takes
the stairs on campus instead of the elevators.
"I g o to the gym when I
have free time but simply
taking the stairs on campus can play a huge role in
staying fit," Highsmith said.
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15 doesn't have to affect
you. All you need to do is
stay healthy and active. Even
walking around on campus
all day can be a workout if
you choose to take the stairs.
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B ig turnout at surf tryouts
On the
search f or
talent to ride
the waves
By Shaina Pardo
Senior Staff Writer
Over 4 0 surfers showed
up to Crosswaithe Street in
Oceanside, ready t o show
their skills for tryouts and
hoping to obtain a spot on
the CSUSM Surf Team.
In order to join the team,
President Tanner Huibregtse
is in search of three impor-
Junior contestant showing off his best down in Oceanside at the Surf Club tryouts Saturday, the 13th. Photo by Ashley
Odom.
tant components. "Good
communication, a good
competitor and someone
who is an all-around team
player," Huibregtse said,
This organization has been
working hard to spread the
word about the club around
campus, an effort that seems
"We're changing practice
to every Friday" Roseman
said. "As co-captain I would
like to see our team do better than last year, which
is qualifying for nationals
again and moving from seven in the nation to number
five. With a lot of new team
members, I think we should
be able to achieve that goal."
The CSUSM Surf Team
is an important component to the school. The club
is a big part of the school
spirit on campus. Support
them by following them
on Instagram @csusmsurf.
to have paid off as shown in
the turnout for their tryouts.
The morning of the surf
tryouts was hectic. There
was a mass of surfers, all
waxing their boards, getting
last-minute paperwork in and
paying f ees before mentally
getting prepared to find that
perfect wave that would wow
the judges. These judges included former team member
and all-star surfer Jason Hernandez, Co-President Mike
Leteraeau and treasurer/
Co-captain Max Roseman.
With new goals in mind,
Max Roseman is raising
the intensity of practices.
Wide awake drunk: The dangers of mixing energy drinks and alcohol
By Alexis Saucedo
Sports Columnist
What if there was an alcoholic beverage that masked
the effects of alcohol, further
complicating the thought
process? There is such a
drink and many are not even
aware of it. This beverage
is a mixed drink, containing
both alcohol and caffeine.
The
younger
generation is well aware of the
risks associated with drinking alcohol. Whether it is
a f ew beers with friends at
happy hour or a weekend
bender, alcohol can impair
judgment, which may lead
to poor decision-making.
According to the Washington State Liquor Control
Board, in addition to impaired judgment, the stimulants in energy drinks can
mask the depressant effects
of the alcohol. The caffeine
reduces the feeling of drunkenness, which results in the
inability to sense the true
level of intoxication. This
inability can lead individuals to drink even more and
engage in risky behavior.
The Washington State Liquor Board also says the combination of a depressant and a
stimulant can have a negative
effect on the heart and cause
rapid heartbeat, shortness of
breath and even heart attack.
In an article by the Student Health Department at
California State University
Chico, those consuming
such beverages have a higher
chance of becoming dehydrated, since both alcohol
and energy drinks are diuretics. Depending on the indi-
vidual, higher levels of dehydration while drinking can
also produce a more
severe
hangover.
B loombergnews.
com states that
California joined
the other six states
that banned selling alcoholic beverages containing
caffeine in 2011.
This
occurred
shortly after nine
Washington college students
were hospitalized due to the
consumption of such bev-
erages. However, this ban
does not prevent local bars
Heart Beat
Bloombergnews.com states
that California joined the
other six states that banned
selling alcoholic beverages
containing caffeine in 2011.
and restaurants from serving these mixed beverages.
Some bars have actually
C S U S M welcomes new
baseball club to campus
Attention Students
With Families...
H igh h opes o f g rowing i n c ollegiate c ompetition
CSUSM students Chris Benson and
ball Club. Photo by Chris Morales.
By Erik Sandoval
StaffWriter
The passion for the game
of baseball has driven Chris
Benson and AJ Vega to begin the creation of a brand
new baseball club that will
have their inaugural campaign this upcoming spring.
Both students enrolled
with the intention to be on
the university's baseball
team; however, they were
unable to overcome the difficult task of making the roster during walk-on tryouts.
Benson and Vega did not let
their own personal shortcomings deter them from their
preeminent goal of playing baseball during college.
"I went to the tryout as a
walk-on last October and
didn't make the team but I
still didn't want to give up
on baseball," Benson said.
"I asked Coach Dennis Pugh
how I can be a part of baseball
and he mentioned the pos-
having each possess many
years of playing competitive baseball on their resume.
"From other students perspectives they will think I
don't know what I'm doing,
but I have played baseball
for 17 years and had o ffers to play baseball at division three colleges," said
Benson. "I have a good
eye for talent, guys that are
hard workers and guys that
J Vega, founders of CSUSM's Basehave the baseball skill set
to compete at a high level.
sibility of starting a baseball This opportunity will be a
club. From there, I just be- great stepping stone for my
gan doing everything I could career because I would like
do to get this thing going." to pursue a career in coachOnce Benson began the ing baseball after college."
promotional process of the
An added incentive on bebaseball club around cam- ing on the club roster seems
pus, AJ Vega took notice to be the Division II club
of Benson's persistence on competition the team will
creating the baseball club. encounter. CSUSM will be
"I also was unable to make joining schools such as Arithe team as a walk-on," Vega zona State University, Unisaid. "Once I noticed his fly- versity of San Diego and Cal
ers around campus, I wanted State Northridge in the South
to take the initiative to contact Pacific West conference. The
Chris and help him create the competition will highlight
club. I was able to use social attention to the new club,
media outlets and my frater- which will aid the growth
nity to spread the word about and stability of the club for
the baseball club and w e've many years to come after
received a lot of interest." Benson and Vega graduate.
Plenty of interest is coming
"The season is similar to
from many students around the NCAA College World
the campus community. Try- Series," said Vega. "If we
outs will be held with the can succeed and advance in
prospect of attaining a 25 the playoffs, then we travel to
man roster. Competition will Pittsburg, Kansas for the Club
be stiff as both Benson and Baseball Finals. We want
Vega have knowledgeable to set a solid foundation for
sense for scouting talent, the future starting this year."
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Organization Spotlight:
Kamalayan Alliance
By Celeste Morales
Outreach Assistant
Student
org.
Kamalayan
Alliance
advocates creating a diverse
community
at CSUSM.
The organization's main
focus is awareness and community, aiming to represent
the Asian American Pacific
Islanders (AAPI) community of California State University San Marcos and to
provide a diverse environment for CSUSM students.
CSUSM student Andrea
Aduna, student affairs coordinator, and Huy To, the mediator between Kamalayan
Alliance on campus and the
other AAPI communities,
are among some of the faces behind the organization.
Kamalayan Alliance was
developed because racial
slurs began circulating about
the AAPI community. The
organization came together
to fight against this maltreatment against students and,
out of their fight, blossomed a
family of purpose and values.
The organization started
in 2 005 with five founding fathers who wanted to
continue to have a place
for people to come together
and have a v oice. Kamalayan Alliance tries to rep-
resent the community as
much as possible, while
making it fun and exciting
for people to join, come together and have a good time.
Some of Kamalyan Alliance's goals are to continue
to get students to join the
community, but to also build
collaboration through other
organizations in order to join
forces and share resources,
thus creating a school that
is
more
diverse.
zation is excited about announcing. One particular
event is the Friendship Gathering at Cal State Fullerton in
honor of Philippine culture
month. Over 4 0 organizations all over the Southwest
will be there this semester.
Another scheduled event
will be held in the spring in
celebration of the organization's 10 year anniversary.
One thing the Kamalayan
Alliance
Aside
from
students
to understand
is
that
the
school is
fruitful
and that
students should be proud of
it. It is especially important
for students to become active in the CSUSM community. Kamalayan Alliance
also encourages anyone to
join, even if they're not part
of the AAPI community.
Kamalayan
Alliance
meets twice a month during U-hour on Thursdays
in the ballroom; their next
meeting will be held on
Oct. 4 . If any students are
interested in joining, contact Kamalayan Alliance at
kamalay analliance @ g mail.
com for more information.
Kamalayan Alliance
meets twice a month
during U-hour on
Thursdays in the ballroom.
community, Kamalayan Alliance is
also concerned with Student life, especially for first year students.
They help first years to
come forward by offering a
mentoring program called
Kapatid, where each Ate
gets a Kuya. In the mentorship, a student is matched
up with a big brother or big
sister in order to ease the
transition into student life.
This mentor acts as someone you can create a family
with. Your family is called
a KA family where you will
eventually form traditions.
There are several upcoming events that the organi-
wanted
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The benefits of traveling abroad
By Courtney Jones
Suljuki reflected on her
experiences of studying
abroad and shared how much
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powered me to become
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more ambitious and
during her time
more
hardworking."
studying abroad
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Professor Mustard urges student mentoring
B y C helsey G onzalez
Outreach Assistant
Professor Mustard is a
great example of how being in a field you love can
not only enrich your life but
also provide great inspiration for those around you.
CSUSM Adjunct Professor Robert Mustard of Biological Sciences expressed
his love for biology and the
joy he receives from being a professor of biology.
Professor Robert Mustard was born and raised in
Madison Heights, Michigan, where he graduated
from Lamphere High school.
From there, Mustard continued on to a number of
different colleges and universities without a specific career path in mind.
He obtained his AAS degree in Computer Science
at Oakland Community College, where he held a career
in Information Technologies for 20 years. Professor Mustard went on to get
his second degree in Environmental Studies at DePaul University in Chicago.
Professor Mustard also previously attended CSUSM and
received a masters in biology.
"I was burned out from my
previous position and I decided I wanted to g o back to
my first love, Biology," Professor Mustard said. "Two
days after I graduated from
DePaul, I got on a plane and
came out to Escondido, and I
wanted to go back to school
and formalize my studies in
Ecology, and so I finished
my Masters here at Cal
State San Marcos in 2008."
During his undergraduate studies, Professor Mustard worked as a research
assistant for three years
under Dr. George Vourlitis. Mustard encourages
students to get involved in
any form of student mentor relationship as he credits Dr. Vourlitis with much
of his professional growth
during this time in his life.
"Talk to your professors,
you have a lot of subject matter experts here on campus,
and they are always looking
for enthusiastic intelligent
students, or they may know
Second year student Chelsea Gonzalez catches up with one of her very first
biology professors. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman.
someone off site to refer
you to," Mustard said. "Go
do an internship over summer to gain some experience and see what you like."
Professor Mustard's devotion in combining the
classroom and the great outdoors to enrich a person's
life comes through in what
he offers to the classroom.
Through his involvement
with the Shedd Aquarium
in Chicago and The Daily
Ranch in Escondido, he has
both learned from others and
shared his knowledge and
love of science and nature.
He explained his love for
both biology and ecology
including his appreciation
of natural spaces and his
dedication to the subject.
There is not a lot of delineation between my personal
life and my work life," Mustard said. "I don't mind if
work overflows into my personal life and my personal
life overflows into work."
When it comes to wanting
to purely enjoy the environment, Professor Mustard
takes time to appreciate
nature. For Professor Mustard, one of his favorite
hobbies is scuba diving.
Mustard
continues
to
encourage students in all
fields to pursue a career that
they are passionate about.
"Find something you love,
find something you have a
passion for and do it well,"
Professor Mustard said. "If
you don't like what you are
doing, get out of it; life is
too short to be unhappy."
R estaurant R eview
Get your buzz on with Better Buzz coffee
The coffee shop, reinvented
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Better Buzz coffee near
CSUSM is a unique and
quaint coffee shop in San
Marcos, perfect for grabbing a tasty cup of coffee on an early weekday
or
weekend
morning.
It might not be a traditional
c offee place since there is no
option to sit inside like other
c offee shops, but it does o ffer the best c offee around.
Overall, the atmosphere
is pleasant. There are three
tables, two of which have
umbrellas, and two wicker benches with comfortable cushions overlooking the San Marcos Hills.
There is soft music playing in the background imparting a relaxed mood.
Their prices are similar to other c offee shops
in the area and range from
$3.75 for a regular size coffee to $4.55 for a large size.
They offer different varieties of c offee from hot lattes
to Mexican Mochas to iced
c offee. Better Buzz even has a
drink called Best Drink Ever.
Additionally, there are
some c offee alternatives o ffered like Iced Tea, Hot Tea
with assorted varieties, Tea
Latte with black or green
herbals, Chai Tea Latte,
Mexican Hot Chocolate and
just regular Hot Chocolate.
Surprisingly^ Better Buzz
also sells smoothies such
as Acai, Strawberry Banana, Mango
Madness,
Passion
Orange
Guava
and Red Bull Smoothie.
Better Buzz's food selection does not disappoint either and includes options
like the Acai Bowl and
Yogurt Parfait. For those
with a sweet tooth, there
is also an array of tasty
treats to g o along with any
of their delicious drinks.
Better Buzz is located in a
small plaza where you can
either walk up or grab a cup
at the drive-thru to get your
daily buzz. This c offee shop
is unconventional but perhaps that is the best part.
There are several other
locations around Southern
California: a c offee shop
at Mission Beach - The
Lab, a cart at Fashion Valley Mall and a cafe at Pacific Beach. Better Buzz is
also opening a new location
at Point Loma, which will
be a cafe and a drive-thru.
Better Buzz is open from
5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
Monday through Saturday
and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Professor and published creative writer:
Mark Wallace on the craft of writing
Professor Wallace sits attentively explains his love for creative writing. Photo
by Anthony Trevino.
leased sometime next year.
Professor Wallace advises
young, aspiring writers that
seek to see their work published to get to know their surrounding writing community.
"What people need to be
doing if they're interested
in a field is they need to be
readers and they need to get
involved in
the
communities of
activity that
surround
l iterature,
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Professor Wallace has a
deep love for the craft of
writing and what it can do,
and he hopes to instill the
same passion in his students.
Creative writing professor,
Mark Wallace, is one among
many CSUSM faculty members who has published several books. As a versatile
writer, Wallace doesn't stick
to only one form of writing.
Over the years, he has written on an assortment of topics from experimental poetry
to straight forward prose.
"I don't do the same stuff
with genre every single
time," Professor Wallace
said. "Each one of these
books is very different."
Over the years, Professor Wallace has published
10 books, and he is currently working on another
novel, more specifically,
a Science Fiction piece
called Crab set to be re-
whether
"I've been interested in
being a writer almost my
whole life," Professor Wallace said. "My parents read
to me and I read books
early and I started writing
my own poems and stories
when I was in third grade."
After college and before teaching writing at
CSUSM, Professor Wallace had several jobs, most
distinctly as a freelance
journalist and professional
editor for a number of years.
Despite holding down full
time gigs that demanded his
attention, Wallace snagged
moments for his personal
writing projects whenever
possible—notably, one of
his collections of poetry was
completely written during
bus rides to and from work.
Some of his published novels include Complications
from Standing in a Circle,
Dead Carnival, Felonies of
Illusion,
Haze: Essays,
Poems, Prose,
5 Nothing
Happened
and Besides
I
Wasn't
There, Sonnets of a PennyA-Liner, Temporary Worker
Rides a Subway, The B ig
Lie, The Quarry and the
Lot and Walking Dreams.
" You've got to get involved
and, in fact, that makes it no
different than anything else,"
Professor Wallace said. "If
you want to succeed in something you've got to figure out
what's going on in that area
of life and be a part of it."
"I've been interested in being
a writer almost
my whole life/
that
be
a community of poets
or an online community
of writers and readers,"
Professor Wallace
said.
His love for writing lead
him to attain a BA in English with a minor in Statistics
from the George Washington
University, an MA in Creative Writing from SUNYBinghamton and finally a
second MA and Ph.D. in
English at SUNY-Buffalo.
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C SUSM s inger/songwriter G ian C aballero
By Nada Sewidan
Features Editor
To Gian Caballero, music is more than lyrics and
guitar strings, but rather
an art that he hopes will
move and inspire people.
Caballero recalls his first
performance as a child
when he would stand on
the kitchen table, Beatles
track playing in the background, singing along to the
lyrics "Shake It Up Baby."
He is a self taught singer/
songwriter who previously
released an album and is
currently working on producing a second. Caballero's music is inspired by
memories of real people who
greatly impacted his life.
"Anything that deals with
struggle and pain inspires
songwriting," Caballero said.
"I like writing about the human condition, fall of man,
heavy details, all kinds of
relationships and religion."
In further discussing his
future goals with music, Caballero explained that when
it comes to his music, he
doesn't like to get ahead of
himself. He prefers to take
it one step at a time. When
constructing music, he also
believes in taking time to
create and write a song.
Future plans for Caballero's music include recording
his songs live and producing
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Gian Caballero entertains the crowd at a local coffee shop in downtown Escondido. Photo by Noelle Friedberg.
an album in the upcoming
year. He hopes to produce
the new EP (an extended play
album) in vinyl as well as
regular CD format. His next
step will include promoting
his music and gaining support by playing local shows.
"My big dream for my music is to hopefully tour the
West Coast," Caballero said.
When asked who influenced his pursuit for music,
Caballero
quickly
spoke about his family.
"My mom taught me the
first four guitar chords but
after that I became self
taught," Caballero said. "But
it was my dad who taught me
how to be a fan of music."
When performing a song
on stage, he expressed
how a song always transports him back to how it
felt when he first wrote it.
"Normally I like to close
myself off and close my
eyes," Caballero said. "All I
hear is my guitar and vocals."
Caballero produced an
EP in 2 012 called A Hint of
Feeling. Some of the songs
off the album include Feathers Float, Dirty Girls and
Sheep. He is currently working on recording a new album for the upcoming year
which will include his new
song, My Mind is North.
Some of the places he has
performed include Normal
Height, "The SatsV, Coffee House, 5th Avenue in
Gaslamp, Kettle Coffee and
Tea in Escondido and Hill
Street Cafe in Oceanside.
Caballero's musical influenees included The Beatles, Simon & Garfünkel,
Elliott Smith and Damien Rice, among others.
Caballero advises other student artists interested in pursuing music to just get out there.
"Do it for the love of it,"
Caballero said. "Write a lot
because the more you write
the easier it is to figure out
what about you works."
Caballero will be performing some of his new songs
off his upcoming album on
Friday, Sept. 26 at Kettle
Coffee and Tea in Escondido. Caballero's music is
available for purchase on giancaballero .bandcamp .com.
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What I learned while interning in Mexico
By Britt Camarillo
ing state of panic. Though
speaking is sometimes an
intimidating task, it's far
This summer I was given easier to present oneself and
the opportunity to intern with one's ideas in a language
YUGO Ministries in Ro- that is native as opposed to
sarito, Mexico for ten weeks. one that is foreign; greater
YUGO is a Christian or- familiarity and stronger inganization that partners tuition allows one to readily
American and Canadian select words that align more
churches with local churches precisely with his or her inin the Tijuana/Rosarito area tentions, which increases
to provide the community the accuracy and overall
with physical resources such quality of communication.
as clothing, food, homes, as
Though I felt inept and utwell as the intellectual and terly incapable, the job manspiritual needs of women, aged to get done. Without
children
and teenagers. having had any prior experiMy only experience with ence, I acted as an interpreter
the Spanish language prior in lessons and on constructo this summer had taken tion sites for the rest of the
place strictly in the class- summer. Every morning, I
room over the course of woke with a pit in my stomthree years. During the first ach, knowing that today I
week of my arrival across would be challenged, and it
the border, I made my mea- would not be comfortable.
ger abilities known to the
By speaking Spanish, I
staff, who then scheduled me relinquished my ability to
to teach a lesson to a group comfortably represent myof local women, based only self in social situations. This,
on my ability to "kinda sor- however, was a sacrifice I
ta" speak the language. My would willingly make bebilingual assistant was un- cause my purpose for beable to accompany me at the ing there was not to serve
last minute, which ushered myself, nor to preserve my
me into the most frighten- own comforts. Additionally,
Contributor
any success I managed was
not won by the result of any
sterling language ability I
possess. Consequently, my
pride could not be fed; all
the glory went elsewhere,
along with my gratitude. It's
incredibly humbling to be
in a constant state of stumbling, making mistakes and
relearning the whole world
like a child seeing it all for
the first time. Oh, that's
what a broom is? You mean
you're asking me to sweep?
Moreover, it's a blessing
to be embraced by a loving
culture of people who gladly
spend the extra time and e ffort it takes to understand a
language learner. More often
than not, I was met with encouragement and other kind
gestures, such as the helpful
finishing of my sentences, by
both adults and children alike.
Though the United States
may be a richer country
monetarily, Mexico felt, to
me, richer relationally. Generous and warm, in Mexico
they seem more likely to
drop everything they're doing just to seize the opportunity to spend time with a
person they love, an incred-
My love-hate relationship
with my smartphone
By Jeff Kennedy
Contributor
I
H H P think , t echnology is
r uining t he w orld. F or
twenty-three y ears, I h ave
r esisted getting a s martphone, b ut n ow I h ave o ne.
H ere's a n e xample of w hy
1 l ike it: L ast w eek I w as t ryi ng to find m y M end's h ouse,
b ut I 've n ever b een t here.
Normally I w ould print o ut
directions b efore I l eft m y
house, b ut I d idn't h ave a
c hance t o t his t ime. B ut I
remembered that I j ust got a
smartphone. S o I looked u p
the directions on my p hone,
people would pull o ut their
smartphones i n t he m iddle of
c onversation. N ow I d o that
^ a]1t h e t i m e A l o t
to p
of m y f riends h ave noticed a
b ig d ifference in m y convers a t i o n a l s k M l s l d o n > t Hsten
^ a c t i v e l y a s l u s e d t o. A s
m u c h ^ e v e r y o n e s ays t hey
c a n m u lti-task, i t j ust d oesn't
w o r k t hat w ay w ith s martp hones. You c an't b e on your
p h o n e a n d l i s t e n t o w ho-
Britt C amarillo a nd h er y o u n g c ompanion e njoy a b right, w arm, s unny d ay. P hoto p rovided b y B ritt C amarillo
ible display of the value of
relationship over task in
Mexican culture. Coming
from a culture that allows
language learners a very
small margin of error and
does not tolerate those who
surpass that margin, I initially felt an unrealistic need
to speak Spanish perfectly.
It wasn't until I was having
dinner one day with the pastor's family when I finally
let g o of that need. Seated
across from the pastor's
son, a student at the Techni-
cal University of Tijuana, I
began conversing with him
in English. I did so, not because I desired to be comfortable myself, but because
I thought it would annoy him
less to listen to my English
than it would for him to decipher the meaning behind my
butchered Spanish. He soon
asked if we could switch
languages. I was shocked
that someone would suffer
the nuisance of my insufficiency. I was stunned to discover that these insufficien-
cies, though undoubtedly
existent, were not enough
for him to consider me a nuisance at all— the conversation lasted for 4 5 minutes.
It is amazing to witness
mutual love and care for
one another disarm personal
fears and foster a greater
resolve to continue the cycle of love. I'd encourage
anyone to seek out ways of
serving others. You can be
used for great things and
you don't have to cross the
border to accomplish them.
M odesty u ndressed
H o w p rescribing d ress c an l ead t o p roblems
By Sarah Hughes
Senior Staff Writer
Clothing choice reflects
individuality and people
shouldn't be disrespected
in the name of modesty.
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adults of both gender tirade
about how they thought bigger people shouldn't wear
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heard it done on the basis
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clothes made them somehow
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been times when F ve had w h e n f h a v e d o w n t i m e , I
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because they didn't agree
t p s and I h ave t o memo- tog m y b r a i n a w a y , trying
with my choices. Words and
insinuations have been said
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f ? r e I h ad o ne, I hated w hen s o n s i t t i n g a c r o s s from y o u
on me as a high schooler.
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A comment from a stranger
comparing me with a prostitute was once given because
I was wearing the equivalent
of more than a string bikini.
Whether the apparel-prescribing person's motivation is religion or an aversion to a particular flesh, I
find the constant advising
of modesty to be controlling
and ill-considered.
There are many reasons
why people wear what they
do. Climate influences dress.
Areas of high heat often have
less clothing or looser, more
natural fibers. Activity of the
day can determine how one
dresses. People wear clothing for others and themselves. These choices reflect
individuality and choice, as
well as provide a pastime.
Dress can be a sign of individuality and rebellion. In
Survey of Historic Costume,
Phyllis Eubank and Keith
Tortura point to flappers,
hippies and youth culture.
These are all examples of
young people who explored
themselves through clothing.
College is often a time
where new adults are expressing themselves with
less dress code rules than
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they had in high school. They
are exercising buying power
and freewill. The clothing
shrinks on many women, and
youth play with new styles.
Clothing
investigation seems to be a phase
many have to g o through,
though many will inevitably pick sensible shoes
over high-heels on stairs
eventually. Silly as some
clothes many look, they o ffer valuable cues to others
about who w e want to be
and who w e want to attract.
Dress is adhered to in part
to signal to a subculture our
inclusion or availability.
"Objects become signs of
forbidden identity, sources
of value," Dick Hebdige
said in Subculture and Style.
When it comes to modesty,
it is a fine trait when one
chooses it for themselves, but
a rude command when others
dictate it. Each determines
what the word means, for it
can be moderation, be it internal or external, limited to
one virtue, but not the next.
We shouldn't tell people
what to wear because how
a person dresses should
be based on their comfort
and choice. How some-
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one dresses is essentially
their choice. B y respecting
someone else's decision,
you respect your o wn. B y
judging someone based on
what they wear, w e reveal
ourselves as judgmental
and slander their reputation.
I find it odd that modesty
is often dressed as a lack o f
nudity. The hasty generalization from "barely clothed" to
"of dubious moral character"
doesn't make sense. It is as
if the body is an object of
shame, or at least the narrow bits that can't be seen
in polite company are. People are born naked. Disrespecting someone based on
an aversion to their body is
your problem, not theirs.
Stonings, gossip, alienation and other tragedies have
been committed in the name
of modesty. It often seems
to be a trait that is applied to
women specifically. Could
this be a carryover from
times when lineage relied on
a son being unquestionably
his father's? From a time
when women were considered the weaker s ex, were
told to say in the domestic
sphere and were thought
to be more emotional?
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A p lea f or m odesty Advice for surviving as a transfer student
Opinion Editor:
Noelie Friedberg
cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com
By Tiffany Trent
Staff Writer
By Chelsea Lightfoot
Contributor
Hey you, I can see your
butt hanging out of those
shorts. If you had to check
right now, this article is one
hundred percent about you.
I get it, college is a time
where students finally don't
have parents dictating what
they can and cannot wear. But
just because we now have all
this freedom, doesn't mean
that it should be abused.
It's embarrassing to me, as
a woman, when I see other
girls walking around campus with their butt cheeks
hanging out of their shorts.
And it should be embarrassing for all of you, too.
I am someone who firmly
believes that there is a time
and a place for all different
types of dress. I'm not saying that you can't wear these
shorts at all, they're great
for say, the beach or a pool
party, but I am saying that
you should be dressing appropriately for being on a
college campus where you
are seeking higher learning.
If someone were to walk
into a classroom scantily
clad in a Vegas-style nightclub dress, you would think
they were ridiculous. And
yet, if someone walks into
a classroom wearing booty
shorts that show the same
amount of skin, the
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Differing opinions on acceptable campus attire range from the extremely
modest to extremley daring and sometimes student/business smart. Photo by
Noelle Friedberg.
somehow deemed appropriate. This isn't okay. We're
all here to earn an education,
and hopefully not waste our/
the government's/our parent's money. S o w e should
be dressing for success, not
to grab the attention of the
cute boy who sits two seats
behind us in Psych 100.
Ladies, let's take a step
back and look at how we're
portraying ourselves and
our self-worth. D o you really want a guy to like you
because you wear shorts
that show off your assets to
everyone and their mom?
Probably not. If you do,
then you have bigger problems to worry about than the
clothes that you choose to
wear to your college classes.
Guys, do you really want
to date a girl who wears
clothes that make it so everyone on campus is getting
to see the areas of vour girl-
friend that only you should
have the privilege of seeing? Just as an example,
my friend Brian thinks that
"it looks trashy" when girls
wear shorts that show off
their butt cheeks and that
"anyone who feels the need
to attract people with just
their bodies probably doesn't
have anything else to offer."
I know you're expressing
your freedom to wear whatever you want, but let's be
a little more classy and discerning while on campus.
We all need to focus on our
studies, do well and be the
best versions of ourselves
that w e can be. The way that
w e dress isn't just a reflection
on ourselves, but also on the
values and ideals of our generation. I hope to be part of a
campus community that exudes confidence, self-worth
and potential, rather than butt
Transferring to a new
school can be intimidating.
Last Fall I transferred to
CSUSM as a junior. I didn't
know what to expect since
the only college I had ever
gone to was MiraCosta College for the past three years.
When I went to the transfer
orientation, I was astounded
by the large and beautiful campus. The Kellogg
Library alone must be bigger than all of MiraCosta.
I was under the impression
that except for the size, there
would not be that much of a
difference studying at a university compared to a community college. However,
as my first semester here got
underway I was surprised
that the classes all seemed
to be paced a little faster
and the expectancy for good
work was a little higher.
That was when all of my
happy ideals of being at a
university were replaced by
reality. For the entirety of
that first semester I felt like
a stranger in a new city. I
didn't know where I was
going most of the time and
got lost more than once trying to find my classrooms
(although this wasn't too
surprising since I am the
poster child for getting lost).
I had just changed my
major before coming to this
school so I didn't know very
many people in my classes.
Thatfirstsemester for me was
mainly an adjustment period.
My second semester went
much better. I really enjoyed
the classes I was in, I had
friends in most of my classes and my professors were
amazing. I was beginning to
feel more at home at CSUSM.
I remember when the U SU
building opened, my friend
and I explored it with such
wonder and awe. I felt so
privileged to go somewhere
that had such fancy and
grand places for the students and faculty. Now when
someone asks me where
I g o to school, I tell them
with pride and enthusiasm.
There were three main
things that helped me
settle
in
at
CSUSM
as a transfer student.
The first was that I pushed
myself to be outgoing and
strike up conversations with
as many people as I could.
Not only did it help me get
to know some really great
people, it also helped me
feel more comfortable at the
school. I actually met one
of my closest friends during Orientation because I
complimented her headband.
That was all it took for us to
start talking and realize how
much we had in common.
The second thing I tried
to do was talk to my professors after class and during
office hours. They have all
been very welcoming and
helpful. There is a professor
that has inspired me more
than anyone else and by
getting to know her better,
she has become my mentor.
The last thing I did was
give myself time; time to
adjust, time to feel like I belonged, time to let familiarity
replace the awkward newness. This is a great place
to earn your degree and
while it can be a little difficult to acclimate initially,
it is completely worth it.
My advice to a transfer
student would be to take
a deep breath, use your
campus map if you need
it, and enjoy the journey.
Why Literature & Writing is best major
Photo by Noelle Friedberg.
By Caleb Hogland
StaffWriter
Have you chosen a major
yet? It's kind of important.
When we were preparing to leave high school, w e
were all told to think about a
career. We were supposed to
know what career we would
want for the rest of our lives.
But the first step in getting
to that final life-changing
career is to decide on a major. You know, that one area
of study you are about to
spend the next four years
of your life focusing on.
In order to decide your
major, you have to think
about what you want. S o
what is it? What are you
the most interested in? Is
money your driving factor or is it something else?
The major I have chosen is
Literature and Writing, and if
you're wondering, yes, it is
the best major you can choose.
Sure, you can ask what
good is it knowing about
Hemingway, T.S. Eliot or
everyone's favorite, William Shakespeare. But there
is much more to it than
knowing old and outdated
writers and literary works.
Literature and Writing is
called literary arts because it
is in fact an art. People often
think of art as paintings and
music and forget that writing
is one also. It is quite possibly
the most powerful and moving art form of all. Writing is
an art where anyone can learn
how to express his or herself.
Not only is it a form of
expression, but it is just as
importantly a technique
of exploration. Exploration through writing brings
forth all your thoughts, subconscious and conscious,
into one profound moment
of expression and meaning. We all have beliefs,
but how do you truly know
and understand what you
believe unless you have
thoroughly thought it out?
Writing will help you explore not just who you are,
but why you are. Through
writing you can better understand all topics that present themselves. Issues of
ethics, beauty, economics, government, war, religion and politics can all
be understood once you
have written about them.
The next time you think
about saying "I don't know"
to a tough question about
something going on in the
world, go write about it. You
will find out that you actually
do know more than you think.
If it turns out you really just
want a good, well-paying
job, and who doesn't, a major focused on writing is still
the way to go. I once heard a
CEO say, "Give me someone
who can write and I can work
with them. Give me someone
who can effectively communicate complicated ideas
and I will give you someone who will get promoted."
Even one of our very own
CSUSM professors said
that "when you turn in your
resume with your cover letter, they do not see you.
They only see your writing."
If you're still doubting the
relevance of writing, consider this: Last year Forbes,
one of the leading magazines
and websites on information about the world's business leaders, did a study on
the top ten most desirable
skills that would get you
hired. Of that ten, the top
four are closely tied to writing. Forbes did say the major
that's "most worth your tuition" is biomedical engineering. But if that's not what
you're into, and you still
don't know what you're doing at CSUSM, I would suggest Literature and Writing.
Plus, if the economy goes
downhill you can always
travel anywhere in the world
and teach English. S o what
major are you working on for
this chunk of your life? Consider Literature and Writing.
�A&E Editor:
Faith Orcino
cougarchron.arts@gmail.com
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Long Beach Comic-Con
Convention enters sixth year with much anticipation
By Faith Orcino
A & E Editor
Before September ends,
head to the Long Beach
Convention
Center
for
Long Beach Comic-Con
where many activities will
be held regarding the comic industry and fandom.
Long Beach Comic-Con
(LBCCO) announced earlier
this month that they invited
a line of Guests of Honor
including veteran husbandand-wife duos Mike and Laura Allred of Marvel's Silver
Surfer and Amanda Conner
and Jimmy Palmiotti of DC's
Hariey Quinn. Conner and
Palmiotti created a variant
cover of Hariey Quinn # 10,
only available at the Phat
Collectibles booth during
LBCC. Organizers planned
a vast number of interesting programs for attendees,
hoping to fill their wants and
needs. Partner Hero Complex
of the LA Times will be moderating a number of panels in
the "Hero Complex" theater
room at the event while KaBOOM! provides interactive
children's activities where
they can learn to draw. While
they offer many things towards comics, they also have
panels about fiction writing,
animation and movies, es-
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pecially of the horror genre.
Like last year, SGX Print
helps LBCC present one of
the largest artist alleys with
over 200 participants with
a wide range of talent from
web comic creators, writers to illustrators and inkers.
Most recently this past
week, the event revealed
news that they will be honoring the late Dwayne
McDuffie by creating an
award under his name.
More details regarding the
award will be made with
LBCC co-founders Martha
Donato and Phil Lawrence
and several distinguished
members of the comic and
animation industries at 10:30
a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Tickets for the convention
will still be available for online purchase until Sept. 26.
For those wanting to go for
the whole weekend, they can
get a pass for $45. Saturday
costs $30 while a Sunday
ticket is $20. There are a
number of special packages
also available with certain
fan incentives. If you do plan
on traveling, expect to pay
for parking in and around the
area. The convention center
is by the Queens way Bay and
many local attractions and
shopping areas so there are
options for dining and other
activities outside of LBCC.
It is best to create a schedule of your day(s) if you are
to join the festivities. There
will be much in store for attendees when LBCC takes
place on Sept. 27 and 28.
Fence/La Barda exhibit shows binational art The good, the bad and the decent
By Anne Hall
Advertising Manager
This exhibit is an interactive installation that includes paintings, drawings,
sculptures, text and writing.
A team of artists worked together to create the art that
fills the indoor and outdoor
landscapes that was adorned
with symbols of identity,
culture and what could appear as everyday norms.
The gallery opening reception for The Fence/La Barda
took place on Sept. 13 at Art
Produce Stone Paper Scissors Gallery in San D iego.
They adorned the building's windows and rear
garden fencing with what
appeared to be paper seagulls that were cutouts of
birds from magazine pages
that reflect on freedom and
flight. Entering the doorway, observers were greeted
with the months' itinerary
as the art series is scheduled
to have numerous events
take place through Oct 25.
This "bi-national art installation, performance and
lecture series" is designed to
be an "interactive, collaborative installation" according
to the press release, which
includes a tentative performance by Moya Devine on
Sept. 25 and a bi-national
exhibitions lecture featuring Jill Holstin and Anna
Stump at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2.
A large part of the work focused on how Mexico utilized
a means for recycling homes
that are commonly identified as transported houses.
These homes were made up
of plaster, recycled wood,
old wood pallets and other
easily accessible materials.
Because these homes had no
foundations when they were
abandoned, they were simply picked up and recycled
to be reused elsewhere as
additions to other people's
homes or
to satisfy
the needs
of
new
tenants.
The
c ampaign
will end at 7 p.m. on Oct.
18 with a presentation about
these transported houses
by Laura Migliorino and
Anthony Marchetti, who
are coming from Minnesota to present Occidente
Nuevo: Recycled Tijuana.
Anna Stump chaired the
whole year-long collaboration. Students from Southwestern College contributed the transported houses
that were models hanging
from the ceiling of the gallery. There was a considerable amount of difficulty
in the collaborative intentions of the artists for creating this event due to the
fact that the artists had such
a difficult time meeting.
"They never met because
they had so much trouble
getting across the border," a
professor and contributing
artist, Grace Gray-Adams,
said. "The reason I became
involved in the campaign
is because I had a fence."
The fence that is far more
"transparent" than the original, as so eloquently stated
by a nearby spectator had
shared, was donated by
Gray-Adams to help create
the divide
where the
participants must
decide
where the
differences lie on one side of the
fence as opposed to the other.
Where one side of the fence
is far more dense, smaller
and cut off from so much, the
other side of the fence is lush
with a garden that leads to a
path filled with lines from a
poem called "Discontent"
by Nilly Gill. It directs the
public to the other side of
the fence that has no other
way finding a way out than
retracing footsteps back into
the garden and outdoors.
There is much for the
spectator to observe and
ponder. So much is addressed in the exhibit that it
becomes powerful as a unit.
"They never met because they had so
much trouble getting
across the border"
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My experience at Mad Decent Block Party
By Collin Vaz
Assistant to Features Editor
DJ/Producer Diplo managed to bring a killer lineup
of artists and a healthy helping of controversy to downtown San Diego for his
Mad Decent Block Party.
Located on a fenced in
parking area on the South
Side of Petco Park, the event
was very affordable, costing
only $45 for entry. The block
party offered the 18+ crowd
a chance to see several top
name DJ's, at a nearby location, for a reasonable price.
After paying for parking,
my group and I anxiously
waited in line, dealt with
security and headed for the
free water fill up station. My
biggest gripe with the event
was with the security rules
in place. Not allowing standard rave items like plush
backpacks and kandi (plastic
beads made into bracelets
then traded with other ravers as a sign of peace and
friendship), was an obvious
attack on the rave subculture. The reason for this was
that Diplo wanted "everyone... there 100 percent for
the music. Not other stuff."
This statement upset many,
including the CEO of EDM
promotion organization Insomniac, Pasquale Rottella.
He expressed his discontent via Twitter stating that,
"Since the early days, dance
culture has always been a
non-judgmental environment
where you could express
your individuality through
art, music and positive energy." He also mentioned that
he "lovefs] that these beaded
works of art create a special bond between the giver
and recipient when traded."
Securing the smuggled
bracelets back onto our
wrists, w e made our way to
the sweet spot between being
close enough to see, but far
enough to dance in order , to
catch the last half of Cashmere Cat. This set contained
a solid mix of old and new
school rap that the crowd
was feeling, but not really
dancing too. TJR changed
that dynamic dramatically
within the first thirty seconds
of taking the stage. Dropping
a fun Melbourne Bounce
style set, he managed to
maintain the crowd's energy
for his entire mix. The only
complaint I heard repeatedly
was in regards to the heat.
After TJR left the crowd
begging for more, EDM
kingpin Laidback Luke gladly provided, spinning mainly
bounce, electro and future
house with a trap section to
please the crowd. We opted
to hang back for Flosstradamus's set, which consisted
entirely of trap beats, as expected, and the crowd seemed
to enjoy it. Trap is currently
at the popularity level dubstep was five years ago.
Diplo took the stage after Flosstradamus, dropping
a blend of new trap tracks
along with his signature dub
sound. Unfortunately, about
halfway through his set, he
turned off the music in order to bring four girls from
the crowd on stage to twerk
(shake one's booty rapidly).
He even announced to the
attendees that he wanted the
"guys [to] get some girls on
your shoulders, I,wapt tjipm
to twerk on top of you." Not
to mention I got wacked
in the head several times
when Diplo ordered everyone to remove their shirts
and swing them around
while he did so on a table on
stage- a standard occurrence
at his Major Lazer parties.
Zeds Dead saved us from
this saddening display of
attempted male dominance
by closing the night with a
dubstep heavy mix, with future house and electro tracks
thrown in. The duo sent everyone home on a great note.
I would definitely recommend the Mad Decent Block
Party to anyone with an interest in electronic music.
Judging by the success of
this year and years previous,
Diplo and friends will be
back to San Diego next year.
BOOK R EVIEW
An epic adventure worth delving into
A g e o f t he S eer
By Jessie Gambrell
Contributor
Five days to freedom, four
drops of blood, three faithful friends, two hidden doors
and one relentless slave. A ge
of the Seer is the first book
of a new attention-grabbing,
high-fantasy adventure book
series that is going to have
you craving for the next
one! Much like the hit book
series: Lord of the Rings,
Harry Potter and The Hunger Games; The Epic of Ahi-
ram will have you flipping
through the pages of the story as if your life depended on
it. Penned by Michael Joseph
Murano, a local author from
right here in San Diego, this
series is going to be the next
big hit for all you fantasy
readers out there. A ge of the
Seer is coming soon to Amazon on September 2 4, 2014.
Look for more details
at
www.epicofahiram.
com and like the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/epicofahiram
�A & E Editor:
Faith O rano
cougarchron.arts@gmail.com
Albuin Review
Jhené Aiko's "Souled Out"
By Shanice Davis
Staff Writer
Many are not familiar
with
the singersongwriter Jhene
Aiko.
She originally hit the scene
in the early 2 000s, affiliated
with R&B artists o f TUG
Entertainment
Marques
Houston, Omarion and the
then popular boy group B 2K,
writing songs for them. She
eventually disappeared for
a number of years from the
music scene . In 2011 A iko
came back and released her
mixtape Sailing Soul(s) and
by this time everyone is like
"Jhen£ who?" in response t o
the dropping o f her album.
But, as people started listening to her tracks and noticing,
she rolled with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and various other
members o f TDE. It was
clear to people that who ever
she was, she was about business. With the much success
of Sailing Soul(s), she wasn't
ready to stop there. S o when
fans heard of there possibly
being a second album, they
couldn't wait. Aiko then debuted her first album, Sail
Out last year in 2013, which
was applauded with much
approval as well, and finally her sophomore album.
By Celeste Morales
Outreach Assistant
On Tuesday, Sept. 9 , Aiko almost as though she tells
t opped her highly anticiP a t e d album, Souled Out
with hit son s
£ "To Love &
Die
" a n( * "Spotless M ind"
listening to the album,
you will be impressed. Aiko
never
* ets y ° u down ever
since
Sailing Soul(s), which
hooks
y QU i n t o becoming a
M Nl
The album is nothing different from what Aiko
^ leased before, with the exception of a sense of growth,
The songs are slow, mellow
a n d sim le w i t h dee
P
P tyrics,
short stories of her own personal relationships with men,
both the good and bad. Top
hip-hop artists today deem
her as the "female version
of Drake" to give listeners
a little perspective on her
music. If you like artists like
Drake, The Weekend, Frank
Ocean and Sam Smith then
you will probably enjoy her
albums. I give Souled Out
five cougar paws out of five!
5/5
PAWS!
Indie bands rocked big time stage
By Nada Sewidan
Features Editor
For Indie Jammers, Sept.
7 was unlike any Sunday in Oceanside Beach.
The
musicians-talented,
the crowds-rousing, the
energy-riveting; after all,
it was a sold out event.
There were two oceanfront
stages, seven bands and seven hours of nothing but music. Indie artists from Little
Hurricane, Wild Cub, J Roddy Walston, Joywave, Walk
the Moon, Bad Suns and
Phantogram performed in
the 2014 Independence Jam
hosted by FM 94.9 located
in the Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheater.
Indie Jam kicked o ff
the day with Little Hurricane and ended the
CSUSM gains
new School of Arts
Things are changing and
growing -at CSUSM. One of
the new and exciting things
that are opening up this year
is the new School of Arts.
The new college just
opened this semester but
many students do not know
about it. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, the Director of the
School of Arts, is new to our
school since starting in July.
Her background is in literature and not art. However, she
sees having a degree in literature as something that has
helped her get where she is,
having given her an appreciation for all areas of the arts.
She developed the music and
art department at California
State University, Channel Islands, and CSUSM brought
her in because of her experience with building programs.
The administration felt
that one department does
not serve the needs of the
students well. In order to
help the students better, they
brought her in to devise a
plan that will help the five
hoping to gain expanded
programs and additional
emphasis in the fine arts."
Director Kilpatrick says
that the Visual Arts program
is the only one in our region,
which is a huge benefit for
students so that they have a
place to go, especially those
transferring from Palomar
College. One o f her goals
with this new college is for
the students to be more active in the art community so
that the school can be part of
a larger hub for local artists.
Right now, she says Oceanside has a vibrant arts community and is working on projects constantly. She would
like the school to eventually
work with people from that
community in order to establish ourselves as leaders in
the arts community as well.
She hopes that the hands-on
approach she plans to make
will help students accomplish that goal. Eventually
she would like these degree
programs to develop enough
in order to lead the way to
a Masters program in the
various disciplines offered.
The Drop is major flop
Movie review
By Pierce Brenner
such as Walk the Moon came StaffWriter
out to promote their new
single "Shut Up + Dance."
The Drop is one of these
Major crowds lined the smaller films I've been look-,
pier for a special meet and ing forward to for quite a
greet available to all In- while how. It's a crime dradie Jammers. Photogra- ma starring Tom Hardy (Inphers and videographers ception, The Dark Knight
captured the crowds and Rises, Locke) and James
posted all pictures, videos Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
and special interviews of with a screenplay written by
the event on their website. author Dennis Lehane (MysSome of Independence tic River, Gone Baby Gone).
Jam's past performers in- With an amazing trailer and
cluded Cage the Elephant, largely positive reviews,
Imagine Dragons, the Black you've got a winner, right?
Keys and Edwarde Sharpe But after seeing it and I was
and the Magnetic Zeros. completely underwhelmed.
Bob Saginowski (Tom HarLive music, talented artists,
up beat crowds, food trucks dy) works at a bar that Brookand oceanfront views made lyn's mobsters used as a drop
this Indie Jam one to remem- off for their money. When
ber. for nearly eight years. some of that money is stolen,
Bob becomes embroiled in
the criminal underworld that
he worked so hard to avoid.
Just as I expected, Tom
Hardy and James Gandolfini
are absolutely fantastic. Ever
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since his star turn in Branson, Hardy proves again and
again that he is the real deal.
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The Drop just offers further
proof of that. He plays a guy
who's meek and unassuming, but every moment he
night with the most anticipated band, Phantogram.
Walk the Moon replaced
MSMR in a last minute
line-up change and they did
not disappoint. The band's
on-stage energy moved the
crowd in possibly one of
the most memorable performances of the night.
However,
Phantogram
stole the show with their electro rock beats, on-stage charisma and the many excited
fans who chanted "encore"
and "one more song" soon after Phantogram's set closed.
Independence Jam was a
place for artists and performers to display their music
and to be seen and heard. Independent artists each had a
one hour set and performed
songs from their latest albums while some performers
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disciplines (Music, D ance,
Visual Art, Visual Culture,
and Media and Design) become degree programs. She
feels that making the department into a school will unify
the Arts. Each discipline
teaches different things, and
she wants students to grow
and flourish. Allowing students from these disciplines
to be distinct and have opportunities. The faculty is
working towards a forum
where they will g o through
the curriculum to create a
program for each degree.
Currently, the Music program is almost complete, and
possibly in the next year or
two the Media and Design
degree will be final. Each
one takes time to become
the start of a bigger picture
within the art community.
Newly transferred Visual Arts student, Jerry
Slough,
looks
forward
to the changes that the
School of Arts will bring.
"I think that the School of
Arts is a very positive and exciting addition to CSUSM,"
Slough said. "For me I'm
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absorbs you with the sheer
power of his talent. A lso,
James Gandolfini delivers
his last performance with
such charisma that you're
whisked back to the glory
days of Tony Soprano and
left in awe of how talented he
was. A fine job to g o out on.
The Drop also does a good
job at handling its tone. A s
per Lehane tradition, it's got
a very dark, downbeat story,
and you feel the sense of
foreboding dread throughout. You know from the first
scene that this side of Brooklyn is not a nice place, and the
movie sticks to its guns and
makes itself a dark descent
into Bob's personal Hell.
But there're also some nice
touches of dark humor, usually supplied by the remarkably deadpan Gandolfini.
But even with all these good
things, it seems Lehane and
director Michael R. Roskam
forgot to add good storytelling. This is a movie where
the basic story could've been
a strong one, but the way it
was told didn't work. A lot of
this comes down to pacing;
it was slower than it needed
to be, with long stretches of
the movie leaving me waiting for something to happen.
The movie also has some
skewed priorities, focusing
too much on the more mundane aspects o f the story,
leaving the plot very sluggish and meandering. I'm
not joking when I say that
in this crime drama about
dirty money, there's probably just as much emphasis
on Bob's paranoia about his
new dog being taken away.
I desperately wanted to like
The Drop, and there were
definitely some good qualities, especially the performances by the two lead but
poor storytelling and arthritic
pacing bogged them down.
It's definitely my least favorite Dennis Lehane adaptation to date, and I believe
he should stick to writing
books. Still, Tom Hardy's
such a good actor that he
makes the film bearable.
2.5/5
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The final countdown
begins
By Zach Schanzenbach
Senior Staff Writer
Super Smash Bros, is
fast approaching its Nintendo 3DS release date in
North America. Japan released the game on Sept.
13, 20 days before its
scheduled release date here.
Rewind to E3 2014 back
in June and the hype is still
real, though not as imminent. Following the April 8
Nintendo Direct, only one
character was confirmed to
be returning: Ike of Fire Emblem who appeared in Super
Smash Bros. Brawl. During
the Nintendo Digital Event
on June 10, director Masahiro Sakurai gave fans a short
trailer showcasing the various game modes available,
alongside two brand new
fighter options: the much-anticipated Mii Fighter, allowing you to play as your Mii
in the game, and Palutena
from the Kid Icarus games
(particularly
Uprising).
Later that evening, after a
smashing tournament showcasing the Wii U version of
the game, Sakurai congregated with a number of Smash
fans at a round table and unveiled other aspects of the
game, including a brand new
fighter option that was argu-
ably one of the overall top
ten hopefuls for the game:
Pac-Man. In a historic match
where the four gaming legends Mario, Mega Man, Sonic and Pac-Man faced o ff, the
newest addition to the roster
took the cake...then again,
that's probably because he
was controlled by Sakurai.
Following the E3 hype, on
July 14, a new trailer (my personal favorite) was streamed
showcasing two newcomers:
Lucina and Robin of Fire
Emblem. Of course, while
Sakurai was giving us some
new fighters to look forward to controlling, he decided to show us his moves
and include confirmation of
arguably the most popular
character in the franchise's
history: F-Zero's Captain
Falcon. Later, at the start of a
Japanese Direct streamed not
too long ago, another newcomer was announced: Shulk
of Xenoblade Chronicles.
Musician Spotlight
Midnight Satellites
By Kat Diltz
and percussionist Jackie Bertone (Beach B oys, Tower of
Power). Their down-to-earth
lyrics, seamless harmonies
and enduring guitar solos
sparked the interest of many
more music lovers in the Valley, and since been featured
on local and online radio,
and self-booked 2 00 shows
in 2013 that included performances with
artists such as
H oobastank,
Andrew WK
and
Uncle
K racker .
Midnight
Satellites also
played the
w ell-known
Camp Pendleton Mud
Runs
and
Fourth
of
July Beach
Bash to an
audience of
over 50,000
people. The
band's devotion to music
is unmistakthemselves on a songwrit- able, and their gleaming sucing enterprise, finding their cess is just the beginning.
gritty, yet smooth sound,
Midnight Satellites is availappealing to listeners of all able now on iTunes and Bandages. The following year, Camp (digital), and at any
by popular request, the band live show (physical copy).
recorded their first self-titled
EP with Alex Pappas (Finch)
share a serious passion for
performing and writing muWith Shulk's announceMidnight
Satellites sic that started out as jam
ment, however, there was
also some consternation. (MSATS) is a band that sessions, covering their faShortly before his confirma- thinks outside of the mu- vorite blues and classic rock
tion, a supposed leak of the sical box. Playing punk songs. Weekly performances
game's final full roster spread riffs, bluesy jams, modern for their friends and families
across the Internet. Shulk pop tunes and much more, quickly developed into a rewas seen in an image of said- MSATS refuses to be listed alization of a full-blown proroster, alongside the last two as another generic rock band. fession in the music induscharacters from the origiFrom playing small open try. In 2012, the band found
nal game not yet confirmed: mics
in
Ness of Earthbound and bars and
the Pokemon Jigglypuff. Be- restaurants
sides these three, there were to playing
some interesting characters The House
included as well: Dark Pit of Blues
(Kid Icarus), who Nintendo in
Los
teased at the end of the trail- A n g e l e s ,
er unveiling Palutena, Dr. the band's
Mario (Dr. Mario), return- top prioring from Super Smash Bros. ity is perMelee after being cut from f o r m i n g
Brawl and the infamous snig- music that
gering dog from Duck Hunt will get
(are you kidding me?!). This you out of
list is not exhaustive, in order your chair
to not spoil the whole game and singfor you, but it's doubtlessly ing along.
enough to make you wonder.
Based
in Southern California's
Image provided by band's publicity team.
3 D S / Wii
StaffWriter
"winery capital," Temecula,
MSATS is fronted by Sal
Spinelli on lead vocals and
rhythm guitar, with Brennan
Kilpatrick on harmonizing
vocals and lead guitar, Ryan
Kilpatrick on bass and Nick
Seiwert on drums. The four
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www.thecsusmpride.com
VOL. XXI NO. 5
G raduating seniors face uncertain future
Diminished job market a nd dwindling economy force students to weigh their options post graduation
BY JACKIE CARBAJAL
Editor-in-Chief
have a support system for their transition into to their steady
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ings of relief, joy, excitement, and accomplish- resume writing, interview preparation, and job Kohl's also plans
ment. For the Class of2009, however, this right searches. On February 26, the Career Center is to expand and take
ofpassage and entrance into the real woiid will offering its Extreme Makeover Resume Edition over some of the
bring about more than the typical nervous but- workshop. Students can sign up in advance for closed Mervyn's
terflies.
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the economic crisis. With gas prices surging Additionally, the Career Center offers a 24 hiring to fill vacanbeyond fathomable levels and familiar busi- hourresumecritiquing service in which stu- cies in positions
nesses like Mervyn's shutting its doors by the dents can submit their resumes through e-mail due to retirement
year's end, it is sa%to say that anyone leav- at caj[eers@csusm.edu or by dropping off a and
terminaing their home was aware enough to recog- hardcopy at Craven 1400 and will have it back tions. Geico, Wells
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THE PRIDE
T he CIPRIDE The budget crisis and you
ness close, should I become the
next to join the millions of our
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fellow countrymen and women
EDITOR IN CHIEF
"The only thing we have to fear on the unemployment lines, I can
JACKIE CARBAJAL
is fear itself," so spoke President state with absolute certainty that
FACHS AND PLACES
Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his our family willfinda way through
EDITOR
first inaugural address in 1933, it together.
AMY SALISBURY
As classmates we need to recduring the First Great Depression.
FACES A ND PLACES
He fearlessly led us through, and ognize that we are also family,
ASSISTANT
out of the Great Depression. Sev- and the more fortunate among us
SANDRA CHALMERS
enty-six years later, we have new should lend a hand up to those in
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
leadership in the White House, and need. If nothing else, we should
EDITOR
President Obama has proclaimed be there to listen to one another.
TIFFANIE H OANG
in his inaugural address "On this Sometimes all we really need is
ARTS ENTERTAINMENT
day, we gather because we have for someone to listen. If you can't
ASSISTANT
chosen hope over fear," and in the find someone to listen, then you
BILL RHEIN
process reaffirms FDR's commit- can talk to me at mogil006.
COPY EDITOR
Perhaps I can offer some worthment to overcome fear.
TIFFANIE H OANG
Fear paralyses. The subsequent while insights. After all, I have
inaction is precisely what leads to made enough mistakes in life, and
LAYOUT EDITOR
RUDY MARTINEZ
crisis. When we stop, catch our in the process have learned a better
collective breath and work together way. For starters, we have all been
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
to find solutions to this crisis, then borne into a nation which exists
BILL RHEIN
and only then, can we begin to on consumption. Consumption is
BUSINESS MANAGER &
replace the fear in our minds with the fuel that feeds our economic
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
engine. When consumer confinew hope in our hearts.
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dence falters, and spending slows,
As the bright and talented students you are, it is important that tough economic times follow.
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you release any fear you are car- Those of you studying economics
JOAN ANDERSON
rying. You are living some of the will undoubtedly take exception
great times you will have in your to some of what I advise, so please
SENIORILL RHEIN
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life. You are gaining great knowl- accept that I speak on this topic
SANDRA CHALMERS
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edge and great new friends. You from personal experience, not
JONATHAN T HOMPSON
are traveling, all together, on life's from formal studies on campus.
Consumption and the consumer
road into the future. For most
STAFF WRITERS
KEVIN CHATHAM
of you, you have not driven far economy is a relatively new conIVAN GARCIA
enough to be able to see a deep cept, arising to prominence in the
EBONI HARVEY
th
reflection in the rear view mirror. second half of the 20 century.
MATT LEWIS
GABI MARTINEZ
As one who is rolling over the In the process, we as a country
JAMES SEBRING
odometer on life's journey, I can forgot our history, and the lessons
CONSUELO MARTINEZ
assure you that this is a great time of the Great Depression. Banks
JAZMINBLIRA
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and financial institutions were
for you.
We are all living together deregulated, and they partied like
CARTOONISTS
in what I believe will come to it was 1999. They gave money out
JASON GANAVARIS
ROBERT KNAUF
be known as the Second Great to anyone with a pulse. In the proDepression. People are losing their cess home prices ballooned into
jobs at record rates; foreclosures the stratosphere, and as we all
All opinions and letters.-to the
and bankruptcies are recorded at know, the bubble inevitably burst.
editor, published in The Pride,
breakneck speed. Yet, at the risk Today, we are facing a $ 2.5 trilrepresent the opinions of the
of coming across as maudlin, in lion dollar bill to pay for the party
author, and do not necessarthese difficult times we will find f un of an unregulated financial
ily'represent the views of The
our way out, and we will do so system.
Pride, or of California State Unitogether.
We must demand that our new
versity San Marcos. Unsigned
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editorials represent the majority
your breath. If you are faced with these institutions become giving
opinion of The Pride editorial
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with you. I stand peering into a lion dollars. If these financial
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[ include an address, telephone
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tronic mail to pride@csusm.
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BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer
Though the idea of
zombies originated
as an association
with Voodoo practices, theories of the
living dead are gaining popularity due
to their influx into
horror films in theaters today.
Zombie culture exploded in
1968 with the release of George
A. Romero's film "Night of the
Living Dead." The idea of reanimated corpses infected with a
virus died down for a while but
is now making a comeback.
Film director George A.
Romero has a cult following
after establishing the idea of
zombies in his films, especially
"Dawn of the Dead," where the
dead rise and mindlessly hunt
living humans. Now modern
directors and thinkers are
expanding on zombie theory
causing me to fair in love with
zombie culture.
Directors often repeat the
formula for zombie films, but
nonetheless, they are always
exciting. There is a mysterious
outbreak of the virus that reanimates corpses and then hordes
of the infected grow as they
stack up a high body count.
Then the protagonist and others
bond together out of necessity
tofightand survive.
I find the struggle to perpetuate humanity a brilliant
concept. Few horror
films besides zombie
films feature the fright
where an ally can suddenly become the protagonist's enemy due
to a virus.
Zombie stories also
offer insight on popular culture. Films
such as "Dawn of the
Dead" and "Shaun of thé Dead"
cleverly compare normal life with
the activities of zombies to make
a statement. The mentioned films
show the audience how people
become zombies because of the
way routine and consumerism
makes their lives mundane.
Other insight based on zombies
comes from metaphors based on
religion. Some zombie stories pin
the blame on humanity for the
outbreak. These films claim that
the virus is punishment for living
immoral lives.
Alternatively, some films claim
that the dead are rising because
there is no more room in Hell. Both
are preposterous, but get across the
idea that we should behave better
as a civilization because there are
consequences.
The once popular idea of zombies
brought about by Romero's films is
once again gaining popularity for
whatever reason. Whether it's the
excitement of horror films such as
"28 Days Later" or the fun generated from zombie-themed video
games such as the "Resident Evil"
series or "Left 4 Dead," popular culture is getting into zombies again.
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C ould the recession help
my sex life a nd relationship?
BY IVAN GARCIA
list off some reasons
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ther, I have to confess, I have NO idea
at all as to the state of the economy at
this time. I do not know what a recession is and something called a "stimulus
package" j ust sounds like an overpriced
sexual implant for men.
If I were somehow (and god forbid)
ruler/king/hegemon/etc. of America one
day, I would think that fixing the economic crisis would just be to print more
money* And also to take guns away from
Dick Cheney, permanently! Officials
say that we're out of money, so print
more, or let's replace dollars with something that's more abundant, like grass or
ketchup packets.
Beyond my delusional fantasies, the
question still remains: does a recession
improve our sex life? Our relationships?
Personally, I think it goes both ways. On
the physical side of the spectrum, I think
a recession would totally help out when it
comes to "doing the d eed/' Think about
it: there's a recession taking place and
everyone is tight on money. Obviously,
that means couples will start going out
less and staying in more meaning that
watching "A Walk to Remember" will
lose its appeal a fter the ninety-seventh
time. Considering how much I love that
movie, personally, I think it is ten times
better than "The Notebook." I can never
personally get tired of a tragic love story
featuring Mandy Moore and.. .some other
guy. It's j ust genuinely sweet without the
fan-base of millions of screaming teenyboppers chanting for more vampires.
Couples nowadays will have to find
more activities to do in the comfort of
their own home (free) instead of going to
expensive places (not free). So what are
two hormone-enraged lovers to do with
an empty apartment/home/etc. and an
empty bed? Sleep...or not (har har)!
That's right, having sex is definitely
going to become an activity practiced
more often as opposed
to spending money. But
even so, don't ever sacrifice t hriftiness for safety. Go out, buy protection
and use it! There are organizations
that provide free condoms, dental
dams, and so forth, so please take
advantage of those resources.
Please make sure you switch it up
when it comes to having sex. I would
assume that the "bionic seahorse"
would get boring eventually. Be
adventurous and try something new,
otherwise, your sex life could be as
depressing as October 29, 1929.
On the other end of the spectrum,
this recession might actually cause
some disruptions in the relationship aspect as well. One of the biggest, if not the biggest, reasons as to
why couples fight is due to financial
concerns. Sure enough, with an economic crisis of this magnitude occurring, this is the time to watch for any
falling television sets from 7th story
windows. Financial stability is definitely a factor when it comes to relationships. Unfortunately, we live in a
capitalist society. The wbrld revolves
around the idea of consumerism (just
look at prostitution or iTunes).
Think about it. You and your partner, sifting back enjoying a nice dinner
that you made at home. Suddenly, he/
she asks how much the ingredients
cost and all hell breaks loose because
you bought Prego tomato sauce
instead of the bargain brand. In these
cases, I like to reply with sarcasm,
"So what? I can take your plate of
delicious lasagna away if that'll make
you feel better." I wouldn't recommend this action unless physical violence or rough sex turns you on.
Amidst the hardest of times, always
remember that a relationship requires
hard work, a team effort, and understanding even though the situation
may be out of anyone's control. At
the very worst of times, make sure
you remember your friends and hobbies, watch a favorite movie or listen
to a favorite song like "Cool for Cats"
by Squeeze. That one, in particular,
always seems to set the mood.
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it at the right price.
Lesson two is also simple. Save,
save and save some more. You
may be a full time student right
now, and may have no source of
income. No problem. The time
will come when you do have an
income. And for now, you must
carefully budget your spending.
You need to follow this important
principle to find yourself financially secure someday. For every
paycheck you receive, for your
entire life, you must budget the
first chunk of your income to an
untouchable retirement account.
Never use this money for anything
other than your retirement-EVER.
If you can put away fifty percent
of your income and live comfortably on the remainder then do so.
Your financial independence will
come rapidly. The minimum you
should allocate is ten percent of
your income to your retirement purpose.
Reprogram your brain. We live
account and never ever touch the
in a world of instant gratificamoney for anything else. You may
wonder where to put the money, tion. If you desires are all satiated
and that is understandable. The quickly, the satisfaction will fade
stock market has been tumbling, just as quick. If something takes
and it has always been marketed years to accomplish, like graduatas the place to invest. You are ing from college, the satisfaction
young. If you begin investing of your accomplishment will last
when the market is at or near his- a very long time.
Lesson three is also simple. The
toric lows, you will benefit greatly
over the long run. Don't fear the best things in life are free. If you
market, just don't wade into it have to have this explained, then
until it is clear it has bottomed, I'll write an article or two on this
and is on the rise. For now, keep subject. Just remember you don't
life simple and put you money in have to spend money to enjoy all
federally insured Certificates of that life has to offer. Being among
Deposit. Save, don't spend.
friends is always the best way to
Anything important you wish start, the best way to be, and the
to buy, home, auto or other large most important thing you will
expense, it is best to save for as see when you look back into life's
large a down payment as possible, rear view mirror when you are
once again by setting aside a sav- approaching the end of the road.
ings account specifically for that Life's a journey. Enjoy the ride.
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comes back to us. So what do we with friends sharing expenses,
do? Other than demanding pru- and the life experience gained is
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don't need it, don't buy it. If you emphasize MUST have, then find
do need something, look at the a way to buy a used one, or shop
resources you already have at until you get the right deal on
your disposal. Maybe you already whatever you must have from a
have what you need, or perhaps reputable company. But you must
a friend does. You'd like to read first answer this basic question, is
a book? Don't buy one, go to the the item I want to buy nice or neclibrary. You want to go out for essary? If it is nice, pass. If it is
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University Student Union Student Forums
As Cal State San Marcos continues to grow and approach its 20th anniversary, we are
exploring options for constructing a facility for campus life, programming, social
interactions, and leadership development that will impact the entire campus community.
The proposed University Student Union (USU) project will enhance the quality of campus
life by providing a mix of informal gathering spaces, retail and food services, and venues
for events. However, an increase to the existing Student Union fee would be necessary to
support construction and ongoing operational costs associated with the facility.
CSUSM will be utilizing an alternative consultation process which provides opportunities
for student, faculty, and staff input regarding the proposed USU building and student fee
increase through forums and a website (http://www.csusm.edu/usuA designed to be both
educational and a means to obtain feedback. This feedback will then be compiled into a
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Your participation is crucial to the process since the proposed University Student Union
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A Day
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The R .A. convention
BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer
By worldly standards, most
people would mark RAs as nerds.
That is probably true. We spend
our weekends ensuring CSUSM
does not degrade into a wasteland
of alcohol and drugs described by
rapper Asher Roth's song "I Love
College." We even go to conferences to meet and be with other
RAs.
In November 2008, we went to
Scripps College for the Southern
Residential Activities Programming (SRAP) conference. This
conference, which began in the
1970-'71 school year at UCLA,
is a one-day gathering of RAs
from Southern California. This
year's theme was "008- License
to Thrill," a pun on James Bond
movies.
The conference is about all
things RA. There is a keynote
speaker who talks about college
life and workshops where other
RAs share ideas for programming.
Parts of the festivities include
awards for individuals and schools
with good programming ideas as
well as the "Spirit Stick" award.
This prize goes to the school with
not only the most spirit, but also
those who participate in philanthropy, programming ideas, and
festive giveaways.
To match the theme of undercover secret agents, we dressed
up as Waldo, from the book series
"Where's Waldo?" The judges^
appreciated our costumes, program
ideas, and attitude because for the
second year in a row we won the
"Spirit Stick."
We might have looked like fools
dressed in red and white shirts and
going away for a day to talk about
how to serve out residents better,
but that is what it means to be an
RA. It requires humility, but I find
it a source of pride as well. The
SRAP conference is a day to prove
that RAs are nerds, but we enjoy
being there for our residents.
Tuesday February 17, 2009
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The Breax
Hip-hop for the soul
BY MATT LEWIS
Pride Staff Writer
On February 11 at 6 p m, a
Christian Hip-Hop show hosted
by a group called The Breax
performed at the Clarke Field
House.
The Breax is made up of three
artists: Ruslan Karaoglanov, the
emcee and a CSUSM student,
Beleaf, the DJ from Baltimore,
Maryland, andMic B, the drummer who isfromOceanside. The
event included local artists like
Heavenly HostfromOceanside,
and a Portland, Oregon native
artist called Braille.
This event marked the beginning of the "Broken Television"
tour for The Breax, which will
take them to New York City,
Maryland, and Los Angeles.
The idea of the concert was to
Photo courtesy ofMatt Lewis
let The Breax and the local artists
express themselves and their beliefs
through both Hip-Hop music and
spoken word poetry.
"Hip-Hop is a powerful medium,
and it is important to support artists you enjoy as well as local rising
Hip-Hop artists," said CSUSM student Rajah Gainey to the crowd
shortly before the show.
The performance opened with
songs from local artists, including
one from Oceanside called Heavenly Host. Although he only played
a few songs, his powerful instrumentais and thoughtful lyrics made
him a crowd favorite.
Next was Braille, a.k.a Bryan
Winchester, from Portland, who
incorporated a lot more dancing
into his songs and had a much
longer set than the first two artists. He definitely had much more
experience with stage presence,
and was able to use humor and
enthusiastic showmanship to get
the crowd ready for the main event.
Although he will not be touring
with The Breax, he will be playing local venues in the near future
(go to www.braillehiphop.com for
more information).
The Breax themselves com-
Photo courtesy ofMatt Lewis
manded the audience's attention
most out of all the groups. The fact
that they use a live drum set (played
by Mic B) and used turntables made
their songs much easier for the audience to get into. Their sound is
reminiscent of the People under
the Stairs and Dilated Peoples, with
obvious influencesfromgroups like
The Roots and Common.
In addition to entertaining the
crowd with audience-influenced
freestyles and spoken word monologues from all the members, the
group conveyed how their beliefs
have had a positive effect on both
their music and their lives.
"It's good to see groups conveying a positive message through HipHop, instead of the typical stuff you
see on TV," said Anthony Carlson,
a junior at CSUSM. "It seems much
harder to promote a positive message through your beliefs than to
give into societal pressure."
For more information on The
Breax including upcoming tour
dates, go to www.myspace.com/
thebreax.
H ow to build a nd keep a high credit score
BY JESSENIA LUA
Pride Staff Writer
Ever wonder what determines
your credit score? For many ofus, it's
a guessing game of confusing numbers only hoping to be high enough
to financially qualify us for anything.
Having a high credit score is important because it shows lenders you are
responsible andfinanciallytrustworthy. With a high credit score, you
can borrow moneyfrombanks with
better interest rates, easily qualify to
rent a home, and in some cases, get
a new job.
If you just turned 18 and have no
credit history whatsoever, a great
way to establish credit would be to
open a checking and savings account
with a bank. Deposits, withdrawals,
and transfers are a constructive way
of showing financial responsibility. Starting slow is the best way to
establish credit. Instead of jumping
in and applying for a major credit
card with a high credit limit, try to go
for something simple like a gasoline
credit card or even a line of credit at a
department store.
Within time, your credit will
slowly build up to represent a financially trustworthy person.
Credit scores are determined by
using the FICO scoring system
FICO is an acronym for Fair Isaac
Company who developed this
system that became the standard
creditworthiness for potential borrowers. FICO calculates your credit
score by considering anything from
payment history, amounts owed,
length of credit history, new credit,
and types of credit used. Credit
scores are anywhere between 300 to
850 with 300 being the poorest credit
and 850 being the highest credit
Keeping a high credit score is critically important especially when you
are venturing out on your own. One
thing that can help keep your credit
score high is by always making payments on time. Missing and avoiding credit payments is the easiest
way to damage your credit. If you
forgettomake a payment and pay
it three days late, not to worry, this
one little mistake will nbt affect your
credit score. However, consecutively
missing payments will definitely
bring your score down. Also, if you
have unexpected emergencies, credit
companies will work out a payment
plan to prevent any damagetoyour
credit. While making payments to
credit companies, it is not necessary
to make the full balance payment,
but it is necessary to at least make
the full minimum payment
Credit scores are not determined
by your age, but by the history of
financial responsibility. Payment
history is the most important factor
in determining your credit score.
However, having too many open
credit accounts can hurt your credit
The fewer the credit cards you have,
the better. Lenders might interpret
several open credit cards as risky
behavior.
If you have fallen into some hardships, there are a few things you can
do to get your credit back on track.
For one, don't be afraid to consolidate. If you're overwhelmed by
all your payments and have M en
behind, choosing a non-profit credit
counseling program can help you
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UniversityVoice
Photos by Diana Valdivia/Pride Staff Writer
improve your credit. Debt consolidation usedtohave negative effects on
credit, but now only helps improve
it. Craig Watts, an executive at Fair
Isaac & Co., says, 'Today the FICO
score ignores any and all references
in a credit reporttocredit counseling
or debt management programs."
Always avoid bankruptcy completely. Bankruptcy can knock 200
or more pointsfromyour otherwise
fair credit score, and recovering from
it is verytough.Bankruptcy can stay
on your record forupto10years,and
the majority of lenders will reject
bankrupt consumers.
Long story short, the next time
you find yourself wondering about
your credit, remember to start small
to end up big, be patienttolet it grow,
and always make your payments on
time.
n
" How much of a difference d o you think O bama's plan will m ake?"
'We'll see if it creates jobs. They
need to regulate the money so we
can see where the money is getting
spent Like Obama said it will take
time to see a difference."
"I believe that Obama's stimulus
package has good intentions
but for a student it may he very
confusing to allocate where the
money is being distributed"
"From looking at different areas
that are going to benifitfromthe
stimulus plan like $4 billion going
to scientific research that will help
the schools. Also looking at the
new administration, they do seem
to put more emphasis on education,
more money will go to schools»
That 's going to be a good thing."
"I think it will have a good impact
on both the economy and the
school campus. For the economy
it'll create more jobs for people
and hopefully boost the economy
in the next few years. For the
campus I think it will help with
struggling tuition costs and budget
cuts that have been made/'
"It can be a positive result
from the Obama administration
directing funds towards
education. It might be a small
bandaid on a bigger social
problem."
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Republican
Daniel Wambua
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Laura Sauter
Republican
Alejandro Avila
Democrat
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Recession timeline
(September 16, 2008) American International
Group (A.I.G): "insurance is no reassurance"
A.I.G's vital role as an insurance giant reported billions in loan losses and received federal support with
a $85 billion bailout to help reinforce stability. Less
than a week after confirmation that A.I.G would receive
an $85 billion bailout, A.I.G executives reportedly took
a vacation to the St. Regis resort in Monarch Beach,
Calif. The total expense for the vacation was estimated
at $440,000. (ABCnews.com)
BY SANDRA CHALMERS
Senior Staff Writer
(October 8, 2008) A.I.G: "The
greedy get more greedy"
The Federal Reserve Board
allowed for an additional $37.8
billion toward A.I.G securities
even after news of A.I.G executives investing in a luxgery vacation. (federalreserve.gov)
(September 7, 2008) Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac: "Double, double,
toil in trouble"
Two of the largest housing finance
companies took a nosedive in result of
losing billions to the slumping housing
market. U.S government intervened by
taking control of both companies and
guaranteed up to $100 billion for each
to ensure neither would fall into bankruptcy. (NPR.org)
(November 18, 2008)
The Big Three
General Motors, Chrysler
and Ford flew into Washington D.C to plea for bailout to
prevent bankruptcy due to
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low
sales.
(November 10, 2008) A.I.G "Just a little
more pocket change please"
A final revision to the Federal Reserve
Board and U.S Treasury financial support
given to A.I.G ends with an additional $40
billion to keep the company strong and
secure the progress of reconstruction. The
total federal financial support adds up to
staggering $150 billion, (federalreserve^
gov)
(November 26, 2008) Bank of America
Bank of America buys out suffering Merrill
Lynch & Company, (federalreserve.gov)
(November 23, 2008) Citigroup "Plane disgrace"
The government decided to secure Citigroup's $306 billion in
loans and securities and also instill $20 billion in capital. "With these
transactions, the U S. government is taking the actions necessary
to strengthen the financial system and protect U.S. taxpayers and
the U.S. economy," according to a joint press release statement from
Treasury, Federal Reserve, and
the FDIC on Çitigroup, (federalreserve.gov)
After receiving
federal support, Citigroup
planned to buy
a new jet for $50 million,
protecting taxpayers seemed secondary.
(December 28, 2008) Wall Street
The Dow Jones plummeting at 36.2 percent for the closing of 2008, the lowest
record closing since 1931 during the Great
Depression, which closed at 40.6 percent.
January 26,2009) Home depot announces
7,000 job losses
All of Home Expo Design Centers across
the nation are to be going out of business.
(January, 2009) Unemployment
raterisesto 7.9 percent (dol.
gov)
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C ongress a pproves stimulus p ackage
Billions to boost financial aid, tax
This past Friday, the stimulus package
passed through Congress. The stimulus
package is a $787 billion bill that President
Obama will sign early this week. There is
no doubt that this package will go down in
history without any controversy. The House
passed the bill with no Republican support,
246 votes in favor and 183 votes against.
The Senate had a similar situation, 60 to 38
votes, with only three Republican votes in
favor.
According to the Associated Press and
USA Today, the package will include billions towards colleges, public schools, and
students.
The package includes the largest funding increase for Pell Grants. Nationally
the package incorporates almost $17 billion just for the Pell Grant program alone.
Currently eligible students' benefits go up
to $4,700. With this package, financial aid
would increase nearly 9 percent starting
July 1 and up to $5,550 in 2010. Most beneficiary students come from families whose
income is less than $40,000.
Another benefit that would come along is
a tax credit. $13 billion would go towards
higher education tax credits. Students at
four-year colleges and their families are to
benefit from a higher education tax credit
that would go up $2,500. According to the
San Francisco Chronicle, in California
alone, this tax credit could help more than
500,000 students.
It is calculated that California would get
the most out of this package. Over the next
two years, California would receive 10 percent, around $80 billion, of the package.
California's current budget deficit would
benefit from this package. The state is currently at a record high $42 billion deficit.
College life among students will definitely be affected by the stimulus package.
Student Michael Medel explained, "When
it comes to college students, I do think that
the stimulus package will positively affect
many potential and current students who
couldn't afford to pay for college.
"By increasing the amount of eligible
students for the Pell Grant and helping with
tax benefits, the plan might give that extra
push to people who were only thinking
about attending college to actually attend
and help current students stay in college to
finish their degrees," continued Medel.
Another student, Daniela Fulop, believes
the stimulus package will have a positive
effect. "I'm very optimistic about Obama's
2009
B udget banter
Chancellor Reed announces more than b argained for
credits a nd employement
BY DIANA VALDIVIA
Pride Staff Writer
Tuesday; February 17,
plan. I believe it will make a difference,
especially for college students. In these
times, we need all the help we can get!"
Fulop commented on the difference this
stimulus package will have on students,
"I'm sure we'll see some differences,
at least on our Financial Aid Reports.
Those who got little or no financial aid
in the past, now have higher hopes. I'm
thankful that they are concerned about
us 'poor college students!'"
Other benefits from this stimulus
package include $39 billion towards
K-12 grade schools and colleges that
would help to prevent state budge cuts.
Additionally, nearly $8 billion would go
to schools' priorities such as building
renovations.
More than $4 billion would be for the
Head Start, for other early education programs and childcare programs.
Home purchases fromfirst-timehomebuyers before December 1 would be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit. Also, consumers purchasing a new car would be
eligible to write off the sales taxes.
Starting around June, workers who
earn less than $75,000 would get a $400
tax dredit, about $13 extra each weekly
paycheck. The tax credit would go up to
$800 for couples who combined income |
earn less than $150,000. These tax creck
its would be only for 2009 and 2010,
Medicaid would receive $87 billion. TheJ
food stamp program currently benefiting*^
30 million Americans would also receive^
more funding.
. It is not clear when America will s tart ;
\o feel the effect! of this stimulus p ack^
age. According to the Associated Pressjg
Obama will sign the bill sometime^
today.
BY JAMES SEBRING
Pride Staff Writer
Chancellor Reed stated in a recent
communication release to CSU employees that the previously proposed $66 million budget cut will be permanent. He
also established a fixed full-time equivalent student (FTES) number for fiscal
year 08-09 and 09-10. FTES is a method
of calculating the student population in
terms of bodies and units taken.
Essentially, we are in a zero population growth situation, which equates to
a very simplistic approximation that for
every student that goes out the door,
one can come in. As a result, first-time
college applicants may find acceptance
harder to come by. The state decided to
have the CSUs take a regional approach
t o enrollment, meaning local applicants
have priority.
One of the problems of zero growth
isgthat the money coming in remains
the same, so there has to be an increase
in fees. The proposed fee increase for
next year is 10%. In lieu of that negative
image, Chancellor Reed froze salaries
for CSU Vice Presidents and above, as
Well as some management levels.
^Federally or privately funded programs
are unaffected by state budget cuts, but
f o r d i n g to Nathan Evans, Director
^ Admissions and Recruitment, there
p p t that much federal funding here at
;d|USM. Federal program funds are
also very specific and don't contribute to
l iberal maintenance funds.
The belt tightening also affects equipment
purchases. This consists of facilities design
and construction, which includes new educational building construction and upgrade
of old buildings. You will be happy to know,
however, that construction of our new parking facility will be unaffected by these
budget cuts since the funds for construction
are provided through private funds, bond
issues, and of course your parking fees.
The McMahan House is also included
in this elite category since it is privately
funded. The McMahan House is the construction project on the hill just above the
Track and Field competition area. It is to
be a ceremonial meeting place between the
community and the University.
Neal Hoss, CSUSM Vice President ofUniversity Advancement, stated that "whatever
the budget realities are, the campus and university leadership are committed to moving
forward and doing the best we can."
In talking to Margaret Lutz, Public Information Officer, she said that the general
morale of staff personnel was good, despite
the budget cutbacks and wage freezes.
Lutz further explained, "It is probably the
number one issue on everyone's mind...
faculty, staff and students. But President
Haynes has positioned the university pretty
good... knowing that there might be a shortfall this year. We are better off than a lot of
the universities in the system, regarding the
budget. And I think that is because of President Haynes' foresight... anticipating the
situation and having us watch the expenditures closely last year."
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showing financial responsibility. Starting slow is
the best way to establish
Ever wonder what determines credit. Instead of jumping in and
your credit score? For many of applying for a major credit card
us, it's a guessing game of con- with a high credit limit, try to go
fusing numbers only hoping to for something simple like a gasbe high enough to financially oline credit card or even a line of
qualify us for anything. Having credit at a department store.
a high credit score is important
Within time, your credit will
because it shows lenders you slowly build up to represent a
are responsible and financially financially trustworthy person.
trustworthy. With a high credit
Credit scores are determined
score, you can borrow money by using the FICO scoring
from banks with better inter- system. FICO is an acronym for
est rates, easily qualify to rent a Fair Isaac Company who develhome, and in some cases, get a oped this system that became the
new job.
standard creditworthiness for
If you just turned 18 and have potential borrowers. FICO calno credit history whatsoever, culates your credit score by cona great way to establish credit sidering anything from payment
would be to open a checking and history, amounts owed, length
savings account with a bank. of credit history, new credit,
Deposits, withdrawals, and trans- and types of credit used. Credit
fers are a constructive way of scores are anywhere between
300 to 850 with 300 being the
poorest credit and 850 being the
highest credit.
Keeping a high credit score is
critically important especially
when you are venturing out on
your own. One thing that can
help keep your credit score high
is by always making payments
on time. Missing and avoiding
credit payments is the easiest
way to damage your credit. If
you forget to make a payment
and pay it three days late, not
to worry, this one little mistake
will not affect your credit score.
However, consecutively missing payments will definitely
bring your score down. Also,
if you have unexpected emergencies, credit companies will
work out a payment plan to prevent any damage to your credit.
While making payments to
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payment, but it is necessary to
at least make the f ull minimum
payment.
Credit scores are not determined by your age, but by the
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important factor in determining your credit score. However,
having too many open credit
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The fewer the credit cards you
have, the better. Lenders might
interpret several open credit
cards as risky behavior.
If you have fallen into some
hardships, there are a few things
you can do to get your credit
back on track. For one, don't be
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choosing a non-profit credit
counseling program can help
you improve your credit. Debt
consolidation used to have negative effects on credit, but now
only helps improve it. Craig
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counseling or debt management
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and recovering from it is very
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Tuesday; February 17, 2009
7
C ougar Kitchen
Gihon G uisado (sautéed rice sticks)
V inegar: P antry's best kept secret!
BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ
Pride Staff Writer
Nowadays, there are a variety of cleaning
sprays and solutions to choose from for home
and laundry use. If you do any gardening, you
can understand that pesticides and fertilizers
are cosily and not always safe for our environment
For thousands of years, people have been
using vinegar for a variety of uses. Vinegar is
probably one of those things many ofus saw as
a kid but have forgotten about.
A household brand name, Heinz (yes, the
makers of ketchup), are also makers of vinegar. The H. J. Heinz Company has produced
vinegar in the United States for over 100
years. Vinegars range in taste, colors and use.
The vinegars produced by Heinz are natural,
low-calorie, kosher and gluten-free-(with the
exception of their apple cider flavored vinegar). Distilled white vinegar can be used for
more than cooking and pickling. The use of
distilled white vinegar rangesfromhome, outdoor and personal use. The following are just
a few of the many uses of distilled white vinegar: Household and appliance cleaner, Mouth-
Ingredients:
• Rice Stick you might also be able to
use angel-hair pasta
• Two tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 large red onion (diced)
• 1 cup pork cubes or strips
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage
• 2 cups sliced green beans
• 1 cube Knorr chicken bouillon
• 3 cups of water
wash, Stain and odor remover, Fabric softener, Weed killer, Fertilizer and pesticide,
Food seasoning, Shining solution (hair, car,
shoes), Antiseptic (for cuts and scrapes),
Soothes sunburns, Removes rust and other
mineral deposits.
In a time when money is tight and more
people strive to be green, it is time to return
to the basics. Vinegar is a
safe and
inexpensiveproductwith
a multitude of uses. There
is
a reason people
have been using
« ¿t
for thousands
of years. So A
instead
of
spending
money
on
those fancy
housecleaning and laundry products,
give vinegar
at try! Your
wallet and the
environment
will thank you.
Directions: Cook in large wok
L brown pork until cooked (optional
meats include chicken, shrimp, Turkey or
if you or are truly on a budget, I suppose
you could use hotdogs, sausage, or spam)
2. add chopped onions, garlic, oyster
sauce, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper,
and Cajun sauce, soy sauce and water
after meat is thoroughly cooked
3. Let simmer for two to three minutes stirring occasionally,
4. Add carrots, green beans and
cabbage. Mix thoroughly and cook for
a few minutes.
5. Addricesticks and mix into the
meat and vegetable mixture as the rice
stick softens.
6. Cook on medium heat stirring
•
•
•
•
•
•
1 tablespoon
Cajun spice
(optional)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
* salt may be a critical dietary concern so
use judgment on the last three salty items.
occasionally until noodles are completely soft
and thoroughly mixed with the meat and vegetables. Continue to cook until satisfied that
vegetables and noodles are cooked to desired
softness.
Photo by James Sebring
A slice of Philly in S an M arcos
BY MATT LEWIS
Pride Staff Writer
If there is anything that the residents of Philadelphia, PA, are more
proud of, it is their Philly cheesesteaks. The ingredients are simple
enough: roast beef, cheese, onions,
and Italian bread (with many variations containing banana peppers,
pizza sauce, etc.). But residents of
Philly are often quick to pass harsh
judgment on these 'imitators' and
claim that a cheesesteak outside
of Philly just is not the same. One
local restaurant, however, is giving
places that claim to serve 'real'
cheesesteaks a run for their money.
This place is Philly Franks, located
at 151S. Rancho Santa Fe Road (left
off the exit) and is San Marcos' pre-
mier cheesesteak emporium.
Philly Franks was startedby Linda
and Frank Soper, the co-owners of
the restaurant, who continue to run
the restaurant as a family business.
"We are from Philly originally;
we've lived in San Diego for 35
years, and having been running this
place for 9 years" says Linda Soper.
If experience has taught them anything, it's that the two most valuable
things in life are family and food.
Not only does this restaurant make
_great food, it provides a sense of
community and home to local residents who hail from Pennsylvania.
The store is decorated with all sorts
of paraphernalia from the Eagles,
Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers. In addition to the décor, they serve local
products you just can't find in Cali-
fornia, like Tastykakes, Wise chips,
and Esposito's Italian Ices.
"The first time I went in there,
I knew they were the real deal. I
mean, to import that local food in
addition to the atmosphere really
makes it unique to San Diego. Plus,
the food is incredible" said Geoff
Acres, a San Diego resident and
Philly transplant. Tina McAleese,
the manager, imparts the sense of
community people have in the restaurant: "When people get together
here, whether they talk to us or the
customers or the locals, and they
get to talk about their hometown
and the stuff they care about, that's
really special." So most people
come to Philly Franks for the food,
many more stay for the casual and
friendly atmosphere and the oppor-
tunity to catch a game with friends.
Some Cai State students have
been singing Philly Franks praises
since they opened. "The cheesesteaks are awesome, plus the feet
that they're local makes it seem
likefriendsare running the place"
said Anthony Carlson, a junior at
CSUSM. "I remember they once
sponsored a blading contest down
at the Kit Carson Park, and brought
the grill out and everything: It was
awesome, there's no way any chain
restaurant would do something
like that". With its close proximity to campus and selection of fine
beers (including Stone and Alaskan
Amber), Philly Franks is definitely
worth checking out Need more
incentive? Well, they also offer a
10% discount with your student
ID. And when looking at the menu
and are unsure of what to get, just
remember the Philly saying: "It's all
good!"
Photo by Matt Lewis
C ooking with g as
A review of " Kitchen Confidential / /
rants were looked at as reserved
(if ever noticed at all), he showed
that in reality, cooks and resWhen asked to define "excit- taurateurs were often more on
ing" jobs, the average person par with biker gangs and punk
would not put "chef" of the top bands. What goes on behind
of the list. This occupation would the closed doors is behavior and
probably be even lower on the actions that would strike shock
list of what would be exciting and horror into the heart into the
material for a bestselling book. average naïve diner.
This goes beyond picking food
However, "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary off the floor after the '5 second
Underbelly" by Anthony Bour- rule'; how about enjoying a steak
dain is an exception to this false that's been sitting in the fridge
impression. His tales of the down- for more than 2 weeks? That's
and-dirty world of the restaurant often what is served when a
industry carved a new niche for person asks for 'well-done'. Sex
chefs everywhere in the popular with waitresses in the walk-in?
consciousness. Whereas before Check. Shooting up and cooking
people who worked in restau- for 12 hour plus shifts? Check.
BY MATT LEWIS
Pride Staff Writer
Working at terrible restaurants
that are fronts for the Mob?
Check. The list goes on and on
as Bourdain recounts his advenÌ MK ~T i MBS
B€ST:
Kitchen Confidential
Adventures m the I |
Culinary Underbelly
H
Anthony
Bourdain
Image courtesy ofAmazon.com
tures and misadventures working
in a number of less-than-reputable eating establishments.
Perhaps the most important
part of the book is the stereotype
of the happy, obedient and invisible chef people often tend to
believe. The cooks he talks about
are real people— people like all
of us: mean, funny, addicted to
drugs, in debt for gambling, have
families. The chef community is
full of bitter people who swear,
get angry, and commit crimes,
not unfeeling robots who cook
food. There is a person behind
that $150 foie gras meal you
ordered. — a person who probably would have to save for weeks
to afford the very same meal.
The book used somewhat of a
dark humor and defiant attitude in
describing the modern restaurant
scene that may seem a little harsh
for some readers. Bourdain's
writing style is not intended to
put readers off, but to open their
eyes. Every person has flaws and
emotions, and its time restaurant
staff be recognized for being
just that ~ human, and therefore,
imperfect. But before this turns
too philosophical, just know that
it's an entertaining and funny
book that gives you a new perspective on experience of a cook.
So take it easy the next time you
get your food a little late, because
it means that there's more to story
than you might think.
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FebruaryJZ 2009
Arts & Entertainment
Twilight: A night beneath
the midnight sun
(a fanfiction of Bella a nd E dward's carnal rendezvous)
BY KEVIN C HATHAlV^^^ff
Pride Staff Writer
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long that he couldn't bear to lose it now,. j
he couldn't bear to deny her, to deny him- j
self.
"Edward..."
"Please," Bella pleaded, her velvety
Just his name, but suddenly Edward was voice relaxing all protest in his hard
able to identify the fluid tone in Bella's body.
voice. He had heard it before, but only in his.
Edward lifted one hand to caress Belown head. He had never imagined that he la's fece, purposefully runninghis thumb
would hear it aloud. He wasn't sure how to over the soft curves of her lips. His other
respond, and yet he was even less sure how hand moved, entangling his fingers
to respond to the hand that slipped g e n H within the endless strands of her cascaddown the lines of his back.
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The fingertips Continued to trace his W claim the mouth that tormented his mind
waist, achingly slow, almost apologetic, as f for so long.
though Bella knew that what she was asking
It wasn't a gentle k isfi Edward poured
for wasn't right, and somehoi^ that made it all of himself into it, all the months of
harder for Edward to refuse her.
frustration melted. E dwaftfoundhis pas"Bella.. .no " Edward breathed, wishing sion met and equalled by Bella's unrehe sounded more s incei|j At that moment lenting desire. He felt surprisingly strong
Edward's body shiftedjbetraying him by hands slide ¿round his waist,fingerspushleaning into her ongoing touch, Bella's ing beneath the waistbanjjrf his trousers,
hand stopped, and withopf conscious effort gripping the skin beneatfc with bruising
Edward moved, his hips begging further force. Edward closed his eyes as Bella's
exploration.
mouth grazed over his chin, hard suek"You promised " Bella whispered. The ing biting kisses, tongue, lips and teeth
proximity of her lips tickled his ears, send- against his cold marble neck,
ing torrents of electricity down Sis body.
" OhMella," Edward sighed. His head
Edward felt Bella's breath on his neck s |un from a lack of traction. Bella leaned
and sensed the paralysis of inevitability back an$ looked at him, forcing her hips
overwhelm him. Her breath was warm and into his. Edward felt the blood rushing in
fragrant, thawing every contour of his cold Bella's body scattering what remained of
body. He struggled to find the strength to his coherent thoughts,
deny her; instead he felt his hips writhe
"Off," Bella commanded, tugging at
involuntarily beneath her fingers. He Edward's shirt,
wanted this, wanted it so hard and for so
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BY BLAINE H. MOGIL
Pride Staff Writer
Welcome to the second installment
of a new feature in The Pride. Here,
you will find reviews of a wide range
of DVD's including new releases f rom
the Hollywood movie factory, indie art
films, documentaries, rockumentaries
and mockumentaries, and even some
foreign flix to broaden your movie
horizons. From week to week expect
to find a mix of 'What to See' or
'What to Miss' films, or perhaps some
'What You Missed' films, to help you
to uncover a video gem hiding in the
dusty corner of the local Video Store
(or on Netflix!).
Our f irst selection this week is the
highly praised, highly hyped and
highly anticipated Hollywood Comic
Book blockbuster, f eaturing Batman
in "The Dark Knight." First, let it
be known that although I love many
comic book movies based on characters such as Hellboy and the X-Men, I
am not a Bat-fan. Also, when viewing
any movie that has garnered as much
praise as this one, such great expectations can easily lead to great disappointment. With "The Dark Knight,"
I f ind myself straining to hold back
on the praise. No one should be disappointed because I over-hyped it. Heath
Ledger. Wow. He delivers a stellar performance unlike any I have ever seen.
I don't think I will ever see a performance this great again. In this f ilm,
Heath Ledger doesn't simply create
a character. He is the Joker mind,
body and soul. His performance is so
entrancing* and shines so bright that
it almost, almost, leaves everyone else
in the shadows. But with an amazing
cast including such g ifted actors such
as Michael Caine portraying A lfred,
Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Gary
Oldman as Commissioner Gordon,
and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent,
there is little chance that Ledger's
shining star p erformance will completely eclipse the others. The movie
sets create a world so real that i t's
authenticity never comes into question. The direction, camera work and
editing are all f irst rate. And, the story
itself is a nicely woven tale of love,
love lost, and the s acrifices we make
in the interest of making our world a
better place. If you can see it in BluRay, make sure you do. The bottom
line is that this movie is not only a
solid ' What to See', but also a 'Not to
Miss.' *****
Our second film, "The Visitor" is
the second film f rom indie writer/director Thomas McCarthy, whose first film,
"The Station Agent," was a solid, quirky,
and heartwarming story of friendship and
connection. This film f urther examines
these themes with Richard Jenkins delivering a solid performance as Professor
Walter Vale. Walter has lost his wife, his
connections to the world, and his sense
of purpose. When Walter returns to his
apartment in the city for the first time in
years, he encounters Tarek and Zainab,
portrayed by Haaz Sleiman and Mouna
Khalil, who have rented the apartment
f rom one of Tarek's acquaintances. In the
aftershock of finding strangers living in
his apartment, Walter finds a bond growing with his newfound friends, Tarek
and Zainab. This connection can clearly
be f elt while watching the movie. Tarek
and Zainab are both here in the country
illegally. As events play out and Tarek is
torn f rom Walter's life, Walter desperately grasps to hold onto Tarek, and will
not willingly let him go. Do not look for
a happy, clean Hollywood plot line or
ending. Just know that if you are feeling
a drift and disconnected in this world,
this film j ust might help you to find your
path back to connection. Don't live a life
disconnected, and don't miss connecting
to this solid 'What to See' film. ****
The final selection this week is a documentary about competitive break dancing entitled "Planet B-Boy." The stories
in this film are at times a little choppy,
and the editing a little sloppy. You may
wish that they had not cut out so much
of the actual competition video footage. That's the bad news. On the p lus
side, this film follows several competitive break dance (also known as B-Boy)
teams f rom around the world as they converge in Germany for the B-Boy "Battle
of the Year" competition. The competitors come f rom countries all over the
world including Japan, South Korea,
France, the United States and more, all
trying to f ulfill the common dream of
being named the best B-Boy team on the
planet. If you are not familiar with this
art form, this film is the perfect introduction. All of these young men are committed to their art, their teammates and the
hope to show the world that their country
has the best B-Boy dancers in the world.
There is majesty in their dance, there
is athleticism in their performance and
a brotherhood within and among teams
that transcends the sport. My w ife said
it best a fter watching this film when she
said, "Maybe i t'll be an Olympic Sport
someday." That day can't come soon
enough for me. "What to See" for shiz-
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BY AMY SALISBURY
Faces & Places Editor
Considering my current state
of being, what I'm about to do is
unfair. For the past few months,
I've suffered a serious folk-rock
trip, meaning I habitually assault
my parents' superbly preserved
Déjà Vu, Pet Sounds, and Bookends albums, get someone else to
work the record player, and envy
music generations past.
Within the silky black4 LPs
seemed to rest a validity I've yet
to experience in artists jof late.
Maybe the act of physically pursu-
ing the music led me to such a dis- Neil Young. After self-releasing
tressing conclusion. The weight an EP, Fleet Foxes, in 2006, the
of the vinyl combined with musty Seattle-based band signed on with
smells of old cardboard radiated Sub Pop records in early 2008.
sincerity I thought I'd never meet Fellow musicians J. Tillman,
after about 1973. Then I heard Casey Wescott, and Christian
White Winter Hymnal.
Wargo complete the current
Gusts of cathedral-worthy har- line-up. Shortly following, Sub
monies snaked into my ears the Pop produced their second EP,
way a stable stylus seamlessly Sun Giant
glides into a record's grooves.
Well, this is starting to make
Who are Fleet Foxes and why sense.
haven't I heard them before?
Fleet Foxes's self-titled debut
Robin Pecknold and best friend album, released in mid-2008,
Skyler Skjelset spent their high hosts a myriad of songs about
school years developing a shared nature and emotion. Pecknold
appreciation of Bob Dylan and designs his lyrics to exude the
perfection of Paul Simon's poetry. icy clash introduces a four-part
But beyond the standard guitars harmony. A full verse develops
and pleasant words lies a world amidst a whimsical acoustic guitar
built on craftsmanship and bril- growing to include lead guitar,
liant vocal arrangement.
bass, and a big, lumbering drum.
The first time I heard White Idyll "oohs" and "aahs" complete
Winter Hymnal, I didn't realize the backward imagery, spanning
the song's structure was simply from red scarves to red blood to
a repeated sequence of lines and red strawberries. The song's jourchords. Eerily, the imagery takes ney takes it through Americana at
you from winter to summer and its richest, bringing an aspect to
back again without ever going pop music no one dared attempt
anywhere.
since Buffalo Springfield.
The duly named Hymnal begins
Lush and blithe, Fleet Foxes
with Pecknold repeating a deceiv- breathe a new life into folk-rock.
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People going to the cinema
this week will have better luck
at enjoying a film if they choose
one already in theaters. There are
only two major films releasing
this week, neither are worth the
price of a ticket.
First, there is Tyler Perry's
"Madea Goes To Jail." Actor and
director Tyler Perry once again
brings back his character Mable
Simmons, nicknamed "Madea,"
who is a sassy older AfricanAmerica woman. He continues
to milk this "cash cow" that he
started in 2005 with "Dairy of a
Mad Black Woman "
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As the title would
suggest, this movie is
about Madea going to
jail. Like other movies
by Perry, I expect this
to be a flick based
around jokes and gags
rather than a plot. In
the end, there will be an
encouraging message
MADEA
jammed in right before
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will be the film
that
increases
Perry's score on Rotten
Tomatoes.
The other new entry to cinemas this week is "Fired Up!"
The movie poster, which boasts
two large letters, an "F" and a
"U," does not inspire hope that
thisfilmwill be any'good. "Fired
Up!" is about two guys going to
a cheerleader camp and the silliness that occurs. I expect this
film to be an emulsion of other
teen comedies, such as "Bring It
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On," rather than anything entertaining or new.
Frankly, this film is going to be
a waste of time. It is not artful or
entertaining and will only gain
an audience of teenagers because
it borders on soft-coré pornography. Unfortunately, movies like
this will continue to be made
because people who cannot
handle a decent film go to see
them.
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eggs.
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A solid collection of prehistoric ingredients
Mortgage
referring to the colossal time trap between
the 18th and 19th centuries with a dash of
Possible.root from the French verb "mourir" meaning
tapioca pudding
to die. The english word "mortgage"' refers to a home
"You better pick up that recession over there
by that turtle or else you will get pregnant
owner's loan that is usually with you until you die.
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and die."
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"Greetings, Jango Fett. I am Tyrannus. I
have a proposition for you. You are.one
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of select few to participate in a Special
Hunt. For a Special Hunt. If you succeed,
the reward will be in the amount of 5
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careers
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Narcotics and weapons offenses on the rise
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zero in 2008 to four in 2009. Alcohol offenses decreased slightly
f I I he "Jeanne Clery Act" and went from 21 in 2008 to 20.
is an annual Security
This year's statistics of of. X. Report and Fire Safety
fenses reported by the UniverReport consisting of security adsity Police Department shows a
vice and crime statistics of arvery slight increase in robbery,
rests made by the CSUSM camburglary, and aggravated assault
pus police. It contains statistics
from 2008 to 2009, though burfrom the past three years and
glary and robbery offenses deshows rates of crimes related to
creased in general since 2007.
weapons, drugs, alcohol, sexual
The Clery report also aims to
offenses, assault, and burglary
enlighten people of crime awarethat are reported in the CSUSM
ness , campus security, and personpolice area of jurisdictions.
al safety. The "University Crime
This report is available onStopper Program" is a way for
line for all students and camCSUSM students and employees
pus employees as well as
to anonymously report a crime
prospective students and em24/7. There are two ways to reployees of CSUSM at www.
port anonymously: by calling the
c susm.edu/police/Clery.pdf.
tip line number, 888-580-TIPS,
The statistics in the new Clery
or by texting CRIMES (274637).
Report shows^ an increase in arText "TIPS 409" in the beginrests made by Campus police and
ning of the message or online
the San Diego County Sheriff's
at www.sdcrimestoppers .com.
Department for narcotics offensThere are also many educaes and weapons offenses. From
tional safety and crime preven2008 to. 2009, arrests made for
tion programs offered throughdrug offenses went from 20 to 36.
out the year, such as Alcohol &
BY SUSANN6 BERGSTEN
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
bind the campus area: Barham
Dr. to the north, south Twin
Oaks Valley Road to the west
and La Moree Road to the east.
The campus police officers
have jurisdiction one mile outside of the campus area, and
after that, they still have authority. San Diego County Sheriff's Department has agreed to
work together with the Campus
Police so both have responsibilities to investigate crimes
that occur on campus property.
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TRIO Student Support Services can help you get there
Got your eyes set on graduating?
ation rates of our student participants," said Heather Norway,
Director of TRIO/SSS in her
• ^ ^ id you know that there director's message featured on
l i s a program on cam- the TRIO/SSS website, http://
X - ^ pus that helps ensure w w w.csusm .edu/sss/index .html.
I students' academic success? Can
Services SSS provide in\ help you stay on track and gradu- clude priority registration for
ate on time? Offer services such all students enrolled and acas laptop loans, tutoring ser- cepted into the program, which
vices, and priority registration? becomes a vital component to
Trio Student Support Services academic success in our cur(SSS) devotes its services to rent economic storm of crashhelping low-income students, ing classes and crossing fingers
first generation, and students that someone drops the course.
with a disability background
Also, laptop loans are availstay on track, for graduation. able for students that do not
The program aims to give stu- have computer access at home.
dents all the tools needed to help
Workshops, educational and
in all their academic ambitions. personal counseling, and even
"Working in collaboration with graduate school preparation are
many other resources on cam- also other services SSS provides.
pus, the primary purpose of our
More than a third of all SSS
program can be stated in one students finished the 2009-2010
simple phrase: increase the re- year with a cumulative GPA of
tention and improve the gradu- 3.0 or higher, as stated in the
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WEEK:
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Program (Preventing Rape by
Intoxication through Community Education), Self-Defense
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes, Prevention of
Workplace Violence Programs,
and many more. Find out more
about these programs in the
CSU San Marcos Clery Act.
New for this year in the Clery
act is a map of the jurisdiction area of the CSUSM police,
which shows what counts as
campus property. Except from
the southern boundaries, roads
SSS newsletter for fall 2010.
"Despite all the resources available, it is important to remember
that your success will depend
largely on you, the individual
student," continued Northway.
SSS focuses on academic success, but not everything is related to study. SSS helps enrich students' cultural growth
and college experience by also
providing students access to
culture activities such as plays
and
musical
performances.
"What are some of the unique
contributions that you can provide to CSUSM and your community? What measures can you
take now to become your own
best advocate for your education?
Along the way, strive to develop
and nurture your own resiliency
as you face each new challenge."
Federally funded by the U.S
Department of Education, the
Trio program at CSUSM can
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service a limit of 200 students
with an assortment of services aimed at helping students
reach their academic goals.
In order to join SSS, students
must apply and meet at least
one of these items: be at lowincome, determined according
to federal guidelines, or be a
first-generation college student
meaning neither parent has completed a 4-year college degree
or have a verified disability.
In addition, a student must also
meet all of the following criteria: have U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status, qualify f or,
federal financial aid, and have a
current FAFSA on file and have
evidence of academic need as indicated on the SSS application.
TRIO/SSS accepts applications
all year round. Students can apply by downloading the application on the TRIO/SSS website.
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hunting, but you don't have a
map with a big fat "X" marking
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known as geocaches that are usually full of cool little trinkets.
Geocaching was created in
2000 by computer consultant
Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek,
Oreg. All he wanted to do was
test the accuracy of his GPS by
hiding a small canister with a
few trinkets and a logbook in the
woods near his house. After doing
so, he uploaded the coordinates
of the canister online, and asked
people to try to find it. His Internet challenge was a great hit, and
soon picked up speed all across
the country and then the world.
Today, geocaching has become a common social outing
for groups of all ages. There
are many great websites that allow for an easy download of
geocache locations all over
the country. Geocaching.com
is one of the most well known
sites. It utilizes Google Maps
to help display the available
geocaches, and allows people
to comment and rate each geocache by difficulty and accuracy.
In the San Marcos area alone,
there are over 500 geocaches
that are ready and waiting for
teams of treasure hunters to find
their hidden goodies. And when
I say "goodies," know that it is
a very loose term. I have found
everything from bullet casings
to a Fraggle Rock beer cozy.
A common misconception with
geocaching is that the GPS tells
you exactly how to get to the
geocache. That is so very far
from the truth. It points to the
exact location of the geocache,
but it is up to the hiker to get
there. Figuring out which trails
lead to the geocache and how
to find the geocache makes the
experience that much more fun.
The only deterrent to geocaching is the initial price of purchasing a GPS unit. I was at?le to find
one on Amazon.com for under
$75 that has worked extremely
well during my geocaching excursions. And for those who
aren't too sure about the small
investment, try alternative GPS
methods, such as a cell phone.
While the GPS won't necessarily
be as accurate, it will still provide
you with a decent enough device
to track down the geocaches.
If you are looking for
a
great
weekend
activity in sunny San Marcos,
grab a GPS and hit the trails.
For more information, visit
h ttp://www.geocaching.com.
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PHOTOS C OURTESY O F JIMMY PIRAINO
PRIDE STAFF W RITER
C HOOSING Y OUR CAREER
FINDING AID AND ENLIGHTENMENT AT YOUR CAMPUS CAREER CENTER
BY MAYA LIFTON
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
strengths
and
weaknesses.
One resource is a career- planning program called Discover.
As students, we all know how Their main goal is to guide and
hard it is to choose a major and provide information to those
figure out what you want to do in seeking help with their career
life. Luckily for us, CSUSM of- making decisions. With the
fers many programs that help stu- right information at hand, students decide which career path dents can discover a lot about
to take. One resource for these themselves and the types of jobs
programs is the Career Center. they would excel at and enjoy.
The Career Center is a wel- It's important to play to your
coming place for all students. strengths. Information here is
Located in Craven Hall 1400, offered through research-based
their purpose is to help stu- assessments, current information
dents achieve their goals, and databases and a comprehensive,
direct them towards the right developmental guidance process.
career path based on skills, perThe second service offered is
sonality, and interests. There lypeFocus. As the name sugare different types of services gests, this is a program that rethat can help visitors outline ally helps you focus on your
personality strengths. Once
you've learned your strengths,
lypeFocus will teach you how
to get the job of your dreams.
There are two different types of
tests you can take, a personality
questionnaire and a success factor questionnaire. The personality questionnaire was created to
assess your personality and help
figure yourself out. This questionnaire consists of 66 questions, most of which ask you to
pick one word that you think
describes you best. The success
factor questionnaire is made to
assist students in understanding
their grades and graduation rates.
This questionnaire was made to
help students understand the type
of learners that they are. Some
of the questions ask about grade
point averages, studying habits, and majors. With this information, students will be able to
learn how to succeed in school.
In addition to these services,
there are also events and workshops offered by the career center targeting students. These
events are meant to inform and
build knowledge about your
personality traits. Two events
to look out for in the near future are the Fall Career Expo
taking place Oct. 5 2010, and
the Job Search and Networking Event on Nov. 4, 2010. For
more information about Career
Center services and events, visit
http://www.csusm.edu/careers.
�L O O K T O T H E S KY
T H E M I R A M A R AIR S H O W
BY AARON JAFFE
The planes in the sky were not the only attraction at this year's
MCAS Miramar Air Show. Just over 100 vehicles and aircraft on
the ground attracted spectators to get an up close and personal look.
They also provided another attraction with thousands seeking shelter from the sweltering heat in the shade underneath aircraft wings.
CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: 1) A C-5B Galaxy, one of the largest aircrafts in the world. 2) Members of HMLA-267 stand next to their AH-1W Cobra
attack helicopter. 3) T-38 Falcon training planesflyin
a precise formation. 4) A pilot demonstrates the maneuverability of an F-18 jet. 5) The tails of several
jets and a CH-46 helicopter guide focus to the American flag. 6) A cool symmetrical view of the new F-22s.
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AARON JAFFE
PRIDE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
NEW M EN'S BASKETBALL COACH FAMILIAR TO S UCCESS
J IM S A I A B R I N G S E X P E R I E N C E A N D A CHIEVEMENT TO C S U S M
BY MICHAEL RAWSON levels," Saia said. "You compete twice and it's a great tournaPRIDE STAFF WRITER against the top coaches in the ment. We'd like to get back
country, but that doesn't mean the
coaches up there are better than the
When asked his opinion of
ones down here. Basketball is basthe CSUSM campus, new basketball, and there are great coachketball coach Jim Saia neares everywhere at every level."
ly jumps out of his khakis.
The coach would know that
"I think the campus is great,"
better than anyone, too. He folhe said, nodding enthusiastilowed his achievements in divically. "It's why I came down
sion I with an enormously suchere. This place is a gold mine."
cessful three-year run at Fresno
Saia (SIGH-yuh) should know. Pacific, an NAIA school that had
He's coached at beautiful cam- been struggling until Saia arpuses before, including seven rived in 2007. Between then and
years as an assistant at UCLA the 2009-10 season, the Sunbirds
(1997-2003), where he recruited won 70 games and lost only 29.
and coached several future NBA The team appeared in the postplayers, among them Baron Da- season tournament in both of
vis (Clippers) and Jason Kapono the last two years, and accord(76ers). He eventually spent the ing the Fresno Pacific website,
2004-2005 year as the interim was at one point ranked as high
head coach at the University of as third in the nation last season.
Southern California. Before that,
In 2011-12, CSUSM will
Saia head coached at the junior C9mpete as an NAIA indepencollege level, leading the Co- dent because it takes an applicalumbia College Claim Jumpers tion process to enter the Golden
from 1994-1996, as well as as- State Athletic Conference, the
sistant coaching at Fresno State, organization of California NAIA
Indiana State, and Cal Berkeley. schools. Since there is no conferUCLA and USC play in the ence to win, independent schools
NCAA division I, which is the have two ways of being invited to
largest, most prestigious division the NAIA championship tournain college sports. CSUSM is try- ment in Kansas City: earn a bid
ing to move up from the NAIA by winning enough games (usu(the lowest level) to the NCAA ally more 20), or compete in the
division II, leapfrogging division preliminary tournament comID. But no matter the difference in prised of NAIA independents.
size or power, preparing to coach
Saia wants a return ticket
basketball remains the same. to Kansas City, this time with
"You learn a lot in the high the Cougars. "I've been there
there to get the program started with a bolt of lightning."
If the trip to Missouri were
to happen, it would hopefully
be the only one. CSUSM athletics will apply for Division
II acceptance in June of 2012.
Saia said he and his assistants are already recruiting players under NCAA rules, which
are* more stringent in terms of
documentation. Once admitted into the NCAA, Saia and
his assistants will also have to
follow strict guidelines regulating coach and player contact.
So far the Cougars have 24
games scheduled in 2011-12,
including eight at home. The
eventual goal will be 30 scheduled games, Saia said, as well as
to add a few more home games.
Given that the new campus
arena remains in the planning
stages, the athletic department
is still working on where to host
home games. Possibilities include
Palomar College, Mira Costa
College, and local high schools,
although a college would be preferred since high school courts
have slight differences in size
and would need to be adjusted.
Wherever they play, expect to witness Cougar victories with Saia at the helm.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY AARON JAFFE
PRIDE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
�Winning the lottery of life
A n interview with " Waiting for ' Superman'" director D avis G uggenheim
tion in America's public school
system. Often times in the educaARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTEDITOR tional debate, the people who are
most affected—the children—are
Ask Academy Award-winning dir- left out. This film aims to give
ector Davis Guggenheim what voice to the youngsters who are
drew him to documenting the trapped in a system that, accordexperience of five young stu- ing to Guggenheim, meets the
dents trapped in a failing school needs of adults through things
system after having filmed a few such as union support and tenure,
of the world's most famous mu- but neglects its responsibilities to
sicians and political figures and students who, in many areas, are
he'll tell you: he fell in love. denied the privilege of a decent
"Falling in love [with a proj- education and must enter a lotect] helps you tell your story," tery to even entertain the idea of
Guggenheim explains about his attending a better school. After
4
latest film, "Waiting for S p r directing "It Might Get Loud"
u eman,"' a documentary about the (about the musical process and
deterioration of quality educa- collaboration of Jack White, U2's
BY
VANESSA
CHALMERS
The Edge, and Jimmy Page), and ceptance rate. Because space is
winning an Academy Award for limited, hopeful applicants must
the wildly controversial "An In- enter a lottery to win a spot at
convenient Truth" (with A1 Gore), these schools. For many of these
"Waiting for'Superman"' was in- students, the chance of winning
spired by the troubling guilt Gug- is one in 100, sometimes more.
genheim felt every morning as he
"The purpose of this film is
drove past three low-performing to spark political will," Gugpublic schools to drop his chil- genheim explains. "Get people
dren off at a prestigious private to care... that will lead to real
school. Driving by these schools, change." He is astonished that in
Guggenheim fregan to ask some twenty-first century America, eddifficult questions: "What about ucational inequality is the reason
the kids who had no other choice? so many people's chance to live
What kind of education were they the American dream is obscured.
getting? What were the assur- For the students and parents in
ances that they would have the this film who are "fighting like
chance to live out their dreams, hell," as Guggenheim passionateto fulfill their vast potential?" ly states, to improve their opporTo answer these questions, he tunities, their fate is dependent of
embarked on a two-year quest to the numerical order of 5 bouncing
meet various public school stu- balls. "The lottery is a metaphor,"
dents who are, essentially, wait- says Guggenheim. "It's playing
ing for a "Superman" tobingo with [students'] futures."
help
them overcome the situations that
The audiences who will most
hinder their chance to attend col- be affected by this film, Guglege and build a better future for genheim tells me, are college
themselves. Thus, the "Waiting students. You, reading this, and
for'Superman"' project was born. I, writing, are the success stoThrough the eyes of five stu- ries. We have gone through the
dents in Los Angeles, the Bronx, educational system and made it to
Washington D.C., Silicon Valley, the Nirvana of higher education:
and Harlem, Guggenheim fol- college. Degree in hand, we will
lows these five students as they graduate to a world of better opapply to the blossoming charter portunities. But what about those
schools in their area—schools who may not get this far? This film
whose statistics ensure gradua- is an emotional journey that arms
tion and a 99 percent college ac- audiences with hard facts and mo-
tivation to make changes in favor
of equal education. "Waiting for
4
Superman"' has audiences roo
ing for the success of those five
students, while inspiring gratitude in the ones blessed with the
privilege of attending college and
thus, have won the lottery of life.
4
"Waiting
for S p r a "
u em n'
will be out in theaters everywhere Friday, Oct. 8.
PHOTOS BY VANESSA CHALMERS
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Taking aim: Rock 'n' Roll p hotography with C SNY's G raham N ash
BY CHRIS GIANCAMILLI
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
David Bowie, and Sid Vicious
just to name a few. The photographs showed a variety of asSept. 26 marked the end of pects of a musician's life, from
the four-month run of the ex- performing to relaxing at home.
hibit "Taking Aim: UnforgetOne photo depicted Elton John
table Rock ' n' Roll Photographs performing at the Sundown TheSelected by Graham Nash" at the atre in Edmonton, North London
Museum of Photographic Arts in in 1973. John dazzles the crowd
Balboa Park. The exhibit featured as he kicks his feet off the ground,
100 photographs of various Rock leaping into the air during his song
'n Roll artists such as Bob Dylan, "Crocodile Rock." The connecJodi Mitchell, and Elvis Presley, tion between performer and auditaken over a period of 50 years. ence is represented in the image
Each photo was selected and com- as Nash captures an extraordinary
piled into this collection by Gra- amount of John's showmanship.
ham Nash of the legendary group
Another photograph provided
Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The a glimpse of Graham Nash himpictures were taken by 40 Rock" self outside a house in 1969 Santa
' n' Roll photographers such as Monica, Calif, along with Stephen
Alfred Wertheimer, Jim Marshall, Stills and David Crosby. The picAnnie Lebowitz, and Bob Guren. ture captures an intimate moment
Photos included performers as the three musicians sit on an
such as Bob Dylan, Freddy Mer- outdoor couch. This house was the
cury, The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, location where the group shot the
"...the image
portrays the
personal
aspects of
what the
musicians'
lives were
like out of the
spotlight and
on the road."
photo for their first album cover.
Several photographs of Elvis
Presley were on display as well,
including a domestic scene in
which Presley eats breakfast in a
dimly lit kitchen. The picture was
taken at a hotel in Richmond, Vir.
in 1956. Like many of the pictures
in the exhibit, the image portrays
the personal aspects of what the
musicians' lives were like out
of the spotlight and on the road.
Graham Nash's "Taking Aim"
exhibit is an amazing look at
various aspects of the lives of
Rock ' n' Roll legends from
the past 50 years, offering a
glimpse of a rockstar's relatable life, which is something every music lover can appreciate.
The exhibit next travels to the
George Eastman House in Rochester, New York and will open
Oct. 30 through Jan. 30, 2011.
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BY MILA PANTOVICH
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
Based on the true story of how
the social networking site Facebook was created, "The Social
Network" is the most culturally
relevant film of the year, managing to reflect and define a generation. If you think for one second
that a film about Facebook will
be a pitiful way of capitalizing
on the popularity of the site, you
couldn't be more wrong. David
Fincher ("Fight Club" and "The
Curious Case of Benjamin Button") takes a story of what easily could have been a simple
handful of pretentious characters with the inability to socially
connect, and created an exciting and fascinating story about
the cracks within human nature.
The film begins at Harvard
with Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse
Eisenberg) using his internet blog
to lash out at the girl who dumped
him. His drunken anger leads him
to create a site that rates his female peers according to their hotness, crashing Harvard's system
and bringing him to the attention
of the Winklevoss rowing twins
(both played by Armie Hammer). Mark is hired by the twins
to create an elite dating site that every scene he appears in with a
only Harvard students can sign vibrant energy that fills you with
up for. With the help of his only a bubbling anticipation for his
friend Eduardo Saverin (Andrew next move onscreen. The kinetic
Garfield), Mark dodges emails screenplay by Aaron Sorkin alfrom the twins, and instead cre- lows each character to develop
ates what will become Facebook. with such subtle effortlessness
Mark, desperate to be popular, that, as an audience, you fail to
finds himself glamoured by the pinpoint the exact moment you
notoriety that such a site brings grew to know each one. Amidst
him. His obsession with being characters that live their life accool to protect his deep-seated cording to the cold world of techinsecurities ends up destroy- nology, Andrew Garfield's perforing his only friendship, result- mance as Eduardo Saverin gives
ing in simultaneous lawsuits by the film a much-needed soul that
not only Mark's best friend, but is far too genuine to survive. Garthe Winklevoss twins as well. field (recently cast as the new SpiWith an incredibly young der Man) is all too real and nearly
cast, "The Social Network" fills painful to watch as he shows Eduthe screen with notable perfor- ardo's slow and inevitable heartmances that almost guarantee break over being pushed aside
the beginnings of prominent ca- and betrayed by his best friend,
With the help of the buoyant
reers. As Mark Zuckerberg, Jesse
soundtrack by Trent Reznor and
Eisenberg handles the fast-paced
dialogue with a fervor that is Atticus Ross, David Fincher gives
fascinating to witness. He lays "The Social Network" a constant
his character bare, allowing all tension, carefully constructing
of Mark's neurosis and insecuri- each second of film. Every bit of
ties to come forth in every single dialogue and every scene is descene while giving his brash and liberately cut and executed with
condescending nature a striking perfect timing, not allowing even
vulnerability. Justin Timberlake one second to go to waste. He
gives a landmark performance keeps the pace sharp and quick,
as Sean Parker, the co-creator switching seamlessly between the
of Napster. Timberlake infuses law suits of the present day while
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physically act. Fincher brilliantly
and painfully shows how socially
inept our culture has rapidly become and just how complacent
we are to our fates as we, while
warmed by 4he artificial glow of
the computer screen, update our
Facebook status one more time.
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allowing the past scenes to slowly
unfold, revealing each determined
step that Mark takes while on his
way to becoming the youngest
billionaire in the world. While the
creation of Facebook is certainly
interesting to see unfold, Fincher
reveals the deep-rooted cracks inherent within
human
behavior. With a
constant need
for
instant
g ratification,
"The Social
Network" refleets a generation that no
longer has the
patience or developed means
to
establish
relationships,
With an overwhelming
fear of isolation, Fincher
uses Mark as
a reflection of
a generation
that longs for
a lasting connection while
lacking
the
courage
to
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�HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK
NORTH COUNTY'S BEST KEPT SECRET: THE STONE BREWERY
es their complimentary beers, I
realize we are at the right place.
If you're new to Stone BrewTurning down Citracado Park- ery, make sure to try out the tour
way, I u-turn at least twice and first. Located right next to the bar
there's no sign in sight. All I see is and bistrò, the tours are a great
your run of the mill buildings. My way to familiarize yourself with
friend, Kaitlyn, asks me, "Are we the Stone Brewery industry. The
lost?" At this point I honestly feel guides go into great detail about
like we are, yet my GPS is ada- the brewing of their beer, from
mant that we are indeed at Stone each grain used to the actual proBrewery. I turn around (again) duction process. For a more acand this time my hopes are raised curate example of what this tour
BY DEVONNE EDORA
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
the restaurant is just as awesome. The decor is a mixture of
industrial warehouse meets Zen
garden, an unlikely combination,
providing quite a unique dining experience. Stone Brewery
highly recommends making reservations beforehand, but the bar
is first come first serve. They offer seating inside where you can
have a direct view of the brewery,
or enjoy the sunshine in the open
terrace. If you want to get away
As4he crowd raises their complimentary
beers, I realize I am in the right place."
as we see a crowd entering a
building, conspicuously concealed by a mass o t well-groomed
shrubbery. Stepping inside we are
greeted by a crowd cheering, just
finishing their 45 minute brewery
tour (which are offered hourly
and are free). As the crowd rais-
was like, it was like being on a
Willy Wonka-esque Beer Factory
tour, minus the Oompaloompas.
Be ready to be amazed
by the large tanks of beersin-the-making all within the
55,000 square foot brewery.
As if that weren't cool enough,
from the crowd, bring your beer
to the gardens below and relax.
Speaking of beers, Stone
Brewery offers an assortment of
34 beers on the menu, with 10
Stone-made brews. To get a feel
for their flavor, die "Core Four"
offers a preview of them at $5. As
for specials, they have $1 off all
beers from 4 to 6 p.m. Can't take
beer straight? Eat it! Spud Buds
are $7, and Brownie Sundaes are
$10, boasting beer as an ingredient. Meatless Mondays are a hit,
featuring fresh and locally grown
produce. However, be prepared
to spend some dough. While
drinks are reasonably priced, the
dinner menu ranges from $7 to
$22. If you want more bang for
your buck, buying a Growler
is worth every penny. Buyers
have a choice of purchasing a 1
or 2 liter jug ranging from $9.25
to $12 available for multiple refills with your beer of choice at
the brewery during store hours.
And if you want it to go, there's
special parking just for that.
With their ever changing
menu, friendly staff, and some
good beer, you'd be amazed that
this is all tucked away in Escondido. For the beer enthusiast or
the just plain curious, go out on
a whim, grab some friends, and
try something new - just make
sure you have a designated driver.
Upcoming Events:
-Beer University: Barrel-Aged
Beers Mon. Oct. 18
-Master Pairings: Beer and Sushi
Tues. Oct. 12
www.stonebrew.com
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DEVONNE EDORA
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
�Halo: Reach revisited
Discovering a new multiplayer experience
BY JIMMY PIRAINO
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
"Halo: Reach," the latest iteration of the video game franchise "Halo," has finally made
its debut on the Xbox 360. Developed by Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios, Halo: Reach
brings the player more of the
now-classic sci-fi shooter action,
but with plenty of upgrades and
tweaks to the game play to keep
the action fresh and exciting.
The last issue of The Pride featured a review of the single player
campaign of "Halo: Reach." This
article's focus is solely on the
multiplayer experience. While
the single-player campaign made
great strides in terms of story and
graphics for the franchise, its effects on the video gaming community pale in comparison to
the newly upgraded multiplayer
experience Bungie developed.
In previous versions of
"Halo," the multiplayer was al-
ways broken up into two game
playlists: Ranked and Social.
While both sections allowed players to rise in level, i.e., "Captain"
or "General," only the ranked
players would be able to reach the
highest levels available in game.
This created a divide between
many gamers, as the atmosphere
and difficulty of the Ranked and
Social playlists differed greatly.
Bungie, in one of many recent
great decisions, combined the two
sections to help quell the dissent.
The ranking system remains and
has been given new rewards at set
points to help encourage players to
keep pushing to that higher level.
In each game, players earn
credits for completing certain
tasks. The tasks range from getting a certain amount of kills in
a match, to surviving for a certain amount of time in a level
without dying. Bungie also introduces daily and weekly challenges that, if completed, give the
player a large amount of credits.
Once players earn enough
credits, they can purchase upgrades to their Spartan avatar,
which is visible to the other players in online matchmaking. The
upgrades are merely cosmetic
and do not give the player any
advantage over another, but as in
previous "Halo" games, the customization of the player's armor
is a time honored tradition,^¡vith
many armor upgrades unlocked
only after completing certain
challenges and achievements,
which are worn like a badge
of honor among the players.
Along with the added customization to the player avatars,
Bungie also adds several new
game modes, bringing some
much-needed diversity to the online game play. The cooperative
Firefight mode, which involves
four playersfightingagainst wave
after wave of enemies, allows for
a completely new type of online
play. Instead of competing against
other humans, players can team
up to fight the computer while
still utilizing the online features.
My favorite online feature is
one of the smaller tweaks to the
online matchmaking system. In
previous "Halo" games, there has
been a rather priifitive system
that players used to vote for or
against the current online level.
If the consensus was negative, the
players would then be thrown into
another completely random level
whether without the option to vote.
Bungie heard the complaints
loud and clear. Before each
game, the players can now vote
for one of three presented levels
and game types, with a fourth
option to see new levels. And
if the voting players pick to see
new levels, they are presented
with three new choices instead of
one permanent alternative level.
"Halo: Reach" has delivered
on all levels and provides the
player with a large variety of
game play and features to bring
a whole new generation of gamers back into the "Halo" universe.
"Halo: Reach" is available
now for the Xbox 360 for $59.99.
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BY TORIA BODDEN
FEATURES EDITOR
its. The problem is you can barely
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BY MILA PANTOVICH
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
"Bones: Season 5" (Unrated)
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" (R)
Freddy Kruger is back (this time played by
Jackie Earle Haley) in "A Nightmare on
Elm Street," marking another remake of
Wes Craven's 1984 horror film of the same
name. The film follows the previously established story line of a group of teenagers
^ ho find out that they're all being terrorized
in their dreams by the same man due to actions made by their parents when they were
children. With laughable acting, an extreme
emphasis given to Kruger's possible pedophilic nature, and Haley trying desperately to
rip the same terror from the audience as the
irreplaceable original Robert Englund, this
film only succeeds in being a weak attempt
to recreate afilmthat needs no reproduction.
NEW CD RELEASES
With the sixth season newly underway, the
DVD release of season five of this Emmy-nominated crime-drama series could not come at a
better time. Heavily steeped in the symbiotic
relationship between forensic anthropology and
criminal justice, the series continues to follow
the exploits of main characters Dr. Temperance
"Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and FBI
Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz),
as well as the excellent supporting cast including Michaela Conlin, T J. Thyne, John Francis Daley, and Tamara Taylor. Featured in this
season is the 100th episode (directed by David
Boreanaz) that allows the audience to see the
beginnings of Booth and Brennan's relationship,
the Gravedigger (the villain of season four) on
trial, the rekindling of romance between Angela and Hodgins, and finally ending the season
with the characters going their separate ways
temporarily. Be sure to catch new episodes of
"Bones," airing Thursdays at 8 p.m. on FOX.
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BY SUS ANNE BERGSTEN
PRIDE STAFF WRITER
Saturday Sept. 25 Insomniac held its 16th annual Nocturnal Festival at the National Orange Show Events
Center in San Bernadino, Calif.
42,000 attended the rave/
festival, braving the heat wave.
The festival had Alice in Wonderland as a theme. It had five
stages and large art installations and sculptures with fire.
Several great artists and DJs
performed at the festival, such
as Steve Angello, Ferry Corsten,
ATB, Dada Life and Pretty Lights.
This year Insomniac offered
free water refills for everyone,
keeping attendees hydrated and
dancing all day into the warmnight.
The audience seemed electric
throughout the 11-hour festival.
With the many fast beating
songs, lights, crazy outfits, carnival rides and dressed up entertainers, it seems like Insomniac
could live up to calling it "wonderland." When Steve Angello
played Swedish House Mafia's
"One," the audience seemed to
get into a frenzy, likewise with
ATB when they played Ecstasy
and managed to blow a speaker.
As soon as the sun set, the out-
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of light. Angello who housed
"Alice's House," a massive two
story black tent with 78.000
square feet of room to dance and
shuffle, together with Eddie Halliwell, D. Ramirez and Dada Life
gave people no reason to leave.
Festival goers had to dip their
heads into "the Labyrinth," another one of the outdoor stages,
to check out Ferry Corsten,
ATB and Markus Schulz, who
were blasting music in a hot,
white tent with massive speakers and an euphoric crowd.
If the 110-degree weather had
made you tired, the lawn next to
the pond at the entrance seemed a
good place to rest while embracing
the magic of the moment, looking
at people passing by in their minimal outfits with candy (bracelets)
up to their armpits or watching people getting light shows.
At the end of the night, confetti was raining down, lasers
were pointing everywhere, fireworks blasting somewhere in
the warm nighs sky, and the bass
pumped loud in the background,
it truly seemed like wonderland.
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PRIDE STAFF WRITER
Super smoothies
BY JENNA JAUREGUI
DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER
DRAWING COURTESY OF
CHELSEA JAUREGUI
Autumn is upon us, and that means fall
sports and midterm exams. Healthy and delicious, smoothies are a quick snack option
to power up for a workout or recover from
an action-packed game. Even non-athletic
students can benefit from these energizing
drinks, reaping a sharp attention span, focus, and brainpower for tacklirlg classes
and homework. Packed with nutrition and
incredible flavor, individuals can customize theflavorof their smoothies by varying
the main ingredients. Fruits and vegetables
are easily blended to frothy perfection—if
you haven't yet invested in a blender, do
it! This one appliance will allow you to
create hundreds of smoothie recipes for
any time of the day, promoting a diet that
will keep you performing at your best.
The basic smoothie has three main
ingredients:
Fruit and/or vegetables
Liquid: (milk, yogurt, fruit juice)
Ice
The specific nutritional benefits will depend on the ingredients you use—athletes
should consult their coaches for guidelines
on what to include in their smoothies. In
general, a smoothie should contain a protein
(from dairy or soy products, or a supplement
such as whey protein) and a variety of fruits
or vegetables for maximum nutrition. Get
creative #nd think about what ingredients
might create new and interesting flavors.
Nutritionist Lindsay Barnes, co-author of
the book "Smoothies and Ice Treats," recommends using fresh fruit and vegetables,
and using low-fat dairy products for the
healthiest smoothies. Flavor and consistency will depend on the amount of each ingredient used, so experiment until youfindthe
perfect blend for your palate. Here is a delicious smoothie recipe to get you inspired:
Berry Avocado Smoothie
Vi avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
Vi banana
1 cup milk or soymilk
Vanilla extract and honey, to taste
Ice, about 4 cubes
Making a smoothie requires just the
press of the button. Blend all the ingredients until you reach the desired consistency, then taste to check the flavor. You
can refrigerate any leftovers and re-blend
to enjoy with your next meal. The above
recipe is a Cookin' Cougar original—check
recipe websites or smoothie recipe books
to get more ideas for your own delicious
blended treats. Ciao, my smoothie sippers. Let's raise our glasses to good health!
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�MojaCet (Dance CoCCective
BY TORIA BODDEN
FEATURES EDITOR
I had no idea what to expect
when I attended Stick Together.
I knew there would be choreographed movement accompanied by a percussion group all
the way from Switzerland. If
you saw the signs around campus or read a preview of the
event, and you harbored any
fears of unintelligible modern
ballet and a single man hitting a
drum with his hands, you're not
alone. But Stick Together made
those fears completely baseless.
It wasn't just a performance; it
was a story about humanity told
through dance and every type of
percussive instrument I've ever
seen, and at least a few I've never
seen. Each piece had a name that
provided some clues to its meaning, though like any good art, it
made each person in the audience feel something unique and
personal. The opening number,
Transparency, started with human beings trapped in boxes,
glowing with light from beneath
them. To try to explain what happened after this point is almost
impossible. Individuals came out
of boxes. They got back in boxes. There were jerky individual
movements after the "birth" of
escaping the glass boxes, then
smoother movement with the beginnings of cooperation between
couples. As in life, however, the
level of refinement that brings
individual grace immediately
turns into a pressure to conform.
Dancers would do something
breathtaking as individuals, only
to be copied by the other dancers. It was beautiful, frustrating
and relatable all at the same time.
There were slow, somber
dances where the dancers seemed
serious, or even emotionless.
There was a quick dance, filled
with smiles and bright costumes
that seemed to radiate happiness.
In short, there was a little of everything. Adults in the audience
were giving their full attention,
homework and text messages
briefly forgotten, and the children
in the audience looked fascinated.
But to speak just about the Mojalet Dance Collective is to completely ignore the
other half of the
evening. Rhythm
Talk is currently in the OS on
tour from Olten,
Switzerland.
I
have never seen
people so jubilant
about playing the
drums. But the
word "drum" is
overly simplistic.
There were gongs.
There were cymbals. There was
a piece with the
rhythm set by a
berimbau, a musical bow I've
never seen used
outside of Brazilian
capoeira
performance.
It was a dy-
namic performance that I doubt
sounds exactly the same twice.
It's not the first time the groups
have worked together. Faith
Jensen-Ismay, the artistic director of Mojalet Dance Collective,
and Noby Lehmann, the main
composer for Rhythm Talk, met
in 2006 when Jensen-Ismay and
her collective were performing in
Switzerland. "By 2007, they were
here to do a tour project with
us," Jensen-Ismay said. Now the
group is back for another whirlwind tour of performances and
master classes. Before the performance at CSUSM, the two groups
taught a master class on campus,
sponsored by the Dance Program .
Rhythm Talk's newest album,
also entitled "Stick Together," is
filled with names from the places they visited in 2007, such as
"Oceanside" and "Diego Dance."
"There's just a lot of inspiration
here," Lehmann said. "Normally,
we make music, then choreography. But here, we can work
together. Faith sends me choreography, and then I make music."
If you missed "Stick Together" at CSUSM, there are still
two more chances to catch the
performance. There will be two
free shows at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, on
October 6th at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The shows are free, but tickets
are first come, first served starting an hour before each performance. The California Center
for the Arts, at 340 N. Escondido
Blvd., is a fifteen-minute drive
from campus, or two Sprinter
stops and a fifteen-minute walk.
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In anticipation of Halloween,
CSUSM, as well as the surrounding communities of San Marcos and San Diego, are holding
a number of events and festivals
throughout the month of October.
Halloween fun is just around the
corner with these exciting events:
The LGBTQ Pride Center is hosting its first annual Gender Bender
Ball on Friday, October 29 from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. The idea: guests can
arrive dressed as any gender they
want. The event will be held at the
San Marcos Community Center
(located at 3 Civic Center Drive
in San Marcos). The ball will also
feature star-studded guests such as
Morgan McMichaels and Sonique
of RuPauFs Drag Race, and world-
famous Cher Impersonator Chad Michaels. Tickets are $5 and are available from Oct. 4 through 8, Monday/
Wednesday/Friday from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ASI Business
Office (located at Commons 203).
Breakfast with the Littlest Pumpkin is another event also taking place
at the San Marcos Community Center and is fun for children and adults.
The breakfast is on Oct. 23 from 7:30
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adult admission
is $5. Children age ten and younger
are $4. Kids can enjoy 25-cent carnival games. The event encourages
attendees to show up in costume.
The Grand Fall Festival is on
Oct. 10 at Via Vera Cruz between
Grand Avenue and San Marcos
Boulevard. Similar to Oktoberfest, the festival will have a Beer
Garden, vendors, entertainment
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and a place for kids to have fun.
The Del Mar Scream Zone is
back for Halloween with attractions
like the Haunted Hayride and the new
House of Horror. Dates for the Scream
Zone vary by week and can be found
at the Scream Zone website (http://
www.sdfair.com/screamzone/home.
html), but will be
open the whole
last week of the month from Oct. 24
to 31. Times vary from Fridays and
Saturdays (7 p.m. to midnight) and
the remaining opening days (from 7
p.m. to 11 p.m.). Prices are different
individually according to which attractions are visited, and all three (The
Chamber, House of Horror and Haunted Hayride) are priced at $27.99.
Other attractions throughout San
Diego County include:
gest running haunted house in San
Diego (since 1993). The Haunted
Hotel guides visiting ghouls through
themed rooms, such as the Clown
Asylum, and down a terrorizing elevator descent with chainsaw-wielding zombies. General admission
is $15 and is open from Sept. 24 to
Oct. 31, Friday and Saturday from 6
p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday through
Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* The Haunted Trail: A mile long
trail of terror through Balboa Park.
Trek through abandoned shacks and
an eerie school bus, all while being
chased by, what else, chainsaw-wielding zombies. General admission is $ 15, •
and the event is open Sept. 24 to Oct.
31, Friday and Saturday from 7 p jn.
to 11:45 p.m., and Sunday through
Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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