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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1991
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 9
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1991
E NROLLMENT I NCREASES
Recent enrollment figures forCal State San
Marcos show an increase in full time
equivelent students with a decrease of
minorities. The demographics also show
women outnumbering men.
NEWS/PAGE 4
Y EARBOOK S URVEY
Q UESTIONABLE
Campus administrators and students are
puzzled over the origin of a survey with the
university's yearbook name and logo.
Members of the yearbook committee have
pulled the questionnaire that asks personal
facts.
NEWS/PAGE 5
PROTESTORS HARM S OLDIERS
Pickets and demonstrations against the
conflict in the Persian Gulf can inflict more
damage on soldiers than enemy fire. This
Pioneer staff editorial encourages students
to support the war effort on behalf of the
soldiers.
O PINION/PAGE 7
W AR IN T HE G ULF
Daily news services can confuse or even
misinterpret the developments in the Persian Gulf. In this Explore Extra, Pioneer reviews the war actions from Jan. 16 in a more
understanding format
EXPLORE/PAGE 8
A T RIO O F J AZZ
From the local stage at Cal State San Marcos' NoonTime Concerts to international
tours, the University Jazz Trio performs
with experience and talent. Discover how
these musicians came to form the campus'
first musical group.
ACCENT/PAGE 1 2
W HAT'S H APPENING
Cal State San Marcos has several workshops, meetings and seminars available for
students to take advantage of.
CALENDAR/PAGE 1 5
NEWS
OPINION
EXPLORE
ACCENT
CALENDAR
PAGE 2
PAGE 6
PAGE 8
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PIONEER/TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 5, 1991
S tudents s upport U .S. a ctivity i n G ulf
Students at Cal State San Marcos feel that
the United States should continue its activity
in the Persian Gulf and that the primary reason
for American involvement in the region is to
stop Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from
gaining too much power.
These reactions were gaged in an unscientific anonymous poll by Pioneer of 39 students at CSUSM. The sample reflects about
6.5 percent of the population attending the
university.
Thirty-one of those sampled were women,
with the remaining eight responses coming
from men, accurately reflecting the gender
demographics of the campus. Of those
sampled, 16 were between the ages of 18-25;
10 were between the ages 26-32; seven were
between the ages 33-40, and the remaining six
were above 40 years-old.
Of those surveyed, only two felt that the
U.S. should no longer continue its activity in
the Persian Gulf. Two people held no opinion,
while the remainder of the students said the
U.S. should continue with its involvement. Of
the students who indicated that involvement
should continue, one said that forces should be
reduced.
Most of those polled felt that there were
multiple reasons for America's involvement
in the Persian Gulf.
Thirty-three responses indicated that the
U.S. became involved to stop Hussein from
gaining too much power. Twenty-five felt that
the U.S. was in the region to liberate Kuwait,
while only 23 felt that oil was the reason for
military presence.
One student said that the conflict in the
Middle East is an ego trip by world leaders.
The student said that this is an opportunity for
those leaders to test their military weapons.
Nineteen of those interviewed felt that the
P ioneer P oll
Should the U.S. continue
its activity in the
Persian Gulf?
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What is the reason for U.S.
involvement in the Persian Gulf?*
How long do you think
the war will last?
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• LESS THAN
6 MONTHS
• 6 MONTHS TO
1 YEAR
• 1 TO 2 YEARS
• LONGER THAN
TWO YEARS
29%
• THE LIBERATION
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• TO STOP SADDAM HUSSEIN
FROM GAINING TOO
MUCH POWER
40%
* Students could answer in one, two or aH catagories
18%
49%
18%
15%
J O N A T H A N YOUNG/PIONEER
war would continue for six months to one
year. Six people felt the war would not last
six months, while the remaining 13 students
thought the war would last over one year with
six of those indicating the conflict would last
longer than two years.
One student said the duration of the conflict will depend upon the extent of CIA involvement.
Those that commented further on events
in the Middle East, expressed concerns about
protestations over the war e ffort One student
asked, "Where were the peaceniks when he
(Hussein) invaded a defenseless neighbor?"
Another student declared, "Protestors
against the war are also against our men and
women in the Middle E ast When war is
declared you have the responsibility to support the U.S.A."
Others felt that public opinion on the war
will change if the conflict is protracted over a
year.
College stays calm during Desert Storm
family way/* he says.
Stacy indicates that it would not be proper for htm to give a
CSUSM point of view on the conflict, but says that he does
While Desert Storm
encourage "decency and freedom of speech" with regard to the
blows fiercely through the
war:
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Persian Gulf, college offiHe says students and faculty should take the opportunity to
cials say student reaction
critically talk through ideas in order t o deal with the w^t; Stacy
at Gul State San Marcos to
says he is not opposed t o the idea of a "teach-in/'where students
events in the Mid Hast reask questions to a panel of experts, on topicsofAe w te
mains remarkably calm.
"Severalfacultyinem^
No protests or candlelight vigils have been set to make a college thing here," he says. "We all have t o settle our grief and anger.?
community statement of any kind about the conflict with Ir&j,
If theconflictcontlnuesover a long period o ftime, Stacy does
According to CSUSM President Bill Stacy^because theumver- not anticipate many CSUSM students tobe|Hdted outtollgtit in
sity is located in a military area, students may be more
the war. He does, however, indicate that the high demographic
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�TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1991/PIONEER
T WO S CHOLARSHIPS A NNOUNCED
The Office of Financial Aid announces the first two scholarships of
the spring semester.
The North County Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants Scholarship is for students who are persuing accounting as a
career. The awards will range between $300and $500, and will be based
o n financial need, personal circumstances» communication skills, career goals and grade point average. The application deadline is March
15,1991.
ValledeOro Chapter of the American Business Women's Association Scholarship is for a woman who is struggling financially to attend
school. The amount of the scholarship is expected to be approximately
$500. The application deadline is April 20,1991,
Applications for either of these scholarships may be obtained from
the CSUSM Office of Financial Aid.
L ITERARY J OURNAL DEADLINE
The deadline for submissions to Cal State San Marcos' literary
journal is February 28. Categories include poetry, prose fiction, prose
nonfiction, photography and artwork. Photography and artwork must
be in black and white with written submissions not to exceed 2,500
words.
Submissions can be brought to Carol Bonomo in the CSUS^I Office
of the President
F INANCIAL A ID W ORKSHOP S ET
The CSUSM Office of Financial Aid will be Conducting workshops
on completing the 1991-92 Student Aid Application for California
(SAAC), a id will be providing valuable information regarding the
financial aid process.
The meetings will be held Feb. 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m . and Feb.
21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Application packets will be provided at the meeting.
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid at 4714171.
S TUDENT S ERVICES S EEKS S URVEY
The Office of Student Services has requested that the personal information survey sent to the homes of students that attended CSUSM last
semester be filled out and returned.
Students that have misplaced their survey forms can pick up new
copies in the Office of Student Services.
S ENATOR T O V ISIT C AMPUS
California State Senator Gary Hart will visit the campus of Cal State
San Marcos Wednesday afternoon. Hart who authored a forthcoming
Higher Education Bond Act will check out the current facilities and the
site of the future campus.
Hart will also talk with campus officials about proposed fee increases to higher education by Governor Pete Wilson.
P IONEER C OVERS W AR
This issue's Explore section, a part of the newspaper generally
allotted to light matters, looks at the conflict in the Persian Gulf. The
section does not wish to compete or detract from national news
coverage, rather it hopes to broaden student understanding of events in
the Middle East.
Students, staff and community members are encouraged to share
their views on the Gulf by writing Pioneer at 250-2 S. Orange,
EscondidoCA. 92925.
W ORKSHOP S CHEDULE S ET
Several workshops and seminars have been organized to assist students in testing, stress, job hunting and numerous other topics. For a
complete list of scheduled times and subjects, see Pioneer's 'On
Campus* listings in this issues Calendar section, page 15.
NEWS 3
B udweiser d istributer
g ives l argest l ocal g ift
With a donation to help in the formation of a scholarship program at
Cal State San Marcos, Ken Markstein, president of Markstein Beverage Co. in San Marcos, has committed $100,000 to the university, making him the largest local contributor
to the university.
CSUSM President Bill Stacy announced the contribution January 23,
five days before the commencement
of the spring semester.
"It's a splendid thing that Mr.
Markstein has done," Stacy said. "To
receive such a strong voice of confidence from our neighbor in the community is a great thing. Particularly in
these difficultfiscaltimes,Mr. Markstein's generosity grants to us the
flexibility that provides excellence to
our students in North County."
The g ift from Markstein will be
awarded in increments over the next
10 years, with thefirst$10,000 check
endowing a scholarship program for
business students.
The second year?s check will endow related faculty enhancement for
the MBA program to be developed at
the university. Each year's donation
thereafter will alternate between funding student scholarships and faculty
enhancement.
Director of Financial Aid, Paul
Phillips, said that details regarding
the scholarships will be announced
later in the year. He said the contribution is an "absolutely wonderful"
addition to the Financial Aid program.
Bernard Hinton, founding faculty
professor of Business Management,
said in a written statement that the
endowment could strengthen ties to
the business community.
"TheCollegeof Business Administration is deeply committed to a close
working relationship with the North
County business community; we are
equally aware of our responsibility to
justify their faith in us," Hinton wrote.
"With the support of such community citizens as Ken, we expect to be
able to provide the quality education
the North County area desires and
deserves."
Markstein Beverage Co. is the
North C ounty d istributor f or
Budweiser Beer and other Anheiser
BusQh products.
The gift, which will be called The
Markstein Beverage Co. Scholarship
Program, is the largest contribution to
CSUSM to be made locally. It marks
the third largest endowment to date.
Earlier in the yfear, Bill Daniels, of
Daniels Cablevision in Denver, endowed $250,000 for the formation of
a chair in Communications. Most
recently, Itoman, a Japanese trading
finn, announced a $500,000donation
last September for the establishment
of an annual international festival.
Another $250,000 endowment, by
Allan O, Kelly of Carlsbad, was rejected by the college last fall following criticism from the academic
community. The Kelly endowment
would have helped form a chair in
Geology.
Markstein could not be reached for
comment as of press time, but Stacy
indicated that the donation was made
as a gesture of community support.
"He wanted to d o something as a
hometown guy to support our programs" he said.
Grossmont powwow d elays
Indian Fair f or t wo months
share in more American Indian cul- Diego County alone has an Indian
ture.
population of about 24,000 people,
Due to a scheduled Indian powBonnie Biggs, librarian for the representing 150 different tribes. He
wow at Grossmont College, the sec- SDSU North County/CSUSM Li- expects representation from at least
ond annual American Indian Cultural brary, started the eventfiveyears ago 30 of the tribes at the upcoming fair.
Fair, sponsored jointly by San Diego with Whitehorse as a display of
Whitehorse, who has been recogState North County campus and Cal American Indian storytelling.
nized for his traditional Indian dancState San Marcos, has been delayed
"It drew 500 people into the li- ing, is currently working on recruituntil April 13.
brary," said Biggs. "Theevent brought ing a professional group of Kutea
The fair, originally scheduled Feb. tons of Indians." She said the story- dancers from the Northwest coast.
23, will bring representatives from telling event continued for three years
The group consists of performers
local tribes to share Indian songs, before participation became so large, from five different tribes. Members
dances and storytelling. Fearing that that the library could no longer ac- of the Haida, Tsimpsian, Kwakiutl,
the Grossmont powwow would inter- commodate all the people.
Tlinit and Inupiak (Eskimo) tribes
fere with Indian and community parLast year, Whitehorse and Biggs comprise the Kutea dancers.
ticipation, event organizer David expanded the event to include interWhitehorse does not refer to the
Whitehorse, professor of Indian Stud- tribal dances, songs, arts and crafts, upcoming fair as a powwow, rather
ies at SDSU, and college officials information booths, Indian food and he sees it as a gathering of Indian
decided to postpone the event for two displaysof traditional dress and adorn- people with social and spiritual ties.
months.
ment. Response was overwhelming,
"A powwow followsacertain proto"The fair is an opportunity to bring with 1,500 people attending the fair. col. They have dances and singing,"
the Indian Community and the UniThis year's fair will be held off Whitehorse said. "This event won't
versity Community closer together," campus in the Red Barn on San Mar- follow powwow protocol."
Whitehorse said.
cos Blvd. Biggs said that participaThe event receives funding from
According to Whitehorse, the . tion had grown to such numbers that SDSU's Instructionally Related Acevent's delay will not impact partici- accommodating participants on cam- tivities Fund, the Cultural Arts Board
pation in the fair, rather it will give the pus has become too difficult.
and from both SDSU and CSUSM.
lQcal community an pppQrtunjty .to,
According „ to, .Whitehorse». JSao, .The^April fqfc v4U be, froe, „ ^,
LARRY BOISJOLIE/PIONEER
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P IONEER /TU ESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 , 1991
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andoutofaclassioom setting "Zomalt
said. "It is an attempt to say to students that, ' It's a significantly true for
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us and it isn't a time for escape for us
percentage of women on campus and in the academic community.'"
the proximity to Camp Pendleton
According to Zomalt, no students
brings the war closer to home than at have yet approached him to organize
other institutions.
anti-war demonstrations.
Dean of Student Services, Ernest
"Due to Camp Pendleton, students
Zomalt said the war in the Gulf has take the war seriously and are afalready affected the student and staff fected more personally than in other
population.
places," he said.
According to Zomalt, some stu"We have an unusually high perdents have already requested leaves centage of spouses going to war. A lot
of absence or have been forced to of student families will be affected,"
Stacy says.
relocate due to the war effort.
He points out that the war is not
He said he expects more students
to be affected as the war effort contin- something that students can just leave
at homewhen they packup their school
ues.
Zomalt said that no plans of chang- books and head off to class.
"Students are a microcosm of the
ing parts of the curriculum to help
students deal with the conflict have total population," he says. "When you
thinkabout war,bullets,gas anddeath,
yet been set.
"I have heard interest by faculty in i t's hard to concentrate on an English
setting aside time to discuss issues in term paper."
Population Ethnicity
increases
6 7 percent
Despite an increased enrollment
of nearly 67 percent for the spring
semester, the minority student
population at Cal State San Marcos remains low, while women
continue to dominate enrollment
figures.
According to the Jan. 31
CSUSMeniollmentreport, women
still comprise three-fourths of the
student population; ademographic
figure equivalent to last semester.
The female population increased
to 472, while the male population
remained low at 162,
Minority population continues
to remain low, with African Americans and Asian Americans numbers below last semester's. The
Hispanic American student population increased by nine.
The average age of students at
CSUSM remains around 30, with
the oldest student at 64 and the
youngest at 19.
Of the 634 students enrolled,
395 have full-time equivalent
StatUS.
E nrollment
Spring, 1991
Fall, 1990
Change
Student Population 634
University FTE*
394
428
276
+216
+118
Female
Males
313
115
+159
+47
New Students
275
472
162
Continuing Students
359
SOURCE: Admissions and Records
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TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 5 , 1 991 /PIONEER
5
Hepatitis threat greater than earlier thought
You are probably feeling saturated with information concerning sexually transmitted diseases; however, some recent studies and initiative by the Centers for Disease Control reveal
the Hepatitis B Virus (HB V) infection is more a
more serious threat to the college-age population than was previously thought
HB V is among a group of viruses including,
human papilloma virus (HPV—commonly referred to as genital warts), human immune deficiency virus (HIV), and herpes simplex virus
(HSV)—labeled the "modern sexually transmitted diseases" by many. These viruses carry
the potential to cause serious illness, including
various cancers and death.
Specifically, HBV infection, for which if
there is no treatment, can lead to impaired liver
function, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and
liver cancer. The severity of the disease ranges
from unapparent cases (with no recognizable
signs and symptoms) to a fulminating fatal
illness (rarely).
Usually, Hepatitis B patients have some mild
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symptoms and occasionally jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), but
frequently are diagnosed as having a mild viral
infection or the so-called gastrointestinal flu.
Approximately 10 percent of patients will becomecarriers. Also, a certain numberof carriers
will develop chronic, active hepatitis which
leads to serious problems.
That brings us to the mode of transmission.
HBV causes 300,000 infections annually
and these occur primarily in young adults. Trans-
Y earbook s urvey
o rigin q uestioned
Yearbookcommitteemembersand
Cal State San Marcos administrators
are puzzled over the origin of survey
forms recently distributed around the
campus.
According to BarbaraPender, who
leads the student subcommittee on
the organization of a yearbook, the
survey questionnaire entitled, "Student Survey for First Class Yearbook,"
did not come from the yearbook staff.
In fact, says Pender, the survey contains questions that are too personal
for use in the forthcoming publication.
"We don't want to know who a
person's spouse is or what the spouse's
occupation is," said Pender. "We're
not going to make the yearbook a
personal biography."
At first Pender thought the survey
was placed by someone on the year*
book committee, but all members
denied drafting the questionnaire. She
then looked to the administration for
the source of the survey, but found no
answers there either.
"We thought, It's got to be someone within the system. The box where
the surveys were dropped had a logo
from the Staff Directory," said Pender.
Linda Leiter, secretary of Student
Services, said she has no idea from
where the survey came. Barbara Davis,
receptionist in the President's Office,
and Sandra Punch, coordinator of
Student Services at SDSU North
County and CSUSM, also were perplexed over the survey's origin.
"Itjustappeared,"saidPunch.Most
of the flyers that are distributed around
campus pass through Punch's office.
After finding no link between the
administration and the survey, Pender pulled all copies from the Student
Lounge and gave them to the Office
of Student Services.
Yearbook subcommittee member
Mary Parker said she saw a welldressed man in his forties place surveys in the Student Lounge last semester, but thought the survey was a
college-sanctioned document.
Pender and officials are also perplexed over a reference to the "Student Affairs Office" at the bottom of
the questionnaire. The official title
belonging to the department which
handles student activity is "Student
Services" and not "Student Affairs."
The survey is printed on a blue
stock paper similar to that found in the
university's copy rooms, but it was
written on a typewriter and not a
computer. The college uses computers for most of its document drafts.
Pender said shedoesn't believe the
survey was distributed out of malice,
but feels it could harm the reputation
of the yearbook committee.
"Because of this, the yearbook is
not going to be putting out surveys,"
cited Pender. "Why would anybody
go through such trouble—such cost—
to sabotage the yearbook?"
mission of the virus is by sexual exposure, blood
transfusions, needle exposure, and perinatal
exposure (in the pregnancy and birth process).
Among the college age population, Hepatitis
B virus is transmitted mainly through heterosexual activity with either a carrier or someone
who has the active disease.
What is new is that heterosexual activity as a
cause of HBV has increased 38 percent in the
last five years, accounting for 25 percent of the
cases of HBV, and replacing homosexual activity on importance as ariskfactor.
Heterosexual activity considered as highrisk for HBV infection includes duration of
sexual activity (years sexually active), number
of sexual partners, and history of other STDs.
As any/each of these risk factors increase, so
does theriskof acquisition of Hepatitis B virus
infection.
As a prevention strategy, "safer sex" helps
by the use of condoms and by decreasing the
number of sexual partners in order to reduce
exposure to infectious semen and vaginal secre-
tions. However, the HBV can be present in other
body fluids such as saliva so that intimate contact may be risky.
Vaccination of persons at highriskis the best
way to significantly decrease the incidence of
HBV in the college-age population.
Student Health Services through SDSU is
conducting an educational intervention that looks
at ways in which students receive information
about Hepatitis B and their need to receive the
HBV vaccine (at a reduced cost). If you think
you or a friend are atrisk,contact Health Services at Cal State San Marcos, SDSU North
County campus, 471-3578, to have your questions answered about your risk and how to
receive the HBV vaccine.
In the next column J will discuss the health
effects of caffeine consumption. Please submit
health-related questions in the envelope outside
of Student Health Services.
Dr. Joel Grinolds isthe cheif physician for Cal State San
Marcos and SDSU North County.
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Women should
shed meekness
to end fighting
How students will view Cal State San Marcos' journalism program.
Times Advocate proposal
requires student approval
In early 1990, Cal State San Marcos invited entrepreneurs to
participate in the creation of this nation's first public university
in nearly a quarter century. The founders, and subsequent staff,
of Pioneer newspaper proudly accepted this offer. It's our
pleasure to have initiated the process of student publication.
The press is organic to a democratic society, and our staff
weighs its role accordingly. Likewise, it is gratifying to hear
from numerous students and staff commending our work.
In the interim, the Escondido based Times Advocate offered
a package deal to the budding campus. Their proposition, if
implemented, wouldrequire every Cal State San Marcos student
to subscribe to the Times Advocate newspaper as a condition to
attending school. In turn, the Times Advocate would enable the
founding of a College of Journalism through a combination of
capital and services support. The official school newspaper (not
the Pioneer) would be a mere insert in the Escondido daily.
This offer has met with widespread disappointment. Firstly,
the Times Advocate is proposing an exclusive service contract—spending student paid fees—so don't mistake this for
philanthropy. It is neither a corporate gift nor an endowment.
Secondly, Cal State San Marcos would be obligating its students to buy a private tabloid through the imposition of student
fees. This steals our freedom to make choices as consumers of
news. Furthermore, it puts the University in the position of
endorsing a private firm's services on an exclusive basis.
initially, it seems exciting to be the recipient of an entire
newsroom, even at the expenses stated. Unfortunately, the
greatest cost is unstated: the inevitable mediocrity that would
result from a journalism department shackled to a local daily.
The best journalism students will not attend a program that
directs its efforts to producing an insert anymore than the highly
talented would write for the Pennysaver. Likewise, the best
professors of the trade would be reluctant to teach for a department that depends on a private enterprise for its continued
existence.
Certainly it would be the first time that Cal Sate San Marcos
steers itself to less than excellence in any endeavor.
The most perplexing—and reprehensible— situation, however, is not the Time Advocate's behavior. Private firms should,
rationally, do everything possible to increase their value, and it
is not my purpose to condemn them f or trying.
On the contrary,
the
greatestdisappointment is
the University
a dministration'sfailureto
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cate's offer in
light of their previous handling of a much less offensive offer
of a Geology chair.
In that instance, the donor requested that his theories be
tested, presumably by the scholar he sought to subsidize.
Ultimately, President S tacy scrubbed the idea in the interest of
academic integrity.
An inconsistency is apparent in the responses of an academic community that until now religiously promoted the
tenants of political correctness. When an individual tries to
"buy" a testing ground for his scientific theories, it is taboo to
the purists. However, when a firm attempts to create and
dictate the operations of a whole school of journalism, the
overall reaction is indifference.
Obviously we share our path with hypocrites.
Perhaps most outrageous is the fact that the voice of student
government—the Student Governance Task Force, and its
subcommittees—is being ignored. In November of 1990, the
Newspaper Subcommittee,charged by Student Services Dean
Ernest Zomalt to formulate recommendations for an official
school paper, rejected the Times Advocate proposal.
Surprisingly, this conclusion was not the basis for further
action by the Administration.
I urge the University Council to relinquish student newspaper decisions to the student government I further beg of the
University administration to act consistently by sticking to
precedent and rejecting any and all offers that are less than a
gift.
If Cal State San Marcosexpects to recruit entrepreneurs, it
must be sure that the reward of recognition is the prize of the
truly giving.
Mothers, wives, girlfriends. Are you tired of financing wars
started by posturing, impotent old men with the blood of your sons
and lovers?
Do your intestines knot when you watch the cowards who are
our congressional representatives give away their constitutional
right to declare war?
Then, if you have the stomach for it, you may want to follow
this advice for
ending all war
and creating a
truly new world
order.
Tonight,
while your male
loved
one
sleeps, gently go
to him. Whisper
PIONEER COLUMNIST
your love for
him, and t hen... slit his throat from ear to ear.
Sick? Outrageous? Disgusting? Definitely. But look at the
failure of lesser measures.
Almost 2500 years ago, Lysistrata, the heroine of Aristophanes' play of the same name, attempted to stop war by uniting
all the women of Athens. These wives of Greek soldiers withheld
sex from their husbands until the latter agreed to never fight again.
Looking at the evening news, it obviously didn't work.
Lysistrata, and all women throughout the millenia, have failed
to recognize one important f act We men prefer making war to
making love.
Perhaps it's testosterone poisoning. This hormone gives men
greater physical strength and also appears to trigger aggressive
behavior.
Perhaps i t's environmental. Men have been raised with the
belief that anger is the only socially acceptable emotion. Probably
it's a combination of both.
But whatever the cause of the problem, the destruction of the
world can only be reversed by women uniting and reclaiming their
power. And I'm not referring to the women's movement.
The Gloria Allreds and Steinems of the world, well-intentioned
as they are, have contented themselves with seeking financial and
political equality with males. This is as absurd as a cheetah seeking
genetic equality with a snail because it envies the glittering slime
traiHt makes on a sidewalk.
Face it, ladies. We men are on the verge of destroying the only
planet you've got. There are no suburbs to flee to this time.
Only a revolution by all the women of the world has any chance
to save the human species. Too long have you been the mourners
and nurses for the dead and dying. Too long have you deferred
your power to male-dominated misinterpretations of the Bible,
Koran and Torah.
They say the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Modern
Iraq, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers,is ancient Mesopotamia, "the cradle of civilization."
We men are now rocking that cradle with bombs, oil spills and
ego-terrorism of the worst kind.
If you women don't shed your meekness along with your veils
and feminine deodorant spray, and reclaim your God-given power
as giversoflife, your only legacy will be the stench of a dead ocean
and dying earth spreading from here to eternity.
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The other day I met asoldier in line at the grocery store. Dressed in combat fatigues, he looked
tired and uneasy.
He told me he had just arrived back home,
from the Persian Gulf. When I asked him what
it was like to be in the Middle East during the
conflict, he said nothing. The look of weariness
on his face told all I needed to know.
"Isn't it great to be back home," I asked.
"Could be better," he said. He motioned to
the television set in the store's lobby, playing
the latest war coverage. Vietnam veteran Ron
Kovic sat in a wheelchair leading thousands of
demonstrators through San Francisco.
This account of two people in a grocery store
actually happened. The soldier, weary from
travel, came home 16 find a feeling of dismay on
the homefront. Therightto protest in the United
States is a fundamental and necessary component to the system of democracy in which we
live. But we, as Americans, must realize that
protestation can be more damaging to our soldiers than enemy fire.
Ron Kovic, of all people, should realize this
fact. When he left Vietnam with crippling injuries, he came home to rains of spit rather than
confetti. In one of the San Francisco demonstrations, which he led two weeks ago, 1,000 protestors were arrested. In fact, more people were
arrested during that demonstration than any
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during the Vietnam War.
Where were the protestors when Hussein
forcefully took over Kuwait? In this action can
truly be found a reason for protest:
It is one thing to hold prayer vigils and tie a
yellow ribbon for the troops oversees, it is
another thing to clog the streets of a major city
with unruly and completely counterproductive
demonstrations.
Nobody but a madman would revel in the
muck of war. Unfortunately the world contains
one such lunatic by the name of Saddam Hussein.
His unprovoked attacks against Israel—a
nation which originally chose to stay removed
from the conflict—are nothing less than sadistic. Protestors tread heavily on the memory of
those Israelis lost in senseless SCUD attacks.
His dumping of millions of gallons of oil into
the Persian Gulf is nothing less than environmental terrorism. Protestors do nothing but
muddy the environment of global awareness by
giving credence to a man who has little concern
for the world around him.
His occupation of Kuwait is nothing less
than dictatorial. Protestors disregard therightof
an oppressed nation to share the same freedoms
of speech and protest that they are exercising.
War did not push Hussein into performing
these actions. He instigated them because he is
sociopathic. Our soldiers are there to lessen a
madman's control over an important corner of
the world.
Nobody dislikes war more than those who
are employed by the government to fight i t
When they come home from work they deserve
to be treated to warmth and kindness and not to
the unmeaningly cold messages of protestors.
Those who fight Hussein in the Gulf may not
be fighting a just war (since there is no such
thing as a just war), but they are fighting a
necessary war. Now more than ever they need
our unflappable support. Hussein wishes for a
disjointed America and tides of protestation
bring waves of division.
It must be remembered that the conflict in the
Gulf is not a mirror image of Vietnam. This
conflict is more akin to a war fifty years ago
where another madman sought control of the
world. Our soldiers then were treated with the
respect they deserved and earned. Our soldiers
now should receive the same treatment.
If you want to rally against the soldiers
overseas, then put your protest signs and your
love beads in the back of your psychedelic VW
van and groove on back to the 60s where your
exploits will be appreciated.
L etters t o t h e E ditor
Students stress to President importance of their opinions
Dear President Stacy:
One of the things remembered from our orientation last summer is your explanation of how
this university was going to be different. With
you as its leader, CSUSM was going to develop
into an institution where the students' interests
came first; for, as you stated, without the students there would be no need for faculty and
administration.
The first day of classes began with instructors who were extremely enthusiastic about the
different outlook that this administration had
compared with what they had encountered at
other colleges. Each professor emphasized the
open policy where the student was of primary
importance.
As the semesterprogressed it was easy to see
that indeed this was a different school. Classes
became like families, with classmates quickly
becoming as close as cousins. Each of the courses
offered lively discussions where concepts were
not only taught by the professors but discovered
by the students as well.
Sitting in the Student Lounge and listening to
students from all fields of study, one never
heard words of complaint about the quality of
instruction. There were many complaints about
too much homework, as would be expected, but
there was no talk about not taking an instructor
because he/she couldn't teach.
CSUSM was developing into just the university you had predicted. It was a university where
education and the student really mattered.
As the semester drew to a close, we noted
that some of our professors were not promoting
their next semester's classes. When we asked
what they would be teaching, we found that,
since they were only part time, they didn't know
if they would be back or not.
Worried that the "powers that be" in the
administration may not know how we students
felt about our "temporary" professors, we made
an appointment with the appropriate administrator to express our concern. We told that
administrator that those part-time instructors
were among the best that higher education had
to offer.
The administrator suggested that we send in
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letters of evaluation. We were assured that these
letters would be copied and seht to the offices of
the people who made the choices of whether or
not to retain the instructors. So we sent the
letters.
The next week evaluation sheets were sent to
classes. There is little question that our instructors received glowing assessments.
Can you imagine how shocked and let down
we were to find that few of those tremendous
instructors were returning?
We recognize that it is the university's option to retain or dismiss part-time faculty, but
we also feel that the opinions of the student
population should be at least considered and not
simply brushed aside. We feel impotent in our
ability to help this college plant a solid foundation on which the education of generations to
come will be built.
We have great confidence that the new instructors chosen are of the utmost competence;
however, we are reluctant to adopt them as our
mentors if they are only to pass with the changing semesters.
Dr. Stacy, we realize that you are not directly
responsible for what has occurred, yet we send
a plea to you, as this university's highest authority , to once again stress to your administrators
the importance of student opinion and the tragedy which occurs when it is ignored. We only
ask that the students' point of view be considered as much as it is at other institutions of
higher education.
A C oalition off C oncerned S tudents
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At 4:37 p .m. PST on January 16, America sat mesmerized as bombs began to drop on the Iraqi capital of
Baghdad. The global community suddenly became
smaller as Cable News Network brought the first live
reports of the war in the Persian Gulf from Bernard
Shaw, John Holliman and Peter Arnett. The world's first
prime time war had begun.
Pizza franchises yielded record delivery sales, and
retail stores became like mortuaries as Americans gave
the war the attention of a Super Bowl game.
CNN rocketed to an 11 percent rating share (10.9
percentage points above regular ratings) and became the
primary source of Gulf news'in an instant.
Since the first bombs hit Iraq, the world waits with
anxiety for the next moves in a multi-billion dollar game
of chess.
We've watched as SCUD missiles hit Tel Aviv, and
Patriot missiles hit the SCUDS.
We've seen pictures of battered and bruised hostages.
We've witnessed an oil spill twelve times larger than
that created in the Exxon Valdez accident and cheered as
the source of the leakage was stopped.
We've been stunned when Iraq took over the Saudi
village of Khafji and our hearts grieved when 11 Camp
Pendleton Marines lost their lives to friendly fire there.
But most of all we've been confused.
With the volumes of information about the war that
comes daily, the public looks for some kind of order
among the mayhem. What will happen next is anybody's
guess, and nobody's knowledge.
Jan. 16 • At 1:50 p.m. PST the first major air
offensive against Iraq began. U.S. Air Force planes,
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One of the most shocking casualties of war came when Iraqi president
Saddam Hussein dumped millions of
gallons of Kuwaiti crude into the
Persian Gulf. The spill was eleven
times larger than the 1989 spill created when the Exxon tanker, Valdez,
hit a reef off the coast of Alaska.
President Bush called the action
by Hussein a "sick action from a
desperate man," and pledged to halt
the flow of oil into the gulf by using
allied forces.
"I admit he does irrational
things....It looks desperate. It looks
like gasp. Itdoesn'tmeasureup to any
military doctrine of any kind," said
Bush in response to the spill.
Within days allied feces destroyed
the station which pumped as much as
m
100 million gallons of oil into the
• The enclosed shape and •I Could halt and destroy the local
Gulf per day.
shallow waters of the Gulf commercial fishing economy
Steps to stop the spill began inadmeans that oil will remain • Wildlife, such as Loggerhead and
vertently when a U.S.-led attack on
until dissipitating or until it Green Turtles, porpoises and the
Kuwait Jan. 27. ignited spilled oil in
flows to shore.
endangered dugong, are threatened.
the gulf. The flames burned off some
of the crude as it was being pumped
into the waters of the Persian Gulf.
was flying in more than 70 tons of
Smoke from the burning oil painted
equipment including booms and sucthe air a charcoal color.
tion skimmers. Coast Guard and
Next, U.S. F - l l l fighter-bombers
Environmental Protection Agency
targeted a complex of pipes, linking
experts met with Saudi officials to put
the oilfieldsto offshore loading bouys
together a clean-up plan.
for tankers, with "smart bombs."
However, with escalating battles in the regions, offiA videotape of the site after the bombing, indicated that cials fear that clean-up crews will be able to get close
the smoke from the burning oil was now lighter in color, enough to the spill to extricate the crude.
possibly meaning a decrease in volume of oil released into
On Feb. 2, officials speculated that the Saudi's do not
the Gulf. The U.S. had successfully stopped the 35-by-10 have the technology to protect its water supply from the
mile oil slick from growing.
spill.
To help clean up the massive slick, international exLatest reports site the slick moving toward {he coast of
perts arrived in the Gulf to begin clean-up efforts.
Iran. Winds and weather conditions could, at least tempoA Norwegian ship armed with clean-up equipment was rarily, protectSaudi Arabia from more intense contaminaharbored off the coast of Bahrain, and a British consortium tion.
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next 30 days.
Yildirim Akbulut, the Turkish
premier, announced that his government would seek permission from its
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mission for U.S. use of bases in his
country.
British Tornadofighter-bombers,150
Jan. 17 • Allied officials reSaudi Arabian F-15s and Tornados ported that three of their planes had
and Kuwaiti aircraft combined to turn been downed (one American, one
Operation Desert Shield into Opera- British and one Kuwaiti), while
tion Desert Storm.
Baghdad radio claimed that 44 allied
The air armada aimed for military planes were downed and 23 cruise
sites to crush Iraq's military power missiles were shot from the sky. Two
and drive it from Kuwait. "The Lib- Iraqi diplomats abroad said 76 allied
eration of Kuwait has begun," pro- planes were shot down.
claimed U.S. Press Secretary Marlin
The DOW Jones average rose
Fitzwater.
nearly 100 points in one hour as a
President George Bush tells the result of Bush's announcement to
nation at 6 p.m. PST that the war has release oil reserves.
begun and that the United Nations'
The Turkish parliament authorized
the use of military bases by U.S. and
mandate was being enforced.
Bush ordered 1.2 million barrels multinational forces.
of oil to be withdrawn from the naIn the streets of San Francisco,
tion's Strategic Oil Reserve over the 1,000 anti-war protestors were ar-
rested. The protests were so large that
many of the city's main arteries were
forced to close. Thousands crowd the
White House lawn with a plea to end
the war.
J an 1 8 H Five Iraqi SCUDmissiles fall into the heart of Tel Aviv,
injuring 12. Saddam Hussein's promise to pull Israel into the conflict
seemed to be coming true when Israeli's military chief said his country
was obliged to retaliate.
A single SCUD missile was fired
toward Saudi Arabia, but the missile
was intercepted by a Patriot missile.
The event marked the first time a
ballistic missile had ever been intercepted. The first combat run of the
Patriot was a success.
U.S. military Commander Gen.
Norman Schwarzkopf said that allied
planes had destroyed half of about a
dozen mobile missile launchers they
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S ound B ytes
"Our strategy for dealing with this (Iraqi) army is very simple: First
we're going to cut it off, then we're going to kill it."
G en. C OUN POWELL, chairman o f t he j oint c hiefs o f s taff
"I feel like I'm betraying my family that they're still there and I'm
here. And I feel betrayed by a country that I have loved and is now going
against the country that I was born in."
S HAKIR A LKHAFAJI, a D etroit, M ich., r esident
w ho s till h as f amily In I raq
"The demonstrators must know that the Iraqi president began the gulf
war when he invaded defenseless Kuwait on Aug. 2."
German C hancellor HELMUT KOHL, s peaking a bout s ome
a nti-war p rotestors w ho h old t he U .S. r esponsible f or t he w ar
"I say with regret, but with determination, the recourse to armed force
to compel Iraq to evacuate Kuwait is from this moment legitimate.
That's why I will order the use of military means that require the
participation of our country to put into effect the resolutions of the
United Nations."
F rench P resident F RANCOIS MITTERAND,
In a m essage t o P arliament
"What can I tell you my friends? After all my efforts, after all the efforts of so many countries and so many personalities, that we are now
facing a war."
U nited N ations S ecretary G eneral J AVIER P EREZ DE C UELLAR
"This we do know: Our cause is
just. Our cause is moral. Our cause
isright.. . Saddam Hussein's forces
will leave Kuwait The legitimate
government of Kuwait will be restored to its rightful place and
Kuwait will once again be free . ...
Some may ask, 'What act now?
Why not wait?' The answer is clear.
We could wait no longer."
P resident G EORGE B USH
"This is like a ghost town. This
city prides itself on being flamboyant, and all of a sudden, you see i t's
in hiding. It's sad."
M elr Elran, T el Avlv*s D eputy PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH
C ity M anager, t he day b efore
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I raq a ttacked I srael
"Clearly I've never been there, but it feels like we are in the center of
hell."
C NN a nchorman B ERNARD S HAW,
r eporting f rom B aghdad a s bombs s ounded a round h im
"War cannot be an answer for solving problems between two nations,
and never will be."
P ope J OHN P AUL I I
"Saddam was my classmate. He was not good in his studies. In fact,
he was imbecile. A real zero, especially in English. I tried to help him.
I can't believe that a dunce like him is now leading a country that
threatens Israel. However, he was charismatic and he was class president."
R APHEL G OOHARY, a n I raqi J ew n ow l iving In I srael,
o n h is f ormer c lassmate
"You are deluding yourself, and this delusion will place you in great
trouble."
I raqi P resident S ADDAM H USSEIN
"There comes a time when we must fight for peace. I pray we will be
on God's side."
R ev. B ILLY G RAHAM, a t a m ilitary c hapel
t he S unday b efore a llied f orces a ttacked B aghdad
"What does war solve? It takes compassion, understanding and the
love for humanity to resolve problems, not violence."
C ASY K ASEM, T op 40 h ost
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found during renewed air raids.
Saddam Hussein sent his family to
Mauritania in western Africa.
Jan. 19 • Additional Patriot missile batteries were brought to Israel
with the hope of thwarting more
SCUD attacks.
Ten Iraqi aircraft were reportedly
shot down in air to air combat by
Allied forces. B-52 bombers dropping cluster bombs, pounded the elite
Iraqi Republican Guard ground forces.
Approximately 1,800 protestors
had been arrested since the war began.
Jan. 20 • Hussein broadcasts
captured pilots on Iraqi TV. ThePOWs
look bruised and beaten and read statements that U.S. officials claimed were
"clearly forced."
More SCUDS are intercepted over
northern Israel.
Jan. 2 1 • The Pentagon claimed
that Iraq had been using wooden
decoys to foil attacks on modified
SCUD missile launchers. Reports
from the U.S. military indicated that
Hussein still held control of military
activity in his country despite 8,100
sorties flown into Iraq.
Another attack on Saudi Arabia
was thwarted by Patriot missiles.
Germany said it was preparing to
boost its spending to support the war
effort.
Jan. 22 • A downed American
pilot is rescued from the Iraqi desert
by a daring Air Force rescue mission.
Meanwhile, Hussein said he would
use American POWs as shields because the allies were rocketing civilian targets.
At least one Iraqi SCUD was shot
down over the Saudi capital of Riyadh with a Patriot missile.
Jan 23 • Two SCUD missiles
were intercepted by Patriots over
northern Israel, while five SCUDs
bound for Saudi Arabia were shot
down.
The first ground conflict began as
U.S. armored cavalrymen confronted
Iraqis along the border where tanks
were dug into the desert sand over the
horizon.
CNN correspondent Peter Arnett
reported that bombers had struck a
baby formula plant in Iraq. Military
officials state that the plant was used
in the manufacturing of chemical
weapons.
Japan announced that it would
contribute $9 billion to the war e ffort
It also said it will use military planes
to evacuate refugees in the war region.
Jan. 24 • Congress unanimously
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an air assault on the Iraqi capital
of Baghdad on Jan. t 6.
2 . Iraq pounds Tel Aviv with five
SCUD missiles on Jan. 18.
3. A single SCUD missile was
fired toward Saudi Arabia on
Jan. 18, but was intercepted by
a U.S. Patriot missile.
4 . More than 80 Iraqi aircraft flee
to Iranon Jan 28. The government in Tehran said it would
confiscate the fighters until the
war was over.
5. Iraq invades the Saudi
Arabian resort town of Khafji on
Jan. 30. Allied forces reclaimed
the town the next day.
approved a bill providing tax relief to
U.S. troops serving in the Gulf.
Allied fortes engage Iraqi combat
jets above the Persian Gulf. The jets
contained Exocet missiles capable of
sinking allied ships. The first air-toair kill by a Saudi pilot was recorded
as was thefirstdouble kill by a coalition flier.
U.S. submarines fire Tomahawk
missiles; for the first time in combat
history, at Iraqi targets.
Jan. 25 • Iraq sabotaged a Kuwaiti supertanker loading pier, spilling millions of gallons of oil into the
Persian Gulf. The spill was the largest
oil spill ever. Bush pledges "every
effort" by the allied forces to stop the
flow of the sabotaged storage tanks.
SCUD missile attacks continued
to rain on Tel Aviv. Two missiles
punctured through the Patriot defense,
killing one Israeli and wounding 40
more. Another SCUD is destroyed
over Saudi Arabia by a Patriot missile.
Jan. 26 • The flow of oil into the
Persian Gulf was destroyed by allied
bombing. The complex of pipes linking the oil fields to the terminal were
targeted to halt the flow.
Gen. Schwarzkopf calls the mission a great success.
Jan. 2 8 H International experts
arrive in the Middle East to work on
cleaning up the huge oil slick begun
by Iraqi sabotage. The U.S. command
said the oil spill may have been halted
in bombing raids.
More than 80 Iraqi fighters found
refuge in nearby Iran; Iran said it
would impound the planes until the
fighting was over.
CNN's Peter Arnett interviewed
Saddam Hussein. The Iraqi president
claimed that his country possessed
chemical, biological and nuclear
capacities.
A U.S. Marine AV-8 Harrier was
reportedly shot down by Iraqi ground
fire.
American troops gathered around
radios and televisions before dawn to
catch the action of Super Bowl XXV.
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Baker said acease-fire would occur if
Iraq took "concrete steps" to withCONTINUED FROM PAGE 10
draw from Kuwait.
Jan. 3 0 • The first American
No alcoholic beverages were allowed ground forces to die in the conflict
the troops.
occurred when 11 Marines died in a
Jan. 29 • President Bush assured battle fought in the Saudi city of Khafji.
America in his State of the Union The battle began after Iraqi forces
Address that the war will be won.
captured the resort city.
The United States pledged that it
The allied military command
would shoot down any Iraqi aircraft threatened to bomb an Iraqi site reattempting to join the war after de- ported to be the source of a new oil
fecting to Iran.
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A U.S. C -l30 aircraft containing
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The number of Iraqi planes flown
into Iraq increases to 98.
Feb. 1 • More than 500 Iraqis
were taken prisoner and 30 were killed
in continued fighting around the city
of Khafji; 33 Iraqi tanks and 28 armored personnel carriers were reported destroyed. A British military
spokesman called it a "clear military
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The military investigates whether
the 11 Camp Pendleton Marines were
killed in "friendly fire."
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bringing the number of Americans
confirmed killed in the Persian conflict to 12. The planes were reportedly
shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
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Qatari tanks while attempting to cross
into Saudi Arabia, The Qatari tanks
destroyed four Iraqi vehicles while
the fifth fled north.
Winds pushed the massive oil slick
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President Bush asked Americans
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/protection of prisoners of war and
tranquility for the souls of the dead.
Feb. 3HThe 11 Marines that died
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K ATHY SULLIVAN/PIONEER
"Look at those guys! Haven't I
seen them around campus somewhere?" No, your eyes are not misleading you, The Jazz group playing
at noon in the Student Lounge today,
is in fact made up of University students and employees.
Bob Boss, John "Ironman" Harris
and Gunnar B iggs make up the North
County university community's own
jazz trio. The members of the group
have known each other for years
throughout the jazz circuit, but had
never played together as a group until
they ran into each other on campus.
The Uni versity Jazz Trio, so named
in aSan Diego State University, North
County newsletter, first came about
when Biggs walked into the Aztec
Shops last September and saw Boss
and Harris working. "We have a trio
right here," he exclaimed.
Biggs approached the "powers that
be" and and found them to be enthusiastic about the idea. Pat Hinkle came
up with the sponsorship for the group
and the University Jazz Trio was born.
In fall they played the Student
Lounge at the beginning of the semester and in the parking lot at end of the
first semester's festivities.
"Music is a combination of melody, harmony , and rhythm," disclosed
Boss. "Jazz, first takes the melody
which is whistleable, then adds harmony which colors it and gives it
shape and last the rhythm which holds
it all together." He went on to explain
that jazz is made up of theme and
development — tension and relief
The University Jazz Trio, comprised of Gunnar Biggs (bass), John "Ironman" Harris (drums), and Bob Boss
(guitar), play at fall's end of the semester celebration.
"My parents bought me my first he played With The Horace Silver
within the framework of the melody.
Individually and together they drums in self-defense because I was Band and spent two years in Japan.
muster a tremendous amount of tal- beating on all the furniture," said Over the years he has played with
some of the biggest names in the Jazz
ent Their ability is apparent after Ironman.
By the time Harris was in high industry, including Carmen McRae,
only a few minutes of listening. Their
music sounds tight and the personal school he was into Rhythm and Blues Harold Land, Bobby Bryant, Johnny
relationship between the performers and the Bee Bop. He received a schol- "Hammond" Smith. He also appeared
arship to the University of Bridgeport in "Three Generations of the Blues,'
is evident.
an Emmy-winning TV Film, and in
Each of these musicians have in Music Education.
Two and a half years later he left the PBS special 'Naked Gershwin.'
played with a host of great talent in
Currently, besides working part
college and joined the Army. His army
Jazz around the world.
"Ironman" Harris was brought up time was a little different than most, time in the Bookstore, Harris is part of
in a musical family. His father led a he had no guard duty or potato peel- the Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham's,
dance troop that traveled with the big ing, instead he played in a European Sweet Baby Blues Band. Together
bands of the 20s and 30s. When he tour with the Seventh Army Sym- they have made five albums. He is
also preforming with the group,
was 9, his parents bought him his first phony Orchestra.
When Harris got out of the Army Seahawk. Along with Boss and Marset of drums.
shal Hawkins they preform and give
master classes and clinics at various
Universities throughout the world.
This month they will be giving a two
day seminar at the Idlewilde School
of Professional Arts.
The Ironman, so called because he
never misses a gig and knows every
melody that was ever written, is planing to write a book about his experiences being a international jazz musician.
Boss started to play guitar at age
12. Living in Berkeley gave him many
opportunities to see his idols like the
great Jimmy Hendricks and the Grateful Dead. When Hendricks was interviewed, the young Boss would listen;
and when Hendricks said his idol was
Jim Hall or John Caltran, Boss would
search these out guitarists and emulate their styles.
It wasn't long before he became
interested in jazz guitar. He played in
clubs and concerts while getting a
Masters degree in Humanities at Chico
State. Moving back to the Berkeley
area after college, he made music his
full time career.
He preformed with Vince Wallace, Baomi and Smiley Winters, to
name a few. His guitar is heard on an
album with Ernie Mansfield. As a
member of the Sherman Rubin Band,
he backed several great jazz artists
including Richie Cole, Red Rodney
and Eddie Harris.
Moving to San Diego area he has
played with James "Doc" Williams,
Joe Marillo, Jimmy and Jeannie
SEE JAZZ/PAGE 14
'Dances with Wolves' steps
into years' top movie spot
With 1990 a month over and Academy
Awards time approaching (March 23), I feel
compelled to do as many of my contemporaries
do around this time of year—make atop ten list
of 1990 movies.
I mustpointout that regretfully I have missed
some well-received movies such as 'Cyrano de
Bergerac,' 4To Sleep with Anger,' and4 Vincent
andTheo.' So, with those exceptions, here'smy
list of favorite movies from 1990:
1. 'Dances with Wolves'
PIONEER FILM CRITIC
Kevin Costner has established a solid reputation as actor and director with this sweeping tale year. It's my prediction that the Academy will
of a lost civilization—the native American award this with an Oscar as such.
Indian. Beautifully touching, 'Dances with
. . _ SEE TEN/PAGE 14
Wolves' is far and away the best movie of the
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four classes at CSUSM.
Biggs never lost the appreciation
for Classical music instilled into him
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12
by his parents, and he often preforms
with the San Diego Opera and the San
Cheatham and with Harris in Seahawk. Diego Chamber Orchestras.
He can be seen thru Feb. 10 with
Besides working in the University
Store, Boss writes a column for the blues andjazz singer/songwriter Mose
Jazz Link, an acclaimed local jazz Allison at the Summerhouse Inn in La
journal, and he teaches jazz guitar at Jolla.
UCSD.
Each of the performers has great
Biggs, the bass player of the trio, respect for jazz and finds it not as
was surrounded by music as he was appreciated as it should be.
growing up. Both of his parents played
"Jazz should be called modern
the French Horn and his father is a American music," explains Harris.
Professor Emeritus of Music at San "It is the only new art form — and
Diego State University. Biggs is grate- America supports it poorly."
ful to his parents for not only letting
Biggs states that most non-musihim play rock and roll and jazz in high cians wonder how jazz musicians
school, but also for forcing him to know when to start to improvise and
learn the classics.
when i t's time to quit and give someHe went to North Texas State one else a turn.
University on a full musical scholar"Jazz is like a conversation with a
ship. When he was 19, he left the common subject, which is the tune.
university to join the San Diego V/ith conversation you wouldn't all
Symphony Orchestra.
talk at once. One person would
The lure of the travel called him at emerge, which would be the solo. The
age 20, and he went on the road with other listeners would be the backBuddy Rich.
ground," he said..
Since his early years h e and his
Harris further explains that, "Jazz
bass have preformed with artists like creates solos over the chord structure
Nancy Wilson, Papa John Creach, of the regular songs."
Thad Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Mose
Today's lounge show will be the
Allison, Charles McPherson.
third gig, here at the University for the
Currently Biggs is teaching bass trio. Harvard has their rowing debate
and jazz combos at SDSU, music squad, Notre Dame its footbalfteam,
appreciation at National University, UC Santa Cruz its slugs and now, we
giving private lessons, and is taking have our University Jazz Trio.
J AZZ
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12
2* 'The Russia House'
Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeifer,
an intelligent script and scenic Russia
all combine forces to create the most
compelling spy thriller in recent history. This one makes you think as
well as entertains.
3 . 'Awakenings'
The most unlikely combination of
hyper-intense comic Robin Williams
and very serious dramatic actor Robert
DeNiro creates an emotional look at
life—something we all take for
granted. Williams should walk away
with an Oscar this time for a convincing portrayal of a doctor so absorbed
in his work that he almost missed out
on what life's all about.
4.'Mountains of the Moon'
This sweeping saga tells the true
story of two explorers looking for the
source of the Nile in deepest Africa.
The film is notable for the brilliant
performances of Patrick Bergin (soon
to be seen with JuliaRoberts in 'Sleeping with the Enemy') andFiona Shaw.
5. 'Hamlet'
Yes, i t's true. Mel Gibson can do
Shakespeare. He's a riveting force as
the self-destructive Hamlet. Glen
Close, brilliant as usual, plays the role
of his mother, Gertrude.
6 . 'Goodfellas'
Mel Gibson as Hamlet.
Ray Liotta puts in a strong performance in a movie that cuts so close
to the heart of the Italian mafia that
they took offense. JocPesci and Robert
DeNiro also run away with their respective roles.
7. 'Ghost'
This ultimate love story stars Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore with
Whoopi Goldberg thrown in for comic
relief. This film touched the heart of
America in such a big way, it deserves
mention.
8. 'Reversal of Fortune'
Jeremy Irons is positively devious
as the enigmatic Klaus von Bulow,
who was acquitted of causing his
wife's coma through an injection of
insulin. Kudos to Run Silver as his
defense attorney Who is not sure what
to make of his weird client.
9. 'Presumed Innocent'
Scott Turrow's novel is intelligently adapted to the screen for a look
at a man's portrayal and the inner
workings of politics in a district attorney's office. Harrison Ford is solid,
but Bonnie Bedelia runs away with
the movie as Ford's bitter wife.
10. 'Postcardsfrom the Edge'
Carrie Fisher proves that she's not
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L arry Coryell: Performs today at
Elario's, atop the Summerhouse Inn,
La Jolla. 459-0541
Palomar College Concert Hour:
Palomar continues its series of noon
concerts with Indian Music by Murali
Krishnan on Feb. 7. All concerts in
this series are held in Room D-10.
Admission is free. 744-1150, Ext.
2317
Career Workshops: There are four
different career workshops planned
for this semester. Resume Writing,
showing format, context, readability
and other tips, is on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
and March 5 at 4 p.m.; Job Search
Strategies is Feb. 26at4p.m.; Business
Etiquette is Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.; and
Effective interviewing is Feb. 28 at 4
p.m.andMarch5 a t7p.m. All Career
Workshops a re held in the
Multipurpose Room, Building 145.
Students can sign up in the Student
Fool for Love: Lovers who can't
Information Center, Building 800.
live with—or without—each other is
CASSI: Computer Assisted Study
the theme for this Naked Theater Club
Skills Instruction from Georgia Tech
show. Performed in the Marquis
has arrived and is available for students
Public Theater, San Diego, this show
to use in the Library . The study skills
runs through Feb. 17.295-5654
program offers assistance ifi Time
Improvizado Psychotto: The
Management, Effective Notetaking,
Naked Theater Group presents this
Taking Exams and S tudying
Monday show indefinitely at the
Mathematics. Orientation workshops
Marquis Public Theater, San Diego.
are held in the Computer Lab, Building
Shows starts at 7 p.m. 236-1347
135, on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon,
Vista's Moonlight Winter Playhouse concludes this season's
Killing M r. W ithers: This
March 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. and April
participation play is presented by the
shows with 'A Man for All Seasons,' performed Feb. 7 through
22 from 2 to 3 p.m. 471-3500
Mystery Cafe at the Imperial House
Friday Evening Speaker's Series:
Feb. 24. This production is an inside show. 724-2110
Restaurant, San Diego, through July
Dr. Patricia Huckle, SDSU North
31. Tickets are $32 and $34 and
County Dean, will start this semester's
Mtciude dinner. 544-1600
speakers series on March 8. She wii*
Kiss of the Spider Woman: The
be discussing her forthcoming
SIGIPLUS: Systems of Interactive in the Multipurpose Room, Building meeting is an informal, 'btown bag*
South Coast Repertory portrays two
biography, T is Sommers: Activist Guidance and Information is a 145.
lunch. For more information, contact prisoners with nothing in common.
and the Founding of the Older computer software program designed
University Ball: The fourth annual Sandy Kuchler. 471-3500
The show is performed in Costa Mesa
Women's League.' All events in the to assist college students in their career Cal State San Marcos University Ball
through Feb. 24. Tickets are $22-$29.
series will be held in the Library at 7 decisions. Orientations for this is being held at the Rancho Bernardo
(714)957-4033
p.m. It is free, 471-3515
computer system, located in the Inn April 6. This is the university's
Man for All Seasons: Vista's
Math: Amathanxiety seminar will Library Computer Lab, are March 18 main fundraiser event of the year and
Blue Oyster Cult: Performs Feb. M oonlight W inter P layhouse
be held Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the and April 18 at noon.
has always attracted a sold-out crowd. 7 at Park Place on Fletcher Parkway,
concludes this season's shows with
Multipurpose Room, Building 145 to
State University Connection: In Tickets are $125 and the affair is El Cajon. 448-7473
this production. It will be performed
assist those with the Math Placement the hopes that students will learn more black tie.
Frank Sinatra: Stops in San Diego Feb. 7 through Feb. 24. This
Test.
about campus and community services
Woman's Information Network: during his Jubilee Tour on Feb. 8 at production is an inside show. 724Noon-Time C oncert: T he and begin the development of a A support group for women returning the San Diego Sports Arena. 2782110
University Jazz T rio will be network for tutoring, child carie, study to school, WIN meets Wednesdays at TIXS
Nightingale: Performed by the
performing today in the student lounge skills and support, a State University noon in the Multipurpose Room,
Iron Maiden: Performs Feb. 19 Starmakers Troupe of the Association
at noon.
Connection gathering is planned for located in Building 145. Among the with special guest Anthrax at the San
of Retarded Citizens, this show runs
Notetaking Workshops: Learn Feb.9attheRedBam, 149San Marcos activities planned, the group with be Diego Sports Arena. 278-TIXS
from Feb. 6 through Feb. 9 at the
how to make more effective use of Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those brainstorming about some of the
J ane's Addiction and Dinosaur Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. 726your studying and lecture participation attending are encouraged to bring a services and facilities to be planned to J r: Performs Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at
time. The Notetaking Workshop lunch, chairs or blankets, sports best serve returning women. The Golden Hall in downtown San Diego.
CONTJNUED ON PAGE 16
teaches effective note taking, studying equipment. Students who are parents
for exams and how to mark a book. are encouraged to bring their family,
The workshops are Feb. 7 from 3:30- as fun activities will be planned for all
4:30 pm. and March 4 from 10:30- ages. 471-4247/471-3560
11:30 a.m. Each session is presented
Stress Management Seminar: A
by Dr. PattiElenz-Martin, Counselor, Stress Management and performance
The fourth annual Cal State San Marcos
in the Multipurpose Room, located in Anxiety Reduction seminar will be
University Ball is being held at the
Building 145. For more information, held Feb. 28 at 10 a.m., March 11 at
stop by at the Student Information 11 a.m. and March 21 at 4 p.m. All
Rancho Bernardo Inn April 6. This is the
Center, Building 800.
seminars will be held in the
university's main fundraiser event of the
Parent Support Group: This Multipurpose Room, Building 145.
group will have their first meeting at
Study Skills: A workshop to assist
year and has always attracted a sold-out
noononFeb. 11 in the Student Lounge in improving test performances and
crowd. Tickets are $125 and the affair is
to d iscuss c hildcare, t ime reduce test anxiety is being offered
management, assertion and study Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. and March 14 at
black tie.
skills. Meeting times, issues and 4 p.m. Reviewing the Self Help
resources will also be a topic for the : Counseling resources on campus will
meeting.
also be included in this session, held
Theater
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CALENDAR
S end i n t h e c l o w n s
Cirque Du Soleil: The Montreal-based
internationally acclaimed theatrical and
acrobatic circus, performs at Jack
Murphy Stadium, San Diego, through
Feb. 10. 278-TIXS
Circus Vargas: America's largest
traveling big top circus returns to five
San Diego locations Feb. 7-25. The allnew 22nd Edition features more than
400 international performers and
animals in a $20 million production.
They start their run in Balboa Park, Feb
7-10; Escondido High School on Feb.
11-14; Southwestern College, Chula
Vista, on Feb. 15-18; Cajon Speedway,
El Cajon, on Feb. 19-21; Del Mar
Fairgrounds on Feb. 22-25. For tickets,
call 278-TIXS. For information, call 2597714.
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2250
Noises Off: Julian's Fine Hills
Players continue this performance
through March 2 on Fridays and
Saturdays. Tickets are $25.765-1100
Oklahoma!: The Lawrence Welk
Resort Theater present Rodgers and
Hammerstein's musical about the
changing Old West. Performances run
through April 7. Tickets arc $29-$36.
749-3448
Other People's Money: The Old
Globe Theater performers present this
comedy through Feb. 24 attheCassius
Carter Center Stage, Balboa Park.
Tickets are $28.50. 239-2255. See
T he White Rose' for another Old
Globe Theater production.
Robin Hood: Sherwood Forest's
own hero is portrayed in thisChristian
Youth Theater production, running
through Feb. 10. Showsarc performed
at the Lewis Auditorium, San Diego.
Tickets range from $3-$6, with
discounts for groups. 588-0206
San Diego Actors Festival: 30
o n-act p lays f eaturing local
professional actors, with some
productions written by the performers,
shows through Feb. 10 at Sushi* San
Diego. Tickets are $6 per day, $ 12 per
evening, or $25 for all. 238-7396
Tender Lies: The Lamplight
Community Theater performs this
play about a rundown boarding house
Theater performs this drama about
student resistance in Nazi Germany.
Shows are performed at the Old Globe
theater, Balboa Park, through Feb.
24. Tickets are $28-50.239-2255. See
'Other People's* money for another
Qld Globe performance.
Woman in Mind: The Gaslamp
Quarter Theater Company presents
this dark comedy about a woman's
daydreams and marriage. Show runs
through March 17. Tickets are $20
and $22.234-9583
F ilm
Silent Film Classics: The
Grossmont-Cuyamaca College of
Extended S tudies presents a series of
classic silent films accompanied by
the San Diego Cine-Phonic Orchestra:
• THE GOLD RUSH - (1925)
Written, produced, directed and
starring Charlie Chaplin. Feb. 9.
• CAPTAIN JANUARY- (1924)
Star Diana Cary makes an appearance
to introduce this film and tell a few
stories of being a child star. March 9.
Shows start at 7:30 p.m. at the East
County Performing Arts Center, 8800
Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon.
465-1700
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater:
The Space Theater has five films
showing through Feb. 28:
• OCEAN - exploring the wonders
of undersea life.
• THE WONDERS BEYOND -
through March 3 in La Mesa. Tickets
are $7 and $6 for students, seniors and r
military. 464-4598
The Castle: UCSD presents this
drama about life in England during
the crusades through Feb. 10 in the
Mandell Weiss Theater, UCSD
campus. Tickets are $12 for general,
admission, $ 10 for seniors, and $6 for
students; there is a $1 parking fee.
534-3793
The Flight of Earls: Travel to
contemporary Ireland for romance and ;
espionage in this North Coast
Repertory Theater performance,
running through Feb. 16. This
production is performed at the Lomas
Santa Fe Plaza, Solana Beach. Tickets
are $12-$I4.481-1055
The Life and Life of Bumpy
Johnson: Follow this benign racketeer
with the music of Amiri Baraka and
Max Roach. Shows run through Feb.
16 at the Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza.
Tickets arc $15-$22.235-8025
T he S ecret G arden: This
children's classic is performed by the
Great ^American Children's Theater
Company at the Spreckcls Theater,
San Diego, through Feb. 9. Tickets
are $4.50-$8.50.1-800-852-9772
The Sunshine Boys: Coronado
Playhouse presents this comedy about
two senior friends in Coronado
through March 1. Tickets are $ 12 and
$14.435-4856
The White Rose: The Old Globe
discovering the mysteries of our solar
system.
• LASER RUSH III - the theater's
new Laserium with choreographed
l aser g raphics and c omputer
animation.
• US - includes US's music from
their Grammy-winning album.
All shows air at the Reuben H.
Fleet Space Theater, Balboa Park.
Call for times. 238-1233
The Festival ofAnimation: Enjoy
17 animated films from 11 different
countries each performance through
April 28. Shows air at the San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art, La
Jolla. Tickets range from $6 to $7.
551-9274
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Gallery Vista: Showing 'Square
One - At the Beginning', a multimedia exhibition by Sondra Parks and
Ten Rider through March 16. The
gallery is at 226 E. Broadway, Vista.
Callfor times. 758-5258
Santa Fe Depot: An exhibit
depicting early Escondido. The Depot
is on Heritage Walk in Grape Day
Park, Escondido. Call for times. 7438207
The May fair Gallery: Traditional
and contemporary fine art in all media
by Peter Beckman, Laura McCreeryJordan, Jim Rabby and others. The
Gallery is located at 162 S. Rancho
Santa Fe Road, Encinitas. 942-9990
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Comedy Nite: North County^
own comedy hot spot has several
upcoming guests:
• FEB. 5-10 - Diana Joran, Hiram
Kasten, Joe Scazolla.
• FEB. 12-17- Peter Gaulke, Peter
Berman, Mr Rafael.
• FEB. 19-24 - Stephanie Hodge,
Matthew Weinheld, David Goodman.
Comedy Nite is located at 2216 El
Camino Real, Oceanside. 757-2177
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12 at San Luis Rey and other
Oceanside locations. Masquerade
parties, costume events, ethnic foods
and a parade highlight the event
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THE RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY EDITION
T HE C O U G A R
CHRONICLE
ISSUE # 7
WEDNESDAY
DEC 3,2014
Volume XLIII
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I nterV arsity d erecognized a s s tudent
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Religious groups cannot specify faith as criteria for leadership
BY KATLIN SWEENEY
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Christian based organization InterVarsity has been
derecognized as a student
org. on all 23 CSU system
campuses based on their
constitution's mandate that
a student must be of the
Christian faith in order to
become a chapter leader.
InterVarsity is a student
Christian group that originates in late nineteenth century England and became
prevalent in the United
States as of the late 1930s.
It is present on multiple college campuses, working to
lead small group Bible studies, introducing students to
the Christian faith and collaborating with other student organizations to support various social justice
causes. InterVarsity has been
present for decades on various CSU campuses, having
been at CSU Fresno for 40
years prior to derecognition.
On Dec. 21, 2011, former CSU System Chancellor Charles B. Reed signed
Executive Order 1068, a
memorandum that prohibits
campus recognition of student orgs, that discriminate
on the basis of race, religion,
national origin, ethnicity*
color, age, gender, marital
status, citizenship, sexual
orientation or disability.
"No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority,
living group, honor society,
or other student organization unless its membership
and leadership are open to all
currently enrolled students at
that campus," the memorandum said. "Except that a social fraternity or sorority or
other university living group
may impose a gender limitation as permitted by Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, Section 41500."
Under Executive Order
1068, student organizations
are permitted to require that
potential leaders have been
members of the group for a
certain period of time and/
or be elected into these positions. If a group did not comply with these guidelines,
their respective campus
would review their constitution and possibly derecognize them as a student org.
In InterVarsity's constitution, which is utilized
by the CSUSM chapter,
Article V Section 3 requires the Christian faith
as part of the criteria for
the student leader position.
"Leadership of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at California State
University San Marcos involves significant spiritual
commitment," the InterVarsity Chapter Constitution
said. "Chapter leaders are
expected to indicate their
agreement with InterVarsity's Doctrine and Purpose
Statements and exemplify
Christ-like character, conduct and leadership (c.f. the
following relevant passages:
1 Peter 5:1-7; 1 Timothy
3:1-13; Galatians 5:19-26;
and 1 Corinthians 6:7-11)."
Due to the faith-based requirements for student leaders, InterVarsity was officially derecognized as a student
org. back in 2012. However, Chancellor Timothy P.
White, who became the California §tate University System Chancellor in Oct. 20T2,
granted InterVarsity a moratorium for the 2013 to 2014
academic year. This allowed
religious orgs, to resubmit
their constitutions and bylaws with adjusted language
for review. If orgs. did not adjust their requirements to reflect Executive Order 1068's
mandate for nondiscriminatory practices, they would
officially be derecognized.
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CSUSM students work to raise awareness of student homelessness
Call for Cougars' advocacy
BY JASMINE DEMERS
COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR
A film screening was held
in the USU Ballroom to
raise awareness for an often overlooked dilemma
affecting college students
across the state, including on this very campus.
"Inocente," a 2012 Academy Award winning film,
tells the story of a young
Latina artist who was
homeless and living on
the streets of San Diego.
The event was organized
by a faculty focus group in
partnership with the Casa
Cornelia Law Firm and was
also sponsored by several
CSUSM organizations. Casa
Cornelia works closely with
unaccompanied minor refugees and gave organizers
permission to play the film.
Guest speaker, Karen
GuzmXn, shared her own
experience with becoming homeless as a college student and her hopes
for change on campus.
"Homelessness is actually a huge issue in North
and San Diego County.
This event was able to highlight the issue of homelessness through another
avenue," GuzmXn said.
According to GuzmXn,
students have the option of
indicating whether or not
they are, or have ever been,
homeless on their FAFSA
application. This makes it so
that the University is aware
of the amount of students
that are affected by homelessness. However, GuzmXn
says that problems may arise
in the accuracy of these num-
Photo by Chris Morales
CSUSM students have the option to make thefinancialaid office aware of their living accommodations. This includes whether or not they are homeless.
bers when students choose
not to identify as homeless
because they don't understand the qualifications.
"I think it's important to
highlight homelessness on
our campus because then
students have an idea of
what resources are available on campus, more students who would classify
as homeless would realize
that they qualify, and most
importantly, more resources
and funds are set aside for
students in such circumstances," GuzmXn said.
GuzmXn explains that the
University should not only
recognize the prevalence of
homelessness on campus, but
explore ways to fix the issue.
"The reason I began organizing around campus issues
in general was because I personally felt like this university failed me in many ways.
I think that it's important and
necessary for students and
faculty to be able to honestly
acknowledge that our university hasn't always responded
to situations appropriately,"
GuzmXn said. "See, by not
acknowledging it, we are part
of the problem. You have to
acknowledge the problems
so that we can work together
and improve our university
until it's really able to live
up to its core principles."
During her speech at the
screening event, GuzmXn
Continued
"Cougars' advocacy"
on page 7
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NEWS
A SI p asses r esolution i n s upport o f S tudent A ccess I nitiative
S tudent g overnment e ndorses p ossible s hift i n c lass s cheduling
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The ASI Board of Directors has moved forward
with endorsing the implementation of the Student
Access Initiative's proposed
scheduling changes, as long
as U-hour is preserved in
the revised time blocks.
The Student Access Initiative (SAI) proposes moving
some three unit classes from
twice a week, 75 minute
blocks to 50 minute blocks,
three times a week. The proposal has been a subject of
contention this semester as
more members of the campus
community became aware of
the way it will potentially
impact their schedules. The
affected courses would vary
based upon how department chairs choose to allot
time slots based on subject
matter, as well as professor
and classroom availability.
Some students and professors have argued that the
revised time blocks could
potentially create scheduling
conflicts for lecturers teaching at multiple campuses,
force them to spend more
money in gas and parking
permits to be on campus
extra days each week, increase professor workload
and affect the pedagogical
structuring of some courses. Others have argued that
the SAI will decrease class
conflicts, help solve space
problems that have occurred
with a growing campus and
accelerate graduation rates.
On Nov. 21, ASI BoD
passed the "Resolution in
Support of the Student Access Initiative with the
Preservation of University
Hour." The decision was
made after viewing a presentation about the SAI by
Vice Provost Kamel Hadadd,
discussing questions and
concerns with students interested in learning more about
the initiative and reviewing
the Q&A posted by the Office of Communications to
the student body on Nov. 21.
"Kamel came to present
at our first Board of Directors meeting in September,
because we were concerned
that he was going to get rid
of University Hour," ASI Executive Committee President
and CEO, Haley Perko, said.
"That was our main concern
at the time. The Student Affairs Dept. was able to work
with him and find an alternate way to put the schedule
together so that both more
classroom space was utilized
and U-hour was preserved.
This was the main purpose
when writing the resolution
in support of this initiative."
Since these discussions
with the BoD, the SAI now
proposes retaining U-hour,
but moving it from 12 p.m.
to 1 p.m. to the new time
slot of 12:50 p.m. to 1:50
p.m. In their resolution, ASI
requested that if U-hour
were to be moved again, it
should remain within the
high-impact time of 11:30
a.m. to 2 p.m., when most
students are on campus.
The resolution said that
the preservation of U-hour
is an integral part of ensuring that Student Life and
Campus Climate, which are
two of the five institutional
strategic priorities included
in the University Strategic
Plan, remain primary issues
at CSUSM. It cites the one
hour time block as an important way of preserving
time for students to organize
meetings, attend events and
engage in peer collaboration.
While ASI BoD have decided to support the SAI, the
resolution calls for more discussion about the proposal
and how it will benefit, or hinder, the campus community.
"We did have discussion
at our board meeting and decided with an ever so evolving campus we need to learn
to adapt so that the students
are not hurt by our rapid
growth," Perko said. "So we
saw some flaws in this initiative, but in the long run it is
there to help offer more classroom space, to hopefully offer more class sections and
ultimately hopefully facilitate a faster graduation rate."
Students that are interested
in expressing their opinions
can contact the ASI Board
of Directors or submit comments to the SAI FAQ form
at the Planning and Academic Resources web page.
Diversity mapping project reveals campus makeup
B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER
STAFF WRITER
Recently, CSUSM President Karen Haynes was recognized in a U-T San Diego
Local Reports article as
leading a university population where "more than half
of the student body identifies as being a minority."
In order to further ensure that students who
belong to these minorities may feel properly
represented, CSUSM routinely hires Hualani and
Associates (H&A) to run
a Diversity Mapping Project at the University.
These programs are designed to map current diversity, inclusion efforts,
equality, initiatives and
courses on university campuses. With this information, the administration can
better understand the current
demographics being taught,
and learn how CSUSM can
properly tailor services for
In addition, rather than alall of the student population. lowing an institution to focus
According to the project's on just one or a few sucpage on the CSUSM website, cessful diversity programs,
diversity efforts are defined the mapping analyzes all of
as including "campus ac- them. It goes beyond the
tivities, programs, initiatives, bits and pieces of various
processes, policies, mission approaches for particular
statements, and/or events groups to take a holistic aprelated to diversity, culture, proach to all of the diversity
inclusion, and social jus- elements on campus, framing
tice." These efforts are based the various efforts into a more
on detailed study of demo- comprehensive
overview.
graphic factors such as "race,
For greater clarity on the
ethnicity, age, gender, gen- status of university-wide
eration, sexual orientation, diversity efforts, the Mapnationality, regional iden- ping Project examines four
tity, linguistic background, years of data on diversity
disability, political ideol- programs, curricular comogy, veteran's status, religion ponents, and resource allo[and] socioeconomic status." cations. H&A collects this
One key goal H&A has data in four days of indiwith diversity mapping is to vidual interviews and focus
determine the actual level of groups. They also scan the
engagement with diversity is- CSUSM website, and review
sues. Diversity mapping digs documents and information
beneath projected or assumed from key departments and
engagement in diversity is- employees
campus-wide.
sues, checking for a more
The Office of Diversity,
than superficial commitment. Educational Equity, Inclu-
CSUSM students present
posters, projects at showcase
B Y SONNI SIMMONS
STAFF WRITER
To a student, university life
may seem to center around
work and grading, with little
opportunity to show off one's
creative skills to an audience.
Fortunately, students who
wish to share their creative accomplishments with
other students and faculty
members got their wish at
the Student Poster Showcase, held on Dec.2 at
The Clarke Field House.
"The purpose of the poster
showcase is to give both
undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity
to present their research in
a non-competitive environment," said Lauren Stewart, office assistant for The
Office of Graduate Studies
and Research. "The Student
Poster Showcase is the only
event on-campus that ad-
dresses research from across
all university disciplines."
The Student Poster Showcase was hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies and
Research, in collaboration
with the Committee for Undergraduate Research, and
sponsored by Instructional
& Information Technology Services (HTS). Like
most on-campus events,
admission was also free.
The Committee for Undergraduate Research is an
on-campus
organization
dedicated to, according to
its website, equipping students with the proper research so they are "better
prepared to rise to contemporary challenges." In this
case, taking the form of an
outlet for student creative
expression and exposition.
Held twice a year, the event
offers a wide range of poster
and digital presentations
from students, done in order
to showcase their research
and creative accomplishments. The event is also often used as a way for students
to network with faculty, and
is regarded as an important
event to add to resumes for
future employment or graduate school applications.
"The Showcase gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty, peers and
community," Stewart said.
It is also an opportunity
for CSUSM students to support one another and witness
the incredible accomplishments made by their peers.
The Student Poster Showcase took place at The
Clarke Field House during
U-hour on Dec. 2, but will
return in the spring semester. Family members are always encouraged to attend.
sion, and Ombud Services
is responsible for the Mapping Project. The Advisory
Coordinating
Committee
for Diversity Mapping is
the liaison between H&A,
the university, and various
constituencies on campus.
Dr. Laurie Stowell is the
Committee's
Co-Chair,
and she has high hopes for
the mapping's outcome.
"We have just finished
the data collection phase
and next semester will be
more active and more important,"
Stowell
said.
The Mapping Project is a
tool the Committee wants
to use to identify strengths,
current resources, opportunities and areas needing
improvement.
Interpretation of the data will allow
them to recommend strategies and next step actions.
"It will be up to the different constituents of the
campus community to determine the impact...what
we do with the report is the
where the rubber meets the
road," Stowell concludes.
Students interested in participating in the project or the
various diversity events associated with the program are
advised to contact the Advisory for Diversity Mapping.
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CALM Project aims to reduce course material costs
I nnovative s olution t o c ontribute t o s tudents ' s uccess
B Y JASMINE DEMERS
COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR
CSUSM
faculty
are
spreading awareness f or
a program that will boost
the educational success
of the student body while
providing them with affordable learning sources.
The Cougars Affordable
Learning Materials Project (CALM) is creating
a strong presence f or affordable learning material
on campus. It is a program
that replaces high-cost textbooks and other instructional material with affordable alternatives such as
open educational resources.
A fter attending a meeting f or the CSU System's
Affordable Learning Solutions program, CSUSM IITS
wrote a proposal that granted
funds to faculty in order to
replace more expensive textbooks with more affordable
learning materials. This proposal was accepted and the
campus received a grant of
$25,000 in the spring of 2013.
A plan of action was developed in the summer of 2013
and a resolution was passed
by the Academic Senate in
the spring of 2014 that supports the CALM Initiative.
n fiSUSM
Instructional Developer, explained how the CALM Program works and her hopes
for growth in the future.
"CALM is a program that
discovers instructional material that is at low or no
cost," Wilson said. "We solicit proposals from faculty
on ways that they can reduce
course materials and there
are levels of awards based
on the amount of work it
takes to reduce, the number
of students, and the savings."
Wilson reported that there
are 32 courses that have
been CALMed since the
program began and this
has resulted in an approximate savings of $413,000.
"We are just scratching the surface right now.
We have so far only hit
32 courses. There is still a
lot of room f or improvement and change," she said.
Dr.
Natalie
Wilson,
CALM Faculty Fellow and
Women's Studies lecturer, explained how she has
been involved in this improvement and the expansion of the CALM Project.
"This year, I have begun to
meet with the ASI Board of
Directors in order to get their
input on how we can collaborate with them to spread
the~ mxrd -about. £ ALM to
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
Rising cost of text books and supplies stacks up over the course of an academic career.
students," Wilson said. "I am
also working with Jane Sim,
IITS staff, to build a CALM
presence on social media."
Dr. Wilson also explained
how important this program
has been in regards to students
and their learning outcomes.
"CALMing a course usually means reading requirements are streamlined, and
students are thus not spending large amounts of money
for a text they will only
read a portion of," Wilson
said. "Further, streamlining required materials often
means honing in on essential
t ^ t s a n d readings, w hichre-
sults in a higher percentage
of students completing the
necessary work before coming to class. This makes for
a more productive and engaging classroom, and what
faculty miember wouldn't
appreciate this outcome?"
Currently, CALM ambassadors are working to spread
awareness of the program to
the faculty and student body.
Bill Ward, Interim CIO and
Dean of IITS, says that the
process of finding supplemental material is far from
easy and it takes a lot of support from everyone involved.
"Therç are lots of road
blocks to finding supplemental material. It can be very
difficult and time consuming," Ward said. "We are
hoping to hire on more people to help make this happen more efficiently. What's
really important here is that
we have the administration behind this program."
According to the CALM
website, textbooks prices are
continuing to increase and
these costs are reported to be
one of the most prominent
reasons that students drop
out. Dr. Wilson explains that
most students cannot afford
all of their course mate-
rial for the semester, which
has a ' negative effect on
how well they do in a class,
"As a consequence, students struggle to get a hold of
used copies online or wait for
long periods in the library for
their turn with reserved material," Wilson said. "Others
are forced to forego having
access to all needed course
materials. All of these factors
have a negative impact on
student success generally and
on their grades specifically."
Susan Wilson also points
out that students often
times are so upset by textbook prices and don't necessarily understand that
the faculty are not at fault.
"It's important f or students
to know that the faculty does
care, but most of them are
actually unaware of the price
of these textbooks," she
said. "But students do have
a voice and they can communicate their concerns."
The CALM program provides affordable learning
materials for students and
allows them to be more successful in their journey to
higher education. Students
and faculty are encouraged
to participate in this program and submit any proposal they might have to
CALM down more courses.
Continued from page I
InterVarsity derecognized as student organization
leaders are required to be
members of the Christian
faith, membership is open
to anyone that is interested in learning more about
Christianity or wanting to
join a close-knit student org.
"I make the comparison
that we require the President to have a certain background, and in certain levels,
they are allowed to discriminate," Hatch, said. " It's a
Biblical requirement that
our leaders be Christian, so I
d on't think that it should be
considered
discriminatory
if it is a faith background."
The CSUSM chapter of
InterVarsity has been extremely active on campus
f or the past 18 years, serving
students in a multidimensional fashion. The org. offers a diverse range of small
group Bible studies, ranging
f rom Latino to athletes to
Greek system based. In addition to establishing worship services and a variety
of outreach programs, InterVarsity also works with the
general campus community.
They regularly partner with
other student orgs, to sponsor events pertaining to social justice, feed hundreds of
incoming freshmen at a f ree,
start-of-the-semester
barbeque and set up a welcome
stand to pass out snow cones
to hundreds of students during the first week of school.
InterVarsity Area Director
for North County, Ramiro
Marchena, said that the constitution is not intended to be
discriminatory but rather to
provide leaders that are wellversed in the Bible and Christian faith in order to answer
questions that other members
may have. InterVarsity also
chose not to utilize the election based system for thenleadership orgs, in order to
remain true to their values.
"We would be intentionally voting for people that are
Christian to become leaders.
We probably wouldn't vote
in a non-Christian and that
would be working the system," Marchena said. Due
to their derecognition, InterVarsity will not have the
same access to resources
that they did as a student org.
They cannot have a table at
student org. fairs, partner
with other orgs, in the same
capacity that they previously
did or promote the group in
spaces other than on public bulletin boards. In addition, not being a student org.
impacts the costs and time
it takes to reserve a room
on campus for meetings.
InterVarsity is open to
working further with the
Chancellor's Office to reach
a consensus on. how the
matter should be resolved.
However, they maintain
that they would like to be
reinstated as a student org.,
and should be allowed to
select student leaders that
are of the Christian faith.
"We are going through a
process of grieving for the
institution where the place
we call home isn't home anymore," Marchena said. "We
don't hate the CSU system
and we understand their policy, but we think that there is
a better way to go about this.
This is creating a space for
no diversity where you can't
believe in anything and c an't
have requirements for leaders. Our desire is that they
will create a space f or people
of faith. As a religious org.,
we can have a president who
is Muslim or Christian. We're
just asking for that space to
be true to ourselves, having been able to do that f or
decades on these campuses."
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Fans encouraged Cougars to take down #1 team
Men's basketball pulls off homecoming victory
BY RESTY GREY
SPORTS EDITOR
Students fueled a fired-up
Cougars Men's Basketball
team into a second half ral-ly against No. 1 Vanguard
in its homecoming event
on Satufday, November 22.
CSUSM students arrived in
a spirit bus provided in their
admission. The crowd was
given headbands and foam
paws to help draw attention to
themselves, both encouraging the Cougars and helping
to deter Vanguard's plans to
upset the homecoming event.
The momentum helped to
rally Cougars from a seven point deficit after the
first half, outscoring Vanguard by eight in the second.
"It's incredible to have this
kind of support and what
an incredible atmosphere
it was for homecoming,"
Coach Jim Saia said. "BeatWÊÊÊÊÊKÊM
ing the Number 1 team in
the country at home court."
Since
then,
Cougars
went on the road to win
in two games in Fullerton and two games in Salt
Lake City, Utah, making
them 10-0 on the season.
Cougars are averaging
8 three-pointers a game
and shooting just under
.400 percent from the field.
Guard Blake Nash leads
all Cougars in scoring, averaging above 20 points and 4
assists per game and playing
more than 30 minutes a game.
Guard Akachi Okugo is
shooting just below .500
percent from the three, tying his teammate, guard
Tyson Kygar, who has 21
three pointers on the season.
Despite boasting a smaller
stat line than his other fellow starters, Forward Wade
Collie manages to contin-
Photo by Bruce Sherwood
Fans and cheerleaders rally in support of homecoming victory.
ue to see the court for his
contributions away from
the stat sheet. Collie is utilized as a two-way athlete,
flourishes in his role as a
stretch forward and often
being able to cause gaps
in the opponent's defense.
Center Declan Daly leads
CSUSM in rebounding, averaging 8 rebounds per game.
His defensive presence
causes a significant amount
of trouble for opponents'
offense in the front court.
Cougars
are
averaging above 80 points a
game while holding opponents to just below an
average 75 points a game.
Cougars will play one
more game on the road Tuesday, Dec. 2 against Azusa Pacific before hosting
Bethesda on Saturday, Dec.
13 at MiraCosta College.
mmmmmmmmm
HEART
BEAT
Meningitis threatens college population
C DC warns o f s ilent, p otentially d eadly threat
with friends and significant
others, they are not thinking about potential risks.
Students are now living
As our journey into college and life begins, an in closer quarters than ever
overwhelming f eeling of before and while that life
excitement consumes us. can create a sense of comFor many of us, college life munity and independence,
is our first taste of freedom. it can also carry the risk of
New experiences like liv- infectious diseases. For exing in the dorms or fall- ample, Meningococcal dising in love, come with a ease is a common disease
new sense of adventure among first-year college
and excitement. Now we students living in the dorm.
The Centers for Disease
feel invincible, plunging
headfirst into the unknown. Control and Prevention
Students are so drunk with (CDC) states that Meningothe excitement of sharing coccal disease is caused by
a new apartment or dorm the bacterium meningococBY ALEXIS SAUCEDO
SPORTS COLUMNIST
cus and around 10 percent
of the population has been
previously exposed to the
bacteria and are harboring it
in the back of their nose and
t hro^ These individuals a rf :
asymptomatic and receive
the title 'carrier.' According to the CDC, a common
outcome of a meningococcal infection is meningitis.
A meningococcal meningitis
infection results in the swelling of the meninges, which
are the protective membrane
coverings of the brain and
spinal cord (CDC, 2014).
Symptoms of meningitis
typically appear within three
W alk o ff h oliday p ounds
Staying in shape this holiday season
working out has to be some
kind of dreadful affair made
STAFF WRITER
of early morning alarms and
gruesome workout sessions
Holidays are a time of which take hours on end.
joy, excitement, together- For those who think this is
ness and all-around hap- the case, there is good news,
piness. Thanksgiving is staying in shape is as simple
the holiday f or eating. as walking around the block.
There's a huge turkey,
According to the Institute
stuffing you can't get enough of Medicine, walking a mere
o f, mashed potatoes that 5,000 steps every day, or 2.5
do not seem to end and the miles, is a simple way to keep
gravy to accompany the your weight down. Walking
meal. That is all before 2.5 miles may sound dauntyou even get to the dessert. ing and time-consuming to
Immediately
following some but if you reserve 30
Thanksgiving,
Christmas minutes a day, you will evenis another holiday known tually develop a healthy roujust for the treats like gin- tine that is quick and easy.
gerbread pastries, fruit cake
If you are inclined to take
and candy canes. That said, on a bigger challenge try to
everyone« is thinking about reserve an hour for yourself
how they can stay in top and double the distance for
form once the season of a more strenuous workout
happiness comes to an end. that will burn, on average,
People tend to think that 300 to 500 calories each day.
BY PIERSON CEPEDA
Before you start your
walk, remember another
important aspect of working out that many people
forget, stretching. Stretch
your calves, hamstrings and
quads. Also consider your
walking form. It's simple,
head up looking forward
with your neck, shoulder and
back relaxed. Slightly bend
your arms when swinging
and keep your stomach muscles tightened with a straight
back. Lastly, walk while
rolling from heel to toe.
This holiday, like many
others, will be full of fun
and happiness and the last
thing people want to do is
think about exercise. The
simple solution to this is
to keep it simple. Take 30
minutes and take a walk,
either alone or with others, the more the merrier.
to seven days of exposure
(CDC, 2014). The CDC states
that the symptoms of meningitis are fever, headache and
a stiff neck. >Mqre severe
t &ytoiltoms c an: inclucfeiiausea, vomiting, photophobia
and an altered mental status.
Meningococcal disease can
be diagnosed with a blood
draw or a lumbar puncture.
Individuals who may have
been exposed to the disease are treated with antibiotics in order to prevent
them from acquiring or further spreading the disease.
According to the CDC,
"antibiotic treatment should
reduce the risk of dying but
sometimes the infection has
caused too much damage
to the body for antibiotics
to prevent death or seria l ^ong-ternr - ptdkiefe."
About 11 to 19 percent of
individuals who have survived meningococcal disease will have long-term
disabilities. These long-term
disabilities can include the
loss of limb, deafness, brain
or nervous system damage.
It is vital that students*on
college campuses are aware
of this disease and take precautions in preventing it.
CSUSM currently provides
all first year housing students
with meningitis information
in their housing contracts.
These students are required
to read and return a response
stating they hay^ understood
the information provided to
the Campus Housing Office.
A vaccination does exist that protects against
the bacterium that causes
meningococcal
disease,
however it is not required in
order to be a CSUSM student or to live in the dorms
(though encouraged). The
CDC states that a vaccine
is the best defense against
meningococcal
disease.
Andrea Leonard coaches players to
athletic, personal victory
tem Coach Leonard goes by.
"My philosophy is that if
we can build and maintain
a solid foundation of values,
morals, positive culture and
respect, then the winning
follows that," Leonard said.
"You need to know how to
112-46 record during her
four-year tenure be the proof
to that philosophy, then it is
There are some athletic
clear that we have discovteams in collegiate sports
ered a modern day Socrates.
who struggle to win with
Coach Leonard's systems
little to no excuses every
and beliefs were not creattime they step on the field
ed overnight as you can tell.
or court. There are
They were conceived
other teams that have
when the love startthe talent, but still do
ed then manifested
not receive the results
when she was given
they expect or want.
the opportunity, so it
For the CSUSM
is as if she assisted
Women's
Volleyherself for a spike
ball team, neither of
towards a successthose scenarios is the
ful coaching career.
case and Head Coach
Not only does she
Andrea
Leonard
coach her players to
is the one to thank
victory, but she cares
Photo by Chris Morales
due to her beliefs,
greatly for her athletes.
systems and overall Andrea Leonard is satisfied with her team's
"When it all comes
playoff performance.
fervor for coaching.
together and you see
"Talent can only take
them achieve someyou to a certain place, so in create an unselfish environ- thing they never thought posorder to win, you must have a ment where a group of peo- sible," Leonard said. "You
system," Coach Leonard said. ple can collectively come have helped them open a door
Imagine a well-conditioned together for the good of the inside themselves that will
and orderly community and TEAM, not themselves." continue to create greatness
you will get an idea of the sysIf we simply let Leonard's throughout their lifetime."
BY BURTLAND DIXON
STAFF WRITER
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Faculty
Spotlight
Professor Berman reflects on career as filmmaker
T eaching t he art of filmmaking t o C SUSM students
BY ANTHONY TREVINO
STAFF WRITER
Professor Jonathan Berman
is a well-known independent
filmmaker that divides his
time between helping foster
the creativity of his film students and working tirelessly
on his own films that focus
on taking the viewer on a
journey to places the average person may never see.
Professor Berman started his film education
early and drew inspiration from his childhood.
"As kids we had bands
when we were like 13, and
around the same time we
were also making movies," Professor Berman said.
"Home movies on super
8 film, which was all the
rage back then, and you'd
get the little three minute
reel and we'd shoot Karate
epics or gangster films."
After graduating from
McGill University in Montreal with his BA, Professor Berman began working
as an Assistant Film Editor for various independent film companies such as
Troma Entertainment, best
known for such flicks as
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
and Terror Firmer (1999).
Following his early work
at Troma, Professor Berman went on to direct three
documentary films: The Shvitz (1993), My Friend Paul
(1999) and Commune (2005).
Professor Berman came
to CSUSM in 2004 after answering an ad for
a job in the Communications
department.
"I liked the idea of being able to teach at a
public
school,"
Professor
Berman
said.
In between a busy sched-
ule as one of the university's
Associate Professors, he's
nearing completion on his
fourth film People of Earth,
which is an in-depth look
at the influence George Van
Tassel, his mysterious death
and the infamous Integratron—a machine that supposedly functions as both
a healing device and time
machine—have had on the
residents of Joshua Tree.
Professor Berman's films
are about taking the audience
to places that exist in reality but still allowing them
to feel as if they're watching a traditional narrative.
"I want them to go on
a ride and feel like they
watched a fiction film,"
Professor Berman said.
When asked if he had
any advice for young filmmakers and students, Professor Berman answered
with a very thoughtful and
inspiring piece of advice:
"If you want to make stuff,
learn how to effectively use
storytelling to prove a point,
to persuade people," he said.
"Express your emotional
disposition, your belief system and be a modern citizen Photo provided by Anthony Trevino
who has the power to use Professor Berman takes a break
media to make change." outside his office.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATION
SPOTLIGHT
Catholic Club displays faith and God's love through its members
C atholic C ougars share w ord of G od t o C SUSM c ommunity
B Y SHANICE DAVIS
STAFF WRITER
The
Catholic
Club
here at CSUSM hopes to
spread the word of God
through
its
members.
Melinda Lopez, president
of the Catholic Club, talked
about the possibilities one
can experience by simply
having faith in God. Lopez
said that faith is a strong
component of the club.
"We are a group of students who meet and seek to
grow in communion with
God, our faith and each
other," Lopez said. "As a
club, we seek to provide a
safe environment for students to encounter Christ."
Lopez explained that celebration and appreciation of
God is a large aspect of the
faith in Catholic tradition.
"Four Sundays before
we celebrate the coming
of Jesus in the Season of
Advent, we prepare our
hearts, souls and minds
Photo provided by Catholic Club
CSUSM Catholic Club recognizes their similarities when focusing on a common goal.
for the coming of Jesus,"
Lopez said. "We celebrate
the Christmas season beginning Dec. 24 with the birth
of Christ, until the coming
of the three Magi on Jan. 6."
"Students can take away
that they are unconditionally loved by God and that
they are called to do amazing things," Lopez said.
"Sometimes we are caught
up in the business of life
and feel alone, insignificant
and lost, but being Catholic allows you to be apart of
something that is universal,
while we are all human and
realize we are not perfect,
we strive to know deeply
who our Lord and Savior is."
In addition to receiving and
exposing the love of God to
others, the Catholic Club
also strongly believes in giving back and helping others
in need. Their main goal of
focus is donating as much
as they possibly can to people in need and being a light
for Christ on campus as they
try to reflect Gospel messages in their everyday lives.
The Catholic Club raised
over $150 for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as part
of their water project to provide clean water supply for
developing
communities.
The club is also working on another community
project for the holiday season. Future plans include
sponsoring some families
in need for Christmas. Currently the organization is
accepting collections of
gently used clothing and
new blankets for homeless high school aged students as part of a fundraiser.
With the semester coming
to an end soon, the Catholic
Club has only a few more
events left. For their last
meeting, the club is hosting a Christmas social party
from 7 p jn. on Dec. 3 at
The Clarke in room 110.
Next semester, the organization will be holding
meetings from 7 p.m. every
Wednesday at The Clarke.
The meetings will include
social nights, guest speakers, Bible studies and Mass.
Lopez encourages anyone interested in building or strengthening their
relationship with God to
join the club at any of their
weekly meetings on campus.
For more information
visit their Facebook page
at
https://www.facebook.
c om/CsusmCatholicClub.
"Each and every one of
us is at a different point in
our faith journey and the
mission of our club is to
offer opportunity for anyone to share and grow in
their faith," Lopez said.
Forthcoming student organization,
Latter Day Saint Student Association
B uilding c ommunity t hat s erves G od
BY SHANICE DAVIS
STAFF WRITER
Students on campus may
or may not have heard of
the Latter Day Saint Student Association as they
are an up and coming organization here on campus.
The official name of the
LDS church is The Church
of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. Kathleen Scott,
faculty advisor of the organization, gives a snippet of insight on the LDS
and of what is to come for
the future of the LDSSA.
"Our mission is to integrate the intellectual and
spiritual aspects of student
life at the university by providing opportunities for students to serve, socialize and
learn doctrine," Scott said.
"We want our members to
round out their education
with a foundation of faith to
move on into the world as
useful members of society."
"LDS believe that God is
our Heavenly Father-He
knows us each individually and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to make up for
our mistakes so that we can
learn and grow and eventually return to him," Scott
said. "We believe that God
answers prayers, often in
subtle ways and He is by
our side to guide us through
the craziness of life."
Serving the Lord is just a
piece of what being part of the
LDS community is about. In
addition, the LDS community also serves others in need.
"Mormons serve throughout the world, especially
during crises such as the
Haitian earthquake and
Katrina, wearing yellow
T-shirts with the Helping
Hands logo," Scott said.
Locally they have an annual service day in which
members clean up parks
and communities; for example, one group raked and
cleaned Kit Carson Park in
Escondido. The org. also
provides services on an individual level that is usually
private and not advertised.
The LDSSA is about serving those in need and striving to live life as Christ
would
see
justifiable.
Next semester when LDSSA is official, they'll have
meetings every Tuesday and
Thursday during U-hour.
Getting to know one another, planning for the future
of the organization, along
with discussing doctrine and
church history will be among
some of the topics discussed during the meetings.
Scott said that if anyone is interested in joining
LDSSA, to feel free and
email her at
kscott@csusm .edu.
"We hope that students take
from this experience a confidence that there is deep
meaning and purpose in life
and that there is divinity
in each of us," Scott said.
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Muslim Student Association celebrates Eid in America
Group maintains tradition, culture within larger community
ing a goat or lamb as a re- about
self-improvement."
minder of Abraham's own
"[It's] a month of Soul
FEATURES E DITOR
sacrifice and love for God. Purification and a month
"The importance of Eid to strengthen connections
Traditions may not be built is gratefulness and hav- with God," MSA memon the same belief but they are ing a remembrance of ber, Kiren Khan, said.
often celebrated in the same God," Mahmood said. "It's
Other characteristics of
way—with families, friends, a time for family to come Eid celebrations include traparties and community—as and celebrate together." ditional clothing, parties,
The small Eid is celebrat- food and family gatherings
an expression of culture.
Amber Mahmood and oth- ed following Ramadan—a where gifts such as money,
er MSA members discussed month of fasting from sun toys and clothing are handcelebrating Eid, an aspect of up until sun down. The ed out to family members.
Islamic culture, in America. start of the Eid celebraAmber Mahmood and
Eid is a Muslim holiday tion is marked by the end other MSA members are
that occurs twice a year, of Ramadan month where firm believers in integrating
once after Ramadan and families join one another one's own culture and mergonce after Hajj (pilgrim- for a three day long feast. ing a piece of their own be"The month of fasting is liefs and traditions within the
age) and lasts three days.
Similar to other religious about pushing your lim- larger community. However,
celebrations, the importance its and testing yourself," some MSA members find
of Eid lies in its history. The Mahmood said. "It's about that it's sometimes difficult
holiday includes sacrific- trying to break bad habits and to maintain the tradition.
BY NADA SEWIDAN
"When you celebrate
Eid here it is different than
celebrating in an Islamic
Country,"
MSA
member, Leena El-Maleh, said.
"It's sometimes difficult coordinating work and
school in order to maintain the tradition because
we don't get it off as a
holiday," Mahmood said.
Mahmood talked about
how vital community members are to the holiday.
"My favorite part of Eid
is the community aspect
and seeing everybody praying and spending time with
family," she said. "We are
so busy in our everyday
lives so it's nice to have
a day to get together and
celebrate; it's unifying."
Photo provided by MSA Club
MSA shares their love of a traditional Muslim holiday with their
peers and fellow students.
MSA believes it's about
co-existence within a larger
community, a community
that respects each other's beliefs and a community where
individuals can celebrate
their culture whether it's
Christmas, Hanukah or Eid.
Mahmood said that although it is difficult at
times, her family continues
to maintain their religion
within their hearts, home and
alongside the community.
Celebrity paintball tournament hosted by PEACE Fund
Organization offers creative platform to raise money for charity
BY ANNE HALL
A D MANAGER
PEACEFund is bringing together professional paintball
stars with star-studded actors
and actresses to help earn
money for a nonprofit awareness campaign that provides
support for youths struggling through matters of life.
The non-profit organization, created by Adrian
Paul, is designed to help
children in need through
raising
awareness
and
money by hosting charity events such as this one.
Not only is PEACEFund
working to earn money for
their organization, but the
event is also designed to al-
Photo provided by ItGirl Public Relations, Inc. on behalf of
PEACEFund.
low the honored guests to
represent their own charities. Winners of each event
will be able to choose
where the proceeds go.
Existing celebrities registered for participating in
the event include: Adrian
Paul of Highlander, Robbie Jones from Tyler Perry's
Temptation,
Bret
Lockett
(formerly played for New
England Patriots), Wesley
Jonathan of What I Like
About You, Kyle Massey
of Dancing with the Stars,
Walter Jones of the Power
Rangers, Jacqueline Toboni
of Grimm and many more.
CSUSM students, staff
and faculty members are encouraged to attend and par-
ticipate in community events
such as this in order to help
raise money and awareness
for local charities in need.
Weekend tickets can be
purchased and daily tickets
are just $25 per day with a
$15 parking fee. For a oneof-a-kind experience, $1,000
allows teams of up to seven
to register together to team
up with one pro and one celebrity as part of their group.
The two day event will
take place on Saturday,
Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec.
7 at the Camp Pendleton
Paintball Park in Oceanside.
Tickets can be purchased
online or at the event location: 1700 Vandergrift
Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Registration begins at
8 a.m. while the celebrity
tournament will start at 10
a.m. The organization hopes
to host the world's largest
paintball battle on Sunday
as everyone will come together for a day long war to
challenge stamina and wit.
Camp Pendleton has a restriction against
automatic
paintball guns, but bring your
rags and microfiber cloths,
auto-feed hopper, double
triggers, extra pods and semiautomatic paintball guns if
you've got them. Of course,
loads of water, Gatorade
and snacks would be wise
accessories. Keep in mind
that the entire weekend is intended to be days full of fun.
Religions of the world
How different religions celebrate important holidays
BY ALEX MARAVILLAS
STAFF W RITER
While Christmas is among
the most celebrated this
time of year, there are several other diverse religious
traditions to recognize.
Hanukkah, a religious
Jewish celebration, occurs
before Christmas every December; however, this is not
the holiest of Jewish events,
for that would be Yom Kip-
pur, the Day of Atonement. Hanukkah traditions include
Hanukkah celebrates the lighting the menorah and
rededication of the haven consuming traditional Jewin Jerusalem after it was ish dishes such as latkes.
scoured by the winnow SyrEid al-Adha is the Festival
ian/Greek affiliation. The of Sacrifice. This Muslim
haven was left with simply event remembers Abraham's
enough oil to light the can- dedication to God when he
dles for one night; however, attempted to sacrifice his
the oil wondrously came to only child in lieu of God's
last for eight. That is the rea- command. Eid is one of the
son Hanukkah is celebrated two most key events in Isfor eight nights, beginning lam, which takes place after
at crepuscule on Dec. 21. the Hajj. The Hajj is an Ara-
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bic translation and is defined
as a pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid
celebrations include dressing
up in the finest traditional
clothing, visiting family
members and holding feasts.
Yule, a name for the Winter
Solstice, is an event celebrated on Dec. 21 and is a pagan
religious festival that was
considered traditional prior to
the existence of Jesus Christ.
Animals were butchered and
a live tree was brought into
the home as part of tradition. Buddhism is a religion
that follows the teachings of
Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism
teaches that enlightenment
can be achieved by acquiring
knowledge and abandoning
ignorance. Ultimately, Buddhism emphasizes enlightenment as the road to liberty. A
Buddhist tradition includes
the celebration of the birth
and death of Buddha. The
celebration takes place every
May during the full moon.
Whether it's celebrating
the birth of Christ during the
Christmas holiday, eating latkes and lighting the Menorah
for Hanukkah, remembering Abraham's sacrifice for
God during Eid or honoring
Buddha on a May full moon,
it's important to recognize
the diversity of cultures
and traditions that make up
the religions of the world.
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Cougar Farewell: Nada Sewidan
W e s ay g oodbye t o g raduating c o-worker
A hard worker to her core, ing her time at the school, of advice. The first was a
Sewidan was drawn to us believing that they would warning against taking six
after transferring from Palo- last beyond her departure classes in one semester, a
mar Community College
For her time at the paper, situation she lamented forcwhere she was a staff writer she enjoyed editing articles ing upon herself as it culmiat The Telescope, their cam- that addressed issues from nated to an excess amount
pus newspaper. Since then, a different perspective and of stress being piled on her.
she has been with us since was proud of those that took
The second (and much
2013, and in an interview these approaches. The same more uplifting) was that of
we talked about her expe- was embodied in her favorite putting feeling into one's
riences not just at the pa- article, "My experience as work. It is the mentality of
per, but also as a CSUSM an Egyptian American" in some students to simply see
student and the advice she which she talked about the a homework assignment as
has for future students. dual life she experienced as busy work for which they
In regards to her most an immigrant to the United only need to splatter some
enjoyable experiences on States and her struggle to words onto a page and call it a
campus, Sewidan had rous- overcome not only language day. She argued against this,
ing praise for her professors barriers, but those erected instead advocating for peosaying that they were not by stereotypical notions ple to look at the assignments
Photo by Anne Hall only some of the smartest of Egypt and her ethnicity. as something that a student
people she'd taken classes
As a bit of hindsight on her can look at and be proud of.
Features Editor Nada Sewidan leaves behind a challenge of large
with, but also taught her to time at the campus, Sewidan
shoes to fill.
Crafting a masterpiece of
formulate her own ideolo- dispensed two great pieces written words can make peoented journalists that pass gies through incorporation of
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they may not even have had
the slightest care about before. Doing assignments in
this way leads to an expansion of intellectual thought
and ideas which breathes life
into the heart of what school
is truly about: learning.
Being a fellow journalist
at the paper, Sewidan was
important to my own evolution at the publication. She
was the one that gave me my
first article and started me
on the path to the level of
journalistic professionalism
present in my current work.
I think I speak for all those
at the paper when I say you
will be missed and it was a
pleasure working with you.
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CORNER
Potato latkes
Jewish delight for breakfast
BY NOELLE FRIEDBERG
OPINION EDITOR
Potato latkes are a traditional Jewish dish. They
are eaten during Hanukkah because the oil they are
made with reminds those
celebrating this Jewish holiday of the oil in the Temple
that lasted for eight days.
My father was raised Jewish, and while my family
does not practice the religion,
we still like to partake in this
tradition by eating latkes this
time of year. It has become a
new family tradition of ours
to eat them for breakfast
every Christmas morning.
Try them with applesauce,
sour cream and cinnamon
on top. Even though that
sounds like a weird combination, trust me, it's delicious.
Yields:
This
recipe
makes about 16 latkes.
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes
1 small onion
3 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
V\ teaspoon salt
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Directions:
1. Peel the potatoes.
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4. Add theflour,eggs and
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5. Heat the oil in a frying
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into the oil. Press them
into pancake-like thickness.
6. Fry latkes until both
sides are crisp and brown.
7. Drain the latkes on paper towels before serving.
Do you have a favorite
recipe that you would like
to share? Send any recipes
or suggestions to Culinary
Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com and you
may see your recipe featured
in the next issue.
told the audience her story and affording the necessary
of survival and her experience materials more of a realistic
with homelessness at a very possibility. In addition, provulnerable time in her life. grams like ACE Scholars,
"At one point, I was a re- which helps former foster
cently 'openly lesbian,* youth attend college, prohomeless student who had vides guidance and support
just started a sexual assault to ensure that they graduate,
case without family support,"
CSUSM faculty are also
GuzmXn said. "I know for a hosting^, other programs
f act t hat I a m o nly h ere b e- that aire" aiftied a t helphomelessness.
cause of my amazing profes- ing * end
sors, my feminist family and
Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi,
die support of my friends**' Kinesiology Professor and
While higher educations is faculty head of the Donate
still working towards provid- Don't Dump Program, exing appropriate resources few plains how she is helping stustudents that are homeless dents reach out to people in
or at-risk, some efforts have the community with the Doalready been spearheaded by nate Don't Dump Program.
students, faculty and staff in
" 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4
an effort to begin making a children suffer from hunchange. Film screenings like ger insecurity. We are try"Inocente" raise awareness ing, with this food disof the need to reach out to tribution to get students
homeless students and pro- involved with this type
vide resources. Initiatives of community outreach,"
de
Ghetaldi
said.
like CALM, which seeks to
Donate Don't Dump is a
reduce textbook costs, works
to make attending college volunteer-based program that
saves short dated and surplus
foods that will essentially get
thrown out or go to waste
by grocery stores. They take
this food and distribute it to
people within the commuiilty
who cannot afford groceries.
Students who struggle with
hunger or homelessness are
of course welcomed and encouraged to take advantage of
this resource. It is held on thè
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every
week at 1:30 and located at
thè Summit Church parking
lot next to the new dorms.
Organizers and speakers at the "Inocente" film
screening are hoping to facilitate change as they continue to spread awareness
and educate the community
about issues of homelessness on campus. By advocating for these issues, they
hope to see an increase in
resources for homeless students and an ultimate end
to homelessness cai campus.
Holiday shopping without breaking bank
Cougars' advice on budgeting for this holiday season
BY SHANICE DAVIS
STAFF WRITER
Christmas is approaching and holiday shopping is
becoming more inevitable.
For college students,
holiday shopping can be
quite pricey and can put
an enormous dent in one's
wallet;
however, there
are ways one can levy
some of those expenses.
At CSUSM, many students
share the same struggle of
digging in couch cushions
for coins or miraculously
running across 20-dollar
bills in jean pockets, and for
that, students are no strangers to the notion of cost effective shopping strategies.
One way to prevent overspending this Christmas is
to take a good look at your
accounts and weigh the
amount of money earned
versus necessary future expenses. It's important to set
a realistic expectation and
admit how much you can
spend. It's then that you can
decide what stores you are
realistically able to shop.
"I think you can set limits for yourself and just
know how much you
have and what you're able
to spend," CSUSM student, Troy Stephens, said.
Another similar option is
to abandon credit and debit cards at home and only
withdraw enough money
to cover the items you
specifically want to buy.
"In order for me to go holiday shopping without breaking the budget, I leave my
debit cards or credit cards
at home and take out the
amount of money I could
use," CSUSM student Stephanie Cervantes said. "I think
knowing how much money
I'm trying to spend on each
person is a good idea."
A similar option is budget
out how much you want to
devote to each person on
your holiday list and withdraw cash accordingly.
"What I'll do is have a
certain amount that I will be
spending on each person,"
CSUSM student Diana Gar-
cia said. "For example, I
have three people in my family besides myself and let's
say that I 'm going to spend
50 dollars on each person,
I'll only take out 150 dollars
from my bank account and
make sure I carry it in cash
so that I don't use my cards."
Additionally, prior research of local deals and
pricing is a good idea.
"I look for discounts on
groupons and such," CSUSM
student, Heath Brown, said.
Regardless of how everyone is going about their
holiday shopping, don't forget to rack up on deals to get
more bang for your buck.
Happy Spending and
Happy Holidays Cougars.
�Opinion Editor:
Noelle Friedberg
cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com
Don't tolerate intolerance
The true meanings of "diversity/9 "tolerance5
Therefore, not all reliSTAFF WRITER
gions can be valid. Some
must be wrong if others are
to be right. Of course, they
Diversity is a word that can all be wrong; however,
people love to throw around. they cannot all beright.So
Schools, teams and work- how do we coexist with the
places pride themselves people whose core beliefs
in having diversity. But are different than our own?
First, we need to understand
what does it really mean?
Diversity is simply the what "tolerance" is. Seccondition of something be- ond, we need to exercise it.
Tolerance is possibly one
ing composed of differing
elements. But how do we of the most misunderstood
deal with diversity when words in today's culture.
it comes to the passion- To tolerate something or
filled topic of religion? someone does NOT mean
Anyone who is somewhat to support or accept them.
To tolerate something
educated in religion, and not
only makes the blanket state- means to allow or endure
ment that all religions teach what is difficult or disathe same essential things, greeable. We do not tolerknows that there are many ate people we agree with.
differing and contradictory How could we? We agree
claims amongst religions. with them. We can only tolB Y CALEB H OGLAND
Photo by Cody Cook
Discrepancies over religious dogma amongst different faiths often
leads to more exclusion than inclusion.
erate the people and beliefs
we dislike or disagree with.
When it comes to religion and moral convictions, there are those who
voice their opinions and
those who do not like to
hear particular views. Simply because someone disagrees with the religious or
moral conviction does not
mean they are intolerant.
By using correct reasoning,
and of course proper manners
and behavior, we can even be
tolerant when claiming one
person is right and the other
is wrong about their beliefs.
The person who is INTOLERANT is the one who does
not allow someone to voice
his or her opinion at all.
Everyone has a right to
their beliefs and convictions and they have arightto
voice them. Everyone is biased in one-way or another,
but they still have arightto
engage in discussions about
life, morals and religion.
To insult someone for
their beliefs, to call them
names such as intolerant
or bigot, and push them off
the floor without allowing
them to express their view
is not tolerance. It is still
not tolerant even if these
personal attacks are done
in defense of another view,
which may not be your own.
CSUSM is a place for higher learning; it is not a place
for indoctrination. All people
and their differing cultures
are welcomed to come to this
safe place and express their
diverse religious views. The
only way any environment
can truly be safe for religious diversity and serious
questions of life and morality is if people are actually
tolerant. (Or "if people actually understand tolerance.")
So, endure with dignity.
Endure with respect. Disagree as you like, and learn
tolerance if you have not
already, because around
here, we don't tolerate people who are intolerant.
Mindfulness: Decreasing stress, increasing happiness
B Y COLLIN V AZ
FEATURES ASSISTANT
Mindfulness
meditation is a popular Buddhist
teaching used to bring
balance to one's life and
merge mind and body.
Buddhism can be considered more of a way of life
than a dogmatic religion.
Its lessons can be studied
and put to use by anyone
regardless of age or religious views. Here are four
steps that I use and recommend to decrease stress
and increase happiness:
1. Mindful Breathing
This simple action can be
utilized at any time in order
to quickly bring about mindfulness. At a time of heightened stress, a friend or parent
may have suggested that you
"count to ten." In essence,
this is a breathing meditation. In our daily lives, we
are often so caught up in our
thoughts and responsibilities
that we forget to establish
a connection between our
minds and bodies. Whether
you are in class, driving to
work, doing homework, or
just browsing social media,
this exercise can improve
your attitude and mindset.
Begin by exhaling completely, clearing your mind
of any particular thoughts.
Then inhale through the
nose, mentally following
your inbreath and feeling
the air surge into your body.
This is important because
it remindsr your psyche that
you have a body. After a relaxed inhale, follow the outbreath back out of your nose,
feeling your chest move as
the air is released from your
body. Repeat as needed.
2. Mindful Walking
If time permits, mindful
walking is a great way to
clear your mind. We walk a
lot each day and these walks
all have one thing in common: they have a destination. Constantly thinking
about what is next on the
to-do list places our thoughts
in the future. Although it
is important to remain responsible for tasks we must
complete, letting our mind
relax and settle into the present moment can lead to less
fatigue throughout the day.
proves our health as well.
Next time you get a break
to sit down with lunch or
dinner, try this technique.
Use your fork and take a
bite as you would normally.
Now before you target
that next mouthful, put the
fork down. Bring your attention away from the next
bite and focus on the food
the s mell o f the outdoors. you are chewing. Notice the
Breathe in and out slowly consistency and flavor (a
with each step following good opportunity to assess
your in and out breath as whether or not the source
previously described. Bud- of your food is wholesome).
dhist monk and author, Thich After swallowing, pick the
Nhat Hanh, suggests prac- fork up again and repeat
titioners recite the phrase the process, remembering
"I'm home" with every step, to stop and appreciate your
before exhaling. This will food fully before going in
remind you that your des- for more. While very simtination has already been ple, this allows our bodies to
reached and keep your mind digest our food at a natural
relaxed and in the moment. rate while simultaneously al3. Mindful Eating
lowing us to be more aware
Americans are unique in of the food we consume.
many ways, especially in the
4. Sitting Meditation
way that we consume food.
Closely related to breathDue to our over-worked life- ing meditation, sitting medistyles; we tend to eat food tation is an excellent daily
as quickly as possible. The activity that can improve
practice of eating mindfully your overall quality of life.
not only brings us back to If you are new to meditathe present moment, but im- tion, I would recommend
Start by choosing a nice,
quiet area for your walk.
Not much space is required,
as the object of your walk
is to slow down. Instead of
walking with the intention of
reaching a destination, fully
enjoy each step. Take note of
your environment, the breeze
on your skin, the sounds
of the birds chirping and
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F ebruary 3 - 6 , 2 0 1 5 .
The special election will address proposed
changes to the ASI Bylaws.
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Chris Morales reducing stress in the reflection louge, located in the
USU.
starting with ten-minute sessions each day, preferably
in the morning in order to
boost energy levels and focus throughout the day. Find
a comfortable seated position, such as a chair, cushion,
edge of the bed, etc. Begin
by initiating an inbreath and
an outbreath, feeling the air
rush in and out of your body.
Take a moment to become
aware of your surroundings, letting your senses pick
up any smells or sounds.
If you feel your mind racing with thoughts, bring your
attention back to your breath.
Count one on the inhale and
two on the exhale,proceeding
all the way up to ten. A helpful way to describe sitting
meditation is the cloud analogy. Imagine your thoughts
are clouds in the sky. Focus
on the blue sky of the present
moment. When a cloud presents itself, you do not want
to force yourself to ignore it,
but rather acknowledge its
existence and let it pass. This
can be hard on days when
we have a lot on our minds,
but with consistent practice,
mindfulness will become
easier and easier to achieve.
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Christmas Traditions
H ow w e c elebrate i n B ulgaria
BY ANNA MARIA PETROV
STAFF W RITER
Christmas is just around
the corner, and people are
starting to plan where they
will spend the holidays and
when will be the right time
to go shopping f or presents.
Feelings of cheerfulness
arise when we listen to
Christmas songs on the radio, when we decorate the
Christmas tree, hang the
lights and garlands or just
drink steamy hot chocolate.
And the most important is
our family's long lasting
traditions that they passed
down to us and we will pass
down to our kids someday.
Coming from a different
country - Bulgaria - was
not always easy and that
is all due to the fact that
when I and my family arrived to this new and unfamiliar land, there was some
struggle. But eventually we
adapted and to this day enjoy
and really appreciate being
a part of this country. Dur-
ing the holidays we vbring
our own traditions and share
them with other people.
On Dec. 24, Christmas
Eve, my family and I prepare a whole day to celebrate, and it all starts with
me and mom preparing the
different dishes. The two
main dishes are the cabbage rolls and homemade
bread, and each symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ.
Meaning that the bread, being made of wheat, symbolizes fertility and growth,
and the cabbage rolls are a
symbol of baby Jesus being
wrapped in a baby blanket.
Also, inside the bread
there is a quarter. Whoever
gets it in one of the bread
rolls will have good fortune
f or themselves and f or their
family, and the oldest family member must split the
bread and pass it around. The
same goes for having a full
table of food, and that means
that we will have a prosperous year. There is also some
bean casserole and a variety of dried fruits because
BY KATIA BRUNSON
during winter in our country we don't have any fresh
fruits. We also have hardshelled nuts which symbolize good health and strength.
After we prepare all the
dishes, which need to be vegetarian because it's the end of
the religious lent, we set the
table with the nuts and dried
fruits. We get ready to go to
church at night and we go
again on Christmas morning,
and after dinner we leave the
dishes and food out and in
that way we leave it for the
Virgin Mary, so she can eat
to replenish her energy. Another and last tradition my
family follows is that when
the clock strikes midnight we
open our presents, which has
always been my favorite part.
Besides decorating and
waiting anxiously to open
presents, the most important and precious thing that
is close to my heart is family and tradition. During
the holidays we should all
share our traditions with either our family or friends.
Teaching diversity of
religion is teaching
n jjgWil^Ti^MirB Y P ROFESSOR K IMBER Q U I N N E Y
C ONTRIBUTOR
If we agree that an important role of the university is to educate students
for global and responsible
citizenship through awareness of diversity and practicing inclusiveness, I hope
we might also agree that
CSUSM is doing its part.
CSUSM's mission, vision
and values statement reflects
our institutional commitment to inclusiveness and
multicultural diversity. In
our celebration of diversity,
we do not have to look f ar
to find examples of the varied and constructive ways in
which the campus community promotes diversity: Conversations that Matter and
Diversity Awareness Month
(Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion);
Engaging Diverse Dialogues
(CHABSS initiative); the
Diversity Mapping project;
and the Civility Campaign
(Student Life and Leadership)—all of which, of
course, amounts t o a partial
list of many more campus
activities related to diversity.
Indeed, CSUSM is the recipient of the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT
Into Diversity magazine..
In spite of our good work, a
crucial issue of diversity exists to which we have devoted insufficient a ttentionreligion. Given the global
unrest that exists because of
Why Christmas is my favorite holiday
religious extremism and the gin with students. To this
potential for violent conflict end, IFYC's Better Together
based on religious differ- campaign (http://www.ifyc.
ence, our mission to edu- org/better-together)
aims
cate students for responsible at educating students to
citizenship demands that we become interfaith leaders
foster interfaith understand- and to empower change.
Even if CSUSM does not
ing. And yet religion as in issue of diversity is often over- take advantage of direct collooked at CSUSM. My plea laboration with IFYC, we
is to correct that oversight. can find ways to follow the
A handful of excellent organization's lead by emresources exist to help fa- bracing religion in our many
cilitate conversations about conversations about diverreligion at college cam- sity, thereby promoting relipuses, but the Interfaith gious pluralism. Religious
Youth Core (IFYC / http:// pluralism as defined by IFYC
www.ifyc.org ) founded by includes respect for people's
Eboo Patel is a forerunner diverse religious and nonin this respect. Patel and religious identities, mutucoauthor Cassie Meyer have ally inspiring relationships
made a strong argument between people of different
f or the "Civic Relevance backgrounds and common
of Interfaith Cooperation action for the common good
f or Colleges and Universi- (http://www.ifyc .org/about).
If we take seriously our
ties" in the Journal of College and Character (2011). commitment to educate
IFYC conducts campus students for global and
citizenship
climate assessments of re- responsible
through awareness of diverligion and spirituality, recently releasing Engaging sity and practicing incluWorldview, a report on na- siveness, we simply cannot
tional trends in campus reli- afford to exclude religion.
gious and spiritual diversity
Kimber M. Quinney is
( http://ifyc.org/worldview).
IFYC has joined with the Adjunct Faculty in the HisCouncil o f. Independent tory Department and FacColleges to provide faculty ulty Liaison for Engagewith professional develop- ment Scholarship in the
ment about Teaching Inter- division of Community Enfaith Understanding (http:// gagement. If you are interwww.cic.edu/meetings-and- ested in working to raise
events/Faculty-Develop- awareness about religious
ment/Pages/Interfaith .aspx). diversity and to foster interFinally, IFYC is persuaded faith dialogue at CSUSM,
that raising awareness about please contact Dr. Quinney
kquinney@csusm.edu.
religious diversity must be- at
O PINION ASSISTANT
The Christmas season
has always felt magical to
me. It's a time for love,
farcify, traditions and A
Christmas ^ Story reruns.
Although Christmas in San
Diego is never white with
snow, we have many other
traditions that take place in
the slightly cooler weather.
One of my favorite Christmas memories was the first
year that my extended family and I celebrated on the
beach. Early Christmas
morning we packed up our
beach gear along with BBQ
equipment and headed to
the bonfire pits at Moonlight
Beach. We had so much fun
hanging out in the sun and
making snowmen with the
sand. It was a new twist on
Christmas that became a
fun tradition in our family.
Another Christmas tradition my family has is watching A Christmas Story on
Christmas Eve. Although
our family has seen that
movie dozens of times it
never seems to get old.
We enjoy the jokes just as
much and can quote almost
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
Holiday lights brighten the night sky and often are a good way to
share holiday enthusiasm.
every line word-for-word.
Many people use the Christmas season to give back to
their community and help
the less fortunate. Charities
and organizations host fundraisers, food drives and toy
drives to remind people that
they should be grateful for
what they have and to spread
the wealth among those
who don't have the funds
for Christmas festivities.
Spending time with friends
is also one of the perks of
the holiday season. One of
my favorite things to do is
go Christmas caroling doorto-door in my neighborhood
with all my musically in-
clined peers. Seeing people's
faces light up when they
open the door to a Christmas carol is probably one
of the most rewarding sights
to see. People are so grateful for the gesture and it's a
great way to spread holiday
cheer. Bonus points if you
make the old ladies down
the street cry tears of joy.
Christmas can hold a religious meaning for some
people, but for everyone
who celebrates Christmas
it is a holiday to remind us
of the importance of our
loved ones. Christmas celebrates traditions, togetherness and the magic of life.
Finding comfort in prayer
The importance of praying in my life
al relationship with God, I
don't have to be fake. There
is so much freedom in that. I
know even when I am unlovable He loves me for who I
am, who He created me to be.
And that means more than
anything the world can offer.
Prayer also helps me slow
down and even stop mentally. Whether I am quietly
sitting and praying or rushing through life, it brings
Photo by Noelle Friedbeg me peace and restoration.
Finding comfort may also come in forms of appreciating the beauty There is a Bible verse that
I especially like in Psalm
all around us.
time with God. I can tell Him 46:10 that simply states
BY TIFFANY TRENT
about how I am and what my "Be still and know that I
S TAFF W RITER
day was like and what I am am God." There is so much
struggling with. It is such a peace and comfort in that.
In today's society there is wonderful feeling to know If I am in the middle of the
an abundance of pressure, that I am being listened to hustle and bustle of work or
responsibility and stress no matter what and all the school I can still find a small
in everyday life. Trying to while He is compassionate period of time to talk to
balance work, school, fam- and merciful. And it is also God and receive His peace.
ily and friends, I find myself nice to thank Him for my
I believe that anyone can
often feeling stressed out, blessings. It is nearly im- experience a personal relaisolated and overwhelmed. possible to be miserable and tionship with God. He created
The thing that helps me the grateful at the same time. all of us and loves us enough
Another reason I like to send His Son to die in our
most whether I am feeling sad
or anxious or lonely is to pray. prayer so much is that I do place so that we can know
I am a born-again Chris- not have to be formal or say Him. He loves you. He wants
tian and have been for many certain things or say them in to have a relationship with
years. I believe that God- a certain way. Usually when you. And i t's free on our part.
sent His only Son Jesus I pray I am scattered and We just need to have faith.
Christ to die on the cross clumsy and unprepared beIf you have any questions
and that Christ rose again cause I pray throughout the regarding prayer, God, salvaon the third day; He is the day. I will pray while I 'm tion, Christianity, the Bible,
only true path to salvation. I driving, or when I 'm at work, etc. please feel free to go to
also believe that when I pray or during a test or before fall- a pastor, someone you know
God listens and hears me. ing asleep. God knows eve- who is a Christian or a ChrisFor me, praying is more rything about me and what I tian organization. There is a
than just a method to re- am doing and going through. wonderful Christian organilieve negative emotions that I can be completely honest zation at CSUSM called InI might be experiencing. It and real with Him. Since I tervarsity and their email is
is getting to spend quality can have a real and person- i v sanmarcos @ g mail . com.
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B Y ARIEL ROBBINS
RADIO ASSISTANT
Anderson .Paak is
"Baak" and better than
ever
Christmas came early this
year on Oct. 27 because rising musician Anderson .Paak
dropped his second album
"VENICE" like it was hot—
and let me tell you—it is.
This Ventura County born
s inger/songwriter/drummer/producer has "Paak'd"
a real punch in the music
world, releasing his debut album "Cover Art" late
last year. "Cover Art" featured dynamite covers of
"Maps" by the Yeah Yeah
Yeahs, and "Seven Nation
Army" by the White Stripes.
His new album "VENICE" contains 16 tracks that
encompass the true spirit of
Venice itself by giving you a
whole lot of enjoyment you
don't want to tell your mom
about. .Paak will have you
mentally cruisin' down our
California coast with tracks
like "Luh You," "Drugs"
and "Miss Right". His sound
two-steps gracefully between genres, mixing some
soulful R&B with electronic
hip hop and his own unique
cadence that will without fail
make you want to cadance.
The music world is just
beginning to hear about
Anderson .Paak. He sings
about sex, drugs and women, yet somehow or another you'll still find yourself wanting to introduce
him to your grandmother.
"VENICE" is available
on iTunes and Soundcloud,
for more information or free
DROPPING
streaming head to andersonpaak.com.
The Release of HTTYD 2
will have you dragon yourself to stores near you
Hiccup and the gang are
back with the overwhelmingly anticipated "How to Train
Your Dragon 2" thatflewinto
stores just this Tuesday, Nov.
11. The sequel to the beloved
franchise grossed a whopping $176.8 million in the
box office and received an
honorable 7.8/10 rating from
the critics and a 4.4/5 from
the fans on Rotten Tomatoes.
If you have yet to experience
the humbling act of weeping
The Book of Life or "How BullKilling, Skeletons are Kid Friendly" ^
B Y W ILL M CCURDY
RADIO ASSISTANT
It's not often that a movie
involving Meso-American
culture makes it to the American mainstream, even less
so when it involves La Dia
de Los Muertos (Day of the
Dead), and narrowed further
still when the day in said
medium is portrayed as anything other than a Halloween themed spooky episode.
"The Book of Life" manages to accomplish this
while adding in a whiplashing festive and dark atmosphere, combined with comedy at the speed of bullets to
make for a truly unique film.
The movie begins on the
aforementioned
holiday
with three young children,
Manolo Sanchez (Diego
Luna), Joaquin (Channing
Tatum) and Maria Posada
(Zoe Saldana) with Manolo
and Joaquin quarrelling over
who will win Maria's heart.
While they bicker, two spirits named La Muerte (¿ate
del Castillo) and Xibalba
(Ron Perlman) make a wager on who shall win Maria's
heart and place the fate of the
souls of the dead as the price.
The film deals with three
large issues of which two
are glanced over while one
is given quite a bit of attention. The first to be brought
up is that of Joaquin living
in the shadow of his father,
a courageous war hero who
was killed in a fight with the
massive bandit leader Chakal
(Dan Navarro). The second
is mainly present when Maria returns from Europe in
that while men simply see
her as an object to marry
off, she is a strong woman
and does not respond well
to the chauvinistic advances
of those who presume that
they can simply have her as
a possession. While an excellent theme for sure, it's exceedingly common in modern pieces and is ultimately
brushed under the rug during
the later parts of the movie.
they must come together
to fight for peace, and alter the future of humans
and dragons completely.
This movie is an achievement worth seeing. How to
Train Your Dragon 2 is a sequel for the ages that gives us
all one more gnawing reason
to wish dragons were real.
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The third and arguably
most important issue dealt
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up to the family legacy and
it wouldn't be mentioned if
not for the vehicle through
which it conveys the problem: matador bull killing.
Killing bulls and fighting in
the ring by itself are held as
controversial topics today for
reasons of animal cruelty for
sport much akin to killing
racing horses with broken B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER
legs. It is given center stage STAFF WRITER
with the main protagonist
Manolo who comes from a
family of bull fighters going to get through theSshort, dark
back to the days of the tribes cooler days of winter and
of the central Americas, all /fiijoy holiday festivities, inof whom saw nothing wrong cluding your favorite decowith what they were d oing./ rations, books and movies.
By being forced to follow in For me, this means a marathe footsteps of his family, thon of Christmas movies.
Manolo must decide whethEvery year, the one I start
er or not his wishes to be with is the 1968 version of
an artist are more important "The Little Drummer Boy."
than the pride of his family. It's only 25 minutes long, so
Other than that, the mov- I watch it a number of times
ie is quite lighthearted for during December. The movthe subject and gives an in- ie was made using a techteresting spin on Hispanic nique called claymation, a
lore and traditions. If you're painstaking process that has
alright with seeing what become rare in our digital
is considered a kids film, age. It uses pliable clay figit's worth the time to view. ures to tell the story which
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dragons, this is definitely
a film you should invest in.
Soaring visuals, stunning
scores and a story with so
much heart it's no wonder
the movie comes so alive on
screen, will leave audiences
breathless and spellbound.
The plot follows protagonist Hiccup and his trusty,
much loved, dragon Toothless, as they discover an ice
cave teeming with hundreds
of new dragon species and
a "mysterious Dragon Rider." Hold on folks, the adventure doesn't stop there.
The duo finds them at the
heart of an epic battle where
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each fraction of movement
of every character is posed
and photographed to create
seamless motion. The process alone is astonishing.
I've been watching this
movie every year from my
earliest memories. MyVHS
copy is surprisingly durable
but I did upgrade to a DVD.
I can't watch this movie passively and in fact I usually
still am brought to tears by
the end. Maybe I have just
conditioned my response
love, or even to take on vast
meaning to those receiving
these as gifts means everyone is capable of making a
difference in someone's life.
Another message is more
subtle than the usual religious versions of forgiveness. Some things cannot
be forgiven and should not
be forgiven; genocide is just
one of our worldls examples.
When terrible things happen
in a person's life, any of us
can become lost in endless
this movie with fresh eyes.
The movie packed its 25 minutes with messages regardless of Christian teaching or
level of religious adherence.
One of these messages is
that while we don't have
much, we can stillfindsomething to give. When the little
boy Aaron plays his song,
it is transcendent and (if
you have missed this classic to date, here's a spoiler)
his gift of music is valued
beyond the exotic and expensive gifts of the Three
Kings. This idea holds a lot
of truth for me. A product
of talent, the simplicity of
story is not about forgiveness but about the power of
love. Infinitely more doable
is its message, regardless of
love, of the healing of simply letting go of hatred and
bitterness. Every year I have
watched this rfaovie since I
became aware of the world
beyond childhood, I have
been able to think of current
events that call for this timeless truth. No matter what
has happened in a person's
life, letting go of the poison
of habitual negativity will
make that person's life better
and that's something worth
remembering
year-round.
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Odds in Favor for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1"
B Y LEXY PEREZ
A & E ASSISTANT
It's the time of the year,
where moviegoers are once
again enthralled in the world
of Panem, a society where
it's fun to kill young citizens
but they trick us into thinking they are just fighting for
food to alleviate their hunger.
In case you were like me
and failed to recall every detail of the lastfilmbefore taking your seat in the theater,
only one detail is imperative
to know. At the end of "The
Hunger Games: Catching
Fire," Katniss Everdeen's
(Jennifer Lawrence) act of
shattering the force field of
the Hunger Games arena
sparked an uproar in her society. Her act was perceived
as rebellious, prompting citizens to finally stand against
the control of President
Snow (Donald Sutherland).
After the last film, this
third installment begins in
a time period where Katniss' previous home, District 12, is now destroyed,
though her family and handsome best friend Gale (Liam
Hemsworth) were able to
escape. Katniss has now
been prompted by District
13 President, Alma Coin
(Julianne Moore) to be the
poster child of the rebellion.
The film centralizes on
the onset of a Panem rebellion as Katniss transitions
from being the winner of
the Hunger Games to now
being involved in the uprising revolution. Katniss has
become a beacon of hope for
everyone, all the while struggling with the aftermath of
the hardships she endured in
the games and worrying over
Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), her
partner that was captured by
the Capital in the last film.
While thisfilmlacks a great
amount of action as shown
in the previous installments,
this film proves that Hollywood glitz and glam isn't
everything to make a film
what it is. Sometimes it is the
raw emotion conveyed that
can enrapture an audience.
What I found interesting
about this film was its' contradictory symbol of the term
"hero." A "hero" can be assumed to be someone that
is strong, empowered and a
leader, but this film shows
that sometimes that isn't always what consolidates one.
The film shows Katniss
consistently
emotional,
powerless and struggling
with keeping herself composed from the turmoil and
backlash of the government.
While Katniss is considered
their hero, in reality she is
simply a symbol. It is the cit-
izens themselves that are the
real heroes to be freed from
the government's control,
something that fuels Katniss
to be the hope that not only
they need, but she does too.
In true franchise fashion, the film also depicts an
emerged love triangle, with
Katniss juggling her feelings
for Peeta and the affection
and love from her loyal, best
friend Gale. While it can be
confusing whom her heart
truly wants, after all this girl
is enduring the same amount
of emotions that we felt after watching Simba cry over
his dying father, it can be
assumed that we will soon
see the love story evolve
in the next installment.
Although the film seems to
embody a tense and serious
tone, the humor and charm
from Effie (Elizabeth Banks)
and Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), provide a dim light
in the film's dark tunnel.
Earning $123 million in
its opening weekend, "The
Hunger Games: Mockingjay
Part 1" proves that "fangirl"
mania has not subsided.
It's clear that the odds
are always in the favor of
this franchise and for that
I will always volunteer to
be there front row when the
next installment is released.
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NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Photos by: Anne Hall & Matthew Kuhlman
Native American dance group performs in the courtyard
in front of the CSUSM Student Union on November 4 in
celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
chool of
New Year's Eve Party SsemesterArt celebrates e nd of
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School of Art will feature piano performances from student musicians.
BY BEULAH SUPRIYA
STAFF WRITER
As the semester comes to
an end, the Tukwut voices
and the University Vocal
Ensemble are practicing
for their final performance
on the first of December.
They are directed by Ron
Jessee. A number of the students participating are Music
or VPA majors, but everyone's talent and hard work is
evident at their practice. The
night's program consists of
not only songs by the ensemble but piano solos as well.
Both director Jessee and his
accompanist Dr. Sydney Yin
have instrumental pieces
planned. Right from familiar songs with a new take
on them to old renaissance
era songs, all are covered.
As tis the season to be
jolly, the choir have made it
a point to add a Christmas
number as well. The innovativeness of the smaller
group Tukwut Voices can be
seen as they render "Adoramus te" as if in a Cathedral
by using the ARTS 11 lobby
room to open the performance. The concert is at 7
p.m. on Dec. 1 in Arts 111.
The Javanese Gamelan
ensemble is performing as
well, which is directed by
Mr. Randy Griswold. He has
been teaching music here
at CSUSM for the past 15
years. It is to be held at 7 p m.
on Dec. 3 in Academic Hall
ACD 102. At 7 p j n. on Dec.
4, we have the Tukwut Jazz
Ensemble performing at Arts
111. This is directed by Dr.
Mtafiti Imara, a Saxophonist
and Composer, who teaches
music at the college as well.
With the first week of December lined up with such
mesmerizing
melodies,
there could be no better
way to usher in the holiday
season. All performances
are free to attend so go and
support the School of Art.
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Faith's Comic Corner.
community and educate peers.
T\iition prices to increase until 2017
Students want explanations and answers for the increased fees
are able to graduate sooner
because of more classes
being created to deal with
impacted courses. It canStudents are demanding not go towards paying or
more information on where increasing general CSUSM
their money is going as tui- employee salaries, paying
tion prices increase due to a f or travel costs or replacfee that passed late last year. ing hardware/software that
The Academic Excellence is used by faculty and adand Student Success Fee, ministrators. It also cannot
which passed on June 18, be used for projects that do
2013, increases the amount not directly relate to what
of money that students have the goals of the fee are.
to pay in order to attend
While some students
CSUSM. According to Ex- know that the AESSF was
ecutive Order 1086, Chan- passed and is already showcellor White stated that the ing up in their tuition costs,
AESSF will raise fees to many are completely una$150 in the 2014-15 year, to ware. Of the approximately
$ 200in the 2015-16 year and 11,000 students attendto $250 in the 2016-17 year. ing CSUSM this semesAfter spring 2017, the $250 ter, The Cougar Chroniamount will be the permanent cle interviewed 1% of the
number that students can ex- student body to gain some
pect to be charged per year.- insight as to what students
Students began paying the think about the AESSF.
increase in tuition during
113 CSUSM students
fall registration, the fee be- anonymously filled out eiing an extra $50 per semes- ther a print or digital sixter. According to Executive question survey. Questions
Order 1086, the fee will be ranged from to what exused for "reducing time to tent students knew about
graduation, expanded library the fee to whether they
hours and resources and felt the change was posiacademic student support." tive or not. The 79 parThe goal is that students ticipants that filled out the
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pay e xtra m oney a fter I
t hought I w as d one w ith
t uition. I w ould like
it back p lease."
print version had the opportunity to provide a personal statement about the
AESSF as well. 31 students
chose to write their opinion
down, six participants writing a positive comment and
25 writing a negative one.
The survey results showed
that students were indifferent, unfamiliar with or
unhappy with the changes
made due to the AESSF.
When asked if they were familiar with what the AESSF
was, 57 students answered
yes, but only 24 of them
knew what it was used for.
56 of the 113 students stated that they had never even
heard the term before. When
they were asked if they were
in favor of the AESSF passbig, 11 students answered
yes, 23 said no, 14 chose
not to answer and 65 stated
that they were indifferent.
"The survey they provided
online for our feedback did
not allow you to say why
you would not want the fee.
It was skewed with only positives," one student wrote.
"Students are already
struggling to pay for school.
Now the university came up
with an attractive sounding
'politically correct' name for
another cost to make people have a positive feeling
about paying for school due
to it being named the 'student success' fee," another
student anonymously wrote.
Out of the 33 students that
knew changes had occurred
on campus, only 14 knew
what they were and had utilized them. Many of these
students cited that the only
thing they knew about the
AESSF was that it extend-
ed library hours, having
learned this from the posters
around campus advertising
them. 80 participants stated
that they were not aware
that any changes had taken
place. All of the students
that chose to write positive
responses cited the library
hours as a beneficial change.
"I like how the library is
open later hours though. We.
need to work towards 24/7
library hours," one student
anonymously
answered.
"I think it is a positive change for students
because it provides resources to be used for
longer periods of time," another proponent answered.
When asked if they felt
that the AESSF passed
without their input, 66 students answered yes, 10 said
no and 37 stated that they
were indifferent. Students
were then asked if they
had attended any of the forums about the AESSF last
spring. 76 students said that
they did not know about
them, 11 participants attended at least one forum,
17 participants were freshmen this year and 9 knew
about the forums b ut; were
nof interested in attending.
"Honestly, [the AESSF]
is a good idea. But people
are too broke to support it.
Most students are tired of
increasing fees and the university' should be sensitive
to that," one student wrote.
" I feel the library being
opened longer is beneficial
to a lot of students. Other
things the AESSF has supposedly helped pay for are
nice, but also another cost
among a bunch of other financial obligations facing
students in a tight economy," another student said.
Based on the results of
the survey, it is clear that
an overwhelming amount
of students are unaware of
where their money is going. While 11 participants
like the changes, 15 are
against them and 18 students
are indifferent. However,
69 students answered that
they wanted to know more.
While the AESSF has already passed, students are
demanding more information about what it i s, where
their money is going and
more of a say in financial affairs in the future.
D iversity a nd c reativity m ark t raditions
CSUSM students celebrate the holidays in various ways
B Y E LIZABETH C RUZ
STAFF WRITER
Being a diverse campus, our students celebrate an array of holidays.
. A few students shared
how they celebrate the holiday season. Their's are just
a few stories in a variety of
traditions. Festive rituals
have evolved for this time
of year over history, yet
everyone's celebration practice is different. Creativity and community are the
hallmark of the season, no
matter what the practice.
"My partner and I live
across the country f rom our
family, so we have made it
a point not to follow the traditional norms any longer.
On Christmas Eve we have
dinner at a local Mexican
taco shop and on Christmas day we surf early in the
morning and then spend the
day outside writing out our
New Year's Resolutions.
No presents either! Christmas is about spending time
with others, not money,"
student Jessica Perry said.
Another student, Alejandra
Salome, goes out of the country to Mexico to visit family.
"For the holidays all of our
family meets up in Mexico
at my grandma's house. We
eat different types of Mexican dishes, we play and
dance along to music and the
children break pinatas pull
of goodies instead of opening presents," Salome said.
A student takes advantage of a
small space by filling it with a mini
Christmas tree by Sarah Hughes.
It is always good to know
in what ways other cultures
experience these end of year
celebrations, since they can
differ very much from our
own. Even among holidays,
there is the holiday that is
popularly perceived and the
day as people actually spend
it. Christmas especially, is divided between what it represents and how it's celebrated.
For some it is the perceived
meaning that they associate
with it, while for others Santa and tinsel come to mind.
Christmas is the most
popular way to celebrate
the holidays in our society.
Many of us know that it is
celebrated by remembering
the Christian Nativity, which
is the birth of Jesus Christ.
Jesus' birthday is celebrated
on Dec. 2 5, despite the fact
that his actual birthday is
unknown. It is thought to
have actually been some-
time in the spring time, but
this date was chosen in the
third century in an attempt to
Christianize end of the year
pagan festivities that were
already in place. According
to the Bible, the nativity is
set in Bethlehem in a manger
where Jesus was born because his parents Mary and
Joseph were unable to find
other accommodations. Jesus
is believed by Christians and
Catholics t o have been the
son of God, born in the flesh
to give' his life for humanity.
Christmas is also celebrated by mimicking Saint
Nicholas of Myra who lived
in fourth century Turkey.
There are many different accounts of his generosity but
as stated in stnicholascenter.
org, one legend says St.
Nicholas threw some gold
out of his window on three
different occasions down
to three peasant sisters who
were in danger of being sold
into slavery. The gold landed
in a stocking that was drying
on a fireplace. People heard
of St. Nicholas' generosity
and children began leaving
stockings by the fireplace in
hopes that he would come
by and give them gifts. He
later received his own Christian holiday on Dec. 6, the
anniversary of his death,
where people gave gifts to
one another in his remembrance. The Santa Clause
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NEWS
Browser battle
Google Chrome joins the arena at CSUSM
B Y SARAH H UGHES
N EWS EDITOR
You might have noticed this
semester how computers all
over campus, in classrooms,
the library and computer labs
now have Google Chrome,
in addition to other browsers.
When
picking
their
browser of choice, students
should care about which
one they use at school and
at home because of speed,
security and user friendliness, which can vary between browsers. The addition of Chrome on CSUSM
computers is intriguing.
Represented prominently
on the toolbar, Chrome depicts itself with a red, yellow and green circle with a
blue dot in the center. People have been excited for
its release since Sept. 2008,
which was originally for
Windows. The first stable
release was in Dec. 2008.
Chrome seems to be
on a mission to provide a
browser with speed, simplicity, security, privacy,
customization and signing in, as their "Explore the
Chrome Browser" portion
of their product info states.
They seem to have found
a market for themselves,
as Google has crossed over
into the mobile devices arena, with both phones and
browsers. With the advent
of the smartphone, computer
preferences seem to be less
presumed or pronounced.
New names besides Microsoft and Windows are
popular in the vernacular.
Perhaps Chrome will be
for CSUSM students now.
Google Chrome
on the campus
computers is featured on the desktop of the lilac's, by
Sarah Hughes.
"Chrome, is designed to
keep you safer and more
secure on the web with
built-in malware and phishing protection, auto-updates
to make sure you have all
the latest security fixes,
and more,"
Chrome's
Browser Features list said.
Mobile devices are still a
growing place, technologically speaking. Many will
report smartphones with hiccups and browser content
problems ,*from a variety of
characters. Most can remember a time when they tried to
load a webpage on a supposed
smartphone, only to have it
fail or look unseemly. Many
web pages were created long
ago to work on non-mobile
PCs. Chrome seems to be
created to fill the space of a
need for compliance in the
realm of the mobile device.
Whether it is an adequate solution, seems to be up to debate. With students expressing complaints about campus
wifi, hopefully Chrome will
serve as a sufficient browser for when they log in.
Infosecurity Magazine (online) reported in July 2013
that "there is no single 'most
secure' browser, reports
comparing the major browsers' ability to catch phishing,
prevent socially engineered
malware and protect the us-
ers' privacy show that no one
browser stands above all others in protecting its users."
They then cite "NSS tests"
as showing no one browser
as better in all categories
tested. Infosecurity Magazine goes on to report the
"NSS tests" as giving the
following scores to browsers
in "average phishing URL
catch rate": Firefox version
19 - 96 percent, Safari - 95
percent, Chrome - 92 percent, Internet Explorer version 10 - 83 percent. Though
the browsers are relatively
close in security, this puts
Firefox at the top of the list,
Chrome in the middle and Internet Explorer at the bottom,
Yet a Oct. 2013 Analyst
Brief by Randy Abrams of
NSS Labs, Inc. states that
"Microsoft's Internet Explorer continues to provide
the best combination of malware and phishing protection. The application reputation technologies used by
browsers from both Microsoft and Google provide a
significantly safer browsing
experience than do browsers from Apple and Mozilla."
Perhaps the problem is
in the age of customization, many can't agree on
what's
most
important
to them in their browser and computer needs.
Farmers Market's are well known for the produce, flowers, honey and unique products sold to consumers that often cannot easily be found elsewhere. CSUSM offered a Farmers Market on campus but what has,become of it?
Flower bundles by Sarah Hughes.
New Farmers Market ordinances mean change?
How the new laws are a ffecting t he C SUSM tradition
B Y C HELSEY S CHWEITZER
& SARAH H UGHES
STAFF W RITER & N EWS EDITOR
New farmers' market ordinances have resulted in
more worry than change-.
The prospect of the new
Urban Agriculture Ordinance had many people
worried over what these
changes would bring.
Those who rely on farmers markets for the majority of their produce feared
that these changes to the
prdinance could result in
large changes to the farmers markets themselves.
When the changes were
approved and enacted, however, it became apparent that
these fears could be put to
rest. With the most current
update to the Urban Agriculture Ordinance, which
was put into effect in March
of last year, local farmers
are now allowed to "keep
chickens — but not roosters — two beehives and dehorned mini goats in their
backyards as long as they're
kept far enough away from
neighboring structures," as
summarized in an article on
the topic from KPBS News.
This has resulted in few
changes, however, other than
slightly increased business as
a result of legally being able
to raise chickens and goats.
Though this change seems
like a minor one to the markets
themselves, it has improved
upon the farmers' methods
and made great strides for
the local farming operations.
~ "Before the new changes in
the ordinances, we had a lot
of people that were interested in raising their own food,
having their own chickens,
bees, goats, [etc.]," the owner of City Farmers Nursery
in San Diego [Farmer] Bill
Tall said in an interview with
KPBS News. "They would
come in and get a few baby
chicks that we sold in order
to raise chickens in secret,
but we didn't sell feed and
feeders and all. Now people
are able to do it legally, with
certain parameters. Local
farming has really grown."
Both growing popularity of farmers markets and
their role in providing fresh
locally grown produce have
made them a feature for the
community. CSUSM's own
market provides a place for
people to relate to the university who might otherwise not. Students, staff and
non-students are welcome.
"The CSUSM Fanners
Market, sponsored by the
Farm Bureau of San Diego
County, will feature approximately 25 vendors every
week. Visitors,to the market
will have the opportunity to
select from a large variety
of fresh, locally produced,
healthful produce including San Diego grown fruit,
vegetables, eggs, honey
as well as enjoy demonstrations, music, artisanal
breads and prepared foods,
tastings and more," according to CSUSM's" website.
CSUSM's Farmers Market meets on campus every
Wednesday .from 3 p.m.
to 7 p.m. in parking lot B.
Space colonization and ocean exploration
A s ummary of d evelopment o n ' the f inal f rontier
(Holidays continued from page 1).
we know today was created
in the Unites States in the
late 1800s and was used to
commercialize the holiday.
Kwanzaa is an AfricanAmerican holiday that is
very new compared to other
end of year celebrations. As
stated on history.com, it was
started in 1966 when AfricanAmericans were embracing
their African roots and black
pride, and wanted a holiday
that celebrated their culture.
Kwanzaa is derived from a
Swahili word which means
"first fruits." It is seven days
of unity and perseverance
of black culture and identity
celebrated from Dec. 26 to
Jan. 1 that is now celebrated
by millions worldwide despite its few decades of existence. Celebrations include
everyone sipping from the
unity cup which remembers
B YJEFFMEINTS
* African-American
ancestors, lighting of the Kinara,which is a Candelabra with
7 candles that signify the 7
principles of Kwanzaa and
dancing with African drums.
Also known as the festival
of lights, Hanukkah is eight
days. Falling on the eve of
the 25th of the Jewish month,
of Kislev, Hanukkah is Nov.
27 to Dec. 5 this year. It
represents purity and light
crushing evil. Many centuries ago, after a battle with
the Seleucids, a small Jewish
resistance sought to light the
Temple's Menorah and they
found only enough oil to
burn for one day, yet it miraculously lasted for eight days.
Las Posadas is the Christmas equivalent in Mexico.
The celebrations are 12 days
long and are centered around
the Christian and Catholic
Nativity. According to mex-
online.com, there is a procession of the virgin Mary on a
donkey with baby Jesus, Joseph and a choir of children
knocking on doors trying to
find them a place to stay, to
no avail. The parade ends
at the church where mass is
held. The holiday celebrations end on Jan. 6 with "Dia
de los Magos" celebrating
the three wise men who generously gifted baby Jesus on
the night of his birth. The
majority of gifts are opened
on this last day. Other traditions include the eating of
the Rosea, a round bread
that contains a plastic baby
figurine inside. The lucky
finder of this plastic figurine is responsible for hosting the next Mexican holiday which falls on Feb. 2.
On our diverse campus, the
holidays are celebrated in
these and many other ways.
STAFF W RITER
Space travel has long
since moved from the realm
of fantasy to reality. Since
the first moon landing,
technology promised humankind a steady foothold
towards walking on Mars.
Students on campus were
asked if they would prefer
to be among thefirstto travel to space to colonize Mars
or to be the first person to
travel to the deepest depths
of the ocean. 20 students responded on an equal footing.
Through satellite imagery
or remotely controlled devices cruising the craters of
the moon; it will take many
years to inhabit Mars. Recently, there were proposals
for creations of an "Interplanetary Noah's Ark" from
Google and Virgle, or the
Silverbird," which would
settlers and cargo will arrive to resupply the colony.
Less than a year after
the proposal, over 78,000
people had signed up
for the colonization project and over 200,000 had
signed up by Aug. 31,
2013. The application process is temporarily closed.
There continues to be debate on whether our scihttp.V/technorati .com/technology/arentific focus might best
ticle/the-mars-one-project-hopes-to/
be suited, instead, on our
oceans and not space.
perform
transcontinental
There are many who quesflights for suborbital tourism. tion if space is really the final
On May 31, 2012, it was frontier. Humankind has not
announced that an appli
traveled to the deepest depths
cation process would be of earth's oceans. Ooly 5 to 7
opened allowing people to percent of the ocean has been
sign up for a one-way-trip to explored.
Mars. The Mars One FounInterest in discovering
dation is a not-for-profit pri- space versus the ocean by
vate organisation focused o a students at CSUSM demonsetting up a reliable habitat strates that there are at least
on the surfaoe of Mars by two frontiers left for human2023. Every two years new kind to explore.
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International impact for the Cougars
B Y J ENNIFER H AGER
STAFF W RITER
Steven Ing's first place finish at the conference championship tournament helped
the Cougars secure thensixth consecutive Association of Independent Institutions (AH) title.
Not only is Ing a stellar
athlete, but he has an interesting background.
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Originally from Capetown,
South Africa, Ing spent eight ,Steven Ing running through the crowd by Sherri Cortez.
years in Hong Kong prior to serve as his second family.
faster than the second place
attending Cal State San MarThis sophomore standout finisher. It also became his
cos. His father is the manag- was named All Athlete of the personal best.
er of the Asia/Pacific region week for the week of Oct. 21Ing, who is a kinesiolof an American Software 27 for his first place finish at ogy major, knows his future
company and his mother is a the Biola NAIA West Coast consists of a career in the
part time Spanish translator Jamboree. Before seeing his sports world whether it be a
for the court system.
picture on the school's athlet- P.E. teacher, sports physical
"Being far away from fam- ics website, Ing said he "did therapist or a running coach.
ily is hard, but I feel that I not know there was such a He also plans to continue to
love California so much that thing as athlete of the week." grow in his relationship with
it makes it a bit easier," Ing He sure knows it exists now, God.
because for the week of Nov.
said.
Ing is looking to continue
With his parents still in 3-10, he was awarded this his success at Nationals in
Hong Kong for work and his honor again. This came as no Lewiston, Kansas on Nov.
sister in London for school, surprise, as his All final time 23.
the cross-country teams of 24:53 was 16 seconds
Heart Beat
Effective cardio for those short on time
B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO
HEALTH COLUMNIST
A newly fitting alternative
to prolonged cardio training
is known as high intensity interval training, or HUT.
For those of you who think
that there is not eiiough time
to exercise in the day, then
this short-duration exercise
may be the answer.
HUT consists of 10-30 second repeated bouts of near
maximal or supramaximal
effort, separated with periods of recovery. There are a
variety of ways to approach
HHT with many different exercises, number of intervals
and length of time. Surprisingly, improvements have
been shown in as low as 3
repetitions of 20 seconds
each, with a total workout
session being only one minute. It has been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness
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Showing spirit by participating in community events and fund raisers, provided by the Wrestling Club.
Wrestling growing at CSUSM
Students give process of starting new club
B Y JENNIFER H AGER
STAFF W RITER
Finding the right club to
join in college is already
hard enough, but what if
none of the clubs offer something you are interested in?
You form one.
After about a year of extremely hard work, the wrestling club made their debut
this semester. Their hard
work and determination is
what is going to make their
club last. For the first year
of their existence, the wrestling club will not be competing. However, they will
be practicing hard and trying
to boost membership.
President Jordan Riding
says their plan for the year is
to "prove we can sustain ourselves and get more members."
The club practices at least
twice a week in the Clarke
Fieldhouse using the mats
provided, with plans to buy
their own eventually. Club
fees are just $50 per semester, so with 10 members,
Riding said they would be
able to do just that. They
also plan on competing in individual matches during the
spring semester.
With no official coach, they
act as each other's personal
trainers. The goal of the
wrestling club is to be competing as a team by Fall 2014
with at least ten strong wrestlers. The team is willing to
teach anyone who is willing
to learn. The club's treasurer
was the only female wrestler
at her high school, and she
is definitely looking for girls
that are interested in learning
more about the sport.
The team knows that having a successful club is an
uphill battle, but they seem
ready for the challenge
For more information
about the team, contact Club
President Jordan Riding at ridin002@ cougars .csusm.edu.
The campus has enough stairs to take anyones breath away. Doing cardio on
campus is another good way to break a sweat. Photo by Anne Hall.
and alter muscle metabolism
by increasing fat use as fuel.
An
improvement
in
V02max (maximal oxygen uptake) is another benefit from HUT. According
to CSUSM Kinesiology
professor Dr. Astorino, this
indicates an integration of
cardiorespiratory and muscle function to deliver and
use oxygen during exercise.
It is considered to be one of
the most important indicators
of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Basically the higher your
V02max is , the less of a risk
you have for premature death
and disease.
This form of exercise might
just be what you are looking for during the holidays.
When you are eating those
holiday cookies you can feel
a little less guilty now with
these quick workouts.
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to rejuvenate the body and clear the mind. San Diego has such a strong surf community for more reasons than one.
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The many health benefits of surfing
B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES
STAFF W RITER
Surfing is a popular sport
in California, and many
don't realize that it can also
be used as a way to enjpy
nature, relax and release tension in the body.
Some of the health benefits
of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body's muscles. All of this is acquired
through paddling in the water
and balancing on your feet
once you've caught a wave.
Not only does it affect your
fitness level, but according
to multiple health articles,
the exercise an individual
gets while surfing allows the
body to release endorphins
and helps them become tension free and relaxed.
"Surfing is my only source
for stress relief. At time's, I
may be the only person in
the water, and my only focus is riding the wave. Riding a great wave leaves me
in a positive upbeat mood,"
CSUSM student, Adrian
Frick, said.
Some of the most common beaches for suring in
San Diego County include
Oceanside Beach Pier, Carlsbad, Moonlight Beach, etc.
In the ocean, students are
given the oppprtunity to unwind from the stress that
comes with being in college,
and possibly catch a thrill
from that wave they were
longing for.
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Justin D onner
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S PORTS
Nothing like sunny San Marcos
Cougars battle brutal c onditions at nationals
B Y C ORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK
STAFF W RITER
The CSUSM men's and
women's cross country
teams managed impressive
team finishes of 13th and
8th place, respectively, at the
NAIA National Championships held in Kansas on Nov.
23.
With temperatures in the
mid 20s, dropping to midteens with the wind chill, the
CSUSM men's and women's
cross country teams faced
a tough challenge mentally
and physically.
"You just can't train for
extreme cold when it is 70
degrees," cross cojuntry
coach, Steven Scott, said.
"Under the horrible conditions, I felt both teams did
real well."
Western Nelson's fourth
Ail-American Award at
last weekend's NAIA cross
country national championships makes him the only
athlete in CSUSM's history
to have been honored as an
All-American in all four
seasons of a sport.
"Before the race started
it wasn't f un being there in
the cold weather. During
the race, it was all I could
think about. But thankfully
it was cold enough that
I wasn't able to feel any of
my body parts which made it
much easier for me to ignore
ail the pain in my legs," Nelson said.
For other CSUSM runners,
the experience was bittersweet. Despite impressive
performances in less than
desirable conditions, Steven Ing, Heidi Swanson and
Kate Bouvatte fell just shy
of the coveted All-American
Award.
With this season coming to
a close, CSUSM cross country is looking toward the f uture with high hopes as many
of their top runners will be
returning next year.
Lucas Verzbicas follows defending champion Okwaro Raura in the Pacific Marine Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot.
Photo taken by Tom Coat.
Beautiful views of the Torrey
Pines hiking trails that can
be enjoyed by all. Varying
lengths and difficulties are
available. Photographs provided by Alison Seagle.
Steve Scott, the Cal CSUSM pictured here with CSUSM distance star Kate Layton who placed second in the 5K at
the PMCU O'Side Turkey Trot. Scott, the former American mile record holder (3:47.69) ran the 5K butfinishedweli
behind Leyton. Group photo is courtesy of Don Franken.
This Cougar does more than trot
B Y JUSTIN D ONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
The Pacific Marine Credit Union O'Side Turkey Trot drew a
record crowd of 10,000 runners
and walkers this Thanksgiving.
It was a fun run for a good
cause, and CSUSM was represented by a very familiar face..
The Cougar's head cross
country and track coach, Steve
Scott, competed in the race. This
member of the USA Track and
Field Hall of Fame has run more
sub-four minute miles than any-
one else in history, the number
being 136 to be exact. He also
set a record that stood firm for
25 years with a mile time of
3:47.69.
Scottfinishedthefivemile run
this weekend with an impressive
time of 20:25 at a 6:33 pace per
mile. This was good enough to
give him a 134 overallfinishout
of a massive amount of participants. Looks like he can still do
more than just coach winning
teams.
The Turkey Trot allows for
its contestants to designate a
portion of their entry fees to go
towards supporting local nonprofits or schools. A popular
non-profit attracting more than
500 entrants was the Austin Bice
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Move Your Feet Before
You Eat Foundation, which promotes physical activity among
youth, is directly supported by
the race as well.
With a record crowd for the
Turkey Trot this year, a considerable amount of funds should
go towards helping great causes.
Get Out!
Vivid vistas and heart-rate raising hikes
B y A LISON SEAGLE
COLUMNIST
Torrey Pines State Reserve
offers many activities for
anyone looking to enjoy the
outdoors.
There are a number of hiking trails available to explore
that vary in length. They are
not too challenging, so they
are enjoyable to people of
most ability levels.
It is possible to drive into
the reserve, but fees are applicable. There are also parking fees to park right near the
entrance, but free parking
on the street can be found
if someone does not mind
some extra walking.
From the main entrance,
there is a steady incline up a
hill into the reserve. Not only
is the climb a great way to
get the heart pumping faster,
it also happens to be a trip
through geological history
where hikers can witness the
four different types of rock
formations that exist in the
park.
No food or drinks are permitted in the reserve, but water is certainly recommended. Comfy sneakers or even
hiking shoes would definitely be preferred f or anyone
hoping to tackle these trails.
There are benches throughout the trail systems to stop
and take breaks. Restrooms
are located in the reserve,
but they are limited, so it is a
good idea to grab a map and
get oriented before beginning an adventure.
From the lagoon to the
beach and the cliffs in between, there is quite a range
of natural habitats full of a
variety of plants and animals
f or hikers to enjoy.
For more information
about Torrey Pines State Reserve, visit http://www.torreypine .org!index .html.
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Restaurant Review
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ
Features Editor:
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STAFF W RITER
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Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ
restaurant is a divine dining place not only for its
charming location but for it's
off-the-bone type of meat!
Located only 2 minutes
away from La Jolla Cove
beach, Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is lip smacking'
good. It's a great alternative
to our well known neighbor
Mr. Phil, the owner of San
Marcos' Mr. Phil's BBQ
joint on Grand Avenue.
As my friend and I arrived
at Bubba's, we were welcomely greeted by the owners and then we sat ourselves
comfortably. I had ordered a
half rack of baby back ribs
while my friend ordered the
slider trio, a combination
of three sandwiches: pulled
pork, chopped beef brisket and pulled chicken.
As I bite into my warm,
tender rib, it's juicy, sharp
sauce complements the wellseasoned ribs by not overpowering its natural smoked
flavor.Though the sauce at
Bubba's can be comparable
to Phil's, they still highly
differ from each other in
an extremely good way.
For instance, I find Phil's
sauce a bit too tangy and
Bubba Smokehouse is located
on Prospect
Street, in La
Jolla. Photo of
main entrance
provided by
Lissette Nunez.
overpowering for my taste.
The lack of choice in sauces
at Phil's does disappoint, but
Bubba's has variety. Bubba's features three favorable
choices of sauce such as,
Bubba's lip-smackin' sweet
BBQ sauce or Bubba's Kickin' BBQ Sauce and Bubba's
Secret Dry Rub. I had tried
the kickin' sauce that brought
a distinctive spice and just
the right tang. Phil's sauce
suppresses the meat's natural
flavor and gradually starts
to build a harsh tangy taste.
Moreover,
the
slider
trio was mouth-watering
good! The only discouraging thing about the platter
was the amount of meat arid
sauce and how it regrettably
spoiled the taste of the sandwich, transforming it into a
spongy mess. Perhaps ordering the sauce on the side
would be the best solution so
that the bread doesn't form
into a huge absorbent sponge.
Lastly, their side section
was commendable, serving
a well-sized portion of crispy
fries with a flattering hint of
salt. The creamy, skinned
potato red salad had a nice
body to it, but was maybe a
bit overly seasoned with salt.
Bubba's prices are just a
bonus. The price is affordable, usually around $15 and
their portions always excel
their price range by serving
generous amounts of food.
Overall, my friend and I
were pleased with our visit to
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ.
Without a doubt, we would
recommend it to anyone who
needs a break from Phil's or
is just interested in trying a
new bbq place around our
area. Bubba's Smokehouse
BBQ is located at 888 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037.
5
Spencer Joseph is a dynamic force that has brought
a mentality of inclusivity and community outreach to the Greek Leadership Council this year.
As GLC President, Joseph
represents "the members of
the nine fraternities and sororities on campus, as well
as the two Greek honor societies. He handles any issues
or questions that arise within
the community and acts as
the voice v of the students
with the administration.
Joseph happened into
the position when the spot
opened up unexpectedly.
He applied with the intention of making his name
more recognizable and intended to reapply a year or
two later when he was more
known in the Greek community. Joseph was taken by
surprise when he received a
phone call twenty minutes
after he left the interview
and was offered the job.
Since then, the 19-year-old
business major has taken on
the task of managing and
overseeing the Greek community's
approximately
more than 700 members.
However, Joseph
does
not solely focus on bringing the, various fraternities
and sororities together. He
also reaches out to students
and orgs, across campus to
create ties between them
and the Greek community.
One of the ways that he accomplishes this is by joining
together his roles as GLC
President and Resident Adviser at The Quad. Joseph
has a set quota of events that
he has to create for his 'residents' in the dorms, so often
times he coordinates them to
intersect with Greek. He believes that by getting groups
to work together, everything
on campus will operate in
a more inclusive manner.
Joseph keeps his commitments to GLC and his fraternity SAE close to his heart,
firmly believing that this path
will expose him to a multitude of new opportunities.
" I'm the 307,294th member
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. It's
not necessarily a number to
me, but something that supports my decision," Joseph
said. "It represents all the
hard work I had to do to get
to college and the hard work
that I will do when I get out."
Joseph manages to bring
together the multiple dimensions of his college career while maintaining a
full course load, a skill that
he attributes to being organized and qualities that
he has learned from being
a member of a fraternity.
"It's been a way to find
friends, but they're not just
my brothers because of a title. Truly each and every one
of them is my family," Joseph
said. "The reason for my success is because going Greek
helps foster growth within a
person. It really has opened
my eyes to what I can accomplish in the business world."
Joseph's dedication to
GLC and the Greek community has only continued to
fuel the tremendous success
that fraternities and sororities
have enjoyed at CSUSM. He
can be contacted via email
at
josep015@csusm.edu.
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T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C
4,2013
F EATURES
Club spotlight
"For women i t's
scary because,
automatically, if
y ou're a feminist
you become this
man hating
lesbian."
F eminists U nite
ideas, they just don't necessarily want to call it feminism because of the negative
Students
can
learn label that comes with that,"
about social justice and FU Vice President and Treasfeminism through mul- urer, Sophii Sandoval, said.
tiple outlets on campus.
Sandoval points out that
Feminists Unite (FU) is a lot of women feel a genan organization dedicated eral sense of competition
to educating students about amongst each other. This
the truth behind the load- type of competition can be
ed term "feminist," and unhealthy, unproductive and
the need for students to be foster barriers between womconscious of social injus- en which don't necessarily
tices carried out everyday. need to exist. According to
Without a doubt the term Sandoval, Feminists Unite
"feminist" raises all sorts wants to promote "healthy reof interpretations, and the lationships among women."
"We can all stand tomajority tend to be negative. Feminists Unite holds gether and support each
regular club meetings and, other without there having
participates in events on to be this barrier of comcampus to help * erase any petition," Sandoval said.
Feminists Unite events
prejudices or misconceptions students might have. feature tables providing in"A lot of times people al- formation and activities,
ready have a lot of feminist such as customized bracelets
B Y R ICO PALMERIN
FEATURES EDITOR
-- Sophii
Sandoval
Barbie dolls, music videos,
magazines, media and everyday life influence the perception
of how young women perceive
their roles in society.
Barbie
dolls photo provided by Professor Nancy Cairns-Pietrangelo.
inscribed with empowering
words about each person's
body. One of F U's more recent events included making and presenting a life-size
Barbie doll meant to educate
women about body image.
For men, participation is
more than welcome, but naturally there are certain expectations of men who join.
Feminists Unite already currently has two male members.
"Men identifying as femi-
nist can be very productive
if they remain aware of the
fact that they do have male
privilege and that it's important to let women speak f or
themselves," Sandoval said.
Anyone interested in learn-
ing more about feminism or
joining Feminists Unite go
to
http://www.csusm.edu/
orgs/feminists%20unite .html
or check out their Facebook
page at https://www.facebook . com/feminists . unite.
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everyone"*« sweet craving!
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Denim (Jeans, jackets, etc.)
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to lessen mess.
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sporadic motion all over until desired effect with bleach
spray bottle.
Step 4: Let it dry. You may
use a blow dryer but that is
optional.
Step 5: Now that you have
the color and effect that
you want, remove bleach
by rinsing it out with water,
then put denim in washing
machine.
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outside or put it in t he dryer.
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T HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C
CSUSM showing profound growth in dance
Club spotlight
Kinesiology Club
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Photo of Professor Anya Clouds Introduction to Improvisational Dance
graduating students, but class offered this fall as DNCE 311. Department Head for the dance pro- health awareness, outreach
in the community and prom any have shown a strong
gram on campus is Dr. Karen Schaffman, by Anne Hall.
viding guest speakers in
interest in seeing the program offer dance as a major.
Anya Cloud, a graduate ied and scholarly studies. the field. Their guests range
Enthusiastic f aculty a nd student at UCSD, had met So, how we can think about from chiropractors to physistudents w ork h ard t o e s- Dr. Karen Schaffman while dance and how can we also cian's assistants to behavior
tablish n ew d iscoveries a nd studying for her Masters in have a moving experience modification specialists and
constantly d evelop then- dance and was offered to with dance. Every class is prosthetists. The club is also
skills in t he a rt of d ance. work part-time for our cam- built around the combina- in the process of establish"By introducing all these pus as an instructor in fall tion of those skills, which is ing a mentorship program
Pre-Kinesiology
dance classes to our fel- 2011. Dr. SchSffman was fairly unique in how dance between
and Kinesiology students.
low students, the school is the originator of the dance programs are established,"
While the club is stuproviding the opportunity program on this campus Professor Anya Cloud, a
to help students express and has done a profound researcher in the human dent run, Kinesiology Club
themselves physically and job at establishing growth body 's range of motion, said. also relies on the support
mentally. Not just that, but within the department in
Numerous classes are be- of their faculty adviser, Dr.
it is a helpful way to get stu- her 12 years of service here. ing offered for spring 2014. Laura de Ghetaldi, as well
dents involved and find their
"She established the cur- For more information and as Dr. Todd Astorino, Dr.
passion for dance," Emy riculum. The ethos of the available classes, go to Jeff Nessler and Dr. Arnel
Medina, who is new to the program is centered around http://www.csusm .edu/vpa/ Aguinaldo. Club Vice Presicampus this semester, said. the confluence of embod- dance-studies/index .html. dent Ross Edmunds said
that each professor encourages students to conduct
research, public outreach
and are excited about what
the club can accomplish.
Kinesiology Club also has
B Y A NNE H ALL
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An example of the ample amount of food that the Kinesiology Club works
to distribute every other Tuesday tofightagainst hunger in the community.
Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi is the advisor for the program and contributed this
photo.
gometer, Monark Wingate
Peak bicycle ergometer,
Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Burdick treadmills that
specialize in heart rate and
a Dexa scanner that looks
at bone density. The use of
this equipment is what aids
students in conducting research outside the classroom.
"This is an incredible opportunity for CSUSM students. When I have talked
to other universities, I have
found that normally only
graduate students would
have access to these materials," Edmunds said;
But the enormous impact
of the club is not confined to
research projects that stay on
campus. Edmunds and other
students have gone to conferences at other universities to present their projects
and spread the knowledge
they have amassed. They
also work with Donate Don't
Dump, where Kinesiology
Club students distribute food
to those in the area that suffer from food insecurity.
The club successfully completed six food distributions
in the last semester, and have
helped pass out over 36,000
pounds of food last year.
The club welcomes any
Pre-Kinesiology or Kinesiology students that are interested in meeting and working with students at all stages
of their academic career.
"We have students that
are going into pre-physical
therapy, applied exercise
science, health science,
physical education. We
have a very healthy diversity and CSUSM opens
up so many doors for students," Edmunds said.
For more information
about Kinesiology Club,
contact President Amy Clark
at clarkl70@cougars.csusm.
edu or Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm.edu.
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Homelessness Perspective
Being without shelter but not without hope
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concerns of those who are
homeless through placing assumptions and judgments upon this mostly
ignored group of people.
I have found that homelessness
discriminates
against no one, but so many
people discriminate against
the homeless. Most of the
time they do not even realize that they are doing it.
Ill the past I took no notice
of things such as "No Loitering" signs, locks on bathroom doors in fast food restaurants or city ordinances of
not being allowed to sleep in
your car. Now when I encounter them, I have come
to realize that those restrictions are mostly directed at
the homeless population.
In the middle of the night
when that urgency to go the
bathroom arises, you have
to start up your car to burn
gas to simply find an open
establishment that has accessible bathrooms. The places
with locks on the bathrooms
doors require that every
single time you need to go
to the bathroom you now
must ask, "Can I please use
the bathroom?" Also, dismiss the thought of going to
the bathroom outside in the
bushes somewhere because
if caught you would be added to the sex offender list.
Never in the past would I
have considered the plight of
the homeless, where you're
forced to spend money
every day on fast food and
on very unhealthy food at
that. There has been many a
night where I literally cried
into my McChickeri because it was the only thing
I was able to afford and to
consume for weeks on end.
However, I remind myself
everyday that other people
have it far worse off than I
do. This provides brief flares
of passion to want to survive this to ensure all people
can attain food and shelter
in all of the United States.
A year ago, I met a woman
that, when I mentioned being homeless and then heard
that I Jive in my car, she responded, "Well you aren't
homeless then." There is
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definite truth in that I have
a car so I would have more
shelter than another homeless man who is living out of
a cardboard box. However,
would you want either of
those living situations placed
upon yourself, your friends
or loved ones? I have had
issues with my car battery
dying after a night of charging my phone or leaving the
' heater on because it is so cold
outside only to then wake
up and find my car dead.
By far the worst thing I've
encountered because of being homeless is the effects
it has with relation to family
and friends. Whether it is my
parents ignoring my calls to
friends and coworkers displaying the same lack of concern, in the end all is the same
result: solitude and isolation.
The mental, physical and
even spiritual decimation of
an individual occurs through
this solitude and isolation. If
this individual is unplugged
from social environments
and the simple interaction of
other human beings for too
long, that individual has the
very real risk of disappearing into themselves and into
the dark and ignored pockets
of society. When society has
given up and written you off
for so long, it is only a matter of time before you give
up and write off yourself.
I have chosen to be homeless t hough thé act of giving my ex-wife the salon I
built for her and taking almost nothing for myself so
she could be well off. Oddly
I have no regrets. But last
night while I curled up for
sleep and as I pondered over
my story, the story I now
write, I was reminded once
again and overwhelmed
with an emotion I have felt
every night, which is fear.
There is the fear of getting
my car impounded for sleeping in it, or fear from assault
and robbery due to the isolated and vulnerable posi-
tion I place myself in each
time I park on a dark and
foggy street. There is fear of
sweltering summer nights,
frigid winter dawns and
overwhelming downpours
of rain. There is the very
powerful fear of dying in the
back of my car all alone, and
I not being found for days
or weeks on end. Each little
noise slaps you awake from
sleep to ensure no defensive
actions are required. This has
been by far the most present
and prevalent emotion that
I carry with me every day.
The silver lining in all of
this is I have found a certain and once seemingly
rare characteristic in people
which I now consider "true
humanity." These are the
people who learn about my
living situation who continue
to make eye contact with me,
call me on the phone to simply ask how my day went, do
random kind deeds such as
bringing me food at school or
invite me to their social gatherings and those who display
compassion and understanding. I have found that openness and honesty, while
sometimes briefly being detrimental, in the long run creates new friends, family and
alliances stronger than any I
have known in my whole life.
The best advice I can provide to others that might find
themselves in my situation
is to first and foremost, curb
your pride. If someone you
care about offers you food, a
place to stay or simply wants
to chat with you, I recommend accepting the offer and
opening up to them. Take
the food, display the gratitude required and be glad
there are still those who care.
It is time we started shining the light into the darkest
corners of society because
there are so many that are
lost and can easily be found
and guided back into the
light with compassion, patience" and understanding.
CSUSM students use their
computers to work on assignments in the little down
time that they have between
classes but the campus wifi
is too spotty to be effective.
The school wifi only works
perfectly in a few locations.
This wastes the little time
students have to spare and
by the time they pull u p the
page they need, it's time to
head to class. If a student
needs access to a webpage
for the in-class assignments
for the day, it takes most, of
the class for the webpage
to load and makes it harder
for that student to complete
assignments. If a student's
only time to complete homework assignments is between
classes on campus, they have
to navigate through the difficult wifi in order to access
what they need to get done.
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heavily on their computers additional time to get there.
and good wifi connections.
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While there are comput- currently offers does not
ers in the library that work fit the needs of the students
much better than the wifi at and makes it difficult for
the school, there just aren't them to get their assignments
enough computers avail- done. It is important that
able to meet the needs of all steps are taken to improve
of the students on the cam- the quality of the campus
pus. Students often don't wifi in order to provide stuhave the extra time required dents with the opportunity
to wait for a computer to to be successful in college.
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Citizens' rights are repeatedly violated in airports
BY LAUREN HAMMOND
OPINION EDITOR
Outrent
TSA regulations remain a controversial topic in the US and it
seems as though violations
associated to the program
are only getting worse.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
is the governmental agency
responsible for providing
travelers with the most effective form of protection. The
agency was deployed in response to the Sept. 11, 2001
attacks in New York, serving
to better the quality of safety
and travel throughout the US.
The TSA currently holds
authority to search and seize
anyone as they see fit. Under
administrative law, these programs are allowed to completely d isrcg^ the terms
of "probable cause." Officers
of the Behavioral Detection
Program, a subdivision of
TSA, look for "clusters of behaviors indicative of stress,
fear or deception." Anyone
who is presumed to be showing such symptoms may be
unjustly removed, analyzed
and interrogated. This backwards view of condemning
citizens as guilty until proven innocent under inspection
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continues today, despite the
fact that even after 10 years
of implementation the US
Government Accountability
Office (GAO) has deemed
the program unreliable.
Airports currently require
full-body scans of travelers. Some of the equipment
that is used, referred to as
bagkscatter x-ray technology, emanates small doses of
radiation that can be harmful for some travelers. The
main health concern for
travelers passing through
the x-ray technology is the
development of skin cancer.
Passengers that are the most
susceptible to ionizing exposure risks are those who
frequently fly, such as pilots
and children, who tend to be
more sensitive to radiation.
However, these scans not
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only expose the detection
of weaponry. The full body
images produced by the
backscatter x-ray examination also expose the naked
outline of travelers. This
virtual stripping is demoralizing for many passengers
but opting out to these scans
may lead to further humiliation. If a traveler reserves
their right to refuse the invasive scan, they are then
forced to undergo physical
searches that may include
inappropriate
touching.
The government's ~ main
responsibility is to protect
Americans' freedoms but the
abuses probed by the TSA's
illegitimate regimes are denying citizens their liberties.
It is imperative that Americans demand back their
rights.
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�Let's start the GMO conversation
Creating public awareness about toxic food
BY KATALINA L AWRENCE
STAFF WRITER
Students at CSUSM have
the right to know what they
are consuming, and building
awareness of GMO's implications can save lives.
GMOs are not placed inside the foods that we eat.
It is put in the seeds that are
used to make all the foods
that we eat. Many GMOs
also contain something called
glyphosate, which is a weed
killer that can be extremely
damaging to humans. It poisons our healthy bacteria,
and goes into our bloodstream causing neurological
damage. GMOs also contain
promoters with proteins that
wake up genes and bacterias
in our bodies that do not need
to be woken up. Our bodies are biologically made to
heal itself even without vac-
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Injected food, from http://servicefoods.com/blog/gmos-pros-and-cons
cines, however the effects of us. 50,000 FDA food inspecGMOs weaken our system tions Were made in 1972 and
and make our bodies open to only 9,164 Were made in
tons of germs and diseases. 2006. Our very own reguThe food industry is always latory agencies are being
looking for new technologies controlled by the very own
to make food fast, last longer companies that they should
and inexpensive but, every be scrutinizing. At one point
efficiency leads to another the head of the FDA was also
problem.
the late President of AmeriThe government is here ca's Food Processors Assoto protect us but, in this cir- ciation. There is a revolving
cumstance they are killing door of people controlling
our regulatory agencies and
they are putting our nation's
health at risk for money.
The FDA does not conduct
any first-hand checks on the
chemicals-that are put into
our food. We are clearly seen
as lab rats not human beings.
Spread the word and put
forth the effort to educate
yourself and others on this
important issue. Start to
become more aware of the
foods that you eat and pay attention to labels. You might
be very surprised to find
out what might be in your
favorite snack foods .We all
have fast paced lifestyles so,
fast food is an easy alternative. But try going to a joint
that is known for using real
foods, such as In n ' Out and
Chipotle. Going organic is
the best solution and making small steps everyday will
help us all get to where we
need to be.
Group projects are controversial class dynamic
BY R ICO PALMERIN
FEATURES EDITOR .
Following an announcement of a group project,
many students moan and
groan because of bad experiences.
Lack of partner participation results in a lower grade
for the group, not just the individual. Other students are
very independent and enjoy
relying solely on their own
abilities to earn their grade.
With s a much antagonism
toward group projects, why
do teachers continue to assign them? Do they just not
care what students think? Or
do they see group projects in
a different light? *
Professor Doller uses group
projects as a large portion of
the grade for her FMST 300:
"In general, I find students a re at
first quite anxious and w orried when
they learn that there will be required
group projects. Students a re understandably concerned that their grades
wifl depend on someone else's performance/7 - Sandra Doller
Elements of Cinema course.
"I believe group work challenges students in some very
productive - ways, inviting
them to think beyond their
own perspectives, to share
ideas, to be inspired by each
other's creativity, and to
form bonds with other students," Assistant Professor
of Literature & Writing Studies, Sandra Doller, said.
Perhaps nothing in our
courses gives us a taste of the
real world as much as group
projects do. They force us
into uncomfortable situations, with people we don't
know very well, and demand
that we work together productively. Any students who
have had a job, volunteered
at an organization or even
joined £ club can see the parallels here.
This is why group projects,
for as much as they hurt,
help us even more. They pull
us away from our academically reinforced sense of
self-dependence and help to
prepare us for reality outside
of school.
As Doller points out,
"Group projects build a sense
of camaraderie and community, which I think is one of
the most important things in
keeping students engaged in
their own learning."
Group projects aren't the
flu, but the bitter medicine
we need. So next time a
group project comes up, instead of responding with the
negative, habitual groan,
students should make a conscious effort to have a good
experience and invest t hemselves in the assignment, and
others, will follow hopefully
follow their lead. This is college. Time to stop acting as
if caring about academic curricula isn't cool.
Under age patrons
are often given the cold
shoulder and shunned
away
from
venues
that serve patrons that
are only over the age
of 21. This limits entertainment
optoins
for students who have
friends of varying ages
or are just among the
younger
generation
that still have to wait
to no longer be bound
by Imitations of age
restrictions, by Anne
Hall.
their favorite comics perOver 21 venues are unfair to young fansform live and denies students
Age s houldn't b e t he o nly t hing t o d etermine a udience eligibility
BY C HELSEY S CHWEITZER
STAFF WRITER
21 and over venues exclude
many
students
from concerts and shows.
21 and over venues make
so that some students
have to miss their favorite
bands live. What makes
this even worse is that with
some bands, these venues
are their only local stop and
the sole chance to see them.
This should not be the case
as music is a popular outlet
for the stressed student. In
addition, venues that are 21
and over make it difficult for
students that have friends
over and under 21 to find
things to do together. The
majority of comedy clubs
are also 21 and over venues.
Students are unable to see
an outlet where they can
laugh after a stressful day.
These venues are usually
designated as 21 and over
due to the fact that alcohol
is served on the premises or
because the show is being
held within a casino. While it
makes sense that these busi-
Artificial intelligence photo provided by Anne Hall.
Physical constructs of society
D amaging t o c ognitive d evelopment
world under the premise that
one can naturally survive
in the world on one's own.
Present day America pri- Common sense is becommarily exists within technol- ing the generation that more
ogy and coded information, quickly knows how to crecausing the general popula- ate web pages, adapt to new
tion to lack the ability to ex- electronic equipment, design
ercise common sense.
their own aps, etc. The need
Society is built of social to function within the physiconstructs that tell us what cal world appears less than
and how to think, how to necessary.
perceive and understand
This creates the question
the world around us. Peo- of whether or not we have
ple, whose socioeconomic evolved closer to Artificial
backgrounds are more 'mod- Intelligence, if Artificial Inern' and do not stem from telligence has caught up to
a more or less "primitive" us or if there is some medienvironment^ see the world um. Artificial Intelligence is
far differently than others. limited by the constructs of
For example, cultures that embedding "common sense"
live in rounded huts, tipis into coding that directs the
or spherical domains do not machine to function for itself
have the same perception of without being directed to do
angles and shapes as people so. Instead, it adapts so that it
that live their whole lives in can do so for itself and adjust
square, cube and rectangular to the environment it exists
buildings. The environmen- within.
tal conditioning was not inTechnology has advanced
herent in their life to adapt to so rapidly in the past lifetime
the perception that is inher- that limits are constantly beited within the cubed soci- ing pushed for mechanical
ety. "Common sense" comes purposes, but organic means
from these constructs.
of survival become less
In today's age, people prevalent of a concern. We
spend less time in the physi- are more concerned about
cal world and more time in having the latest machinthe digital. Common sense ery and video game than we
is no longer perceived by the appear to be about feeding
present generation as being ourselves, as the American
the formal definition of what people increasingly suffer
its existence was meant to in hunger from a population
be. This could be the sense of driven by living in the mosafety, survival and general ment and not questioning the
ability to function within the now.
B Y A NNE H ALL
DESIGN EDITOR
nesses want to avoid underage drinking and gambling,
excluding all people under
the age of 21 is not thè best
method of prevention. These
venues could sell tickets specifically for those under 21
and have a separate seating
section for these patrons, ensuring that those in this section are kept from alcoholic
beverages. These venues
could provide plastic fastening colored wristbands for
those under 21to make these
individuals easily identifiable when passing. These
methods would allow all students to unwind after a long
week by listening to their
favorite bands or watching a comedian perform.
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O PINION
Faculty profile
Dr. Joely Proudfit
"This was always
where I wanted to
be when I graduated
from my doctorate
program. I 'm glad to
be able to teach students who are from
my tribe and other
neighboring tribes.
I 'm really excitéd to
be a part of a campus
that values all of its
stakeholders, especially its tribal community partners."
—Dr. P roudfit
B Y AMANDA L ENOX
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Group picture taken at the groundbreaking of the new building for the Veterans Center. Present parties include the advisor for the Veterans Center, Mrs.
Although November is
Native American Heritage
4
Month, CSUSM Professor
Dr. Joely Proudfit recognizes
her heritage all year long
* Stereotypes and presumptions of identity are harmful to members of the community
through her Native Studies
population and really under- veterans. When I tell peo- classes.
James Pinckney Jr., said.
ple that I 'm a veteran, they
Professor Proudfit re"As a Hispanic military standing that we're just peo- kind of give me this look.
ceieved three degrees in Pople, like every other student
B Y A NNE H ALL
dependent; common courThey forget that women
DESIGN EDITOR
tesy is instilled, and as a vet- here. We've had different can be veterans too. Three litical Science. She first received her Bachelor's degree
eran it is stronger, but people experiences but if you still
As a growing population seem to lack the recipro- cut us we still bleed. We're women just graduated from from Long Beach State with
of active duty military tran- cation in the sentiments," still human as well. Through Marine Corps Infantry. Of- a concentration in Public Polsition to veterans, percep- student David Acosta said. ASI, we're trying to build a ficer Training. Just saying. icy in American Politics then
tion of their purpose in life . Sometimes the behavior sense of inclusiveness with We were normal people be- went on to earn her Master's
becomes somewhat of a blur. towards veterans is similar the veteran population on fore we joined the military from Northern Arizona UniVeterans on campus are to that of being treated as campus. The Veterans Center and we're still normal peo- versity (NAU) with a conconstantly
mentioning though we are ex-convicts': is intended to create a space ple. We just went through centration in Public Policy
how they notice that they avoided, ignored, given where people want to spend a different life experience and American Indian Policy.
are treated differently than strange looks and some- their time and get to know than other people did and She also continued her eduother individuals when the times approached in fear. one another," SVO Treasur- that's it. We're just like eve- cation at NAU, receiving her
population realizes that People look at veterans like er, Michael Betancourt, said. rybody else," SVO Presi- doctorate in American Indian
Veterans and military per- dent, Claudia Oreegal, said. Public Policy.
they served in the military. we have something to hide.
Veterans made the choice
sonnel are stereotyped as be"I always knew that I
"Veterans have a differ"Veterans are often misent world view because judged on this campus. Not ing only comprised of men. to give up their freedoms to wanted to do something that
we've lived more than 50 so much in the case that they Any women that are recog- become a soldier or sailor for worked for the betterment of
miles away from home. So are a different population, nized as military members the sake of supporting the my people, to improve upon
we can talk about another but its more that they are suffering from post-traumat- freedoms of others. Regard- the lives of my community,
culture after experienc- misunderstood. They are a ic stress disorder are often less of one's chosen path in to improve upon the future
ing it, as other people want separate piece of the popu- generalized as having had life, everyone's life experi- of American Indian people,"
to impose belief of "what's lation that no one seems to experienced sexual trauma. ences are different and no Dr. Proudfit said.
"Veterans come in all two encounters in life are exShe had met a professor
their perception of perfec- understand. I think that it's
tion and what's acceptable very important that veter- shapes and sizes. They are actly alike. This is the same who encouraged her to seek
in other cultures," Human ans know how to integrate men and women. People for any military personnel.. a degree in political science,
Development Club member, with the rest of the civilian forget about women being
believing she could have
more of an impact on the
community as a professor instead of just being a lawyer,
which had been her original
career choice.
Professor Proudfit is a
"Sad Dream" and most im- her pain through a Tears for is wrong in my life by turnportantly "Ghost." These Fears feel, which I can relate ing back time. Practically three-time tenured Cal State
B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS
FASHION COLUMNIST
songs have a huge signifi- with her songs personally. like |ime travel. Other songs professor. She was originalcance in my life.
Also, she looks so fierce on like "Nobody Asked Me (If I ly tenured at San Francisco
According to YouTu- the album cover. The songs Was Okay)," "You're Not the
"What did I do to make ber "theneedledrop"* in on the album are killer. Her One," "Heavy Metal Heart"
you so cruel I've got this his review video about previous sound was indie and "I Blame M yself' that
ache inside my heart I know the album, link here: and pop techno based, but make you feel so heavy inthat it's you / What should h ttp://www.youtube.cpm/ now her songs on the album side. I personally had the
I do now that I know that watch?v=hwE A9 vhpQD A , have an eclectic sound.-It courage especially to sing
we're doomed I loved you he said, "Californian singer feels so fresh but yet seems "Heavy Metal Heart" in front
most / And now you're a and model Sky .Ferreira's to have a vintage tone. Her of a crowd of people that are
ghost I walk right through" full-length debut leaves a lot lyricism still is meaningful close to m e and come out to
goes the jehorus of a hyp- to be desired outside of the as before. Her dark themes them, like at the "Coming
notic song by Sky Ferreira album's handful of enjoyable leave me paralyzed and Out Monologues" from the
on her previous EP Ghost. pop songs."
wanting to memorize each LGBTQA Pride Center on
With Ferreira's meaningful
My subjective take on lyric. The tones of songs campus here at CSUSM.
lyrics, dark choice of topics "Night Time, My Time," bring up nostalgic and senthat leaves the listener with a Ferreira's new album is my timental feelings. For examJust listen to the album,
curious feeling and with Fer- opinion. I do not intention- ple, within seconds of hear- "Night Time, My Time"
reira's black-and-white tone, ally discredit the artist of his ing my favorite song "24 while reading this column in
balances with sentiment. My or her talent and or effort.
hours," it talks about wish- the dark, and let's hear what
favorite songs on the EP are
I agree, though digress- ing these 24 hours would you feel?
Sky Ferreira album cover courtesy of twitter.com.
songs like "Everything Is ing, and believe Ferreira is never end. I strangely want
4.5/5 Paws up!!!
Embarrassing," "Red Lips," showing her weakness and to try to fix everything that
Vicky Hernandez, student staff, activé members of the SVO and Veterans that regularly visit the center, by Anne Hall.
The reactions that raise the statement of Veterans are people too'
if
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State where she chaired the
American Indian Studies Department. She then went on
to be the Director of the Master's in Tribal Government
Management and Leadership
at Cal State San Bernardino.
Dr. Proudfit knew she always
wanted to be at Cal State
San Marcos because it is
the homeland to her people.
She is a descendent of the
Pechanga band of Luiseño
Indians.
This semester, Dr. Proudfit
teaches Imagining Indians:
American Indians in Media,
Film and Society (NATV
38Ó-1). Her class helped
launch the first Annual San
Diego American Indian Film
Festival. Next semester she
will be teaching American
Indian Women and Activism
(NATV 380-3) and American
Indian Communities (SOC
348). Dr. Proudfit has restructured Native Studies to
grow it into a department and
has developed six courses.
"I love teaching; I love
that you can really impact
someone's life. I believe that
education is the path to selfdetermination and its something that no one can take
away from you," Dr. Proudfit
said.
She loves when students
are engaged and excited
about being in the classroom.
She also encourages all students to take a Native Studies class and not think that
it is just for Indian students
because "it is for everybody.
You're an American. Our
history is your history."
Review of Sky Ferreira - Night Time, My Time
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T Faith Orcino
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'John Dies a t the End' A trophied L andscape
G lance i nto M CASD d o w n t o w n
BY K ATIE G ARNER
STAFF WRITER
There's something satisfying about a good ghost story.
The pulse-raising, spine
crawling tales of murder and
mystery are refreshing no
matter what the season. Horror fans everywhere will appreciate a chilling novel that
keeps you biting your lip and
fearful of shadows on the
wall for days on end. Well,
this book isn't quite like that.
David Wong delivers a never-ending stream of laughs in
his debut novel John Dies at
the End. Successfully blending the genres of horror
and comedy, Wong's novel
promises nothing but the
most insane spiral into crazy
you may ever read, in this
life and the next. The plot
revolves around two college
dropouts, Dave and John,
who gain the ability to see all
manner of supernatural creatures after a party one fateful
night. Amidst flying mustaches and girls bursting into
snakes, Dave and John have
no idea what they're doing
and their decision-making
skills leave much to be desired. But c aa they save the
day from the most powerful
entity of evil in the universe?
B Y L ISSETTE N UNEZ
STAFF W RITER
All signs point to no.
Dave's deadpan narration
and John's Don Quixoteesque persona are a hilarious
contrast and tremendous fun
to read. Although the action
packed plot proves confusing
at times, once you pick up
John Dies at the End you'll
be laughing too much to con-
sider putting it down. The
author is currently the executive editor of the humor
site Cracked.com and last
year published the sequel to
John Dies at the End, which
is entitled This Book is Full
of Spiders (Seriously Don't
Touch It).
As we almost approach
winter break, I would like
to recommend the Museum
of Contemporary Art of San
Diego, a museum known to
have various types of eye
catching artwork.
One which stood out more
than the others was Atrophied Landscape, an art
piece made by Travis Somerville. The painting detailed a
lone house that is perched on
top of Martin Luther King's
head and a collage of luxury
ads from 1960's magazines
surrounded it. Moreover, the
medium Somerville used in
his artwork was oil on a canvas, which he completed in
2009.
Travis Somerville grew
up in towns throughout the
southern United States. Being born and raised in the
South influenced Somerville
to explore the history of
race and racism through his
art. Most of his large-scale
oil paintings incorporated a
collage of which illustrated
political icons associated
with their notorious cultural
Photo courtesy of mcasd.org.
setting such as the piece
mentioned above. His sculptures and installations also
reflected on the complexities
of racism that enlightened a
point of how departed society is from discussing U.S.
oppressions and colonial attitudes.
His education sprouted
through the works of Maryland Institute College of
Art in Baltimore, where he
studied and attended San
Francisco Art Institute after
getting situated in San Francisco.
Today, Somerville's work
has been included in numerous museum exhibitions.
One in particular enlightens
the view on human rights,
which is "The State of Human Rights." It is an international exhibition consisting
of 70 contemporary artists
who devote their styles of art
to human rights.
Overall, this would be a
great place to see as a family.
It opens a sense of unusual
thoughts that are not usually
triggered during the realm of
being part of society caused
by of all its distractions such
as the media, politics, religion and propaganda.
That being said, let us enjoy
a true sense of freedom for
once under the open-minded
views brought by contemporary art and its attempts of
expanding thoughts far beyond one's imagination.
The museum is in Downtown San Diego at the Jacobs
Building at 1100 Kettner. It is
open from 11 a m. to 5 p m.
every day except Wednesdays.
Movie review
Thor 2: The Dank World
Cougar Shuffle - Winter jams
B Y Z ACH SCHANZENBACH
By Amanda Lenox
STAFF WRITER
There are hundreds of superheroes nowadays, but
how many of them are gods?
At least one, that's for sure.
When Marvel's demigod
from Asgard made his bigscreen debut in 2011, Thor's
film didn't have quite as big
an impact as Iron Man or
Captain America. But it's
still a good watch. Thor returned a year later alongside
our aforementioned heroes
and others to stop his brother Loki's evil plans in The
Avengers. Now after another
year, Thor is back for more.
Thor: The Dark World engrosses its audience more
than its 2011 predecessor.
While Thor placed more focus on the Asgardian's character development than on
super awesome action scenes
those superhero movies are
known for, The Dark World
involves a lot more action
than anything.
So what is our demigod
hero (Chris Hemsworth) up
against this time? An evil
elf named Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) wants to
destroy the universe with a
destructive weapon known
as the Aether (must be a
South Pole e lf...). With a
crazy dimensional fissure of
sorts coming to Earth, the
destructive liquid finds a way
to seep into the bloodstream
of Jane Foster (Natalie Port-
It ' s the holiday season once again!
I
Time to hare the Christmas music on repeat if you haven I t already Started.
Some people may eiyoy the classics while others prefer
the newer hits by popular artists.
80 take a Ipeak from studying fbr finals, grab a peppeimint mocha
and j ust relax with these two playiists.
If you prefer thè classics ;
man), Thor's human love interest from Earth. For about
the first 50 minutes, nothing
goes right for our hero and
he is finally driven to such
desperation that he actually
busts his brother out of prison. This is where the film
gets much more4nteresting,
starting off with Loki (Tom
Hiddleston) making some
rather hilarious comments
that make Jane's comic-relief
intern look rather bland.
As for the crazy dimensional fissure that comes to Earth
at the climax of the movie,
well, let's just say that gravity is defied and a portal of
sorts is created. When I say
portal, don't be thinking of
Loki's portal at the climax of
Avengers. This one is much
more chaotic.
The story as a whole is
well-done, although it leaves
a little ambiguity about
what's become of Thor's
father Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Hemsworth and Hiddleston do a fine job creating tension between the two
brothers, and ultimately the
viewer's expectations are
turned completely upside
down.
When all is said and done,
if you thought Thor was
somewhat slow compared
to other Marvel productions,
then you'll have no problem
with The Dark World. It's a
worthy watch.
PS: Marvel fans may want
to stick around after the credits start to roll; there's a little
hint scene after the first quarter of the credits. But then
what were you expecting? As
for what's after all the credits? Well, it's not much...just
an epilogue, really.
Johnny Mathis - * It ? s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christinas*
Bobby Helms « r Jmgle Beli Rode ^
Carpenters - " (Thzrz ' s No Place l ike) Home f br t he Holidays *
Donny Hathaway * * This Christinas *
Thurl R aven^oft - * You ' re a Mean One, Mr, Grineh*
Brenda Lee - * Rockin * Around the Christmas TYee *
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NSYNC- « Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays *
MadonnaJ - * Santa Baby*
Brit^Spears
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Taylor Swift - * Last Christmas*
Josh Groban - * Believe *
Kelly Clarkson - * Underneath the Tree *
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STODeMHV-'
FASHION COLUMNIST
It is officially the
holiday
season.
According to rookiemag.
com, "The mall is a very
scary place during the holidays" and I agree, especially
for a college student on a
budget. "But never fear, there
is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store. If you
know how to maneuver one,
you can find thoughtful, creative gifts that won't empty
your wallet or contribute to
the consumerist hype of the
holiday season." Also, the
thrift store is a great place
to elevate your wardrobe.
What I love about thrift
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B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS
A
store shopping is the rush of
wandering the aisles, looking at the endless selection
of Holiday sweaters and especially having the feeling of
knowing you could afford it
all. According to rookiemag.
com, "Shopping at a thrift
store isn't easy like going to a
department store—it's work.
That's what I like about it. I
like the digging. I like leaving
with something special that
was really cheap and looks
awesome, then having someone freak out on me, going,
'OH MY GOD I LOVE your
shirt, WHERE did you get
it???' and casually tossing
out, 'Thrift store,' and have
them frown and go, ' Oh.'"
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to the Salvation Army thrift
store at Poway. Everything
was 50% off! And I was cruising down the men's aisle and
I happened to stumble across
a velvet blazer. I tried it on
and itfitperfectly. Compared
to department store prices,
that blazer would have been
priced around hundreds of
dollars and I got it for less
than ten bucks. I also got
a black tee shirt with a cat
on it for a (dollar. I also got
a cute little nick-knack for
less than fifty cents. It was
a wooden cat and it looked
like something you would
get at4 Urban Outfitters for
like thirty dollars. Overall
my thrifting experience was
a successful one and I suggest that my readers take
advantage of the wonderful worlcf of the thrift store.
I am from Chula Vista,
way down south from San
Marcos. Whenever I go back
home to San Diego, I try to
go thrifting. I usually go to
Broadway and the whole
street is filled with thrift
stores. I budget my spending to about $20, and I usually come home with a trash
bag filled to the rim with
my purchases. Moving to
San Marcos, I want to look
for moire thrift stores, and I
know that there are plenty of
them close by. i want to go to
Oceanside and go thrifting.
I believe thrift stores are
great places for students
who are on a budget especially during the holiday
season. Thrift stores are everywhere. No matter wherever you live, they are bound
to be around somewhere.
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5 - Looking forward to summer
exercise.
7 - See what's on the menu for a night out
on the town.
A&E
Opinion
10 - Hints and tips for a productive
semmester.
11 - See what makes The Hobbit still the
new movie to see.
Student Health and Counseling Services makes return to campus
By Jasmine Demers
The HOPE and Wellness
Center is also home to student
run organizations that advocate for healthy lifestyles
through peer education.
Some of these organizations
include Students Talking
About Relationships and Sex
(STARS), and Active Minds,
a group whose purpose is to
destigmatize mental illness.
Victoria Sandoval, Peer
Educator and President of
Active Minds, explains how
she got involved in these
programs and what kind of
influence she thinks peer
education has on students.
"I found the home of the
Hope and Wellness last year
News Editor
CSUSM is celebrating
the return of a campus organization that is dedicated to raising awareness
for issues concerning student health, and providing services that promote
the strength and well being
of the student community.
Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) was
welcomed back to CSUSM
on Jan. 22 as a kick-start to
the spring semester. A ribbon cutting ceremony was
Photo by Chris Morales
held during U-hour for the
President Haynes, faculty, and students cut theribbonat the grand opening of the new Student Health and Counseling Services building.
Grand Opening, and guided
tours were offered to those * SlHue June uf 19^0, and lias tu tlie student uiiiuii at the suppvrt students wellness liule tu uu eust fui students. (my first year) a nd w atchThe HOPE and Wellness ing how much the programs
who wanted to explore the been a crucial advocate for heart of the campus, the ac- and we take into considnew addition to campus. the transition back to campus. cessibility will increase tre- eration both the health side Center is also another or- helped others motivated me
The organization itself has Dr. Nicholson emphasizes mendously," Nicholson said. with medical care, as well as ganization and service that to do the same," Sandoval
Dr. Nicholson also de- counseling, " Nicholson said. is offered through SHCS. said. "Additionally, peer
been located off campus at the benefits that she believes
scribes the many different
SHCS provides many dif- Their goal is to focus on education in my opinion is
the Palomar Health Cent- the new location will bring
to the student community. services that SHCS offers ferent resources that students student outreach and to in- very effective. We relate to
er since 1997, and many
"The big takeaway from and explains her desire for can utilize including routine form the student body of our peers and are a liaison to
would say that the homecoming was long overdue. being back on campus is now students to take advantage checkups, family planning, healthy lifestyle behaviors resources that sometime our
Karen Nicholson, the Med- that we have student hous- of these health care options. counseling, lab care, immu- regarding issues such as peers need but do not always
"The main services that nizations and pharmacy ser- sex, drugs, alcohol, men- want to search for alone."
ical Director at SHCS, has ing, a larger campus populaHealth continued on page 4
been working for CSUSM tion and are closely located we provide are those that vices. These services are at tal health, and nutrition.
Latin@ Center to be opened at CSUSM this year
Raza Center movement reaches important milestone
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
Many members of the
campus community and
surrounding San Marcos
area saw their dream become a reality when President Haynes announced that
CSUSM will implement a
Latin® Center this year.
On Jan. 28, President
Haynes notified the campus populace of the news
through an email from the
Office of the President,
confirming CSUSM's plans
to move forward with the
creation of what was formerly referred to as the
"Raza Center." In her email,
Haynes announced that the
Latin® Center would open
in fall 2015 and be located
in the USU, a process that
will be overseen by Dr. Lorena Meza, Vice President of
Student Affairs. According
to Haynes, Meza will also
oversee the development
Photo courtesy of United Students of Color Coalition
Members of groups including M E.ChA., USCC, and STAND at one of the first meetings to plan the Raza/Latin@ Center at CSUSM.
of "operational structure,
budget, location and timeline
for the Center's opening."
While the implementation
of the Latin® Center may
come as a surprise to some,
many members of the campus and local community
have been working to bring
this center to CSUSM for
more than a year. CSUSM is
considered a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 4,036 of
its 11300 students identifying as Hispanic or Latino/a
in 2014. This translates to
approximately 35.6 percent
of the entire student population on campus, a percentage
only surpassed by the Caucasian student population of
approximately 35.8 percent.
Due to the demographics of the campus and
surrounding
communities, student organizations
such as United Students of
Color Coalition (USCC),
M E.ChA., Ballet Folklorico and S.TA.N.D. have
participated in starting conversations demonstrating the
need for a center at CSUSM.
Methods for raising awareness have included drafting a petition which garnered about 600 signatures
in total, meeting with Dr.
Arturo Ocampo, Associate
Vice President of the Office
of Diversity and Inclusion
and creating the hashtag
#RazaCenterCSUSM.
In 2014, Cipriano Vargas,
former Vice President of Operations on ASI's Board of
Directors (BoD), met with
members of these and other
student orgs, to draft the ASI
Resolution for a Latino/Hispanic center on campus. The
BoD voted in favor of the
Resolution on Feb. 28,2014,
and it was then sent to President Haynes to be either approved or dismissed. Haynes
approved the Resolution and
created a work group that
was tasked with depicting
how to implement the center
at CSUSM, as well as how it
could benefit students. These
proposals were submitted for
review this past December.
Now Meza and her search
committee will begin looking for candidates to fill
the position of the Latin@
Center's assistant director.
The Center will support not
only Hispanic and Latino/a
students on campus, but the
entire campus community in
an effort to celebrate Latin @
culture and provide important resources for success.
�News Editor:
Jasmine Demers
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
Campus events aim to increase student involvement
B y Sydney Schabacker
Senior Staff Writer
CSUSM traveled back
in time and revisited the
1990s, with its hallmark
plaid clothes, denim, Capri Sun drinks and ring
pops as a way of providing its students with an enjoyable social opportunity
with their fellow Cougars.
Hosted by Associated
Student Inc. (ASI) and the
University Student Union
Activities Board (USUAB),
the '90's themed dance was
held on Jan. 23 at the Clarke
Field House and was the
first of many events that
these organizations plan
to promote this semester.
ASI and USUAB are the
lead coordinators for fun
events on campus, such as
last semester's Masquerade Ball. By collaborating with other on-campus
organizations, they plan
to hold a variety of events
that will offer CSUSM students affordable, safe and
interesting
entertainment.
ASI Representative Hannah
Hawker
explains
the importance of these
events and the goals that
they are trying to achieve.
"We want to gauge the
college culture, to see if it's
changing. We want to attract all types of students.
We've noticed that the students, underclassmen fresh
from high school especially,
really like the dances. It's
a free and/or cheap way to
have fun," Hawker said.
Past events, such as the
CSUSMixer last semester, have proven to be successful by bringing together a diverse crowd of
students for fun mingling.
USUAB
representative
Kadie Heck also comments on the events that
are geared towards student interaction, specifically organized dances.
"For
those
reminisc-
Photo Courtesy of USUAB Marketing Assistants
ing about prom night, it's
a good time to get formal
and have fun," Heck said.
Outside of dances, these
organizations are putting together many other events as
well. There are free movies
the first Tuesday of every
month at Edwards Cinema,
USU excursions (like Disneyland last semester), Cougar
Eats, a Valentine's Day movie and many more events.
Organizers hope that students will take advantage
The Prowl kicks off 25th
anniversary celebration
Scavenger hunt helped students, staff learn more about campus
By Chelsey Schweitzer __
Senior Staff Writer
CSUSM students and faculty kicked off the spring
semester with a campus
wide celebration of the University's 25th anniversary.
The Prowl, a scavenger hunt
that took place from Jan. 27
to 28, encouraged students to
explore the campus and earn
free prizes along the way.
"[We wanted to] encourage all (student and employee) participants to learn
about department 'student
oriented' services and their
Photo by Chris Morales
locations," 25th anniversary
CSUSM kicked off its 25th year with a scavenger hunt that offered $4,000
Chairperson, Tina Bell, said.
in prizes.
The event included 25
Those who participated in
student service offices to they collected along the
visit such as Craven Hall, way. Participants ended their The Prowl not only learned
the USU, the UVA and Prowl journey at the Alumni more about the campus and
the Clarke Field House. Office and turned in their all it has to offer, but they
"The committee wanted scavenger hunt cards there. also gained the opportunity
the locations to be of interest
According to Bell, over 700 to win various prizes. In addito most students (first year students and faculty members tion to the free prizes at each
to graduates), whatever their participated in the Prowl and location, the participants
major/minor," Bell said. they were able to learn more were entered into a drawUpon arriving at each lo- about the campus as a result. ing to win over $4,000 in
cation, students would be
"I saw an online Face- prizes which included items
greeted by a staff member book post [about the Prowl] like parking permits, an iPad
who would tell them about and thought it looked like Air and Disneyland Park
some of the services offered a fun way to get involved Hopper Tickets. In addition,
at that site and any upcom- on campus," third-year students could take selfies at
ing events to be on the look- student, Sarah Jacot, said. 10 designated locations and
out for. Afterwards, they
Through the Prowl, stu- post them using the hashtag
would mark the correspond- dents were able to learn about #csusm25 on Twitter, Faing number on the students' student services that they cebook, or Instagram, for
scavenger hunt cards and may not have taken advan- the opportunity to win one
send them off with some tage of otherwise, and dis- of 10 Starbucks gift cards.
The Prowl, which was only
prizes associated with the cover places on campus that
location or the school itself. they did not know existed thefirstof a yearlong series of
Students picked up their or had never been to before. activities and events to mark
"[It was interesting to] the 25th anniversary of the
scavenger hunt cards at the
go into the [new] Vet- school, served as an engaging
USU info desk, which included the 25 different loca- eran's Center for the first and informative way to kick
tions to visit around campus time," fourth-year stu- off the spring semester for
and a bag to carry anything dent, Javier Enriquez, said. many students on campus.
of these events and that
they will also take the time
to contact them to give
instructional
feedback.
"It's a community effort. We want to know
what
you
[the
students] think," Heck said.
Letting the organizing
committees know there is
minimal interest in some
events will allow them
to concentrate efforts on
what more people enjoy.
"We want everyone's col-
lege experience to be the best
we can make it," Heck said.
For students who want to
put their social or organizational skills to good use,
ASI and USUAB are fun
options for community involvement. The student
population is better represented with an increase of
involvement and feedback.
"We want students to
know that we're a resource,"
Hawker
said.
College is a time to have
f un, meet more people and
learn about new things you
may enjoy. Have fun at these
safe and affordable events,
find other people who enjoy the same things as you
do and let ASI and USUAB
know how they can make
these events even better.
For the full event schedules, visit http://www.csusm.
e du/usu/usuab/UpcomingEvents .html for USUAB
and
http.V/www.csusm.
edu/asi/e vents/ for ASI.
Students encouraged to expand horizons by
studying abroad
sions held on campus during
the Spring 2015 semester.
Dates can be found under the
Global Education's Calendar
B y Sonni Simmons
Community News Editor
C S U S M i s w o r k i n g t o p ro-
vide students with opportunities that will push them towards self discovery and lead
them to countries unknown.
CSUSM's Study Abroad
Sessions provide students
with the information and resources necessary to begin a
journey to a foreign country.
These opportunities allow
students to not only continue
major-specific study, but to
become more cultured and
grow as individuals as well.
"[Studying abroad] will
stretch you in wonderful
ways... and is a key feature
of growing up," said Tiffany Gabbard, Study Abroad
Coordinator. "You have
to put yourself out there."
Students are welcome
to attend any of the Study
Abroad Information Ses-
programs are so important
for students to take advantage of, and how they can
ultimately benefitfromthem.
of E vents o n t he C SUSM
"From m y personal study
website. At these information sessions, student questions are answered and the
steps necessary to studying
abroad will be discussed.
Topics that are also explained include types of programs that are offered, length
of time away from home,
how to choose a country
based on major, finances, financial aid and scholarships.
"Our Info Sessions...cover
a lot of questions that prospective study abroad students have and give them
a good idea of the many
wonderful overseas options they can explore,"
said Danielle Baldo, a Study
Abroad Advisor and former study abroad student.
Baldo also emphasizes the
reasons why study abroad
abroad experience, I've
seen myself become more
involved and more focused
about my future," Baldo
said. "At times I think college students become so
overwhelmed with their lives
and future that they shut out
new opportunities just because they want to graduate, doing anything to get
by. Study Abroad helps you
realize that there's more out
there for you, past the limits
that you place on yourself."
For students unable to attend an info session, the
Study Abroad Advisors
are located in Craven Hall
3200. Walk-in hours are
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on
Mondays and Wednesdays
and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A SI S PECIAL E LECTION
E xercise y our v oice r egarding
t he f uture of ASI. Vote o nline
i n t he S pecial E lection!
Voting for the special election will be open
February 3 - 6 , 2 0 1 5 .
The special election will address proposed
changes to the ASI Bylaws.
For more information and to vote please visit:
h ttp://www.csusin.edu/asi/getJnvolvsd/bod/elections.html
�News Editor:
Jasmine Demers
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
Self-defense training provides women
with necessary tools for safety
Initiative to halt cultural appropriation
debuts at Kellogg Library
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
Photo by Chris Morales
RAD instructors demonstrate self-defense techniques.
By N icole Holman and
Jasmine Demers
A ssistant N ews E ditor
& N ews E ditor
CSUSM students are
learning how to fight back
against domestic and sexual
abuse through a hands-on
campus training program.
Rape Aggression Defense
(R.A.D), the world's largest self-defense program, is
dedicated to teaching women
practical and effective techniques to prevent assault.
Courses are available to all
women attending CSUSM
and are taught by nationally
certified defense instructors.
Classes cover a range of topics, including how to react
in high-risk situations and
hands-on defense techniques.
R.A.D Instructor, Matthew Curran, explains the
importance of adopting
habits that will work to increase your personal safety.
"One of the ways women
can avoid becoming targets
is to always be aware of their
surroundings," Curran said.
"If you feel something is
out of place, act on it. Don't
ignore your gut instinct. If
you feel that something is
wrong or that someone is
giving you a bad vibe, listen
to that feeling and get yourself somewhere safe. It's
better to be safe than sorry."
Curran also goes on to
highlight the reasons why it
is so important for women
to take advantage of self-
defense training, specifically in a college setting.
"Any female can benefit
from learning how to better
defend herself in high-risk
situations .Their
self-confidence improves and they
are more aware, especially
in college, where this is
many students' first time on
their own and away from
their parents," Curran said.
Melissa Olmos, CSUSM
student and R A.D Training participant, explains
that she wanted to take the
course for reasons of selffulfillment and practice.
"You can always improve your skills in order to
catch attackers off-guard.
Even if you feel that you
are prepared, i tV always
good to keep yourself in
practice,"
Olmos
said.
She also goes on to explain the ways that she feels
she has benefitted from the
training itself, and how she
plans to use it in the future.
"I feel like there's a lot of
individual growth that takes
place during this training,"
Olmos said. "You're learning
how to be prepared. You can
also take what you learn and
share it with your friends so
that they can be safer, too."
Staying safe has become an
increasing concern on college campuses, with reports
showing that at least one
in four college women will
experience sexual assault.
The CSUSM campus itself
has been affected by similar
cases, such as the investigation of the unaffiliated fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Last semester, TKE was under investigation for multiple
sexual assault allegations.
Added to these reports were
other criminal activities such
as hazing, providing illegal
drugs and alcohol to minors
and vandalism. At the start
of December 2014, campus police served TKE with
search warrants at two different locations where they
found evidence to support
these allegations. According
to the police report, evidence
retrieved at the locations
included $1,000 in cash,
human growth hormones,
marijuana, cocaine, LSD,
What started out as a few
passionate people creating a
project to take a stand against
cultural appropriation has
become a three-month-long
exhibition of student photographed and designed
posters in Kellogg Library.
These posters are unlike
other anti-racism and antistereotyping
campaigns.
They feature the faces of
CSUSM students, photographed by their peers,
taking a stand against the
cultural appropriation that
marginalized communities
face on a regular basis. Individuals are depicted ripping apart photographs of
offensive Halloween costumes that stereotype various
cultures such as Latino/a,
American Indian and African American. Models for
these posters include individuals such as Amiyonette
Hesaynehe Goodblanket and
Carlos Morales, who are also
featured on the fliers pro- been part of such a dynamic
moting the poster unveiling. group of individuals and orThe campaign's powerful ganizations on this campus,"
motto is emblazoned across Tracey Engleton, current PR
the posters and fliers: "There Club member and former PR
is more to me than what you Club President, said. "A lot of
see: beyond the stereotype, time and effort went into prothere is history." In addition ducing these amazing pieces
to the phrase and the CSUSM of work. The message should
student models depicted on be clear, there are powerful
the posters, they also show histories behind all of the
the faces of important fig- stereotypical images out in
ures from these communi- our country that we seem to
ties. This is done in an effort have forgotten. PR Club feels
to show what an individual especially honored to help
from each culture "actually" spread this message. I would
looks like, rather than the ste- like to give a special thanks
reotyped costumes and im- to members Erin Taylor,
ages that are perpetuated in Drew Littlewood, Anne Hall,
American media and culture. Tina Martinez and Alexis
The work for this project Ison for their continued dilihas been a collaborative ef- gence to this project. We are
fort spanning various student also entirely indebted to Dr.
orgs, and depts., including Fredi Avalos as our wonderthe California Indian Culture ful [PR Club] advisor and
and Sovereignty Center, Of- Dr. Joely Proudfit for welfice of Diversity and Inclu- coming us on this journey."
sion, Public Relations Club,
The Beyond the StereoAmerican Indian Student Al- type exhibit is now on disliance , Civility Campaign and play during regular library
Student Life & Leadership. hours from Feb. 3 until
"I am very proud to have May 22 in Kellogg Library.
e cstasy a nd iHegul^pres^rip- '
tion drugs. They arrested two
CSUSM students and TKE
members after the completion of the search. The reported sexual assault cases
in question still remain open
and under investigation.
College campuses and
students have begun taking
matters into their own hands
by organizing self-defense
and sexual assault awareness campaigns. The newly
opened H.O.P.E. (Health,
Outreach, Promotion, Education) and Wellness Center offers many support programs
for those who have been a
victim of assault of any kind.
More information on R.A.D.
or any of these services are
available on the H.O.P.E.
and Wellness Center website.
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Sandoval
also
comments from a student's
perspective on the return
of SHCS to CSUSM and
the effect that she hopes it
will have on the campus.
"The new SHCS Building
is going to benefit the campus
in so many ways. I am an RA
for the UVA and I have had
times where residents needed
to go to the clinic but could
not due to transportation issues," Sandoval said. "The
convenience of the building
will allow students direct access to health services. Also
I have seen that students feel
more comfortable knowing
that in case of an emergency... the clinic is there, accessible, and ready to help."
Sandoval also explains
how rewarding her experience has been while working as a Peer Educator and
being a part of such an important campus organization.
"The whole outreach portion of the SHCS has blessed
me with so many opportuni-
ties such as this one, through
being apart of their amazing student team," Sandoval
said. "Everyone in the clinic
inspires me in different ways
being that their personal jobs
all give back to the students
of CSUSM in a unique way. I
feel the genuine effort every
staff member gives whether
they are direct counselors/
educators or those that work
the magic behind the scenes."
CSUSM students are encouraged to get involved and
help spread awareness about
health issues on campus.
To learn more information
about student organizations
and peer education, visit
http://www.csusm.edu/shcs/.
If you are a student who
has questions about specific
health services, would like to
schedule an appointment or
just want to know more about
SHCS, the building is open
from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on
Monday through Friday, or
you can call (760) 750- 4915.
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The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and
Social Sciences has added
a Child and Adolescent
Development (CHAD) degree program this semester.
Students enrolled in the
program will learn essential
skills applicable to a wide
range of careers. Program
Director Dr. Sharon Hamill
explained that the CHAD
program's focus is on the
empirical understanding of
the development of children
and adolescents." Graduates
will have the skills necessary to work with families
and know how to best cater to the specific needs
of
individual
children.
In addition to being prepared for child care related
jobs, graduates will better
understand the behaviors of
children in a multi-faceted
manner and become better
suited to efficiently handle
a variety of both professional and personal situations.
In families where both
parents work, child services are a necessity and
high quality care is vital for
proper development. According to Forbes, only 10
percent of childcare programs can be identified as
"high quality." This creates
a .large market for trained
individuals in the field of
adolescent
development.
The U.S. federal government has also acknowledged
the need for improved child
care. Two bipartisan bills
were signed into effect in
2014, making background
checks and annual inspections a requirement f or child
care workers. In January,
Speaker of the House John
Boehner met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell on 60 Minutes to discuss the state
of American child care..
During
the
interview
Boehner said, "in the overall context of simplifying
our tax code and bringing
rates down for everyone —
simply improving access
to child care isn't universally good if the quality of
care doesn't improve too."
Dr. Hamill and her coworkers have been working
to make the degree available to students for the last
10 years. The recent national focus on child care
is perfectly timed with the
introduction of the program.
When asked about the
recent
political
movements, Hamill said, "We
built the degree in part
with that bill in mind."
CSUSM students who
graduate with a degree in
Child and Adolescent development will be prepared
to fill the need for skilled
specialists in a growing
industry. If interested in
learning more about the program, make an appointment
with your academic advisor or stop by Craven Hall
1300 during drop-in hours.
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Lady Cougars look to blaze the track
2015 Indoor Track Season Preview
By Burtland Dixon
Sports Editor
Last year the Lady Cougars
finished their season ranked
twenty-third, but now they
look to improve on that ranking not just as a team, but as
individual runners as well.
The CSUSM Women's
Track and Field team begin
their indoor season on Feb.
7, 2015. What exactly is
indoor track? Indoor track
takes place in an indoor arena, as opposed to outside as
many of us are accustomed
to. Indoor also has differ-
ent events to compete in
that outdoor track does not
have. For instance, indoor
competitors race in a 60
meter hurdle race whereas
outdoor hurdlers duke it out
at a distance of 100 meters.
Track and Field is just as
much a mental sport as it
is a physical sport. If you
come out to a practice any
given day, you see athletes
slumped over with agony all
over their faces, and if you
are not mentally tough, you
will not be able to finish a
workout. The sight of agony
is a coach's delight however, because it means the
intense workouts are doing
their job. With all the tough
practices, it would almost
be blasphemous to not see
benefits when it is time for
competition. That is exactly
why athletes on the CSUSM
team are primed to improve
on their speed from last year.
Sophomore
Kamarria
Rehn and Senior Brittany
Hollie are a few that are
poised for a takeover at the
National
Championships.
"One of my goals this
season is to finish in a
higher ranking," Hollie
said. "I finished seventh
last year, so I want to try
and go top five this year."
Yes, you read correct: top
five. Considering how difficult it is to even be ranked
at all, this would be a lofty
goal for anyone to set, but
for Hollie, it is nothing
short of fully achievable.
Almost similar aspirations were also true for
the sophomore athlete.
"I'm hoping I can run a
fast enough time to go to
Nationals," Rehn said. "The
goal is to run a faster time
than what I did last season."
Both Hollie and Rehn are
striving to do better and
that may not be a coinci-
Photo by Chris Morales
Cougars' home field track has been prepped for an outstanding season.
dence. Based off those two
alone, the mindset of the
Women's Track and Field
team is to reach Nationals
and compete at the highest level. Head Coach Scott
and Assistant Coach Wes
are known to coach athletes to success. This year
should be no different as
we look to see that twenty-third ranking improve.
Making time to exercise this semester
Four h elpful tips f or healthier student l ife
By Resty Grey
So how can a busy college
student make time for exercise and proper nutrition?
Here are four simple tips to
follow this semester to help
Getting in shape can be
difficult when midterms and with keeping those 2015
essays are due just around resolutions to get in shape.
1. Make goals
the corner, so how can a busy
Ask yourself what accollege student stay in shape
during a hectic semester? tivities do you like to do?
It's hard for anyone at What personal achievements
CSUSM to make time to would you like to pursue in
get that weekly workout t hose activities? Try a sport
in; however, studies have almost anyone can do like
shown exercise and proper walking or running. Make
nutrition can improve a per- simple goals like finishing
son's brain function and cog- a mile and then gradually
nitive abilities. According critique those goals as you
to WebMD, exercising can progress. Achieving simple,
help boost a person's mem- practical goals can help imory and improve his or her prove confidence to take on
overall health and happiness. more difficult goals like run-
StaffWriter
Photo by Cocty Cook
Don't let a muggy day prevent you from exercise.
ning sub-seven minute miles.
2. Schedule time
Dedicating time to exercise
creates a sense of commitment. It's easy to say, "I'll
workout after this episode
of Parks and Recreation,"
but dedicating time to ex-
High aspirations for lady Cougars
CSUSM softball enters season ranked No. 12
Photo by Chris Morales
"Lady Cougars'firsthome game will be Saturday, Feb. 7."
By Erik Sandoval
second season in charge of the
program and Coach Nevarez
Assistant Sports Editor
is very confident about this
The Lady Cougars have season's group of players.
"This year we're taking it
great aspirations for the upcoming season and why up a notch. We have some
not? They wrapped up a fantastic returners, leaders
successful 2014 campaign on the field who have really
with 39 wins and also bought into what we're doearned their fifth straight ing so they are able to teach
trip to the opening round that to our newcomers,"
of the NAIA tournament. Coach Nevarez said. "I think
The squad is led by for- we have strong newcomers,
mer UCLA National Softball transfers and freshmen as
champion, Head Coach Lau- well, this team has a better
rie Nevarez. This marks her dynamic compared to last
year and that is important as
we unite together collectively as a unit. We have added
about three pretty fantastic
players, so I think we are
going to be stronger this season and exciting to watch."
The team returns many accomplished and experienced
players including A.I.I.
Conference honorees, Tani
Leasau, Melyssa Bellamy,
Ashley Dagenais and Katie
Wilkinson. Senior second
baseman, Olivia Lucatuorto
has been a starter the prior
three seasons with the team
and she intends to end her
last hurrah on a high note.
"I'm sad about this being
my last season, but I am
also excited because I feel
like this will be our best
season," Lucatuorto said. "I
want be a leader for everyone and step up for everyone here and I think we can
all be successful as a team."
The Lady Cougars' first
home game will be Saturday, Feb. 7 against Cal State
San Bernardino.
ercise mentally prepares
a person for the upcoming activity. Having a set
time can help build a regiment of exercise into a busy
school schedule. Fitting in
at least an hour a day, three
days a week can drastically
improve an individual's
health. Having a schedule
can also help make it easier
to plan studying around your
schedule because you'll
know what to expect during the upcoming weeks.
3. "Just Do It"
Nike hit the nail on the head
with this iconic three-word
slogan: walking, running,
bicycling, basketball, tennis; volleyball, swimming,"
yoga; the list of activities can
go on. You've already dedicated the time to exercise so
all you have to do now is,
"just do it." Just get out there
and do something, anything!
Get out and dribble a basketball, take a walk around
the block, go on a hike or
my personal favorite, try to
walk every step at CSUSM.
4. Have Fun!
It's easy to get into a redundant regiment of working
out the same muscles, on the
same machine, at the same
gym, seeing the same people; so mix up your workouts
to keep things fresh. Try out
a new sport or run a different
route. Do something you like
to do instead of doing workouts just to "look good."
People look their best when
smiling, so find something
you love and stick with it.
Along with an academic
workout, the spring semester is a great time to
start getting healthy for the
upcoming spring break!
Benefits of personal trainer
By Burtland Dixon
Sports Editor
A beach trip is coming
up and you are no longer
self-conscious about your
appearance. Your body is
fit and you want to showcase it any chance you get.
For many, that just isn't a
desire anymore and in fact,
is a reality. Others are still
dreaming with their eyes
open and second guessing getting in the pool at
the party they were recently invited to. How do
they stop the dreaming?
Our society has seen a
huge cultural shift with people wanting to be fit and
being a part of the popular
#gymselfie movement on
social networks. We've seen
fitness guys and girls hop on
the Herbalife train having it
escort them to a land of chiseled pecks and toned calves.
And who can forget about
the LA Fitness employees
handing out those infamous
orange three day trial cards
and leaving them on our
windshields? There are plenty of methods to get fit, but
there is one way in partic-
Photo by Cody Cook
Personal trainer Kyle Johnson awaits future clients.
ular that is sure fired help.
"If a client wants a personal trainer, it's nice for them
because they can get a personalized workout program
made specifically for them
and what fitness goals they
have," said Brendyn Heath,
CSUSM's highly acclaimed
trainer. "If they had no clue
on what to do in the gym before, they will have a much
better understanding of fitness and exercising after."
Nevertheless, it is completely reasonable to those
who are full-time students,
have a job and spend their
free time with studying and
homework; no knock to your
hustle. However, to those
who just are not motivated or
say they do not want to go to
the gym because they have
not the slightest clue where
to start, fret no more. A personal trainer is just what you
need. CSUSM offers a plethora of services and activities,
and hiring your own trainer is one of them. The pool
party and selfies await you.
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R emembering S tuart S cott
A tribute to a sports broadcasting icon
By Burtland Dixon
Sports Editor
The year was 1993 when
ESPN hired what turned
out to be one of their most
special employees to this
day. The sports world was
certainly unprepared for
what was to come next,
but it was surely overdue.
There are some people in
life who seem to just get it,
whatever it may be, and Stuart Scott is truly one of those
people. From his catchphrases to his fervor towards
whatever he was doing,
audiences who tuned in to
watch him discuss sports always walked away satisfied.
As the years went by during his stint at ESPN, Stuart's popularity began ris-
face vocabulary, such as
"Boo-Yah!" or "Just call him
butter cause he's on a roll."
Stuart was one of a kind.
"Stuart was a pioneer, he
brought a style to sports
commentary that was exciting and upbeat, and he also
took pride in what he did,"
fourth-year CSUSM student, Chris Melendez, said.
A pioneer is a precise description of Stuart Scott.
Of course there were other
Black Americans broadPhoto courtesy of Rich Arden/ESPN Images
casting on-air about sports,
The late Stuart Scott accepting his award at the 2014 ESPYs.
but Stuart stepped outside
the repetitive lanes that all
ing gradually. Not only did ing a career in sports media. these anchors were going
he entertain viewers with This is due to the fact that no down and ended up creathis transcendent style of one else on-air prior to Stu- ing his own. Stuart Scott
anchoring, he also inspired art had the same commen- made talking about sports
colleagues as well as many tating style as him. No one more relatable to people of
others who aspired to hav- brought that fresh in your color. He made the way that
a group of Black Ameri- up again. On Jan.4, 2015,
cans would talk about sports Stuart Scott unfortunately
only among themselves, lost his fight against cancer.
During his amazing career
acceptable to talk about
with a person of any color. he had the pleasure of inWe do not truly know if terviewing some of the bigStuart's goal was to open gest names in sports such as
doors for mankind as a Michael Jordan, Shaquille
whole, but he did it wheth- O'Neal and Tiger Woods.
er he was planning to or One does not simply get in
not. Just the way he spoke the same room with starbrought people of different studded talents such as Mibackgrounds closer togeth- chael Jordan and get to ask
er. Tragically in 2007, the them questions without besports world stopped as Stu- ing an established individuart was first diagnosed with al. That is just what he was,
cancer. He fought through it established. He will be reand thought he was clear of membered for many things,
cancer up until 2011 when but not just for being "As
he was diagnosed again. cool as the other side of pilHaving battled through it low," another catchphrase he
once more, Stuart thought brought to pop culture, but
the coast was clear up until for being a trailblazer and a
2013 where it had sprung believing in being himself.
ACROSS THE POND
Introduction to E nglish Premier L eague Football
seen injuries, inexperience
and overallrigorsof multiple
Assistant Sports Editor
matches on a weekly basis.
Heading into the twentyBritish football is truly a third round of a 38 round
beautiful sport to watch. The campaign, there has been
matches contain an abun- two elite clubs that have disdance of drama consisting tanced themselves from the
of match winning goals; rest of the league. Chelsea
r ed c ards, s pectacular s kills^ leads the way in first ph*cc,~
and of course, flopping. five points ahead of secondAll 20 of Britain's top place Manchester City. Both
flight football clubs are in clubs boast world class interthe second half of their gru- national talent and have very
eling 10 month season. The wealthy owners whose bank
true contenders for the title accounts have no limits.
have risen; however, others
English football isn't like
have faltered due to unfore- the NBA or NFL in America
By Erik Sandoval
when it comes to restrictions
on the amount of money
owners can spend to purchase
players. English Premier
League owners can spend as
much money as they desire
to purchase top class talent.
The lack of financial fair
play has been fundamental
English Premier League title
two of the past three years
and are world-renowned as
the best attacking team in
England. Manchester City is
led by goal-scoring machine,
Sergio Agüero, and former World Cup champions,
David Silva and Jesus Na-
for these clubs to rise above vas. A güero has scored the
their counterparts, particularly in the last four seasons.
Chelsea has won the English Premier League title
once and was also crowned
European Club Champions
in 2012. As for Manchester City, they have won the
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most goals in England since
2012 and nobody statistically has scored at a quicker
rate than the Argentinian!
On the other side, Chelsea is led by the current
top goal scorer known as
England Diego Costa, and
Photo by Chris
Morales
former World Cup cham- low cards, or in other words
pion Cesc Fabregas. Diego fouls, and looks set to be
Costa has been an amaz- suspended for his next three
ing talent in hisfirstsea- matches. Both clubs went
son playing in England but head to head for a decisive
has picked up seven yel- title showdown on Jan. 31.
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ALUMNI FEATURE
John Glasoe,
role model for aspiring students
CULINARY CORNER
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Is it possible to use a degree to further both a passion
in life and to land a solid job?
John Glasoe, a Temecula
native and CSUSM graduate, proves that merging hobby and work life
is not an impossible feat
for the college graduate.
"Do
something
that
makes you happy. Do
not just look towards the
money,"
Glasoe
said.
Equipped with a degree
in Economics and an impressive resume, Glasoe
was able to land his dream
before walking through the
door. As a retired varsity
golf player and a former
employee for Cross Creek
Golf Course in Temecula, he
felt that he was prepared to
take on this new job. Glasoe
said that with his combination of experience, academic achievement and lifetime
interest in golf, no employer could» turn him down.
Glasoe advocates gaining as much experience as
possible in the workforce
Photo courtesy of John Glasoe
and in school in order to get
job, working for a golf ahead of the competition. He
course management compa- suggests that people "sell
ny. Golf is one of his big- themselves" in order to do
gest passions and he knew well in an interview. Anyfrom the start that he want- thing that sets them apart and
ed to work in the industry. makes them look better than
After graduating from the next applicant is importCSUSM in faU 2014, he ant to include in a resume.
wasted no time in sending
"Be yourself. Find someout his resume. Warrior As- thing that you actually want
set Management (W.A.M.), a to do, and not just because it
golf administration company looks goodfinancially.Being
located in Irvine, Calif, grant- happy is more important than
ed him an interview within a being rich," Glasoe said.
month. Because of Glasoe's
An example of success,
outstanding resume and Glasoe and his story can
self-confidence, they hired prove to be encouraging to
him after the first interview. many students, especially
Glasoe said that he knew to those who near graduahe was going be hired, «ven tion this upcoming spring.
Living on the coast of
California, we often forget
how close we are to many
sources of fresh seafood.
Lobster is an easy meal to
make at home, as it is often overpriced at restaurants, where a single lobster
can cost upwards of $40.
Luckily, raw lobster tails
are available at Costco and
other supermarkets for $8-15
a tail, which is comparable
to a home cooked steak. It
is important to note that because of their small claws,
the meat of California lobsters is nearly all in the tail,
making them even easier to
cook than a Maine lobster.
Things you'll need:
• Fresh/frozen lobster
tail(s)
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6) Let sit for two minutes
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7) Flip the tails and let
as a butcher's knife, split the cook the shell side for anothshell down the middle, but- er two minutes, giving the
terflying the shell and meat. meat one last coat of butter,
Remove the lining that runs
8) Turn heat off and
through the center of the serve lobster tails meat
meat. It should be clearly side up with the vegetavisible and easily come out. bles and a fresh lemon, and
2) Season the exposed more melted butter. Enjoy!
meat with salt, garlic powder
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A n e xemplar of p assion
By Shanice Davis
Assistant Features Editor
On the first day of any
class with Professor Dale
Metcalfe, one would definitely be in for a ride.
As students sit and wait
with anticipation to see who
the professor is, whether she
is rude, nice, a hard grader,
or intimidating, they will
find that she is a professor
who is animated and clearly loves her job. Anyone
who has seen her knows
that she stands out immediately because of her chic,
s
WÊÊÊÊÈSÊÊ8MÊMSÊSÊ houlder length, gray hair.
Born in Boulder, Colorado,
but spending a good chunk
T he Program
of her childhood iri Tulsa,
This 120-hour certificate program focuses on best practices used to teach
Oklahoma, Metcalfe was
English as a Second/Foreign Language. Highlights include:
always a restless soul on a
• Hands-on training and practice with English language learners in
quest for something more.
university setting
Professor Metcalfe is very
• Professional development and guidance infindingemployment in the field
fond of the time she spent
growing up on farms, expe• Sessions taught by master teachers with extensive experience inTESL/
riencing rural life. She says
TEFL, teacher training, and curriculum development.
that she is very grateful for
• Solid foundation inTESL/TEFL methodology
having endured this period of
• Optional Field Practicum with possibility of placement at overseas partner
her life. But at the time, Metinstitutions
calfe remembers the constant
desire of escape from it all,
Sessions
which swung into full force
once she went to college.
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"I did some undergrad
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work at the University of
Oklahoma and I did my M A.
• Spring: 15-week Evening Program
and PhD work at the University of California: Davis,"
Metcalfe said. "I grew up
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in Oklahoma and did everything to escape, it felt very
provincial and small town,
especially after being in college for a couple of years. I
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of years, and I really loved it
there. I came to California to
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Literature & Writing Professor Dale Metcalfe looks forward to sharing her
experience with her students in this, and future, semesters.
go to grad school and never
really left since, I lived in
Chicago for a few years and
Washington D.C., but always
came back to California."
Here at Cal State San Marcos, Metcalfe is a Professor
of Literature with eight years
under her belt, but initially,
she wanted to obtain a degree in acting and directing
due to her love for theater.
She ultimately ended up
teaching Intro to Literature
because she loved reading so much. Even though
she did not go into theater,
Metcalfe says that she loves
her job as a professor here
at CSUSM, but on the other hand while laughing and
shaking her finger from side
to side she adds, "What I
don't like is grading papers!"
When asked what her
dream job would be had
she gone a different route,
her eyes begin to glisten as she says, "acting."
"I actually still have fantasies of when and if I retire,
maybe doing community
theater. I think that this was
more feasible, working as
a professor, in terms of being able to support myself
than taking my chances
like some many brave people do and trying to make it
in the theater; so it's more
of a practical choice that's
worked out very well."
And if she could have
magical powers she declared while giggling, "I
would enlighten everyone, I would have everyone on the planet achieve
instant
enlightenment!"
As for advice that not only
fellow literature majors can
take from, but anyone else
as well, Metcalfe cites passion as a good motivator.
"You have to do something
that you genuinely love.
And sometimes it doesn't
look very practical, but if
it's something you love, you
will find a way to make it
work in your life and you
won't hate yourself for making the wrong choice and
you won't burn out and get
bored. Joseph Campbell, a
famous student of mythology said, 'Follow your bliss,'
and I think he was right."
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S H I N E LIKE A STAR
Astrology, retrograde and horoscopes
structure of going in order, able to stay in my observer?
By Alex Maravillas
especially during the transi- This is such a great conversaAssistant Arts Editor
tion into the new year. Things tion for Mercury retrograde.
may go haywire. It can feel When things go erroneous
As an astrologer, retro- like you are not in sync with and it bumps, we all get upgrade is paramount. From your thought processes. set. When someone rear-ends
Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, MerIt doesn't mean that things your car or when someone
cury undergoes retrograde. are chaotic. It just indicates decides to cut you off, you
What exactly is Mercury that it is a time to give your- enter in attack mode. HowRetrograde? From Jan. 21 all self a chance to get your ever, your first replication
the way to Feb. 11, Mercury mind, the business coop- should be to take a breath
is going backwards. What erative of all, (the monkey when you feel like this.
With
Mercury
going
does it denote? Mercury is mind that we all auricularly
going to stay in the same discern about in Buddhism) backwards in Aquarius,
sign in Aquarius but it would to shift gears into awareness. you can stand on your
indicate such an impeccable
Until we can tell the mind head and verbalize to yourtime to be studying the stars. to sit down, the esoteric law self, "Does it genuinely
During retrograde, the mind is in every spiritual practice. matter?" Aquarians are
is no longer fixating on the How do I get myself to be known to think that noth-
Student Organization Fair depicts
diversity of campus groups
see your surrounding, all
of a sudden you are aware.
Identify your loop according to your natal chart.
Secondly, interrupt it.
Once the pattern is interrupted, you discover yourself.
You all go, "Oh, I 'm so
emotional", "Oh, I 'm so
practical" or "Gee! I 'm so
captured by enthusiasm."
You find the juice and
frolic
in
everything.
Or " I'm so verbal!" You
can't keep your mouth shut.
Once you find your
fixation is, use your vigilance as an off button.
So use Mercury retro-
grade, from Jan. 21 to Feb.
11 and while it is going
rearwards, focus on the
phrenic conception process that got you fixated.
For personal natal chart
readings,
email
maravOO 1 @ cougars .csusm .edu.
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The up and coming magazine called the "QUEERY"
will have horoscopes tailor
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Whether you are a Valiant
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F ASHION C OMMENTARY
Designers debut new
and old trends
By Collin Vaz
Features Editor
Curious minds packed the
USU ballroom for the Student Organization Fair, which
showcased a broad spectrum of student-led groups.
The event took place
on Jan. 29 and included
advocacy-focused
clubs,
career-oriented
societies and club sports. There
was something for every
niche and interest to enjoy.
The new USU ballroom
was an excellent venue offering plenty of room for
the 70 clubs present at the
event. Each organization
had a desk set up with candy, fliers and sign-up sheets.
Students who attended
were able to ask questions
and meet members of the
clubs. Each organization
offered something special
and unique. The Anthropology Club was especially
interesting to attendees as
they are in charge of the
ethnobotanical garden on
campus. Skulls and books
full of tribal drawings were
spread across their table.
The proactive Colleges
ing is as serious as we think.
During this next transit
while Mercury enters retrograde, be mindful, and when
mental glitches occur, smile
and breathe. It is easier for
people in their early twenties
to authentically watch their
internal dialogue in all the
patterns of cerebrated processes during Mercury Retrograde. Make a list of the
patterns in your thought processes. Whether it is about
your income, health, or
job, everyone can succomb
to these dizzying fixations
if not careful. When the observers on you can optically
By Anna Maria Petrov
StaffWriter
Student led groups attract a diverse spectrum of interested participants.
The New Year is currently
in its transition from winter
to spring and the fashion
A gainst
w orld^isr p reparing
Photo by Collin Vaz
C ancer
m embers
wore tie dye T-shirts that
said, "Finish the Fight." The
club is seeking to create a
"purple day" where everyone shows their support for
finding a cure for cancer
by donning purple colors.
The Communication Society is another ambitious
club with an interest in
promoting student activity. They sponsor fundraisers and social events such
as feeding the homeless
and coffee house meetings.
Students interested in a
career in law will find good
company in the Pre-Law Society. LS AT tests can be very
expensive and discounts on
study m aterial as w ell as t he
torintfb^
tests itself are offered through duce up and coming trends
membership in the group. that are sure to catch the
Anyone with intentions of eye of every fashion lover.
As the seasons change in
making a positive change
in the environment needs California, the warm weathto look no further than the er opens the door for more
Sustainability Club. They light fitting clothing in pastel
offered recyclable polypro- colors. The fashion designpylene bags to students at ers bring forth new and rethe fair, providing aware- turning ideas that have been
ness for the possibility of improved upon each year.
According to Glamour
a statewide ban on plastic
grocery bags in the summer. magazine, black and white
Joining a club is a great combinations as well as blue
way to meet people with and white have dominated
similar interests and de- the fashion runways featured
velop life-long friendships. in many designers' collecInformation on all clubs tions. Another color pallet
and societies are avail- included in this spring's
able at www.csusm.edu/orgs. wardrobe is yellow,-ranging
from formal wear to casual.
The all-white outfit combo
can be seen as well, giving
the impression that too much
of one color in a whole ensemble is not overdoing it.
This upcoming season
wilt %ls6 4 fnclu&e ^fidpulir^
color patterns inspired by
traditional military shades.
Another trend that has
caught everyone's eye is the
Gingham style, also mentioned by Glamour. The trend
reintroduces the classic plaid
pattern in a sophisticated
and laid back way, combining pencil skirts and cropped
top or mid-length skirts and
blazers. Mid-length dresses in the spring collections
will share the same pattern.
The many different shades
and patterns of new shirt
dresses will be a welcome
and comfortable addition to
this season's lineup. Perfect for the warm weather,
the Kimono-Style Trench
coat, as seen in Glamour
magazine, brings a whole
new perspective of the classic trench coat that has been
popular in past decades,
especially among men.
Vr
fht pofo-ftyle %hfrt trend
returns to runways and
stores like JCPenney and
LACOSTE. The very trendy
one shoulder cut dresses or
blouses have made the cut
in this year's spring line up.
All-time favorite and timeless looks including denim in
the form of dresses, trousers,
jackets, vests, skirts, and
jeans are also in style. These
classic pieces can always be
paired with white crop tops,
t-shirts or denim seems to
always be in style , makes
an appearance every year.
The anticipation for spring
is unbearable, but when the
time does come, the wait
will have been worth it.
Favorite contemporary fashion designer, Raf Simons
"The aggregations have fine-tuning a nearby co-opbeen a piece of a procedure eration with Belgian maker
Assistant Arts Editor
of growing up," Simons says. CIG, Simons returned for
In 1995, in the wake of pre-winter/winter 2000 with
Dior strikes a chord when
I think of my most doted de- peregrinating to Antwerp a commencement, multilaysign house, corresponding and getting together with ered and radical look. With
with who my favorite con- Linda Loppa, bellwether of hands in the pockets of their
temporary fashion designer, the style office at the Re- dress or a dyad of weaved
who at present is the archi- gal Institute, he opted to tennis shoes on their feet ,
tect for Dior's haute couture. switch employments. Fix- they ambulate with simple,
Though he is currently one ated both by conventional familiar types of kineticism.
of the incontrovertible lords and formal menswear along The Dior lady, as estabof menswear, Raf Simons with the defiant attire stand- lished by Raf Simons for the
(born in 1968) never took a ards of present and past spring/summer 2014, haute
single fashion form course. youth societies, Simons re- couture store has an appeal
Instead, he considered a me- fined revolutionary styles of delicacy and insouciance
chanical plan in Genk, Bel- from these enthusiasms. starkly free and ethereal. The
In spite of ecumenical ac- lines are liquid and the fabgium, near to the place where
he grew up in Neerpelt. In colade, Simons shockingly rics in delicate shades, white,
any case, he took an ephem- closed down his organization atmosphere blue, pale pink
eral job at the Walter Van in the wake of displaying or inky blue are supple and
Beirendonk Ant Werp Office his 1999 hoard collection, light, superimposed or finely
while still at school, referring so as to take a vacation and layered in a downplayed sesto compose as an authen- amend the inner structure of sion of straightforwardness.
Nonetheless, abaft the extic purport of investment. his business. In the wake of
By Alex Maravillas
quisite effortlessness of the
night dresses, abaft the ostensible balance of a jumpsuit or
the coalesced down structural engineering of a bar suit,
an astronomically immense
number of subtle elements
denude themselves, affirming abstract half moons,
circles and petals, denuding
the body in an unobtrusively
arousing manner. There are
the weavings of sequins, botanical themes, beaded pistils blossoming in the fabric
layers, requiring a second,
more proximate look much
equipollent to whispered
fashion privileged insights.
Communicating the same
style as the set lodging, the
shoes are a perfect structure whose delicate bends
are thoroughly etched by
hand, each of Simons' en-
Illustration by Alex Maravillas
genderments and is a gimmick of mind boggling
building design ascetic extolling the excellent art of
the Dior ateliers, a one-ofa-kind work inclined to ladies in all their peculiarity.
The fabric blooms and
were gently cut into petals or
finely re-weaved with pearl
and sequin blossoms, the engenderments for Raf Simons'
spring/summer haute couture
presentation was an exaltation to the tribal savoir faire
of the embroiderers who
worked for the house of Dior.
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Seasonal loneliness: The
Valentine's naming dilemma
Why Valentine's Day is day to
celebrate, not stress
By Will McCurdy
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Single's Awareness Day.
To some it's a rallying
cry, others are apathetic
and still more consider it,
with a snort of derision,
as the preferred term with
a cynical lens directed toward a day celebrating a
celibate Christian martyr.
Valentine's Day, despite
its religious roots, has developed into a secular holiday
full of amorous ambitions
and Ben & Jerry's. The term,
Single's Awareness Day,
was created to direct attention toward a crowd that is
not within the celebrating
demographic of the holiday.
However, the present tense
is used because the term has
largely turned into a larger
joke than it was at its inception. There are no maroon
cards shaped like anatomically correct hearts to hand
out to friends and acquaintances and no apathetically
wrapped gift boxes. Television networks would be
hard pressed to air anything
other than films about love.
Ultimately, the only change
garnered with these words is
a short-lived sense of comradery with whoever uttered
By Lexy Perez
Assistant Arts & Entertainment
Editor
Photo Illustration by Nick
it, followed by an awkward
high five and the subsequent
repression of any unpleasant memories that come as
a result of the interaction.
So if not Single's Awareness Day, then what do those
without a date do to bring
attention to themselves?
The answer is quite simple:
nothing. Valentine's Day is
a commercialized mess to
the point that the fact that
there isn't a Charlie Brown
special on it is quite surprising. But beyond capitalistic
aimed cynicism, there's no
real reason to get into a mood
that requires making a joke
about the name of a holiday.
While some rush around
to get chocolates and flowers for their sweetheart, a
person of the non-committed
persuasion can exploit the
Nootbaar
cheaper prices for chocolate
and flowers while potentially enjoying a good romantic comedy film later in the
evening. Dining out becomes
considerably more simple as
single and odd numbered parties can get in much quicker
than couples that always
pack the establishments.
Let the couples of the
world have their holiday
with deep red roses, absurd
lines at restaurants and boxes of chocolate shaped like
rear ends. A name is a small
concession to pay for the
benefits taken advantage of
by all parties. May the joke
of bringing awareness to
those lacking in paramours
be done with and instead be
used as a chance to take advantage of its rampant commercialism through candy.
Why history is best major
Attention to all you hopeless romantics, Valentine's
Day is fast approaching.
Whether you're in a relationship or choosing to dub that
Saturday as "Single Awareness Day," it's the one day
that people tend to stress
over more than Christmas.
This holiday has a reputation in which extravagant
surprises take place, marathons of sappy love movies
air on television and love
songs to set the mood play
on repeat. I don't know
about you, but it never fails
to bring out every PDAcentered couple to surround
every inch of outside civilization. (Note: Love is a
beautiful thing, but nobody
really needs to see whose
chapstick can last longer.)
It's a time where girls
can finally have a reasonable excuse to take Forrest
Gump's offer of having
that savory box of chocolate, as if we need a day
to remind us of the necessity of life that is chocolate.
While the idea of Valentine's Day is nice, it seems
as if the male population
is slowly starting to dread
the approaching love shenanigans. Valentine's Day
has altered its name to:
"Don't Screw It Up Day."
Here's a little advice to all
you guys feeling the pressure and stress to give that
special someone a day to
remember: Stop thinking
so much, but please don't
run away from the day.
It would* be a lie to not
admit that the media can
create fictional fantasies
filled with nothing but candlelit dinners, bouquets of
roses, extravagant gestures,
blinged-out gifts and males
being every inch the Prince
Charming that seems to be so
rare to find in the real world.
While the glitz, glam
and Prince Charming fantasy seems nice, is it that
shocking to consider that
maybe all of it isn't necessarily needed to make that
special someone happy?
If you want to go all out and
try to be that Prince Charming I think every guy can be,
but secretly protests by committing all your love to video
games and food, then go right
ahead. But deep down, not all
girls want just those knight
in shining armor moments.
Sometimes the smallest gestures are just as meaningful.
Forget the candlelit din-
ner and stay in for a movie
night marathon together
because maybe having
alone, cuddle time beats
being out in public with
every couple in America.
Don't break your wallet
trying to get that diamond
jewelry that will add more
stress to your already long
list of "Oh, I need to pay for
that" pile. Get your significant other a box of pizza in
the shape of heart, because
no matter how much we can
try to fight it, carbs will always be a girl's best friend.
You don't need to get a
myriad of gifts to prove your
love, just take the time to
talk and reflect on the feelings you have, but sometimes forget to express.
Communication goes a long
way and what better way to
surprise her than by expressing your thought bubble,
the one she secretly always
wonders what it contains?
The moral of this day isn't
to stress so much but to just
enjoy spending time with
whoever makes you happy.
It would be a shame to run
away from the day out of
fear of "messing up." Life is
already stressful, so why add
more on a day that simply
calls for the little things to
celebrate something special?
The world in the palm of your hand
By Erich Allen
StaffWriter
If you're undecided as
to what major to declare at
CSUSM, or if you already
have, I encourage you to
pursue a degree in history.
History as a discipline
is critical in the analysis
of self-identity, and facilitates the building of tools
required for any and every
investigatory task. It also effectually operates as a compilation of all human activity and discovery; therefore,
as a practice it delves into
all regions of academia.
Everyone likes history,
because everyone does history. This is not a reference
to the proverbial "You make
history, everyday" trite. Historiography, the process of
doing history, is the process
of evaluating the relevant information regarding a specified topic for the purpose of
building an argument. One
analyzes the primary evidence (sources from the time
period) and the secondary
evidence (investigations by
scholarly experts) so as to
develop a complete and thorough conclusion. That's all
history entails: making arguments based off of the evidence. But the possibilities
are endless, as history is not
merely the study of what hap-
pened, but why it happened.
We frequently use this process in our own lives. For example, if I want to understand
why I received a poor grade
on an written exam, I review
the questions I got wrong,
areas of the study guide or
textbook that I overlooked,
and my own notes (primary),
as well as professor comments and/or input from fellow students who received
better scores (secondary).
History is a tool by which
we discover ourselves. Our
individual identity is most
completely established with
a structured analysis of our
decisions, worldview and the
actions that have occurred
within or without our control.
To understand these things,
we may initially make assertions based in the present, but
we ultimately always delve
into the past to substantiate
those assertions. We look at
the big events in our lives,
such as a significant award,
an act of compassion by
friends, a breakup, council
from trusted advisors, getting
hired for a job, an ideological
revelation or winning/losing
a game. History is investigating what lead up to those
events, and how those events
affect us now. Understanding these causes and effects
makes one a master of
themselves by strengthening their capability to assess
their own thoughts and ac-
tions to prepare a better approach to future situations.
If one then uses this process for broader applications,
they can become masters of
their own peripheral reality
through understanding. The
same historiographical process that one uses on oneself
can be applied to the entirety
of human history. It is this
aspect that elevates the historian (which any of us can be)
to the position of academic
mastery, a scholastic jack-ofall-trades. History, in relation
to the past, is the culmination
of all human thought and action. The entirety of human
experience is open ground
for investigation, and indeed
is necessary for a complete
understanding of why the
world is the way it is. Thus,
history entails every academic discipline in the human
intellectual arsenal. From
political science to chemistry, literature to cartography,
all is relevant and necessary
for a complete and thorough
study of the past. History is a
smorgasbord of knowledge,
a buffet of information, the
seven-layer dip of the intellectual diet. It makes one a
master of themselves as well
as the world around them.
Because of its profound potential for understanding
through application, history
puts the world in one's hands,
which is why I urge you to
consider majoring in history.
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E TTER T O T HE E DITOR
Open Letter Regarding Class Shortage
else will drop out. If I were
them I would be talking to
Senior Staff Writer
faculty everyday until something is done about the class
DISCLAIMER: I submit- shortage. Though I'm lucky
ted this on January 5, 2015. enough to be in the courses
I have since attended my I need to graduate in May,
first week of school, been re- I have not had the opportujected from LTWR 317 and nity to take technical writtalked to the professor of that ing and will be seeking the
class, as well as a secretary, course at other institutions.
an academic adviser, a counWhile I understand we
selor and Dr. Salah Moukh- have budget restraints, I am
lis, the Professor and Chair distressed that we seem to
Literature and Writing have a lack of valuable classStudies Department. Luck- es and scheduling flexibility.
ily, the counselor was able There seems to be too little
to find LTWR 425 on the consideration to the needs
schedule, which never ap- of graduating seniors and
peared when I searched over there are spots that "priority
the Winter break, though I registration" doesn't cover.
searched for it by name. I am
To Whom It May Concern;
lucky enough to have taken
Every semester I try to
the prerequisite for that build a schedule of classes
class, but there are others I need to take the followstill dealing with this issue ing semester and I find mywho haven't, and therefore self extremely frustrated.
can't take the same course
Are there any plans to add
and graduate in time. It ap- any of the following classes
pears, at the word of my to the schedule: LTWR 315/
counselor that those students 317/ 318/ 425/ 545? Though
can either do an Independent there is one class of LTWR
Study with their academic 317 being offered this seadvisor, take the course (pos- mester, it is full. That class
sibly) in the summer, or hope is the only class I need to
that if they attend a class graduate this semester and
unenrolled that someone has been a hard require-
By Sarah Hughes
ment to fill in previous
semesters. I'ni not alone.
I know other students have
been in the same boat, as certain classes have had to turn
away droves of waitlisted
and crashing students in recent semesters. Two semesters ago, a student supposedly petitioned to have "LTWR
317 - technical writing" added to the schedule, and 28
people said they would join
that class the next semester
before it even was listed.
Classes on technical writing and "small press publishing", as well as various writing workshops and creative
writing courses, have been
in the Literature & Writing
Studies catalogue since I
transferred here in Fall 2012.
Yet, in the case of small press
publishing and technical
writing, I have never been
able to enroll either because
of class size limitations or the
fact that they have not been
offered. Classes like technical writing and publishing
promise skills that many
Literature and Writing students would benefit to have
on their resume. Many of us
intend to go into careers related to these subjects. Dane
Vandervelden, a CSUSM
grad recently shared with me
how he doesn't feel this college did a good job preparing students for the submitting and publishing process
as a writer with a degree.
Another course not offered
at CSUSM is grant writing.
I have gone so far as to take
this through GrossmontCuyamaca online adult education, for the affordable
price of $84.1 encourage other students to find valuable
courses outside of CSUSM
and share with The Cougar
Chronicle and their fellow
students where these more
career-specific classes can be
found. Also, what skills do
you believe would make you
more valuable as an employee after graduation? Does
CSUSM offer them? Please,
write to your advisors,
school faculty and this paper to share your experience.
I am currently wait-listed
for LTWR 317. Can I take a
class somewhere else for the
workshop requirement and
if so what? Will you also address this issue and share the
information publicly?
Thank you,
Sarah Hughes
Tips for
successful
semesteretter
Talking yourself to b
comprehension
By Noelle Friedberg
Opinion Editor
With the start of another
semester comes the same
dream of good grades and
success in the classroom.
One sure-fire way to help
these dreams come to fruition is to talk about what
you're learning in class
outside of the classroom.
By this I mean that talking about the material you're
learning in any given class
outside of the classroom, be
it with friends, family, coworkers, etc., will help you
to do better in your classes.
Let's say you're in a marine biology class and you're
learning about coastal bluff
erosion. If you're not remembering all of the needed
information as well as you
would like, try explaining
how bluff erosion occurs to
someone who isn't in the
class with you. If no one
wants to listen to you talk
about it, try taking them to
the beach and explaining it to
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a visual of the bluff and a
nice excuse to visit the beach.
Or perhaps you're in a history class and you're trying
to remember the specifics
of the American Civil War.
Talk with someone about it.
Explain the different battles
to them. Use your notes or
your textbook or whatever
you have to do to have a
conversation with someone
about the things that will
be on your test, or that you
have to write an essay about.
The reason I say all of this is
that talking about school outside of school does so much
to help you better remember
and understand the concepts
you need to know in order
to do well in your classes.
So next time you're feeling stuck in school or are
having a hard time remembering what you're learning, try talking with someone about what you've been
discussing and reading in
class and see if it doesn't
help you turn things around.
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MOVIE
REVIEW
4 / 5 P AWS
Ringing in the new year with "The Wedding Ringer"
By Lexy Perez
Assistant Entertainment Editor
It's a new year, which
means the next "bromanctic"
duo enters the movie theater
screens. This new duo hopes
to get a chuckle out of anyone willing to see a story
that has been told in previous films, but is the first one
to reinvent it for a new year.
Popular stand-up comedian
Kevin James and Josh Gad
(the man behind the voice of
Olaf in "Frozen") star in "The
Wedding Ringer," a film
about two guys that are nothing alike, yet find an unlikely
bond that screams "sappy,
bromance" level friendship.
Doug (Gad) is a lonely, yet
wealthy outcast failing to be
the "cool guy" every male
wants to be friends with.
Surprisingly enough, he is
about to marry his "miracle
girl," Gretchen (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) but is faced
with a predicament of not
having a best man or a posse
of groomsmen to stand beside him on his wedding day.
Enter Jimmy (Hart), the
man behind Best Man
MOVIE
Inc., a business that allows lonely men, like
Doug, to rent-a-best-man
for their wedding days.
While most men simply
need a best man, Jimmy
is forced to attempt "The
Golden Tux" for Doug, in
which he must provide fullservice treatment: acquiring groomsmen, throwing
a bachelor party, making
speeches and creating stories
that convincingly portray
fake life-long friendships
with all of them. Jimmy not
only searches for a group
of eligible groomsmen, but
REVIEW
also must make them be
the "best friends" Doug has
always had and never introduced to his bride-to-be.
It's not that hard to assume what the rest of the
movie will play out: dysfunctional moments bonding
with Doug's future in-laws,
the introduction and bonding with his "best friends"
and nonstop comedic banter
and occurrences while Jimmy attempts to teach Doug
how to be the "cool guy" he
always dreamed of being.
A
bromance
movie
wouldn't be complete with-
out the deep, cheesy bonding moments that exemplify
a once client-businessman
relationship to a blossoming friendship that allows
both Doug and Jimmy to
grow as individuals. Doug
progresses into becoming
someone he feels happier
with, while Jimmy realizes the true importance and
meaning of his business and
himself as a "best man."
While the film is just another story to add to the
already list of "unlikely
duos becoming the best of
friends" films, it is both
Hart's and Gad's comedic wit that makes the film.
Throughout the film, it
seems as if Hart successfully
brings out the comedic chops
of Gad, for he is a newcomer
acting alongside an already
established comedian. While
a newcomer, Gad successfully brought out Hart's sweet
side, representing a deeper,
more relatable character.
This film will not only
bring you laughs, but it's
also another film that portrays two guys whom you
can't help but root for as they
become genuine best friends.
4 / 5 P AWS
The Guardians of the Galaxy rocks the universe
By Zach Schanzenbach
fans of sci-fi and/or Marvel
will also have a fun time.
Chris Pratt, who landed his
It's not as iconic as "The first leading role in "The
Avengers", and it's not as Lego Movie" earlier last
deep as "Captain America: year, hit the box office on the
The Winter Soldier", but head with this one as Peter
"Guardians of the Gal- Quill (a.k.a Starlord). Supaxy" is great fun to watch. porting characters Gamora
Older folks will enjoy the (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave
throwback 80's music, while Bautista) and Rocket RaSenior Staff Writer
coon (Bradley Cooper) are
also great fun, and the dynamics between these different figures makes for an
interesting team, one more
dynamic than the Avengers.
Groot (Vin Diesel) is, quite
literally, a breath of fresh
air, as the most innocent and
heartwarming character in
the movie. Though he is a
MOVIE REVIEW
tree of few words (literally),
he speaks more volumes than
most of the other characters.
Hardcore Marvel fans will
also be happy with the nod
this movie gives to "Avengers" with a brief cameo by
the dark character "The Other," as well as a humorous
scene at the end featuring the
infamous Howard the Duck.
We finally get our first, full
glimpse of the villain Thanos, who briefly appeared
at the end of "Avengers."
On the downside, Ronan
the Destroyer and his assistants don't break a lot of
ground as villains. And why
is there so much swearing? I
know it's typical of a movie
like this to include swearing,
but I just thought it was a
little too much here. Well, I
guess that's what Groot's for.
Movie to add
to your DVD
collection
4 / 5 P AWS
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
F inal i nstallment in H obbit Trilogy is as e pic as y ou'd e xpect
By Zach Schanzenbach
the only ones who want
something from the mountain. The elves from the
Peter Jackson's three-part previous film also have a
adaptation of J.R.R. Tolk- stake: bright gems made
ien's "The Hobbit" has over- of a certain material. Also,
all proven to be less than what Azog, an evil Ore-lord and
it could have been. The first Thorin's archrival, is leadinstallment, "An Unexpected ing a considerable force of
Journey" was a nice adapta- Ores on the mountain in ortion. The next installment, der to take it for the reviving
"The Desolation of Smaug" Sauron as a strategic point.
And who is caught in the
was not quite so much. Now
middle of it all? Bilbo Bagwe have "The Battle of the
Five Armies," the long- gins (Martin Freeman), who
awaited conclusion that lives once again shows us why he
up to the hype surrounding it. is the title character. I 've alIt picks up immediately ways enjoyed the moments
where the second one left o ff, with Bilbo in these movshowing us why the magnifi- ies. He's the only one of his
cent Smaug is so feared. Of kind in the mix: a hobbit
course, that only lasts for the whose life used to revolve
firstfiveminutes, as he's shot around trivial things like
through that hole in his armor. doilies. Whenever he does
With the dragon dead and something heroic, we're
winter quickly approach- reminded of how far he's
ing, Bard, now leader of the come since he left Bag-End.
The first part of the film
townsfolk, places his hope
does a very nice job at its asand trust in the dwarf Thorin Oakenshield. However, signed task. While the other
Oakenshield is obsessed two films involved a blend of
with finding the Arken- main plot and subplots, this
stone, a precious gem that one has only to build up to
drove his fathers mad. The the battle that we're already
Everything
greed that now infests his anticipating.
we see throughout this first
heart drives him to break his
promise to the townsfolk. part, whether it's main plot
But the townsfolk aren't or subplot, is geared toward
Senior Staff Writer
this climactic battle. The
battle itself takes up the bulk
of the rest of the film, ranging from clashing armies to
rallies to victory, and then,
at long last, Thorin and
Azog meet and have thenlong-awaited final battle.
While the results of saidbattle are just what I expected, the actual battle itself was more original than
what I 'm used to. I 'm not
sure why there was snow
and ice around them, but
Bard did say that winter
was coming, so it's not out
of place. And how did it
end? Thorin killed Azog,
and Azog killed Thorin.
There were two things, and
two things only, that majorly
disappointed me in this movie. One of them, brought
back from the last movie, was
the once-implied romance
between Kili the dwarf and
Tauriel the elf. They should
have left it as "implied," but
they didn't. Nope, they just
had to let the romance bloom.
The other majorly disappointing thing about this
movie was the ending, by
which I mean everything
following Azog's death. I
remember well how Thorin
passed away in the animated
version of The Hobbit from
before I was born: it was
long, somber and a heartjerker. Here? Just a few
last words to make amends
with Bilbo before the hobbit weeps for his dead friend.
The end of the main story
has Bilbo returning to his
home, only to find the hobbits in the village auctioning
off his stuff, as he is presumed dead. An indignant
Bilbo makes things straight
and returns home a changed
hobbit. You'd think he'd
settle down, but instead his
focus is on the ring. Next
thing we know, it's sixty
years later all over again.
I would have been more satisfied if there was a sense of
resolution to this story. Sure,
you can give a nod to the future adventure that Frodo will
embark on, but here, everything exists to point to that
adventure. It's almost like
Peter Jackson is using these
movies to say, "Go watch
The Lord of the Rings!"
On the whole, I can't complain too much. "The Battle
of the Five Armies" is a satisfying third film; it's a good
conclusion overall. But why
is it called the defining chapter? Because it's the last
Illustration
film that involves an official
story from Middle Earth?
Yeah, right. I know how
Hollywood is nowadays:
they always try to milk
every last drop out of a
franchise. And I 'll have you
know right now that Tolk-
courtesy
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ien's Middle Earth is FAR
from out of content to work
with (see The Silmarillion).
The Battle of the Five
Armies is definitely epic.
But is it the defining chapter in the Middle Earth
saga? I highly doubt it.
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cougarchronarts@gmail.com
North County Arts
Network seeks aid
By Anne Hall
StaffWriter
This month, CSUSM
hosted the first of a series
of events by North County
Arts Network in an effort
to increase the amount of
resources and opportunities available to artists.
The North County Arts
Network (NCAN) group,
developed by the California
Arts Council and the San
Diego Board of Supervisors, introduced ideas for
the nurturing, expansion and
growth of artistic endeavors in San Diego County
and the State of California.
Their goal is to establish a
strong foundation for funding the art culture within
our region during 2015.
The meeting was on Jan.15
and hosted various representatives from all over San
Diego County, including
the California Center for the
Arts, Escondido, the North
Coast Repertory Theatre,
the Oceanside Museum of
Art, representatives of various school boards, teachers, artists and enthusiasts.
The North County Arts
Network hopes to gain momentum in finding individuals to help with marketing,
fundraising, brainstorming
implementation
techniques, and so much more.
"[It is a] collaborative movement to raise
the arts incorporation in
San Diego culture," said
Craig Watson, keynote
speaker and Director of the
California Arts Council.
Many of the spectators of
the evening's presentation
voiced their excitement for
the upcoming plans, including CSUSM's Community
Liaison, Marilyn Huerta.
If this movement becomes
a success, it could lead to a
great deal of possibilities for
our community. Focuses include (but are not limited to)
reincorporating the arts in
education, beautification of
San Diego communities, rehabilitation and art therapy.
If interested in helping the
cause, attend any or all of the
NCAN's future networking
events:
5 p.m. on April 16 at the
Escondido Center for the
Arts
340 North Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
5 p jn. on July 16 at the
Lux Art Institute
1550 South El Camino
Real
Encinitas,CA 92024
5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
VIDEO GAME R E V I E W
d ragon Age: Inquisition"
Photo courtesy ofEA Games
By Will McCurdy
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
After Bioware finished
their "Knights of the Old Republic" series and making the
iconic space RPG "Mass Effect," they took the role playing genre back to its Tolkienbased roots, with "Dragon
Age" being the end result.
Although not a perfect
series in terms of mechanics and story, with its first
game, the series provided
an expansive world where
every choice mattered and
the lore of the game was
shown. However, it was
largely unexplored unless
goaded by player prerogative
and downloadable content.
The second game was less
than thrilling with the story
being much smaller than the
original, to the point where it
could be realistically beaten
in a long gaming session
without the side quests. Nonplayer characters (NPCs)
weren't all that developed
with the game making one
side against the invaders
who are honestly quite a bit
more reasonable than their
human and elven counterparts. The story was less immersive than the first and it
may as well have been called
"Dragon Age: Sequel Hook."
As a longtime fan of the
series, it is quite a bit to say
that the newest installment,
Inquisition, though odd, is
the best of the games that
has come out so far. The
base is fairly straightforward as after the destruction of a peace talk, the
main character is made the
game's version of "the chosen one" by virtue of being
in the right place and helped
out with a deus ex machina
right off the bat. Freedom
of race and class choice is
even more expansive than
in the first game with NPCs
coming back stronger than
ever, but one can get a tad
distracted witn tne new design that makes their skin
glisten like they just came
back from a charity run. In
addition to this, they make
the other races seem more
human with the once intimidating race of horned, gigantic Qunari appear to be cosplayers displaying character
romanticizing at its finest.
Rather than hold the player's hand even on easier difficulties, the game makes
itself a challenge with preplanned combat becoming
a necessity against foes that
may be weaker than the player one minute and kill the
entire party in one strike the
next with little room for error
as a human bandit group can
set up camp in rather dangerous proximity to a dragon
that breathes lightning. In
addition there's an element
of side quest delegation that
involves an almost bureaucratic element that newer
games seem to like including. While it adds a bit more
to the game by making some
missions considerably easier,
it also takes a considerable
amount of time depending
on the mission and thus if
not planned carefully can
end up being a mess where
the player gets caught in a
deadly situation with their
pants around their ankles.
Despite the flaws, "Dragon Age: Inquisition" is a
lovely edition to an already
fantastic franchise that
will require one to be immensely bored with it or
lose all of their appendages
before they stop playing.
COMIC BOOK CORNER
Bryan Lee O'Malley's new
graphic novel plays with chances
By Faith Orcino
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Creator of thé popular
"Scott Pilgrim" series, Bryan
Lee O'Malley published his
newest story, "Seconds," last
year. It focused on the brilliant
young Katie, the head chef
of local restaurant Seconds.
It has been four years since
her first day of work there
and she has been planning to
start up her own business in
another part of town. Things
have been in a stalemate but
tensions rise between Katie
and her co-workers the night
she sees her ex-boyfriend on
a date. Many things go wrong
and it ends with someone in
the hospital and some tears
being shed. That night, Katie
discovers a girl on her dresser and a mysterious box. The
contents of the box included
a magical mushroom and a
notebook labelled "My Mistakes". After testing it out,
she realizes she has been
given a second chance. Her
life becomes more interesting and more of the mushrooms appear in her dresser.
Little does she pay attention
to the strange girl's warning.
Photo courtesy ofbarnesandnoble.com
Unlike O'Malley's other
publications, he decided to
publish this in full color with
the help of colorist Nathan
Fairbairn. It was a necessary
element for this whimsical
tale. With every new twist,
the story spiraled down far
from reality. Still, Katie's
tale is one that many can
resonate with, hoping for
that second chance to rewrite history. The book is
available as a hardcover and
as a digital e-book. Whichever way you choose to read
it, "Seconds" is something
you can't read just once.
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Volume 43, number 8 of The Cougar Chronicle. The issue includes stories of the Student Health and Counseling Services returning to campus and the announcement of the Raza Center for Latino students opening later in the year.
25th Anniversary
diversity
enrollment
Latin@ Center
Rape Aggression Defense
spring 2015
Student Health Services
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Valentine's Day
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THE SUSTAINABILITY EDITION
THE COUGAR
CHRONICLE
ISSUE # IO
WEDNESDAY
MAR 4,2015
Volume XLIII
C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, S AN M ARCOS, I NDEPENDENT S TUDENT N EWSPAPER
Sporti
5 - Find out how L A. Gamo dominates 7 - The new Environmental Studies major
in baseball.
debuts on campus.
A&E
Opinion
Wmtmm
12 - Water conservation methods help to
protect our planet.
15 - Check out the pros and cons to the
movie 50 Shades of Grey.
CSUSM reduces, reuses, recycles its way to sustainability
BY KATUN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
While a rapidly growing
university has the potential
to generate large amounts
of waste, CSUSM is taking action to ensure that the
campus maintains its commitment to sustainability
through various initiatives.
Sustainability
encompasses a wide variety of efforts, including water and
energy conservation, recycling, waste management
and air quality. By prioritizing these methods, CSUSM
helps to reduce the negative
impacts on the environment
that come from consuming
large amounts of resources.
Recently the campus has
seen a surge in sustainability
efforts. In the last year, the
Sustainability Master Plan
was implemented on campus and the Sustainability
Manager, Juliana GoodlawMorris, was hired. Last se-
place in "Targeted Materials Category For Paper,"
"Per Capita Classic" and
setting a campus recycling
rate record of 82.6 percent.
While the campus has not
competed in RecycleMania
since then, Recycling Coordinator Carl Hanson said
that CSUSM is still a top
program whose efforts are
making tremendous strides
towards
sustainability.
"We are continually pushing to divert from the landfill
and increase our recycling
numbers," he said. "The
number of items that we can
recycle is expanding. EDCO
is our watste hauler at CSUSM
CSUSM is well-known for its recycling efforts at the national level, being the RecycleMania champions 2005-2011. " Photo Cody Cook and wften they expand what
mester, Alex Carratti and its recycling efforts, with a rate and the amount of trash across North America, the they recycle, we benefit. We
Danny Geiszler formed the current campus recycling rate that is separated into the ap- most of any RecycleMania can now recycle all plastic
Sustainability Club and the of 73 percent. Hie campus propriate bins. This is done in Tournament. 2011 marked cups, whereas before we
organization competed in has participated in Recycle- the hopes of being crowned CSUSM's seventh con- could only do Plastic Numthe Kill the Cup campaign. Mania for a number of years, in one or all three major secutive win of the Grand ber 1 and Plastic Number 2.
Additionally, CSUSM has which is an eight-week com- categories: "Grand Cham- Champion title, 2012 being We are also recycling yogurt
made enormous progress petition where colleges and pion," "Per Capita Classic" the first year to break the cups, milk cartons, juice conwith recycling and water universities across the Unit- and "Waste Minimalization." streak. However, CSUSM tainers and even Styrofoam."
conservation on campus. ed States and Canada work In 2011, 630 colleges achieved another notable Conservation continued on page 10
CSUSM is well known for to increase their recycling and universities competed victory in 2013, taking first
Diversity Mapping Project results show progress, opportunités
BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
In the Fall semester of
2014, Halaulani and Associates was hired to do a diversity mapping of CSUSM. The
results are now available,
and while CSUSM is strong
in many areas, there are still
improvements to be made.
In order to conduct the diversity study, Halaulani and
Associates held three campus visits with 28 group or
one-to-one sessions, as well
as online open forums, with
students, faculty and staff.
They received 196 responses, which were reviewed,
coded and cataloged. An additional part of the study was
information that was submitted by CSUSM, totaling 525
different documents. The
aim was an in-depth look
at CSUSM's diversity efforts over the last four years.
Rona Halaulani, Principal
and Founder of Halaulani
and Associates, remarks
that this critical analysis,
"[Takes] a very deep look
The Diversity Mapping Project res s were presented recently to students, culty and staff.
at the nature and quality of diversity....It s not how
many things you've done,
it's the quality and effects
that we're able to analyze."
What Halaulani was looking for was a level of effectiveness in two areas:
Diversity Efforts and Diversity Courses. Diversity Efforts is anything outside the
classrooms such as events,
f
programs and initiatives that
relate to diversity, inclusion and culture. Diversity
Courses are Undergraduate and Graduate programs
that appear in the most recent catalogs that either feature or mention diversity.
The analysis was presented
to President Hayes in December 2014 in the form of a slide
cast, which can be viewed at
http://www.csusm.edu/equity.diversitymapping .html.
There are seven maps total. Three of them focus on
Diversity Efforts by unit,
theme and effort function of
taxonomy, and four of them
focus on Diversity Courses
regarding Undergraduates,
Graduates and Undergraduates and Graduates, each by
definition of culture. In these
Photo by Chris Morales
seven maps, Halaulani notes
several key themes. First and
foremost, there appears to be
identity politics, where some
people speak up about diversity while others are muted,
which leads to politics of
speaking around diversity. In
addition, there are elements
of diversity without social
justice, and there is some
over-inclusion at the expense
of real advancement on diversity issues. Some of these
issues can be attributed to the
campus trying to be too careful regarding issues of diversity, not wanting to offend.
Further, while the campus
is committed to diversity, it
is not demonstrably committed to core issues of race.
"All of these will impede
CSUSM's progress," Halaulani said. "Since while
everyone is on board, they
don't look at how inclusion
is connected to inequality."
Students had much to say
on the subject of campus diversity during this study. An
overarching comment is that
there needs to be more action
by administrators regarding
diversity action, and more
recognition and assistance
dealing with microaggressions in the classrooms. This
student sentiment was r e
fleeted by almost 82 percent
of the faculty that participated in the data collection. The
faculty wants more training
on how to deal with microagDiversity continued on page 11
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NEWS
Remembering late Lauren Wallace Childers
News Editor:
Jasmine Demers
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , MARCH 4 , 2 0 1 5
Celebrating life, legacy of former Kineseology student
B Y K A T U N S WEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
With heavy hearts, the
CSUSM community has
come together to mourn
the loss of our beloved
alumni and friend, Lauren Wallace Childers.
Childers passed away on
Feb. 3, at age 24,fromcomplications of pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband Wyatt, parents, Patricia
and Randy, sister Lindsey,
19 and brother Ryan, 19.
Childers was a highly
admired member of the
Kinesiology Department,
where she excelled in her
academics and made countless friends. She had a passion for exercise physiology, biomechanics and
nutrition, a knowledge set
that helped her inform her
friends about the benefits of
health and fitness. Childers
later became a trainer to
motivate others to prioritize their exercise regimens
by creating fun workouts.
"She was a very competitive person, she knew how
to be competitive enough
to where she was still being somewhat modest about
it, but enough to where
you knew it was game on,"
said Childers* best friend,
Ali Cullors. "It was that
competitive drive though
that allowed Lauren to excel at so much, whether it
was school, sports or life
in general. There was always something she felt that
she could be or do better."
"Lauren's spirit was contagious. She had a thirst for
life," said fellow CSUSM
graduate and childhood
friend, Heather Williams.
"She never saw the bad in
any situation but rather the
opportunity for adventure.
She was a friend to everyone, she was the truest, kindest and most selfless person I
have had the honor to know.
Although her life was short, it
was influential. She touched
the lives of so many with her
spark. I wish I could have
met her sooner, so I could
have admired her for longer."
While at CSUSM, Childers
worked at Kellogg Library,
where she would meet her
future husband Wyatt. They
got married on Jan. 8, 2011
and spent their honeymoon
in Hawaii. They became involved with CrossFit, where
Childers excelled as a competitor and realized her
dream to become a CrossFit
coach. Childers' bond with
her husband was a strong
and loving marriage that
led her parents to refer to
them as a "Dream Team."
"From the moment I met
her I knew that Lauren was
the friendliest and most welcoming person in my life,"
Lauren's husband, Wyatt
Childers said. "She had this
way with people that I still
don't understand. Talking
to her just made whatever I
was going through that much
easier. It was evident by the
amount of people at the service how many lives she had
touched. She was my better
half and I thank God everyday
for letting me be a part of her
short, but meaningful life."
In addition to her academic and work success,
Childers was admired for
her kindness and passion
for life. She approached
every day with a smile and
positive attitude, leading by
example for the rest of us.
" 'I got a lifetime of knowledge.' This was one quote
that Lauren always said,"
Cullors said. "It is from one
of our favorite movies, She's
the Man, and whenever there
was an opportune time to
use this line she would. She
was a very intelligent, funny
and vibrant person. She had
gained so much knowledge
through school and life experiences and utilized all that
she learned to the fullest."
At her graduation ceremony from CSUSM in
2012, Childers graduated
Magna Cum Laude and
was awarded seven of the
eight possible honor cords
a graduate can receive. Her
determination, hard work
and drive are traits that the
Kinesiology Department
fondly remember her for.
"Lauren was the type of
student that you remember,"
Kinesiology Department
Chair, Dr. Jeff Nessler, said.
"Her hard work and talent
were certainly noteworthy,
but her personality and character are what made her stand
Photo courtesy of Wyatt
Childers
Lauren Wallace Childers passed away Feb. 3.
out. Of the hundreds of stu- ber her receiving her degree
dents that have come through from President Haynes and
our program in recent years, she stopped, looked off of
I haven't forgotten Lauren." the stage to her Kinesiology
"[She] embodied to me family and just beamed, She
what higher education is all stood and soaked in all of it.
about," de Ghetaldi said. "It is That is exactly what Lauren
about finding yourself, your did with her life. She soaked
passions. Lauren not only it all in. Lauren, I shall alhelped herself to learn but ways save an empty seat in
she helped others. I remem- my classrooms just for you."
CSUSM continues to improve its sustainability efforts
Sustainability Master Plan outlines campus goals
B Y C HELSEY S CHWEITZER
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
Even after 25 years,
CSUSM is still striving to
improve sustainability in the
face of expansion and plans
to follow the guidelines laid
out in the Sustainability Master Plan to achieve this goal.
Sustainability is the practice of preventing the depletion of natural resources
and reducing the harm done
to the environment in order
to preserve the state of the
planet for the future. Over
the last decade, the campus
was recognized nationally
for its sustainability efforts
with several awards due to
the recycling programs that
were set up as well as energy
and water conservation programs that were developed.
Going forward, the campus
will continue to look for new
ways to make progress in the
field of sustainability while
paying special attention to
student life, campus climate, academic excellence,
community partnerships
and educational equity as
outlined in the University's
Sustainability Master Plan.
"We have to continue to
set a good example and work
to preserve the planet for
the future," said student Aly
Wilson, who is currently in
her second year on campus.
Over the past 25 years,
CSUSM has worked tirelessly to increase overall campus sustainability.
Through the promotion of
alternate forms of transportation, including public transit
and car pools, the campus
helped cut back on the green-
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house gas emission caused
by car exhaust by reducing
the amount of single occupant commuters on campus.
In addition to the reduced
emissions resulting from
cars, the campus reduced the
amount of energy used by
"40 percent since 2008," according to the Sustainability
Master Plan. The University
accomplished this through
the use of renewable sources
of energy like solar panels
and the minimization of the
overall amount of energy
used throughout its facilities.
The Sustainability Master Plan highlights the energy use goals by stating
that the University hopes
to "one day produce as
much renewable energy
as the campus consumes."
Waste management is another area of sustainability
that has progressed over the
years. The amount of paper
waste has been steadily decreasing through the use of
electronic communication
for classes and the use of
hand driers instead of paper
towels in the bathrooms. In
addition, water bottle refill
stations were added to the
drinking fountains in order to
reduce the amount of plastic
waste generated on campus.
Ryan Nieto, a fourth-year
student, offered his own ideas as to how CSUSM could
further decrease the amount
of waste among students
and promote sustainability.
The recycling program that
was established on campus
has also yielded a highly
positive result in terms of
sustainability, with a current recycling rate of over
70 percent. According to
the Sustainability Master
Plan, the campus aims to
"accelerate waste minimization efforts in order to
achieve zero waste by 2025."
Living in Southern California, water is another area that
is cause for concern in sustainability. In order to reduce
the amount of water used,
the campus uses local well
water for the purpose of irrigation, maintains primarily
drought tolerant and edible
plants and closely monitors
the amount of water used by
the campus. The ecosystems
of the region are also closely
studied in order to ensure
that the campus has no negative impact on the surrounding land, plants and animals.
With more than 14,000
students, faculty and staff
currently on campus, a
number that is projected
to grow substantially in
the coming years, sustainability has been a pressing matter for the campus.
"As the university expands
in the years ahead, CSUSM
will need to do so in a way
that supports and advances
sustainability," says the
Sustainability Master Plan.
In order to achieve this
goal, any future buildings
will be set to the specific
campus standards regarding
water, energy, environmental, waste and land management techniques that have
previously been set in place.
Professors can also help
students learn how to aid
campus sustainability, as
many of them are teaching sustainability in the
classrooms, and will occasionally even do class projects related to the topic.
"By using the campus as
a living laboratory and by
ensuring students are learning about different sustainability issues and innovative critical thinking skills
to solve some of our most
pressing issues as a nation
and globally, CSUSM is ensuring students are prepared
for careers in a wide variety
of areas and are leaders as
they go out into the job market," said Juliana GoodlawMorris, the Sustainability Manager at CSUSM.
In this way, CSUSM is
set to continue at the forefront of sustainability efforts.
As stated in the Sustainability Master Plan, "[The
vision is to] meet our present needs without diminishing the abilities of future
generations to do the same."
�NEWS
Gender, Race and Money lecture provides
eye-opening insight on social inequality
T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M ARCH 4 , 2 0 1 5
BY NICOLE HOLMAN
ASSISTANT N EWS E DITOR
CSUSM recently hosted a lecture event that provided students with insight
to important social issues
and emphasized the need
for students to take action
On Wednesday, Feb. 18,
the Arts and Lecture event
entitled Gender, Race, and
Money was held in the USU
Ballroom where enigmatic performer and lecturer
Kimberly Dark spoke on
the various issues surrounding wealth distribution and
wage gaps in America.
Dark is a professor in both
the undergraduate Women's
Studies and graduate Sociology programs at CSUSM,
as well as an award-winning writer and presenter.
The USU Ballroom was
full as Dark spoke on a
wide range of topics, all
involving social inequalities in America and how
these inequalities affect
job opportunities and pay.
Dark used interactive activities to engage her audience as well as to provide a
visual representation of how
power imbalance works.
"At this lecture I learned
that whether it's big or small,
we as individuals can make
a difference. The diagrams
Dark provided really helped
Photo by Chris Morales
Professor Kimberly Dark discusses class inequality with students.
me see how unequal things
really are even though we
talk like America is completely equal," said lecture attendee and graduate
student, Brian Sanchez.
During one particularly
compelling discussion, Dark
addressed how the media
is increasingly portraying
wealthier lifestyles as the
"average American" lifestyle
and how that alters what
viewers perceive as "nor-
mal." In contrast, the only
television shows that portray
people with low incomes
are shows such as "Cops."
These representations only
contribute to negative stereotypes that prevent people
from any upward mobility
in terms of economic class.
"This lecture brought to
light social justice issues in
a way that doesn't blame
the individual, but the institutionalized powers in
place in society," said Tanya Camacho, a CSUSM
student in attendance.
Although Dark used a colloquial tone with her audience,
she did not shy away from
calling out the blatant racism
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and sexism that occurs today
in job searches, income earnings and even relationships.
Dark also captivated the
audience by providing
graphs to illustrate that the
gender wage gap has not
improved in over a decade.
"Marriage is seen by employers as a stabilizing institution for men and a destabilizingoneforwomen,"Darksaid.
After taking time to answer the audience's questions, Dark emphasized that
even though there are long
standing power imbalances
in American society, it is the
job of students to learn about
these matters and help propel society to a better place.
HOPE and Wellness Center brings eating disorder awareness to CSUSM
B Y S ONNI S IMMONS
COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week held in February
CSUSM's HOPE and
Wellness Center emphasized the importance of
eating disorder awareness
by hosting a number of
educational and spirit-lifting events across campus.
Eating Disorder Awareness^
week was Celebrated during
the week of Feb. 23 to Feb.
27 on CSUSM's campus. The
National Eating Disorders
Association (NEDA) chose
the theme "I Had No Idea..."
for this year's awareness
week to illustrate the importance of early detection and
intervention because of the
common misinterpretation
of eating disorder symptoms
as insignificant. Bringing
awareness to college-aged
individuals is especially
important because of the
prominence of eating disorders on college ' campuses.
"[Eating disorders] have
proven to be prominent on
a college campus due to
the mindset that many col-
lege students have to fit in
and different assumptions
that have grown, such as the
Freshman 15," said Victoria
Sandoval, Peer Educator and
President of Active Minds.
Many events were held
in order to raise awareness for issues such as anorexia, bulimia and binge
eating disorders as well
as all manifestations of
body image obsession.
The events held on campus
included "Eating Disorders
Screening Day and Health
Fair" where students could
be screened for symptoms of
eating disorders, Stephanie
Covington Armstrong's discussion of her book "Not All
Black Girls Know How to
Eat - A Story of Bulimia" and
Benjamin O'Keefe's reception and keynote, highlighting his struggle with body
image as an Afro-American
gay male and his global
movement against sizedbased discrimination, especially with the Abercrombie
& Fitch clothing company.
"Eating disorders do not
discriminate and can affect
anyone regardless of race,
age, gender or sexuality," said
Cheryl Berry, Mental Health
Educator with the Student
Health and Wellness Center.
"Positive self-esteem, body
confidence, healthy nutrition
and knowing the signs and
symptoms of eating disorders can protect an individual against eating disorders ."
Knpwledge and awareness
of the dangers of eating disorders is the first step to the
physical and mental wellbeing of CSUSM students
and individuals everywhere.
"I firmly believe that
by knowing the signs and
symptoms of different eating disorders as a college
campus, we can significantly aid in bringing the
awareness that eating disorders need," Sandoval said.
If you or someone you
know may be struggling
with an eating disorder,
visit the Student Health
and Counseling Services
Center or contact NEDA's
24-hour anonymous helpline at 1-800-931-2273.
Sigma Chi strives to end cancer with philanthropy event
Derby Days will be held to raise f unds for cause
purpose is to save lives.
On Monday, March 16
through Friday March
20, CSUSM Sigma Chi
Delta Colony will be hosting their Second Annual Derby Days event.
Derby Days is Sigma
N URTURE
Chi's philanthropy event,
in which they fundraise
• Y OUR •
money for the Huntsman
C ALLING
Cancer Institute, an organization that is committed to
finding the cure for cancer.
"Bastyr's nutrition program
According to the 2015
allows me to study two
passions: science and f ood/' Derby Days Handbook, "In
Elizabeth Lipman, MS (2013) December 2012, Sigma Chi
designated the Huntsman
Cancer Foundation as its sole
preferred philanthropic partner. Founded by Huntsman,
the Huntsman Cancer Institute is dedicated tofindingthe
causes of cancer, developing
new and better treatments
and preventing people from
ever developing cancer/'
Derby Days Chairman
BASIYR U N I V E R S I T Y
and Philanthropy Chair,
California
Perry Palleja, highlighted
the reasons why Sigma Chi
Learn more:
partners with this particular organization and the
Profession.Bastyr.edu
importance of donating.
"Something that is unique
8 55-4-BASTYR • S an D iego
about the Huntsman Cancer-
setting the bar high with
their upcoming event that
N EWS E DITOR
they hope will make a
A CSUSM fraternity is big impact on an imporbreaking boundaries and tant organization whose
B Y JASMINE DEMERS
Institute is that all the money draising being the most front of the USU, there will
and proceeds go directly to- important. At the end of be a Banner Signing that
wards cancer," he said. "John the week, the points will be students can participate in to
Huntsman actually pays for tallied and a 2015 Derby take a stand against cancer
most of his own staff and Darling will be crowned. along with Sigma Chi. On
doctors personally out of Palleja explained that Wednesday, March 18, there
his own pocket. So, donat- the Derby Days events are will be a Field Day event
ing to this cause is impor- geared towards campus where sorority members,
tant because everything goes community involvement, Derby Darling nominees
straight to cancer research." and that anyone can take and Sigma Chi coaches will
Derby Days is a fun week- part in helping to fund can- participate in a competitive
long event that allows sorori- cer research by supporting game of capture the flag.
ties to get involve and com- the competing sororities, There will be another Banner
pete against each other to and of course, donating. Signing held on Thursday,
March 19, and
be crowned the
2015 Derby DarSomething that is unique about lastly on Friday,
ling. This year, the Huntsman Cancerlnstitute is March 20, there
will be a Derby
the competition
will include the that all the money and proceeds go Dance Off and
Crowning event.
directly towards cancer"
following Derby
Darling NomiSigma Chi ennees:
Taylor
courages all stuStachacz from Alpha Chi "With these events we dents to show their support
Omega, Elizabeth Nadeau want to spread awareness and take part in these events
from Alpha Omicron Pi, that we are the generation in order to raise awareness
Maddie Williams from Al- that is going to end can- for cancer research and
pha Xi Delta and Linda Cart- cer, We want to make it in- fundraise for their cause.
er from Alpha Pi Epsilon. teractive, fun, meaningful For more information on
Participants will attend and impactful for students, how to donate, students,
events throughout the week families and the campus faculty and staff can visit
in order raise funds for the community," said Palleja. www.derbychallenge .org,
Huntsman Cancer Insti- Derby Days will kick off where they can choose to
tute. They are graded on a on March 16 with a Coaches sponsor the CSUSM Chappoints system and can gain Rally for the Derby Darling ter of Sigma Chi in their
points for a variety of dif- Nominees. During U- Hour effort to support the Huntsferent activities, with fun- on Tuesday, March 17, in man Cancer Institute.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
exposes students to issues in need of justice
B Y ANTHONY MICHAEL
TRAN
STAFF WRITER
Students recently gathered
for an event where they were
able to discover an important message hidden within
the depths of photography.
On Feb. 24, in the USU
ballroom, an event entitled
''Product of Mexico" took
place and was hosted by
Director Freddi Avalos of
CHABBS in Engaging Di-
verse Dialogues. Don Bartletti, a Pulitzer Prize- winning photojournalist from
Los Angeles Times, took the
audience ón a journey as he
showed his photos of exploits
in Mexico. These photos also
depicted the Castillo Family,
a poor, hardworking Mexican family who struggled
to survive as farm workers.
Bartletti explained that
some of the produce that is
sold in everyday grocery
stores such as Wal-Mart,
likely came directly from
Mexican farms where underage children, like 12-yearold Alejandrina Castillo, har-
vested fresh produce in order
to earn about $8 for a whole
day's work in the fields.
"The foods we eat have
invisible consequences that
most of us choose to overlook," Dr. Freddi Avalos said.
The poverty and misery
can be seen throughout Bartletti's showcase of photos. However, these photos
also provided the audience
with a sense of inspiration
as they saw these strong
groups of people doing their
best to make a living for the
sake of their families. They
couldn't afford to spend too
much of their hard-earned
money on buying new shoes
or clothes, because otherwise they wouldn't be able
to spend it on groceries,
clean water and other necessities for their household.
Bartletti took many enlightening photos of Alejandrina Castillo, along with
her family, as they all display their magnificent will to
work in order to sustain their
livelihood in the labor camp.
"Alejandrina said she
was always hungry and
tired while working in the
fields picking peppers and
tomatoes, yet she pushed
on to fill 60-pound sacks
that were almost as tall as
she was," said Bartletti.
Although the photos were
beautifully taken with precision and care, the most
important aspect of this art
is the intention and message
that Bartletti was trying to
portray. He is attempting to
spread the message that there
is so much more we can do
in order to contribute to the
proper care of these farm
workers who earn much less
than what they truly deserve.
Bartletti spoke about how
many of the farm workers
tried to complain about their
conditions to higher authori-
ties but were only met with
silence. The workers were
more than happy to tell their
story to Bartletti in order to finally have their voices heard.
Bartletti ended his presentation with a series of
videos along with some
of his other work from the
Los Angeles Times website. He also held a Q&A
for the audience who had a
lot of interesting questions.
Bartletti hopes that
CSUSM students will continue to spread the word
about these issues and make
the commitment to support Mexican farm workers.
Hiking through spring break, a new outdoor adventure
Campus Ree takes students to National Parks destinations
day trip to see three national
parks in Utah. These beautiful destinations include
Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park
and Zion National Park.
CSUSM's very own Kali
Holt, who graduated and has
come back to work on her
masters, went on this trip multiple times as a student and
will now be leading the outdoor spring break adventure.
' The Outdoor Spring
Break (O SB) trip is a
great opportunity to see
some of the most beautiful and famous landscapes
in the world," Holt said.
The trip will take place
from Saturday, March 28
through Saturday, April
4, and the group will depart from the Clarke Field
House. Sign-ups begin at
12 p.m. on Saturday, March
1, but get there early because space is limited.
There is an application
with a checklist of addition-
al documents that must be
completed and turned in during sign-ups so do not delay.
This national park experience is only $399 for students.
This price covers transportation, some food, admission
for all three national parks
and lodging. Good times and
memories are free, but remember they are perishable
so be sure to bring a camera.
Although there will be
plenty of- hiking and sightseeing in the desert, the
lodging is very accommodating with fully furnished hotels and hot tubs.
This is a school run trip
so students will get the
chance to learn the geology and history of each park
as well as environmental
responsibilities,
navigation and leadership skills.
To see the specifics and a
detailed day-to-day itinerary, go to the CSUSM home
page, search for 'Campus
Recreation' and find the
Due in part to these exciting events, the University
rejoined the ranks of 360
colleges in the nation that
earned recognition for their
commitment to the community. On Jan. 7, 2015,
CSUSM received the 2015
Community Engagement
Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching.
Originally recognized in
2006, CSUSM once again
carries this prestigious distinction, valid through 2025.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching is a national organization in charge of classifying all institutions of higher
education. This particular
classification, the Community Engagement Elective, was
initiated in 2006. This classification is evidence-based,
and institutions submit their
evidence in two categories:
Curricular Engagement, and
Outreach and Partnerships.
In order to be selected,
CSUSM submitted a 72page document that included
data and documentation of
its community involvement
and partnerships. In 2006,
CSUSM received classification in both categories, and
has done it again for 2015.
Community
involvement has always been a
central aspect of CSUSM.
In President Haynes's recent Report to the Community, she said, "Our unique
culture; our agility; our
forward focus on emerging regional, national and
global trends; and our commitment to community engagement have enabled
us to do amazing things."
Recently evaluated by
Halualani and Associates in
a Diversity Mapping Project, CSUSM strives to involve all students. Across
departments and divisions,
CSUSM works daily to
strengthen its already vibrant
college community by connecting CSUSM with the
surrounding communities.
"As a public university,
I believe that community
engagement is an obligation," said Haynes. "...It
builds on a core CSUSM
strength: putting academic
inquiry at the service of solving real-world problems."
Earning this classification validates the endeavors CSUSM has taken to
promote unity and engagement with all its students
and the larger community.
"The Carnegie Reclas-
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sification is important for tion award showcases how
CSUSM because it rec- CSUSM faculty, students
ognizes our long-standing and administrators all concommitment to the region," tribute to this institution's
said Dr. Patricia Prado- mission of engagement.
Olmos, Vice President for "I wish to emphasize...that
Community Engagement. everything we do - every iniCSUSM is a positive and tiative, every project, every
vitally engaging force for event - grows out of a deeply
its students, businesses and ingrained institutional culpeople in the community. ture of community engageThis most recent recogni- ment," Haynes concluded.
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B Y CALEB HOGLAND
STAFF WRITER
Spring break for college students is a time for
outdoor adventures and
new experiences. Living
in sunny San Diego next to
the beach definitely has its
perks, but CSUSM's Campus Recreation is offering
students a change of scenery.
Each year, Campus Recreation puts together a seven
'Outdoor Spring Break' tab.
This spring break adventure is a once a year opportunity to experience three
national parks all in one shot.
The red rock wonderland of
Arches, the amazing canyons of Canyonlands and
the Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel of Zion.
Students are encouraged to
sign up for this event in order
to take on a new adventure
and experience something
different this spring break.
CSUSM receives award for excellence in engagement
B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
d SVsM has been striving for new heights this
past year and has gained
well-deserved recognition
for its honorable initiatives.
CSUSM has many recent
achievements to take pride
in. The University was acknowledged as a top school
for veterans, and opened a
spacious and welcoming
Veteran's Center in the Fall
of 2014. Last Tuesday the
Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE (Achieving College Excellence) Scholars
was also opened in order to
provide former foster youth
a home and place to excel
on campus, and the Latin@
Center has an implementation schedule to open this fall.
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Sports Commentary: Will the new Sports Center be eco-friendly?
B Y B URTLAND D IXON
SPORTS EDITOR
Changes are stirring here
at CSUSM and around
the world, ones with environmental implications.
The student population
is increasing at a rapid rate
which has caused for our
campus to build new facilities to accommodate the
large number of students.
With the change from NAIA
to NCAA coming sooner
rather than later, the need
for our own gym is a necessity. Construction for
the new gym, or Sports
Center as it will be called,
has already commenced.
As f or the changes around
the world, it is vital for mankind to know that our ecosystem is slowly taking a
turn for the worse. However,
just like the recent addition
to the CSUSM campus, the
USU, the Sports Center
Insight on CSUSM's newest project
will go to great lengths to
stay as environmentally
responsible as possible.
What are some ways a
building can be eco-friendly? Well, for starters there
are the devices called solar
panels that drain the sun's
light and converts it into
free power. Unfortunately,
solar panels are not included
in the initial construction of
the Sports Center, but can
possibly be added on later.
"The new arena is being
built by student fees," Sustainability Manager, Juliana Goodlaw-Morris, said.
With the overall cost of
this project already at $11.4
million without solar panels,
our student fees would raise
higher if the plans included
the solar panels. Fortunately,
the Sports Center will be utilizing other resources and options outside of solar panels.
"They are going to be
building this building to
Photo courtesy of Office of Construction
The Sports Center, which is set to be complete in 2016, will be located next to the Clarke Field House.
LEED silver specifications,"
Goodlaw-Morris
said.
This is good news for
multiple reasons. LEED is a
green building certification
program whose buildings
save money and resources
and have a positive impact on
the health of the occupants,
while promoting renewable,
clean energy. A building cannot be LEED certified if it
isn't up to sustainable measures that include water effi-
ciency, indoor environmental quality and materials and
resources. LEED has four
levels of specifications: certified, silver, gold and platinum. CSUSM is required
to have at least a minimum
level of silver with each
new building that is built,
an accomplishment many
institutions don't reach.
"Even getting LEED silver
specifications is a feat in itself, there are many schools
across the country that
don't have that as a standard," Goodlaw-Morris said.
What it comes down to essentially is the money and
that is always the case with
anything when it comes to
systems and corporations.
If the money was there the
solar panels would be installed and the Sports Center
would be up to LEED platinum specifications, simple
as that. That's just how the
cookie crumbles in this situation, the money just isn't
there, but the most is being
done to enable the Sports
Center to be as eco-fnendly
as it can be. As it would appear, CSUSM is doing its
part to adjust to both the university and worldly fluxes.
L.A. Gamo strives for greatness on and off diamond
B YAMYCHASTAIN
STAFF W RITER
The value and worth of
an athlete is more often
than not measured based on
their athletic performance
alone. However, the best
athletes in all sports are
those who are able to reinforce their athletic prowess
with their intelligence in the
sport they play and in the
vision they hold for their
athletic and personal lives.
Cal State San Marcos baseball player L.A. Gamo is one
of those admirable athletes
who holds an incredible understanding for the game he
loves and the role he plays
for his team. Gamo pointed
out that not only does he like
to be an offensive and defensive threat to opposing teams
but also a mental threat.
Gamo said that he takes
pride in his ability to be
the "guy to pick signs, read
the pitcher and find the
flaws in the other team,"
which results in wins for
the CSUSM baseball team.
In using his intelligence,
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•Costello as the team's high- in his position on the team his role. At the beginning of
the season, he started off as a
designated hitter and second
baseman, but is now getting
more time in the outfield
as his ability to understand
the game and his contributions are being recognized.
Perhaps Gamo's most admirable trait is reflected
in his desire to be someone that his teammates and
coaches can put their faith in.
"I want to be known as
the guy to be trusted to
[be] put in certain situations like getting on [base],
hitting, stealing and winning the game," Gamo said.
L.A. Gamo and his ability
to apply his intelligence to
his love for baseball is a great
representation of the athletes
who thrive here at CSUSM.
Not only is Gamo confident
in his ability as a player, but
as a Communication major,
he seems to have a definite
plan for his life. Whether
he chooses to pursue a career in the major leagues,
own his own team or coach
baseball, it seems inevitable that his love for baseball will continue to guide
his choices for some time.
Be sure to make note of
CSUSM's very own #9,
L.A. Gamo, as one of our
most talented athletes to
definitely watch out for.
Padres baseball season opens with spring training in Arizona
First year general manager's roster moves are on display forfirsttime
B YAMYCHASTAIN
STAFF W RITER
With the first week of
March approaching, Major
League Baseball's spring
training is finally in fullswing. Teams across the
country are coming together to train, much to
the delight of the fans.
San Diego's Major League
Baseball team, the Padres,
will call Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona and its six
major league fields home
for the duration of spring
training, according to the
San Diego Padres Ballpark
Information Page. Spring
training is the first time that
media and fans will be able
to witness the newly formed
lineup as orchestrated by
general manager A J . Preller.
To the Padres and General
Manager (GM) A J. Preller,
this spring training is a big
deal. This is Preller's first
season as General Manager.
Preller was hired as general
manager on Aug. 5 of last
year, says Anthony Witrado
of Bleacher Report, and he
is already making a name for
himself as he seeks out some
of baseball's best free agents.
Witrado also says that the
offseason signings made by
Preller and staff "has led to
wildly high expectations"
for the season to come.
Under Preller, the Padres
have made bold moves to
acquire well-known and talented ball players. These big
names include James Shields,
Matt Kemp and Justin Upton.
James Shields, who was
signed off of the Kansas
City Royals roster less than
three weeks ago, will add
depth to the pitching lineup.
Shields' 2015 Preview in
his Major League Baseball
(MLB) bio says that he is
"one of the most dependable pitchers in baseball."
In order to grow as a team,
the Padres will need to rely
on Shields' dependability.
Matt Kemp, formerly of
the Los Angeles Dodgers,
will be joining James Shields
as one of many veteran additions to the Padres roster. Not
only is Kemp a household
name as a left fielder, but
according to Kemp's MLB
bio, he is a two-time All-Star
Team member and winner of
the 2011 Hank Aaron Award.
The Padres also acquired
another noteworthy left
fielder, Justin Upton. Like
Kemp, Upton is also a twotime All-Star Team member. Justin Upton's MLB
bio lists that one of his biggest accolades was in 2014
when he won the Silver
Slugger Award as a member of the Atlanta Braves.
With training camps fully
underway in Arizona, it will
be exciting to see how the
Padres' millions of dollars in
new roster additions will pay
off. This year marks the beginning of a rebuilding year
for the San Diego Padres and
the start of a possible legacy
for GM A J . Preller. Baseball
fans will be able to witness
the Padres newly improved
roster on April 9, as they host
their home opener against
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B Y AMANDA QUILLING
HEALTH AWARENESS COLUMNIST
With media highlighting the current outbreaks
of diseases like Ebola and
measles, it's essential that
college students educate
themselves on vaccines and
how thesefitinto theif lives.
While this topic is a sensitive one, it's important
to address the difference
in opinions and to recognize where science itself
stands on the issue, not
just focus on the information found on social media.
One of the largest concerns students have about
vaccines is their safety. Currently, the United States has
the safest supply of vaccines
in the world and all vaccines
are tested prior to FDA licensing. Most vaccines take
up to ten years before being
approved and continually
monitored, as noted by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The most controversial
conversation regarding vac-
cines is their alleged correlation with autism. The
CDC continues to support
a review done by the Institute of Medicine, which
concludes, "there is no relationship between vaccines
and autism rates in children."
While this topic is recurrent in media, the science
community continues to
stand by the fact that there is
no vaccine safety debate and
the implementation of vaccines is as prevalent as ever.
Another large concern for
college students is the availability and cost of vaccines.
For students at CSUSM,
the Health and Counseling
Services Center (HCSC)
collaborates with the San
Diego County Health and
Human Services Department
to ensure that students have
access to affordable vaccines in order to prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
Students can call and make
an appointment at the new
HCSC for a simple flu shot
or other immunizations. Other immunizations include
the MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccine, Hepatitis
B and Meningitis vaccine,
all of which are offered for
a reduced fee to students.
Locally, students at Carlsbad High School have made
an effort to educate the public about vaccines in their
film Invisible Threat. This
documentary addresses the
significance of vaccines and
is endorsed by the CDC
and the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), and was
shown at the American Public Health Association Film
Festival. In an interview with
Lisa Posard, producer of Invisible Threat, she stressed
the importance of students
obtaining credible information about immunizations and understanding that
choices towards vaccines
affect an entire community.
In all, choosing to receive
a vaccine is an individual choice. However, seeking scholarly and peer reviewed information is vital
in assessing how vaccines
fit into an individual's lifestyle. By receiving proper
education about vaccination,
we will all be able to lead
the healthy life we desire.
Athlete Brittany Hollie hurdling in preparation for Nationals.
B Y BURTLAND D IXON
SPORTS EDITOR
The women's indoor track
and field season is coming to a conclusion this upcoming week. Select Cougars will be taking their
talents to Geneva, Ohio to
put their skills to the ultimate challenge, Nationals.
With a collective impressive showing from the whole
team, only athletes who hit
the "A" standard in an event
will be competing. Runners
like Charlotte Kuzminsky,
Kate Bouvatte, Natalie Rodriguez and Cristen Lane are
among those who qualified.
Photo courtesy ofAriel Robbins
While at Nationals,
CSUSM will have a total of
ten athletes in competition,
which is a slight increase
from last year. The anticipation is building for these athletes as they await for their
chance to engrave themselves
in history. Placing in the top
nine gets you identified as an
Ail-American. Sure, becoming All-American is a great
milestone for athletes, but
why notfirstplace? That will
get you known as the fastest
indoor runner in the nation.
Nationals is where the
sweat and pain is all accounted for. All the work put in
comes down to a race or two
depending on if there is a preliminary round before finals.
For athlete Brittany Hollie,
it'll come down to a matter of
seconds due to how short her
race will be. Hard to imagine
that being crowned a national champion is decided by
milliseconds in many races.
Coach Scott and Coach
Wes have done their best
in preparing their athletes for what comes next.
Ask any of them and they
will all say they're ready.
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demonstrating their skills
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sustainability across CSUSM campus
B Y PIERRE YALDO
STAFF W RITER
In California, environmental activists say we have a serious problem. They say we
waste too much, we pollute
too much and it's coming
around to bite us in the butt.
Our campus has recently
opened a new position, that
of the Sustainability Manager, and has hired Juliana
Goodlaw-Morris to help our
school battle the growing
problems we face. GoodlawMorris has a big plate of
responsibilities and needs
our help to create change.
Goodlaw-Morris' previous
job was with the National
Wildlife Federation, based
in Ann Arbor, MI, where she
assisted with major sustain-
ability projects in the state.
She has also spent around
eight years working on and
off with the Peace Corps in
Jamaica, where she worked
alongside local farmers
on implementing sustainable agriculture. Alas, her
dream was to move back to
her home state, California,
where our campus managed to get a hold of her.
Goodlaw-Morris said that
CSUSM is on a good path to
becoming more sustainable.
"We are actually doing
really well, especially on
recycling, and have been
for many years," she said.
However, there is still much
more room for improvement,
where small changes can really have a big impact on how
environmentally minded we
are. For example, 12 percent
of the entire waste volume
our campus produces is in
the form of bathroom paper
towels alone. Goodlaw-Morriswould like to see us move
more towards air dryers.
There are also the collective efforts that we as a student body can work towards,
which could be huge for the
school. For example, a tiny
$1 to $5 "green fee" per semester could allow for huge
projects such as solar power
installation for many buildings, as well as fund other
sustainability projects that
students choose themselves.
Goodlaw-Morris notes
that the concept of the student green fee is something
that goes through the student body first, and is not
something she decides on.
"Anything we do can and
P ROGRAM S POTLIGHT
will make a difference, and it
is a serious matter," she said.
"Sustainability seems like
a buzzword in many cases,
but when you have Fortune
500 companies developing offices of sustainability
for million dollar companies, they take it seriously."
When asked about what
she does most of the day,
most of her time is dedicated to meeting people,
doing research pertaining to
our campus and assessing
our plans to attack waste.
Goodlaw-Morris also mentioned that she is looking
to meet more people, especially students. Over the
next year, the Sustainability
Department may have multiple positions open, including various internships, all
the way up to having a stu-
Photo courtesy of Chris Morales
Juliana Goodlaw-Morris works to strengthen sustainability efforts.
dent sustainability assistant.
When it comes to getting
green, Goodlaw-Morris really does need our help in
creating active change. Sim-
ple shifts in practice such
as bringing refillable water
bottles to school, carpooling
and turning off lights will
make a world of a difference.
C ULINARY C ORNER
Springing green at CSUSM Grilled Pacific Yellowtail
Environmental Studies program
debuts on campus
BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
As of Fall 2014, students
at CSUSM have the opportunity to declare a brand new
major: Environmental Studies. This program focuses
on providing a collaborative setting for students,
faculty and community
partners to study land-use
and environmental issues.
The curriculum of this
major is comprised of life
and physical sciences, social science and policy, research methods and arts
and humanities. Since this
is an interdisciplinary major, students will be introduced to a wide variety of
classes that create an overview of how we interact
with our environment and
how we can better protect it.
Student Rocio Fuentes,
who declared this major last
semester, remarks on the
importance of being mindful of our environment.
"In our lifetime we are seeing all the harmful footprints
that are being created," he
said. "We are seeing the
changes that one day we are
not going to be able to fix."
The idea for the Environmental Studies major began 12 years ago amongst
Michael McDuffie, Associate Professor Philosophy,
Dr. Wes Schultz, Professor
of Psychology, Dr. Pamela
Strieker, Professor Political
Science and Environmen-
The program will focus on huma
enviornment.
tal Studies Program Director and Dr. Bonnie Bade,
Anthropology Department
Chair. Their collective interest in Environmental Studies
grew over time, culminating with this new program,
which is now a part of the
College of Humanities, Arts,
and Behavioral Social Sciences. Already, 22 people
have declared this major,
starting with an initial eight
declarations last semester.
As a follow up to the nowavailable Environmental
Studies major, Dr. Strieker
says that he hopes to set up
an internship program. Majors in this field would then
have both the internship and
a community service network to help prepare them
for related careers such
as environmental advocacy or environmental law.
"When it is asked how
much it will cost to protect
our environment, one more
BY PIERRE YALDO
STAFF W RITER
fillet(s)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic (optional)
• Oregano (optional)
• Vi stick of butter
• Olive/vegetable oil
• Aluminum foil
Instructions:
Iffishis frozen, thaw it out
in the fridge for a few hours
(Do not thaw on the kitchen
counter, as Yellowtail is a
delicate meat).
Preheat the grill to medium
heat or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut a sheet of aluminum/
tin foil large enough to wrap
each fillet separately and
very lightly coat the foil with
olive or vegetable oil to present sticking.
Microwave the butter and
pour into a bowl, marinating
thefilletsfor a few seconds.
In the world of hook and
lining, last year was known
throughout California as the
"Year of the Yellowtail," as
currents much warmer than
past years delivered a heavy
bounty of this fish into our
local waters .
The Pacific Yellowtail
is prized for its beautiful
looks, great strength and
even greater fare on the dinner table. Unless you've got
the time tofishfor one, your
local seafood market is the
easiest way to get your hands
Photo by Nick Nootbaar on this sustainable source
interaction with the
of protein. Once you've got
some, preparing it is easy.
question should be asked:
Things you'll need:
How much will it cost our • Fresh/frozen Yellowtail
civilization if we do not?"
said Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, in an Environmental Studies textbook.
It is very possible that
this major will become one
of the more popular ones at
CSUSM, and the fact that
it is now available reminds
us that we can each play
some part in making an effort to preserve our planet.
"A principle....[that is]
critical for every one of us
to learn... is sustainability,
which means meeting the
needs of the present generation without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs," Fuentes said. "We
see so many problems in our
environment, but it is up to
all of us to get together and to
become educated about how
we can add our tiny grain
of sand to make a change." The eye of a Pacific Yellow Tail fish.
Placefilletson the foil and
add the remaining butter
from the bowl onto the fillets, then season both sides
with a few pinches of salt
and a pinch of pepper.
Lightly season with garlic
and oregano if desired.
Wrap the fillets in the foil
and poke a few small holes
with a fork to stop the meat
from overheating.
Let the fillet(s) grill for 5
minutes on each side.
Serve immediately after
removing from grill, with a
lemon wedge.
Do you have a favorite
recipe that you would like
to share? Send any recipes
or suggestions to Culinary
Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com and you
may see your recipe featured
in the next issue.
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O RGANIZATION S POTLIGHT
Club helps build a sustainable CSUSM
BY SHANICE DAVIS
ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
Last Fall, friends Alex
Caratti and Danny Geiszler
created the GSUSM Sustainability Club in order to help
CSUSM be a more sustainable campus. Their mission
is to inform students on
what it means to be sustainable and commit students
to live more sustainably.
With the Sustainability Club being fairly new to
CSUSM, not many students
are aware of their overall
objective for the campus.
However CSUSM is no
stranger to the idea of being eco-friendly. But, the
Sustainability Club aims to
take it a step further, and
not have being sustainable
something everyone only
does while on campus, but
for it to become a way of
life for fellow Cougars.
Throughout the community, the Sustainability Club strives to
educate people on the importance of being green.
"We focus our time on
the educational point of it
and we do some active stuff
like tabling events," Sus-
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tainability Club President,
Alex Caratti, said. "Last semester our first event was
the Kill the Cup campaign,
which was a campaign that
raises awareness on reusable
cup usage and how it's better than disposable cups."
For the months of March
and April, the club has events
lined up leading to the greenest day of the year, Earth
Day. On March 14, there's
Super STEM Saturday, Discover CSUSM on April
11, Kick Butt on April 17
and Earth Day on April 22.
As the Sustainability Club
is a newfound member to
the array of organizations offered on campus, both President Caratti and Vice President Geiszler say they are
aware of the struggles that
come with new organizations getting their name out.
"Kill the Cup was a big accomplishment, it was really
nice seeing the recognition,
a lot of people recognized us
through The Cougar Chronicle, so thank you!" Geiszler
said. "But it was really nice
seeing people recognize what
we were trying to do and the
fact that they cared enough
about it to actually participate in it. And I feel like we
READING THE
Sun in Pisces &
Moon in Taurus
BY ALEX MARAVILLAS
ARTS ASSISTANT E DITOR
With the combination of the
elements of Water, Earth and
Air in the heavens, the feelings of sensuality intensifies.
Photo courtesy of the Sustainablility Club
did make a difference because I've personally seen a
dozen of my friends stop using disposable cups and start
using reusable cups, so that's
an accomplishment and it
actually encouraged me to
start using reusable items."
Geiszler and Caratti also
spoke about what motivated them to start the club.
"Sustainability has been
something I've always been
passionate about, I've just
never really had an opportunity to share that passion
with anyone else, so Alex
really gave me that avenue to share that," he said.
"For me personally, one
of my passions in life is sustainability and wanting to
do work in a career that involves sustainability," Caratti said. "Part of my passion
manifests in teaching and
educating people how to be
more sustainable, so I saw
the club as a great opportunity to do that with the support from the campus and
SOL. It could help educate
our generation about how
to be more sustainable."
STARS
The Fire Signs - Aries,
Leo, and Sagittarius with the
combination of the Sun in
Pisces (Water) and the Moon
in Taurus (Earth) you will
experience wanting to stay
in. Fire Signs would like to
cook food to eat. The Fire
Signs would enjoy snuggling
to keep warm. However fire
can do great harm when
played with. So take this
time to relax. When there's
rain, Fire Signs can feel
emotionally volatile. Young
Aries, work hard! Lady
Leo, play hard! Adventurous
Sagittarius explore more!
Dear Water Signs - Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces with
Fire and Water elements in
the heavens canceling each
other out, things can get
peculiar. Water signs are intuitive and emotional in their
aspects. If you google, "Why
is blank sign is like...", water signs usually get a moody
adjective to describe them.
Cancers, take care of yourself, watch your favorite
movie. Scorpios, indulge
yourself because you deserve
it! Pretty Pisces, looking gorgeous as ever, treat yourself!
Greetings Earth Signs
- Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn with the Moon in an
Earth Sign conjunction with
a combination with the Sun
in the constellation in Pisces,
feelings are intensified so put
your guard up. Stay authentic Taurus! Virgo, keep up
the good work! Capricorn,
my fun exuberant friend, finish your homework so you
can have a fun weekend!
Yo Air Signs - Gemini,
Libra and Aquarius, with
all this Water in the heavens things can affect the Air
Signs. Air the element that
you cannot see nor touch.
Transparent however lively,
the Air Signs will experience indecisiveness or an
important decision. Gemini, flip a coin! Libra, your
help is always appreciated!
Aquarius, keep dreaming big
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Simple ways to save precious water
Easy tips for helping the environment
BY NOELLE FRIEDBERG
OPINION EDITOR
Water scarcity is an issue
that affects every continent,
so it's important to conserve this non-renewable
resource in every way possible. Even the simplest
changes in our water use can
lead to a world of difference.
Conserving water doesn't
have to involve any huge
lifestyle changes - even the
smallest things add up. Here
are some simple ways you
can start saving water today:
In the shower: When the
topic of saving water comes
up, it's common to hear people say, "take shorter showers." But there are ways to
save water while you shower
that don't necessarily mean
you have to spend less time
showering. An alternative is
to simply turn off the water
when you don't need it, using the nozzle found on most
shower heads. You can turn
off the water while you're
shampooing, shaving, lathering, using your loofah, etc.
This is a great way to save
water because you don't really need water for your
full shower time anyway.
Brushing your teeth:
Don't leave the faucet running while you're brushing
your teeth. We've all heard
this one million times, but
it's a good thing to be reminded of. It really does
save a lot of water because
it all adds up in the end.
While doing laundry: Wash
dark clothes in cold water.
This saves water and energy, and helps your clothes
retain their color. Also, do a
full load of laundry wherever
possible. Multiple sftialler
loads use more water than
one large load. When you
do have to do a smaller load,
make sure you match the water level to the size of the load.
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
While doing dishes: Don't
leave the water running while
you're doing dishes. Instead, water and clean your dishes to soak and keeps you from
fill up the sink with soapy that way. This allows them leaving the water on too long.
Addressing America's obsession with protein
How meat affects sustainability on Earth
BY RESTY GREY
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Bacon grease sizzles on
the skillet every morning,
engulfing your apartment
with the pleasant aroma of
burning flesh. Two links
of sausage sit beside your
tall glass of prepackaged
produced protein powder.
American society is obsessed with protein, but
what are these meat and food
products really costing us?
The American population
is rapidly increasing. The
consumption of food lies
parallel to this statistic. Diminishing natural resources
points to the instability of
American meat-based diets.
Predominantly meat-based
diets consume more natural resources to produce the
equivalent amount of protein
when compared to a common lacto-ovo vegetarian
diet. A lacto-ovo vegetarian does not eat animal
flesh of any kind but does
consume dairy and eggs.
The recommended dietary
allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 grams of protein
per pound. This information is all arbitrary to the
individual an$. depends on
many different factors, but
this roughly amounts to 56
grams of protein to maintain
the body weight of a person weighing 155 pounds.
A person is required to
consume 29 slices of bacon in order to amount the
Photo by Chris Morales
Many students fulfill their protein needs through different sources.
density of one cup of oatmeal. 29 slices "of bacon
roughly yields 87 grams of
protein, which is 158 percent of the RDA before
you've even reached lunch.
Not only is overconsuming protein "bad" for the
body, but according to Da-
vid Pimentel and Marcia
Pimental's article, "Sustainability of Meat-Based and
Plant-Based diets and the
environment," the amount of
resources needed to produce
livestock to feed Americans
equates to roughly seven
times the amount of grain
that would be required to directly feed American society.
Meat-based diets concentrate on the consumption of
protein in favor of micronutrients necessary to help
the body function properly.
However, most American
meat-based diets focus on the
consumption of macronutrients, failing to consider the
micronutrients necessary for
proper sustainability. Meat
just is not as nutrient dense
as vegetables, grains, nuts,
seeds, fruits and legumes.
Furthermore, David and
Marcia Pimental write that
"the food storage and malnourishment problem is
primarily related to rapid
population growth in the
world plus the declining per
Re-evaluating climate change
Does your carbon footprint matter?
BY COLLIN V AZ
FEATURES EDITOR
The negative effects of humans on the environment are
undeniable. From deforestation, to air and ocean pollution, we are failing at maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.
To some degree, most people are concerned about their
personal effect on the world.
With all of the possible
lifestyle changes and ecofriendly choices possible,
it can be hard to determine
which are most worthwhile.
"Carbon footprint" is a
term that refers to the overall carbon dioxide emissions
of a person, organization
or nation. Many politicians
and mainstream media outlets stress the importance
of carbon footprints and
urge consumers to use energy responsibly, claiming
that humans' carbon dioxide emissions are causing
Earth's climate to fluctuate.
There are several miscon-
ceptions surrounding this
theory that deserve attention.
During President Obama's
State of the Union Address,
he stated that, "[T]he debate
is settled. Climate change
is a fact." He is not simply
referring to the process of
climate change in general
being a fact, but instead the
idea that humans are altering it. The argument that
there is no debate among
scientists is simply not true.
Sustainability Manager at
CSUSM, Juliana GoodlawMorris said, "98 percent or
99 percent of all scientists/
climate scientists agree that
climate change is happening
and that it is human induced."
The idea that the vast majority of scientists agree
on the issue is common
among advocates of human
induced climate change.
In reality, this concept is
hotly debated among the scientific community. A recent
survey by Purdue University Professor of Natural Resource Social Science, Linda
Prokopy, found that 90 percent of scientists, including
climatologists, agreed climate change was occurring,
but only 50 percent agreed
that it was caused by humans.
Another topic of confusion is the idea that 2014
was the hottest year in
the history of the planet.
"Yes, the Earth goes
through natural cycles, but
there has never been a period
of time in the Earth's history that we have had multiple years of the warmest
- every year getting warmer
and warmer arid warmer,"
Goodlaw-Morris said. "It's
been like five, six [or] seven
years in a row we've had
the hottest years on record."
Unfortunately the evidence in support of this
claim is unconvincing.
The idea that a recent pattern of perpetual heating is
unique to the modern era is
incorrect as periods in history such as the Medieval
Warming Period showed a
consistent rise in global tem-
perature over several years.
NASA's Goddard Institute
for Space Studies, the organization that stated 2014 was
the hottest year since 1880,
has recently expressed some
doubt over their previous
statement, expressing that
they are only 38 percent sure
the finding is accurate. Even
NASA's own records shows
Earth has only warmed 0.36
degrees Fahrenheit over the
past 35 years. The Earth's
overall temperature has actually, on average, lowered
by 1.08 degrees since 1998.
Many organizations which
support the theory of manmade climate change have
been caught manipulating
data charts to reflect their
stance. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a history of
replacing real temperature
values with those fabricated
by computers in order to "adjust" records. Whistleblower
Professor Robert Stavins
went on record to Breitbart
News stating that politi-
cians forced him to change
parts of the 2014 United
Nations Climate Report.
Those who do not adhere
to the idea of anthropogenic
climate change look to naturally occurring phenomenon
for an explanation. The
Milankovitch Cycles are
proven to cause changes in
Earth's climate. The Earth
does not revolve around the
sun in a perfect circle. It
has a fluctuating eccentricity or rotation. Additionally, the Earth wobbles and
tilts on its axis. These three
elements in addition to the
sun's solar cycle determine
shifts in global climate.
In order to understand the
big picture regarding humanity's carbon dioxide output, it
is important to know how our
levels compare to nature's. If
all of the carbon emissions
from the entire planet were
represented by the length of
a 100 yard footballfield,humanity's contribution would
add up to 4.21 inches or 0.117
percent of the field. Con-
capita available of land, water and energy resources."
Considering that the livestock. population required
to feed Americans is five
times the amount of the human population, the sustainability of the lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet seems much
more plausible in the larger scope of life on earth.
David and Marcia Pimental
write that "for every 1kg of
high-quality animal protein
produced, livestock are fed
about 6kg of plant protein."
Switching to a plant-based
diet would result in fewer
natural resources being
consumed to feed the same
amount of people on Earth,
which is why it is a more
sustainable way of eating.
sidering that there are 3,600
inches in a footballfield,this
is an insignificant amount.
Whether or not you subscribe to the theory that climate change can be attributed to humans, everyone
can agree there is more we
can do to limit our negative
impact on the environment.
Juliana Goodlaw-Morris reminds students of this and
the school's contribution.
"Whether or not you believe in climate change,
think it's human induced or
what have you, these are the
impacts we are having right
now. Water scarcity is like oil
now. . . Here on this campus
we are doing a phenomenal
job with water conservation
measures and we're trying to
make it even better," she said.
Lifestyle decisions like
using refillable water bottles and taking alternative
methods of transportation
might not save the Earth
from changing temperatures, but it still contributes to a cleaner Earth.
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L E T T E R T O T HE E DITOR
Re-writing history is not
exceptionalism, it's a cop-out
B Y KINAYA BRYANT
CONTRIBUTOR
Lawmakers in Oklahoma have overwhelmingly
voted to pass law HB-1380
which bars funds from being used on AP US History.
According to state representative Dan Fisher, it's
because history isn't quite
"pro-America" enough for
him. During their legislative committee meeting,
Fisher stated, "[The new
framework] trades an emphasis on America's founding principles of Constitutional government in favor
of robust analyses of gender and racial oppression
and class ethnicity and the
lives of marginalized people, where the emphasis on
instruction is of America as
a nation of oppressors and
exploiters." In other words,
hearing the truth is just too
much for him to handle.
I'm sorry Dan Fisher, but
you don't get to ban facts.
For far too long we have
learned history from the
perspective of the winners
and that isn't real history.
Fisher's motives become
all too clear when you read
his proposal for the type of
"American exceptionalism"
history he wants students
to learn. The new proposed
framework for U.S. History
focuses on the U.S. Constitution, The Gettysburg Ad-
dress and Thomas Paine's
"Common Sense." Fair
enough, these are all important works that shaped this
country. However, Fisher has
no time for pesky so-called
"blemishes" such as Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
and his "I Have a Dream"
speech. He also wants to
strike out Malcolm X's epic
"Ballot or the Bullet" speech
and instead replace these
amazing works with three
speeches by Ronald Reagan
and one by George W. Bush.
Erasing the voices of marginalized people of color in
order to emphasize the voices of powerful white Christian men, does that sound
familiar to anyone else? Before we go any further we
must also acknowledge that
Fisher is a member of the
Black Robe Regiment which
seriously tries to make the argument that the separation of
church and state is a progressive conspiracy to stamp out
religious faith in the United
States. I wish this was an
Onion article, but it isn't.
Rewriting history is not
American e^c^ptionalism,
it's actually the exact opposite. This is the kind of
blind patriotism that holds
this country back. By revising U.S. History to fit a biased "pro-American" (let's
be real, pro-white) narrative, these lawmakers are
forcing our children to be
remedial. If they go to college, they're automatically
put at a disadvantage in
class because they wasted
so much time learning history that's actually incorrect.
Please don't think this is
just something that happens
in Oklahoma. The same thing
happened to me right here in
California. One of my first
college courses was a U.S.
History class where I learned
the pure, unregulated facts
about this country. It angered
me that I spent so many years
in high school learning watered down history and blatantly false history. Not all
of my peers went to college
after high school so as far as
I know they're still walking
around with false information about America's history.
And you wonder why there
are so many people in this
country who actually think
slavery ended 300 years ago.
All of this anti-educational
insanity must be stopped.
Georgia legislature introduced a resolution that rejects American history that
doesn't emphasize "America's. Founding Fathers , the
principles of the Declaration
of Independence [and] the
religious influences on our
nation's history." In Arizona,
they banned ethnic studies
altogether. Does anyone else
think banning education is
the most un-American thing
ever? Our children deserve
better than this. Take it from
me, nothing kills your faith in
the American education system faster than learning that
it doesn't actually educate
you. If all we learn in school
is half-truths, indoctrination and blind patriotism,
there is no way we are going
to compete in a globalized
economy that encourages
actual exceptionalism. Germany teaches the whole truth
about their tragic history and
recently they even abolished
tuition fees to open up access to education for everyone. We need to take a lesson
from Germany and be honest
about our history or else we
will be doomed to repeat it.
AP U.S. History is actual
American exceptionalism.
I can say that with conviction because I took an AP
U.S. History course in high
school and that class is one
of the main reasons I chose
to pursue college. Every peer
in that class went on to pursue college. I enjoyed the
fact that we could not only
learn history but discuss and
deconstruct history at the
same time. AP U.S. History
taught me how to think critically and thinking critically
is a very exceptional trait
to have. I am a proud history buff and even though I
know all about our dark past,
I still love this country and
I'm proud to be American.
So there you go Dan Fisher,
your crackpot theory has
been officially debunked.
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waterless urinals and the
Hanson attributes part of USU is working to impleCSUSM's recycling success ment a new type of toilet
to the prevalence of waste in the building's restrooms
containers around campus. to reduce water usage.
In an effort to encourage "The new toilet model has
students, faculty and staff green and red buttons, giving
to separate their bottles and the user the option to choose
trash into the right contain- the "lower flush" button. If
ers, the campus implemented you go with that button, it
new solar powered trash and can save 35 percent of the
recycling bins last semes- water," Hanson said. "We
ter. When the trash bin fills are also converting faucets
up, an internal compactor to new aerators, where spray
crushes the trash down so comes out and reduces the
that it not only creates more water usage from 25 gallons
room in the bin, but reduces to 5 gallon per minuteflow"
how often Facility Services CSUSM is also working to
needs to change the bag. replace all of the campus waWater conservation is an- ter fountains that do not offer
other major campus focus. the "water bottle refill" feaOne of the main reasons to ture, where users can place
consider changing waste- their reusable water bottle
ful habits is the ongoing under the spout and refill it.
drought, which when cou- These axe currently available
pled with a lack of substan- in Markstein Hall and the
tial rain, impacts the avail- USU, but Hanson said that
ability of water and its cost. plans are underway to put
According to Hanson, two them in all of the buildings,
of the most substantial wa- "When it comes to the reter uses on camps is for do- duce, reuse, recycle mantra,
mestic water, which caters to reduce and reuse are better
the buildings, and irrigation, than recycle," he said. "If
which is the external water. we can reuse a cup, that is
"Irrigation takes as much better for the environment"
as domestic water because of As the Sustainability
watering lawns and landscap- Master Plan and other iniing," he said. "60 percent of tiatives continue to be imcampus usage goes to irriga- plemented on campus,
tion and 30 percent of do- CSUSM will continue its
mestic water is used by Uni- successful streak of conserversity Village Apartments vation and recycling efforts.
because more water is need- Hanson said that it is the
ed for cooking and shower- collaborative efforts of J tuing. With landscaping, one dents, faculty and staff that
of the things that we are try- help to create this change.
ing is going back to drought "Thank you to the camresistant plants and a natu- pus community for their
ral terrain where possible." great work that they are doCSUSM is also working ing," he said. "We have a
to make commonly used re- culture that we have estabsources in campus buildings lished where the new folks
more efficient in conserving come in and know that rewater. According to Hanson, cycling is what you do."
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Dangers of disposable tampons and pads
Bad for your body, your wallet and environment
BY KAYLA RICHARDSON
CONTRIBUTOR
Disposable tampons and
pads are, by far, the most
commonly used menstrual
products amongst menstruating girls and women. The use
of these products has become
so normalized that most
women do not question them
or search for other options.
Tampons and pads are the
only menstrual products that
you will find advertised on
television, sold in grocery
stores and hidden away in the
bathroom cabinets of friends,
mothers and sisters. Commercials for these products
depict healthy women using
them to overcome their menstruating bodies and do all
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gressions in the classrooms,
as well as how to deal with
difficult topics and critiques
of discipline in terms of diversity» A faculty concern
on this issue includes apparent lack of respect and inclusion for lecturers. One replated faculty concern was
that while CSUSM has one
of the highest ratios of female faculty members in the
CSU system, many of them
report being overworked.
Given the wide range of
these findings, the question
is whether CSUSM is in fact
"making diversity happen."
Halaulani's response? Yes,
in part. Of the study's four
diversity ranking orders,
with 1 being only a mission statement and no effort,
and 4 being culture changing, CSUSM is a second
order campus. This means
CSUSM has good intentions, but does not at present
qualify as having sustainable diversity efforts. In
part this reflects many ideas
thrown at the issue which
are not organized or s tategized. According to the
study, 97 percent of our diversity efforts are programs
driven by departments rather
than by die university itself,
to such an extent that such
efforts are being paid for
out of departmental budg-
the activities they love to do.
Unfortunately, these commercials do not mention the
toxins and chemicals thenproducts contain or the toll
they take on the planet. Tampons contain pesticides, dioxins, GMOs and fragrances, and it is estimated that a
single menstruating woman
will produce 1,000 pounds
of waste in tampons in her
lifetime (ruby-cup.com). Despite the facts, these products
remain popular because since
they are disposable, you have
to keep buying them. This
means more money for the
companies that sell them. It
isn't right that we are buying
products that are not good
for our bodies or the planet.
Fortunately, there are other
options. First, a great alterna-
tive is the menstrual cup. The
menstrual cup is reusable, so
you only have to purchase
one, which saves money and
you don't have to throw it
away, which reduces waste.
It also does not contain any
harmful toxins or chemicals.
Some great brands to check
ets. This approach lacks any
cohesion, so it is not sustainable. The goal approach
needs to be an overall university resource allotment.
One strong point about
CSUSM is that we are intrinsically motivated, rather than
relying on external factors
such as potential lawsuits
to motivate our diversity efforts. Of our diversity efforts, 88 percent of them are
primarily geared towards diversity rather than having diversity as a subtopic. However, we have more events
promoting diversity than we
have programs actually striving towards strategic diversity inclusions. Added to that,
we seem to have a vague
notion of diversity, with our
efforts such as they are focused on all campus members, bvt witb little to nothing in fact being addressed
on the behalf of our faculty
and staff members. More
inclusion of these members
of our campus in our efforts
would seem to provide a better overall campus result.
In terms of Diversity in
CSUSM courses, the focus
of diversity is on the Undergraduates, specifically
at the 300-400 course level.
*I was surprised by the
relatively low number of offered courses at the 100-200
level, and that we offer fewer
domestic diversity courses
than we actually do," said
Arturo Ocampo, Associate
Vice President of the Office
of Diversity, Educational Equity & Inclusion University
Ombuds. "I was under the
impression we had more domestic diversity courses, but
we actually have more international/global courses."
One recommendation Halaulani makes is to increase
the number of domestic/
historical courses offered,
as well as implement a GE
Diversity Requirement. As
it currently stands, there is
insufficient diversity exposure in the lower level
Undergraduate
courses.
The diversity study findings are only the beginning.
Thefallreport will come out
in a couple of weeks, and
that's when President Hayes
will begin to charge different units and departments
with the next steps to take.
"It's going to take a lot of
work and a lot of folks analyzing the curriculum and
co-curriculum to get to the
third order," Ocampo said.
"But CSUSM has tremendous potential and a lot of
well-intentioned, highly motivated and committed people. With the study providing specific areas to address,
CSUSM can began to progress effectively toward real
diversity inclusion for every
person on the campus."
T ampons a re a d anger f or y our b ody a s a s well a s y our e conomic s tatus.
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out are the Mooncup, the
DivaCup and the Lily Cup.
Next, if you are a pad user,
you can make the easy switch
to reusable cloth pads. Cloth
pads are used in the same
way as disposable pads,
but they are better for you
and the environment. Some
Photo by Noelle Friedberg
brands that sell cloth pads
are GladRags and Lunapads.
Better yet, you can turn fabric
you might have lying around
into your own unique cloth
pads at no cost to your body,
the Earth or your wallet.
Another great alternative is
the sea sponge, which might
be best for someone who is
accustomed to using an absorbent product like the tampon. Sea sponges are more
absorbent than tampons, but
contain none of the toxins
or chemicals, are low cost
and do not contribute any
waste. You can purchase
sea sponges for menstruation from an incredible company called Jade & Pearl.
We should not have to
spend excessive amounts of
money on products that do
not serve us. Also, we each
have an individual responsibility to take care of the
planet in any way we can.
Ditching the disposable tampons and pads and opting for
healthier, sustainable menstrual products is one way
we can be active in doing so.
Life hacks:
New uses for old things
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B Y K AT DILTZ
STAFF W RITER
When juggling family,
friends, classwork, jobs and
other everyday activities, it
is very easy to get lazy and
leave old, used items lying
around the house. Instead
of gathering everything
up and throwing it in the
trash, turn everyday items
into useful tools, decorations or even a fun gift.
Here are multiple
ways to get you started:
Reuse ketchup bottles for
ready-to-use pancake mix.
Clean out an empty ketchup bottle and fill it up with
pancake batter for easy storage. Squeeze out the batter onto a heated skillet for
a faster, no-mess breakfast.
Turn old credit cards into
guitar picks. Using scissors
or an XACTO-knife, cut a
pick shape out of the plas-
careful and be
sure to do this on a flat surface so you don't get hurt.
Turn an empty tissue box
into a bag dispenser. Instead
of stuffing old grocery bags
into a drawer that'll take
up space, store them in an
old tissue box. Take one
plastic bag and place the
rest inside, then store them
upside down inside the tissue box for easy access.
Use an old cupcake tin
as a jewelry organizer. Put
earrings, necklaces, rings
and bracelets in each row
or column. You could also
decorate the tin with scrapbook paper to make it appear more presentable. Or,
as a gift to a friend, decorate the tin with patterned
paper and fill it with small
knick-knacks and candy.
Soundproof loud cabinets
with felt and glue. If you have
an early class and don't want
to wake your roommates
Photo by Chris Morales
with the sound of slamming
cabinet doors, simply cut a
small circle out of felt fabric and glue onto the corner
of the inside of the door.
Use old suitcases as storage spaces. Store kitchen
placemats or linen in an
old suitcase. Vintage suitcases can make fun, rustic
decorations or table settings.
Turn old calendar pages
into wrapping paper. Personalize a birthday present
by using an old calendar
page of your friend's birthday month, and circle their
birthday on the wrapping.
Turn a wooden ladder into
a towel rack. Prop a wooden ladder (ladders made of
wood can withstand humidity as opposed to metal ones)
on the bathroom wall to
store towels and other items.
With little to no work, you
can turn trash into treasure.
Have fun upcycling your old
items into useful appliances.
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Positive body image
improves quality of life
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Promoting health promotes a healthy body image.
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The most important
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Last year, I was introduced
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The pictures and statements
attached to it border along
the lines of religious fervor
with sayings such as "the
skinnier, the better" and
"must stay skinny for summer," repeated ad nauseam,
coupled with so-called workout regimens that ignore nutrition in favor of burning
off calories to the point of
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In the prime of teenage
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up in the wondrous (and occasionally inhuman) amount
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What is the healthy body
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doubts, the thoughts in the
back of the mind that question whether or not to go
to the gym, or drop those
few pounds for that guy or
girl you've been eyeballing
~ it's the voice that makes
you question if you want to
eat your favorite sandwich.
To combat this is the Greek
concept of sophrosyne: of
existing in moderation. Simply being healthy and keeping moderation in mind is
the secret to having a good
self-image, but it is only true
when one is truly happy with
themselves, which if you're
a perfectly normal (biologically speaking) human, you
have no reason not to be.
A person who turns you
down based on the fact that
they don't care for your
physicality is not someone
you want to be with anyway.
Instead, search for those
people that bring you joy,
new experiences and possibly sandwiches, for those
are the people that will
help develop you as a person, something no amount
of dieting or food can do.
Humanity is full of individuals who come in billions of different varieties
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While the backlash and
controversy 50 Shades of
Grey received for its touchy
subject (no pun intended) is
not shocking, it's interesting how much of it is still
surrounding the recent film
adaptation for a story that
was released three years
ago. Call it the bookworm
fangirl in me, but I felt
as if the movie portrayed
the first book perfectly
and captured the essence
to what the story truly is.
Anastasia Steele (Dakota
Johnson) is preparing to graduate college when she lends
her aspiring journalist friend
a favor by interviewing successful businessman of Seattle's Grey Enterprises, Christian Grey (Jamie Dorman),
for their school newspaper.
Upon first meeting there is
an immediate attraction between them. Steel is merely
a shy, bookworm who feels
invisible to the male species,
hence shefindsit surprising
when Grey expresses interest in her. It is only in time
that she discovers that he
isn't going to be the "hearts
and flowers" boyfriend she
dreamed of having, but one
whom centers his "relationships" on BDSM. She is now
left to contemplate whether
she should comply with his
offer to engage in a "Submissive/Dominant" relationship,
all the while struggling with
her feelings and curiosity for
the broken man he works
hard to hide from the world.
While there are the supporters and protesters for
what the story conveys, I feel
that many overlook the true
love story between the main
characters. The hype and
focus is solely centralized
on Grey's preferred mechanisms with his lifestyle. It
is also argued that Steele
negatively portrays a woman
as one whom should be submissive and powerless to a
male figure. While the idea
of BDSM plays a prominent
role in the film and overall
story, I felt as if Steele was
anything but powerless.
While Steele is naive and
inexperienced, her realness
to whom she is as an individual affects Grey in a way that
he has never experienced before. Steele not only learns
about a lifestyle she has
never known about, but Grey
is learning what "genuine
love" is. What I liked about
thefilmwas its ability to take
a difficult subject matter and
give insight into the struggles
of living the kind of lifestyle
Grey abides by. It can be
easy to hate Grey for his chosen lifestyle, but it can also
be easy to sympathize for his
past struggles and hope he
stops living his life in fear.
Grey portrays the ultimate
"dominant" as being handsome, successful, envied by
every male and yearned for
by every female. While he
has the ultimate "power,"
thefilmexplores the brokenness he hides, for his past
struggles have created the
"dark" man he has become.
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BY KATIE GARNER
On general principle, I
normally don't tell people what they should do
with their lives. That would
be presumptuous of me.
No one really likes being
told what to do or what to like,
anyway. But I will say this: in
the two hours I spent watching Fifty Shades of Grey, I
could have been repeatedly
beating my head against a
wall while listening to Nickelback and it still would have
been time better spent than
watching this awful movie.
This movie sparked a fair
amount of controversy, and
from what I saw, I understand
why. The major subject of
the movie is Christian Grey,
who for the remainder of this
review I will call "Abusive
Batman." Anastasia Steele,
a young college student and
the lens through which we
watch this cinematic masterpiece, finds Abusive Batman to be an alluring and
mysterious figure after she
interviews him for an article. From there, she signs a
scary sex contract, Abusive
Batman leads her to his sex
dungeon, and they have sex
in various positions. Abusive
Batman rejects Anastasia's
affection, as he was apparently emotionally stunted as
a child when his parents were
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murdered in front of him
in an alley of Gotham city.
In Fifty Shades, a sequence
of events was strung together with a glue stick and
someone in the editing room
called it a "plot." I could talk
for hours on the fact that this
m o v l' e
p ortrays
a relationship
based on
d omestic
v iolence,
or that it
horribly misrepresents the
BDSM community. But that
isn't why I didn't like it. No;
it is because this movie managed to somehow be both
terrible and boring. Even
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With Steele entering his life,
he struggles with remaining
the man he has always been
or allowing himself to be the
man he always said he would
never be. I found Steele's
ability to abide by herself
as an individual something
powerful in itself. It is ironic,
because while they engage
in acts preferred by Grey,
it is Steele whom holds
the ultimate power. She refuses to instantly become a
"servant" to Grey and emphasizes that everything
still remains her choice.
I don't foresee the backlash for thefilmdisappearing
anytime soon, but I do think
that the story shouldn't be
overlooked simply because
it is exploring a topic that
many have known about but
have never chosen to address
publicly in the media. While
it may be controversial, it
still doesn't change the fact
that it has broken records,
making $81.7 million in its
opening weekend. Clearly it
remains to spark curiosity.
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bad movies can at least be
fun to watch. I have an archive filled with horror
movies for that very reason.
The dialogue is one of the
more absurd aspects of the
movie, and the depth of the
characters is so shallow that
they could
have replaced
A nastasia with a
lamp and
next to
n othing
would have changed. Several
details are extremely vague,
such as what it is exactly
Abusive Batman's company does (which I personally hope is selling doilies).
The dialogue is
one of the more
absurd aspects of
the movie...
It also glosses over the fact
that Abusive Batman was
sexually assaulted as a teenager by his mother's friend,
but the audience is somehow
expected to feel like this was
a positive experience rather
than completely horrified.
Alas, a movie adaptation
can only be as good as its
book. A book, I'd like to point
out, which was originally
posted as Twilight fanfiction
on fanfiction.net. The title
was originally "Master of the
Universe", and the author's
pen name on the website
was Snowqueens Icedragon.
So here we have a movie,
based on a book, which was
based on a fanfiction, which
was based on another movie,
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which in turn was based on
a series of books. Fanfiction
should remain in the dark
corners of the internet where
it belongs, but for reasons
beyond my understanding,
it was adapted into a major
motion picture. Go figure.
It strikes me that there are
people out there who enjoyed this film, and I'll admit that there were aspects
to it that weren't grueling.
The soundtrack was alright,
for one thing. I'm having some difficulty thinking of the second thing.
All in all, I give it a half
star out of five.
Sustainable Gaming: Call of Duty Zombies
BY W ILL M CCURDY
ASSISTANT TO THE E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
Modern culture has taken
an odd spin on the idea of
horror, particularly monsters. It seems to be a mad
whiplash that goes between
reimagining them as brooding anti-heroes, turning them
into sexual icons or in the
very rare case these days of
actually being afraid of them.
It is the last category that
is the subject of this video
game review regarding the
Call of Duty series and its
near consistent homages
to George Romero through
their zombies game mode.
Call of Duty recently
might be considered great
advocates for environmental conservation. They have
guns, new abilities for using
those guns and a plot that
amounts to "insert potential
United States conflict here."
But by far, the part that fell
most into the compost heap
is the zombies mode which
is quite a shame as the story
began as quite intriguing, if
not slightly innovative. After
fighting a brutal war across
Germany and the Pacific in
Call of Duty: World at War,
the game showed a plane
crash viewed by a man, recovering from a head trauma
induced slumber, when he
sees wandering shadows
shambling like wraiths in
the foggy evening. Suddenly, you see one moving
with an inhuman sprint coming closer until the screen
cuts to black and the title
written in blood emerges.
It was the last time the zombies mode surprised anyone.
Since then, they've included new abilities, perks and
giant steam powered robots
but the formula remains the
same: fight zombies until
you die or start questioning
where all those fairly well
preserved bodies are coming
from and why they seem to
have a serious case of hating
kids who are on their lawn.
It's survival mode, that
much is understood, but they
made an error from the beginning by giving it a story.
Survival mode is not supposed to have a story. It's
merely an exercise in pre-
tending to be a war criminal
against a race of pixels. Once
it is given a plot, however,
it becomes subjected to the
criteria that are used to scrutinize the rest of the game. If
it is implied that there will be
a conclusion to the plot, then
there had better be one. Otherwise all those hours were
for nothing and the player is
worse off for being played as
the dunce in the bullfighting
ring that is gaming. Unless
Activision and Sledgehammer games are recycling
their developers, then the
mode amounts to what
the franchise has become;
namely a repeating piece of
propaganda about American
military exceptionalism that
can barely try to recapture
the magic of its glory days.
So, fellow gamers, feel
good about your game
choices and slap an "environmental friendly" logo
on the next copy. If the developers are going to feel
alright about recycling
plot and gameplay, players
should feel good about perpetuating their attempts at
video game conservationism.
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B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
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"Kingsman: The Secret
Service" reimagines the
"English spy" archetype,
giving audiences a younger, cheekier protagonist
who may save the world
in a contemporary fashion, but is still rooted in
a dated, sexist ideology.
The film is only decently
successful in providing audiences with a diverse representation of women. While
there is an obvious lack in
the quantity of female roles,
the quality of these characters are split right down
the middle. Out of the main
cast, there are 15 male roles
and only four women (three
of whom are blonde Caucasian women). These four
females are evenly split as
far as the amount of agency
they are given in the film.
We have Eggsy's mother,
a woman living in a lower income neighborhood
with a small baby, rebellious teenager and abusive
husband. She is often portrayed as submissive, placing her relationship with
her husband above her children's (and her own) safety.
We have Princess Tilde, a
Swedish princess who refuses to join Valentine when he
offers her a spot in the elite
group that will be taken to
safety when the planet erupts
in chaos. This "safety offer" is a courtesy extended
to the world's ruling powers (, which is a triumphant
commentary on how the
lives of the "elite and powerful" are prioritized. Upon
her refusal, Princess Tilde
is imprisoned by Valentine.
Then there is Roxy (Sophie Cookson), who is one
of the candidates that is
competing for the sole open
spot in Kingsman, a position
referred to as "Lancelot."
Eggsy develops a friendship
with her, who in addition to
being the sole female contender for the position, is at
the top of their "class." Ultimately Roxy defeats all of
her male competitors and
becomes the new Lancelot.
Then we have Gazelle
(Sofia Boutella), the ringleader of Valentine's team
of assailants. She executes
the master plan and makes
sure that Valentine stays on
target. She also defies the
stereotype that all or most
individuals in spy films
be "able bodied." Gazelle
has bladed prosthetic legs,
which instead of holding her
back, give her incomparable
speed and allows her to easily slice opponents in half.
Where the film's progressive plot plummets is at the
very end of thefilm.Eggsy's
teammate Merlin successfully rewires the SIM card
system in the building they
are hiding in, which then
kills all of the elite individuals and security guards that
have congregated to watch
the planet erupt in chaos.
Eggsy is set to kill Gazelle
and Valentine before finally
escaping on Merlin's plane.
However, he hears pounding
on a cell door, opening the
"peep hole" to discover Princess Tilde. Rather than trying tofinda way to help her
escape, he immediately expresses his attraction to her.
Tilde promises Eggsy anal
sex if he defeats Valentine
and comes back to rescue her.
Suddenly thefilmbecomes
about the young male protagonist reestablishing himself as the victor, who must
MOVIE REVIEW
that female empowerment is
derived from a female prisoner offering anal sex to a
man (a 17-year-old, nonetheless) who has the power to
leave her in that cell if she
does not abide by his wishes,
then he is hopelessly confused. It would be ignorant
to say that Tilde has the same
agency in the film as Eggsy.
Because he immediately
tells her that he wants to kiss
her, Tilde must make the
choice to use his immature,
uncontrollable sex drive as
a way to ensure that Eggsy
maintains an interest in her.
Yes, it is perfectly possible
that she enjoys the sexual encounter. However, it cannot
be ignored that if she were
to have denied his desires,
there is a strong chance that
she would have been left behind (in a cell on a secluded mountain that you can
only get to by plane, where
no one will ever find her).
Vaughn also needs to take
into consideration that if he
is going to talk about female
empowerment, his film was
doing a great job up until
this point. While Eggsy's
mom is a stereotyped character, the film does not try
to make her marriage look
happy or healthy. Roxy's
status as the top of her class
and the new Lancelot demonstrates that men can be
supportive of strong, independent heroines. The fact
that Valentine hides behind
Gazelle showcases that she
is the true opponent to beat.
I applaud Vaughn's attempt
to be progressive and change
the way that women are represented in "spyfilms."If he
genuinely believes that his
anal sex joke is a tool for
empowerment, this seems to
indicate that he is completely ignorant of what female
empowerment actually is.
However, trying to approach
this relatively complex notion through the framework
of a masculine film genre
like action is a difficult task.
By ending his film with this
joke, it discredits all of the
work that he did as a director and co-writer to make a
movie where women are on
an equal platform to men.
By infusing the dialogue
with this poor attempt at a
"James Bond"-style joke,
he has sacrificed his ability to refer to Kingsman as
empowering for women.
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be more dominant than a
woman in order to truly be
"the hero." Eggsy asks Merlin to figure out the password for the locked cell,
which he ultimately unlocks
and then enters while carrying champagne. Because
Eggsy's glasses have a
"video feature" that allows
Merlin to aid him in combat strategy by showing him
what he sees, the audience
watches as Princess Tilde
lays down on the bed naked
and shows her butt to Eggsy.
Instead of Merlin making
a comment discouraging
Eggsy from using his ability to "rescue or leave" Tilde
in the cell as an abuse of
power, he merely closes his
screen and leaves him to it.
While this may not seem
like a problematic way to
end the film, it is a deeply
offensive "joke" that should
not have been placed in the
script at all. In a recent interview with Entertainment
Weekly, Matthew Vaughn
criticized viewers that were
upset by the joke, saying
instead how empowering it
was for women and that people needed to "lighten up."
If Vaughn genuinely thinks
When a spot in the Kingsman agency becomes vacant,
agent Harry Hart aka Galahad (Colin Firth) recruits his
deceased friend's son "Eggsy" (Taron Egerton) to become an applicant for the job.
Meanwhile, off-kilter billionaire Richmond Valentine
.(Samuel L. Jackson) attracts
the attention of Hart when it
looks like he's up to no good.
I'm a huge fan of Matthew Vaughn. So far, he directed Layer Cake, Stardust,
Kick-Ass and X-Men: First
Class. They were all great
movies that deserve all the
praise they got. To be honest,
I was not looking forward
to Kingsman very much. I
thought the first trailer was
pretty bad, and even though
the subsequent marketing
improved, I was not completely sold. Fortunately,
Kingsman was far from a
badfilm.In fact, it might be
the best of the year so far.
When Colin Firth's name
is on the cast list, it tends to
evoke images of romantic
male leads or British royalty, not that of a spy. But
I always maintained that if
any part of Kingsman were
going to work, it would be
him. Sure enough, Colin
Firth was awesome. He was
completely believable as an
intelligent, efficient spy. Not
only that, he was a ruthless
killing machine! It was pretty much a combination of
all the incarnations of James
Bond rolled into one character, and it worked perfectly.
Firth was not the only one
that impresses. Pretty much
all the actors were great in
their respective roles. But
the biggest surprise was
Taron Egerton, playing our
young protagonist "Eggsy"
Unwin. I was worried about
Egerton going into the film.
In all the trailers, he looked
like he would be the weak
link. I could not have been
more wrong. Egerton made
a punk-like Eggsy a very en-
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him live up to his potential
was a really fun experience.
The action was so awesome. I knew Matthew
Vaughn could do action.
Kick-Ass was proof enough.
But what he was able to put
together here is on a whole
new level. It's not quite on
par with something like
John Wick, but it was really exciting nonetheless.
On top of being a great action movie, Kingsman is
also a great comedy. Whenever it tries to be funny, it
passes with flying colors.
Not everything about King-
sman was great. I thought the
CGI was pretty poor. I get
that it was supposed to be ridiculous, but that's no excuse
for looking bad. There were
some parts where the action
was a little disorienting, but
it usually sorted itself out in
the end. As a sidetone, if you
didn't like Kick-Ass* you
might not like Kingsman.
I was afraid that Kingsman
might be Matthew Vaughn's
first miss, but I really misjudged it. In fact, it might be
my most pleasant surprise in
a long time. With a stellar
cast, action and humor, what
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ASSISTANT ARTS EDITOR
Using subjectivity and
objectivity was a concept
that the Ladd Brothers,
Steven and William Ladd,
had in mind when they collaborated. For example,
the brothers used different
methods of presenting art
by recycling materials in
the medium in their artform.
Art as function, as an exhibit, and additionally for
fashion was the way the
two brothers presented their
work. The brothers were additionally mastered at the
Couture Trade in New York
and that was an immensely
colossal inspiration to their
art. The collections that the
two brothers shared, in their
past experiences, helped
influenced their artwork.
Three art pieces that exhibited at the Mingei International Museum in 2014
by the Ladd Brothers were
"Kickboard" (2012), "Shadow Tower" (2002) and the
"Shaboygen Tower" (2012).
"Kickboard" was a piece
that was made of recycling
belts, wood and metal. The
panels on the piece were
predicated on a kickboard
that Steven's father built on
the fields of the brother's elementary school. According
to William, kids practiced
kicking balls against it during soccer practice, and the
fields were the pride of the
brother's school. The piece
had a unity and a variety
within the piece. The dark
blues, and shades of purple
of the belts tied together,
plus pins, which provided a
transient and fleeting quality to the piece, held it down.
"Shadow Tower" was
created using various mediums included an archival board, fiber, beads and
metal. "Shadow Tower's"
main concept presented is
about containment. The ebony boxes cumulate the interior objects into a cohesive,
comprehensive whole. The
tower is a presence in the
space, a shadow of our processes. The closed butterfly
box is a cocoon for the interior object. The silhouette
appears solid, but the zipped
top invites you to activate the
object. The aperture of the
butterfly box is rooted in a
gesture of the circling of the
arms, an aperture to the heart.
The aperture reveals the
object's environment. The
pleated structures are predicated on the gestural forms
of kineticism of the hand.
The butterfly boxes were
placed on a white surface to
contrast and present the vibrant colors of the interior.
The piece has a surrealistic
quality to it as well, because
of its ambiguity of how is it
art for function or fantasy.
The Ladd Brothers composed "Shaboygen Tower"
from a board, plywood,
metal, fiber, beads, paper,
tulle, hair and pins. The 24
box tower is exhibited as a
landscape mounted on the
wall, instead of being exhibited on low platforms,
an incipient approach that
sanctions the viewer to get
astronomically proximate
to the entire sculpture to investigate its intricate details.
"Shaboygen" emanates
from a fleeting high school
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recollection that evolved into
a code word that denoted
"utopia". This work explores
the light and dark recollections of the brother's high
school experience. Each box
contains its own backstoiy,
a visit to a friend's house
on Goosecreek inspired the
white beaded trees, while
the red fabric spirals reference how the family station wagon caught on fire
and burned while parked in
front of the brother's high
school. The piece is reminiscent of a volcano. There
is a variety within the landscape, with the intriguing
textures of the transparency
of the beads and the pins.
In addition, the scrolls and
adjuncts were a fascinating touch that helped bring
the piece in conjunction.
Exhibitions at the Mingei
included "Function + Fantasy: The Ladd Brothers",
which focuses on reusing
eco-friendly materials in
their art. The duo continue to
work on new pieces and plan
on a fall show at the Invisible
Dog Art Center in New York.
B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES
ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR
There are many ways we
can make our lives better
by adopting habits of sustainability. One of them is
by donating and shopping.
Yes, I do mean shopping.
Instead of heading over
to the mall or your favorite
store, drive to your local thrift store and check
it out. I encourage you to
become a recycler of more
than just plastic water bottles and cans - get creative.
One way you can do that is
by donating your clothes.
Don't throw away the
things that you no longer
want, especially if they're
in perfect condition. Many
times we have clothes hidden deep in drawers or hung
in the back of the closet.
What can you do with those?
It's actually pretty simple.
Instead of throwing your
perfectly reusable clothes
away, put them in a box
and drive to your local thrift
store. Every thrift store has
a place where you can drop
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off your old stuff without
any questions or interferences. You can donate your
clothing, shoes, books, elec- ~
tronics, CDs, movies, etc.,
the list goes on and on. You
can be sure that your stuff
will be bought and reused by
someone else in the world.
The other thing you can
do, as mentioned before,
is shop. Personally, I love ^
to thrift. About 80 percent
of my clothes comes from
thrifting. The trick is to be,
first of all, very patient. After a while it becomes easier
and somewhat natural. With
time you'll be able to know
where and when the "good"
stuff will be. Not only do ^
you get extremely cheap and
brand clothes, but you also
get to be creative and create
your own style. The awesome thing about shopping at
the thrift store is many times
youfinditems that cannot be
purchased anywhere else. It
adds a "one of a kind" sense
to your style. Not only will
you walk out of that store
with a bag full of clothes,
but you will also be a contributor of recycled items.
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Aubrey Graham, Wheelchair Jimmy, Drizzy or Octobers Very Own; these are
just a few of the alias' that
Drake is known by. The rapper hailing from Toronto,
Canada or as he calls it "The
Six," pulled a "Beyonce" on
Feb. 13 by giving the world a
surprise release of his album.
Critics and fans were not
upset. If anything, it confused
people. This was not just by
the surprise release, but also
by the title of the album, the
album cover and the fact that
it was not the expected, highly anticipated album Drake
eluded to in the middle of
2014, "Views from the 6."
"If you're reading this it's
too late" is not your traditional Drake album. This
isn't "So Far Gone," the
mixtape that helped build
Drake's huge following by
introducing the hip-hop
world to melodic sounds
paired with sensitive lyrics.
Nor is this "Take Care," his
second album that was bolstered with artistically emotional songs like "Marvins
Room" that had every guy
calling his ex-girlfriends
saying to them "you can do
better." This album is chalk
full of straight-up rap songs
that you and your friends
play unnecessarily loud
while on the way to the club.
If you plan to listen to this
album as you relax, do not
do it. This album will make
you want to go out and hit
the gym or dance in a mascot outfit on the sidelines of
an insanely hyped basketball
game. With lyrics like "Oh
my God, Oh my God if I die
I'm a legend," Drake sure
isn't being meek. It's like
we are hearing an aggressive Drake that's realized he
has established himself in
the rap game as one of the
best, so he's holding back on
trying to cater to anyone by
giving us a different sound
and no release date. Another lyric that preaches to that
would be "they think I'm
soft, think I'm innocent I'm
just lookin' in the mirror like
I'm really him man, I 'm really him, you just fillin' in."
This is definitely not
Drake's best work, but it is
better than 75 percent of other artists' albums that have
been put out recently. Will it
win a Grammy? No. What it
will do is have you reciting
lyrics randomly on the way
to your destination. However, it wouldn't be a Drake album if it didn't have at least
one of those nice slow songs
you can cuddle to with your ^
significant other. Just skip to
the song "Jungle" if you're
in one of those moods.
Otherwise, be prepared to
delve into a musical journey that contains plenty
of expletives and Drake
showing us he is indeed not >
as soft as we think he is.
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VSAR 311 Exhibition: Students display work in Arts 111
given many of the same influences yet reach different sensibilities and interpretations.
The class is called Materials and Structure of art
exhibition in which the
book "Themes of Contemporary Art: Visual Art After
1980" played a crucial role.
The class learned a number of themes throughout
the semester that they coordinated to their art pieces
such as "Time", "Identity"
and "Science". They also
had field trips and artist research assignments that
B Y B EULAH S UPRIYA
SENIOR STAFF W RITER
In the lobby of the School
of Arts (SofA), thefinalprojects of the fall 2014 VSAR
301 students are for view
to all until the end of April.
The beautiful art pieces
look so flawless though they
were the result of one and
half month of hard work.
There are different types of
mediums ranging from photography to sculpture and it is
interesting to know how they
added areas of influence.
"Art is a mirror through
which we look at the world,"
Professor Judit Hersko said.
Tiersa Cosaert, one of the
students in her class, created a project known as a
curiosity cabinet. She had
an interest in both art and
science, which is very evident through the various
sculptures, owl pellets and
other interesting objects in
the cabinet. She is currently
a junior with experience
in sculpting from age 16.
Cosaert spoke highly of
the class and the projects
that she is working on.
"They are cool. I love
it, it was a small and intimate class and a lot of effort was put in by all of us
for the project," she said.
Some of the other art pieces were "Tracking Chaos" by
Jessamyn Trout, a mother of
two, who tracked her movement around her home using GPS and showed it in
an interesting way, using her
photography and red string.
Professor Hersko said that
everything was made by the
students themselves, includ- needs to channel ideas in
ing our own Arts and Enter- their own way, who they
tainment Editor Faith Orci- are and their experience."
no's piece that had more than
a thousand folded paper stars
in "The Wishing Cloud".
There are various materials and styles shown
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T HE C ULTURAL D IVERSITY E DITION
T4 H E C O U G A R
Issue #
Volume XLIII
C H R O N I C LWednesday
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OCT 22,2014
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Features
Sports
4 - Men's soccer team heads to AD
tournament.
7 - Muslim Student Association promotes
inclusion and diversity.
A& M
13 - Alumni and former staff writer
Bobby Rivera travels to Ecuador.
14 - Celebrate HaUoween with these ideas
for pumpkin season.
C S U s y s t e m f a c u l t y c alls f o r f a i r c o n t r a c t
I m p r o v e m e n t d e m a n d e d by p r o f e s s o r s and staff
By Ryan Downs
News Editor
#
Earlier this month, Cal
State University, San Marcos faculties have taken
action across the CSU system, demanding a renegotiation of their contract,
which expired June 30.
According to a press release issued by the California Faculty Association,
the call for renegotiation
stems from what many consider unsatisfactory hiring
and pay practices intended
as a response to the recession, but which have not
shown improvement over
the course of the last year.
"Much of the focus is on local campus presidents who,
during the recession, did not
use their discretion in hiring and spending to correct
whatever had become chronic problems involving unfair spending policies," according to the press release.
"As a consequence of the
economic issue, we wound
up with a salary structure
that both sides agree was
broken," CFA President Lillian Taiz said. "We had a
situation where faculty who
had been working for years
Photo by Chris Morales
CSUSM faculty assemble to demonstrate their support for contract reconsiderations,
had a worse salary than the faculty's contract and the need for good, quality educapeople who had just been issues regarding student fees tion in our state Universities."
hired. We have lost faculty and tuition, in order to fos- On Sept. 22, the California
who simply couldn't live ter a collective push against Faculty Association chapin California on the sal- alleged unfair spending on ter at CSUSM addressed
ary offered by the system." the part of the CSU system. President Haynes in an open
At CSUSM, the action According to the press re- letter, written by Chapter
took the form of the "It's lease, "Under the banner that President Dr. Darel Engen.
Time for Action" march on 'Faculty Working Conditions In the letter, Engen disOct. 7, when faculty and stu- are Student Learning Condi- cusses the proposed Equity
dents gathered to address the tions,' CSU Faculty will con- Pay Increase Program and
finance issues plaguing both nect their own need to earn a what the CFA would like
parties. This was in an at- living and support their fam- to see change on campus.
tempt to bridge the issues of ilies with students' urgent "The Equity Pay Increase
Program [would] address the
extensive salary inequity issues among CSUSM faculty," Engen said. "This resolution came on the heels of a
budget analysis performed by
Dr. Howard Bunsis...which
concluded that CSUSM
does not have the resources
to fund such a program."
The CFA letter disputed the
conclusion made by President Haynes and the Senate
that there were not sufficient
funds to approve the Equity Pay Increase Program.
"The CFA research office
has since acquired more data
and informed the chapter that
for mere pennies on the dollar—just 0.37% of the university budget-you, President
Haynes, could fund our campus' share of what it would
take to close the gap between
the CSU's and CFA's salary proposals," said Engen.
Other campuses that took
part in these protests include
Cal States Bakersfield, Fullerton, Fresno, Los Angeles,
Monterey Bay and Northridge, as well as at least 15
other state Universities.
According to EdSource,
the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing
met on Oct. 10 to discuss
the annual report on teacher
prep programs and concluded that programs dedicated to the preparation and
credentialing of prospective
teachers have declined by 52
percent in the last five years.
From the actions of the
CSU system since, it would
seem the initiative has made
progress. According to the
LA Times, California State
University announced on
this past Thursday, Oct. 16,
to have reached a renegotiated contract with the California Faculty Association.
This new contract provides
a 1.6 percent salary increase
for teachers and faculty.
Although the increase is
tentative, the pact allows
the parties to reopen negotiations for salary benefits
for 2015 and onward, allowing faculty in the CSU
system to keep a level of
involvement in the contract.
"The contract doesn't fix
the problems, it just begins
the road to fixing them,"
President Taiz said. "On the
one hand, we're pleased with
the outcome, on the other
hand, we both recognize there
needs to be improvements."
G roups u rge c reation o f R aza C enter
P roposal w ould p rovide r esources, s pace f or u ndocumented s tudents, o thers
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
Many members of the
campus community have
advocated that creating a
Latino/a center at CSUSM
is essential in order for the
campus to become more
diverse and welcoming.
CSUSM is considered a
Hispanic Serving Institution, which is an institution
of higher education where at
least 25 percent of the student body identifies as Hispanic or Latino/a. According
to CSUSM's "2013 Cougar
Stats," which breaks down
the diversity of the student
body, students that identified
as Latino/a were the second largest population. Out
of 10,610 students, 3 352
identified as Latino/a, only
surpassed by 4,205 students
that identified as Caucasian.
This trend of a large
Latino/a population extends
to the San Marcos community itself, as reflected in the
city issued demographics
that reports that 37 percent
of the community identify
as Hispanic or Latino/a. This
makes Hispanic/Latino/a
individuals the second largest population to those who
identify as Caucasian, which
amounts to 49 percent.
Proponents of implementing a Raza Center argue that
due to the high Latino/a populations in the community
and on campus, it is impossible to accommodate student needs without providing
certain resources. Proposed
resources to be offered at the
Raza Center include assistance in completing graduate school applications,
easing the transition for
first generation college students, providing information on Latino/a culture and
educating all students on
how to be supportive peers.
The center would also be a
resource for undocumented
students that struggle with,
or feel uncomfortable disclosing, their identity in order to receive help with various processes on campus.
"I think that the Raza Center would create a safe space
for immigrant students that
are afraid of coming out of
the shadows," Co-Chair of
S.TA.N.D., Julio Chavez,
said. "It would provide that
feeling of welcome and provide resources for us to figure out what we can do to
become better informed persons and help out our families since most of us are first
generation students that don't
have the support we need."
Various groups have
been involved in the work
to achieve getting a Raza
Center on campus, including members of S.T.A.N.D.,
MJE.ChA, United Students of Color Coalition, the Office of Diversity and Ballet Folklorico.
The plans for the Raza
Center are detailed in the
ASI Resolution for a Latino/
Hispanic Center on campus,
which was approved by the
ASI Board of Directors on
Feb. 28, 2014, then pro-
posed to President Haynes.
Currently a committee
has been created to research
the plausibility of bringing
a Raza Center on campus,
tasks ranging from visiting
Latino/a centers on other
campuses to creating a timeline for when the center
should be completed to finding a space at CSUSM for
it. In addition, students have
hosted four Raza Center
Forums thus far to educate
students on what the benefits to having the center are.
"Our goals are to engage
and support first generations
students to improve retention
and connectedness," Associate Vice President of Student
Affairs, Scott Hagg, said at
one of the forums. "We want
to partner with students to
develop an engaging and
vibrant community to facilitate students' sense of belonging and campus pride."
Many students believe that
the Raza Center will function
as a second home and motivator for individuals in search
of their niche on campus.
"This life is like a journey," said ASI Board of Director's VP of Marketing
and CMO, Christian Cayetano. "Within a journey
there are many obstacles that
you overcome. But when
things get tough, just know
that there are others that
will help and support you."
Students in support of the
center can post a photo of
themselves with the hashtag
#RazaCenterCSUSM to try to
get the Raza Center trending.
�One million dollars allocated to ACE
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
The ACE Scholars Services at CSUSM has accepted
a one million dollar gift that
will provide a new Center for
the organization and will further the development of a program that enriches the lives
of participating students.
The Jan and Esther Stearns
Center for ACE Scholars
will be the official new home
of the university program
that assists former foster
youth students in their journey to obtain higher education. Jan and Esther Stearns,
who have adopted their
own children from the foster system, are generously
donating one million dollars towards ACE Scholars
in order to show their overwhelming support for the
program's purpose and goal.
"We strongly believe in the
mission of CSUSM's ACE
Scholar Services Program.
To be able to play a role in
these students' continuing
success and help them realize their dream of a college
degree is extremely important to us," patron and member of CSUSM's Foundation
Board, Esther Stearns, said.
ACE Scholars Services
began in 2007 with the intention to change the lives
of foster youth and provide
opportunities to achieve thengoals through education. Jim
Mickelson, Director of the
ACE Program, has been with
the organization since its beginning and has worked as a
social worker for 35 years.
"Foster youth have the lowest educational attainment
rates of all other non-traditional populations, with 49%
who receive a high school diploma and 3% who ever step
foot on a college campus. Of
that 3%, only half will earn a
Photo by Margaret Chantung
ACE Scholar Services members lookforward to what new funding allocations will mean.
degree. We developed a program that is geared towards
supporting and guiding this
population," Mickelson said.
With 57 students in the
program, more students per
capita than any other University in the U.S., and an
88% retention rate, Mickelson takes pride in the
ACE program and is ready
to take this organization to
new heights with the Center
set to open in early Spring.
"The new space that has
been given to us has far
more meaning to ACE students than just a computer
lab, a training room, and a
lounge. One of the things
we hear from them is that
they are given a place and
that they are a part of a
family. They have a sense
of belonging and a sense
of pride," Mickelson said.
Olivia Battle, CSUSM
Student and ACE Scholar,
has been part of the program for 5 years and she is
ready to see the change that
comes with the new Center.
"I think it's going to be
headed by Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, an author who has
studied this issue in depth.
According to a report
published this past April by
America's Promise Alliance,
an organization that devotes
itself to "helping to create
the conditions for success for
all young people/' the country's high school graduation
rate has recently risen above
80 percent for the very first
time in United States history.
Moreover, the number of
students enrolled in "dropout
factories," "schools in which
the reported twelfth grade enrollment is 60 percent or less
than the ninth grade enrollment three years earlier," has
significantly decreased by 47
percent. However, a sizeable
gap still exists between Caucasian, and African American and Hispanic students.
Shockingly, "one in four
African Americans and
nearly one in five Hispanic
students still attend high
schools where graduating
is not the norm", according to an article published
by PBS on Feb. 3 of this
year. This substantially increases their odds of not
finishing high school at all.
In the United States today,
the bulk of these dropout
factories are located in urban areas, like Detroit and
New York. In areas such
as these, African American and Hispanic populations tend to be greater.
Additionally, other factors,
such as access to successful
adults, living in a schooloriented home environment,
regularly receiving positive
messages concerning school
achievement and being a part
of a community with a strong
support system (afterschool
programs, neighborhood organizations, etc.), also play
a crucial role in the determination of academic success.
The report also states that
"in spite of gains made by
all students of color over
great because right now everything is really squished
together and we share an
office with three other organizations. 1 think it will
be great that we will have
our own space," Battle said.
She explains her own personal experience with the
ACE program and how the
support she receives from
the counselors has helped her
throughout her college career.
"ACE scholars is a really great program because
they aren't really focused
on what happened in the
past. They are focused on
your future," Battle said.
The new Center for ACE
Scholars Services will be located in the University Student Union and will be celebrated with a ceremony in the
spring of 2015. Jan and Esther Stearns will be honored
for their dedication to this
program and for the value
that they hold for education.
CSUSM hosts lecture on Black/Latino dropout crisis
Dr. Louie Rodriguez discusses his upcomming book which focuses
on black and latino education retainment.
Black and Latino students.
On Monday, Oct. 20
CSUSM hosted a lecture
on the Black and Latino
student dropout epidemic
in high schools across the
country. Hosted as part of
the 'Conversations that
Matter' lecture series that
seeks t o emphasize racial
diversity, the lecture was
By Courtney Jones
Features Assistant
In keeping with Diversity Month, CSUSM recently brought attention to
an endemic sweeping the
countries' universities, primarily a perceived issue
with graduation rates of
the past six years, - young
men of color continue to
lag behind other subgroups
of student", according to an
article published by GradNation in April of this year.
The graduation rate for African American men continues to hover between 50
and 60 percent, well below the national average.
In order to alleviate these
issues, the report suggests
that four key areas be addressed immediately: (1)
chronic absenteeism, (2) the
general lack of attention al-
lotted to middle* grades, (3)
the colossal amount of individuals between the ages of
18 and 24 who are, at present, not in school, not in
possession of a high school
diploma and not working
and, lastly, (4) the shortage
of positive role models in
low-income communities.
By concentrating of these
issues, the graduation gap
will begin to close and, it is
likely that, the United States
will be able to achieve a 90
percent national graduation rate by the year 2020.
If you are interested in
learning more about this issue, cruise on over to amazon.com and order a copy
of Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez's
book, The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding
to the Black and Latina/o
Dropout Crisis in the U.S.
Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape to lecture on wizardry
Educational event to allow students and community members to become pupils of sorcery
By Chelsey Schweitzer ter influenced Snape's acSenior Staff Writer
Turn t o' page three
hundred, ninety four.
In what is sure to be a first
for the campus, CSUSM is
going to be hosting a lecture held by Severus Snape
himself from the Potions
Dept. at Hogwarts School
of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
This unique experience,
which is sponsored by the
Arts and Lectures department, features performer
V. Nigel Taylor, as he portrays the character from the
famed Hariy Potter series.
In his lecture on November
4th, Taylor will be discussing
topics from the series such as
the common theme of bullying as it appears throughout the books, the misunderstandings surrounding
Snape and his status as hero
or villain and how Lily Pot-
s
tions throughout the story.
"(This lecture] can actually answer some questions [that] I have about the
story," said freshman international student, Rodolpho
Carvalho, who is planning
on attending the event.
Taylor will also include the
audience in his discussion by
interacting with them as Professor Snape would during
one of his potions classes.
"[The lecture is. like] real
life role playing. It seems
cool to actually experience [a Hogwarts style lecture] and not just see it iii
the movies,"; sophomore,
Breanna Maltby, said.
Fans of the Harry Pot-ter franchise will be able
to experience a completely immersive atmosphere during the lecture.
CSUSM to host Hogwart's most famous potions professor.
"The audience [will be]
seated in house sections,
like at Hogwarts School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry
(Gryffindor, Hufflepuff,
Ravenclaw and Slytherin),
and everyone is encouraged
to come in with witch and
wizard costumes," said event
organizer and Harry Potter
course (ID 370) instructor,
Professor Linda Pershing.
Currently, over 300 tickets
have been reserved for the
event, approximately 120 of
which are students of Professor Pershing's clafcs, and
this number is expected to
Photo by Chris Morales
grow much larger. Tickets
are free for current students
at CSUSM and can be reserved on the Arts and Lectures website. The rest of
the community is invited to
attend at $15 for adults, $5
for children and $7.50 for
faculty members. Every-
body needs to have a ticket
for entry, even students.
Through this lecture, fans
of Harry Potter will be able
to learn more about the series from a man who has
spent years honing his abilities in order to perfect his
role as the infamous potions
professor, as well as interact with fellow fans of the
series in a unique setting.
"[This lecture seems like]
a good way to bring the
Harry Potter community
together,"said junior, Isamara Aispuro, who hopes
to be able to attend herself.
To reserve tickets for the
event, which will be held
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
on Nov. 4 in the USU ballroom, visit www.csusm.
e du/al/c a lendar.html.
Further questions can be
mailed via Owl to Hogwarts.
�News Editor:
Ryan Downs
cougarchron.news@gmail.com
Transgender feminism lecture offers insight
A s afe s pace f or o pen c ommunication a nd d ialogue
By Jasmine Demers
Community News Editor
Earlier this month, students at CSUSM gathered
together in the Gender
Equity Center to discuss
important issues of the
transgender community and
emphasize the importance
of diversity and acceptance.
Held during U-Hour on
Thursday, Oct. 16, the lecture
allowed CSUSM students
to learn about Transgender
Feminism and its role in the
larger feminist community.
Chelsea Brown, a student
and peer educator at the Gen-
der Equity Center, hosted
the lecture event in order
to educate other students
about transgender issues
and expose them to differing feminist perspectives.
As a transgender individual herself, Brown
wants to teach others about
transgender identity and
allow people to ask questions in a safe space.
"I was male assigned at
birth, and throughout my
life I knew that I never
felt way [male.] Freshman
year of college was when I
knew I could no longer handle the pressure to be male
any longer," Brown said.
In her lecture, she was
able to tell her story and
share her own experiences as a transgender individual, as well as discuss
important feminist issues.
"A core tenet of feminism is that biology does
not and must not equal
destiny," Brown said.
"The idea that women
should not be held down
by traditional gender roles
plays a major role in all
feminisms. Trans Feminism expands on that premise to argue that people in
general should not be con-
fined by sex and/or gender."
Transgender feminism, according to Brown, is an amplification of feminist views
and progressive discourse.
"Trans Feminism argues
that everyone has a fundamental right to determine
their own identity and no one
has the legitimate authority to define a 'real woman'
or 'real man,'" Brown said.
Brown explains that
there was a time when
transgender
individuals
were viewed as mentally ill.
The American Psychiatric
Association has since corrected that notion, but the
dysphoria that a transgender person feels is still considered a mental illness.
"Psychiatrists believe that
the only way to cure dysphoria is to undergo gender transition because it is
easier tofixthe body than
the brain," Brown said.
Brown also discusses
the ways in which Trans
Feminism is disputed in the
larger feminist community
and the transphobia that has
been made clear by particular radical feminist groups.
"Transphobia in the feminist community isn't new
and it continues to be pro-
moted by individuals who
are known as Trans- Exclusionary Radical Feminists. Their ideas contradict
the entire idea of feminist
progression," Brown said.
Throughout the lecture, students found themselves engaged in a constant dialogue and were
eager to ask questions.
Chelsea Brown is hopeful
that she will host more lectures before the end of the
semester and encourages
anyone with further inquiries to contact her through
the Gender Equity Center.
R aising awareness f or 4invisible' disabilities
By Sydney Schabacker been undiagnosed, untreated ing and intrusive memories/ ing tours. This lack of con- "I'm not going to ask for and anger management, supStaffWriter
and even viewed with fear nightmares, increased irri- trol, "where they were used details. I don't ask about the port groups for significant
because of it. PTSD is a
Imagine that one moment normal response to abnoryou are in a classroom, and mal stressors, combat exthe next moment your mind periences being one of the
plummets you back into main examples of triggers.
the hostile and brutal envi- In the Conversations that
ronment of a combat zone. Matter: Veterans and InvisThis is an effect of PTSD, ible Disabilities lecture on
post-traumatic stress disor- Oct. 15, guest speaker Joe
der, an invisible disability Costello talked about many
affecting between 12 to 30 of the symptoms of not only
percent of the veterans re- PTSD, but also traumatic
turning from deployment. It brain injury (TBI), military
is the mind's way of remind- sexual trauma (MST) and
ing these people of the mo- acute stress disorder (ASD).
ments they desperately wish All have similar symptoms,
to forget but have not yet and may tend to overlap
come to terms with. Until in their development. Outrecently, many veterans had comes range from disturb-
tability, survivor's guilt, relationship/marital problems
to troubled sleep, engaging in high-risk behaviors
and even suicidal thoughts
and actions. In short, these
'invisible' disabilities are
too serious to not be recognized as true disabilities.
Even if a returning veteran
is fortunate to not develop
PTSD, "100 percent come
back with readjustment issues," Costello said. "All
of a sudden, [these veterans
havel no control, no say" in
the lives of their loved ones,
who have gone on with life
while the veterans were serv-
to life being managed," Costello said, is one reason why
so many veterans have issues
with integrating back into
everyday life, "[unaware]
they are a different person."
And of the self-identified
disabled veterans on campus, John Segoria of the Disabled Student Services says
he "only sees a snapshot of
what's out there. [The problem] is bigger than people
think." Perhaps that is because veterans with PTSD,
MST and T BI do not want to
admit this condition, because
if they do, someone might ask
them what the trigger was.
worst day or if they killed
anyone," Segoria said. When
the veterans go to seek help
anywhere, be it the Veterans Center in San Marcos
City Hall or Disabled Student Services, they will find
compassionate people who
understand these types of
disabilities and want to help.
The Disabled Student
Center offers exam time extensions and a referral system that helps the veterans
seek the correct help. The
VA Centers offer a slew of
services ranging from individual/group counseling,
workshops on stress, anxiety
others, counseling for MST,
PTSD and bereavement.
There are many resources
out there for veterans who
are struggling, but Costello
sees "22 to 23 year old veterans who don't see 18 to
20 year olds as their peers."
The disparity of experiences between those who
have served and those who
have not adds an extra level
of isolation for veterans.
Given that these veterans
bring so much valuable experieac^Jg the campus, it is
time we give something back
at least in the way of compassion, respect and acceptance.
F irst A sian P acific I slander s orority t o b e e stablished
Knowledge, Perseverence, Diversity and Legacy seeks to uphold the values of its name
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
KPDL features a multidimensional college experience that allows its
members to prosper as
individuals,
community
members and students.
KDPL, a sorority interest group that has been on
campus since 2009, has been
moving towards their goal of
establishing the first Asian
Pacific Islander sorority at
CSUSM. The group has
been working with Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Nicki Croly, and
the existing Greek community in order to achieve this
goal. According to KPDL
President, Trisha Llanes,
this dream is transitioning
towards becoming a reality, approximately in 2015.
Reflective of its name,
which stands for Knowledge,
Perseverance, Diversity and
Legacy, KPDL works to instill aspects of each of these
four "pillars" in their members. To incorporate Knowledge, the group hosts a weekly, three hour "Study Hours"
session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, where members meet
up to do homework together.
Knowledge and Diversity are
represented in events such as
their weekly Hulu and Tahitian classes, which are open
to all members of the campus
community. Four-year KPDL
member, Heaven Quiban,
teaches these classes at 5
p.m. every Thursday in Arts
101. KPDL tries to get as
many student orgs, as possible to learn at least one dance
for the end of the year luau
as a way to come together
and celebrate while teaching others about API culture.
KPDL also participates in
events like the Breast Cancer
Walk, beach cleanups and
Friendship • <jfemes. KPDL
alms^to iriclude all students
iii their meetings and events,
not limiting themselves to
those who identify as API.
"One of the biggest misconceptions about joining
a culturally specific org. is
that you have to be fit into
that to be part of that group,"
Quiban said7 "A lot of people have asked us if they can
join even though they are
not Asian and don't know
anybody that is API. [With
KPDL], we're highlighting
diversity and we're trying
to break down the differences between us. Uniqueness makes us special, but
together we are complete."
KPDL President Trisha
The members of KPDL look forward to transition towards sorority status.
Llanes explained that having the group on campus
has made her experience at
CSUSM more enjoyable and
increased her friend base.
"I joined the spring of my
freshman year and liked it immediately," Llanes said. "The
past presidents and members
are the ones that have really
motivated me to get where
I am now. I would like to
see KPDL expand so that it
inspires other API women
to come onto this campus.
We need to bring that diversity on campus, and we're
here to make a statement."
Quiban joined KPDL the
fall of her freshman year,
and expressed how much
the members rely on one
another. She explained that
when KPDL is established
as a sorority, it will help
the campus community become even more diverse.
"I hope that new members
will always learn the roots of
where KPDL came from and
how hard it has been for us to
earn Greek letters," Quiban
said. "I want them to have
an appreciation for what they
will have when they become
a sorority because we have
Photo provided by KPDL
worked on this for so long."
KPDL meets every other
Tuesday, the next meeting taking place during UHour on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in
Academic Hall 205. Those
interested in the group can
like their Facebook page
at https://www.facebook.
com/csusmkpdl or follow them on Instagram at
K PDL_sororLty i nterest.
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T h e p revalence o f d iversity i n s ports
H ow d ifference h elps s ports t ranscend t o a n ew a nd b etter p laying f ield
By Burtland Dixon
StaffWriter
What if I told you there
was a realm in which the
pigment of your skin, the
dialect you are accustomed
to or even the way society
perceives you as a person,
is completely obsolete?
Well that realm is real. It
can be found in front yards,
public parks and residential
streets, to mention a few.
This world is none other
than the world of sports. The
cliché of "it doesn't matter if you're purple, green
or orange" applies liberally in this domain of life.
If you have ever played on
an organized sports team in
a league, your coach would
be the first to tell you that
it doesn't matter who you
are; if you can play you are
going to play. The same
doesn't hold true in other
areas such as positions of
power in the workforce or
media representation. In
other terms, you are not going to notice as many Denzel Washington's or Jackie
Chan's as you would a Tom
Cruise or even a Brad Pitt.
Then we have sports, a
magnificent creation indeed.
Let us take a second to delve
into a diverse scene. Steve
Nash, Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin; at least one of those
names should ring a bell.
Now what do all these people
have in common? They each
are players for the Los Angeles Lakers and love playing
basketball. The diverse and
uniqueness of those players is that they are Canadian, Black-American and
Chinese-American, respectively. Rest assured this trend
doesn't stop with basketball.
Now if these were still the since I was eight years old,
Glory days where certain and have never encounathletes would be scruti- tered any sort of prejudice."
nized and demeaned when It appears as if sports is the
exception to
they stepped foot
onto a court or "There is no the rule in refield if they were race in sports" gards to racism and other
of color, the topic
issues alike.
discussed here
would be different. For- This would serve sports as an
tunately for human sake, outlet for many people and
those days are long gone. they would hate to see that
"There is no race in environment tampered with.
sports, all players have the "The fact that sports are
capability to succeed and so diverse makes them
work hard," CSUSM sen- more enjoyable for me,"
ior, Abraham Vargas, said. CSUSM sophomore, Steph"I have been playing sports anie Ferro, said. "Athletes
and coaches have the same
goals, to get better as a
team and to win, so why
should race or background
have an effect on this?"
Whether it be for intramurals or the official school
teams, CSUSM is littered
with players of different
backgrounds playing side
by side. Why diversity is so
unaccounted for elsewhere
in life can be speculated, but
it's clear that sports breeds
diversity. When you toss in
factors like passion, determination and competition,
what is there not to love?
CSUSM men's soccer team prepared for stretch run
Team aims for s e c o n d A.I.I title in four years
By Erik Sandoval
StaffWriter
Students have taken a
stand against rape and sexual assault in an effort to
refocus the conversation
around supporting survivors.
Demonstrators rallied during U hour on August 26
in Library Plaza with posters, chants and demands for
change. Supporters included
Cathy Nguyen from Student
Health and Counseling Services, as well as members
of STARS, Active Minds,
the Health and Wellness
Center, Sigma Chi, MEChA,
STAND, the United Students of Color Coalition,
BSU and other CSUSM
professors and faculty.
The rally was organized in
response to the pending investigation of the Tau Rho
chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. UPD issued a crime
report regarding allegations
that in May of this year, a
CSUSM student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus party hosted by members of TKE. Students have
responded to these claims
by protesting against the
victimization of survivors,
notably those at CSUSM.
Karen GuzmXn, who organized the rally along with
members of Feminists Anonymous, did this to specifically offer support to survivors of all sexual violence.
"Being survivors ourselves, we know what this
process feels like/' GuzmXn
said. "There Is~ so much
that goes into being victimized and we just want
this survivor to know that
we stand behind them."
Although TKE is not a
recognized organization at
CSUSM, the alleged sexual
assault is closely associated
with students and the surrounding campus community.
Jeff Salas, the chapter
President of TKE, explains
that fraternity members
are doing what they can
to aid the investigation.
"We have been cooperating with anything
that law enforcement has
asked us to do to help with
the situation," Salas said.
The university also responded to these reports by
focusing on student welfare and encouraging any
victim of sexual assault to
take advantage of confidential counseling services.
"The safety and well-being
of our entire campus community is our highest priority," CSUSM's Public Information Officer, Margaret
Chantung, said. "We will not
tolerate nor ignore sexual assault and we will hold members of our community accountable for their actions."
Chantung emphasized
the university's involve-
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM Men's soccer team warms up before practice in preperation for title game.
ment in this investigation
by sharing their partnership with the California
Attorney General's Office
arid local law enforcement.
These issues have resulted in an increase of stu-
Women's volleyball team
prepares for tournament
By Resty Grey
Sports Editor
CSUSM Women's Volleyball continues its hot streak
under head coach Andréa
Leonard with a win percentage well above .500 as they
look to finish off the season
and defend their Association
of Intercollegiate Institutions (A.1.1.) conference title.
As of Monday, Oct. 20,
cougars hold a record
of 16 - 8 on the season.
Cougars seem to have
struck a goldmine in its freshman class. Middle-blocker
Kristen Parker, libero Samantha Flores and outsidehitters Cheyenne Richards
and Ashley Kaylor have all
found a place in the rotation during almost every set.
Kristen Parker receives
exceptional
praise from Leonard.
"She's been really consistent for us, especially
for a freshman," Leonard said. "She's a kid that
comes in there with no
fear, she's a gamer. I think
we see her best when she's
in pressure situations."
Senior setter Alyssa Foster
continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership on her
team. Foster methodically
distributes the ball to every
one of the Cougar hitters on
the court, often displaying
her incredible volleyball IQ.
Composed and calm, nearly every set is dictated by
Foster, implementing lessons learned from Coach
Leonard during practice.
"Things we've been working on in practice is putting
ourselves in pressure situations in order to find a way
out of that and still be aggressive," Coach Leonard said.
"More importantly, mentally;
they have to keep their mental focus and stay aggressive.
We can't get complacent."
Junior outside-hitter Jordan Banich and senior
outside-hitter Alyssa Hubbard have combined to tally
more than 400 kills over
the course of the season.
"My setter is really good,"
Hubbard said. "I trust everyone around me and I know
I have to put the ball away,
there is really no other option. Any way I can help
my team to get a victory."
Cougars find consistent
effort and production from
their role players sophomore outside-hitter Brooke
Butler, sophomore middlehitter Morgan Willis and
senior middle-hitter Kelli
McLin, many times helping
to tip the scale in CSUSM's
favor during matches.
"We have players coming
of the bench and making impact points, which is really
hard to do," Leonard said.
"It's easier to be a starter, but
it's more difficult to come off
the bench and have to perform
right away under pressure."
The depth on the Cougars' bench seems to go on
endlessly as CSUSM continues to find excellent contribution from sophomore
setter Taylor Harris and
sophomore middle-blocker
Markisha Henderson-Diaz.
Despite earning plenty of
success against other teams
in the A.1.1. and N.A.IA.
conferences, Cougars are
still looking to improve upon
their volleyball proficiency
during competitive matches.
"There are definitely areas of our game we need
to work on and address,"
Coach Leonard said. "However we're battling. We're
back to that gritty determination, which is what
we really want to build up
towards the end of the season for a championship."
CSUSM will host only
four more home games before competing in the A.I.I.
tournament on November
14-15 in Denver, Colorado.
"This is exactly where
we want to be," Coach
Leonard said. "Rather
than fear that moment,
this gives us an opportunity to really embrace it."
dent concern and public
awareness of sexual assault
in the community. Karen
GuzmXn and other members of Feminists Anonymous explain that being able
to confront this violence is
the most important thing.
"We want to create a campus who is talking about it.
We want to facilitate those
discussions and eventually change our campus
climate," GuzmXn said.
Food Profil
Benefits of brown rice
The healthier alternative to white rice
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
Rice has been grown
and consumed mainly in
Asian countries, but its use
is now slowly catching up
here in the United States.
Brown rice is not a different type of rice, rather
an unrefined version of the
white rice we now eat but
with much more nutrients
than its refined counterpart. Though it takes almost
double the amount of time
to cook it, approximately
40 minutes, brown rice is
definitely worth the wait.
Whenriceis refined, all that
is left is starch. Even in the
production of enriched rice,
quite a few essential minerals are lost in the process
which cannot be regained.
It is not only consumed as
a grain, but also as oil which
is made from the by-product
of refining brown rice into
white called rice branning.
According to the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, rice bran oil can help
reduce cholesterol. One cup
of brown rice gives 5 grams
of protein and 3.5 grams of
dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain a
healthy weight. Consuming
100 grams of brownriceproduces 111 calories, which is
quite small when compared
to white bread that gives 289
calories, more than double
the amount found in brown
rice (USDA Database).
This rice is also known
to contain a trace element called Selenium.
"Some scientific evidence
suggests that consumption
of selenium may reduce
the risk of certain forms
of cancer," said the Food
and Drug Administration.
So be it for health or
just to have variation in
diet, brown rice seems to
be the right companion.
�Think pink in October, spread breast cancer awareness
By Ciara Walker
StaffWriter
The girls, boobies, TaTas, fun bags, hooters,
chests...whatever you call
them, October is all about
Breast Cancer Awareness.
One in eight women will be
diagnosed with the disease
and early detection is the
best prevention. Thefirstline
of defense is right at home.
You are your own healthcare
advocate and should begin with self-examinations.
Although, self-breast exams should not be used as a
sole means to identify cancer,
just an aid. The purpose is
for you ton become familiar
with your breast tissue, so in
the event a lump appears you
will be able to tell your doctor
whether or not it is abnormal.
Breast cancer is NOT limited to women. Although a
rare occurrence, men can
develop the disease as well.
However, women are nearly 100 times more likely
to be diagnosed than men;
breast cancer is the second
leading cause of death for
women in the United States.
The exact cause of breast
cancer is unknown besides
genetics, as is the case with
most cancers, but there are
a few lifestyle changes associated with decreasing the
likelihood of breast cancer
developing: Maintain an
active lifestyle by exercising and eating a well balanced diet, stop smoking and
limit alcohol consumption.
Heart
The Campus Recreation
Center at CSUSM has
started an intramural flag
football team for students.
Women are not always
the first athletes you think
about when you think of
football; many players
on these teams aré men.
One girl who decided it
would be fun to join is transfer-student Rashell Mascardo. This is not her first time
playing flag football though.
Rashell has been in the
military for seven years
and played flag football
for fun while she was deployed in Africa. She spoke
about her experience so
far as being the only girl
on the flag-football team.
"Sometimes it is not fair
because I have to prove
myself so my teammates
could trust me," Mascardol said. "The fact that I
was a complete stranger
made it a little bit harder."
Beat
Cultural views on health, wellness and exercise
If you have a family history of breast cancer, contact Student Health Services
at 760-750-4915 to schedule an appointment. If you
do not have medical insurance, you may qualify for
free or reduced health services. Contact North County By Alexis Saucedo
Health Services at 760-736- Sports Columnist
6734 for more information. Do your views on health,
wellness and exercise reflect those of your parents?
Are those beliefs dictated by
cultural practices? Let's face
it, we are living in a world
of wheatgrass, kale and protein shakes, but what are
these practices a result of?
Are they a result of us
breaking patterns of a sedentary lifestyle or elaborating on what already was?
No matter the culture, there
is always a stigma associated
with its lifestyle choices.
Despite having to over- The Hispanic culture is
come the female-athlete known for its hard workstereotype, Rashell exhibits ing individuals, rich family
exceptional play on the field, values and delicious food.
often matching the fitness However, Hispanic indilevels of many of the men. viduals have interesting, yet
Even though it seems like somewhat conflicting, views
a difficult situation, other on health and wellness.
female students should be Many individuals that
grateful that Rashell is tak- identify as Hispanic or Laing a stand to become the tino value hard work, parfirst female on the flag foot- ticularly physical labor.
ball team. She is a great asset This value is instilled early
to the team and it encourag-- on during childhood. Chiles other women to feel more dren are often put to work
comfortable to join as well. at a very young age. As a
result, they learn the impor-
Comparison among Hispanic/Latino, Filipino
and American Indian cultures
Flag fPardo team evolves to co-ed
ootball
By Shaina
Senior StaffWriter
Sports Editor:
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cougarchron.sports@gmail.com
tance o f p hysical l abor i n
family restaurants, on farms
or even around the house.
Hispanic/Latino individuals
associate exercise with the
strength and stamina that are
attained through the amount
of physical labor they do
associated with their jobs.
Strength and stamina carries
a certain level of pride with
it. This pride keeps Hispanics/Latinos from disclosing any sign of weakness,
especially regarding health.
For example, Mexicans
are historically known to be
taught to focus on the now.
Therefore, if he or she has
experienced an injury or a
health condition in the past
that is not present at a doctor's visit, it will likely go
unreported. More often than
not, Hispanic/Latinos are reluctant to seek treatment for
health issues
at all. Many
Hispanics/Latinos believe
in balance, if
that balance
is disturbed
they often rely
on natural or
h omeopathic
remedies, as well as their
deep spirituality to correct it.
Part of the Hispanic/Latino
culture is that many of them
do not believe in processed
or pre-packaged foods. Every meal is homemade, prepared with the utmost love
and care. Traditional Mexican meals include: beans,
rice, potatoes and tortillas.
"My family always says
that they will eventually die
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM has become a haven for witness and welness for members
of all races.
somehow, so they may as
well enjoy what they are eating," a Mexican student at
CSUSM, Luis Carrillo, said.
Carrillo has chosen to live
his life differently from his
traditional Mexican family. Carrillo served in the
military and is pursuing
his degree in Kinesiology
with an emphasis in physical education, so that he
can pass on his healthy habits to school aged children.
Hispanics/Latinos might
h é s keptical a bout h ealth
care but many Filipinos, on
the other hand, delve deeply
into the health care field.
Some Filipinos dedicate
themselves so selflessly to
the field of health that they
often forget about their own
well-being. Filipinos, like
Hispanics/Latinos,
also
have a culture full of hard
work, tradition and great
food. Filipinos are culturally known to measure their
success based on their hard
work and busy lifestyle.
Consequently, stress often accompanies hard work.
According to the National
Institute of Health (NIH),
heart disease is the leading
cause of death in Asian and
Pacific Islanders. The NIH
also states that hypertension is especially prevalent
in the Filipino commu-
wellness in order to educate
others. Health promotion is
important in order to educate
individuals about wellness.
"As American Indians, we
view health as being important because diabetes is
high among our race," an
American Indian student at
CSUSM, Linda Nieto, said.
"We know that we have a
genetic predisposition to the
disease, so we try to exercise
and eat right but we are not
perfect and many of us still
need more education on how
exercise and eating right affects blood sugar levels."
Nieto is a Kinesiology
major here at Cal State,
who hopes that her emphasis in exercise science will
help her educate her family, especially her son, on
how to live a healthier lifestyle on the reservation.
D iversityresources .com
says that animal foods, fried
bread and Indian corn are all
considered 'strong foods'
that promote good health. In
reality, these foods are high
in cholesterol and can be
linked to diabetes. According to diversityresources.
com, tribal religion and traditional healers continue to
be used to diagnose and treat
American Indian patients
on reservations. Although,
it is common for Native
Americans to seek
modern medicine
advice in order to
treat symptoms
as well as a tribal
physician to eliminate the cause.
As you can see,
our campus is a
melting pot. There
are so many different cultural views on health, wellness and exercise. Yet, we all
have a common goal and that
is to be the generation that
changes the cycle of poor
lifestyle habits. Perhaps,
the recent health revolution
is not just a fad, but a new
understood way of life that
we can all help share with
one another here on campus.
"As American Indians, we
view health as being important because diabetes is high
among our race,"
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"My mom has been in the
health care field as a nurse
for as long as I can remember, yet she urged my brother
and I to take a more preventative route toward health
care when choosing our careers," a Filipino student at
CSUSM, Leila Cruz, said.
Cruz is passionate about her
own health and has chosen to
pursue a career in health and
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Immerse yourself in the Ashtanga
Yoga experience
Photo by Cody Cook
CSUSM students are more often finding stress relief through yoga.
By Joshua Copeland
StaffWriter
Need a stress-relieving
escape in between classes? The CSUSM Clarke
has got you covered.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at U-hour, The Clarke
provides a free Ashtanga
Yoga class. Yoga is an exercise that improves strength,
flexibility, concentration
and balance. It encourages meditation and clarity and allows you a brief
intermission between the
everyday school grind.
The class begins with everyone sitting in a big circle
(depending on how many
participants arrive to the
class). Sometimes the instructor will sit in the middle
of the circle or join the participants on the outside. As the
class progresses, the instructor will carefully monitor
the participants in the class,
ensuring the safety and support of the poses. If a pose
proves to be too difficult, the
instructor will provide you
with an alternate position
with equivalent effectiveness to fit individual needs.
"The main goal is to teach
you guys [students] the
physical practice of yoga
but then also to show you a
little bit that it's more than
just a workout," yoga instructor, Louise McDugal,
said. "You learn a little bit
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MEN'S SOCCER 9-3:
mindfulness; a little bit about
10/25/2014 2:30 p.m., Opponent: Johnson & Wales (Colo.)
the philosophy and history,
weaved into the practice."
11/1/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Antelope Valley
One óf the many highlights
11/4/2014 3:30 p.m., Opponent: Point Loma
of the class is the last pose
WOMENS SOCCER 7-2-5:
of the class - the Savasana
Corpse pose, in which you
10/24/2014 3:00 p.m., Opponent: San Diego Christian
lay on your mat complete10/25/2014 12:00 PM, Opponent: Antelope Valley
ly relaxed and do nothing but listen to the music.
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"I love the class, and I
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 15-8:
think Louise is a great in10/23/2014 7:00 p.m., Opponent: La Sierra
structor," one CSUSM student said. "I've taken yoga
10/26/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Simpson
classes from all around and
10/31/2014 7:00 p.m., Opponent: West Coast Baptist
she's by far my favorite."
The difficulty level of the
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ner to intermediate, keeping
INTRAMURALS:
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utes, leaving enough time to DODGE BALL:
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The Clarke also provides start at 6:00 p.m. and the final game will end at 10:00 p.m.
mats and support blocks that
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7
E vents, l ectures set f or Diversity Awareness M onth
O ffice o f Diversity's inaugural event
By Courtney Jones
lead students in a powerful exercise aimed at promoting unity and strength.
The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Noa Baum left
attendees amazed following
her stellar performance during A Land Twice Promised.
On Oct. 9, CSUSM's exceptionally diverse community had the opportunity to
mingle over a cup of coffee
during International Coffee Hour. The same day, a
screening of Underwater
Dreams, really knocked the
socks off of attendees as
presenters shared the "epic
story of how the sons of
undocumented Mexican im-
Features Assistant
Get ready Cougars, in addition to wearing pink for
Breast Cancer Awareness,
you can also attend a variety of events and lectures
all month long in honor of
Diversity Awareness Month.
The events and lectures are
among the resources provided by CSUSM and its speakers to encourage students
to learn and understand the
world and the diverse individuals who occupy it.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, marked
the kickoff of Diversity
Awareness Month as guest
speaker Suzan Shown Hario
Student
migrants learned how to
build an underwater robot
from Home Depot parts and
defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process."
During U-Hour on Oct. 14,
students had the option of
attending ASFs "interactive
and educational" anti-bullying event or playing a few exhilarating rounds of Loteria,
a Mexican game similar to
bingo, in the Kellogg Library.
On Wednesday, Oct. 15,
Joseph Costello hosted an
event at the San Marcos
VA Vet Center about veterans and the various "invisible disabilities" they combat on a daily basis. Also
still more to come. Feel free
to drop in on one or more
of the remaining lectures
taking place this month:
Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance
lecture from 12 p.m. to 1:30
p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.
22 at the USU, Ballroom B.
Transgender
Identities lecture during U-hour
o n. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at
the USU, Ballroom C.
Love, Always: Exploring Identity through Spoken Word will take place
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the
USU, Ballrooms A&C.
The lecture, Frontiers in
that day, the Arts building
hosted guest speaker Sonia Gutiérrez as she spoke
about the "struggles, power
and responsibility of being
a bilingual writer today."
This past Monday, Oct.
20, Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez,
author of The Time is Now:
Understanding and Responding to the Black and
Latina/o Dropout Crisis
in the US. lectured about
a silent epidemic that has
been plaguing students of
color for some time now.
The above mentioned
events have been the events
that have taken place thus
far this month, and there's
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organization
Science, will be held from
during U-hour Thursday,
Oct. 30 at Arts Building 240.
Also, if you're interested in exploring the Half
Moon Wall, then head on
over to the Study Abroad
Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at
the Kellogg Forum Plaza.
The last event for the
month, International Coffee Hour, will take place
on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Continue
celebrating Diversity Awareness
Month, Cougars as someone once said that "the
beauty of the world lies in
the diversity of its people."
spotlight
Muslim students organize to promote understanding
By Shanice Davis
Group s eeks to raise awareness o f its r eligion
Staff Writer
At CSUSM, there is an
array of student organizations that anyone can join
that caters to students' needs,
hobbies, beliefs and specifications; the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is
among those organizations.
CSUSM student Amber
Mahmood, president of the
Muslim Student Organization, explains that a major
component in the group's
mission statement is unity.
Mahmood also emphasizes
that the organization is open
to all students, Muslim or not.
"[Our mission statement
is] to unite both Muslims
and non-Muslims in order
to better understand one
another," Mahmood said.
With many different ste-
reotypes and misconceptions out there, MSA encourages students to understand
what being Muslim means.
"It means being the best
possible person one can
be," Mahmood said. "Our
religion encourages its believers to be kind, justT"
humble, a role model and
pushes for equality for all."
Photo provided by MSA
Some of the MSA's goals
MSA group members gather to plan ways to open communication
they are proactively working
on achieving include grow- with other campus students.
ing and becoming a better
known entity on campus in central theme of build- events for students to
addition to spreading knowl- ing a strong relationship participate in including
edge throughout campus. with God as well as oth- hikes, movie nights, rock
MSA also encourages others ers and striving to achieve climbing, ice skating and
to better understand Islam the best self one can be in many other activities.
and its principles and val- this life," Mahmood said. MSA believes in giving
ues. The org. hopes to better MSA has grown by nearly back and helping the comconnect with the campus and 50 percent within the last munity by participating in
the local community in order year and hopes to contin- ventures such as food doto help increase awareness. ue to expand on campus. nations to the homeless
"[In Islam] there is the MSA also holds fun and various other volun-
teer opportunities that arise
throughout each semester.
In addition, MSA is holding their biggest event of the
year—Islam Awareness Week.
"Each year MSA holds
Islam Awareness Week, an
entire week of lectures and
events dedicated to chspeiling misconceptions and
eradicating
stereotypes
about Muslims and Islam,"
Mahmood said. "We have
knowledgeable scholars who
have volunteered to come
to CSUSM and speak about
a variety of topics (Islam in
the Media, Jesus in Islam,
Muslims: America's newest minority, Islamic influence in Chicano Culture)."
These lectures will be
held from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. from Monday, Oct.
20 through Thursday,
Oct. 23 in UHall 100.
Mahmood and fellow
members of MSA encourages newcomers from all
around the campus to join
or to attend at least one
meeting. The org. currently has biweekly meetings held during U-hour on
Thursdays. The org. gathers at this time in order to
discuss their thoughts on a
variety of informative topics and issues like Feminism
in Islam and Love in Islam.
For more information
on the org. email MSA at
m sa.csusm@gmail.com.
"We strongly encourage everyone to come out
and attend at least one
event," Mahmood said.
"It is a great opportunity
to build connections, clear
up any misunderstandings
and gain knowledge about
a highly discussed topic."
P riority Christian Challenge discusses c ommunity
S trengthening f aith w ithin C SUSM
By Celeste Morales
Outreach Assistant
CSUSM student org.
Priority Christian Challenge offers a safe environment where students can
come together and participate in shared prayer
along with other events
within the community.
The organization is spiritual based and promotes
connections and fellowship among students. Their
main focus is to help one
another stay on the spiritual
path through mentorship.
CSUSM student Karri Vitor, president of Priority
Christian Challenge, wants
to put the organization on
CSUSM's radar as a good
organization to join for those
students who want to build
strong relationships with
each other as well as help
others in the community.
One unique feature of Priority Christian Challenge
is that they interact with a
large part of the international student population.
"There is something like
forty-two different countries
represented at this school
who are looking for a way
to connect," Vitor said.
"We try to help with that."
The faculty advisor for
the org., Karno Ng, administers the International Coffee Hour where the organization comes together and
assist these international
students with transitioning
into CSUSM. Many of these
students are looking tofinda
sense of cohesive community.
Priority Christian Challenge creates this community during meetings where
students come together
and participate in Bible
study and fellowship. Vitor defines fellowship as
means of communication
that brings students closer
to one another and to God.
"Its a type of Bible study
that is concerned with
the connection with Jesus," Vitor said. "We hold
each other accountable."
One of the major events
they have coming up this November is called Operation
Christmas Child. Operation
Christmas Child allows students within the organization
to gather donated clothes and
food from around campus
and put
them in
shoe boxes. Once
they have
them all
packaged,
organized
teams
will ship
the donations to
c ountries
in need.
The organization also recently had an event called
"See you at the Pole" where
they organized a public
prayer by theflagpoles. The
group prayed for the campus,
the community and the rest
of the world. Some of the
students from Intervarsity,
a nother
s piritual
based organization on
c ampus,
joined the
organization in
prayer.
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Priority
Christian
Challenge
hosts
such events in hopes to help
strengthen the faith of those
students who attend. The
organization wants to provide the new members a bit
"There is something like fortytwo different
countries represented at this
school who are
looking for a way
to connect/
of encouragement in continuing to follow their faith
and to help students realize
that there are others who are
willing to pray with them.
Vitor also believes that
providing a place for students to pray gives people
a sense of camaraderie.
"This "also inspires some
of our members to be more
aware of the concerns of others and the community that
we are in, since we think
about them as well when
we are praying" Vitor said.
Priority Christian Challenge is open to all students
on campus, and for those interested in joining, the org.
meets from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
every Tuesday and Wednesday in the USU 2310-A.
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Spetletz-homemade brown butter egg noodles
Traditional German recipe made easy
By Chelsey Schweitzer
Senior StaffWriter
If you are in the mood for
a noodle dish with a twist to
break up the routine of regular old spaghetti or macaroni
and cheese, then this German
dish is for you. Spetletz is an
egg noodle dish that is served
in browned butter. In Germany, it is also normally served
with sauerkraut and pork
mixed in for additional flavor. This recipe has been used
in my family for generations,
and now you can try it too.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
6 eggs
Dash of salt
Cold water
Butter (as much or as little as desired)
Directions:
Mix flour, eggs and salt
by hand. Add cold water
until it has the consistency of a thick cake batter.
Boil a pot of salted water
(to a soft boil). Slice strips
of the batter into the water
and cook until fluffy. Strain
into a bowl of warm water.
Brown the butter in a small
pan by cooking at the highest heat until browned. Strain
the noodles, toss and butter them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sauerkraut
and pork as desired. Enjoy.
Do you have a favorite
recipe that you would like
to share? Send any recipes
or suggestions to Culinary
Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com
and
you may see your recipe
featured in the next issue.
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start to feel at home
By Sydney Schabacker
StaffWriter
When students go to college, some seek to find
what makes them special,
what talents they may possess and what possibilities
await. For international students Brian Park and O.C.
Si, coming to CSUSM is a
means for self-exploration.
Brian Park, a Business
Major, came to CSUSM
to extend his study of
English. He finds American culture fascinating,
and very different from
his home in South Korea.
"In South Korea everywhere is busy," Park said.
"There are too many people and too many cars."
But here at CSUSM, Park
expresses how friendly and
helpful everyone is, whereas
in South Korea, people might
be less inclined to ask for, or
give, assistance and advice.
Park believes that studying English will help him
succeed in the business
world. He hopes to one day
help his father manage their
family-founded construction business, Shintaeyang.
Photo by Chris Morales
International students enjoy doin school work at the Global Education room.
"English is good for me
since English is a prominent
language throughout the
business world," Park said.
Another international student here at CSUSM also
believes how essential language can be in everyday life.
Communications major O.C.
Si wants to learn all about
the intricacies of English.
Si is originally from
Macao, China and was
influenced to come to
CSUSM by her brother.
"My brother studies
here, and he said it's a
good school and a nice,
quiet place," she said.
Si also expresses how busy
she has been since settling in.
"I have lots of things to
do: get a phone, water, gas,
an apartment," she said.
Despite the many extra responsibilities that are part of
starting a life in a new country, Si is excited to be here.
She loves the freedom of
American culture, delights
in the English immersion
and appreciates being part
of a diverse community.
Though both O.C. and
Brian are far from home,
their experiences here at
CSUSM are an exciting and
satisfying first step towards
their trans-global futures.
C S U S M r eaches z enith i n i ts 2 4 y ear c ourse
T he m apping o f the u niversity throughout' t he^eats
By Anna Maria Petrova well-developed campus."
StaffWriter
With record enrollments
this fall, CSUSM has been
named one of the fastest growing universities
in the Cal State system.
From the first graduating class of 1991 to the
2014 fall semester's record enrollment, CSUSM
has come a long way.
As the years passed and
more students were accepted, the university was
expanded, new buildings were added and new
programs were founded.
"It has changed a lot since
I started in 1991. Initially
we had only a couple of
hundred students without a
campus. We rented a part of
Business Park by Jerome's,"
said Literature & Writing
Professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan.
"Now we have over tens of
thousands of students on a
Editor-in-Chief
Katlin Sweeney
The current fall 2014 semester welcomed 12,853
students to CSUSM, which
included 2,175 new freshmen and 1,644 transfer students, surpassing the 12,000
student mark that had not
been broken in the past.
The CSUSM campus
has also been recently
ranked as one of the best
universities in the area.
"As a relatively speaking young institution, it
is admirable to be ranked
among the top 20 best universities in the area," said
Gezai Berhane Associate
Director of Operations of
Dean of Students Office.
Another notable accomplishment attained by
CSUSM is the recently
awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity or HEED award.
"The Office of Diversity was established three
Photo by Chris Morales
Craven Hall stands as a beacon of progress.
years ago, and within the
last couple of years we have
been operating off our strategic plan," said Marilyn
McWilliams, Administrative Assistant of the Office
of Diversity, Educational
Equity and Inclusion. "We
have five years of strategic planning, and based on
COUGAR
that plan we have been implementing a lot of things"
CSUSM's accomplishments and progress can be
first attributed to its unique
history. The CSU campus
held its first classes in 1979
at Lincoln Middle School
in Vista and served approximately 148 students. How-
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ever, in 1982 the campus
moved into a larger office
building in Los Vallecitos
Blvd., San Marcos, also
known as the Jerome's area.
"I was here the first two
years as a student, we didn't
take classes here thefirsttwo
years on this site we were at
what was back then the Jerome's area," Berhane said.
"CSUSM was founded in
1989, and that's when they
started hiring faculty and
staff administrators," he said.
"I was one of thefirststudents
enrolled in the fall of 1990."
CSUSM was the twentieth
campus in the CSU system at
the time and was headed by
Bill W. Stacy as itsfirstpresident. Alongside President
Stacy, there were 12 other
founding faculty members.
In Feb. 1990, CSUSM introduced its first junior and
senior class with an enrollment size of 448 students
while the CSUSM campus
Was still under construction.
In May of 1992, CSUSM
had its first official commencement
ceremony
prior to the grand opening of the CSUSM campus.
In 1996, Jean and W. Keith
Kellogg II pledged a donation
to the school which helped
support the future development of the Kellogg Library.
Moreover, in 2010, the
university celebrated its
twentieth anniversary, and
the enrollment of students
reached 9,767 and has
continued to grow since.
With a ranking placing it in
the top 20 best Cal States, a
diversity award and record
enrollments, CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing schools in the region.
The
opportunities
CSUSM has to offer to
its students along with
the accomplishments obtained, makes this campus
a truly exceptional one.
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S tudents' H alloween t raditions
C ougars r emember t he m ost m emorable H alloweens
By Shanice Davis
StaffWriter
It is that time of the year
where the leaves transition
to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air gets
cooler, days get shorter and
where for one night of the
year people dress up in costumes, scare little kids and
pass out cavity ridden candy.
Childhood Halloween
celebrations were riddled
with candy, trick or treating, scary movie nights,
halloween parties with
friends and getting dressed
in flirty or scary costumes.
When asked about Halloween traditions, our fellow
Cougars grew excited and
nostalgic from the simple
thought of Halloween alone.
CSUSM freshman Josh
Morones reminisced about
Halloween time with
his friends and family.
"When I was younger, or
still, my neighborhood has
been one of the most popular destinations for trick or
treating," Morones said. "We
would get people from Tijuana, we would get buses with
tons of people and my street
would get totally packed. We
would also get a huge mob of
people, some would be twenty-five and others would be
two years old. It would just
What halloween costume will you
wear this year?
be a whole bunch of people
trick or treating together."
CSUSM junior, Nicholas
Bruno, pondered his early
childhood as he mentioned
that he does not currently
have much of a tradition as
he once did. However, as a
child, he would get ready
for the festivities by preparing their home for the
mysterious night to come.
"As a kid, I'd paint ghosts,
pumpkins and spooky things
on my window," Bruno said.
CSUSM junior, Diana Garcia, celebrates the same way
every year, while sometimes
helping kids in the process.
"I watch Hocus Pocus every Halloween either by myself or with others and since
I've been working with kids at
Project REACH, I have them
watch it too," Garcia said.
CSUSM junior, Michael
Martinez, sticks close to
his Mexican heritage as
he describes that he and
his family commemorate Dia de Los Muertos.
R E S T A U R AN T
"Our Halloween tradition
is the Day of the Dead,"
Martinez said. "We would
place a table in our living
room and just have it open
to put food on it for those
who have passed away;
the ones (foods) we know
they liked, and we'll leave
it there for two nights."
Regardless of what Halloween traditions students have
grown up with-trick or treating, partying, apple bobbing
or just kicking back watching Halloween classics—it
still remains a holiday that
brings out the kid in us all.
Whatever Halloween shenanigans you're involved
in, be sure to have fun and
be safe out there Cougars.
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Minions: This is one of
Looking to get in the the popular ones this year.
Halloween spirit this year Basically get yellow shirts,
with some friends? Here sweaters and some overalls
are a few costume ideas or suspender straps. Glue
that can help you stand out. some Styrofoam cups to a
Mystery Gang:
Old headband for the eyes and
school but still works. you have minions. If you
Choose whoever wants to can get a tall guy to be Gru it
play which character and would be even more perfect.
dress accordingly. You Super hero group: Reccould even get a cardboard ommended for large groups.
like the Avengers or Justice
League that give you a wide
range of characters to dress
up as. Or if you feel like
messing with people, Mends
could dress up as a bunch of
different Deadpools for kicks.
Crayola Crayons: This one
is easy. All you need is a
T-shirt of the color you want
to be. Adding a cone shape
for headgear in the proper
color will add to the costume.
Pac Man and Ghosts: Get
a lot of cardboard and cut
out the shapes of the classic Pac Man shape and four
other ghost shapes to wear.
Tetris: Take a cardboard,
cut it in the shape that you
want and paint it any color.
For a group variation, have
everyone's pieces all fit together once they line up.
Beer Pong: This one
will get some laughs. Take
some cardboard, paint it
red and wrap it in a cylindrical shape to make it look
like a solo cup around the
person. Grab a volleyball
and start tossing it around.
H alloween
a round t he w orld
By Alex Maravillas
StaffWriter
There are different cultures around the world
that celebrate Halloween,
some are unique while others are rooted in tradition.
Halloween
originated
from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went
trick-o-treating and most
individuals went to occasions or gatherings with
family and companions.
In Latin America and Spain,
for three days, individuals
praised on All Souls Day(s).
On the third day they have
a traditional feast, which
begins on Oct. 31. The end
goal is to demonstrate their
endowment for the spirits.
There is also an altar with an
offering to honor the dead.
The French celebrate
Halloween by going to
parties, social gatherings,
bars or clubs. Individuals
celebrate by hosting parties with scary themes or
by going trick-o-treating.
Lastly, in the Philippines,
Halloween lasts up to three
days and is built upon a
Catholic foundation. Similar to Spain and some Latin
American countries, Hal-
loween in the Philippines
begins from Oct. 31 to Nov.
2. where Nov. 1 and Nov.
2 are used to remember
the deceased. During these
two days, families gather
at cemeteries to honor the
dead. Some individuals actually live in the cemetery in
homes made out of coffins.
Halloween is celebrated all
around the world. Furthermore, the common phenomenon that is Halloween connects students' traditions with
the traditions of other countries such as Ireland, Latin
America, Spain and France.
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October is National Diversity month, so now is the
perfect time to learn something new about a different
culture. One way to learn
about a new culture is to
build a friendship with someone who has a different cultural background than you.
Another way is to attend
the diversity events offered on campus. I've attended two such events this
month that each taught me
something new about cultures other than my own.
The first event was called
"A Land Twice Promised,"
and was about encouraging a better understanding
Check out diversity events on campus
of the complex relationship
between Israelis and Palestinians. The event involved
Israeli storyteller Noa Baum
doing a theatrical one woman performance which explored the idea that perhaps
Israelis and Palestinians have
more in common than they
think. Something she said
that really stuck out to me
is that "once you hear someone's story, there's no going
back." Which leads us to the
wise words of Gene Knudsen Hoffman when he says,
"An enemy is one whose
story we have not heard."
The second event was the
first installment of the three
part Community and World
Literary Series that's being
put on by the Literature and
Writing Department. Toni
Jensen, a published author entitled From the Hilltop.
and professor
Her work
of creative
e xplores
writing at the
"Once you hear issues of
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someone's story, g e n d e r
of Arkansas,
there's no going and Native
was brought
A merican
back."
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shed a new light for me on
the struggles being faced
by Native Americans in our
society. It was also a great
time because Jensen's work
is funny and refreshing.
All of this to say that attending the different events
and lectures which the campus offers for free to students is a fruitful way to
learn new things about different cultures. I encourage all students to attend at
least one such event each
semester in order to engage
more fully with the diverse
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Letter to the Editor
11
Q u e s t i o n i n g d i v e r s i t y at C S U S M
By USCC
Contributor
Knowledge, Awareness, Equity, Lunch official seal
Dear CSUSM,
As United Students of
Color Coalition, we are taking the initiative to communicate the vision we have for
CSUSM in hopes of helping
our campus live up to its core
values, mission and vision
statement. Despite reaching
the 25 year anniversary, it is
both tragic and unacceptable
that acts of racial and hatred
Globalizing education benefits students
By Alhijaz Althagafi
Contributor
It has been said by Kofi
Annan that "arguing against
globalization is like arguing
against the laws of gravity."
Edward Fiske says that
if Americans are to continue to prosper and to exercise leadership in this new
global context, it is imperative that that we understand
the new global forces that
have both shaped, and been
thrust, upon us. The alternative is to be at their mercy.
Technological advancement has created a new
global culture. Each part of
the world today is connected
with each other. A company
in Korea can sign a contract
with another company in the
U.S without physically meeting. A family in South Africa
can watch the National Geographic channel at the same
time as a family in India,
both in their own language.
Globalization and technological advances have
played major roles in shifting the world toward a common culture, and it also
enhances education and
peace by allowing learning,
understanding and connection between diverse groups.
Diversity is not only about
race, ethnicity and gender,
but also religion, sexual
orientation, status and age.
Globalization and diversity
go hand-in-hand. The United
States has worked to apply
diversity and globalization
to the education system,
e specially
in higher
6
e ducation.
But why is
g lobalizing
our campus
i mportant?
The first
reason is
expanding experience. For some
college students, interactions on campus might be
the first time they have had
interpersonal communication with people from different groups. A university
campus is like opening the
door to the entire world
without the need to travel.
The second reason is to
improve social development.
By interacting with people
{
from different backgrounds
you can partner and develop
relationships. Sometimes
we have boring conversations with friends who have
everything in common with
us, which is why interacting
with people from different
backgrounds is so important.
The third reason is that it
prepares students for career
success. Emerging markets
mean economic growth, and
therefore the
need to prepare
students for
jobs that require
new skills. Students will soon
be looking for
a place in an
interconnected
world as never
before. The changing roles
of the international community, the changing face of
U.S neighborhoods, the challenges facing environmental,
health and science, must be
understood and managed by
a new generation of workers,
citizens and leaders. Dealing
with all of these will require
an education system that
prepares future employees
to lead in a global context.
Why is
Globalizing
on Campus
important"
Joining BSU changed
my college experience
racism continue to transpire
on this campus. Over the last
few years there have been incidents on campus that have
served to increase the racial division among faculty,
staff and students, including racist and sexist grafitti,
harrassment of certain faculty and students and acts of
cultural misappropriation.
These incidents have negatively affected our community in ways that makes students feel like their culture
is under attack. Recently the
of
their
though these concerns tend
to be thrown under the rug
rather than immediately addressed. As students of color
we are working hard to make
a difference, but the university needs to do its part too.
In Solidarity,
United Students of
Color Coalition
Need for more diversity
on campus
found Black Student Union, felt like I did not belong with
cause I did not know or see NPHC Divine 9 on our cammany individuals like me. pus. It would not only spread
But that fall semester I saw diversity around the school
that CSUSM had a BSU and but also the Greek life.
I immediately joined and This would give opportuninever looked back. BSU is an ties to other young African
organization that makes sure American woman to have a
individuals have a safe place chance to have a sisterhood
to go to when you need to and have a life-changing extalk and an academically in- perience. Also, individuals
clined setting that allows you of other cultures will gain
to address your own opin- more knowledge of African
ions and to think critically. American college history,
Before joining BSU, I instead of only the oppreslooked at the Greek life sive history which they are
and was astonished by how taught. They will be enlightlacking it was in diversity. I ened and not so ignorant
looked at all the sororities' on our accomplishments.
By Darniesha Thornton I felt very uncomfortable be- them. That is why we need a
Contributor
The school is diverse, but
not as much as it claims to be.
When I look around the
campus, yes, I do see a variety of individuals, but there
is still a huge gap in the
number of individuals like
me. I am African American.
When looking at various
clubs and organizations there
are very few that have members with people that look
like me, let alone are run
by people that look like me.
Last year, my freshman
year of college, before I pictures and I immediately
Students raise their hands in solidarity in protest of police brutality.
Creating sense of
community at CSUSM
ful experience for me. We that I admire most about the
have discussions that are in- Black Student Union is that
Contributor
teresting to be a part of and they encourage anyone of any
I came from a
ethnicity to attend By Daniesha Thornton
campus that was
the meetings. They Contributor
slightly diverse.
emphasize that di- Having diversity on our
But coming to
versity is a won- campus is extremely imporCSUSM there was
derful thing to have tant to me. The reason I bedefinitely a noticeon our campus and lieve this is because diversity,
that we want every in my opinion, symbolizes a
able difference in
ethnic- , group to. thriving community/campus.
the diversity of the
embrace Jheir cul- '
campus. I decided
ture and Heritage. "Raving multiple cultures
to be a part of
n our campus
any
Black Student UnDiversity is cru- ondividuality allows mculi
explore
ion because they
cial^ ibf" campuses * tures, perspectives, topics,
were all incredto have because it beliefs, ideologies and many
gives students of key factors that make us as
ibly welcoming
all different races
and I really wantPhoto provided by BSU Facebook Page to learn and ap- students better critical thinked to learn more
that CSUSM
preciate the heritage ers. Iddo believeonderful job
about my culture.
has one a w
fellow- classmates, with integrating diversity beParticipating in the BSU they are very informative
as well. One of the things
meetings has been a wonder-
By Shalyn Reynoso
university received the prestigious "National Diversity
Award," giving a false representation of our university. A
university that does not have
enough faculty of color, that
does not have ethnic centers,
that does not have Chicana
studies, Black studies, or
Asian studies; and a university that has continued to fail
students of color on an institutional level is not diverse.
While we acknowledge
that the university is aware
of these issues, we feel as
cause I do love seeing people
on my campus that resemble
many different shades. But,
with that said, I do believe
as a campus we can do much
more to expand diversity.
Being a college student, it
is my goal to graduate and
get a career, but in doing so
I want to change the lives of
students that believe there is
no hope in going to collège.
I am motivated by the idea
that I can be the changing
factor in a student's decision to come to college. That
is why I am in the flourishing, cultural organization of
BSU (Black Student Union).
It is our goal to start serving within our communities
because we, as a cultural
organization, realize how
important it is to see a person that looks like you telling you to go to college.
One quote I love to read
and that I can relate to as a
young black woman is by
Maya Angelou which says,
"My mission in life is not
merely to survive, but to
thrive; and to do so with
some passion, some compassion, some humor and some
style." And with that I encourage you to be a leader
today, tomorrow and forever.
�My e xperience as an E gyptian A merican
cousins I didn't know existed
would join us for dinner.
I learned English along with
Arabic and had friends who
I played with after school.
I climbed trees and picked
mulberries off its stems and
watched sunsets with my
family from our balcony.
When I was ten, I remember packing a large suitcase
alongside my brother as my
mom told us of the adventures
we'd be having in America.
"We'll have a big house and
a backyard," my mom would
tell us with excitement.
I know now that what my
mom was searching for was
what many others from all
over the world were searching for. I came to the United
States with family who believed in the American dream.
When I arrived in the U.S.
I was shocked in every essence of the word but more
so, I was afraid of not fitting
in. Soon after, my mom enrolled me in the third grade,
and although I studied English in Egypt, it was still hard
for me to communicate with
classmates and teachers; language barriers became an enemy to my self-development.
Throughout middle and
high school I was asked
questions about my nationality. I was asked if I had lived
in a hut back in Egypt, or if
I had owned a camel, or if I
was somehow a descendant
of Cleopatra. I was always
surprised at how little people knew about Egypt and
how quickly people threw
stereotypes around. Some
people didn't even know
that Egypt was in Africa.
But what shocked me
the most was being told
by a classmate that "I'd
be afraid to ride in an airplane with you." Televi-
disrespectful and racist. Appropriating other cultures is
not harmless. It often contributes to negative stereotypes
of the culture being parodied.
T e reason appropriation
h
can be harmful is that rituals
and history that have a strong
meaning to the original culture are often be treated by
outsiders as "just for fun."
Then, the ritual or history is
treated in a way that is dis-
respectful and offensive to
someone who has it as a very
deep part of their culture.
Now, none of this is to say
that if you're not Chinese
you cannot eat that lo meiri
you bought for dinner. Eating a culture's foods, enjoying its music and learning the
language can all be enriching
ways to show your appreciation for a culture. Cultural
exchange and learning about
others' backgrounds can help
create understanding and
friendship around the world.
But wearing a cartoon-like
sombrero, poncho and heinous mustache isn't showing
respect: it's downright rude.
It's important to learn why
it's not okay for members
of a dominant culture to appropriate others. "Ethnic"
clothes and hairstyles are
still stigmatized as unprofes-
By Nada Sewidan
Features Editor
Identity is a culmination
of human experience, diversity and being part of a
community that connects
us. Being Egyptian American, my identity is closely
tied to both the life I lived
in Egypt and the life I live
here in the United States.
My experience in Egypt
consisted of living in large
apartment flats similar to
what you'd see in big cities
like New York, of Pyramid
adventures and camel rides
on desert ground. I remember
commuting through buses,
microbuses and trams, and
navigating through jaywalkers and traffic, side street markets and the many tourists.
I spent my childhood surrounded by my family— a silly, loud, funny family. We'd
have large family gatherings where uncles, aunts and
Photo provided by Nada Sewidan
Nada (left) and cousin on Nada's 6th birthday in Eygpt.
sion didn't help with those
kind of stereotypes either.
I soon realized that some
people's prior perceptions of
Egypt were automatically attached to me. Even if I tried to
crawl my out from under people's preconceived notions,
I'd find myself pulled back.
It's hard to form an identity when a part of you is
thousands of miles away,
the other part of you is
trying to adopt someone
else's identity and the rest
of you is being judged by
people's standards, stereotypes and their ideas of you.
There remains this large
disconnect between a picture
of the Egypt I knew then, the
Egypt I've grown unfamiliar with and my place in the
United States now. That's the
thing about living half your
life in one country, brought
up based on one culture's
ideals and then transported
to find yourself immersed in
completely different ideals you tend to lose who you are.
You may be wondering
why you should care about
my story, or any stranger's
story for that matter. But the
truth is, if you cared about
my story, maybe you'd see
me from a different perspective, beyond the superficial,
beyond stereotypes, beyond
brown hair and brown skin.
You'd see a world outside
your own; you'd see a perspective that television
screens won't show you.
Maybe you'd see a girl that
struggles with something
that everyone struggles
with—identity. You'd get to
know who I am, my life in
Egypt, my life now, and you
would no longer ask me if I
lived in a hut, or if I owned a
camel, or if I was a descendant of Cleopatra. You'd find
yourself relating to me and
maybe you'd find that we
all beat to the same drum.
Everyone has a story,
and their story matters. Ultimately, it's our stories
that keep us connected.
sional, "cultural" foods are
treated as exotic past times,
and the vernacular of people of color is ridiculed and
demeaned. People of color
are stripped of their ability to express their cultural
identities on a daily basis,
biit when white people do
it it's often seen as self-expression. This is a privilege
granted only to those of the
dominant culture. Fortunate-
ly, we as a society can learn
about these issues and work
to become more sensitive
to other people's cultures.
With all of this in mind,
please think before buying
that "Native American war
bonnet" from Urban Outfitters or dressing as a "sexy
Dia de Los Muertos sugar
skull." These are real people,
real cultures and real histories, not fashion accessories.
Cultural appropriation is not fashionable
By Nicole Holman
Contributor
Cultural appropriation is
the process by which a member of a dominant culture
takes or uses aspects of another culture (often a colonized culture) without any
understanding of the deeper
cultural meanings behind the
appropriated item. It is often
I s A m e r i c a r eally p o s t - r a c i a l ?
By Ciara Walker
StaffWriter
"I don't have a
gun, stop shooting!"
Those were the last words
spoken by Michael Brown as
he was fatally gunned down
in Ferguson, MO by a Caucasian police officer. Brown
was supposed to start college that following Monday.
We have all heard someone complaining and
thought, "It is not just because you are black." But
this time, it is. I have silently
watched various videos pop
up on my social media newsfeeds of African-American
men and teenagers being
unjustly arrested, beaten,
shot at and even worse, murdered - all of them unarmed.
Remember, the staff member on campus who was
thought to have had an assault rifle? It turned out to
be his umbrella and he was
able to walk away, later
joking about it on his Facebook. I wonder if it were
an African-American man,
would the situation have
been handled differently?
Just recently, Levar Jones
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outrage in other communi- myself have lost friends as es. You feel that you are not
the way you have drank the blood of my
ties. In light of current events, a result of their racist com- being represented appropricountry.
I can no longer remain silent. ments during both elections. ately? Join a diversity team
Ah yes! What a delight I am!
I have two African-American I am focused on life, lib- at work or school to be a posI have been waiting patiently for another
boys who may someday be erty and the pursuit of hap- itive image for your culture.
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looked upon as a threat just piness, but police are in pur- Then, use that platform to
to taste me.
because of the color of their suit of me. What happened educate others. Raise awareCome! Drink my skin and feast upon my
skin. And this is not limited to justice for all? Minori- ness, remain vigilant and
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to the men either. I myself ties have to beat stereotypes speak up. Don't wear black
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have been harassed by two while facing disadvantages. face (or sombreros or dress
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For I do not know the jewels inside my skin
this past April. "Routine traf- society that claims to be simply making a mockery of
and the laughter that echoes through the
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So, why should you care of people by the few repre- your outlook. You never
And I would rather
about these occurrences? sentatives that you encounter. know what a person is going
cave in on myself
CSUSM boasts a diverse Learn about a race instead of through or has endured to
than let you in.
campus. This campus is no criticizing them. And having be sitting in class with you.
I am not another land you can ravage.
�Opinion Editor:
Noelle Friedberg
cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com
M y e xperience i n E cuador
By Bobby Rivera
Alumni
It has been said that a
young couple went to San
Pablo Lake, which is located
below Imbabura Volcano.
When caught, the couple
ran off. They then went to
a single tree high on a hill
that overlooked San Pablo
Lake. It was there that their
kiss blossomed into love.
The Lechero Tree still exists
outside of Quito, Ecuador in
a colonial town called Otavalo. The folklore ending
is that the two souls were
separated by rival families,
one being the lake, the other
being the tree. Today, many
in love take their vows at
the foot of this tree in hopes
of having everlasting love.
I went to Ecuador this summer to research a fictional
novel that took me to three
indigenous communities
within this beautiful scenic
country. My return trip to
Ecuador was motivated by
an Andean medicine class
which I took from Professor
Bonnie Bade in the summer
of 2013. What was to have
been a 5-week trip, expanded to 3 months after I fell in
love with the city of Otavalo
and the people of Ecuador.
My novel took me to the
three regions of Ecuador.
First, to the Highlands where
the city of Otavalo is located.
Then to the Coastal area in
the city of Santo Domingo
home to the Tsachila Nation.
Finally, to the Amazon region
where the town of Lago Agrio, where the Cofan nation
is located. What ties all three
nations is the respect and love
of mother -earth. They call it
Pachamama and it's shared
by many Andean villages,
towns, and cities where culture is preserved. It was quite
common to see homes with
gardens. It's a spiritual belief that connects our planet
earth to the outside cosmos.
The city of Otavalo can be
described as a highland colonial town. In recent years
the government took a moral stance and implemented
Buen Vivir (Spanish for the
good life) to their constitution to preserve and integrate
an indigenous language and
protect indigenous people. It
compares to where we stood
as a nation during the racial
conflict in the civil rights
era of the 1960's. Indigenous people were regarded
as second class and racial
stratification created a have
and have not way of life in
Ecuador. People of color
had fewer life opportunities
to improve economically
and lacked educational resources. Language is a common bond for the preservation of culture in Otavalo
Quechua
(pronounced
keechwa) is one of the remaining indigenous languages and Otavalo is a peaceful
town. Men wear their hair
braided and long and women
wear gold beaded necklaces
with white floral blouses. I
spent nearly a month there
learning Andean music,
rituals and customs. As a
contemporary sociologist
in making, I truly evolved
into an anthropologist.
I also met a musician, Ali
Lema, who enlightened me
on Andean traditional music.
He was awarded a scholarship to the University of
Otavalo where he is leading a grassroots movement
to bring Andean music into
academia. While studying
music, he also teaches other
students to play Andean instruments that can only be
found in the Andean Highlands. His family of five
lives on a few thousand dollars a year. His 104 year old
grandmother also lives adjacent to the home where his
wife Carolina sings along
with his 3-year-old daughter,
Palomita. They also open up
their home, which doubles as
a music school, to students.
From Otavalo I went south
to Santo Domingo, home to
the Tsachilas nation. They
Use a vegetable dye to paint
their hair red and they pride
themselves on being self-sufficient. The Tsachillas were
formerly called the Indios
Colorados (redhead Indians)
but a recent movement to
change that has elicited the
government to lead and correct this bias by using the appropriate name of Tshchilas.
It was just outside Santo
Domingo that I met Henry
Calazacon who represents
his nation by sharing his history and customs. Henry has
traveled the world and is eager to share his way of life.
Henry spent a day trying
to perfect my spear throwing technique and teaching
me the names of hundreds
of plants that they use for
teas and remedies. As the
son of an elder leader, Henry is responsible with the
teaching the global community about the Tsachilas
and the preservation of the
ancient language, Tsafiki.
It is one of the oldest spoken languages in the world.
The Tsachilas invited me to
spend a few days with them.
They still have numerous
Shamans that lead the community. They are made up of
a few thousand and are broken up into communities in
Santo Domingo. At one point
they had command of one
the largest indigenous areas
that stretched from Peru to
Colombia. But little by little, they have either sold
Photo provided by Bobby Rivera
Bobby Rivera shares a beautiful view with a localfromEcuador,
land or had it taken away to learn another indigenous marked with a personal
from past governments. language known as Aingae. epiphany of protecting those
I was privileged to be let I did a cultural exchange who lack the financial reinto the community as they where I was allowed to sources and luxuries that we
shared their history. It is not teach English in a school in see daily in most homes in
common to see westerners exchange for learning their the U.S. The Cofanes may
visit them and stay a few customs and history. The lack television, computers,
days to learn of their medici- Cofan nation once numbered and high end cell phones , but
nal plants and heritage. They in the tens of thousands. But their richness is in its peohave an incredible command as oil companies entered the ple. They have great pride
of the biological plants that area the numbers have dwin- and are very humble. They
surround them for medicinal dled to a few thousand. A are influenced by protecting
purposes. They thrive on the nearly decade long court bat- our planet and giving back to
land and have maintained tle over alleged oil spilling our mother earth. They have
song and dances that go back into the land and water table a communal system of sharthousands of years. From has many confused about ing that I was envious of and
Santo Domingo my jour- the future for the Cofan na- wish I could see more of here
ney took me to the northern tion. Yet the Cofanes have in the U.S. It is a contrast
Amazon town of Lago Agrio managed to protect what from what I see in corporate
along the Colombian border. little area they still control. America and those who live
The sound of an outboard I entered this tribal com- their lives for themselves
engine racing over the Aqua munity that dates back thou- and not to improve on the
Rico River between two sands of years with only human condition for others.
bodies of land. One side rep- my backpack, camera, and For anyone interested in
resents the Mestizos (Span- field notebook. I start my studying abroad I highly sugish mix) community and the initial meeting apologiz- gest contacting the Global
other the indigenous Cofan ing for not eating monkey Studies Department on camnation. The Cofan nation when it was offered to me. pus. The inner connection
rests in the Amazon area and It gave me a teaching mo- I made and shared will stay
they can be found in Colom- ment to our guests on pro- with me a lifetime. If you
bia as well. They live off tecting endangered species allow yourself to learn from
the land and receive a few of animals around the globe. those you meet, it will change
thousand dollars to live on It was the only odd moment your worldview and give you
from the Ecuadorian govern- I had during my visit and I a more accurate account on
ment. Once you have cross did not want to offend my global issues. I challenge all
the Aqua Rico River you hosts. I did drink a boiled who read this article to look
know you are in the Cofan water drink called caculo globally and help bring about
Nation from the sounds of (plantain drink) every 3 to 4 individual change. Who
monkeys, tapirs and chick- hours for my first day. Dur- knows . . . maybe you will
ens. There was no electric- ing my visit I also ate freshly also find yourself halfway
ity during my three-day stay roasted meal worms on a around our planet thinking
after it stopped from a re- stick and had wild boar meat. of ways to improve humancent storm. It was now time My summer of 2014 was ity, one chapter at a time.
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After summer's departure,
fall brings many new and returning TV shows this year.
A number of shows either
finally answer multiple unanswered questions from
last year's season finales, or
introduces new and upcoming actors who play unusual, funny, terrifying, strong
and even crazy characters.
The networks provide the
fun and gripping experiences of getting the chance
to watch many TV shows or
even TV Movies for audiences with different preferences.
Fall TV shows lineup
Mid-September had the
return of the exciting ABC
superhero show "Agents of
S.H.I.E.L.D," also CBS's
navy crime drama NCIS with
an explosive new season and
its new spin-off, "NCIS:
New Orleans," joining from
last year's episode "Crescent
City Parts I and H." "NCIS:
Los Angeles" accompanied its counterparts in the
CBS lineup before the end
of the month. The network
also introduced couple new
shows to the fall TV lineup: "Scorpion," "Madam
Secretary" and "Stalker".
The CW started its October lineup with "Reign," the
story of Queen Mary of Scotland, and then double brother
trouble with "The Vampire
Diaries" and "The Originals"
in their second seasons. The
fan favorite "Supernatural"
returned for its tenth season after leaving fans with
a shocking cliffhanger. The
protector of Starling City
makes a comeback. "Arrow" (Wednesday nights)
and its spin-off, "The Flash"
(Tuesday nights) bolt in The
CW schedule. Fox brings
its own superhero drama on
Monday nights. "Gotham" is
the story of Detective James
Gordon in his early years on
the police force before the
legend of Batman began.
Another haunting thriller
returned in FOX, '"Sleepy
Hollow" with its heroes Lt.
Abbie Mills of the Sleepy
Hollow P. D. and Ichabod
Crane, come back for another season fighting for
the greater good against the
demon Moloch, Headless
Horseman and Crane's son
Henry. October also brought
forth on FX, "American Horror Story" which returned
with yet another chilling
season. A new creepier
theme is introduced, Freak
Show, set in the 1950's.
ABC brings back yet another thrilling season of
"Revenge" with a twist,
having Emily Thorne come
back from the dead but not
knowing if Victoria used
her to her advantage, especially after Emily placed her
into an insane asylum in last
season's finale. Then there
is "Castle," "Nashville" and
"Once Upon a Time" with
Elsa, the character of "Frozen," making an appearance
with actress Georgina Haig
portraying her. There also
some new comedies: "Selfie," "Cristela," "Manhattan
Love Story" and "black-ish."
ABC's "Resurrection"
made a comeback on Sundays with more questions
for its viewers. On Tuesday nights there is "Forever," a new show about
Dr. Henry Morgan, a New
York medical examiner who
just can't seem to move on.
He keeps coming back to
life every time he dies in a
horrible accident since his
first death 200 years ago.
This fall season made a
grand entrance with many
new and upcoming TV shows
and returning ones as well.
There is more to come in the
upcoming months, even next
year. So stay tuned and don't
miss all the comedies, drama, thriller and supernatural
shows these channels offer.
T he B ig B ang k eeps o n g oing
By Will McCtirdy
Radio Assistant
For eight seasons, the Big
Bang Theory graced us with
the laugh track comedy of
Chuck Lorre, an entirely
new take on the genre of intellectual comedy not seen
since the days of Frasier,
and, most importantly, the
gift of bringing Jim Parsons to the small screen.
The show performed again
and again with a colorful
cast of characters which
are why they've been able
to stay on the air as long as
they have, bringing viewers
despite some nerds admonishing it. It brought a larger
understanding of some of
the basic principles and concepts of the scientific community and even some that
are more advanced such as
theoretical experiments of
quantum physics (Schrodinger's cat). However, as
much as I dearly love the
show, there are some points
that need to be addressed
that will hopefully be revis-
Conversations that
Matter
Lecture covers the Ferguson Shooting
By Beulah Supriya
StaffWriter
This summer, a young African American man was
shot by a police officer in
Ferguson, Missouri, sparking
protests across thè country
against racial profiling and
the actions of Officer Wilson.
With conflicting eyewitness reports, it has been difficult to identify the reason for
the confrontation, but what
cannot be argued is how
the shooting has affected
people all over the country,
not to mention, the world.
On Oct. 22, CSUSM's
"Conversations that Matter"
lecture series will be hosting
a discussion about the matter,
titled "This time we call it
Ferguson: Racial Shootings,
the State and Resistance."
The lecture, organized by
the Office of Diversity, the
Sociology Dept. arid CHABSS, is to be heldfrom12 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. in the USU ballroom and will be followed
by a Q and A session with the
panel. The date of the lecture
coincides with the National
Day of Protest against police
brutality and racial profiling.
"The main aim of the discussion is to inform the community about the country
still being a racialized state
built on white supremacy
and containment of color,"
Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr.
Sharon Elise, said. "Some
other topics which will be
focused upon are: how the
law constructs race and racism, slavery and the his-
tory of white supremacy."
When asked how this discussion will help the school,
Professor Karen S. Grover
highlighted its importance.
"Racial profiling creates
a hostile learning environment for colored people who
have come to study, not to
live in fear," Dr. Glover said:
Dr. Elise also pointed out
that the sad case at Ferguson is not a single isolated
incident, but indicative of a
crisis happening all over the
country. An example closer
to home was the 2005 case of
Jorge Ramirez, a robbery suspect shot six times though he
was lying on the ground due
to a previous bullet injury.
There are many more such
incidents which have come
to light,. To learn more,
check out stolenlives.org.
ited and give the wonderful
program a sound conclusion.
First to be addressed in
formerly one of my favorite
couples on the show: Howard and Bernadette (Simon
Helberg and Melissa Rauch
respectively). When first introduced to Howard, he was
a sleaze ball. He was the guy
who you hoped your sister
would never catch the eye
of lest they accosted by displays of gadgetry and how
much hair gel can be matted on to the human head.
Through Bernadette's introduction, Howard changed
his ways and became a more
sympathetic character with
her quiet demeanor hiding a fearsome personality
that was both endearing and
haunting to audiences while
providing what Howard
needed to become a better
man. In the newer seasons,
however, their relationship ard and Penny (John Galecki
took a turn for the hostile and Haley Cuoco) who have
where there was love there is the same problem as Sheldon
now anger and lies that had and Amy as their relationno place in their dynamic. ship is going nowhere, but
Next are Sheldon and Amy it is made worse by the fact
(Jim Parsons and Mayim Bi- that after seeing season after
alik) with a relationship that season where they break up
is clearly going nowhere and and get back together repetithat is the "From the desk tively. I can't honp r o b l e m : of a concerned fan estly remember why
It is going who wants one of they're together. I
n o w h e r e . his favorite shows can understand why
these story lines drag
While Amy
to end well"
on because the writis com^^ ^ ^ ^ers want the show to
ing out of
her socially repressed shell, stay on television, but eveSheldon's anti-social per- rything has to end eventusonality and elitism have ally. They are approaching
more or less established him ten years on the air and now
as asexual with an almost is the time to start wrapping
abusive dynamic of lead- up loose ends. Fix Howard
ing Amy to a future with and Bernadette, make Raj
him that isn't truly there and nice again, have Sheldon and
needs to be remedied lest the Amy finally make a conneccomedy take a darker turn. tion and remind us why LeonFinally we come to Leon- ard and Penny are in love.
By Elizabeth Roush
get this season's favorite
drink. Most recipes are simple with minimal ingredients, and they're usually
much cheaper than their fancy coffee shop counterparts.
Pumpkin Pie— An oldie
but a goodie, the traditional pie can be made from a
can of pumpkin or from an
actual pumpkin, if you're
feeling extra adventurous.
(The sugar pumpkin required for this venture can
be bought at Trader Joe's
E mbracing
p umpkin s eason
StaffWriter
The first sign of autumn
isn't leaves changing colors
or the onset of cooler weather; it's the sudden arrival of
everything pumpkin-related.
From the infamous pumpkin spice latte thatfloodsour
Instagram feeds to pumpkinscented candles, pumpkins
and their assorted uses, scents
andflavorsdominate the season. We love pumpkin. But
if you aren't satisfied with
merely buying various things
made of pumpkin, it might
be time to take autumn to
the next level and try making
your own pumpkin products.
Why settle for something
you simply pay for when
you can have the satisfaction of concocting your own
pumpkin creations? If you
want to test your pumpkincraftiness, consider attempting these pumpkin favorites:
The Pumpkin Spice
Latte— Surprise, Starbucks
isn't the only place you can
and similar grocery stores.)
Pumpkin Soup— For
those looking to make
something slightly less traditional, pumpkin soup is
a delicious (and healthier) alternative to pies,
breads and sugary drinks.
It's time to embrace pumpkin season and try something different. Recipes
for these three projects are
readily available online,
along with many more for
other fun pumpkin treats.
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5 / 5 P AWS
A &E C ommentary: K ill Y our D arlings
By Alex Maravillas
Staff Writer
Different lights uncover
the bohemian kineticism
that thrived amid the 1940s
and 1950s in New York City.
Today marks the one-year
anniversary of the American biographical-drama Kill
Your Darlings, written by
Austin Bunn and directed
by John Krokidas in his
feature film directorial debut. Kill Your Darlings is
one of my favorite films.
I remember watching this
film a few days before Halloween last year. I was fixated by the film's overall
plot. I especially appreciated
the raw direction thefilmdecided to take. For example,
in thefilm,there are intimate
moments that do not revolve
around the traditional heterosexual narrative, which
were excellently portrayed
by the cast. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as Allen
Ginsberg, Dane DeHaan as
Lucien Carr, Jack Huston as
Jack Kerouac, Ben Foster
as William S. Burroughs,
Michael C. Hall as David
Kammerer, Elizabeth Olsen
as Edie Parker, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Naomi Ginsberg, David Cross as Louis
Ginsberg, Kyra Sedgwick
as Marian Carr and David
Rasche as Dean John Cullum as Professor Steeves.
Daniel Radcliffe, widely
known for his lead role
in the Harry Potter series,
plays a young Allen Ging-
berg in the 1940s, in his
college years with some
of the earliest members of
the Beat Generation (Carr,
Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kerouac and Kammerer). The
chemistry between Daniel
Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan
was phenomenal. In an interview, Dane DeHaan confessed that as a result for
DeHaan to play this role, he
fell in love with Radcliffe.
This film revolved around
a murder case, associating
the future of the beat gen-
Movie Review
eration. New York City was
the place to be and thrive
for each one of the individuals who needed to evade
their center American life
to wind up free from their
roots. The writers for the
most part, the Beats (Allen
Ginsberg, Jack Keruoac and
so on), Norman Mailer, J.D.
Salinger and other people
came to New York became a
segment of the scene which
benefitted the 1960's. The
story was carefully and delightfully told with incredible dialogue and character
development that resulted
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from the charm of the plot.
In my opinion, in the
more prevalent social setting, whether you consent
with it or not, the individuals characterized by New
York were those who set
out to leave the security of
their made familial enclaves
in minor towns and stake
their case to impressionistic
and uninhibited declaration.
Their eternal words, music and craft are our legacy,
one that sustains to move
each yearning for craftsman
and reverberates all through
every aspect of society today.
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STAN LEE'S T he D escent d oes n ot d isappoint
COMIKAZE EXPO By Pierce Brenner
STAN LEE BRINGS POP
CULTURE FUN ON
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
StaffWriter
A group of girlfriends have
a tradition in which they go
on a different adventure every year; this year, it's cavediving in North Carolina.
However, what starts out as a
fun vacation takes a turn for
the worse when the women
find a group of cannibals living in the caves. Trapped and
isolated, they mustfinda way
out before they all get killed.
That simple description
does-¿not do The Descent
justice. But make no mis-
take; it is the scariest movie
I have ever seen. After the
first 15 minutes give the
necessary exposition, the
movie shifts into a thrilling
horror film and never lets
you out of its grasp. There's
hardly a moment where
you aren't in a state of fear.
When the tension is piled
on, it is piled on, with the
girls' nightmares becoming yours. In the tradition
of great horror, the lighting,
music and even the claustrophobic cave itself all
come together to create one
very successful package.
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FACE YOUR DEEPEST FEAR
Netflix Review
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W inter i s C oming... a nd s o i s t he s oldier
By Zach Schanzenbach Rogers response is simple
Senior StaffWriter
By Faith Orcino
tendees insight to the life and
work of those of pop culture.
The Los Angeles Con- 2014 marks the event's
vention Center turns into fourth year and will truly
the ultimate party for fans special, calling itself "LA's
of all aspect of pop culture. Ultimate Halloween TrickStarting on Halloween, Or-Treat!" On Oct. 31, the
many will flock to join the convention will be holding
festivities including celeb- a special costume contest for
rities Kevin Smith, Tara kids and the exhibitor hall
Strong and Adam West. For will have candy for trickthree days, the area will be or-treaters young and old.
filled with costumed folk and The hall has many vendors
icons of various industries. ranging for sponsors, excluCo-founder and CEO Regina sive collectible sellers and
i ndependCarpinelli and
ent artists.
her staff plans
Multimany activities "LA's Ultimate
passes for all
for all to enjoy. Halloween TrickA ttendees
Or-Treat!" tahree adays
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vailhave chances
able online
to interact with
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members of the
entertainment industry and Single day tickets are $30
meet fellow fans. The team each while children under
filled their Guest of Honor the age of 13 are free with
fist with stars like "Game a paid adult. Comikaze
of Throne" actors Gwendo- Expo also has special fan
line Christie and Alfie Allen, packages for. those wantcomic book legends Jim t ee ing special VIP experience
and Brian Michael Bendis, with their favorite activiand internationally known ties and celebrities. Be sure
composer Yoshiki. Special to dress your best for 2 0l4
panels will be held giving at- Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo.
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Iron Man 3 and Thor 2
were decent, but Captain
America: The Winter Soldier
is just what you'd hope for
from a Marvel Studios film,
and maybe even then some.
This latest installment in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes some of the
world's favorite plots in the
film industry and rolls them
into two epic hours of Marvel goodness. The main plot
is reminiscent of the original
Mission Impossible, while
the twists remind me of Salt.
At the center of all this action
is, of course, S.HJ.E.L.D.
member and World War II
hero Captain America, a.k.a,
Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
One of the film's main
premises is the super soldier's
struggle with what appears to
be a lack of integrity in this
strange world around him.
Director Nick Fury (Samuel
L. Jackson) seems to be lying
to him habitually. Tension
increases when Fury shows
Rogers three new helicarriers like the one in Avengers
that will launch into the sky
and work to eliminate threats
before they can happen.
but true: "We [fought] so that
people could be free. This
isn't freedom. This is fear."
This struggle with the
morality of S.H.I.E.L.D. is
not limited to the betweenaction scenes either. The
development has clear implications in the action as it
is revealed that the terrorist organization HYDRA
has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
The subtitle character, the
Winter Soldier, is the strong,
silent type: donning a mask
for most of the movie. His
identity is revealed shortly
before the climax and the
twist is surprising. Although
the captain manages to whip
all his standard foes into
shape, the Winter Soldier is
the only character who stands
a solid chance against him.
Other characters include
Natasha Romanoff with the
alias of the Black Widow
(Scarlett Johanssen), returning from The Avengers
to once again play a major
role, along with S.HJ.E.L.D.
agent Maria Hill (Cobie
Smulders). Newcomer Sam
Wilson, a Jc.a. Falcon (Anthony Mackie), proves to be the
antithesis of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s
ambiguous morality, thereby
landing him the role of Captain America's new sidekick.
Then there's Sharon Carter
or Agent 13 of S.H.I.E.L.D.,
secretly assigned to protect
Rogers. She seems to be
on his side throughout the
film, being the first general
SHIELD agent to actively rebel against HYDRA's regime.
Rumor has it, she'll have
a bigger role in the future.
Well-crafted action sequences, a strong atmosphere
of conflict within and without, and afilmthat takes the
best of actionflicksand rolls
them into one makes Captain
America: The Winter Soldier
more than worth your time.
If you were disappointed
with Iron Man 3 and Thor:
The Dark World because you
thought they were lackluster
compared to their predecessors, then I'm certain you'll
enjoy this film much more.
On the other hand, I ' ve heard
people say that this film is
better than The Avengers.
Do I agree? Well,
I don't disagree...or
agree. Oh, never mind.
See you in the Age of Ultron.
To read die full review,
visit the Cougar Chronicle's
website, or got to Zach's
blog "The Reluctant Critic."
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of Hollywood's expectations, being their own bosses
and having all of the control.
The band is very lyric and music-driven, but
Castellani says that the
music is what kicks off
his songwriting process.
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When asked to describe his
band, PlayFight in one word,
vocalist Kyle Castellani jokingly replied, "RockaFunkBlues...does that count?"
From an audience's perspective, it certainly does.
As the recent winners of the
2014 Temecula Valley International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award, PlayFight likes to blur the lines of
musical genres, mixing upbeat, high-energy guitar riffs
with smooth, modern blues
rhythms and witty lyrics.
With Castellani fronting the band, Matt Clayton
joined him as lead guitar-
By Lexy Perez
A&E Assistant
There comes a time
where you find yourself
engaged in a book that reminds you why you loved
reading in the first place.
If you're an avid reader
like me, there's nothing better than a story that enraptures you with its twists,
turns and revelations leaving
you wanting more. When I
was younger, I found myself engulfed in "Nancy
Drew" novels; solving a
juicy mystery has always
been a guilty pleasure. While
"Nancy Drew" allowed me
to channel my inner Sherlock Holmes, those mysteries were simply a warmup for the mystery works
of author Gillian Flynn.
Her best selling novel
"Gone Girl" is a work that
completely alters the meaning of the mystery genre.
While it's no child-friendly
mystery, it is evident that
it is in a league of its own
joining the ranks of other
mystery successors: Stephen
King and Agatha Christie.
The story centralizes on
Nick and Amy Dunne, a couple which gives new meaning to being in a relationship
and "it's complicated." Nick
is a struggling writer coping
with the loss of his job, owning a bar with his sister and
living in the shadow of his
prestigious wife. Amy is the
daughter of an Ivy-League
family, forced to forever live
as a created product to her
parent's well-known book
series "Amazing Amy,"
After meeting, falling in
love and getting married,
the morning of their fifth
anniversary changes everything for the couple. Amy
goes missing, leaving Nick
and readers on a journey to
solving the mystery of what
happened to her and whether
there is more than meets the
eye to Nick and Amy herself.
The novel takes readers
through the trials and tribulations of the Dunne marriage,
revealing secrets and scandals, via Amy's detailed diary, surely to make you wonder what kind of relationship
they had. The best thing
about this novel is it never
seems to follow the cliché
mystery formula: "murder
+ evidence + suspicious
people = mystery solved."
This novel introduces you
to an alternated formula:"
murder + evidence + mind
confusion + headache + willingness to throw the book
across the room because
you are unable to figure out
where this story is going."
While its twisted, dark
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interest, the only negative aspect of this book is its ability
to give you a headache, becoming the novel version of
brain challenged "Inception."
What sets this mystery
apart from others is its
ability to engross readers. This isn't a story that
can just be read. It's a story
that you become a part of.
Although Gillian Flynn
has other successful thrillers,
"Sharp Objects" and "Dark
Places," it is "Gone Girl"
that dignifies her position as
mystery writer. I'm not sure
if she will ever be able to pen
another novel as brilliant as
this one, but with a successful film adaptation starring
Ben Affleck, it is discernable that Gillian Flynn is
just beginning to make her
mark in the literature world.
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Volume 43, number 4 of The Cougar Chronicle. The issues focuses on stories of cultural diversity. Other topics include a demonstration in support of the CSU system improving faculty contracts and a proposal to create a Raza Center for Latino students.
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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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in luck. This semester, the
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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
said.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
felt in the next two days;
however, it will not be the
worst soreness to ever have
experienced.
Likewise,
an Ibuprofen and stretching will help somewhat.
As an encouraging note,
Insanity participants can
look forward to appreciating
their efforts in the results of
such intense exercises, as the
workout affects the glutes
and core and leg muscles.
Insanity is offered every
at 4:10 p.m on Tuesday and
Thursday in the CFH Gym.
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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
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By Shanice Davis
while other professors were
StaffWriter
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" 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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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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.
products and services," Wil- right out of Mycoskie's playCORNE
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CU
liams said. "Konjo Tech is book and decided that, as
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.
"This venture's main
purpose is to contribute Konjo to the world
through our products
and services
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By Nada Sewidan
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Stuffed Grape Leaves is a
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through the generations and
is a popular Mediterranean
and Middle Eastern dish that
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*Recipe can be altered
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and beef broth for an alternative vegetarian option.
Total Time: 1 hr
Prep: 30 min
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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.
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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-
By Melissa Martinez
Opinion Editor:
Noelle Friedberg
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.
These "student success
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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StaffWriter
Photo by Chris Morales
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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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!
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PIEGO
COMIC
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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.
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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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Volume 43, number 3 of The Cougar Chronicle. The issue includes stories about increase reports of campus sexual assaults, the new Veteran's Center, and community festivals.
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THE C O U G A R
ISSUE # I
CHRONICLE
W EDNESDAY
V OLUME X LII
S E P T 11, 2013
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2 - In honor of Sept 11,
student veterans reflect
on their memories of the
day of the attack.
And
3 -This semester students can look forward
to reading about fall
fitness classes, events
during U-Hour, information about campus
activities, getting involved
in student organizations
and learning more about
study abroad opportunities in countries all over
the world.
SPORTS
5 - From trying a gluten-free diet to avoiding
over-training, students
explore healthy exercise
and lifestyle.
Social justice at the forefront
ASI community centers promote inclusion, integration
B Y K ATUN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
When you give passionate
leaders a place where they
can share their thoughts and
initiate their dreams into action, you spark a revolution.
At CSUSM, students, faculty and staff have worked
together to create a campus that is not only serving
students in the classroom,
but through various educational programs as well.
The development of programs and spaces dedicated
to the exploration and understanding of socialjustice
has been at the forefront of
the university's mission to
build a diverse campus. One
of the most successful routes
towards educating students
has been through the Social
Justice Centers. Individually
known as the Gender Equity Center, Pride Center and
Cross Cultural Center, these
three spaces have been pivotal in creating student leaders and promoting awareness
of significant social issues.
White Student Life &
Leadership (SLL) oversees
the Cross Cultural Center,
the Gender Equity Center
and Pride. Center are provided through Associated
Students Inc. (ASI). The
Common misconception in
the past has been that all
three centers were through
either SLL or ASI, due to
their location and umbrella
STAFF W RITER
7 - Fall is loaded with
new TV shows, classic
music, new internship
opportunities and new
comics.
OURNEXTISSUE
SEP 25,2013
The staff of the Gender Equity & Pride Center. Photo by Robert Aiello-Hauser.
ties and means of outreach.
"Things are going to be
bigger and better this year.
The more we give, the more
students will follow their
dreams," Aiello-Hauser said.
One of the reasons that
the Gender Equity and Pride
Centers have teamed up is
to refocus their images and
encourage students from all
backgrounds to explore what
each group has to offer. The
Pride Center is not geared
only towards LGBTQA
students and the Gender
Equity Center is not solely
for students that identify as
feminists or seek to combat
injustice. By changing their
title to highlight 'community,'Aiello-Hauser hopes that
it will make all students feel
more comfortable to walk
in, open up to their peers
and faculty, ask questions,
and learn about all sides and
opinions of social justice.
With a conjoining door
that makes it easy for students to walk in between
the two, the ASI Community Centers students that are
interested in both centers
can easily walk next door
to explore both options. Aiello-Hauser expressed that
each student that walks into
the centers are at different
phases of their journey, and
that his job is to encourage them to explore and
learn as much as they can.
"Everyone's path may be
different, and yours may not
be the same as mine. We are
just supporting and offering
as many paths and opportunities to grow in understanding of social justice as possible," Aiello-Hauser said.
The ASI Community
Centers have also integrated in various other organizations to their projects, partnering up notably
with the Greek Leadership
Council and Student Health
and Counseling Services.
Their goal is t o create
an environment that is not
only inclusive of the students that spend time in
the Community Centers but
also to connect the campus
as a whole so that CSUSM
functions as one unit rather
than a collection of groups
separate from one another.
Harry Potter course to be offered in the spring
B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
6 - Students debate
whether campus parking
prices are ridiculous or
reasonable.
term of Social Justice Centers. While they all share
similar goals, each of the
Social Justice Centers is its
own entity, equipped with
different student employees, identities and goals.
In an effort to represent
themselves as ASI organizations and highlight the
changes to their structure
the Gender Equity Center
and Pride Center have rebranded themselves as the
ASI Community Centers.
The two groups, which previously operated under the
leadership of two separate
program directors, have
refogused so that the they
function more as a team
rather than completely separate from one another.
The Pride Center and
Gender Equity Center are
now under the leadership
of Robert Aiello-Hauser,
director of ASI Community Centers, and Kenyatta
Parker, coordinator of ASI
Community Centers. The
goal in combining the two
centers under one title is not
to extinguish the separate
identities of each center,
but rather to encourage students from both groups to
work together. The title ASI
Community Centers will be
used to refer simultaneously
to both centers, but the Gender Equity and Pride Centers will still keep their individual names to highlight
their differences in priori-
Fans of the "Harry Potter"
series can now take their
experience a step further
with the new course t hat.
will be offered in the upcoming spring semester.
Although much debate
exists in the realm of academia on whether or not the
series maintains substantial
educational value, Professor
Linda Pershing has decided to share with the university her professional opinion on the series. She will
be teaching a class called
Harry Potter Folklore and
Culture (ID 370), which
will immerse 120 students
deeper in the magic of J.K.
Rowling's books. Professor
Pershing decided to create
the course for a variety of
reasons.
"I found [the books] fascinating in many ways: as
a scholar and instructor of
folklore and culture, I love
the books for their critical
commentary on systems of
social hierarchy," Pershing
said.
This course will bring to
surface the various motifs
and themes that are found in
the beloved series. Students
will learn of the mythology
and folklore that J.K, Rowling has utilized, examine the
culture of the magical world
she has created and explore
the various social issues that
appear throughout the seven
novels.
"These include major life
issues, such as the sanctity
of life and coming to terms
with death (particularly the
death of loved ones), social
hierarchies of power and
privilege and the injustice
of these, courage and stepping up to take action in the
face of injustice and evil, the
value of friendship, and the
shortcomings of bureaucracies and social institutions,"
Pershing said.
The H P. course will be
educational, immersive and
entertaining. Students will
begin the journey with their
own sorting ceremony. Each
student will be assigned
to one of the four houses
(Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Raveclaw) based
on a personality exam.
The students will then be
transported to the world of
"Harry Potter" with a House
Prefect, commonly referred
to as a teacher's assistant, to
guide them through various
activities and projects, making Harry's magical world
their own.
"We will read all seven
novels and learn to analyze,
discuss and apply the principle concepts that appear in
each novel, making the connections between the magical realm of Harry Potter
and our own world. We're
planning lots of discussion,
interaction, and participatory
activities to make the course
interesting and rewarding.
Some of the topics we'll cover include how race, gender,
social stratification, and economic class shape Harry Potter's world," Pershing said.
Rest assured that with this
class you would be getting a
truly educational experience.
Thorough background research has been done leading up to the course, both by
Professor Pershing and her
"Head Girls," Amanda Lenox and Lauren Hammond.
This includes numerous academic articles and books that
focus specifically on the topics that will be discussed in
the class as well as research
gathered by Pershing personally, directly from numerous
locations in England and
Scotland that are important
to the "Harry Potter" books
and films.
Six CSUSM students that
had helped with the original
research have been awarded
the opportunity to present
their findings at the annual
American Folklore Society
Conference this October.
This class will have much
to offer students, whether
they are a die-hard "Harry
Potter" fan or someone who
is just getting into the series
and wants to explore the
books more in depth.
It will be both fun and educational to delve deeper into
the cultural phenomenon that
is "Harry Potter" and expand
students' perceptions of the
books in an exciting environment.
A few students who are
very familiar with the series
can even get involved in assisting with the course outline by contacting Pershing
atlpershing@csusm.edu
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K inesiology majors club provides f ood donations t o local aid organizations
B Y KATLIN SWEENEY
E DITOR-IN-CHIEF
When students take what
they learn in the classroom
and use it to better their
community, the result is
transformational education.
Last year, CSUSM's
Kinesiology Majors Club
teamed up with Kinesiology
Service Learning Students,
Donate Don't Dump and
North County Community Services Food Bank to
change the North County
aj;ea for the better. Over
the span of 12 food distributions, the collaborative
efforts of these groups resulted in the distribution
of 36,000 pounds of food
to students, staff and members of the community that
needed it.
The Kinesiology Major's
Club embraced reduction
of student hunger as one of
their biggest goals after their
adviser, Professor Laura de
Ghetaldi, got in contact
with Donate Don't Dump.
De Ghetaldi learned about
the organization at the San
Diego Film Festival when
she watched "One in Seven,
the New Face of Hunger,"
a documentary by UCLA
freshman Camille Posard.
Inspiration ran in the family for Posard, spreading
to Posard's younger sister,
high school sophomore
Gabrielle, to create Donate Don't Dump, which
works with grocers and
food companies to supply
food to those in need rather
than having it go to waste..
The Kinesiology Majors
Club then teamed up with
pastors Daniel and Theresa
Jones of Summit Church to
host the food distributions
across from campus, a location that was not only convenient to students but all
members of the community.
. At each food distribution,
anywhere from 10 to 20 students, some who are also
interns with Donate Don't
Dump, volunteer their time
to supply attendees with
approximately 20 pounds
of free fruits and vegetables. In one hour, anywhere
from 5,000 to 6,000 pounds
of food are passed out.
But the true spirit of
teamwork and community is
also demonstrated through
the fact that distributing this
food comes at absolutely
no cost to the Kinesiology
Club. The only cost that is
required for the process to
run smoothly is a total of
$50 for the trucks to bring
the food, a fee which Summit Church and Donate
Don't Dump split so that
the distributions do not require the financial support
of the Kinesiology Club.
"We've gotten tremendous support from various
individuals, and people like
our Club President Amy
Clark, Vice President Ross
Edmunds, last year's Lead
Intern Curtis Bovee and last
year's President Junemy
Pantig all worked so hard
to make these distributions
happen. And our partnerships with the North County
Food Bank, Donate Don't
Dump and all of the various groups involved have
all just been great working
relationships to help the
community. It just shows
how people can work together with that commonality of wanting to «help
others," de Ghetaldi said.
This past year, the Kinesiology Club enjoyed honors
such as the Office of Community Service Learning
Award for Student Group of
the Year, two nominations
and five received individual
student leadership awards, a
Tukwut Organization of the
Year nomination, recognition as an official ASI Club
on campus and a total of
14,850 hours of internship
hours completed by 162
students. In collaboration
with Donate Don't Dump,
the Kinesiology Club also
received President Obama's
Volunteer Service Award.
"I don't know who gets
more out of this, the people who. need help or the
ones giving the help. In a
way, it's a selfish thing to
give back because it makes
you feel good too. I'm just
so proud of the whole thing
and my students that volunteer. Every time we do this,
it just all comes together.
We are building community and I hope that this can
serve as a prototype for
other schools in the CSU
system," de Ghetaldi said.
Food distributions take
place at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday
of every month (except on
holidays and during finals
week) at Summit Christian
Church, located across from
campus next to the dorms.
For more information
contact Dr.Ghetaldi at
l degheta@csusm.edu
Student veterans remember Sept. 11
B YAUSONSEAGLE
• * StAFrWRlTER > >
Sept. 11 is a day that
brings back harsh memories, especially on a campus considered as veteran-friendly as CSUSM.
Based on figures released in late August
from the Office of Communications, CSUSM is
home to approximately
900 students that identify
themselves as a veteran,
service member or military dependent.
Many of these student
veterans remember the
day vividly and wanted to
share the ways in which
Sept. 11 resonated with
them.
An "8th grader at the
time, David Acosta remembers being sick from
school that fateful day
and watching the news at
his home in Fallbrook.
He was familiar with
New York and witnessing
something so disturbing
made him question humanity.
"Seeing people jump
from the towers was crazy. I already wanted to join
the military, but that really
instilled the idea," Acosta
said.
Meanwhile on the other
side of the world, Gregg.
Snow was working as
a contractor in Tokyo
when one of his Japanese
co-workers called him up,
frantically trying to tell
him what had happened.
Snow thought that what
he was seeing was a movie
rather than real events. He
then called another friend
in Japan to tell him about
what happened and they
stayed up all night watch-
Cal State San Marcos serves 900 active duty military, veterans and dependents. Photo courtesy of the Office of Communications.
ing the news.
Snow was supposed to fly
back to the U.S. the next day,
but instead had to go to the
Embassy and was unable to
fly home until a week later.
He had been out of the military for a while at the time,
but after the attack he contemplated re-enlisting.
Nicholas Ashley was also
out of the country on Sept. 11.
He was living in Indonesia in
the middle of a large Muslim
population.
He felt very uncomfortable
due to the circumstances and
began telling people he was
Canadian to avoid talking
about the attack.
He was also in disbelief
when he saw on TV what
had happened. He had just into her mom's room that
seen a movie the previous morning she saw her watchnight about a plane that ing the TV and crying.
crashed into a building.
Later that day, she reAt the Personnel Admin- members that they went to
istration Center on Camp a donut shop and that everyPendleton, Claudia Oreegal thing seemed weird.
saw what happened on the
"My mom wouldn't let me
TV in the office's waiting go to school that day so we
room. She remembered that stayed home and watched
there was a palpable change TV. [When we went to the
in the mood on base.
shop], the TVs were all on,
"It was the quietest our but no one was talking," Bruoffice ever was. Not much no said.
work got done that day
Sept. 11 is now officialbecause everyone was in ly called Patriot Day to reshock. It wasn't frantic, but member those who were
the security did become very lost. Flags are flown at halftight," Oreegal said.
mast and many people obAlexis Bruno was a third serve a moment of silence
grader in Mission Viejo at at 8:46 a.m. EST, the time
the time, and When she went that the plane first flew into
the World Trade Center. This
Sept. 11 will mark 12 years
since the attacks occurred,
but for many the images and
the shock of the events are
still very clear memories.
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B Y TATIANA ZAVODNY
FEATURES EDITOR
Whether students want to
lose those freshmen 15 or are
just looking for a way to stay
healthy this semester, fitness
classes may be the perfect
way to achieve their goals.
The Clarke recently posted
their updated schedule for
their unique and exciting
fitness classes that will be
available throughout the fall
semester. With seven different options to choose from,
students are sure to find a
class thatfitstheir needs and
their schedule. So how does
the Campus Recreation Department select which classes
make the cut?
"We try to keep [the classes] that are most popular,"
Sonya Starr-Mclin, the Administrative Coordinator of
Campus Recreation^ said.
Among the list of most
popular classes are Ashtanga Yoga and Indoor Cycling. These low-impact
activities can help improve
your strength and flexibility. Ashtanga Yoga is offered
on Tuesdays and Thursdays
during U-hour, while Indoor
Cycling is held on Mondays
from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. as well
as Friday during U-hour.
For anyone interested in a
high-intensity activity that
will exercise your entire
body, then Boot Camp may
be the perfect opportunity.
The Campus Recreation flyer explains that the course
provides "a variety of intense
group intervals^ over a one
hour period of time."
Another way to fight the
boredom of going to the gym
every day but still receiving a total body workout is
through Total Fit. The class
is promoted by Campus Recreation to "tone and tighten
your entire body.. .leaving
you with a complete feeling
of satisfaction and balance."
Boot Camp and Total Fit
are offered on Wednesday
at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and
Monday at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15
p.m., respectively.
Another option to relieve
Campus Filipino club
welcomes new members
B Y MARGERY URIL
STAFF WRITER
Students that are interested in learning about a new
culture, playing games,
meeting new people and
having fun should join Kamalayan Alliance (KA).
According to their website, KA spreads knowledge
and awareness about Filipino and Filipino-American history and culture at
CSUSM. Five students
founded the club in the
summer of2005. Now eight
years later, the amount of
members has almost tripled.
The name Kamalayan,
which in Tagalog means
'consciousness' and Alliance, which refers to a
group of people striving to
build a community, seeks
to introduce Filipino culture
to students from all backgrounds.
The group also educates
students on campus with
events that introduce differenf aspects of the Filipino
culture.
One of the biggest events
the group had last year was
the "K A goes to CSU Fullerton," where schools throughout California partake in
the biggest Filipino college
event. One of the highlights
of this event is the Friendship Games, which demonstrates Spirit, Pride, Unity
and Friendship (SPUF). In
the spring, there was the
"Filipino Cultural Showcase" (PCS) where KA members performed a play about
Filipino Culture.
some stress and burn calories
at the same time is Taekwondo. Offered from 5:15 p.m.
to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday
evenings, this fitness class
welcomes beginners since no
prior experience in the sport
is required.
If you're looking for a more
light-hearted way to burn
a few extra calories, then
laughing along while taking
Laughter Yoga or dancing
to the beat of Latin music
during Zumba may be just
for you.
Allfitnessclasses are meant
to provide a non-intimidating environment, as most of
them are often adaptable for
allfitnesslevels. Also important to this environment are
the instructors.
"All of our instructors
are great," Starr-Mclin said.
"Most of our instructors are
students here on campus."
One of the best aspects of
these seven unique fitness
classes is that every single
one is free for registered
students and available for a
small fee to faculty and staff.
To participate, students
simply need a free membership to TheClarke gym, since
the fee to use it is already included in most matriculated
students' university registration fees when they pay tuition. No other sign-up forms
are required and students can
attend the classes that suit
their needs whenever they
choose.
Most classes do not begin
until the week of Sept. 16
and locations for each class
vary from The Clarke gym,
the University Village Apartments (UVA) and the University Commons building
depending on the activity.
"If [students] haven't tried
a fitness class, they should,"
Starr-Mclin said.
The Campus Recreation
Department also offers personal training and intramural sports at an extra cost.
For more information, check
out the campus recreation
website for fitness classes at
www.csusm.edu/rec/fitnessclasses.html or call (760)
750-7400.
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"I joined KA because it
was fun and a great way
to meet people. From the
first time IJoined KA as a
freshman 'till now I'm still
a proud member because
KA has done a lot for me.
Not only great memories,
but I have made friends
that I know I can trust
even when I graduate from
CSUSM," KA President,
Jerome Jovenal, said.
Students that are interested can attend meetings
every other Thursday
during U-hour. For more
information about their
events, check out their
Facebook at https://www.
f acebook.com/groups/
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Cougars across the globe visit Spain
B Y ALISON SEAGLE
STAFF W RITER
CSUSM offers many opportunities for students to
study abroad and explore
a number of different languages and cultures.
Due of thè options that is
being offered over the summer is traveling to Spain.
Students like Neil French
have benefitted tremendously from the program
and highly recommend it.
"If you're looking to learn
another language this is the
way to go. I learned more
from one month in Spain
than I did in six semesters in the United States,"
French said, *
Neil, along Svith approximately 20 CSUSM students
and many other students
from around the world, had
the. opportunity to study at
the University of Valladolid.
The courses they attended
ranged from beginning to
advanced Spanish, as well
as Spanish culture and litr
erature. Students spent four
hours a day in classes, Monday through Friday, for four
weeks, t hough the coursework was intense and the
students learned much more
than just what was taught in
the classrooms.
"The experience of going
abroad was one that I honestly can't capture into words,"
Jordan Taylor said. "To be so
outside the bubble I thought
was my comfort zone and
step into a whole new world
was as if I had gone from
black and white to color. I
truly believe going to a new
country is the best way to invest your time."
Besides the classes, students also had the opportunity to take excursions to nearby cities. Since Valladolid is
well situated just a couple of
hours northwest of Madrid in
the Castilla y Leon region,
students were able to visit
Madrid, Segovia and Salamanca. The professors from
the university provided tours
of the cities with much information about the history and
culture, and students were
also able to use their free
time in the cities exploring
castles, museums and cathedrals.
Some students, like Karen
Mascarinas, have transferred
to other countries like the
UK through Study Abroad,
but reflect on Spain as a
life-changing experience.
"I grew so much as an
individual while learning
Spanish in Spain. I realized
that I was a stronger person
who was capable of things I
would have never discovered
before. It's not all about the
fun stuff [...] it's about finding yourself and where you
see yourself in this world,"
said Mascarinas.
Students who are interested in studying Spanish in
Spain in the summer of 2014
should stop by the Office of
Global Education in Craven
3200 to speak with the study
abroad advisor, Tiffany
Gabbard.
More information about
the program can also be
found online at
http://www.csusm.edu/global/
studyabroad/valladolid.html.
Making a decision about gluten-free dieting
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STAFF WRITER
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about the increasing number of people jumping o n
the bandwagon of becoming
gluten-free.
You may also be noticing
more gluten-free products in
stores. What you are probably not hearing is that there
are some important things to
consider before eliminating
foods with gluten from your
diet.
Many people state that
they feel healthier after going gluten-free. Some individuals feel it may even be
the answer to weight loss,
clearer skin and more energy.
Gluten is a protein complex that is most commonly
found in wheat, barley, rye
and triticale. It gives dough
its elasticity and helps to
keep its shape.
The main reason someone would want to consume
a gluten-free diet is to help
treat the symptoms of celiac disease. Gluten causes
inflammation to the small
intestine of those with the
disease.
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Experience the outdoors near
campus on local hiking trails
B Y ALISON SEAGLE
STAFF W RITER
Conveniently located next
to CSUSM are countless
San Elijo Hills trails, one of
their most popular challenges being Double Peak.
At the top of the peak, hikers, bikers and runners alike
are Rewarded with a great
view of surrounding cities,
the ocean on a clear day and
amazing sunsets.
A good place to begin
a trip up to Double Peak is
from Discovery Lake. Parking, restrooms and water
fountains are available but
are only open from dawn
to dusk. It would be wise to
park on the street near the
park on a late evening adventure. Water fountains and
restrooms are also located at
the top of Double Peak.
The trails between the
lake and the peak switch
between dirt and pavement
and are well maintained. In
some places the incline can
be quite a climb, while other parts are fairly level. The
trek to the top is not easy,
but people of many different
abilities, and even dogs, can
be seen enjoying the trail. It
is also possible to park atop
double peak and hike around
from there if you're not ready
to tackle the full climb.
Taking a lap around Discovery Lake itself can be a
pleasant trip. The whole path
around the lake is paved and
relatively flat. Fishing at
Discovery Lake is also another option for enjoying a
beautiful day in San Marcos.
San Elijo Hills offers students an excellent opportunity to get out and exercise
outdoors to relieve the rigors
of constant study.
A map of the area including the trails can be
found online at http://www.
ci.san-marcos.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=650.
TRAINING SAFELY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EXERCISE IN GENERAL. INSTRUCTORS AT T HE
CLARKE CAN HELP YOU DO SO CORRECTLY. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLANCA SARABIA.
Scholar-athlete Heidi Swanson
H ow she manages t ime and s tays focused
focus on chasing her dream
of going to the University of
Denver to study sports psychology. Her effective time
management skills have already led to many notable
accomplishments.
The star athlete has been
a track All-American in the
4x800 meter relay and
the 1-mile
run. She was
also a part
of the 2010
and 2011 National Championship
W o rn e n ' s
Cross Country Team. A
top 30 finish
in nationals this year
would make
Swanson an
A ll-American for her
last season
of
cross
country. As
team captain,
S wanson's
goal is for
the team to
finish in at
least the top
five.
"My goal
for races is to
B YSHAINAPARDO
STAFF W RITER
Many students complain about not having
time, but the bright and
sweet Heidi Swanson
holds a 3.7 grade point
average, has two jobs and
is a student athlete.
The key to being a student-athlete in Swanson's
opinion is prioritization.
Swanson believes in prioritizing your activities
by what is most important to you. From there,
you should allocate the
most time to the activities
at the top of your list so
that you are not stressed
about becoming sidetracked. She also finds
that it is important to
make sacrifices in order
to accomplish what you
want to achieve. Swanson
lives by the quote, "Don't
give up on what you want
most for what you want
now. The hard work and
experiences will be worth
it in the future."
Currently, Swanson
works as an assistant at an
engineering office and as
a coach for an after-school
program. There is a lot of
run in a pack because it leads
to championships," Swanson
said. The lady Cougars will
race Sept. 14 at U.C. Riverside.
Photograph of
Heidi Swanson
provided by
Sherri Cortez (team mom).
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Are you overtraining?
BY JUSTIN D ONNER
SPORTS EDITOR
With the beginning of the
new semester many of us
have outlined ambitious fitness goals and are sprinting
full steam ahead to accomplish them.
The old adage "quality
over quantity" may be more
important in this case than
some think.
American Fitness defines
overtraining as being, "a
state of burnout as a result of
the combined negative emotional, behavioral and physical symptoms that occur as
a result of persistent training
without proper recovery."
The amount of recovery
time needed per person is
going to vary, but the key
is to listen to your body. A
few common signs of overtraining are halted progress,
decreased motivation and
self-esteem, loss of concentration, insomnia, personality changes and even
depression. Another thing to
look for is prolonged muscle
soreness.
Being sore for a couple of
days after a workout is expected, but prolonged soreness could be a sign that
your body is not being given
enough time to recover.
It is essential to realize that
days off are as important to
personal growth as the days
spent training. Some other
ways to help prevent overtraining include fueling your
body with nutritious meals
before and after workouts,
staying hydrated and getting
a good amount of sleep each
night.
Personal trainers are a great
option to help you develop
both a fitness and recovery
plan.
The Clarke here on campus offers certified personal
trainers. Working with these
trainers comes at a small
cost, but it is a great investment that will offer you both
a personalized plan and a
great learning experience.
They also offer discounts for
groups of friends wanting to
getfittogether.
Developing a proper plan
for yourself with ample recovery time is a key component of staying motivated
and ensuring that you reach
yourfitnessgoals this semester.
Visit the CSUSM Clarice
personal training page here
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A look a t t he White Rose M emorial of the classroom
The tribute has been in place
B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
STAFF WRITER
The White Rose Memorial
is a CSUSM commemorative plaque that is passed by
thousands of unaware students each day.
I first heard of the memorial after being assigned by
my sociology professor to
locate its' whereabouts. As a
freshman at the university, I
started asking other students
around me for assistance in
hopes that they could point
me in the right direction.
I then came to the halting
realization thatmost GSUSM
students are not at all that
familiar with their campus.
Only one of the 15 students
I came in contact with was
able to give me the location
of the memorial along with a
vague description of its tribute.
It was when I read the
plaque that I gathered a
clearer understanding of the
monument's history. The
White Rose refers a group
of students in Nazi Germany
that urged the Germans to
passively resist the regime.
They anonymously passed
out six different leaflets that
urged active opposition on
the part of the Germans, using covert means of distribution such as leaving the
pamphlets in phone booths
or having female students
travel by train to bring the
pamphlets to other areas.
On Feb. 18, 1943, two of
the White Rose members
personally distributed pamphlets by scattering them
across their campus for students to pick up. They were
caught and turned in to the
Nazi party. Soon afterward,
the rest of the White Rose
members were caught and
put on trial. Six of the members were executed by guillotine and the remaining
were imprisoned for treason.
The White Rose Memorial is decorated with tall,
white roses alongside a small
well of water and stands just
north of the Arts building
on the San Marcos campus.
%
since 2003 and acknowledges the efforts of the White
Rose members, the only resistance group to denounce
the horrors of the Holocaust,
and allows for the group to
be remembered by today's
students.
Even more so, it shows
us all here at CSUSM that
as students, we can make a
great and influential impact
on the world. Our voices can
be heard. There also lies a
ladle inside of the well that
gives people the opportunity
to give water to the roses.
I ask my fellow students to
take a moment in passing and
feed this symbol of strength
and determination. The lack
of interest in the memorial
is a truly sad oversight and
I hope that urging awareness
will allow for more students
to share in the incredibility
of White Rose.
To find out more about the
White Rose and their actions
go to my source for much of
this information, holocaustresearchproject.org.
B Y LETTY PUENTES
STAFF WRITER
B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER
STAFF WRITER
CSUSM parking permit fees nearly cost more
than the SDSU and UCLA
campuses
combined.
Most students will agree
that paying $338 a semester for general parking is
excessive. This high cost
leads many students to try
other methods, like going
out of their way to take the
bus, walking, biking, taking
the sprinter and carpooling.
Even carpooling costs students a large sum of money
when considering the financial struggle of also affording
tuition and textbooks. Not t o'
mention, there are those that
live too far to even have a
chance, to consider alternatives. Most students would
agree that the parking prices are hard on their budget,
but not many students know
who decides these prices or
what the money goes toward.
CSUSM prices are extremely high in comparison
to other universities. Two
relatively local examples are
San Diego State University
and University of California,
Los Angeles. SDSU has a fee
of $135 dollars per semester
and UCLA charges $213.
If they were to inquire at
the police station, students
will find out that the ini-
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tial price for parking was
created prior to the 2000
school year. The price was
set once a three-tier increase in cost was implemented by those high up
in the university, resulting
in a sum of $293. Current
campus pricing is justified
based on thé fact that the
school is self-paid. The
university does not get
any government funding
and students are therefore
forced to pay for themselves. As of now, however, students do not have to
worry about price increases. The last price implication was the last in the tier,
meaning that hopefully
we won't have another increase for quite some time.
While fees go toward
the upkeep of the parking lots, many students
have difficulty paying the
current amount. Although
parking permits will always remain a strain on
student's wallets, they
can at least find comfort
in knowing that the money is helping maintain a
beautiful and safe campus.
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Digital Backpack
eBooks in the classroom
your book bag or into the
palm of your hand.
STAFF WRITER
Although textbooks are
still required for the baHave you embraced the sic course plan, virtual
technology allows you
digital backpack?
to expand and explore
Recently* technology has your subject in a matter
increased its influences on of seconds. Often times,
many college campuses you can find your course
across the country. CSUSM textbook in the form of
takes pride in being an in- an online eBook, which
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ly based campus. Students cheaper. Many eBooks
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comes from such misconceptions. These misconceptions are hurtful to everyone,
not only at the person that
they are aimed at. Instances
like this can be avoided if
the knowledge of social justice was more readily shared
on campus. Everyone at
CSUSM should have social
justice training, including
all students, professors and
faculty. I trust that if every
person on campus were to
attend social justice training,
the university itself would
become a true safe zone.
CSUSM needs to acknowledge that nobody
has the right to diminish
the sexuality of another.
I became aware of social
justice in my sophomore
year of college. Prior to
that, I had never heard of
the term and was initially unsure if I understood
the concept. I began to
gather a clearer perspective when I heard stories
from my peers about ways
in which they had been
hurt emotionally by comments made from others at
CSUSM. Scarring remarks
had come from peers, professors and administration
on campus.
I had experienced such
ignorance when a professor on campus had stated
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lesbian. For a while I believed this professor. This
professor had a Ph.D. and I
did not, so I had taken this
statement as fact.
It wasn't until later that I
realized that nobody has the
right to question or diminish
a person's sexuality. That
day in class, this professor
had taught indifference to
the students present. After
dismissal, the students left
the classroom and went into
the real world with what
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P.R. leader
speaks on
women in
leadership
B Y LIEZEL HERRADURA
STAFF WRITER
Women in leadership
positions has become a
prevalent topic in recent
years, and now CSUSM is
joining the conversation.
On Oct. 3, The Clarke
Field House will host
Puerto Rican Senator Sila
González-Calderón as
she leads a discussion on
women and leadership.
Discussion will fociis on
how women's decisions
and ways of communicating help them secure
positions of leadership.
González-Calderón plans
to discuss how even
though the Women's Liberation Movement took
place in the '60s and '70s,
women are still dealing
with the same problem
their mothers and grandmothers did, with some
variations.
The Women's Liberation Movement refers to
Second Wave Feminism,
a time in which the media
helped to bring ideas of
feminism to public consciousness. Though feminist beliefs varied between
different groups, most of
their goals were fundamentally the same - to
achieve social and moral
equality among the sexes.
The Arts and Lectures
series provides an opportunity for students to enrich
their learning experience
through cultural, scholastic and artistic events. In
bringing diverse groups of
people together for a common interest, the Arts and
Lectures series hopes to
encourage discussion and
debate on current issues.
Due to seating problems
in the past, tickets are now
required in order to attend
all events. This event is
free to all students who
attend CSUSM. Tickets
will also be open to staff
and the general public for
a small fee. To buy tickets
go to https://www.csusnL
edu/al/index.html. They
are limited and will not be
sold at the door.
The Clarke Field House
is located across the street
from the University Village Apartments, on the
comer of Campus Way
and Campus View Drive.
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For students that are
interested in comics and
finding a cool, new internship, look no further
than Vanquish Interactive.
The company's first
comic book, "Telikos
Protocol," was created by
Jay Douglas and has been
gaining rapid attention
and fan base.
Kickstarter.com described the comic book
as "an explosive science
fiction action-adventure
comic." Creators Nav
Gupta and Jay Douglas
worked hard to make "Telikos Protocol" a huge
success. They broke records with their quick
popularity and have already begun their new
project called "Cycops,"
which was introduced this
summer.
Peter Cooper and Adam
Burn are artists at deviantART. The two men
met Vanquish Interactive writers and clicked
so well that they decided
to join forces to publish
internship opportunity for students
these works, The comics
are available in print and
digital. The interactive print
version teamed up with children's charities and sponsors
throughout their launches.
The kick-start campaign
broke 50,000 in just 30 days .
and as hoped, they were featured in Comic-Con in 2012
and 2013. At both events,
they were greeted by dedicated fans dressed in costumes inspired by the comic.
These artists are fast paced
workers with strong initiative. They are looking for
students that are interested
in working as interns in social media. This is a fantastic group of people to work
with and can provide students with a unique opportunity.
You can find- out more
about Vanquish Interactive
and open positions within
their company at www.facebook.com/CycopsOfflcial
and www.facebook.com/
telikosprotocol. Postings of
their film session this past
summer for "Cycops" can
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NewFall TV Shows
What to expect this fall
B Y KATIE AGNER
STAFF WRITER
Fall is in the air, and
that means the start of
a new semester, new
classes and, most importantly, the start of a new
television season! All
our favorite shows are
coming back, but don't
get cozy j ust yet. Here is
a sneak peak at four new
shows coming this fall
that everyone is talking
about.
Marvel's Agents of
S.HXE.L.D.: Fan favorite Agent Phil Coulson
(Clark Gregg), from the
Marvel superhero hit
The Avengers, returns
in this highly anticipated new show. He is the
head of the organization S.H.I.E.L.D., which
serves to investigate
unusual cases with his
team of highly-trained
agents. Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8/7c on
ABC.
T e Originals: This
h
spin-off to the successfully popular show,
The Vampire Diaries,
follows the original
half-vampire, half-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) as he
returns to his hometown
of New Orleans, a town
he once ruled. However,
it is now under the control of the vampire Marcel
(Charles Michael Davis).
Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 3
at 8/7c on the CW.
Once Upon A Time In
Wonderland: After her first
trip down the rabbit hole,
Alice (Sophie Lowe), rejoins the White Rabbit
.(John Lithgow) and the
Knave of Hearts. (Michael
Sochare) She returns to the
fantastical Wonderland in
this spin-off of fairy-tale
inspired Once Upon A
Time. Premieres Thursday,
Oct. 10 at 8/7c on ABC.
Almost Human: In this
futuristic, high-tech show
set in the year 2048, police officer John Kennex
(Karl Urban), after losing
his leg and waking from
a 17-month coma, returns
to work with a robotic
prosthetic. He is forced to
partner with a defective android (Michael Ealy) who
strangely has human emotions. Premieres Monday,
Nov. 4 at 8/7c on FOX.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The publisher Dark Horse
will be releasing Issue One
of "Resident Alien: The
Suicide Blonde," the newest
installment in the comic series, on Sept. 11.
Writer Peter Hogan and
artist Steve Parkhouse return to continue the tale of
Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle,
an extraterrestrial alien
who tries to keep a low
profile in the United States
countryside. As he waits
for contact from his home
planet, Vanderspeigle cares
for those needing treatment
and assists in police investigations. This new story arc
starts where readers left him,
resting on a hospital bed.
While Vanderspeigle recovers from the past adventure,
another brews. The new storyline involves a unique set
of characters, once again taking place in the little town of
Patience.
Both Hogan and Parkerhouse are British veterans in
the comic industry. The two
worked with the critically acclaimed creator Alan Moore
in separate projects (America's Best Comics and the Bojefferies series, respectively).
Now the duo combines their
talents to create this sci-fi
comic.
Hogan's writing is a
style that reminds readers
of classic murder mystery
novels and has a steady
flow, even with the many
twists. Parkerhouse's illustrations have interesting color palettes and he
puts a lot of detail in the
characters.
For new readers, it
would be best to start with
the first collection, "Resident Alien Volume 1 : Welcome to Earth". The next
step would be getting the
zero issue before picking
up this new book. Visit
darkhorse.com or your local comic vendor for more
information.
Cougar Shuffle
B Y ABEL CASTILLO
STAFF WRITER
School is starting again and
it can mean many things to
different people. For some,
it's the beginning of their
first year and for others,
the beginning of their last.
Whether you're a freshman
or a senior, the feeling of
starting a new year is all the
same. With a set list like this,
anyone can look at the new
school year with a positive
attitude.
"It's Time" by Imagine
Dragons:
This ^upbeat and hopeful
song is sure to put a spring in
the step of anyone entering
the class on thefirstday. The
idea of growing up, as Imagine Dragons talks about, is
CDs and DVDs Dropping
B Y FAITH ORCINO
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Nine Inch Nails' 'Hesitation Marks"
Trent Reznor returns to
Nine Inch Nails with a
brand-new album. Pitchfork
reported on the band's hinted
hiatus in early 2009 which
became true after their'tour
with Jane's Addiction.
This album contains 14
tracks, including the singles "Came Back Haunted,"
"Copy of A" and "Everything." The iTunes version
has a special interview with
Reznor while the deluxe
version contains three remix
tracks.
For those that purchase
through NIN.com, the band's
official website, buyers i ave
the option to receive the "audiophile" mastered version,
a different mastering of the
same album. On the website,
mixer Alan Moulder said,
"The Audiophile Mastered
Version is more true to how
the mixes sounded to us in
the studio when we were
working on the songs."
According to Tom Baker,
their mastering engineer, the
standard master has a "loud"
and edgier sound compared
to the audiophile one. Check
out Nine Inch Nails online
for more on them and this
new album.
"Now You See Me"
something thatfreshmanand
seniors can relate to without
feeling any sort of regret in
the process.
"Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins: ,
Instead of feeling hopeful, this upbeat song gives
a sense of coming together.
The feeling of being together, be it in the same class
or of the same mindset, is a
feeling anyone would want
coming back to school.
"Learn to Fly" by Foo
Fighters:
School has begun and now
all anyone would want to
do is soar through the skies
to this song's heavenly riffs.
But no one can fly by themselves at first. We look for a
sign of life; looking to the
sky to be saved.
"I've Got A Feeling" by
Directed by Louis Leterrier, the hit movie released
earlier this May is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.
The cast features notable
talents like Mark Ruffalo
(The Avengers), Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Media) and
Morgan Freeman (Oblivion).
The story deals with a team
of magicians, led by Eisenberg's character, J. Daniel
Atlas who robbed a bank in
Paris during their grand fina-
The Beatles:
Everybody has some sort
of feeling about the upcoming school year, be it good or
bad. Before we start working
onfindingX, we look back at
the past year and remember
how everybody had a good,
or for a few, a hard year with
this song that's both explosive and calm.
"More than a Feeling" by
Boston:
I feel that it was only appropriate to finish off this
Back to School Jam set list
with this song. Why finish it
off with this song you ask?
Through the godly solos and
almost melancholy tone, we
feel that we're both welcoming the new school year but
also saying goodbye to summer in the process.
le in Las Vegas.
The FBI then brought
Dylan Rhodes (Rúñalo)
to work with an Interpol
agent to investigate the team
known as the Four Horsemen. The agents later enlist
the help of a witness, Thaddeus Bradley (Freeman) who
is a former magician. The
official website lists that the
DVD will contain commentary and a featurette while
the Blu-Ray pack will include a longer director's cut.
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campuses recently addressed
private note-selling between
college students, while some
are already facing consequences.
According to the investigative reporting website, California Watch, this issue raises questions as to who owns
copyrights of the notes, the
students listening to lecture,
or the instructor providing
the lecture. Professors at UC
Berkeley and CSU Chico are
concerned with note accuracy. They fear that these notes
are provided by students
with low grades. As a result,
low note quality could ultimately hurt the instructor's
reputation.
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have already been some
changes made to school policies in regards to attaining
and purchasing notes from
such websites. CSUSM's
student conduct "prohibits
any business or person from
selling or otherwise distributing or publishing class
notes for a commercial purpose," (California Education
Code section 66450).
Muniz found this situation
to pertain more to a plagiarism issue as well: "I don't
support the ban [of websites]
but I do support actions
against students using these
notes for plagiarism."
But there are some students
who are more than willing to
support the ban, seeing that
some of
should put up their notes...
but not students who have
failing grades. I don't know
how tbe website would judge
that, but I understand that a D
student shouldn't put up thennotes [for sale] ," Karen Hernandez, CSUSM sophomore
and Biology major, said.
Outside sources and critics state that the universities
are focusing on the wrong
aspects of the situation, and
the notes are simply there
to share knowledge. There
is still a discussion about
whether disciplinary students should receive disciplinary action, although some
students have already been
reported in regards to their
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from CSU and UC campuses in their attempt to shut
down the space available for
students to post their notes
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campus more communityoriented and attractive to
students with the University
Student Union (USU) which
kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony and
after-party last Thursday,
Feb.23.
The lawn between Kellogg Library and the Cesar
Chavez stairs is fenced off
because CSUSM is in the
process of cpnstructing the
new USU building. USU
will house student eveiits,
clubs, activities and community life. The two "Phases"
are due to for completion
August 2013, and the structure will be ready for occupation January 2014.
"I think that it is really hard
to capture the excitement of
it. There have been so many
people working really hard
on this. It is actually student- room, more food services
designed; they brought in and more student organizasome students to get their tion offices.
opinions on what it should be
"The Clarke used to be
like," Eloise Stiglitz, Ph£>. the hub for student organiVice President of Student zations, but soon there will
Affairs said.
be the Student Union. In the
. USU's Phase I (58376 sq. rainy weather you will have
ft) will provide services in- a building to go to," Ed. D.
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conference rooms, student Clark, said.
This new University Stuorganization offices, recreational and game areas as dent Union building has been
well as USU administration in the books since CSUSM
offices. Phase H (85,880 sq. opened in 1989. The total
ft) will provide a large ball- cost of the building will be
$43.98 million, and the Student Body Center Fee that
each CSUSM student pays
will fund the entire project.
It will take 30 years to pay it
off completely.
"I'm excited. It's a sign
that our school is growing.
It'll be worth it," Phoebe
Morris, CSUSM sophomore,
said.
The opportunities and
space it will provide the
student community will add
greatly to the student life
here on campus.
"I don't like the fencing,
but I am excited about the
Student Union being built,"
Kaitlin Lingnau, a freshman,
said.
In fact, the Cesar Chavez
staircase will be completely
out of commission from
spring break until mid-August 2013.
The groundbreaking ceremony speakers and attendees
included CSUSM President
Karen Haynes, President
& CEO of ASI Travis Wil. son, USU Advisory Board
Chair Cipriano Vargas, Vice
President for Finance and
Administrative Services Dr.
Linda Hawk and Director of
the Clarke House & the USU
Sara Quinn.
"Student life is going to
be absolutely amazing. I ' m
excited for this opportunity,
and I am proud to call this
my school," Wilson said.
For more information go
to: www.csusni.edu/usu.
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Students and staff gather f o r President H aynes ' and Chief Diversity Office r Crawford's diversity based open forum.
Photos by:Amira El-Khaouli.
Diversity Matters Forum
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and staff, but Cal State San
Marcos professors and comM EDI A M ANAGE R
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senters.
A D V E R T I S I N G M ANAGE R
President Karen S. Haynes
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and Chief Diversity Officer
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Willie "Derrick" Crawford
held the Diversity Matters
D IS T RIB U T IO N MAN AGE R
forum to explain their belief
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concerns of the community
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on Feb. 16,2012.
S TAF F W R I T E R S
Haynes emphasized diverC U R T I S B OVE E
sity as a wa y to strengthen the
MARCOS CHRON
campus and to teach* students
R EBEKA H G REE N
how to interact in the world.
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CSUSM has "almost half of
the entire student body as
m inorities] , that's 5,000 students," Haynes said.
"Diversity comes in a variety of f orms.. . [CSUSM
is an] inclusive campus for
all meanings of diversity,"
Haynes said.
Crawford explained his
five-year plan for diversity
which included changes in
curriculum and staff diversity composition in order to
be pragmatic andT broaden
the-meaning of diversity.
Professors and some students questioned how this
talk would be put into action
during these tough financial
times.
Professor Marisol ClarkIbanez of the Sociology de-
O
partment questioned where
the resources are coming
from when there aren't any
to give. Clark-Ibanez is the
program coordinator for
the Ethnic Studies minor;
she stated she only receives
$1,060 annually for the program.
Crawford's five-year plan
for diversity is due to President Haynes late this spring.
In the meantime, CSUSM
faces economic challenges, a
60:40 ratio of women to men
and a growing awareness of
diversity.
There is another Diversity Forum today, Feb. 28,
noon - 12:5 0 p jn. , in Markstein 103.
This semester, History and
Global Studies professor Dr.
Kimber Quinney, and her
History 393 students took
advantage of a mentoring
opportunity working with
high school students at High
Tech High School.
Alongside teacher Ms.
Michelle Clark, Dr. Quinney
teamed the High Tech High's
students and CSUSM's History students together in
groups and presented their final projects, ¿11 following the
theme: Wash. Rinse. Don't
Repeat, on Friday, Feb. 17.
With the help of Dr. Quinney's class, High Tech
High's students compiled an
arrangement of videos and
interviews to compare historic events, such as the Holocaust, to recent events like
the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Their primary goal was to
spread awareness to prevent
these catastrophic tragedies
from reoccurring through
media, interviews of Holocaust survivors and spoken
word. Junior Jenna Phelps'
group dedicated their video
to spreading awareness of
the injustices in history and
how, unfortunately, it can
replicate.
"Racist comments aren't
taken seriously, and we want
to show everyone that it isn't
okay andjwe need to stand up
against it so it won't repeat,"
Phelps said.
Not only did the students
of High Tech High benefit
from their mentors, but also
CSUSM students took advantage of a great opportunity to branch out and experience a different kind of
learning.
CSUSM
student/mentor Bryan Romanelli spoke
of his experience working
alongside these students.
Seeing the final production
come together was the highlight of his experience.
"Being a mentor was honestly one of the coolest experiences ever. The students
cut above the rest, took the
bull by the horns and ran
away with it. They were extremely dedicated and wer e
on top of their work. It was
great being able to work with
these students for a common
goal: to prevent history from
repeating itself," Romanelli
said.
SPORTS
NBA Stars shine bright at
All-Star game in Orlando
A L E X F RANC O
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With the NBA All-Star
weekend in Orlando, Fla.
coming to a close, the 2012
All-Star game came down to
the wire in the last seconds
of the fourth quarter as the
West stars stopped the East
stars dead in their tracks.
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Eastern Conference's,
Heat shooting guard Dwyane
Starting for the West were, Wade, Miami Heat small
forward LeBron James, NY
Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony and hometown favorite Orlando Magic
center Dwight Howard.
The first quarter of the
game was filled with the defense-less basketball play we
come to love and enjoy during All-Star weekend. There
were ferocious slam dunks,
and alley-oop dunks from
both sides of the court, f ro m
Chris Paul throwing it up
to Blake Griffin to Dwyane
Wade sending it to teammate
LeBron James. The West got
out to an early lead, a lead
they wouldn't surrender f o r
the rest of the game, leading
88-69 at halftime.
The West's 88 points at
halftime now stand as the
All-Star game record f o r
points in a half. That wasn't
the only record that we saw
fall Sunday night. Kobe
Bryant in his record tying
fourteenth All-Star game appearance broke the record
f o r most career points in the
All-Star game passing Michael Jordan's mark of 262
points. Dwyane Wade of the
East registered the third triple-double in All-Star game
history with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Kevin Durant and Bryant carried the West in their
win over the East. Durant led
all scorers with 36 points;
enough to have him voted the
game's MVP. Lebron James
led the East's late charge at
the end scoring 36 points for
the East, but also gave the
ball away in the closing seconds of the game, sealing the
victory for the West.
" Can' t turn the ball over
like that, I let my team down,
but overall it was a great
weekend," James said.
The weekend came to a
close with the West 152-149
victory, which is now the
second year in a row they
have walked away the winners.
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Healthy weight loss
CURTIS BOVEE
STAFF W R I T E R
With summer right around
the corner, losing weight to
perfect your 'beach body' i s
perhaps a top priority. Sadly,
too many people are unaware of healthy ways to lose
weight and can inadvertently
cause more harm than good.
With so many crash diets
available on the market, it
is hard not to get caught u p
with them. Unfortunately,
they have proven to be ineffective.
"They d on' t work and can
be harmful to your h ealth/ '
Lea Roberg-Chao, professor of Kinesiology here at
CSUSM, said.
Many crash diets emphasize maintaining a 1,000 calorie diet or less, which certainly i sn' t safe or effective.
The goal is to lose one to
t w o p ound s per w eek.
aptwo pounds p e r week . "Rapid weight loss is mostly water loss and muscle loss.
"The key t6 losing weight
is to look beyond going on
a diet," Laura de Ghetaldi,
professor of Kinesiology at
CSUSM, said.
One pound is equivalent to
about 3,500 calories. Implementing a strategy to have
a deficit of 500 calories per
day would lose one pound
per week on average. 500
calories per day is the difference between a salad and
a cheeseburger with fries.
Seems pretty easy, not to
mention worthwhile, doesn't
it?
Imagine if you employed
an exercise routine with your
diet; the pounds would come
off even easier. Ideally, this
is the goal. Modifying only
your diet might prove as an
e ffectiv e m etho d f o r w eigh t
effective method for weight
loss, but utilizing some type
of aerobic activity will prove
to be more effective.
"A healthy diet coupled
with a healthy aerobic exercise program where one gets
the heart rate up for 30 minutes per day, four days per
week, will easily and safely
lose one to two pounds per
week," de Ghetaldi said.
More importantly, crash diets work in opposite fashion
of one's goal to lose weight.
"They slow down the body's
metabolic rate, causing the
body to burn calories less efficiently," de Ghetaldi said.
Keep these things in mind,
and not only will you shed
that 10-15 pounds by summer, but you will have created a healthy template that
you can follow the rest of
your life.
Congratulations to the Men's and
Women's Basketball teams who both
finished their inaugural seasons with
wins and earned spots in the A.I.I,
conference championships.
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As the basketball regular season comes to a close
and the playoffs commence,
I spoke to Sarah Jackson,
three guard, from the Women's Basketball team before
the Cougars went to South
Dakota for the A.I I. (Association of Independent Institutions) conference championship.
Jackson is a junior majoring in Sociology and mi-noring in Psychology who
has been playing basketball
since she was six-year-old.
Jackson's favorite team is the
Los Angeles Clippers, while
her favorite player being Miami Heat forward, LeBron
James.
Juliana Stumpp: What is
the best thing about playing
here at CSUSM?
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The
strong friendships I 'v e made.
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me on track with my priorities.
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Justin C ampbel l r epresent s
CSUSM in DJ s howcas e p art y
DJs from San D ieg o universities c ompet e in President's D a y c elebration
Lux B oreal' s "LahfB" p resent s
p raise d p erformanc e at CSUSM
JULIANA S T U M P P
STAFF W R I T E R
CSUSM students and faculty gathered on campus
to enjoy the contemporary
dancing in Lux Boreal's
presentation of "Lamb" on
Feb. 21.
This was the first time
that the performance was
presented at CSUSM as it
is typically preformed in
many festivals and theaters
in Mexico.
Phillip Adams, of Australia, in collaboration with Lux
Boreal, created the production. The company's name,
"Lux Boreal" translates to,
"lights from the north."
The performance began
with a queen-like woman lying in the middle of the stage
with six dancers off to the
side wearing a black cloth
over their faces with feathery
sashes over their bodies. In
the beginning of the show,
the dancer's movements
started slow and leisurely,
but throughout the performance, the dances became
more emotional and dramatic
as even some of the dancers
started t o c r y .
At the side of the stage,
there were six red, toy pianos
that were played occasionally for the effect of spiritual
DANEA
VANDERVELDEN
STAFF W R I T E R
The Wavehouse in Mission
Beach played host to a Red
Bull-sponsored DJ showcase
and President's Day party for
Greek leaders and captains
from local dorms and sororities on Feb. 19.
The top DJs from UCSD,
USD, SDSU and CSUSM
were invited to the event to
compete before a large number of Wavehouse patrons
and the DJs' fellow students
in attendance.
Selected as the top student DJ from Cal State San
Marcos and chosen to represent CSUSM in this friendly competition was Justin
Campbell. He opened the
competition, which ran from
noon to 5 p.m., and as per the
rules of the contest, he had
an hour to spin.
After finishing his set, he
joined me for a brief chat
about the contest, his motivation and music in general.
Campbell has been DJing
for two years and has been
gradually building his reputation by posting his songs
online. Mostly instrumental
mash-ups (a song created
by entwining two other usu"Lamb" w a s honored in
ally well-known and preDance Magazine's list of Top recorded songs), Campbell'sr
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local clubs downtown, and
pretty soon, he was being
change.
In "Lamb," the shepherdess helps guide her six lambs
to the Promised Land. The
show included multiple
themes including forgiveness, innocence and sin and
many biblical references.
Eunice Contreras, who
played the shepherdess, gave
her insight to the meaning of
the production.
"The sheep have to trust
in the path I ' m giving them,
because it's the path to salvation. They have to forgive
themselves, but they also
must be forgiven. You have
to ask for forgiveness. You
have to surrender to that,"
Contreras said.
At the end of the show,
some of the dancers answered questions from the
audience.
"[Phillip Adams] spent his
time explaining his thoughts
and beliefs. He didn't give us
a direct definition of what the
pianos represented. He gave
us room for imagination. To
me the red pianos represented blood," performer Henry
Torres said.
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known establishments as
The House of Blues have allowed Campbell to branch
out of San Diego and permitted him to spin at places like
Los Angeles' historic Avalon
theater, where The Beatles
played their first west coast
performance.
When asked about his musical palette, Campbell says
that his taste is quite broad,
and that as a DJ, one should
be open to all sorts of genres
and sounds when composing
a piece. This speaks to his ultimate goal as a DJ which is
to keep underground music
creative.
As the party went on and
the other DJs completed
their respective sets, it ultimately became the audience
that would decide the winner
through applause and cheers.
As the roar of the crowd
was gauged, it was determined that the winner of the
STAFF W R I T E R
The traveling film festival
LUNAFEST is making a
stop at CSUSM on Thursday,
March I at 6 p.m.
LUNAFEST is a short-film
festival with works made by,
about and for women.
Established in 2000, LUNAFEST is dedicated to
sharing stories of women
through film and spreading
those connections through
the traveling festival.
According to the LUNAFEST website, the festival
has spread to more than 150
screenings in North America
with over ninety filmmakers featured so far. Since its
foundation, the festival has
raised nearly $1.2 million.
At this year's festival,
nine films will be presented,
showing the diversities of
community. The shorts will
illustrate different genres and
content, all of which are representative of women.
The festival will donate
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Right and Below: CSUSM student, Justin
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showcase was Justin Campbell. It came as no surprise
that CampbelFs skills triumphed, but it still came as
a very welcome victory for
CSUSM to overcome their
big-time rival schools.
To hear some of Justin
Campbell's music, visit
http://soundcloud.com/
jcam8989.
all proceeds and ticket sales
from this event to various charities, including the
Breast Cancer Fund and the
ASI Women's Center.
Tickets are available at the.
ASI Corporate Office andj
at the door the night of theî
festival. Ticket prices range?
from $5 for students, $10 for
general admission and $15
for VIP tickets.
To view a trailer featuring
clips from the short films,
go to www.csusm.edu/wc/
events/LunaFest .html.
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CSUSM's The Pride Center presented "The Distorted
Male" on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in
association with next week's
Eating Disorder Awareness
week supported by the three
social justice centers on campus.
The event consisted of
pictures hanging f ro m the
ceiling at eye level, depicting different types of male
bodies, different statistics
pertaining to male eating
disorders and different views
about male body images .
The pictures and statistics
were presented in a more engaging way which allowed
students to walk around and
prised to see students show
up to an event and fully engage in discussion about
such a controversial topic.
An anonymous attendee
male body images in society stated that t h e event met exsee these different pictures and what it means to be maspectations. However, the stuand initiate conversation culine or feminine.
dent felt that the discussion
about them.
"I knew it was there, but I stayed at a surface level and
After students viewed the didn't realize that it was so
wished it was more critical
d i ff e r e n t
p r e v a l e n t , about the topic. The attendee
pictures,
"I feel like that's what and it made also stated that the event's
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we need to do more on me just re- style was interactive and the
present inthat people who attended were
campus, like create an at- alize
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mosphere where everybody body image nice and welcoming overall.
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feels like they can talk
At the end of the discusand
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placed by the door and with
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each other,
markers, write a phrase statwould be considered the ice even subconsciously," Kevin
ing something that they love
breaker,
Chatham, Event Specialist of
about their bodies.
Later, after light snacks the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
"I feel like that's what we
and drinks, everybody gath- Transgender,
Questioning
need to do more on campus,
ered to engage iri a lengthy and Allies (LGBTQA), said.
like create an atmosphere
discussion about common
Chatham went on to say where everybody feels like
misconceptions
regarding how he was pleasantly surthey can talk," Chatham said.
Leap Year r eappear s
after four-year absence
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from cheeses to meats a nd .
Flippin* Pizza opened a vegetables. The prices f o r
new location on South Twin the 18-inch custom whole
Oaks Valley Road on Feb. 1, pizzas start at $14.50 for the
providing CSUSM students "Cheese Pie" with an extra
and staff members with a $2 for each topping. Flippin'
convenient location.
Pizza also offers their classic
As I walked into Flippin' red and white pies for $19
Pizza, I was eager to taste each.
their New York-style pizza
For my night out with
and excited to have a pizza friends, we chose the Pesto
place across the street from Classic White Pie and split
campus. For students who the cost five ways. It was
don't have cars, Flippin' Piz- perfect, because we each ate
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prices for the typical college has restaurants on the east
student on a budget. A sim- coast, only five locations are
ple cheese slice is $2.25. A currently open in Southern
pizza slice with toppings is California. These locations
just 50 cents more.
are in Carlsbad, Encinitas,
If you and your Mends or La Costa, Vista and San Marfamily are especially hun- cos, with a sixth location set
gry, 18-inch custom pizzas to open soon in San Diego.
are available with a large
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ated with the day from other
countries.
"St. Bridget struck a deal
with St. Patrick to allow
women to propose t o men and not just the other way
around - every four years.
This is believed to have been
introduced to balance the
traditional roles of men and
women in a similar way to
how Leap Day balances the
calendar," another article on
timeanddate.com states.
The article goes on to share
that in Scotland, it is considered unlucky to be born on
Leap Day, and in Greece it is
considered unlucky to marry
during the entire year and especially on Leap Day.
In spite of its occasionally
ominous presence for some
cultures, the day is typically
embraced in many areas of
the world with enthusiasm
and a cause for celebration.
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CSUSM President Karen
Haynes recently announced
that the Developing Reading
Education with Arts Method
(DREAM) program contributed towards improving elementary student test scores
in reading by 87 points.
The program is a 4-year
arts integration program with
a nearly $1 million grant
received from the United
States Department of Education.
According to the DREAM
website, "The goal of
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The program uses this
training technique through
week-long summer programs
and classroom arts coaching
with teachers.
"We're not taking the emphasis off of reading and
math by integrating the arts.
We're really supporting it,"
Merryl Goldberg, Artistic
Director of DREAM, said
in a video on the program's
website.
The program is a collaboration of CSUSM, North
County Professional Development Federation, San Die-
go Office of Education and
ten North San Diego County
school districts, specifically
141 teachers and 3,000 students.
"The arts, because it's at
the core of [DREAM], teach
creative thinking,, innovative thinking, teach critical
thinking, teach how to think
outside the box, how to problem solve, how to work well
with others. These are skills
that are just fundamental to
what we need for the 21st
century," Goldberg said in
the video.
For more information on
the DREAM program, visit
dream.sdcoe.net.
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Shocking salary facts
Cal State presidents earn more than Facebook execs
D AN E A
VANDERVELDEN
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Recent reports from the
CSU Chancellor's office
have brought some interesting monetary facts to the
table regarding the salaries
of the CSU system's head
honchos.
Facebook is undoubtedly
one of the most powerful
companies on the face of the
Earth and in February went
public and released the salaries of its employees. Sheryl
Sandberg, one of the top executives of this multimedia
juggernaut, makes $300,000
annually, stated the initial
public offering of Facebook.
A hefty sum, but for a top
executive of one of the most
well-known companies, it
may come to us as a surprisingly low amount.
The numbers herein reveal
to us that at least six of the
CSU system's top employees
make more than Sandberg on
an annual basis including the
Chancellor, SDSU president
and CSULB president. The
average CSU president banking in on $300,541 and nine
cents stated the Chancellor's
Executive
Compensation
2011/2012 report on www.
calstate.edu. In addition to
that, they also received an
extra $60,000 for housing assistance.
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Outrage has broken out
over these facts from students and other taxpayers
alike. The California State
Facing Racism
and racial slurs in this video,
I had many questions
when a friend showed me
YouTube, the home7of hu- this video. First, where are
mor, music, film and artistic their parents? You'd figure
talent, as well as the original someone would have taught
place of the "It Gets Better" them manners at some point
campaign against bullying is in their lives. Also, they're
now the home of the most of- from Arizona. If I ' m not misfensive video to go viral that taken, Arizona, like CaliforI have ever seen.
nia, New Mexico and Texas,
On Jan. 6, 2012, three is heavily populated by the
teenage girls from Arizona Mexican culture. It saddens
uploaded a video demon- me that a place so diverse
strating their hate for the could produce such ignoMexican Race. As a Mexican rant ideologies. Instead of
woman, I am infuriated that celebrating diversity, we are
these girls hate one culture discouraging people because
so profoundly that they made of their differances.
this video. As an American, I
It infuriates me that one
am embarrassed to live in the day, if these girls have chilsame country as these wom- dren, their distorted ideen as I see their views are als may be passed onto our
tolerated. As a woman, I am country's next generation.
offended. Their ludicrous be- I ' m livid that these girls,
havior i sn' t helping us gain when they turn 18, can vote
the respect so many deserve. on the lives of my people,
I understand that everyone and that they may deny my
has his or her own opinions. family the right to live in this
However, not even the First country and dismiss their atAmendment of Free Speech tempt at their promise of "the
. can justify the hate speech American dream," as empty
MELISSA MARTINEZ
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as it may be.
Why is if that these views
are tolerated? Why do we
live in a country that segregates cultures so much? The
progress we've made seems
minimal to the credo of racism, sexism and homophobia
that has become a "norm"
within our society; instead of
promoting this notion of being "colorblind/' we should
be embracing our diversity,
rather than blatantly condoning the ignorant racism and
hate we can't seem t a extinguish.
I am however, extremely
proud of the video responses
from people of different genders, races and religions who
made it clear that though
these girls are extremely intolerable, they do not represent the opinions and views
of those similar to them.
Though the three girls have
publicly apologized, this
incident shouldn't have occurred at all.
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When Ashley Wardle was
admitted to San Diego State
University, she must have
been expecting a place where
all ideas and beliefs were
welcomed and tolerated by
all - especially by school officials.
However, while protesting proposed tuition hikes at
the CSU Board of Trustees
meeting on Nov. 16, 2011,
in Long Beach, Wardle was
arrested after students were
banned from participating in
the closed-doors meeting and
forcibly removed from CSU
Chancellor Charles Reed's
-office.
Upon her return to SDSU,
Wardle faced an informal
hearing regarding her actions. With officials claim-
ing her actions violated the
school's code of conduct,
Wardle risked a formal hearing and expulsion if she refused a two-year suspension.
After weeks of negotiations,
a settlement was presented
to the graduate student: the
suspension would not be activated; yet Wardle will be
ineligible to participate and
hold leadership positions in
student organizations .
This should boil the blood
of every American college
student. College is supposed
to be an open forum for discussion and the sharing of
ideas where the tolerance of
said ideas is undisputed. For
Elliot Hirshman, the president of SDSU, to even consider suspending a student
whom was expressing her
opinion is a blatant violation
of Wardle's First Amend-
ficult economic times, the
CSU(s) must compete on
a national level for highly
qualified candidates to serve
as presi-
dents of its institutions ."
Reed attempted to substantiate the swelling of these individuals' salaries, but at the
end of the day, student's wallets are emptier than ever,
and when students cannot
afford school, they can't
attend i t ; Hopefully the
'Board of Trustees'
p keeps this in mind,
when mulling over
the potential ramifications of their
next act of greedmongering.
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In the current era of gaming, the amount of downloadable content (DLC) is
quickly rising. Unfortunately
for gamers, this rise is a double-edged sword.
Don't get me wrong—we
love new maps, playable
characters and added storylines. However, we have a
serious problem with paying
an extra $15 for something
that should have been packaged with the game itself.
In some cases, the bonus content is available
on the same day the game
is released. According to
Gamespy.com, "Mass Effect 3" will feature a new
DLC storyline available on
release day. The DLC is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition, but those who
purchase the standard edition
of the game will have to pay"
extra. Gamers are basically
supposed to pay more for
something that is ready on
day-one.
Players also have "Game
of the Year" (GOTY) or
"Greatest Hits" editions to
watch out for. When a game
is rereleased with one of
these tags, it generally features a lower price and past
DLC included. Though this
varies f ro m game to g ame r
those patient or frugal gamers might want to wait f o r
one of these editions. Sadly,
not all games are rereleased
like this. So paying the f ul l
price could become the only
solution for some.
Publishers are exploiting
the wallets of gangers, and
it's killing all the f un . For
money-conscious
college
students, an extra $10 or $15
could mean skipping a few
meals for video game content that could have been free
with purchase.
W orld' s w ors t b os s
The demise of NBC's "The Office99 t elevisio n series
A t SDSU, First Amendment
rights need not apply
F REDRIC K M I S L E H
University Board of Trustees
is the group responsible for
setting CSU employee salary, decided to bump up the
new president of SDSU's
salary to $400,000.
With tuition and other paid
necessities for students skyrocketing in price like
the 9 percent tuition
increase voted in f o r
the CSUSM 2012/2013
school year, it is hard for
any elected 'board ' or individual to justify these
-salary hikes. Chancellor Charles Reed
took a swipe
at it anyways,
stating within
the report that,
"Even in dif-
ALEX FRANCO
head from here.
they once had.
It has been reported that
I personally don't believe
In 2005, NBC producer the writers and producers of there is enough of a story and
Greg Daniels brought the "The Office" have decided depth to be able to carry this
popular British comedy "The to create a spinoff follow- as a long running series. The
Office" to American televi- ing the Assistant to thé Re- reason Dwight is such a sucment right to free speech.
It seems as though Hirsh- sions. Steve Carell was hired gional Manager, Dwight cessful character is because
man wanted to silence all to star and play bumbling Schrute (played by Rainn he meshes and feeds of the
dissent by making a public boss Michael Scott and carry Wilson). The show would other characters in the office
example of one student — a the television show for seven revolve around Dwight and so well. Also, I ' m a big Jim
classic move pulled out of amazing seasons of pure co- his beet farm/bed and break- Halpert (John Krasinski) and
any dictator's playbook. Had medic genius. Unfortunately, fast. I ' m not sure why the Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna
the Chancellor and all the after seven and a half sea- call has been placed to put Fischer) fan and would hate
Trustees in attendance al- sons of comedic mockumen- this move into action with to see them go and no longer
lowed dissenting opinions to tary, Carell left "The Office" the current season of "The pull pranks on Dwight tobe heard, chances are high and Andrew Bernard (Ed Office" still turning out hi- gether.
With many of the main
Wardle would not have been Helms) took over as Manag- larious episodes and captier of Dunder Mifflin Sabre, vating story lines. My guess staples of "The Office" conarrested.
is that they believe the show tracts ending after the seaWe as the students who pay Scranton.
Normally, a hit television is not bringing in the view- son, it will be clear where
tuition, which translates into
the six-figure salaries paid show wouldn't succumb to ers it once did with Carell on the producer^ decide to take
the ending of an era; how- the show. And that is their the show with season 8's end
to school administrative officials, should have a greater ever, many would agree that problem; they can't have the later this spring. The answer
say regarding how much we the Dunder Mifflin Scran- expectations of a Carell-run is simple, resign everybody
pay and where that money ton Branch isn't the same. "Office" show.
and continue the show as it
The producers should un- is, with no spin-off or new
goes. Until then, no CSU Though the rest of season
system chancellor or presi- 7 and now season 8 have derstand that with Carell's direction taken. With time, I
dent should infringe upon proved to be comedy none- departure they were going believe the show can regain
the First Amendment rights theless, it is obvious the to lose some die-hard Carell the support and fandom it
writers of "The Office" are fans and they weren't going once enjoyed with Carell at
of his or her students.
desperate to decide where to to generate the viewership the helm. In Ed Helms I trust.
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from being a follower to a leader.
how women are perceived in
today 's media.
"Black Swan" will be
shown as part of their monthly "Sister Cinema" program.
This is their third semester
presenting Sister Cinema, in
which they provide pizza,
drinks and a comfortable setting to watch view the movie.
Following the movie, there
will be a discussion pertaining to the issues and controversies displayed in the film.
Even though the movies presented will depict women's
lives and their struggles, men
are more than welcome to
join the event.
"Everyone is welcome to
the Women's Center; its purpose is to have a place tohang
out and build community,"
Community Dialogue Facilitator of the Women's Center,
Alejandra Ramos, said.
Ramos and staff hope that
this event will allow more
students to find an inclusive
space where students can get
involved and take advantage of the resources that the
Women's Center has to offer, as well as create a community to learn about social
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The comic book corner: Marvelous Marvel events
F AIT H O RCIN O
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Marvel Entertainment announced three comic events
and a special crossover that
will create quite a stir in the
comic book universe.
Thé universe already completed two of its biggest
comics, "Fear Itself* and
"Spider-Island/' but it isn't
quite over for the characters.
February's event is ' Th e
Circle of Four" which
takes place in the on-going
"Venom" series. By some
strange demonic force, Eugene "Flash" Thompson
a.k.a. Venom, must fight
with X-23, the new female
Ghost Rider, Alejandra,
and the Red Hulk, Gen and
"Thunderbolt" Ross, to save
Las Vegas. The event starts
in Venom #13, with four
(#13.1-.4) point issues and
then concluding in Venom
#14. This unlikely team must
stop evil before Sin City literally turns into Hell.
March is going to be an
explosive month when the
Avengers Academy gets
some new transfer students.
The misfit Runaways join
for a special crossover span-
ning two issues. In addition
to the cast, artist Karl Moline
will be the penciler f o r those
issues. Moline was on the
creative team for the "Loners" series, which Avengers
Academy team member Julia Powers a.k.a. Lightspeed
was affiliated with. Marvel
expects a throw down on the
west coast when the two collide.
In April, two events will
surely shake things up. "The
Omega Effect" event creates
an unlikely team. SpiderMan, Daredevil and the Punisher t ik e on some of the top
crime syndicates in order to
make sure they do not get
their hands on the mysterious
Omega Drive. It will take
place in "Avenging SpiderMan #6," "Daredevil #11"
and "The Punisher #10" with
highly acclaimed writers
Mark Waid and Greg Rucka
working together with Marco Checchetto as the interior
artist f o r all three issues.
New York will then become the battleground for
the "Avengers vs. X-Men"
event. It will take place after
the conclusion of "Avengers: The Children's Crusade"
and "X-Sanction." Most of
the fighting will be in the
12-part limited series under
the same name of the event
while certain series will have
issues crossovers with it.
Questions rise concerning
those who have dual membership to both parties, such
as Wolverine and Beast, to
see where their true alliances
belong.
Many teasers are floating
around comic shops and on ^
the internet, but Marvel is
keeping things in the dark.
Several stores such as the f a mous Midtown Comic store
in New Yoik have chosen
their sides. Special early release parties on April 3 will
be held in participating shops
around the nation, a day before the first issue of "Avengers vs. X-Men" is out. Ask
your local vendor if they will
be joining the festivities.
For more information on
any of the Marvel events,
visit Marvel.com. If you
want to get a copy of some
of the issues, check out your
local comic book shop or online vendor.
B oo k of the month: Entering the H unge r G a m e s
A REL Y R A M O S
STAFF W R I T E R
Author Suzanne Collins
introduces "The Hunger
Games", as . the first book
to the epic trilogy, leaving
readers anxious in completing what seems like a neverending story.
Though the series was first
released in 2008, the excitement of seeing the games on
the big screen is making the
series exceedingly famous.
Thé plot unravels when a
district rebels, causing the
Capitol to punish the remaining districts by forcing
two teenagers from each of
the twelve districts to fight
one another in an arena with
provided weapons. As part
of entertainment for the public, the games are aired live
on television. The winner
represents their district a s
well as receives honor and
respect for themselves and
family. Children are entered
at the age of twelve and
THE
must fight against the
other competitors until
only one survives.
The main character,
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reader is a part of the rebel- down will seem impossible.
lion. You will not be able to Regardless the genres you're
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Peeta and Gale will endure best all-around book I have
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set of 'The Wall" is digitally remastered, with unreleased material, artwork, photographs and many
other keepsakes.
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is one understatement
about the film, 'Project
X,' centered around four
Pasadena high school
students, who lose control over a house party.
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four teenagers (Thomas,
Costa, JB and Dax) while
they plan a "get together" at Thomas's house
while his parents are out
of town that eventually
entertains around 1,500
people and literally burns
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
TUESDAY, APRIL 19,2005
www.csusm.edu/pride
VOL. XIII NO. 12
Cougars
win national
recycling
competition
Campus
diversity
showcased
C ampus earns the top
spot in Recyclemania
BY CHEZARE MILO
Pride Staff Writer
International Fair
entertains and informs
students
It's official: Cal State San
Marcos is the best. CSUSM beat
out 46 other college campuses
including Harvard, Yale and
Brown in the recycling rate category oftheRecylemania competition which
ended April
9. According
to the Recylemania website CSUSM
Bowling Pin
BY FELIPE ZANARTU
For The Pride
Being exposed to the perspectives of a diverse
range of cultures is one of the stated goals of
CSUSM, and the International Fair offered students some of the things promised in our mission
statement.
Dancing, food, language, and poetry attracted
students to the largest event of the year put on by
the International Club and its sponsors the University Global Affairs Committee and Associated
Students Inc.
The 3rd annual International Fair was held on
Thursday April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front
of University Hall. The fair had numerous tables
representing countries around the world. Everything from Brazilian martial arts to tango dancing
to international cuisine occupied the nearly 300
people who attended the event.
Following a fashion show featuring garments
from orient, the group Abada-Capoiera preformed
w on t he c om-
Guy trophy
petition with a
recycling rate of 43.65 percent.
^Recycling rate is determined by
calculating the percentage of
recycled materials in relation to
trash by weight. "California State_
University San Marcos consistently posted a 40+ percent recycling rate to dominate in the new
Recycling Rate contest," reads
the Recyclemania website.
Second place in the recycling
rate category is held by Tufts
University which trailed the Cougars by 2.26 percent.
According to Recyclemania
our closest competition, "Tufts
University closed the gap with
Cal State San Marcos to less
than three percentage points, but
never wound up getting closer
than that."
For winning the contest
CSUSM will receive the "Bowling Pin Guy" trophy and a halfpage advertisement in all of the
other competing schools' newspapers announcing our achievement.
The materials CSUSM recycled during the contest in addition to the other participating
schools totaled to over 10.4 million pounds. According to Recyclemania this amount of recyclables is equivalent to, "Removing
3,484 passenger cars from the
road for one year, 132 acres of
forest preserved from deforestation and the annual emissions
from the power consumption of
2,066 households"
"We are excited and so proud
of the campus for their effort,"
said Green Team Member Mui
See RECYCLE, page 4
Photo by Phoenix Lindgren / The Pride
See FAIR, page 2
Students line up for food at one of the many club booths.
Library helps withfinalscrunch
BY PATRICK B. LONG
Pride Staff Writer
associated with fact finding. The librarians
can help students find sources either in the
library, on the Internet, in an electronic journal, or on one of the Research Databases.
With summer vacation on the horizon, stuThe library has specialists that cover from
dents are beginning to buckle down for finals
week. Final exams, essays and group proj- subjects ranging from anthropology to world
ects are some of the stresses barreling down languages.
There are multiple ways to receive libraron students, but there is help. Cal. State San
Marcos' Kellogg Library has resources and ian assistance. A student can go to the library
help 24 hours a day for students who need in person, call, email for a quick answer, or
it. With extended hours, tutoring, and staff chat via the internet.
"For every subject, there's a librarian,"
that are genre specific, there are resources
to help students find what they need at the said Outreach and Multicultural Librarian
Melanie Chu.
library.
The Kellogg Library has 24 hour access
For help with research papers, there are
guides available online via the library web- via the Internet, any student can log in and
site to help with different style guidelines, access the "24/7 Ask a Librarian" page,
including Modern Language Association which states availability even at 3 a.m.
"Expert research help is available," said
of America (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA). Samples are also Chu, "all they have to do is a sk."'
On the ground floor of the library, tutoravailable on the site and at the research desk
ing is available from both the Writing Center
located on the third floor.
Finding sources for research can be mind and the Math Lab.
The Math Lab is open to all students who
boggling, but the library has the third floor
research desk to help to cure the headaches feel they want help. Availability is first come
What's the use ofthe
CCRexam?
S EE News
PAGE 3
Onceyougraduate,you
may begin'Delaying
the Real World"
SEE Variety
PAGE 5
Photo by Patrick B. Long / The Pride
Library provides many resources for
students to utilize.
first serve. In the lab a student can work on
their math and raise their hand when they
need help.
"A lot of students do not realize that the
library provides free math tutoring", said
Josh Lovelace, one of the math tutors, "there
is no reason for any student to fail a math
class while we are here".
The Math Lab is open Monday thru
There's a thin line
between
love & hate
SEE Opinion
PAGE 10
See LIBRARY, page 4
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want check out
SEE A & E
PAGE 12
�Tuesday, April 19, 2005
FAIR, from page 1
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Brazilian martial arts. The martial arts performance combined
music, dance, and fighting
rose the crowd to their feet in
applause.
Master of ceremonies Dr.
Carlos von Son said that the
Brazilians had to mask their
martial arts training with art and
music in order to secretly train
for revolt against their oppressive
government and this resulted in
a crafted art combining defense
training, music, and dance.
Tango dancing from Argentina
was taught to students by
professional tango instructors.
Many students had a chance to
see this seductive and romantic
dance in action before being
invited to try it on the dance
floor.
Jewish dance from Israel was
then presented. The dance was
easy to learn and most of the
crowd was able to participate.
The dancing filled peoples faces
with smiles and laughter.
Students from the Latino
Club and MEChA danced to
Mexican folk music or salsa and
meringue.
"This event housed spectacular
dances which give a chance for
us to observe different cultures,
their customs, and spirit," said
Italian student Roxana Righetti,
"this gives students here at Cal
State San Marcos, a chance to
see our diverse cultures around
campus."
There was a wide variety of
international cuisine available at
the event. Food included nachos
and agua fresca from Mexico,
to Japanese tea and traditional
salads from the east. The most
Photos by Phoenix Lindgren /
The Pride
(Above) Abraham Larrondo is
being served orchata by Laura
Abaricio at the MEChA booth.
(Right) Display at the Club Latina
booth.
popular food at the fair was
from the German club. Students
lined up around the fair for the
traditional bratwurst sausages
which the club served.
"The International Fair gives
us great exposure and helps
generate interest to not only our
club but the global community,"
said German Club President
TigheJaffe.
Along
with
dance and
food, there were global poetry
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Native
Americans,
Pakistanis, and Latin Americans
were read aloud. The poems
offered blessings of hope,
remarked upon times of sorrow,
and expressed messages about
spirit.
Most students thought the fair
was both fun and educational.
Some students cited the university
mission statement that talks about
diversity.
Student Cinthia Tirado said that
she liked the fact that this campus
displayed different cultures on
our campus.
"When the campus talks about
diversity in the mission statement
this definably helps us appreciate
it," said Tirado.
A student at the model United
Nation's (UN) booth offered her
perspective of the event.
"We like to contribute to the
international vibe on campus and
open students up to new ideas
about the United Nations," said
political science major Jennifer
Runge at the UN booth.
One student gave her opinion
as to why multicultural events on
campus such as the International
Fair are important.
"It helps us to understand different cultures from different
countries. I think it's important to know more about what's
out there. Especially in the U.S.
where many people don't know
much about other countries," said
student Jana Somolova.
The organizers of the event
were more than pleased by the
participation in this years fair.
"It went really, really good!
We hope to provide and
encourage students around the
campus to learn, share, and
celebrate different cultures,"
said International Club President
Emily Ng.
The International Club meets
Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 in The
Dome.
Additional information about
the International Fair and International Club is available at:
http://public.csusm.edu/student_
orgs/international-club/.
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don't forget about the Computer Competency Requirement
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According to the Instructional and Information Technology Services website, "After the
end of the second semester, registering for any further classes
at Cal State San Marcos will be
restricted until the CCR is fulfilled." So, if you've been here
two semesters and you haven't
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CCR? Mary Atkins, CCR coordinator said, "The CCR was mandated by the faculty senate in an
attempt to bring everybody who
is a student here up to the same
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when they walked into the classroom, the faculty would know
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any section "as many [times] as over time they did not find that to take course requirements for
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"Students come from such a get here you have to take it over
In order to prepare for the variety of high schools, so some again," said Christina JaimeCCR, Atkins says, "My advice is get a really good background in Ramirez, a junior biology major.
to go online and look at the mate- computers, while others don't. Ramirez thought that it was
rials we have for you at our web- And then a lot of the re-entry important for students to know
site." Atkins also recommends students and older students have how to use a computer before
taking the sample exam, looking a really mixed set of computer starting classes, "Some students
over the descriptions of the skills skills," said Atkins.
when they come into college,
required, and visiting the reserve
Although the administration don't come from backgrounds
desk in the library to check out insists that the CCR is necessary, that have money, so they've never
the Microsoft Office XP work- some students feel otherwise. "It had a computer or they don't have
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For those who are not comfort- Brian Hoilmen, a senior history think it's the responsibility of the
able self-teaching, "The Com- major, "in any of my classes, I've college to make sure that they do
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Hoilmen explained that the conform to the Computer Compelong," said Atkins, and there is skills tested on the CCR did not tency Requirement because they
also another option for students reflect any of the work required end up teaching us the stuff that
who do not wish to take the CCR. in his classes thus far, but rather we are already supposed to know
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Sullivan. "This was our first year
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and only 6 percent of America's coastline is" monitored by
the Environmental Protection
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Sekich said everyone in the
community contributes to urban
runoff so it's up to each individual to contribute to the clean
up effort, whether it be through
education, beach clean ups, or
awareness.
"For me, Earth Day is every
day," Sekich said
The Surfrider Foundation
organizes events like their "Hold
On To Your Butts," drive which
brings awareness to cigarette
filter pollution, and monitors
water conditions with their Blue
Water Task Force. They also
legally protect the coast and educate students like 8-year-old Ezekiel Lopez.
Are we supposed to recycle?"
Lopez asked after the video. Of
course, Sekich answered, and for
that, she gave Lopez a hat, which
he said he liked. Free stuff is one
way the event recruited about 50
students.
Ulbert contacted Sun Diego,
BY JON RODLEY
For The Pride
Free pizza and hot wings lured
students to a Surfrider celebration
for Earth Day yesterday put on by
the ASI Programming Board.
"For April, Earth Day was
the only important holiday I felt
needed to be addressed," said
Tera Ulbert, Director of Educational Programming for ASI; she
organized the event.
Stefanie Sekich, Chapter Coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation, showed a video called
"Keepers of Coast," which illustrated pollution concerns for San
Diego and the world.
The video showed surfers
dropping into gorgeous waves
and clean water, contrasted by
images of Imperial Beach in
San Diego County where plastic
debris and other byproducts of
urban runoff cover the sand at a
disgusting rate.
The video stated some important facts about the ocean environment: 50 percent of the U.S.
population lives within an hour
to the coast; these cities are built
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donate T-shirts and hats, videos,
and a surfboard. "It was really
good that they were happy to be
involved," Ulbert said.
After the free food from Pizza
Hut and the presentation by Surfrider, Mike Gener and Ryan
Thompson of Stoked on Life
showed a bodyboarding video
they produced titled "Aquatic
Ninjas."
Later this week, Earth Club, a
co-sponsor of yesterday's presentation, will host a free planting
ceremony today at 11 a.m. at the
library and a beach cleanup and
bonfire Friday at Oceanside Pier.
Earth Day, Friday, April 22, is
an international earth awareness
Stoked on L ife and Poly Pro t o
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(Right) Ezekiel Lopez,ft,was
one of about 50 students at
the Surfrider presentation
celebration.
day celebrating the health of the
planet and its inhabitants, people
included.
The Surfrider Foundation can
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Students are also given a chance to write
a general comment about the professor
and the course itself. For some students,
consulting RateMyProfessors.com is a
vital step in the process of registering for
classes. Kellie Klopf, a third year business major, said that she used the website
before registering for her classes. "It's
been really good," she said. "Actually, I
picked all of my teachers for this semester,
and I'm pretty satisfied with my choices."
"I think it's really good to have a peer
assessment from people who've had the
instructors previously," said Cindy Roper,
a senior liberal studies major. "I especially think it's a good idea if students use
it responsibly." Although Roper has never
posted a review on a professor before, she
plans to this semester. "I have a teacher
that I don't feel is very qualified this year
and I think that if others can benefit from
that knowledge, I would like to tell them
about it," she said. Students from all over
the nation have been inspired, just like
Roper to tell of both their joys and their
grievances. "From students, the response
is almost universally positive; from professors, it is more mixed," said Swapceinski.
So do the professors at CSUSM actually
look at their own postings? "Oh, I'm sure
they do. If I was on a website like that I'd
wanna see what people thought about me,"
said Ashley Dunn, a freshman biochemistry major. "I don't think they do, and I
don't think they should. I think it's for students only," said Klopf.
One professor admitted to looking at
her own posting and to those of her col-
Hardworking, ambitious, eager-to-learn
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coursework clearly—andby the way, being
hot is a must. Ever wish it was this easy
to select the perfect professor? RateMyProfessors.com may be the answer you've
been looking for.
With over 530,000 professors rated by
former students (393 from CSUSM), students are able to get the insider scoop on
their professors for free. Information is
easily accessible with regards to which
professors are student favorites, which are
easy graders and which ones you might
actually learn something from. These
features make RateMyProfessors.com a
handy tool when selecting future courses.
John Swapceinski, the president and
founder of the website, explained his
inspiration for RateMyProfessors.com. "I
was attending San Jose State University in
Î999 and had the misfortune to take a class
with a particularly dastardly professor.
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nasty to her students, so I decided to start
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about her and other professors like her."
Seven years, and many other disgruntled
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leagues. "I think it's always interesting
to find out what students think about how
we're doing and it's really important to
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specific information about what the class
is like for them," said Martha StoddardHolmes, a professor in the literature and
writing department.
Not everyone agrees that RateMyProfessors.com is a reliable tool. "It's not the sort
of thing that I place a lot of confidence in,
or that I would trust, or that I would allow
to influence any professional decisions or
activities with my colleagues and faculty,"
said Michael McDuffie, Associate Dean of
the College of Arts and Sciences. "I want
to make it very clear that I have a very low
opinion of this website."
When asked if professors should be
concerned about a website such as this,
McDuffie said, "To the extent that the
website presents opinions and information about their professional activity, Their
reputation as scholars, as teachers and as
people, then, yes, I think they have reasons
to be concerned about the website, just as
they might be concerned about any potentially slanderous or libelous publication
that would involve them. There's basically
no due process attached to the website."
Students don't just use this as a way to
criticize their professors. Teachers might
be pleased to find out that "over 65% of
the ratings are positive," according to the
website.
The people behind RateMyProfessors.
com maintain that the views expressed
on the website are purely the thoughts
and experiences of student contributors.
They acknowledge on their website that
although the ratings are not statistically
valid, "They [the ratings] are a listing of
opinions and should be judged as such.
However we often receive emails stating
that the ratings are uncannily accurate,
especially for schools with over 1000 ratings."
Bottom line: RateMyProfessors.com's
only obligation is to the students. "Where
else can you find out what others think of
an instructor? When you have the option
of choosing a teacher, wouldn't you really
like some information? It also gives you,
the user, a place to voice your opinion. It
gives you a place to make a difference in
your education," the website stated.
In the past, there have been attempts
to sue or shut down the website; however, it is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. "I get contacted
by professors every day, and I get threatened with legal action by them on pretty
much a weekly basis," Swapceinski said.
If teachers don't like what they read, RateMyProfessors.com advises them to change
their perspective. "Think of this site as an
opportunity to hear what your students
normally keep secret from you."
One of the more lighthearted aspects of
the website is the hotness of the professor,
which is indicated by a chili pepper next to
the professor's name. While not taken as a
serious consideration when choosing a professor, most students find it to be an amusing aspect of the site. "I think that's kind
of over-the-top.. .it's fun," said Roper.
Professor Stoddard-Holmes saw the
humor in the hotness ranking and stated,
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It's f un to see who got them. To try and
figure out what they're there for. In some
cases, it seems pretty obvious, but in other
situations it seems like it's not necessarily about youth and beauty, but it's about
power and charisma."
While controversial to some, RateMyProfessors.com is popular with students.
This website provides an open forum for
students to voice their opinions to other
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First off; I need to give some
props to the paper for its front
page, the breaking news from
last week: CSUSM RANKED
AMONG THE BEST IN RECYCLING.
Hot Damn.
I mean, best in recycling; I'm
still trying to catch my breath
from this hard-hitting bulletin. Maybe, it's just me, but is
recycling that big of a deal that
we need to proclaim it to the
world?
I know when I picked up the
paper and read the headlines I
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here for, to better our education
and eventually get a job?
We are out here busting our
Asses trying to get good grades,
get a good education, and get a
degree, If recycling is-so damn
important that we need to back
page actual news that some students could learn from and use
to better their job acquiring
chances, then our priorities are
seriously down the drain.
Between the recycling and
the repetitive news about eating
disorders, I neariy put the paper
down and just walked away.
However I trudged on and kept
reading, and then I came to the
second page of the variety page,
and found Concert Etiquette.
I would expect to see Opera
Etiquette or Church Etiquette,
but aren't concerts the things
you go to where everyone is
f
just wfld and doesn't s eemto
give a rat's ass about what they
are doing for a brief couple of
hours?
Somebody needs to get back
to me on that one. Especially
if wearing deodorant and not
getting killed in the mosh pit
{which can easily be avoided if
you stand back) are on your priority list, I suggest just not going
to concerts, it will save you a lot
of "pouting time*' and money.
The paper is just filled with
advertisements, even though
Brian is doing an awesome job
selling the ads, it seems that the
paper quality still needs to grow,
because it doesn't matter how
many ads we sell or how many
coupons the reader can cut out
to get free tans, the articles still
need to improve. Including my
On the note of my own two
articles on Motorcycling and
Cultural Absorption (which the
title was misprinted, way to go
guys) I'll let you guys make
your own judgments.
And for the Zach's article,
which had a bitter, bitter tone,
I think that it's great that he is
voicing his opinion on "jocks"
and "dykes," but I think I could
have found a few choice words
to leave out.
And for the Arts and Entertainment section, I'll give props
to both Chris and Matt for getting the word out that "Meet the
Barkers" and the new 50 Cent
album both equal up to shit.
I mean come on, everyone
knows that 50 Cent has just
totally gotten too hyped up in
himself and we all saw this
coming after his first album
could stay in your CD play for
no more than ten minutes.
If TV and radio got any worse
I would imagine there would
be many more cults and mass
suicide groups for me to join.
I'm still counting down the
days until someone finally goes
berserk because they've seen
one too many celebrity reality
shows and goes on a shooting
rampage.
There were good things about
the paper, like the layout and
Jason really deserves credit for
it. The back page was awesome,
as a matter of fact the whole
arts and entertainment part had
ridiculously good layout
And a quick congrats to Derek
Heid, who did the Ombudsman
last week, for stepping up to the
plate, balls out and writing a
good critique.
Despite all the bitching about
sports and the constant battles,
the paper is improving and
I don't want to sound like a
broken record, constantly bitching about the paper. So with that
note, I'm going to go sit back,
relax, and bid you farewell.
Want to tell me to go to hell?
Send it to mason025@csusm.
edu.
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BY YVONNE BRETT
Pride Staff Writer
Most of the time I am a
fairly contented person cruising through life and running
my errands as expeditiously
as possible. Sometimes
though, I get to thinking a
little too much about the way
stores set up their "friendly"
policies.
Now I love to get my fix
of Starbucks at one of the
stores conveniently located
at approximately half-mile
increments from my job to
school, but one thing drives
me nuts. Why do they even
bother to ask your name and
misspell it on a cup when
they insist on shouting out
"non-fat-grande-latte-sugarfree-vanilla-extra-hot-extrafoam" when you are the only
one standing at the pickup counter? Wouldn't it be
really simple to just say your
name?
Blockbuster is even worse.
After they have checked out
your DVD's and you have
paid, they yell out your
selections loud enough
for everyone else to hear.
Maybe I'm crazy, but I just
chose those titles a few
moments before and I'm
pretty sure I haven't forgotten what I just picked out.
Is it some sort of insidious
plot to point out what a loser
you are on a Friday night by
yourself in a video store?
I guess I must be a grump,
because I think overfriendly
service in a store is annoying. For example, when I
walk into Millers Outpost,
they yell across the storefront, "Hi, how are you
doing today". Well, I might
be doing just fine, but I sure
don't feel like yelling back to
them. And, what if I am not
doing okay, am I supposed
to yell that back to them? I
would much rather be able to
find someone easily when I
need help, but somehow they
seem to mysteriously disappear.
On a different note, I don't
know if you have noticed,
but someone has kidnapped
all of the people who do
radio and TV voiceovers and
replaced them with one man
and one woman. You know
the voices. You hear them on
the Carl's Jr. commercial and
on car commercials. They
speak in a monotonous nasal
voice, trying to sound as disinterested and banal as possible.
The first time you hear
their voices it is different
and it catches your attention, but now advertisers use
their voices in about every
other commercial. In fact
the guy voice even took over
an entire radio station. Star
100.7 used to have a variety
of DJ's, but now this one guy
drones on about being "Jack"
and how they don't care if we
don't like what they play.
Well, I am glad "I don't
know Jack," because he
really bugs me. What is bugging you?
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and smaller, and as we interpret
the looks of fellow people around campus, and the
world, it seems that judgment is determined by their persona, or "style." Looking a certain way is hot, or in. But j
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rated into our thoughts? When we love is it due to the fact
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that we are told to or because we need to?
Is love a necessity?
In short, yes.
This love we experience is passing by and if we don't grab hold, the rapids of life
will send us on tragic lonely ride. Sam Beam of Iron and Wine said, "Love to say this
to your face, I'll Love you only" in his CD "Our Endless Numbered Days." Describing
the opportunity that we throw away everyday. That contact we make with someone and
never truly express ourselves is an invitation left unopened.
But why is it that with passing love and the occurrence of boyfriends and girlfriends
into our lives, it fills such a deep and passionate void? Is it that once our other half is
found we suddenly awaken from a primordial slumber and feel true feelings for the first
time Is college the last chance to find someone that feels the same way? How many
times has love struck you and you felt as if nothing could possibly go wrong? Were all
these times just a dream until we find our better halves?
Love leaves us in many predicaments; it can promote unrecognizable joy and turn
around and hit us with unrelenting pain. There are so many questions out there unanswered and it seems that life and love coincide in a strange unending quest for happiness. Ending with our demise some search for comfort in the love from others, while
others give up the fight and eventually find love in a bottle.
Whatever type of love you wish to find, the way to reach true attainment takes a
coerce sense of judgment that forces us to put forth the things we love and live life without them.
Taking on a challenge that cannot be burdened on any one person. It seems that love
is something merely attained in some other dimension and that when we are so lucky to
find love here it slips from our grasp in a universal second. Our lives are a blink in the
eye of the universe, and that love is deemed nonexistent.
Is this primitive state of consciousness forming around us making us realize what
we are doing wrong? For all I know the person that I could have found love within has
already walked in and out of my life, and for a few moments of jittery eye contact we
knew what was happening subconsciously. But when I try and look for new love I just
see empty faces, is it because I am broken hearted?
No, I am overwhelmed at the enjoyment I get everyday out of life. It just seems like
everyone is everyone else. And the new faces walking around me are just a blur of
make-up and shaded highlights. I long tofindsomeone that can stand out in a crowd and
when I glance over and make that jittery eye contact, I feel a spark inside that ignites a
flame.
Thinking back on the loves past there were sparks, but nothing equivalent to even a
small Bunsen burner. Does this love exist in our lives and with the billions of people on
this earth, is it relative to even look or will love eventually find us?
There are no definite answers and the fact that love is an abstract feeling is even more
complex due to the intangible possibilities. Whatever love is it seems that it has a place
in all our hearts, and the person we have always known existed for us will appear in
time. Or, as many of us that have already found that Special One (grimace), it seems that
others still have to look, and hope that someone out there can compel us to make something more of ourselves, to finally achieve that happiness that is long overdue.
Questions, comments, or maybe even a romantic evening on the town, here is where
to send them mason025@csusm.edu.
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is typically
understood
to be created-from,
whereas
Hate prefers to be
observed-by.
Nonetheless,
when considering
their shared primal and
political origins, the intellectual mutations rise up like reflex quicker
than instinct, words taking numbers like drugs
and weapons, making lists that would be holy icons
through symmetry. No gilding necessary, no glaze of
blood, nor baptism of fire; we know already the folly
in attempting to devalue that which so persists in its
_ _ _ _ _ usefulness.
And 7 is never
deadly, only lucky at first and dead at last.
1.) Ire
Diverse and adverse through the diversions and advertisements, the general course
of modern life finds a lot to 'hate' in the name of distaste. This lowest form relates
mostly to annoyances, things that, alone, require more effort to complain about than
remedy. The loss of dignity in waiting through a pop tart's sale of a diet pop really
only equates to the blood lost from a mosquito bite. It is best not to scratch the
memory, but we do. Just the same; it is best to swat back when we can, and we'd
better.
2.) Spite
Easily confused for more serious incarnations of Hate, this second tier is too impartial, and yet again too draining to be dangerous to anyone but the spiteful. This
resentment of anyone happy and condescension over anyone unhappy can, indeed,
lead to more serious problems. A little art, or kindness for its own sake will usually
dilute, if not expel the affliction.
3.) Offense
Attack insists destruction in anything above the parasite, and offense, whether it is
taken for the sake of one's religion or one's child, should only be taken for the sake
of extinction rather than merely loss of territory (or lack of gain). It is the difficulty
in making this distinction that keeps Offense such a dangerous Hate to wear on any
occasion. Allow no shame in preserving the existence of me and mine, and take all
responsibility for the destruction of another's, knowing the justification that succeeds
the act is rarely any kind of justice.
4.) Vengeance
If focused on the genuine source of the offense, and known as a means toward
regaining peace rather than sharing misery, Vengeance is no less natural or spiritual,
powerful or beautiful than any other human experience. Transforming the burden of
Hate into pacifism requires an excess of restraint, a lack of courage, and a reckless
affair with foresight.
5.) Prejudice
The capacity to categorize and qualify is essential to the survival of any species,
particularly those as curious as our own, however, overused explanations must never
be used as a justifications. Prejudicial hatred serves nothing but immature oversimplification and lazy self aggrandizement. Our negative associations and identity
crises are our own problems. Identifying a Hate for a type of manufactured personality can hone the critical faculties, but hating a type of person only lends your life to
debasing causes.
6.) Genocide
This overused term and under reconciled phenomenon can be defined as a complete
surrender toward the impossible cause of directly annihilating any single aspect of a
species. A common example would be a domesticated fowl's reflex to peck at blood,
thus becoming bloody, thus being pecked at, and so on. Destroying all that resemble
the source of one's Offense results only in the widening, thus dissolving of the very
categorizing faculties once valued. Genocide is valuable to nature only in that it regulates the populations of species that, if allowed to assimilate their variations entirely,
would expand to the point of eradicating all other life. Ants are small and occasionally warlike, while humans are large and will fight over anything.
7.) Psychosis
The answer must rise, if long after the chickens are roosting on either side of their
eggs, whether our species first developed from solitary into social or vice versa. Even
if we must conquer time before we know the past, it will be worth it for the light shed
onto the factors that incite or incident a psychotic, a human whose deepest existence
demands the suffering and destruction of human life. Difficult as it is to approach
from intellectual distance, even from aesthetic exploration, the spiritual and emotional
approachesfightonly the symptoms, providing barriers rather than vaccinations: The
key may lie in empathy, the diplomat between Love's sympathy and Hatred's selfishness, for the lock is surely placed between the Psychotic as a human and yourself as
a Psychotic.
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Pride Staff Writer
full bar and over a dozen beers
In the heart of downtown on draft, Lunch and dinner are
Escondido is a new gem on Grand served every day. On Mondays
Avenue: R. O'Sullivan's Irish Pub they even have a special where it
is Happy Hour all day!
and Steakhouse.
But as magically delicious
Owned by Brenda Giblin—
who also owns the popular as the food is, the atmosphere
Tom Giblin's pub in Carlsbad, is why I have been drawn back
O'Sullivan's is named after her to O'Sullivan's time and again.
Every night of the week there is
father, Richard O'Sullivan.
Like Tom Giblin's, O'Sullivan's live music performed starting at 9
is a traditional Irish pub—and so pm. Every gig I've seen has been
an incredibly talented Irish artist,
much more.
Starting with the number one solo, or on occasion, some duets.
reason you go to a pub, the drinks The music is loud but enterand food have an extraflare.The taining, and many of the songs
food ranges from hearty sand- are interactive with the audi-
ence. Whether you are splitting
up parts of songs to be sung out
by just men or women, or being
chosen out of the crowd to stand
up, chug your beer and place the
empty glass upside down on your
head, it's always a good time.
The pub also holds special events
such as Guinness Toast Night.
The staff at O'Sullivan's has
always been incredibly friendly
and attentive. The crowd seems
to range anywhere from early
2.0's to mid 50's depending on
the night. For all of us college
goers, I suggest checking out
O'Sullivan's on a Thursday or
Friday evening.
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Houses don't kill people,
people kill people.
That's where George Lutz is
mistaken.
Ryan Reynolds plays George
in the latest remake of The Amityville Horror, where his family
is cursed by living at 412 Ocean
Avenue in Long Island.
The movie is based on a true
story and the house was once a
mission belonging to the reverend Jeremiah Ketcham, who used
to torture and kill Native Americans on his property. Ketcham
supposedly slit his own throat so
that his soul would never leave
the property.
The movie begins by showing
the horror that happened in 1974,
when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered
his entire family in the house,
claiming that the voices told him
to do it.
Flash-forward and the movie
focuses on the next family,
the Lutzes, who move into the
house.
The graphical effects are
frighteningly good and may
sometimes even cause you to
jump in your seat. One example
is when George and his wife,
Kathy (Melissa George), are in
the middle of sex when he all of a
sudden sees a dead girl standing
behind her.
Unfortunately, the director
resorted to a few cheap tricks,
like moving magnets on the
refrigerator to spell out phrases,
blood seeping out of nooks and
crannies, and a provocative pot-
smoking babysitter.
But the scene where the babysitter goes into shock is amazing,
and George's dry humor brings
laughter to the times when the
director's overuse of emotional
bullshit would have otherwise
been unbearable.
This remake leaves out a few
details from the 1979 film starring James Brolin and Margot
Kidder that would have made the
plot even more interesting. For
example, George is supposed to
have an uncanny resemblance to
Ronald DeFeo Jr., and the priest
is supposed to go blind after visiting the house.
My suggestion would be to see
the 2005-version first, because
it is definitely more suspenseful. Then see the 1979 version to
learn more about the story.
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BY ADIA BESS
Pride Staff Writer
A lot UNLIKE most romantic comedies is more like it, and this is definitely for the better.
"A Lot Like Love" proved itself to
be above the boring sap that the average romantic comedy usually portrays.
Fake, cheesy, and unrealistic are words
that surprisingly don't describe this
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love story. You will want to see Oliver
(Ashton Kutcher) and Emily (Amanda
Peet) wind up together in the end without the urge to throw popcorn at the
screen.
The first couple of minutes were
slow, but the pace picked up during
Oliver and Emily's first official meeting in style: the mile high club. Goofy
Oliver falls for Emily immediately as
she humors his boyish innocence. They
meet up the next day, and spend the
afternoon together exchanging quirky
comments and spontaneous moments
that each would remember. Oliver finds
himself getting attached to a seemingly
uninterested Emily and tries to save
face, making a deal with Emily that
he will have a job, house and car all
wrapped up with a beautiful wife in six
years. They depart as the story unfolds
with more spontaneous outings on New
Year's, and a road trip that lands them
naked in a National Park.
Yet, getting to know each other better
as friends sparks a romance that neither
is willing to admit—until it may be too
late.
The acting is not by any means Oscarwinning, but it doesn't seem difficult for
Kutcher to play the goofy guy you can't
help but love, and Peet is entertaining
with her sarcastic remarks throughout. The chemistry between the two is
extremely fascinating to watch. This is
espiecially because many scenes looked
as though they were un-scripted, which
added to the cohesiveness between the
two characters.
Although this film contains some
unnecessary ingredients most romantic comedies contain, it stands out from
the rest giving a few real laughs, and
good feelings rather than a gag reflex.
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past two days.
Opposer Jack Burke received 330 votes.
Sophomore Raul Roberto Ramos clenched
the external vice president's seat from sophomore Joy Moore, who is the current internal
vice president, 432 to 399.
Junior Stacy Jackson upset junior Vanessa
DeLacruz in the programming representative
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proval to put it to student
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vote ten working days
the regular elections by
prior to election day. The
158. Of the 681 who voted
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board was considering a
in April, 626 voted for a
special election solely to
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presidential candidate and
put the fee referendum to
597 voted for external vice
Students from Cal State San Marcos dispresident — which led to Raul Ramos Stacy Jackson student vote, but was
tinguished themselves as being the first stuable to add it to the runnone of the candidates redent group to ever talk to the state legislature
ceiving the required 50 percent plus one vote off ballot.
on the subject of technology.
Thirteen students and one adviser made
the trip to Sacramento to discuss, with state
legislators, the extent of the role that technology p lays on college c ampuses such a s
CSUSM.
The trip was sponsored by California
for Wheel of
State Student Association and the 13 students
consisted of a variety of majors, including A.S.
costs," Macklin said.
Fortune
By Larry Uleman
Hence, the university turned to Ikon Treasurer Joe Faltaous and E xternal Vice
Pride Staff Writer
and pay p er print. The company, which President Lisa Lopez. Carol J. Bonomo, Asalready has installed hardware and s oft- sistant to the President, covers government and
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for SUSM,
UCSD has it. So does San Diego State. ware will collect the money, provide hard- community relationstheir Crip. accompanied the students on
t
And, soon, Cal State San Marcos will have ware, s oftware, toner and maintenance.
On Monday April 28 the group met with
The university will continue to provide the
pay per print, too.
the legislators and focuses on two messages.
Under it, students likely will have to paper.
First they discussed the importance of retainPay per print is not a new concept.
pay 15 cents to print one page, and 10 cents
Many other campuses have such systems, ing a $13.5 million technology designation in
to copy a page.
udget. The g
Although 15 cents may not seem like a with prices ranging f rom 10 to 25 cents tthe governor's bbe removed, roup asked that
he money not
a
lot, it adds up. A 10-page paper will cost per page. Larger campuses generally have mended by a legislative analysts rwas recomecently.
lower prices due to higher volumes.
$1.50 to print; f our 10-page papers, $6.
The group also asked legislators their
It is hoped that pay per print will alOf the 15 cents p er page, the university
pinions on a SU request f $18 million for
will receive only .014 cents. W here the rest low the university to regain control of the oechnological Cnfrastructureor pgrades. While
t
u
will go is unclear. Spokesmen f or Ikon, the printing system. Macklin says she hopes the legislators iwere not ready to discuss this
company who will run the program, would the system will result in students using it second issue, they listened intently to the stunot say. Nor would they provide informa- more "for academic purposes," and adds dents concerns relating to the Governor's Budthat she expects "the volume of paper used
tion on their costs.
get. The group emphasized that this was a edu"At least in the labs, the campus will to drop drastically."
cational issue not a political one.
'Breakdown/
The university does not know exactly
not make any money, and we never intended
The
to make money," said Teresa Macklin, di- how much money it now spends on print- be voted $13.5 ttechnology tdesignation should
starring Kurt P
on by he end of his month.
ing each year. It has never kept track.
rector of academic computing.
The group also attended the California
A lthough t he s ystem h as b een i nMussel, is action
In the past, printing in labs has been
igher
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f ree, but the system has been abused, o ffi- stalled, the university and Ikon still do not Hnd wasEducationhe tate Summit on Apriltate
thriIler
one of t largest delegations s
have a contract. Although they are close a
Paged cials say. Last year students used 900,000
wide. T conference stressed learning he
sheets of computer paper, a good portion of to a greeing on o ne, t he e xact p rice of politicalherocess and how students can btest
p
printing and other small details are still
it going to waste. "Free resources are o ften
play a part.
being worked out.
wasted because you are not a ware of the
Students talk
technology
with legislators
CSUSM to make .014 cents
of each 15 cent printout
�NEWS
The Trade, ThuKsday, May 8, 1997
WHAT'S NEWS
m
Clear immunization holds
All students born after January 1,1957, are required to present
proof of measles and rubella immunizations before they are allowed to register for a second term. If unable to obtain acceptable
proof of immunization, stop by Student Health Services on the
following dates and times to receive the immunization at no cost.
No appointment necessary.
Clinics are offered at the following days and times.
Friday, May 9 ,9 to 1 pm
Monday, May 1 2,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Thursday, May 15,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Tuesday, May 20,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Student Health Services is located on the corner of Craven
Road and Twin Oaks Valley Road, in the Palomar Pomerado Health
System building, Suite 100. Call 750-4915.
Join Diversity Committee
The Associated Students Activating Diversity Committee
is recruiting for the Fall semester. The committee seiVes to promote campus wide diversity and advocate student rights and
freedoms. Interested students can contact Committee Chair Kimberly Kagy at the A.S. office, COM 205, Call 750-4990.
Christian club plans night out
The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will hold a grad night
bonfire from ^7 to &30~pm Friday May 16 at Carlsbad State
O ri^groUnd.
E -mail
Kim
Howard
at
howar004@mailhost 1 .csusm.edu for more information.
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Summer career workshops
The Career Center will offer the following workshops over
the summer. Workshops will be held in the Career Center, CRA
4201, unless otherwise specified. Students planning to attend
the on-campus interviewing program must attend each workshop.
Accounting majors need to attend the Job Search and Effective Interviewing workshops in order to submit their resumes
to public accounting firms.
Liberal Studies majors enterring CSUSM credential programs are exempt from attending the workshops, as credential
courses cover the same information.
Thesday, June 3
5 to 6 pm Resume Writing
6 to 7p m Job Search Strategies
7 to 8:30 pm Effective Interviewin
Wednesday, June 11
9 to 10 a m. Resume Writing
10 tol 1 am Job Search Strategies
1 lam to 12:30 pm Effective Interviewing
Tbesday, June 24
5:30-7:30 pm Internet Job Search in ACD 209
Hiesday, July 8
9 tol 0 am Resum6 Writing
10 to 11 am Job Search Strategies
11:00-12:30 p.m. Effective Interviewing
Ihesday, July 8
I to 3 pm Internet Job Search in ACD 209
Friday, July 25
9 tolO am Resume Writing
10 tol lam Job Search Strategies
II am tol2:30 pm Effective Interviewing
For additional information, workshop updates or to sign
up, contact the Career Center at 750-4900 or stop by theoffice
at CRA Hall 4 20r
On-line registration is available on the World Wide Web at
http://www.csusm.edu/career_center/
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Photo courtesy of Public Affairs
President Bill Stacy and late school physician D r . Joel Grinolds* daughter Ruby and wife Elizabeth
Plunkett attended a ceremony dedicating the campus wellness center in Grinolds' name on May 2.
Center dedicated to late physician
dent health services, died from a heart attack one
year ago.
Grinolds was instrumental in the development
of the new Student Health Center.
"His (Grinolds') foresigtht and vision has helped
to create a center that will serve the students needs
for years to come," said President Stacy, in a Public
Affairs office press release.
The Cal State San Marcos wellness center was
dedicated in the name of late campus physician Dr.
Joel Grinolds at a ceremony May 2.
The center is a part of the new Student Health
Center, which is located in the Palomar Pomerado
Building on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley and
Craven Roads..
Grinolds, a campus founder and director of stu-
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Students honored at mock U.N.
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
Four Cal State San Marcos students took first
place last month in a regional mock United Nations
competition in Buena Park, Calif.
The four—Jeff Burleson, Flo Williams, Candice
Kordis and Merrill Tyler—all political science or
social science majors—represented Cambodia at the
Western Model United Nations competition. They
were awarded Outstanding Delegation honors.
A second CSUSM team representing Vietnam—
Teanna Brand, Paul Coridie, Steven Jester and Travis
Lodahl—received recognition f or performing
admirablyand professionally.
CSUSM political science professor Kent Bolton
and Carol Vanderwoude, who participated in the
competition for the university last year, advised the
eight delegates in areliamentary procedures and assisted them in learnbing the backgrounds of their
respective countries.
Subjects in the competition— which featured
nearly 30 universities, including UCLA, UC-Davis
and Washington State—dealt with East Timor,
Southeast Turkey, illegal drugs, land mines, trade
and ballistic missile technology.
Three of the CSUSM delegates, lyier, Kordis
and Lodahl, were chosen to return and participate
in next year's competition.
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To avoid
overload,
take a trip to
the ranch
T lmrc\ N o Btier in H eaven
And Drier Annoying News
I 've a sneaking suspicion that I 'm
not the only one struggling with the
semester's end.
I know there are others amongst you
who are a little nuts, too — work fulltime, take two too many classes and be
an i nterested w ife/husband and concerned mother/father.
I suppose I 've coped well enough,
but now that the end is visible, I 'm beginning t o worry. I have a presentation
and research paper due soon, and I c an't
forget finals are lurking in the shadows.
I t's the cram-time-crunch.
I 'm t alking O VERLOAD h ere.
Only two weeks left — that's two weekends — to complete assignments and
earn that passing grade.
Complications and demands create
sheer panic in an already hectic world.
So where's peace, tranquillity and timefor-me hiding? Better be close because,
I, f or one, d on't have time to drive for
hours, nor do I have extra money for gas,
entrance fees or parking.
One place that fits the above criteria is D^ley Ranch i nEscondido. It offers an opportunity to shed the institutional environment with its harsh fluorescent lights, recycled air and distractions. Forget computers, air-conditioning and deadlines. Relax for just an hour
with nature to inspire the spirit and kickstart the creative flow.
I must remember this as the semester-end struggle continues. Within the
next two weeks, I also have two waves
of my relatives coming to visit, one wave
of his, his birthday and M other's Day.
Daughter Shelbie — my tutor, my friend
and our tax deduction — is getting ready
to drive to Pennsylvania f or a summer
internship ("Come on, Mom, l et's go
shopping!") and my college-banished
s on i s c oming h ome. ( "Hey, M om,
what's there to eat?")
So when t hings are in o verload,
throw the mountain bike into the car and
head for La Honda Drive off El Norte
Parkway and work out the stress that
frustrates. Stuff the kids in the car, or if
you d on't have kids, grab the dog or
s addle t he h orse and head f or them
nearby hills.
Go by yourself and take a hike, or
make new friends on a trail. But be sure
to grab those binoculars to spot that bird
that's about to poop on your hat or look
for wild varmints in the brush.
Whatever activity you. choose, just
do it. You'll find that unwinding will
help with studying and give new vim and
vigor to the thinking process
Students try-out for Wheel of Fortune
Top CSUSM contestant eliminated in final round
By Chrissy Wright
Pride Staff Writer
Would you like to spin the wheel or
buy a vowel? On Saturday April 26, six
Cal State San Marcos students had the opportunity to do just that as they tried out
for the nationally televised Wheel of Fortune show. The process is not as simple
as one might think. Only one CSUSM student went on to the final round.
Approximately sixty students entered
the conference room at the Hyatt Regency
Hotel in San Diego at J ! am. Only fifteen students were left for consideration
at 1:30 pm.
This was only the first set of contestants. The next group arrived at 3 pm,
leaving with same outcome. Students received encouraging words from Pat Sajak
and Vanna White via video tape. They
suggested, "Be decisive in choice of letters, d on't forget vowels, have a good
time, and be yourself — it is only a game."
One of the contestant coordinators
advised, "stay away from long phrasing."
He also said they should "Find a good balance between spinning the wheel and calling vowels." The goal is to keep the game
moving along.
Students first played a mock game as
a group. They were able to spin, buy a
vowel, or solve the puzzle. Cal State student, Mark Logan, solved the event, "hitting the snooze button." He followed up
his performance with a back flip in front
of the room.
Contestants then had to take a test.
They were given a short time to fill in as
many puzzles as possible.
During the entire process contestant
coordinators, and producers took notes
and evaluated each individual. They took
all information f rom the previous few
hours and chose the fifteen people who
would move on to the next round.
Those who did not make it were dismissed. The top fifteen were then interviewed in front of the group. They also
Photo by Chrissy Wright/ The Pride
Cal State San Marcos student Mark Logan was one of fifteen finalists atWheel of
Fortune's San Diego audition April 26. Logan advanced as one of 15 finalists, but was
not chosen to go on the taping.
played another, more~realistic, mock
round of "Wheel of Fortune."
At the end, nobody knew who would
make it through the final cut. Individuals
only knew that every move they made and
word they spoke was carefully scrutinized.
Mark Logan, who left that day knowing only that he had made it into the top
fifteen students, found out Monday that
he was not selected to appear on Wheel of
Fortune.
Several students from San Diego State
University were chosen, however.
College week, which is scheduled to
air in early May, will include eight San
Diego students and four students from all
over the rest of the country.
the number somewhere, and have something
just spit out a measurement we're familiar
with, like pounds, miles and Fahrenheit.
Well, at "The Measurements Converter
Page," located at http://www.mplik.ru/~sg/
transl/length.html you can do all this, and
much, much more.
Not only can you convert some strange
distance like meters (that is, if you're an
American), into feet, but you can literally
plug in a number, say 1 meter, andfindthe
equivalent distance in fathoms, leagues, parsees, light years, light minutes, picas,
vershoks, sea sazhens and versts, to name
but a few.
If you want to know how many seconds
are in a century, simply type in the number 1
in the centuryfield,and in less than a quarter of a second you are given the equivalent
in seconds, minutes, hours, days, we$ks, lu-
nar months and years.
The page has nine measurements available for conversion: Weight, capacity and
volume, length, area, speed, pressure, ten&
perature, circular measure and time.
And, believe me, you could spend hours
at this site just plugging in numbers. For instance, I now know that I am exactly 1
fathom, 0.00909090 furlongs, 4.572 ells,
2.5714286
arshins
and
0.00000000001222350404442383 astronomical units tall. I also know that, on the
freeway, I travel at an average of0.0000001
the speed of light.
If you have a hankering for enlightenment or just a cool place to waste your valuable time, this is the place to be. And, even
if you could care less that 30 degrees equals
.5235987711485907 radians, you might
have a trig teacher who thinks otherwise.
Measurement site is down-right useful
W e b S tuFF
Y our C yber G uide
If you believe in the adage that form
must always follow function, you might want
to give "The Measurements Converter Page"
site a spin.
In fact, you'll be glad you did. Because
what it lacks in aesthetic pleasantries and
gizmos, it more than makes up for in practicality and down-right usefulness.
How many times have you been confronted with some strange measurement that
for some reason you weren't able to convert?
Whether it was degrees Celsius, kilometers,
kilograms, kilometers per hour or whatever,
wouldn't it be nice if you could just plug in
�OPINION
The Tmde, Thursday, May 8, 1997
Political speakers will not
THE PRIDE unify Cal State San Marcos
Sew ing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
Tony Barton
April 21, our campus* day of learning together, of somehow attaining unity
Chrissy Wright
through diversity, has come and gone.
ON-LINE EDITOR
FEATURES EDITOR
Organizers enjoyed the event so much
TyCarss
David Johnson
that we're going to have such days twice
a year — each Oct. 21 and April 21 — to
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
ensure our campus' community retains a
Gabe Lundeen
culturally diverse mind-set^
Fd like to recommend a speaker for
STAFF
Oct. 21, granted that the theme remains
Gail Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood,
that of so-called "unity"—Pat Buchanan.
Sarajh Harris, Tina Leary, Jenal Larson, Vivien Parry,
The right-wing columnist and comPamela Sivula, Michael B. Miller, Larry Uleman,
mentator might not do much for campus
Val Knox, Heather Phillips-Graham,
unity. But that's beside the point.
Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak
I sincerely doubt whether the April 21
speeches by Tim Wise pulled all the poADVISER
litical moderates into his self-proclaimed
Tom Nolan
"radical" corner. A speechfromBuchanan
would be much of the same.
ADVISORY PANEL
Wise was merely singing to the choir.
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Nothing more. April 21 was a day to disNorma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry, JoAnne Moran play the unified, left-wing extremists on
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this campus, who were nodding their
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Playing politics is not the way to
unite this campus. Extremist speakers
such as Wise and Buchanan, do not promote unity. They push people to extremes. Those who share their views sit
and cheer. Others go home.
If unity is truly to be promoted, moderation is the key. Not excluding extremism. This campus' community needs to
ask itself what it truly desires — a unified body, or one separated by politics.
One thing is for certain: Inviting far right
or far left speakers is not the way to be
inclusive.
Diversity is important, of course. But
let us not forget that we are a unified
body. To come together, we need to look
past our differences and remember our
similarities. Consider Tiger Woods'
father's answer to Oprah Winfrey's question about which race his son belonged
to.
'The human Tace,'' he replied.
Diversity is a historic
part of the United States
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Vivien Parry
plays a mean pinball? He was not stupid, he could not speak!
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The. Pwde, Thursday, May 8. 1 997
Writer is
hypocritical in
combating racism
I 'm confused. Once again there seems
to be a double standard on this campus
when it comes to offensive and racist remarks. Apparently the campus "climate"
will tolerate targeting particular groups
turning a blind eye to printed materials at
CSUSM that should be called into question.
How is it okay to assume that anyone
not ascribing to what one group has determined to be right should be considered a
"Redneck"? In a recent "Pen and Sword"
publication, "California Girl" stated she
d idn't want o ur c ampus to turn i nto
"Redneck U". What does that mean? Everyone f rom t he S outh i s a Redneck?
P eople that d on't agree with her are
"Rednecks"? Cowboys, farmers and the
Midwestern working class are "Rednecks"
so they obviously are racist?
I don't get it. Why is it OK to generalize and stereotype crediting particular
beliefs and actions to a segment of society? Isn't that what we're trying to get away
from? California Girl has pre-judged a laige
group of people based on negative off-color
and off-hand remarks she has obviously
heard and believes herself.
Wait a minute! Aren't those the actions of a racist? If Pen and Sword is dedicated to fighting the injtfstice ^ d unfmr- *
ness of racism, then perhaps they should
look to their own first and understand that
you can't selectively discriminate: it's all
or none.
The same can be said for an article in
"Guts", the publication producted by the
Literary Society. A male writer has determined that if you wish to park in the upper
parking lot and circle waiting for an available spot, you obviously need "to use the
treadmill most of all."
He doesn't take into consideration
women walking alone at night to their cars,
students with heavy books and materials,
pregnant women, etc.
Apparently according to this author,
if you do not fit his predetermined physical standards, then you better get yourself
to a stairmaster and become his idealized
version of attractive and therefore worthy
of a closer parking spot.
We are not all identical physically and
thankfully so. Why should those who are
not California anorexic be subject to scorn
and derision? Again, someone has attempted to attach negative connotations to
a particular segment of society and doesn't
see the similarity in judging someone by
looks alone — as is typical in a racist.
While these types of derogatory remarks aren't as widespread as others, it
doesn't mean they should be ignored.
Prejudging someone through stereotypes, generalities and bias is still unfair,
unjust and uncalled for, especially within
an educational atmosphere such as that at
CSUSM.
Perhaps we need to be reminded that
if you can't say anything nice, don't say
anything at all. We all need to play nice
and be nice to everyone.
Andie Hewitt
Senior
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The Pmde, Thursday, May 8, 1997
'Breakdown' is good action, suspense
By Jennifer Talak
Pride Staff Writer
If you like movies that keep you on the edge of your seat,
gripping the armrest, holding your breath, then see "Breakdown,"
staring Kurt Russell.
This is one of his best action films. Moving from Boston to
San Diego, he and his wife run into some bad luck when they
encounter car trouble in the middle of Beautiful, Nowhere, Utah.
. While they are standing there contemplating the empty vastness around them, wondering what to do next, the music begins to
sound a little like Jaws and you find yourself tensely waiting for
what's to come - and you know it isn't going to be good.
This scene is a good beginning and sets you up for the anxiety
awaiting you the rest of the movie. Russell plays Jeff Taylor, a
rather mild-mannered Bostonian who turns into a madman in an
attempt to find his wife, who seems to have disappeared without a
trace.
J.T. Walsh plays the villain and looks the part, dressed all in
black, black mustache, almost like something out of the silent mov-
ies. He looks and plays his role to perfection.
Although the story is not new, "Breakdown" is dressed
up enough to meet audiences's expectations of non-stop
action with Russell delivering as good as he did in
"Backdraft" and "Escape from L.A."
In "Escape from L.A." he plays the action hero, the
unwavering tough guy, but in "Breakdown" we see the softer
side, the everyday man sort of guy who learns to survive
while fighting the bad guys on their own turf. Russell says
this was a much more complex role, having to act vulnerable and not too competent and, at the same time, be an
action hero.
Having to do a lot of his own close-up stunts for this
movie, Russell portrays a very realistic look of fear in some
of the more tension-filled sequences, prompting audible
sighs from the audience at many points.
"Breakdown" is rated R. Released by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Staring: Kurt Russell,
J.T. Walsh and Kathleen Quinlan. Music Composer: Basil
Poledouris.
Pennywise dedicates
album to late bassist
By Jill Cook
Pride Staff Writer
Pennywise dedicated its new album 'Full Circle1 to the band's late
bass player, who took his life last year.
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cover along with a large picture of Jason Thirsk, f ormer bassist f or Pennywise.
V This quote by Lincoln e ncompasses the d epth of v alue
the band m embers p lace on f riendship as t he sole d iagnosis
f or a worthwhile e xistence. It a lso a ccounts f or t he inspiration of every breath and pitch that the m usicians e xude in
Full Circle. Unfortunately, the q uote a lso r eveals the t empestuous and o verbearing sorrow the band m embers e ncapsulate f rom the loss of a d ear f riend. P ennywise bassist Jason Matthew Thirsk committed suicide last year, and the band
lost much more than a bassist.
The everlasting image and memory of Thirsk d ominates
t he " Full C ircle,"
which was dedicated
t o t he d early b eloved band member.
T he m otivation behind the making of Full Circle proved to p roduce a p owerful
compilation of elegy-like songs that inspire rather than depress.
" Bro H ymn", a previous Penny wise song off of their f irst
album, was a tribute to three other brother-like f riends of the
b and that also lost their lives at young ages . This same s ong
was rewritten and re-released in Full Circle as a tribute t o
this time, Jason Thirsk. The song starts with, " to our best
f riend—present, past and beyond; even though you w eren't
with us t oo long, your l ife is the most precious thing we could
lose. While you were here f un was never ending, laugh a
m inute o nly t he b eginning... J ason my b rother M atthew
T hirsk—this o ne's f or y ou." T he song glides into a c horus of
male voices h umming in sync t o a tune that ignites a fire
inside everyone who hears it. At the same time as being tragic,
the song catalyzes a reaction of f ervent elation f or the g ift of
brotherhood itself and f or the f ervent and accessible m emories associated with loved ones. T he new " Bro H ymn" c ontinues like the other with verses like: "if y ou're e ver in a
t ough s ituation, w e'll b e t here w ith n o h e s i t a t i o n brotherhood's our rule we cannot b end."
P ennywise c onfronts death in several other songs in Full
Circle, f or instance the song " Date With D estiny" that s ays:
"in a fall f rom a burning tower what would you do with j ust
one more hour? Live that hour every day, like it was y our
last. Y ou'll live much better that way."
The central themes of this album would be to a ppreciate
the true bond of f riendship in l ife, and to live l ife u nreservedly in f ull measure. With these f orces of inspiration as the
drive f or this album, it is an inevitable success that will surpass few scrutinizing eyes without approval.
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Repetitiveness sucks life from Live's latest
By S taffer's N ame
Pride S taff W riter
Everybody's here... puke stinks like
beer," sings Edward Kowalczyk ofthe band
Live in their new album "Secret SairiadhL"
It's not much of a secret now that tfiis
album's hit single "Lakini's Juice" can be
heard consistently on MTV and radio stations. Will this single carry the album to
further glory like that of Live's previous
album Throwing Copper? Only if Secret
Samadhi's somber tone can sustain the acuity still clenched to the astounding performance of the last album.
Secret Samadhi seems to lack the spirited vivacity of the last album. Although
Throwing Copper projected a deep melancholy nature in some of the songs as well,
its songs seemed to carry more soul and
sensuality than the new songs.
Live communicates quite differently through their music than many
other comparable bands. They create a
more intellectual, sub-textual variety of
lyrics that is drawn out in an exclusively
poetic fashion. The words reflect lyric
poetry in the way that they portray irresponsibility in the face of societal reality. Live's lyrics seem driven solely by
emotion and the subconscious. Instead
of belting out the shortcomings of the
world, Live emphasizes the beauty of
language and the abstract.
The song "Heropsychodreamer"
says, "the subculture of my dreams is
waiting for me to fall asleep...I know
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ah yeah. The subconscious keeps me here, I
fell in love with a balladeer. I saw your tongue,
it licked my hpart. They called you queer." This
song perfectly exemplifies Secret Samadhi's
poetic and introspective manner. The music
matches this form with its mirthless and melancholic tone.
Repetition of phrases and whole verses is
also characteristic of Secret Samadhi. In
"Lakini's Juice" Kowalczyk repeats "let me
ride" several times and in "Graze" he starts
each verse with "people should not be afraid."
This type of amphora mingled with the tristful
bleakness of melody and poetic verse makes
the album considerably languid and lifeless.
However, with the hit single already in flight,
the album's pathway either to success or failure is yet undiscovered.
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