1 150 3 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/91095a41997b149b3dfa2cc1cfced04a.pdf 73fa2d19e6f8a8f60786b1495f0fad44 PDF Text Text T H E C OUGA R C H RON I CLE I SSU E 2 W EDNESDA Y VOLUME XL SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER F IN D U S O NIJN E Should CSUSM students support Proposition 30? www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter E m ai l u s a t : c s u s m .c o u g a r c h r o n i c l e @g m a i l .c o m B Y M ELISS A MARTINEZ N EW S E DITO R SPORTS & W ENDOLY N SERRANO STAFF W RITE R 3 - W it h temperatures rising, read this issue's " Hear t B eat " on hydration. A r e you drinking at least the recommended eight 8-ounce glasses of w ate r per day? FEATURES 4 - W h a t do you do during UHour? Read about h o w some C SUS M students spend their free hour and how U - H ou r was established in 2006. Also N a t i o n a l S cien c e F o u n d a t i o n g ive s $ 1.2 m i l l i o n t o C S U S M N o y c e S cien c e a n d M a t h T e a c h e r S ch olar s p r o g r a m B Y MELISS A MARTINEZ N EW S E DITO R Did you know that C SUS M is also known as Cal State University Stair Master? Read one writer's thoughts o n how the stairs can be both a help and a This fall, Governor Jerry Brown announced his initiative to raise revenue for the K-12 schools and colleges across the state of California by introducing Proposition 30. If Prop 30 passes in November, California sales tax will rise from 7.25 to 7.5 percent, also a 10.3 percent tax rate on taxable income above $250,000 11.3 percent over $300,000 and 12.3 percent over $500,000 will be Photo courtesy of wwwxsiism.edu imposed for the next seven years. Brown estimates that the additional income tax increase will only affect 3 percent of Californians but will add up to a $6.8 to $9 billion for the 2 012-201 3 year. least 33,000 new science and If Prop 30 does not pass, math teachers. the immediate impact the "The hope is that the CSU system would face is Noyce program will help al- a $6 billion deficit causing leviate the barriers perceived a proposed 5 percent tuition by our students and create increase next semester and a pipeline of well-qualified additional tuition increases STEM teachers for our re- for the 2013 - 2014 academic gion," chair of CSUSM's year. Mathematics Departments, According to CSU Board Andre Kundgen said. of Trustees, if Prop 30 is apS T E M CONTINUED ON 2 . proved there will be a tuition On Sept. 17, CSUSM was awarded 1.2 million by The National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund the Noyce Science and Math Teacher Scholars program for the next five years. CSUSM's School of Education and College of Science and Mathematics uses this interdisciplinary program in hopes of having students enter into careers as high school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers. Reports from The California State University Chancellor's Office estimate that in the next ten years, California is projected to need at fee rollback which would reimburse the 9 percent increase that was implemented for this fall. The CSU Board of Trustees is currently considering a proposed back-up plan if Prop 30 is rejected which would include reducing the pay and benefits for faculty, staff and administrators plus decreasing future enrollment. Lobby Corp, a new political and non-partisan group on campus has emerged this fall in hopes of getting students to actively participate in the 2012 election. Lobby Corp is also responsible for visiting the local legislatures and pressuring them to support higher education and any bills that could benefit students. Their goal is to register at least 2,000 students for this upcoming election. In addition to Lobby Corp, CSUSM's ASI will be actively participating. "ASI of CSUSM will also take an active role in advocating f o r higher education, its benefits to the state of CA and the issues affecting each campus to state and local representative and the general public," recently appointed Board of Trustees member, Cipriano Vargas said. hindrance. Sodex o new sole f ood p rovider f o r C SUSM O PINIO N C.A.T . meal plan boost s f ood sales B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL Co - A & E W Y^^HHI IB 6 - Being sick o r dealing with a cold is no joke. Read o u r opinion editors thoughts on staying healthy in college. Here's a tip, never lick y o u computer screen. A&E 7 - C SUS M has t w o new theater professors. Read about Kaja Dunn and V icto r Contreras and their plans t o spice up the theater program. Also 8 - W e asked student what their favorite T V shows w er e in this weeks "Cougar asks" beat. W ha t are your favorite shows and are any the same as the students w e interviewed? O U R N EX T ISSUE O c t o b e r 10 E DITO R In August, CSUSM announced several of the oncampus food and beverage providers would be managed by the Sodexo company in hopes of creating positive growth. Sodexo, a food and facilities management services company, was introduced to CSUSM students on Aug. 16 by campus email. Sodexo already serves more than 900 educational institutions, including hospitals, military bases, government agencies and conference centers across the nation and in some parts of Mexico and Canada. The Big Cat Bistro, Big Cat Market, on campus Starbucks and all conference and event catering will now be managed by Sodexo, just one semester after PepsiCo was chosen as the sole beverage provider f o r the campus, One of the most visual changes came in the form of new uniforms for employees at the Dome's Big Cat Bistro, All of the food servers and cashiers are now in Sodexo official uniforms, "I love it, I feel like they're taking our Big Cat Bistro to a better level. I hope that the student body is noticing the change. I wasn't a fan of [the uniforms] but work's work, It makes it look more clean cut, I guess," food server and cashier, Celeste said. Photo by Jessie Gambrell Since Sodexo took control of the campus food services, many changes and improvements have taken place and staff members seem to be pleased with the progress. Including a new food plan called C A.T . It is a meal plan with a C Plan - 150 Cougar Dollars gets you 10 free Starbucks coffee/iced tea or fountain beverage, an A Plan - 400 Cougar Dollars gets you 30 free (above drinks)-, and T Plan - 1000 Cougar Dollars gets you 50 free drinks. Since the SODEXO CONTINUED ON 2 . Th e political co r n er B Y MORGAN H AL L C o - E DITOR-IN-CHIE F In 41 days, the 2012 presidential elections will take place and during that time the race will be heating up for several states. Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin will be key to the 2012 presidential election. Candidate Barack Obama (Democrat) and Mitt Romney (Republican) will spend the remainder of their time and resources attempting to campaign the last few weeks for the remaining close or undecided battleground states. For Romney, his plans POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2 . �2 N ew s Editor : M elissa M artinez cougarchron.news@gmail.com V o t e r registration & canned food drive 9/27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kellogg Plaza area Register in September, Make it Count in November! Come meet candidates for office from the Region. Elections are Nov.6, get informed on the issues! T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. P OLIC E UPDATE Keep your valuables by keeping them out of sight B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R Theft f ro m vehicles is a prevalent issue, especially Radio Station JammirT Z90 and on the CSUSM campus and 7-Eleven will be out to help happens more often when rock the vote and rock out hun- vehicles are l ef t in a vulnerger in San Diego. Bring a canned able state. Some of the common reafood item to help C SUS M Fight sons vehicles are broken into Hunger! is that students leave valuables easily visible in their Su k k ot : A Festival cars, leave windows and Holiday of Giving sunroofs open or their doors 9/27, noon- 10/10 unlocked. Kellogg Plaza area Anyone walking through Sukkot is a seven day holiday, . with the first day celebrated as the X,Y or Z parking lot on a full festival with holiday meals. any given tlay can easily spot They are hosting a canned food valuables in at least a dozen drive in partnership with Hands Up Youth Food Pantry of Jewish Family Services, with all donations going t o thousands of San Diego's hungry and homeless. ASI differed action event 9/29,10 a.m.-noon Academic Hall 102 Associated Students Inc. at California State University of San Marcos, in collaboration with STAND, M.E.C.h.A. and the Meyer Law Group will be doing a n informative S T E M FROM ON I . In hopes of gaining student interest, an annual supply of $12,000 f ro m the N S F f un d will be given to 38 Noyce Scholars, who are qualified mathematics and science majors. In order to participate, the scholars selected must commit to teaching two years of high school level science or mathematics, once cars. One car even had a box f ro m Amazon f ull of textbooks in plain view. Other items such as CDs, personal belongings and laptop cases were in plain view. Although a thief wouldn't b e able to see whether the case had a laptop in it, it would only take about nine seconds to get access and find out, according the Police department's video found at http://www.csusm. edu/police/video_series .html With temperatures in the triple digits this fall , i t's easy to see why students might have their windows and sunroofs cracked a little, but leaving any car window open and unattended is not wise. Items inside cars aren't the only target of thieves. The University Police Department regularly receives reports of parking decals and permits being stolen f ro m windshields by thieves who d on' t want to spend several hundred dollars to buy their own. The U PD' s advice to students is to always remember to lock and secure unattended vehicles. For more information on campus safety, visit www.csusm.edu/ police. they earn their credential at CSUSM's School of Education, for each year the scholarship is accepted. Prior to acceptance into the program, scholars will be given the opportunity to participate in the paid Learning Assistants program, where undergraduates work with faculty and fellow students in a Learn by Doing Lab that provides hands-on experience in the field of teaching at in the area high schools. Applications * f o r the CSUSM Noyce Science and Math Teacher Scholars program will open in spring 2013 f o r a fall 2013 admission. For more information, contact Brian Lawler at 760750-4260 or at blawler® csusm.edu. 26,2012 NEWS POLITICAL FROM ON I . Iowa polls show Obama's might include attempting to approval rating ha staken appeal to Independents and a significant dip since the women in Colorado and re- ' 0 8 elections, but still shows tirees and Hispanic voters in Obama on top. Although Michigan seems Florida. In the ' 0 8 elections, Obama won Florida with to be leaning Democrat and North Carolina seems to be 50.9 percent of the popular vote and Colorado with 53.5 leaning Republican, each p arty' s lead is only slight. percent. Two of Obama's biggest Romiiey's home state of hurdles might be Florida and Michigan shows a nine-point Nevada. The economy in margin between the two canboth states has dipped sub- didates and 30 percent of stantially and both Nevada voters remain undecided. Both candidates will be atand Florida have the highest foreclosure rates in the U .S. , tempting to appeal to Ohio's which might have some vot- and Wisconsin's white miders uneasy with Obama's dle class voters. Obama has economic plans. Obama will the difficult task of winning attempt to appeal to the His- over Republican vice presipanic voters in Nevada but dent candidate Paul Ryan's will also be faced with the home state of Wisconsin. possibility of an unexpect- Ohio' s low unemployment edly high election day turn- rate seems to be in Obama's out of Mormon voters f o r the favor. Mormon candidate, RomVirginia seems to be ney. Nevada has the fourth Obama's to lose after a largest population of Mor- population shift in political mons in the United States, demographics in ' 0 8 caused with 6.5 percent. Obama to be the first DemRomney has been cam- ocratic candidate to win a paigning hard with anti- Virginian vote. Virginia's Obama attack ads in Iowa low unemployment rate also and New Hampshire. Recent gives Obama an upper hand. s essio n o n d e - ferred action. SODEXO FROM ON I . C.A.T. plan has been enacted through Sodexo, the food sales have gone u p, and business is good. "There have been no complaints; the employees like that they are all now part of the Dining Services Student Board of Directors. Sodexo pays f o r the uniforms and the shoes , plus they have a'great sustainability program," Dora Knoblock said, University Auxiliary and Research Services Corporation (UAR- M ajors and m inors fair 10/2, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Plaza area Undeclared? N o t sure about a Major? Need t o declare a concentration or emphasis? This is your opportunity t o speak with faculty and advisors all in one place to discuss any C SUS M major! A SP S Oktoberfest! 10/2, Noon - I p.m. University Hall Plaza Join ASI as they celebrate Oktoberfest and experience the German Culture! There will be free food and entertainment cartoon b f: sHf Kn 0 \ ?< \ foyt< \ e Tired o f p aying f or g as? Don't SC) Executive Director. "One of the questions that we had heard was that Sodexo doesn't hire students, but they do have student employees and participation." Sodexo plans to provide a weekly food menu for the students and a new website, set to be released soon. Questions and comments about the Sodexo change can be emailed to Knoblock at knoblock@csusm.edu or visit the UARSC website at www.csusm.edu/uarsc. l ike sifting i n t raffic? C a r e e r ex p o 2012 10/4, I I a m - 2 p.m. Kellogg Plaza Discover your future at the Career Expo 2012. This is a comprehensive career event allowing you to meet with employers and graduate school representatives all in one place. College dem ocrats & Dave Roberts 10/4,5-7 p.m. Clarke M 3 Escondido Democratic Candidate Dave Roberts will come to C SUS M to speak on the Affordable Care A c t I nternational coffee h ou r 10/11,11:30-I p.m. Tukwut Courtyard Come enjoy a monthly campus tradition! G e t t o know people from around the globe, share stories of travel and dream of more travel. Free coffee and snacks, everyone is welcome D iscounte d SPRINTER / BREEZE passes JUST $29 a month! Departures/ Arrivals e v e r y 3 0 m inutes at CSUSM station N OR TH C OUN TY TRANSI T DISTRICT WE MOVE PEOPLE www.gonctd.com �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26,2012 Sports Editor: cougatxhron.sports@gmail.com I ^^k ^^S A t h l e t e spotlight Mary Green Hydration is arguably one of the easiest ways to help maintain your physical and mental health. Inadequate water consumption can impair cognitive function, impairing concentration, alertness, and short-term memory. According to the European Hydration Institute (EHI), the brain represents only 2 percent of total body weight. However, it utilizes greater than 20 percent of total blood circulation. When you are dehydrated, blood volume decreases. Consequently, the amount of oxygen and vital nutrients that are sent to your brain can also decrease, impairing brain function. Hydration can be a critical determinant of physical performance. The effects of dehydration are exacerbated by physical activity, especially in hot environments, longer exercise duration, and greater exercise intensity. In vigorous activity in hot environments, some athletes are capable of sweating at rates greater than 100 ounces per hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 9/13 W omen' s Soccer 9/15 W omen' s Cross Country B Y C URTI S B OVE E SENIOR STAFF W RITE R B Y A LL Y Ruiz STAFF W RITE R Junior Mary Green, a kinesiology major, is the premier outside midfielder for the CSUSM women's soccer team. Q: What got you started in soccer? A: I just played a variety of sports when I was younger and just happened to like soccer the most. My older sister played soccer as well so that might have drawn me towards it more, and the fact my dad was my coach. Q: Do you think your future involves soccer? A: I think thai I will try and always keep myself around soccer like watching games and hopefully my kids want to play soccer, but I d on' t plan on going professional or playing at the next level after this. I know I ' m going to miss it so much though because I 'v e been involved with soccer since I was 4 (years old). It's all I know. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: It's always to do my best, but as for the team, it is to go farther than we did last year and win nationals. wwwxsusmcougars.com I think because our team is so young this year and I ' m a junior, one of my goals is also to be a leader on and off the field this year, be an example and be encouraging to everyone. Q: What teams are you most excited to play this season? A: Probably Westmont, who we played Sept. 18, because they ended our season last year and knocked us out of nationals, so we had unfinished business still. You can root for Mary and the rest of the Lady Cougar Soccer team at their next home game Wednesday, Oct. 10 V S Concordia 10-1 9/18 W omen' s Soccer V S Westmont W 3-2 Adequate water consumption during exercise helps prevent the reductions in blood volume, muscle blood flow, skin blood flow, the rise in core temperature that accompanies dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is recommended that adults drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. To calculate how much water you need, divide your body weight in half and use this number in ounces as the amount of water you should consume. Dehydration also impairs school performance by caus- 9 /25-Women' s G ol f at U C Riverside Invite W 2 -1 9/13 M en' s Soccer $10, at M es a Rim 5th out of 17 teams - Oct. 6, Deep S e a Fishing 9/15 M en' s Cross Country 9 /2 5 - M en' s G ol f at U C Riverside Invite V S Concordia 9/26 Volleyball V S C a l Baptist 9/18 Volleyball L0-4 8 p.m., Escondido High School 10/2 Volleyball 9/21 Volleyball T 1 -1 V S Westmont College V S S a n Diego Christian L2-3 7 p.m., Escondido High School 9/22 Volleyball - Powder Puff Sign ups, Oct. 8 - 31 Games, Friday's a n d S aturday' s N ov . 2 - 3 V S Chapman V S Biola LO-1 ' Mmmmmmm $ 4 0 per team 7 p.m., Escondido High School 9 /2 2 M en' s Soccer V S Vanguard ' $ 2 0 at O ceanside B eac h V S La Sierra V S S a n Diego Christian W 3 -0 - O ct . 13, Surfing 3rd out of 9 teams 9/14 Volleyball 9/19 M en' s Soccer $35, at S e a Forth at California Intercollegiate 3rd out of 19 teams L0-3 - Oct. 1, Indoor Rock Climbing at G ran d Canyon Invitational 1 st out of 18 teams 9 /2 2 W omen' s Soccer V S Vanguard ing headaches, dizziness, poor concentration and reduced cognitive abilities, according to the CDC. 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Ä ^^^ AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 901 E. AlostaAve. • Azusa, CA 91702 �4 Features Editor : K atlin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , SEPT. W ha t do you do during U-Hour? B Y J ESSI E GAMBRELL CO-A&E E DITO R Twice a week CSUSM devotes time for student interactions and mingling during the Tuesday and Thursday U -hourfro m noon - 1 p.m. In 2006, Cal State San Marcos proposed a program that increased campus engagement while meeting the needs of CSUSM's diverse population of 6,300 students. University Hour, or U-Hour, was established in hopes of engaging freshmen in college life, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities and connecting students and faculty outside of the classrootfi. After extensive research by Institutional Planning & Analysis (IP & A), it was determined that peak lecture hours where between 9 a m . and 3 p.m., and a larger student population was on campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In the 2006 IP & A preliminary study of U-hour, the department packet report said "With a continued robust Tuesday and Thursday class schedule, a University Hour on those days would further strengthen the tradition by allowing for focused and consistent programming and accommodate student organization meetings, department meetings, workshops and seminars and high profile events." Many students usually go off campus for lunch or to run errands. "During U-hour, I usually just go get food with my friend. I don't hang around school, but I do know that there is always some kind of event or tabling at U-Hour to check out," Ashley Aronson said. " I like to go get a slice from Flippin'!," someone who wishes to remain anonymous said. Some students also like to work on homework. "I would normally just go into the Starbucks room and do homework and sip on a cool drink," said Amanda Koshley. "I usually do homework, or meet up with my friends for lunch, or I go to the College Republicans meetings," Jackie Perciado said. There are also some students who like to relax at the many benches or walls and enjoy a beautiful day on campus. "I like to sit in the sun like a flower absorbing the sun," Walter Valle said. "I like to just sit and "people-watch," Darryl Mendoza said. What do you like to do during U-Hour? Tell us how you spend your free hour, twice a week, on our Facebook page or online at www.csusmchronicle. com. CSUSM welcomes its newest sorority B Y K A T U N S WEENE Y FEATURES E DITO R Finding a solid support system in college is essential to success, and the women of Alpha Omicron Pi exemplify the qualities necessary to help young women on the path to greatness. In the chapter's inaugural year at CSUSM, Alpha Omicron Pi has constructed a framework built upon the values that will give each member a unique sense of character arid confidence. "As a new organization, our goal is to follow the values that over 150,000 members of AOII chapters across the United States and Canada follow," CSUSM president of the Alpha Omicron Pi, Jenneca Bacon, said. "Some of these values [include] inspiring women to grow personally and professionally, giving back to CSUSM and the community through our involvement on campus and establishing bonds that last a lifetime." Alpha Omicron Pi's members are no strangers to campus involvement. Many members are heavily rooted in organizations such as Tukwut Leaders Circle, Intervarsity, ASI, Resident Advisors, Peer Mentor Programs, and Honor Societies. Besides participating in campus events, the sorority will be hosting its own national philanthropy event, "Strike Out Arthritis," later this year. Their goal is to eliminate arthritis and the effects it has on people of all ages. This dedication to campus organizations and their strong foundation of friendship and service allows for Alpha Omicron Pi to represent women of exemplary characteristics. "Our sorority prides itself on the diversity of the members and the friendshipstthat we havecre-^ ated together," said Bacon. "We stand for character, dignity, scholarship, service and college loyalty and we strive to exceed the expectation." Alpha Omicron Pi believes that participating in Greek Life helps to support their members' education by giving them a strong group of friends, increased communi- ty involvement and academic events such as study nights and workshops. Recruitment week is at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. In order to rush any sorority or fraternity, students must have completed 12 units through CSUSM, transfer student units, or AP credit. While they just completed J hei r fall recruitment week, Alpha Omicron Pi is still interested in meeting new women to join their sorority. Contact their Vice President of Membership Recruitment, Myra Ochoa at ochoa029@cougars.csusm. edu or President, Jenecca Bacon at bacon008@cougars. csusm.edu for more information on joining AOII. 26,2012 F EA T U R ES H p yC an ap h g Local r estauran t offer s variet y and sense of communit y B Y S ARA H H UGHE S S TAF F W RITE R If y ou'v e ever spent time at CSUSM or Palomar College, you are probably already aware of the hidden Thai food gem that is Happy Chang. In the midst of a small, older strip mall off of West Mission Road near Palomar College, is a perfect hangout spot for locals and students craving organic Thai food. Whether it's lunch or dinner, the portions are generous and delicious. Most entrees are under $10, with occasional specials f o r lunch and students. Favorites include P anang , Pad Thai, Pad Se-Ew and Orange Chicken. Panang is a type of curry with coconut milk, bell pepper, sweet basil and lime leaves. Pad Thai is made with chicken and Pad Se-Ew is made with beef. Their Orange Chicken, made as spicy as possible, is served with a tall glass of water or a Thai Tea. "I enjoy t h e restaurant," patron Christine Hake said. "My friend and I will go just to hang out and have f u n during our breaks, j The guy gave us free Thai ice tea." Jonny Hughes agreed, "Service wise, they're pretty cool. Sometimes they give you free food if they get to know you." The décor is an eclectic mix of Thai trinkets, whimsical flowers, elephant sculptures and an unexplained collection of Betta fish. Happy Chang has a real sense of individual enterprise and is outside the typical chainrestaurant, designed for an unadventurous palate. Expand your horizons, hang out and try either the friedriceor the Orange Chicken made to a low level of spiciness, 1-3. Patrons can take advantage of the 1-10 spicy scale. If you are more accustomed to traditionally spicy Thai food, specify a higher level of spiciness. "I think it's pretty good. Especially their fried rice. I also like how they let you select how mild or spicy you want it to be. Not to mention they have boba," patron Arianna Contrado said. Happy Chang is open I I a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays at 1450 West Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069, Sorority works t o create good in the community B Y K ATLI N S WEENE Y FEATURES E DITO R Last week , Reed and associates w er e on campus f or t he launch of C SU Institut e f or Palliative Car e wher e local philanthropist, D arlene Shiley, donated a sur•V- prise $ L2 million t o t he newly created institute. Of the fundamental reaons that Alpha Xi Delta is so successful is leadership and sense of community. This year, the sorority plans to continue their tradition of giving back to its community through philanthropic events and sisterhood activities. One way they aim to accomplish this is through AmaXing Challenge. It is a weeklong philanthropy event on Oct. 15-21 that seeks to raise $10,000 for Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to Autism research. Puzzlepalooza, - an event included in the AmaXing Challenge, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 16 during U-Hour in Library Plaza. It is a NCAA bracket style puzzle tournament where the goal is to see which team can complete different puzzles the quickest. The following event, Xi Challenges, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 Photo courtesy of Alpha XI Delta's Facebook page a jn . to 1:30 p.m. in Library Oct. 6 at Liberty Station in Plaza. The event will finish San Diego. The walk was creup the Puzzlepalooza seg- ated by community members ment and teams will be par- and those affected by Auticipating in different relay tism. While it is not an event challenges. AmaXing Chal- hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, lenge will end on Sunday, the sorority seeks to show Oct. 21 with a banquet that their support by participating includes an auction and raffle. in the walk as a team to help Their second charitable raise awareness for research. event, the Autistic Walk, In order to qualify to rush or "Walk Now For Autism Alpha Xi Delta, members Speaks," is scheduled for must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have already completed at least one semester as a full time CSUSM student and pay a small registration fee by the specified deadline to the Student Life and Leadership office. The sorority holds each member's positive personal growth as one of their most important goals as a group. "Every person that is in our organization graduates with something that she can be proud of that she found inside of herself," said member Julie Miller said. "We are friends and leaders. We have women who are friends of everyone on campus and in the community." "Greek Life helps you gain long lasting relationships that will stay strong even after college is over," member Katie Fronke agreed. "The relationship between girls in the chapter is very strong." If you are interested in participating in the AmaXing Challenge, presale tickets are $7 and $10 at the door. They can be purchased from, any Alpha Xi Delta member or by contacting Abby Ineman at inemaOO 1 @ cougars .csusm.edu. Contact Ali Cullors at alioopl014@msn.com before Oct. 5. to create a team for the AmaXing Challenge. Visit autismspeaks.org to join the Alpha Xi Delta team for the Walk Now For Autism Speaks event or to donate. �mi jm m a ••••> | F t AI I P"" f mm UKbb T H EC O U G A R CHRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , SEPT. 26,2012 Features Editor : cougarchron.features@gmail.com I JP — Photo by Kristin Melody Fall fitness classes A f un w a y t o stay a ctive a t C SU SM B Y K ARL A R EYE S S TAF F W RITE R Steps t o t h e 15: C SUSM Keep s Student s in Grea t Physical Shape tors scattered around c am pus , in t h e c oo l Crevasses of h allway s and inside the One look upon the San m an y m ai n b uildings . Others Marcos campus and it is simply get u sed t o it. S om e clear what stands o ut . Steps see it as an opportunity t o get upon steps leading u p t o m oving . higher places, and t her e is n o F reshma n Perry P allej a metaphor about i t . e ve n suggested using the acCSUSM, o fte n r eferre d t o tivity t o o vercome the f eare d as CSU Stair M aster , and its " Freshma n 15." flights of stairs seem t o b e " Th e Freshman 15" essenan acquired taste. Despite tially is the average weight the void and o fte n emotion- change in incoming f resh less expressions on students ' men due t o a transition t o a faces as they climb t h e stairs, more independent schedule. they appear t o find way s Depending on the eating and t o cope with t h e less-than- exercise habits gained, infavorabl e f or m of exercise. coming f reshme n may either S om e find alternatives hid- gain or lose an average of 15 de n within the many eleva- pounds during the first acaBY KEANDRE W ILLIAMS-CHAMBER S C OP Y E DITO R demic year. However, that d oesn' t seem t o b e much of a concern on students' m inds , as senior Reggie A lmojuela notes that climbing the towering campus can b e a way t o c omba t the Freshman 15's ill e ffects , and even beat t hem. Incoming f reshme n are commenting on the flights of stairs in ways that a ren' t very optimistic. Dread is a common expression on their f ace s upon seeing that they h av e yet t o reach the top and that they w on' t b e able t o m ak e it t o the top in the condition they started. " Ugh, " freshman Isis Lopez remarks upon even thinking about t h e stairs, the look of displeasure clear across her f ac e at the mere mention of the gruelling m ovement . Should the stairs not b e the route you f ee l like t aking , t here' s the somewhat stationary way of combating the Freshman 15. According t o C NN , one of the best ways t o avoiding the Freshman 15's ill e ffect s is t o stay active. That can b e achieved by going regularly t o a g ym , and a good suggestion would b e to workout at T h e Clarke Fitness Center whenever possible, whether it is between classes or in your spare time. I t' s either that or the stairs! Photo by Morgan Hall C SUS M students are o f fere d a variety of f re e fitness classes and elite fitness classes at T he Clarke f ro m Sept. 17 through D ec . 7 . Every semester, Campu s Recreation and T h e Clarke team u p to provide students with a variety of classes, including: Abs Blast,,Ashtanga Yoga, Indoor Cycling, JiuJitsu , Salsa, Total F it , Z umb a and several m ore . T h e majority of these classes are taught by students who are certified instructors. " Com e try a c lass," said Sonya Starr-Mclin, administrative coordinator of C am pus Recreation. " They are f u n and healthy f o r y ou . Plus they are free." Attending a class, o r classes , can help spice u p a students gym routine o r can b e a great way to get a routine started. Classes are o ffere d throughout t h e w ee k on d if feren t days and at d ifferen t times. All C SUS M students have f re e access t o these classes. F o r elite fitness training, Cougar M ove s is a great option t o ton e m uscles . Students can attend R e v A b s and Le s Mills P um p classes on O ct . 2 3 , Body Best and Rocking Body Nov. 27., and Le s Mills Combat and Turbo J a m D ec . 10. These classes are also at Th e Clarke and free snacks are provided a f ter class. F o r fitness class selections, Campus Recreation will take student suggestions via email o r through surveys occasionally passed out a fte r class. Fitness class schedules can b e f oun d on T h e C larke' s website www.csusm.edu/rec. THIS S PTE E , GE B K TO THE CLAS - ICS E MB R T AC S. li i an II K muffil i H1 i f »M Join today at Crunch.com. Hurry, offer ends 9 / 30 ! 563 Grand Avenue » Sa n Marcos, CA • 760.591.3100 • Crunch.com AWE OME CLASSES • SHINY MACHINE • TANNING • P RS S S E ONAL TRAINE S • TONS OF WE R IGHTS • Y06A • SERIOUS FUN Enrollment offer applies to Base membership only. Offer valid at Crunch San Marcos only. Expires 9/30/12. ©2012 CRUNCH, LLC. �6 Opinion Editor : cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 A d m i n i s t r a t i o n b ack p ed al s o n L i b y a a t t a c k T error attack not'spontaneous' as officials claim B Y A MIR A E L-KHAOUL I It started with a barrage S ENIO R S TAF F W RITE R from an 82-millimeter mortar, followed by another with On Sept. 16, U.S. Ambas- rockets from RPG-7 antisador to the United Nations tank weapons. This was folSusan Rice appeared on ABC lowed by the penetration of News' "This Week" and said the Consulate by terrorists that the attack on the U.S. armed with AK-47 assault riConsulate in Benghazi, Lib- fles and PKM machine guns. The simple truth is that no ya, was not premeditated, but "a spontaneous response" to one "spontaneously" decides a highly offensive YouTube to attack any state consulate, video titled "Innocence of let alone the U.S. Consulate. No one "spontaneously" kills Muslims." This statement is highly our ambassador (who was offensive to the memories highly loved by the Libyan of the four Americans killed government and people for in Benghazi at our consulate his desire to immerse himself on Sept. 11: Ambassador J in their culture). No one "spontaneously" Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Information brings forth an arsenal of Management Officer Sean such heavy weaponry and Smith, and ex-SEALs Glen lays siege to a consulate. It is in my opinion that the Doherty and Tyrone Woods. It is also offensive to the attack on our consulate was American people as a whole. revenge by Al-Qaeda for It would seem when exam- our targeting and killing of ining the sequence of events Said ash-Shihri, al-Qaeda that unfolded that night in in the Arabian Peninsula's second-iii-comBenghazi, the attack on the (AQAP) U.S. Consulate were, in fact, mand the day before. AQAP contacted al-Qaeda in the planned and well executed. B Y F REDRIC K M ISLE H Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), who then contacted their allies in the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) and put together a joint force of AQIM-LIFG to retaliate. As for the Obama administration's backpedaling on the planned attack to "a spontaneous response," the answer lies in electoral politics. If the administration maintains the truth that this was a planned attack, it could hurt the reelection bid, as someone would ask how our intelligence missed this. Someone had to pick up some form of SIGJNT (signals intelligence [phone calls, emails, radios, etc.]) about this attack. Where was the ball dropped? By claiming the attack was "spontaneous," it allows the administration to cover themselves by denying any knowledge of the attack before it happened. This comes at the cost of the memories of four deceased Americans. O PINIO N E DITO R Have you heard the news? Any news day is often littered with things to get upset about, but the recent embassy attack in Libya and antiIslam film "Innocence of Muslims" seriously remind us about global issues and intolerance. Protests to each are underway and several university campuses have received bomb threats as a form of retaliation. It is at this point that I am thankful to the dean of students and the campus civility campaign for holding CSUSM to a higher standard of excellence. The tenets to this campaign are care, respect, empathy, culture and humanity. Take the pledge. The fact of t h e matter is most things that can make you sick are odorless, colorless, and tasteless. This could be a cold o r it could be so much worse, as something intentionally placed in your drink. Never leave your drink unattended and never share your germs! Photo by Amira El-Khaouli N ever lick t he computer screen and other advice B Y A MIR A E L-KHAOUL I O PINIO N E DITO R Getting sick is never any f u n and while misery loves company, I am not a fan of spreading the illness. Tips to staying healthy on a college campus are as follows: If you have a fever: You are contagious. Please stay home. Fevers are associated with the common cold, the flu, and mononucleosis. I am now on day 18 of a cold. And go figure, I know who I caught it from. Think about the classes, work and other activities you will be robbing others of when you come t o school like that. Don't share drinks, towels, makeup, pillows or anything else you can think of that is a personal item. Your face is your most precious resource. Think about how pink eye spreads and guard yourself carefully. Also helpful is washing your hands. Sexually transmitted diseases are no joke. Stop being gross and put on a condom. I always hear the "it's easier said than done" excuse and there's really only one thing to say. Figure it out. I get pretty pissed about colds, so don't even think about playing Russian Roulette with a life-threatening or lifelong ailment. Also, if you haven't noticed, there is (arms spread wide apart) this much walking and (fingers held together) this many elevators, which may only work intermittently. Coming to campus after drinking the night before is not a good idea. Your mother might not have told you, but don't eat leftovers. Refrigerator shelf life is merely five days. Consider anything that's not in the fridge toxic, with few exceptions. If you are a caffeine or sugar addict, try interchanging your drinks with water. One Red Bull, one water, one soda, one water. You may not think about caffeine intoxication but it's very easy behavior to pick out. You will start acting ... hmmm ... a good way to describe it would be bizarre, stupefied or unable to think and feel properly. Allergies can be the bane of existence. Items you should always have with you if you're a fellow allergy sufferer are an extra shirt or coat, hand sanitizer and eye drops. On a similar note, could we get refills at the campus' sanitize stations? Also, I wouldn't mind less AC and more energy conservation. As for the title of this piece, while it might go without saying, your tongue + germs and radiation are not a good mix. In fact, don't lick any inanimate objects. E VERYTHIN G C OLLEGE , E SPECIALL Y M USIC . 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Book Review'N o Easy Day' an easy, worthwhile read Mark Owen's Navy SEAL memoirs rife with humor, patriotism B Y FREDRICK M ISLE H account into the death of the When I heard there was a world's mostbook being released by a re- wanted terrorist. tired Navy SEAL, especially Owen enlisted a SEAL who was a member in the Navy to of the Naval Special Warfare become a SEAL; Development Group [a»k.a. after completDEVGRU, formerly known ing his training as SEAL Team 6] and was with the "Green on the raid that killed Osama Team," Owen bin Laden, I had to get it. I joined DEVGbought it the day it came out, RU and found Sept. 4, and one week later- himself on a thanks to school and work, I whirlwind of turned the final page. I loved combat operathis book entirely. tions around the The government, how- world. ever, has been investigating He wrote, whether or not Mark Owen, " (I've ) been on the author, can be charged hundreds of dewith leaking classified in- ployments all around the formation, since he did not world (since 9/11)." Despite follow Department of De- this, Owen only details four fense protocol in submitting operations. his book to the D.O.D. for % "No Easy Day" is a thrillthe pre-publication review. ing read for those interested Instead, Owen submitted in our military, our SOF the manuscript to a team of community, and what they lawyers who had experience endure on a daily basis. in dealing with other Special Owen writes eloquently and Operations Forces (SOF) succinctly (keeping the acpersonnel and their own tual story to 299 pages) and memoirs as experience in maintains his professionalmaking the edits. With that ism while inserting humorsaid, "No Easy Day" offers ous political commentaries an uncensored, eyewitness along the way. I highly rec- B Y A LL Y Ruiz On Sept. 20, Markstein 125 was filled with students, faculty and staff anxiously awaiting Dr. Maylei Blackwell's lecture on her sold out book, "¡Chicana Power!" Dr. Maylei Blackwell is an associate professor in the Cesar E. Chavez Department of Chicana and Chicano studies and women studies at University of California, Los Angeles. "¡Chicana Power!" was published f ro m University of Texas Press in 2011. The book addresses the legacy of Chicana feminism that continues to reverberate today as contemporary activists, artists and intellectuals struggle to revise and rework this vision of liberation. Dr. Blackwell was informative, enthusiastic, passionate and peppered the speech with cultural jokes like, "Now I know some of you have tried hot dogs in a tortilla." She kept the last ten minutes open for anyone who had further questions regarding her lecture. Cercsa Hernandez, a junior here at Cal C SUS M welcomes Kaja Dunn and Victor Contreras B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL ommend this memoir as a must-read for a l l Americans eager to know more about the raid that took out Bin Laden. (A note about this piece: Although Mark Owen's real name had leaked into the press and is now common knowledge, I chose to use the pseudonym the author published under as per the wishes of Owen and his publishers to protect Owen's identity out of respect for him and the sacrifices he has made f o r our country.) '¡Chicana Power!' review STAFF W RITE R Th e a t e r students have tw o new professors Co-A&E SENIOR STAFF W RITE R State San Marcos, thought Dr. Blackwell's lecture was an eye opener and a good learning experience. " I didn't know about some of the information she talked about," Hernandez said. Needless to say, the lecture was phenomenal and Cal State San Marcos showed her great respect with continuous applause. The event was sponsored by Cal State San Marcos' own Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Gender Equity Center, MEChA, and the Women's Studies Department. E DITO R This 2012 fall semester has brought two new faces to CSUSM's theater department. Kaja Dunn and Victor Contreras come to campus to bring new and exciting flavors to the theater program. Merry1 Goldberg, director of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, is excited for these new Cougar professors to bring something different and interesting to the department. Professor Kaja Dunn has been acting for 14 years and has 12 years in education. She also directs theater, having just co-directed the CSUSM play festival. She has experience in teaching for Playwrights Project and Young Audiences. Some of her credits include: "The Best Christmas - Pageant Ever," "One for the Road," "The Vagina Monologues" in West Los Angeles" and A Raisin in the Sun." "I plan on staying here as long as I can. The classes are enthusiastic and there is a great energy on campus. The people are really great to work with here," Dunn said. Professor Victor Contreras started teaching theater and speech in 1974, in the Sweetwater school district, which had the first "Fame" style school on the West Coast. In the late 1980s, he decided to pack up his bags and move from his native 7 A & E Editors: J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com 26,2012 D roppin g B Y JULIANA STUMPP Co-A&E E DITO R 9/ 26 T h e A v en gers T h e ultimat e s uperhero m ovi e assembles Iron Man, Thor,. T h e Hulk, C aptai n A meric a and many m or e in t hi s a ctio n packed film t o d e fea t T hor' s b rother , Loki. T h e c as t includes R ober t D owne y Jr., Samuel L Jack son , S carlet t J ohansso n and C hri s H emswort h w h o b ecam e s umme r b lockbuste r s tar s t hi s p as t year. 1 0/ 2 D a r k S h a d o w s T h e d ar k com e d y s tar s J ohn ny D ep p as Collins, a 2 0 0 y ea r old vampir e r eturnin g t o t h e m an sion h e o nc e lived in t ha t is n o w o ccupie d w it h a n e w family.The m ovi e w a s b ase d off of a g othi c s oa p o per a d urin g t h e late 60's and 70's. home of San Diego to the mecca of theater, Los Angeles. There he got involved in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and became the artistic director for Nosotros Theater. "Well I was very honored to be asked to come here, to replace Marcos Martinez. I wasn't aware of the opening 9/ 26 M u m f o r d a n d here," Contreras said. Sons, B a b el Professor Dunn will be Followteaching TA 300 Theater ing the for Social Change and TA huge s uc 120 Intro to Theater. And ces s bf t h e professor Contreras will be i naugura l teaching Chicano and Latino album, Sign Theater, 325 Chicano/Latino N o M ore , Theater in the U.S. t h e indie folk band r eturn s For questions about these w it h t hei r s ophomor e alnew theater professors or the bum . Mumford and Sons Arts department you can vis- f irs t g o t r ecognitio n a t it www.csusm.edu/vpa. t h e 2 01 0 G ramm y A ward s w he n t he y p erforme d and received t w o n ominations , Best N e w A rtis t and B es t R oc k Song f o r t h e p opula r "Little Lion Man." H O T O F F T H E R EE L Wha t makes 'Pitch Perfect ' stand out B Y JULIANA S TUMP P Co-A&E E DITO R Choir grouped themed shows and movies like "Glee" have lost the popularity they once had a few years ago. At this point, audiences often feel that the choir underdog story has been there, done that. Although, "Pitch Perfect" plot centers around that theme, there are numerous pieces that makes this film worth while. Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, 50/50) plays Beca who doesn't want to give college a chance but rather follow her passion to become a DJ. After making a deal with her dad to get more involved and make college memories, she joins the female acapella group, The Bellas. With an uptight leader trying to shake off a humiliating performance the previous year, Beca attempts to bring the group some of her own fresh DJ sounds. While Hendrick brings an edge to her lead role, it is the sup porting cast that brings the movie its special ' attributes. Fresh off her small but memorable role from "Bridesmaids," British f u n ny girl Rebel Wilson shined in the commercials but delivers much more throughPlTCH CONTINUED ON 8 . FI FA'13 T h e newest e ditio n of FIFA s oc ce r c ome s o u t w it h m or e f ea ture s f o r g amers . T hi s g am e n o w s upport s PlayStation Move and Kinect c ontrollers . T her e a r e a t ota l of 31 leagues and 4 6 i nternationa l t eams . S om e t eam s like Bolivia, India, Paraguay, Venezuela and t h e C zec h -^Republic a r e n e w t o t hi s e dition . �8 A & E Editors: J e Gambrell & J essi uliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26,2012 A &E lling into Füll" by F h O io fltti rc © vmmm A N ot e f ro m t h e C reator : P lease do w atch your s te p w hile w alking around campus. Cougar asks C OUGA R B Y A LISO N SEAGLE STAFF W RITE R W h a t is you r f avorit e fall T V show? B Y JULIANA STUMPP C O - A & E EDITOR Scantrons are selling fast at the bookstore and students T AR A FLESNER are consuming their favorite snacks at Big C a t Market. It's starting t o feel like school again as w e are STAFF W RITE R cramming for tests. However, there are times when it's hard t o sit down and get our w or k done. Listen t o these hot tracks for a study boost, and don't forget your M&M's and index cards! " C r e e p e r s " by K i d C u d i For all those people who get distracted by Facebook, the name says it all.The song featured on Kanye West's new album has an infectious sound that Kid Cudi is known for.This single will help you part ways from your profile and get you one step closer t o writing that first paragraph. " T h e B o y s " b y N i c k i M in a j a n d C a s s i e You're getting antsy and thinking waking up early might be a better idea, Nicki Minaj is the cure for that/Everything that the outrageous and theatrical artist represents is rolled up in this new track. "Silhouettes" (Lazy Rich Remix) byAvicii W he n you're in the groove of getting your homework Carlo A raujo , Computer Science M ajor , " Big B an d Theory," premieres Thursday, Sept.27 at 8 p .m. , on CBS I K ryste l Jacildo, Communications M ajor , " Th e Mentali s t p r e m i e r e s Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10 p .m. , on C B S Daiki I keda , Business M ajor , "Supernatural," premieres Wednesday, Oct.3 at 9 p .m. , on t h e C W Serena C ha , Nursing M a jor , " Ne w Girl," premiered Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p .m. , on F o x Nestor P ro , Human Development M ajor , "Sons of Anarchy," premiered Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 10 p .m. , on F X Unavailable f o r photograph Stephanie Pedroza, Business M ajor , "Vampire Diaries "premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p .m. , on the C W done, nothing ruins it more than a slow ballad, the remix of the dance song Silhouettes helps you w or k harder. A dance break might be required. " D o It A n y w a y " b y B e n F o l d s F i v e A fast beat with motivating lyrics, this song is great when you're wrapping up that last problem o r page. It H O T O F F T H E R EEL < HotelTransylvania,, gives you that little nudge t o finish your w or k but mel- B Y KARLA REYES lows you out before you hit that pillow. Don't forget t o STAFF W RITE R turn in your assignment online and get your bag ready for the morning. " P u s h a n d S h o v e " by N o D o u b t A fte r a long night of studying and walking t o class, N o Doubt's song from their new album is perfect t o wake you up t o after a hard night of studying. Stop by Starbucks t o give yourself a little treat before class. T he comic book corner Trailblazer* and Conjecture/ ConChord B Y F AIT H O RCIN O CARTOONIST Best k nown f o r their works with D C C omics , writing d u o Justin Gray and J imm y Palmiotti released the graphic novel "Trailblazer" in June 2011. Though I mag e C om ics published t h e novel m or e than a y ea r a go , it is h a s a similar f ee l to the new movi e "Looper." Both deal with crimes and time-travelling but with d ifferen t and interesting scenarios. In "Trailblazer," it is the government that uses an experimental time-traveling machine, as the new witness-protection option. T h e newest client is a hitman who provided evidence f o r the convictions of his f orme r employers. Now this modern gunslinger must get used t o his new l if e in the Old West, hoping everything b efor e will simply b e of the p ast . F o r m or e i nforma tion on this comi c and many m ore , either visit y ou r local o r online .comic vendors. Conjecture/ConChord N er vou s Films preview Set to hit theaters Friday, the 3D film "Hotel Transylvania " has a befitting cast that will keep kids entertained and adults happy. The plot follows the story of the renowned Dracula (voiced by A da m Sandler) and his attempt t o plan the perfect birthday party f o r his daughter M avis ' (voiced by Selena Gomez) 118 birthday. Dracula also has t o run a hotel and most importantly 2 01 2 O n O ct . 5 - 7 , sci-fi and f antas y lovers will flock to B Y JULIANA STUMPP t h e Town and County Resort Hotel and attend the fifth an- C o - A & E EDITOR nual Conjecture 2 012 . This year, it is partnering u p with O n Sunday Sept. 2 3 , f o r the Southern Californian the first time, Jimmy Kimfilk music convention, Con- mel hosted the 64 Primetime Chord 2 4 . F o r those w h o E mm y Awards show honorhave n o idea what filk music ing television' s b est.^ Q ^ y i s , according to ConChord K immel' s f pu t e |for t i nto " 2 4' s site, it is a combination hosting as h e poked f u n of original and parody m u - at trash T V ^such a s " Her e sical pieces that r eference Comes H oqe^Bo o B bd " f o r sci-fi and fantasy. T he con- his monologue and enlisted vention has a wide variety of the h el p of p ranfcit ^ Tracy events f o r f ans , ranging f ro m Morgan t o a pJRii r Imconfilk concerts, gaming venues scious in t h e h opes^ffeettin g and their own masquerad e m or e viewers. Ojfcedlkits inball. T h e guests of hono r cluded K immeJ^alpn g secuare author Particia C . W rede , rity on his pajfcnts f o r telling musician Heather D al e and h i m " h e c aqfd o anything, " artist Laura R eynolds. There when h e actually faile d t o is a special pre-registration win an E mm y a ndjia d a speprice online until Sept. 3 0 , so ciayjiemoiia l visit Conjecture.org to view to himself. the complete list of prices and e vents. multiple bloopers s uchHi s no garlic necessary keep his daughter from f all in g in love with the kooky human backpacker, Jonathon (voiced by Ada m Samberg), who had wandered into the "monsters-only" hotel. The animation was g ood , but nothing we h aven' t seen b efore . However, one strong point of the film was the camera movements, which give you the sense that you were actually inside the hotel watching the characters. Some 3D movies these days f ai l t o k ee p the camera angles and movement s n ausea-free , Primetime Emmy's review Outstanding Lead Actress winner Julia L ouis-Dreyfu s reading f ello w nomine e A m y P oehler' s would h av e acceptance speech and f unn y man Seth MacFarlan e walking u p t o t h e w rong microphone but laughing it off with his well • k now n Stewie voice from f "Family Guy. " Big winners of the night included shows such as " Mod ern Family*" " Homeland " and " Gam e C hange. " In previous y ears , " Ma d M en " took h om e multiple awards but d idn' t take h om e any this year, despite 17 nominations. Another disappointment w a s " 3 0 R ock, " a favorit e f ro m previous ceremonies w a s robbed going into their final season. The complete list of winners is on our website, www.csusmchronicle.com but "Hotel Transylvania" did. The music and j oke s throughout the film parallel t oday' s realities and buzz. This was director Genndy Tartakovsky's first feature film. However his E mmy nominated productions and a nimator' s resume d o not f al l short a fte r cartoon hits such as " Dexter' s Laboratory," "PowerPuff G irls, " " Samura i J ack " and " Star Wars: Clone Wars." You can check out this movie on Friday, Sept. 2 8 . Next w eek , rural Appalachia native filmmaker, Brent Green, will display on campu s his animated films of the " folk-gothic " genre stylistically similar t o director Tim Burton. Cougars, d o t h e words " folk-gothic " m ak e you shiver? D on' t b e nervous! C om e and check out N erv ous Films in Arts 111 on O ct . 3 at 6 p .m . This event is geared towards any audience m embe r w h o e njoy s the whimsica l and the mysterious . N ervou s F ilms ' creator B rent Green blends filmmaking, animation and visual arts t o create on-screen f antasy worlds depicted by live narration and musical accompaniment. Nervous Films has screened at several venues including Sundance Film Festival, T he Wexner Center f o r die A rts , The Walker Arts Center and the Hammer M useum. Tickets are necessary f o r admission and can b e reserved online at http:// www.csusm.edu/al/calendar. html#nervous. Admission is free to all students with a CSUSM I D , $7.50 f o r all faculty and staff members and $15 f o r general community member admission. PITCH FROM ON 7 . out the film. Another scenestealer was A da m DeVine (Workaholics) as the cocky opponent of T h e Bellas providing laughs alongside Wilson. Not only does the film f eatur e a talented cast but characters with plenty of one-liners. "Pitch P erfect " leaves all the singing and p erformin g onstage rather then busting out a r ando m Journey o r cheesy 8 0' s song in the middle of the q uad . T h e music includes balanced m ash-up s of oldies but goodies and new t o p 4 0 songs . To get a glimpse of what songs are f eatured , t h e soundtrack is n o w available on iTunes "Pitch P erfect " provides f unny , c rud e h umo r that our generation can appreciate. M oreover , the m ovi e overcome s t h e corny and cheesy stereotype with well written h umor . T h e comed y is nationally released on O c t 5 . T IP : C an' t wait t o see it? E dward s C inem a in Mira M es a will h av e a special preview of t h e m ovi e on S ept . 2 8 . ####45 / *ey artists, su b m it y o u r a r t w o r k c o u g a r c h r o n .a r t s @g m a i l .c o m a n d y o u co u l d see it i n o u r n e x t i ssu e ! t ojk Jl � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Read Sherwood's goals forr himself and t h e team as they continue t hei r season. And 3 - Red Bull B M X A thlete,Terr y Adams, t oo k a ride across campus f o r t h e second year in a row. Read how Flatlanding has changed his life. FEATURES After much anticipation from students and faculty in the California State University system, the CSU Board of Trustees (BOT) finally announced Timothy P. White as the seventh chancellor in the CSU system. Since Chancellor Charles Reed announced his retirement in May, Reed has continued with the responsibilities as Chancellor until the CSU BOT named a successor. White, who has served as University of California, Riverside's (UCR) chancellor for the past five years, will continue leading the nation's largest public university system of 23 campuses and manage the effects of recent budget cuts. White will also oversee the five percent tuition increase if Proposition 30 fails, an education incentive proposed by Governor Jerry Brown. If rejected, there would be a $250 million funding cut. Failure of prop 30 would also lead to a halt in enrollment of spring and fall of 2013 in most CSU campuses. White has stated, "We are going to be very focused in our efforts to talk about the consequences if that is unsuccessful but also the importance to California if it is successful.". White's leadership achievements include leading the growth of UC Riverside to a record-breaking 21,000 students while creating committees to develop plans in expending UCR's continuous development. He has led UCR to acclaimed ratings in the U.S. News and World Report's college rankings in academic quality and diversity. "I am humbled to have been chosen to lead the California State University system at such a transforma- tive time," White said in the CSU Office of Chancellor's press release. "As Chancellor, I look forward to engaging with faculty, students, staff, campus presidents and CSU trustees, along with the communities we serve, as we advance this vital system of higher education for California's future." 4 - CSUSM is on a roll w it h food Campus political clubs host f orum choices in the Big C a t Bistro. B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL Read about the new Sushi ladies C o - A & E EDITOR. and the variety of traditional Sushi they make fresh every morning. And 5 - Think outside the books at the Kellogg Library which is featuring a new e xhibi t Read about the inspiration and histor y behind " Mor e than just To build on the momentum of last week's first presidential debate, CSUSM's Lobby Corps will host a forum next week featuring students from the campus Republican and Democratic clubs. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the University Village Apartment's (UVA) community building. "We're just trying to get people active and be as unbiased as possible. The reason we wanted it at the UVA is to have fresh people to come in and to get people educated in their civil duty," said Brett Goudy, a residential advisor at UVA. Organizers say the forum will allow the clubs to present their perspectives on the candidates, as well as the propositions that will be on the ballot next month. If you would like to attend Casinos." Prop 32 endangers unions OPINION BY ALISON SEAGLE 6 - W ha t does love mean t o STAFF WRITER you? Read this issues opinion editorial o n a love-hate relationship and another article on h o w students view celebrity love, its negative effects and inconsistencies. 7- W e caught up w it h t h e The Political Beat four years of Obama refuse to be put down. Questions over his fulfillment of the The Oct. 3 debate gave promises he made in 2008 voters a good show since have been plaguing Obama's Mitt Romney has weathered campaign. Mass murmurs of the storm to gain the Repub- distrust in the notion of anlican nomination to oppose other four years with him at President Obama in the 2012 the helm cannot be ignored. presidential elections. These issues, along with According to recent polls, other mostly domestic ones, Obama leads his designated were the focus of their first opponent for the fall of 2012, debate on Oct. 3. Obama 47 percent to 49 percent on spotlighted government average. Despite his margin- spending, Medicare and the al edge, the ghosts of the past POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2 . w rite r and director of " 7 Psy- B Y D AN E VANDERVELDEN chopaths," Martin McDonagh, at SENIOR STAFF WRITER the 2 01 2 San Diego Film Festival. Read a review of the movie and his thoughts on working w it h the star studded cast And 8 - Universal ebrated sary. its Studios 100th cel- anniver- Read about some of Universale finest this event, please contact resident advisor Wendolyn Serrano at serra025@ cougars. csusm.edu. films and how they will be re-released on D V D and Blu-ray. O U R N E X T ISSUE October 24 There is some confusion, especially among students, about the highly discussed Prop. 32, which will definitely affect teachers, unions and special interest groups, but is not to be confused with Prop. 30. Prop. 32, also known as the "Paycheck Protection" initiative, is a hot topic on the ballot this fall. The ballot measure proposes to limit the political influence of labor unions by banning them from making contributions to candidates' political campaigns. Contributions made by independent corporations and political action committees (also known as PACs) would be unaffected. If Prop. 32 passes, it is estimated that there will be increased costs to the government for implementation and enforcement of the new requirements and those costs could exceed $1 million annually, but could potentially be offset by fines. The "Yes on 32" campaign is running with the slogan "cuts the money tie between special interests and politicians." One argument is that the teacher unions focus more on teacher-benefits, seniority and tenure than on the education that students receive. Without political protection, it would be easier to layoff teachers who are no longer meeting standards and are just using their tenure as a shield. PROP CONTINUED ON % Brown signs AB-970 to make school fees transparent BY FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF WRITER On Sept. 27, Governor Jerry Brown signed into legislation Assembly Bill 970, which looks to make school fees more transparent, as opposed to being behind closed doors to the public and to CSU/UC students. The bill also requires the Board of Trustees for the CSU system to consult with student associations six months prior to implementing future fee increases in hopes of avoiding mass protests, similar to those experienced at CSU Long Beach in Nov. 2011. While the CSU system supports the bill, the UC system has been more hesitant and remained neutral. CSU legislative advocate Andrew Martinez told the Daily Caiifornian on Sept. 3, "Any time you put restrictions on tuition, that's a concern f o r the university, since almost all funding comes from either the state or tuition." Two Assembly members, Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) and Marty Block (D-San Diego) who proposed the bill felt that the process by which tuition was increased needed student and parent feedback and transparency. Brown seems to agree with their opinions. AB 970, also known as the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act, would be an addition to the Donahoe Higher Education Act, an already existing law from 1960. What are your feelings on transparent fees? Share them on our Facebook page. �Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Nw^Gemtiwm A t hlet e spotlight Landon Sherwood 9 / 2 6 Women's Volleyball VS La Sierra POLITICAL FROM I . decay of the nation's school system all in what some have said to be a less-than-stellar performance. Uncharacteristically static and defensive, the president was trounced by an enthusiastic, passionate and confident Romney through sheer deliverance alone. Early analysis of the debate had Romney holding the upper-hand in the debate across the board, even if a majority of viewers felt that * specifics as to solving the na^ tion's problems were scarce between both candidates. Debates can be the key to presidential election. They allow for candidates to showcase their personalities to the populace at large, and if the president still has any fight in him, he'll study this "defeat" and hopefully bring along some of the fire he has wielded in the past to his next encounter with Romney on Tuesday Oct . 16 . PROP FROM I . The "No on 32'? website says to "stop the special exemptions act" and accuses supporters of the proposition with elaborating the proposition in such a way that they are not banned from supporting their political interests, only unions. The top contributor to the Prop 32 opposition is the California Teachers Association. Variousfirefighters,law enforcement and nurse associations are also included in the list of supporters for the opposition. Proposition 30 is directed towards tuition and looks to tax the rich in order to prevent tuition hikes. This proposition does not address unions and political contributions. Polling thus far has shown that votes for and against Prop 32 have been very close. With all of the huge contributions that have been made to both the "Yes" and "No" campàigns, the outcome of the election for Prop 32 is obviously highly anticipated. vorite part about playing socSTAFF WRITER cer for CSUSM is definitely the brotherhood that was creSophomore Landon Sher- ated. Last year, I was a red wood, who plays goalkeeper shirt with a lot to learn about for the men's soccer team, the college game. I took that has been playing soccer since opportunity as a challenge to he was five and can safely get mentally and physically say that soccer is his life. stronger for the upcoming Q: Have you played any season. Here we are in the other sports besides soc- fall of 2012 and I have been cer? fortunate enough to earn the A: Although soccer is starting goalkeeper position. hands-down my primary Q: What has been your sport, I also played football favorite game so far this and volleyball in high school. season? I was the place kicker and A: My favorite game so punter for my high school far this season was our 1-0 and opposite on the volley- shut-out home opener vicball team. Being a triathlete tory against Masters College letter winner was a great ac- who [the men's team] have complishment in my life. never beat in our schools hisQ: What do you love most tory. The crowd was great about soccer? and we look forward to the A: I love the game so same amazing homefieldadmuch! When I am not on the vantage for the remainder of field playing it, I am in the the season and into the A.I.I gym training for it. My fa- where we will protect our BY DANIELLE GHALWASH conference championship at home as wefcostthe tournament. Q: What does the team have to work on for the rest of the season? A: Thus far this season, I believe we have not reached our maximum potential, although there have been great moments in the run of the plays. Personally, my goal is to keep the team in the game the best that I can by making saves and keeping the ball out of the net. Collectively, we are taking steps in the right direction to defend our title. We train way too hard and are surrounded by way too much talent to accept anything less than back-toback A j J . conference championships. Q: Whom would you like to thank from your soccer career? A: Ron Pulvers and Bobby W 3-0 9 / 2 9 Women's Cross Country VS Pomona - Pitzer Invite 1 st out of 11 teams 9 / 2 9 Men's Cross Country VS Pamona - Pitzer Invite 1st out of 10 teams 1 0/0 1 Women's Golf V S Embry Riddle Coed Tornament 1 st out of 6 teams 1 0/0 2 Women's Volleyball VS Chapman W 3 -1 1 0/0 4 Women's Volleyball P hot o courtesy of VS San Diego Christian w ww.csusmcouga rs .com * Renneisen have done a phenomenal job establishing and maintaining a successful men and women's soccer program. I am grateful to be here and I am proud to be a Cougar. W 3 -1 1 0/0 5 Women's Soccer VS Westminster W 3-0 1 0/0 6 Women's Soccer VS Carroll Intramural sports round-up at C S U S M with no tryouts necessary. Intramurals provide students with the opportuThanks to Campus nity to make up their own Ree and The Clarke, the teams and to play and comCSUSM intramural pro- pete with friends and felgram gives students - tKe low classmates. The fall opportunity to play team semester offers men's flag sports through out the year football, women's powder BY KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER puff football and co-ed softball, while the spring semester offers co-ed soccer, basketball and volleyball. In order for students to participate, each intramural sport has various requirements and regulations, as well as a small registration fee and TO-O 1 0/0 6 Men's Soccer paperwork that must be completed at The Clarke Field House information desk. Currently being offered are men's seven vs. seven flag football (which is no longer accepting team applications). It holds a minimum of Due to print schedule, we were unable to INTRAMURAL CONTINUED ON 3. record 10/9 Women's Volleyball game. VS Ashford T 1 -1 1 0/0 7 Men's Soccer VS Trinity Lutheran L 1-3 M ak e t h e r igh t cal l f o r campu s B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER Everyone is taught to dial 911 in the event of an emergency, but dialing 911 from a cell phone on campus will only reach the California Highway Patrol, not the University Police Department. The time lost waiting for the CHP to transfer a call from their dispatch to the UPD dispatch could be costly. The number to reach the UPD dispatch is (760) 750 - 4567. Students, faculty and staff are all encouraged to save the number in their phones in the event of an emergency. If someone is using a cell phone that has T-Mobile or Verizon, their mobile provider they will automatically be connected to the UPD. When dialing 911 from any campus phone, the call will directly go to the UPD. Also, there are 65 blue light emergency telephones conveniently located throughout campus that can be used to directly connect with the UPD. The number to reach the UPD for emergencies is also the same number to request a campus escort. This is a service that is provided between dusk and dawn by Community Service Officers [students] until 11 p.m. and UPD officers thereafter to ensure everyone feels safe on the CSÛSM campus. A u a Pacific University's g a u t p o r m e p w r y u to zs r d ae r ga s m o e o put c m a so into action. Pe a e to m k a difference o p si n rpr ae Master of Social Work • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice • Full-time and part-time options For more information, visitwww.apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements • Professionally active faculty who teach from personal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit www.apu.edu/mft/. AZUSA PACIFI C UNIVERSITY 901 _ ___ _E. Alosta Ave. • Azusa, CA 91702 190 32 �T H E C OUGA R C HRONICLE , W EDNESDAY , O C T . I O , 2 0 1 2 Sports Editor: Alex Franco cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 at least six units, with the tatively set to play on Fridays UCLA and the winners of seven and a maximum of 12 exception of the one fac- and Saturdays from Nov. the regionals were given players which can include ulty or staff member. Games 9 through Dec. 1 at Hol- the opportunity to go to one faculty or staff mem- will be played at CSUSM landia Field off of Mission Florida and play in the naber per team on each roster. lower field on the corner of Blvd in San Marcos, next to tional championship game. The team registration fee Craven and Twin Oaks, on Mission Hills High School. To sign up a team or to find was $50 and teams are cur- Nov. 2 and 3. The registraSome intramural sports more information about the rently playing on Fridays tion fee is $40 per team. even allow the possibility for intramural sports and prices, and Saturdays until Oct. 27. Also currently accepting students to play against other visit the Campus Recreation Members of the True Freshmenflagfootball team after theirfirstgame. Currently accepting ap- applications until Wednes- universities in the county and website at www.csusm.edu/ Photo by Karla Reyes plications until Wednesday day, Nov. 7, is co-ed 10 vs. across the nation. In the case rec or contact Sonya-Starr Oct. 31 is women's six vs. 10 softball, which is limited of flag football, the winning Mclin at Smclin@csusm.edu. six powder puff football. to a maximum of eight teams. CSUSM team gets the chance Each team must have at to play in regionals against Spring intramural Powder puff is limited to a The True Freshmen' of flag football maximum of 10 teams and least three women and three other university champions. sports information will Last year, the regional be available in Spring does require each player men and requires a $50 regB Y K A R L A R EYE S playoffs. [Flag football] is to be currently enrolled in istration fee. Games are ten- championship was held at 2013. STAFF WRITER just for practice. Look for us in basketball. Campus Recreation kicked Q: Do you have a stratoff its most popular intramu- egy? ral sport, flag football, on A: We stay and watch. We Sept. 21. are learning by observation, CSUSM V olleybal l p ut s away Chapma n an d San D ieg o Christ ia n Among the 10 teams com- creating a strategy. peting this year, only two Q: How do you feel about B Y A L E X F RANC O On Oct. 4, the Lady Couare newcomers, The True being a new team and SPORTS EDITOR gars rallied back to defeat Freshmen and The Big Red competing with an older San Diego Christian in 4 Machine. Some of the mem- crowd? Escondido High School sets, after a 23 - 25 openbers of The True Freshmen A: We like a challenge. was the site or two exciting ing set loss. This marked the gave their perspective on We aren't intimidated. Age volleyball games on Oct. 2 fourth consecutive victory intramurals and flag football is nothing but a number. We and 4 that showcased why and fifth straight home game after their first game, against just want to compete; we're CSUSM volleyball [18 - 8] is win for the Lady Cougars. a returning team "The Ren- just (former) high school ath- ranked No. 11 in the country. DeGraaffinishedthe match egades." letes who want to compete. On Oct. 2, the Lady Couwith and impressive 20 kills, Question: Why did you You can cheer on The True gars defeated the Chapman and sophmore setter Alyssa decided to play? Freshmen and the rest of the Panthers in 4 sets, 3-1 (25Foster was credited with sevAnswer: We wanted to other teams at various times 16,19-25,25-20 and 25-18). en kills and 40 assists. Freshplay, compete and represent on Fridays and Saturdays unJunior Jaycee Arthur was men Andi Vordermann also the freshmen class. til Oct. 27, at the lower field the game's breakout player, played an impressive offenQ: What happened out on the Corner of Twin Oaks leading the way with 16 sive game with nine kills and there? It was a close game and Craven. The champion- kills for the Lady Cougars. a .364 hitting percentage. [26-23]. You almost won. ship game will be played "The game was so much The next home game for A: We were a sleeper team. Saturday Nov. 2, at a time to fun. It was a tough one, we the Lady Cougars is TuesWe'll come back during be determined. played through and rebound- Junior Jaycee Arthur spikes the ball against Chapman. day, Oct. 16, against Wested from a few mental errors Photo courtesy of Bryan Cox mont College. Both Arin the game," Arthur said. thur and Coach Leonard >1 » MB 9 V J M m» • • - P , PPf^ »••» m » P w The Cougars bounced and never gave up," Head and Arthur carried the of- urge the CSUSM student M «. BEAT IITHEI BUG, ©ET YOUR ; FLU SlHO-T i back after losing the game's Coach Andrea Leonard said. fense for CSUSM. When body to come out and sup1 S 1 ' • -• il • i 1 second set, winning the Sophomore Taylor De- asked about the team's cur- port the team as they play next two sets to victory. Graaf also added 14 kills rent hot streak, Arthur cites their hearts out each game. "Chapman is a good and 4 aces in the game as the match against La Sierra, "The blue crew is alB Y C URTI S B OVE E healthy but not for pregnant team, they .get better and she continues her torrid pace, where they won in straight ways great, but let's gets women. SENIOR STAFF WRITER better each year and al- ranking seventh in the NAIA sets, as the turning point in more fans out here!" both Don't worry, getting the flu The time to get your flu shot will not give you the flu. ways give us a challenge in kills. The duo of DeGraaf their approach and mentality. Arthur and Leonard said. According to the CDC, the shot has arrived indeed. The Centers for Disease viruses are inactive, which Control and Prevention means they can not cause in(CDC) is urging everyone fection. A side effect is that older than six months to theflushot might cause soreget vaccinated this season. ness at or around the injecThe vaccine is definitely the tion site, which is normal. In addition to best protecthe flu shot, B Y JESSIE GAMBRELL tion against utilize the C O - A & E EDITOR the flu, f ollowin g and getpreventaRed Bull BMX Athlete ting stuck tive actions Terry Adams came to spin with a tp combat the on campus yet again Sept. needle cerflu. 26. tainly out Use a tissue This year, he looked as weighs the when you sneeze and though he was a typical possible repercus dispose of it after use. student on campus until he sions. Wash your hands with soap started to do his signature While the flu doesn't and warm water, or use an rides on his bike, impressing normally peak until January, all the students who were cases have already started to alcohol-based hand rub. within the area. Avoid touching your face. appear, stressing the imporAdams' signature BMX Avpid going to work or tance of getting your flu shot school .if you have flu-like move is the Flatland, which sooner rather than later. If you are afraid of needles, symptoms as you are more he performed at the top of H H M HHBMM ^ an intradermal shot is avail- susceptible when your im- the Cesar Chavez stairs, the Terry Adamsflatlandingthroughout various parts of campus. Photos by Jessie Gambrell able, which utilizes a shorter mune system is compro- benches overlooking LiDuring his previous ap- NORA Cup awards for Flat- ams said. "It's always someand thinner needle and only mised and you risk spreading brary Plaza, Palm Court, the Markstein smoking area out- pearance on campus last se- land Rider of the Year also in thing you can kind of turn to penetrates the skin, not your these symptoms to others. if something bad happens. Flu shots are available, by side and the landing below mester, he gave CSUSM stu- 2005 and again in 2008. muscle. The CDC advises He has also been on popu- If your girlfriend breaks up dents a demo during U-Hour that the intradermal needle appointment, at the student Founder's Plaza. "It's awesome giving and showed students some of lar TV shows such as "Glee" with you, or lose something, is only 10 percent the size health center and are only of a regular needle and is $10 for students and $15 for something different to the his "cool" moves, such as the and "The Ellen DeGeneres Flatland is always there. I don't see an end to it for me." students," Adams said. "I've "Katrina" that he created in Show." available to people between faculty. He continues to show off Call 760-750-4915 to been traveling a lot, and honor of the people who sufthe ages of 18 to 64. Also, You can follow Terry Adthe nasal-spray Vaccine is make an appointment.They still acquiring more spon- fered from the 2005 Gulf of his tricks in competitions ams on Twitter @terryadoffered to those between are also available through sors. I love the weather and Mexico hurricane "Katrina." around the world. "[Flatland has changed my amsbmx, or you can check Terry Adams won the Gold the ages of two to 49. How- local health clinics, doctor's the people out here, many of ever, it is only recommended offices, and pharmacies like my sponsors are out here as medal at the 2005 Asian X life] in pretty much every out his website at www.terwell." Games and was awarded way, shape, and form," Ad- ryadamsbmx.com. Walgreens and CVS. for people who are already INTRAMURAL FROM 2 . Intramural sports feature: B O O M g oe s t h e d ynamite ! PHPIMIPMHWE ""MTI Red Bull BMX Athlete Terry Adams takes another spin on campus �Features Editor: KatJin Sweeney cougarchron.features@gmail.com Churchill's Pub and Grille great for budgets B Y FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF WRITER CHECK US OUT ONLINE FOR MORE CONTENT! On Campus: Career expo draws students, job-seekers BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS COPY EDITOR On Oct. 4, recruiters from various industries were looking for a few good students at the Career Expo on library plaza. As part of the many expos and fairs that CSUSM hosts, the Career Expo showcases some of the job opportuni ties college students will encounter when they graduate, a Many available jobs were finely tailored to specific majors and fields of study, others focused more on in forming students about different companies and their workforces. Many students walked about the aisles of displays, with either resumes in hand or information at the ready to present to the recruiters. Oth ers simply used the opportu nity to began thinking of the options available for them after their college experience is complete. More than eager to share, many vendors handed out pamphlets as well as eyecatching trinkets to entice students to come and learn more about the jobs they offered. This is expected to be one of the last events of this scale for the semester, aside from an Etiquette Dinner. * which is scheduled for late October. For information or career guidance, check their Career Center's page on the CSUSM website, go to the Career Center in Craven 1400 or contact them via tel ephone at 760-750-4900 or email (careers@csusm.edu). P hot o b y Keandre W illiams-Chambers If you are looking for a great place to hang out with friends that does not exceed your budget, then Churchill's Pub and Grille is the place for you. Named after former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this pub offers an extensive beer selection (bottle, cask and tap), cocktails, and a full menu for lunch and dinner. If you're not 21 yet, it's not a problem because Churchill's is open to all ages (until 10 p.m., when the kitchen closes and it becomes a full bar). Menu items range from $4 to $22. For the price, you get a lot of food. Also, Churchill's offers seven daily deals throughout the week. The most famous one is Wing Wednesday, where for 50 cents per wing you can get either Churchill's signature BBQ sauce or buffalo wings. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can pay 60 cents per wing and have Ivan's Revenge (the hottest hot wings known to man). This is Churchill's signature BBQ sauce mixed with Guinness (no age limit on these , and my personal favorite), or you can get a weekly spe- cial sauce that changes every is the Sunrise Burger. It's a half-pound patty with raw Wednesday. And these aren't your av- red onion, an egg cooked to erage wings. These are mas- your liking, afid hollandaise sive, bone-in meaty wings to top it off. Yes, it sounds rather than mostly bread- good, and yes, it tastes even ing. Eight is plenty for the better. For an appetizer, I average human being, 10 if always start off with a plate you're starving. Any more of Irish Nachos (think pothan that and you'll be ask- tato skins deconstructed with ing for a to-go box. But make steak fries). The beer selection changes sure you get there early. Wing Wednesday lasts from as kegs run out. A few, like 4 to 10 p.m. andfillsup fast. Guinness and Fuller's LonThe burgers are also deli- don Pride, are staples and cious. My personal favorite do not rotate. There is also ignate a driver (preferably the latter option). Churchill's is all about having a good time, but no one has a good time if they're going to jail, the hospital or the morgue. So please, drink responsibly. Churchill's is located at 887 West San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA 92078. The staff is friendly and the pints are cold. Churchill's is one local eatery you should not pass up. a beer of the month, which sells for $4 a pint. Beer prices range from $4 to $8, and the alcohol percentage ranges from 4 percent to 15 percent. During Beer Renaissance in the spring, when all the local microbreweries sell their limited edition, special craft and reserve brews, the highest percentage of alcohol I have seen is 15 percent. That said, please be responsible. 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Students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies are encouraged to attend and participate. There, you can gain an understanding of the LGBTQA community and fend out ways to become an ally, who is a person of support to a this community. With attending and participating in the event, students are able to be educated in the different identities and diversity that exists on campus. In learning, students can be more aware of social justice awareness and have the opportunity to create an inclusive environment on campus. By implementing the importance for an inclusive campus, students will be able to feel safe and welcomed, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. Students can find interesting information not only in the books at Kellogg Library, but in its décor as well. Since Sept. 25, the "More Than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities" exhibit has been offereing visitors an inside look at the lives and culture of Native Americans. "The theme of the exhibit is to showcase a more holistic view of contemporary American Indian people," the Outreach Librarian and coordinator of the context, Melanie Chu said. It features items from local tribes, as well as the work of California Indian artists Gerald Clarke and Robert Freeman. Tribes that are represented in the exhibit include Pechanga, Luiseno, Pomo, Rincón, Karuk, Cahuilla, Kumeyaay, Acjachemen, Pauma, Chumash, and many others. Like the title suggests, the name "More Than Casinos" comes from the association of American Indians with casinos. The exhibit aims to show visitors that there is much more to the culture and the people. "It is important for many reasons," Chu said. "We have many tribal communities and reservations in San Diego County with a long culture, and local history to understand. We have a California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center on campus, and we have a small, growing number of American Indian students [at CSUSM]." This is the 18th Exhibit in the Context: Library Series on display in Kellogg Library. Each fall arid spring semester, classes and groups on campus incorporate what they have learned in the classroom when they visit the library to discuss the exhibits. "More Than Casinos" will be on display until Dec. 14. Photos by Katlin Sweeny AND 50% OFF ENROLLMENT! E asl 5 6 3 G ran d A venu e • S a n M arcos, CA • 7 60.591.310 0 • C runch.c o AWESOME CLASSES • SHINY MACHINES • TANNING • PERSONAL TRAINERS • TONS OF WEIGHTS • YOGA • SERIOUSFO E nrollment offer applies to Base members p only. hi valid at Cu c San M r o only. E pr s 10/31/12. ©2012 C U C , rnh ac s x ie RNH - MMMHMgMMMMHNHH^ �O pinio n E ditor : A mir a El-Khaouli c ougarchron.opinion@gmail.co m Did you know? Editorial: I hate, I love cure to HTV, eliminate pov OPINION EDITOR erty in the Middle East, find equal rights for women, disI hate being first. I hate be- play empathy for those who ing thefirstto cross the finish hunger or thirst, and free the line or turn in a test. I hate children of Africa. I love the being called the token Arab fact that people can now find or the "ethnic friend," a la a person to relate to within the L A . Complex. I hate be- athletics, presidential debate, ing called something that I theatrics and business enam not. deavors. I have never had a 4.0 but So what ever happened to I intimately know of people the childhood excitement who have. I am not a mem- that drives our wants and ber of Mensa and I have nev- desires? I can't imagine the er had a modeling contract. entire world woke up one I have never met the Presi- day and decided to just be dent's Fitness Challenge for average, to get by and to find an eight minute mile and I that apathy and crass were am not a millionaire, even desirable qualities. It's irrithough I want to be one so tating because I hate the idea freaking bad. of killing time, our most preSo I hate being first. I am cious resource. not the best at anything. I would rather be up a There is a lot to be said about creek without a paddle and encouragement and posi- working on a solution with tive reinforcement, but that seconds to spare than treadis not really going to be all ing water. Perhaps this that helpful if I am not chal- analogy was a mistake, be lenged. cause I hate un-chloriiiated Being challenged is a com- recreational water sources; municative process between but mistakes can always be myself and everyone else. I corrected. Let me put it this hate having to pick up the way: I would rather indulge slack in that process. in chocolate than say I never I love learning. I love feel- ventured from vanilla. ing accomplished. I love But I would rather enjoy having enough time to do the company if we went out everything that I want to do for ice cream together. and be everything that I want Right now, I would rather to be. There is something to be writing something else. I be said for the over-achiever would rather that someone but I believe that I just estab- else washes the dishes tolished that I am but the aver- night. I would rather have age achiever. completed my studies for the I will never cure cancer. I semester. Because I would will never record a hit sin- rather be at the bar with my gle. I may never have the friends having non-relevant housekeeping skills of Mar- conversations that are imtha Stewart or the cooking portant for self-discovery ability of June Cleaver. I will and relaxation. never start my own business Happy World Mental or earn my Ph.D. I will never Health Day everyone. May get the chance to swim with you be granted the serenpenguins in South Africa. ity to accept the things you And I may never but I sure cannot change, the courage as hell am going to try. to change the things you can I am in love with the idea and the wisdom to know the that one day we will find a difference. Chancello r Reed visit s CSUSM ami d secrecy B Y AMIRA EL-KHAOULI •MJT^erdse. HF 1 Pr r EäVtng Chavez. *USIC. Se n ¿ oartheîd. ins0mnia. Art- 1 ^ p ^ n g . H* Corv • Une, Dance. Books. CopynQ^ " _ Safety HoftdaV1 Gender. Nr*-. 1 | JgM il.com B Y FREDRICK MISLEH SENIOR STAFF W RITE R Alf s f air in love and w ar... B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P C O - A & E EDITOR On Feb. 8, 2009, pop singer Rihanna was hospitalized after a heated argument with her boyfriend, R&B singer Chris Brown, left her with bruises and injuries to her face. Brown was later charged with felony assault and pleaded guilty in court. He was sentenced to five years of probation, domestic violence counseling and half a year of community service. Rihanna obtained a five-year restraining order prohibiting Brown from coming within 50 yards. Now, rumors have surfaced that they have been displaying PDA and going to concerts together. While celebrity love lives all just sound like a Taylor Swift song, the gossip about this onetime couple sends such a bad message to young couples and girls. Maybe she was into that and Brown was the inspiration for her song "S&M," and we'll never know and shouldn't really care. But feminism aside, really Rihanna? After your boyfriend beats you, you're still willing to give him another shot? There are so many things wrong with that. The only reason why I am Commuter-school prices taking a toll on students B Y J ESSI E G AMBREL L C O - A & E EDITOR With general semester parking permits at $338 and the "cheaper" X, Y, and Z parking at $254, everyone wonders why it must be so high? Other schools in the area including: SDSU - $135 per semester (day only), USD $140 per semester (full-time commuter), and Palomar *$40 (without a BOGW). Students disagree with how high the prices arerising,and think it is an unfair thing to do to already struggling college students. These days, with tuition prices creeping up as well as the student fees increasing every semester, it difficult enough for students to make ends meet. This is C O UGA R CH RO N I CL E STA F F E DITORS-IN-CHIE F Kristin Melody & Morgan Hall A & E E DITOR S Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp D ESIG N E DITO R C OP Y E DITO R Morgan Hall Keandre Williams-Chambers N E W S E DITO R Melissa M artine z S P O R T S E DITO R A le x F ranc o F EATURE S E DITO R Katlin S weene y M arco s C hro n Brittany Edinger Tara F lesne r D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S Jessie Gambrell & Juliana Stumpp ' S ALE S R E P Rogers Jaffarian CARTOONISTS Faith O rcin o & S tephe n Di Padova O PINIO N E DITO R S TAF F A mir a El-Khaouli C urti s Bovee so hyped up about these "rumors" is because Rihanna and Chris Brown are public figures and that comes with some sort of responsibility. I'm not implying it's their personalities that made them famous ... and a bunch of other people attempt to make them look good. They need to stop being selfish and think about the impact their actions have on their fans. I know how easy it is to be manipulated by what I see in magazines, particularly when we are young. Since then, I would say I have a good head on my shoulders and learned not to imitate celebrities. But what happens when young girls look at the magazines and think "Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together?" I guess its not such a bad thing if guys hit girls." And Rihanna's justification gives guys the message that girls like this. Where does it end? Society needs to stop blowing stories like this into our faces. What does it matter if they get back together in our daily lives? Society needs to stop obsessing over what these celebrities choose to do with their lives. If we don't, actions that Brown committed could possibly seem ethical. On Sept. 20, a ceremony was held at the McMahan House in honor of the inauguration of the CSU's Institute for Palliative Care at CSUSM. Among the speakers at the ceremony was jnone other than the outgoing CSU chancellor, Charles B. Reed. While not surprising that the CSU chancellor would attend such an event, what is surprising is that the two coeditors-in-chief of the Cougar Chronicle were the only two students who attended the event, and as press. No other student was aware of Reed's visit. No students from the nursing program attended, even though the Institute for Palliative Care falls under CSUSM's nursing program. While plenty of announcements regarding palliative care were made in the weekly Campus-wide Announcement emails sent out by the Office of Communications, none of them mentioned that Reed would be attending, let alone speaking, at the inauguration ceremony. Why all the secrecy? Granted, Reed is not the most popular figure within the CSU among students. After all, tuition and parking permit fees increased by 5 percent and faculty suffered a major pay cut under Reed's administration in November 2011 ; at the same time, presi- dents of the CSU schools, the Board of Trustees members, and Reed himself received raises to their overly bloated salaries. Perhaps Reed was concerned for [his] safety? That was the same reason he barred students from attending the November 2011 Board of Trustees meeting where the aforementioned tuition increases and pay raises occurred. After all, who could ignore the student protests that followed? Perhaps Reed feared he might have school supplies or, even more degrading, spare change thrown at him? Whatever the reason, it is an outrage. If we as students are asked to pay more into the system so that the CSU presidents, Trustees, and Chancellor can finally afford the latest model Lamborghini, we should be informed of when the Chancellor will be making a visit to our school (whether he's driving said Lamborghini or not). •Editor's Note: Chancellor Reed is publically noted as mainly utilizing chauffeur services. Campus interimPresidents are noted as having a $1,000 per month vehicle allowance, in lieu of a university-provided vehicle. Symbolic Motor Company of La Jolla estimates that the lease on a 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe would be about $3,500 per month. Share your thoughts online at www.csusmchronlcle.com Danielle Ghalwash R ebeka h G ree n Sarah H ughe s F redric k Mishleh Lissette N une z not to mention the hundreds of dollars that students spend every semester on textbooks, etc. It all adds up. So why are our parking prices so high? "The parking at CSUSM is 100% self-support, we have no funds from the CSU school system since they decentralized the parking funds just before we opened this school. I would love to see it go down, but it all depends on the payment we have to make. We really try to make sure that the students know where to park and how to put their permits in place so that they don't get a citation," Director of Parking and Commuter Services, Belinda Garcia said. Gur situation is unique considering we are building Karla Reyes Miguel R osa s Ally Ruiz Alison Seagle W endoly n S erran o our only 20 year old school on new land, whereas other new CSUs such as CSU Monterey Bay and CSU Channel Islands are -building off of old hospitals and military bases. The new parking structure that was just built cost us over 3 million dollars and will take us 30 years t pay off, so we're stuck with the parking permit price for the long run. So what are we - to do? 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As well as playing on campus» he reguarly plays at many clubs and bars in the San Diego, area as well as at Comic-Con International. STAFF WRITE R Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh has stunned movie critics once again with his latest movie "7 Psychopaths," which premiered Sept. 29 at the San Diego Film festival and earned 4 Vi stars. The film opens in wide release Oct. 12 with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Tom Waits, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish and Olga Kurylenko. McDonagh wrote the script and directed the film. The film begins with Irishbred alcoholic screenwriter Marty Faranan (Farrell) who has a brilliant title for his next film, "7 Psychopaths," but no story. Marty keeps company with his girlfriend Kava (Cornish) and his best friend Billy (Rockwell). Billy makes his living by stealing dogs with his friend Hans (Walken) and returning them to their grateful owners for reward money. Billy's scheme goes terribly awry when he and Hans Writer and director Martin McDonagh being interviewed by a media representative at the 2012 San Diego Film Festival. Photo by Ally Ruiz pilfer a prized Shih Tzu named Bonny from L.A. gangster Charlie (Harrelson). Determined to find the thieves who nabbed Bonny from her dog-walker, Charlie goes on a killing spree. I had the opportunity to interview McDonagh at the film festival. Casually dressed in a button-up shirt and sleek blazer with jeans to finish off his stylish look, he spoke highly of the actors in his cast, many of whom he has worked with before. Farrell starred in McDonagh's Oscar-nominated film "In Bruges," and Walken and Rockwell starred in McDonagh's Broadway play "A Behanding in Spokane." "They're great, they're such great actors, fun guys to be around, so it's funny," McDonagh said. "I think most actors like good dialogue to play with. We had that, so yeah it was a joy. They're all kind of friends together as well, more like a family." His top 10 music hits are: I ."Titanium" - David Guetta feat. Sia 2. "Icarus" - Madeon 3."Scary Monsters" - Skrillex 4."Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" - P!nk S. "One More Night" - Maroon 5 6. "We Are Never Getting Back Together" -Taylor Swift 7. "Too Close" - Alex Clare 8. "Gangnum Style" -Psy 9. " Whistle" - Flo Rida 10. "Die Young" - Ke$ha T3ch F4II will be performing at the '80s-themed party in the Kellogg Quad on Oct. 24 and the "Trick or Treat and Something Greek" dance on Halloween night in the Clarke, if you would like to hear him jam his tunes. Taylo r Swift' s album ' Red' : Count r y m eet s m oder n B Y M ELISS A M ARTINE Z N EW S EDITOR Earn your master's degree in business, when and how you want. T RA D I TI O N A L P RO GRA M S : Our business programs allow you to earn your degree at your own pace, taking one, two, or more classes per nine-week term. 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However, not many young adults can say the ups and downs of love have won them six Grammy awards, 10 American Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards, which is only the beginning of her sparkling career. Swift skyrocketed up country music charts in 2006 with her self-titled debut album and soon made her way over to the Top 40 pop charts. In her early songs, Swift wrote about her troubles in high school, such as trying to get the "jocks" to notice her and dealing with typical teenage dramas. She channeled her frustrations and heartbreak into an undeniable love for the people who identified with her happiness and/or hurt. On Oct. 22, Swift will release her fourth album, "Red." Now 22 years old, Swift could move forward in her songwriting to write about relationships from a more mature perspective. But the first single from the album, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," reminded me more of her high school breakup songs. As a "T-Swizzle" fan and a college student, I felt that "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was catchy, but something wasn't quite my taste. Maybe it was the unnecessary, excessive use of the word "like" or the overemphasizing of the word "ever," but it just seemed a bit childish to me. I was not impressed. Since I have been rooting for this album (and hopefully even a few singles) to win a Grammy or two, I was concerned. However, upon listening to her next single "Red," I felt much better. "Red" at first sounds like she has returned to her country roots, but then it transitions into a more modern musicality that fits with her more recent, critically acclaimed albums "Fearless" and "Speak Now." This song is about losing love and how "forgetting him is like trying to forget somebody you've never met." She presents a song that I believe many people can identify with, since both the intensity of pain and her music have matured. I mpro v spotlight: Fran k John Tabarez B Y M E L I S S A M ARTINE Z N EW S EDITOR Improvisational comedy is a good way to relax, let off steam and have fun. It's also a way to build confidence and self-esteem. For self-described "superduper senior" Frank John Tabarez, being a member of the CSUSM Improv Team has not only taught him valuable skills, it has also given him a family of friends on campus. The Cougar Chronicle sat down with Tabarez to talk about improv and what he has learned from it over the years. Question: What made you decide to join the improv team? Answer: Two years ago, my roommate Lance Rosenberger got me involved. After * a lot of persuading, he finally got me to go and I enjoyed it. Q: How would you describe improv? A: Improv is short for improvisation. We, as a team, get on the stage and literally improvise scenes f rom suggestions yelled out by the audience . Through their participation, we are able to make scenes and create characters in ridiculous scenarios. Q: Why is it important to have an improv team on campus? A: It is important because we, as a team, want to enter- . tain and make people laugh. It's also a way to come together. Regardless of your experience, we welcome all and give everyone the opportunity to learn. Q: How long have you been participating in improv? A: Technically, two years: I took half a semester o ff , but wanted to come back because I really missed performing. Q: How has perform-* ing on the improv team changed or impacted your life? A: Improv has really changed my life significantly. I am more outspoken and confident. There is something about being on a team and performing with your teammates that is so rewarding and satisfying. Improv's next show is Oct. 12 at 7 p jn . in Arts 111 �A & E Editors: Jessie Gambreil & Juliana Stumpp cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY , O CT . I O , 2 0 1 2 A & E Universal Pictures celebrates 100 years of movies B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P C o - A & E EDITOR The studio that brought Hollywood some of its most memorable films celebrates their 100th Anniversary by rereleasing their best movies. Universal is America's oldest movie production studio, having been created by Carl Laemmle in 1912 who adopted an inter- est in Nickelodeon's movie theater which only charged a nickel for admission. Laemmle teamed up with other Nickelodeon moguls to form the Universal Film and Manufacturing Company. To commemorate their centennial accomplishment, Universal has released BluRay editions of their classics. First was "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Blu-Ray for the Academy Award winning film's special 50th Anniversary, followed by other popular movies, old and new, that have been on sale separately. These include "Jaws," "Brokeback f ountain, " "Jurassic Park" and "Sixteen Candles." For Halloween, a . limited edition box set called Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection has become avail- able to commemorate this milestone. The collection will include the celebrated original movie horrors like "Frankenstein," "Dracula" and the "Wolf Man" for their Blu-Ray premiere. On Nov. 6, a Universal 100th Anniversary Collection DVD set will be released. This would include 26 of the studio's old and new films from the dramatic "Schneider's List" to the family favorite "Despicable Me." The bundle features exclusive documentaries about Academy award winning films and legendary directors, with a CD of admired scores from the featured films to bring back the nostalgia of the 100 years past. Looking back on the studio's huge accomplishments, they didn't just leave a foot- print on the film industry. They left one in our households with innovative story lines that have been seen by our grandparents and parents, one that we may one day introduce to the next generation. Over the span of these 100 years, Universal has set the standard for movies improvement in the realm of technology and the digital aspects involved. OFF THE REEL Big name concerts already 'Argo' a Hollywood t hriller, t rue t o history on sale for 2013 B Y F REDRIC K M ISLE H SENIOR STAFF WRITER "Argo," a new film that opens in theaters Friday, is based on the true story of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979 and the hostage crisis that followed. Six foreign service officers escaped the embassy out the back door. They sought refuge at the British, Australian and New Zealand embassies but were turned away. Eventually, the Canadian ambassador secretly took them into his home. While they waited for a way out, the U.S. State Department collaborated with the Central Intelligence Agency to get the six Americans out. The job fell to technical operations officer Tony Mendez (played by Ben Affleck, who also directs the film). He was a career CIA spook with an expertise in extracting people from hot zones. He turned to his contacts in Hollywood who helped him set up a fake movie studio and movie shoot in Iran that could be used as a cover during the operation. The script they stumbled upon was "Argo," a sci-fi thriller set in an exotic Middle Eastern landscape. To legitimize the film, Mendez hired actors to dress up in costume and read the script in front of others. The six Americans were given Canadian identities and they served on the shoot as screenwriters, assistant producers and casting directors. When the movie wrapped, the six Americans left Iran with the rest of the film crew. If you want more details, you have to see the movie. Though the secret operation took place in 1979, it wasn't public knowledge until President Bill Clinton declassified it in 1997. In the interim, the Canadian gov- B Y J ULIAN A S TUMP P G O - A & E EDITOR It's never too early to start planning your concert calendar, right? After a summerfilledwith new songs by your favorite artists, singers are getting ready to hit the road in 2013. Here's a look a t some big concerts coming up next year and how to get the cheapest tickets. Aug. 6, One Direction Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, Chula Vista ernment risked its safety and admitted that it was responsible for bringing the Americans home. I highly recommend this film for history buffs, political science majors and those who are looking for a great CIA thriller. 'WW/5 Although the concert won't be until the latter part of 2013, this British boy band has shot to stardom in the past year, so it's best to get your tickets as soon as possible. The amphitheater has lots of seating options. Lawn seats are $30 and bleacher seating ranges from $51.85 to $106.20.' Don't wait any longer to get these tickets. Feb. 16 P!nk: The Ttuth About Love Tour Staples Center, L A . The Barbados pop princess released her "Talk that Talk" album close to a year ago and The rocker girl's fifth na- will now be going on tour, tional tour will support her which stops in San Diego in sixth studio album, "The April. The tour starts on the Truth About Love," featur- East Coast, make its way ing the hit singles "Blow Me across the country and end (One Last Kiss)" and "Here up back in New York before Comes the Weekend," which going abroad. Tickets are on features Eminem. She will sale at Ticketmaster outlets also be traveling to Europe for $35.50 to $121. Rihanna on this tour. On Oct. 6, tick- is such an energetic and exotets were available on Ticket- ic performer, the tickets will master.com for $99. be worth every penny. T h e comi c book corner : Couga r a sk s Marvel's future is^Marvel N OW! ' B Y F AIT H O RCIN O CARTOONIST With the final round of "Avengers vs. X-Men" on the shelves, Marvel begins a new era with a relaunch of a number of their series and the release of seyeral new ones. Teasers flooded the web hinting what will happen ' to the universe, but readers no longer have to guess. It will start with the release of the first issue of "Uncanny Avengers and Hulk No. 58" on Oct. 10. The creative teams of these stories shuffled many of the characters within the universe to create unique lineups and casts. While the iconic members such as Captain America and Thor are still there, a mix of lesser [compared to the icons] characters such as Sif and Legion are playing bigger roles. The relaunch is full of new sets of lead writers and a rtists , i ncludin g Deadpool writers Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan who both work the comedic television industry, bringing fresh eyes to the Marvel veteran staff. As the end of 2012 approaches, "Marvel NOW!" begins. For more information on the rest of the "Mar- April 11, Rihanna: Diamonds World Tour Valley View Casino Center, San Diego B Y A LISO N S EAGL E STAFF WRITER W hat is your favorit e fall t radition? Courtney Hilton, human development major: "Halloween" vel NOW!" titles, visit Marvel.com or your local comic book vendor. ToddProut, business major: "Oktoberfest" Adam Purvis, history major: "Pumpkin pie" g; ; —• Paytynn Thomas, undeclared: "Starbucks' seasonal drinks" Alexis Bruno, undeclared: "Hoodie weather" Rick Enriquez, criminology and sociology major: "Hunting and fishing" Photos by Alison Seagle � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2012-2013</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-third academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Chancellor Timothy White election (presidential) fall 2012 library Pride Center sports transportation https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/4da0bc5e51dd42575071cd374ccc79c5.pdf 2cfc812c5402cb5b03c603fbf4237802 PDF Text Text California State University, San Marcos http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Vol v n No. 22/Monday, March 13, 2000 Ongoing Improvements for P arking S ervices n rn Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR On Thursday, March 9, Parking Services Representatives finally saw a break in the rainy weather and were able to test a sixperson electric cart for use as a campus shuttle. An average of 90 students and faculty ride in the regular gasoline powered, full-sized shuttle van each day, and Parking Services is investigating the practicality ofpurchasing an eight-passenger electric cart to supplement the wheelchair accessible van. Fuel costs for Parking Services' vehicles amount to over $1,000 each month, and the decrease in operating costs for the electric cart are expected to offset its $10,000 price tag. Afinaldecision on the purchase of the Club Car cart won't be made "for quite some time," according to Dora Knoblock, Director ofParking Services. I N T HIS I SSUE Propositions 2 Propositions Overview Voting Online Ken N wadakie... ASI Soccer M angrum T rack Beyond the Mat...... Drowning Mona Outside Providence Poetry Reading.... P rop 1A Opinion .. 5 6 Academic Bulletin...... 7 A round C ampus C alendar Classifieds Words to Live By 8 Parking Services now has four all-terrain bicycles for use by Parking Services Representatives. Two bicycles came in the contract for Clancy Automatic Cite Writers, hand-held electronic citation printers that are designed to ease the record keeping for cited violations. The other mountain bikes were purchased from Mountain Bike Warehouse in San Marcos. Knoblock said, "We want to move representatives closer to the customers. .. be more user friendly." Parking Services no longer wants to be seen as the school bully and is taking steps to bolster its image in the campus community. "We want to change our whole image to show that we're much more customer service oriented" said Knoblock. One ofthe more subtle changes is a change in terminology. Employees who were once called "Parking Enforcement Officers" will now be referred to as "Parking Services Representatives." Addi- The National Latino Research Center Benefits CSUSM Students, Faculty and Community I Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER CSUSM has established itself as the hub for nationwide research on Latino populations. The National Latino Research Center (NLRC) is a research facility established at CSUSM in August 1999. Currently, the NLRC is conducting a program evaluation for the Logan Heights Community Health Center, evaluating its Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program. The NLRC's main purposes are to increase awareness of what are both known and unknown about Latino populations in the U.S., and to help increase the training and competence of researchers working within these fields. One of the NLRC's projects is the piloting of a Youth Research Institute, which studies the precise issues and barriers preventing students from completing high school. An intervention program will be implemented for high school students at risk of dropping out. Initially, this research will focus on Latino youth, and later expand to other minority and non-minority groups. The NLRC is also developing a proposal to conduct a national study on the health and well being of Latino populations. The NLRC's mission is "to promote valid and reliable data fHP | T™ £ | New Parking Cart tionally, their duties have changed from patrolling for "enforcement" to patrolling for "compliance." "We're not out to give citations," said Cindi Peters, Parking Services Field Supervisor. All written material referring to Parking Services will reflect these changes by late summer. The change towards becomregarding Latinos. Data collection, translation [services] and our other services increase our understanding of this numerically significant population," stated Soriano. The NLRC also provides services for the research community such as needs-assessment, surveys, web page creation for conferences, technical assistance, data analysis, and program evaluations. The NLRC benefits CSUSM students and faculty specifically by providing internships, service learning opportunities, research training programs, and jobs. Students can either work as research and program assistants or propose their own research efforts supervised by NLRC staff. Both students and faculty can obtain referrals from the NLRC for assistance in conducting their own research. Faculty may obtain assistance in securing funding for their research if it has relevance to Latino populations, as well as head research projects for the NLRC. Soriano said that a CSUSM faculty member is currently heading a research effort on Hispanics and mental health. NLRC research activities span the country, with current projects in New Haven, Conn., Miami, Fla. and Washington DC with local projects that include program evaluations of communitybased agencies like the teenage pregnancy prevention program in Logan Heights. The NLRC is located offcampus at 1 Civic Center Drive, Suite 150, San Marcos. For further information, contact the NLRC at (760) 750-3500 or nlrc@csusm.edu. The NLRC web site offers information on services and current research projects and can be found at www.csusm.edu/ nlrc. MIKE SPANGLER/rffis PRIDE ing a more approachable campus entity began last summer when the department changed from wearing stark uniforms to light blue polo shirts. Last semester's opening of the Parking/Services Information Booth also reflects a dedication to customer service. The information booth is often the first person-toperson contact visitors make with the university, and the booth is frequently stocked with maps and fliers on events. The booth does not handle money or have change, but Parking Services Representatives are there to explain the most efficient and compliant parking options available to visitors, students, and faculty/staff, said Peters. P residential Primary ally fair and civil. McCain said on Thursday that he was "no longer an active candidate for [his] party's nomination for president," but he would not endorse Bush as the Republican party nominee. The campaign between Bush and McCain was often heated. McCain had called for a clean campaign after advertisements were run in New York that alleged McCain opposed funds for breast cancer research. McCain also wanted Bush to endorse campaign finance reform, but Bush would not. Gore wants to ban "soft money" from the campaign and has challenged Bush to do the same. Gore wants them both to refuse any "soft money" and commit to two debates a week. Bush has not accepted the challenge to refuse "soft money", and so both candidates continue to accept excess money. Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER "Super Tuesday" was a victory for some presidential candidates and disappointment for others. Both John McCain and Bill Bradley pulled out of the race on Thursday, March 9 after their defeat in Tuesday's primary election. Results of the May 7 election showed A1 Gore sweeping all of the states for his party's nomination. George W. Bush took nine out of the 13 states voting, and McCain won four New England states. Bush was victorious on Tuesday because he took the "top" three states: California, New York, and Ohio. Bradley ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination Thursday and said that "it is time for unity ... t his country needs Democratic leadership, and I will work to ensure a Democratic White House and Congress.'" Gore and Bradley ran a campaign that was gener- Currently, Gore has 1,419 delegate votes and needs 2,169 to be nominated by the Democratic Party, Bradley has 410. Bush has 595 votes and needs 1,034 for the nomination while McCain holds 223. �24ttonday, March 13, 2000 Mixed Reactions to Propositions Victor Mireles PRIDE STAFF WRITER P roposition O verview Proposition 13 Yes 65% No 35% Funds will be provided for safe On Tuesday, March 7th, voters drinking water, water quality, approved approximately 644 mil- flood protection, and water relilion dollars a year to be allocated ability. by the state. "Super Tuesday" decided who would run for the Proposition 14 presidency and several proposi- Yes 59% No 41% tions. Voters were strong in voting Reading and literacy programs for tougher criminal laws arid new will be improved with money from environmental laws. Here is a the state. Also more access to summary of the yes and no per- public libraries will be provided. centages, and what it means now that some have passed and others Proposition 15 haven't. Yes 46% No 54% The proposition was written as a Proposition 1A petition for more money to help Yes 65% No 35% renovate and construct new forenThis proposition allows the oper- sic labs. No money will be allotation of slot machines, lottery ted since this proposition did not games, and banking and percent- pass. age card games on tribal lands. Proposition 16 Proposition 12 Yes 62% No 38% Yes 63% No 37% Money will be provided to design A bond will be provided to pro- and construct Veterans homes in tect land around lakes, rivers and California and finish the renovastreams. Water quality will also tion in Yountville. be improved and clean drinking water will be improved. It will Proposition 17 also protect forests to improve air Yes 59% No 41% quality, preserve open land from Non-profit organizations will now unplanned development, protect be able to hold lotteries as long as wildlife habitats, and repair and 90% of the income goes directly to improve safety of state and neigh- the beneficial or charitable organiborhood parks. zation. Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER Although the presidential primary was the main attraction, California's propositions generated most of the controversies after Tuesday's primary election. Of the propositions on the ballot, Prop 21, which strengthened California juvenile justice statutes, and Prop 22, which prohibits gay majriages in the state, were of particular concern on campus. Prop 21 was strongly opposed by the CSUSM MEChA chapter, while the gay and lesbian club, the Pride Alliance, opposed Prop 22 Ricardo Favela, Vice President of MEChA, stated, "The passage of 21 was expected." When asked why the group opposed a bill that stiffens penalties for juvenile offenders, Favela stated, "There is absolutely no justification to increase penalties for only black and brown youth, especially after the crime rate has dropped for the seventh year in a row." The other controversial proposition, Prop 22, was also passed by a large margin. Professor Don Barrett, who on Monday passed out flyers urging students to vote "No on Knight", was not surprised by Prop 22 passing. Barrett stated, "The election overall was depressing. The strong passage of 22 was depressing since it was a pointless measure." Although Professor Barrett was opposed to Prop 22, he stated, "Gay marriages may not be in our best interests, but we should have the rights and privileges of married couples." Mike Sanella of the CSUSM College Republicans was pleased Sarah Smith overall by the elections. He said that by passing Propositions 21 PRIDE STAFF WRITER and 22, it proves that "California Imagine voting in your is in a middle point that can go in ajamas a any direction." His main abjec- pf coffeewahilessipping extcup o nd itting n to tion to the election was that every bond measure passed, except one. tshe fire. aArizona is the fvirst tate llow voters t ote He added, "the state has a huge from ttoheir homes (oro anysurplus of 6 billion dollars, yet where else) online through the state passed bond measures the web site election.com. left and right." Low voter turnout is usuAs of this week, only Prop ally an issue during elec22 is likely to continue to pro- tions, but voting online duce more controversy. There are could change this. moves underway to put another gay marriage proposition on the The official day to vote ballot, but this time the proposi- in the primary was March 11, tion would legalize it. where voters had the option When student Rodrick Fraizer at the polls to vote online or was asked to comment on the on traditional paper. Early election, he stated simply, voters were freed from the "Mixed emotions." lassie of steps like the request of an absentee ballot, vote, and mail in of their Proposition 18 Yes 72.3% No 27.7% Penal Code section 190 is amended to define special circumstances where first degree murder is punishable by death or life without parole. Special circumstances are provided when a murder is comi mitted "by means of lying in wait," as opposed to previously stated, "while lying in wait." There are also special circumstances provided when the murder was committed during a kidnapping or arson. ®dc $ribe No new bond money will be issued to schools because this proposition did not pass. Proposition 27 Yes 41% No 59% Because this proposition lost, canProposition 19 didates will not have the option Yes 73.4% No 26.6% The murder of a peace officer will to voluntarily sign a non-binding now be punished with life without declaration that would limit their the possibility of parole if the offi- terms in office. cer is on duty and there are aggraProposition 28 vating factors. Yes 29% No 71% The tobacco tax that was passed Proposition 21 in 1998 will not be repealed as a Yes 62% No 38% Gang-related felonies are now pun- result of this proposition not passishable to a higher degree. This ing. The 50 cent tax on a pack of allows a juvenile 14 or older to cigarettes will remain law. be tried as an adult, when they commit murder or specified sex Proposition 29 offenses. Yes 53% No 47% This proposition approves a law passed in 1998 where the governor Proposition 22 and legislature approved 11 tribalYes 61.4% No 38.6% Homosexual marriages conducted state compacts. This proposition in another state will not be recog- declares the governor as responsible for negotiating compacts with nized as valid in California. tribal gaming. Proposition 23 Yes 36.6% No 63.4% Proposition 30 Voters may now vote for "none of Yes 32% No 68% the above" instead of a named can- A person will not have^the right didate. The "none of the above" to sue another person's insurer for votes will be counted but won't unfair claims as a result of this law change the result of who is not passing. elected. Proposition 31 Proposition 25 Yes 29% No 71% Yes 35.5% No 64.5% If Proposition 30 had passed this There will be no new requirements proposition would have rejected on campaign financing as a result limits on the right of a person to of this proposition not passing. sue another's insurer. But since 30 didn't pass and neither did 31, current laws will remain. Proposition 26 Yes 49% (3,178,036) No 51% (3,332,361) Vptions f or a NO nline oting ew M illenium O vote. Instead, Arizona Democrats could register to vote online early or at the polls on Election Day. Early voting started on March 7 at 12:01am and ended on March 10 at 11:59pm. Online voters must enter their personal identification number and a few questions to verify their identity before being able to vote. Once they enter the voting portion, they just point and click on the candidate's name they want to vote for, or "yes" or "no" on propositions. When they are done voting they can print out an election certificate to commemorate the historic moment of voting online. The Voting Integrity Project based in Virginia filed a lawsuit against Arizona's online voting. The suit cited that voting online would "harm voting rights of the poor and minorities who have less computer access than wealthier whites." A judge refused to stop the Arizona online portion of the primary, and the Project plans to challenge the results of the Arizona election. will also give Americans who are overseas, or simply out of town on Election Day, the opportunity to vote without having to request an absentee ballot. Several Americans overseas will vote online for the presidential election in November 2000 as participants in a study. Voting online is "quick, fast and easy," according to Mark Fleisher, who is the Chairman of the Election.com advertises Arizona Democratic Party. that voting online is a step to "empower voters." Online Mary Rose Wilcox was voting is supposed to pro- the first person to cast her vide an easier, secure vote online at 12:01am in alternative to current out- Arizona. Even if the Voting dated polling methods and Integrity Project succeeds in improve voter turnout. There throwing out the online is also the hope that it will votes, the Arizona primary increase voting by younger will remain a historic event. Americans. Voting online �JfWonday, March 1 3,20003 SPORTS tE$e$rfbe K en N wadakie : A thlete P rofile Kicking Season cated to the team and well known throughout local soccer clubs and schools, Tony ivili prove to be a vital asset to the ASI B Oceanside Carlsbad F ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ f r y coiftp^titive" explains ASI ^ ^^RffitMecutive D octor Susana GonBrian Fisher zalez. \' \ PRIDE STAFF W |g|Elf Already, the t el^j has tw^ity-three reg" The ASI S ^ B Team has its eyes on istered players and t hb&t is gradually get|||h|K success. It is o f^^year old, which leaves jI ting longer. ^ The ASI Soccer " S ^ ^ ^ H e l y male, substantial rotmmf growth and improvement. There IrelVe-special" division ^ feough a female t ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ f c e works. have e n o i ^ ^ ^ ^ H a y e r s try one teams ( « highest of the S usai^p|S|lez. There twelve division one teams, and ^ ^^Hpproximately three female soccer sion two teaiis. The ASI Soccer Team's tal• ^ p t w h o tried out. j r * f ents, shroudef by their division leave them an absolute ( ^ j p ^ M ^ ^Blans to create a f qfaale/eam will ^ • e n d on the turnout rate o flemale athbecome a specMl division on&tsam. One of the b%st cBgffidfiS in the Ocean- leteJor the following sp&asoij/ 1 11 men's t eam^iB l fey games on side Carlsbad L e ^ l ^ ^ t t S I Soccer Team Siuidays w ^^baftt^ times ranging from will have the great I ^ B f c compete with a higher status soon "The team 8 : 3 0 a m , s c h e d u l e s will ^j^^^^^^^^K'AS lteris doing well" states Manny W lalta, the Jtjsa^HHpPSoughoutI toffice and aThe he campus. Chairman ofthe Oceanside Carlsbad Soccer Hfeam^p^Sces on Fridays from 11:00am League. The ASI Soccer Team is led by their 1:00pm. captain, Tony Zepeda. While he is dedi- into Actioik record holder. With Scott's training, experience and knowledge of distance running, Ken Students choose to attend CSUSM for Nwadakie feels he can reach his goals as a many different reasons. Perhaps they choose runner. the campus because of its small size or convenient location. Ken Nwadakie, a freshman political science major and member of the Cougar track and cross-country teams, chose to attend CSUSM because of the influence of another individual. When Ken Nwadakie called up his high school rival, Marcus Chandler to find out where he planned to continue his running, Nwadakie was surprised to hear Chandler's answer, "California State University, San Marcos." Initially Nwadakie was uninterested in attending such a new and small campus, like CSUSM. Instead he had gained interest in USC, UCLA and Azusa Pacific, campuses with distinguished track andfieldprograms. However Nwadakie considered that if Marcus Chandler, a California State High Eighteen-year-old Ken's road to CSUSM School Mile champion, was attending was long and tenuous. He went to three CSUSM, then perhaps he should reconsider. different high schools and lived in two differNwadakie believed it was possible for the two ent states. The separation of his parents and r9-J Mangrum Track Guidelines H runners to push each other in practice every- the stress on his family (including four other day and for the next four years, and perhaps brothers and sisters) did not ease his route to Hours of Operation: even attain their ultimate goal of the 2004 college. However, Nwadakie found the time Monday - Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset Summer Olympics. In addition to Kis phone in high school to mentor youths in his neighSunday: Closed call to Chandler, Nwadakie had received a borhood around Chula Vista High School, and phone call from CSUSM's head cross-coun- his community work, along with an essay, letAll organized events and sports activities must be authorized by the University. try and track and field coach, Steve Scott, to ters of recommendation and his well-rounded No unauthorized instruction or use may take place on the track. encouraging Nwadakie to attend CSUSM. portfolio of extracurricular activities gained Unauthorized equipment is prohibited. • Since those fateful phone calls in the him a $10,000 scholarshipfromNordstrom. No animals allowed, except service animals. spring of 1999 Ken Nwadakie has been Ken's events are the mile and the information, contact dedicated to Cal State San Marcos. The 800-meter run. He has a personal record of For scheduling and authorized .useoffice at 750-7400. the University Student Union main reason Chandler and Nwadakie chose 4:17 in the mile before his first college meet For recreational activities, contact the Associated Students, Inc. at 750-4990. to attend CSUSM was Coach Steve Scott, an and he hopes to break the 4-minute barrier ote: The track may close without notice due for special events or maintenance^^ Olympic gold medalist and American mile sometime during his sophomore year. By Don Lowe for The Pride r Personalized Graduation Announcements A v a i l a b l e N o w ! Call 1 -800-353- t o O rder V mM i*M* 11 [>1711* S ee Store for details / i y 1u / a l iC & Pu na e m\ • ••i U N I V•E R S I T Y STORE J^^Er w w T �4ffflonday, March 13, 2000 Beyond the Mat Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER "Is i t real? Is it fake? Is it a sport? Is it entertainment?" These questions can be asked of Beyond the Mat (Lions Gate Films), a movie that capitalizes on professional wrestling's growing appeal. Yes, I said appeal. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I enjoyed the f ilm. No, I am not a fan of professional wrestling. In the opening sequence, the f ilm's writer, director, and narrator, Barry Blaustein (co-writer of The Nutty Professor and Coming to America), asks these four questions that drive the film through its 1-hour 43-minutes, ultimately a behind-the-scenes look into the personal and professional lives of several wrestlers. Shot over three years as a doc- % \)t $ r t b e umentary, Beyond the Mat reveals the wrestler's lives as defined by opposing forces. They are loving fathers and masochistic showmen; idolized role models and crack addicts; virile warriors and broken-down old men. scalp. Foley is shown the video of his children's cries, leading him t o speak of retirement. I am left with no question about the sincerity of the footage, the reactions of Foley's children, and the reactions of Foley himself. At a low point in the movie, one segment shows melodramatic, overacting promoter Roland Alexander guiding struggling wrestlerwannabes (Mike Modest and Tony Jones) towards the big time of the WWF (World Wrestling. Federation). Alexander's desire to see his face on screen obviously motivates him to sob crocodile tears into the camera, saying, "These guys deserve a chance." Beyond the Mat is an immensely entertaining documentary for its glimpses of reality. It actually exposes the looming doubt that hangs over many of the details that stem from professional wrestling's scripted antics. This f ilm also rewards those who don't wait for the video to come out. The movie-going audience's participation is almost guaranteed, as die-hard fans alternately "pop" (wrestling jargon for an audience's explosive reaction) and heckle at the screen whenever a particularly motivating monologue or stunt is performed. There are some slowmoving parts, like when Jake "The Snake" reunites with his daughter, but on a 5-point scale I rate it a solid 4. Fortunately, the f ilm explores more believable territory when it follows the lives of Mick Foley, a.k.a. "Mankind," a.k.a "Cactus Jack," and his family. The (arguably) most clever and heartwrenching footage comes just over an hour into the movie when scenes of Foley being pummeled by "The Rock" are mixed with Rated R for violence and scenes of Foley's wife (Collette), strong language. and two children (both under the age of 5) cringing, crying, and eventually fleeing the arena. Later, backstage footage shows a blooddrenched Mick Fole> trying to comfort his kids saying, "It's a little boo-boo. (pause) It's big boo-boo." The camera then shows ar extreme close-up olj him receiving stitches| for a large gash in his Outside Providence Video Rental Release: March 14,2000 By Kimberly Valentini PRIDE STAFF WRITER Looking for a way to escape out on video on Tuesday, March sporting a new, shorter hair cut, Tim from the pressures of school and 14,2000. Outside Providence, from gets on a bus to finish his senior midterms? What better way to Miramax Home Entertainment, is a year at Cornwall Academy, 2 1/2 escape than to curl up on the couch new comedy from the filmmakers hoursfromwhere he grew up. with a warm blanket, a bowl of pop- of There s Something About Mary. Just off the bus, Dunphy meets corn, and a rental movie? Set in 1974, Outside Providence up with Mr. Funderburk, his dorm I have just the movie for you. (Pawtucket, Rhode Island to be master. Mr. Funderburk gives him Outside Providence, a light- exact), is about a high school boy, a list of the rules: "No smoking, hearted comedy with a message Tim "Dildo" Dunphy (Shawn no drinking, no drugs, no sex, no about school, love, and life, based on Hatosy from The Faculty), his cheating, no lying, no gambling, the novel by Peter Farrelly, comes disabled younger brother, Jackie, no matches, no cussing." Anyone his stoner friends, his who breaks these rules is punished dad (Alec Baldwin from with after-class work hours. Tim The Edge and Mercury sets a school record by breaking all Rising), his three-legged the rules and acquiring more work dog, and a prep school hours than he has time left in the in Cornwall, Connecti- semester. cut. Along with many upper-class > Right away view- friends, Tim meets a goddess of a ers are drawn into Tim girl, Jane West, (Amy Smart from "Dildo" (as his father Varsity Blues and Felicity) and falls calls him) Dunphy's in love with her. While Tim teaches world of sex, drugs, and Jane about letting loose and enjoyrock-n-roll. While driv- ing life, she teaches him about ing stoned and without honor, love, and courage. a license, Tim hits a Outside Providence sports a parked cop car. This is killer soundtrack with hitsfromThe thefinalstraw for Tim's Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wings, The father, who gets a mob Eagles, and Steely Dan, which sets friend to pull some the 70's mood and adds appeal to strings and get Tim into the film. What this movie lacks in a prep school instead of big name actors, it definitely makes jail. up in heart and spontaneity. I defEntrusting his best, initely recommend it as a way to and most reliable, friend forget your own problems and laugh "Drugs" to help Jackie at the life problems of Tim "Dildo" with his paper route, and Dunphy. Drown Mona ing Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER White trash, inane one-liners, and stupid people entwine the dull plot ofDrowning Mona. This movie is rated PG-13 for some bad language, a small amount of sex, and unbelievable violence^ The movie opens with the drowning of Mona (played by Bette Midler) and leaves the viewer with nothing to look forward to. The chase to find the murderer begins; and of course the plot isn't simple, otherwise the viewer would be lucky enough to have the movie end in 20 minutes. The tangled plot contains flashbacks, too many Yugos, and irritating sub plots, one that exposes the mental neurosis of Rona (played by Jamie Lee Curtis). Casey Affleck (Ben Affleck's little brother) is one of the main stars of the movie, and one of the more stupid characters. His annoying baby voice made me cringe throughout the entire movie, and when off-screen, I dreaded the moment right when he came back on. Casey Affleck has also played in 200 Cigarettes, Chasing Amy and Good Will Hunting, among others. He will also be seen in Committed, a film scheduled for release later this year. The large well-known cast is die only reason this movie has any potential for success. Danny DeVito and Neve Campbell join Curtis, Affleck and Midler in a troupe with bad southern accents. This is thefirstproduced screenplay that Peter L. Steinfeld has written and hopefully his last. Director Nick Gomez has produced three other movies, none of which were well known and probably for good reason. Hopefully this movie will drown out of my memory, but this is unlikely since myfianceeloved it and collected several "I love my Yugo" stickers after the show. Other Tuesday video rental Juice (a surfer movie) with releases this week include The Bone Catherine Zeta Jones and Ewan Collector with Denzel Washington McGregor. arid Angelina Jolie, Drive Me Crazy with Melissa Joan Hart, and Blue �OPINION ArittenEndveningords withPBoetry:esmat n a Spoken W of randon C W Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER ing political poetry before reading "Where one is appreciated and accepted," said was Fidel When I Needed Him?" The CSUSM student Nicasio Latasa after the poem was less about politics and more reading. CSUSM Literature and Writing pro- on a lost relationship between father and fessor, Brandon Cesmat, was the featured son. Cesmat is a teacher of poetry, fiction, poet for afreepoetry reading followed by literary criticism, andfilmstudies as well an open session for those in attendance. Several CSUSM students were among as a widely published writer. He was the The event took place at 7:00pm on Mar. 8, the audience members who shared their 1993 and 1994 recipient of the San Diego 2000 and was hosted by the Carlsbad City poetry in the open reading. Some poets Press Club's Critical Writing Award. In Library at Heritage Hall in Magee Park. in attendance also read from books they 1990 and 1993, he was a Dorland Fellow, had written. Poems were read with themes chosen by a panel of artists to write at Cesmat, who grew up in Escondido, ranging from an address to Jerry Falwell Palomar Mountain's Dorland Mountain read a variety of his poems laced with ref- to the current rate of the sand dollar Colony. Cesmat describes the Colony as "a place to work in isolation in southern erences to San Diego County. He assumed exchange. California's natural environment" where the persona of a dead woman in his poem titled "Ingrid Bergman at Sea." He spoke "It's nice to have people share things there is "no electricity [or] telephone." about censorship and the dangers of silenc- about themselves in a forum where every- Room 5.0. Prop 1 A: Damned if you do. Damned if you don't. It's none of California's business. Indian gaming is a complicated issue. It brings both prosperity and problems to Native American communities. Prop 1A has one fatalflawthough. Whether you think that Indian gaming is good or bad, whether you're a capitalistic extremist who believes that the poor and oppressed are that way because they are lazy or you're an ideological communist who wants fair distribution of capital, IT'S NONE OF CALIFORNIA'S BUSINESS. Dictating what Native Americans can do and what they must do on their own land (or at least the scraps of land the government has given back to them) is continuing the rape of the Native American people. Even if it is within the law, it is no excuse. Much ofthe mountain of injustices European Americans has dumped on Native Americans was done within the law. We have already slaughtered them, taken their homeland, destroyed much of their culture, and attempted to strip them of their dignity. The VERY least that the non-Native Americans can do is to respect the remaining Native Americans and their dignity by acknowledgeing their autonomy on their own land. A no vote on 1A would have hurt the Native Americans, but anyone who walked away from the ballot box after voting yes feeling that they had done a good deed are fooling themselves and were tricked into supporting the ongoing exploitation. Onefinalthought to my brother and sister European Americans: since the Native Americans are 'Native', that makes u s'Alien' Americans. 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San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOII CAN B E vwww.goarmy.com �Dear Editors: I had to write regarding the recent remarks made by ASI Vice President Robert Radovich. I am really not sure where he gets off calling anyone ignorant with the ASI's BLATANT disregard for the governing rules. Last year, case in point, when I asked a member, "why did you give Christmas bonuses?" he replied that "it's a job, everyone gets a Christmas bonus." I am wondering in which fairy tale THAT exists! Let me point out a few things that may interest anyone who may care: -In the winter session, ASI fees are $45 or roughly 14% of the total fees for taking one class. -For Spring 2000, you paid $35 in "recreation fees"(I mean, aren't video games recreation, why is ASI paying for that??), $50 in ASI fees, and another $20 in student union fees...contrast that to local community colleges where paying for the "ASI savings" only costs you $10-20 (voluntarily) per semester and you get discounts on things you USE, like the BOOKSTORE (5-10% in fact). Student Representation at these colleges is $1 (Mesa) -How many people really benefit from free BBQ lunches?? Personally, I'd rather have some of my money back and go to the Dome as I don't eat hot dogs. -How many people would rather have a new video game over having some of these fees back? I don't have time to play games.. -I work so I can't take kickboxing or yoga or attend these concerts, other things I don't use... I don't want to criticize those students who serve on the ASI who really do care, but let's not lose sight of the fact WE ALL ARE FORCED to pay the fees while FEW reap the benefits.. Honestly, if you really want to make an impact, drop some of your fees and let people buy ASI stickers for discounts if they WANT them, then you'll be forced to work with a REAL budget rather than 1 million dollars to use as you see fit. "WE ARE SAVING YOU MONEY" is not what is happening for most students, it's "WE ARE TAKING YOUR MONEY AND BLOWING IT." - Stephanie Dexter A United Germany? Dear Editors: Marriage is meant to be between two people who love each other. I t's j ust common I want to comment on the lecture given by Margit Haberle, the German sense. L et's send a clear mesConsulate General, on Wednesday, February 23.1 can't speak intelligently sage to our children about marabout the economic issues but I feel the need to address the comments on riage. how the citizens of Berlin are coexisting. Yes, let's send them a mesI lived in Berlin for almost two years from 1993-1995. During this sage. L et's protect marriage. time I became friendly, with many German citizens. I disagreed with Protecting m arriage is very Margit Haberle when she said, "it is amazing how the people of the former important to me. T hat's why I east and west are getting along. There are about 10 to 20 percent of people want to pass a bill making who are upset by the change but they were part of the ruling class." I divorce illegal. I t's j ust common spoke to very few people who actually agreed that the wall should have sense. I want to send a clear mesbeen taken down. The East Berliners were living in a poor economic state, sage to my children that maryears behind the rest of the German country. When the wall came down riage is a sacred institution and not many East Germans could adapt to this new culture, and it was a new when it is dissolved i t's a sin. culture. Sound far-fetched? Most of the animosity was from the point of view of the West Ger- Making divorce illegal gives mans. They disliked the East Berliner's unwillingness to adapt to this new our children a strong, clear mesand innovative society. sage that m arriage is sacred. How many of you good C hrisBoth the East and West Germans felt it wasn't much of a positive to tians out there who were screamtake the wall down in thefirstplace-other than political reasons. Although ing "Yes oh 2 2" are divorced? some young people came over to the west to party at the popular European What are you telling your chilclubs they would head right back to their side of the country. I don't recall dren about m arriage? Wouldn't many West Germans even attempting to go and shop or stroll around in it make more sense—with over East Berlin. Neither wanted to live across the now imaginary border that half of all m arriages ending in divided the two cultures. And remember this was several years after the divorce—to put a stop t o that b efore you prevent others f rom wall had already come down. getting m arried? I'm not saying that Margit Haberle was trying to mislead anybody but I know if I was going to another country to speak about America I I want to t hank the b rilliant wouldn't talk about the negative realities, I would accentuate the positive. student who i nformed me, in the February 29 edition o f The By Johnny Coogan Pride, that " marriage is for p rocreation." I did not know one had to be m arried to p rocreate and that m arriage's sole p urpose is procreation. And since m arriage is only for b reeding, I guess that leaves out the whole idea that two people are u nited as one in the eyes of God, etc. The advertising campaign for Prop 22 set a new standard of contemptibility. To have a teacher say she wants to send a message to her students that m arriage is only between a man and woman is asinine. A teacher's r esponsibility is to teach acceptance and to celebrate d ifferences, not to segregate and dehumanize c ertain members of the population. If you were a student in that t eacher's class and she told you homosexuality is wrong and your mother or uncle was gay, how would you feel? If you voted yes on Proposition 22 you are not protecting the sacred i nstitution of m arriage. All you are proving is t hat you are a bigot. Jesus loves everyone. That means gay people, too. - Tyson Newman I remember reading an article The writer goes on to say, Dear Editors: "Today, since we are not taught our on General Colin Powell, the man history, most of us are ignorant of I most admire, and the NAACP I want to extend my best wishes to Mike Sanella Who is really prejudiced? these facts, and play the part of asked him why he hadn't done more for sticking up for the students of CSUSM. I feel I After reading both the "152 being 'gang members' instead of to help poor African Americans. He can safely say that I speak for most students when years of U.S. Colonialism," and bei^g warriors of our people." This simply stated that he had grown up I say that I need every dime I can get my hands "MEChA Statement on Prop. 21," is just a big complaint as far as I'm in a poor neighborhood and made it on. The fact is college students just don't have much couldn't h is determination. He think it is he money. It is for this reason that I am appalled to I ontradictionelpf but laugh at Tthe concerned.lIearn aboutitmportant for out with ho sownhat anybody could Latinos to heir culture went on t ay t c o both pieces. hear that our ASI officials gave our money away for articles discussed how minorities, and history but that's what MEChA do the same if they put their minds Christmas bonuses last semester. Sure, Christmas Latinos, are b discrimi- is there for, to educate their brothers. to it. Nobody should be motivated bonuses are nice, but as ASI was giving my money mostlyagainst becauseeingtheir race. But don't turn around and blame the to clo well just because they are a nated of away freely, I was racking up credit card bills in I for one felt they were only show- other races for your lack of knowl- minority. order to try to have a nice Christmas. I never voted to ing us how prejudiced they were. edge and expect us to cater to you raise my tuition so that other people can have Christ- The Prop 21 article stated that "We because of it. Now General Powell has great mas bonuses - this is unacceptable. We need more know that white children will not be pride in being African American, Mike Sanellas on campus! If Mike runs for ASI in targeted as much by this law." I feel In the article "152 years of U.S. as he should, but he doesn't let that April, he has my vote. this is a gross exaggeration. If you Colonialism" I think there are many effect how he succeeded in life. I just watch the news you can see that irresponsible allegations that are grew up in Chino and most of the there have been many outrageous prejudicial. To say that "U.S. police people in my neighborhood were -Amy Brooks crimes that have occurred lately by and immigration forces brutalize Latino. I was one of the only whites young whites, and they have been and terrorize Mexican people on a in the area. My parents couldn't tried as adults when they were under daily basis with no repercussions", afford to send me to college because Dear Editors: the age of 18. There are many other is ludicrous. Although there are my dad worked two minimum wage cases in Southern California that many instances where police bru- jobs to support our family. When I I would like to take this opportunity to make are similar in which the white teen- tality is prevalent, and I feel it started to attend college and I went a public apology to Waleed Delawari and the ASI ager has been tried as an adult but should be stopped, it's wrong to to the financial aid office, the lady Board, because I mistakenly assumed that CSUSM's there hasn't been a lot of publicity lump the entire police force together actually laughed in my face. She ASI Board was governed by the Brown Act. Due surrounding it. and say they are all against minori- stated that because I was white and to the fact that CSUSM's ASI is an auxiliary orgaties. Chuck D., a rapper with Public niy father made more than $10,000 nization of the University, they are governed by the Another statement that I was Enemy, who is African American, I couldn't qualify for anything. I following sections of the Education Code; 89920 - appalled by said, "We must under- stated, after the 1992 riots, that he didn't use that as an excuse to hate 89928 (89923 covers closed sessions). I am sorry for stand that the term 'gang' and 'gang felt the beating on Rodney King my friends that were getting finanany inconvenience I have caused to Waleed Dela- member' are labels put on the was unlawful. But he also went on cial aid because they were minorwari or the ASI Board by my previous letter to The Mexican/Chicano youth..." If this to say that he had seen many police ities, I just joined the Army so I person were'to look into any com- officers beating on white folks as could get the GI Bill. I feelTm a Pride, I understand o ay t minorities a etter erson Although I made a mistake, please don't let this munity he/she would notice that well. 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The California State Student Association, the largest student advocacy organization in California, is accepting applicationsfrominterested students for this crucial position until March 20 . CSSA will conduct interviews with selected candidates in Sacramento on April 7th, during CSSA's annual Legislative Conference. The process culminates with the submission of a list of nominees from CSSA to Governor Gray Davis who makes the final appointment. 411 interested students are encouraged to contact the Associated Students Office on their campus for a CSU Student Trustee Application Packet. Send completed application packets no later than 5:00pm on March 20, 2000 to the following address: Caprice Rose, senior John Conrad, senior California State Student AssociaChandra Osborn, junior Jana Hackamack, junior tion « 0 3 I will be spending spring vacation My friends and I are going to Palm My friends and I are going to rent I have a good friend, who recently 11 Golden Shore Street, Suite 1 5 th % What are you planning to do for spring break? th working at my job in the banking Springs where my relatives have a industry, but if I could I would go 'time share'. I just want to get away from school and go sightseeskiing. ing and have fun for a change. a cabin at Mammoth and go snow- moved to Denver and I plan to go boarding. It's great exercise and see her. it will be fun to get away from school. Long Beach, CA 90802 �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS W ords z:o O ve t3y June Hodges Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all-the apathy of human beings. - Helen Keller for a high tech job? These and Jennie Livingston Grammar and Punctuation How long has it been since you other questions about employment WMST 401K Film Screening studied the rules of grammar and in information technology will be 1:30pm-2:45pm FCB 103 punctuation? Do you know where answered at this workshop. We must never forget that art is not a form of to place a comma or when to use Presenter: Michelle Gault, Career propaganda; it is a form of truth. a semicolon? Can you identify a Counselor, Career and Assessment Sweatshops Documentaries and John Fitzgerald Kennedy sentencefragmentor a run on sen- Center Segments tence? Thisfilmand television screening 11:00pm-Noon Success is a journey, not a destination. will include the presentations of This workshop will review the CRA 4201 - Ben Sweetland Something to Hide and Sweating basics of grammar and punctuation, focusing on a few key rules of Writing Introductions and Con- for a T-Shirt which address the Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the social issue of and movement determination and commitment to an unreusage that will remedy most sen- clusions tence level errors in your writing. We all know that an effective intro- against sweatshops lenting pursuit of your goal-a commitment to Presenter: Nancy Jones," GEW duction makes the reader want 3:30pm Monday, March 13,2000 excellence-that will enable you to attain the Instructor more. An effective conclusion UH 270 success you seek. Noon -1:00pm leaves the reader feeling satisfied Study Skills Workshop - Mario Andretti This workshop will introduce you Advanced Communication Good study skills are crucial to ACD 420 to some tried and true methods for Skills academic success. This workshop writing introductions and conclu- Great communication is about Do not wish to be anything but what you are. reviews basic strategies for studysions that will give your writing more than just talking. Build on ing and includes a self-appraisal Wednesday, March 15,2000 and try to be that perfectly. greater clarity and pizzazz. your existing relationship skills— and helpful web site information. - St. Francis De Sales Presenter: Dawn Schmidt, Acting "Single Motherhood in Higher Presenter: Flora Harmsen, GEW and move your interpersonal comInstructor munications to a new level. Partic- Unless you try to do something beyond what Director, American Language and Education" ipants will learn about and pracCulture Institute Public Forum sponsored by the 11:00pm - Noon you have already mastered, ACD 420 tice a communications model that Noon - 1:00pm Student Parent Alliance you will never grow. can enhance your connection and ACD 420 9:00am-10:45am - Ralph Waldo Emerson understanding of others. UH460 Presenter: Dr. Michelle Burke, PsyThursday, March 16,2000 Tuesday, March 14,2000 chologist, Counseling and PsychoJudy Gorman Concert and LecClassifieds logical Services Lecture by Dr. Dick Bray "AIDS Film Screening ture K nowledgeable a nd r eliable Professor Kate Burns will present Musical Lecture/demo by popular Every night in the fall, Pacific elec- 1:00pm-2:00pm p erson t o d o s imple tric rays lurk quietly in shallow ACD 418 3 Shorts: folk artist, Judy Gorman m echanical/electrical a nd water along the California coast -DiAna s Hair Ego: AIDS Informa- Noon looking for unwary fish prey. Dr. Japanese Animation Showing r econditioning w ork o n l uxury Library Courtyard tion Up Front Bray will describe his underwater Hosted by die CSUSM Anime Proj- E uropean c ars ( i.e. B MW, -Invisible Women, Visible Women research on these unusual fish. ect Alliance -Doctors, Liars and Women: AIDSCareers in High Technology J aguar, A udi, a nd P orsche) f or 4:30pm - 10:00pm Activists Say "No" to Cosmo Employers are desperate for skilled 7:00pm - 8:00pm s mall b usiness in E scondido. ACD 102 £30pm computer workers. Why choose ACD 102 F lexible h ours. M ust h ave UH 270 computers as a career? Where will r esume. C all (760) 4 43-2922 the jobs be? How can I prepare Paris is Burning directed by f or i nterview. "David Avalos: The Chicano Curios" (runs through March 18) David Avalos, CSUSM's internationally recognized artist, first local show in six years Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm or by appointment Porter Troupe Gallery 301 Spruce Street, Hillcrest AH electronics and accessories* March 13-17,2000 UNIVERSITY STORE In University Store Courtyard � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>1999-2000</h2> Description An account of the resource The tenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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