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I nterV arsity d erecognized a s s tudent o rganization d ue t o s tudent l eader r equirements Religious groups cannot specify faith as criteria for leadership BY KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Christian based organization InterVarsity has been derecognized as a student org. on all 23 CSU system campuses based on their constitution's mandate that a student must be of the Christian faith in order to become a chapter leader. InterVarsity is a student Christian group that originates in late nineteenth century England and became prevalent in the United States as of the late 1930s. It is present on multiple college campuses, working to lead small group Bible studies, introducing students to the Christian faith and collaborating with other student organizations to support various social justice causes. InterVarsity has been present for decades on various CSU campuses, having been at CSU Fresno for 40 years prior to derecognition. On Dec. 21, 2011, former CSU System Chancellor Charles B. Reed signed Executive Order 1068, a memorandum that prohibits campus recognition of student orgs, that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity* color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation or disability. "No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority, living group, honor society, or other student organization unless its membership and leadership are open to all currently enrolled students at that campus," the memorandum said. "Except that a social fraternity or sorority or other university living group may impose a gender limitation as permitted by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41500." Under Executive Order 1068, student organizations are permitted to require that potential leaders have been members of the group for a certain period of time and/ or be elected into these positions. If a group did not comply with these guidelines, their respective campus would review their constitution and possibly derecognize them as a student org. In InterVarsity's constitution, which is utilized by the CSUSM chapter, Article V Section 3 requires the Christian faith as part of the criteria for the student leader position. "Leadership of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at California State University San Marcos involves significant spiritual commitment," the InterVarsity Chapter Constitution said. "Chapter leaders are expected to indicate their agreement with InterVarsity's Doctrine and Purpose Statements and exemplify Christ-like character, conduct and leadership (c.f. the following relevant passages: 1 Peter 5:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Galatians 5:19-26; and 1 Corinthians 6:7-11)." Due to the faith-based requirements for student leaders, InterVarsity was officially derecognized as a student org. back in 2012. However, Chancellor Timothy P. White, who became the California §tate University System Chancellor in Oct. 20T2, granted InterVarsity a moratorium for the 2013 to 2014 academic year. This allowed religious orgs, to resubmit their constitutions and bylaws with adjusted language for review. If orgs. did not adjust their requirements to reflect Executive Order 1068's mandate for nondiscriminatory practices, they would officially be derecognized. While they reviewed their constitution during this time frame, the CSUSM InterVar- if mA: ' . •Ê Vm, h -J i m ¡I *** k'W^JÊÊÈ^ HHËÉBI § 1 1H ip ^ sp* 4 \ lÈÊÈ^iw J? utxsm/ 1 1 mi' nil Photo by Cody Cook Members of the CSUSM intervarsity organization meet up on Monday and gather around under a tree. sity chapter decided against revising the section of their constitution that presented problems with the memorandum passed by Reed. This prompted a derecognition letter from CSUSM's Student Life & Leader- ship program on Oct. 8. InterVarsity Chapter President at CSUSM, Garrett Hatch, said that while Continued "InterVarsity" on page 3 CSUSM students work to raise awareness of student homelessness Call for Cougars' advocacy BY JASMINE DEMERS COMMUNITY N EWS E DITOR A film screening was held in the USU Ballroom to raise awareness for an often overlooked dilemma affecting college students across the state, including on this very campus. "Inocente," a 2012 Academy Award winning film, tells the story of a young Latina artist who was homeless and living on the streets of San Diego. The event was organized by a faculty focus group in partnership with the Casa Cornelia Law Firm and was also sponsored by several CSUSM organizations. Casa Cornelia works closely with unaccompanied minor refugees and gave organizers permission to play the film. Guest speaker, Karen GuzmXn, shared her own experience with becoming homeless as a college student and her hopes for change on campus. "Homelessness is actually a huge issue in North and San Diego County. This event was able to highlight the issue of homelessness through another avenue," GuzmXn said. According to GuzmXn, students have the option of indicating whether or not they are, or have ever been, homeless on their FAFSA application. This makes it so that the University is aware of the amount of students that are affected by homelessness. However, GuzmXn says that problems may arise in the accuracy of these num- Photo by Chris Morales CSUSM students have the option to make thefinancialaid office aware of their living accommodations. This includes whether or not they are homeless. bers when students choose not to identify as homeless because they don't understand the qualifications. "I think it's important to highlight homelessness on our campus because then students have an idea of what resources are available on campus, more students who would classify as homeless would realize that they qualify, and most importantly, more resources and funds are set aside for students in such circumstances," GuzmXn said. GuzmXn explains that the University should not only recognize the prevalence of homelessness on campus, but explore ways to fix the issue. "The reason I began organizing around campus issues in general was because I personally felt like this university failed me in many ways. I think that it's important and necessary for students and faculty to be able to honestly acknowledge that our university hasn't always responded to situations appropriately," GuzmXn said. "See, by not acknowledging it, we are part of the problem. You have to acknowledge the problems so that we can work together and improve our university until it's really able to live up to its core principles." During her speech at the screening event, GuzmXn Continued "Cougars' advocacy" on page 7 �2 News Editor: K/an Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 ,2014 NEWS A SI p asses r esolution i n s upport o f S tudent A ccess I nitiative S tudent g overnment e ndorses p ossible s hift i n c lass s cheduling B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The ASI Board of Directors has moved forward with endorsing the implementation of the Student Access Initiative's proposed scheduling changes, as long as U-hour is preserved in the revised time blocks. The Student Access Initiative (SAI) proposes moving some three unit classes from twice a week, 75 minute blocks to 50 minute blocks, three times a week. The proposal has been a subject of contention this semester as more members of the campus community became aware of the way it will potentially impact their schedules. The affected courses would vary based upon how department chairs choose to allot time slots based on subject matter, as well as professor and classroom availability. Some students and professors have argued that the revised time blocks could potentially create scheduling conflicts for lecturers teaching at multiple campuses, force them to spend more money in gas and parking permits to be on campus extra days each week, increase professor workload and affect the pedagogical structuring of some courses. Others have argued that the SAI will decrease class conflicts, help solve space problems that have occurred with a growing campus and accelerate graduation rates. On Nov. 21, ASI BoD passed the "Resolution in Support of the Student Access Initiative with the Preservation of University Hour." The decision was made after viewing a presentation about the SAI by Vice Provost Kamel Hadadd, discussing questions and concerns with students interested in learning more about the initiative and reviewing the Q&A posted by the Office of Communications to the student body on Nov. 21. "Kamel came to present at our first Board of Directors meeting in September, because we were concerned that he was going to get rid of University Hour," ASI Executive Committee President and CEO, Haley Perko, said. "That was our main concern at the time. The Student Affairs Dept. was able to work with him and find an alternate way to put the schedule together so that both more classroom space was utilized and U-hour was preserved. This was the main purpose when writing the resolution in support of this initiative." Since these discussions with the BoD, the SAI now proposes retaining U-hour, but moving it from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to the new time slot of 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. In their resolution, ASI requested that if U-hour were to be moved again, it should remain within the high-impact time of 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., when most students are on campus. The resolution said that the preservation of U-hour is an integral part of ensuring that Student Life and Campus Climate, which are two of the five institutional strategic priorities included in the University Strategic Plan, remain primary issues at CSUSM. It cites the one hour time block as an important way of preserving time for students to organize meetings, attend events and engage in peer collaboration. While ASI BoD have decided to support the SAI, the resolution calls for more discussion about the proposal and how it will benefit, or hinder, the campus community. "We did have discussion at our board meeting and decided with an ever so evolving campus we need to learn to adapt so that the students are not hurt by our rapid growth," Perko said. "So we saw some flaws in this initiative, but in the long run it is there to help offer more classroom space, to hopefully offer more class sections and ultimately hopefully facilitate a faster graduation rate." Students that are interested in expressing their opinions can contact the ASI Board of Directors or submit comments to the SAI FAQ form at the Planning and Academic Resources web page. Diversity mapping project reveals campus makeup B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER STAFF WRITER Recently, CSUSM President Karen Haynes was recognized in a U-T San Diego Local Reports article as leading a university population where "more than half of the student body identifies as being a minority." In order to further ensure that students who belong to these minorities may feel properly represented, CSUSM routinely hires Hualani and Associates (H&A) to run a Diversity Mapping Project at the University. These programs are designed to map current diversity, inclusion efforts, equality, initiatives and courses on university campuses. With this information, the administration can better understand the current demographics being taught, and learn how CSUSM can properly tailor services for In addition, rather than alall of the student population. lowing an institution to focus According to the project's on just one or a few sucpage on the CSUSM website, cessful diversity programs, diversity efforts are defined the mapping analyzes all of as including "campus ac- them. It goes beyond the tivities, programs, initiatives, bits and pieces of various processes, policies, mission approaches for particular statements, and/or events groups to take a holistic aprelated to diversity, culture, proach to all of the diversity inclusion, and social jus- elements on campus, framing tice." These efforts are based the various efforts into a more on detailed study of demo- comprehensive overview. graphic factors such as "race, For greater clarity on the ethnicity, age, gender, gen- status of university-wide eration, sexual orientation, diversity efforts, the Mapnationality, regional iden- ping Project examines four tity, linguistic background, years of data on diversity disability, political ideol- programs, curricular comogy, veteran's status, religion ponents, and resource allo[and] socioeconomic status." cations. H&A collects this One key goal H&A has data in four days of indiwith diversity mapping is to vidual interviews and focus determine the actual level of groups. They also scan the engagement with diversity is- CSUSM website, and review sues. Diversity mapping digs documents and information beneath projected or assumed from key departments and engagement in diversity is- employees campus-wide. sues, checking for a more The Office of Diversity, than superficial commitment. Educational Equity, Inclu- CSUSM students present posters, projects at showcase B Y SONNI SIMMONS STAFF WRITER To a student, university life may seem to center around work and grading, with little opportunity to show off one's creative skills to an audience. Fortunately, students who wish to share their creative accomplishments with other students and faculty members got their wish at the Student Poster Showcase, held on Dec.2 at The Clarke Field House. "The purpose of the poster showcase is to give both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to present their research in a non-competitive environment," said Lauren Stewart, office assistant for The Office of Graduate Studies and Research. "The Student Poster Showcase is the only event on-campus that ad- dresses research from across all university disciplines." The Student Poster Showcase was hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, in collaboration with the Committee for Undergraduate Research, and sponsored by Instructional & Information Technology Services (HTS). Like most on-campus events, admission was also free. The Committee for Undergraduate Research is an on-campus organization dedicated to, according to its website, equipping students with the proper research so they are "better prepared to rise to contemporary challenges." In this case, taking the form of an outlet for student creative expression and exposition. Held twice a year, the event offers a wide range of poster and digital presentations from students, done in order to showcase their research and creative accomplishments. The event is also often used as a way for students to network with faculty, and is regarded as an important event to add to resumes for future employment or graduate school applications. "The Showcase gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty, peers and community," Stewart said. It is also an opportunity for CSUSM students to support one another and witness the incredible accomplishments made by their peers. The Student Poster Showcase took place at The Clarke Field House during U-hour on Dec. 2, but will return in the spring semester. Family members are always encouraged to attend. sion, and Ombud Services is responsible for the Mapping Project. The Advisory Coordinating Committee for Diversity Mapping is the liaison between H&A, the university, and various constituencies on campus. Dr. Laurie Stowell is the Committee's Co-Chair, and she has high hopes for the mapping's outcome. "We have just finished the data collection phase and next semester will be more active and more important," Stowell said. The Mapping Project is a tool the Committee wants to use to identify strengths, current resources, opportunities and areas needing improvement. Interpretation of the data will allow them to recommend strategies and next step actions. "It will be up to the different constituents of the campus community to determine the impact...what we do with the report is the where the rubber meets the road," Stowell concludes. Students interested in participating in the project or the various diversity events associated with the program are advised to contact the Advisory for Diversity Mapping. COUGAR TUESDAY'S Specials for Cougars w/student I.D. Buy one get one 50% off anything of equal or lesser values. Half off on specific appetizers. Other specials to be named later. We sponsor all organizations from athletics, churches & any local nonprofits, along with special events. Call for more info. O JfeDEGiDa^^ l ini I psip Rossi's Pizza & Sports Bar Rossis-Pizza.com (760) 727-4747 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd/Grand Ave San Marcos, California 02078 *Dine in only. Excludes alcohol & not good with any other offers or specials. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com CALM Project aims to reduce course material costs I nnovative s olution t o c ontribute t o s tudents ' s uccess B Y JASMINE DEMERS COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR CSUSM faculty are spreading awareness f or a program that will boost the educational success of the student body while providing them with affordable learning sources. The Cougars Affordable Learning Materials Project (CALM) is creating a strong presence f or affordable learning material on campus. It is a program that replaces high-cost textbooks and other instructional material with affordable alternatives such as open educational resources. A fter attending a meeting f or the CSU System's Affordable Learning Solutions program, CSUSM IITS wrote a proposal that granted funds to faculty in order to replace more expensive textbooks with more affordable learning materials. This proposal was accepted and the campus received a grant of $25,000 in the spring of 2013. A plan of action was developed in the summer of 2013 and a resolution was passed by the Academic Senate in the spring of 2014 that supports the CALM Initiative. n fiSUSM Instructional Developer, explained how the CALM Program works and her hopes for growth in the future. "CALM is a program that discovers instructional material that is at low or no cost," Wilson said. "We solicit proposals from faculty on ways that they can reduce course materials and there are levels of awards based on the amount of work it takes to reduce, the number of students, and the savings." Wilson reported that there are 32 courses that have been CALMed since the program began and this has resulted in an approximate savings of $413,000. "We are just scratching the surface right now. We have so far only hit 32 courses. There is still a lot of room f or improvement and change," she said. Dr. Natalie Wilson, CALM Faculty Fellow and Women's Studies lecturer, explained how she has been involved in this improvement and the expansion of the CALM Project. "This year, I have begun to meet with the ASI Board of Directors in order to get their input on how we can collaborate with them to spread the~ mxrd -about. £ ALM to Photo by Noelle Friedberg Rising cost of text books and supplies stacks up over the course of an academic career. students," Wilson said. "I am also working with Jane Sim, IITS staff, to build a CALM presence on social media." Dr. Wilson also explained how important this program has been in regards to students and their learning outcomes. "CALMing a course usually means reading requirements are streamlined, and students are thus not spending large amounts of money for a text they will only read a portion of," Wilson said. "Further, streamlining required materials often means honing in on essential t ^ t s a n d readings, w hichre- sults in a higher percentage of students completing the necessary work before coming to class. This makes for a more productive and engaging classroom, and what faculty miember wouldn't appreciate this outcome?" Currently, CALM ambassadors are working to spread awareness of the program to the faculty and student body. Bill Ward, Interim CIO and Dean of IITS, says that the process of finding supplemental material is far from easy and it takes a lot of support from everyone involved. "Therç are lots of road blocks to finding supplemental material. It can be very difficult and time consuming," Ward said. "We are hoping to hire on more people to help make this happen more efficiently. What's really important here is that we have the administration behind this program." According to the CALM website, textbooks prices are continuing to increase and these costs are reported to be one of the most prominent reasons that students drop out. Dr. Wilson explains that most students cannot afford all of their course mate- rial for the semester, which has a ' negative effect on how well they do in a class, "As a consequence, students struggle to get a hold of used copies online or wait for long periods in the library for their turn with reserved material," Wilson said. "Others are forced to forego having access to all needed course materials. All of these factors have a negative impact on student success generally and on their grades specifically." Susan Wilson also points out that students often times are so upset by textbook prices and don't necessarily understand that the faculty are not at fault. "It's important f or students to know that the faculty does care, but most of them are actually unaware of the price of these textbooks," she said. "But students do have a voice and they can communicate their concerns." The CALM program provides affordable learning materials for students and allows them to be more successful in their journey to higher education. Students and faculty are encouraged to participate in this program and submit any proposal they might have to CALM down more courses. Continued from page I InterVarsity derecognized as student organization leaders are required to be members of the Christian faith, membership is open to anyone that is interested in learning more about Christianity or wanting to join a close-knit student org. "I make the comparison that we require the President to have a certain background, and in certain levels, they are allowed to discriminate," Hatch, said. " It's a Biblical requirement that our leaders be Christian, so I d on't think that it should be considered discriminatory if it is a faith background." The CSUSM chapter of InterVarsity has been extremely active on campus f or the past 18 years, serving students in a multidimensional fashion. The org. offers a diverse range of small group Bible studies, ranging f rom Latino to athletes to Greek system based. In addition to establishing worship services and a variety of outreach programs, InterVarsity also works with the general campus community. They regularly partner with other student orgs, to sponsor events pertaining to social justice, feed hundreds of incoming freshmen at a f ree, start-of-the-semester barbeque and set up a welcome stand to pass out snow cones to hundreds of students during the first week of school. InterVarsity Area Director for North County, Ramiro Marchena, said that the constitution is not intended to be discriminatory but rather to provide leaders that are wellversed in the Bible and Christian faith in order to answer questions that other members may have. InterVarsity also chose not to utilize the election based system for thenleadership orgs, in order to remain true to their values. "We would be intentionally voting for people that are Christian to become leaders. We probably wouldn't vote in a non-Christian and that would be working the system," Marchena said. Due to their derecognition, InterVarsity will not have the same access to resources that they did as a student org. They cannot have a table at student org. fairs, partner with other orgs, in the same capacity that they previously did or promote the group in spaces other than on public bulletin boards. In addition, not being a student org. impacts the costs and time it takes to reserve a room on campus for meetings. InterVarsity is open to working further with the Chancellor's Office to reach a consensus on. how the matter should be resolved. However, they maintain that they would like to be reinstated as a student org., and should be allowed to select student leaders that are of the Christian faith. "We are going through a process of grieving for the institution where the place we call home isn't home anymore," Marchena said. "We don't hate the CSU system and we understand their policy, but we think that there is a better way to go about this. This is creating a space for no diversity where you can't believe in anything and c an't have requirements for leaders. Our desire is that they will create a space f or people of faith. As a religious org., we can have a president who is Muslim or Christian. We're just asking for that space to be true to ourselves, having been able to do that f or decades on these campuses." 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The crowd was given headbands and foam paws to help draw attention to themselves, both encouraging the Cougars and helping to deter Vanguard's plans to upset the homecoming event. The momentum helped to rally Cougars from a seven point deficit after the first half, outscoring Vanguard by eight in the second. "It's incredible to have this kind of support and what an incredible atmosphere it was for homecoming," Coach Jim Saia said. "BeatWÊÊÊÊÊKÊM ing the Number 1 team in the country at home court." Since then, Cougars went on the road to win in two games in Fullerton and two games in Salt Lake City, Utah, making them 10-0 on the season. Cougars are averaging 8 three-pointers a game and shooting just under .400 percent from the field. Guard Blake Nash leads all Cougars in scoring, averaging above 20 points and 4 assists per game and playing more than 30 minutes a game. Guard Akachi Okugo is shooting just below .500 percent from the three, tying his teammate, guard Tyson Kygar, who has 21 three pointers on the season. Despite boasting a smaller stat line than his other fellow starters, Forward Wade Collie manages to contin- Photo by Bruce Sherwood Fans and cheerleaders rally in support of homecoming victory. ue to see the court for his contributions away from the stat sheet. Collie is utilized as a two-way athlete, flourishes in his role as a stretch forward and often being able to cause gaps in the opponent's defense. Center Declan Daly leads CSUSM in rebounding, averaging 8 rebounds per game. His defensive presence causes a significant amount of trouble for opponents' offense in the front court. Cougars are averaging above 80 points a game while holding opponents to just below an average 75 points a game. Cougars will play one more game on the road Tuesday, Dec. 2 against Azusa Pacific before hosting Bethesda on Saturday, Dec. 13 at MiraCosta College. mmmmmmmmm HEART BEAT Meningitis threatens college population C DC warns o f s ilent, p otentially d eadly threat with friends and significant others, they are not thinking about potential risks. Students are now living As our journey into college and life begins, an in closer quarters than ever overwhelming f eeling of before and while that life excitement consumes us. can create a sense of comFor many of us, college life munity and independence, is our first taste of freedom. it can also carry the risk of New experiences like liv- infectious diseases. For exing in the dorms or fall- ample, Meningococcal dising in love, come with a ease is a common disease new sense of adventure among first-year college and excitement. Now we students living in the dorm. The Centers for Disease feel invincible, plunging headfirst into the unknown. Control and Prevention Students are so drunk with (CDC) states that Meningothe excitement of sharing coccal disease is caused by a new apartment or dorm the bacterium meningococBY ALEXIS SAUCEDO SPORTS COLUMNIST cus and around 10 percent of the population has been previously exposed to the bacteria and are harboring it in the back of their nose and t hro^ These individuals a rf : asymptomatic and receive the title 'carrier.' According to the CDC, a common outcome of a meningococcal infection is meningitis. A meningococcal meningitis infection results in the swelling of the meninges, which are the protective membrane coverings of the brain and spinal cord (CDC, 2014). Symptoms of meningitis typically appear within three W alk o ff h oliday p ounds Staying in shape this holiday season working out has to be some kind of dreadful affair made STAFF WRITER of early morning alarms and gruesome workout sessions Holidays are a time of which take hours on end. joy, excitement, together- For those who think this is ness and all-around hap- the case, there is good news, piness. Thanksgiving is staying in shape is as simple the holiday f or eating. as walking around the block. There's a huge turkey, According to the Institute stuffing you can't get enough of Medicine, walking a mere o f, mashed potatoes that 5,000 steps every day, or 2.5 do not seem to end and the miles, is a simple way to keep gravy to accompany the your weight down. Walking meal. That is all before 2.5 miles may sound dauntyou even get to the dessert. ing and time-consuming to Immediately following some but if you reserve 30 Thanksgiving, Christmas minutes a day, you will evenis another holiday known tually develop a healthy roujust for the treats like gin- tine that is quick and easy. gerbread pastries, fruit cake If you are inclined to take and candy canes. That said, on a bigger challenge try to everyone« is thinking about reserve an hour for yourself how they can stay in top and double the distance for form once the season of a more strenuous workout happiness comes to an end. that will burn, on average, People tend to think that 300 to 500 calories each day. BY PIERSON CEPEDA Before you start your walk, remember another important aspect of working out that many people forget, stretching. Stretch your calves, hamstrings and quads. Also consider your walking form. It's simple, head up looking forward with your neck, shoulder and back relaxed. Slightly bend your arms when swinging and keep your stomach muscles tightened with a straight back. Lastly, walk while rolling from heel to toe. This holiday, like many others, will be full of fun and happiness and the last thing people want to do is think about exercise. The simple solution to this is to keep it simple. Take 30 minutes and take a walk, either alone or with others, the more the merrier. to seven days of exposure (CDC, 2014). The CDC states that the symptoms of meningitis are fever, headache and a stiff neck. >Mqre severe t &ytoiltoms c an: inclucfeiiausea, vomiting, photophobia and an altered mental status. Meningococcal disease can be diagnosed with a blood draw or a lumbar puncture. Individuals who may have been exposed to the disease are treated with antibiotics in order to prevent them from acquiring or further spreading the disease. According to the CDC, "antibiotic treatment should reduce the risk of dying but sometimes the infection has caused too much damage to the body for antibiotics to prevent death or seria l ^ong-ternr - ptdkiefe." About 11 to 19 percent of individuals who have survived meningococcal disease will have long-term disabilities. These long-term disabilities can include the loss of limb, deafness, brain or nervous system damage. It is vital that students*on college campuses are aware of this disease and take precautions in preventing it. CSUSM currently provides all first year housing students with meningitis information in their housing contracts. These students are required to read and return a response stating they hay^ understood the information provided to the Campus Housing Office. A vaccination does exist that protects against the bacterium that causes meningococcal disease, however it is not required in order to be a CSUSM student or to live in the dorms (though encouraged). The CDC states that a vaccine is the best defense against meningococcal disease. Andrea Leonard coaches players to athletic, personal victory tem Coach Leonard goes by. "My philosophy is that if we can build and maintain a solid foundation of values, morals, positive culture and respect, then the winning follows that," Leonard said. "You need to know how to 112-46 record during her four-year tenure be the proof to that philosophy, then it is There are some athletic clear that we have discovteams in collegiate sports ered a modern day Socrates. who struggle to win with Coach Leonard's systems little to no excuses every and beliefs were not creattime they step on the field ed overnight as you can tell. or court. There are They were conceived other teams that have when the love startthe talent, but still do ed then manifested not receive the results when she was given they expect or want. the opportunity, so it For the CSUSM is as if she assisted Women's Volleyherself for a spike ball team, neither of towards a successthose scenarios is the ful coaching career. case and Head Coach Not only does she Andrea Leonard coach her players to is the one to thank victory, but she cares Photo by Chris Morales due to her beliefs, greatly for her athletes. systems and overall Andrea Leonard is satisfied with her team's "When it all comes playoff performance. fervor for coaching. together and you see "Talent can only take them achieve someyou to a certain place, so in create an unselfish environ- thing they never thought posorder to win, you must have a ment where a group of peo- sible," Leonard said. "You system," Coach Leonard said. ple can collectively come have helped them open a door Imagine a well-conditioned together for the good of the inside themselves that will and orderly community and TEAM, not themselves." continue to create greatness you will get an idea of the sysIf we simply let Leonard's throughout their lifetime." BY BURTLAND DIXON STAFF WRITER �Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com Faculty Spotlight Professor Berman reflects on career as filmmaker T eaching t he art of filmmaking t o C SUSM students BY ANTHONY TREVINO STAFF WRITER Professor Jonathan Berman is a well-known independent filmmaker that divides his time between helping foster the creativity of his film students and working tirelessly on his own films that focus on taking the viewer on a journey to places the average person may never see. Professor Berman started his film education early and drew inspiration from his childhood. "As kids we had bands when we were like 13, and around the same time we were also making movies," Professor Berman said. "Home movies on super 8 film, which was all the rage back then, and you'd get the little three minute reel and we'd shoot Karate epics or gangster films." After graduating from McGill University in Montreal with his BA, Professor Berman began working as an Assistant Film Editor for various independent film companies such as Troma Entertainment, best known for such flicks as The Toxic Avenger (1984) and Terror Firmer (1999). Following his early work at Troma, Professor Berman went on to direct three documentary films: The Shvitz (1993), My Friend Paul (1999) and Commune (2005). Professor Berman came to CSUSM in 2004 after answering an ad for a job in the Communications department. "I liked the idea of being able to teach at a public school," Professor Berman said. In between a busy sched- ule as one of the university's Associate Professors, he's nearing completion on his fourth film People of Earth, which is an in-depth look at the influence George Van Tassel, his mysterious death and the infamous Integratron—a machine that supposedly functions as both a healing device and time machine—have had on the residents of Joshua Tree. Professor Berman's films are about taking the audience to places that exist in reality but still allowing them to feel as if they're watching a traditional narrative. "I want them to go on a ride and feel like they watched a fiction film," Professor Berman said. When asked if he had any advice for young filmmakers and students, Professor Berman answered with a very thoughtful and inspiring piece of advice: "If you want to make stuff, learn how to effectively use storytelling to prove a point, to persuade people," he said. "Express your emotional disposition, your belief system and be a modern citizen Photo provided by Anthony Trevino who has the power to use Professor Berman takes a break media to make change." outside his office. STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT Catholic Club displays faith and God's love through its members C atholic C ougars share w ord of G od t o C SUSM c ommunity B Y SHANICE DAVIS STAFF WRITER The Catholic Club here at CSUSM hopes to spread the word of God through its members. Melinda Lopez, president of the Catholic Club, talked about the possibilities one can experience by simply having faith in God. Lopez said that faith is a strong component of the club. "We are a group of students who meet and seek to grow in communion with God, our faith and each other," Lopez said. "As a club, we seek to provide a safe environment for students to encounter Christ." Lopez explained that celebration and appreciation of God is a large aspect of the faith in Catholic tradition. "Four Sundays before we celebrate the coming of Jesus in the Season of Advent, we prepare our hearts, souls and minds Photo provided by Catholic Club CSUSM Catholic Club recognizes their similarities when focusing on a common goal. for the coming of Jesus," Lopez said. "We celebrate the Christmas season beginning Dec. 24 with the birth of Christ, until the coming of the three Magi on Jan. 6." "Students can take away that they are unconditionally loved by God and that they are called to do amazing things," Lopez said. "Sometimes we are caught up in the business of life and feel alone, insignificant and lost, but being Catholic allows you to be apart of something that is universal, while we are all human and realize we are not perfect, we strive to know deeply who our Lord and Savior is." In addition to receiving and exposing the love of God to others, the Catholic Club also strongly believes in giving back and helping others in need. Their main goal of focus is donating as much as they possibly can to people in need and being a light for Christ on campus as they try to reflect Gospel messages in their everyday lives. The Catholic Club raised over $150 for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as part of their water project to provide clean water supply for developing communities. The club is also working on another community project for the holiday season. Future plans include sponsoring some families in need for Christmas. Currently the organization is accepting collections of gently used clothing and new blankets for homeless high school aged students as part of a fundraiser. With the semester coming to an end soon, the Catholic Club has only a few more events left. For their last meeting, the club is hosting a Christmas social party from 7 p jn. on Dec. 3 at The Clarke in room 110. Next semester, the organization will be holding meetings from 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Clarke. The meetings will include social nights, guest speakers, Bible studies and Mass. Lopez encourages anyone interested in building or strengthening their relationship with God to join the club at any of their weekly meetings on campus. For more information visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. c om/CsusmCatholicClub. "Each and every one of us is at a different point in our faith journey and the mission of our club is to offer opportunity for anyone to share and grow in their faith," Lopez said. Forthcoming student organization, Latter Day Saint Student Association B uilding c ommunity t hat s erves G od BY SHANICE DAVIS STAFF WRITER Students on campus may or may not have heard of the Latter Day Saint Student Association as they are an up and coming organization here on campus. The official name of the LDS church is The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. Kathleen Scott, faculty advisor of the organization, gives a snippet of insight on the LDS and of what is to come for the future of the LDSSA. "Our mission is to integrate the intellectual and spiritual aspects of student life at the university by providing opportunities for students to serve, socialize and learn doctrine," Scott said. "We want our members to round out their education with a foundation of faith to move on into the world as useful members of society." "LDS believe that God is our Heavenly Father-He knows us each individually and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to make up for our mistakes so that we can learn and grow and eventually return to him," Scott said. "We believe that God answers prayers, often in subtle ways and He is by our side to guide us through the craziness of life." Serving the Lord is just a piece of what being part of the LDS community is about. In addition, the LDS community also serves others in need. "Mormons serve throughout the world, especially during crises such as the Haitian earthquake and Katrina, wearing yellow T-shirts with the Helping Hands logo," Scott said. Locally they have an annual service day in which members clean up parks and communities; for example, one group raked and cleaned Kit Carson Park in Escondido. The org. also provides services on an individual level that is usually private and not advertised. The LDSSA is about serving those in need and striving to live life as Christ would see justifiable. Next semester when LDSSA is official, they'll have meetings every Tuesday and Thursday during U-hour. Getting to know one another, planning for the future of the organization, along with discussing doctrine and church history will be among some of the topics discussed during the meetings. Scott said that if anyone is interested in joining LDSSA, to feel free and email her at kscott@csusm .edu. "We hope that students take from this experience a confidence that there is deep meaning and purpose in life and that there is divinity in each of us," Scott said. �Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchroh.features@gmail.com Muslim Student Association celebrates Eid in America Group maintains tradition, culture within larger community ing a goat or lamb as a re- about self-improvement." minder of Abraham's own "[It's] a month of Soul FEATURES E DITOR sacrifice and love for God. Purification and a month "The importance of Eid to strengthen connections Traditions may not be built is gratefulness and hav- with God," MSA memon the same belief but they are ing a remembrance of ber, Kiren Khan, said. often celebrated in the same God," Mahmood said. "It's Other characteristics of way—with families, friends, a time for family to come Eid celebrations include traparties and community—as and celebrate together." ditional clothing, parties, The small Eid is celebrat- food and family gatherings an expression of culture. Amber Mahmood and oth- ed following Ramadan—a where gifts such as money, er MSA members discussed month of fasting from sun toys and clothing are handcelebrating Eid, an aspect of up until sun down. The ed out to family members. Islamic culture, in America. start of the Eid celebraAmber Mahmood and Eid is a Muslim holiday tion is marked by the end other MSA members are that occurs twice a year, of Ramadan month where firm believers in integrating once after Ramadan and families join one another one's own culture and mergonce after Hajj (pilgrim- for a three day long feast. ing a piece of their own be"The month of fasting is liefs and traditions within the age) and lasts three days. Similar to other religious about pushing your lim- larger community. However, celebrations, the importance its and testing yourself," some MSA members find of Eid lies in its history. The Mahmood said. "It's about that it's sometimes difficult holiday includes sacrific- trying to break bad habits and to maintain the tradition. BY NADA SEWIDAN "When you celebrate Eid here it is different than celebrating in an Islamic Country," MSA member, Leena El-Maleh, said. "It's sometimes difficult coordinating work and school in order to maintain the tradition because we don't get it off as a holiday," Mahmood said. Mahmood talked about how vital community members are to the holiday. "My favorite part of Eid is the community aspect and seeing everybody praying and spending time with family," she said. "We are so busy in our everyday lives so it's nice to have a day to get together and celebrate; it's unifying." Photo provided by MSA Club MSA shares their love of a traditional Muslim holiday with their peers and fellow students. MSA believes it's about co-existence within a larger community, a community that respects each other's beliefs and a community where individuals can celebrate their culture whether it's Christmas, Hanukah or Eid. Mahmood said that although it is difficult at times, her family continues to maintain their religion within their hearts, home and alongside the community. Celebrity paintball tournament hosted by PEACE Fund Organization offers creative platform to raise money for charity BY ANNE HALL A D MANAGER PEACEFund is bringing together professional paintball stars with star-studded actors and actresses to help earn money for a nonprofit awareness campaign that provides support for youths struggling through matters of life. The non-profit organization, created by Adrian Paul, is designed to help children in need through raising awareness and money by hosting charity events such as this one. Not only is PEACEFund working to earn money for their organization, but the event is also designed to al- Photo provided by ItGirl Public Relations, Inc. on behalf of PEACEFund. low the honored guests to represent their own charities. Winners of each event will be able to choose where the proceeds go. Existing celebrities registered for participating in the event include: Adrian Paul of Highlander, Robbie Jones from Tyler Perry's Temptation, Bret Lockett (formerly played for New England Patriots), Wesley Jonathan of What I Like About You, Kyle Massey of Dancing with the Stars, Walter Jones of the Power Rangers, Jacqueline Toboni of Grimm and many more. CSUSM students, staff and faculty members are encouraged to attend and par- ticipate in community events such as this in order to help raise money and awareness for local charities in need. Weekend tickets can be purchased and daily tickets are just $25 per day with a $15 parking fee. For a oneof-a-kind experience, $1,000 allows teams of up to seven to register together to team up with one pro and one celebrity as part of their group. The two day event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Camp Pendleton Paintball Park in Oceanside. Tickets can be purchased online or at the event location: 1700 Vandergrift Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registration begins at 8 a.m. while the celebrity tournament will start at 10 a.m. The organization hopes to host the world's largest paintball battle on Sunday as everyone will come together for a day long war to challenge stamina and wit. Camp Pendleton has a restriction against automatic paintball guns, but bring your rags and microfiber cloths, auto-feed hopper, double triggers, extra pods and semiautomatic paintball guns if you've got them. Of course, loads of water, Gatorade and snacks would be wise accessories. Keep in mind that the entire weekend is intended to be days full of fun. Religions of the world How different religions celebrate important holidays BY ALEX MARAVILLAS STAFF W RITER While Christmas is among the most celebrated this time of year, there are several other diverse religious traditions to recognize. Hanukkah, a religious Jewish celebration, occurs before Christmas every December; however, this is not the holiest of Jewish events, for that would be Yom Kip- pur, the Day of Atonement. Hanukkah traditions include Hanukkah celebrates the lighting the menorah and rededication of the haven consuming traditional Jewin Jerusalem after it was ish dishes such as latkes. scoured by the winnow SyrEid al-Adha is the Festival ian/Greek affiliation. The of Sacrifice. This Muslim haven was left with simply event remembers Abraham's enough oil to light the can- dedication to God when he dles for one night; however, attempted to sacrifice his the oil wondrously came to only child in lieu of God's last for eight. That is the rea- command. Eid is one of the son Hanukkah is celebrated two most key events in Isfor eight nights, beginning lam, which takes place after at crepuscule on Dec. 21. the Hajj. The Hajj is an Ara- COUGAR bic translation and is defined as a pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid celebrations include dressing up in the finest traditional clothing, visiting family members and holding feasts. Yule, a name for the Winter Solstice, is an event celebrated on Dec. 21 and is a pagan religious festival that was considered traditional prior to the existence of Jesus Christ. Animals were butchered and a live tree was brought into the home as part of tradition. Buddhism is a religion that follows the teachings of Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism teaches that enlightenment can be achieved by acquiring knowledge and abandoning ignorance. Ultimately, Buddhism emphasizes enlightenment as the road to liberty. A Buddhist tradition includes the celebration of the birth and death of Buddha. The celebration takes place every May during the full moon. Whether it's celebrating the birth of Christ during the Christmas holiday, eating latkes and lighting the Menorah for Hanukkah, remembering Abraham's sacrifice for God during Eid or honoring Buddha on a May full moon, it's important to recognize the diversity of cultures and traditions that make up the religions of the world. 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Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves therightto reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �F E AT U R E S The COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 ,2014 Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com 7 Cougar Farewell: Nada Sewidan W e s ay g oodbye t o g raduating c o-worker A hard worker to her core, ing her time at the school, of advice. The first was a Sewidan was drawn to us believing that they would warning against taking six after transferring from Palo- last beyond her departure classes in one semester, a mar Community College For her time at the paper, situation she lamented forcwhere she was a staff writer she enjoyed editing articles ing upon herself as it culmiat The Telescope, their cam- that addressed issues from nated to an excess amount pus newspaper. Since then, a different perspective and of stress being piled on her. she has been with us since was proud of those that took The second (and much 2013, and in an interview these approaches. The same more uplifting) was that of we talked about her expe- was embodied in her favorite putting feeling into one's riences not just at the pa- article, "My experience as work. It is the mentality of per, but also as a CSUSM an Egyptian American" in some students to simply see student and the advice she which she talked about the a homework assignment as has for future students. dual life she experienced as busy work for which they In regards to her most an immigrant to the United only need to splatter some enjoyable experiences on States and her struggle to words onto a page and call it a campus, Sewidan had rous- overcome not only language day. She argued against this, ing praise for her professors barriers, but those erected instead advocating for peosaying that they were not by stereotypical notions ple to look at the assignments Photo by Anne Hall only some of the smartest of Egypt and her ethnicity. as something that a student people she'd taken classes As a bit of hindsight on her can look at and be proud of. Features Editor Nada Sewidan leaves behind a challenge of large with, but also taught her to time at the campus, Sewidan shoes to fill. Crafting a masterpiece of formulate her own ideolo- dispensed two great pieces written words can make peoented journalists that pass gies through incorporation of BYWILLMCCURDY through our publication. their ideas as a base. For her RADIO ASSISTANT WÈÊÊÊËËk One such Cougar deserv- fellow students, she spoke J I l l l l l l I C ontinued f rom p age 1 At the Cougar Chronicle, ing of recognition is Fea- happily about the friendwe take pride in the tal- tures Editor, Nada Sewidan. ships she had garnered dur- SI ple passionate for something they may not even have had the slightest care about before. Doing assignments in this way leads to an expansion of intellectual thought and ideas which breathes life into the heart of what school is truly about: learning. Being a fellow journalist at the paper, Sewidan was important to my own evolution at the publication. She was the one that gave me my first article and started me on the path to the level of journalistic professionalism present in my current work. I think I speak for all those at the paper when I say you will be missed and it was a pleasure working with you. H Cougars' advocacy CULINARY CORNER Potato latkes Jewish delight for breakfast BY NOELLE FRIEDBERG OPINION EDITOR Potato latkes are a traditional Jewish dish. They are eaten during Hanukkah because the oil they are made with reminds those celebrating this Jewish holiday of the oil in the Temple that lasted for eight days. My father was raised Jewish, and while my family does not practice the religion, we still like to partake in this tradition by eating latkes this time of year. It has become a new family tradition of ours to eat them for breakfast every Christmas morning. Try them with applesauce, sour cream and cinnamon on top. Even though that sounds like a weird combination, trust me, it's delicious. Yields: This recipe makes about 16 latkes. Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes 1 small onion 3 tablespoons flour 2 eggs V\ teaspoon salt Oil for frying (vegetable oil works well) Directions: 1. Peel the potatoes. 2. 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Send any recipes or suggestions to Culinary Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com and you may see your recipe featured in the next issue. told the audience her story and affording the necessary of survival and her experience materials more of a realistic with homelessness at a very possibility. In addition, provulnerable time in her life. grams like ACE Scholars, "At one point, I was a re- which helps former foster cently 'openly lesbian,* youth attend college, prohomeless student who had vides guidance and support just started a sexual assault to ensure that they graduate, case without family support," CSUSM faculty are also GuzmXn said. "I know for a hosting^, other programs f act t hat I a m o nly h ere b e- that aire" aiftied a t helphomelessness. cause of my amazing profes- ing * end sors, my feminist family and Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, die support of my friends**' Kinesiology Professor and While higher educations is faculty head of the Donate still working towards provid- Don't Dump Program, exing appropriate resources few plains how she is helping stustudents that are homeless dents reach out to people in or at-risk, some efforts have the community with the Doalready been spearheaded by nate Don't Dump Program. students, faculty and staff in " 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4 an effort to begin making a children suffer from hunchange. Film screenings like ger insecurity. We are try"Inocente" raise awareness ing, with this food disof the need to reach out to tribution to get students homeless students and pro- involved with this type vide resources. Initiatives of community outreach," de Ghetaldi said. like CALM, which seeks to Donate Don't Dump is a reduce textbook costs, works to make attending college volunteer-based program that saves short dated and surplus foods that will essentially get thrown out or go to waste by grocery stores. They take this food and distribute it to people within the commuiilty who cannot afford groceries. Students who struggle with hunger or homelessness are of course welcomed and encouraged to take advantage of this resource. It is held on thè 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every week at 1:30 and located at thè Summit Church parking lot next to the new dorms. Organizers and speakers at the "Inocente" film screening are hoping to facilitate change as they continue to spread awareness and educate the community about issues of homelessness on campus. By advocating for these issues, they hope to see an increase in resources for homeless students and an ultimate end to homelessness cai campus. Holiday shopping without breaking bank Cougars' advice on budgeting for this holiday season BY SHANICE DAVIS STAFF WRITER Christmas is approaching and holiday shopping is becoming more inevitable. For college students, holiday shopping can be quite pricey and can put an enormous dent in one's wallet; however, there are ways one can levy some of those expenses. At CSUSM, many students share the same struggle of digging in couch cushions for coins or miraculously running across 20-dollar bills in jean pockets, and for that, students are no strangers to the notion of cost effective shopping strategies. One way to prevent overspending this Christmas is to take a good look at your accounts and weigh the amount of money earned versus necessary future expenses. It's important to set a realistic expectation and admit how much you can spend. It's then that you can decide what stores you are realistically able to shop. "I think you can set limits for yourself and just know how much you have and what you're able to spend," CSUSM student, Troy Stephens, said. Another similar option is to abandon credit and debit cards at home and only withdraw enough money to cover the items you specifically want to buy. "In order for me to go holiday shopping without breaking the budget, I leave my debit cards or credit cards at home and take out the amount of money I could use," CSUSM student Stephanie Cervantes said. "I think knowing how much money I'm trying to spend on each person is a good idea." A similar option is budget out how much you want to devote to each person on your holiday list and withdraw cash accordingly. "What I'll do is have a certain amount that I will be spending on each person," CSUSM student Diana Gar- cia said. "For example, I have three people in my family besides myself and let's say that I 'm going to spend 50 dollars on each person, I'll only take out 150 dollars from my bank account and make sure I carry it in cash so that I don't use my cards." Additionally, prior research of local deals and pricing is a good idea. "I look for discounts on groupons and such," CSUSM student, Heath Brown, said. Regardless of how everyone is going about their holiday shopping, don't forget to rack up on deals to get more bang for your buck. Happy Spending and Happy Holidays Cougars. �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Don't tolerate intolerance The true meanings of "diversity/9 "tolerance5 Therefore, not all reliSTAFF WRITER gions can be valid. Some must be wrong if others are to be right. Of course, they Diversity is a word that can all be wrong; however, people love to throw around. they cannot all beright.So Schools, teams and work- how do we coexist with the places pride themselves people whose core beliefs in having diversity. But are different than our own? First, we need to understand what does it really mean? Diversity is simply the what "tolerance" is. Seccondition of something be- ond, we need to exercise it. Tolerance is possibly one ing composed of differing elements. But how do we of the most misunderstood deal with diversity when words in today's culture. it comes to the passion- To tolerate something or filled topic of religion? someone does NOT mean Anyone who is somewhat to support or accept them. To tolerate something educated in religion, and not only makes the blanket state- means to allow or endure ment that all religions teach what is difficult or disathe same essential things, greeable. We do not tolerknows that there are many ate people we agree with. differing and contradictory How could we? We agree claims amongst religions. with them. We can only tolB Y CALEB H OGLAND Photo by Cody Cook Discrepancies over religious dogma amongst different faiths often leads to more exclusion than inclusion. erate the people and beliefs we dislike or disagree with. When it comes to religion and moral convictions, there are those who voice their opinions and those who do not like to hear particular views. Simply because someone disagrees with the religious or moral conviction does not mean they are intolerant. By using correct reasoning, and of course proper manners and behavior, we can even be tolerant when claiming one person is right and the other is wrong about their beliefs. The person who is INTOLERANT is the one who does not allow someone to voice his or her opinion at all. Everyone has a right to their beliefs and convictions and they have arightto voice them. Everyone is biased in one-way or another, but they still have arightto engage in discussions about life, morals and religion. To insult someone for their beliefs, to call them names such as intolerant or bigot, and push them off the floor without allowing them to express their view is not tolerance. It is still not tolerant even if these personal attacks are done in defense of another view, which may not be your own. CSUSM is a place for higher learning; it is not a place for indoctrination. All people and their differing cultures are welcomed to come to this safe place and express their diverse religious views. The only way any environment can truly be safe for religious diversity and serious questions of life and morality is if people are actually tolerant. (Or "if people actually understand tolerance.") So, endure with dignity. Endure with respect. Disagree as you like, and learn tolerance if you have not already, because around here, we don't tolerate people who are intolerant. Mindfulness: Decreasing stress, increasing happiness B Y COLLIN V AZ FEATURES ASSISTANT Mindfulness meditation is a popular Buddhist teaching used to bring balance to one's life and merge mind and body. Buddhism can be considered more of a way of life than a dogmatic religion. Its lessons can be studied and put to use by anyone regardless of age or religious views. Here are four steps that I use and recommend to decrease stress and increase happiness: 1. Mindful Breathing This simple action can be utilized at any time in order to quickly bring about mindfulness. At a time of heightened stress, a friend or parent may have suggested that you "count to ten." In essence, this is a breathing meditation. In our daily lives, we are often so caught up in our thoughts and responsibilities that we forget to establish a connection between our minds and bodies. Whether you are in class, driving to work, doing homework, or just browsing social media, this exercise can improve your attitude and mindset. Begin by exhaling completely, clearing your mind of any particular thoughts. Then inhale through the nose, mentally following your inbreath and feeling the air surge into your body. This is important because it remindsr your psyche that you have a body. After a relaxed inhale, follow the outbreath back out of your nose, feeling your chest move as the air is released from your body. Repeat as needed. 2. Mindful Walking If time permits, mindful walking is a great way to clear your mind. We walk a lot each day and these walks all have one thing in common: they have a destination. Constantly thinking about what is next on the to-do list places our thoughts in the future. Although it is important to remain responsible for tasks we must complete, letting our mind relax and settle into the present moment can lead to less fatigue throughout the day. proves our health as well. Next time you get a break to sit down with lunch or dinner, try this technique. Use your fork and take a bite as you would normally. Now before you target that next mouthful, put the fork down. Bring your attention away from the next bite and focus on the food the s mell o f the outdoors. you are chewing. Notice the Breathe in and out slowly consistency and flavor (a with each step following good opportunity to assess your in and out breath as whether or not the source previously described. Bud- of your food is wholesome). dhist monk and author, Thich After swallowing, pick the Nhat Hanh, suggests prac- fork up again and repeat titioners recite the phrase the process, remembering "I'm home" with every step, to stop and appreciate your before exhaling. This will food fully before going in remind you that your des- for more. While very simtination has already been ple, this allows our bodies to reached and keep your mind digest our food at a natural relaxed and in the moment. rate while simultaneously al3. Mindful Eating lowing us to be more aware Americans are unique in of the food we consume. many ways, especially in the 4. Sitting Meditation way that we consume food. Closely related to breathDue to our over-worked life- ing meditation, sitting medistyles; we tend to eat food tation is an excellent daily as quickly as possible. The activity that can improve practice of eating mindfully your overall quality of life. not only brings us back to If you are new to meditathe present moment, but im- tion, I would recommend Start by choosing a nice, quiet area for your walk. Not much space is required, as the object of your walk is to slow down. Instead of walking with the intention of reaching a destination, fully enjoy each step. Take note of your environment, the breeze on your skin, the sounds of the birds chirping and A SI S PECIAL E LECTION S xereise your voice regarding t he f uture of ASI. Vote o nline In t he Special Election! Voting for the special election will be open F ebruary 3 - 6 , 2 0 1 5 . The special election will address proposed changes to the ASI Bylaws. For more information and to vote please visit: http://www.wusm.edu/asi/get_invo^ed/bod/elec^ofis.html Photo by Cody Cook Chris Morales reducing stress in the reflection louge, located in the USU. starting with ten-minute sessions each day, preferably in the morning in order to boost energy levels and focus throughout the day. Find a comfortable seated position, such as a chair, cushion, edge of the bed, etc. Begin by initiating an inbreath and an outbreath, feeling the air rush in and out of your body. Take a moment to become aware of your surroundings, letting your senses pick up any smells or sounds. If you feel your mind racing with thoughts, bring your attention back to your breath. Count one on the inhale and two on the exhale,proceeding all the way up to ten. A helpful way to describe sitting meditation is the cloud analogy. Imagine your thoughts are clouds in the sky. Focus on the blue sky of the present moment. When a cloud presents itself, you do not want to force yourself to ignore it, but rather acknowledge its existence and let it pass. This can be hard on days when we have a lot on our minds, but with consistent practice, mindfulness will become easier and easier to achieve. GABLES SAN M A R C O S nauoEi SÔé t lorham | San Marcos, CA 92078 o: 740,471 JStt | f; 740.471.7052 smrcdgablts.com | www.gablts.com/sanmcfcos �O pinion Editor: N oelle Friedberg c ougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Christmas Traditions H ow w e c elebrate i n B ulgaria BY ANNA MARIA PETROV STAFF W RITER Christmas is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan where they will spend the holidays and when will be the right time to go shopping f or presents. Feelings of cheerfulness arise when we listen to Christmas songs on the radio, when we decorate the Christmas tree, hang the lights and garlands or just drink steamy hot chocolate. And the most important is our family's long lasting traditions that they passed down to us and we will pass down to our kids someday. Coming from a different country - Bulgaria - was not always easy and that is all due to the fact that when I and my family arrived to this new and unfamiliar land, there was some struggle. But eventually we adapted and to this day enjoy and really appreciate being a part of this country. Dur- ing the holidays we vbring our own traditions and share them with other people. On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, my family and I prepare a whole day to celebrate, and it all starts with me and mom preparing the different dishes. The two main dishes are the cabbage rolls and homemade bread, and each symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ. Meaning that the bread, being made of wheat, symbolizes fertility and growth, and the cabbage rolls are a symbol of baby Jesus being wrapped in a baby blanket. Also, inside the bread there is a quarter. Whoever gets it in one of the bread rolls will have good fortune f or themselves and f or their family, and the oldest family member must split the bread and pass it around. The same goes for having a full table of food, and that means that we will have a prosperous year. There is also some bean casserole and a variety of dried fruits because BY KATIA BRUNSON during winter in our country we don't have any fresh fruits. We also have hardshelled nuts which symbolize good health and strength. After we prepare all the dishes, which need to be vegetarian because it's the end of the religious lent, we set the table with the nuts and dried fruits. We get ready to go to church at night and we go again on Christmas morning, and after dinner we leave the dishes and food out and in that way we leave it for the Virgin Mary, so she can eat to replenish her energy. Another and last tradition my family follows is that when the clock strikes midnight we open our presents, which has always been my favorite part. Besides decorating and waiting anxiously to open presents, the most important and precious thing that is close to my heart is family and tradition. During the holidays we should all share our traditions with either our family or friends. Teaching diversity of religion is teaching n jjgWil^Ti^MirB Y P ROFESSOR K IMBER Q U I N N E Y C ONTRIBUTOR If we agree that an important role of the university is to educate students for global and responsible citizenship through awareness of diversity and practicing inclusiveness, I hope we might also agree that CSUSM is doing its part. CSUSM's mission, vision and values statement reflects our institutional commitment to inclusiveness and multicultural diversity. In our celebration of diversity, we do not have to look f ar to find examples of the varied and constructive ways in which the campus community promotes diversity: Conversations that Matter and Diversity Awareness Month (Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion); Engaging Diverse Dialogues (CHABSS initiative); the Diversity Mapping project; and the Civility Campaign (Student Life and Leadership)—all of which, of course, amounts t o a partial list of many more campus activities related to diversity. Indeed, CSUSM is the recipient of the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.. In spite of our good work, a crucial issue of diversity exists to which we have devoted insufficient a ttentionreligion. Given the global unrest that exists because of Why Christmas is my favorite holiday religious extremism and the gin with students. To this potential for violent conflict end, IFYC's Better Together based on religious differ- campaign (http://www.ifyc. ence, our mission to edu- org/better-together) aims cate students for responsible at educating students to citizenship demands that we become interfaith leaders foster interfaith understand- and to empower change. Even if CSUSM does not ing. And yet religion as in issue of diversity is often over- take advantage of direct collooked at CSUSM. My plea laboration with IFYC, we is to correct that oversight. can find ways to follow the A handful of excellent organization's lead by emresources exist to help fa- bracing religion in our many cilitate conversations about conversations about diverreligion at college cam- sity, thereby promoting relipuses, but the Interfaith gious pluralism. Religious Youth Core (IFYC / http:// pluralism as defined by IFYC www.ifyc.org ) founded by includes respect for people's Eboo Patel is a forerunner diverse religious and nonin this respect. Patel and religious identities, mutucoauthor Cassie Meyer have ally inspiring relationships made a strong argument between people of different f or the "Civic Relevance backgrounds and common of Interfaith Cooperation action for the common good f or Colleges and Universi- (http://www.ifyc .org/about). If we take seriously our ties" in the Journal of College and Character (2011). commitment to educate IFYC conducts campus students for global and citizenship climate assessments of re- responsible through awareness of diverligion and spirituality, recently releasing Engaging sity and practicing incluWorldview, a report on na- siveness, we simply cannot tional trends in campus reli- afford to exclude religion. gious and spiritual diversity Kimber M. Quinney is ( http://ifyc.org/worldview). IFYC has joined with the Adjunct Faculty in the HisCouncil o f. Independent tory Department and FacColleges to provide faculty ulty Liaison for Engagewith professional develop- ment Scholarship in the ment about Teaching Inter- division of Community Enfaith Understanding (http:// gagement. If you are interwww.cic.edu/meetings-and- ested in working to raise events/Faculty-Develop- awareness about religious ment/Pages/Interfaith .aspx). diversity and to foster interFinally, IFYC is persuaded faith dialogue at CSUSM, that raising awareness about please contact Dr. Quinney kquinney@csusm.edu. religious diversity must be- at O PINION ASSISTANT The Christmas season has always felt magical to me. It's a time for love, farcify, traditions and A Christmas ^ Story reruns. Although Christmas in San Diego is never white with snow, we have many other traditions that take place in the slightly cooler weather. One of my favorite Christmas memories was the first year that my extended family and I celebrated on the beach. Early Christmas morning we packed up our beach gear along with BBQ equipment and headed to the bonfire pits at Moonlight Beach. We had so much fun hanging out in the sun and making snowmen with the sand. It was a new twist on Christmas that became a fun tradition in our family. Another Christmas tradition my family has is watching A Christmas Story on Christmas Eve. Although our family has seen that movie dozens of times it never seems to get old. We enjoy the jokes just as much and can quote almost Photo by Noelle Friedberg Holiday lights brighten the night sky and often are a good way to share holiday enthusiasm. every line word-for-word. Many people use the Christmas season to give back to their community and help the less fortunate. Charities and organizations host fundraisers, food drives and toy drives to remind people that they should be grateful for what they have and to spread the wealth among those who don't have the funds for Christmas festivities. Spending time with friends is also one of the perks of the holiday season. One of my favorite things to do is go Christmas caroling doorto-door in my neighborhood with all my musically in- clined peers. Seeing people's faces light up when they open the door to a Christmas carol is probably one of the most rewarding sights to see. People are so grateful for the gesture and it's a great way to spread holiday cheer. Bonus points if you make the old ladies down the street cry tears of joy. Christmas can hold a religious meaning for some people, but for everyone who celebrates Christmas it is a holiday to remind us of the importance of our loved ones. Christmas celebrates traditions, togetherness and the magic of life. Finding comfort in prayer The importance of praying in my life al relationship with God, I don't have to be fake. There is so much freedom in that. I know even when I am unlovable He loves me for who I am, who He created me to be. And that means more than anything the world can offer. Prayer also helps me slow down and even stop mentally. Whether I am quietly sitting and praying or rushing through life, it brings Photo by Noelle Friedbeg me peace and restoration. Finding comfort may also come in forms of appreciating the beauty There is a Bible verse that I especially like in Psalm all around us. time with God. I can tell Him 46:10 that simply states BY TIFFANY TRENT about how I am and what my "Be still and know that I S TAFF W RITER day was like and what I am am God." There is so much struggling with. It is such a peace and comfort in that. In today's society there is wonderful feeling to know If I am in the middle of the an abundance of pressure, that I am being listened to hustle and bustle of work or responsibility and stress no matter what and all the school I can still find a small in everyday life. Trying to while He is compassionate period of time to talk to balance work, school, fam- and merciful. And it is also God and receive His peace. ily and friends, I find myself nice to thank Him for my I believe that anyone can often feeling stressed out, blessings. It is nearly im- experience a personal relaisolated and overwhelmed. possible to be miserable and tionship with God. He created The thing that helps me the grateful at the same time. all of us and loves us enough Another reason I like to send His Son to die in our most whether I am feeling sad or anxious or lonely is to pray. prayer so much is that I do place so that we can know I am a born-again Chris- not have to be formal or say Him. He loves you. He wants tian and have been for many certain things or say them in to have a relationship with years. I believe that God- a certain way. Usually when you. And i t's free on our part. sent His only Son Jesus I pray I am scattered and We just need to have faith. Christ to die on the cross clumsy and unprepared beIf you have any questions and that Christ rose again cause I pray throughout the regarding prayer, God, salvaon the third day; He is the day. I will pray while I 'm tion, Christianity, the Bible, only true path to salvation. I driving, or when I 'm at work, etc. please feel free to go to also believe that when I pray or during a test or before fall- a pastor, someone you know God listens and hears me. ing asleep. God knows eve- who is a Christian or a ChrisFor me, praying is more rything about me and what I tian organization. There is a than just a method to re- am doing and going through. wonderful Christian organilieve negative emotions that I can be completely honest zation at CSUSM called InI might be experiencing. It and real with Him. Since I tervarsity and their email is is getting to spend quality can have a real and person- i v sanmarcos @ g mail . com. �A & E Editor: Faith O rcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com VD B Y ARIEL ROBBINS RADIO ASSISTANT Anderson .Paak is "Baak" and better than ever Christmas came early this year on Oct. 27 because rising musician Anderson .Paak dropped his second album "VENICE" like it was hot— and let me tell you—it is. This Ventura County born s inger/songwriter/drummer/producer has "Paak'd" a real punch in the music world, releasing his debut album "Cover Art" late last year. "Cover Art" featured dynamite covers of "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes. His new album "VENICE" contains 16 tracks that encompass the true spirit of Venice itself by giving you a whole lot of enjoyment you don't want to tell your mom about. .Paak will have you mentally cruisin' down our California coast with tracks like "Luh You," "Drugs" and "Miss Right". His sound two-steps gracefully between genres, mixing some soulful R&B with electronic hip hop and his own unique cadence that will without fail make you want to cadance. The music world is just beginning to hear about Anderson .Paak. He sings about sex, drugs and women, yet somehow or another you'll still find yourself wanting to introduce him to your grandmother. "VENICE" is available on iTunes and Soundcloud, for more information or free DROPPING streaming head to andersonpaak.com. The Release of HTTYD 2 will have you dragon yourself to stores near you Hiccup and the gang are back with the overwhelmingly anticipated "How to Train Your Dragon 2" thatflewinto stores just this Tuesday, Nov. 11. The sequel to the beloved franchise grossed a whopping $176.8 million in the box office and received an honorable 7.8/10 rating from the critics and a 4.4/5 from the fans on Rotten Tomatoes. If you have yet to experience the humbling act of weeping The Book of Life or "How BullKilling, Skeletons are Kid Friendly" ^ B Y W ILL M CCURDY RADIO ASSISTANT It's not often that a movie involving Meso-American culture makes it to the American mainstream, even less so when it involves La Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and narrowed further still when the day in said medium is portrayed as anything other than a Halloween themed spooky episode. "The Book of Life" manages to accomplish this while adding in a whiplashing festive and dark atmosphere, combined with comedy at the speed of bullets to make for a truly unique film. The movie begins on the aforementioned holiday with three young children, Manolo Sanchez (Diego Luna), Joaquin (Channing Tatum) and Maria Posada (Zoe Saldana) with Manolo and Joaquin quarrelling over who will win Maria's heart. While they bicker, two spirits named La Muerte (¿ate del Castillo) and Xibalba (Ron Perlman) make a wager on who shall win Maria's heart and place the fate of the souls of the dead as the price. The film deals with three large issues of which two are glanced over while one is given quite a bit of attention. The first to be brought up is that of Joaquin living in the shadow of his father, a courageous war hero who was killed in a fight with the massive bandit leader Chakal (Dan Navarro). The second is mainly present when Maria returns from Europe in that while men simply see her as an object to marry off, she is a strong woman and does not respond well to the chauvinistic advances of those who presume that they can simply have her as a possession. While an excellent theme for sure, it's exceedingly common in modern pieces and is ultimately brushed under the rug during the later parts of the movie. they must come together to fight for peace, and alter the future of humans and dragons completely. This movie is an achievement worth seeing. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is a sequel for the ages that gives us all one more gnawing reason to wish dragons were real. MJJilJXIIBW h o l i d a y fi,m w o r t h w a t c h i n g The third and arguably most important issue dealt * Tritìi* with in the movie is living up to the family legacy and it wouldn't be mentioned if not for the vehicle through which it conveys the problem: matador bull killing. Killing bulls and fighting in the ring by itself are held as controversial topics today for reasons of animal cruelty for sport much akin to killing racing horses with broken B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER legs. It is given center stage STAFF WRITER with the main protagonist Manolo who comes from a family of bull fighters going to get through theSshort, dark back to the days of the tribes cooler days of winter and of the central Americas, all /fiijoy holiday festivities, inof whom saw nothing wrong cluding your favorite decowith what they were d oing./ rations, books and movies. By being forced to follow in For me, this means a marathe footsteps of his family, thon of Christmas movies. Manolo must decide whethEvery year, the one I start er or not his wishes to be with is the 1968 version of an artist are more important "The Little Drummer Boy." than the pride of his family. It's only 25 minutes long, so Other than that, the mov- I watch it a number of times ie is quite lighthearted for during December. The movthe subject and gives an in- ie was made using a techteresting spin on Hispanic nique called claymation, a lore and traditions. If you're painstaking process that has alright with seeing what become rare in our digital is considered a kids film, age. It uses pliable clay figit's worth the time to view. ures to tell the story which mmmmsm WmSMIMMMMim shamelessly over fantastically animated DreamWorks dragons, this is definitely a film you should invest in. Soaring visuals, stunning scores and a story with so much heart it's no wonder the movie comes so alive on screen, will leave audiences breathless and spellbound. The plot follows protagonist Hiccup and his trusty, much loved, dragon Toothless, as they discover an ice cave teeming with hundreds of new dragon species and a "mysterious Dragon Rider." Hold on folks, the adventure doesn't stop there. The duo finds them at the heart of an epic battle where WÊÊ each fraction of movement of every character is posed and photographed to create seamless motion. The process alone is astonishing. I've been watching this movie every year from my earliest memories. MyVHS copy is surprisingly durable but I did upgrade to a DVD. I can't watch this movie passively and in fact I usually still am brought to tears by the end. Maybe I have just conditioned my response love, or even to take on vast meaning to those receiving these as gifts means everyone is capable of making a difference in someone's life. Another message is more subtle than the usual religious versions of forgiveness. Some things cannot be forgiven and should not be forgiven; genocide is just one of our worldls examples. When terrible things happen in a person's life, any of us can become lost in endless this movie with fresh eyes. The movie packed its 25 minutes with messages regardless of Christian teaching or level of religious adherence. One of these messages is that while we don't have much, we can stillfindsomething to give. When the little boy Aaron plays his song, it is transcendent and (if you have missed this classic to date, here's a spoiler) his gift of music is valued beyond the exotic and expensive gifts of the Three Kings. This idea holds a lot of truth for me. A product of talent, the simplicity of story is not about forgiveness but about the power of love. Infinitely more doable is its message, regardless of love, of the healing of simply letting go of hatred and bitterness. Every year I have watched this rfaovie since I became aware of the world beyond childhood, I have been able to think of current events that call for this timeless truth. No matter what has happened in a person's life, letting go of the poison of habitual negativity will make that person's life better and that's something worth remembering year-round. KHKWÜvl mmâÊÊkSJÊÊÊÊÊLmÊËm l i B ' i WÊÊÊ I Odds in Favor for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" B Y LEXY PEREZ A & E ASSISTANT It's the time of the year, where moviegoers are once again enthralled in the world of Panem, a society where it's fun to kill young citizens but they trick us into thinking they are just fighting for food to alleviate their hunger. In case you were like me and failed to recall every detail of the lastfilmbefore taking your seat in the theater, only one detail is imperative to know. At the end of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," Katniss Everdeen's (Jennifer Lawrence) act of shattering the force field of the Hunger Games arena sparked an uproar in her society. Her act was perceived as rebellious, prompting citizens to finally stand against the control of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). After the last film, this third installment begins in a time period where Katniss' previous home, District 12, is now destroyed, though her family and handsome best friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) were able to escape. Katniss has now been prompted by District 13 President, Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) to be the poster child of the rebellion. The film centralizes on the onset of a Panem rebellion as Katniss transitions from being the winner of the Hunger Games to now being involved in the uprising revolution. Katniss has become a beacon of hope for everyone, all the while struggling with the aftermath of the hardships she endured in the games and worrying over Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), her partner that was captured by the Capital in the last film. While thisfilmlacks a great amount of action as shown in the previous installments, this film proves that Hollywood glitz and glam isn't everything to make a film what it is. Sometimes it is the raw emotion conveyed that can enrapture an audience. What I found interesting about this film was its' contradictory symbol of the term "hero." A "hero" can be assumed to be someone that is strong, empowered and a leader, but this film shows that sometimes that isn't always what consolidates one. The film shows Katniss consistently emotional, powerless and struggling with keeping herself composed from the turmoil and backlash of the government. While Katniss is considered their hero, in reality she is simply a symbol. It is the cit- izens themselves that are the real heroes to be freed from the government's control, something that fuels Katniss to be the hope that not only they need, but she does too. In true franchise fashion, the film also depicts an emerged love triangle, with Katniss juggling her feelings for Peeta and the affection and love from her loyal, best friend Gale. While it can be confusing whom her heart truly wants, after all this girl is enduring the same amount of emotions that we felt after watching Simba cry over his dying father, it can be assumed that we will soon see the love story evolve in the next installment. Although the film seems to embody a tense and serious tone, the humor and charm from Effie (Elizabeth Banks) and Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), provide a dim light in the film's dark tunnel. Earning $123 million in its opening weekend, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" proves that "fangirl" mania has not subsided. It's clear that the odds are always in the favor of this franchise and for that I will always volunteer to be there front row when the next installment is released. �THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 0 4 ,1 2 A &E Photo Submission A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com 11 NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL Photos by: Anne Hall & Matthew Kuhlman Native American dance group performs in the courtyard in front of the CSUSM Student Union on November 4 in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. chool of New Year's Eve Party SsemesterArt celebrates e nd of w ith p erformances 2015 ipppgai Wednesday, December 31, 20 8:30 PM to 1:30 A • Live Bind: Dante's Fire flH • BalloonDrop • Party favors • Comp toast at midnight • Countdown at midnight • All you can eat pizza, salad, pasta & bread sticks *FOR A LIMITED TIME (CALL FOR MORE INFO)* • Ball Drop on NEW 80" TV • Kids tickets for only $20 (30 available) Limited seating available We will sell out Cougar Discounts FiisiBto tickets will be sold at 2 for$110 w ww .rossis-pizza.com RS VP @ ( 760) 7 27-4747 $ 75.00 p er p erson 156 S R ancho S anta F e R d, San M arcos, CA Photo by Chris Morales School of Art will feature piano performances from student musicians. BY BEULAH SUPRIYA STAFF WRITER As the semester comes to an end, the Tukwut voices and the University Vocal Ensemble are practicing for their final performance on the first of December. They are directed by Ron Jessee. A number of the students participating are Music or VPA majors, but everyone's talent and hard work is evident at their practice. The night's program consists of not only songs by the ensemble but piano solos as well. Both director Jessee and his accompanist Dr. Sydney Yin have instrumental pieces planned. Right from familiar songs with a new take on them to old renaissance era songs, all are covered. As tis the season to be jolly, the choir have made it a point to add a Christmas number as well. The innovativeness of the smaller group Tukwut Voices can be seen as they render "Adoramus te" as if in a Cathedral by using the ARTS 11 lobby room to open the performance. The concert is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 in Arts 111. The Javanese Gamelan ensemble is performing as well, which is directed by Mr. Randy Griswold. He has been teaching music here at CSUSM for the past 15 years. It is to be held at 7 p m. on Dec. 3 in Academic Hall ACD 102. At 7 p j n. on Dec. 4, we have the Tukwut Jazz Ensemble performing at Arts 111. This is directed by Dr. Mtafiti Imara, a Saxophonist and Composer, who teaches music at the college as well. With the first week of December lined up with such mesmerizing melodies, there could be no better way to usher in the holiday season. All performances are free to attend so go and support the School of Art. �f\ | A & E Editor: cougarchron.arts@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 0 4 ,1 2 yiodiizi A A( C X viiuiogr^miy.j mimSMm^Bi PHI * gfr ftlili M f i f l y j t sj r I IMall ¡1111 V* I l l l i s O � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The issue is a religious diversity edition; including stories of the CSU system derecognizing religious student groups that specify faith as a criteria for leadership and spotlights individual religious clubs. Other articles includes topics of student homelessness and the ASI passing a resolution in support of the Student Access Initiative to improve class scheduling. CALM (textbooks) campus clubs diversity enrollment fall 2014 holidays homelessness InterVarsity Native American Festival Student Poster Showcase https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2a94898e876415a2f7d49d9c27bdc56e.pdf 15d509afe2e921e21e803ac9ed1ca807 PDF Text Text www.csusmchronicle.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE I SSUE # 5 W EDNESDAY Volume XLIII N OV 5 ,2014 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Sports Features 4 - Kate Bouvatte exhibits how multidimensional athletes are. 10 - Want to know what fashionfindsare in this winter? Check it out! A& E 12 - Join Improv for a fun-filled adventure. 15 - Find out why John Wick was in our A&E Section. Student Access Initiative seeks to expand class schedules B Y K ATLIN S WEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A s t he C SUSM student population grows b eyond its current 12,000, administration h as p roposed diversifying class scheduling and increasing t he n umber of sections o ffered. T he Student Access Initiative, which seeks t o improve classroom utilization, has b een a subject of contention among students, faculty and lecturers. T he university s uffers f rom critical space constraints that prevent large, f uture growth of the student population. C SUSM has 7 1 classrooms on campus, with f ewer than 10 of them seating m ore than 5 0 p eople. Without adding m ore buildings o r increasing the amount of online courses taught through the university, C SUSM m ay f ace the possibility of having t o restrict t he student body g rowth, said administrators. H owever, this process of f-nuia oy \,nris morales Due to class size, both student enrollment and physical space, some students find seating wherever available. creating m ore r oom f or new space utilization is not in more space is c oming. "We are expected t o grow students m ay take longer the ninetieth percentile," than finding m ore efficient Vice Provost Kamel Haddad, in students b y five percent ways t o use the classroom said. "We are in the mid every year f or the next five spaces that already exist. 80s, which puts us as aver- y ears," Dr. Haddad said. "Getting a new build- age f or the CSU system." " The number of classes w e Dr. Haddad, w ho added alone this year were ing is not easy because w e j oined the university in 100. We expect t o add ancannot m ake a case t o the C hancellor's O ffice if our May, said the need f or other 100 every year t o ac- commodate the growth." T he initiative has been in the works since summer 2013 and was proposed by the Scheduling Task Force. Under Provost Graham O berem's charge, the group was given the task of looking at the e ffects of increased population and the c ampus' lack of space t o better accommodate the influx of new students. One of the task f orce's m ajor goals included increasing student access t o classes in the hopes of reducing overlapping class times, reducing conflicts between r equired-classes a nd- giving' m ore- options to students. T he second goal w as t o increase space utilization by becoming more efficient with existing classroom space and finding justification f or new facilities and instructional space on campus.. T he Student Access Initiative proposes new time blocks f or some of the classes o ffered on c ampus, s hift- ing away f rom t he current structure that has presented some of t hese scheduling problems in t he p ast. 9 8 percent of classes at C SUSM are three o r f our u nits. T hree unit classes m eet in 5 0 minute b locks three times a w eek, 7 5 minute blocks twice a week or in a 150 minute block o nce a w eek. Four unit classes m eet in 5 0 minute blocks f our times a w eek, 100 minute blocks t wice a w eek, a 90 m inute and a l l O minute block during the week or in a 200 minute block once a w eek. While the Student Access Initiative would retain s ome c lass sections beiifg o ffered in these intervals, it would alter how the overall school days are structured b efore 2:30 p j n . Under the new proposal, some three unit classes would s hift f rom the twice a w eek, 75 minute b locks t o 50 minute b locks, three times a w eek. In the Student Access C ontinued " access" o n p age 3 Students march to demand change in sexual assault policy Carrying the mattress, shouldering the weight B Y JASMINE D EMERS COMMUNITY N EWS EDITOR Students are coming together in order t o voice their concerns o ver t he growing n umber of sexual assaults around c ampus and t o demand that t he university c hange its current policies. O n Wednesday, O ct. 2 9, a g roup called Feminists A nonymous, along with other concerned students, rallied together in an e ffort t o raise awareness f or issues of sexual assault. T hey marched across c ampus carrying a mattress and p owerfully demonstrated t he need f or change. O ct. 2 9 w as the National Day of Action f or a m ovement t o e nd sexual assault on college campuses. It was inspired b y a student at Columbia University, Emma Sulkowicz, w ho has been carrying a dorm mattress around with her since the beginning of the semester. Sulkowicz says that she was raped b y a f ellow classmate on the first day of h er sophomore year and when she reported her c ase, h e was f ound innocent. She r efuses t o put down the mattress until her rapist has been expelled f rom c ampus. Sulkowicz is o ne of 2 3 students at Columbia w ho have m ade complaints against the university f or their alleged mishandling of sexual assault cases. Students at C SUSM have similar concerns. Editor's Note In the fourth edition of The Cougar Chronicle, published on Oct. 22,2014, a mistake was made in the article titled "CSU system faculty calls for fair contract" by Ryan Downs. The quote read, "This resolution came on the heels of a budget analysis performed by Dr. Howard Bunsis...which concluded that CSUSM does not have the resources to fund such a program." The quote should not have included the word "not." Karen G uzmXn, a C SUSM student and organizer of the m arch, explains that their message was in support of Sulkowicz and all survivors w ho have had t o experience sexual assault. "We want t o show people that w e are here t o stand in solidarity with all survivors and that w e can carry that weight f or t hem," GuzmXn said. GuzmXn also expressed her concerns over the university's policies and explained that they marched t o President H aynes' o ffice in order t o deliver a list of d emands, including t he need f or a sexual assault advocate. " An advocate's role is so important because this person would know every single action that a survivor could take. Not only would they b e there t o navigate through this very extensive process, but survivors would also have support and someone t o b e there f or t hem," GuzmXn said. Photo provided by Feminists Anomynous Student advocates question when a sexual assault advocate will be hired at CSUSM. GuzmXn says that C SUSM does not o ffer an advocate f or survivors and students are concerned with where their tuition money is going otherwise. " The university talks a lot about how they are in c ompliance with the current sexual assault policies such as the Yes M eans Yes B ill, yet w e still d o not have an advocate. It is important that w e as students are able t o question these t hings," GuzmXn said. She explains that their ultimate goal is t o expand and highlight on these issues of policy and persuade the administration t o m ake a c hange. "Feminists A nonymous wants t o h ave an advocate on c ampus because even as the safest C SU c ampus, t he university h asn't really served survivors," G uzmXn said. C SUSM students participated in this National Day of Action along with 130 other c ampuses around t he w orld. T he m essage across the b oard w as t o correct sexual assault policies on college c ampuses and provide support f or survivors. Students h ope that b y carrying these m attresses, they are proving their dedication t o end sexual assault and are expressing their commitment t o "Carry that Weight," in order t o l ift t he burden of sexual violence f rom those w ho h ave lived through it. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com Running beyond cancer Famed distance runner Coach Scott won't stop around him than himself," Thompson said. Being the world record holder f or the most number of miles ran under f our minutes, one would think that would generate at least an ounce of an egotistical personality, but not with Scott. Simply p ut, the man is class personified; modest, caring and determined. A 15k race or even a 1500 Photo by Chris Morales meter race is, its s afe t o say, a long and strategic r ace. Coach Steve Scott, former Olympian, faces his toughest adversary Similarly, the battle with in cancer. have the pleasure of meeting. cancer is a long process that B Y B URTLAND D IXON Epitomizing humility, i t's has t o approached in a parSTAFF WRITER the simple things he e njoys. ticular manner. Coach Scott "If there i s o ne person " Anyone w ho has been knows this and chose t o who I believe can over- t o m y house knows I love treat his cancer with proton come a hardship, i t's Coach my vegetable g arden," radiation, which according Scott," C SUSM alumni, Coach Scott said of his f a- t o T he National Association and f ormer athlete coached vorite things t o d o at h ome. f or Proton Therapy has miniby Scott, Kelly T hompson, Imagine going t o a Hall mal t o n o side e ffects and said. " He is truly relentless." of F amer's home and notice an 89 percent success rate Twenty years ago, Cross h im or her gardening. Peo- on treating prostate cancer. Country Coach Steve Scott ple vie f or good grades, a Given his fighting spirit, was diagnosed with a rare better j ump shot o r even a you can go outside to a f orm of cancer, a battle he better paying j ob with dis- C SUSM practice and you was victorious in as if it gruntled looks on their f ac- will still see Scott coachwere one of the many races es. This man is fighting f or ing. Nothing has changed. he has competed in dur- his l ife with a loving smile. " He has overcome a ing his illustrious career. " It was not until well into lot," Coach Williams In the month of June 2014, his treatment that he told said."First with [a rare h e was diagnosed again, but m e that he had cancer," f orm o f] cancer [and] secthis time with prostate can- C SUSM Assistant Track ond with the blood clot that cer. Results are p ending, but and Field Coach, Wes Wil- went through his heart." f ar f rom grim. Yet, j ust as liams, said. " And because All those w ho have rooted Kelly Thompson believes he is a quiet and assuming f or Steve Scott, f riends and Coach Scott can overcome p erson, I would have never f amily alike, will only conthis, s o d o those w ho have had guessed he had cancer." tinue to show their support built a relationship with h im. Even though Coach Scott during this time of overcomIf anyone were t o m eet has achieved so m uch, h e still ing. All signs point towards Coach S cott, they would add manages t o stay levelheaded. another victory f or Coach h im t o the list of the f riend" He is selfless and cares Scott and m ore time in his liest and nicest people t o m ore about t he people vegetable garden as well. Lecture to discuss differences between masculinity, femininity Challenging w ho you are " expected" to be BYKATDILTZ STAFF WRITER T he Gender Equity Center will b e hosting a free event f rom 12 p .m. t o 1 p .m. on Thursday, Nov. 6 in the U SU, discussing the interpretations of masculinity and femininity in t oday's society. T he speakers on this event will discuss how, throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood, w e are expected t o portray specific " gender r oles," unspoken rules that are mainly influenced by the media and modern society. Stereotypically, as children, girls are expected t o wear pink and play with dolls, while boys are expected t o wear blue (or other " masculine" colors) and play with toy trucks. A s t eens, girls are influenced b y magazine advertisements and celebrities t o b e thin yet voluptuous, and boys are influenced b y professional athletes t o b ecome muscular and fit. During adulthood, women are expected t o " save themselves f or m arriage," while it is socially acceptable f or men t o become sexually active during their teenage years. Women are also expected t o drink cosmopolitans and martinis while men can order beer o r whiskey. Men are considered the " superior" sex, and women are "second- Photo by Chris Morales This event at the GEC will encourage a re-evaluation of what it means to be masculine/feminine. ary." If any of these lines are c rossed, an individual would b e considered a social m isfit, the speakers a rgue. However, m ost p eople d o not f ollow t he "social n orm," regardless of their sexuality. S ome m en m ay say that although they p referred t o stay away f rom sports as a child and e njoyed designing f orts o r baking c ookies, they are still 100 percent masculine in terms of their attraction t o f emales. There are many women w ho liked t o participate in sports teams o r running marathons when they were y oung, and d on't like t o cook o r wear m akeup, but they still dream of having their o wn children someday a fter meeting o r marrying " Mr. R ight." Of c ourse, there are still others w ho share an attraction t o their s ame s ex, but feel uncomfortable with the alternative notions of masculinity and femininity they are assigned. Essentially, one's initial genetic makeup does not always determine permanent sexuality. Still, some question if the pressures of society o r expectations, seen even at such a young age, shaped h ow they identify themselves today, o r if they consider their sexuality something that was assigned at birth. T he Gender Equity Center hopes t o curb these worries with this event, as well as provide an open discussion space f or students. T he "Social Interpretations of Masculinity and Femininity" event is open t o everyone. Audience participation is encouraged and free f ood will b e provided. Mock trial teaches fourth graders social justice Catering to the need of learning about the law at an early age B Y B EULAH SUPRIYA STAFF WRITER On O ct. 8 , in Department 2 0 at San Diego Superior C ourt, a young boy named David was put on trial. T he accusation: stealing stickers from the t eacher's desk. Fortunately f or h im, this w as a m ock trial, conducted b y the f ourth graders of San D iego's Monarch School f or t he h omeless, with the guidance of C SUSM Profressor Fran C hadwick, w ho teaches in the School of Education. Also fortunately f or D avid, h e is fictional, a character in the popular b ook, " No, D avid!" by David Shannon. " It was a recommended reading b y the California Department of Education, and since it was a picture b ook, it Photo obtainedfrom CSUSM NewsCenter is easily understood b y the 10 Local fourth graders enjoyed the experience of reinacting a court room. year o lds," Chadwick said. T he main aim was t o wick worked with Monarch of time and e ffort, though ing class t o sketch David instead of breaking t hem. teach the students the rule School instructor, and f ormer fortunately the children were and what he would have t o Once the students d emonof law, which she said was San Diego County Teacher charming and enthusiastic. say about the law. T he col- strated a grasp of the m atelacking among not j ust of the Year, Stephen Keiley. In addition t o civics, the lected cartoons were m ade rial, they w ere treated t o a children of that age g roup, " It was not a one-day com- students also learned vocab- into a book called " David tour of the c ourt, which is but in older adults as well. mitment," Chadwick said. ulary, theatre and persuasive says yes t o the law," reopen t o t he public and h as F or the purposes of the Rather, the enterprise re- writing as j ury m embers. At coloring t he character as a various outreach p rograms. p roject, Professor Chad- quired a significant amount the e nd, they held a cartoon- boy w ho f ollows the rules T he g roup was even al- lowed t o attend a real-life f elony c ase. A s soon as the c ase e nded, the j udge welcomed t he little visitors and asked if they had any questions, u pon which one of the girls a sked, " Are you impartial?" T his reflected her education about how the judge m ust p ut t he law b efore his o r h er o wn preferences, to w hich t he j udge replied, "Of c ourse, of c ourse, I have to b e." Finally, the group held D avid's trial in an empty c ourtroom, in which the j ury c ame t o the conclusion that D avid w as not guilty. T hough t he lesson is over f or this g roup of students, t he m ovement is not. Professor C hadwick works as part of a larger p roject called the Literacy and L aw program, and h opes t o implement the m ock trial program in other schools throughout the state. To encourage those showing interest in civics, C ivic Learning Awards are given as incentives. C heck out powerofdemocracy.org t o know more about the movement or to find out How t o get involved. �NEWS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2014 Female hackers are celebrated at CSUSM Hackathon Coding creation to show the good in hacking culture BY RYAN D O W N S NEWS EDITOR " Hackers" h ave b een in the n ews a lot recently, o ften u nder controversial c ircumstances, and without m uch depth into t he hackers t hemselves. Fortunately, t he C SUSM " PC G ang" is determined t o c hange t hat, r eminding t he p ublic not only that w omen are active participants in h acking and c omputer c ulture, b ut also that t he culture itself has m any positive aspects. T hese ideas were celebrated at the International W omen's Hackathon e vent, held o n c ampus o n O ct. 11. First b rought t o the school b y Dr. Youwen O uyang in A pril 2 014, the event returned this semester, with nearly 6 0 students f rom high schools and colleges in the a rea. T heir o bjective w as coding a p rogram t o h elp b ring awareness of climate c hange. T he p rogram could t ake t he f orm of a g ame, an a pp or 4 w ebsite, and h ad t o b e completed during an eight-hour period. Of the 60 students, 10 were f rom C SUSM, including the Photo by Anderson Gould, Jr. Students participating in the CSUSM Women's Hackathon. PC G ang, w ho took h ome the prize at the end of the day. T he event showed that computer and coding culture is about m ore than j ust hacking, but also about creating new things that serve a variety of p urposes. B ut, m ore importantly, it showed that w omen are an active voice in the computing industry. Not only t hat, but these voices are women f rom various m ajors and backgrounds. Only a f ew of the students f rom C SUSM that attended the event majored in computer science. F or everyone with a noncomputer science m ajor, tu- torial programs and industry professionals were on hand t o provide assistance. T he important thing was t o remind the students that coding can b e f or everyone and is not an exclusive c lub. In some w ays, the diversity of the group proved u seful as many on the team came f rom backgrounds outside of the computer sphere, providing f or a diverse team experience. T he e ffect seems t o b e clear; as a result of the event, a chapter of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has opened on campus. Taylor Caroll plays at RADD road safety event Advocates push against drunk driving with music Photo by Chris Morales Taylor Caroll and members of his band poses for a photo with his fans. BY RYAN D O W N S NEWS EDITOR H e m ay b e a supermess, b ut h e's here t o m ake sure you w on't b e. Last T hursday,. O ct. 2 3, f rom 6 p .m. t o 8 p .m., rockstar Taylor Carroll performed at t he U SU Amphitheater on behalf of Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving ( RADD), the self-proclaimed "Entertainment I ndustry's Voice f or Road Safety." Caroll, a singer f rom Los Angeles whose credits include opening f or Taylor S wift, p erformed several songs f rom his new album S UPERMESS, b efore addressing an ecstatic crowd about the dangers of drinking and driving. During the p erformance, Carroll f requently held u p " RADD c ards," prepaid credit cards with $20 t o b e used in case the recipient was inebriated and in need of a taxi. These cards, all adorned with the s inger's f ace, were handed out at various points during the concert t o the loudest f ans. Taylor and his band also stuck around f or a while a fter the concert t o meet with the concertgoers and take pictures. Though the event broadcasts the message of R ADD, the H OPE and Wellness C enter's organization of it was done in a coordinated e ffort. They worked with the California O ffice of Traffic Safety as part of a program t o promote responsible partying and road practices. In addition t o the c redij f or taxis, the " RADD c ard" also allows users t o participate in the R ADD Rewards p rogram, a program created in 2 009, wherein cardholders may earn special incentives f rom participating bars and restaurants, including f ree nonalcoholic b everages, f ood, g ift certificates and even f ree cover charge, A list of participating b ars can b e f ound at c ollegeisradd . org/bars .html Carroll, of course, seemed more than happy t o p articipate. While the lighting a nd sound ter the e vent proved costly, Carroll himself waived his f ee, asking his audience only to check out his a lbum, e njoy the show a nd, of course, not drink and drive. For more i nformation, students are advised t o contact Cathy N guyen, or visit the H OPE and Wellness Center, as well as the collegeisradd .org website. News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com 3 C ontinued f r o m p age I Access: Initiative addresses student needs Initiative's proposed time b lock, f or classes that are scheduled b efore 2:30 p .m. on Monday/Wednesday, they would switch f rom 75 minute intervals twice a week t o 50 minute intervals three times a w eek, the extra class t ime being scheduled f or Friday. This would increase the amount of class sections f rom what is currently five courses (between the hours of 7 a .m. and 2:15 p.m.) t o seven courses (between the hours of 7:30 a .m. and 2:20 p.m.). " There is a lot of concern on the side of faculty because this would b e a b ig c hange," said Academic Senate and Executive Committee Chair, Laurie Stowell. " Not everybody would b e moving t o three day a week classes, and with some classes, it might m ake sense t o d o so because the pedagogy would b e easier t o transition into a shorter class period. This is not a one size fits all schedule and it is not intended t o b e." Dr. Stowell said that while the Executive Committee has discussed the proposal, the consensus is not unanimous as t o whether or not the Student Access Initiative is ready t o b e implemented. ' T h e Executive Committee was considering a resolution in support t o take t o the Senate on Nov. 5 . It was a vote of 7 t o 6 not t o take the resolution of support," Dr. Stowell said. T he switch t o 50 minute class intervals may necessitate that students b e on campus f our or five days a week if they are unable t o coordinate all of their classes t o f all on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. S ome faculty members have expressed concerns over whether o r not the Student Access Initiative will prove s uccessful in accelerating graduation rates and accessibility of classes f or students if it increases the amount of time they are spending on c ampus. "If you are a Literature & Writing student, unless you only need o ne o r t wo classes t o graduate, you will most likely end u p with a five-day schedule," Literature & Writing Studies Department Chair, Dr. Salah Moukhlis, said. " As a chair, I cannot schedule all core/ elective courses on either Tuesday/Thursday or M onday/Wednesday/Friday b ecause they have t o b e spread out t o avoid class conflict." " The main concern among f aculty as f ar as consequences is that it will disproportionately impact students that are poor and working class, and impact those that have f amily obligations of f amily, children or siblings t o look over," history lecturer, our pay," California Faculty Association President, and Associate P rofessor of history, Darel E ngen, said. " There is the issue of research and service t oo. If w e have t o spend more tiifte on restructuring courses and commuting more o ften, t hat's going t o take away f rom the other things w e are required t o d o as w ell." "Lecturers and faculty get short term contracts that range f rom one semester t o one year contracts t o three year contracts. If this m easure goes into place, it w on't necessarily change class amount but the amount of time t o b e on c ampus," said Professor Henderson. " For tenure track it will probably h ave slightly less of an e ffect o n t hem b ecause they get allocated their classes first. Lecturer f aculty will probably h ave the same consequences as students w here w e are here t hree, f our, five days a week rather than t wo. I t's not m ore work b ut m ore time in the car and not being able to d o other things at m uch. Things like preparation and grading are done at h ome." Thus f ar, the proposal has been brought t o the Academic Senate and A SI, t wo open meetings have been held with various dept. chairs and the Provost conducted an open f orum with the university at large f or f aculty and staff t o share their comments and concerns. " As f ar as t he Student Access Initiative g oes, ASI h as not taken a f ormal stance in support o r against this initiative," said A SI E xecutive C ommittee President and C EO, Haley P erko. " Dr. K amel H addad, presented at our first A SI B oard of D irectors m eeting, and g ave his reasoning of w hy the university would like t o alter the current class schedule. T he c hange would open m ore course o fferings, h elping students get t he classes they need in order t o graduate in a timely m anner." "The number of classes we added alone this year were 100. We expect to add another 100 every year to accommodate the growth'~ P rofessor Michael Henderson, said. " Also, there may b e more campus and local congestion because m ore people may drive t o campus per day using more gas. A lso equity—access f or poor students o r those with other obligations is important. Very f ew students have the luxury of j ust coming t o campus and doing nothing e lse." " 90 percent of our students are commuter students, with more than 9,000 students taking 12 or more units," Scheduling Task Force Committee Chair, and history p rofessor, Dr. Patricia Seleski, said. "Of these people, 88 percent already c ome at least three days a w eek." Questions also arose as t o whether or not f aculty and lecturers would h ave adequate time t o transition their syllabi t o a 50 m inute interval class structure and if their workload would b e adequately c ompensated. "We may need t o r evamp several courses in a short period of t ime, so that is a workload issue that concerns the union because it increases workload with n o corresponding increase in Learn m ore: B a s t y r J s / S u c c e s s • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San D iego �o^ rnr m x pt a .@ . o 4 curhosos g cim THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 3 P O RIr s mmmm WÊÊÊtÊÊÊÊÊm PLAYER PROFILE S et-up player commands Cougars in final run Sports Editor: I A lyssa F oster's p henomenal f our-year t enure o n v olleyball t eam B Y R ESTY G REY SPORTS EDITOR Leading the w omen's volleyball t eam, senior setter and captain Alyssa Foster continues t o add to her 1100 assists on the season in an e ffort t o reciprocate another championship, j ust as she has helped t o d o so before during her three years of attendance at C SUSM. Born in Santa R osa, California, Alyssa moved t o Portland, Oregon at the age of seven where her m other began teaching her the f undamentals of volleyball. Foster started playing volleyball in the fourth grade, a fter her mother taught her the b asics. F oster's mother played an incredible influence on Foster's volleyball proficiency. A t 17 years o ld, Foster came back to California and finally reached college level competition. She was fortunate enough t o have her first year coincide with the year CSUSM created its volleyball program. Despite an incredibly hectic start, s he's gone on t o help tally three Associates of Independent Institution ing together f or C SUSM. " The seniors that w e d o h ave, t hey've really g rown," Foster said. "I k now they always h ave my b ack and I k now I can always count on t hem. Especially on t he c ourt, I k now I can g o t o t hem and I can trust t hem. A s a setter, the importance of F oster's role is similar t o a q uarterback's in f ootball or a point g uard's in basketball. Her role is t o analyze the d efense of the opposing team while systematically distributing the volleyball t o her o ffensive outside hitters. " I j ust k now i t's m y j ob t o p erform every g ame," Foster said. "A setter is such an important role o n the t eam that Photo provided by Matthew Berson I c an't take any d ays o ff. I Senior volleyball player Alyssa Foster sets a team member up for a volley in front of a home crowd. k now if I h ave a b ad g ame, Over the course of her Foster said. "My j unior year it d oesn't j ust a ffect m e, [A.I.I.] championship titles. "[Freshmen year,] we kin- stay at C SUSM, Foster has I b ecame a captain and this it a ffects t he entire t eam." Foster h as been the g o-to da had t o go with the flow," considered herself "lucky year I 'm a captain again. I Foster said. "We d idn't have e nough" t o b e the start- hold a higher standard f or girl f or the Cougars as rea g ym, w e d idn't have a set ing setter f or all f our years. myself now that I 'm older flected in H ubbard's r emarks schedule; we d idn't even Despite F oster's modesty, and now that I 'm a senior." on F oster's exceptional play. " Alyssa definitely r uns this know half the schools we she has developed into the Alongside seniors Alyssa were playing or how w e kind of person that under- H ubbard, Kelli M cLin, Erin t eam, as she should as a setwere going t o get there. It stands what it takes t o stay in Talafus and Taylor D egraaf, ter," Hubbard said. "Without was chaos f or a little b it, but such a demanding position. Foster can attribute much of her, w e w ouldn't b e w here w e it was f un. It was almost like " As I 've gotten older I 've her success in f urthering her are today. S he's the MVP." w e went in with n o p ressure." had m ore responsibilities," volleyball expertise t o playA s the postseason draws PLAYER C ross-country r unner's f ierce d edication i nspiring f or t eam G etting t o k now K ate B ouvatte consistency is "having faith in the work [she has] put i n." " I have an end goal and I intend t o reach i t," Bouvatte said. " I put confidence in those goals and faith in my training to k eep m y head in the g ame." Bouvatte is a very positive and hard-working person; as a psychology m ajor she plans on going to grad school and having a career i n research or clinical psychology. B Y S HAINA P ARDO SENIOR STAFF WRITER Bouvatte is a m om, w ife, mother, student and athlete. In her spare t ime, she likes Senior Kate Bouvatte is on to r ead, assist in a research top of her game this cross lab in the psych departcountry season. She has lead ment and hang out with her the Cougars to be one of the husband and son, J ackson. most competitive teams "There are so many chalin the NAIA C onference. lenges to balancing all of my It is not an easy task t o roles; m y biggest challenge is be an elite runner like Bouthat there never seems t o b e vatte. The secret behind her enough t ime. Time management is key," Bouvatte said. She has a big impact on the t eam not j ust as a captain, but as a person. Raelyn Werley commented on how awesome of a captain and person Bouvatte i s. " I look at Bouvatte as such a hard worker and someone I can trust t o go with questions, advice and to f ollow her by the example she sets," Werley said. " She d oesn't only lead with her words but with her actions. She influences m e in a positive way and challenges m e to b e the best athlete I can b e because of her positive attitude and work ethic. She is super talented, but also puts in the w ork, which is inspiring." Kate Bouvatte is a great Photo provided by Matthew Berson inspiration and is leading the Cougars t o a CSUSM student athlete Kate Bouvatte leads the pack in a recent great end of the season. cross-country meet. PRO closer, Foster prepares herself towards her final championship run with CSUSM. " Alyssa Foster always gets better at the end of the season, and w e're starting to see that now," Head Coach A ndréa Leonard said. "She's executing our offense, she's m aking sets that are even deceiving m e. You're really starting to see her competitive side emerge as we inch closer t o the championship." Her continued developing p rowess in volleyball has her aiming f or a fourth A.I.I. title. " I'm looking f or a championship, f or sure," Foster said. "We already have t hree, so I d on't want to let this f ourth one slip away." A side f rom volleyball, Foster is majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She hopes t o find an internship in Sports Marketing a fter she has graduated. " I want t o be involved, especially with San Marcos," Foster said. "I would love t o come back and practice or be a part of the staff somehow; help out o r maybe be a mentor." m T hompson c ontinues o n p ath t o A ll-American g reatness Cougar leads women's basketball team to success B Y B EULAH SUPRIYA STAFF WRITER Meet Heather T hompson, the first NALA all-American f or C SUSM's w omen's basketball t eam, w ho also averaged a double-double in rebounds and points last season. Standing at 5 '11", Thompson plays starting f orward f or C SUSM. A s the season b egins, Thompson speaks about the t eam, her achievements and how t o continue on this path of success by putting forth her best e fforts during this year, her final year "Every year, I 'm getting f aster and stronger and the experience gained through the years plays a huge r ole," Thompson said. Her goals f or the upcoming season are to secure a NAIA ail-American title again, average a doubledouble every game and k eep running as f ast as possible throughout the g ame. In preparation f or the season, Thompson pointed out that she has been practicing since the second week C SUSM reopened its campus. She has been concentrating on o ffense and with Photo provided by Matthew Berson CSUSM student athlete Heather Thompson shoots a basket for the basketball team. m any of the players b eing veterans, the m atches will b e worth w atching. T hompson identifies h er strong points as r ebounding and b eing a f ast post player. Her f avorite shot is the turnaround j ump shot. Thompson is part of the first graduating basketball t eam, f or she was part of the first w omen's basketball t eam h ere at C SUSM in 2011. In a short span of f our years the t eam has done extremely well in t he NAIA and this y ear they h ave been accepted into N CAA 2nd division. T hompson's hard work and c ommitment have contributed t o the t eam's success, actions she plans to continue this year while building u pon her own achievements. �Sports Editor: Rest/ Grey cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2014 5 PROFILE •••I H Secret w eapon on m en's soccer team B uckets o f g oals and a dvice f rom E rik L opez " Evan is fiat out the most goals and 20 assist on his consistent soccer player you career, trumping C SUSM's & R ESTY G REY previous school record held will ever m eet," Lopez said. SPORTS ASSISTANT Lopez comments on by Bradley Seidenglanz. SPORTS EDITOR N ow that Lopez is play- starting center midfieldLeading C SUSM M en's ing his last season at ers Yuki Hate and SulSoccer t eam with 8 goals C SUSM, h e has an abun- livan Tobin's work ethic. "[Hate] really stepped u p and 6 assists, midfielder dance of advice t o pass on this year, h e i sn't holding E ric L opez h as helped t o t o h is f ellow underclassmen. carry t he Cougars through " I try t o prepare them b ack," said L opez. " He is an a mazing season so f ar. f or what is going t o come like a little pit bull throwA t a y oung a ge, L opez b ecause i t's a way d iffer- ing his body e verywhere... m atured quickly m aking ent game than high school I d on't know what it is h im taller than many of his soccer," said L opez. " Col- about this year [for Tobin] f riends. T his g ave h im an lege soccer is really f ast- but something clicked with and physical." him; h e is j ust on fire." advantage w hen it c ame t o paced As much praise as Lopez sports. Soccer and b aseL opez's best strategy f or gives his t eammates, his ball w ere the t wo main helping the lower class playsports L opez played w hile ers is t o b e tough because that own work ethic has helped h e w as growing u p; h ow- is w hat prepares them f or the him to achieve the title of ever, evidently L opez grew types of things they are going captain of the M en's soct o love t he g ame of soccer. t o h ave t o deal with in a g ame. cer team along with Scott " Coming f rom my posi- Rice and Erik Mueller. O ver t he past w eekend, "Eric Lopez is really great; tion playing f orward, a lot L opez b roke C SUSM's of my success comes from h e's • a hard-working guy," school record f or most career goals. According t o m y t eam," L opez said. said L opez's roommate and Starting f orward Evan attacking center mid with 14 the Athletic D epartment's gets incredible assists f or the season, Angel w ebsite, L opez's t wo goals M yers M ora. " He's strong and h e's and o ne assist in Satur- praise f rom L opez. They a hands-on guy. H e creates a day's match against Ante- h ave been f riends belot of problems f or the centlope Vallev outs h im at 5 4 fore they started college. B Y M ACKENZIE C LARK I fpü^ 1 ^sLJ mfì 9Ì'iv~*t fí § 1 ¡ ¡pttnf Photo by Cody Cook to many he is considered the CSUSM student athlete Erik Lopez shows off skills that illustrate why men's soccer team's * secret weapon.' er backs he goes against." dous kid off the field and a tion L opez is currently in Throughout the season, super-spirited competitor;" the midst of his f ourth y ear " Lopez is a really good at C SUSM while w orkLopez has shown exceptional leadership among his t eam: guy," Mora said. " He's al- ing towards a degree in M anagement. "Erik Lopez has been ways motivating the whole Business " I w anttotry a ndplay soccer one of our most dangerous t eam, trying t o k eep everyone players in the entire time heads u p and trying t o stay as m uch as I can at t he highh e's been h ere," head coach c alm, cool and collected." est level I c an," L opez said. Soccer m ay not b e a career As the season comes t o Ron Pulvers said. " I think f or h im, but believes h e will first and foremost h e's a an e nd, Lopez is making great guy. E rik's a tremen- plans f or l ife a fter gradua- always h ave soccer in his l ife. 2014-15 Men's Basketball season preview CSUSM H OME G AMES etrate, w e have some inside physical post players that our program has never had in the Expectations and hype p ast," Saia said. "We have a around the campus com- lot of pieces. Our point guard munity have reached has the ability t o score over new levels a fter the 20 points per game and w e t eam's results last season. h ave another point guard T he Cougars experi- w ho can run a t eam. So hopeenced a remarkable 2013- fully w e figure out a way t o 14 season where they spent put all these pieces together." T he Cougars f ace some seven weeks ranked N o.l. tough challenges ahead as They also won 2 3 consecutive games and finished the they search t o build new t eam year with an overall record chemistry and integrate the of 32-2. A season résumé new players into the system. "You h ave got t o r ememwith those types of credentials will raise the bar ber w e have t o replace 9 0 f or any school program. points on o ffense that w e've Coach J im Saia has the lost f rom last y ear's t eam," task t o now lead a team that Coach Saia said. "We are in features many new f aces and a learning curve right now. I only three returning play- Everyone has t o learn how ers f rom last y ear's roster. t o d efend, rebound and not " I think w e got shooters, allow transition points. High w e got people w ho can pen- scoring o ffenses brings peoB Y E RIK SANDOVAL STAFF WRITER NOV. 5 - N O V . 1 8 - - B Y MACKENZIE C LARK Siandiags as of Moaday 11/3 SPORTS ASSISTANT 1 : - -m MEN'S SOCCER 12-3 WOMEN'S SOCCER 9-2-3 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 22-10: 7pm 11/7/2014, vs. Hope International ' MEN'S BASKETBALL Mh 7:30pm 11/11/2014, vs. Pomona Piteer ; ' WOMEN'S 0-1: 7:30pm 11/8/2014, vs. La Sierra ' , BASEBALL: lpm 11/7/2014* vs. Cypress College (Scrimmage) 12pm 11/10/2014, vs. Southwestern College (Scrimmage) 1pm 11/14/2014, vs. Grossmont College (Scrimmage) Intramnrals Y PICKUP SOCCER: ' From 5pm to 6:30pm Fridays on Mangrum Field. The final game will be held on 12/19/2014. /^ DODGE BALL: Monday/Wednesdays, thefirstgame will start at 6pm and the final game will end at 10pm ,V BOWLING: Sign-ups are from Oct. 27 - Nov. 12. The activity will be held on Friday, Nov. 14,2014. CO-REC SOFTBALL; Saturdays between 10/18/14 and.11/22/14. Thefirstgame will start at 11am and thefinalgame will end at 5pm IRON MOUNTAIN HIKE: Registration begins as of Nov. 3,2014 and admission is free. The hike will be held on Nov. 15,2014 from 9am to 1pm ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Ttaesday/Thursdays between 10/28 and 11/20/14 Thefirstgame will start wffl start at 6pm and thefinalgame will end at 10pm ple t o the games b ut you got t o d efend and rebound and those are constant in everything w e d o as w e look t o build team chemistry." With all the new players still trying t o build relationships on and off the basketball court, Coach Saia would like t o c urb some of t he pressure f rom t he risen expectations; at least f or the t ime b eing. " Right now I d on't h ave any e xpectations, o ur main goal is t o get b ack t o the National t ournament and win t he c hampionship," Saia s aid. " That's t he standard of o ur p rogram and that d oesn't c hange, b ut it is all about the process f or us at the m oment. I think w e can b e good and hopefully b y February and March w e will b e really g ood." GABLES. SAN MARCOS D QODEB 50¿ E. Borham | San Marcos, CA 92078 o: 7*0.471.85*9 | f: 7*0.471.7052 smrcigables.com | www.gablesxom/sanmarco* �ó Sports Editor: Rest/ Grey cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2014 C SUSM m en's s occer t eam p repared f or s tretch r un T eam a ims f or s econd A .I.I t itle i n f our y ears B Y ERIK SANDOVAL STAFF WRITER C SUSM m en's soccer began their 16-game regular season schedule in a stellar fashion by earning victories in their first f our matches. M en's soccer followed u p its impressive start by losing three of their next five matches, but has regained momentum by winning their last three consecutive games. The Cougars have a current record of 12-3 with one game remaining. Their season résumé includes highprofile victories against top ranked opponents such as Concordia University (CA) and Biola University ( CA). The Cougars have held —UM B1K3 their opponents scoreless in f our games behind their well-organized defense and have average scoring of over t wo goals in each of their victories. "We have a lot of depth on this t eam," leading goal scorer, Eric L opez, said. " The competition among the players has been driving this team and pushing us f orward. There is a lot of pressure t o p erform well and that makes everyone want t o d o the best that they can because if you d on't, you can lose your spot in the starting 11, but the depth makes us better." T he key component behind all of the t eam's victories has been their imposing d efense. T he Cougars have permitted only eight goals in their nine •H k eep a block of eight m en defensively," Rice said. " These last f ew games w e've lost sight of o ur d efense by trying t o b ecome m ore attack-minded on o ffense, but w e really need t o f ocus on becoming tight again as a d efensive unit, not allowing goals and w e're m ore than capable of doing i t." With one match l eft, and the prospect of playing the remaining part of their schedule in f ront of the f riendly h ome confines of San Marcos, the Cougars seem t o exPhoto by Cody Cook ude plenty of confidence and As the season comes to an end, the men's soccer team prepares for optimism looking f orward a fierce postseason. t o their remaining fixtures. " We'd like t o k eep posiw ins, but have allowed eight must continue to zone in degoals in their three losses, fensively in order t o replicate tive m omentum going and Midfielder and Co-captain their early season success. f ocus on the things w e're Scott Rice believes the team "Coach always says to doing right," senior f orward, l illlil SILil H Sullivan Tobin, said. "The final games are at home so c ome out and support." Carrying the winning m omentum will be crucial f or the remaining portion of the schedule because these players have aspirations that extend beyond the regular season. " We'd like to win out our remaining schedule and end our season 13-3," Lopez said. "We have the ability to reach NAIA tournament, but we all want to win the A.I.I c onference championship. I was on the team in 2011 that won the conference title and that was such a great f eeling, being around that team w as so much fun and I 'd like to end my time here with that feeling again." ¡Mitnh •baKflyi Eating potatoes has never been so sweet BY LEXY PEREZ A & E ASSISTANT While it can b e assumed that potatoes are a f ood f avorite across the nation, the new f ad of eating sweet potatoes seems t o now b e popping u p everywhere, providing more health benefits that many are not aware o f. Sweet potatoes have become the next popular item on the menu and their versatility allows them t o b e made into j ust about anything: Sweet Potato f ries, Sweet Potato p ie, Sweet Potato soup and even Sweet Potato smoothies. While these orange potatoes may not b e as popular as regular potatoes, they provide nutrients imperative f or our bodies t o f unction and b e healthy. If y ou're battling a flu, consider eating a sweet potato. Consuming this Vitamin D-filled f ood item is another way of gaining the antioxidants needed in order to assist your body to battle inflammatory issues. Vitamin D is crucial f or C ontinued " potatoes" o n page 7 Occupations that require a master's degree are projected to grow the fastest over the next eight years, making graduate school a worthwhile investment as you prepare to impact your field. Start planning now and further your career goals with a graduate d egree from Azusa Pacific University, one of the nation's t op Christian universities. Choose from: Join the Business and Leadership MBA, Management, Leadership, Accounting Health Care 4,200+ graduate students currently advancing their education atAPU. Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Nursing Education APUhas Locations: Educational Leadership, School Counseling and School Psychology, Teacher Education, Higher Education 7 locations Azusa High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Helping Professions in Southern California and online programs. M FT, Psychology, Social Work - Find your program today! apu.edu/programs �HEART FOOD BEAT Addflip-flopsto shoe-icide list Is dressing down better for feet? Photo by Matthew J Kuhlman Flip-flops are a common shoe amoung CSUSM students and Californians. B Y A LEXIS S AUCEDO SPORTS COLUMNIST L iving in So-Cai w e c an't h elp o urselves, flip-flops are j ust so c omfortable and convenient. B ut does this c omfort and convenience c ome with a price? How are wearing flip-flops affecting our musculoskeletal system? Flip-flops are quick t o slip on a fter a long day at one of San D iego's b eautiful beaches. S ome flip-flops are even f ashionable enough f or a night out on t he town in the casual Pacific Beach area. In f act, C SUSM students r ock flip-flops on a daily b asis. "Flip-flops are my go-to s hoe," Genevieve Baskiel said. " I wear them at least three out of the f our days I am on c ampus." Six students were randomly stopped and asked how o ften they wear flip-flops t o school. Four of the six students admitted t o wearing flip-flops everyday, even during the cooler winter season. One of the t wo remaining students said she wears t hem, one of t he t wo days she is on campus. T he remaining student stated h e never wears flip-flops nor did h e even own a pair. T he human f oot is f ar more intricate that anyone gives it credit f or. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association ( APMA), " The heel b one is the largest of the 2 6 bones i n the human f oot, which also h as 3 3 j oints and a network of m ore than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments." T he A PMA also explains that flip-flop wearers can experience chronic f oot p ain, hair-line f ractures and tendonitis due t o the lack of arch support, heel cushioning and shock absorption. R ip-flops can also leave ankles vulnerable t o spraining and crush injuries f rom objects in the environment. WebMD also states that flip-flops can b e the culprit f or many h ip, k nee and lower back issues. A dditionally, WebMD has even added flip-flops t o the very same -sho^-icide' list that include high h eels. So next time you decide t o dress it u p or dress it d own, k eep in mind the beating your f eet are taking. PROFILE C ontinued f r o m p age 6 Potatoes: A good addition to a diet building healthy teeth, b ones, e tc. It also plays a role in elevating o ur energy levels and m oods. Sweet p otatoes' high amount of Vitamin C is also important in building a stronger immunity system. Sweet potatoes are also beneficial in alleviating ——— If y ou're not a f an of b ananas, sweet potatoes can also b e a great source f or potassium, preventing heart disease, averting onsets of heart attacks, strokes and maintaining balance throughout the body under stressful conditions. —-—— While iron is known as an energy boosting mineral, it is also important f or metabolizing proteins, ensuring the i mmune system is f unctioning properly and pro- ad Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman ducing " white b lood cells. Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and T hose with iron nutrients with a varied bank of preparation deficiency c an styles. c onsume sweet stress-related s ymptoms. potatoes f or they contain an If y ou're having a stress- adequate amount of i t, as ful week filled with mid- well as natural sugars, m agterms, your stress is causing nesium (aka: t he anti-stress your body t o u se a large mineral) and Vitamin B 6. Whether y our taste b uds amount of potassium and other minerals. I t's threat- p refer salty o r sweet flavored ening t o h ave a low intake potatoes, it seems that sweet of potassium, b ecause i t's potatoes are a new f ood an electrolyte needed t o f renzy that d oesn't seem assist in regulating essen- t o b e going anywhere, so tial body f unctions such as it could b e beneficial t o inheartbeat and nerve signals. clude t hem in your daily diet. �8 Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2014 FEATURES P rofessor of H istory: Dr. I brahim A l-Marashi Middle Eastern scholar has fascination with region's past B Y N ADA S EWIDAN FEATURES EDITOR To love a subject so deeply that you become consumed by i t, i t's n o longer simply a j ob, but a way of l ife. C SUSM P rofessor of history, Ibrahim Al-Marashi, reflects this exact sentiment. A s an assistant History p rofessor with a teaching emphasis in Middle Eastern history, Dr. Al-Marashi hopes t o impart the same fascination and awareness of the past into his students. He stresses that there is always a m ajor event in t he Middle East: A rab Spring, War of Libya and the debate of whether the U .S. will strike Syria. He discussed how relevant Middle Eastern studies is now and how important it is t o learn, understand and address misconceptions in re- • •El gards t o these global events. "Students not only learn the history, but learn a lot about the regions that shape most American foreign policy to this very day," he said. Professor Al-Marashi enjoys being a history professor because history is a reflection of the human condition and of identity. He explained how it is an all-encompassing subject that looks at the past in order t o gain an understanding of the present. " When you are a professor of history, you are always learning; i t's a continuous p rocess," P rofessor Al-Marashi said. " I can honestly say n o day of work is ever the s ame. I may b e teaching the same subject, but n o matter what I a m teaching, I 'm teaching f rom a d ifferent approach o r d ifferent material f rom the present t o tell these students why these events illli 11 Photo attained from csusm.edu Dr. Ibrahim speaks to members of the history department. in the past are important." Professor A l-Marashi's family is originally f rom Iraq. However, h e was born in Baltimore and grew u p in California. H e earned a B .A. f rom University of California, Los Angeles, his M.A f rom. Georgetown University and eventually his Ph.D. f rom University of O xford in the U .K. He was motivated t o become a history professor in order t o learn and discover more about the region of his ancestors. H e explained that the time h e was studying t o become a professor of Middle Eastern history was a d ifferent time than now- FACULTY -it was pre 9/11, pre I raq. A fter graduation h e d ecided t o travel t o the M iddle East and experience the region h e was studying. A mong some of the places h e lived includes M orocco, Yemen and E gypt. " I f elt like I needed t o live there t o really understand the culture and the region and apply what I was studying t o the places I was going t o," h e said. P rofessor Al-Marashi confessed how h e is never in o ne place f or m ore than seven weeks and how h e is continuously on the m ove, traveling f or work and f or c onferences. H e is also currently w orking on writing another b ook on the ' 91 Gulf War, and as a side p roject, h e works with the local community t o teach the history of Iraq t o r efugees still in high school. P rofessor Al-Marashi currently teaches general history, War and Society, several courses on the Middle East and a course on w omen in the Middle East. Next semester h e will be o ffering a class about Spain and the Middle East which explores the Arabic influence in Spain and how a Catholic country deals with a Muslim past. T he class will b e o ffered in the spring from 2 :30 pm t o 3:45 p.m on M ondays and Wednesdays. Teaching i sn't simply a j ob f or P rofessor Al-Marashi, but a hobby as well. There is n o delineation between courses taught in classrooms and his way of living. "History is not j ust something I teach; i t's a philosophy; i t's a way of life; it's a way of l iving," Professor Al-Marashi said. " It's not work f or m e; i t's something I a m passionate about." WM PROFILE P rofessor Y uan Y uan e ncourages c ritical t hinking B Y S HANICE D AVIS STAFF W RITER C SUSM professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan, is known t o b e both upfront with his expectations and f air while c harming the class with his w arm smile and f unny j okes. Dr. Yuan Yuan, a Literature and Writing professor h ere at C SUSM, talks about h ow m uch h e loves h is j ob as a Literature and Writing Professor. " I e njoy being a professor because you have a lot of time t o read and t hink," Professor Yuan said. " As the Chinese saying goes, thinking without reading leads t o laziness and reading without thinking leads t o c onfusion. Especially f or a professor engaged in theories, thinking helps put ideas into different perspectives and reading f urther challenges those perspectives." P rofessor Yuan was originally born in J inan, the capital city of Shandong Province, China. "[Jinan] is about a hundred miles away f rom Qufii where C onfucius was born about t wo thousand years a go," P rofessor Yuan said. B efore arriving in the States, Yuan received his B achelor's Degree in Foreign Language and Literature and his M aster's Degree at T he Institute of Modern American Literature, both located in Shandong University in China. Professor Yuan later received his Doctorate Degree in English at t he University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Living and studying in both China and the United States, P rofessor Yuan acquired language proficiency in now, and I witnessed the both English and Chinese. huge change of C SUSM from Professor Yuan has been a university without a camliving in the states since pus and with only a couple 1985; h e first migrated t o of hundred students, t o now Milwaukee, Wisconsin f rom a campus big enough you Jinan uncould get lost der the amidst over Fulbright ten thousand Scholarstudents," ship. He Professor lived in Yuan said. 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" M.E.Ch.A. is determined t o contribute and develop political, social and culturally competent projects that will prepare o ur people t o b ecome the f uture leaders of our c ommunity," M .E.Ch.A. secretary, Lizbeth M oreno, said. T he o rganization's goals consist of having equal opportunity in higher education f or all p eople, especially underrepresented c ommunities. A mong their objectives include establishing a Raza C enter on c ampus, ensuring that their ancestors and their culture is never f orgotten, giving b ack t o the c ommunity and staying united as o ne. T his m ovement has m any Hispanic/Latino m embers, b ut M oreno e xpresses that t he org. is open f or e veryone on c ampus. ing part of this organization," Moreno said. "Unity is a huge benefit from the organization [because] w e support each other in all that w e d o, and [we] m ake sure that w e all graduate and balance the stresses this l ife has t o o ffer." M EChA has t wo main upcoming events—Jornaleros and a high school c onference. Photo provided by ME.ChA. "Jornaleros, which means Members of M.E.Ch.A show support for Raza Center. ' day laborer,' are the m en " MEChA is f or anyone is that you care f or our c om- and women w ho stand at corinterested in helping out the munity as much as w e d o." ners looking f or j obs," MoreM oreno also empha- no explained. "We set aside community and helping those w ho d o not h ave a v oice," sized an essential b en- a Friday of every month t o achieved through w ake u p bright and early t o M oreno said. " Everyone and efit anyone is w elcome t o attend M . E . C h . A . - u n i f i c a t i o n . m ake burritos f or these day and b e part of our w onderful * " A minority and a nori-mi- laborers and take it t o them organization; all that w e ask nority can take a lot from b e- along with some water." " The high school c onference is t o promote higher education," M oreno said. "We provide f ood and w orkshops f or the youth so that they know higher education is a possibility f or a ll." In addition t o those e vents, M .E.Ch.A. is having another upcoming event, Baile d e Los Muertos on Nov. 2 1 at the C larke, so m ark y our calendars cougars! If anyone is interested in j oining M .E.ChA., all are welcome t o attend the m eetings held from 4 p .m. t o 6 p ,m. every Tuesday in C ommon 2 06. E mail the o rg. at c susm .mecha@ g mail. c om f or m ore i nformation. The Cougar Chronicle helps supportfightagainst breast cancer M a x w e l l D i c k s o n A r t C o m p a n y c ontinues i ts e fforts t o r aise a wareness BY A N N E H A L L ADVERTISING MAAGER The Cougar Chronicle was among those recognized f or helping to promote Maxwell Dickson's " Pink Tie A ffair" art show fundraiser f or breast cancer care and research. T he P ink Tie A ffair-a charity gala produced to raise m oney and awareness f or breast cancer research-hosted hundreds of patrons that included local celebrities and politicians f or a night filled with art auctions, live m usic, f ood and d rinks. This group of artists associated with the Pink Tie A ffair h ave helped develop and host this event in Los Angeles f or t he past couple of years now. T he O ct. 11 event kicked off with a f ashion show b y T REA DAY, T HE G ENTS C LOSET and T he Notice Network & L .A. Fashion Corner t o b reak into L A Fashion w eek's e nd. L ive p erformances included Shanica K nowles, Morgan S t. J ean, Megan Shung S mith, B . Howard and Sarah Daye. One-of-a-kind photography experiences b y Reid Goodshaw of Haromic Lights were part of the guest entertainment, along with t apas, w ine, pool tables, classic arcade games and c lub m usic. A s guests graced the red carpet, T he Cougar Chronicle logo adorned the wall of f ame that included various other sponsors that helped m ake the event possible. All proceeds earned b y the event went directly t o the Breast Cancer Care and Research F und. D ickson's art pieces created t he atmosphere f or the evening, and all the artwork was available f or silent auction. T he entire event earned a little m ore than $ 10,000 f or the f oundation. To learn m ore about M axwell Dickson visit www. maxwelldickson .com. F or m ore information about the yearly " Pink Tie A ffair," visit https://www. c rowdrsie . com/pinktieaffair. Accelerate Your Progress Towards Degree Completion CSUSM W inter Intersession 2015 December 2014-January 2015 • Take classes on the San Marcos campus or online • Catch up on classes you dropped or missed • Choose from morning, afternoon or online classes • Start the New Year a little smarter! Snap this icon and you will be directed to the Winter Intersession 2015 landing page To v iew t he class schedule a nd for a dditional i nformation visit w ww .csusm.edu/el/creditcourses California S tate University SAN MARCOS E xtended L earning �Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com What employers look f or in college g raduates The CSUSM Career Center prepares current students as well as alumni for today's competitive job market. B Y SYDNEY SCHABACKER STAFF W RITER Please raise your hand if y ou'd like t o make some money. While i t's u p t here, wave and smile pleasantly at someone t o practice social skills, and then make your way t o the Career Center. There are people in the Ca- reer Center w ho want nothing m ore than t o h elp you find the employment that will lead you t o that money. C alifornia's unemployment is currently at 5 .9 p ercent, and if students all would rather b e in that other 94.1 percent, then students need t o know what employers w ant. " What employers look f or ALUMNI: are ' soft s kills,'" Career Center Director, Pam Wells, said. These skills include: communication efficiency, both oral and written, experience working in t eams, t echnology] skills, experience in a diverse e nvironment, leadership potential and the capability t o learn n ew things. "[The] majority of these are [skills] students are getting [at C SUSM]," Career Counselor, Dian Sanchez, said. G EO and GEW, required f or every student, f ocus on oral and written communication skills. There is n o shortage of group work as students progress through classes. T he technological skills she referred t o can b e gained through t he computer classes that are o ffered. C SUSM is a diverse environment with students f rom all over the country. T hanks t o t he international student p rogram, w e are globally diverse. T he c lubs, activities and organizations students participate in can in- WHERE dicate leadership potential. A s college students, t he capacity and ability t o learn can h opefully b e assumed here at C SUSM. Graduates of t he C SU system o ffer strong skills t o employers. A C SU executive summary, published January 1 9,2012, reviewed the results of a survey of employers in California. T he f our distinctive characteristics of C SU graduates are t eamwork, flexibility, capacity t o learn and representation of the diversity of the workplace. However, according t o the above mentioned research, this is what students need t o improve on: interpersonal skills. In any workplace of any size, these skills matter. A s a specialized area of interpersonal skills, C SUSM students need t o cultivate their interviewing skills. "Feedback is that some of our students are not as polished as other colleges," Wells said. Employers know what they are looking f or in potential ARE e mployees, and the interview process is w hen they are considering most w ho t o h ire. Here are some things t o k eep in mind t o get t o that point. T he Career Center o ffers " mock i nterviews" where students can practice and gain familiarity with possible questions and appropriate answers. Social m edia h as also b ecome a significant and even a determining f actor in what employers are looking f or, so strong interview skills can b e undermined by u nprofessional revelations online. A s f ollow u p t o an interview, thank-you notes are imperative. In every b usiness, time is valuable. Every candidate f or a position m ust acknowledge and show appreciation f or the t ime spent on their interview. T hese notes are standard in b usiness and networking, and t he lack of t hem c an also undermine a strong interview p erformance when it comes t o deciding which candidate will b e h ired. A s a show of strength, having some pertinent work experience b efore seeking e mployment could p ut you at t he t op of t he candidacy p ile. T he a nswer t o this conundrum i s internships. T he Career C enter o ffers students assistance in finding a variety of internships that b est fits t he s tudents' n eeds. S ome internships pay, some o ffer class credit, b ut all look good o n a r esume. A s college students, w e are building o ur e mployment f utures right now. D on't wait until y ou are sitting in an interview t o contemplate h ow you will answer " What are your w eaknesses?" Thinking about w hat e mployers look f or in college graduates n ow and addressing what n eeds t o b e addressed c an only strengthen your opportunities. F or m ore i nformation, stopover at t he Career Center o r visit t he website w ww. csusm.edu/careers/ t o see what they can h elp y ou with as you prepare f or your f uture. THEY NOW? F r o m C S U S M s tudent t o E nglish t eacher Accomplishing life after college for local student BY CODY COOK P HOTO ASSISTANT W here does l ife t ake y ou a fter graduation? S ome students m ay b e terrified of w hat h appens a fter graduation while others are ready t o experience reality outside of C SUSM. Former CSUSM Cougar, Sarah Kinney, is currently working as a high school teacher and part t ime professor. While attending C SUSM, her main f ocus was primarily work and school. She worked on campus at t he Online Writing L ab ( OWL) and the Writing Center. During o ne summer she worked at the Admissions o ffice giving tours of the campus as well. Kinney discussed h ow C SUSM helped h er prepare f or h er career as both a high school teacher and a college professor. "The credential program at C SUSM has definitely helped m e t o get hired not only b ecause it prepared m e w ell, but also because others k now about its rigor," Kinney said. Help Wanted Need help with filing. Location: San Marcos Must have organizational skills and is strongly computer literate. 20 hours per week at up to $10/hr. until the end of the year. Call Jennifer at (760) 744-6400 So>uu^e Saie la benefit ^ILtmmiaf è)cjiolatâiup Oiyatùyà % SL SwJk&JL <U Qd SlaU Cal S ute San Marcos SMCOA She received h er Bachelor's Degree in Literature and Writing in 2006 and received her teaching credential in 2 007, both f rom C SUSM. Since t hen, Kinney has been teaching English at Temescal Canyon High School, located in Lake Elsinore, California. Recently, Sarah received her M aster's degree in English f rom National University and has begun teaching college level English courses at M t. San Jacinto College. " CSUSM h as helped m e get m y j obs because the reputation of the school is well k nown," Kinney said. " My department chair at M SJC is an alumni f rom C SUSM and I think that m ade h er f eel confident in hiring m e." Not only is Kinney a teacher, b ut she is also married and lives happily with her dog and husband. C SUSM has definitely paid off f or this Cougar. With her huge accomplishments and outstanding achievements, it all goes t o show that with hard work and dedication, students here at C SUSM can succeed in their f uture endeavors. Photo provided by Cody Cook CSUSM English professor Sarah Kinney relaxes with her loved pet while reflecting on her experiences as a CSUSM student FASHION PROFILE A local, must-have brand for fall weather c> Photo provideaoyStic} Wy Lac« w> a student at CUM w s »« g i g ta study abroad in Francefera year. Stichhands group members pose f oraselfie. h? a SS h on I nfortunate!) h hd a rack ci bn accident that e dd kb Ue a d b dream. 1 hn * ta M ea lm i g ne fn h ak r The brand was established mm ra scholarship. "Lucas" wil b able to sn students to France, w ee h c ud n t go. B Y A L E X M A R A V I L L A S e oil e ed hr e o l o We? Saaday. 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S end a ny r ecipes or s uggestions t o C ulinary Corner at c ougarculinarycorner@gmail.com a nd you m ay s ee y our r ecipe featured i n t he n ext i ssue. 11 itSKi __ Ingredients: 1/2 -whole onion 3 to 4 cloves garlic 1 cup water 4 to 5 tomatoes (the more the better) Pre-packaged mushroom seasoning 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 package of tofu oil 1/2 package of tofu throw them in olive oil on medium to high heat; cook until caramelized. 2. Dice up tomatoes and garlic; add to pan. 3. Cut up tofu into blocks and add to pan; add salt and pepper. 4. Add one cup water, simmer on low heat; slow cook (the longer, the better). 5. Add mushroom seasoning for flavor; continue to slow cook. 6. Serve over rice. Directions: 1. Chop onions and B Y C ELESTE M ORALES Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman Tofu and tomatoes, perfect pair. URANT !>> .ifr^f à REVIEW i t if ^ - J & ii D ate n ight i n S an D iego A thens M arket C afé v ersus T he S pot BY W ILL M CCURDY For date night, an e vening you've been preparing f or meticulously down t o y our best outfit, where d o you t ake him or her? W here can y ou show your date a g ood t ime without breaking t he b ank? There are t wo local r estaurants, one tucked a way in the suburban reaches of San Diego, Athens M arket C afé, and the other in t he h igh r ises of downtown L a J olla, T he Spot. The Athens M arket Café is located on C armel Mountain Rd in San D iego while The Spot is l ocated on Prospect S t. in L a J olla. With an unassuming l ook but a richly seasoned m enu, the Athens M arket C afé couples affordability a nd a taste of Greek c ulture. If both parties are l actose t olerant, order some pita b read with saganaki, a goat c heese soaked in oil set ablaze at t he table before b eing q uenched with lemon j uice as a starter (it is tradition t o say o pa when the cheese is o n fire). Main course dishes r ange from spiced gyros ( made of pork or b eef) t o s immered lamb chops a nd citrus seasoned s almon. F or those who d on't eat m eat, there are equally delectable dishes such as spinach spanakopita and f alafels. R epresenting C SUSM student talent in the field of m usic Photo provided by The Strangers Members of the band pose for a photo while taking a break from playing music. g i i m-i t ¿uf * RADIO ASSISTANT 11 TURE ^bsmbmmx G etting t o k now K arri V itor f rom t he b and T he S trangers The vegetarian recipe appetizing enough f or everyone B YNADASEWIDAN C^B^^JSS^ Finally f or d essert, t here is b aklava, a pastry with ground nuts and h oney h eld together with a flakey o uter c rust. A nother location f or d ate night is T he Spot located i n t he sprawling u rban center of d owntown L a J olla. T he S pot acts as a cozy b ar a nd restaurant h aven away from t he h ustle of t he city. T heir b ar p rovides m uch a mbience f or t hose of a ge, t hough it is t he m ain dining r oom w here o ne c an achieve t he r omantic a tmosphere. With a fireplace t ucked in t o t he right and televisions scattered f or t he b ar p atrons, o ne c an e njoy an appetizer w ith their d ate in o ne of t he m ore isolated b ooths o r c atch t he sunset from o ne of t he t ables n ear t he w indows. With b oth restaurants h aving t heir strong p oints, it c omes d own t o a matter of c omparison t o d ecide w hich restaurant h as t he b est criteria f or a r omantic e vening. First is t he f ood. With A thens M arket C afe's e xotic variation of G reek f ood against T he S pot's classic A merican m enu, t he c hoices of A thens M arket p rovide f or a m ore diverse culinary e xperience. T he Spot is a s afer b et f or p eople w ho e njoy pizza and there are other options as well if o ne d oes not care f or o r is allergic t o c heese. N ext is atmosphere; which restaurant provides its guests with t he romantic f eel t hey're looking f or? T he Spot mainly f unctions as a sports b ar with t he televisions o ften showing the latest football o r baseball g ame. However, this can b e o ffset b y the ocean view and the proximity t o the coast with t he sea themed decor providing a m ore laid b ack f eel f or the place. Athens Market C afé, on t he other h and, is very secluded from t he local neighborhood, instead relying o n the painted interiors of Greek cities and portraits f or the customers t o lose themselves i n. Finally, t he third and arguably t he most important category rears its head—cost. T he Athens Market C afé o ffers quite a f ew desirable d ishes, b ut o ften patrons will find themselves in t he f orty dollar r ange with alcoholic beverages excluded. T he Spot o n t he other h and d oes not b oast a s b road of a palate as Athens M arket, b ut can h ave both parties reasonably satisfied with twenty t o thirty dollars. B oth Athens Market C afé and T he Spot o ffer a u nique and quaint perspective t o date night; whichever restaurant is chosen depends on o ne's p reference. OUTREACH ASSISTANT F or Vitor, music gives h im encouragement and c omfort, f eelings he hopes t o translate t o others through his own m usic. JESUSM s tudent K arrkVitor started a b and during the summer with his f riends Andrew Velasco, Colin Hagan and Arman D olphin. T he b and was an idea that w as not initially p lanned. Vitor would usually meet h is f riends at t he b each in Carlsbad o r t he Oceanside Pier j ust t o play f or f un. T he b and's n ame is T he Strangers, which happened t o b e a suggestion m ade b y a stranger w ho saw t hem play together during o ne of their meet-ups. "We started off as strangers b ut c ame together with a c ommon interest and started p laying," Vitor said. A fter playing there f or a w hile, V itor's M end, Josh Fowler, helped t hem record their first album in his h ome studio. Vitor plays the guitar and sings b ut everyone in t he b and contributes t o the m u sic in other w ays. T he group brings a lot of variety t o t he music because each b and m ember uses an instrument that reflects their b ackground such as an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar, a keyboard and a m elodica. " Each of t hem, however, is extremely talented and bring something d ifferent t o this g roup, and I 'm glad that the first b and I 'm in is with these g uys," Vitor said. T he b and's first o fficial performance was at the Mission Asian market in Oceanside. They did not h ave a set list so instead, they improvised. They played " Saved R oom," " Happy" and " Creep." It was a good first experience because people cheered and danced as they played. Vitor is mostly self-taught. His musical education started when h e received a guitar at the age of 16. H e began by watching videos online and reading the guitar tabs of whatever music h e was into at the t ime. O ne of his first memories is side Filipino Cultural Festival where h e m et Katherine Sinsuan, w ho later played with h im at other shows. Vitor plans t o take a road trip with h is b and in the spring and h opefully play m usic in various v enues, as well as work on p roducing a second album. Other b ands such as M umford and Sons, T he Head and t he H eart, Paramore and Jeff Buckley all are part of h is musical influences. Their n ext performance is at 9 p .m. o n Saturday, N ov. 1 at t he M ission Asian m arket i n O ceanside. "If students w ant t o p ursue m usic t hen t hey n eed t o b e o pen a nd willing t o e xplore d ifferent k inds of m usic a nd b e w illing to put e ffort i nto i mproving," Vitor s aid. Vitor also holds m eet-ups on c ampus f or students w ho are interested in playing m usic together in a relaxed e nvironment. M usic m eet-up is designed f or t hose w ho like m usic and w ho w ant t o share that passion b y connecting with f ellow m usicians. " Thursday m eet-up is m ore of j ust a m usic j am session with d ifferent people c oming o ver t o play," Vitor s aid. T he m usic m eet-up gathers at 12 p .m. o n T hursdays in t he third floor of t he A rts Building o n t he grass. Students c an either b ring t heir o wn instruments o r u se s ome of t he extra instruments that h e a nd h is f riends A ndrew Velasco, Colin Hagan and I mmanuel B rown b ring. If y ou w ould like t o k now m ore about T he Strangers, y ou can check out their F acebook p age at w ww.facebook. c om/thestrangersjamband. "We started off as strangers but came together with a common interest and started playing" when h e learned how t o play " Stop and Stare" b y O ne Republic. H e was so proud that h e succeeded at playing the song that h e wanted t o show his f amily what h e had learned. His f amily were the ones w ho initially encouraged h im t o play in front of others during f amily gatherings o r parties. " I d idn't like it at first, b ut it helped m e get used t o playing f or p eople," h e said. B efore starting t he b and, Vitor would p erform at open m ic nights. H e played his first acoustic show at a b ar in Temecula about a y ear a go. T his w as a new experience f or h im b ecause h e h ad never prepared f or a live p erformance b efore. H e h ad t o consider things like vocal endurance and material. T he crowd was small, b ut h e got t o know the people there, which made it worth it. T he most memorable m oment f or Vitor was t he Ocean- �Opinion Editor: Noelle Fried berg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Think f ast in I mprov C lub Join Improv Club for fast-paced, f un club experience B Y S YDNEY SCHABACKER STAFF W RITER Fast-paced and actionpacked, there is never a dull m oment with the C SUSM Improv Team. W hat is improv, you m ay ask? Improvisation is anything m ade-up on the spot. T he Improv Team specializes in concocting characters, scenes, dramas a nd laughs in seconds based on audience suggestions. T he club team was started in 2010 by Nicole H ernandez, Aaron C hase, Molina M ilbourne and Lorenzo Taylor. Originally, Improv w as o ffered as a class, but then these three students took the idea and f ormed the c lub. I joined this past semester, and I am 100 percent biased in its favor. To get on the club t eam, auditions are held once a semester f or anyone interested. Senior Player Ryan D owns, w ho j oined Fall semester of 2010, has some insider advice: " The auditions are t o see if you can act on a stage, in a team as a team player. T he only problem is if y ou're frying to b e t oo f unny," D owns says. " Just b e Improv club poses for a group photo during practice. y ourself, and w e'll worry about [being f unny] later." There are a f ew rules in keeping with classic improv, but i t's mostly j ust one game a fter another. One of my favorites is "Zip-ZapZ op," when the players have t o point at someone else in the circle, yelling one of uses in real l ife. In all of the g ames, players h ave seconds t o c ome u p with a character with reactions and f eelings. "You learn t o think on y our f eet," D owns said. " [Which is] very important in other t hings." Just consider public speaking o r class participation f or that matter. It c an't hurt socially either. T he confidence this builds with practice can easily b e transferred t o everyday experience. I 've only b een on the Improv Team f or about a month now, meeting once a w eek on Monday nights. Every practice is d ifferent, and even the basic g ames vary f rom practice t o practice and get energized with laughter and good company. If you aspire t o always b e on y our toes and ready t o react t o what happens next when surprises are part of the g ame, please come audition f or the I mprov Team next semester, Photo provided CSUSM Improv Club would be beneficial f or potential users of these various sites t o b e aware that love the words, and y ou've got f un. This kind of stimulating i sn't something you find b y t o k eep track at high speed f un f or the brain is addictive. reading a profile of checking which word is being zoomed Despite improv exercises b oxes; i t's something you at y ou. While surprisingly being m ade u p of g ames, discover b y getting t o k now d ifficult, messing u p can b e improv has many important people in t he real w orld. W hy b reak-ups d on't a lways h ave t o m ean g oodbye R emaining f riends a fter h eartbreak g uys handle a b reakup, essarily in your l ife as a partit is assumed that sports ner, that d oesn't mean you g ames, video games and have t o lose them completely. L et'sfaceit: B reak-ups s uck. adrenaline activities with Regardless of everyI n movies and television, f riends are involved. thing, feelings are still there b reak-ups are treated as an I t's a common debate as and memories still exist. over-dramatic b uildup t o that t o whether guys and girls It can be difficult to let go f ated happy ending. But what can in f act b e f riends a fter of the l ife you once had happens when in real l ife, it a b reakup. The decision can and t o "shut o f f ' f eelings. can b e common f pr a break- lie on the myriad of situWhile it can vary with each up t o simply b e a break-up? ations that could have ocp erson, break-ups are a time Insert what I like t o call curred: cheating, lies, disf or personal healing. Time the "breakup m ode." That tance, growing apart, or, like apart is essential if there is consists of common thoughts m e, the f act that it w as t oo ever intent on remaining in such as: " My life is over," difficult t o accept that Ryan each o ther's lives. Distance " I'm so happy," " I l ied, I 'm Gosling is a f ather and is allows there t o b e a time t o not really happy," " Maybe never truly entering my l ife. find yourself again and learn I 'm destined t o b e a loneWhether t o b e your own ly cat w oman" and " Why y ou're the | ferson, findc an't Channing Tatum enter "dumping your own my life already?" Then it is er" or the happiness. time t o channel Julia Rob"dumpee," Tears may erts a nd E at, Pray, Lovethe hardb e shed and a except the only thing that est f actor is film of m emois actually accomplished f eeling as ries may play. is conquering that j ar of if you lost Whether t he cookie butter while watcha huge part of yourself. I t's break-up was amicable o r ing T he Notebook 5 0 t imes. important to realize that j ust not, this person mattered f or While I 'm not sure h ow because this person i sn't neca reason and there is nothB Y L EXY P EREZ A & E ASSISTANT "Time will heal all wounds" Relationships gone sour can sometimes end up sweet. ing wrong with them still meaning something t o y ou. T he important thing t o note is t o not rush o r f orce things. If this person is truly meant t o b e in your l ife, then time will heal all wounds and your relationship can blossom into an alternated ver- COUGAR CHRONICLE sion of the bond you shared. Just because you broke u p, d oesn't mean your relationship is technically broken. I t's simply in repair, preparing t o experience a m etamoiphosis. It is nice t o h ave the idea of being f riends with your e x, but that Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman d oesn't m ean there w on't b e obstacles in getting t here. Take t ime f or yourself and h ope that in t ime, y ou both will f eel c omfortable with the new direction y our b ond is t aking. B e p atient, trust the j ourney and the b roken pieces m ay f all right b ack into p lace. STAFF Editor-in-Chief A & E Editor Academic Advisor A lex M aravillas Katlin Sweeney Faith Orcino 1lU v U n lnl t nvrIfSc Kent D avy W ill M cCurdy csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com Celeste M orales cougarchron.layout@gmail.com twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year Distribution includes Design Editors Copy Editor Photo Editor Shaina Pardo cougarchron.news@gmail.com Lana Cook & Rachel Pratt M aria Valencia & Ericka Powers M atthew J. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Th O PINION e COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2014 „^^¿gHi 1 3 1 How one blog misunderstands true meaning of feminism B y K ATIABRUNSON OPINION ASSISTANT Hide your b ras -- t he feminists are c oming. The term " feminism" h as been somewhat of a t aboo in Western culture, and f or people living in m any o ther parts of the world, i t's c ompletely unheard o f. T he o ppression of women m anifests itself differently all o ver t he world, but in the c ase of Western society, some individuals are not f ully a ware of its presence on a daily b asis. Many men and w omen argue that gender equality does exist in America t oday when, in f act, w e are f ar f rom tackling the perpetual disadvantages of o ur society's g ender stereotypes. T he theory of " anti-feminism" is the belief that w omen's disadvantages in society are exaggerated o r n on-existent, o r assumes that f eminists seek t o oppress m en. It is an ideology that h as recently b een p opularized b y a b log o n T umblr entitled " womenagainstfeminism.tumblr.com." O n this b log, w omen send in pictures of themselves h olding u p signs explaining w hy they d on't agree with f eminism o r why they c hoose not t o b e a f eminist. T he c ommon d enomina- tor that holds true through each one of these w omen's arguments is that they are arguing against b eliefs that d iffer f rom f eminism. T he term f eminism is defined in the dictionary as " the advocacy of w omen's rights on the ground of political, social and economic equality t o m en." In recent decades, the term f eminism gained attention due t o the W omen's Liberation M ovement, which originated during the 60s and 7 0s. Many feminists p refer t o cite a definition that comes f rom f eminist theory and/or f eminist writers such as bell h ooks, whose definition says that " feminism is a m ove- Why mass media is the best major they d ress, their sexuality, their ideas and their b odies. " Womenagainstfeminism" h ave got it all wrong. Feminism is not about burning bras o r shaming women w ho e njoy cooking f or their significant other. I t's not about hating men or playing the victim c ard. I t's about challenging s ociety's expectations of w omen and being w ho you are without having t o apologize f or it. I t's about the social j ustice that comes with equality. I t's about taking pride in celebrating how great it is t o b e a w oman in every beautiful shape, b ra size and l ifestyle choice they c ome i n. Benefits of stem cell research lauded B y K ATIABRUNSON OPINION ASSISTANT America is the consumer capital of the world; a fflicted by a constant b arrage of media selling us social norms, values and ideas. Almost everything w e know to be true has b een fed to us through various media outlets, whether it b e through the news, a T V show or a friend's status u pdate. What we value as n orms in our society are perpetuated through the media, w hich is why being an i nformed consumer in this day in age is crucial to making sense of what all of the constant information means t o u s as individuals. We r evolve around our F acebook, Instagram and Twitter a ccounts; constantly seeking interconnectedness with t he h umans around us. We thrive on instant updates and n onstop information. T he m edia holds a lot of p ower in o ur society, so if you c an't b eat 'em, might as well j oin ' em. Anything involving t he distribution of i nformation is classified as m edia. T he subject of mass m edia is s o vast and continues t o g row exponentially, making it e asy for anyone t o find a specific interest in this m ajor, women out of the 4 35 m embers that make u p the U .S. House of Representatives, and only 20 out of 100 m ake u p the Senate. Pay inequality still exists, and even in the year 2014, some men grow u p believing that they are entitled to w omen's b odies. This results in issues such as cat-calling, sexual assault and r ape, which in some cases are classified as socially acceptable o r deemed the w oman's f ault. Society needs f eminism because women are tired of not being taken seriously and feeling that they constantly have to apologize f or the way they act, the way ment to end sexism, sexist exploitation and oppression." This movement launched awareness f or issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, w omen's s uffrage, sexual harassment and sexual violence; all of which are issues still being dealt with today. So why all the animosity towards feminists? Somewhere along the l ine, society has convinced many people that women in the Western world are " out of the w oods" in the sense that w e have reached the equal treatment that men are born with. In reality, there are only 79 Potential gains outstrip ethics concerns B Y JASMINE D EMERS COMMUNITY N EWS EDITOR Photo provided by Katia Brunson Mass media gives students diverse knowledge set. M edia is constantly e volving t o k eep u p with new technology, and with a w orld that thrives on i nformation, i t's a s ubject that is sure t o n ever g o out of style. T he first e xample of m edia b eing p roduced dates b ack t o t he fifteenth century with print m edia such as n ewspapers, b ooks, m agazines and p amphlets. T his w as t he first t ime that i nformation w as spread in other w ays t han b y w ord of m outh. Since then w e h ave seen t he growth of recorded m edia, c inema, r adio, t elevision, Internet and m obile d evices, w hich all f all u nder t he v ery large u mbrella that is t he m edia. T he m edia is such a l arge, e ncompassing and p owerful f orce that e veryone in t he w orld looks t o f or i nformation; w hich b egs u s as consumers of t he m edia t o b e r esponsible about h ow w e digest the f acts and ideas thrown at u s. A m ass m edia m ajor will provide you with skills t o b ecome an i nformed consumer as well as skills t o b e able t o p roduce and distribute information f or the w orld. A s of today, 90 percent of what w e r ead, watch o r listen t o is controlled b y six corporation. T hese include Disney, Viacom, C BS, Time Warner, N ews C orp and G E. 90 percent of what w e know is decided b y 2 32 media executives, b ut you can c hange that 9 0 percent b y b eing a part of the media and contributing your voice. T he m edia is the most influential aspect of American culture. It is a growing movement of independent minds looking t o express themselves t o a global audience. B e a mass m edia m ajor and b e a part of the movement t o h ave your voice h eard. W hat if you were told that you had a 50 percent chance of inheriting a genetic disease b y the time you were 30 years old? A genetic disease that will kill you 10 t o 2 0 years a fter your diagnosis and that will slowly eat away at your nervous system until you c an't t alk, eat o r b reath. H untington's disease has been passed down in my f amily f or five generations. I h ave watched it slowly take o ver my g randmother's body and m ind, and I a m in a constant state of worry that it will b egin t o d o the same t o my d ad, my siblings and m yself. More than anything, I a m a fraid that I will b e unable t o experience the wonders of motherhood b ecause I h ave t o protect my f uture children f rom the burden that this disease will plague t hem w ith. There is n o cure f or H untington's disease and not very many approved treatment options. Ever since I could remember, I have researched everything and anything possible about this disease and I have always laid my hope in this truly amazing scientific advancement called stem cell r esearch. Human stem cell research has the potential t o cure devastating diseases and regenerate injured or destroyed b odies. However, since scientists discovered that they could remove stem cells f rom embryos in 1998, controversy f ollowed closely thereafter. T he ethical concerns of stem cell research have created a widespread debate about the moral consequences of using aborted h uman embryos f or research. T his controversy h as raised many questions about t he right t o l ife and whether o r not there is a valid j ustification f or participating in i t. M ore recently, h owever, scientists have introduced new study m ethods, which they call Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS). T hese cells are derived f rom a non-pluripotent cell in adults. Scientists can basically extract these cells and reprogram them t o grow into any type of tissue that they might n eed. I would like t o argue h ere that the benefits of stem cell research significantly outweigh any issue of ethics that is presented. If a w oman decides t o h ave an abortion and that e mbryo is going t o b e destroyed, why s houldn't people b e able t o use that f or something that is u seful, p owerful and life-changing? As a person who could directly benefit f rom this research, I definitely f eel like stem cell research is an i mportant and necessary idea. I would have the opportunity t o spend more time with my grandma and my dad. I would b e given a chance t o bring children into the world and live a longer l ife. Stem cell research could create these opportunities and change the lives of so many other f amilies all around t he w orld. S tem cell research h as t he ability t o treat s ome of the m ost c ommon and l ife threatening diseases (including c ancer), r eplace o r r epair d amaged o rgans, create copies of organs f or transplant and so much m ore. We need t o take advantage of this a mazing medical discovery so that w e c an improve the quality of l ife f or all human b eings. Learn t H i t P oint L oma H m m e m U niversity's S chool of E ducation o ffers graduate degrees f or both K42 a id mn#r±2 teaching careers. 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With strong e motions surrounding the events in F erguson, M issouri, it is crucial t o e xamine all of t he available information in order t o understand the f ull scope of the situation. O fficer Darren Wilson had originally stopped Michael Brown f or j aywalking with his f riend Dorian J ohnson. According t o p olice, a struggle ensued inside of the police cruiser between Wilson and Brown over the o fficer's weapon. Brown was then shot six t imes. He received multiple gunshot wounds t o the hand and a rm, b efore a final round t o t he t op of his head fatally wounded h im. At t he time of the incident, B rown's f riend Dorian Johnson told police that Michael put his hands u p in the air and told the police o fficer that h e did not h ave a gun. This sparked riots and protests in F erguson, as the community was outraged by the nature of the shooting. More information was released soon t hereafter that cast doubt on the notion of police brutality. A fter the name of the o fficer w ho shot and killed M ichael Brown was released, a video was also given t o the press showing Michael Brown along with his f riend Dorian, robbing cigars f rom a liquor store and violently shoving the salesman in order t o escape. Because O fficer Wilson was not aware of the t heft at the time of the shooting, B rown's f amily is claiming that the video is merely a "character assassination a ttempt." If character is t o b e called into question it is also important t o understand the m edia's portrayal of B rown. Brown is o ften described as an "unarmed black teenager," indicating that Michael posed n o threat t o the police o fficer and therefore the situation did not j ustify lethal f orce. However, it is not widely publicized that Michael brown was 6 '4", 292 lbs. at the time of his death. If an altercation did take place inside O fficer Wilson's car and Michael Brown did attempt t o steal his w eapon, the shooting was j ustified. Medical examiner, Dr. Michael G raham, stated that the trajectory of the gunshot wound to the hand " does support that there was a significant altercation at the car." It should also b e noted that Dorian B rown, M ichael's f riend whose statement sparked protests, has a record of t heft, lying t o p olice, skipping court and previously had a warrant out f or his arrest. While police brutality is a m ajor problem in America and deserves the n ation's attention, it is difficult t o say with certainity that the incidents that have occurred in Ferguson q ualify as such. Protests in Ferguson are still underway, and the police have responded in f orce with hundreds of militarized police o fficers and unconstitutional " free speech z ones." New information is still surfacing as the chief of police in Ferguson is expected t o resign. • Is Student Access Initiative beneficial? Academic advising saves time and money Reasons to make an education plan before you enroll for next semester B Y N OELLE F RIEDBERG OPINION EDITOR T he myth has been spread around campus that walking over the seal on the ground in f ront of the c offee cart in Founders Plaza will k eep you f rom graduating in f our years. B ut what actually holds you b ack f rom graduating on time is failing t o m ake an education plan with your academic advisor. T he importance of an education plan is something I learned while attending a local community college. I m et with my academic advisor b efore the start of each new semester t o ensure that the classes I was enrolled in would transfer over t o C SUSM. This is a good habit t o adopt n o matter how f ar along you are in your degree. T he reason is that creating an education plan allows you t o m ake sure that each class you take counts towards graduation. We want t o finish our degrees in the least amount of Career Center 1 Undergraduate Advising Services 1300 Photo by Noelle Friedberg The office of Undergraduate Academic Advising can be found in in Craven 1300 time as possible. We also sound like a h assle, b ut it d on't want t o waste any actually ends u p saving you money on classes w e d on't t ime - and m oney - in the actually n eed. Meeting with end b ecause it ensures y ou're my academic advisor has only taking t he classes y ou actually saved m e m oney actually need t o graduate. on a class that I was able t o S o n o m atter h ow f ar take at MiraCosta instead along you are in obtaining of taking the same class f or y our d egree, o r even if you a much higher price here at h aven't declared your maC SUSM. I would not have jor yet and still d on't know even k nown that I needed what you want study, I enthat class until it would h ave courage you t o m ake an apbeen t oo late. This serves as pointment with your acaj ust one example of the im- demic adviser by the end of portance of meeting with this semester t o guarantee your academic adviser. that you d on't waste any of I am now in t he habit of your valuable time or money. meeting with them b efore G o t o http://www.csusm. I enroll in classes f or each edu/academicadvising/ to new semester. T his might schedule an appointment. One guy's perspective on have their own acronym?!) All of us have t o deal with B Y C ODY C O O K not t rue, men only care about these challenges, but the PHOTO ASSISTANT what w e look l ike." Some SAI will reduce them sigb oys might act that way, but nificantly. I belive it is in the mature m en act differently. best interest of all students. M akeup is a great way f or Boys find girls attractive on Everyone has a war story girls t o look and f eel con- the outside; m en look f or about registration, class fident when entering the w hat's deeper in a p erson, scheduling, and I TPCs. T he professional field trying t o not based off of looks. I question, t hen, is simple: get hired f or a j ob. H ow- challenge the boys out there What can we d o about it? We ever, I challenge girls not t o t o look deeper into a percan adopt the SAI, which will wear m akeup on a first date. son than j ust what they look improve class scheduling, acIt may b e great f or the pro- like, t o look past p eople's cess t o classes and the num- fessional w orld, important flaws and imperfections. ber of choices students will events and t o dress u p and W hat men find attractive Photo provided Christine Vaughan from Office of Communications have. I sn't that something look nice. However, I find m ore than anything is confiw e all w ant? Better yet, the m akeup unnecessary when dence in yourself and a winThe Student Access Initiative may be what helps students graduate SAI will make things easier looking f or a relationship. ning personality. You can b e sooner. f or all the students who will If you are looking f or a t he m ost attractive girl in t he B Y A LHUAZ A LTHAGAFI tiative (SAI) promises t o attend C SUSM in the f uture. man that you want t o see world b ut w hat really matters CONTRIBUTOR achieve m ore space, save It is not a stopgap measure, past your flaws and insecu- is what is underneath all the C SUSM is growing. Last m ore t ime, reduce overlap, it will produce real change rities, then why cover it u p? m akeup. If a m an is looking y ear there were 1000 m ore and ensure that m ore students that will a ffect all students Sure, m akeup m akes you at y ou f or only t he way you students on c ampus than h ave better access t o m ore w ho will come t o C SUSM. f eel b eautiful, but what about l ook, t hen you are not lookthere had been in 2011, j ust f acilities, classes and p rofes- Many of us are concerned what w e d on't see? S ome ing at the right m an. So why t wo short years a go. Two sors than the current system about ways we can impact a women would say, " That's not start it off on the right years f rom now w e are pro- allows. By reducing the time world that is rapidly getting jected t o h ave 1000 m ore of some 3-credit classes f rom more c rowded, m ore inclustudents that w e d o today. 7 5 minutes twice a week t o sive and more diverse. We D o you think it is hard t o 5 0 minutes three times a can start right here at h ome. get your classes t oday? D o week w e can achieve all of T he SAI promises t o include y ou think y our schedule is these things. It is projected more people, and i sn't that d ifficult t o m anage t oday? that this will allow more stu- something that w e think is A re you going t o h ave t o p ush dents t o take the classes that a good thing - inclusivity? b ack graduation because you they w ant, rather than the For t oo long it has been hard c ouldn't get y our schedule ones they have t o settle f or. t o get a good education f or worked out? If you answered This will give students m ore many, many p eople. D oesn't yes t o any of these ques- time on c ampus, and m ore anything w e can d o to b e tions, then b race yourself - time on campus means f aster m ore inclusive, t hen, f all ununder the current system all graduation times. It will use der the category of " better?" of these issues are going t o the space C SUSM has much I t's not easy t o change the get w orse. W hat can w e d o m ore effectively, which will world. I t's not easy even about it? T he A cademic Sen- also reduce crowding and knowing where to start. ate will vote o n the Student speed-up campus l ife. And But here w e have it in our A ccess Initiative. Tell y our a ren't w e all tired of ITPCs? hands t o m ake a real d ifferrepresentative y ou support it. (Impossible t o place classes. ence that will help us now, T he Student A ccess Ini- Really? So common they and help all f uture Cougars. Makeup can be beneficial or harmful to your relationship. f oot and show them w ho you are on the first d ate, not j ust what you look like with a little m akeup o n. Show them that you d o not need m akeup to become a beautiful person;, you already are a b eautiful person- m akeup j ust enhances your qualities. F rom the very beginning of the relationship, show him how confident you are without m akeup; b e u pfront with someone you could potentially spend the rest of your l ife w ith. You never know w ho it m ight b e. Eventually, this person is going t o see you without m akeup o ne day. Challenge yourself and challenge some m en out there t o look past your flaws and imperfections and let t hem see how p erfect you really are. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchronarts@gmail.com MOVIE REVIEW 2.5/5 P AWS "The Best of Me" is not quite the best Newest Nicholas Sparksfilmfails to meet expectations BY LEXY P EREZ A&E ASSISTANT The time has come for movie-goers to be introduced to yet another love story. It is a new addition to the Nicholas Sparks collection, a.k.a: the sappy, teaijerker, Hollywood hunk-filled, 'why c an't this be my real l ife' type of films. "The Best of M e" is Sparks' new page-to-screen adaptation. While it consists of his signature love story components, it is simply a 2.0 version of his nationally known masterpiece, "The Notebook." James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan star as Dawson and Amanda, former high school sweethearts who are reunited 21 years later after forming an inseparable bond filled with love and passion. While reuniting, they find themselves in a tug of war- reigniting their once puppy love or facing BOOKREVIEW the reality of their previous hardships that kept them apart even after two decades. While Marsden and Monaghan are established actors in Hollywood, the young counterparts of their characters steal the show. Luke Bracey (young Dawson) and Liana Liberato (young Amanda) express an undeniable chemistry that makes viewers believe in the power of a first true love. All Marsden and Monaghan have is a lackluster chemistry that seems as if they ËMOVIE "Natural choice for criminal suspense" are just acquainted friends rather than past lovers. Without watching Liberate and Bracey depict a blooming love story, it is unlikely to ever believe that these two people were once love-stricken teenagers. It almost seems as if two different love stories were being portrayed: the story of first love and the story of two sad and lonely adults turning to each other despite being strangers (surely another possible Sparks story). If this movie was released REVIEW before "The Notebook," it could have the potential of being recognized as a classic love story, but, unfortunately, all it does is follow the same cliché recipe of 'rich girl falls for poor boy,' families object, life drama happens, nonstop tears, the coveted rain kiss and even more kissing that makes the film seem as if it's simply attempting to promote a brand of chap stick. While I love romance movies as much as the next girl, this one fails to grasp my full attention and admiration. 4.5/5 Throughout the film, I found myself already knowing what would occur, seeming as if I wrote the script myself. While it could prove that I am worthy of being a screenwriter, the unfortunate reality is that it is a generic movie that offers nothing new and interesting to its viewers. "The Best of Me" is definitely one of those films that could be viewed when in need of a complete cheesy chick-flick day, but if y ou're looking for a true love story, stick to the classics. P AWS John Wick, successful film for Reeves BY SYDNEY SCHABACKER B Y P IERCE B RENNER STAFF WRITER STAFF W RITER Cassandra Hobbes has a special talent: she is a natural profiler. It's a talent that her mother, who made a living pretending to be a psychic, helped Cassie develop. With one look, Cassie can discern more about a person than detailed studies could provide. She notices the little things-all of them. Though she lost her mother to a brutal unsolved murder, she continues to develop her skill. When the FBI offers Cassie a chance to become part of a secret program that uses gifted teenagers to solve cold cases, she accepts with the hope that she may resolve at least some of the questions surrounding her mother's murder. The rest of the Naturals, those perhaps too gifted to get along with anyone, make an uneasy alliance as it becomes clear that their work on cold cases triggered a current threat to themselves. With an excellent cast of characters making up the Naturals including teenage experts in data compilation, lie detection, body language, facial expressions and more, the Naturals' chapters should hook you in. If not, then the alternating chapters written from the point of view of the killer, known as 'You,' should do the trick. Published in 2013, The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is only the first in its series. With advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry and cognitive science, Barnes is very well suited for writing criminal suspense novels. The second in The Naturals series is Killer Instinct. Based on how much I enjoyed The Naturals, I will definitely be reading Killer Instinct. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a retired assassin turned grieving widower. Everything goes down when a trio of Russian mobsters (led by Game of Thrones' Alfie Allen) breaks into Wick's house, steal his car and kill his puppy, as the final gift from his wife. Fueled by vengeance, John decides to get revenge on the men who destroyed the last good thing in his life. I never heard of John Wick until about two months ago, and I, like most people, was just waiting for a crapfest; however, the trailer completely won me over. It was cool, f un and looked like it could be Keanu Reeves' return to form. Sure enough, I was totally right. John Wick is awesome, and, other than Gone Girl, better than any movie out right now. If you can expect one thing from a typical Keanu Reeves film, it's action. Well, the action in John Wick is terrific, probably some of the best I 've seen all year. Director Chad Stahelski's background in stunt coordination is obvious, with the action being well choreographed and well shot. It's also violent and gritty, with a great deal more blood than w e've come to expect in this Marrara vel-dominated landscape. It's a nice change of pace to see a great action movie that also lets all hell break loose. I 'm generally pretty cold toward Keanu Reeves as an actor, but if he's put in the right role he can work towards the benefit of the film. John Wick is one of those roles. He's a vengeful, heartbroken badass who has lost everything that matters to him-not very emotional or talkative-but very good at • charming, fighting and killing. In short, this role plays to Reeves' strengths and lets him do what he does best. The supporting cast is also runs the Continental H otel- avoids that trap and becomes quite good. Michael Nyqvist a place where hitmen go a genuinely funny movie. John Wick is a fast-paced, (The Girl with the Dragon to cool off after a hard j ob. There's also a lot of good, f un, funny and thrilling Tattoo, Mission: Impossible» Ghost Protocol) and subtle humor as well. A lot ride that almost never falAlfie Allen are well cast as of the best bits come from ters. Although I didn't even a father-son mobster duo, the fact that all the mobsters know it existed until very with Nyqvist playing the are so scared of John Wick. recently, it ended up becool, responsible one, and The best part is that none of ing a wonderful experience Allen being hot-headed and it is accidental. John Wick and one of the defining more than a little foolish. could've been one of those films of 2014. Let's hope The other standout is Ian movies that was ' so stupid Keanu Reeves can parlay McShane as Winston, who it's funny,' but thankfully this into a revitalized career. K E 4 NU REEVES Pacific ArtsMovement brings fifteenth Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival is 338 minutes long, which (Memoirs of a Geisha). The is over 5 hours of footage. red carpet event will start at Ever since it was estab- It focuses on a town along 6 p m. and following will be lished in 2000, the San the coast of the Philippines the screening of the film at Diego Asian Film Festival right before martial law was 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. SDAFF will also host an (SDAFF) has seen its popu- placed on the country. It is larity grow and gain a repu- one of the must-sees, along- exclusive screening of the tation for being one, if not side many others that Pacific pilot television show "Fresh the biggest, film festivals Arts Movement selected. off the Boat," hoping for a in the country. On Nov. 6 , The Reading Cinemas spot on ABC's 2015 linethe non-profit organiza- Gaslamp 15 Theater in down- up. It is considered the festion Pacific Arts Movement town San Diego will host the tival's centerpiece event and will celebrate their fifteenth opening night of the festi- features a Taiwanese family anniversary of the event. val. "Revenge of the Green who left their Washington This year, the group se- Dragon" will be shown after D.C home for a new life in lected 140 films f rom 21 the cast and crew arrive on Orlando, Florida. It focuses countries. A number of those the San Diego red carpet. on Eddie, who tries to fit in films will be shown f or the Directors Andrew Lau and with the rest of the 90's kids first time in the United States Andrew Loo are expected in school. The screening will including "From What Is Be- to arrive with actors Harry be at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, fore," the longest movie in Shum Jr. (Glee), Leonard Wu Nov. 8 at the University of this year's SDAFF. The film (NCIS) and Eugenia Yuan San Diego's Shiley Theatre. PACIFIC ARTS BY F AITH O RCINO A &E EDITOR MOVEMENT 2 0 14 15™ A N N I V E R S A R Y After the episode, there will be a discussion with executive producers Nahnatchaka Kahn and Melvin Mar. The feature closing night film will be "Meet the Patels" at 7 p m . on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Sherwood Auditorium. It is a documentary directed by Greeta Patel and is about her brother Ravi Qualcomm Stadium f rom and his troubles with family Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. Other tradition and love. It won a venues include La Paloma number of audience awards Theatre, University of Caliincluding at the 2014 Los fornia San Diego and the Angeles Film Festival, 2014 ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla. Traverse City Film Festival With so much offered, there and Hardacre Film Festival. is something f or everyone to Most of the films will be enjoy. For more information held at the Ultra Star Mis- on schedule and other locasion Valley Theater near tions, visit festival.sdaff.org. �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Photo Submission STAN LEE'S COMIKAZE EXPO Photos by: Anne Hall, Contributor Game of Thrones: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy/Reek), Esme Bianco (Ros) and Gwendoline Christie Joe Jusko shows off his current projects with Marvel and many other organizations through 2015. Stan Lee continues to wow audiences and please crowds with his generosity in autographing fan memorabilia. The cast of the 1960s Batman tv series comes together to celebrate Batman's 75th Anniversary with Comikaze crowd. Captain America Cosplay: Captain America sharing his USO performances with the Comikaze spectators. J. Scott Campbell Illustrator: Artists signings and illustrations at Stan Lee's Comikaze. 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The issue includes stories of adopting a student access initiative in light of increased student enrollment and a student march demanding a change in the campus sexual assault policy. careers Comikaze Expo enrollment faculty fall 2014 Improv Club MECHA sexual assault sports https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/7f6a71a7db238f653a49b0192a7d668b.pdf dfa28b1e6cab0c4046cac10dab2be266 PDF Text Text T HE C ULTURAL D IVERSITY E DITION T4 H E C O U G A R Issue # Volume XLIII C H R O N I C LWednesday E OCT 22,2014 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Features Sports 4 - Men's soccer team heads to AD tournament. 7 - Muslim Student Association promotes inclusion and diversity. A& M 13 - Alumni and former staff writer Bobby Rivera travels to Ecuador. 14 - Celebrate HaUoween with these ideas for pumpkin season. C S U s y s t e m f a c u l t y c alls f o r f a i r c o n t r a c t I m p r o v e m e n t d e m a n d e d by p r o f e s s o r s and staff By Ryan Downs News Editor # Earlier this month, Cal State University, San Marcos faculties have taken action across the CSU system, demanding a renegotiation of their contract, which expired June 30. According to a press release issued by the California Faculty Association, the call for renegotiation stems from what many consider unsatisfactory hiring and pay practices intended as a response to the recession, but which have not shown improvement over the course of the last year. "Much of the focus is on local campus presidents who, during the recession, did not use their discretion in hiring and spending to correct whatever had become chronic problems involving unfair spending policies," according to the press release. "As a consequence of the economic issue, we wound up with a salary structure that both sides agree was broken," CFA President Lillian Taiz said. "We had a situation where faculty who had been working for years Photo by Chris Morales CSUSM faculty assemble to demonstrate their support for contract reconsiderations, had a worse salary than the faculty's contract and the need for good, quality educapeople who had just been issues regarding student fees tion in our state Universities." hired. We have lost faculty and tuition, in order to fos- On Sept. 22, the California who simply couldn't live ter a collective push against Faculty Association chapin California on the sal- alleged unfair spending on ter at CSUSM addressed ary offered by the system." the part of the CSU system. President Haynes in an open At CSUSM, the action According to the press re- letter, written by Chapter took the form of the "It's lease, "Under the banner that President Dr. Darel Engen. Time for Action" march on 'Faculty Working Conditions In the letter, Engen disOct. 7, when faculty and stu- are Student Learning Condi- cusses the proposed Equity dents gathered to address the tions,' CSU Faculty will con- Pay Increase Program and finance issues plaguing both nect their own need to earn a what the CFA would like parties. This was in an at- living and support their fam- to see change on campus. tempt to bridge the issues of ilies with students' urgent "The Equity Pay Increase Program [would] address the extensive salary inequity issues among CSUSM faculty," Engen said. "This resolution came on the heels of a budget analysis performed by Dr. Howard Bunsis...which concluded that CSUSM does not have the resources to fund such a program." The CFA letter disputed the conclusion made by President Haynes and the Senate that there were not sufficient funds to approve the Equity Pay Increase Program. "The CFA research office has since acquired more data and informed the chapter that for mere pennies on the dollar—just 0.37% of the university budget-you, President Haynes, could fund our campus' share of what it would take to close the gap between the CSU's and CFA's salary proposals," said Engen. Other campuses that took part in these protests include Cal States Bakersfield, Fullerton, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay and Northridge, as well as at least 15 other state Universities. According to EdSource, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing met on Oct. 10 to discuss the annual report on teacher prep programs and concluded that programs dedicated to the preparation and credentialing of prospective teachers have declined by 52 percent in the last five years. From the actions of the CSU system since, it would seem the initiative has made progress. According to the LA Times, California State University announced on this past Thursday, Oct. 16, to have reached a renegotiated contract with the California Faculty Association. This new contract provides a 1.6 percent salary increase for teachers and faculty. Although the increase is tentative, the pact allows the parties to reopen negotiations for salary benefits for 2015 and onward, allowing faculty in the CSU system to keep a level of involvement in the contract. "The contract doesn't fix the problems, it just begins the road to fixing them," President Taiz said. "On the one hand, we're pleased with the outcome, on the other hand, we both recognize there needs to be improvements." G roups u rge c reation o f R aza C enter P roposal w ould p rovide r esources, s pace f or u ndocumented s tudents, o thers By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Many members of the campus community have advocated that creating a Latino/a center at CSUSM is essential in order for the campus to become more diverse and welcoming. CSUSM is considered a Hispanic Serving Institution, which is an institution of higher education where at least 25 percent of the student body identifies as Hispanic or Latino/a. According to CSUSM's "2013 Cougar Stats," which breaks down the diversity of the student body, students that identified as Latino/a were the second largest population. Out of 10,610 students, 3 352 identified as Latino/a, only surpassed by 4,205 students that identified as Caucasian. This trend of a large Latino/a population extends to the San Marcos community itself, as reflected in the city issued demographics that reports that 37 percent of the community identify as Hispanic or Latino/a. This makes Hispanic/Latino/a individuals the second largest population to those who identify as Caucasian, which amounts to 49 percent. Proponents of implementing a Raza Center argue that due to the high Latino/a populations in the community and on campus, it is impossible to accommodate student needs without providing certain resources. Proposed resources to be offered at the Raza Center include assistance in completing graduate school applications, easing the transition for first generation college students, providing information on Latino/a culture and educating all students on how to be supportive peers. The center would also be a resource for undocumented students that struggle with, or feel uncomfortable disclosing, their identity in order to receive help with various processes on campus. "I think that the Raza Center would create a safe space for immigrant students that are afraid of coming out of the shadows," Co-Chair of S.TA.N.D., Julio Chavez, said. "It would provide that feeling of welcome and provide resources for us to figure out what we can do to become better informed persons and help out our families since most of us are first generation students that don't have the support we need." Various groups have been involved in the work to achieve getting a Raza Center on campus, including members of S.T.A.N.D., MJE.ChA, United Students of Color Coalition, the Office of Diversity and Ballet Folklorico. The plans for the Raza Center are detailed in the ASI Resolution for a Latino/ Hispanic Center on campus, which was approved by the ASI Board of Directors on Feb. 28, 2014, then pro- posed to President Haynes. Currently a committee has been created to research the plausibility of bringing a Raza Center on campus, tasks ranging from visiting Latino/a centers on other campuses to creating a timeline for when the center should be completed to finding a space at CSUSM for it. In addition, students have hosted four Raza Center Forums thus far to educate students on what the benefits to having the center are. "Our goals are to engage and support first generations students to improve retention and connectedness," Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Scott Hagg, said at one of the forums. "We want to partner with students to develop an engaging and vibrant community to facilitate students' sense of belonging and campus pride." Many students believe that the Raza Center will function as a second home and motivator for individuals in search of their niche on campus. "This life is like a journey," said ASI Board of Director's VP of Marketing and CMO, Christian Cayetano. "Within a journey there are many obstacles that you overcome. But when things get tough, just know that there are others that will help and support you." Students in support of the center can post a photo of themselves with the hashtag #RazaCenterCSUSM to try to get the Raza Center trending. �One million dollars allocated to ACE By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor The ACE Scholars Services at CSUSM has accepted a one million dollar gift that will provide a new Center for the organization and will further the development of a program that enriches the lives of participating students. The Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars will be the official new home of the university program that assists former foster youth students in their journey to obtain higher education. Jan and Esther Stearns, who have adopted their own children from the foster system, are generously donating one million dollars towards ACE Scholars in order to show their overwhelming support for the program's purpose and goal. "We strongly believe in the mission of CSUSM's ACE Scholar Services Program. To be able to play a role in these students' continuing success and help them realize their dream of a college degree is extremely important to us," patron and member of CSUSM's Foundation Board, Esther Stearns, said. ACE Scholars Services began in 2007 with the intention to change the lives of foster youth and provide opportunities to achieve thengoals through education. Jim Mickelson, Director of the ACE Program, has been with the organization since its beginning and has worked as a social worker for 35 years. "Foster youth have the lowest educational attainment rates of all other non-traditional populations, with 49% who receive a high school diploma and 3% who ever step foot on a college campus. Of that 3%, only half will earn a Photo by Margaret Chantung ACE Scholar Services members lookforward to what new funding allocations will mean. degree. We developed a program that is geared towards supporting and guiding this population," Mickelson said. With 57 students in the program, more students per capita than any other University in the U.S., and an 88% retention rate, Mickelson takes pride in the ACE program and is ready to take this organization to new heights with the Center set to open in early Spring. "The new space that has been given to us has far more meaning to ACE students than just a computer lab, a training room, and a lounge. One of the things we hear from them is that they are given a place and that they are a part of a family. They have a sense of belonging and a sense of pride," Mickelson said. Olivia Battle, CSUSM Student and ACE Scholar, has been part of the program for 5 years and she is ready to see the change that comes with the new Center. "I think it's going to be headed by Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, an author who has studied this issue in depth. According to a report published this past April by America's Promise Alliance, an organization that devotes itself to "helping to create the conditions for success for all young people/' the country's high school graduation rate has recently risen above 80 percent for the very first time in United States history. Moreover, the number of students enrolled in "dropout factories," "schools in which the reported twelfth grade enrollment is 60 percent or less than the ninth grade enrollment three years earlier," has significantly decreased by 47 percent. However, a sizeable gap still exists between Caucasian, and African American and Hispanic students. Shockingly, "one in four African Americans and nearly one in five Hispanic students still attend high schools where graduating is not the norm", according to an article published by PBS on Feb. 3 of this year. This substantially increases their odds of not finishing high school at all. In the United States today, the bulk of these dropout factories are located in urban areas, like Detroit and New York. In areas such as these, African American and Hispanic populations tend to be greater. Additionally, other factors, such as access to successful adults, living in a schooloriented home environment, regularly receiving positive messages concerning school achievement and being a part of a community with a strong support system (afterschool programs, neighborhood organizations, etc.), also play a crucial role in the determination of academic success. The report also states that "in spite of gains made by all students of color over great because right now everything is really squished together and we share an office with three other organizations. 1 think it will be great that we will have our own space," Battle said. She explains her own personal experience with the ACE program and how the support she receives from the counselors has helped her throughout her college career. "ACE scholars is a really great program because they aren't really focused on what happened in the past. They are focused on your future," Battle said. The new Center for ACE Scholars Services will be located in the University Student Union and will be celebrated with a ceremony in the spring of 2015. Jan and Esther Stearns will be honored for their dedication to this program and for the value that they hold for education. CSUSM hosts lecture on Black/Latino dropout crisis Dr. Louie Rodriguez discusses his upcomming book which focuses on black and latino education retainment. Black and Latino students. On Monday, Oct. 20 CSUSM hosted a lecture on the Black and Latino student dropout epidemic in high schools across the country. Hosted as part of the 'Conversations that Matter' lecture series that seeks t o emphasize racial diversity, the lecture was By Courtney Jones Features Assistant In keeping with Diversity Month, CSUSM recently brought attention to an endemic sweeping the countries' universities, primarily a perceived issue with graduation rates of the past six years, - young men of color continue to lag behind other subgroups of student", according to an article published by GradNation in April of this year. The graduation rate for African American men continues to hover between 50 and 60 percent, well below the national average. In order to alleviate these issues, the report suggests that four key areas be addressed immediately: (1) chronic absenteeism, (2) the general lack of attention al- lotted to middle* grades, (3) the colossal amount of individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who are, at present, not in school, not in possession of a high school diploma and not working and, lastly, (4) the shortage of positive role models in low-income communities. By concentrating of these issues, the graduation gap will begin to close and, it is likely that, the United States will be able to achieve a 90 percent national graduation rate by the year 2020. If you are interested in learning more about this issue, cruise on over to amazon.com and order a copy of Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez's book, The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding to the Black and Latina/o Dropout Crisis in the U.S. Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape to lecture on wizardry Educational event to allow students and community members to become pupils of sorcery By Chelsey Schweitzer ter influenced Snape's acSenior Staff Writer Turn t o' page three hundred, ninety four. In what is sure to be a first for the campus, CSUSM is going to be hosting a lecture held by Severus Snape himself from the Potions Dept. at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This unique experience, which is sponsored by the Arts and Lectures department, features performer V. Nigel Taylor, as he portrays the character from the famed Hariy Potter series. In his lecture on November 4th, Taylor will be discussing topics from the series such as the common theme of bullying as it appears throughout the books, the misunderstandings surrounding Snape and his status as hero or villain and how Lily Pot- s tions throughout the story. "(This lecture] can actually answer some questions [that] I have about the story," said freshman international student, Rodolpho Carvalho, who is planning on attending the event. Taylor will also include the audience in his discussion by interacting with them as Professor Snape would during one of his potions classes. "[The lecture is. like] real life role playing. It seems cool to actually experience [a Hogwarts style lecture] and not just see it iii the movies,"; sophomore, Breanna Maltby, said. Fans of the Harry Pot-ter franchise will be able to experience a completely immersive atmosphere during the lecture. CSUSM to host Hogwart's most famous potions professor. "The audience [will be] seated in house sections, like at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin), and everyone is encouraged to come in with witch and wizard costumes," said event organizer and Harry Potter course (ID 370) instructor, Professor Linda Pershing. Currently, over 300 tickets have been reserved for the event, approximately 120 of which are students of Professor Pershing's clafcs, and this number is expected to Photo by Chris Morales grow much larger. Tickets are free for current students at CSUSM and can be reserved on the Arts and Lectures website. The rest of the community is invited to attend at $15 for adults, $5 for children and $7.50 for faculty members. Every- body needs to have a ticket for entry, even students. Through this lecture, fans of Harry Potter will be able to learn more about the series from a man who has spent years honing his abilities in order to perfect his role as the infamous potions professor, as well as interact with fellow fans of the series in a unique setting. "[This lecture seems like] a good way to bring the Harry Potter community together,"said junior, Isamara Aispuro, who hopes to be able to attend herself. To reserve tickets for the event, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the USU ballroom, visit www.csusm. e du/al/c a lendar.html. Further questions can be mailed via Owl to Hogwarts. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com Transgender feminism lecture offers insight A s afe s pace f or o pen c ommunication a nd d ialogue By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor Earlier this month, students at CSUSM gathered together in the Gender Equity Center to discuss important issues of the transgender community and emphasize the importance of diversity and acceptance. Held during U-Hour on Thursday, Oct. 16, the lecture allowed CSUSM students to learn about Transgender Feminism and its role in the larger feminist community. Chelsea Brown, a student and peer educator at the Gen- der Equity Center, hosted the lecture event in order to educate other students about transgender issues and expose them to differing feminist perspectives. As a transgender individual herself, Brown wants to teach others about transgender identity and allow people to ask questions in a safe space. "I was male assigned at birth, and throughout my life I knew that I never felt way [male.] Freshman year of college was when I knew I could no longer handle the pressure to be male any longer," Brown said. In her lecture, she was able to tell her story and share her own experiences as a transgender individual, as well as discuss important feminist issues. "A core tenet of feminism is that biology does not and must not equal destiny," Brown said. "The idea that women should not be held down by traditional gender roles plays a major role in all feminisms. Trans Feminism expands on that premise to argue that people in general should not be con- fined by sex and/or gender." Transgender feminism, according to Brown, is an amplification of feminist views and progressive discourse. "Trans Feminism argues that everyone has a fundamental right to determine their own identity and no one has the legitimate authority to define a 'real woman' or 'real man,'" Brown said. Brown explains that there was a time when transgender individuals were viewed as mentally ill. The American Psychiatric Association has since corrected that notion, but the dysphoria that a transgender person feels is still considered a mental illness. "Psychiatrists believe that the only way to cure dysphoria is to undergo gender transition because it is easier tofixthe body than the brain," Brown said. Brown also discusses the ways in which Trans Feminism is disputed in the larger feminist community and the transphobia that has been made clear by particular radical feminist groups. "Transphobia in the feminist community isn't new and it continues to be pro- moted by individuals who are known as Trans- Exclusionary Radical Feminists. Their ideas contradict the entire idea of feminist progression," Brown said. Throughout the lecture, students found themselves engaged in a constant dialogue and were eager to ask questions. Chelsea Brown is hopeful that she will host more lectures before the end of the semester and encourages anyone with further inquiries to contact her through the Gender Equity Center. R aising awareness f or 4invisible' disabilities By Sydney Schabacker been undiagnosed, untreated ing and intrusive memories/ ing tours. This lack of con- "I'm not going to ask for and anger management, supStaffWriter and even viewed with fear nightmares, increased irri- trol, "where they were used details. I don't ask about the port groups for significant because of it. PTSD is a Imagine that one moment normal response to abnoryou are in a classroom, and mal stressors, combat exthe next moment your mind periences being one of the plummets you back into main examples of triggers. the hostile and brutal envi- In the Conversations that ronment of a combat zone. Matter: Veterans and InvisThis is an effect of PTSD, ible Disabilities lecture on post-traumatic stress disor- Oct. 15, guest speaker Joe der, an invisible disability Costello talked about many affecting between 12 to 30 of the symptoms of not only percent of the veterans re- PTSD, but also traumatic turning from deployment. It brain injury (TBI), military is the mind's way of remind- sexual trauma (MST) and ing these people of the mo- acute stress disorder (ASD). ments they desperately wish All have similar symptoms, to forget but have not yet and may tend to overlap come to terms with. Until in their development. Outrecently, many veterans had comes range from disturb- tability, survivor's guilt, relationship/marital problems to troubled sleep, engaging in high-risk behaviors and even suicidal thoughts and actions. In short, these 'invisible' disabilities are too serious to not be recognized as true disabilities. Even if a returning veteran is fortunate to not develop PTSD, "100 percent come back with readjustment issues," Costello said. "All of a sudden, [these veterans havel no control, no say" in the lives of their loved ones, who have gone on with life while the veterans were serv- to life being managed," Costello said, is one reason why so many veterans have issues with integrating back into everyday life, "[unaware] they are a different person." And of the self-identified disabled veterans on campus, John Segoria of the Disabled Student Services says he "only sees a snapshot of what's out there. [The problem] is bigger than people think." Perhaps that is because veterans with PTSD, MST and T BI do not want to admit this condition, because if they do, someone might ask them what the trigger was. worst day or if they killed anyone," Segoria said. When the veterans go to seek help anywhere, be it the Veterans Center in San Marcos City Hall or Disabled Student Services, they will find compassionate people who understand these types of disabilities and want to help. The Disabled Student Center offers exam time extensions and a referral system that helps the veterans seek the correct help. The VA Centers offer a slew of services ranging from individual/group counseling, workshops on stress, anxiety others, counseling for MST, PTSD and bereavement. There are many resources out there for veterans who are struggling, but Costello sees "22 to 23 year old veterans who don't see 18 to 20 year olds as their peers." The disparity of experiences between those who have served and those who have not adds an extra level of isolation for veterans. Given that these veterans bring so much valuable experieac^Jg the campus, it is time we give something back at least in the way of compassion, respect and acceptance. F irst A sian P acific I slander s orority t o b e e stablished Knowledge, Perseverence, Diversity and Legacy seeks to uphold the values of its name By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief KPDL features a multidimensional college experience that allows its members to prosper as individuals, community members and students. KDPL, a sorority interest group that has been on campus since 2009, has been moving towards their goal of establishing the first Asian Pacific Islander sorority at CSUSM. The group has been working with Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Nicki Croly, and the existing Greek community in order to achieve this goal. According to KPDL President, Trisha Llanes, this dream is transitioning towards becoming a reality, approximately in 2015. Reflective of its name, which stands for Knowledge, Perseverance, Diversity and Legacy, KPDL works to instill aspects of each of these four "pillars" in their members. To incorporate Knowledge, the group hosts a weekly, three hour "Study Hours" session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, where members meet up to do homework together. Knowledge and Diversity are represented in events such as their weekly Hulu and Tahitian classes, which are open to all members of the campus community. Four-year KPDL member, Heaven Quiban, teaches these classes at 5 p.m. every Thursday in Arts 101. KPDL tries to get as many student orgs, as possible to learn at least one dance for the end of the year luau as a way to come together and celebrate while teaching others about API culture. KPDL also participates in events like the Breast Cancer Walk, beach cleanups and Friendship • <jfemes. KPDL alms^to iriclude all students iii their meetings and events, not limiting themselves to those who identify as API. "One of the biggest misconceptions about joining a culturally specific org. is that you have to be fit into that to be part of that group," Quiban said7 "A lot of people have asked us if they can join even though they are not Asian and don't know anybody that is API. [With KPDL], we're highlighting diversity and we're trying to break down the differences between us. Uniqueness makes us special, but together we are complete." KPDL President Trisha The members of KPDL look forward to transition towards sorority status. Llanes explained that having the group on campus has made her experience at CSUSM more enjoyable and increased her friend base. "I joined the spring of my freshman year and liked it immediately," Llanes said. "The past presidents and members are the ones that have really motivated me to get where I am now. I would like to see KPDL expand so that it inspires other API women to come onto this campus. We need to bring that diversity on campus, and we're here to make a statement." Quiban joined KPDL the fall of her freshman year, and expressed how much the members rely on one another. She explained that when KPDL is established as a sorority, it will help the campus community become even more diverse. "I hope that new members will always learn the roots of where KPDL came from and how hard it has been for us to earn Greek letters," Quiban said. "I want them to have an appreciation for what they will have when they become a sorority because we have Photo provided by KPDL worked on this for so long." KPDL meets every other Tuesday, the next meeting taking place during UHour on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Academic Hall 205. Those interested in the group can like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/csusmkpdl or follow them on Instagram at K PDL_sororLty i nterest. �Sports Editor: Resty G rey cougardiron.sports@gmail.com T h e p revalence o f d iversity i n s ports H ow d ifference h elps s ports t ranscend t o a n ew a nd b etter p laying f ield By Burtland Dixon StaffWriter What if I told you there was a realm in which the pigment of your skin, the dialect you are accustomed to or even the way society perceives you as a person, is completely obsolete? Well that realm is real. It can be found in front yards, public parks and residential streets, to mention a few. This world is none other than the world of sports. The cliché of "it doesn't matter if you're purple, green or orange" applies liberally in this domain of life. If you have ever played on an organized sports team in a league, your coach would be the first to tell you that it doesn't matter who you are; if you can play you are going to play. The same doesn't hold true in other areas such as positions of power in the workforce or media representation. In other terms, you are not going to notice as many Denzel Washington's or Jackie Chan's as you would a Tom Cruise or even a Brad Pitt. Then we have sports, a magnificent creation indeed. Let us take a second to delve into a diverse scene. Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin; at least one of those names should ring a bell. Now what do all these people have in common? They each are players for the Los Angeles Lakers and love playing basketball. The diverse and uniqueness of those players is that they are Canadian, Black-American and Chinese-American, respectively. Rest assured this trend doesn't stop with basketball. Now if these were still the since I was eight years old, Glory days where certain and have never encounathletes would be scruti- tered any sort of prejudice." nized and demeaned when It appears as if sports is the exception to they stepped foot onto a court or "There is no the rule in refield if they were race in sports" gards to racism and other of color, the topic issues alike. discussed here would be different. For- This would serve sports as an tunately for human sake, outlet for many people and those days are long gone. they would hate to see that "There is no race in environment tampered with. sports, all players have the "The fact that sports are capability to succeed and so diverse makes them work hard," CSUSM sen- more enjoyable for me," ior, Abraham Vargas, said. CSUSM sophomore, Steph"I have been playing sports anie Ferro, said. "Athletes and coaches have the same goals, to get better as a team and to win, so why should race or background have an effect on this?" Whether it be for intramurals or the official school teams, CSUSM is littered with players of different backgrounds playing side by side. Why diversity is so unaccounted for elsewhere in life can be speculated, but it's clear that sports breeds diversity. When you toss in factors like passion, determination and competition, what is there not to love? CSUSM men's soccer team prepared for stretch run Team aims for s e c o n d A.I.I title in four years By Erik Sandoval StaffWriter Students have taken a stand against rape and sexual assault in an effort to refocus the conversation around supporting survivors. Demonstrators rallied during U hour on August 26 in Library Plaza with posters, chants and demands for change. Supporters included Cathy Nguyen from Student Health and Counseling Services, as well as members of STARS, Active Minds, the Health and Wellness Center, Sigma Chi, MEChA, STAND, the United Students of Color Coalition, BSU and other CSUSM professors and faculty. The rally was organized in response to the pending investigation of the Tau Rho chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. UPD issued a crime report regarding allegations that in May of this year, a CSUSM student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus party hosted by members of TKE. Students have responded to these claims by protesting against the victimization of survivors, notably those at CSUSM. Karen GuzmXn, who organized the rally along with members of Feminists Anonymous, did this to specifically offer support to survivors of all sexual violence. "Being survivors ourselves, we know what this process feels like/' GuzmXn said. "There Is~ so much that goes into being victimized and we just want this survivor to know that we stand behind them." Although TKE is not a recognized organization at CSUSM, the alleged sexual assault is closely associated with students and the surrounding campus community. Jeff Salas, the chapter President of TKE, explains that fraternity members are doing what they can to aid the investigation. "We have been cooperating with anything that law enforcement has asked us to do to help with the situation," Salas said. The university also responded to these reports by focusing on student welfare and encouraging any victim of sexual assault to take advantage of confidential counseling services. "The safety and well-being of our entire campus community is our highest priority," CSUSM's Public Information Officer, Margaret Chantung, said. "We will not tolerate nor ignore sexual assault and we will hold members of our community accountable for their actions." Chantung emphasized the university's involve- Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM Men's soccer team warms up before practice in preperation for title game. ment in this investigation by sharing their partnership with the California Attorney General's Office arid local law enforcement. These issues have resulted in an increase of stu- Women's volleyball team prepares for tournament By Resty Grey Sports Editor CSUSM Women's Volleyball continues its hot streak under head coach Andréa Leonard with a win percentage well above .500 as they look to finish off the season and defend their Association of Intercollegiate Institutions (A.1.1.) conference title. As of Monday, Oct. 20, cougars hold a record of 16 - 8 on the season. Cougars seem to have struck a goldmine in its freshman class. Middle-blocker Kristen Parker, libero Samantha Flores and outsidehitters Cheyenne Richards and Ashley Kaylor have all found a place in the rotation during almost every set. Kristen Parker receives exceptional praise from Leonard. "She's been really consistent for us, especially for a freshman," Leonard said. "She's a kid that comes in there with no fear, she's a gamer. I think we see her best when she's in pressure situations." Senior setter Alyssa Foster continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership on her team. Foster methodically distributes the ball to every one of the Cougar hitters on the court, often displaying her incredible volleyball IQ. Composed and calm, nearly every set is dictated by Foster, implementing lessons learned from Coach Leonard during practice. "Things we've been working on in practice is putting ourselves in pressure situations in order to find a way out of that and still be aggressive," Coach Leonard said. "More importantly, mentally; they have to keep their mental focus and stay aggressive. We can't get complacent." Junior outside-hitter Jordan Banich and senior outside-hitter Alyssa Hubbard have combined to tally more than 400 kills over the course of the season. "My setter is really good," Hubbard said. "I trust everyone around me and I know I have to put the ball away, there is really no other option. Any way I can help my team to get a victory." Cougars find consistent effort and production from their role players sophomore outside-hitter Brooke Butler, sophomore middlehitter Morgan Willis and senior middle-hitter Kelli McLin, many times helping to tip the scale in CSUSM's favor during matches. "We have players coming of the bench and making impact points, which is really hard to do," Leonard said. "It's easier to be a starter, but it's more difficult to come off the bench and have to perform right away under pressure." The depth on the Cougars' bench seems to go on endlessly as CSUSM continues to find excellent contribution from sophomore setter Taylor Harris and sophomore middle-blocker Markisha Henderson-Diaz. Despite earning plenty of success against other teams in the A.1.1. and N.A.IA. conferences, Cougars are still looking to improve upon their volleyball proficiency during competitive matches. "There are definitely areas of our game we need to work on and address," Coach Leonard said. "However we're battling. We're back to that gritty determination, which is what we really want to build up towards the end of the season for a championship." CSUSM will host only four more home games before competing in the A.I.I. tournament on November 14-15 in Denver, Colorado. "This is exactly where we want to be," Coach Leonard said. "Rather than fear that moment, this gives us an opportunity to really embrace it." dent concern and public awareness of sexual assault in the community. Karen GuzmXn and other members of Feminists Anonymous explain that being able to confront this violence is the most important thing. "We want to create a campus who is talking about it. We want to facilitate those discussions and eventually change our campus climate," GuzmXn said. Food Profil Benefits of brown rice The healthier alternative to white rice By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter Rice has been grown and consumed mainly in Asian countries, but its use is now slowly catching up here in the United States. Brown rice is not a different type of rice, rather an unrefined version of the white rice we now eat but with much more nutrients than its refined counterpart. Though it takes almost double the amount of time to cook it, approximately 40 minutes, brown rice is definitely worth the wait. Whenriceis refined, all that is left is starch. Even in the production of enriched rice, quite a few essential minerals are lost in the process which cannot be regained. It is not only consumed as a grain, but also as oil which is made from the by-product of refining brown rice into white called rice branning. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, rice bran oil can help reduce cholesterol. One cup of brown rice gives 5 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy weight. Consuming 100 grams of brownriceproduces 111 calories, which is quite small when compared to white bread that gives 289 calories, more than double the amount found in brown rice (USDA Database). This rice is also known to contain a trace element called Selenium. "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer," said the Food and Drug Administration. So be it for health or just to have variation in diet, brown rice seems to be the right companion. �Think pink in October, spread breast cancer awareness By Ciara Walker StaffWriter The girls, boobies, TaTas, fun bags, hooters, chests...whatever you call them, October is all about Breast Cancer Awareness. One in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease and early detection is the best prevention. Thefirstline of defense is right at home. You are your own healthcare advocate and should begin with self-examinations. Although, self-breast exams should not be used as a sole means to identify cancer, just an aid. The purpose is for you ton become familiar with your breast tissue, so in the event a lump appears you will be able to tell your doctor whether or not it is abnormal. Breast cancer is NOT limited to women. Although a rare occurrence, men can develop the disease as well. However, women are nearly 100 times more likely to be diagnosed than men; breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown besides genetics, as is the case with most cancers, but there are a few lifestyle changes associated with decreasing the likelihood of breast cancer developing: Maintain an active lifestyle by exercising and eating a well balanced diet, stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Heart The Campus Recreation Center at CSUSM has started an intramural flag football team for students. Women are not always the first athletes you think about when you think of football; many players on these teams aré men. One girl who decided it would be fun to join is transfer-student Rashell Mascardo. This is not her first time playing flag football though. Rashell has been in the military for seven years and played flag football for fun while she was deployed in Africa. She spoke about her experience so far as being the only girl on the flag-football team. "Sometimes it is not fair because I have to prove myself so my teammates could trust me," Mascardol said. "The fact that I was a complete stranger made it a little bit harder." Beat Cultural views on health, wellness and exercise If you have a family history of breast cancer, contact Student Health Services at 760-750-4915 to schedule an appointment. If you do not have medical insurance, you may qualify for free or reduced health services. Contact North County By Alexis Saucedo Health Services at 760-736- Sports Columnist 6734 for more information. Do your views on health, wellness and exercise reflect those of your parents? Are those beliefs dictated by cultural practices? Let's face it, we are living in a world of wheatgrass, kale and protein shakes, but what are these practices a result of? Are they a result of us breaking patterns of a sedentary lifestyle or elaborating on what already was? No matter the culture, there is always a stigma associated with its lifestyle choices. Despite having to over- The Hispanic culture is come the female-athlete known for its hard workstereotype, Rashell exhibits ing individuals, rich family exceptional play on the field, values and delicious food. often matching the fitness However, Hispanic indilevels of many of the men. viduals have interesting, yet Even though it seems like somewhat conflicting, views a difficult situation, other on health and wellness. female students should be Many individuals that grateful that Rashell is tak- identify as Hispanic or Laing a stand to become the tino value hard work, parfirst female on the flag foot- ticularly physical labor. ball team. She is a great asset This value is instilled early to the team and it encourag-- on during childhood. Chiles other women to feel more dren are often put to work comfortable to join as well. at a very young age. As a result, they learn the impor- Comparison among Hispanic/Latino, Filipino and American Indian cultures Flag fPardo team evolves to co-ed ootball By Shaina Senior StaffWriter Sports Editor: Resty G rey cougarchron.sports@gmail.com tance o f p hysical l abor i n family restaurants, on farms or even around the house. Hispanic/Latino individuals associate exercise with the strength and stamina that are attained through the amount of physical labor they do associated with their jobs. Strength and stamina carries a certain level of pride with it. This pride keeps Hispanics/Latinos from disclosing any sign of weakness, especially regarding health. For example, Mexicans are historically known to be taught to focus on the now. Therefore, if he or she has experienced an injury or a health condition in the past that is not present at a doctor's visit, it will likely go unreported. More often than not, Hispanic/Latinos are reluctant to seek treatment for health issues at all. Many Hispanics/Latinos believe in balance, if that balance is disturbed they often rely on natural or h omeopathic remedies, as well as their deep spirituality to correct it. Part of the Hispanic/Latino culture is that many of them do not believe in processed or pre-packaged foods. Every meal is homemade, prepared with the utmost love and care. Traditional Mexican meals include: beans, rice, potatoes and tortillas. "My family always says that they will eventually die Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM has become a haven for witness and welness for members of all races. somehow, so they may as well enjoy what they are eating," a Mexican student at CSUSM, Luis Carrillo, said. Carrillo has chosen to live his life differently from his traditional Mexican family. Carrillo served in the military and is pursuing his degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in physical education, so that he can pass on his healthy habits to school aged children. Hispanics/Latinos might h é s keptical a bout h ealth care but many Filipinos, on the other hand, delve deeply into the health care field. Some Filipinos dedicate themselves so selflessly to the field of health that they often forget about their own well-being. Filipinos, like Hispanics/Latinos, also have a culture full of hard work, tradition and great food. Filipinos are culturally known to measure their success based on their hard work and busy lifestyle. Consequently, stress often accompanies hard work. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), heart disease is the leading cause of death in Asian and Pacific Islanders. The NIH also states that hypertension is especially prevalent in the Filipino commu- wellness in order to educate others. Health promotion is important in order to educate individuals about wellness. "As American Indians, we view health as being important because diabetes is high among our race," an American Indian student at CSUSM, Linda Nieto, said. "We know that we have a genetic predisposition to the disease, so we try to exercise and eat right but we are not perfect and many of us still need more education on how exercise and eating right affects blood sugar levels." Nieto is a Kinesiology major here at Cal State, who hopes that her emphasis in exercise science will help her educate her family, especially her son, on how to live a healthier lifestyle on the reservation. D iversityresources .com says that animal foods, fried bread and Indian corn are all considered 'strong foods' that promote good health. In reality, these foods are high in cholesterol and can be linked to diabetes. According to diversityresources. com, tribal religion and traditional healers continue to be used to diagnose and treat American Indian patients on reservations. Although, it is common for Native Americans to seek modern medicine advice in order to treat symptoms as well as a tribal physician to eliminate the cause. As you can see, our campus is a melting pot. There are so many different cultural views on health, wellness and exercise. Yet, we all have a common goal and that is to be the generation that changes the cycle of poor lifestyle habits. Perhaps, the recent health revolution is not just a fad, but a new understood way of life that we can all help share with one another here on campus. "As American Indians, we view health as being important because diabetes is high among our race," J OIN THE ARMY ROTC SCAVENGER HUNT TO WIN YOUROWN BEATS BY DRE HEADPHONES Download the "Scavtfy" App from the App Store Open the App, create a usemame and password, and search for the 'ROTC Scavenger Hunt nity due to diet and stress. "My mom has been in the health care field as a nurse for as long as I can remember, yet she urged my brother and I to take a more preventative route toward health care when choosing our careers," a Filipino student at CSUSM, Leila Cruz, said. Cruz is passionate about her own health and has chosen to pursue a career in health and �A SSjT . ; ^^^ cougarchron.sports@gmail.com The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22,2014 O ' Immerse yourself in the Ashtanga Yoga experience Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM students are more often finding stress relief through yoga. By Joshua Copeland StaffWriter Need a stress-relieving escape in between classes? The CSUSM Clarke has got you covered. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at U-hour, The Clarke provides a free Ashtanga Yoga class. Yoga is an exercise that improves strength, flexibility, concentration and balance. It encourages meditation and clarity and allows you a brief intermission between the everyday school grind. The class begins with everyone sitting in a big circle (depending on how many participants arrive to the class). Sometimes the instructor will sit in the middle of the circle or join the participants on the outside. As the class progresses, the instructor will carefully monitor the participants in the class, ensuring the safety and support of the poses. If a pose proves to be too difficult, the instructor will provide you with an alternate position with equivalent effectiveness to fit individual needs. "The main goal is to teach you guys [students] the physical practice of yoga but then also to show you a little bit that it's more than just a workout," yoga instructor, Louise McDugal, said. "You learn a little bit SPORTS Siioris E ven t Calen dar ~ ^^^ • ^^^ • m • ^^^ By Resty Grey about the breathing and the Sports Editor MEN'S SOCCER 9-3: mindfulness; a little bit about 10/25/2014 2:30 p.m., Opponent: Johnson & Wales (Colo.) the philosophy and history, weaved into the practice." 11/1/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Antelope Valley One óf the many highlights 11/4/2014 3:30 p.m., Opponent: Point Loma of the class is the last pose WOMENS SOCCER 7-2-5: of the class - the Savasana Corpse pose, in which you 10/24/2014 3:00 p.m., Opponent: San Diego Christian lay on your mat complete10/25/2014 12:00 PM, Opponent: Antelope Valley ly relaxed and do nothing but listen to the music. 11/4/2014 1:00 p.m., Opponent: Point Loma "I love the class, and I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 15-8: think Louise is a great in10/23/2014 7:00 p.m., Opponent: La Sierra structor," one CSUSM student said. 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On Oct. 9, CSUSM's exceptionally diverse community had the opportunity to mingle over a cup of coffee during International Coffee Hour. The same day, a screening of Underwater Dreams, really knocked the socks off of attendees as presenters shared the "epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican im- Features Assistant Get ready Cougars, in addition to wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, you can also attend a variety of events and lectures all month long in honor of Diversity Awareness Month. The events and lectures are among the resources provided by CSUSM and its speakers to encourage students to learn and understand the world and the diverse individuals who occupy it. Tuesday, Oct. 7, marked the kickoff of Diversity Awareness Month as guest speaker Suzan Shown Hario Student migrants learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts and defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process." During U-Hour on Oct. 14, students had the option of attending ASFs "interactive and educational" anti-bullying event or playing a few exhilarating rounds of Loteria, a Mexican game similar to bingo, in the Kellogg Library. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Joseph Costello hosted an event at the San Marcos VA Vet Center about veterans and the various "invisible disabilities" they combat on a daily basis. Also still more to come. Feel free to drop in on one or more of the remaining lectures taking place this month: Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance lecture from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the USU, Ballroom B. Transgender Identities lecture during U-hour o n. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the USU, Ballroom C. Love, Always: Exploring Identity through Spoken Word will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the USU, Ballrooms A&C. The lecture, Frontiers in that day, the Arts building hosted guest speaker Sonia Gutiérrez as she spoke about the "struggles, power and responsibility of being a bilingual writer today." This past Monday, Oct. 20, Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, author of The Time is Now: Understanding and Responding to the Black and Latina/o Dropout Crisis in the US. lectured about a silent epidemic that has been plaguing students of color for some time now. The above mentioned events have been the events that have taken place thus far this month, and there's 9 organization Science, will be held from during U-hour Thursday, Oct. 30 at Arts Building 240. Also, if you're interested in exploring the Half Moon Wall, then head on over to the Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Kellogg Forum Plaza. The last event for the month, International Coffee Hour, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30. Continue celebrating Diversity Awareness Month, Cougars as someone once said that "the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people." spotlight Muslim students organize to promote understanding By Shanice Davis Group s eeks to raise awareness o f its r eligion Staff Writer At CSUSM, there is an array of student organizations that anyone can join that caters to students' needs, hobbies, beliefs and specifications; the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is among those organizations. CSUSM student Amber Mahmood, president of the Muslim Student Organization, explains that a major component in the group's mission statement is unity. Mahmood also emphasizes that the organization is open to all students, Muslim or not. "[Our mission statement is] to unite both Muslims and non-Muslims in order to better understand one another," Mahmood said. With many different ste- reotypes and misconceptions out there, MSA encourages students to understand what being Muslim means. "It means being the best possible person one can be," Mahmood said. "Our religion encourages its believers to be kind, justT" humble, a role model and pushes for equality for all." Photo provided by MSA Some of the MSA's goals MSA group members gather to plan ways to open communication they are proactively working on achieving include grow- with other campus students. ing and becoming a better known entity on campus in central theme of build- events for students to addition to spreading knowl- ing a strong relationship participate in including edge throughout campus. with God as well as oth- hikes, movie nights, rock MSA also encourages others ers and striving to achieve climbing, ice skating and to better understand Islam the best self one can be in many other activities. and its principles and val- this life," Mahmood said. MSA believes in giving ues. The org. hopes to better MSA has grown by nearly back and helping the comconnect with the campus and 50 percent within the last munity by participating in the local community in order year and hopes to contin- ventures such as food doto help increase awareness. ue to expand on campus. nations to the homeless "[In Islam] there is the MSA also holds fun and various other volun- teer opportunities that arise throughout each semester. In addition, MSA is holding their biggest event of the year—Islam Awareness Week. "Each year MSA holds Islam Awareness Week, an entire week of lectures and events dedicated to chspeiling misconceptions and eradicating stereotypes about Muslims and Islam," Mahmood said. "We have knowledgeable scholars who have volunteered to come to CSUSM and speak about a variety of topics (Islam in the Media, Jesus in Islam, Muslims: America's newest minority, Islamic influence in Chicano Culture)." These lectures will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 23 in UHall 100. Mahmood and fellow members of MSA encourages newcomers from all around the campus to join or to attend at least one meeting. The org. currently has biweekly meetings held during U-hour on Thursdays. The org. gathers at this time in order to discuss their thoughts on a variety of informative topics and issues like Feminism in Islam and Love in Islam. For more information on the org. email MSA at m sa.csusm@gmail.com. "We strongly encourage everyone to come out and attend at least one event," Mahmood said. "It is a great opportunity to build connections, clear up any misunderstandings and gain knowledge about a highly discussed topic." P riority Christian Challenge discusses c ommunity S trengthening f aith w ithin C SUSM By Celeste Morales Outreach Assistant CSUSM student org. Priority Christian Challenge offers a safe environment where students can come together and participate in shared prayer along with other events within the community. The organization is spiritual based and promotes connections and fellowship among students. Their main focus is to help one another stay on the spiritual path through mentorship. CSUSM student Karri Vitor, president of Priority Christian Challenge, wants to put the organization on CSUSM's radar as a good organization to join for those students who want to build strong relationships with each other as well as help others in the community. One unique feature of Priority Christian Challenge is that they interact with a large part of the international student population. "There is something like forty-two different countries represented at this school who are looking for a way to connect," Vitor said. "We try to help with that." The faculty advisor for the org., Karno Ng, administers the International Coffee Hour where the organization comes together and assist these international students with transitioning into CSUSM. Many of these students are looking tofinda sense of cohesive community. Priority Christian Challenge creates this community during meetings where students come together and participate in Bible study and fellowship. Vitor defines fellowship as means of communication that brings students closer to one another and to God. "Its a type of Bible study that is concerned with the connection with Jesus," Vitor said. "We hold each other accountable." One of the major events they have coming up this November is called Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child allows students within the organization to gather donated clothes and food from around campus and put them in shoe boxes. Once they have them all packaged, organized teams will ship the donations to c ountries in need. The organization also recently had an event called "See you at the Pole" where they organized a public prayer by theflagpoles. The group prayed for the campus, the community and the rest of the world. Some of the students from Intervarsity, a nother s piritual based organization on c ampus, joined the organization in prayer. 5 Priority Christian Challenge hosts such events in hopes to help strengthen the faith of those students who attend. The organization wants to provide the new members a bit "There is something like fortytwo different countries represented at this school who are looking for a way to connect/ of encouragement in continuing to follow their faith and to help students realize that there are others who are willing to pray with them. Vitor also believes that providing a place for students to pray gives people a sense of camaraderie. "This "also inspires some of our members to be more aware of the concerns of others and the community that we are in, since we think about them as well when we are praying" Vitor said. Priority Christian Challenge is open to all students on campus, and for those interested in joining, the org. meets from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in the USU 2310-A. �8 Z SSSLn*^ Features Editor: The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 F E AT U R E S —n Spetletz-homemade brown butter egg noodles Traditional German recipe made easy By Chelsey Schweitzer Senior StaffWriter If you are in the mood for a noodle dish with a twist to break up the routine of regular old spaghetti or macaroni and cheese, then this German dish is for you. Spetletz is an egg noodle dish that is served in browned butter. In Germany, it is also normally served with sauerkraut and pork mixed in for additional flavor. This recipe has been used in my family for generations, and now you can try it too. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 6 eggs Dash of salt Cold water Butter (as much or as little as desired) Directions: Mix flour, eggs and salt by hand. Add cold water until it has the consistency of a thick cake batter. Boil a pot of salted water (to a soft boil). Slice strips of the batter into the water and cook until fluffy. Strain into a bowl of warm water. Brown the butter in a small pan by cooking at the highest heat until browned. Strain the noodles, toss and butter them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sauerkraut and pork as desired. Enjoy. Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share? Send any recipes or suggestions to Culinary Corner at cougarculinarycorner@gmail.com and you may see your recipe featured in the next issue. mm A mmm - - mm __ International students start to feel at home By Sydney Schabacker StaffWriter When students go to college, some seek to find what makes them special, what talents they may possess and what possibilities await. For international students Brian Park and O.C. Si, coming to CSUSM is a means for self-exploration. Brian Park, a Business Major, came to CSUSM to extend his study of English. He finds American culture fascinating, and very different from his home in South Korea. "In South Korea everywhere is busy," Park said. "There are too many people and too many cars." But here at CSUSM, Park expresses how friendly and helpful everyone is, whereas in South Korea, people might be less inclined to ask for, or give, assistance and advice. Park believes that studying English will help him succeed in the business world. He hopes to one day help his father manage their family-founded construction business, Shintaeyang. Photo by Chris Morales International students enjoy doin school work at the Global Education room. "English is good for me since English is a prominent language throughout the business world," Park said. Another international student here at CSUSM also believes how essential language can be in everyday life. Communications major O.C. Si wants to learn all about the intricacies of English. Si is originally from Macao, China and was influenced to come to CSUSM by her brother. "My brother studies here, and he said it's a good school and a nice, quiet place," she said. Si also expresses how busy she has been since settling in. "I have lots of things to do: get a phone, water, gas, an apartment," she said. Despite the many extra responsibilities that are part of starting a life in a new country, Si is excited to be here. She loves the freedom of American culture, delights in the English immersion and appreciates being part of a diverse community. Though both O.C. and Brian are far from home, their experiences here at CSUSM are an exciting and satisfying first step towards their trans-global futures. C S U S M r eaches z enith i n i ts 2 4 y ear c ourse T he m apping o f the u niversity throughout' t he^eats By Anna Maria Petrova well-developed campus." StaffWriter With record enrollments this fall, CSUSM has been named one of the fastest growing universities in the Cal State system. From the first graduating class of 1991 to the 2014 fall semester's record enrollment, CSUSM has come a long way. As the years passed and more students were accepted, the university was expanded, new buildings were added and new programs were founded. "It has changed a lot since I started in 1991. Initially we had only a couple of hundred students without a campus. We rented a part of Business Park by Jerome's," said Literature & Writing Professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan. "Now we have over tens of thousands of students on a Editor-in-Chief Katlin Sweeney The current fall 2014 semester welcomed 12,853 students to CSUSM, which included 2,175 new freshmen and 1,644 transfer students, surpassing the 12,000 student mark that had not been broken in the past. The CSUSM campus has also been recently ranked as one of the best universities in the area. "As a relatively speaking young institution, it is admirable to be ranked among the top 20 best universities in the area," said Gezai Berhane Associate Director of Operations of Dean of Students Office. Another notable accomplishment attained by CSUSM is the recently awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity or HEED award. "The Office of Diversity was established three Photo by Chris Morales Craven Hall stands as a beacon of progress. years ago, and within the last couple of years we have been operating off our strategic plan," said Marilyn McWilliams, Administrative Assistant of the Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion. "We have five years of strategic planning, and based on COUGAR that plan we have been implementing a lot of things" CSUSM's accomplishments and progress can be first attributed to its unique history. The CSU campus held its first classes in 1979 at Lincoln Middle School in Vista and served approximately 148 students. How- CHRONICLE A &E Editor Faith Orcino Academic Advisor Kent Davy Design Editors Lana Cook & Rachel Pratt Copy Editor Maria Valencia & Ericka Powers Photo Editor Matthew J. Kuhlman News Editor Ryan Downs Distribution Manager JeffMeints Sports Editor Resty Grey Sales Rep Anne Hall Opinion Editor Noelle Friedberg FEATURES EDITOR Nada Sewidan Writing Staff KaylaAibini Katia Branson Mackenzie Clark Burtland Dixon Katie Garner Sarah Hughes Courtney Jones James Massengale Celeste Morales Lexy Perez Erik Sandoval Alexis Saucedo Zach Schanzenbach Anthony Trevino Collin Vaz Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Demers ever, in 1982 the campus moved into a larger office building in Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, also known as the Jerome's area. "I was here the first two years as a student, we didn't take classes here thefirsttwo years on this site we were at what was back then the Jerome's area," Berhane said. "CSUSM was founded in 1989, and that's when they started hiring faculty and staff administrators," he said. "I was one of thefirststudents enrolled in the fall of 1990." CSUSM was the twentieth campus in the CSU system at the time and was headed by Bill W. Stacy as itsfirstpresident. Alongside President Stacy, there were 12 other founding faculty members. In Feb. 1990, CSUSM introduced its first junior and senior class with an enrollment size of 448 students while the CSUSM campus Was still under construction. In May of 1992, CSUSM had its first official commencement ceremony prior to the grand opening of the CSUSM campus. In 1996, Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II pledged a donation to the school which helped support the future development of the Kellogg Library. Moreover, in 2010, the university celebrated its twentieth anniversary, and the enrollment of students reached 9,767 and has continued to grow since. With a ranking placing it in the top 20 best Cal States, a diversity award and record enrollments, CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing schools in the region. The opportunities CSUSM has to offer to its students along with the accomplishments obtained, makes this campus a truly exceptional one. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves therightto reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �F E AT U R E S The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 22,2014 Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com 9 S tudents' H alloween t raditions C ougars r emember t he m ost m emorable H alloweens By Shanice Davis StaffWriter It is that time of the year where the leaves transition to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air gets cooler, days get shorter and where for one night of the year people dress up in costumes, scare little kids and pass out cavity ridden candy. Childhood Halloween celebrations were riddled with candy, trick or treating, scary movie nights, halloween parties with friends and getting dressed in flirty or scary costumes. When asked about Halloween traditions, our fellow Cougars grew excited and nostalgic from the simple thought of Halloween alone. CSUSM freshman Josh Morones reminisced about Halloween time with his friends and family. "When I was younger, or still, my neighborhood has been one of the most popular destinations for trick or treating," Morones said. "We would get people from Tijuana, we would get buses with tons of people and my street would get totally packed. We would also get a huge mob of people, some would be twenty-five and others would be two years old. It would just What halloween costume will you wear this year? be a whole bunch of people trick or treating together." CSUSM junior, Nicholas Bruno, pondered his early childhood as he mentioned that he does not currently have much of a tradition as he once did. However, as a child, he would get ready for the festivities by preparing their home for the mysterious night to come. "As a kid, I'd paint ghosts, pumpkins and spooky things on my window," Bruno said. CSUSM junior, Diana Garcia, celebrates the same way every year, while sometimes helping kids in the process. "I watch Hocus Pocus every Halloween either by myself or with others and since I've been working with kids at Project REACH, I have them watch it too," Garcia said. CSUSM junior, Michael Martinez, sticks close to his Mexican heritage as he describes that he and his family commemorate Dia de Los Muertos. R E S T A U R AN T "Our Halloween tradition is the Day of the Dead," Martinez said. "We would place a table in our living room and just have it open to put food on it for those who have passed away; the ones (foods) we know they liked, and we'll leave it there for two nights." Regardless of what Halloween traditions students have grown up with-trick or treating, partying, apple bobbing or just kicking back watching Halloween classics—it still remains a holiday that brings out the kid in us all. Whatever Halloween shenanigans you're involved in, be sure to have fun and be safe out there Cougars. RE VIEW Fun group costumes toThere onsider Kettle C offee & Tea f or me c afe different groups Photo by Tiffany Trent StaffWriter Tiffany Trent and co-workers dressed for Halloween. he By Katherine Ramos cut-outtoof ztoomMystery Miachine around n. StaffWriter Minions: This is one of Looking to get in the the popular ones this year. Halloween spirit this year Basically get yellow shirts, with some friends? Here sweaters and some overalls are a few costume ideas or suspender straps. Glue that can help you stand out. some Styrofoam cups to a Mystery Gang: Old headband for the eyes and school but still works. you have minions. If you Choose whoever wants to can get a tall guy to be Gru it play which character and would be even more perfect. dress accordingly. You Super hero group: Reccould even get a cardboard ommended for large groups. like the Avengers or Justice League that give you a wide range of characters to dress up as. Or if you feel like messing with people, Mends could dress up as a bunch of different Deadpools for kicks. Crayola Crayons: This one is easy. All you need is a T-shirt of the color you want to be. Adding a cone shape for headgear in the proper color will add to the costume. Pac Man and Ghosts: Get a lot of cardboard and cut out the shapes of the classic Pac Man shape and four other ghost shapes to wear. Tetris: Take a cardboard, cut it in the shape that you want and paint it any color. For a group variation, have everyone's pieces all fit together once they line up. Beer Pong: This one will get some laughs. Take some cardboard, paint it red and wrap it in a cylindrical shape to make it look like a solo cup around the person. Grab a volleyball and start tossing it around. H alloween a round t he w orld By Alex Maravillas StaffWriter There are different cultures around the world that celebrate Halloween, some are unique while others are rooted in tradition. Halloween originated from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went trick-o-treating and most individuals went to occasions or gatherings with family and companions. In Latin America and Spain, for three days, individuals praised on All Souls Day(s). On the third day they have a traditional feast, which begins on Oct. 31. The end goal is to demonstrate their endowment for the spirits. There is also an altar with an offering to honor the dead. The French celebrate Halloween by going to parties, social gatherings, bars or clubs. Individuals celebrate by hosting parties with scary themes or by going trick-o-treating. Lastly, in the Philippines, Halloween lasts up to three days and is built upon a Catholic foundation. Similar to Spain and some Latin American countries, Hal- loween in the Philippines begins from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. where Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 are used to remember the deceased. During these two days, families gather at cemeteries to honor the dead. Some individuals actually live in the cemetery in homes made out of coffins. Halloween is celebrated all around the world. Furthermore, the common phenomenon that is Halloween connects students' traditions with the traditions of other countries such as Ireland, Latin America, Spain and France. L ocal treasure on G rand A venue, E scondido By Matthew J. Kuhlman for our shop," she added. "Its just a great place in Located at 119 E. Grand town to stop by for an hour or in downtown Escondido, two and listen to local artists and student artists Back in 2012, the quaint the Kettle Coffee & Tea from around the main strip on Grand area," said a resAvenue was left ident of the cenwithout the pertral Escondido fect place to relax MM and enjoy spe- i • i»j¡fIgj i area, Doug Bush. cialty coffees, lis"For example, ten to some good [ the artist playing local musicians now, (speaking and commiserate f s Photo by Matthew J. 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The first event was called "A Land Twice Promised," and was about encouraging a better understanding Check out diversity events on campus of the complex relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. The event involved Israeli storyteller Noa Baum doing a theatrical one woman performance which explored the idea that perhaps Israelis and Palestinians have more in common than they think. Something she said that really stuck out to me is that "once you hear someone's story, there's no going back." Which leads us to the wise words of Gene Knudsen Hoffman when he says, "An enemy is one whose story we have not heard." The second event was the first installment of the three part Community and World Literary Series that's being put on by the Literature and Writing Department. Toni Jensen, a published author entitled From the Hilltop. and professor Her work of creative e xplores writing at the "Once you hear issues of U niversity someone's story, g e n d e r of Arkansas, there's no going and Native was brought A merican back." to campus i dentity. to read from Going to her collection of short stories literary readings is a great ra-ka-de-ka Fresh T h a i Kitchen FREE THAI TEA WITH PURCHASE OF ENTREE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY 801$. Twin Oaks VaRayRiLff 101 San Marco», CA92078 760-798-4280 RAKADEKAXOM OFFER N OTVAIID FOR DEUVERY way to learn more about different cultures. This event shed a new light for me on the struggles being faced by Native Americans in our society. It was also a great time because Jensen's work is funny and refreshing. All of this to say that attending the different events and lectures which the campus offers for free to students is a fruitful way to learn new things about different cultures. I encourage all students to attend at least one such event each semester in order to engage more fully with the diverse world that surrounds us all. •HELP W N E ATD $15.25 To Start INC. 5 00 C ompany -Flexible Hours, "Training provided. -Base+commission. •lSend Resume tfo olHV/ViVjniYiKin <n �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Letter to the Editor 11 Q u e s t i o n i n g d i v e r s i t y at C S U S M By USCC Contributor Knowledge, Awareness, Equity, Lunch official seal Dear CSUSM, As United Students of Color Coalition, we are taking the initiative to communicate the vision we have for CSUSM in hopes of helping our campus live up to its core values, mission and vision statement. Despite reaching the 25 year anniversary, it is both tragic and unacceptable that acts of racial and hatred Globalizing education benefits students By Alhijaz Althagafi Contributor It has been said by Kofi Annan that "arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity." Edward Fiske says that if Americans are to continue to prosper and to exercise leadership in this new global context, it is imperative that that we understand the new global forces that have both shaped, and been thrust, upon us. The alternative is to be at their mercy. Technological advancement has created a new global culture. Each part of the world today is connected with each other. A company in Korea can sign a contract with another company in the U.S without physically meeting. A family in South Africa can watch the National Geographic channel at the same time as a family in India, both in their own language. Globalization and technological advances have played major roles in shifting the world toward a common culture, and it also enhances education and peace by allowing learning, understanding and connection between diverse groups. Diversity is not only about race, ethnicity and gender, but also religion, sexual orientation, status and age. Globalization and diversity go hand-in-hand. The United States has worked to apply diversity and globalization to the education system, e specially in higher 6 e ducation. But why is g lobalizing our campus i mportant? The first reason is expanding experience. For some college students, interactions on campus might be the first time they have had interpersonal communication with people from different groups. A university campus is like opening the door to the entire world without the need to travel. The second reason is to improve social development. By interacting with people { from different backgrounds you can partner and develop relationships. Sometimes we have boring conversations with friends who have everything in common with us, which is why interacting with people from different backgrounds is so important. The third reason is that it prepares students for career success. Emerging markets mean economic growth, and therefore the need to prepare students for jobs that require new skills. Students will soon be looking for a place in an interconnected world as never before. The changing roles of the international community, the changing face of U.S neighborhoods, the challenges facing environmental, health and science, must be understood and managed by a new generation of workers, citizens and leaders. Dealing with all of these will require an education system that prepares future employees to lead in a global context. Why is Globalizing on Campus important" Joining BSU changed my college experience racism continue to transpire on this campus. Over the last few years there have been incidents on campus that have served to increase the racial division among faculty, staff and students, including racist and sexist grafitti, harrassment of certain faculty and students and acts of cultural misappropriation. These incidents have negatively affected our community in ways that makes students feel like their culture is under attack. Recently the of their though these concerns tend to be thrown under the rug rather than immediately addressed. As students of color we are working hard to make a difference, but the university needs to do its part too. In Solidarity, United Students of Color Coalition Need for more diversity on campus found Black Student Union, felt like I did not belong with cause I did not know or see NPHC Divine 9 on our cammany individuals like me. pus. It would not only spread But that fall semester I saw diversity around the school that CSUSM had a BSU and but also the Greek life. I immediately joined and This would give opportuninever looked back. BSU is an ties to other young African organization that makes sure American woman to have a individuals have a safe place chance to have a sisterhood to go to when you need to and have a life-changing extalk and an academically in- perience. Also, individuals clined setting that allows you of other cultures will gain to address your own opin- more knowledge of African ions and to think critically. American college history, Before joining BSU, I instead of only the oppreslooked at the Greek life sive history which they are and was astonished by how taught. They will be enlightlacking it was in diversity. I ened and not so ignorant looked at all the sororities' on our accomplishments. By Darniesha Thornton I felt very uncomfortable be- them. That is why we need a Contributor The school is diverse, but not as much as it claims to be. When I look around the campus, yes, I do see a variety of individuals, but there is still a huge gap in the number of individuals like me. I am African American. When looking at various clubs and organizations there are very few that have members with people that look like me, let alone are run by people that look like me. Last year, my freshman year of college, before I pictures and I immediately Students raise their hands in solidarity in protest of police brutality. Creating sense of community at CSUSM ful experience for me. We that I admire most about the have discussions that are in- Black Student Union is that Contributor teresting to be a part of and they encourage anyone of any I came from a ethnicity to attend By Daniesha Thornton campus that was the meetings. They Contributor slightly diverse. emphasize that di- Having diversity on our But coming to versity is a won- campus is extremely imporCSUSM there was derful thing to have tant to me. The reason I bedefinitely a noticeon our campus and lieve this is because diversity, that we want every in my opinion, symbolizes a able difference in ethnic- , group to. thriving community/campus. the diversity of the embrace Jheir cul- ' campus. I decided ture and Heritage. "Raving multiple cultures to be a part of n our campus any Black Student UnDiversity is cru- ondividuality allows mculi explore ion because they cial^ ibf" campuses * tures, perspectives, topics, were all incredto have because it beliefs, ideologies and many gives students of key factors that make us as ibly welcoming all different races and I really wantPhoto provided by BSU Facebook Page to learn and ap- students better critical thinked to learn more that CSUSM preciate the heritage ers. Iddo believeonderful job about my culture. has one a w fellow- classmates, with integrating diversity beParticipating in the BSU they are very informative as well. One of the things meetings has been a wonder- By Shalyn Reynoso university received the prestigious "National Diversity Award," giving a false representation of our university. A university that does not have enough faculty of color, that does not have ethnic centers, that does not have Chicana studies, Black studies, or Asian studies; and a university that has continued to fail students of color on an institutional level is not diverse. While we acknowledge that the university is aware of these issues, we feel as cause I do love seeing people on my campus that resemble many different shades. But, with that said, I do believe as a campus we can do much more to expand diversity. Being a college student, it is my goal to graduate and get a career, but in doing so I want to change the lives of students that believe there is no hope in going to collège. I am motivated by the idea that I can be the changing factor in a student's decision to come to college. That is why I am in the flourishing, cultural organization of BSU (Black Student Union). It is our goal to start serving within our communities because we, as a cultural organization, realize how important it is to see a person that looks like you telling you to go to college. One quote I love to read and that I can relate to as a young black woman is by Maya Angelou which says, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style." And with that I encourage you to be a leader today, tomorrow and forever. �My e xperience as an E gyptian A merican cousins I didn't know existed would join us for dinner. I learned English along with Arabic and had friends who I played with after school. I climbed trees and picked mulberries off its stems and watched sunsets with my family from our balcony. When I was ten, I remember packing a large suitcase alongside my brother as my mom told us of the adventures we'd be having in America. "We'll have a big house and a backyard," my mom would tell us with excitement. I know now that what my mom was searching for was what many others from all over the world were searching for. I came to the United States with family who believed in the American dream. When I arrived in the U.S. I was shocked in every essence of the word but more so, I was afraid of not fitting in. Soon after, my mom enrolled me in the third grade, and although I studied English in Egypt, it was still hard for me to communicate with classmates and teachers; language barriers became an enemy to my self-development. Throughout middle and high school I was asked questions about my nationality. I was asked if I had lived in a hut back in Egypt, or if I had owned a camel, or if I was somehow a descendant of Cleopatra. I was always surprised at how little people knew about Egypt and how quickly people threw stereotypes around. Some people didn't even know that Egypt was in Africa. But what shocked me the most was being told by a classmate that "I'd be afraid to ride in an airplane with you." Televi- disrespectful and racist. Appropriating other cultures is not harmless. It often contributes to negative stereotypes of the culture being parodied. T e reason appropriation h can be harmful is that rituals and history that have a strong meaning to the original culture are often be treated by outsiders as "just for fun." Then, the ritual or history is treated in a way that is dis- respectful and offensive to someone who has it as a very deep part of their culture. Now, none of this is to say that if you're not Chinese you cannot eat that lo meiri you bought for dinner. Eating a culture's foods, enjoying its music and learning the language can all be enriching ways to show your appreciation for a culture. Cultural exchange and learning about others' backgrounds can help create understanding and friendship around the world. But wearing a cartoon-like sombrero, poncho and heinous mustache isn't showing respect: it's downright rude. It's important to learn why it's not okay for members of a dominant culture to appropriate others. "Ethnic" clothes and hairstyles are still stigmatized as unprofes- By Nada Sewidan Features Editor Identity is a culmination of human experience, diversity and being part of a community that connects us. Being Egyptian American, my identity is closely tied to both the life I lived in Egypt and the life I live here in the United States. My experience in Egypt consisted of living in large apartment flats similar to what you'd see in big cities like New York, of Pyramid adventures and camel rides on desert ground. I remember commuting through buses, microbuses and trams, and navigating through jaywalkers and traffic, side street markets and the many tourists. I spent my childhood surrounded by my family— a silly, loud, funny family. We'd have large family gatherings where uncles, aunts and Photo provided by Nada Sewidan Nada (left) and cousin on Nada's 6th birthday in Eygpt. sion didn't help with those kind of stereotypes either. I soon realized that some people's prior perceptions of Egypt were automatically attached to me. Even if I tried to crawl my out from under people's preconceived notions, I'd find myself pulled back. It's hard to form an identity when a part of you is thousands of miles away, the other part of you is trying to adopt someone else's identity and the rest of you is being judged by people's standards, stereotypes and their ideas of you. There remains this large disconnect between a picture of the Egypt I knew then, the Egypt I've grown unfamiliar with and my place in the United States now. That's the thing about living half your life in one country, brought up based on one culture's ideals and then transported to find yourself immersed in completely different ideals you tend to lose who you are. You may be wondering why you should care about my story, or any stranger's story for that matter. But the truth is, if you cared about my story, maybe you'd see me from a different perspective, beyond the superficial, beyond stereotypes, beyond brown hair and brown skin. You'd see a world outside your own; you'd see a perspective that television screens won't show you. Maybe you'd see a girl that struggles with something that everyone struggles with—identity. You'd get to know who I am, my life in Egypt, my life now, and you would no longer ask me if I lived in a hut, or if I owned a camel, or if I was a descendant of Cleopatra. You'd find yourself relating to me and maybe you'd find that we all beat to the same drum. Everyone has a story, and their story matters. Ultimately, it's our stories that keep us connected. sional, "cultural" foods are treated as exotic past times, and the vernacular of people of color is ridiculed and demeaned. People of color are stripped of their ability to express their cultural identities on a daily basis, biit when white people do it it's often seen as self-expression. This is a privilege granted only to those of the dominant culture. Fortunate- ly, we as a society can learn about these issues and work to become more sensitive to other people's cultures. With all of this in mind, please think before buying that "Native American war bonnet" from Urban Outfitters or dressing as a "sexy Dia de Los Muertos sugar skull." These are real people, real cultures and real histories, not fashion accessories. Cultural appropriation is not fashionable By Nicole Holman Contributor Cultural appropriation is the process by which a member of a dominant culture takes or uses aspects of another culture (often a colonized culture) without any understanding of the deeper cultural meanings behind the appropriated item. It is often I s A m e r i c a r eally p o s t - r a c i a l ? By Ciara Walker StaffWriter "I don't have a gun, stop shooting!" Those were the last words spoken by Michael Brown as he was fatally gunned down in Ferguson, MO by a Caucasian police officer. Brown was supposed to start college that following Monday. We have all heard someone complaining and thought, "It is not just because you are black." But this time, it is. I have silently watched various videos pop up on my social media newsfeeds of African-American men and teenagers being unjustly arrested, beaten, shot at and even worse, murdered - all of them unarmed. Remember, the staff member on campus who was thought to have had an assault rifle? It turned out to be his umbrella and he was able to walk away, later joking about it on his Facebook. I wonder if it were an African-American man, would the situation have been handled differently? Just recently, Levar Jones C ulture y Owranoos Suljuki was shot after a police of- stranger to racial profiling, afriendof said race does not Bontributor C ficer fired at him multiple dating back to incidents of give you amnesty from betimes in South Carolina. He photos surfacing that seem ing labeled racist. I underYoufindme delightful was reaching for his driver's to have targeted Latinos. stand that racism is a learned as if I am obliged to be a delight license after the officer told Perhaps white privilege has behavior and it is an agefor you. him to retrieve it. The police many people blind to what is old ideal in some families. That the sole reason officer assumed Jones was really going on. For exam- A was for my existence reaching for a weapon. Well, ple, just because President not merica aso a ewhole egreready t nd s is to be your pleasure. why was he u gation, he change as I am not another land that you can discover pulled over in 'What happened to Q b am a forced; atn answer to whe t and expect to own. thefirstplace? justice for all?" was elect- Civil Rights Movement. Just because you have happened The events ed, does So, this issue is not going upon it in Ferguson and South Car- not mean America is post- to change overnight, nor will does not mean it owes itself olina have not been given racial. In fact, since the pres- it go away by a few social to you. much attention locally. idency, it seems that history media rants minus real acAll for you. Meanwhile, it has sparked an has started to repeat itself. I tion. Organize peace marchYou cannot drink my blood outrage in other communi- myself have lost friends as es. You feel that you are not the way you have drank the blood of my ties. In light of current events, a result of their racist com- being represented appropricountry. I can no longer remain silent. ments during both elections. ately? Join a diversity team Ah yes! What a delight I am! I have two African-American I am focused on life, lib- at work or school to be a posI have been waiting patiently for another boys who may someday be erty and the pursuit of hap- itive image for your culture. foreigner looked upon as a threat just piness, but police are in pur- Then, use that platform to to taste me. because of the color of their suit of me. What happened educate others. Raise awareCome! Drink my skin and feast upon my skin. And this is not limited to justice for all? Minori- ness, remain vigilant and face! to the men either. I myself ties have to beat stereotypes speak up. Don't wear black For I do not know my own beauty and have been harassed by two while facing disadvantages. face (or sombreros or dress strength. Caucasian police officers just How do you deal with a as cholas) this Halloween, For I do not know the jewels inside my skin this past April. "Routine traf- society that claims to be simply making a mockery of and the laughter that echoes through the fic stops" are just as danger- post-racial, but really isn't? something you will never unmountains. ous nowadays for blacks as Be culturally sensitive. derstand. If you can't do anyI am a mine of gold. they were back in the 1950s. Don't judge an entire group thing to help, at least change Ariverof lapis. So, why should you care of people by the few repre- your outlook. You never And I would rather about these occurrences? sentatives that you encounter. know what a person is going cave in on myself CSUSM boasts a diverse Learn about a race instead of through or has endured to than let you in. campus. This campus is no criticizing them. And having be sitting in class with you. I am not another land you can ravage. �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com M y e xperience i n E cuador By Bobby Rivera Alumni It has been said that a young couple went to San Pablo Lake, which is located below Imbabura Volcano. When caught, the couple ran off. They then went to a single tree high on a hill that overlooked San Pablo Lake. It was there that their kiss blossomed into love. The Lechero Tree still exists outside of Quito, Ecuador in a colonial town called Otavalo. The folklore ending is that the two souls were separated by rival families, one being the lake, the other being the tree. Today, many in love take their vows at the foot of this tree in hopes of having everlasting love. I went to Ecuador this summer to research a fictional novel that took me to three indigenous communities within this beautiful scenic country. My return trip to Ecuador was motivated by an Andean medicine class which I took from Professor Bonnie Bade in the summer of 2013. What was to have been a 5-week trip, expanded to 3 months after I fell in love with the city of Otavalo and the people of Ecuador. My novel took me to the three regions of Ecuador. First, to the Highlands where the city of Otavalo is located. Then to the Coastal area in the city of Santo Domingo home to the Tsachila Nation. Finally, to the Amazon region where the town of Lago Agrio, where the Cofan nation is located. What ties all three nations is the respect and love of mother -earth. They call it Pachamama and it's shared by many Andean villages, towns, and cities where culture is preserved. It was quite common to see homes with gardens. It's a spiritual belief that connects our planet earth to the outside cosmos. The city of Otavalo can be described as a highland colonial town. In recent years the government took a moral stance and implemented Buen Vivir (Spanish for the good life) to their constitution to preserve and integrate an indigenous language and protect indigenous people. It compares to where we stood as a nation during the racial conflict in the civil rights era of the 1960's. Indigenous people were regarded as second class and racial stratification created a have and have not way of life in Ecuador. People of color had fewer life opportunities to improve economically and lacked educational resources. Language is a common bond for the preservation of culture in Otavalo Quechua (pronounced keechwa) is one of the remaining indigenous languages and Otavalo is a peaceful town. Men wear their hair braided and long and women wear gold beaded necklaces with white floral blouses. I spent nearly a month there learning Andean music, rituals and customs. As a contemporary sociologist in making, I truly evolved into an anthropologist. I also met a musician, Ali Lema, who enlightened me on Andean traditional music. He was awarded a scholarship to the University of Otavalo where he is leading a grassroots movement to bring Andean music into academia. While studying music, he also teaches other students to play Andean instruments that can only be found in the Andean Highlands. His family of five lives on a few thousand dollars a year. His 104 year old grandmother also lives adjacent to the home where his wife Carolina sings along with his 3-year-old daughter, Palomita. They also open up their home, which doubles as a music school, to students. From Otavalo I went south to Santo Domingo, home to the Tsachilas nation. They Use a vegetable dye to paint their hair red and they pride themselves on being self-sufficient. The Tsachillas were formerly called the Indios Colorados (redhead Indians) but a recent movement to change that has elicited the government to lead and correct this bias by using the appropriate name of Tshchilas. It was just outside Santo Domingo that I met Henry Calazacon who represents his nation by sharing his history and customs. Henry has traveled the world and is eager to share his way of life. Henry spent a day trying to perfect my spear throwing technique and teaching me the names of hundreds of plants that they use for teas and remedies. As the son of an elder leader, Henry is responsible with the teaching the global community about the Tsachilas and the preservation of the ancient language, Tsafiki. It is one of the oldest spoken languages in the world. The Tsachilas invited me to spend a few days with them. They still have numerous Shamans that lead the community. They are made up of a few thousand and are broken up into communities in Santo Domingo. At one point they had command of one the largest indigenous areas that stretched from Peru to Colombia. But little by little, they have either sold Photo provided by Bobby Rivera Bobby Rivera shares a beautiful view with a localfromEcuador, land or had it taken away to learn another indigenous marked with a personal from past governments. language known as Aingae. epiphany of protecting those I was privileged to be let I did a cultural exchange who lack the financial reinto the community as they where I was allowed to sources and luxuries that we shared their history. It is not teach English in a school in see daily in most homes in common to see westerners exchange for learning their the U.S. The Cofanes may visit them and stay a few customs and history. The lack television, computers, days to learn of their medici- Cofan nation once numbered and high end cell phones , but nal plants and heritage. They in the tens of thousands. But their richness is in its peohave an incredible command as oil companies entered the ple. They have great pride of the biological plants that area the numbers have dwin- and are very humble. They surround them for medicinal dled to a few thousand. A are influenced by protecting purposes. They thrive on the nearly decade long court bat- our planet and giving back to land and have maintained tle over alleged oil spilling our mother earth. They have song and dances that go back into the land and water table a communal system of sharthousands of years. From has many confused about ing that I was envious of and Santo Domingo my jour- the future for the Cofan na- wish I could see more of here ney took me to the northern tion. Yet the Cofanes have in the U.S. It is a contrast Amazon town of Lago Agrio managed to protect what from what I see in corporate along the Colombian border. little area they still control. America and those who live The sound of an outboard I entered this tribal com- their lives for themselves engine racing over the Aqua munity that dates back thou- and not to improve on the Rico River between two sands of years with only human condition for others. bodies of land. One side rep- my backpack, camera, and For anyone interested in resents the Mestizos (Span- field notebook. I start my studying abroad I highly sugish mix) community and the initial meeting apologiz- gest contacting the Global other the indigenous Cofan ing for not eating monkey Studies Department on camnation. The Cofan nation when it was offered to me. pus. The inner connection rests in the Amazon area and It gave me a teaching mo- I made and shared will stay they can be found in Colom- ment to our guests on pro- with me a lifetime. If you bia as well. They live off tecting endangered species allow yourself to learn from the land and receive a few of animals around the globe. those you meet, it will change thousand dollars to live on It was the only odd moment your worldview and give you from the Ecuadorian govern- I had during my visit and I a more accurate account on ment. Once you have cross did not want to offend my global issues. I challenge all the Aqua Rico River you hosts. I did drink a boiled who read this article to look know you are in the Cofan water drink called caculo globally and help bring about Nation from the sounds of (plantain drink) every 3 to 4 individual change. Who monkeys, tapirs and chick- hours for my first day. Dur- knows . . . maybe you will ens. There was no electric- ing my visit I also ate freshly also find yourself halfway ity during my three-day stay roasted meal worms on a around our planet thinking after it stopped from a re- stick and had wild boar meat. of ways to improve humancent storm. 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The networks provide the fun and gripping experiences of getting the chance to watch many TV shows or even TV Movies for audiences with different preferences. Fall TV shows lineup Mid-September had the return of the exciting ABC superhero show "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," also CBS's navy crime drama NCIS with an explosive new season and its new spin-off, "NCIS: New Orleans," joining from last year's episode "Crescent City Parts I and H." "NCIS: Los Angeles" accompanied its counterparts in the CBS lineup before the end of the month. The network also introduced couple new shows to the fall TV lineup: "Scorpion," "Madam Secretary" and "Stalker". The CW started its October lineup with "Reign," the story of Queen Mary of Scotland, and then double brother trouble with "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals" in their second seasons. The fan favorite "Supernatural" returned for its tenth season after leaving fans with a shocking cliffhanger. The protector of Starling City makes a comeback. 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T he B ig B ang k eeps o n g oing By Will McCtirdy Radio Assistant For eight seasons, the Big Bang Theory graced us with the laugh track comedy of Chuck Lorre, an entirely new take on the genre of intellectual comedy not seen since the days of Frasier, and, most importantly, the gift of bringing Jim Parsons to the small screen. The show performed again and again with a colorful cast of characters which are why they've been able to stay on the air as long as they have, bringing viewers despite some nerds admonishing it. It brought a larger understanding of some of the basic principles and concepts of the scientific community and even some that are more advanced such as theoretical experiments of quantum physics (Schrodinger's cat). However, as much as I dearly love the show, there are some points that need to be addressed that will hopefully be revis- Conversations that Matter Lecture covers the Ferguson Shooting By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter This summer, a young African American man was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparking protests across thè country against racial profiling and the actions of Officer Wilson. With conflicting eyewitness reports, it has been difficult to identify the reason for the confrontation, but what cannot be argued is how the shooting has affected people all over the country, not to mention, the world. On Oct. 22, CSUSM's "Conversations that Matter" lecture series will be hosting a discussion about the matter, titled "This time we call it Ferguson: Racial Shootings, the State and Resistance." The lecture, organized by the Office of Diversity, the Sociology Dept. arid CHABSS, is to be heldfrom12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the USU ballroom and will be followed by a Q and A session with the panel. The date of the lecture coincides with the National Day of Protest against police brutality and racial profiling. "The main aim of the discussion is to inform the community about the country still being a racialized state built on white supremacy and containment of color," Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said. "Some other topics which will be focused upon are: how the law constructs race and racism, slavery and the his- tory of white supremacy." When asked how this discussion will help the school, Professor Karen S. Grover highlighted its importance. "Racial profiling creates a hostile learning environment for colored people who have come to study, not to live in fear," Dr. Glover said: Dr. Elise also pointed out that the sad case at Ferguson is not a single isolated incident, but indicative of a crisis happening all over the country. An example closer to home was the 2005 case of Jorge Ramirez, a robbery suspect shot six times though he was lying on the ground due to a previous bullet injury. There are many more such incidents which have come to light,. To learn more, check out stolenlives.org. ited and give the wonderful program a sound conclusion. First to be addressed in formerly one of my favorite couples on the show: Howard and Bernadette (Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch respectively). When first introduced to Howard, he was a sleaze ball. He was the guy who you hoped your sister would never catch the eye of lest they accosted by displays of gadgetry and how much hair gel can be matted on to the human head. Through Bernadette's introduction, Howard changed his ways and became a more sympathetic character with her quiet demeanor hiding a fearsome personality that was both endearing and haunting to audiences while providing what Howard needed to become a better man. In the newer seasons, however, their relationship ard and Penny (John Galecki took a turn for the hostile and Haley Cuoco) who have where there was love there is the same problem as Sheldon now anger and lies that had and Amy as their relationno place in their dynamic. ship is going nowhere, but Next are Sheldon and Amy it is made worse by the fact (Jim Parsons and Mayim Bi- that after seeing season after alik) with a relationship that season where they break up is clearly going nowhere and and get back together repetithat is the "From the desk tively. I can't honp r o b l e m : of a concerned fan estly remember why It is going who wants one of they're together. I n o w h e r e . his favorite shows can understand why these story lines drag While Amy to end well" on because the writis com^^ ^ ^ ^ers want the show to ing out of her socially repressed shell, stay on television, but eveSheldon's anti-social per- rything has to end eventusonality and elitism have ally. They are approaching more or less established him ten years on the air and now as asexual with an almost is the time to start wrapping abusive dynamic of lead- up loose ends. Fix Howard ing Amy to a future with and Bernadette, make Raj him that isn't truly there and nice again, have Sheldon and needs to be remedied lest the Amy finally make a conneccomedy take a darker turn. tion and remind us why LeonFinally we come to Leon- ard and Penny are in love. By Elizabeth Roush get this season's favorite drink. Most recipes are simple with minimal ingredients, and they're usually much cheaper than their fancy coffee shop counterparts. Pumpkin Pie— An oldie but a goodie, the traditional pie can be made from a can of pumpkin or from an actual pumpkin, if you're feeling extra adventurous. (The sugar pumpkin required for this venture can be bought at Trader Joe's E mbracing p umpkin s eason StaffWriter The first sign of autumn isn't leaves changing colors or the onset of cooler weather; it's the sudden arrival of everything pumpkin-related. From the infamous pumpkin spice latte thatfloodsour Instagram feeds to pumpkinscented candles, pumpkins and their assorted uses, scents andflavorsdominate the season. We love pumpkin. But if you aren't satisfied with merely buying various things made of pumpkin, it might be time to take autumn to the next level and try making your own pumpkin products. Why settle for something you simply pay for when you can have the satisfaction of concocting your own pumpkin creations? If you want to test your pumpkincraftiness, consider attempting these pumpkin favorites: The Pumpkin Spice Latte— Surprise, Starbucks isn't the only place you can and similar grocery stores.) Pumpkin Soup— For those looking to make something slightly less traditional, pumpkin soup is a delicious (and healthier) alternative to pies, breads and sugary drinks. It's time to embrace pumpkin season and try something different. Recipes for these three projects are readily available online, along with many more for other fun pumpkin treats. �A&E The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014 A & E Editor: 1 M Faith Orcino 1 1 cougarchronarts@gmaii.com 1 1 Movie Review 5 / 5 P AWS A &E C ommentary: K ill Y our D arlings By Alex Maravillas Staff Writer Different lights uncover the bohemian kineticism that thrived amid the 1940s and 1950s in New York City. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the American biographical-drama Kill Your Darlings, written by Austin Bunn and directed by John Krokidas in his feature film directorial debut. Kill Your Darlings is one of my favorite films. I remember watching this film a few days before Halloween last year. I was fixated by the film's overall plot. I especially appreciated the raw direction thefilmdecided to take. For example, in thefilm,there are intimate moments that do not revolve around the traditional heterosexual narrative, which were excellently portrayed by the cast. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as Allen Ginsberg, Dane DeHaan as Lucien Carr, Jack Huston as Jack Kerouac, Ben Foster as William S. Burroughs, Michael C. Hall as David Kammerer, Elizabeth Olsen as Edie Parker, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Naomi Ginsberg, David Cross as Louis Ginsberg, Kyra Sedgwick as Marian Carr and David Rasche as Dean John Cullum as Professor Steeves. Daniel Radcliffe, widely known for his lead role in the Harry Potter series, plays a young Allen Ging- berg in the 1940s, in his college years with some of the earliest members of the Beat Generation (Carr, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kerouac and Kammerer). The chemistry between Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan was phenomenal. In an interview, Dane DeHaan confessed that as a result for DeHaan to play this role, he fell in love with Radcliffe. This film revolved around a murder case, associating the future of the beat gen- Movie Review eration. New York City was the place to be and thrive for each one of the individuals who needed to evade their center American life to wind up free from their roots. The writers for the most part, the Beats (Allen Ginsberg, Jack Keruoac and so on), Norman Mailer, J.D. Salinger and other people came to New York became a segment of the scene which benefitted the 1960's. The story was carefully and delightfully told with incredible dialogue and character development that resulted J PB ^J from the charm of the plot. In my opinion, in the more prevalent social setting, whether you consent with it or not, the individuals characterized by New York were those who set out to leave the security of their made familial enclaves in minor towns and stake their case to impressionistic and uninhibited declaration. Their eternal words, music and craft are our legacy, one that sustains to move each yearning for craftsman and reverberates all through every aspect of society today. 4 . 5 / 5 P AWS STAN LEE'S T he D escent d oes n ot d isappoint COMIKAZE EXPO By Pierce Brenner STAN LEE BRINGS POP CULTURE FUN ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND StaffWriter A group of girlfriends have a tradition in which they go on a different adventure every year; this year, it's cavediving in North Carolina. However, what starts out as a fun vacation takes a turn for the worse when the women find a group of cannibals living in the caves. Trapped and isolated, they mustfinda way out before they all get killed. That simple description does-¿not do The Descent justice. But make no mis- take; it is the scariest movie I have ever seen. After the first 15 minutes give the necessary exposition, the movie shifts into a thrilling horror film and never lets you out of its grasp. There's hardly a moment where you aren't in a state of fear. When the tension is piled on, it is piled on, with the girls' nightmares becoming yours. In the tradition of great horror, the lighting, music and even the claustrophobic cave itself all come together to create one very successful package. THE DESCENT FACE YOUR DEEPEST FEAR Netflix Review 4 / 5 P AWS W inter i s C oming... a nd s o i s t he s oldier By Zach Schanzenbach Rogers response is simple Senior StaffWriter By Faith Orcino tendees insight to the life and work of those of pop culture. The Los Angeles Con- 2014 marks the event's vention Center turns into fourth year and will truly the ultimate party for fans special, calling itself "LA's of all aspect of pop culture. Ultimate Halloween TrickStarting on Halloween, Or-Treat!" On Oct. 31, the many will flock to join the convention will be holding festivities including celeb- a special costume contest for rities Kevin Smith, Tara kids and the exhibitor hall Strong and Adam West. For will have candy for trickthree days, the area will be or-treaters young and old. filled with costumed folk and The hall has many vendors icons of various industries. ranging for sponsors, excluCo-founder and CEO Regina sive collectible sellers and i ndependCarpinelli and ent artists. her staff plans Multimany activities "LA's Ultimate passes for all for all to enjoy. Halloween TrickA ttendees Or-Treat!" tahree adays re vailhave chances able online to interact with . for $70. members of the entertainment industry and Single day tickets are $30 meet fellow fans. The team each while children under filled their Guest of Honor the age of 13 are free with fist with stars like "Game a paid adult. Comikaze of Throne" actors Gwendo- Expo also has special fan line Christie and Alfie Allen, packages for. those wantcomic book legends Jim t ee ing special VIP experience and Brian Michael Bendis, with their favorite activiand internationally known ties and celebrities. Be sure composer Yoshiki. Special to dress your best for 2 0l4 panels will be held giving at- Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo. A&E Editor Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 were decent, but Captain America: The Winter Soldier is just what you'd hope for from a Marvel Studios film, and maybe even then some. This latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes some of the world's favorite plots in the film industry and rolls them into two epic hours of Marvel goodness. The main plot is reminiscent of the original Mission Impossible, while the twists remind me of Salt. At the center of all this action is, of course, S.HJ.E.L.D. member and World War II hero Captain America, a.k.a, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). One of the film's main premises is the super soldier's struggle with what appears to be a lack of integrity in this strange world around him. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) seems to be lying to him habitually. Tension increases when Fury shows Rogers three new helicarriers like the one in Avengers that will launch into the sky and work to eliminate threats before they can happen. but true: "We [fought] so that people could be free. This isn't freedom. This is fear." This struggle with the morality of S.H.I.E.L.D. is not limited to the betweenaction scenes either. The development has clear implications in the action as it is revealed that the terrorist organization HYDRA has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. The subtitle character, the Winter Soldier, is the strong, silent type: donning a mask for most of the movie. His identity is revealed shortly before the climax and the twist is surprising. Although the captain manages to whip all his standard foes into shape, the Winter Soldier is the only character who stands a solid chance against him. Other characters include Natasha Romanoff with the alias of the Black Widow (Scarlett Johanssen), returning from The Avengers to once again play a major role, along with S.HJ.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders). Newcomer Sam Wilson, a Jc.a. Falcon (Anthony Mackie), proves to be the antithesis of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s ambiguous morality, thereby landing him the role of Captain America's new sidekick. Then there's Sharon Carter or Agent 13 of S.H.I.E.L.D., secretly assigned to protect Rogers. She seems to be on his side throughout the film, being the first general SHIELD agent to actively rebel against HYDRA's regime. Rumor has it, she'll have a bigger role in the future. Well-crafted action sequences, a strong atmosphere of conflict within and without, and afilmthat takes the best of actionflicksand rolls them into one makes Captain America: The Winter Soldier more than worth your time. If you were disappointed with Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World because you thought they were lackluster compared to their predecessors, then I'm certain you'll enjoy this film much more. On the other hand, I ' ve heard people say that this film is better than The Avengers. Do I agree? Well, I don't disagree...or agree. Oh, never mind. See you in the Age of Ultron. To read die full review, visit the Cougar Chronicle's website, or got to Zach's blog "The Reluctant Critic." �ogrhoatr@mMo .. 1 61 cuacrns g a cm A & E Editor: The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014 A Ot C otligh i Book Review 'Gone Girl:' The new meaning of mystery • industry takes notice in you and expects you to play 'the game' it's really easy to get wrapped up in the politics of it all." As an independent IV T band from San Diego, PlayFight goes against the grain of Hollywood's expectations, being their own bosses and having all of the control. The band is very lyric and music-driven, but Castellani says that the music is what kicks off his songwriting process. "I've always taken the approach thatfirstyoufindwhat feels good, then you figure out what the song is trying ist, Ross Garcia on bass and to say, then you set your perNoah Sherwin on drums. sonal ego aside and cater to This memorable group of the song's message, not the animated musicians is sure to one you want for it...it allows exude motivation to hopeful me to be a part of [the song], performers. When Castellani not the other way around." was asked who or what in- PlayFight's EP, Mutt, contains 5 disspired him, he says that 'PlayFight likes to tinguishable blur the lines of tracks, with it wasn't a specific musical genres,," the raw rock n' roll jam person or moment, "but I eventually "Big Brother" being Casmade the decision that I tellani's personal favorite, wanted to do music for a liv- contrasting to the bluesy, ing, and the [music] industry suggestive track "Around is a necessary evil...! still do A Woman;" the most it for the love of course, but prominent song on the EP. sometimes it can seem like a Mutt is now availconscious effort when think- able on iTunes, Sounding of music in terms of what Cloud and PlayFight's ofthe industry wants. Once the ficial merchandise store. ili® II ^w j^ggi ït' WCvn e&deffî^ P (t O t 9 $ f * ^J PlayFight By Kat Diltz Staff Writer When asked to describe his band, PlayFight in one word, vocalist Kyle Castellani jokingly replied, "RockaFunkBlues...does that count?" From an audience's perspective, it certainly does. As the recent winners of the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award, PlayFight likes to blur the lines of musical genres, mixing upbeat, high-energy guitar riffs with smooth, modern blues rhythms and witty lyrics. With Castellani fronting the band, Matt Clayton joined him as lead guitar- By Lexy Perez A&E Assistant There comes a time where you find yourself engaged in a book that reminds you why you loved reading in the first place. If you're an avid reader like me, there's nothing better than a story that enraptures you with its twists, turns and revelations leaving you wanting more. When I was younger, I found myself engulfed in "Nancy Drew" novels; solving a juicy mystery has always been a guilty pleasure. While "Nancy Drew" allowed me to channel my inner Sherlock Holmes, those mysteries were simply a warmup for the mystery works of author Gillian Flynn. Her best selling novel "Gone Girl" is a work that completely alters the meaning of the mystery genre. While it's no child-friendly mystery, it is evident that it is in a league of its own joining the ranks of other mystery successors: Stephen King and Agatha Christie. The story centralizes on Nick and Amy Dunne, a couple which gives new meaning to being in a relationship and "it's complicated." Nick is a struggling writer coping with the loss of his job, owning a bar with his sister and living in the shadow of his prestigious wife. Amy is the daughter of an Ivy-League family, forced to forever live as a created product to her parent's well-known book series "Amazing Amy," After meeting, falling in love and getting married, the morning of their fifth anniversary changes everything for the couple. Amy goes missing, leaving Nick and readers on a journey to solving the mystery of what happened to her and whether there is more than meets the eye to Nick and Amy herself. The novel takes readers through the trials and tribulations of the Dunne marriage, revealing secrets and scandals, via Amy's detailed diary, surely to make you wonder what kind of relationship they had. The best thing about this novel is it never seems to follow the cliché mystery formula: "murder + evidence + suspicious people = mystery solved." This novel introduces you to an alternated formula:" murder + evidence + mind confusion + headache + willingness to throw the book across the room because you are unable to figure out where this story is going." While its twisted, dark CSUSM Winter Intercession 2015 December 2014-January 2015 •Take classes on the San Marcos campus or online • Catch up on classes you dropped or missed • Choose from morning, afternoon or online classes • Start the New Year a little smarter! Snap this icon and you will be directed to the Winter Intersession 2015 landing page C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN MARCOS hi component adds flair and interest, the only negative aspect of this book is its ability to give you a headache, becoming the novel version of brain challenged "Inception." What sets this mystery apart from others is its ability to engross readers. This isn't a story that can just be read. It's a story that you become a part of. Although Gillian Flynn has other successful thrillers, "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places," it is "Gone Girl" that dignifies her position as mystery writer. I'm not sure if she will ever be able to pen another novel as brilliant as this one, but with a successful film adaptation starring Ben Affleck, it is discernable that Gillian Flynn is just beginning to make her mark in the literature world. Accelerate Your Progress Towards Degree Completion To view the class schedule andforadditional information visit www.csusm.edu/el/creditcourses Q E xtended Learning � 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>2014-2015</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-fifth academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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Heightened concern over increased sexual assault reports Third documented assault since semester onset By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor CSUSM students have been exposed to a harsh reality and have reacted in response to a significant increase in reported sexual assaults on campus. Campus police are currently investigating two additional sexual assaults that occurred at The Quad in September. On Sept. 24, UPD was informed of an alleged rape that reportedly occurred between Sept. 18 and 19. Another assault was reported on Oct. 3 and was said to have occurred between Sept. 12 and 14, less than two weeks prior to the first report. Each of the alleged rapes reportedly took place at the residence hall where both suspects had attended a party. Since the semester began in August, crime alerts have been issued for a total of three sexual assaults. The university recently issued its annual Jeanne Clery report, which shows campus crime statistics for 2011 through 2013. According to the disclosure, there were zero reported sexual assaults in 2011, one reported sexual assault in 2012, and one reported sexual assault in 2013. CSUSM's reported assaults have tripled within just a couple months of the 2014 school year. CSUSM student, Lizbeth Moreno, commented on the issues surrounding assault in the campus community. "It's infuriating that this keeps happening but people need to know that this is a reality for so many different people," Moreno said. She explained the importance of students coming together to end sexual assault in the community, but she also said that there are some positives that come from survivors being brave enough to tell their story. "In a way, I think it is a very good thing that we are seeing more reports. In past years, there have been a very small Photo by Cody Cook Karen GuzmXn and Cecili Chadwick discuss a Feminists' point of view to campus questions at a meeting on Monday Oct. 6. amount of sexual assault cases that were actually reported to the police," Moreno said. "There are so many women who don't want to be re-victimized and who are afraid of being blamed, so they would rather sweep it under the rug than have to relive it. But, it looks like that may be changing little by little." Moreno and other advocates against sexual violence have taken it upon them- No More! An Evening of selves to become the voice Advocacy and Spoken Word of survivors who have had on Oct. 21. In addition, there these experiences. Groups is the Healthy Relationship such as The HOPE and Well- 101 discussion and Healness Center, Student Health ing Through Art Reception and Counseling Services on Oct. 22, Yes Means Yes! and STARS are sponsoring Advocacy Tabling on Oct. a handful of lectures and 21 and 22 and the Cougars advocacy events in October. Step UP! Bystander InterThese include the STARS vention Training on Oct. 24. Peer Theater on Oct. 20, These CSUSM students Know Your IX Rights and and faculty are doing what they can to raise awareness against domestic violence and sexual assault, and are providing support for the "No More" Public Service Announcement Campaign, which features more than 50 celebrities and public officials who are also speaking out about these issues. "What we want survivors to know is that they have a whole community of people who are supporting them. It is not your fault and it will never be your fault. We are here to be y out v oice," M oreno said. CSUSM students are ready to take a stand against the increase of sexual assault within the campus community. Confidential support and counseling is offered to anyone who has been victimized by sexual violence and the university encourages anyone with information regarding the investigation of these sexual assaults to please contact campus police or the SAFE hotline. CSUSM's new Veterans Center inspires elevated involvement Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman Even CSUSM President Karen Haynes feels at home at the new Veterans Center to casually stop by for a chat with collegue Laura Stowell, Director of the San Marcos Writing Project. By Matthew J. Kuhlman tire CSUSM community. Photo Editor Ever since the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Veteran's Affairs center, the new facility has become a welcoming hot spot for veterans, staff and the en- There has been a noted increase in both veterans already associated with the center as well as newcomers who previously never really had the chance to visit. "The new central location and design of the VA Center seems to invite and draw people in as if it just 'looks' like the type of place to stop in and get answers or direction," said Alexis Bruno, a SN Criminology and Sociology major. The layout of the new center was designed specifically for, and succeeded at, creating a space that is welcoming, informative, relaxing and constructive as well in the way of study and administrative designated areas. The first few steps into the front door present a friendly and informative member at the front desk leading right into a large social area with a large screen TV and seating for anyone who wants to relax for a while or just stop by for a quick break. "The layout of the center makes it much easier to focus on school work at one end of the center and leaves room at the other end for camaraderie, entertainment and a more social setting for exchanging information with fellow members and students," said Aixa Escobar, a SN Psych major. "It sets up a more open exchange of knowledge and shared experiences." One of the major accomplishments of the new VA Center, whether it was an intentional goal or that is just happened, is that the atmosphere seems to automatically break down previously existing barriers. Far too often the very idea of a veteran facility, or any military based center, almost always sets people 'on guard' because they have a preconceived notion that they have to be very formal and expect a struggle with red tape. "Ever since the opening of the new VA Center, we've noticed this sort of aura in the atmosphere," said Claudia Oreegal, a SN Business major. "My personal goal," said Oreegal, "is to make anyone who walks through the door feel comfortable." Since the new Veteran Center is attracting every walk of student, the staff is always mindful that each new visitor may have specific needs that they think no one will understand or be able to help them with. After just a short period of time experiencing what the new VA Center and staff have to offer, students, veterans, and dependents all end up realizing that someone at the center has been through what they are going through. The inviting atmosphere of the new center combined with the knowledge and information available from the dedicated staff continue to live up to the new center's goal of being a beacon of support for the entire CSUSM community. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman Student veterans find the new social area incredibly inviting and relaxing. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com CSUSM hosts Guelaguetza festival Community celebration o f Oaxacan culture jfpEfe B r i if* d xf I f g a a c in\i roo x t e e r o a bin tdua, Domingo Jùfj/L Octubre 5.2014 V^W* 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admisión: $8.00 ffilfr «i ««Hurt*. $ ««««. i V V ^ «> * «•»> < •» »•"*» »« Ur Htnw (»»W'l >* L jtaám. IW Photo courtesy ofLatino Association ofFaculty & Students. By Katherine Ramos StaffWriter Guelaguetza, the latest initiative to celebrate diversity and heritage on campus, was celebrated this past Sunday. A festival meant to celebrate Oaxacan heritage, the event has been on campus annually since 2000. The Guelaguetza has been traditionally organized by Coalition of Indigenous Communities of Oaxaca (COCIO), for 19 years in San Diego. It is modeled after the original Guelaguetza festival in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, a region filled with a mixture of cultures and people. Every year people gather in the city for a day of dance, music, food, crafts and an overall sharing of community and culture. That same festival is now reproduced and held on the front lawn of the Kellogg Library. The festival showcases Oaxacan Mexican culture with native folklorico dances and musicians, artisan crafts and traditional foods that are all authentically Oaxa- can. All proceeds from the festival go directly to projects within the community. At least 8,000 people from the communities of the San Diego area visit the festival every year, as the Guelaguetza i s considered a particularly good place for families, according to COCIO board director Cuez Rodriguez, since there is no drinking, nor any kind of discrimination against those who attend the event. "We create a safe space where the family can come and be away from hostile environments," Rodriguez said. "Our festival is where they can be comfortable." CSUSM student organizations and the Anthropology department both work with COCIO in order bring , the festival on campus, and so far it has benefitted both sides of the partnership. According to Rodriguez, the association with CSUSM creates jobs each year for the school and helps spread COCIO's message to the community. It also allows children who would not otherwise experience a college campus to do so as a way of encouraging them to become more acclimated to making the transition in the future, according to Rodriguez. Student volunteers are also a part of the staff, although many did not know what to expect when they first came in. However, they all share a desire to learn something about the Oaxacan culture. "It's a way different culture from my own and it's very beautiful," second-year volunteer at the Guelaguetza, Angelica Santiago, said. "I want to keep my culture and learn more at the same time," student volunteer, Yohita Mendez, said. "There is a lot to learn still." For COCIO, the primary purpose of the festival is to create an environment that is safe for family attendance, which is, in general, successful. "The idea of family and community together, that is our definition of festival," Rodriguez said. Commuter lounge adds carpool board Offering a new resource meant to save commuting costs cause people did not know where to access it, and the inStaffWriter formation became outdated. The question becomes, Students looking to re- are students using the duce parking costs, spend Carpool Board in the less on gas, meet new peo- lounge? That is one of ple, or just get a ride, are Schmidt's main concerns. "It's a good idea, [but] not in luck. This semester, the Commuter's Lounge in the enough people know about USU is introducing a bulle- it or care," student Loi Dao tin board called the Carpool said. " I've had one request Board, with the purpose of and one non-response. I 've Photo by Chris Morales allowing students to coor- started riding the sprinter CSUSM students utilize many of the USU's new features, such dinate carpool schedules. to avoid parking costs." as the carpool board, which helps students coordinate combined Some people may not be transportation. 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By Sydney Schabacker Creating the dynamic, digitial portfolio CSUSM resumes will now stand out By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The ways that students can catch the eyes of potential employers i s constantly evolving, evidenced by the advent of the interactive, digital portfolio. Portfolium, the new way that students can bring a youthful spark to the traditional resume, was introduced to students in early September. The campus has partnered with the company by providing each student with an account and encouraging them to utilize the portfolio tool for an added visual component when going into j ob interviews. Nicknamed by some individuals as a "Linkedln geared more for students," Portfolium allows the user to demonstrate their professional and personal interests by actually showcasing the projects that they normally would just mention in a resume. With the success that Portfolium has enjoyed at other universities in California since its creation last year, the administrators at CSUSM became interested in providing Portfolium as a resource to students. Since its official "introduction" to campus a few weeks ago, the CSUSM Portfolium network already features over 1,000 entries and more than 8,000 students have logged in to begin their portfolio. "Portfolium will benefit CSUSM as an institution by benefiting the communities we serve," Vice President of University Advancement, Neal Hoss, said. "With the ability to translate academic work and experiences into the skills and criteria that employers are looking for, we hope our students and alumni will be better equipped to get the j ob or promotion that will help them advance in their careers." According to Vice President Hoss, the administration's primary goals for Portfolium are to help students build a more detailed, wellrounded portfolio, to connect them to their peers and alumni and to attract more employers to hiring students at CSUSM that meet the qualifications they are looking for. In addition to this, the portfolio network will give pro- spective students an opportunity to learn about the campus and student body by viewing CSUSM Portfolium profiles. Eventually, the administration plans to possibly expand its reach to more of the campus community as well. "At some future point we anticipate that this will be made available to faculty and staff, primarily in an effort to support CSUSM students and alumni who have their digital portfolios on Portfolium," Hoss said. Some students may shy away from using Portfolium in its entirety due to the fact that it makes an individual's projects and work public online. However, there are ways to protect intellectual property from being copied or stolen. "Our team built Portfolium with the end user in mind. That's why we made sure each piece of content within a user's portfolio has its own privacy and visibility settings," Portfolium CEO, Adam Markowitz, said. "For the sensitive content, a user can set it so that only trusted connections and employers may view. For the portfolio entries showcasing a student's passion, lifestyle and hobbies, we recommend keeping these public to increase exposure and 'searchability.'" Portfolium takes many aspects of student usage into consideration, including the omission of fees to join, and use, the network and no selling or sharing of user content or information. "Portfolium does not have unrealistic terms of service," Markowitz said. "They are almost identical to other e-portfolio and social networks, including Wordpress, DropBox and Linkedln." In addition to the current features, users can look forward to updates to how portfolios look, which according to Markowitz will be in use within the next few weeks. Students that are interested in logging into their Portfolium account to learn more about updates and the ways that they can share their experiences can go to https:// c susm.portfolium.com/. "If ' a picture is worth a thousand words,' then Portfolium is worth a terabyte," Hoss said. ra-ka-de-ka" Fresh Thai Kitchen IXC. S0#: (Mwpmiv Tmàm Ban* UmzMmBmvm, îfiiEiti psróÉsL ~ Seûd R e&ttüe to iöcipFrBbotobiE.cö �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com W hite H ouse unveils "It's On Us" campaign R a i s i n g a w a r e n e s s a nd s upport f o r t he s exual a ssault c ause By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter On Sept. 19, President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden, launched the "It's On Us" campaign, in response to the endemic cases of sexual assault on American . college campuses. In a press release on the issue, the President has noted "an estimated one in five women has been sexually and Jon Hamm extended assaulted during her college their support to the cause years ~ one in five. Of those via videos on YouTube, assaults, only 12 percent are people all over the country reported, and of those report- joined them on social media ed assaults, only a fraction of like Instagram and Twitter. the offenders are punished." This includes stuSince its inception, various dents here at CSUSM. "The college celebrated organizations, and more than 200 colleges have pledged 'It's On Us' day on Sept. 25, their support to the campaign. the primary purpose is that The initiative gained popu- we want to promote a comlarity very quickly. While munity of care and respect many celebrities like Kerry and had about 50 students Washington, Alex Morgan take the online pledge," STARS (Students Talk About Relationships & Sex) advisor, Cathy Nguyen, said. When asked on how the college can get involved and help victims, Nguyen said, "we should become proactive bystanders and, as humans, need to be more sensitive and compassionate." In solidarity with this philosophy, during the end of October, many workshops and lectures are lined up on-campus to educate stu- dents about their rights, as well as to provide a community for victims of assault. "I believe that his [Obama's] approach and initiative is likely to be successful because it engages multiple stakeholders, including the media and possible future perpetrators and bystanders," Professor Fernando Soriano, whose area of expertise lies in School-Based Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programming, said. "I think that this campaign should be publicized widely here on campus, and that we as a campus make it mandatory for all incoming students to read about the problem of sexual violence, and that they sign a pledge indicating that they will help prevent sexual violence from taking place." For those who want to support the cause, learn more about this campaign and make a difference can find further information at itsonus.org. Community of Vista enjoys annual Viking Festival Coming together to commemorate By Katie Garner one truly seemed to mind. The first sights to greet attendees are the booths anything from On Sept. 27 and 28, the selling weapons Norwegian Fish Club and handcrafted the Sons of Norway hosted to Scandinavian candy. Ornate Celtic jewelry the annual Viking Festival in Vista, welcoming a and leather-bound journals crowd ready and willing were other popular sellers, to honor their ancestors. but none so much as the Families, enthusiasts and fresh bread that was made students all joined in on from scratch and baked in the fanfare, some sport- a kiln before the very eyes ing Valkyrie costumes, and of the spectators/The mead others decked-out in tradi- garden, of course, also retional leathers and furs. De- ceived frequent visitors. The live performances spite the heavy beat of the sun during the festival, no throughout each day fea- Senior StaffWriter Photo by Katie Garner Visitors at the Viking Festival were able to see scaled replicas of viking artifacts. tured multiple musical concerts and comedic acts. For those with a taste for heavy Celtic Metal, The Dread Crew and Oddwood proved fitting. The Baudy Juggler told lewd, less-than-familyfriendly jokes, all the while hurling three machetes into the air and catching them before they rained down on the terrified audience. More specifically, one audience member sitting in the front row prayed she would not die via a juggling act. But what would a Viking Festival be without violence? Amongst mock combat, the festival held archery contests, sword fights, and the long-celebrated, history sacred fish tossing contest. Children were even given the opportunity to decorate their own sword and shield. If one felt so inclined, one could also participate in the Rune Quest. This entailed seeking out signs with runic symbols and translating the script into modern English. Even while saturated with entertainment, the festival was an educational experience that offered an opportunity to explore a history which is rarely adequately presented. �Sports Editor: Rest/ Grey cougarchnon.sports@gmail.com Women's Soccer looking to efsinishs estrong of ason Cougars head into final gam By Resty Grey Sports Editor The Women's Soccer team continues to display their competitive prowess under new head coach Bobby Renneisen. CSUSM opened its season with a tie against Eastern Oregon, but have gone on to win seven of their last nine matches, dropping only two games against No. 18 Masters College and No. 3 Concordia. Cougars have gathered exceptional contribution from nearly the entire team. Women's Soccer finds help on offense and defense from the starters as well as many role players coming off the bench. "We have a lot of depth on our team and it shows," senior defender, Brianne Searl, Photo by Marcel Fuentes CSUSM Women's Soccer senior defender Brianne Searl safely handles a loose ball. said in a post-game interview after having scored on a free-kick from midfield. Despite only having one goal for the season, Searl's exceptional play does not go unnoticed. Searl can defend with a forceful kick that looks to engage her entire body. When the ball nears her direction, her 5 '6 frame leaps towards it, suspending herself in midair as she gracefully snaps her foot to send the ball across the field, helping to change the momentum of the game back in CSUSM's favor. Senior defenders, Nicole Luna and Brooke Carter, spend nearly every minute of the game on the playing field alongside Searl. Luna and Carter help to find ways to stop opposing plays along with helping to dictate the playing field. Defenders Karly Dunning and Monica Aguilar show an eagerness on the field to be a part of every play. Every minute is spent zealously disrupting passes and creating offensive opportunities for the Cougars. CSUSM has seemed to have also found depth from the freshman class in defender, Morgan Simmons. Her ambition for soccer can be seen to match many of the veteran players on the team. "Our team has really been focusing on being a team," Paulina Good said in a postgame interview after having scored on a break away. "We can't just run through the games half-doing it. We have to run through the games running as hard as we can and connecting passes." Good's presence in the midfield has been a substantial addition to the Cougars' soccer prowess. Not only is she an incredible defender, she also has the ability to create opportunities for other players on her team such as Amy Albur and Amy Young. Players like Young and Albur add speed and tenacity to CSUSM's offensive arsenal. Albur's speed on the dribble is unmatched, often beating opponents down the field. The depth goes on. CSUSM has started off strong and the Cougars are hoping to continue building momentum in theirfinalfive games at home. Go Cougars! Free on-campus group f i t n e s s classes Encouraging By Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer Given the cost paid to be a student at CSUSM, many will be happy to learn about the complementary students group fitness classes offered by the Campus Recreation program that they are free to participate in. This is especially applicable when the opportunity is of high quality and relates to ñ mm n s erver, a n d mm m a t m m ê ï m w ith m y a wn c lients! W ith a ccfêteratédl C iiyi^ei|ll g attrng m f d egree h appened f asler i h m M dreame Mmm tfám " m Cmmémg fiq^afyff to health. Students at CSUSM have free access to the Clarke Field House to work out at the gym or take a variety of group fitness classes. "For instructors, classes are $20 a month or $5 a adopt healthy class, but for students they're free," the Clarke Field House receptionist said. Fitness classes are usually offered by students, dance majors doing special projects and fitness teachers from other places. This year's classes include Core and More, Full Body Challenge, Indoor Cycling, Insanity, Jiu-Jitsu, Kettlebell, Morning Bootcamp, Yoga and a rotating Mystery Class. Yoga has been a huge hit in the past, garnering the most attendees of group fitness classes. One reason for this is the potential the class has to help students relax from the pressures of studying, classes and busy schedules. In Spring 2014, yoga was offered every day, Monday through Thursday, by various teachers. This year, however, it is being offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and twice on Thursdays. Insanity is being taught by third-year Kinesiology major, Vanessa Estoesta, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lifestyle Photo by Cody Cook CSUSM student Stephanie Ferro stays fit practicing yoga. Fitness classes will continue until December 5th at The Clark. 4 :10 p.m. It features motivat- with explaining the sched- ing music, high intensity intervals of movement and frequent 30 to 90 second breaks. Saturday mornings can be productive too, with a rotating mystery class designed to feature many of the classes currently on the schedule. The Facebook page and/or website for The Clarke will explain these each week. The mystery class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Quad Tukwut 1 and 2. Clarke Field House representatives are often helpful ule and classes. It is important to note that if attending, special attention should be paid to the location, as they are different for each class. Students seeking to do something good for their heart, stamina and body should consider taking a free fitness class this week. If interested, the full schedule can be found most conveniently at http://www.csusm. e du/rec/fitness_wellness/ g roup_fitness/index.htm. At Bastyr, we learn t he p hilosophy of d octor a s teacftsr,* fashw Out Course Pgr Perth ErirÂïûsit ISO ^rofranr? CoMmherg, NO (2QÎ3) P ursue a c areer a s a p rimary c are d octor | chool of n aturopathic m edicine in California �Heart Beat Organic food: more good, less bad Demystifying the healthy-eating lifestyle By Rico Palmerin nutrients and less toxins. For the cavemen Organic food is what comes reading this article, in to mind at the grocery store summary that means: as you notice the "organic" more good, less bad. label on the fruit next to the The reason organic one you were about to grab. foods contain less toxFor some of us, just ins and more nutrients knowing where we can get is because organic the extra-large strawber- farmers use healthier ries for our chocolate cov- soil that is not flooded ered desserts is enough. with pesticides and Many people have heard other harmful products. Among others, orabout the risks associated with non-organic, industri- ganic .org is a website ally harvested food: geneti- working to increase cally modified organisms awareness about or(GMO), pesticides, recom- ganic foods. Rather binant bovine growth hor- than stating the harmful mone (rBGH), etc. The effects linked to nonquestion is what are the organic foods, organic, benefits of eating organic org offers a "10 ReaPhoto by Cody Cook for ourselves and others? sons to Go Organic" list At Jazzman's Cafe in the USU, you "I feel more energy, I feel that focuses on the ben- can request organic soy milk to be more full after a meal be- efits of organic food. included your refreshments. While the list goes cause I 'm supplying my body natural obstaicles with inwith nutrients and vitamins more in depth, the main that GMOs lack," CSUSM points have to do with keep- credible ease; with our lifestudent and organic food ing ourselves healthy, our sustaining gear we travel to enthusiast, Neil Zaremba, environment toxic-free and depths and altitude unnatural said when asked about why perhaps the most important for our species, as well as pull he chooses organic food. reason, the fact that organic people back from the brink of death. But until we step A recent study by « I feel more energy, I feel into the sci-fi futures 1 Washington State University revealed that more full after a meal be- of our favorite fantasies, our bodies and consumers repeatedly cause I'm our minds are one hunjudged organic strawsupplying my body with dred percent organic. berries to be sweeter nutrients and vitamins that While it may seem than non-organic. The GMOs lack" that with GMOs, pesreason for this increased - Neil Zaremba ticides and other shortflavor came from the cuts we have found higher level of nutria way to override the ents in organic food, as well as the decreased foods have been scientifi- need for "nature-intended" level of toxins, particularly cally proven to taste better. foods, the truth is, our bod"For one, they are the ies and minds are paying the toxic metal cadmium. way nature intended food the price for our ambition. "The taste is real, [and] a lot So, take care of yourself more filling," Zaremba said to be," Zaremba said. Modern society makes it and give organic food a Keeping ourselves healthy means many things, but easy to think of humanity as thought—or, you could alwhen it comes to organic existing outside the bonds ways just borrow caveman's the answer is simple: or- of nature. In our cars, trains, motto: more good, less bad. ganic foods contain more airplanes, etc. we travel over Contributor Health Food Spot B enefit s of g reen t ea By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter As athletes, one basic thing to know, other than to warm up, is to stay hydrated during a game, practice or a workout. But sometimes drinking water can get boring and that's when green tea comes to the rescue. Green tea originated in China. Quite unlike the other teas, the main differences between this tea is the degree of fermentation. Though white, green, oolong and black teas come from the same plant, green tea has half the amount of caffeine found in black tea, which is the most popular one around. There is a lot of hype surrounding green tea and apart from a shift in taste, it actually does have a few important health benefits attached. Green tea contains antioxidants called polyphenols, and what they do is fight free Photo by Chris Morales Benefits of green tea can be experienced at various locations around campus. radicals which can damage helps to improve the flathe body. Green-tea extract vor significantly as well. And for all those who promotes metabolism, which calories, leads to healthy weight loss love counting this has almost none. and helps to keep cholesterol, Though the benefits are the silent killer, under control. pretty obvious the sad part Nothing is perfect and while it helps us a lot, it for those who only try the inalso hinders the body from stant or the decaffeinated vermuch required iron which sion is that it isn't as effective it usually absorbs from as the freshly brewed one. Whether you are a tea fruits and vegetables. That's why lime juice is added drinker or a first timer, green to counteract the negative tea is a highly recommendside effects. Lime juice also ed fad that is here to stay. CSUSM Stairmasters C4 By Alexis Saucedo Sports Columnist "It kin't how hard you hit. It's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Rocky Balboa's most notable quote runs through your mind as you climb up the concrete staircases coming from the drop-off zone in front of the Craven building. The training montage is famous among the minds of students here on campus. Let's face it, waiting on an elevator can be time consuming when in a hurry and the parking lots are not exactly conveniently located close to the lecture halls. How many steps do you think you take in a day here on campus? How many stairs do you think you take? Kinesiology professor, Dr. Laura De Ghetaldi, calls students on campus "Cal State Stairmasters." Melissa Browne, a junior majoring in kinesiology, wore a pedometer for a day and her results were astonishing. Starting in the Craven parking lot, Browne walked to her first class lo- cated in University Hall. Browne then walked from University Hall to the Clarke Gym for her final class of the day. She took 4,092 steps total, 394 of which were stairs. Browne burned approximately 300 calories just coming to school, not even taking into account the rest of her daily activities. Vanessa Arroyoarroyo, also a junior majoring in kinesiology, conducted the same experiment which produced similar results. Starting from the circle in front of Craven Hall, Arroyoarroyo walked to her first class located in University Hall. She then walked to her second class in Markstein Hall, followed by her final class in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building. She walked a total of 4,104 steps and 542 stairs. Arroyoarroyo burned about 400 calories just showing up to school for three classes. This is the equivalent to that 380-calorie, grande pumpkin spice latte you enjoyed this morning. One would not believe that walking could yield such positive health ben- efits. Briskly walking around CSUSM's campus can burn some serious calories in a day, especially for those too busy with work and school to exercise daily. According to the Mayo Clinic, a brisk walk can help maintain a healthy weight, strengthen bones, as well as improve balance and coordination. Walking can also help prevent or manage certain chronic illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type II diabetes. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends about two hours and 30 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise. A reasonable goal for most individuals would be 30 minutes a day or two 15-minute sessions a day. So think twice next time you wait on that parking spot closer to campus or you contemplate taking the elevator. You could possibly accomplish your daily-recommended amount of exercise just parking further or taking the stairs, instead of the elevator. �Sports Editor: Rest/ Gre/ cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Good vs. bad motivation C SUSM H ome G ames from exercise and consciously choosing the right foods to eat. As a result, he currently weighs 175 pounds. Finding a reason to get healthy can be as simple as doing the things that you love to do or finding hobbies that inspire you to be better. "It comes to a point when your mind isn't just about your appearance," Angeles said. "We are all conPhoto by Chris Morales stantly critiquing ourselves on our flaws and it's not CSUSM student J.R. Angeles finds his motivation through dance. supposed to be that way." motivation from this imposBy Jasmine Demers Your motivation needs to Community News Editor sible standard. There is a be something that is inspired lack of diversity in the body by your own self-desire. It's Motivation is a key as- shapes and sizes that are por- important to know that being pect of any fitness goal, trayed by society. This idea skinny does not always mean but it's important to push leads to unhealthy and un- being healthy and that you yourself to develop healthy realistic weight loss goals. can find an internal motivaaspirations that are cenCSUSM student, J.R. An- tion that is not based on sotered on your own desires. geles, shares his own ex- cial standards or stereotypes. In today's society, weight perience with finding mo"It's just about how bad loss and exercise have be- tivation to get healthy and you want it," Angeles says. come increasingly import- feel better about himself. "Getting skinny was not "My peak weight was 235 my intention, I just wanted ant. However, the motivation behind a person's pounds at 5 '5 or 5 '6.1 would to become a better dancer." willingness to lose weight always go and lift weights By choosing to be motivatis not always geared to- but it wasn't doing enough ed by health rather than by wards the right reasons. for me and I wanted to get the desire to be skinny, you Understanding the differ- healthier," Angeles says. are making a commitment to ence between being healthy "Eventually I found my mo- change your lifestyle and are and being skinny is an im- tivation within dance. I be- returning the focus of weight portant step in developing came a b-boy and I realized loss to your own personinternal motivation. With that in order to get better at al self-worth and purpose. pictures of pencil thin people it, I had to shed the pounds." Since then, Angeles lost depicted all over the media, it's difficult to not derive nearly 65 pounds of body fat By Mackenzie Clark Oct. 8 - Oct. 21 Sports Assistant M EN'S SOCCER 8-3: 1 0/9/2014 3 :00PM, O PPONENT: LA S IERRA 1 0/18/2014 3 :30PM, O PPONENT: B ETH ES DA W OMEN'S SOCCER 7-2-1: 1 0/16/2014 3 :30PM/ O PPONENT: M ARYMOUNT ( CALIF.) 1 0/18/2014 1 :00PM, O PPONENT: B ETHESDA W OMEN'S V OLLEYBALL 14-7: 1 0/14/2014 7 :00PM, O PPONENT: SAN D IEGO C HRISTIAN •STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 , 2014 BASEBALL* 1 0/10/20 14 ITOOPM, O PPONENT: S AN-DIEGO MESA C OLLEGE 1 0 M ^ ( H 4 ^FOOPM, O PPONENT: P ALOMAR C OLLEGE ( SCRIMMAGE) M EN'S CROSS COUNTRY: 1 0 / 1 8 7 2 0 1 4 I : 4 5 A M ^ W O N E N T : C OUGAR C HALLENGE W OMEN'S n y o s s COUNTRY: 1 0/18/2014 8 :00AMTOPPONENT: C OUGAR C HALLENGE I NTRAMURALS: F L A G F O O T B A L L : F RIDAYS/SATURDAYS B ETWEEN 9 /19/14 A ND 1 0/24/14 T HE F IRST G AME W ILL START AT 1 1:00AM A ND T HE F INAL G AME W ILL E ND AT 4 :00PM F U T S A L : M ONDAY/WEDNESDAYS B ETWEEN 1 D/6/14 A ND 1 1/12/14 T HE F IRST G AME W ILL START AT 6 :00PM A ND T HE F INAL G AME W ILL E ND AT 1 0:00PM C O - R E C S O F T B A L L : S ATURDAYS B ETWEEN 1 0/18/14 A ND 1 1/22/14 T HE F IRST G AME W ILL START AT 1 1:00AM A ND T HE F INAL G AME W ILL E ND AT 5 :00PM U L T I M A T E F R I S B E E : T UESDAY/THURSDAYS B ETWEEN 1 0/28/14 AND 1 1/20/14 T HE F IRST G AME W ILL START AT 6 :00PM A ND T HE F INAL G AME W ILL E ND AT 1 0:00PM Insanity turns up the heat for CSUSM participants I n t e n s e b ody w orkout p art of g roup f i t n e s s c l a s s e s By Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer Third-year Kinesiology major, Vanessa Estoesta thought it would fun to teach Insanity as a group fitness class for Fall 2014. Estoesta wears a turquoise tank top, black athletic running capris and black Nikes with a silver swoosh. Her hair is styled on-trend into a braid that is loose, but not messy. A floral headband holds any would-be stray hairs out of her eyes. She is probably an average height for a girl, standing a head or so shorter than 5 '10". Very quickly, she reveals herself to be a natural teacher. The Clark Field House Gym, where it's held, is a basketball gym that is used f or many other purposes. It's lined with blue padding on the walls, for some athletic-seeming reason. A lighter than sarid-colored floor glistens with a polyurethane-like substance. Near the back of the room people are waiting for the class to start, possibly scared to be in the front. Many probably came promptly at the beginning of the Clarke Field House's Group Fitness class- Photo by Sarah Hughes The doors to the Clarke Field House (CFH) Gym, where insanity is held. es on Sept. 8. The classes are scheduled through Dec. 5, and like the use of the gym here, are free to students. Teachers and staff are permitted to attend, but have to pay. "For instructors, classes are $20 a month or $5 a class, but for students they're free," the Clark Field House receptionist said. "You might want a mat if you have bad knees and need to modify, but you don't have to have one," Estoesta said before class. With a few minutes left before the class commences, there are already 19 students ready to work out. Estoesta asks the class to move forward to her, though her clear voice is easy to hear. She introduces Insanity briefly and talks about changes she has made to her lesson plan since last class. She appears organized, with a page of "blocks" printed out and easy to see from the floor since one is standing within a couple feet from it. "Blocks" are how Insanity is laid out. They are a few sets of physical movements, which help to focus on "max interval training." During the "blocks" Estoesta says the important part is to keep moving, modifying as needed. All the while, she always expects each individual's best efforts. She begins the movement part of class at 4:13 p.m. At 4:23 p.m, a newbie to Insanity will feel their lungs burning, even if they are fairly physically active. After another 10 minutes, this same newbie will wonder if time is even passing and whether they will make it through this routine. Yet in another 10 minutes, it becomes easier. Warming-up beforehand can be one strategy that helps the respiratory process. Estoesta gives a modification for many of the moves, especially some that are more difficult or exhausting. She reminds people of the moves periodically and once says "not to fall", as unsure legs seem to slip slightly due to lots of jumping around. A pair of non-slip, grippy tennis shoes seem a sensible decision to always keep in mind. Estoesta is easy to follow and motivating. She gives affirmations and counts. She does the blocks along with the class, but somehow makes it look easy, while simultaneously putting more drive into it. She doesn't even appear to break a sweat. A " ha" type of cry, reminiscent of martial arts, motivates the class to keep going. She walks around giving tips to remember, but doesn't single anyone out with these. Most importantly, she is checking for form and safety. The music is perfectly suited to whatever moves the class does. It is a work-out electronic and pop mix, that slows down for the ending stretch. The moves are different, focused and always new. A side to side move kind of resembles a turtle and hopping becomes core work. A skater move looks visually impressive, like a Just Do It advertising campaign. There are frequent water breaks and it appears that the entire class is choosing to take them. "Blocks" are followed by short, numerous rests. The "blocks" move into arm strength exercises. From an awkward, shaky plank, faces behind look thoroughly worn out. Ablock or two later, Estoesta asks if people want to keep doing pushups. A yes is won by a voisterous group of men at the back of the class, yet many of the women appear to have pushup skills too. In the last few minutes of class, Estoesta ends with some much needed stretching. If an individual has never done Insanity but is moderately active, a lot of sweating should still be expected. Soreness can be felt in the next two days; however, it will not be the worst soreness to ever have experienced. Likewise, an Ibuprofen and stretching will help somewhat. As an encouraging note, Insanity participants can look forward to appreciating their efforts in the results of such intense exercises, as the workout affects the glutes and core and leg muscles. Insanity is offered every at 4:10 p.m on Tuesday and Thursday in the CFH Gym. �Features Editor: Students supplement income with on-campus jobs By Beulah Supriya StaffWriter With high tuition rates showing no signs of significant decrease, many students have opted for campus jobs. According to CSUSM students, working on campus seems to be the safest and most convenient option around. Although this isn't the only reason, it is a major one. CSUSM student Louis Adamsel, who holds a part time job in Jamba Juice, expressed what he enjoys most about his j ob on campus. The opportunity to meet new people who h e'd never known otherwise and having an understanding manager were definitely the highlights of his j ob. Another aspect of the j ob Adamsel appreciates is the flexibility that is offered for students who work on campus. There is no clashing of classes and work because the shifts are based on the class schedule. He emphasizes that flexibility is necessary for students. He adds that managers also understand the importance of classes and are very accommodative of all the student organizations. However, the least favorable part of his j ob involves the dreaded rush hour. CSUSM student Elizabeth Rodriguez, an RA at the UVA, agrees how important flexibility is in the context of college life. Rodriguez explained that aside f rom applying and Bryant organizes the cycling classes for campus REC. As part of the cycling team, they were asked if anyone was interested in leading a group exercise for which she volunteered. "While helping others become fit, I myself have been able to improve in various areas," Bryant said. "That's how something interesting and familiar turned into a j ob." Bryant advises students regarding campus jobs. To those who are interested in obtaining or working on campus it is important to maintain a positive attitude as things do tend to get challenging. "Being motivated is important," Bryant said. "It also helps to stay focused." Photo by Cody Cook Jamba Juice employee, Victoria Cruz, working hard at her student job. getting through the interview, being in charge of a residence floor is no easy task, especially if you have to juggle studies as well. Rodriguez emphasizes that her favorite aspect of working at the UVA is the community she creates. "Being the one who gets to create a small community and show care to others is what I like the most," Rodriguez said. CSUSM student Nichole Why you couldn't just turn in that assignment Some professors said they didn't usually get excuses By Shanice Davis while other professors were StaffWriter oveijoyed by the thought "My dog ate my home- of the many excuses past work." "My printer b roke..." students had given them. Professor Edward Balian, Sound familiar? It's safe to say that by now in our edu- Data Analysis and Operation cational careers, we are all Management instructor, exprobably guilty of giving plained that in his eight years excuses to our professors of teaching at CSUSM he has as to why we don't have heard a boatload of excuses. an assignment completed. "They forgot, they never For one reason or a n- got the assignment straight other, students believe that in the first place, they were if they come up with the absent from class when the best excuse possible, then assignments were first given, maybe, just maybe, they'll they were given the wrong get a pass; or maybe not. information by a classStudents may think they mate," Professor Balian said. have come up with every "There were also legitimate excuse in the book, but no reasons like family emergenone knows them better than cies; totally understandable." the professors themselves. It was clear that he was not So what kinds of excuses a novice in the trade of excusdid students give their pro- es, more like a Jedi Master in fessors f or not having their sensing phony justifications. work in on time? The re"They lost their books, or sults were half and half. they lost their class notes," Professor Balian said. "Basically excuses for the most part that will never fly in the real business world." CSUSM Sociology professor Garry Rolison also discussed some excuses other students have used. " It's computer problems, the computer took my paper, I forgot to get my disk, I went to print it out, but the printer is no longer working," Professor Rolison said. Among other notables Professor Rolison said to have had included excuses such as, " It's today? I thought it was yesterday," "I don't remember this, you sure you said it was due today," "I didn't read the book so I couldn't answer anything," or " I d idn't know what you were talking about, I was so confused I couldn't write the assignment." CSUSM Physics professor Chuck DeLeone stated that h e'd received a range of excuses, some of them among the usual cliche excuses, while others maintained more creativity. "The other popular excuses being some traffic or vehicular excuses," Professor DeLeone said. "Every time an assignment was due, something happens to the road." Professor DeLeone began to chuckle as he remembered a more recent excuse that occurred during finals week. Alpha Xi Delta's AmaXing Challenge Upcoming events contributing to a good cause * If you need help paying for groceries WIC can help! 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So what does the word Youngren is not the CSUSM student CanNonetheless, CSUSM Konjo mean exactly? only writer in her fam- dace Williams along with has amongst its students "Konjo is the Amharic ily as her father is one as her business partner Wesley a soon to be published well, and she also has a Scholl started their own busi- (a Semitic language spowriter, Sarah Youngren. close friend whose family ness this past summer--Kon- ken in Ethiopia) word for Youngren is currentis in the literary business. jo Technology Solutions. good, wonderful, delicious, ly working on a soon to In 2006, a man by the tasty [etc.]," Williams said. Youngren completed her be science fiction nov"We want to make your novel within two years name of Blake Mycoskie, el titled The Offspring. and is currently progress- better known as the founder experience with tech beau" It's Hunger Games meets ing through the editing of TOMS, crafted and imple- tiful and to leave a posiI, Robot," Youngren said. process. The next goal is mented an entirely new busi- tive impact on the enviThe novel, as the title imto get the novel published. ness model that plies, is about the offspring. She shared that an im- would come to The main character, Olportant aspect of getting inspire legions of ive, is the offspring of the published includes provid- entrepreneurs for president who is in control ing a polished manuscript. years to come, inof all the robots that take "It has to be super dup- cluding Williams. care of the remaining huis Williams er perfect when finalizmans. The characters live ing it," Youngren said. the Chief of in a world where everyone Photo by Sarah Youngren for Youngren hopes her fellow Operations lives alone without any huSoCougars will keep an eye out Konjo Tech man connection. Yet, when Olive learns of the corrupt I wanted to write until high on it and make a purchase in lutions, the company she ronment," Williams said. Williams and Scholl are society she lives in, she be- school," Youngren said. support of her literary goals. and Scholl operate together. According to their web- extremely passionate about Getting published is among gins searching for her father. When asked who her Olive plans on killing favorite author was, she the hardest aspects for new site, Konjo Tech Solutions contributing to local, as well her father and assuming chuckled as though to im- writers; however, Youngren offers "green solutions for as global, communities and control as president in his ply "Don't judge me." hopes that her connections all under the technology um- making a positive differplace. Her ultimate goal "The author of the Prin- within the literary world brella" as well as "a level ence in the lives of others. While stationed in Ethiois to get control of the ro- cess Diaries novels when I along with her heart for writ- of professionalism not ofing may better prepare her fered in today's market." pia, Scholl witnessed countbots in hopes of chang- was younger, but I 've out"This venture's main pur- less instances of devastating ing society f or the better. grown that, and the author for when it is time to publish. pose is to contribute Konjo poverty. In response, Scholl to the world through our essentially grabbed a page < . products and services," Wil- right out of Mycoskie's playCORNE R CU liams said. "Konjo Tech is book and decided that, as Youngren is no stranger to writing as she confidently confessed that shefirstdiscovered her love for the art of writing four years ago in high school while dabbling in screenplays. Although, she did admit that prior to her writing journey, she had been a story writer since her childhood. "Stories would develop from my childhood, and it never occurred to me that StaffWriter by f ellow Cougar part of the company's business model, a portion of its profits would be allocated to philanthropic endeavors. Although Scholl hopes to have a small school constructed in Ethiopia by the end of this year, Williams clarified that it might be some time before the company is able to carry out such an ambitious, and costly, project. Most recently, Konjo Tech Solutions helped sponsor the People's Climate March, a massive rally that was held in New York City in September of this year. Konjo Tech Solutions is still, very much so, a start-up company. At the moment, Williams and Scholl are not taking salaries; instead, they are putting everything they earn back into their company. A CFO, two technicians, two assistants and three or four handymen, so to speak, constitute all of Scholl and Williams' staff. So Cougars, if you've been on the hunt for a new tech guy, look no further, Konjo Tech Solutions has your back. To learn more about the company or products offered visit wwwJconjotech.org. "This venture's main purpose is to contribute Konjo to the world through our products and services Stuffed Grape Leaves By Nada Sewidan CAMPUS RECREATION CALENDAR Features Editor Looking f or a great recipe to make for that special someone? Or maybe to impress your parents during family gatherings? Maybe you're just sick of Top Ramen nights and fast food runs. Whatever your reasoning, this recipe is almost guaranteed to rock the tastebuds. Stuffed Grape Leaves is a family recipe passed down through the generations and is a popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish that can be served as a main dinner course or as an appetizer. *Recipe can be altered according to one's preference. Remove ground beef and beef broth for an alternative vegetarian option. Total Time: 1 hr Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Yields: recipe feeds 6 to 8 people Upcoming Events O CTOBER Image Provided by globaltableadventure.com Ingredients: 1 .1 pound grape leaves (Jar) 2. *1 pound of ground beef 3 .2 cups of rice 4 .1 can of tomato sauce 5. *1 cup of beef broth 6 .1 large onion I.1 parsley 8 .3 large red tomatoes 9 .1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 0.2 teaspoons salt I I . 2 tablespoons of butter Directions: 1. Chop onions, tomatoes and parsley (finely). 2. In a frying pan mix ground beef, chopped onions, parsley and butter; cook on medium heat until beef is browned. 3. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to ground beef mix; let it cool. 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It is the policy o f The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �O P IN IO N Letter to the Editor By Kelly Wyrick Contributor Student debt today is at an all-time high, now even surpassing both auto loan debt and „credit card debt nationally. Student loan debt continues to balloon at an ever faster rate due to increasing interest rates and campus tuitions and fees. At CSUSM alone, fees have gone up 97.4 percent in the last seven years. Seeing the enormity of the Contributor Hey you, I can see your bitter judgment. If you had to check right now, this article is one hundred percent about you. I get it, you're young and you've spent your whole life listening to what mommy and daddy taught you what being "lady-like" is all about. But just because what mommy and daddy believe is "lady-like" isn't how women at CSUSM choose to dress, doesn't mean you can judge others based on their wardrobe. that mqurn ing us be more successful at CSUSM. They are simply transforming what was once an affordable institution of public higher education into a private university that sucks money out of our pockets and burdens us with more debt. If we had the money to go to a private university, we might have, but since we don't, we chose CSUSM because of its reputation for quality education at a cost we could actually afford. So here's the big question, where does the money from all our fees go? Not to our faculty- that's for sure. They have not received more than a 1.34 percent raise since 2008, even though they're the ones most responsible for providing us with quality education. It's also apparently not going to the opening of more classes and class sections that we all could really use. The top CSU executives' salaries rose 71 percent from 1998 to 2011. CSUSM alone currently spends over $1 million a month (yes, a month!) on administrative salaries. That's not right, we need to stop the increases in student fees ("success" or otherwise), and make sure our money is well-spent. Administrators seem to be sucking in way more money than they should, and many students are paying more and more to have fewer available classes and less attention from their overburdened, underpaid professors than they deserve. We need to show the administration that we will no longer sit quietly while they gouge students with fee hikes and "success fees" and lo-ball faculty with inadequate pay. Support events such as on Oct. 7, when we gathered during U-hour at the Cesar Chavez stairs as we rallied in protest of the mismanagement of campus funds by the administration. Your p lea f or m odesty, m y plea f or f eminism à aggressively writes an article for The Cougar Chronicle and passive-aggressively says the same thing, they are somehow deemed appropriate. This isn't okay. We're all here to earn an education. So we should be focusing on success, not passing judgment at the girl who looks fabulous in the shorts that she feels absolutely comfortable in rocking to Psych 100. Who gives a crap about what that boy who sits two seats behind us thinks? You look amazing. Ladies, let's take a step back and look at how we're portraying ourselves and our self-worth. Do you really n iasiir^ i fipmm mm care about what a guy thinks, at all? You shouldn't. If you do, you have bigger problems to worry about than the girl who decided she was comfortable in wearing whatever she feels like to class. Guys, you should respect women, regardless of their wardrobe. Women should not be perceived as mere sexual objects, and they are not objects for your viewing pleasure or judgement. These women are a wonderful example of self-love that society's unrealistic beauty standards seems to destroy in many young girls before they even reach puberty. I know you're expressing your freedom to say what- dress the way she wants. We ever you want, but be a lit- all need to focus on our studtle more educated about the ies, do well, and be the best oppression women have versions of ourselves that we faced for centuries, and still can be. The way we decide to continue to face today. So- dress isn't up for discussion ciety has come a long way and it is no one's business from oppressing women, to but our own. Our generation teaching women that they is one of progress and you're can be doctors and engineers holding us back by wasting (professions that still are pre- our time (and yours) publicly dominantly male). When you judging a fellow student just judge a woman receiving because you don't like the higher education as "trashy" way she is dressed. I hope based on her wardrobe, you to be part of a community are destroying hard-earned that manifests confidence, progress she and millions self-worth and potential, of women have fought all rather than immature judgtheir lives to achieve. You ment. Stay classy, CSUSM. are body-shaming a woman into believing she shouldn't p |j®rtM I s gpwar Ihn fd&zmü a w It® mixt' iiidhrt ¡¡¡¡¡ail traie rip qrwdjntn wndfwufe i f f p t i p i P H 1 1 9 ftjÉlil ftewf. i t t S H t e i piAfining mm k § g | ï M i i s p;ir;ìpc U ftvwsJty. ¡ ¡la ö | fit® i i M i i Ä l®# Ä Wtafi mwm&Wm%. mÈmM f u r f f w y pur car«*»r ¡ paff #Mh m g r ^ u o f e jhOd%& r Y Y * tiiiii.il O r t * Affittii: Imïning, p hpiopl fhwapy, Niirsvigi Edu&aL:on& L ^fidersflip. 5 c t w f i C o m b i n a É tti S chool P sychology T oacrw E dyc^Iion, Mgtrar Btkmrnimm 9 Rally against student debt and for quality education I am someone who firmly believes that women should be allowed to dress as they wish, for every time and place of their choosing. I 'm not saying that you can't have opinions, I am saying that instead of putting others down, you should probably keep your opinions to yourself while being on a college campus where you are seeking higher learning. If someone were to walk Up to campus with a megaphone and screaming obscenities while calling any woman who walked by a whore (this has happened) you would think it's ridiculous (it was). And yet, if someone passive- By Melissa Martinez Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gnriail.com Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 crisis, California Governor Jerry Brown ordered a moratorium on tuition increases, yet many CSU campuses, like our own, have begun implementing "student success fees" as a way around the Governor's orders. This success fee started out in 2013 to 2014 at $300; after that they will increase $100 each year until 2016 to 2017 when it hits $500. These "student success fees" are not actually help- Letter to the Editor Ckm^miksm The 7 locations M^HmI N-gfi S i p a r i I ntern l n p m im I Mpmp. P rofessions fcSFT* P ^ t i f v l w * MQ0m Munie«» O f»gjfi fgia Hm sBBK 9WfÎmÊ a �Opinion Editor: Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Letter to the Editor Addressing issues of diversity at C SUSM By USCC Contributor To Students, Faculty and Staff: Throughout the years we have witnessed the racial divide amongst faculty, staff and students- the most critical factor being that there is a lack of involvement and genuine interest of our students' success. While there exists a small percentage of students who are involved on campus, it is overshadowed by an even greater percentage of students who lack the necessary cultural sensitivity in making our campus a welcoming environment for all marginalized and underrepresented communities. Cultural sensitivity can be defined as being aware of the cultural differences and similarities that exist between groups, which allows you to understand the multifac- eted global and local issues that trickle down and impact students on a personal, academic and behavioral level. Though there are a few faculty and staff that go out of their way to help students, there are many more who by choice or ignorance do not push a more inclusive campus where cultural sensitivity is practiced and embedded within our campus community. The university as a whole seems to shame and target students, faculty Save money, buy food off campus By Chelsey Schweitzer consciousness and the responsibility to act on integrity. Amongst ourselves there are faculty, staff and student organizations who have taken the steps to create a positive change on our campus and towards our student academic careers. We only ask that you make a commitment to better this university for the genuine interest of all future incoming students. Here are three simple ways in which you can join these efforts: Whenever you hear a rude comment made by a peer in class, challenge yourself to speak up. Regularly attend campus events that are hosted by cultural or social justice oriented groups. Push yourself to get involved in the community and do research about global issues. In Solidarity, United Students of Color Coalition Why psychology is best major By Tiffany Trent Senior Staff Writer While the overall quality of the food served in the USU is satisfactory, the fact remains that the prices for what you are receiving are higher than what some nearby competitors charge for similar products. Since the USU opened in January 2014, the majority of students have taken advantage of the quick and convenient food choices that are offered in the dining area on the fourth floor. The options offered in the U m caver a^wide range of dining opportunities, from Mexican food at Wholly Habaneros to the fried American food options at World of Wings. While these meals are generally high quality and the portion sizes generally reflect the amount you paid for them, these options still add up to a lot of money if you eat there on a regular basis. The fact is that across the street there are the same general options for a cheaper price than what is offered here on campus. Subversions is basically the same as Subway; however, at Subversions you are paying $6 to $7 for a footlong when the same kind of sandwich can be made at Subway across the street for $5 to $6. The same goes for Wholly Habaneros, whose menu is similar to that of Mr. Taco across the and staff who go above and beyond to create a more cultural intelligent campus. The institution forgives and forgets those who commit ignorant racist actions, which go against the university's mission and vision. We are calling on everyone to get involved, get informed, and participate in our collective effort for the betterment of the university. As United Students of Color Coalition we value the importance of commitment to ing with their degree. After rensic psychologists and months of careful considera- psychiatrists are just a few One of the many privi- tion and exploring, I finally of the career possibilileges of being an adult decided to take my love of ties in this growing field. is the freedom of choice. psychology to the next levIf psychology is a major We are blessed with choos- el and earn a degree in it. that you are wondering about ing who we date, where we There is no exact definition pursuing, let me offer some work, what we eat, what we of psychology. It involves advice that helped me. Psybelieve, where we live... studying the mind, behavior, chology has many different the list is endless. If we the psyche, the brain and its branches and areas of study, choose to go to college, we connection to the body and but the common thread that are faced with the choice much more. The courses re- ties it all together is the drive of what major to pick. quired for a B.A. in psychol- and desire to help people. For some lucky people, ogy vary from biopsychology By learning about people in they know all along what to abnormal psychology to general and individually and major is for them how the human without a doubt. mind works, you Then there are those are given the tools who have no idea to help a wide vawhat they want to riety of people. learn about and If you choose to what career they become a therapist want to pursue afof any kind, you ter college. I hapare able to help pened to fall into people and guide the latter category. their growth. If I remember beyou decide to ing faced with dePhoto by Chris Morales devote your caciding on a major. I Reference materials for the field of psychology are reer to research, found the task to be available in Kellog Library. your findings exciting, daunting, and results may overwhelming and discover huge thrilling. The options were research methods. You really breakthroughs that will endless. I initially settled for get the opportunity to learn help entire populations. If a major that I thought I could about human beings and in you go into teaching psysucceed in, but after a couple turn, you also learn abo ut chology, you are educating of years I could no longer yourself as well. The educa- new generations of students ignore the nagging feeling tion offered through the psy- and investing in the future. that it wasn't the right one. chology program at CSUSM Therefore, if you want to I wasn't fulfilled with what I is well rounded and exten- help people and make a differhad been studying. So I went sive and genuinely prepares ence in many lives, psycholthrough what I considered a students for psychology ca- ogy is a prime major for you "mid-college crisis." I asked reers and/or graduate school. to choose. I chose to major in everyone I knew what major Guidance counselors, psychology over a year ago they were in and why and lab and field researchers, and have never regretted it. what they planned on do- professors, therapists, fo ' r— StaffWriter Photo by Chris Morales The USU offers many new dining services. street, although Mr. Taco has many more choices. Also, at Mr. Taco the prices for the same options are ^generally lower, or include sides. Mr. Taco is the same quality as what is offered over here and may even be better, although that is for each individual to decide for themselves. Even World of Wings has a cheaper option across the street in the form of the Ralph's grocery store, where they sell most of the same options in their deli and even options that aren't offered here by the pound for a lower price. The only option in the USU that isn't across the street is Panda Express, which is the only Chinese food place near the campus and has a standardized price since it is a wellknown chain restaurant. Even the places that have a good portion size compared to the price can become very pricy when eaten on a regular basis, and the same goes for the options across the street. The best way to eat on a college budget is to try to only buy food from restaurants on occasion, because even if the price is fair it is still cheaper to make food at home. Even if you don't think you have time to make food for yourself in the morning, you can make it the previous night before bed and keep it in the refrigerator to quickly grab the next morning. The fact is that the grocery store is the best deal and the majority of the options here can be purchased much cheaper from the store. Ultimately, it's up to the individual to decide whether they would like to explore cheaper dining options or if it is worth paying an extra dollar or two for the convenience of on-campus dining. But at least consider buying food off campus or bringing a packed lunch from home Student takes stance against rape through visual expression By Alex Maravillas StaffWriter She has been carrying her mattress around campus for more than a couple of weeks for her senior thesis, which will continue until her alleged rapist is dislodged from the university. New York City's Columbia University visual art major/ senior, Emma Sulkowicz, is one of several students who documented a regime grievance in April, implicating the school of mishandling rape cases. Sulkowicz utilizes visual expression as a way to make her voice heard. She carries a dorm mattress establishments are blind to saults from members of an as a segment of her senior such issues. The school must unrecognized fraternity in proposition, an execution be unhappy that she is bring- regards to the investigation symbolization piece called ing such negative press to for alleged rape. For rape "Carry That Weight" or Columbia University. What victims who don't want to go "Mattress Performance." to the police, the university It has been essentially system provides a specific "She uses visual two years since Sulko- expression to make her classification where they wicz verbalized that she can at least get their ravishvoice heard," was violated by a classer kicked out of the univermate. What's more is that sity. Most institutions enit has been seven months is the college expected to do tail a much lower customary since she replied to the ex- about an alleged rape that confirmation, as opposed to perience at a school disci- transpired two years prior? beyond a plausible doubt. So plinary auricular inquiry, a Sulkowicz's mattress art in theory, rape victims should procedure that she verbalized piece impacts CSUSM stu- have much easier access to left her physically wiped out. dents, especially with the justice on college campuses. It is profoundly tragic when recent alleged student asSulkowicz has one mes- Image provided by http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/wQylpEdN73I/ Columbia+Student+Carries+Mattress+Around+Campus/lOclCet k9hv/Emma+Sulkowicz sage for rape victims. "If you want to go to the police, this is what to expect: You'll be verbally abused. But at least no one will yell at you for not going to the police and getting verbally abused," she said. "Just take your pick." �K e l l o g g l i b r a r y r e m e m b e r s W orld W ar I By Beulah Supriya Staff Writer This fall semester, the Library has on display "Enlisting a Nation: American Visual Propaganda of World War F to commemorate the centenary of World War I. The posters are on display on the third floor of the Kellogg library gallery and are open to the public. "During World War I , the government started its first major and organized propaganda, it was so effective that the same methods were used for the WW2 as well," the curator, Heather Northway, said. Posters on display are a part of Northway's private collection. With experience ranging from collection management to giving curatorial gallery talks, her main aim in having the propaganda highlighted this year is not only to observe the centenary of the First World War but also to honor the soldiers, show the changes in society and give students a new perspective with the help of these compelling visual aids. Though under the backdrop of the war, many topics are covered by the posters, right from recruitment of soldiers to buying Liberty bonds to support the war. It is during this time that Uncle Sam became an iconic figure and stayed that way ever since. Buying Liberty bonds weren't popular at first due to the low interest rates, but as the government got support from celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, the propaganda gained momentum. SAN DIEGO COMIC FEST! RETURNS 5AN PIEGO COMIC PEST/ By Elizabeth Roush StaffWriter Let's face it, Comic-Con tickets are almost impossible to- get. People spend years trying to attend this hallowed epiphany of geek fandom only to have their dreams crushed by its menacing popularity and demand. But take heart. There are other ways to satisfy your inner (or outer) nerd, and this is where San Diego Comic Fest (SDCF) soars to the rescue. Coming to San Diego on Oct. 17, 18 and 19 this year at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, the festival boasts a "friendly, intimate Comic-Con experience" that reflects a young, blossoming San Diego International Comic-Con at its modest beginnings. This is a convention where fans can interact directly with a number of professionals they admire. The epic list of professionals for this year includes Nebula and Hugo Award-winning authors, artists who worked on animated classics such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender," ef- fects creators from movies including "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back", not to mention Comic Festl's guest of honor, the iconic comic artist Neal Adams. Not only is SDCF's guest list studded with science fiction and comic big shots, but the festival also announces a number of fun attractions. There will be a café themed after Rob Serling's "The Twilight Zone," live music by Madus as well as The Digital Lizards of Doom, live sculpting demos and a caricaturist among other daytime attractions. The festival's Artist Alley contains an impressive number of talented exhibitors and there will be a slew of interesting panels to attend. On top of all this, San Diego Comic Fest will host its second annual masquerade, the "Masked Ball," on Saturday night. The hero that fanatics of Southern California deserve, San Diego Comic Fest 2014 promises a fun and relaxing weekend for appreciators of science fiction and comics. It's a place to meet fans and professionals, try something new and indulge your nerdier side. "Induldge your nerdier side!" a Soldier." Ms. Northway brought to notice the fact that all shown in the posters were fair skinned, but times have changed and now various ethnicities are shown as an integral part of the country. Women slowly gained prominence in society and it was during this time that they started working in numbers which was more than ever before. "These posters also help mark the distance between past and present. Image on display at Kellog Library During World War I, womSince there were no ra- the darker side of war which en gained independence as dios those days these posters let those who weren't feel- they entered the workforce were the main way of com- ing guilty, thus they were in greater numbers than municating to the people, considered very influential. ever before," history profeswhich is one reason for their Many organizations ren- sor, Katherine Hijar, said. importance. In it, war heroes dered their support to the She also spoke about like General Pershing were cause like the Red Cross, the exhibit and its reshown encouraging people to Y.WCA, Y.MC.A and even lation with students. do their bit and patriotism in- the Boy Scouts whose motto "If students were to dig creased while others showed was "Every Scout to Save deeper, there is a lot more to Movie Review The By Sonni Simmons StaffWriter The movie theater experience isn't cheap. You pay for the movie, the popcorn and the Swedish Fish with money and the experience with your time. "The Maze Runner" is a breath of fresh air, as it is everything a dystopian book-tofilm adaptation should be and is anything but a processed film that fades from memory on the walk to your car. Thomas, played by Dylan O'Brien (Teen Wolf, The Internship) finds himself elevated into the Glade, a forest inhabited by boys ranging in age from pre-teen to young adult. A massive mechanized stonewall surrounds the Glade with doors that open at sunrise and close at sunset. These doors reveal the maze, a complex network of corridors whose wall shift into different position every night. The Gladers notice Maze that Thomas is unlike the others because of his unrelenting curiosity. It is clear to everyone, especially the first Glader introduced to the maze, Alby (Ami Ameen) and the suspicious Gaily (Will Poulter) that his arrival is significant as things begin to change after a relatively predictable three years of coexistence. As Thomas attempts to make sense of his purpose and identify their imprisonment without any memory of the past, the movie takes the audience on a thrill ride as heart-pumping as a night in the maze. O'Brien was unquestionably convincing as the brave Thomas. Every relationship formed between O'Brien and his co-stars seemed genuine and made for a more poignant delivery of the film's message. Aside from the theme of bravery and the responsibility that comes with it, "The Maze Runner" communicated the impor- Netflix Review 5/5 find. For instance, these posters represent the early use of some advertising strategies that we recognize today, such as the use of beautiful young white women to engage men and women alike and draw them to the posters' messages," Hijar said. Music was another major influence on the society and to talk more on it and give us a glimpse into the past. The Arts & Lectures series are organizing an event called Time Capsule of Music: 1900-1930 by Howard Anton Duncan on Oct. 28. To know more about the exhibits or the war and the lessons we learn from it, there will be a Faculty Perspective on WWI on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the USU. The WWI exhibit will be on display throughout the fall semester. P AWS Runner tance of compassion, faith and virtue. There was never a dull moment and the end had me marking the calendar for the next installment. "The Maze Runner" holds its own with impressive cinematography and a fastpaced storyline that felt as if it ended too soon. There are elements of mystery, action and beauty, leaving no base uncovered. The only area for improvement I noticed was 2/5 the character development but since there are more chapters to this one, that may come later. I also wish "The Maze Runner" came before "Divergent" and "The Giver" because it seems as though the young adult, post-apocalyptic wave is losing momentum, as did the vampires and the zombies. Still, this one is a truly entertaining experience that is very much worth the watch. P AWS Odd Thomas is an odd failure dead every day of the year. Blessed or cursed with clairvoyance, Odd lives a fraught life. When he's not helping Police Chief Wyatt Porter catch murderers, he keeps a low profile so that the creepy, fear-feeding, pain-portending bodachs don't figure out that he can see them. If they suspected Odd's gifts, that's a death By Sydney Schabacker sentence. When a man walks StaffWriter into the restaurant crawling with more bodachs than Odd It's almost Halloween, has ever seen before, it takes when many of us may everything he can do to keep have a chance to see ghosts cooking up orders and not reand goblins and spirits of veal his awareness. Partnered old walking amongst us. with his quick-witted girlBut for short-order cook friend, Stormy Llewellyn, Odd Thomas, he sees the Odd races against time to track down "Fungus Bob" Robertson who is the eye in that storm of bodachs. If they don't succeed, dark forces will overwhelm the town. Fast paced and clever, "Odd Thomas" has a lot of promise. It's an intriguing mystery with moments that will make you laugh out loud. The movie stars the talented Anton Yelchin who is best known for his portrayal of Chekov in the recent Star Trek movies and also known as Charlie Bartlett from "Charlie Bartlett." With that kind of acting talent, you'd think that nothing could go wrong and it doesn't for the first quirky and enjoyable hour. It's better than average as a supernatural, comedy/ mystery, but the movie sets itself up as a completely charming romance as well. To skirt a spoiler, we'll just let you know that there is a common plot twist that allows the male character to avoid any relationship maintenance and in short, fails the romance angle. Some Dean Koontz readers forgave that plot twist are ongoing Odd Thomas fans, which might mean another movie one of these days. I may be too mad to watch another one, which is a shame because "Odd Thomas" started off so great. You decide, but for me it's two out of five paws. �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8,2014 A& E CD and DVD dropping A l t - J a n d A g e of Extinction By Ariel Robbins Radio Assistant New Years Day "Sleeplessly Embracing" Alt-J's new album At long last, English band Alt-J dropped their second album "This Is All Yours" on Sept. 22. Barely into its highly anticipated availability, "This Is All Yours" reached number one on charts in the UK, and topped globally in five other countries. The band's previous album, "An Awesome Wave," was nominated for three British music awards and went on to win the Mercury Award, issued to the UK's best album by well-regarded officials in the industry. "Hunger of the Pine" was the first track released and propelled fans into a conflicting onset of emotions due to the unexpected cameo of Miley Cyrus after the first few verses. Love her or hate her, most can't help but head-bob anyways. There's no denying that "Hunger of the Pine" is only one of thirteen knockout tracks that'll have you wondering what on earth you'd been doing with your life before listening. Luckily for fans, Alt-J is touring across both America and Europe to promote their new album. More information their tour can be found at: aljband.com. An Optimus Prime Time to Get Transformers: Age of Extinction on DVD This fourth installment of the Transformer franchise grossed over $245 million in theaters and hit stores on Sept. 30. Fans of awesome robots and gnarly special effect geared action will have their movie thirsts quenched by Michael Bay's, Transformers: Age of Extinction. Despite harsh reviews and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 3.8/10 from the critics and 3.3/5 from the fans, lovers of blaring mechanical robofights and Mark Wahlberg will not be disappointed. The story follows protagonist Cade Yeager (Wahlberg) in his desperate attempts to rescue his daughter, Tessa, from her bounty hunter kidnappers. Of course being a Transformer movie, the plot could not be complete unless the world was under attack and needed the assistance of Bumblebee and his fellow robotic buds. Sojif you're in need of a ridiculously loud, robot-heavy action film, Transformers: Age of Extinction might be perfectly geared for you. Dear had a light pop-punk vibe, reminiscent of the early By Kat Diltz years of the band Paramore. StaffWriter The band's latest album, Victim To Villain, gained New Years Day is not your them a stronger following average rock band. Mixing with its darker, "spookier" dark imagery, alternative rock sound, designed to get punk beats and emotional, you on your feet and sing relatable lyrics, the self-pro- along. The music video for claimed "haunted-mansion- their song "Angel Eyes," core" group is tough on the featuring Chris Motionoutside, but soft on the inside. less of the band MotionHailing from Anaheim, less in White, has over two California, the band con- million hits on YouTube. sists of Ashley Costello on The band members heavlead vocals, Nikki Misery on ily enforce individuality as lead guitar, Anthony Barro the theme of Victim to Vilon bass and Nick Rossi on lain, in addition to overcomdrums. The band formed in ing personal insecurities and 2005, building their fan base becoming a better version online through posting their of you. The band keeps in music on My Space. Their touch with their fans over sodebut full-length album, My cial media. They constantly remind them that no matter what obstacles they are facing in life, they are not alone. New Years Day's dedication to their fans and perseverance to create unique, engaging songs proves that they are full of compassion and determination. Their originality ensures them years of success to come. Ashley Costello also occasionally gives reasonably priced music lessons over video chat, for anyone who wants to break into the music industry. She announces the dates of the days when you can book your appointment on Facebook, Twitter and the band's other social media accounts. Email her at MissAshCostello@gmail. com, business inquiries only. VISIT WWW.COUGARCHBONICLE.COM TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST DJ BOOTH TOP FIVE TRACKS BY COLLIN VAZ COUGAR SHUFFLE A "STUDENT A" COMIC BY FAITH ORCINO � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The issue includes stories about increase reports of campus sexual assaults, the new Veteran's Center, and community festivals. campus jobs careers diversity fall 2014 Guelaguetza library parking sexual assault sports tuition Veteran's Center https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/955c929b59a628a7cfec227c63945b02.pdf fcf9295b234e5c7e192bf6e8cda96fce PDF Text Text www.csusmchronicle.com T HE C OUGAR Issue #2 C HRONICLE Wednesday SEP 2 4,2014 Volume XLIII CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Feam s Sports 4 - F ind out w hy surfing tryouts were such a s uccess. 6 - Professor Mustard proves t o be a widespread inspiration t o students. Opinion .. A'êthEr: 8 - Find out why interning in Mexico w as a great experience. 10 - Check out what m akes "Souled O ut" a must have a lbum. Students aim to reduce waste from coffee runs ate from getting their morning drink order served in a plastic cup and instead bring their own reusable one. With establishments offering incentives to contribute to this eco-friendly trend, such as Starbucks offering customBy Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief ers 10 cents for utilizing reusable cups, Kill the Cup Grabbing c offee before further motivates particiclass is a societal custom pants with the opportunity that many college students to win prizes, for example have implemented into their $50 cash award or an iPad. daily routine. However, This program, which the plastic cup that these originally started out as a drinks are purchased in are grant project at UCSD, has utilized one time and then evolved into an initiative immediately thrown away. that not only seeks to reFor individuals that have duce w aste, but mak£s ecoharbored guilt over throw- friendly consumer behavior ing away hundreds of coffee fun as well. Kill the Cup shop cups after only a f ew has provided training and hours of use, the Kill the Cup resources to students interinitiative provides a simpler ested in heading their own way to make consumption teams at various universimore eco-friendly. Kill the ties in an effort to widen the Cup is a four-week program program's reach and increase in which participants devi- the use of reusable cups. Kill the Cup, save the world "We want to celebrate the environment and consumer behaviors that benefit it," co-founder of Kill the Cup, Drew Beal, said. "The goal is to have these student ambassadors that are passionate about doing something in society, but maybe don't have % the tools, experience running a four week campaign that helps with sustainability." Beginning in October, CSUSM will join seven other college campuses in competing to garner the most participants, and the most reusable cups utilized, during their four week long campaign . The winning program will receive a $2,000 grant to fund their own project for sustainability. A lex Caratti and Daniel Geisler are the student leads for the CSUSM branch of the project as well as President and Vice President, respectively, of the new CSUSM Sustainability Club. The club, which is heading the organization and marketing for the campaign, encourages students, faculty and staff to participate in the Kill the Cup initiative. "One of my passions is sustainability, which is why I started the club this fall," Caratti said. "I was connected to Drew through faculty and staff on campus, and we thought that the [Kill the Cup] challenge would be a great way to start our presence." The campus has been extremely supportive of the campaign thus far, Caratti citing ASI ánd Office of Communications as being interested in helping spread the word to students and staff. "We're partnering with Jazzman's and Starbucks [on campus] so that when you use your reusable mug, you are entitled to the 10 cent discount," Caratti said. "They From left to right, Alex Caratti and Daniel Geisner lead the Kill the Cup campaign at CSUSM in the hopes to make sustainability more attractive for students, faculty and staff. Photo by Chris Morales. will keep track of how many of these cups have been used." In order to be entered into the raffle to win prizes for joining the campaign, participants can g o to killthecup. com, enter their university email address and upload a selfie with a reusable cup. Each photo is worth five points, participants can post one photo per day and they receive bonus points for sharing it on social media. Kill the Cup starts on Monday, Oct. 6 and will end on Friday, Oct. 31. C SUSM celebrates n ew v eterans' h ome base New Veterans Center bridges military and academic community Karen Haynes joins other dignitaries and staff in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Veteran's Center. The new center aims to focus on offering support for the entire community in every aspect of military and campus life. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman By Matthew J. Kuhlman Photo Editor Veterans, CSUSM dignitaries, and students gathered at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Our Next Issue October 8,2014 Email us at: : susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Veteran's Center Tuesday, September 2 3, 2014. After formal introductions, ceremony leaders welcomed everyone in attendance to join in celebrating the well-deserved veteran's facility that has culminated from years of planning and hard work. "A great deal of hard work, dedication and collaborative planning have gone into building this new Veteran's Center," said Claudia Oreegal, a Senior MIS major who has been working with campus veterans for over eight years. "This new center is so thoughtfully designed to support not only veterans, but their families, and in turn, the entire CSUSM student body as well." The new center will strive to focus on any and every subject and concern veterans, active duty and military families could ever need assistance or guidance with. Although the Veteran's Center Staff has been working on campus supporting members for many years, the entire CSUSM community is looking forward to the positive impact the new facility will have on the lives everyone involved. "Involvement" is a key word when recognizing both the purpose of the new center as well as the combined efforts to bring the facility to fruition. S o many pillars of the community jumped at the chance to contribute to the new center from design to construction. According to Margaret Chantung, CSUSM's Public Information Officer, the new 1,000-square-foot energyefficient building was donated and designed via the Stevens Institute of Technology students who undertook the entire project for the U.S. Department of En- ergy's 2013 Solar Decathlon. Involvement is a notion adopted by the Veteran Center Staff as well. More than a couple of the student veteran speakers made certain to let the entire crowd know that they credit the Veteran's Center Staff's immediate involvement and taking ownership of their concerns as the reason for their success as CSUSM students. "As a military dependent, one of r- thefirstthings that impressed about the Veteran's Center Staff is that my questions and concerns were no less or more important than anyone else's," said Chis Morales, a second year criminology major. "It seemed like they automatically got involved, knew what stage in my efforts I was at, and stayed involved until I got all o f the resolution I needed so I could focus completely on my studies." CSUSM student veteran and Senior MIS Major Claudia Oreegal attentively listens to questions and concerns of fellow student veterans at the front desk of the new Veteran's Center. The new center is the culmination of many hours of work on behalf of many people and organizations focusing on providing support for the entire community. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman �First installment airs in Conversations That Matter Opportunity for students to engage in educational discussion By Ryan Downs News Editor Over the course of the coming year, the Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion will be hosting a series pf guest lectures on the subject of diversity and inclusiveness on campus. However, what makes these particular events different from others hosted by the campus in the past is the more open forum they provide for students to communicate with both the lecturer and each other about racial, gender and religious diversity on campus. The first in the series will debut Sept. 29, where Dr. G. Cristina Mora, an A ssociate Professor of Sociology from UC Berkeley, will be discussing a topic about the etymology of LatinAmericans, and where the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" come from. This is also meant to lead into a wider discussion on how individuals from multiple nations, such as Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba, are consistently put under one or two generalized names. Dr. Mora is also the author of a book on the subject, titled Making Hispanics: How Activists, Bureaucrats and Media Constructed a New America. "I'm actually very excited about the series because I think it's going to be a great opportunity for our campus community to get together and talk about these issues, whether it's about gender, sexual orientation, religion or nationality," VP of the Office of Diversity, Arturo Ocampo, said. Ocampo has played a part in bringing the series to campus. However, although his office will help provide funding to the series, he has mentioned that, for the most part, he wishes to not become too authoritative. Instead he wants to allow the people involved to take a sense of autonomy, so, ultimately, the series can better reflect the attitudes of students on campus . Dr. Mora's presentation will take place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 29 in the U SU ballroom. For more information about the Conversations that Matter series, students may contact Arturo Ocampo at the Office of Diversity at aocampo@csusm.edu. "Yes Means Yes" reorganizes the sexual consent agenda By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor Lawmakers of the California State Senate have recently passed a bill that will change the definition of sexual consent on college campuses and will require a shift in policy regarding student safety. S B-967, also know as the "Yes Means Yes" Bill, was proposed by State Sen. Kevin de Leon on Aug. 2 8, 2014. If approved by Governor Jerry Brown, the previous representative slogan, "No Means No", will be replaced by an alternative approach, which emphasizes consent as an "affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity." Under SB-967, California campuses will not be able to receive state funds for financial aid unless they "adopt certain sexual assault policies and protocols." These policies include a partnership with on and o ff campus resources that will serve as assistance to survivors of sexual assault and the implementation of outreach programs that advocate for these issues. Karen GuzmXn, a student and advocate against sexual violence at CSUSM, explains that these requirements are necessary in order to provide adequate survivor support. "This bill makes it a requirement to have established relationships with survivors, to have advocates for survivors and to have a campaign against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking/' GuzmXn said. "This gives us visibility and presence as students who have been affected by these issues." The California State University system, including CSUSM, already has a detailed memorandum that was revised and republished on June 3 , 2014. It highlights many of the points that are listed in SB-967 and incorporates a comprehensive investigative plan for sexual assault cases. This system wide memorandum is in accordance with Title IX, a federal law that requires educational institutions to prohibit sex and gender discrimination,inclu<3yingsexual harassment and violence. The proposal of SB-967 is reportedly in response to several Title DC violations amongst higher education institutions. The U .S. Dept. of Education, on May 1 of this year, released a list of 5 5 college campuses who are under a federal investigation for violating policies of sexual assault. On a positive note, CSUSM is not a violator of the law and is not included in this list. Bridget Blanshan, the Title IX coordinator at CSUSM, explains that the proposal is not very different than the policies that the University currently upholds. "There is not a great deal of difference between how our policy defines consent. It kind of takes laws that axe already in existence and af- firms them " Blanshan said. She explains that this bill, along with the already implemented policy, is important because of its goal to protect students and to create outreach for these issues. "We are trying to expand our outreach and education so that people understand what healthy sexual behavior is," Blanshan said. "We want to talk about the importance of approaching sexual encounters in a way that it's cool to communicate about it. It's important to get consent, it's important to not feel funny about asking, and it's important to intervene when you s ee something going wrong." "Yes Means Yes," according to Blanshan, is a new phrase that can be used to advocate against sexual assault and to provide crucial support for survivors. SB-967 is unanimously supported by California State Universities and its fate will be determined by Governor Jerry Brown by the end of September. 'Documented'filmhumanizes the battle for rights By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The debate over whether or not undocumented in- dividuals should receive citizenship has sparked the creation of a documentary following one man's journey. In "Documented," filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer prize winning journalist, recounts his experience growing up in America while hiding his identity as an undocumented individual. The movie will be screened at CSUSM, giving students, faculty and staff an inside look into how labels like "illegal alien" can negatively define and shape people's lives. After the film has been viewed, those in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with a four-person panel. The speakers seated at this panel will include Dr. Vincent Pham from the CSUSM Communication Dept., Dr. Gail Perez from the U SD Ethnic Studies Dept., Joseph Allen Ruanto-Ramirez from the UCSD Cross-Cultural Center and Thiana Ruiz from various CSUSM student orgs. Thiana Ruiz shared that being a part of the panel gives her the hope of beginning more conversations among undocumented individuals about becoming comfortable with their identity as an undocumented. "I believe that I have commonalities with the film characters, " Ruiz said. "I think that being an undocumented student on campus is often difficult and there is the fear that you will be judged. We live in a country where you are pointed at, there are issues and government policies that don't allow you to do certain things. But these are just obstacles that we have to overcome." According to Dr. Matthew Atherton, an Associate Professor in the Sociology Dept., the film screening is sponsored by the CHABSS Global Commitment Initiative and the Engaging Diverse Dialogues Initiative. "Documented" is the first of three films that will be shown on Global Migration at CSUSM. "Documented" will be screened from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 2 4 in the U SU Ballroom, followed by the panel discussion from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. History presented through film Honoring local tribe with documentary screening By Katlin Sweeney eignty Center (CICSC), Dr. tribal groups, the Kumeyaay. Joely Proudfit, expressed her The Kumeyaay are the largStudents, faculty and staff excitement over welcom- est tribal group in San Diego had the opportunity to ex- ing all members of the com- County with tribes extending plore Native American cul- munity to attend the event across the US Border into ture and hisand to learn Baja, California, Mexico." tory with the # about KumeyFor more opportunities to screening of aay history. participate in CICSC's events, "First People "As eve- g o to csusm.edu/cicsc/. — Kumeyaay." ryone at For CaliCSUSM fornia Indian knows, our Day on Tuescampus is day, Sept. 23, located on p articipants Luiseno angathered in cestral lands," Arts 240 in the evening to Proudfit said. " We take an watch the KPBS film and enormous amount of pride in participate in a community reminding our campus comdiscussion. The conversa- munity about the history, í^aeflístqtt^ literate: S f ® tion was facilitated by Stan traditions and worldviews of Wfcrv Su**;»*» C ft p sis Rodriguez, known as a Luiseno people in the region. Master Kumeyaay Speaker, This year for CA Indian Day, cultural teacher and mentor. the CICSC wanted to honor Director of the California and celebrate another of the Indian Culture & Sover- region's four indigenous Photo provided by Dr. Joely Proudfit. Editor-in-Chief "As everyone at CSUSM knows, our campus is located on Luiseno ancestral lands" �Sports Editor: Run with me.. Come quick see What you've been missing out on from cross country By Burtland Dixon Staff Writer Cross-country is a sport where the athlete is purely fueled by determination and motivation. If competitors show up on the day of competition without those two traits, they might as well have stayed home. Teammates want competitors to succeed, fans want competitors to win, and with that sense of community on your side, excitement is bound to erupt at any moment. The truth i s, the sport of cross-country doesn't seem to be as striking as other sports at CSUSM. Dozens of runners line up before the sound of the gun and then proceed to run an extensive amount of miles. This is not as much of a team sport as soccer and basketball, or even a sport that you can keep track of the entire time. However, none of these miniscule details should keep anyone from giving the cross-country team the recognition they so highly deserve. The exceptional mental capacity and physical prowess a great runner requires is almost unparalleled. That is exactly what the cross country team at CSUSM is made o f, great runners. It's not often that a Silver Medalist World Champion and Gold Medalist Olympic Champion gets to help an SPORTS EVENT CALENDAR WOMEN'S SOCCER 9 /28/2014: S unday, O pponent: E mbry-Riddle ( AZ),at: C SUSM,TI«ne: 1 :00 P M 10/4/2014: S aturday, O pponent: M ills C o l i n e , a t: O akland, T ime: 1 2:00 P M 10/5/2014: S unday, O pponent: U C S anta C rux, a t: S anta C rux, T ime: 11:00 A M Cross Country coach Steve Scott, former Olympian and member of the USA MEN'SSOCCER Track & Field Hall of Fame. Photo obtained from The Orange County Regis- 1 0/30014: F riday, O pponent: M enlo ( CA), a t: A therton, T ime: 3 :00 P M 10/5/2014: S unday, e x p o n e n t : U C S anta C ruz, a t: S anta C ruz, T ime: 1:00 P M ter, taken by Michael Goulding athlete in any sport. Luckily for CSUSM, Steve Scott, who just so happens to bear the aforementioned accolades, is in fact the head coach of the men's and women's cross country team. With having ran the most sub-four minute miles in history, it is not absurd to believe Coach Scott can turn a golfer into a highly competitive runner. This only makes the idea of rooting and being proud of the sport that much more exciting. "It's exciting especially if you have a good team, you know to be out there and you can run around," Coach Scott said. "It's almost like being on the sideline of a soccer game coaching the team" All the cross-country team seems to do is harvest the fruits of their labor. With the men's and women's team being ranked in the top 10 in the NALA and bringing home banners year af- ter year, cross-country has earned at least an inch of respect from even the biggest pessimist. Practicing strides of up to 80 miles per week appears to be a stepping stone of which they leap off to redeem their success. Not all sports teams have the same flexibility as the cross-country team. During a competition, a viewer can actually run with the person while cheering them on, giving them the proper motivation they need as they run their hearts out. Now knowing all of the information about the hard work put in, high-caliber coaching and one's ability to be seamlessly integrated in the races, what is preventing the cross-country team from being more notably recognized? The answer to that would be nothing at all. Remember becoming a bandwagon fan for your own school is completely fine. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 9/24/2014: W ednesday, O pponent: C oncordia ( CA), a t: I rvine, T ime: 7 :00 P M 9 /26/2014: F riday, O pponent: U C M erced, a t: C SUSM, T ime: 7 :00 P M 10/4/2014: S aturday, O pponent: W est C oast B aptist, a t: L ancaster, T ime: 2 :00 SM 10/7/2014: T uesday, O pponent: C oncordia ( CA), a t: C SUSM, T ime: 8 :00 P M 10/8/2014: W ednesday, O pponent: H ope I nternational, a t: F ulierton, T ime: 1 • I1 SI i g M H H M : • : / : MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY : 10/4/2014: S aturday, O pponent: P omona-Pftzer I nvite, a t: C laremont, l i m e : : WOMEN'SCROSSCOUNTRY •' 1 0/4/2014: S aturday, O pponent: P omona-Pitzer I nvite, a t : C laremont, T im«: ¡ ¡§1 - B .^^a.-;;/-^:'-?¡¡¡¡¡I | | ' - ;' - ' • '.. • . . : ; mwswtF .. , ••.i :••••. • 9/29-30/2014: M onday-Tuesday. O pponent: E mbry-Riddle ( AZ), a t: P rescott, : •• v;--- v -iU.':^^ 1 f M A M . WOMEN'S GOLF ] • \ ', ^ ; .. 9/29-30/2014: W ednesday-Thursday, O pponent: E mbry-Riddle ( AZ), F all I nvite a t: P rescott,AZ,lime: 7 :00AM > ^ •'.."• ' < /' ' Vf / -A H ' ''vBH " . mSÉ The dreaded freshman 15 A dvice to ditch the baby f at Freshman student Brianna Galloway excercises with sets of deep lunges which help her stay active while adjusting to the new structured style of campus life. Photo by Brianna Galloway By Mackenzie Clark Assistant to Sports Editor The Freshman 15 may have already affected many students on the CSUSM campus, but this doesn't have to happen to you. Needless to say, many students gain 15 pounds their freshman year of college. However, there are many tricks to avoid the Freshman 15. Luckily the Quad and UVA both have kitchens, which makes it much easier to eat healthier. Brianna Galloway, third year at CSUSM majoring in business, said she successfully beat the Freshman 15, suggesting many strategies to avoid it. "I found the time around classes and homework to make it to the gym as much as possible. Sometimes it was only two days, others it was six," Galloway said. "I utilized our Clark gym throughout my freshman year." Working out is a key component to avoiding the Freshman 15, but eating healthy is just as important. Galloway said some of her favorite things to eat were smoothies, broccoli and fish. Not only is it critical for you to eat healthy but it is also essential to take good care of your body. "I definitely try to stay away from alcohol," Galloway said. "I know that we are in college, and w e like to party, but alcohol every weekend could add on more pounds than you think if you don't live an active lifestyle." Taking care of yourself and being aware of what you put into your body will help you stay in the best shape. Kiana Highsmith, first year at CSUSM and currently living at the Quad, usually cooks her own meals in the kitchen provided in the dorms to try and stay away from frozen and artificial foods. She also uses the gym in the Quad and takes the stairs on campus instead of the elevators. "I g o to the gym when I have free time but simply taking the stairs on campus can play a huge role in staying fit," Highsmith said. The legendary Freshman 15 doesn't have to affect you. All you need to do is stay healthy and active. Even walking around on campus all day can be a workout if you choose to take the stairs. Mm «K§ lit k icking # f ? 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In order to join the team, President Tanner Huibregtse is in search of three impor- Junior contestant showing off his best down in Oceanside at the Surf Club tryouts Saturday, the 13th. Photo by Ashley Odom. tant components. "Good communication, a good competitor and someone who is an all-around team player," Huibregtse said, This organization has been working hard to spread the word about the club around campus, an effort that seems "We're changing practice to every Friday" Roseman said. "As co-captain I would like to see our team do better than last year, which is qualifying for nationals again and moving from seven in the nation to number five. With a lot of new team members, I think we should be able to achieve that goal." The CSUSM Surf Team is an important component to the school. The club is a big part of the school spirit on campus. Support them by following them on Instagram @csusmsurf. to have paid off as shown in the turnout for their tryouts. The morning of the surf tryouts was hectic. There was a mass of surfers, all waxing their boards, getting last-minute paperwork in and paying f ees before mentally getting prepared to find that perfect wave that would wow the judges. These judges included former team member and all-star surfer Jason Hernandez, Co-President Mike Leteraeau and treasurer/ Co-captain Max Roseman. With new goals in mind, Max Roseman is raising the intensity of practices. Wide awake drunk: The dangers of mixing energy drinks and alcohol By Alexis Saucedo Sports Columnist What if there was an alcoholic beverage that masked the effects of alcohol, further complicating the thought process? There is such a drink and many are not even aware of it. This beverage is a mixed drink, containing both alcohol and caffeine. The younger generation is well aware of the risks associated with drinking alcohol. Whether it is a f ew beers with friends at happy hour or a weekend bender, alcohol can impair judgment, which may lead to poor decision-making. According to the Washington State Liquor Control Board, in addition to impaired judgment, the stimulants in energy drinks can mask the depressant effects of the alcohol. The caffeine reduces the feeling of drunkenness, which results in the inability to sense the true level of intoxication. This inability can lead individuals to drink even more and engage in risky behavior. The Washington State Liquor Board also says the combination of a depressant and a stimulant can have a negative effect on the heart and cause rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath and even heart attack. In an article by the Student Health Department at California State University Chico, those consuming such beverages have a higher chance of becoming dehydrated, since both alcohol and energy drinks are diuretics. Depending on the indi- vidual, higher levels of dehydration while drinking can also produce a more severe hangover. B loombergnews. com states that California joined the other six states that banned selling alcoholic beverages containing caffeine in 2011. This occurred shortly after nine Washington college students were hospitalized due to the consumption of such bev- erages. However, this ban does not prevent local bars Heart Beat Bloombergnews.com states that California joined the other six states that banned selling alcoholic beverages containing caffeine in 2011. and restaurants from serving these mixed beverages. Some bars have actually C S U S M welcomes new baseball club to campus Attention Students With Families... H igh h opes o f g rowing i n c ollegiate c ompetition CSUSM students Chris Benson and ball Club. Photo by Chris Morales. By Erik Sandoval StaffWriter The passion for the game of baseball has driven Chris Benson and AJ Vega to begin the creation of a brand new baseball club that will have their inaugural campaign this upcoming spring. Both students enrolled with the intention to be on the university's baseball team; however, they were unable to overcome the difficult task of making the roster during walk-on tryouts. Benson and Vega did not let their own personal shortcomings deter them from their preeminent goal of playing baseball during college. "I went to the tryout as a walk-on last October and didn't make the team but I still didn't want to give up on baseball," Benson said. "I asked Coach Dennis Pugh how I can be a part of baseball and he mentioned the pos- having each possess many years of playing competitive baseball on their resume. "From other students perspectives they will think I don't know what I'm doing, but I have played baseball for 17 years and had o ffers to play baseball at division three colleges," said Benson. "I have a good eye for talent, guys that are hard workers and guys that J Vega, founders of CSUSM's Basehave the baseball skill set to compete at a high level. sibility of starting a baseball This opportunity will be a club. From there, I just be- great stepping stone for my gan doing everything I could career because I would like do to get this thing going." to pursue a career in coachOnce Benson began the ing baseball after college." promotional process of the An added incentive on bebaseball club around cam- ing on the club roster seems pus, AJ Vega took notice to be the Division II club of Benson's persistence on competition the team will creating the baseball club. encounter. CSUSM will be "I also was unable to make joining schools such as Arithe team as a walk-on," Vega zona State University, Unisaid. "Once I noticed his fly- versity of San Diego and Cal ers around campus, I wanted State Northridge in the South to take the initiative to contact Pacific West conference. The Chris and help him create the competition will highlight club. I was able to use social attention to the new club, media outlets and my frater- which will aid the growth nity to spread the word about and stability of the club for the baseball club and w e've many years to come after received a lot of interest." Benson and Vega graduate. Plenty of interest is coming "The season is similar to from many students around the NCAA College World the campus community. Try- Series," said Vega. "If we outs will be held with the can succeed and advance in prospect of attaining a 25 the playoffs, then we travel to man roster. Competition will Pittsburg, Kansas for the Club be stiff as both Benson and Baseball Finals. We want Vega have knowledgeable to set a solid foundation for sense for scouting talent, the future starting this year." become particularly creative at formulating alcoholic energy drinks. PB Shore Club in Pacific Beach makes a Vodka Red Bull in a slushy form. Sounds delicious and refreshing, especially with the current heat wave in San Diego, but the negative implications involving health and well-being should always outweigh the best buzz. * If you need help paying for groceries WIC can help! 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The organization's main focus is awareness and community, aiming to represent the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community of California State University San Marcos and to provide a diverse environment for CSUSM students. CSUSM student Andrea Aduna, student affairs coordinator, and Huy To, the mediator between Kamalayan Alliance on campus and the other AAPI communities, are among some of the faces behind the organization. Kamalayan Alliance was developed because racial slurs began circulating about the AAPI community. The organization came together to fight against this maltreatment against students and, out of their fight, blossomed a family of purpose and values. The organization started in 2 005 with five founding fathers who wanted to continue to have a place for people to come together and have a v oice. Kamalayan Alliance tries to rep- resent the community as much as possible, while making it fun and exciting for people to join, come together and have a good time. Some of Kamalyan Alliance's goals are to continue to get students to join the community, but to also build collaboration through other organizations in order to join forces and share resources, thus creating a school that is more diverse. zation is excited about announcing. One particular event is the Friendship Gathering at Cal State Fullerton in honor of Philippine culture month. Over 4 0 organizations all over the Southwest will be there this semester. Another scheduled event will be held in the spring in celebration of the organization's 10 year anniversary. One thing the Kamalayan Alliance Aside from students to understand is that the school is fruitful and that students should be proud of it. It is especially important for students to become active in the CSUSM community. Kamalayan Alliance also encourages anyone to join, even if they're not part of the AAPI community. Kamalayan Alliance meets twice a month during U-hour on Thursdays in the ballroom; their next meeting will be held on Oct. 4 . If any students are interested in joining, contact Kamalayan Alliance at kamalay analliance @ g mail. com for more information. Kamalayan Alliance meets twice a month during U-hour on Thursdays in the ballroom. community, Kamalayan Alliance is also concerned with Student life, especially for first year students. They help first years to come forward by offering a mentoring program called Kapatid, where each Ate gets a Kuya. In the mentorship, a student is matched up with a big brother or big sister in order to ease the transition into student life. This mentor acts as someone you can create a family with. Your family is called a KA family where you will eventually form traditions. There are several upcoming events that the organi- wanted Cougar travels to the City of Light The benefits of traveling abroad By Courtney Jones Suljuki reflected on her experiences of studying abroad and shared how much Bonjour! Comment allezthe program influenced her. vous? Hello! How are you? "Even though I was there This is how student Owrafor a short amount of time, noos Suljuki, an AnthropolI feel like it was enough to ogy major and French minor make an impact on me," at CSUSM, beSuljuki said. "It emgan many of her powered me to become conversations more ambitious and during her time more hardworking." studying abroad CSUSM has an enin Paris, France. tire office dedicated to Suljuki jethelping students realted off to one ize their study abroad of the most rodreams. The CSUSM mantic cities in Study Abroad departthe world during ment offers numerher summer va•^¡li&SiHl ous programs to best cation in 2012. suit students and their For five weeks, educational as well Suljuki lived and as cultural interests. studied at the Institut Catholique Suljuki describes i # f f¡' how passionately she de Paris. believes in studying Unlike abroad and encourages CSUSM, the Instudents to do the same. stitut Catholique "Everyone should de Paris is over study abroad because a century old. you learn so many Each weekend, Photo provided by student Owranoos Suljuki. Suljuki's program went on for its unique tidal patterns. things and not [just] about excursions to what she reIn her spare time, Suljuki, the area you're studying but garded as some of France's and the young lady she was about y ourself' Suljuki said. most breathtaking sites and partnered with, regularly To quote one of Pixar's cities, including the Palace explored many of Paris's most celebrated animatof Versailles and the Loire local sites, including cafes, ed films—Up, "advenValley—a small region in- bookstores and even the Ba- ture is out there" Cougars! undated with vineyards, or- silica of the Sacred Heart. Au revoir! Good-bye! Assistant to Features Editor chards and grand chateaux's. Suljuki's favorite excursion was to the city of Normandy, mainly because she was able to tour Mont Saint-Michel—a quaint little island famously known Mi ï* t .This c o u l d ml s o m c o n c ' s 1 WLM mm m** I vfcfcP C ALM AND WAIT FREENO# S ISTER O R W IFE, �Features Editor: NadaSewkhn cougarchron.fieatures@gmail.com Professor Mustard urges student mentoring B y C helsey G onzalez Outreach Assistant Professor Mustard is a great example of how being in a field you love can not only enrich your life but also provide great inspiration for those around you. CSUSM Adjunct Professor Robert Mustard of Biological Sciences expressed his love for biology and the joy he receives from being a professor of biology. Professor Robert Mustard was born and raised in Madison Heights, Michigan, where he graduated from Lamphere High school. From there, Mustard continued on to a number of different colleges and universities without a specific career path in mind. He obtained his AAS degree in Computer Science at Oakland Community College, where he held a career in Information Technologies for 20 years. Professor Mustard went on to get his second degree in Environmental Studies at DePaul University in Chicago. Professor Mustard also previously attended CSUSM and received a masters in biology. "I was burned out from my previous position and I decided I wanted to g o back to my first love, Biology," Professor Mustard said. "Two days after I graduated from DePaul, I got on a plane and came out to Escondido, and I wanted to go back to school and formalize my studies in Ecology, and so I finished my Masters here at Cal State San Marcos in 2008." During his undergraduate studies, Professor Mustard worked as a research assistant for three years under Dr. George Vourlitis. Mustard encourages students to get involved in any form of student mentor relationship as he credits Dr. Vourlitis with much of his professional growth during this time in his life. "Talk to your professors, you have a lot of subject matter experts here on campus, and they are always looking for enthusiastic intelligent students, or they may know Second year student Chelsea Gonzalez catches up with one of her very first biology professors. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman. someone off site to refer you to," Mustard said. "Go do an internship over summer to gain some experience and see what you like." Professor Mustard's devotion in combining the classroom and the great outdoors to enrich a person's life comes through in what he offers to the classroom. Through his involvement with the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and The Daily Ranch in Escondido, he has both learned from others and shared his knowledge and love of science and nature. He explained his love for both biology and ecology including his appreciation of natural spaces and his dedication to the subject. There is not a lot of delineation between my personal life and my work life," Mustard said. "I don't mind if work overflows into my personal life and my personal life overflows into work." When it comes to wanting to purely enjoy the environment, Professor Mustard takes time to appreciate nature. For Professor Mustard, one of his favorite hobbies is scuba diving. Mustard continues to encourage students in all fields to pursue a career that they are passionate about. "Find something you love, find something you have a passion for and do it well," Professor Mustard said. "If you don't like what you are doing, get out of it; life is too short to be unhappy." R estaurant R eview Get your buzz on with Better Buzz coffee The coffee shop, reinvented B y A nna M aria P etrov StaffWriter Better Buzz coffee near CSUSM is a unique and quaint coffee shop in San Marcos, perfect for grabbing a tasty cup of coffee on an early weekday or weekend morning. It might not be a traditional c offee place since there is no option to sit inside like other c offee shops, but it does o ffer the best c offee around. Overall, the atmosphere is pleasant. There are three tables, two of which have umbrellas, and two wicker benches with comfortable cushions overlooking the San Marcos Hills. There is soft music playing in the background imparting a relaxed mood. Their prices are similar to other c offee shops in the area and range from $3.75 for a regular size coffee to $4.55 for a large size. They offer different varieties of c offee from hot lattes to Mexican Mochas to iced c offee. Better Buzz even has a drink called Best Drink Ever. Additionally, there are some c offee alternatives o ffered like Iced Tea, Hot Tea with assorted varieties, Tea Latte with black or green herbals, Chai Tea Latte, Mexican Hot Chocolate and just regular Hot Chocolate. Surprisingly^ Better Buzz also sells smoothies such as Acai, Strawberry Banana, Mango Madness, Passion Orange Guava and Red Bull Smoothie. Better Buzz's food selection does not disappoint either and includes options like the Acai Bowl and Yogurt Parfait. For those with a sweet tooth, there is also an array of tasty treats to g o along with any of their delicious drinks. Better Buzz is located in a small plaza where you can either walk up or grab a cup at the drive-thru to get your daily buzz. This c offee shop is unconventional but perhaps that is the best part. There are several other locations around Southern California: a c offee shop at Mission Beach - The Lab, a cart at Fashion Valley Mall and a cafe at Pacific Beach. Better Buzz is also opening a new location at Point Loma, which will be a cafe and a drive-thru. Better Buzz is open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is located at 9 04 W. San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA 92078. For more information, ypu can visit http://www. betterbuzzcoffee.com/. Professor and published creative writer: Mark Wallace on the craft of writing Professor Wallace sits attentively explains his love for creative writing. Photo by Anthony Trevino. leased sometime next year. Professor Wallace advises young, aspiring writers that seek to see their work published to get to know their surrounding writing community. "What people need to be doing if they're interested in a field is they need to be readers and they need to get involved in the communities of activity that surround l iterature, B y A nthony T revino StaffWriter Professor Wallace has a deep love for the craft of writing and what it can do, and he hopes to instill the same passion in his students. Creative writing professor, Mark Wallace, is one among many CSUSM faculty members who has published several books. As a versatile writer, Wallace doesn't stick to only one form of writing. Over the years, he has written on an assortment of topics from experimental poetry to straight forward prose. "I don't do the same stuff with genre every single time," Professor Wallace said. "Each one of these books is very different." Over the years, Professor Wallace has published 10 books, and he is currently working on another novel, more specifically, a Science Fiction piece called Crab set to be re- whether "I've been interested in being a writer almost my whole life," Professor Wallace said. "My parents read to me and I read books early and I started writing my own poems and stories when I was in third grade." After college and before teaching writing at CSUSM, Professor Wallace had several jobs, most distinctly as a freelance journalist and professional editor for a number of years. Despite holding down full time gigs that demanded his attention, Wallace snagged moments for his personal writing projects whenever possible—notably, one of his collections of poetry was completely written during bus rides to and from work. Some of his published novels include Complications from Standing in a Circle, Dead Carnival, Felonies of Illusion, Haze: Essays, Poems, Prose, 5 Nothing Happened and Besides I Wasn't There, Sonnets of a PennyA-Liner, Temporary Worker Rides a Subway, The B ig Lie, The Quarry and the Lot and Walking Dreams. " You've got to get involved and, in fact, that makes it no different than anything else," Professor Wallace said. "If you want to succeed in something you've got to figure out what's going on in that area of life and be a part of it." "I've been interested in being a writer almost my whole life/ that be a community of poets or an online community of writers and readers," Professor Wallace said. 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RS V P o nline today, www.sandi e gaedu/soles/openhóuse scwoolôê lÂAmmmp km mucmm pmrn^i^iv^i« sciihcês ^ �Features Editor: N ada Sewnáan cougarchron.features@gmail.com C SUSM s inger/songwriter G ian C aballero By Nada Sewidan Features Editor To Gian Caballero, music is more than lyrics and guitar strings, but rather an art that he hopes will move and inspire people. Caballero recalls his first performance as a child when he would stand on the kitchen table, Beatles track playing in the background, singing along to the lyrics "Shake It Up Baby." He is a self taught singer/ songwriter who previously released an album and is currently working on producing a second. Caballero's music is inspired by memories of real people who greatly impacted his life. "Anything that deals with struggle and pain inspires songwriting," Caballero said. "I like writing about the human condition, fall of man, heavy details, all kinds of relationships and religion." In further discussing his future goals with music, Caballero explained that when it comes to his music, he doesn't like to get ahead of himself. He prefers to take it one step at a time. When constructing music, he also believes in taking time to create and write a song. Future plans for Caballero's music include recording his songs live and producing CULINARY CORNER F luffy w hite f rosting By Chelsey Schweitzer Senior Staff Writer Gian Caballero entertains the crowd at a local coffee shop in downtown Escondido. Photo by Noelle Friedberg. an album in the upcoming year. He hopes to produce the new EP (an extended play album) in vinyl as well as regular CD format. His next step will include promoting his music and gaining support by playing local shows. "My big dream for my music is to hopefully tour the West Coast," Caballero said. When asked who influenced his pursuit for music, Caballero quickly spoke about his family. "My mom taught me the first four guitar chords but after that I became self taught," Caballero said. "But it was my dad who taught me how to be a fan of music." When performing a song on stage, he expressed how a song always transports him back to how it felt when he first wrote it. "Normally I like to close myself off and close my eyes," Caballero said. "All I hear is my guitar and vocals." Caballero produced an EP in 2 012 called A Hint of Feeling. Some of the songs off the album include Feathers Float, Dirty Girls and Sheep. He is currently working on recording a new album for the upcoming year which will include his new song, My Mind is North. Some of the places he has performed include Normal Height, "The SatsV, Coffee House, 5th Avenue in Gaslamp, Kettle Coffee and Tea in Escondido and Hill Street Cafe in Oceanside. Caballero's musical influenees included The Beatles, Simon & Garfünkel, Elliott Smith and Damien Rice, among others. 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Though speaking is sometimes an intimidating task, it's far This summer I was given easier to present oneself and the opportunity to intern with one's ideas in a language YUGO Ministries in Ro- that is native as opposed to sarito, Mexico for ten weeks. one that is foreign; greater YUGO is a Christian or- familiarity and stronger inganization that partners tuition allows one to readily American and Canadian select words that align more churches with local churches precisely with his or her inin the Tijuana/Rosarito area tentions, which increases to provide the community the accuracy and overall with physical resources such quality of communication. as clothing, food, homes, as Though I felt inept and utwell as the intellectual and terly incapable, the job manspiritual needs of women, aged to get done. Without children and teenagers. having had any prior experiMy only experience with ence, I acted as an interpreter the Spanish language prior in lessons and on constructo this summer had taken tion sites for the rest of the place strictly in the class- summer. Every morning, I room over the course of woke with a pit in my stomthree years. During the first ach, knowing that today I week of my arrival across would be challenged, and it the border, I made my mea- would not be comfortable. ger abilities known to the By speaking Spanish, I staff, who then scheduled me relinquished my ability to to teach a lesson to a group comfortably represent myof local women, based only self in social situations. This, on my ability to "kinda sor- however, was a sacrifice I ta" speak the language. My would willingly make bebilingual assistant was un- cause my purpose for beable to accompany me at the ing there was not to serve last minute, which ushered myself, nor to preserve my me into the most frighten- own comforts. Additionally, Contributor any success I managed was not won by the result of any sterling language ability I possess. Consequently, my pride could not be fed; all the glory went elsewhere, along with my gratitude. It's incredibly humbling to be in a constant state of stumbling, making mistakes and relearning the whole world like a child seeing it all for the first time. Oh, that's what a broom is? You mean you're asking me to sweep? Moreover, it's a blessing to be embraced by a loving culture of people who gladly spend the extra time and e ffort it takes to understand a language learner. More often than not, I was met with encouragement and other kind gestures, such as the helpful finishing of my sentences, by both adults and children alike. Though the United States may be a richer country monetarily, Mexico felt, to me, richer relationally. Generous and warm, in Mexico they seem more likely to drop everything they're doing just to seize the opportunity to spend time with a person they love, an incred- My love-hate relationship with my smartphone By Jeff Kennedy Contributor I H H P think , t echnology is r uining t he w orld. F or twenty-three y ears, I h ave r esisted getting a s martphone, b ut n ow I h ave o ne. H ere's a n e xample of w hy 1 l ike it: L ast w eek I w as t ryi ng to find m y M end's h ouse, b ut I 've n ever b een t here. Normally I w ould print o ut directions b efore I l eft m y house, b ut I d idn't h ave a c hance t o t his t ime. B ut I remembered that I j ust got a smartphone. S o I looked u p the directions on my p hone, people would pull o ut their smartphones i n t he m iddle of c onversation. N ow I d o that ^ a]1t h e t i m e A l o t to p of m y f riends h ave noticed a b ig d ifference in m y convers a t i o n a l s k M l s l d o n > t Hsten ^ a c t i v e l y a s l u s e d t o. A s m u c h ^ e v e r y o n e s ays t hey c a n m u lti-task, i t j ust d oesn't w o r k t hat w ay w ith s martp hones. You c an't b e on your p h o n e a n d l i s t e n t o w ho- Britt C amarillo a nd h er y o u n g c ompanion e njoy a b right, w arm, s unny d ay. P hoto p rovided b y B ritt C amarillo ible display of the value of relationship over task in Mexican culture. Coming from a culture that allows language learners a very small margin of error and does not tolerate those who surpass that margin, I initially felt an unrealistic need to speak Spanish perfectly. It wasn't until I was having dinner one day with the pastor's family when I finally let g o of that need. Seated across from the pastor's son, a student at the Techni- cal University of Tijuana, I began conversing with him in English. I did so, not because I desired to be comfortable myself, but because I thought it would annoy him less to listen to my English than it would for him to decipher the meaning behind my butchered Spanish. He soon asked if we could switch languages. I was shocked that someone would suffer the nuisance of my insufficiency. I was stunned to discover that these insufficien- cies, though undoubtedly existent, were not enough for him to consider me a nuisance at all— the conversation lasted for 4 5 minutes. It is amazing to witness mutual love and care for one another disarm personal fears and foster a greater resolve to continue the cycle of love. I'd encourage anyone to seek out ways of serving others. You can be used for great things and you don't have to cross the border to accomplish them. M odesty u ndressed H o w p rescribing d ress c an l ead t o p roblems By Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer Clothing choice reflects individuality and people shouldn't be disrespected in the name of modesty. I've heard full-grown adults of both gender tirade about how they thought bigger people shouldn't wear revealing outfits. I've wite ver's talking t o y ou a t the nessed people talk about same ^ Also F v e never how they "don't like see^ h a d t o w o n y aboilt ing that, it's disgusting," such ^ care o f , phone when the "that" was a b efore. A n d man, a woman or a child. now I f eel like This bashing doesn't limit T his made finding t he house V m c a n y k g a b a b y a l ot easier than it normally w i t h m e w h e r e v e r j g o I f s itself to body type. I've also would have been because in a l s o a f f e c t i n g w h a t j d o w i t h heard it done on the basis t he past I would have had t o m y f r e e t ime. In the p ast,® of how someone's lack of call m y friend and ask f or w o u l d b r i n g a M with m e clothes made them somehow directions, which can that if I h ad d owntime I dirtier than the rest of us. get complicated. There have c o u l d s p e t t d i t r e a d i Now Worst of all, I've had people been times when F ve had w h e n f h a v e d o w n t i m e , I close to me judge me harshly t o call someone f or direc- j u s t s i t o n m y p h o n e , w a s t _ because they didn't agree t p s and I h ave t o memo- tog m y b r a i n a w a y , trying with my choices. Words and insinuations have been said n ze them b ^ a u s e I d idn't t o beat m y highest score o n resembling "slut," "whore," h ave a p en. S o m uch t o m y X e m p l e R u n 2 ^ is w h y l etc. I've been told my tankini unwillingness t o convert M n k tecimology i s m M n g in a pool at summer camp t o t he dark side, there are t h e w o r k i I f s f o r c i n g u s t o s ome u seful tools that c ome d e p e n d o n i t> a n d i t > s j e o p . would cause boys to have a long with a smartphone. a r d i z i j l g o u r relationships. difficult impure thoughts. T he reason I dislike having S o n e x t t ime y ou have free But their naked chests, noa smartphone is because i t's ^ where near the pool, were, i n s ^ d of p u m out r uining m y relationships. B e- y o u r p h o n e i talk t o the perpresumed to have no effect f ? r e I h ad o ne, I hated w hen s o n s i t t i n g a c r o s s from y o u on me as a high schooler. COUGAR A comment from a stranger comparing me with a prostitute was once given because I was wearing the equivalent of more than a string bikini. Whether the apparel-prescribing person's motivation is religion or an aversion to a particular flesh, I find the constant advising of modesty to be controlling and ill-considered. There are many reasons why people wear what they do. Climate influences dress. Areas of high heat often have less clothing or looser, more natural fibers. Activity of the day can determine how one dresses. People wear clothing for others and themselves. These choices reflect individuality and choice, as well as provide a pastime. Dress can be a sign of individuality and rebellion. In Survey of Historic Costume, Phyllis Eubank and Keith Tortura point to flappers, hippies and youth culture. These are all examples of young people who explored themselves through clothing. College is often a time where new adults are expressing themselves with less dress code rules than CHRONICLE they had in high school. They are exercising buying power and freewill. The clothing shrinks on many women, and youth play with new styles. Clothing investigation seems to be a phase many have to g o through, though many will inevitably pick sensible shoes over high-heels on stairs eventually. Silly as some clothes many look, they o ffer valuable cues to others about who w e want to be and who w e want to attract. Dress is adhered to in part to signal to a subculture our inclusion or availability. "Objects become signs of forbidden identity, sources of value," Dick Hebdige said in Subculture and Style. When it comes to modesty, it is a fine trait when one chooses it for themselves, but a rude command when others dictate it. Each determines what the word means, for it can be moderation, be it internal or external, limited to one virtue, but not the next. We shouldn't tell people what to wear because how a person dresses should be based on their comfort and choice. How some- STAFF one dresses is essentially their choice. B y respecting someone else's decision, you respect your o wn. B y judging someone based on what they wear, w e reveal ourselves as judgmental and slander their reputation. I find it odd that modesty is often dressed as a lack o f nudity. The hasty generalization from "barely clothed" to "of dubious moral character" doesn't make sense. It is as if the body is an object of shame, or at least the narrow bits that can't be seen in polite company are. People are born naked. Disrespecting someone based on an aversion to their body is your problem, not theirs. Stonings, gossip, alienation and other tragedies have been committed in the name of modesty. It often seems to be a trait that is applied to women specifically. Could this be a carryover from times when lineage relied on a son being unquestionably his father's? From a time when women were considered the weaker s ex, were told to say in the domestic sphere and were thought to be more emotional? 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �O PINION The Cougar Chronicle, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 19 A p lea f or m odesty Advice for surviving as a transfer student Opinion Editor: Noelie Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer By Chelsea Lightfoot Contributor Hey you, I can see your butt hanging out of those shorts. If you had to check right now, this article is one hundred percent about you. I get it, college is a time where students finally don't have parents dictating what they can and cannot wear. But just because we now have all this freedom, doesn't mean that it should be abused. It's embarrassing to me, as a woman, when I see other girls walking around campus with their butt cheeks hanging out of their shorts. And it should be embarrassing for all of you, too. I am someone who firmly believes that there is a time and a place for all different types of dress. I'm not saying that you can't wear these shorts at all, they're great for say, the beach or a pool party, but I am saying that you should be dressing appropriately for being on a college campus where you are seeking higher learning. If someone were to walk into a classroom scantily clad in a Vegas-style nightclub dress, you would think they were ridiculous. And yet, if someone walks into a classroom wearing booty shorts that show the same amount of skin, the ^ -: JH Differing opinions on acceptable campus attire range from the extremely modest to extremley daring and sometimes student/business smart. Photo by Noelle Friedberg. somehow deemed appropriate. This isn't okay. We're all here to earn an education, and hopefully not waste our/ the government's/our parent's money. S o w e should be dressing for success, not to grab the attention of the cute boy who sits two seats behind us in Psych 100. Ladies, let's take a step back and look at how we're portraying ourselves and our self-worth. D o you really want a guy to like you because you wear shorts that show off your assets to everyone and their mom? Probably not. If you do, then you have bigger problems to worry about than the clothes that you choose to wear to your college classes. Guys, do you really want to date a girl who wears clothes that make it so everyone on campus is getting to see the areas of vour girl- friend that only you should have the privilege of seeing? Just as an example, my friend Brian thinks that "it looks trashy" when girls wear shorts that show off their butt cheeks and that "anyone who feels the need to attract people with just their bodies probably doesn't have anything else to offer." I know you're expressing your freedom to wear whatever you want, but let's be a little more classy and discerning while on campus. We all need to focus on our studies, do well and be the best versions of ourselves that w e can be. The way that w e dress isn't just a reflection on ourselves, but also on the values and ideals of our generation. I hope to be part of a campus community that exudes confidence, self-worth and potential, rather than butt Transferring to a new school can be intimidating. Last Fall I transferred to CSUSM as a junior. I didn't know what to expect since the only college I had ever gone to was MiraCosta College for the past three years. When I went to the transfer orientation, I was astounded by the large and beautiful campus. The Kellogg Library alone must be bigger than all of MiraCosta. I was under the impression that except for the size, there would not be that much of a difference studying at a university compared to a community college. However, as my first semester here got underway I was surprised that the classes all seemed to be paced a little faster and the expectancy for good work was a little higher. That was when all of my happy ideals of being at a university were replaced by reality. For the entirety of that first semester I felt like a stranger in a new city. I didn't know where I was going most of the time and got lost more than once trying to find my classrooms (although this wasn't too surprising since I am the poster child for getting lost). I had just changed my major before coming to this school so I didn't know very many people in my classes. Thatfirstsemester for me was mainly an adjustment period. My second semester went much better. I really enjoyed the classes I was in, I had friends in most of my classes and my professors were amazing. I was beginning to feel more at home at CSUSM. I remember when the U SU building opened, my friend and I explored it with such wonder and awe. I felt so privileged to go somewhere that had such fancy and grand places for the students and faculty. Now when someone asks me where I g o to school, I tell them with pride and enthusiasm. There were three main things that helped me settle in at CSUSM as a transfer student. The first was that I pushed myself to be outgoing and strike up conversations with as many people as I could. Not only did it help me get to know some really great people, it also helped me feel more comfortable at the school. I actually met one of my closest friends during Orientation because I complimented her headband. That was all it took for us to start talking and realize how much we had in common. The second thing I tried to do was talk to my professors after class and during office hours. They have all been very welcoming and helpful. There is a professor that has inspired me more than anyone else and by getting to know her better, she has become my mentor. The last thing I did was give myself time; time to adjust, time to feel like I belonged, time to let familiarity replace the awkward newness. This is a great place to earn your degree and while it can be a little difficult to acclimate initially, it is completely worth it. My advice to a transfer student would be to take a deep breath, use your campus map if you need it, and enjoy the journey. Why Literature & Writing is best major Photo by Noelle Friedberg. By Caleb Hogland StaffWriter Have you chosen a major yet? It's kind of important. When we were preparing to leave high school, w e were all told to think about a career. We were supposed to know what career we would want for the rest of our lives. But the first step in getting to that final life-changing career is to decide on a major. You know, that one area of study you are about to spend the next four years of your life focusing on. In order to decide your major, you have to think about what you want. S o what is it? What are you the most interested in? Is money your driving factor or is it something else? The major I have chosen is Literature and Writing, and if you're wondering, yes, it is the best major you can choose. Sure, you can ask what good is it knowing about Hemingway, T.S. Eliot or everyone's favorite, William Shakespeare. But there is much more to it than knowing old and outdated writers and literary works. Literature and Writing is called literary arts because it is in fact an art. People often think of art as paintings and music and forget that writing is one also. It is quite possibly the most powerful and moving art form of all. Writing is an art where anyone can learn how to express his or herself. Not only is it a form of expression, but it is just as importantly a technique of exploration. Exploration through writing brings forth all your thoughts, subconscious and conscious, into one profound moment of expression and meaning. We all have beliefs, but how do you truly know and understand what you believe unless you have thoroughly thought it out? Writing will help you explore not just who you are, but why you are. Through writing you can better understand all topics that present themselves. Issues of ethics, beauty, economics, government, war, religion and politics can all be understood once you have written about them. The next time you think about saying "I don't know" to a tough question about something going on in the world, go write about it. You will find out that you actually do know more than you think. If it turns out you really just want a good, well-paying job, and who doesn't, a major focused on writing is still the way to go. I once heard a CEO say, "Give me someone who can write and I can work with them. Give me someone who can effectively communicate complicated ideas and I will give you someone who will get promoted." Even one of our very own CSUSM professors said that "when you turn in your resume with your cover letter, they do not see you. They only see your writing." If you're still doubting the relevance of writing, consider this: Last year Forbes, one of the leading magazines and websites on information about the world's business leaders, did a study on the top ten most desirable skills that would get you hired. Of that ten, the top four are closely tied to writing. Forbes did say the major that's "most worth your tuition" is biomedical engineering. But if that's not what you're into, and you still don't know what you're doing at CSUSM, I would suggest Literature and Writing. Plus, if the economy goes downhill you can always travel anywhere in the world and teach English. S o what major are you working on for this chunk of your life? Consider Literature and Writing. �A&E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T he C omic B ook C orner Long Beach Comic-Con Convention enters sixth year with much anticipation By Faith Orcino A & E Editor Before September ends, head to the Long Beach Convention Center for Long Beach Comic-Con where many activities will be held regarding the comic industry and fandom. Long Beach Comic-Con (LBCCO) announced earlier this month that they invited a line of Guests of Honor including veteran husbandand-wife duos Mike and Laura Allred of Marvel's Silver Surfer and Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti of DC's Hariey Quinn. Conner and Palmiotti created a variant cover of Hariey Quinn # 10, only available at the Phat Collectibles booth during LBCC. Organizers planned a vast number of interesting programs for attendees, hoping to fill their wants and needs. Partner Hero Complex of the LA Times will be moderating a number of panels in the "Hero Complex" theater room at the event while KaBOOM! provides interactive children's activities where they can learn to draw. While they offer many things towards comics, they also have panels about fiction writing, animation and movies, es- l L fU M Î b Bt E "t A U*rU N * S J1 f l I COMIC CON pecially of the horror genre. Like last year, SGX Print helps LBCC present one of the largest artist alleys with over 200 participants with a wide range of talent from web comic creators, writers to illustrators and inkers. Most recently this past week, the event revealed news that they will be honoring the late Dwayne McDuffie by creating an award under his name. More details regarding the award will be made with LBCC co-founders Martha Donato and Phil Lawrence and several distinguished members of the comic and animation industries at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. Tickets for the convention will still be available for online purchase until Sept. 26. For those wanting to go for the whole weekend, they can get a pass for $45. Saturday costs $30 while a Sunday ticket is $20. There are a number of special packages also available with certain fan incentives. If you do plan on traveling, expect to pay for parking in and around the area. The convention center is by the Queens way Bay and many local attractions and shopping areas so there are options for dining and other activities outside of LBCC. It is best to create a schedule of your day(s) if you are to join the festivities. There will be much in store for attendees when LBCC takes place on Sept. 27 and 28. Fence/La Barda exhibit shows binational art The good, the bad and the decent By Anne Hall Advertising Manager This exhibit is an interactive installation that includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, text and writing. A team of artists worked together to create the art that fills the indoor and outdoor landscapes that was adorned with symbols of identity, culture and what could appear as everyday norms. The gallery opening reception for The Fence/La Barda took place on Sept. 13 at Art Produce Stone Paper Scissors Gallery in San D iego. They adorned the building's windows and rear garden fencing with what appeared to be paper seagulls that were cutouts of birds from magazine pages that reflect on freedom and flight. Entering the doorway, observers were greeted with the months' itinerary as the art series is scheduled to have numerous events take place through Oct 25. This "bi-national art installation, performance and lecture series" is designed to be an "interactive, collaborative installation" according to the press release, which includes a tentative performance by Moya Devine on Sept. 25 and a bi-national exhibitions lecture featuring Jill Holstin and Anna Stump at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2. A large part of the work focused on how Mexico utilized a means for recycling homes that are commonly identified as transported houses. These homes were made up of plaster, recycled wood, old wood pallets and other easily accessible materials. Because these homes had no foundations when they were abandoned, they were simply picked up and recycled to be reused elsewhere as additions to other people's homes or to satisfy the needs of new tenants. The c ampaign will end at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 with a presentation about these transported houses by Laura Migliorino and Anthony Marchetti, who are coming from Minnesota to present Occidente Nuevo: Recycled Tijuana. Anna Stump chaired the whole year-long collaboration. Students from Southwestern College contributed the transported houses that were models hanging from the ceiling of the gallery. There was a considerable amount of difficulty in the collaborative intentions of the artists for creating this event due to the fact that the artists had such a difficult time meeting. "They never met because they had so much trouble getting across the border," a professor and contributing artist, Grace Gray-Adams, said. "The reason I became involved in the campaign is because I had a fence." The fence that is far more "transparent" than the original, as so eloquently stated by a nearby spectator had shared, was donated by Gray-Adams to help create the divide where the participants must decide where the differences lie on one side of the fence as opposed to the other. Where one side of the fence is far more dense, smaller and cut off from so much, the other side of the fence is lush with a garden that leads to a path filled with lines from a poem called "Discontent" by Nilly Gill. It directs the public to the other side of the fence that has no other way finding a way out than retracing footsteps back into the garden and outdoors. There is much for the spectator to observe and ponder. So much is addressed in the exhibit that it becomes powerful as a unit. "They never met because they had so much trouble getting across the border" WANTED: A d S ales Representatives for C ougar Chronicle Job Defalk: - To seH both On-Campm and Off-Campus accounts - Generous Commissions Requirements: - Must fee a c m e n t CSUSM s tudent - Must be a b l e to meet on a weekfy bam w i t h A d Manager - Prior Sates Experience is an advantage EMAIL mi COUGARCHRONtCLEQGMAtLCOM mmrnm Am mmmAmm My experience at Mad Decent Block Party By Collin Vaz Assistant to Features Editor DJ/Producer Diplo managed to bring a killer lineup of artists and a healthy helping of controversy to downtown San Diego for his Mad Decent Block Party. Located on a fenced in parking area on the South Side of Petco Park, the event was very affordable, costing only $45 for entry. The block party offered the 18+ crowd a chance to see several top name DJ's, at a nearby location, for a reasonable price. After paying for parking, my group and I anxiously waited in line, dealt with security and headed for the free water fill up station. My biggest gripe with the event was with the security rules in place. Not allowing standard rave items like plush backpacks and kandi (plastic beads made into bracelets then traded with other ravers as a sign of peace and friendship), was an obvious attack on the rave subculture. The reason for this was that Diplo wanted "everyone... there 100 percent for the music. Not other stuff." This statement upset many, including the CEO of EDM promotion organization Insomniac, Pasquale Rottella. He expressed his discontent via Twitter stating that, "Since the early days, dance culture has always been a non-judgmental environment where you could express your individuality through art, music and positive energy." He also mentioned that he "lovefs] that these beaded works of art create a special bond between the giver and recipient when traded." Securing the smuggled bracelets back onto our wrists, w e made our way to the sweet spot between being close enough to see, but far enough to dance in order , to catch the last half of Cashmere Cat. This set contained a solid mix of old and new school rap that the crowd was feeling, but not really dancing too. TJR changed that dynamic dramatically within the first thirty seconds of taking the stage. Dropping a fun Melbourne Bounce style set, he managed to maintain the crowd's energy for his entire mix. The only complaint I heard repeatedly was in regards to the heat. After TJR left the crowd begging for more, EDM kingpin Laidback Luke gladly provided, spinning mainly bounce, electro and future house with a trap section to please the crowd. We opted to hang back for Flosstradamus's set, which consisted entirely of trap beats, as expected, and the crowd seemed to enjoy it. Trap is currently at the popularity level dubstep was five years ago. Diplo took the stage after Flosstradamus, dropping a blend of new trap tracks along with his signature dub sound. Unfortunately, about halfway through his set, he turned off the music in order to bring four girls from the crowd on stage to twerk (shake one's booty rapidly). He even announced to the attendees that he wanted the "guys [to] get some girls on your shoulders, I,wapt tjipm to twerk on top of you." Not to mention I got wacked in the head several times when Diplo ordered everyone to remove their shirts and swing them around while he did so on a table on stage- a standard occurrence at his Major Lazer parties. Zeds Dead saved us from this saddening display of attempted male dominance by closing the night with a dubstep heavy mix, with future house and electro tracks thrown in. The duo sent everyone home on a great note. I would definitely recommend the Mad Decent Block Party to anyone with an interest in electronic music. Judging by the success of this year and years previous, Diplo and friends will be back to San Diego next year. BOOK R EVIEW An epic adventure worth delving into A g e o f t he S eer By Jessie Gambrell Contributor Five days to freedom, four drops of blood, three faithful friends, two hidden doors and one relentless slave. A ge of the Seer is the first book of a new attention-grabbing, high-fantasy adventure book series that is going to have you craving for the next one! Much like the hit book series: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and The Hunger Games; The Epic of Ahi- ram will have you flipping through the pages of the story as if your life depended on it. Penned by Michael Joseph Murano, a local author from right here in San Diego, this series is going to be the next big hit for all you fantasy readers out there. A ge of the Seer is coming soon to Amazon on September 2 4, 2014. Look for more details at www.epicofahiram. com and like the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/epicofahiram �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Albuin Review Jhené Aiko's "Souled Out" By Shanice Davis Staff Writer Many are not familiar with the singersongwriter Jhene Aiko. She originally hit the scene in the early 2 000s, affiliated with R&B artists o f TUG Entertainment Marques Houston, Omarion and the then popular boy group B 2K, writing songs for them. She eventually disappeared for a number of years from the music scene . In 2011 A iko came back and released her mixtape Sailing Soul(s) and by this time everyone is like "Jhen£ who?" in response t o the dropping o f her album. But, as people started listening to her tracks and noticing, she rolled with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and various other members o f TDE. It was clear to people that who ever she was, she was about business. With the much success of Sailing Soul(s), she wasn't ready to stop there. S o when fans heard of there possibly being a second album, they couldn't wait. Aiko then debuted her first album, Sail Out last year in 2013, which was applauded with much approval as well, and finally her sophomore album. By Celeste Morales Outreach Assistant On Tuesday, Sept. 9 , Aiko almost as though she tells t opped her highly anticiP a t e d album, Souled Out with hit son s £ "To Love & Die " a n( * "Spotless M ind" listening to the album, you will be impressed. Aiko never * ets y ° u down ever since Sailing Soul(s), which hooks y QU i n t o becoming a M Nl The album is nothing different from what Aiko ^ leased before, with the exception of a sense of growth, The songs are slow, mellow a n d sim le w i t h dee P P tyrics, short stories of her own personal relationships with men, both the good and bad. Top hip-hop artists today deem her as the "female version of Drake" to give listeners a little perspective on her music. If you like artists like Drake, The Weekend, Frank Ocean and Sam Smith then you will probably enjoy her albums. I give Souled Out five cougar paws out of five! 5/5 PAWS! Indie bands rocked big time stage By Nada Sewidan Features Editor For Indie Jammers, Sept. 7 was unlike any Sunday in Oceanside Beach. The musicians-talented, the crowds-rousing, the energy-riveting; after all, it was a sold out event. There were two oceanfront stages, seven bands and seven hours of nothing but music. Indie artists from Little Hurricane, Wild Cub, J Roddy Walston, Joywave, Walk the Moon, Bad Suns and Phantogram performed in the 2014 Independence Jam hosted by FM 94.9 located in the Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Indie Jam kicked o ff the day with Little Hurricane and ended the CSUSM gains new School of Arts Things are changing and growing -at CSUSM. One of the new and exciting things that are opening up this year is the new School of Arts. The new college just opened this semester but many students do not know about it. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, the Director of the School of Arts, is new to our school since starting in July. Her background is in literature and not art. However, she sees having a degree in literature as something that has helped her get where she is, having given her an appreciation for all areas of the arts. She developed the music and art department at California State University, Channel Islands, and CSUSM brought her in because of her experience with building programs. The administration felt that one department does not serve the needs of the students well. In order to help the students better, they brought her in to devise a plan that will help the five hoping to gain expanded programs and additional emphasis in the fine arts." Director Kilpatrick says that the Visual Arts program is the only one in our region, which is a huge benefit for students so that they have a place to go, especially those transferring from Palomar College. One o f her goals with this new college is for the students to be more active in the art community so that the school can be part of a larger hub for local artists. Right now, she says Oceanside has a vibrant arts community and is working on projects constantly. She would like the school to eventually work with people from that community in order to establish ourselves as leaders in the arts community as well. She hopes that the hands-on approach she plans to make will help students accomplish that goal. Eventually she would like these degree programs to develop enough in order to lead the way to a Masters program in the various disciplines offered. The Drop is major flop Movie review By Pierce Brenner such as Walk the Moon came StaffWriter out to promote their new single "Shut Up + Dance." The Drop is one of these Major crowds lined the smaller films I've been look-, pier for a special meet and ing forward to for quite a greet available to all In- while how. It's a crime dradie Jammers. Photogra- ma starring Tom Hardy (Inphers and videographers ception, The Dark Knight captured the crowds and Rises, Locke) and James posted all pictures, videos Gandolfini (The Sopranos) and special interviews of with a screenplay written by the event on their website. author Dennis Lehane (MysSome of Independence tic River, Gone Baby Gone). Jam's past performers in- With an amazing trailer and cluded Cage the Elephant, largely positive reviews, Imagine Dragons, the Black you've got a winner, right? Keys and Edwarde Sharpe But after seeing it and I was and the Magnetic Zeros. completely underwhelmed. Bob Saginowski (Tom HarLive music, talented artists, up beat crowds, food trucks dy) works at a bar that Brookand oceanfront views made lyn's mobsters used as a drop this Indie Jam one to remem- off for their money. When ber. for nearly eight years. some of that money is stolen, Bob becomes embroiled in the criminal underworld that he worked so hard to avoid. Just as I expected, Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini are absolutely fantastic. Ever o cd^PC rm wmmwmz since his star turn in Branson, Hardy proves again and again that he is the real deal. o TICKETS ONLY I | The Drop just offers further proof of that. He plays a guy who's meek and unassuming, but every moment he night with the most anticipated band, Phantogram. Walk the Moon replaced MSMR in a last minute line-up change and they did not disappoint. The band's on-stage energy moved the crowd in possibly one of the most memorable performances of the night. However, Phantogram stole the show with their electro rock beats, on-stage charisma and the many excited fans who chanted "encore" and "one more song" soon after Phantogram's set closed. Independence Jam was a place for artists and performers to display their music and to be seen and heard. Independent artists each had a one hour set and performed songs from their latest albums while some performers Lite mmKf. mrrmmi r* disciplines (Music, D ance, Visual Art, Visual Culture, and Media and Design) become degree programs. She feels that making the department into a school will unify the Arts. Each discipline teaches different things, and she wants students to grow and flourish. Allowing students from these disciplines to be distinct and have opportunities. The faculty is working towards a forum where they will g o through the curriculum to create a program for each degree. Currently, the Music program is almost complete, and possibly in the next year or two the Media and Design degree will be final. Each one takes time to become the start of a bigger picture within the art community. Newly transferred Visual Arts student, Jerry Slough, looks forward to the changes that the School of Arts will bring. "I think that the School of Arts is a very positive and exciting addition to CSUSM," Slough said. "For me I'm VISIT WWW.COUGARCHRONiCLE.COM TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST DJ BOOTH TOP FIVE TRACKS BY COLLIN VAZ COUGAR SHUFFLE A 'STUDENT A" COMIC BY FAITH ORCINO wmm^.w^^ . TOM It A ft O Y M O O M i RAPACE J M S G N O FN A E A D LI I *mr DROP is onscreen he completely absorbs you with the sheer power of his talent. A lso, James Gandolfini delivers his last performance with such charisma that you're whisked back to the glory days of Tony Soprano and left in awe of how talented he was. A fine job to g o out on. The Drop also does a good job at handling its tone. A s per Lehane tradition, it's got a very dark, downbeat story, and you feel the sense of foreboding dread throughout. You know from the first scene that this side of Brooklyn is not a nice place, and the movie sticks to its guns and makes itself a dark descent into Bob's personal Hell. But there're also some nice touches of dark humor, usually supplied by the remarkably deadpan Gandolfini. But even with all these good things, it seems Lehane and director Michael R. Roskam forgot to add good storytelling. This is a movie where the basic story could've been a strong one, but the way it was told didn't work. A lot of this comes down to pacing; it was slower than it needed to be, with long stretches of the movie leaving me waiting for something to happen. The movie also has some skewed priorities, focusing too much on the more mundane aspects o f the story, leaving the plot very sluggish and meandering. I'm not joking when I say that in this crime drama about dirty money, there's probably just as much emphasis on Bob's paranoia about his new dog being taken away. I desperately wanted to like The Drop, and there were definitely some good qualities, especially the performances by the two lead but poor storytelling and arthritic pacing bogged them down. It's definitely my least favorite Dennis Lehane adaptation to date, and I believe he should stick to writing books. Still, Tom Hardy's such a good actor that he makes the film bearable. 2.5/5 Paws �A & E Editor: Fatto O r a n o cougarchron.arts@gmail.com The final countdown begins By Zach Schanzenbach Senior Staff Writer Super Smash Bros, is fast approaching its Nintendo 3DS release date in North America. Japan released the game on Sept. 13, 20 days before its scheduled release date here. Rewind to E3 2014 back in June and the hype is still real, though not as imminent. Following the April 8 Nintendo Direct, only one character was confirmed to be returning: Ike of Fire Emblem who appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. During the Nintendo Digital Event on June 10, director Masahiro Sakurai gave fans a short trailer showcasing the various game modes available, alongside two brand new fighter options: the much-anticipated Mii Fighter, allowing you to play as your Mii in the game, and Palutena from the Kid Icarus games (particularly Uprising). Later that evening, after a smashing tournament showcasing the Wii U version of the game, Sakurai congregated with a number of Smash fans at a round table and unveiled other aspects of the game, including a brand new fighter option that was argu- ably one of the overall top ten hopefuls for the game: Pac-Man. In a historic match where the four gaming legends Mario, Mega Man, Sonic and Pac-Man faced o ff, the newest addition to the roster took the cake...then again, that's probably because he was controlled by Sakurai. Following the E3 hype, on July 14, a new trailer (my personal favorite) was streamed showcasing two newcomers: Lucina and Robin of Fire Emblem. Of course, while Sakurai was giving us some new fighters to look forward to controlling, he decided to show us his moves and include confirmation of arguably the most popular character in the franchise's history: F-Zero's Captain Falcon. Later, at the start of a Japanese Direct streamed not too long ago, another newcomer was announced: Shulk of Xenoblade Chronicles. Musician Spotlight Midnight Satellites By Kat Diltz and percussionist Jackie Bertone (Beach B oys, Tower of Power). Their down-to-earth lyrics, seamless harmonies and enduring guitar solos sparked the interest of many more music lovers in the Valley, and since been featured on local and online radio, and self-booked 2 00 shows in 2013 that included performances with artists such as H oobastank, Andrew WK and Uncle K racker . Midnight Satellites also played the w ell-known Camp Pendleton Mud Runs and Fourth of July Beach Bash to an audience of over 50,000 people. The band's devotion to music is unmistakthemselves on a songwrit- able, and their gleaming sucing enterprise, finding their cess is just the beginning. gritty, yet smooth sound, Midnight Satellites is availappealing to listeners of all able now on iTunes and Bandages. The following year, Camp (digital), and at any by popular request, the band live show (physical copy). recorded their first self-titled EP with Alex Pappas (Finch) share a serious passion for performing and writing muWith Shulk's announceMidnight Satellites sic that started out as jam ment, however, there was also some consternation. (MSATS) is a band that sessions, covering their faShortly before his confirma- thinks outside of the mu- vorite blues and classic rock tion, a supposed leak of the sical box. Playing punk songs. Weekly performances game's final full roster spread riffs, bluesy jams, modern for their friends and families across the Internet. Shulk pop tunes and much more, quickly developed into a rewas seen in an image of said- MSATS refuses to be listed alization of a full-blown proroster, alongside the last two as another generic rock band. fession in the music induscharacters from the origiFrom playing small open try. In 2012, the band found nal game not yet confirmed: mics in Ness of Earthbound and bars and the Pokemon Jigglypuff. Be- restaurants sides these three, there were to playing some interesting characters The House included as well: Dark Pit of Blues (Kid Icarus), who Nintendo in Los teased at the end of the trail- A n g e l e s , er unveiling Palutena, Dr. the band's Mario (Dr. Mario), return- top prioring from Super Smash Bros. ity is perMelee after being cut from f o r m i n g Brawl and the infamous snig- music that gering dog from Duck Hunt will get (are you kidding me?!). This you out of list is not exhaustive, in order your chair to not spoil the whole game and singfor you, but it's doubtlessly ing along. enough to make you wonder. Based in Southern California's Image provided by band's publicity team. 3 D S / Wii StaffWriter "winery capital," Temecula, MSATS is fronted by Sal Spinelli on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, with Brennan Kilpatrick on harmonizing vocals and lead guitar, Ryan Kilpatrick on bass and Nick Seiwert on drums. The four � 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>2014-2015</h2> Description An account of the resource The twenty-fifth academic year at the California State University San Marcos. 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A lleged student assault prompts d emands f or action I nvestigation s parks c ampus r esponse B Y JASMINE DEMERS ASSISTANT TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students have taken a stand against rape and sexual assault in an effort to refocus the conversation around supporting survivors. Demonstrators rallied during U hour on August 26 in Library Plaza with posters, chants and demands for change. Supporters included Cathy Nguyen from Student Health and Counseling Services, as well as members of STARS, Active Minds, the Health and Wellness Center, Sigma Chi, MEChA, STAND, the United Students - pf C^lor C oalition BSU and other CSUSM professors and faculty. The rally was organized in response to the pending investigation of the Tau Rho chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. UPD issued a crime report regarding allegations that in May of this year, a CSUSM student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus party hosted by members of TKE. Students have responded to these claims by protesting against the victimization of survivors, CSUSM students rally in protest against the victimization of survivors. Photo by Miguel Magana. notably those at CSUSM. Karen GuzmXn, who organized the rally along with members of Feminists Anonymous, did this to specifically offer support to survivors of all sexual violence. "Being survivors ourselves, we know what this process feels like," GuzmXn said. "There is so much that goes into being victimized and we just want this survivor to know that we stand behind them." Although TKE is not a recognized organization at CSUSM, the alleged sexual assault is closely associated with students and the surrounding campus community. Jeff Salas, the chapter President of TKE, explains that fraternity members are doing what they can to aid the investigation. "We have been coop- erating with anything that law enforcement has asked us to do to help with the situation," Salas said. The university also responded to these reports by focusing on student welfare and encouraging any victim of sexual assault to take advantage of confidential counseling services. "The safety and well-being of our entire campus community is our highest priority," CSUSM's Public Information Officer, Margaret Chantung, said. "We will not tolerate nor ignore sexual assault and we .will hold members of our community accountable for their actions." Chantung emphasized the university's involve^ ment in this investigation by sharing their partnership with the California Attorney General's Office and local law enforcement. '"^Chese - i ssues : "haver ' l e^ suited in an increase of student concern and public awareness of sexual assault in the community. Karen GuzmXn and other members of Feminists Anonymous explain that being able to confront this violence is the most important thing. "We want to create a campus who is talking about it. We want to facilitate those discussions and eventually change our campus climate," GuzmXn said. Greek Life response to the TKE incident Sororities and fraternities speak up B Y JASMINE DEMERS ASSISTANT TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Greek Life organizations at CSUSM are looking to move forward from recent news of the investigation of Tau Kappa Epsilon so that they can continue to improve themselves, the campus and the community. Although the local fraternity has not been a recognized organization since 2005, the TKE rape and sexual assault allegations may have had a significant impact on sororities and fraternities at CSUSM. Jason Schreiber, Director of Student Life and Leadership, explains that public scrutiny in this type of situation is inevitable. "Beyond the investigaÙmMimìmm. S eptember 2 4,2014 Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.conn tion, it's important that we being able to thoughtfully take a step back and exam- develop our fraternity and ine Fraternity and Sorority sorority culture so that there Life to ensure that we are can be a paradigm shift away implementing best practices from that stereotype and and continually improving back to what fraternities and the resources and services sororities are supposed to offered to the entire campus be about," Schreiber said. community," Schreiber said. CSUSM FSL has proven He also points out that to be much more than just TKE's actions should in no a stereotype. They pride way reflect that values of our themselves in being big own Greek Life organiza- contributors to the commutions because they receive a nity and in holding themsignificant amount of training selves to a particular set of and leadership development. beliefs that embody leader"The topics of the training ship development, intellecand education include risk tual development, service to management, sexual assault/ others, community impact, rape, alcohol/drugs and haz- diversity, inclusion, commuing," Schreiber pronounced. nity development, lifelong Schreiber indicates that membership and organizaStudents utilize posters in order to demand change about treatment of sexual assault cases. Photo by Miguel Magana. there are several misconcep- tional standards/chapter options and stereotypes em- erations. Schreiber says that bedded in the portrayal of these organizations have Big Give in benefit of the tigation of TKE, Schreiber the recognized fraternity and Fraternity and Sorority Life even made an important im- Make-A-Wish Foundation. looks to make a negative sorority community to come (FSL) across the country. pact in charity events, raisIn light of the recent situation into a positive one. together to strengthen and "We have the benefit of ing over $76,000 for Vista's events and pending inves"This is an opportunity for support one another," he said. �News Editor: Ryan Downs cougarchron.news@gmail.com Kinesiology Club organizes The new off-campus parking predicament award winning food distributions Changes to off-campus parking affects commuting, resident students alike A response to hunger in A merica at CSUSM and the faculty adviser for Kinesiology Club, established the relationship between the club and the Donate Don't Dump creator when she became one of their mentors. In addition to other youth environmental awards, de Ghetaldi nominated Posard and DDD for the Presidential Environmental Youth Award. Posard, along with her younger brother Ethan, DDD organizers, Grace Manuel and Mia Pacheco, and Dr. de Ghetaldi, attended the EPA ceremony Kinesiology Club President, Madison Silvas, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF looks forward to increasLocal food distribution ing the ways in which the program, Donate Don't DDD program helps indi Dump, was honored by the viduals in the San Marcos Environmental Protection area in the upcoming year. Agency for its outstanding "We are determined to prowork in bringing almost one vide a steady food distribu million pounds of food to tion schedule for the individ people across the uals of the community and country that are sufferstudents who rely on them ing from food insecurity. as their food source," Silvas Donate Don't Dump said. "This [award] has also (DDD) is a program that motivated us to extend DDD works with local food banks out to other universities in and grocery stores to colhopes that they will be in lect food that has reached spired to start their own chapits expiration date but is ter and help their com still good for about an- "It is a great experience know- munities and students.' other week. Since these ing that you are helping others, Participation with products can no longer more than anything else/' the food drives has be sold after its expinot been limited to the ration date, grocery stores on Aug. 12 at the White campus student body and end up having to throw House. This is DDD's sec- faculty. Members of the loaway food that is still safe ond award, having received cal community have adopted to consume. This results in the President's Volunteer- the cause as well, including about 96 million pounds ism Award last year as well. individuals like Scott Mack, of food wasted every year. "Cal State has been the who heard of DDD through The problem is not that most active chapter of Do- friends. He attended the food there is too much food; it nate Don't Dump out of the distributions four to five is that many people can- 20 chapters across the na- times before he became one not afford how much these tion," Posard said. "They of the truck drivers that deproducts cost. This inability have been a huge help in livers food to the DDD sites. to buy enough food to eat, keeping the program running, "It is a great experience known as food insecurity, with many of the volunteers knowing that you are helpaffects approximately 1 in 6 being from the Kinesiol- ing others, more than anyAmericans across the coun- ogy Club and the university." thing else," Mack said. try. In an effort to reduce the CSUSM's chapter of Donate Don't Dump looks amount of food that becomes Donate Don't Dump has forward to continued growth, trash and give it to those in worked avidly to ensure that notably throughout the state . need, DDD was created. the campus population arid According to Dr. de GhetalCarlsbad High School stu- surrounding community ben- di, she and ASI President Hadent Gabri Posard created efit from the donated food ley Perko will be presenting DDD at the age of 12 after as much as possible. This the idea of bringing DDD to learning about this disparity year, they have increased the all of the CSU campuses in between food that is thrown amount of food distributions January when they meet with away and how many people to every second and fourth the other ASI presidents. are in need. Five years later, Tuesday of the month, even For information on when Donate Don't Dump now on Dec. 23 when school is food distributions take saves up to 30,000 pounds of out of session. While the pro- place and how you can get food per month. For some in- gram used to only be offered involved, please visit fadividuals, these are all of the during the academic year, cebook.com/DonateDontgroceries they rely on to meet Dr. de Ghetaldi said that Dump and facebook.com/ their needs for one week. they now have the funding c susm.kinesiology c lub. Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, to distribute food even when a Kinesiology professor students are not in classes. B Y KATLIN SWEENEY B Y RYAN D OWNS AND K ATUN SWEENEY NEWS EDITOR & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF For years, students at CSUSM have used the Industrial district on Barham and Discovery Street as a place to park their cars during school hours. However, that's all coming to an end this semester, now that a new City Ordinance is limiting parking in the area to only two hours in some sections, and restricting it altogether in others. Naturally, this presents a problem to students who may need to park on campus for more than just a single class. It's easy to see the effectiveness of the streets near La Moree as a haven for students looking to escape some of the more expensive parking lots offered by the school. However, perhaps most affected by the change are the approximately 300 new students moving into The Quad, itself without a specific, designated parking area. This forces residents to make the often-excessive trip to the parking structure or UVA lot. "You have no choice but to park on campus if you want to go to the classes you paid for, and that's not only expensive, i t's a huge hassle," one student resident at The Quad said. "Not only do I have to walk up a huge hill every time I want to go somewhere, but if I want my car parked the whole day, I have to pay for a parking permit. So basically, living at The Quad now costs $600 more than it used to." Students face parking restrictions on the following streets: Industrial Street, East Carmel Street, Enterprise Street, Distribution Street, Production Street, Hill Dr., Trade Street, Venture Street and La Moree Road. There is two hour parking, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in these sections. However, there is no parking allowed between 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays for street sweeping. Students that are in violation of these new rules will face citations starting at $48 per ticket. The cost of purchasing a parking pass at CSUSM is $643 per academic year and $338 a semester, which leaves students frustrated and searching for alternatives. Students who opt out of this method of payment are forced to either use the ticket systems in the parking lots, which can cost up to $9 a day, orriskparking on campus without any pass whatsoever, which may result in a parking ticket from UPD. "It's completely unnecessary and unfair," one student, who wished to remain anonymous, said. If students choose to opt out of utilizing the parking structure, the other option is purchasing a monthly pass from the Sprinter/Breeze Station. Students are allowed to park their vehicles at any of the sprinter stops for free and then ride the sprinter to campus. This option of purchasing such a pass is available to CSUSM students for $40. However, the city is keen to point out that the matter has more to do with local homeowners and businesses than the school and its costs. Karl Schwann, the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services, has said that student parking in the area has prevented street sweeping, accumulating up to 1,500 pounds of debris. A lot of this ends up in the sewer, with the ultimate cost of polluting the ocean. The city council voted 5-0 in July on the matter, which also takes into account alleged complaints from businesses and homes on the street. While many students continue to complain and seek out alternatives for parking this semester, there is no plans for changing the current status of parking around the university. What happened while you were away The good, the bad and the weird B Y SARAH H UGHES SENIOR STAFF WRITER May 4 - The first in a series of reported rapes is declared to CSUSM, allegedly involving fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE). The frat is not recognized by CSUSM and the rapes allegedly occured off campus at a party in Oceanside. May 14 - Finals are disrupted by the Cocos Fire. Graduation ceremonies are postponed when flames appear within the vicinity of campus. May 20 - CSUSM reopens after the fire, two days after roads open again and evacuation notices cease. Unfinished finals are cancelled and grades are calculated through other means. May 24 and 25 - Rescheduled graduation ceremonies take place. June 16 - Local beloved baseball legend, Padre superstar, and SDSU coach, Tony Gwynn dies due to salivary gland cancer. July 7 - Head Basketball Coach Sheri Jennum is fired due to alleged racial discrimination. July 30 - 13-year-old girl is set to be tried for suspected arson in the Cocos Fire. Preliminary hearing is held. Late July through August - The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, popular among students on social media, goes viral and raises more than double the funds collected by the ALS Association the previous year. Some people in California are fined $500 for using unnecessary water during a massive drought in accordance with the Water Conservation Act. Aug. 11 - Robin Williams dies at 63 by suicide, shocking many. A social media discussion about depression ensued. Netflix is streaming many of his movies. Aug. 25 - The fall semester begins at CSUSM. With nearly 13,000 students, it brings CSUSM's largest student body ever. Three Palomar students die in an Oceanside crash on 1-78. Witnesses are urged to come forward to local California Highway Patrol (CHP). Aug. 26 - Feminist Anonymous organized a rally at U-hour to raise awareness about rape on college campuses. The rally also warns that the suspect in the alleged TKE incident is still at large. Campus authorities encourage safety in college parties. New parking restriction signs are posted along CSUSM student's former parking stand-bys by Chris Morales. NURTURE »YOUR. CALLING �Sports Editor: Resty Grey cougarchron.sports@gmail.com C SUSM t akes s tep t owards N CAA D ivision I I Realistic h ope f or the expansion of athletics B Y RESTY GREY SPORTS EDITOR NCAA banner is proudly displayed above the Sports Information office located inside the Clarke Field House. Photo by Matthew J. Kuhlman CSUSM heads into its final year of competing in the Associates of Independent Institutions (A J J .) tournament and its first year of transitioning towards full National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II membership. Haying been previously denied twice, CSUSM has finally been admitted into the provisional stages of the NCAA D2 and succeeded in expanding its athletics program. In this first provisional The Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 seasons will be year, the Cougars will play CSUSMY final chance to one last season in the A.I.I. compete in the A.I.I. and the and have its final opporNational Association of Inter- tunity to compete towards championship collegiate Athletics (NAIA). N.A.I.A. When asked ,what she while rising to meet NCAA regulations. expects in her final year competition According to CSUSM competing in the All. tournament, Women's Head Sports Information DirecVolleyball Coach Andrea tor, Matt Berson, if CSUSM Leonard was optimistic fails to meet any of the about the team's goals. NCAA requirements, the "We are expecting to come campus may expect to rein and win the conference," peat any provisional year. CSUSM has taken measLeonard said. "We're expecting to go in there num- ures to expand their Athber one and we're also ex- letic Dept. staff to help pecting a top 25 ranking." foresee any gaps that may otherwise be missed. "It's very important to us that we're not breaking any rules in the NCAA or NALA," Coach Leonard said. Along with several athletic requirements, CSUSM student athletes are also required to maintain a graduation rate equal to, or greater than, the general student body. While athletic competition is important in NCAA Division II, a high academic standard is required of all performing athletes. CSUSM is expecting full membership in the NCAA D2 by fall of 2017. Heart Beat ALS Ice Bucket Challenge defined SY A LEXIS S AUCEDO SPORTS COLUMNIST Who would have thought that a bucket of ice water could raise over $100 million for ALS research, as well as bring awareness to so many? The latest craze has swept the nation the last few months, taking Facebook in particular by storm. All the cool kids are doing it; even celebrities such as LeBron James and Jennifer Lopez have jumped on the bandwagon. So what is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? More importantly, what is ALS? There are many cold water challenges out there, but the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, all its authenticity, can be credited to Pete Frates. According to syracuse.com, Frates is a former Boston College baseball star, who is two years into an ALS diagnosis. The rapidly progressive disease has since claimed Frates' ability to walk and talk. Yet, Frates still managed to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge with a smile last month in Fenway Park, with all of his family and friends by his side. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is considered to be a neuromuscular disease. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease and can be more specifically classified as a motor neuron disease. According to the NIH, motor neurons serve as the communication between the nervous system and the voluntary muscles of the body. In ALS, motor neurons die and the brain loses the ability to control voluntary movement. The NIH states that the average life expectancy of individuals with ALS is two tofiveyears and the majority die from respiratory failure* This is due to the weakening of muscles in the diaphragm. The NIH also says that symptoms associated with ALS vary widely from tight muscles to slurred speech. Individuals suffering from ALS do not lose all cognitive ability, therefore they are often aware of the rate at which their body is betraying them. Due to the similarity of symptoms with other diseases, no one test can be used to confirm ALS. As a result, physicians rely on a compilation of neurological exams, as well as an extensive medical history, to diagnose each patient. While the cause of ALS is still unknown, scientists are investigating specific genetic mutations and exposure to certain environmental toxins as possible causes. With over 12,000 individu- als in the United States who are suffering from ALS, an Ice Bucket Challenge might be just what scientists needed to fund research for a cure. According to the New York Daily News, prior to the Ice Bucket Challenge, fundraising efforts for ALS research only raised $26.3 million this past fiscal year. Now, how can you join the already three million people who have donated to ALS? Originally, it was customary to wait for a tag on Facebook, daring you to either complete the challenge within twenty-four hours or donate. This challenge has grown so large it is now a movement and many are accepting the challenge for fun, in addition to donating* Those wishing to donate to ALS research or other charities associated with the disease can visit alsa.org. Renneisen steps into head coach position with hopes of continued growth New women's soccer coach Bobby Renneisen celebrating the first win of the season 2-1 with assistant coach Courtney Drummond by Ashley Odom. B Y ERIK SANDOVAL STAFF WRITER CSUSM appears to have selected the best man to lead the Lady Cougars to new heights as Bobby Renneisen has become the Women's Soccer Head Coach after nearly ten years of assistant coaching experience. Renneisen has credited former women's soccer coach and current men's soccer head coach Ron Pulvers for preparing him Head coach Ron Pulvers instructs players on strategies for upcoming matches. Photo by Miguel Magana. Women's soccer coach Bobby Renneisen heads new era for this new challenge. "I was really fortunate to be able to handle day to day operations during practices as if I were the head coach," Renneisen said. "I wasn't out there just fetching cones, I was able to be a part of the required hands-on duties of coaching, which has allowed me to make a seamless transition into head coach/' With the season being its early stages, Renneisen will be relying upon his veterans, which includes nine seniors and four juniors. Unfortunately, the women's soccer team has been blind sided by a slew of unrelenting injuries, which has forced the squad to redshirt six players. However, according to the new Head Coach, that is the name of the game and that shouldn't prevent his team from achieving success. "We do not have any specific, one standout or all-star type of player on this team," Renneisen said. "We are going to get this done collectively as a unit to become a team that achieves our goals." Men's soccer head coach Ron Pulvers returns with bigger focus Renneisen is confident that his team's leaders will help them succeed this season. "Our captains Nicole Luna and Natalie Lara are players that will have leadership roles, but we have plenty of experienced players that we will rely upon so J look at leadership among the whole squad to be key." Coach Renneisen is looking forward to continuing a winning tradition that includes four Association of • Independent Institutions (A.1.1.) titles, most recently in 2013, along with five appearances at the NAIA national tournament. "We want to repeat as conference champions again and get back to Orange Beach, Alabama to compete with the best teams around the coun try," Renneisen said. "Last season we advanced to the second round and I would like to improve on that by advancing even further into the tournament.-Being able to go play against some of the best teams last year has given us plenty of experience for the upcoming season: B YSHAINAPÀRDO SENIOR STAFF WRITER Ron Pulvers' role in the CSUSM Athletics Department has changed despite continuing as head coach of the men's soccer team. Returning for his ninth season, Men's Soccer Head Coach Ron Pulvers -has decided to focus on just the men's team instead of coaching both men's and women's soccer teams. "I could spend more quality 'time with the players, providing more opportunities for them to learn and it adds life, balance and initiative of NCAA," Pulvers said. Pulvers believes with his new sole focus on the men's soccer team, he better benefit the team entering the NCAA Division 2. As the 2014 season begins, all thé talk is about how exciting it is to be getting ready to join other NCAA competitors next season. Pulvers is ready to end this last season in the NAIA with a bang. "Going to NCAA D2 is a big excitement for everyone," Pulvers said. "It adds to our recruiting profile and being affiliated with the NCAA label is a big recognition and it will help our program in every way. The NCAA will be a challenging experience but it will make us get stronger as a whole team." In regards to this season, Pulvers believes that the men's soccer team has experienced players and a handful of fresh new talent that could benefit the team in massive ways. "He inspires all of us to be better players. How [he is] encouraging and positive about every aspect, and as a result it reflects on how we play and how much we want to be here. We practice harder because of him," senior athlete, Evan Myers, said. The upcoming season appears to be one that the team is looking forward to overall. "He likes to change it up a lot and keeps you on your toes. We have to be aware for , anything he's going to throw at you," athlete, Erik Mueller, said. "I am excited for this season now that he is just coaching the men's [soccer] team. He has so much more time to focus on just the men and he has that extra enthusiasm to pump the team." �cH^rchron.sports@gmaii.com TlIE CoUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I O , 2 O I 4 S P O R T S * W hat s tudents listen t o a t C ougar g ym Music to keep motivated B Y MACKENZIE CLARK ASSISTANT TO THE SPORTS EDITOR Many CSUSM students often listen to hiphop and rap while running . on the treadmill or lifting weights at The Clarke gym. Men's freshmen soccer player, Kevin Graham, enjoys getting pumped up for big games by listening to his favorite music as a way of keeping up his energy during workouts. With a playlist full of his favorite artists such CSUSM junior Daniel Phair listens to Tupac while he works out on stationary bike by Matthew J . Kuhlman as Juicy J, Drake and also " I. go to the gym to repeppered with classic rock lin and Tom Petty, Graham with headphones over his head, blasting his favorite fresh my legs and get ready legends such as Led Zeppe- can be found focused on his most intense workouts song "I mean it" by G-Eazy. for the next practice or big game," Graham said. Music can be a way to help motivate not only this soccer player during workouts, but also anyone getting through those last five grueling minutes on the treadmill. Austin Schiff is a student that is not on a sports team this semester, but is a - Clarke regular. An avid listener of music for both reasons of pure motivation and relaxation, Schiff enjoys listening to hip-hop, rap and trap music while working out. "Those beats get me pumped so I am able to perform [my] best," Schiff said. His favorite song, "On Top," produced by his favorite artist, Flume, features a hook by New York based RAP artist T.Shirt, repeating phrases that express a desire to reach "the top." However, not everyone is picky about his or her choice of music. Freshmen men's b asketball player, Dylan Eamigh* has a playlist filled with various artists from genres like hip-hop, rap and R&B that he prefers to put on shuffle. For these and many other students on campus, music is what keeps them pumped throughout the day and during long hours of working out. "Those beats get me pumped..." Projected gymnasium expected to expand student community Building student spirit in the Cougar experience B Y BURTLAND D IXON STAFF WRITER CSUSM takes a huge stride in building campus pride with the addition of a new state-of-the-art basketball gymnasium, scheduled to be complete and ready for use by the start of 2016 women's volleyball season. The possibilities this gym could have for positively impacting the experiences of students are limitless. "I think it's another building to bring the community together," CSUSM third year track athlete, Allen Brown, said. "With the gym, it's like we'll be able to see our basketball team and I know we have a great team but it's just hard to go out and see their games." Due to not having a large gym, CSUSM has struggled in some ways to increase the size of crowds in attendance at games. Lacking a football team at CSUSM seems to also be a common topic of discussion with students and athletes. However, lacking a local gymnasium to cheer for the Cougars that play indoor sports remains one of the biggest concerns on campus. Without this resource, students do not have a large scale location to cheer on their peers and participate in the game day experience. "I think it definitely opens people's eyes to be active in college and with it being on campus people aren't going to worry about driving to the other gym," student Brianny Williams, set to graduate in 2015, said. "I think it will affect our college campus as well as probably get more prospective students instead of students not wanting to come when they see we don't even have a gym." Home basketball and volleyball games are currently played off campus, forcing CSUSM athletes to drive a number of miles to compete in what is considered to be a. "home" game With a staggering 1 percent of students living on campus, this gym will allow the other 99 percent to feel like they are part of a school community and express their Cougar pride. Tm ready to start now!' WmMmmmmmtmrm-pm^mmfM format school has flow toy* S oon 111 hwm my i l t g r t t wifcfiOuE missing J d ay of w orkT Photo credit by The Office of Construction. I •• . GO TO CLASS. PROCRASTINATE. EAT BACON. REPEAT. I'• WSß IF YOU HAVE TO 'STUDY* YOU MIGHT AS WELL DO IT WITH A BURGER AND A BEEIL. On® C o u r y R . 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The Ombuds Office is a unique space on campus in which individuals can discover what resources are available to them and talk through issues such as communication difficulties, conflicts with peers or individuals with more power than them. Because it is separate from administration and is completely confidential, all students, faculty and staff can use this resource without worrying if their feelings will cause problems at work or school . Dr. Fritz Kreisler, from Student Health and Counseling Services, has been part of the Ombuds staff for a few years and has spoken with faculty and staff about personal issues as well as those that arise in the workplace. He has discovered that many times, individuals are in need of guidance to direct them as to how to best address conflict, what the policies and procedures at CSUSM are and how to find solutions. "I think that it helps tb find actual pathways, bring people together and sometimes work towards a compromise," Kreisler said. "It is amazing how much you can sort it out into this or that. We look at the options you have, how you can move past things and sort out issues while shedding light on them." Dr. Kara Kornher, from Disabled Student Services, joined the Ombuds staff eight months ago to serve as the consultant for students. She has found that all students can benefit from an open, informal conversation with someone that is willing to listen and help. "It is the opportunity to see problems get solved and to see people take responsibility, and take charge, of what is happening to them," Kornher said. "This way, they do not feel like a passive victim. They have choices, options and they can make informed decisions." Both Kornher and Kreisler credit the Ombuds Office for being a unique resource in the sense that neither of them will repeat any of the information that is told to them and they do not keep records of who visits the office. Any notes that are taken during a session are immediately shredded to keep the highest degree of confidentiality in place. "We are not advocates and we do not have the power to Photo credit by Matthew J. Kuhlman. make policies or say indiselections that stand out the viduals should be punished," B Y MATTHEW J . KUHLMAN STAFF W RITER/PHOTO EDITOR most when something a little Kreisler said. "It is a comThe iconic view of the in- different is in mind are sandpletely safe and confidential ternationally known Hooters wiches like the Shrimp Po space where people are able to address their confusion marque never fails to rally up Boy, the Pulled BBQ Pork and feelings before search- thoughts, images and memo- Sandwich and the Speeding out a formal process to ries of food, fun and sporting way Sandwich with bacon, events. The new San Marcos cheddar, green onions and change things." The only circumstances in Hooters location certainly Daytona sauce. In the mood which either Kreisler or Ko- provides for its patrons all of for something on the healthy side tonight? Hooters also rnher will speak about what the above and then some. The wide variety of appe- has more than seven salad goes on during a session are if the individual says they tizers and starters are what and seafood choices from a are going to hurt themselves, people have come to expect brand new Shrimp and Spinthreatens to kill someone, from Hooters. Most sports ach Salad to fresh Alaskan speaks of child abuse in their bars/restaurants offer fried Snow Crab Legs. No one can think of Hoothousehold or other issues cheese and chicken strip type that legally require the lis- foods, but Hooters puts their ers without the lively server own unique flare on their ap- staff and the wall to wall tener to report it. For more information on petizers with their signature wide screen TVs displaythe Ombuds Office and to hot sauces and cooler sauces ing every desired sporting schedule an appointment, for dipping. Fried pickles, event and/or news worthy Buff Chicken Sliders" and programing. When it comes visit www.csusm.edu/omLots-A-Tots" are a few of to the service, the layout of buds/ the menu items unique to the main floor, outdoor patio Hooters. and bar at the San Marcos For your main course, Hooters, it is arranged perfree-time on campus Hooters has a wide variety of fectly. This allows the staff classic sandwiches and fresh to pay extra attention to all ground chuck burgers. Menu of the guests without having C ampus Break Time: 5 Things to D o Ways to spend your extra to stand over their shoulders. Servers like Ashley provide attentive and friendly service with the right amount of attention and space for the patrons to enjoy themselves. One of the more unique events Hooters offers is the ever so popular feeling of being at a sporting eventMoney Night Football. Every Monday and Thursday evening, Hooters' patrons are given $60 in entertainment money. "The guests use the $60 in Hooters cash to bet on questions pertaining to the featured football game," a bartender at the main Hooters bar, Evan Ammon, said. "The prizes range from small items like shot glasses to large ticket items like wide screen TVs." Considering that most people have an idea of what to expect when they visit a Hooters restaurant, the San Marcos location is incredibly successful at providing guests with familiar yet unique menu choices along with friendly and attentive service staff. Since going out for the evening is supposed to be a memorable experience with friends and family, the San Marcos Hooters is definitely worth checking out oil any evening for good food and memories that a person could get used to. The total experience was a definite 5 out 5 paws for the cleanliness, staff and food. Extended learning: CSUSM self-support division Learning in school and beyond B Y JAMES MASSENGALE W EB ASSISTANT Photo provided Noelle Friedberg. B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG OPINION EDITOR Everybody dreads that day of the week when they have a four hour gap in between their classes. You can choose to leave campus when you have a break in between classes, or you can save some gas and hang around. If you decide to stay on campus and wait it out on your break, here are some things you can do to fill the time: 1. Watch a movie in the library. Some students may not know this, but you can actually check out movies from the Kellogg Library at the media library on the firstfloor.They have a wide variety of new and old movies, as well as private study rooms with TVs, DVDs and VHS players for moviewatching. Or you can watch a DVD on one of the many computers in the first-floor computer lab. If you have Netflix, think about watching it on your laptop, or on one of the computers in the library during your break. 2. Grab lunch with a friend. This one may take some planning ahead. If you're stuck on campus with nothing to do, text a friend or plan to have lunch together. There are some yummy food options on campus in the new USU building. Or you can pack yourselves a lunch and enjoy a nice picnic on a grassy spot somewhere on campus. 3. Take a nap. Everybody knows the couches in the reading room on the top floor of the library are the perfect place for a nap, and if you don't, you're missing out. Or you canfinda nice shady spot under one of the trees somewhere on campus. You can even take a nap in your car. Naps are the perfect way to recharge in between classes 4. Do homework. While this isn't the most exciting option, it is a productive way to spend your break. Long breaks are an excellent time to catch up on homework or to get ahead on your studying 5. Get caffeine! Feeling sleepy? Go caffeinate at one of the three coffee places on campus. Looking for a new drink? Head over to the campus coffee cart in the founders plaza They have one of the sweetest chai tea lattes around Extended Learning offers exciting opportunities to students that they may not be aware, or take advantage of. Laura Segall, Marketing and Public Information Officer for CSUSM Extended Learning, discussed the opportunities Extended Learning (EL) has to offer for CSUSM students. Segall explained how the breadth of programs, courses and certificates are extensive and present a myriad of possibilities for students. Extended Learning is not just responsible for organizing Summer Session and Winter Intersession. This educational arm of CSUSM operates all the international programs for the university, such as Study Abroad. It also simultaneously takes steps to involve businesses in the region (e.g. ViaSat)—businesses and organizations which CSUSM students may one day enjoy working for. This fall, Extended Learning offers its usual programs in Science, Business and Legal Studies, to name a few, but also introduces a new program in water leadership, with another program in cyber security on the way. Programs for credit are not the only opportunities available for CSUSM students. There are several certificate programs offered as well. Tasting room management is one of several courses involved with the budding, or experienced, sommelier's growth in the wine industry. Wine is not the only thing under the Californian sun, EL also offers certificates in digital arts, education and paralegal work. "All of these programs help prepare people for jobs," Segall said. In addition to the programs and certificates offered, Segall explained how affordable Extended Learning programs are. "The cost of our programs truly reflects what they cost," Segall said. Extended Learning is the "self-support division" that benefits the community at not-for-profit rates. There is an added bonus according to this fall's Extended Learning Catalog: CSUSM Alumni Members may actually receive a 15 percent discount on "most non-credit programs." As students continue to graduate, there may be a remarkable growth of the extended learning program. "We started a Temecula campus in 2009 that is 100 percent extended learning," Segall said; "This fall, we've started a second Temecula campus at the Old City Hall building in Temecula, which is a partnership between Mount San Jacinto College, CSUSM Temecula and the City of Temecula." On top of the new buildings that will benefit incoming students, Segall informed that EL has grown by about 20 percent a year for the last three years. "Of the 23 CSU's, Extended learning at CSUSM, last year, ranked number 10 in terms of revenue generation," Segall said. Segall suggests for CSUSM students to look at the website at csusm.edu/el, review the catalog and discover what Extended Learning can offer. �Features Editor: Nada Sewidan cougarchron.features@gmail.com Aback X school ) list f or Campus Recreation E vents, e xcursions o ffered B Y N ADA SEWIDAN FEATURES EDITOR Zombie runs, ultimate frisbee tournaments, backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, karaoke nights at the USU- just a few of the many trips and events Campus Recreation has to offer. Campus Recreation enkSritfK'Witnm compasses fitness and wellI .This year you might be at ness classes, outdoor ex•east partly responsible for cursions, intramurals and [checkißgoff essentialitems other sports clubs. They M fom b actio^hool even have yoga sessions offered throughout the week. CSUSM student and asH e l are some things that many have come to jqppreci- sistant to Student Outreach Coordinator, Natalie ate here at GSUSM: I I * AreusaMe water bottle- Ortega, explained that the here are nifty water fill- purpose of Campus Rec is I stations in almost every to advocate overall health, and to get students inlilding. . volved with campus while having fun in the process. "Our main goal for Campus i s CSÖ Stair Master, ¡ ¡¡I good r eas#, Wear Rec this year is to grow and potmortabîe footwear to avoid getting foot prdt&em from wálkmgm w omout or pmiiM sliD^* ' '3. Sunscreen- J o help reduce your chances of po~ ntially appropriating age • t s and cancer, u sesimscreen diuly fc> cover your [sttiine !ougars get as many people involved as we can," Ortega said. "We want to get students to experience new things." Ortega recalls a memorable past experience with Campus Rec and how a new CSUSM foreign exchange student once joined them on a surfing excursion. The student did not know how to surf, and, on top of that, had never even seen an ocean before. Other students on the excursion partnered together, supplied her with surfboards and taught her how to swim. "They gave her the best experience," Ortega said. "That's the way Campus Rec works." Campus Rec offers a multitude of events and trips throughout the semester. Some of these trips include kayaking in La Jolla Cove, surfing, hiking San Marcos' own Double Peak Trail, climbing in Joshua Tree, paddle boarding on the Carlsbad Lagoon and paintballing in Camp Pendleton. In addition, archery lessons for students are available at a discounted rate. Students can also choose from intramural teams such as flag football, soccer, softball and dodgeball. Sports clubs associated with Campus Rec also provide cycling, dance, lacrosse and volleyball teams. The prices for events and trips range from free to $95. However, space is limited and usually caps out at about eight to 10 students for weekend trips such as Joshua Tree or Sierra Nevada, and around 15 to 20 students on day trips such as hiking or surfing. Campus Rec's hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. Photo provided by Campus Recreation. to 6 p.m. on Saturday in clubs, not to mention the the Clarke Field House. obstacle courses and food. Campus Rec will be holdBrenda Ferro, Student ing a Recreation Fair on Sept. Building Lead for Campus 9 at the Clarke Field House Rec, has attended several exfor any students interested cursions and weekend trips. in finding out more about "Campus Recreation the events and trips offered. is a great way to make There will be tables and new friends and meet stands for outdoor adven- new people," Ferro said. tures, intramurals and sports Faculty Profile Meet the face behind the CSUSM Recreation Program McLin plans on staying right here at CSUSM. 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The occasion does not call for work or school; therefore, the grogginess that generally overcomes one's senses at this hour is nowhere to be found. Pierre quietly grabs his duffle bag and ice chest and heads for the door. The predawn energy has an eerie though peaceful stillness. The passing of time has yet to take hold of the day. Upon arrival to his destination, Pierre opens the trunk and pauses to admire the sound of waves crashing nearby. After a calming breath, he begins preparing f or what he came to do. Slipping on his neoprene camo wetsuit, memories of his first dive surface in his mind, creating an undeniable sense of nostalgia. Eyeing his, favorite sandy cove, he slings the remaining gear over his shoulder and starts the short hike to the beach. Before stashing the rucksack behind a rock, he removes his most vital piece of equipment, his speargun. It is a handmade teak wood work of art, crafted by Daryl Wong- the state gun of Ha- waii. Once at the water's edge, Pierre steps into his three feet long carbon fiber fins and secures his dive mask and snorkel over his face. Running through a last mental checklist, he makes sure his knife is sheathed in his belt and wades out into the water before kicking out into the depths in search of yellowtail, dorado and the elusive white sea bass. Pierre, a CSUSM student, is not alone in his distinct adventures. Many San Diegans have taken to the "Spearo" lifestyle, reaping both the physical and men- tal benefits of this pastime. For spearfishing enthusiasts, the obvious dangers of such a hobby are outweighed by the blissful solitude that exists in the depths. However, diving to depths of forty plus feet on a single breath requires an immense amount of physical proficiency and emotional discipline. Although not a lifestyle suited for all personality types, Pierre describes his love for diving as an "escape from everyday life like no other." 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That is why overcomdore Roosevelt: "Comparison is the thief of joy." ing this habit is something If you listen to the conver- many of us need to master sations of people of all ages, now, while we're still young. Social media can make you will most likely hear the comparison of themselves comparing ourselves with to others. Women your others more tempting now mother's age tend to wish than ever. Our news feeds are they had the skin of so-and- filled with so many happy so. Your dad could wish he couples, beautiful faces and had the car his boss drives. exciting adventures; howThe^Httle girl down the ever, what is often the probstreet might wish she was as lem with comparing your "popular" as thefcther girls. life to someone else's based So many of us are con- off of what they post online OPINION EDITOR Photo courtesy of Noelle Friedberg. is this: most people only a couple of weeks ago when share their best moments. I I heard a dad say, "People witnessed a perfect example I 'm friends with on Faceof the flaw in this tendency book always tell me I have the happiest son in the world. But they only think that because I don't post pictures of him when he's crying." It can also be extremely tempting to compare ourselves to our classmates. The guy who sits in front of you got a higher score on the test he didn't even study for, while you studied for hours and you failed it. Or that girl's parents pay for her education while you have to work two part-time jobs just to support yourself. But here's the thing, comparing ourselves to others doesn't "fix" any of the problems we face or see in our own lives. It only brings us down. Break out of the destructive cycle of constantly comparing by thinking instead of how you can work harder to do better next time, or by developing an attitude of gratitude. Instead of envying the lives and possessions of others, choose to be satisfied with your own circumstances. It is a much more rewarding way to live, if you ask me. You might be surprised by how much better you feel when you break out of the small but dangerous habit of comparing yourself to others. Can You Really Find Love Online? Operation Uganda A personal take on dating websites Making a difference in children's education B Y ANTHONY TREVINO know that this algorithm can Recently, I was complain- be manipulated or flat-out ing to a buddy of mine that wrong. For kicks, I looked at I couldn't remember the last what percentage of a match time I went on an actual date. my Mend and I were, and He suggested that I try OK was aghast at the fact that we Cupid, since he was going were only a 66 percent match. My point is that not everyto have a go at it himself. He must have seen the one can really get a good idea look on my face because of who someone is based on he immediately followed it these questions, oftentimes with, "Stop taking yourself leading you to miss out on so seriously and try it out." what may have been a relaSo over summer break I tionship or friendship. For ventured into the world of example, one woman I had online dating. While my ex- been chatting with informed periences were tame com- me a few days before our pared to those of whom I date that based on how difcommunicated with - no ferent our answers to the preone offered to show me their set questions were, there was homemade dungeon or paint no reason for us to meet up. That was fine. My feelings me in their "studio" much to my chagrin. I didfindmy- were only moderately singed self asking one question over - definitely better than a bad and over: can we really find or awkward date. However, "the one" by answering a set I find it interesting that this of questions andfillingout is what caused the change in a profile that's dangerously interest. To me, an algorithm close to a job application? cannot predict chemistry. So, while maybe it's true The quick and easy answer is that it depends on that she enjoyed the beach what you're looking for. A and Jason Mraz, while I lot of people utilize online preferred the wilderness dating for hookups or sum- and Die Antwoord, there's mer romances, while oth- still a possibility that we ers try to seek out a solid may have hit it off. But beindividual who's in it for cause I checked X instead the long haul. The way OK of Y, it meant we were too Cupid works is that you're different and therefore not matched with people by compatible on any level. a percentage that is based Therein lies my problem on how you answer their with the system of online never-ending questionnaire. dating. It provides a way This matching system, for people to filter out traits based on questions one might they find undesirable in pofind on a psychological test tential partners, without for the FBI, is meant to make really understanding how meeting people easier; how- those aspects shape the in1 ever, it doesn't take any kind dividual they're talking to. of genius-like intuition to In a way, the online dating STAFF WRITER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney DESIGN EDITORS Rachel Pratt & Lana Cook NEWS EDITOR Ryan Downs SPORTS EDITOR Resty Grey OPINION EDITOR Noelle Friedberg system eliminates the chem- B Y G ARRETT H A T C H istry that can form when CONTRIBUTOR meeting people in person I hope everyone has had - much like applying for a a smooth enough transition job online can make one from summer into your new feel like just another num- school routine. I would like ber in a corporate inbox. to share with you some reKeeping all this in mind, flections I've had since my I actively sought out people trip to Uganda, Africa this that were only seventy per- summer. cent matches or below. Most You might be thinking, people I contacted were op- "Wow, he went to Africa!" erating under the same "I or, "Why should I even care don't talk to anyone that isn't enough to read this?" Either 90 percent compatible" per- way, I promise it won't be a ception, which isfine;how- waste of your time. I went ever, after a few unfruitful to Uganda with a team of attempts, a woman (who I'll 13 college-aged friends who call E) around my age re- all had the desire to do more plied, and we went out a few than just work all summer; days later. E is the complete they wanted to make a differopposite of what I typically ence. I can confidently tell look for: energetic, loud, bub- you that they each did just bly and careless about what that through our work with people think of her. Other Operation Uganda. than a very similar love of Our journey started by film, we are totally different. traveling 11 hours in a small, Flash forward a few months four-wheel drive bus to the later and we've developed a far northern part of Uganda, great friendship that may or 'where the grass was green, may not blossom into more. the ground was usually mudEven if it doesn't, I 'm still dy and the people were beauoveijoyed to have gotten to tiful. On the way, we passed know the woman with pink many children, young kids hair that OK Cupid told me on dirt roads in the middle was only a 70 percent match. of nowhere, eagerly running In short, the online daring's alongside the bus waving at system of connecting people us - the Mzungu or "white isn't bad or malicious. It's people" as they called us. merely flawed in that it's not They each had the brightest going to be correct 100 per- smiles you can imagine, yet cent of the time. I think it were barefoot and wearing would be beneficial for po- the only pair of clothes they tential users of these various had. It was quite an experisites to be aware that love ence, and made me really isn't something youfindby think about what is important reading a profile of checking in life. boxes; it's something you Here in beautiful, sunny discover by getting to know San Marcos we can easily people in the real world. take our education for grant- COUGAR CHRONICLE A & E EDITOR Faith Orcino COPY EDITOR Maria Valencia & Ericka Powers ACADEMIC ADVISOR Kent Davy PHOTO EDITOR Matthew J. Kuhlman school rooms in Africa can be made for an extremely cheap price. For the school building we are working on right now, the cost is about 35,000 US dollars, which seems expensive, but makes sense when you realize that supplies and labor must be brought in from over a seven-hour drive away. Because of this, Operation Uganda has a heart to involve the Photo courtesy of Garrett Hatch. local community in the coned. It's expected for most of struction of schools. They us to get a college degree af- strive to have locals provide ter high school. But after be- a good portion of the bricks, ing in Uganda with the 400 and use day laborers from kids in the village we visited, the community to help boost I will never take my educa- the local economy. tion for granted again. Operation Uganda is an Education is one of the Australian-founded and run greatest shortcomings of ru- organization that has mulral Uganda. It is supposed tiple locations throughout to be free for the kids, but it Uganda, and plans on imcosts them money to buy uni- pacting as many kids as forms, and they are also often possible. They currently required to pay a small fee to get people from Australia to take their exams, which en- support the students in their able them to graduate to the schools for 45 US dollars a next grade level in primary month, but sadly there are school. Although these costs still many unsponsored chilmay only be a few dollars, dren. many villages like the one My team that went was the we were in have no money at first ever American team to all. They live by trading and volunteer with Operation bartering for their necessi- Uganda, and we have each ties . This is where Operation decided to sponsor a kid we Uganda comes in. They work met there. Now I would like to build schoolhouses and to challenge you to do the find local teachers that make same. Maybe you don't have education possible for the 45 extra dollars to spend a multitude of children grow- month, but I bet if you parting up in these rural villages. nered with a friend you could Where we were, the closest make it happen. Please go public primary school was to operationuganda.org and about a five to six-hour walk sponsor a child today! Also, away. check them out on Facebook One major misconcep- at Operation Uganda. tion is the idea that building STAFF James Massengale Celeste Morales Lexy Perez CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicie@gmail.com Erik Sandoval cougarchron.layout@gmail.com Alexis Saucedo cougarchron.news@gmail.com Zach Schanzenbach cougarchron.sports@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER WRITING STAFF Jeff Meints Anthony Trevino cougarchron.features@gmail.com Kayla Arbini Collin V az cougarchron.opinion@gmaii.com SALES REP Mackenzie Clark Anne Hall csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com Burtland Dixon ASSISTANT TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jasmine Demers Our Website: csusmchronicle.com Katia Brunson Katie Garner FEATURES EDITOR Sarah Hughes N ada Sewidan Courtney Jones cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves therightto reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �OPINION The positives of young love T HE C OUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 0 , 3 0 1 4 't be afraid to marry young Photo courtesy ot Jasmine Demers. BY JASMINE DEMERS ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Never in a million years did I think that I would be married at 20 years old. I was supposed to just think that boys had cooties for the rest of my life. Yeah, right. Most of us know it doesn't work that way, and have an undeniable desire to love and to give into attraction. So yes, I fell in love and married my high- school sweetheart, and I can honestly say that I have never been happier in my life. I want to make a case for young love and young marriage. People should know that being young does not automatically assume a mere "puppy love" capability. A person's heart doés not simply become "mature" enough to love when you hit a certain age. It is a constant and ever-evolving inner emover-evolvine tion, and it is indestructible. When I married my husband, it was like I was suddenly sitting in an interrogation room, awaiting my own persecution. Everywhere I looked , I found judgment and misunderstanding. I could probably write a book about all of the young marriage stereotypes I've heard, so, let's start with the top three myths of young marriage: Number one: The only reason you could possibly get married that young is because you're pregnant. Nope, not in my case. Believe it or not, I got married simply because I am head over heels in love. I found an amazing friend and partner in crime that I want to share the rest of my life with. Number two: You must have had a courthouse wedding. Wrong again! I was married in a beautiful church surrounded by myfriendsand family. I hadflowers,a white gown and the whole shabang. Number three: You don't have family support. Just because YOU might not agree with young marriage, does not mean tha my family is hat unsupportive. They have stood by me through everything and I am very proud of the relationship that my parents have with my husband. Myths = busted. I think it's important for people to understand that it is okay to be in love. It is okay to give someone your everything, and to allow them to love you - back . I'm definitely not saying that you should get married after dating someone for a month, or after saying "I love you" for the first time; however, it is completely okay to make that decision when it is right for you and right for the person you love, whether that is at 20 years old or 60 years old. No one should ever tell you that it isn't okay to express feelings of love based on specific standards set by society. Young love is not wrong and you do not have to accept that ignorance. If you have the opportunity to share that with someone, then you have to hold onto it. Things in our lives are always coming and going, but true love will be constant and lasting. Reasons to wait to get married Why some young marriages can be unsuccessful the relationship is still fresh has its appeal, but there are For many students, and a few reasons to wait until people in general, the ques- the end of your time in coltion of when to get married lege. Choosing when to get is a huge decision. married has so much to do Some people choose to get with what you want out of a married depending on when marriage, out of your career, they find their ideal partner; and out of life. The most imhowever, even if that ideal portant reason to wait until partner is found, the ques- you're older to say "I do" is tion is whether or not getting that you tend to know yourmarried now, while still in self better. You have grown college, is a good idea. Many enough and gained enough different age groups make life experience to understand up our student body here at what it is you want from CSUSM, but a good amount your future, and your partner are in their early twenties. in life. You have also given Which raises questions on yourself enough time to unwhen or why to get married derstand what your goals are, if thé right partner is found. allowing you to realize if you The temptation to get mar- and your partner are going to ried while you're young and be able to mutually share and B Y CELESTE MORALES OUTREACH ASSISTANT Photo provided by Chris Morales, benefit in each other's future. Some of the other reasons to wait have to do with finances and continuing your education. I'm not saying you can't be in college while you're married, but it can make decisions like choosing the location of your desired university easier, especially if you or your partner plan on attending graduate school. Marrying later in life may lead you to be more financially independent as well, so that your future married life can be more stable. m . -mm A A ;a• ublic transportation saves money, reduces stress Sprinter Compass Pass Loads Photos provided by Erich Alle» and Matthew J, Kulhman. ssiMmmmmi sîââ * B Y E RICH A IXEH STAFF1 WEITER Paying out the wazoo for a parking permit? Tired of traffic?! submit to you a cheaper, cleaner and more dependable method of travel: the Sprinter. While a yearlong CSUSM parking permit is $676, a full school year worth of Sprinter Compass Pass Loads comes out t o only $400 ($40 per month), or even $320 if you're thrifty. It's a fantastic opportunity that Parking and Commuter Services provides for us students. I took advantage of it for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters, parking at the Escondido Transit Center from the 15 North. Not once did I have to deal with traffic on the 15/78, or worry about my vehicle as the lot is monitored by NCTJ> security. The train was never late ~ it remains my most reliable method of travel, unlike the unpredictability of sporadic freeway jams or traffic lights. Additionally, my daily trip from Escondido to Cal State has pro« vided me with vital studying time before crudal exams. More and more students are realizing the benefits of the publictransit option. When CSUSM ^and NCTD first began their sprinter deal in Spring of 2007, only 22 students applied. That number is now up to 430 per month. That's 430 students who are minimizing their fees, saving gas and reducing the overall amount of commuters on the road. Completing your degree is hard enough on your wallet and stress level, why make it worse? 1 encourage you to at least check it out during your experience at Cal State San Marcos. An all-day pass is only $5, which is more affordable than the price of parking on campus. t M y experiencetowith CSUSM's ineaching program How jump-start your career education BY C ODY WARWICK ALUMNI The idea of going to college was pretty scary to me, and graduate work even more intimidating. As it is with most things, you never really know what you're getting into until you'rerightin the middle of it. Once I was in college, I realized that it wasn't as difficult as its reputation made it seem. I enjoyed the flexible schedule, and* that I wasn't stuck in a chair from 7:30 a.m.. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. In my mind, graduate work was still a whole different story. I knew that class numbers would change from 101 to 555, and that even'if I put my best effort in, there was still a chance of failure. I endeci up going for it anyway. I enrolled in the Middle-level Education Credential program through CSUSM so that I could eventually teach middle-school math. The program has a stellar reputation among educators, and I knew that it would be no easy feat. It consisted of veiy in-depth instruction on how to best teach children, providing me with two opportunities for which I could practice in the classroom setting at different local middle schools. I learned to teach kids of different cultures, languages and learning needs that all happened to meet in the same classroom to learn math. will I motivate kids to be As I feared, it wasn't life-long learners? How can easy. It consumed most of I make math exciting rather my time for a year of my than boring (as it-tends to life as I worked through as- be so often)? As my quessignments, group projects, tions changed, I realized that self-reflections and daunting my outlook had changed. state-required performance I was no longer someone assessments. It involved just trying to get through waking up early and leav- school and get a job to pay ing school late. If I wasn't the bills. The program gave actively working on some- me confidence in my ability thing, I was thinking about to educate kids. It changed it. What assignment was due me from someone who was, next? How were my students fearful into someone that going to act the next day? was now excited to make Am I actually cut out for an impact in students' lives. this whole teaching thing? Thankfully, I'm blessed to work at an awesome charter My questions eventually turned from worry to school in the area exploring excitement as the program the option of blended and neared its end. What kind online education for stuof teacher will I be? How dents in difficult or unique LIKE A 49 TECHNIQUES THAT 1 PUT STUDENTS ON T H E P ATH T O C OLLEGE Photo by Noelle Friedberg. circumstances that cannot attend a normal Monday through Friday school program. Every single day I get the chance to make a positive difference in students' lives by challenging them to grow and encouraging them to succeed, not just as math students, but as individuals. If you want to be a teacher and cannot decide what program to enroll in, I highly recommend the middle-level program. The professors are passionate about what they teach, and gefting the chance to enrich the lives of middle school students on a daily basis is so rewarding. �10 A&E Editor: Faith O rciño cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Netflix Review Cafe de Flore In theatres now The Giver: Giving life new meaning B Y LEXY PEREZ ASSISTANT TO THE A & E EDITOR B Y KAYLA ARBINI STAFF W RITER The exploration of human interconnectedness in cinema is not a novel concept. It is frequently purported that the theme of integral human relationships can be found in almost every genre of film from the outlandish science fiction to even the radical dark fantasy. After all, it is not too often that a film manages to capture the essence of such congruence with a lens of realism that transcends the complexities of such a familiar concept, making it as effortlessly simple, as the concept lends itself to be. French-Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallee governs the notion of love and its timeless interrelation in his film Cafe de Flore (2011) with an artistic reverence simultaneously sensual and melancholic. The movie introduced two seemingly extraneous stories that are built in respective isolation. In present-day Montreal, Antoine Godin (Kevin Parent) lives comfortably, enthralled with life, for his happiness is obvious and exuding.'He has a ravishing girlfriend named Rose (Evelyne Brochu), iwo daughters, living parents and a successful career as an international DJ. In retrospect, his life is perfect. As he and Rose become further and further transfixed with one another, Antoine must weather the hurdles of his previous relationship without damaging the familiar thread tied to his ex-wife and children. Vallee also snapshots the life of a devoted single mother named Jacqueline (Vanessa Paradis) to her son Laurent (Marin Gerrier) with Down's syndrome nearly four decades past in Paris, France. Superficially her life constitutes of financial and emotional downfalls but her dedication to A& E T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I O , 2 0 1 4 If it hasn't been conspicuous enough, today's cinema world revolves around the generation of young readers. While "The Hunger Games" and "Divergent" proved to be box-office successes, director Phillip Noyce attempts to achieve more towards, young readher son provides her with a ers by bringing the beloved most rewarding relationship, worldwide classic "The and Laurent is like Antoine, Giver" onto the big screen. The film portrays Lois undeniably happy. It is not until he encounters a young Lowry's world of a secludgirl at school named Véro- ed culture in which citizens nique who also has Down's spend their lives abiding by syndrome that the very fab- the strict rules enforced since ric of their relationship is birth. Citizens live their days reconstructed, Jacqueline residing with their respected succumbing to the pitfalls family units, working in their of jealousy and Laurent not selected careers and living in understanding quite why. a perceived "ideal" commu. Narratives are paralleled nity that promotes harmony using clever cinematic and equality by prohibiting slights-of-hand, cutting emotions, freedom of choice, sound and image to redirect suffering, war and colors. attention in an atmospheric Believing in their leader manner that allows the movie Chief Elder (Meryl Streep), to be read as wistfully dream- the story is analogous to like. The success of Cafe de the idea of "Big Brother Flore is hidden in the film's is always watching," with intimate relationship with citizens consistently under its soundtrack. No doubt the radar of their town elthe addition of Pink Floyd's ders, ensuring harmony and "Time" as the replacement sameness remains within for an orchestrated score the community's borders. enhances the ethereal feelThey select Jonas (Brenton ing of watching two separate Thwaites), an 18-year-old timelines coexist in the after- anticipating the beginning math of love and love lost. of a new adult life, to be the The narratives combihe society's new receiver of and attempt to build a bridge of cohesion, but the blend requires a stretch of the imagination. The concept is at best artistically abstract and can be viewed alternatively as a justification for infidelity. The latter assertion loses validity, however, when one attempts to assign it to the film holistically. In exploring the universality of human love, the connectedness of the soul, Cafe de Flore manages to dismantle the confines surrounding the concept with philosophical license. Metaphysical in nature, possibly yes, but every whimsicality is underlined with touching displays of unconditional love. However in being metaphysical, it may require a B Y KATIA BRUNSON second viewing. Luckily for ASSISTANT TO THE OPINION EDITOR you, it Is on Netflix. Watch it incessantly if you need to If you haven't heard her on but probably because you the radio already, then you want to see it for yourself. better watch out, because Rating: 4.5/5 Paws. this girl knows how to bring memory. Being the young protégé to his teacher, The Giver (Jeff Bridges), guides Jonas through a journey in which he learns about the world he never knew existed- feeling the natural human responses of emotions represented through visions received from the Giver. The film takes the audience on a journey through Jonas' widening view of his surrounding world that leaves them pondering over life's purpose and whether they have done an adequate job at appreciating the world they live in. While Bridges resembles a kooky elder that failed to receive daily adequate sleep, his interaction with Thwaites is both charming and respected. Their trusted camaraderie creates an unbreakable bond that could rank with the likes of Anakin and Obi-Won or Dumbledore and Harry Potter. Following the typical young-adult plotline, Jonas is a young hero yearning to break free from his society's way of life, who Thwaites with his Hollywood looks and relatable demeanor proves he isn't just a newcomer, but a rising movie star. With the star power performances from Bridges and Streep, the film not only delivers a phenomenal cast dèpictirig a respectable adaptation, but successfully Mmmmmimfm j • •H m; * «»£«*» M f - mtmm f * miim «vjum ®ifá$ • ê mm n * » m1 m Mmmmm **** * conveys the overall theme of the book: there's more to life than meets the eye. If Noyce released the film prior to its fellow dystopian tales, it might've avoided the immediate comparisons and categorization of another cliché, dystopian teen film. What sets this film apart from the rest is its attempt to take a simple plot line and tackle complicated themes of conformity, identity, cama- raderie and death, all with ease. "The Giver" may seem like another film to add to the list of dystopian tales, but its uniqueness qualifies it as a front-runner amongst its counterparts. Aside from being an entertaining adaptation, it gives audience members something to consider when choosing how to live their lives. 4.5/5 PaWs Musician spotlight O ver soul's A lexa V illa C h e c k out t he l atest C ougar Shuffle online! vww.csusmchronicle.com By Z ach S chanzenbach W elcome b ack to school! We h ope you h ad a n a wesome summer a nd Labor Day break, but now let's all work for a n e ven sweeter fall semester. rivalry between the two. thing, check out Alexa's "It's like instead of fight- solo work. Her brand new ing over the remote control music video for her single, we fight over solos and song "Do What You Do," features arrangements," Villa said. a more "upbeat and fun" Arguments aside, we're sound. Anyone can relate to glad Alexa and her brother her lyrics, which focus on were able to agree on such the love/hate nature of rea sick name for their band. lationships and important "Honestly, we had been messages such as taking looking for a name for a risks and being comfortable while. We fried going to the in your own "weirdness." library and reading book One of her favorite songs titles, anything to spark in- she has written is titled "My spiration, but we didn't like Miracle," which she wrote anything," Villa said. "One for her aunt after she had the pop to her brother's rock. day I just flipped open a passed from battling cancer. This musical duo has al- dictionary and Music has been ready made a name for them- Oversoul was a positive influselves in the local music the first word "I pretty much ence in Alexa's world, performing at Warped I saw and we love every type everyday life, Tour and rocking venues liked the mean- of music. Nerdy, and her source of like the House of Blues. Al- ing. Oversoul: but I do love therapy throughexa Villa and her brother, the spirit that classical music. out the years. Ryan, have been jamming motivates and It's my escape "Music is all together since Alexa started inspires all liv- from all the I do. I 'm obplaying the piano at seven ing things." current stuff' sessed with the years old. Growing up in a Some * of the fact that you musical family, Alexa and artists that inspire Alexa in can just make something Ryan looked up to their par- her work include a range of out of nothing and that ents, who were always per- artists from Led Zeppelin there are no rules. It's what forming in their own bands. ("cliche but an all time faThis musical inspiration vorite") to top 40 faves like I enjoy most," Villa said. Alexa will be performled to the creation of Alexa Lana Del Rey and Rihanna. ing at the world-famous and Ryan's band, Oversoul, "I pretty much love every Go-Go in which Alexa describes as "a type of music. Nerdy, but Whisky-Across between Lady Gaga and I do love classical music. Hollywood on Sept. 13. Find Alexa on her youthe Black Keys." Alexa says It's my escape from all the tube channel, "weareoworking with her brother is a current stuff," Villa said. versoul" or oh soundlot of fun, but just like all sibIf the serious, heavy rock lings, there is the occasional sound of Oversoul isn't your cloud at soundcloud.com/ alexa-music. Oversoul al- �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I O, 2 0 1 4 ^ he N ame of t he W ind The Breakfast Club: VPA senior brings movie classic to stage BY RYAN D OWNS NEWS EDITOR A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess, an athlete and a basket case—these are the characters that make up John Hughes' The Breakfast Club, which will be coming to CSUSM as a stage play in October. Every semester, one of CSUSM's graduating theater or VPA students gets the opportunity to showcase their work to the school with a capstone project. For theater students, this involves adapting a play to stage (or, if they're bold enough, writing their own) to perform in front of the school. This October, Alex Conteras will instead be adapting one of his favorite movies to the stage for three nights only. "I went with this story because I feel that it is more than a 80s movie" Contreras said. "The movie really is timeless, and it really resonates with high school students. Even now, almost 30 years after it came out, the movie is still relevant." It is not difficult to see the effectiveness of the transition from film to stage. Most of thefilmtakes place in a single classroom, with a principal cast of about six characters. "What lends Breakfast Club well to theater is that the story is set in a single lo- cation, which makes it ideal to stage great characters that everyone can relate to in some way," Contreras said. He even goes so far as to say the entire screenplay is left more or less unchanged in the transition. "I did not want to ruin what John Hughes, the author, wrote. All I wanted to do was tweak it in a few places to make it flow better as a play," Contreras said. He said that the only necessary changes are added dialogue, referencing important events that take place outside of the classroom setting in the film. "The set for our production will be more done with the idea that less is more.... The play is much more about the kids and their relationship to each other than it is about the library they are in," said Contreras. "Another change is that me and my director are trying to emphasize the fact that the play is timeless.... Will there be references to the 80s? Sure, but there may also be references to the 50s, the 90s and the early 2000s". Although his passion for the project shines through, Contreras had his share of difficulties in making his dream a reality. He recounts his surprise when very few people showed up to audition, initially causing him to reach out to friends he knew A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com B y KaTIE Gabner of the Chronicler, a man sent to record the tale of Kvothe. But what he finds instead of For p aay avid readers out the human stori%fe a^siii^ there like myself, a truly pie innkeeper. Appearances, fantastic book is a treasure however, can be deceiving, to be worshipped. They enAside from the utterly rapture us, make us laugh, masterful storytelling, Th$ cry and perhaps critically Name of the Wind possesses invest us in another world, several qualities that set it It's true that books may apart from your typical fansimply be a form of en- tasy novel. Through thè.'dutertainment media, but â ration of the trilogy, Kvothe small minority of literature has been charged frith reteMr strives to fill us with cog- ing the story of his life, t h e nizance and awe. It is with chapters thus bounce bethis knowledge that I can- tween Kvothe's recollections not more highly praise The and the events occurring in Name of the Wind. Fat- real t M e l M s s M t creates rick Rothfuss' debut novel a stark (Aange ln^^ to climbed its way up the ranks perspective, but also hints at of literary mastery, and I ca*r a tragic unravel inKvothe's quite jeriûusly shelve his past that has created the situ trilogy among works such ation of their present time as Hany Potter, Lord of the Therichcast of characters i Rings and Game of ISmaes* The Name of the M nd supDespite its slow introduc- peats the book's distinctivetion, this story rockets into ness. Most notably, divers a vibrant tale following the female characters ^nd LOW life of Kvothe, an academic characters populate the nove arcanist extraordinaire. He and play significant roles is a man of many myster- the story's plot. Kvothe' ies with a trail of rumors narration throughopt is clev about his life. Is i t true that er, beUy-achingly humorous he has slain monsters and and af times heartbreaking bedded faeries? Was he reIf there is any book that deally thrown out of Arcanist serves a lbllowing of fàîtl t University at a younger age M renters, let ;Jbat bod I than most who are admit- be The Name of the Wine, ted? Why is his family all This book demands to bé but destroyed? These are all adored, and if you're wise, questions boggling the mind you'll read and chgrjsh it top. SENIOR STAFF WRITER Photo provided by Alex Contreras. in the acting profession. However with perseverance, he finally managed to assemble the cast he needed. "The moment the audience sees them onstage," Contreras said. "They'll know who each person is playing." Picking a favorite character was a slight challenge for Contreras, but not impossible. "A lot of the things Andrew does and says, I can relate to, but I'd have to say Brian," he said. "He's a smart, goal- oriented kid, but at the same time he has this charm to him. You want to like Brian because in everything he does, he's earnest about it." The Breakfast Club adapted to the stage from John Hughes' screenplay by Alex Contreras and directed by Justin Levine runs at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 to 5 in Arts 101. Admission is free. mmmmmmmm U I E ST OF S ;A G S I E NV R I Y T- U U TN ; Movie review God's Not Dead Most recent Christianfilmstruggles to make mark, unless you're Christian you've got nothing to worry about; God is good. Non-beSENIOR STAFF WRITER lievers, on the other hand, are The latest addition to the portrayed as cold, calculating roster of Christianfilmsset and out to get the believers. The strongest example of on delivering a message is Pure Flix's God's Not Dead. these flaws is Josh's girlIt looks promising: a story friend Kara. While she and about a Christian college her man go to get some freshman, Josh Wheaton lunch after he is accosted by (Shane Harper), confronted his professor, she "forbids" by an atheist philosophy pro- him to take on the chalfessor (Kevin Sorbo) regard- lenge posed by his professor. ing his beliefs. There seems Ultimately, she breaks up to be appropriate tension, with him, and we never see enough to pique your interest. her again. Yet he's not even Unfortunately, the film fazed. Granted, he made the doesn't measure up- prov- right choice by simply saying to be yet another addition ing "okay," but you'd think to the stack of low-quality, that after something dramatic high-spirituality films in the like that he might struggle a movie cupboard. But before little and wonder if it really you tune out, let me explain. is worth it. But no, life just If you only look skin-deep, goes on like normal for Josh. I 'm sorry, but if I dated a the movie's most glaringly girl for six years, then broke obvious flaw is the sheer number of subplots and sup- up with her because she posedly important charac- couldn't support something ters. While these may go on I believed was important, I to reinforce Christian belief think I 'd struggle a little bit and perseverance, they make and possibly need to talk to the movie drag. The other someone. To be fair, Josh serious flaw is the two-di- does talk to a pastor. But that mensional nature of the char- happens before the breakup. acters. Unlike most Christian And he only sees him once; movies, this one has practi- the spark to get him gocally no character/faith de- ing, and that's all he needs. velopment. Thefilm'smes- Thankfully, when you dig sage to believers is simple: below the surface, you're BY ZACH SCHANZENBACH sure to find an upside amidst so many flaws and subplots. The professor, while he's portrayed for the most part in 2D like the rest of the cast, does get a bit more depth to his character, and Kevin Sòrbo delivers the strongest performance in the movie. Perhaps the strongest moment in the movie comes at the climax. And while it's a much more subtle message, Josh's actions make a real impact on both his classmates and his professor, inspiring anyone who may feel as though they want to stand up for something important, yet feel alone. The message is subtle and clear: one person can make all the difference. So is God's Not Dead a worthwhile watch? If you're a Christian, it could be; I'm certain that any Christian will come away from watching this inspired. As for the non-believers, I believe that this movie's title is Truth: God's Not Dead. This movie, however, is another dull story. 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Earlier this year, the publisher released a number of familiar titles such as SheHulk; X-Force and Amazing Spider-Man but with new twists and creative teams in the helm. In March, the Spirit of Vengeance returned to the shelves with a new vessel and a very sweet ride. Writer Felipe Smith teamed up with artist Tradd Moore and colorist Val Staples to create action-packed stories in All-New Ghost Rider. The first issue brings readers to East Los Angeles, home of 18-year-old Robbie Reyes. Reyes works at one of the local auto shops, making what he can to take care of himself and his wheelchair-bound brother, Gabe. After a street race goes wrong, he becomes the new Ghost Rider when his mysterious killers abandon his body. Now he roams the street with his 1969 black Dodge Charger as his choice of transportation. The combination of Moore and Staple's art with Smith's storytelling is perfect for the thrilling scenes in each issue. Tradd Moore has a lot of bold lines and motion in his illustrations, and Val Staples's coloring gives it the perfect touch of texturing. The duo is a pair of Marvel veterans having worked on previous publications in the company, but Felipe Smith, the newcomer, has a lot of experience under his belt. In 2005 and 2010 he released two manga series that he wrote and illustrated. In a 2013 interview with Marvel, com during New York Comic-Con , Smith mentioned that his main focus of this comic will be on the character-development of Robbie, and putting readers in "the passenger seat of Ghost Rider's roaring, flaming supercharged racer." Issue Seven will be out on Wednesday, Sept. 17, but new readers can catch up on thé story with the first collected volume available now. For more information, visit Marvel.com. Tracklist: Oh Anytime by Don Diablo 02. We're Forever (The Voyagers Remix) By Laidback Luke and Marc Benjamin 03. 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