1 150 3 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f58b48e78e9e97e2caa97cbad33f46aa.pdf 6ec2456e5cf41ea626bab912fe1453d9 PDF Text Text T HE. C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE # 9 WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLII F EB 19 CALIFORNIA S TATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER m SPORTS 11 www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook Follow us o n Twitter O p B S ON 1.1 Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - President Karen Haynes delivers the annual Report to the Community. 5 - Take a break from studying and go for a hike. 10 - Debate has sparked over whether makeup is safe to use. 6 - Haley Perko looks to combine health and policy. 12 - 'Her' takes a unique look at relationships and how they function. ROTC students want to end SDSU trips B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students currently enrolled in ROTC must travel 60 miles round-trip f rom CSUSM to SDSU to take the appropriate classes, which has sparked the debate over whether military science courses should be offered on campus. A favorable vote f rom the Academic Senate would allow ROTC members, as well as any students interested in the subject material, to take military science courses at CSUSM. The classes would focus on leadership skills while having military principals. Students can participate in ROTC at CSUSM, however the courses that are required for them to take are cross-enrolled through SDSU. ROTC students are required to commute to San Diego on Tuesdays for an outdoors leadership lab and on Thursdays f or work in the classroom. The program is extremely time intensive, some participants commuting up to four times a week f or extra train- ing to help them excel. Proponents for military science courses say that making them available at CSUSM will save ROTC members currently driving to SDSU on a weekly basis drastic amounts of time and money. In the case of former ROTC member-Jeff Gutowski, commuting to San Diego cost him $2000 a semester in gas. While financial aid was able to help with the expenses, Gutowski says that many members have to drop out of the program because they cannot afford the gas on their own.A student that wants to complete the ROTC program must finish it within .four years, or five years if they have an approved special major. This adds an even greater sense of urgency for students to build the rest of their class schedule around when the ROTC courses they need are offered. However, students must also graduate with a college degree in order to ensure that they meet all qualifications necessary for pursuing a job in the armed forces post-graduation. ROTC participants performing color guard at the Cougar baseball game. They w ork hard inside and outside of the classroom t o obtain their college degree and establish experience and understanding, while participating in military training. This image and more can be found at http://csusnrwrmyrotc.weebly.com/. "I had to quit because I didn't have enough time to graduate, and because of the cost factor," Gutowski said. " I'm such an advocate [of ROTC] because it is such a good program. It teaches you things you can't get around school. But some students have to be down to SDSU by 6 a jn. They are there for three hours and then have to rush back to CSUSM for a 10:15 class, and are on campus as late as 8 p.m. so that they can get the rest of their classes they need. The commute limits their ability to actually invest in the program." David Casas, who has stayed in the program and still commutes to SDSU on a regular basis, echoed similar sentiments about how the time and financial burden have negatively impacted his experience. Casas, who graduates this semester, is working towards a career in the Air Force. "To compete, you have to put in extra time and effort to your responsibilities and take the initiative to get them done. The day you join, you're in charge of people. Learning to manage people requires a lot of face time, so I have be there for three hours, twice a week," Casas said. "It's a lot of management right off the back. And you have to make sure that you yourself are competitive so that you can work towards a career as a pilot, nurse, or any other professional career you want. You have to promote yourself so that they see that you are worth the Air Force's dollar f or them to invest in you." Critics of having military science courses on campus argue that integrating them into the university course catalogue would be a step in the wrong direction. Opponents say that the military's message of bloodshed and violence are not as productive on a college campus as offering nonmilitary and diplomatic solutions. "[CSUSM] has a different purpose for our existence. We are not about military engagements. I 'm always sympathetic to students of how difficult it is to piece together work, classes, family and personal time. It's not that I totally don't hear that issue," Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said. "But that's not what the CSU means or what we came here to build. This is the people's university and we can show people other options they (Military science continued on page 2). Political Corner Health care law changes point to college students B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Recent changes involving health care have many concerned and. questioning, but information regarding the Affordable Care Act may look different depending on whether one is a student or the supporter of a large family. Under the Affordable Care Act, everyone must enroll for health insurance or pay a fee as of Jan. 2014. The fee is scheduled to increase. The 2014 annual penalty is $95 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $285 or 1 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. The 2016 annual penalty is extended to $695 M I NEXT ISSUE M ar 5 , 2 0 1 3 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. In three years time, that is a $600 increase for the individual without health insurance. Though the pre-paid student health- fee allows enrolled CSUSM students to receive free basic services for colds, physical exams, cryotherapy, biopsies, immunizations and other ailments, it is not health insurance. "You do not need health insurance to utilize Student Health and Counseling Services. However, supplemental health insurance is strongly recommended . . . We strongly urge you to maintain health insur-, ance," Student Health and Counseling's information on health insurance states. The Student Health and Counseling Services page has links f or applying for health insurance through CSUSM and information about it. If a student is covered by their parents' insurance, they don't need to get it through CSUSM. Covered CA lists the Affordable Care Act's changes for customers as "more health insurance options," "protection for consumers," "fines f or no coverage," "affordable coverage and financial assistance," "increased coverage" and "what businesses will need to do." ."All health insurance plans (not counting most plans sold before March 10,2010) must provide health insurance for individuals and their, families | even if someone has a health condition such as diabetes or asthma. That health insurance cannot be dropped if someone gets sick," Covered CAsaidi If one follows the CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services health insurance page, they will see a list of available policies provided through Wells Fargo Insurance Services. The insurance options are based on whether a student is a U.S. Citizen, an International student or other options. A domestic student who is a U.S. citizen can get health insurance through Anthem Blue Cross with a deductible of $250 per insured person, or $750 per family. The available student dental plan is $196 for the annual rate, covering Sept. 1, 2013 to Sept. 1, 2014. It i s also run through Anthem Blue Cross. Eligible enrollees for the domestic campus medical plan must meet certain requirements. "Regularly matriculated students who are enrolled in nine or more credit hours or registered graduate students are eligible to enroll. All eligible students must have paid fees to the University, and be actively attending classes on main campus," according to the Student Health'Insurance Domestic Medical Plan flyer available through the Student Health and Counseling Services link. If a student does not have insurance through a parent and can't afford the campus policies, they may qualify for Medi-Cal. "Covered California will help individuals and families determine whether they may get federal financial assistance that will cut the cost of health insurance or whether they qualify for free health insurance through MediCal," Covered CA said. Insurance plans are prohibited from placing lifetime limits on coverage. Other changes seem aimed to help students obtaining insurance through school plans. "If you are on a school plan and undergo a severe medical issue, you'll be covered no matter how high your medical costs are," USA Today reported. Changes to health care are numerous, but whether a family's breadwinner or an individual, it's clear the affordable care act means all students and adults must enroll in health insurance soon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com N EWS T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , F rontiers in S cience Lectures to shecl light on cancer cause and treatments B Y RYAN DOWNS STAFF WRITER Every year, the science faculty on campus work together to provide an event series meant to spread the word about the latest innovations from scientific minds, and Spring 2014 is no different. For the upcoming semester, the Department of Physics is debuting a lecture series called "Frontiers in Science" in celebration of such innovations, which kicked off on Feb. 6 and will continue through May 1. Each lecture focuses on a different matter in the forefront of science, covering topics from disease, to food, to the Internet. An expert in that very field is scheduled to speak at each lecture. One vital subject the lectures will cover are discoveries related to treating cancer. . The series kicked off last week with "The Targeted Delivery of Chemotherapeutics to Tumors," with Dr. Dowdy Jackson, the Principal Scientist/Assistant Director at Agensys. Jackson has worked with companies at the forefront of the development of pharmaceuticals, meant to combat cancer. During the lecture, he described the process of enabling the body's antibodies to target cancerous cells within the body with impressive preju- dice; allowing the treatment to reach the harmful cells without damaging too many of the healthy ones. This treatment, which has recently begun adoption at medical centers, helps deal with some of the more harmful side effects of chemotherapy. Dr. Jackson was keen to remind that the company and its scientists are still working on a litany of projects using similar technology. "It's one of the exciting new breakthroughs for cancer patients," Jackson said. "There's two [treatments] already out there, but there's a whole lot we've been developing right now that are making their way through the pipeline." However, Jackson is just one of the many experts who can be expected this series, which continues on Feb. 27 with a lecture on "Social Media Helping Global Disaster Response (in 140 Characters or Less)" with Dr. Eric Frost, in Arts 240. The rest of the lectures will be held during UHour in Science Hall 2, Room 242. Tim i'ntwi*-^ ftetimmi « i » i s. HmtrnM*1«ml AœmmI Im&ÈkU Pméki m !hmê&*>met $%mimmtm MUßum* 4 Iter**;. - mm rnttm&m vMtmmffcmmm* tmòì rn&mm Arnmmmmtf More information can be found at http://wvm.csusm.edu/csm/events-resources/index. html President reports to the community CSUSM c ontinues to grow at a fast pace "Our goal . . . was to raise educational rates in our region* --Karen Haynes In the President's Report to the community, Karen Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of CSUSM to community leaders. The event was held Thursday, Feb. 6, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The report discussed the achievements of the students, faculty and programs. Haynes presented many stories of successful students to, illustrate the impact of CSUSM programs. The fuschia-suited Haynes began with a recap of how CSUSM has grown under her leadership since her start Feb. 1, 2004. About the struggle to become a modern education model during a recession, Haynes said, "Could any of us have imagined how far, how fast we have come?" To illustrate CSUSM's growth, Haynes went through a list of what had doubled ' and increased at CSUSM in her time as President. The student population has increased from 6,000 to 12,000 according to Haynes. Buildings have doubled from 10 to 20. Academic Degree Offerings have increased from 27 to 58. Athletic teams have more than doubled. The Alumni has grown from 13,000 to 35,000. The employees at CSUSM has increased from 700 to 1,900. The endowment has been raised from $10 million to $20 million. An endowment is the total amount of money or property donated and invested for a university. There are rules for how it's utilized and it mainly goes to aiding students. "Over a three-year period, $143 million in new endowment gifts has been added to endowments throughout the (Military science continued from page 1). have besides being trained in the art of killing. How does that fit with what I do as a faculty member?" The Cougar Chronicle recently surveyed 240 students about their opinion of military science courses and whether or not they should be allowed on campus. An overwhelming majority was found in favor of Army ROTC, and many participants were open to military science courses being offered on campus. However, B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Southern California S ummer Day C amps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors and Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & mofe! Make a difference in a child's life this summèr! www.DayCampJobs.com CSU. Collectively, CSU institutions distributed nearly $32 million from endowment in support of student scholarships, faculty research and academic programs. Endowment investments gained an average 20.38t% percent in 2010-2011, recovering much of the losses incurred from 2007-2009," the 2010/11 Philanthropic Annual Report on calstate. edu stated. Haynes' speech addressed goals CSUSM is working towards, including more campus space and the desire to improve educational rates in the region. "Riverside and San Diego counties are among a handful of counties in California that have experienced a moderate or even robust growth in high school graduates," Haynes said. "However, the statistics show that most of the growth is in populations not expected to go past high school, if that far. Statistics also indicate that California will be short one million college educated workers by 2025." Hayne's goal to increase educational rates in the area is tied closely for her with persons who are atriskof not graduating college. Haynes touched on the Ace dollars service program for former foster youths, as well as other vital causes. "We now educate more former foster youth per capita than any institution in the United States," Haynes said. Former foster children appear to face incredible odds and disadvantages that affect their ability to obtain a college education. "Surveys report that there there was no unanimous agreement to either entity. Out of 240 students, 201 participants answered that they were very or somewhat familiar with Army ROTC, whereas 39 participants were not at all familiar. 213 participants answered that they thought there should be an Army ROTC program on campus, 5 participants were opposed to it and 20 participants did not feel informedenough to answer. When asked about their familiarity with military science courses, 103 participants answered that they had heard of these classes, 70 participants had taken them in the past and 66 partici- pants were not familiar with military science courses at all. After receiving a brief definition of what military science courses are, 110 participants said that they would be interested in taking the courses, 56 participants answered that the classes were of no interest and 73 participants said they would want to learn more information about them before deciding. Finally, participants were asked if they would be opposed to other CSUSM students taking military science courses. 232 participants answered that they were not opposed, and seven participants answered that they were opposed. Two students chose to comment on the last question, one participant stating that they were neither for nor against military science courses because there had not been sufficient communication and information provided about the classes. "We have enough military all around the world. Plus, we're in the Marines' backyard. I hope CSUSM is one place the students can get away from military influence. As a veteran, I see this as propaganda," the other anonymous survey participant wrote. The Academic Senate is comprised of approximately 50 members, ranging from faculty to administrators to are 500,000 foster youth in the United States. Even though 70 percent of them desire a college experience, most age out of foster care only to find themselves illprepared and unsupported for success: 65 percent become homeless, 20 percent are arrested or incarcerated, and less than two percent graduate from college," CSUSM Steps Magazine stated, in an article referencing the scholarships. Students walking up Craven Drivé may have recently "noticed signs for a "Report to the Community" and/or emails from the Office of Communications. Many of these messages were an effort to inform them of the President's annual Report to the Community. Though the report has come and gone, it can still be viewed through watching the video versions available online in a 34 minute version and a five minute summary posted on the days after the speech. students. The diverse range of opinions about military science will be the crucial deciding factor in whether they will vote for or against bringing the courses to campus. "The Academic Senate at CSUSM will hold a discussion about ROTC on campus sometime this spring. We value, and will take into account, student opinion when we hold our discussion," Academic Senate Chair, Dr. Vivienne Bennett, said. "We will use the responses to this survey as a measure of student interest and support for or opposition to ROTC and/ or military science courses on campus." �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmaii.com Basketball playoff excitement nears Men's basketball looking t o capitalize on near perfect season. T here is one more home game for the Cougars this season. Photo montage of the February 11 game provided by Anne Hall. B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The student union is the "poster child" of rapid growth for the CSUSM campus, and men's basketball is the same for the athletic department. It may be time for the administration to put combining the two into full throttle and build an arena on campus for.the team to play in for their home games. • The Cougars practice at a local Boys and Girls Club right up the street from campus. Their home games are not really at home, but they are around 12 miles away at MiraCosta College of Oceanside. This is a small facility with a large Spartan logo, the community college's mascot, painted at center court. At first, it sounds like the recipe for a mediocre program but that couldn't be further from the truth. With only three years of existence, the Cougars are currently No. 1 in the NAIA national rankings, own a 27-1 overall record and have the longest current winning streak in NAIA Division I with 18. When asked about a comparison with last year's season, Coach Saia was nothing but ecstatic . "Last year's team has a lot to be proud of. This year's team might be just a bit deeper, more mature in spots and bigger in size," Coach Saia said. The Cougar's recently played Bethesda at home and finished with a 93-54 victory. Not only were the starters one point, but as always, the bench made some noise. Of the 14 total 3-pointers for CSUSM, 6 of them came from Zack Zaragoza off the bench. Zaragoza also had a game high of 18 points. In regards to keeping his focus coming off the bench, "It's visualization and mental preparation for the game. I see myself making my shots and giving it my all out there," Zaragoza said. The seniors of the team will be recognized in an exhibition game against St. Katherine Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. From there the Cougars have their eyes on a conference tournament in Georgia and a National Championship in Kansas City. "Kansas city is the top 32 team of the NAIA. You have to win 5 games in 6 or 7 days to win a national title. That's the golden prize and that's what we are shooting for," Coach Saia said. �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , S P O R T BfmBfrra™ 10:00 AM ggByB iMCfnri Hector Collazo working up a sweat on the CSUSM track and field. Photo provided by the CSUSM athletic depart- March 1 2:00 PM Softball vs. Tennessee Wesleyan ment. More information can be found at http^/www.csusmcougars.com/roster.aspx?path=mtrack&print=true Getting "Swole" with Hector M arch! 7:30 PM Men's Basketball vs. St. Katherine Track star uses humor to get in shape order to repair his body from the rigorous preparation. SPORTS EDITOR To make it all the more CSUSM track star, Hector difficult, he is sculpting his Collazo may be filled with body into the perfect shape numerous jokes and play- for the specific events he ful remarks, but this4 guy is competes in for the Cougars. Athletes who run the 100 a fierce competitor on the meter tend to have bigger track. Don't let humorous re- frames and powerful upper sponses like, "Know how to bodies. Those who run the 400 look good when you run, and know where the cameras are meter, such as Collazo, need at all times" fool you. There to be lighter with powerful is a lot to leanrfrom his prep- legs in order to be quick for aration for season when it a longer distance. Collazo comes to nutrition and train- is naturally a swole guy and he needs to get his "six pack ing. After getting some much game on point." [Swole-The needed relaxation in the off- state of being very muscular season, Collazo dramatically and in good shape.] increases the amount of time Getting his body into this he spends training. Along kind of shape takes strict with that, Collazo multiplies dedication. For example, the amount of food he eats in Collazo stays away from B Y JUSTIN DONNER most of the food sold at school, and brings his lunch so that he has better control of what is" going into his body. Perhaps the biggest piece of advice comes from the way he confronts possible diet challenges from the beginning. "You have to get your boys on the game plan and let them know- no bad foods no drinking. Let mom and dad know your game plan too. From there it's a lot of water and discipline," Collazo said. Collazo's secret weapon though, is coming home to Mom's home-cooked Mexican food every day after a hard practice. Just the thing to rejuvinate the mind, body and soul. N URTURE • Y OUR • C ALLING " I'm not only learning about nutrition, I'm learning about treating people w ith integrity and care." Ellie Freeman, MS (2013) B A S t Y R U N I V E R SITY Learn more: B astyr.is/Success • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San Diego Baseball vs 12:00 PM DH s. Tennessee Wesleyan I • I H g •ikymiifiViHll LOOKING W AY TO LEAVE YOUR ___MARK? Work for t he Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's i ndependent student newspaper as a p hotographer a nd/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd p roduce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. Meetings in Craven 3500 on every Tuesday during U-Hour (noon -1 PM) Contact us: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmaii.com S �Health & Fitness Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 1 9, Mount Woodson • Get Ou g H B Y ALISON SEAGLE One great summi t, two challenging trails. T his s emester's r emaining f ood d istributions are o n Feb. 25, M arch a nd 25, as w ell A pril 8 a nd 22 the p arking lot S ummit C hurch (next to T he Q uad d orms) at 2 p .m. It is r ecommended t hat s tudents s how up e arly to g et first-pick of foocK SPORTS COLUMNIST Hiking Mt. Woodson is something many people like to do, not just for the awesome view, but also to get an epic photo on Potato Chip Rock for their Facebook or Instagram. Coming up the mountain from either side offers an enjoyable challenge, as well as rewarding scenery. One way to begin the trek is to start at Lake Poway. Parking is free during the winter, but the gates to the recreational area do close, so it's important to be mindful of the hours. More information about Lake Poway's seasonal hours and parking fees can be found at http://www.poway. org/Index .aspx?page= 1615. Restrooms and water fountains are located in the recreation area, but it is important to take water on the hike due to there being no facilities on the trails. Plenty of signs are positioned around the lake to show where the trails go and how to get to the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The trip con- I i ¡jjf mKl 11 ; jr ' -Jfr 11 V ÌM 11 Distribution photo by Rachel M sists of well-maintained dirt and rock trails. The beginning of the journey is relatively level around the lake until reaching the trailhead. As the incline of the trail increases, markers continue to dot the path to the summit to inform hikers which way to go, what trail they are on and how much farther they have t o go. Just before reaching the summit which has power towers scattered around it, Potato Chip Rock will be on the left. Another place to start the ascent is near the fire station off of the 67 highway. Parking on fire station property is prohibited but the shoulder is plenty wide enough to accommodate many cars, and there are lots of signs to point out where the trail begins. Gallego The route from this side of the mountain is steeper, but it is paved, shorter and it is even possible to do at night, especially when there is a full moon. There are no facilities at the base or along the route so it is critical to bring plenty of water. This trail meanders up and through many huge boulders that dwarf hikers and intrigue rock climbers. While navigating the switchbacks, it may even be possible to spot rock climbers tackling these giant boulders. Either trail offers plenty of spectacular views and a great workout. Furry friends are also invited to enjoy the toils. Mt. 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We have many stucording to Feeding America, dent volunteers, and they 23% of adults who face hun- hold food distributions right ger have attended college or across from campus. There is always more food than peoa technical school. ple, and the more people they Nutrition is one of the most B Y RACHEL GALLEGO get, the more short-dated and surplus food they can save. The food distributions are for everyone, so do not be intimidated to pick up some food, because as college students I think many of us can agree that we are on a tight budget. Nutrition is essential to academic achievement and optimal performance when participating in sports. Some serious health issues can arise from exercising without proper nutrition to help your body recover. For more information visit Donate Don't Dump's website at: http://donatedontdump .net/ or find them on Facebook. Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students with at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only two Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung School of Accounting Equipping the 5 Church to Master Money. ^ AZI^WWIFIC God First Since im �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com A Semester in Sweden Colder climate , warm embrace long as I present myself as approachable first. Probably because we are in a big city, people keep to themselves. Still, no matter if I stop and ask for directions, or to translate something in the grocery store, I have found people are not only helpful and friendly, but that everyone speaks English! I think this is a big part of why I am adjusting to Stockholm so easily- if I am lost, or curious, or confused, I just ask. There is another aspect of this as well, and that is I am not alone! There are hun- Haley Perko is excited about her communicative vision for CSUSM. Photo provided by Faith Orcino. dreds of other students in my same boat. In some cases, I have an advantage because English is my native language. But here we are, far from home and our regular routine, making a fantastic decision to change our lives and opportunities into something different. We have not one, but two, universiquestions and concerns you tage of resources. ties to support us, a will to B Y K ATUN SWEENEY Perko also sat on the Stu- have, the more we can do." EDITOR-IN-CHIEF try something different and dent Fee Advisory Board last Perko came into college the opportunity to do so in Haley Perko is a pame that spring and was part of Alpha looking towards a career in a beautiful, albeit cold, new is synonymous with success, Kappa[ Psi her freshman and the health field. However, home. her motivated spirit and in- sophomore year. She volun- CSUSM introduced her to tense drive creating one of teered for Campus Recrea- her love for student affairs as the most dynamic leaders on tion, was the ASI College of well. As an intern at Palomar Education, Health and Hu- Hospital through the Path campus. The junior Kinesiology man Services representative Maker internship, Perko major, who is currently Pre- and was on the club lacrosse works at a clinic in $n AlbertPhysical Therapy, seeks to team her sophomore year. son's in San Elijo Hills. Here make a significant differ- Recently, Perko has also she interns as a secretary/reence at CSUSM. She accom- tacked on attendance to Tuk- ceptionist that interacts with plishes this by combining the wut Leadership Circle work- patients coming in for flu skills that she has learned shops and Kinesiology Club shots and completes adminfrom each dimension of cam- meetings as well. istrative paperwork. pus life that she is involved Her position on ASI has ceSpending time with people with. mented Perko's desire to see in the clinic, and helping stuPerko boasts a list of more open dialogue between dents on campus, has prodextra-curricular activities her office and the student ded Perko to lean towards a that would exhaust even the body to make change happen career that combines policy, most, enthusiastic and ener- on campus. health and possibly returning getic people. She has been a "I think the really big thing to the university setting after Resident Adviser at the UVA that students need to know is she finishes grad school. dorms for the past two years, that there are actual students " I'm not as outspoken as is a member of Alpha Omi- who sit on university com- most people. I 'm definitely cron Pi and currently serves mittees and the Board of Di- more reserved and quiet," as the Chair of the ASI Board rectors is capable of doing so Perko said. "But when I see a Professor Gliniecki usually teaches Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 336), Psychology of Personality (PSYCH 334) and of Directors. many things. need-be for me to say someSurvey of Clinical Psychology (PSYCH 340). Photos provided by Amanda Lenox. Perko also has partaken in I want to figure out some thing, I will. I really like a Leadership Retreatment, way to get it out to the stu- being a mentor and the bewhere SLL and ASI go away dents that we want them to hind-the-scenes person. I refor a weekend for different come to our office," Perko ally like to listen to people's workshops. They are struc- said. "I don't think it's well and ive Dr. Megan Gliniecki strives for education with a purpose tured to find ways to help known what BOD is for; we iadeas and Iconcerns,eally lgove dvice if can. I r freshmen and sophomores are the voices of students. processing and listening to "I felt very strongly about campus forever." B Y AMANDA LENOX integrate better into campus I want to advocate that we other people's issues so that Professor Gliniecki fol- life and to take more advanhelping people who didn't FEATURES EDITOR are here for them. The more I can help them through it." have any resources; people lowed her husband, a physiDr. Megan Gliniecki is a who didn't have money, or cian in the Navy, out to Califascinating professor that family support, or education fornia and she applied and brings compassion and em- to fall back on. Those are the got hired at Cal State San people that you see in state Marcos. She loves teach- Professors reveal what irritates and impresses t hem a bout students pathy to her courses. Professor Gliniecki re- mental facilities?' Gliniecki ing at CSUSM. She finds B Y ALISON SEAGLE Bonnie Mendenhall, Pro- fessor of Linguistics, Liberal the students here to be very ceived her Bachelor's degree said. fessor in the School of Edu- Studies Department: SPORTS COLUMNIST She then went back to genuine and caring. in Chemistry at the Universication: -Pet Peeve: "When a stuThe spring semester is just school and took undergradu"There's this very human ty of Michigan. She began to -Pet Peeve: "When I try dent knows they're having work on her Ph.D. in Organic ate psychology classes at side of psychology, where entering its fourth week of hard to make everything Chemistry from the Univer- UT and received her Ph.D. there is a focus on under- classes. School loads are be- clear but then a student asks trouble and I know they're sity of Texas, but then took in Clinical Psychology from standing not just people who ginning to increase and many a question about something I having trouble but they don't come for help—they're intime off to healfroma family University of Texas, South- are mentally ill but under- syllabuses forecast exams. covered—I have to count to vited and they don't come." standing the people around As course loads get harder tragedy that related to a fam- western Medical School. 10 before I answer." -Advice: "Imagine that you "There is no more exciting us that we meet everyday," and more routine, students ily member's mental illness. -Advice: "Communicate have 10 percent more confilooking to do well might It was due to this trag- environment than a college Gliniecki said. with the professor and let dence and act like you have She believes students will want to abide by their profesedy that Professor Gliniecki campus, because there is a them know what's going on, 10 percent more confidence switched her career course. spirit of learning and excite- develop a sense of compas- sor's advice. A few profes- like if an assignment is goand see what happens, see She began volunteering at a ment," she said. "So if I can't sion. She hopes that when sors were interviewed about ing to be late. It's better to be be a student, I want to have students learn we are here to their pet peeves and advice proactive." mental hospital to learn more (Do's and do not's contina reason to stay on a college care for each other. on how to succeed. about mental illness. Jule Gómez de García, Pro- ued on page 8). to explore. A huge adjustment was STAFF WRITER the climate . It gets cold When I landed in the Ar- sometimes in San Diego, landa airport in Stockholm, but here I need waterproof Sweden, all of it kind of hit boots, a super thick jacket, me - 1 was in Sweden, I was scarves arid hats and gloves staying here , for months, I that serve more purpose than fashion. The days have been was studying abroad. Four "weeks later, I feel cold, snowy or rainy, and the like I've been here for much nights long and dark (Sunrise longer. Sure, I still get lost, at 8... sunset by 3). and even yesterday I bought One of the biggest differweird food from the grocery ences from home in Esconstore on accident. But other dido is how I get around. In than hiccups like that, I am San Diego, the public transcomfortable and confident in portation frankly sucks. To my new home. get around Stockholm, it is After months of applica- easier to take a bus, the mettions and emails, I arrived ro or walk than drive. You in Stockholm to study social can buy a monthly pass at a work. And although I'm fair- student price (no limits on ly confident and adaptable the discounted price, either) overall, I certainly didn't ex- and use it to travel the entire pect to settle into the swing city. The buses and subways of Stockholm so effortlessly. are clean, easy to maneuver Maybe it is because I always and run through the nights. wanted to be in Sweden, or Streets in Sweden are well lit, maybe because of the won- have a bike path and walking derful friend living here who path away from the road, and showed me the ropes those feel incredibly safe. first few days. Regardless, Many people told me one month into my adven- before my departure that ture and I feel confident in Swedes aré very friendly. my environment and excited This seems to be true, as B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD Leadership spotlight Haley Perko Powerful leadership and vision CSUSM do's a nd d o n ot's o f t he c lassroom �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com P utting t ogether y our o wn w ork p ortfolio DIY Corner V Ruler • Pencil • Scissors Having a work portfolio is • Printed out headsometimes industry stand- ings or stickers for lettering ard. Having a physical, old- so you can organize the portschool version is a project I folio and label what everyhad to try. thing is Supplies: • (Optional) Any Materials should be acid- stickers, brads, stencils or free to prevent yellowing or cut-out tools that you think decaying of the pages. would make your portfolio • A Scrapbook (I look more polished recommend a plain design • (Optional) Headand neutral color, preferably shot: pick a work-appro12" by 12" size. I got mine priate picture of your face. for $2.99 at Michaels Craft Headshots are important for Store, but they usually range certain fields from that to $20. They usu• Short profile: type ally come with clear page out a small summary of who holders. You can buy them you are and why you are separately if you need more good for the job you're seekspace). ing. Include skills and inter• Acid-free paper in a ests relevant to your intended variety of designs and colors career or artistic passion. The (I bought one black textured profile section should be an pack and one varied design extended version of the obA beautiful page sample of Sarah Hughes starter page for her w ork portfolio featuring her News Editor experipack). jective on your resume ence with the Cougar Chronicle. • Double- sided • Contacts: Print a scrapbooking tape (Comes sheet that lists all ways you • Links to your work: work. • Resume: print a in a roll of sticky squares would like a prospective emin most scrapbooking sec- ployer to contact YOU. This Similar to contacts, but needs • (Optional) A cover polished copy of your retions of stores like Michaels, could include your website if it's own heading and page, letter: print out a general ver- sume out. List links to your previous sion of a cover letter. • Work Samples: colJoAnns, Wal-Mart, etc.). you have one. B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Offbeat Brewery shares a close connection with CSUSM B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR Right up the streetfromthe university, Sarah Garcia, an alumni of CSUSM's undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a vision with her husband Tom Garcia. Between his experience in brewing and her business education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company, featuring a community atmosphere that students should take the time to visit and experience. While Tom gained experience as a professional brewer and brewing consultant, Sarah received her undergraduate degree in business from CSUSM and a MBA as well. As entrepreneurs, the classes taught across the entire business program proved to be valuable for the couple. "Having a solid, broad base of business knowledge is critical to anyone hoping to start their own business. Small business owners wear many hats and you will need the breadth of knowledge from those Foundation Classes," Sarah said. Sarah maintains relationships with many of the professors from the College of Business Administration, and she is currently creating projects with a couple professors for their classes. The steps Sarah has taken are especially motivating Delicious sushi roll and brew photographed by Justin Donner. to aspiring female entrepreneurs. "I couldn't be happier to see our female alumni blazing a trail just as successfully as our male graduates. As a female faculty member, it is particularly gratifying to see that the young women that were in our undergraduate and graduate programs just a few years ago are now successful entrepreneurs, creating jobs in the local community and giving back to the university," business professor, Dr. Rajnandini Pillai, said. Offbeat Brewery has a casual tasting room with picnic tables, a wall-to-wall mural done by a collection of artists and an open view of the brew house. For the 21 and over crowd at CSUSM, the brewery offers a wide collection of excellent craft brews and fun events. Some events gourmet trucks, nights, cal artists are featured every quarter and regular specials that benefit local nonprofit organizations. You can visit their website at www.offbeatbrewing.com or Facebook for updates on events. Growth is in the future plans for Offbeat, but they aim to always provide a community feel. California S tate University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el lect a variety of work samples. The more you have the better. If you have too many to choose from, pick your best and a variety that highlights your different work and skills. If you are using newspaper articles, it's a good idea to make copies on acid-free paper, because newsprint has a habit of yellowing and curling. I have these, but wanted a portfolio that had the actual newsprint, because I kind of like the feel of old newspapers. • Any letters of recommendation or awards you have • A list of appropriate references. The list should be varied: people you've worked with, character references, people you've volunteered for, teachers. Above all, be sure they would say something nice about your work ethic and talents. Also, they should not be relatives or significant others...or worse, past significant others« �8 Features Editor: T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , cougarchron.features@gmaii.com chstvFUMS In collaboration with THE KINESIOLOGY CLUB Ai CALIFORNIA SEME UNIVERSITY S i MARCOS INVISIBLE THREAT - CSUSM CAMPUS SHOWING TUESDAY, MARCH 4 ,2014 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Clarke Grand Salon - Room 113 CONTACT AMY CLARK a t Clarlc170icougars.csiism.edu OR OH LAURA de GHETALDI a t Idegheta8csusrn.edu for mare Information Wonderfully tantalizing fish and pasta alfredo photographed by Nikki Thomas. So many options t o choose from. Fratelli's offers affordable, outstanding dishes £ B Y NIKKI THOMAS STAFF W RITER Students can look forward t o this free event that will shock the mind and open the eyes. Courtesy of Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi. http://elcaminopediatrics.com/vaccine-controversy-doc^ Bringing attention to an 'Invisible Threat' S tudent film B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A group of film production students f rom Carlsbad High School have taken on the controversy over whether vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for disaster. "Invisible Threat," the latest installment in the talented teenagers' series of eyeopening documentaries, explores the variance of opinions that arise when parents contemplate the best way to take care of their children. They interviewed families, physicians and experts about what the positive effects of vaccination are, as well as discuss the myths of how harmful they are to children. "Invisible Threat" was created entirely by students, directed by Douglas Green, written by Camille Posard and narrated by Mark Huckaby. Like their past projects, it was funded by the Rotary Club, with no stipulations on their part . . *'It is done entirely by high school . students, without p oses i mportant any influence from adults. They did the research and interviewing, they wrote the script» and it's very exciting. After the screening, we will have speakers such as a couple physicians and someone with a biology background. We're^ really promoting health literacy," one of the coordinators of the event, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, said. The young filmmakers have found controversial topics to be their niche in the documentary realm. Before "Invisible Threat," their first film was on the survivors of the Holocaust. This was followed by "One in Seven," which took a critical look at the fact that at the time of filming, one in seven people in North County had hunger insecurities. By the time of production, the figures had changed to one in five people and one in four children. Their next project will be about SeaWorld and killer whales. The screening of "One in Seven" at a film festival is what created the link between Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi q uestions and Lisa Posard, the mother of one of the filmmakers. De Ghetaldi called Posard to introduce herself, thus spiraling into the CSUSM Kinesiology Club's partnership with Donate Don't Dump and now the screening of "Invisible Threat" on campus. This is thanks to multiple partners with Kinesiology Club, Dr. de Ghetaldi citing Hugo Lecomte and the Rec Center as one of their biggest supporters for the event. Invisible Threat is being shown across the country, arid students have the opportunity to watch the film for themselves. It will be shown on campus from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 in Clarke Grand Salon, Room 113. Students can also view the film from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at Temeku Cinemas in Temecula. Temeku Cinemas is located at 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. Both screenings are f ree. For more information, contact Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm .edu. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR Anne Hall A & E E DITOR Faith Orcino A CADEMIC A D V I S O R Kent Davy CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Emma Grace Fairchild cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com Anne Hall Alex Maravillas cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Lana Cook Katie Garner cougarchron.features@gmail.com Raychel Allen cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com J OIN OUR S TAFF! S ALES R EP Chelsey Schweitzer Justin Donner Zach Schanzenbach Amanda Lenox Lauren Hammond Ryan Downs Rachel Gallego Lauren Hammond S P O R T S E DITOR Shaina Pardo CARTOONISTS Faith Orcino Alison Seagle Noelle Friedberg a side of angel hair pasta with spinach, mushrooms, capers and artichoke hearts. The salmon had a white wine and butter sauce that made it tender while still having a crisp texture as well. And if you happen to be gluten f ree, they have the best tasting gluten-free pasta. You would never be able to tell the difference. We tried out the Zingada Penne ($14.95), which had a light tomato and cream sauce with mushrooms, black olives and sweet peppers added in, topped off with fresh grated parmigiano. Fratelli's also has a great Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 pjm. It includes $5 wines, $5 select appetizers and $2 off all beers, great for those students on a budget. Fratelli's Italian Kitchen left a great impression. The food was delicious, fresh and authentic and the service was astounding. We will definitely be back. Fratelli's is conveniently located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., just two-and-ahalf miles f rom campus. etiquette when communicating with professors—using email like i t's text messag* „» mg. -Advice: "Make the effort to get to know professors on a personal level—go to office hours." "Focus on the information being taught, riot the grade . Care about the learning and you will learn more." S TAFF C ONTINUED Nikki Thomas D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER O PINION E DITOR what you can accomplish." Sherry Freeborn, Professor in the School of Education, ICP Coordinator: -Pet Peeve: "It bothers me when students send frantic emails asking for information or due dates or whatever and then don't respond after I 've replied. It is courteous to thank the person who has taken the time to answer." -Advice: "Organize your schedule. Put your school work first but be sure to set aside f un time for yourself— . strive for balance". Juliet Falce-Robinson, Professor of Linguistics, Liberal Studies Department: -Pet Peeve: "Lack of email PHOTOGRAPHERS N E W S E DITOR F EATURES E DITOR (Do's and do not's continued from page 6). C OPY E DITOR Sarah Hughes Justin Donner Walking into Fratelli's we were greeted by a big smile from the hostess and the owner, who invited us right in. Fratelli's is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos. Fratelli's means "brothers" in Italian, and that's exactly what these two owners are. Brothers Brandon and Austin Lorbert started this Italian restaurant that emphasizes homemade ingredients made daily, and authentic Italian cuisine. The atmosphere has a family-oriented flair with a warm and rustic quality, including wooden beams that surround the restaurant . They had several rooms, including a bar, and even a private banquet room for those special occasions. The service is welcoming and effortlessly attentive, sure to make anyone feel at home. We started with their mouthwatering Burrata Caprese ($13.95), an heirloom tomato and burrata mozzarella caprese appetizer drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze and garnished with micro basil that was earthy and fresh. We paired this with their house Chardonnay, which had hints of apple, oak and blossom to compliment the starter. Their wine has their own Fratelli label and is made from OneHope Winery. Next was their Classic Caesar salad ($5.95). Fratelli's makes their own homemade creamy tart dressing as well as garlic savory croutons. This salad was unlike any other, topped off with freshly grated parmingiano cheese. This was paired with the house Sauvignon Blanc that was sweet, bright and refreshing. Following was an heirloom tomato bisque ($3.95 for a cup, $5.95 for a bowl), a hearty soup full of onion and garlic flavor. To accompany the entrée we had the house Cabernet that was smooth and rich. The main course was a perfectly cooked and very generous portion of salmon piccata ($24.95), accompanied with steamed asparagus and cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 PM 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 ^s the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �O PINION Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE. W EDNESDAY, F EB IQ, 9 111 S iiliiiSII^^Ml I -, s®?» « i' mi mm m§m •¡¡¡¡••I V Muslim Students Association gathered together for a day'of indoor rock climbing, courtesy of Amber Mahmood Muslim Student Association addresses misconceptions B Y AMBER MAHMOOD CONTRIBUTOR The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA) aims to increase knowledge, growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus, but to the community as a whole. The term Muslim is often falsely associated to terrorism by many outside of the Islamic community. Many individuals form this misunderstanding from the constant anti-Islam media portrayals. Others simply do not know where to access correct in- formation to educate themselves on the matter, or are afraid to confront those of Muslim faith to ask them. Although there may be many reasons, ultimately the majority of American society is unaware of the true concepts and practices of Islam. "If anyone asked me about Islam, I would want them to know that it is a religion of peace. The word Islam itself means peace." The MSA also aims to form long lasting relationships and provide support for its members, which includes Muslims and individuals of other faiths. Since the association's es- tablishment a few years ago, the MSA continues to grow. The MSA has also become active in partaking in community service events, on campus meetings, other fun events, as well as educational events in which acclaimed scholars are invited to share their insight on intriguing topics. Individuals interested in learning more about Islam, meeting people of the Islamic faith or attending one of our various events should visit http://www.csusm.edu/ orgs/muslimstudentassociation.html or send us an email at msa.csusm@gmail.com. If you want t o know more about InterVarsity, when and where we meet, o r more about our Spring Break trip, check out the website ivsanmarcos.org. InterVarsity connects campus through community and spirituality B Y N OELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF WRITER InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international organization that focuses on campus ministry with vision "to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed and world changers developed." A collection of athletes, Greeks, international students and people just trying to graduate, who all come together with this one shared desire: to know Jesus and to make Him known. My first experience with InterVarsity was two years ago. As a new student, it is often just easier to go to class and then leave campus rather than try to make new friends. That is where InterVarsity came in. I started going to their events and was instantly amazed by how loving and encouraging the community is. They made me feel so welcome that I just had to stick around. One of the best things about being a part of InterVarsity is that every spring break they do this thing called Mark Camp. It's a week on Catalina Island, where members spend time going through the Bible and going deeper into the gospel of Jesus through the book of Mark. Some of my fondest memories of college and lasting friendships have been made there. Every Wednesday they have a weekly meeting called Large Group where a speaker shares a message. They also have various Bible studies on campus throughout the week. The Bible studies really focus on being a place of encouragement, and are a great place to make new friends and connect to campus life. ¡jg jpg 11 * Interested in running for a Representative or Executive position on the Board of Directors? 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS MASTER OF A RTS MASTER OF A RTS IN MANAGEMENT IN L EADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL S TUDIES ^^ 3 9 units ^^ 3 3 units HI 1 2-30 months f H 2 0 months �10 ^H^ONQGMAIICOM T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , O P IN IO M You cannot tell the difference between toxic makeup and the good stuff by just looking at it. Photo by Anne Hall. 5i reat^to^ijnsfimer òxic makeup poses B Y C H E L S E Y SCHWEITZER To Tweet or not to Tweet. Photo provided by Lauren Hammond. Truth about Twitter Company tax breaks raise alarm B Y L A U R E N H AMMOND OPINION EDITOR . Many students at CSUSM probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware of the company's questionable history. Twitter was first formed in 2006. Since its debut and coining of the legendary "Tweet," the social networking site has seen a rapidly growing user base. As of late 2013, the company has been estimated to be worth 31 billion dollars. Since its opening, Twitter headquarters -has been located in San Francisco, CA. In 2011, the company was threatening to move locations but was offered a six-year payroll tax break to maintain its California residency. More recently, the city agreed to stop taxing Twitter stock options. Calcu" lations suggest that since the initiation of the company's tax breaks, Twitter has saved over 50 million dollars. Twitter currently resides in San Francisco's Mid-Market area. Alongside the "Twitter Tax Break," the city has also included tax incentives to any other companies that moved to Mid-Market, a preA viously undeveloped area, and has seen tremendous corporate growth. Much of the money Twitter has saved due to tax incentives could have gone towards improving the city's public transportation, health, education and more. Aside from major losses in city revenue, Twitter has had absolutely no involvement in giv- > o r t e s t i n g in, community. Twitter, along with fifteen other companies residing in the Mid-Market area, has also been affecting neighboring residential communities. The technical industries within the Mid-Market area have aided in an increase of property valuer With the high request for office space, many residential property owners have also been forced to sell, causing a large number of home evictions, Several activist groups including South of Market Community Action Network, Senior and Disability Action, Eviction Free San Francisco and the San Francisco Housing Rights Commrttee have joined forces with local workers and residents tofightback. A number of protests have taken place outside of the Twitter headquarters and throughout the Mid-Market area to express outrage for the companies' tax breaks. It is important that social networking users understand the implications associated to their Twitter memberships. Until Twitter realizes the injustice of their actions, users are unconsciously participating in the corporate conglomerate's indifference to the general public. This is not an uncommon practice for multi-billion dollar corporations to take advantage of lower-income demographics. Although this does not directly affect CSUSM students, it does harm communities similar to ours and that is something to consider. IN 8 its b a c k t0 SENIOR STAFF WRITER Many common beauty products contain toxic substances that consumers don't know about. Self-publishing. It sounds like an aspiring author's best friend and that's According to the nonprofit not far from the'truth. Photo provided by Sarah Hughes. organization Campaign for Safer Cosmetics, the average American woman uses about B Y Z A C H S CHANZENBACH book. Aside from that the 12 personal care products a SENIOR STAFF WRITER odds are generally against day. This not only includes the author. On average, the makeup but shampoos, lo"50 Shades of Grey." self-published print book tions and perfumes as well, Also, according to the same Doubtlessly, you've seen w i l l m o s t l i k e l y s e l l 1 0 0 t o a book with this title and 1 5 0 c o p i e s p ^ g a s t a n d _ source, of the more than an ominous-looking cover a r d b o o k a t a b o u t 1 0 b u c k s > 10,000 chemicals that are somewhere recently, possi- t hat > s a revenue o f 1 0 0 0 t o used in beauty products, bly in our very own book- 1500 dollars, over 89 percent have not unstore. It's a relatively new ^ ^ dergone any kind of safety Xo a child that popular trilogy. Did you sound like a lot. To an adult, testing. This poses dangerknow, however that it was t hat > s s m a l l A n d h o w o f t e n ous health risks as our skin originally self-published? d o w e see children publish. absorbs these chemicals, It is what it sounds like: i n g books? I rest my case, which may lead to cancer the author publishes his/ With how easy it is to self- and respiratory problems her work him/herself or publish, it should ¿ome as no in the case of powders and with the aid of a company s u r p r i s e t h a t «everybody's sprays. that specializes in convert- d o i n g i t » Aspiring authors According to the Environing the product into eBook c a n e x p e ct the competi- mental Working Group, a format, then distributing it t i o n t o ^ m a s s i v e . A n d > Gf group that created an online to digital retailers. The au- c o u r s e > n o t e v e i y s e l f . p u b . database that lists the conthor retains full rights to the l i s h e d book is going to be cerning ingredients in beauty work and keeps all the cash g o o d B y - n o t e v e r y book," I products and how safe they he/she makes off of it. For m e a n t h e overwhelming ma- are to use, says, "Companies authors looking to get their j or ity of books. That being are allowed to use almost novels out in the world, self- s a i d ( t h e r e can be some pes- any ingredient „they wish, publishmg is the quickest simism about the market and The US government doesn't and cheapest route. There is a n a c t u a l l y g o o d book may review the safety products no cost for printing physical g e t t u m e d down based on before they're sold." This books, and eBooks have be- potential prejudices towards > means that the products come more attractive in this self-pUblished books. People that we are purchasing are technological day and age. who are serious about getting not being regulated to make Of course, it's not all sun- their book published would sure that they're safe. Acshine and rainbows - no really have to invest time and cording to the same source, author's life could be like effort into making it the best beauty products aren't even that, especially if their sole i t c a n b e> a n d m a r k e t i n g it> i f required to have a full list of income came from writing. t h e y w a n t i t t o h a v e a c h a n c e the chemicals that are used There's still no guarantee a n d s t a n d o u t o n t h e d i i t a l in the product, allowing the that someone will buy their manufacturers to market items with dangerous chemicals without the consumer even knowing. There have been various instances of dangerous chemi-cals in our beauty products, such as our shampoos having sodium laurel sulfate in them or many trusted name brand S elf-Publishing i lluminated The Uterus Flag Project creates shock, awe and amazement BY ANNE HALL DESIGN EDITOR Walking into the student library, I was anticipating a cloud of people showing interest in this blatantly titled project. The campus library released the Uterus R ag Project on Feb. 10 and will remain until May 20. This installation, provided by Terilynn Quick, is a compilation of small flags that are adorned with uterus made by people from all over the nation. So much detail in each piece. The space was like a ghost town. I was in awe at the ideas shared by artists who addressed the issues behind women's health and the blessings that exist with being a woman and having the ability to conceive. While finding myself impressed and awe struck, I noticed that I was being watched. Passer by's were laughing at me for admiring the artists work. Others appeared to avoid the display, as if they would catch some kind of disease if they came too close. A friend of mine decided to draw attention to passers by and lured individuals to come and consider the artwork. Once one person started admiring Terilynn's presentation, more and more lipsticks having dangerous amounts of lead in them. Even the supposedly natural mineral-based makeups contain small particles of mica that we can inhale, which Forbes online magazine puts into perspective by pointing out that construction workers have to wear masks when dealing with mica. While women have more products that expose them to these dangerous chemicals, men aren't safe from the danger. Aftershave, cologne, shaving cream and shampoos are just a few of the items that men use that fall under the same category as all of the other beauty products. These products contain as many chemicals as the products women use and are regulated in the same way, putting men at as much risk as women, I think that it is wrong that there are no regulations within the beauty industry, The food that we eat has regulations placed on it, so why not the items that we cover our skin with? I believe that we should have the right to know exactly what is in the products we use. I also think that cosmetic companies should strive to eliminate as many of these chemicals from their products as possible in order to provide their loyal customers with healthier products, If you want to check the ingredients and the risk fac- .. tors associated with the products you use, a good place to start is the Skin Deep Database, http://www.ewg. org/skindeep/, created by the Environmental Working Group. That is just one small step towards knowing your products better so you can make an informed decision on whether to continue using that product, people began finding interest. Once the pieces were noticed, interest was struck and people began admiring all of the display. "The art work is amazing," student, Erin Taylor, said. This is a presentation that truly touches the core of existence. Take a moment to observe and appreciate the artistry and creativeness. �A &E A & E Editors Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , F E B 1 9 , C ougar S huffle: V alentine's D ay A f t e r m a t h B y Z ach S chazenbach 11 'Man of Tai Chi' delivers B Y R YAN DOWNS STAFF W RITER I t's a f ew d ays a fter V alentine's D ay, b ut t here a re s ome s till f eeling a ffects f rom t he h oliday. H ere a re t wo p layists c atered t o c ertain o utcomes. T racklist For t he L ovebirds: I " A s L ong A s Y ou L ove M e" b y B ackstreet B oys 2. " Truly M adly D eeply" b y S avage G arden 3. " Naturally" b y S elena G omez 4. " Jet L ag" b y S imple P lan 5. " Stay S tay S tay" T aylor S wift 6. " Just the W a y Y ou A re" b y B runo M ars T racklist For T hose t hat D idn't G et So L ucky: 1. " Gotta B e S omebody" b y N ickelback 2. " t h a t ' s the W ay It I s" by C eline D ion 3. " Firework" b y K aty P erry 4. " Good L ife" b y O neRepublic 5. " Shooting S tar" b y O wl C ity 6. " It's. T ime" by I magine D ragons One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of westernfilms,but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straightto-DVD, like "Ip Man" or "The Raid: Redemption," to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the middle of these, in a bold attempt to merge both western and international audiences alike, is "Man of Tai Chi ." It is primarily a Chinese martial arts film. However, it features American star Keanu Reeves in two uncommon roles; the villain and, for the first time in his career, the director. The story attempts to tell a martial arts legend in a contemporary setting. It focuses the story on Tiger Chen (Chen Hu in his film debut), a young practitioner of Lin Kong Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese method of exercise and meditation. However Tiger comes to learn that this peaceful art can be applied in combat as well. It is stunningly effective, even though it strays from the art's purpose. Nonetheless, it is not long before Tiger attracts the attention of Donaka Mark (Reeves), the head of an underground fightingring.He sees Tiger's potential and tempts him with money and fame. Tiger needs it to save his master's temple from demolition. It is not long before Tiger's involvement with the fighting ring begins to corrupt his character. Worse still, it becomes clear that Mark is conditioning him into something deadlier than just another fighter. It may be too late for him to escape. For the most part, the film works for the same reason Keanu Reeves works. I t's, simple, cool and strangely likeable. On the other hand, like the actor, it tends to get awkward when it tries too hard and there are some embarrassingly silly moments. However, Reeves is understated as ever both in front of, and behind, the camera. Coupled with some awesome fight choreography from Hollywood legend Yuen Wo Ping, the end result is a straightforward but enjoyable action flick. 3/5 Cougar Paws! 'Friday Night Lights', 'The League' keep gridiron going during off-season B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR The first few Sundays after the Super Bowl are always the hardest for football fans. However, Netflix has some football themed shows* to help fill up your time while you wait for the next season to start. One show I highly recommend is the drama series Friday Night Lights. The show focuses on head coach Eric Taylor (played by Kyle Chandler) as he helps lead the high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, to the Texas State Championship. Viewers might forget they aren't watching a real football game. You wait in anxiety to see if the team makes the play and cheer in excitement for a touchdown. With an ensemble cast, the show also looks at the individual players as their lives are woven together both on and off the field. The sweet yet insecure Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) struggles with balancing being the starting quarterback and trying to date the coach's daughter (Aimee Teegarden). Fullback Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) is the bad-boy character who tries to prove he is more than a stereotype. Throughout the series, the players deal with issues including steroid use and college recruitment. Friday Night Lights is a critically acclaimed series with two Primetime Emmy wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Kyle Chandler) and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. It has 76 episodes within five seasons available on Netflix. The second season is the only lackluster season because of its multiple dull storylines. Recommended episodes include: "Mud Bowl" in Season I , "There Goes the Neighborhood" in Season 2, "The Son" in Season 4 and "Always" in Season 5. One of the best parts of football is the way it can bring together a community, whether you are tailgating at a stadium or watching the game with family and friends. Friday Night Lights will remind you of that feel- ing and will prepare you for the next football season. I give Friday Night Lights a 4.5/5 rating. Another football-themed show to watch is the comedy series The League. The show follows friends, Pete Eckhart (played by Mark Duplass), Rodney Ruxin (Nick Kroll), Andre Nowzick (Paul Scheer) and Kevin MacArthur (Stephen Rannazzisi). Also, Kevin's brother, Taco (Jon Lajoie) and wife, Jenny (Katie Aselton) as they all play each other in their fantasy football league. The show has a raunchy style of comedy as the friends argue over things like draft picks and trades. The series is also abundant with notable NFL guest stars, including San Diego Chargers player Antonio Gates in Season 1 episode "Mr. McGibblets." There are currently 45 episodes within four seasons available on Netflix. Recommended episodes include: "The Shiva Bowl" in Season 1 and "The Marathon" in Season 2 .1 give The League a 3.5/5 rating. 11 «»I A R EMINDER T HE D REAM A C T A PPLICATION D EADLINE F OR A B540 X S TUDENTS/UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS I S MARCH 2ND. 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United Students of Color Coalition �12 A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.am@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , Book Review A Spike Jonze love story: 'Her' 'American Gods': a modern lore and timeless tale B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film "Her" portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha, essentially an evolved Siri. Thefilmdefinitely approaches the dramatic question, "Could love have no boundaries?" There are countless moments in which Theodore and Samantha demonstrate character development in regards to their relationship, a unique characteristic of this fascinating movie. B Y K ATIE GARNER o STAFF WRITER The film also boasts a cast of well-known actors. Joaquin Phoenix play s Theodore and Scarlett Johansson plays the voice of Samantha. Rooney Mara plays Theodore's ex-wife Catherine and Amy Adams plays Theodore's friend Amy. The "Her" soundtrack especially adds sentiment to the film. Film soundtracks are just like mixtapes by the directors. Spike Jonze's mixtape for "Her" is definitely appropriate for this teaijerker of a film. For example, Ka- mm « #• m • ft • § • m• • • •• $ mm m• # ## m m *•- *' Ä m ft * C ALM • # ám Ä # m w $ # • •^ m # • • ^~ m • • • # #: • ; • #: • m #ü •. •m # AND m • # •# • l§l w w ' ® # à - ••• •I m # #- • ren O's song plays a prominent role in the film during a scene where Theodore and OS Samantha were singing together to "The Moon Song." The film has its heart-filled moments. When Samantha continues to grow in intelligence, she develops human characteristics. She desires to feel emotions in unknown territory. Soon afterwards, Theodore falls in love with the funny, sweet, intelligent Samantha. 5/5 Cougar Paws up K EEP • •• * : A &E WAIT Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured into America via the mass migration from settlers worldwide. What if every one of these old gods were alive and struggling to survive in this country? Neil Gaiman asks this question in his novel, "American Gods." The story follows the reticent Shadow, an ex-con who upon his release from prison finds that his wife has died. Alone and without a home, Shadow meets Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious con-man who offers Shadow a job as his bodyguard. Soon Shadow's world turns upside down as he discovers that all Gods not only exist, but exist amongst humans and are preparing for war. The Old Gods are clashing with the New Gods, which in America are represented by the various deities of Media, ^Technology and the Black Hats. Mr. Wednesday, who reveals himself early on as an incarnation of Odin, recruits Shadow to rally the Old Gods against the New Gods. But in a country where beliefs are shrinking every day, can Shadow help these Old Gods survive? "American Gods" is a powerful, enchanting story etched with folklore in every page. Lovers of fantasy fiction will adore this novel tremendously. This book is ripe with myths from cultures all over the world-Neil Gaiman weaves a poignant, but humorous* tale that starts off at a slow pace that soon dives right into a journey that will you keep you entertained and thoughtful. "American Gods" has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Top ranked Cougars at home finale D ont regret missing this last regular season h ome game B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM m en's basketball team is now ranked No. 1 nationally in the NAIA, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being f ree for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness a piece of history in CSUSM athletics. This season started off with the Cougars playing the San Diego State Aztecs, a NCAA Division I program, in an exhibition game. The Aztecs are now ranked No. 5 in the nation on both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches' Poll. CSUSM lost this match up, but definitely held their own against a nationally ranked division I program. At one point, the score was 58-55 at the 8:26 mark of the second half. If this was not an exhibition game, Jason Johnson's 27 points f or CSUSM, would currently be the second high- De'End P arker d rives t he lane e arlier t his season. P hoto b y C SUSM a thletics.Visit w ebsite a t w ww.csusmcougars.com "I think we are the best brand of basketball in North County/' CSUSM head Coach Jim Saia said at the beginning of the season. est on the season, falling only behind De'End Parker's 28 against Vanguard. This game was a strong predictor of the high caliber of play we have seen from the Cougars this year. Jim Saia's brand of basketball seems to be working for the Cougars, as they were the first team in the country to reach 20 wins on the season after their 86-73 victory over Simpson on Jan. 18. They are currently boasting a 21-1 record overall, and they have remained on the national poll for 19 straight weeks, a streak that dates back to last season's preseason rankings. If you happen to miss this upcoming regular-season home game, the final appearance for the Cougars will be March 1 with a 7:30 p.m. start time. This exhibition game, against St. Katherine, will honor the team's seniors. These last two home appearances offer students a great chance to see the rapidly developing athletic department representing them at CSUSM. 30 minutes can save a life T he g eneration o f b loggers f lood t he w eb Upcoming blood drive on campus B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students have the opportunity to make a huge impact on people's lives by donating blood this month. The American Red Cross and the CSUSM Athletics Department are teaming up to host a blood drive on campus, with the goal of having 75 students participate. Just by spending 30 minutes of their time, a student can save the lives of up to three people with their donation. "When I was born I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called hereditary spherocytosis. My disease caused me to spend several months in the hospital receiving blood transfusions and missing out, f or the better part of my childhood, playing athletics," former CSUSM baseball pitcher and O UR N EXT ISSUE FEB 19,2014 blood drive organizer, Jackson Gaskins, said. "I realized from a young age that because of blood donors I was able to live my dream. I was able to compete in sports after about the age of 10, perfectly healthy and fully functioning." Students can schedule their donation appointment ahead of time at www.redcross. org with the code CSUSM. They are encouraged to eat iron-rich meals beforehand. On the day of the blood donation, students should make sure they have had plenty of rest, wear comfortable clothes, bring a form of identification and drink extra fluids. The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Building. Every donor will receive a Red Cross T-shirt as a thank you for donating. Social media and technology increase our interest but hinder our retention B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER When it comes to the word "blog," there are people who automatically reject the idea of owning one and much less writing one. Yet there is a large number of young people who are gaining more interest in creating and sharing their own personal blogs, as evidenced by a growing number of blog-formated forums in recent years. Blogs are being created for multiple, and new, purposes. With the evolution of technology, it is normal to encounter people who embrace the idea of self-expression. If someone is interested in sharing their written work or ideas, they can almost be certain it will be read or "skimmed" by others online. Many blog sites give writers an opportunity to hashtag after every blog post and it al- lows other users with similar interests more opportunity to view it. There are other tools to help share written work with more people. Most sites now have "share" or "reblog" buttons that make it easy to spread the word on people's creations. Modern social media makes it easy for people to create and inspire. Whether they like to write or share their fashion sense, they can always rely on blog sites to give them that liberty. Tumblr is one of those blogs. It's a site that is not just for creators but also for followers. "I look down the list of blogs and I follow whatever seems interesting," CSUSM student, Yadira said. Yadira, among others, uses this social media site to learn more about what they are interested in, whether it be TV shows, cooking, fashion, science or poetry. Some studies show that people in our generation have shorter attention spans due to the fact that we retain less when we read and this happens because of our skimming habits. Nicholas Carr speaks about this new habit in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. "The more we use the Web, the more we train our brain to be distracted—to process information very quickly and very efficiently but without sustain attention," Carr said. Yet blogs that focus on news, science and history, give everyone the ability to understand things they otherwise might not comprehend easily if they read it in an online article or newspaper. Though blogs may make such people more comfortable with reading information outside their comfort zones, blogs can contain information that is questionable because of a lack of being based on reliable evidence. Those who rely on other people's blogs to get information about news or fashion trends often don't think twice about whether the posts are credible. They forget about the biases that often occur in these blog posts. A blogger can pretend to be an expert or journalist, without experience or a degree. To many people it is simply the truth, without question. People tend to follow what they like and therefore read what they are interested in. Sometimes confirmation bias, the act of looking f or information that confirms previously held beliefs, is a related issue. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Books are worth investing in B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they've spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, Or at least they intend to. Not reading the material occurs at CSUSM as well as other schools. This factors into the learning process and can affect even the smartest individual's ability to pass a class. Regardless of major, students can be heard around campus discussing their reading assignments: they have too much to read, they read everything, they read nothing, they only read for classes they like, they only read for classes they struggle in or sometimes they don't even bother getting the textbook for a class. "It is ineffective for students to attend my classes if they have not prepared by reading the text, but I can't speak for other professors, who may work differently. The reason I give unannounced reading quizzes is to provide external motivation for students to read the assignments, as I find that they largely do not read if I don't provide some kind of grade incentive," said Dr. Heidi Breuer, a literature and writing professor at CSUSM. There are two important factors every student should consider before deciding to forgo reading assignments: their own personal learning style and the format of their course. Everyone has different ways that they learn. Some studies suggest that people have different learning-styles or sense-based best approaches for learning. People can be auditory learners, some learn better T o r ead o r n o t t o read? F lipping t hrough pages, b y A nne H all. V ogue p h o t o c reated o f L ena D unham. V isit t he magazine w eb s ite a t h ttp ://www .vogue.com f o r t he f ull s tory. when they have visuals to aid them and others grasp concepts best when kinesthetic activities are included in the instruction. Just because a few classmates say they think the reading is a waste of time does not mean it's useless. In fact, many teachers administer regular quizzes based solely on the reading. Perhaps students that shy away from reading may just learn better from lecture than from reading. Other students may prefer to do the reading on their own and feel like going to lecture is a waste of time. Students can go to the following link to get an idea of what their learning style is so they can develop study habits to help them best understand material: http://www.edutopia .org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz. The format of a course and the teaching style that the professor uses also play a part in determining whether the reading assignment is worthy of a student's time. Some professors thoroughly cover all of the reading in their lectures, and often more, only assigning the reading so that students can get a preview before the lecture, and hopefully follow along better or ask questions if necessary. Other professors assign reading to be done before class so that the material can be discussed in class, where students are able to share their ideas and interpretations rather than just scribbling notes for an hour. It is critical in classes of that format for all students to do the reading so that everyone can participate, more ideas can be shared and a greater understanding of the topic can be grasped. If only a handful of the students do the reading, those class discussions will not be very lively and the students who have not read will not get the most out of their class. Curling up on the couch with a textbook to spend an hour or two reading may not sound like everyone's idea of a fun night, but it may be necessary for a student's learning style or the best way to prepare for a class so that students can benefit the most from taking that course. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of reading textbooks and other sources. To take the survey, goto: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8PG5R86. Responses will be included in a follow-up story later this spring semester. R eshaping The Vogue i mage creating c ontroversy B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST Vogue's February issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person's body through programs such as Photoshop. Because of the media's infatuation with unattainable beauty standards, Photoshop has taken a primary role in the tool set of the modern day magazine editor. However, there are certain situations where these photos are criticized, such as how they affect the way that people perceive attractiveness in themselves and others. A few CSUSM students weighed in about the issue of retouching on body images. The representation of women in the media is an issue that students immediately pointed out problems with. "In our society, the representation of women is a complex and interesting issue," CSUSM student, Melisa Velazquez, said. "Women for example are being objectified and judged by their physical appearance. Even through new diversified roles married parents," according of women arise, images of to the Census. [how] the media represent The U.S. News reported on women have a strong influMay 6 of last year that pov- ence." erty is linked to "out-of-wed"In my opinion, the media lock births" because of these produces an unachievable statistics. Descendants of baby boomers are not reproducing B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As buildings rise to higher heights and neighborhoods are designed to accommodate max capacity, the population is supposedly catching up with itself. Multiple sources trace the national birth rate as it drops and postulate possible causes. CSUSM students contradict the measures. According to nation .time, com, the American Census shows that our 1 percent population growth is the lowest birth rate since the Great Depression. Based on the National Vital Statistics Reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the nation's conception rate had depleted by 3 percent between 2007 and 2010 and slightly increased in 2011 and remained constant through 2012. The 1 percent growth noted in 2013 still does not surmount the rate for reproduction. "Who d oesn't w ant a c arbon copy mini m e? Plus these g enes M UST c arry o n.. . N uva Ring unti1 t here is a ring on her finger," c ommunications m ajor, K yle G loges, said. The American Community Survey Reports show that 34 percent of women bearing children since 2011 were unmarried in the State of California. "Women and men who have children outside of marriage are younger on average, have less education and have lower income than p erception fertility levels are projected to experience only minor changes, either slight decrease or slight increases. The results of logistic projections are evaluated in light of recent socioeconomic "As in the case for mortal- trends, social policies, public ity, some assumptions about health and program coverthe fertility trajectories are age, and the proximate deterconsistent across countries minants of fertility. and regions. Trends in women's educaAn expected increase in tional attainment and labor contraceptive prevalence is force participation, for eximplicit in the assumptions ample, are examined. about future fertility declines Family planning program for many countries. efforts are also reviewed as For some countries, future are age at marriage and the representation of women through means of perfection and a standard of idealized beauty that does more harm than good," CSUSM student, Paul Rodriguez, said. Vogue fashion magazine just released their February issue featuring actress Lena Dunham from the show "Girls." Some people feel there is a paradox between the spirit of the HBO show and thé modifications the magazine made to Dunham's photos. The website Jezebel, com offered $10,000 for "unretouched" photos of Dunham after the Vogue shoot. The request was quickly answered. Regarding the photos of Dunham, critics pointed out the obvious Photoshop retouches done to the actress's body. According to Jezebel's blog, she had the bags under her eyes retouched, her smile lines airbrushed, her jaw refined, among other changes. Jezebel also claims Dunham had numerous touch-ups, such as her neck thinned and brought in, her hips pulled in and a male model's knee raised to be closer to her. According to "Gender and Popular Culture" by Katie Milestone and Anneke Meyer, "Women in popular culture have always been closely associated with and scrutinized in terms of thenphysical appearance, for example the size and shape of their appearance or the condition of their skins." Some feel the need to be worried about the long-term effects of Photoshop's prevalence in Western media, citing children and eating disorders as the reason for these concerns. Consider the message of the popular Buzzfeed. video, "Watch Photoshop Transform Your Favorite Celebrities Right Before Your Eyes." According to the video, on a typical day 8 to 18 year olds engage in some form of media for an average of 7.5 hours a day. Of a survey of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 81 percent of ten-year-olds said that they are afraid of being fat. 69 percent said images influence their concept of the ideal body shape. Forty-nine percent said the pictures make them want to lose weight and one-third of non-overweight girls reported dieting. Seventy percent of people believed that advertisements and media should use more average sizes. Lena Dunham's controversy is just one small incident out of thousands of others. Student opinions seem to lean more towards the harmful effects of Photoshop on body images. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey about magazine reading and body image perception. Go to https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/MYQTHQJ. proportion of women using contraception," according to the Census Bureau's International Data Base. In light of these projected measures, 30 students at CSUSM were surveyed on their desire to have children. Questions asked if they are parents, their marital status before or after having children, how many children they would like to have and whether the recession plays a part in making choices to start a family. Twenty students stated that they had interest in having children, and of those 20, four individuals stated that they would be willing to adopt. They equally state that society is overpopulated and there are many children that need families. "The earth is reaching max capacity. It is no longer necessary to reproduce for survival of the species. Adopt," communications major, Benito Olamendi, said. (Babies page 4). continued on �SPORTS Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 Heart Beat Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise 3 Track andfieldgearing up for the season B Y S HAINAPARDO B Y RACHEL GALLEGO SENIOR STAFF W RITER HEALTH COLUMNIST If you have not heard of crossfit yet, it is the recent exercise regimen that consists of various high-intensity and functional movements that enhance all aspects of a person's performance and fitness level. What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective. Crossfit has recently become a popular group exercise program involving many different exercise routines, weights and movements including barbells, jumping squats and handstand pushups. It is different f rom that of a traditional gym because people are not only there to get better themselves, but everyone is working together to advance the entire group. It prides itself on the communal aspect, because it gives people the support and encouragement needed to continue to benefit their S tretching a t t he c ross f it g ym. P hoto p rovided b y R achel G allego. performance. Although it is a program focused on strength and conditioning, one of the principles of crossfit is that it does not specialize in any particular sport or target muscles. Each class is different in that it changes its routines and exercises so that you are always gaining new experiences. Crossfit encourages individuals to push themselves and continues to challenge u MING your body to adapt to increased demands. "It never gets easier, and that's why people keep coming back," James, an instructor from Crossfit Mission Gorge, said. Due to its wide variety of exercises and team effort, Crossfit is ideal for any committed individual that is willing to try a new way of exercising that is unlikely to become boring. HOME GAMES February 4 Men's Baseball vs. Chapman Women's Basketball vs. Point Loma Nazarene 3:00 pm February 8 Softball vs. La Verne 12:00 pm February 11 Men's Basketball vs. Bethesda Baseball vs. Biola 11:00 am d epartment. V isit w ebsite a t w ww .csusmcougars.com. Last season the Lady Cougars finished 13th as a team. Finishing top 20 is an accomplishment in itself. This season the women have returners who did really well last year such as Kelly Thompson who was third in the 5k, Brianny Williams who was fifth in the hurdles and Amber Rosario who was an All American in the 4x400 relay team and in the 100 meter hurdles. With all of the strong returners and new athletes adding to the equation, the women's team has the potential to be even more competitive than they were last year. As for the men, this season CSUSM has the whole team back. This includes Maurice Strickland, who was an All American in the decathlon, the 4X800 and the 4x400. The men will have their first meet Feb. 22 in Claremont at the Rossi Relays. From the looks of all the returners and new members of this year's team, the men and women should both do even better this season. 7:30 pm February 15 S wanson a nd Reyes r unning f o r t he f inish, p rovided b y C SUSM a thletic 2:00 pm February 5 This track season is beginning to ramp up, with the women having already started and the men soon to follow. There should be a lot of notable action to look out for this year with returning and new talent on both sides. Brittany Hollie and Brianny Williams started the season off in style with excellent performances at the Azusa Pacific Indoor All-Comers meet. Both placed second in their qualifying heats, and then ended up with the third place overall time from Hollie and a fourth place time from Williams. An eye should definitely be kept out for both of these athletes this year. Hollie has already earned an automatic spot in the NALA National Championships with her first performance as a Cougar. Williams is eligible for nationals from her performance in the 2013 Indoor Nationals. "We have athletes who have their events on lock which is Kelly Thompson in the 3k, Heidi Swanson in the mile, the women's 4x800 team, the women's 4x400 team and the distance medley relay should all qualify," head coach Steve Scott said. Earn your M BA on camptIS or online fro> Azusa Pacifie. m ::: MBA Get Out! Get a taste of winter at the Iceoplex I lililí ; B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST •i , • i • • V• ' I Iii „ P V, E • " : 1 - ! -• " ^^mÊ It may seem like Southern California forgot about winter this year. But at the Iceoplex in Escondido, you can bundle up and hit the ice to find that winter feeling. Just a short drive f rom CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip f or any student. There are many public C hildren f igure s kating a t t he I ceoplex, b y A lison Seagle. skate sessions at the Iceoplex ing ability and experience. sion and the rental of ice that visitors can enjoy. Skaters * can skate laps Anyone looking to improve skates. The Iceoplex is located at around the rink while listen- their hockey or ice skating skills can also sign up for 555 North Tulip in Esconing to pop music, or migrate dido. Their full schedule to the center to practice some lessons. Skaters can take a break can be found on their webfancy moves. 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS W ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A R T S I H M ANAGEMENT IN L E A D E R S H I P A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S T U D I E S 3 3 units 3 9 units 12—30 months © 2 0 months �4 Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmatl.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 FEATURES Building CSUSM softball brick by brick New coach leading team t hirsty for national title B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR CSUSM softball is fast paced, fun to watch, has free admission for students and is 10 times better with a packed house. The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth. "She is a great coach and great person. Coach Nevarez holds us accountable, looks out for our futures and puts school first," senior outfielder, Brittney Guy, said. Nevarez spent 10 years as the head coach of the University of Redlands, and had led the Bulldogs to nine straight SCIAC titles. In fact, her first game as a Cougar was against her old school, and the Cougars swept the Bulldogs with a pair of victories. "It was an intense first couple of games and we were focused. I knew their players because I had recruited a lot of their roster," Coach Nevarez said. Some key players to look out for this season would P hoto o f C oach N evarez i n a ction, p rovided b y A nne H all. be Alex Miller, a senior said. outfielder, Brenna Parker, a Coach Nevarez is excited transfer from Palomar and about her position because Katie Wilkinson, the Cou- the university is growing and gars' junior pitcher. Students going places. She already of CSUSM should mark had family and a house in Sunday, April 13 on their the area, and the move to San calendars since the Cougars Marcos seemed like the perwill be taking on Concordia. fect scenario for her and her They are the team that won family. the NAIA National ChampiThe next home game for onship Tournament last year, the Lady Cougars will be and it should make for a very Saturday, Feb. 7 at noon and exciting game. 2 p.m. against La Verne. It's "We are building this pro- a great time to check out gram brick by brick, and the what CSUSM has to look administration has been very forward to this year out of its supportive of that," Nevarez softball team. O riginal w o r k b y t he a uthor. T hese a re b eing u sed f o r h er classes t his s emester. P hoto b y N oelle F riedberg. DIY Corner H ow to give your n otebook a p ick-me-up B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up your school routine. And that way is to collage and decorate your class notebook so that it matches your unique personality and interests. Sounds kind of fun, right? Well it is, trust me. You will need: 1 notebook or composition book Pictures from magazines, old calendars, old picture books, travel books etc. Scissors Glue Clear packaging tape l . Find and cut out all of your pictures. Choose pictures that you find beauti- Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • • • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area Integration of faith and social work practice Full-time and part-time options For more information, visit apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements « Professionally active faculty who teach from personal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit apu.edu/mfr/. A ZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Gad First Since 1899 (Babies, continued from page 2). T would like to have my own children, but there are thousands of children who need homes. I've always been open to adopting. I think it is beneficial for children to have both male and female role models," communications major, Kelsey Schwarz, said. "With that said, I will have children someday, hopefully while married, but if not, I'll still be the best mom ever. I want to have two or more children as I'm interested in being a foster parent." Of the students who participated in the survey, two were parents with one child ful, that inspire you or that you find amusing. You want your collage to be something you're going to want to look at every day. You can cut your pictures out any way you like. This could be in straight squares or cool shapes. The most important part of this process, however, is that these pictures will give your notebook a personal and unique flair. Starting at either the far left or farrightside of your notebook, you are going to gently place one long strip of packaging tape from top to bottom. I say gently because you have to proceed with caution in order to make sure the tape is in a straight line. You cannot set it down and l ift it up again because it is far too sticky for that. Fold the extra tape over the top and bottom edges of your 2. Next you must arrange notebook. Once you have your pictures on your note- laid the first strip of tape, book. I have found it works continue this process until best if you first plan out you have covered your colwhere you want to glue down lage completely. all of your pictures before This layer of tape will alyou actually start the gluing. low your pictures to stay Once you have done that, nice and fresh looking and you can start to apply just prevent any water damage or enough glue to the back of crumpling to ruin your coleach picture so that it doesn't lage. move around too much. Once you become a pro at What will really hold the decorating your notebooks pictures down is the pack- you can start giving them to aging tape you are going to your friends as gifts. They're apply in the next step. perfect presents because they're an inexpensive but 3. This is the last step be- personal way to give your fore you can sit back and ful- friend a gift as unique as they ly admire your handy work. are. each, who were not married when they conceived but show that the Census demographics do not apply to their parental status or the desire to have a family. The average number of desired children among people that do want to reproduce is two. "I want to be able to give my children all the advantages I didn't have and hopefully they can make a bigger difference in the world for the better. I would like to have a child with or without the married label as long as my significant other is willing to help," psychology major, David Acosta said. 16 out of 30 surveyors state that the recession and socioeconomic climate of society has nothing to do with their decisions to have children. Half of the individuals interviewed state that the socioeconomic condition does not affect their choice to get married. All 30 participants, however, are college students that will most likely make more money after getting their degree than if they had not. CSUSM appears to be contradictory to Census projections for the social drive to reproduce. If the present birth rate continues or escalates in depletion, America will soon experience youth as the minority and the weight of society will once again rest on its elders. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nursing Beat Starting out for Spring 2014 B Y MEGAN HABEGER NURSING C OLUMNIST The year 2014 promises to be a momentous year f or many of CSUSM's students, whether they are excited to be starting their first semester at the university or are preparing f or a long-anticipated graduation. For the pre-nursing students, they may be hoping that this is the year they finally get accepted into nursing school! However, in addition to focusing on those last f ew prerequisite classes that are needed to meet the application requirements, there are a few extra steps that pre-nursing students can be taking even now to improve their experiences once they do get into the nursing program. First: Learn to be a team player! Nursing students quickly realize that the independent study habits that got them good grades in all their other classes do not necessarily equate to success. The structure of the nursing program is such that students are thrown together for two to three years (depending on the specific program) of constant group papers and projects. If they are not handled properly, these group assignments can be a major source of stress and even resentment between classmates. Therefore, rather than always relying solely on yourself in order to avoid the potential headache of group work, start taking advantage of any and all opportunities to improve your teamwork skills of communication and coordination with your peers. When in a group setting, practice being assertive in speaking up if there is an inappropriate distribution of the workload. Also be able to discuss potential problems calmly and respectfully rather than allowing frustrations to escalate. Learn to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and those you work with so your team can make the most effective use of each other's abilities. The second, related, tip is: Become an APA master! You may have had some casual exposure to various formatting guidelines in previous classes, but once you are in the nursing program (as with all the sciences) you need to develop an intimate familiarity with the formatting style of the American Psychological Association (APA). With an overwhelming number of papers, care plans and exams to keep up with every week, you will not have much time to spare for figuring out what to include on a title page or how to properly create in-text citations. If you have mastered the rules of APA formatting ahead of time, you will not only be doing yourself a favor, but you will quickly become a valuable resource for your classmates. Lastly, one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself is to gain hands-on experience by working or volunteering in a healthcare setting. Not only do volunteer hours help you earn points for the nursing program application, but more importantly, you gain valuable insight into the reality of life as a health care professional. Reading and studying about Clostridium difficile in a microbiology class is one thing, but experiencing the smell of a patient with C. diff for the first time is what will really help you determine if nursing is for you! Additionally, simply becoming familiar with the terminology, equipment and the roles of the various members of the healthcare team will prove to be an invaluable advantage in minimizing the terror and confusion that inevitably washes over each and every nursing student when they show up in a foreign environment for their first day of clinicals! Of course, each student will have to make their own way, whether through Nursing School or any other program, but hopefully by taking advantage of the tips and tricks that others have discovered through personal experience, future students can avoid unnecessary frustrations and make this year a success! M any f o o d o ptions i nclude salads, s andwhiches, a nd b urgers. I mage p rovided b y R ico P almerin. Restaurant Review Trying out t he new Habit Burger Grill B Y RICO PALMERIN SENIOR STAFF W RITER Located hardly 10 minutes from CSUSM campus, the Habit Burger Grill provides a refreshing and inexpensive food stop. On the menu, the Habit flaunts the slogan "There's no substitute for quality!" Rest assured, the small restaurant takes its slogan seriously. With virtually all of the menu being under 10 bucks, the Habit is the perfect place for any college student looking for an affordable and filling meal. The Habit goes for a mix between beachside grill and modern restaurant with metallic high chairs, wood floors and tables and various, small lighting. Providing an easy-going mood, the Habit plays a mixture of soft rock and rock music and has several beach-themed paintings on the walls. As for the food and menu, the Habit is strikingly reminiscent of the popular fast food joint In N Out Burger. The menu can easily be divided into three main categories: Charbugers, grilled sandwiches and fresh salads. Smaller categories include a kids section, sides and cold desserts, such as shakes, malts and cones. The Habit's food is exceptionally prepared and arrives with that look that says "we took care to prepare this"— as opposed to the fast food look of "we made this as fast as we could." Considering flavor, the double Charburger (two ground beef patties) is superb, and the flavor lasts 4 till the final bite. Each burger is customizable and favorites like avocado, mushrooms and bacon can be added for a small fee. Also, the fries aren't bad, just not as memorable as the main course. For a burger grill, the Habit's salads are surprisingly elaborate and include a variety of vegetables that taste extremely fresh. If you're picky about your dressings, they offer several different choices, a few being blue cheese, vinaigrette and classic ranch. If you're a fan of In N Out or other fast food burger joints and looking for something a little bit classier, chances are you'll find the Habit to be right up your alley. If burgers aren't your thing, the Habit maintains quality in all categories of the menu, so give it a try! The Habit Burger Grill is located on the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Grande Ave: 727 W San Marcos Blvd. For detailed information about the Habit, including nutritional information, check out their various webpages: www.habitburger. com, Facebook.com/habitburger, Twitter @habtburger and Youtube.com/habittube Dr. Schaffman looks to take dance department to new and greater heights B Y A NNE H ALL '•'I'M S O DESIGN E DITOR THAT WE'VE ACTIVITY In 2011, the famous singer Beyonce, was once again caught using the work of other artists without their permission. The act inspired the originating artist of this particular offense, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, a world renowned contemporary dance choreographer to challenge the world to create their own choreographic piece that emulates sections of her dance company's work and share it with the world. People responded with work that completely changed the appearance of the piece Rosas Danst Rosas, and now, Dr. Karen Schaffman has taken the challenge into the classroom. The new course offered is called VPA 380-25: Dance Ensemble and Repertory, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Arts 101. The class emphasizes use of inspirations from choreographies already made. It focuses on appropriation and adaptation of those pieces to make them EXCITED. THIS BEEN COURSE, WHO IS B E T T I N G AND SHE HAS TY COLLEGES. PROGRAM," IS D U R OFFER AND HAVE HER WE MA FROM BEEN TEACHING SHE SAYS FIRST ABLE TD A SEMESTER HlP CSU AT THE KAREN unique program that is constructed to motivate collaboration within disciplines. afilli Understanding dance culturally and scholarly in order to "unveil the individuality of the student artist is the primary goal," said Schaffman. Social justice is also a strong interest for Dr. Schaffman. " I'm hoping that the program can evolve into dance of activism while it evolves, into cross disciplinary work with visual artists and media artists," she said. The Spring Dance Concert T h e C SUSM d ance d e p a r t m e n t t eaches s tudents t o b e a ware o f t h e b ody a nd h o w a natomy r esponds t o m oveis scheduled for May 1 and m e n t P h o t o b y A n n e H all. May 2. The subject matter " I'm interested in dance concentrates on challenging meaningful to the individual. Schaffman said. being available to every- the spring dance students to While Dr. Schaffman "We're going to be workconsider finding a perforing with a piece by Anne works hard to develop the body," Dr. Schaffman said. A School of Arts Director is mance that will experiment Teresa De Keersmaeker. She dance program on campus, offered up her work. Be- she is collaborating with the in the process of being hired with new things and find themselves beyond their yonce's choreographer stole Visual and Performing Arts on campus to establish more programs to create cross-dis- exposure and potentially ex- comfort level to establish her famous piece. Instead of work that can relate to presgetting angry, the choreogra- ciplinary works that collabo- pand on curricular vision and ent day. The motivation is pher actually offered up the rate dance with other medi- facilities. 1 The dance program is a to "think outside the box. whole process online," Dr.. ums. ADAO, LONG BEACH COMMUNI- IS A G R E A T A D D I T I O N DR. HOP MELISSA TO THE SCHAFFMAN. Students will consider work that has already been made to appropriate ideas and develop new things. "We think carefully and mindfully about what w e're putting out into the world. [We're] looking for something that's really meaningful," Dr. Schaffman said. "What do they need to make now?" 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Personally, I always found The Day to be an excuse for women to make men spend money to pamper them and prove their affections for one extra day out of the year. Many-a-times, I 've seen all hell break loose because that just didn't quite happen for one reason or another and the poor man was left to pay some kind of consequence. Growing up, all that ever really happened on The Day was making pink and red hearts for valentines. Then we would find out who got the most by the end of the day and exchanged candy while the grown-ups left all us kids behind to do whoknows-what without us. That never seemed to be much to look forward to. I have to admit that I did adore the flower deliveries; that part never gets old. As I got older I came to realize that there is so much more to Valentine's Day than passing out decorative cards, stuffing peoples faces with sweets and topping one romantic date after the other. Learning of the Roman Emperor, Claudius H , who made a martyr of one Saint Valentine completely altered my perception of The Day and gave it a new meaning. Claudius forbade young men to wed for the sake of having an abundance of soldiers. This Saint Valentine felt that it was wrong to forbid soldiers from marrying and performed marriage rights in secret, despite Claudius decree. For that, he was imprisoned and beheaded. He sacrificed his life for the sake of defending true love. In some versions of the story, he found love for himself in the process and coined the phrase "Your Valentine." That part I think Hallmark was more responsible for. Of course, Feb. 14 was selected to represent Saint Valentine's Day because it was conveniently the same time frame that pagans celebrated the Lupercalia. It is a holiday that introduces the right of spring and is based on the ideals that being whipped by hides would grant fertility. Many occasions of pairings during this time were told to have ended in marriages. Birds and other animals were also exercising their natural fertility cycles around this timeframe as well. Ironic? I don't think so. I never had celebrated the couples' holiday until I shared them with my best friend, who now just happens to be my husband. Without him, it would just be another day full of people stuffing faces full of sweets and trying to prove their affections where I think they could just do that at any time of life. Yet, I would continue to take a moment of pause for the story of Saint Valentine of Rome and the battles made throughout history for the right to express and live for true love. No matter what, that is always worth celebrating. W iFi m a y p o s e h e a l t h h a z a r d B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Constant exposure to WiFi may be negatively impacting student health. Internet access is a main concern for the majority of students, especially with the growing number of classes turning to online resources. The WiFi that allows students to have access to the materials they need can lead to numerous health problems. WiFi uses electromagnetic radiation in order to send signals through the walls of a building and to the computer hooked up to the wireless network. This leads to small doses of EMF radiation exposure. The closer you are to a wireless modem and the more time you spend near a wireless network, the more radiation you are taking in. Many students even have their own WiFi modems within their apartments or homes, exposing them to this electromagnetic radiation at a much closer range. In addition, if this modem is not turned off at night then you are being exposed to small doses of radiation 24/7. The electromagnetic radiation that is released by WiFi modems has prompted some scientists to believe that they cause adverse health effects. Dr. Henry Lai published a study in which he argues that radio frequency radiation, which is released by wireless internet modems as well as cell phones and other forms of wireless technology, cause health effects. These include cancerous tumors and genetic effects, including damage to DNA. Other noted symptoms that are argued to result from wireless modem radia- tion over time are sleep disturbance and an increase of migraines. While the radiation received from wireless modems is at a much smaller dose and not as harmful as the radiation received from cell phones, I still believe that students should try to reduce their exposure time where they can. For students that have their own wireless modems, unplug when not in use to reduce your daily amount of exposure. Try to spend some time outdoors where the radiationnis less potent. I also think that the campus might consider shutting the WiFi off in the student housing areas for a few hours when internet activity is consistently the lowest, allowing students to sleep without the presence of harmful electromagnetic radiation. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF K atlin S weeney DESIGN E DITOR A nne H all News Editor Sarah H ughes S PORTS EDITOR P hoto o f o pening day b y A nne H all. Of course, you may be worried because you need your computer to do homework but it needs to be charged. No problem, there are electrical outlets at certain points. If you are hungry swing by one of the restaurants located on the fourth floor. The USU offers sub sandwiches, Mexican food, burgers and Chinese food, pretty much covering the whole spectrum of delicious options. Throughout the building, there are a number of offices for certain departments and orgs, that were set up originally near Craven Hall. These include Student Life and Leadership, the Dean of Trader Joe's implements grocery bag fee Great f ood, p rices a nd e nvironmental c onsciousness •11 * B Y LAURÊN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Some Trader Joe's locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T J.'s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized for their plethora of cost-efficient organic local meats and produce and their nonGMO ingredients. Stores emphasize the importance of good quality food and service. They even accommodate gluten-free, kosher and plant-based dieters. T J.'s also focuses much of its attention on aiding environmental preservation. According to the website "Eco-conscious," in 1977 T J.'s became the first grocery company to market the sale of reusable shopping bags, a campaign known as "Save a Tree." In Sept. 2012, the company announced their decision to charge cus- P oster r egularly d isplayed a t T rader Joe's l ocations t o r emind c ust o m e r s t o have r euseable bags. P hoto p rovided b y L auren H ammond. tomers 10 cents f or each paper bag used when shopping. Charges were originally implemented in the Santa Monica location in 2011 after a city ordinance was set in place to eliminate plastic bag waste as well as to help regulate and minimize paper bag usage. Not all areas of Southern California have been affected by the new fee declaration. However, city locations neighboring San Marcos, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Gabriel, have implemented charges and the trend is sure to spread towards the San Diego area. The goal of the new bag C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com fee is to help decrease paper pollution by promoting the one-time purchase of reusable bags. Although some have noted their distaste for the new charges, this remains a small but effective way for such a popular and renowned corporation to help increase environmental consciousness through its wide array of customers. Waste continues to have a devastating impact on the United States ecosystem. Employing this sort of change will force a sense of awareness at a time when it is imperative for the US population to begin embracing cleaner consumption habits. 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C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 J ustin D o n n e r FEATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS A manda L enox F aith O r c i n o O PINION EDITOR ACADEMIC A DVISOR K ent D avy L auren H ammond Now at the start of the spring semester, I am struck with curiosity as I notice that the new University Student Union building is open. Last semester, anytime I 'd walk from the Sprinter station to school, I would see construction on my right and left as I ascended the stairs of Chavez Circle. I never paid this much heed and I didn't care much for whatever they were doing. It was just another ordinary day. With some down time in between classes, I decided to check out the new building. I was more than just mildly surprised. I felt like a kid in a candy store. The USU could aptly be described as a college student's heaven. There are plenty of places to gather and study, but perhaps the best place this time of year is on the green roof. Next to a garden filled with 15 different kinds of plants, this is a wonderful place to get together with friends because it takes into account that we live in California, and weather is swell this time of year. Students and so on. If your favorite club c an't be found near Craven, you might want to stop by here to find it. On the first floor, there is a commuter's lounge made mainly for people on the go. With a vending machine stocked with drinks (but no Pepsi, oddly), places to sit and catch a breath and two microwaves, this is a nice place for anyone to chill at. There is a cafe on the other side of the fourth floor, where you can grab your morning cup of j oe, making three coffee places on campus. Just beyond that there is a convenience store where you can get some supplies for living on your own, like deodorant, instant meals, etc., as well as snacks that you previously were only able to find in on-campus vending machines. There is also a fruit-smoothie bar for students who are health enthusiasts. Don't even get me started on the ballroom; the largest room in any building on campus. Overall, hanging out at the USU is an experience no CSUSM student will want to miss. T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P M- A lison Seagle Our office is located in Craven 3500 t he academic year. D istribution in- campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include n ot t o p rint anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o reject any L etter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �Opinion Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Photo o f last year's f lash m o b f o r I Billion Rising o n V alentine's D ay 2013, P icture p rovided b y A nne 7 "There is no indication that radiation levels have reached a hazardous point/' officials said. There is no reason for us to think that the Pacific is unsafe. Hall. Better way to spend Valentine's Day Readings o f r adiation levels f r o m a cross t he n ation can b e v iewed a nd m i n o t o r e d a t t h e f ollowing w eb s ite: t heradiationnetwork.com. têomM^stmom !v © € ) { # m S « w e S Te d U Mbc Aet M M e i rn p og lr Hm Celebrating the lives of women around world BY KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student organizations Feminists Unite will be presenting a night of laughter and tears as an alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day celebration. The Vagina Monologues originate from the play written by Eve Ensler of the same name. Ensler traveled around the world to conduct a series of interviews, ask-, ing women questions about their lives and sexuality. The answers she received ranged from happy to sad, reflected in the stories that would later become the plays framework. The .Vagina Monologues is £ script that presents the lives and experiences of women across the globe. Performed all around the world, CSUSM will be hosting its own interpretation of the script as has been done in the past. Feminists Unite members Karen Guzman and Ashley Gutierrez have spearheaded the organization of the event and look forward to seeing the performers take to the stage this Valentine's Day. "Most of the performances have an introduction, so someone will give a one minute speech about what is going to come up next. While it is performed in different languages around the world, the script is always the same. You never know what is going to come next. The point of it is to raise awareness about violence against women," Gutierrez said. The Vagina Monologues are typically anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours in duration. This includes an intermission, which this year will include the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be a tabling event beforehand, where students can meet different groups and gather various resources dedicated to social justice. The tabling starts 45 minutes before show time. The Vagina Monologues will take place in English on Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. It will be in the Arts 111 Performance Hall. D oes o cean r adiation a ffect t he U.S. shores? G etting t he f acts s traight a bout t he a ftermath f rom J apan B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE SENIOR STAFF W RITER In December of last year, a Youtube video entitled "Fukushima Radiation Hits San Francisco" caused community uproar. The amateur video is seven minutes long and is of a man walking along the Pacifica State Beach in San Francisco with a Geiger counter radiation detector. The detector alarms once he gets closer to the ocean, showing that radiation levels are five times higher than what is typically found in that area. Radiation can affect us all in many ways, causing cancer and even affecting the seafood that we all enjoy, making it toxic for humans to consume. After the video became viral, officials investigated the radiation levels along the pacific. Their response was not as alarming. Dr. Daniel Stram from the University of Southern California is a preventative medicine professor that had studied the effects of radia- tion from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said the data collected so far on Fukushima does not show a health risk. He believes that there is no way the radiation levels that were detected could affect our seafood. It is comforting to know that government officials have properly tested our beaches, but I still believe that this is something that everyone should keep an eye on. I believe that the best thing for us to do as a community is be aware of our surroundings. We have to useful, is updated daily and take everything that we see will send alerts if any radiin the media with a grain of ation levels are urgent. This salt and strictly look for the is not a government site facts. Although we should but has clear, scientific data be able to relax and trust that where the community can our government is giving us get the facts. It is easy to get true facts, we all understand wrapped up in all of the hype that it does not always run as that is presented by our media. But some things are not efficiently as it should. Before deciding on what worth a single wony as the stand to take on such an information presented is not issue, check out theradia- always factual. tionnetwork.com, where I think that we should all you can clearly see all the be cautious and make judgradiation levels across our ments based on facts, not country. This website is very propaganda. Going green with solar energy B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Electricity plays a large part in the life of the average American. Using solar panels to power residences and workplaces can help people save money as well as the environment. Solar power can come from many different sources, some of which are much "greener" than others. One of the cleanest forms of energy that is available today is solar energy, which uses solar panels to create electricity from the sun's rays. Solar panels serve as a more positive alternative to coal or nuclear energy as it reduces the amount of greenhouse gases and pollutants that are released into the air. If enough people were to switch to solar energy, this would slow the rate of global warming and fossil fuel consumption. This form of energy is less likely to drain precious resources as the sun is an energy source that is present the majority of the time. There are even technologies available that allow for the storage of electricity generated from the solar panels for use at night or on cloudy and rainy days. Not only do solar panels save the environment, they also save people money. While solar panels can be expensive to install initially depending on the company being used and the type of panel being installed, once the initial payment is taken care of the panels will immediately begin t o save consumers money. According to the newspaper "The Observer," energy prices have increased by approximately 37 percent since Oct. 2010. These price increases on electricity do not apply to solar panels. There are even federal and state incentives that allow for people with solar panels to save additional money through tax breaks and other methods depending on where you live. I believe that more people should switch to solar energy. Although solar energy is not necessarily cheap to begin with, it ends up saving money in the long run and requires little to no maintenance depending on the type of panels purchased. More important than the financial savings, solar panels are better for the environment and much safer than the majority of the methods currently used to provide the United States with energy. Improvements are constantly being made to solar panels to help produce newer and more efficient models and at an international level. Solar energy could help to slow global wanning by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels. üf '«lé H omes a re n o w b eing b uilt w i t h s olar panels a lready i ncluded o n t h e h omes. Be s ure t o c heck w i t h y our p rovider a bout usage a nd b enefits w hen c onsidering i nstillation i n y our o w n h ome. P hoto p rovided b y C helsey S chweitzer. �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S r a D e N T V V : *NAVI6FTTÌOM" &y TA\TH ORCIÑO • I P *ktM j M* <U, tmimt Aft O n W ednesday, w e w ear black Cougar S huffle A merican H orror S tory: C oven N ew Y ear, N ew A dventures B y F aith O r c i n o B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS T his p layiist w ill h opefully g et y ou back i nto t he s chool g roove. W i t h t his n ew s emster i n f ull s wing, s ometimes w e n eed s ome m usical m otivation t o b ring s ome m omentum. FASHION COLUMNIST Need a hardcore show about witches, with a Mean Girls vibe and a decapitated racist? American Horror Story: Coven might be the show for you. Season one and two is nitely unique, especially in currently on Netflix. When terms of appearance and perFX released the third season sonality. For example, each known as American Horror witch in the coven had their Story: Coven last October, unique, individual powers. its fan base gained a large Some of the powers were amount of newcomers. telekinesis (the ability to The TV series recycled move objects at a distance many actors each season, mentally), clairvoyance (the but Coven had guest stars as ability of perceiving things well. or event in the future) and the The cast included Sar- ability to be a human voodoo ah Paulson, Taissa Farmi- doll. ga, Frances Conroy, Evan The young witches would Peters, Lily Rabe, Emma soon discover their potential Roberts, Denis O' Hare and throughout the show. Kathy Bates. The show executed the The characters were defi- character designs in a way T racklist: 1. " Start A gain" b y T w o D oor C inema C lub 2. " (Everything is) D ebateable" b y H ellogoodbye 3. " Mind O ver M atter" b y Y oung the G iant 4. " O n e M inute M ore" b y C apital C ities 5. " Endless F antasy" b y A namanaguchi 6. " Under t he T ide" b y C H V R C H E S 7. " Fools G old" b y F its and t he T antrums 8. " Better D a y s " E dward S harpe & T he M agnetic Z eros 7. " Odds A re" b y B arenaked Ladies tèmmémèmm that made the characters come to life. The emphasis in the costume design in the show was apparent. Each character had their sense of style however it also screams "witch-chic." My favorite characters included supreme witch Fiona Goode, who was definitely up to no good. She was played by the award winning actress Jessica Lange. I also loved Marie Laveau, voodoo queen and arch nemesis of Fiona Goode. She was played by the amazing Angela Bassett. Some of the particular themes in the show were occult practice, a historical view on racism in New Orleans and it also emphasized women empowerment. I give American Horror Story Coven 4/5 cougar paws up! « « « Jf The Comic Book Corner Avatar: The Last Airbender goes beyond the show AVATAR THfmKST XIM€ND€fk. B Y FAITH ORCINO A &E EDITOR While fans of the Avatar series wait for Book Three of "The Legend of Korra," they can grab copies of the AILA comics. First released in 2012, show co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko teamed up with writer Gene Luen Yang and artist duo Gurihuri to tell the epi- logue of Airbender. The tale of Aang and his friends continued in Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise, which takes place around a year after the television series 2008 finale. The team must settle disputes between the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation. Last year, Dark Horse published the epilogue's next installment, The Search. This story arc concerned one of the questions fans asked the most: "What happened to Zuko's mom?" Writer Gene Luen Yang, 2007 Eisner Award winner for American Born Chinese, and Gurihiru, who previously worked with Marvel, were veterans of the comic/ graphic novel industry. Both kept the essence of the show in the comics. The creative team made the books feel like the episodes. Their work brought a nostalgic at- mosphere while also having curiosity to find out what will happen next. There was motion page after page, panel after panel. Each installment of the epilogue is three parts long and Dark Horse will release the first one of The Rift in March. Collected volumes are available for purchase also. For more information, visit DarkHorse. com or your local comic vendor. LÔÔKINÔ I-ÖR A WAY T O L EAVE YOUR MARK? Work for the Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's independent student newspaper as a photographer and/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd produce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text blood drive construction environment faculty social media spring 2014 University Student Union Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c1095b0b1f4ff17c516f0bfc2a380657.pdf 09a8c5ef9707ba02de900b637558a837 PDF Text Text FIRST CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 www.thecsusmpride.com V OL. XXI N O . 1 Focus: The Chronicles of The Pride CSUSM's Independent Student Newspaper welcomes the new year with changes of its own * While transitioning into a new year, it is difficult not to reflect on the years leading up to present day. In 2009, the nation is embracing this notion of change. Keeping with that spirit, The Pride has chronicled the changes and evolution of California State University San Marcos. A campus that, though fairly young compared to the other CSU campuses, has faced its fair share of hurdles over the years I such as the controversy of SS ; SI the man Craven Hall was " named after (California State Legislature member William A. Craven), the threat of a faculty strike, and the ever increasing tuition r fee hikes. The Pride has been a fixture on the CSUSM campus for over fifteen years. Since most students are only at the campus for a few years, it is .hard to notice the evolution of The Pride or appreciate the improvements it makes each sequential semester. Each semester consequentially brings a new staff with its own set of preferences, ideas, and opinions and as such, each semester's worth of issues reflect the student body like CSUSM's very own time capsule in printed format. Since its inception in 1993, The Pride has evolved from black and white to color and grown with early editorial boards consisting of as few as two students. The history of II The Pride accounts for the longstanding struggle students have experienced to continue providing the campus Diego wild fires that resulted in the weeklong closure of the campus and ravaged much of San Diego County. Over the years, the look of The Pride has changed. T £<&mtr wet Ion Htm u* of Campm ( * <¡rst -«.?he spring 2009 version Kfi < < \u I of The Pride will feature a new flag (Pride logo) as well as a change in section , Opward Bound Prepares Students for College nam e s . February 26,2002 Our former community with an indepen- opinions section has changed dent student newspaper. to Viewpoint. Faces and Places In January 1993, Larry Bio- will replace our Features secsjolie and Jonathan Young tion. Faces and Places will announced the transfer of own- highlight profiles on particular ership for the newspaper The people on campus or organizaPioneer to Cal State San Marcos. tions, trend stories on growing Later, the editors would rename crazes or popular activities in the student newspaper The the community, service features Pride. In the spring of 1998, the like how-to, what-to-do, whereCollege of Arts and Sciences to-go stories, and first-person canceled The Pride newspaper accounts. Though our Arts course and there was no longer and Entertainment section will a student newspaper. Students retain the Leiana Naholowaa and Saman- same title tha Cahill, along with Profes- as previous sor Madeline Marshall, felt the s emesters, newspaper needed to be restored. the section With little support from Student will conAffairs and the College of Arts tinue the and Sciences, a small group of trend it folstudent began The Pride news- lowed last paper again in the fall of 1999. s e m e s t e r In the fall of 2001, The Pride and strive launched its online edition (now to become www.thecsusmpride.com). In more stuthe fall of 2007, The Pride staff dent c en- August 14,1997 had trouble reporting on the San tered by showcasing student ^ mmmdeWM artwork and writing as well as covering on campus events in the Fine Arts department. Every week, The Pride will have a front-page Focus article, which will be a special report on one major event or prominent figure on campus. This semester will also mark the return of The Pride Literary Supplement, a collection of submitted essays, short stories, and poems from students on campus. In the weeks ahead, The Pride will make a call to the campus community seeking submissions. To help the campus reach out to the entire community, the Business Manager has implemented a new Pride Bulletins advertising option to campus organizations and departments. Thi£ unique offer allows these organizations the opportunity to communicate with the campus each week through The Pride newspaper. Be sure to look in The Pride for bulletins include calendar. events for various campus organizations and other important information. CALLING ALL WRITERS! - Earn elective credits Build a portfolio Get involved on campus Great for resume Increase networking opportunities Interested? Come to our weekly meeting Tuesdays at 5pm in Craven 3500 (by the elevator) or email csusmpride@gmail.com # M3jP Lo 54* ©toODíty �2 Tuesdayjanuary 20, 2009 THE CIPRIDE Viewpoint THE PRIDE §§ÌMof@\Jœftfà The Sprinter has changed my life EPUQPJM STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF JACIE CARBAJAL FACES AND PLACES EDITOR AMY SALISBURY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR TIFFANY H OANG COPY EDITOR TIFFANIE H OANG LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ ONLINE EDITOR JACKIE CARBAJAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGER BILL R HEIN BUSINESS MANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINA LAWLER PRIDEJVDS@CSUSM.EDU ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON SENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL R HEIN SANDRA CHALMERS All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editor should include a n address, telephone number, e-mail and identification* Letters may be edited for g rammar and length. Letters should be u nder 300 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm. edu, r ather t han to the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly onlbesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. The Pride Cal State San. Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 Email: pride@csusm.edu http://www. thecsusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads@csusm.edu BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Previously, the Bill of Rights has been reserved for my thoughts and rants about the entertainment industry. My opinions cannot be contained to just that field. I wilt continue to write about movies, music, and television, as well as school, society, and popular culture. Though l ife has blessed me with all that I have, one thing that eludes me is a car. For a while, this bothered me, but I have grown used to it. I stay f it by riding a bike all over San Marcos, and I can borrow a f riend's car if I really need to get somewhere. I still would like a car, but in this economic climate, I f igure it is b etter to save rather than spend on a car, gas, insurance, and the glorious parking pass. Previously, I was limited to where I could travel. Then the N orth County Transit Department opened the Sprinter. I cannot speak highly enough of this piece of public t ransportation. The Sprinter is a great addition to San Marcos and the rest of N orth County San Diego. It provides j obs and is ecologically sound mode t ransportation. I appreciate that I can now get to Oceanside, Vista, and Escondido for less than $5 The Sprinter does not get the recognition it deserves. It is a b eautiful machine and a great f orm of t ransportation. Though it took a while to open, I enjoy all that it makes possible and t hank the N orth Country Transit D epartment f or this brilliant addition to the area. and a pleasant ride along the smooth t rain. Now I can easily get to Target or the Coaster and head to San Diego and see my family. A fter I move out of University Village A partments this summer, I plan to live somewhere I can hop on the Sprinter to get to school. Photo by Bill Rhein Welcome from the E.I.C. Welcome back to school everyone. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jackie Carbajal and I will be serving as Editor-in-Chief to The Pride for this semester. I have been involved with The Pride since my first semester here in the fall of 2007 as a s taff writer before working as the news editor for the past two semesters. Before that, my experience in j ournalism was limited to an awareness that there were in fact newspapers out there and possibly the option to major in the field. The first time I stepped foot on campus was the day of my orientation and as a transfer student, my immersion into CSUSM came with reservation. Prior to my enrollment at CSUSM, I attended community colleges for three years. During those three years, all I went to campus for were classes and the few times I had to fill out forms for financial aid or parking permits. At my orientation at CSUSM7 getting involved was not j ust encouraged, it was stressed and that is where I first found out about the independent student newspaper, The Pride. I walked into The Pride office (Craven 3500) for the first time knowing absolutely nothing about writing for a newspaper but I went for it, even though I wanted to walk away during those first few weeks and pretend it never happened. A fter the initial fear and insecurities wash away, you start to feel something when you see your name in publicized work... pride. During my time as a student at CSUSM, I have seen The Pride fluctuate and evolve. The need for writers is ever-present. Never have I felt that we had too many good writers and had to t urn away worthy candidates. The same goes for editors. This semester, I have nothing but high hopes for our editorial board, which consists of four Literature and Writing Studies majors, two Business majors, and a Communications major. Our Faces and Places editor Amy Salisbury and her assistant, Sandra Chalmers are both extremely creative and eager to find new ways to reach the campus community through The Pride. Tiffanie Hoang, a Pride veteran, and her assistant, Bill Rhein bring refreshing ideas, humor and a heightened awareness of film and the arts to our A rts and Entertainment section. Their plans are to showcase more student work. Our Business Manager, Kristina Lawler, is r eturning for her second semester in the position. Without airing out our financial d irty laundry, it is safe to say that Kristina's hard work last semester and on going have saved this paper in many ways. Rudy Martinez stepped up as layout editor midway last semester a fter working as assistant layout editor prior to that. His dedication to the layout of The Pride was unwavering with him staying in the office until 2 a.m. on some Monday nights to make sure the paper met his high expectations. Though it may be easy to criticize the paper, I would like to remind the c ommunity that a large amount of work falls on the hands of a limited s taff, most of which had no experience with journalism or editing prior to The Pride. Some editors spend all their f ree time during the weekend producing the paper each week while j uggling a course load of twelve to fifteen units or more. This paper has become more to me than an opportunity to receive credits and build my portfolio. Regardless of the constant stress to meet deadlines and produce articles, having an editorial board that includes my closest f riends has made my experience with The Pride the best of my college career. In the spring, The Pride staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press convention in San Francisco and last summer, I had the opportunity to witness then Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain address the National Council of La Raza in San Diego. The doors that working for The Pride open are endless. A program for American families and In closing, and most importantly, we at The Pride are dedicated to the education and representation of California State University San Marcos. The changes we made and continue to make with The Pride are to b etter embody the spirit of our campus and encourage contribution f rom the entire community. CSUSM taught me the i mportance of involvement on campus and I would like to reiterate that in regards to The Pride. This is what represents you all. If you like it, help us by contributing as a writer, submitting creative work, or suggesting story ideas. If you do not like it, we especially want to hear f rom you to let us know ways we can make you more proud of our weekly publication. A fter all, we do this for you. Happy New Year and good luck this semester everyone, Jackie Carbajal csusmpride@gmail.com Indian children T ribal TAIMF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families You can receive: Cash Assistance Educational Development Career Development Child Care Stipend Transportation Assistance K-12 Clothing Allowance If you're struggling to pay for school and support your family, then you should call the nearest Tribal TAIMF office! Empowering Native American families and guardians S an D iego Escondido 1-866-913-3725 1-866-428-0901 �Focus THE PRIDE Tuesday, January 20, 2 009 News briefs around the world Israel plans to pull out of Gaza I srael p lans t o p ull out of G aza b y O bama's i nauguration. H amas a greed t o a o neweek c ease-fire, but if t he p lan c omes t o f ruition, t he I sraelis w ill leave G aza b efore J anuary 21. The quick w ithdrawal a rrangement should r educe t ension among t he m ilitants, w hich m akes f urther c lashing u nlikely. A ccording t o t he U N, a pproximately 1,529 Palestinians died i n t he I sraeli a ir s trikes, more t han h alf of t hem c ivilians. Inauguration Day for Obama Barack Obama will make history once he is sworn in as forty forth President of the United States in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 20. Obama will make his presidential oath of office on the bible Abraham Lincoln used. The bible has not been used for a presidential inauguration since 1861 when Lincoln, himself, was sworn in. Over two million people are expected to witness the inauguration and multiple festivities will follow throughout the day. Image courtesy of The AssociateiTPress The nation takes a federal holiday The nation celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20 to honor Dr. King for his crucial part in ending racial segregation and serving as a prominent figure of the civil rights movement. Dr. King will long be remembered for his empowering motivational speeches such as his most famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on August 28, 1963. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill that marked Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-as a federal holiday on November 2, 1983. The holiday, which is observed on the third Monday in January each year, was officially observed by all fifty U.S. states on January 17,2000. Image courtesy of The Associated Press Peanut butter salmonella outbreak The recent outbreak of peanut butter tainted with salmonella has been linked to more than 450 cases of food poisoning and a total of six possible deaths, according to health officials. This nation wide contamination has led Kebbler, Little Debbie and other major peanut butter distributors to recall possibly contaminated products and stop further shipments until the source of contamination is found. According to the FDA's website, salmonella is an intestinal bacteria that flourishes in raw meats, raw eggs or animal feces to cause foodborne illness. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and fever. FDA continues to warn to avoid eating products that contain peanut butter. Image courtesy of The Associated Press A D V E R T I Z I N G IS EASY AS 1-2-3 1 . C H O O S E A D S IZE. 2 . C O M P L E T E O R D E R F ORM. http://www.thecsusmpride.com/media/paperl 149/documents/e3z38128.pdf 3 . I N C R E A S E Y OUR C O M P A N Y EXPOSURE. (YOUR AD COULD BE HERE) Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs e mpower you t o put compassion into action. Prepare t o m ake a difference. CLASSIFIEDS DID YOU K N O W STU- MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DENTS A N D FACULTY GET ADISCOUNT ON • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice CLASSIFIED ADS? • Full-time and part-time options GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS • APA-accredited Psy.D. 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It will be hard having to hand off editorial and writing responsibilities to others. To distract myself, I'll be spending my time in the office this semester staring at my Cute Overload calendar, brushing my mini My Little Pony's hair, and browsingjustjared.com IT ppisp* KristinaLawlei-/Since Fall2008 \ Is it 2009 already? So I was going to start off by talking about thefeetthat I am getting married this year, but I think Rudy already covered that so I won't i bore you all with the details. However, if you ask... that's another story. I am really excited about returning | as the Business Manager and although my task at hand is a hard one, I know I have the skills for the job. I enjoy lying around with my puppy Harrison (especially when he is sleeping next to me) and watching my favorite TV shows with myfriends.Over break, | Rudy taught Harrison how to lie down...it's pretty* impressive or I'm easily amused either way. Chances are that I have probably been spotted making your favorite drink at our campus Starbucks or wandering around Disneyland or the Zoo. I'm going • to be graduating in Spring 2010 and am looking forward to the very exciting year I have ahead of me. gœg^V j j i Rudy Martinez/Since Spring 2008 I'm not very good at these bio things. As a matter of fact, I had Kristina write my last one... uh. Ok. I'm Rudy Martinez. My major is MIS. I do the layout for I the paper and on rare occasion, I | write an article if I'm feelin' it. I am getting married this year in October, to Kristina Lawler. Way stoked on that! I like to go to shows... but don't really have the time. I spend • all my money on food. Uhm. What else... I'm straight m u S f edge, always have, always will be. Oh, and I have the best dog ever named, Harrison. I am constantly on my phone, but not talking on it. If you hear music blasting from f The Pride office, it's probably me. ÉH M ËMÛ wmpMm THE PRIDE Tiffanie Hoang/ SinceSpring 2007 ¡ ¡ j | I still like Russian literature. I started Russian lessons probably because I want to speak it someday. I don't like parades. I eat a lot ofrice.I ^ became very interested in perfume and smells over the past year and I've read a lot of books on scent and the creation of new synthetic molecules. If I ever got a tattoo so I could be different like everybody else, it would be of a PT Cruiser withflamesand then dolphins surrounding the PT cruiser and then "Spring Break '99" underneath that image in the font of Baskerville Old Face. Alternatively, I would get a Cubist re-imagination of Maddox Jolie-Pitt's face in the antecubital region of_ my left arm. m m Bill Rhem/Since Fall 07 •H For the last few weeks of the Fall 2008 semester, I took H H the responsibility of distributing The Pride around campus. ITiksemester, I willcontinue to da t h a i ^ w di^s,, i i assist in the Arts and Entertainment section. I began writingforThe Pride in the 2007 fall semester. I look forward to continuing to write for the paper and now helping in the editorial process. I also pledge to distribute the paper early every Tuesday. In the I summer of2006, my family and I moved to Chula f Vista. In the fall, I began as afreshmanat CSUSM. ; This was an exciting change because we previously lived in Buffalo, New York. I enjoy the school and what Southern California has to offer. As a Literature I and Writing major, I enjoy writing, especially about my other passion,filmand cinema. I lookforwardto 2009 as another great year. ¿•«y-"-' f> Sandra Chalmers/ Since Fall 2008 My name is Sandra Chalmers and I am a senior staff writer/assistant Features I editor for The Pride. I am a junior majoring in I Communications and Mass Media. My 20 years of J life have led me to be fueled by creativity. I am a concert addict. I have gone to almost every Vans Warped Tour since I was 11-years-old. I enjoy Lou's Records, sunshine and iced coffee. My stereo plays Chopin, Bad Religion and Tokyo | Police Club on most days and I wear flip-flops I all year round. I snowboard when I can, knit I sweaters like a grandma and take a Ballet class ; three times a week. I am the most productive after 8 p.m. and I try to order off the kid's menu on days when I look 12 and under. Amy SalisburyASzwce Spring 2008 I'm the Features Editor. You've § probably seen me with this huge, Brazilian bag I lug around that might be embarrassing if it had just one less color on it. I'm an odd 20 year| old known best for my astounding ability to go against theflow.I get offended when my favorite bands' | music comes on only to serve as r background noise. I play piano and am itching to learn bass. I like to think I'm a good artist. I like Ferlinghetti, philosophy, IWfBfc cats and cupcakes. I love a good concert. I'm terrible at leaving voicemails, and I think people tell more about themselves by what they hide than what they expose. §H �THE PRIDE Faces & Places Juesda^Jarw CSUSM's best kept secrets Most Seating: In the courtyard between Science Hall 1, Craven, and Academic Hall. C -i M j I >1% il * \ Lea- Guaranteed alone time: 5th floor of Kellogg Library. Best place to get a free workout: Clark Field House or running back and forth t o your car between classes. S H C 5 W alk-In I m m u n i z a t i o n C linic Stop by SHCS to clear your MMR or get vaccinated for MMR and/or Hepatitis 3 during the week of: •RB January 2 6th-30th from 3 :30-11:30 AM and 1 :15-4:00 PM * *Weare open on Monday, 1/26 & 2 pm. Please note there a fee for MMR/Hepatitte d vaccine & titer, SHCS (760) 750-4915 www.csusm.edu/shcs ;: : ; : :; BffîÉiïËin :: , /.. -Sp rr?;: O N U $45, Hiirrf M m / a ill H e ftter I'MYSOk f B l • fW^Wm-k Friday March 20th. At Canes in Mission Beach. Tickets available Feb. 23rd. by Jan« 30 in t Cot i gar �Faces & Places Tuesday,January 20/ 2 009 THE PRIDE A Day Cn/the^ Lifo ofA WR A. New offerthelps students save money on extbooks University Bookstore matches competitors' prices The Drunk Driver BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer Trying to find the best deals on textence and there were a lot of police in books can be a long and frustrating the area. I told him there was not and task, from scouting libraries or resortwhile he was waiting, I informed ing to online vendors that live across the country, students run the risk of This time last year, I began apply- the University Police of the situabuying a lower quality textbook that ing for a j ob as a Resident Advisor at tion and gave them a description of may be showered in highlighter pen or the University Village Apartments. I the car. When he l eft, I again called was accepted and spent last semester UPD and let them know. As he drove soy sauce just to save a couple of extra enjoying one of the best jobs I have away, I could see the lights f lashing bucks. But this semester students can as the police pulled him over. ever had. rest assured to find the lowest prices on textbooks at the CSUSM University Though RA's get a bad reputation This situation blew my mind. I for being a " party p ooper" or "killjoy," could not believe someone would Bookstore close to home. there is much more to the job. I enjoy still attempt to drive a fter drinking. The University Bookstore is now putting on programs and interacting People may criticize RA's for being matching competitors' prices on textwith my residents. When I do have to snitches and ruining parties, but we books to guarantee a low price and write someone up, I do not enjoy it. I do it to keep people safe. help students put money back in their do what I do for his or her safety. If I had not informed the police wallets. Recently, I was on duty and walking to pull him over, I cannot imagine Students who have purchased textthe premises to ensure everyone was what might have happened. Maybe books from the University Bookstore safe and quiet. I was nearly done when he might have been f ine, but I will can research other competitors' prices I saw someone park in a staff parking never take that chance. on the same textbooks and receive space. I was about to tell the driver to People need to realize the consea refund for the price difference. move, when this person caught me off quences of his or her actions and Retailers such as Barnes & Noble or guard with what they had to say. put a stop to d runk driving. Having Amazon.com qualify as competitors, The driver told me he was pick- someone call you a snitch is better as well as other local vendors such as ing someone up and would be leav- than having an accident on your conOff Campus Books. ing shortly. Then he asked if there was science. Life has had its up and its Market place, auction type vendors, another way out of UVA besides the downs, but it is definitely reward-^ and peer-to-peer prices do not apply service road to La Moree Road because ing. for price matching. Vendors such as he said he was driving under the i nfluHalf.com and sale prices will also not apply. To receive a refund, students must find a lower price for the textbooks than what they originally paid at the University Bookstore. Then, students must print an example for proof of BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Your r oad t o h igher e ducation s tarts w ith t he SPRINTER Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the SPRINTER train and BREEZE buses! Cal State University San Marcos SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass $49.00 Purchase through the Parking and Transportation Services office (FCB 107). Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! The number of passes is limited. NORTH COUNTYTRANSIT DISTRICT GoNCTD.com t f 511 price while also presenting the original sales receipt from the textbook(s) bought at the University Bookstore. The University Bookstore will be providing refunds starting Feb. 2-27 and the refunds will be given in the original form of payment. "The cost of shipping will be included in the price difference if the books were purchased from an online bookstore," said Monica Munoz, a current senior who has been working at the University Bookstore for three years. This means that if a cheaper textbook from another bookstore requires a shipping fee, that shipping fee will be added to the price of the textbook and if this total is still lower than the University Bookstore price, a price difference will be refunded. "We've been pretty busy, a lot of people coming to the store, during the first week of classes there is always a line out the door," said Jimmy Piraino, the University Bookstore's key holder or more commonly known as the supervisor. "We are just trying new things to keep people shopping at the bookstore," he continued. The University Bookstore manager, Katherine Brown, was unable to be reached for a comment. More information is available on personalized textbook lists and the complete list of rules and restrictions on the textbook price guarantee at www.csusmbookstore.com. For questions or concerns, please visit the University Bookstore located next to the Big Cat Food Court. Photo by Sandra Chalmers CSUSM LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER S Free Language Tutoring S Reference & Media Library S Online & Center Resources S ...And M ore! U.Hall 240 www.csusm.edu/llc Don't wait until it's too late! �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Tuesday Januar^20, 2009 7 A window into other people's celebrations www. sorryimissedyourparty. com W ebsite of The W eek BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer According to Texas I nstruments, its e ngineer, W illis Adcock, was the f irst to d esign and patent a c amera w ithout f ilm in 1972. E astman K odak claims t hat in 1975, its engi- F lickr can submit the picneer, Steven Sasson, built t he ture to t his photo blog. f irst d igital c amera. In 2009, S orry I M issed Your d igital c ameras are in every P arty h ighlights the r etail store. e mbarrassing, h ilarious, D igital c ameras revolution- and gross moments of ized p rofessional and p ersonal p arties. Some p ictures photography. People can t ake are enjoyable b ecause p ictures w ith e ase and share of people m aking f ools them o nline. Web sites such as of themselves. O thers Flickr.com and Photobucket. are d isgusting and cause com exist so t hat p eople can viewers to c ringe. It is share pic- thought provoking to tures. k eep in m ind t hat someS o r r y i - one t hought to t ake a m i s s e d y - p icture and submit it o u r p a r t y . o nline. com has The anonymous host of t aken p hoto the blog also m aintains other s haring one blogs c ontaining photos and step f ur- w riting c ontributed by other ther. A ny I nternet u sers. " Flickr L urkr" I n t e r n e t is a blog c ontaining i nterestu ser t hat ing n on-party r elated p ictures f inds an f rom Flickr. interest" Photo C lichés" e xhibits ing photo photos by p eople who t hought of people they were b eing clever, but are p artying on u noriginal, such as " See No E vil" or " King of the World" p osses. Lastly, t here is "Bad Q uestions f rom Yahoo A nswer," which is s elfexplanatory. The content of these blogs poke f un at the f oolishness of other people and allow a laugh at h is or her expense. Due to the wild n ature of some people, viewers must exhibit d iscretion when e xamining p ictures. S orry I M issed Your P arty is a way to laugh at t he side of h umanity t hat a ppears when a c amera and/or alcohol are p resent. T his blog is h ilarious way t o k ill t ime o nline. Word(s) Pornacopia /n./ Neologasm /n./ A n o bject o r p l a c e t hat c ontains u n t o l d a mounts of p o r n . E x . " Bobby's c omputer i s a pornacopia." T he p leasurable f eeling f rom h aving c oined a n ew Franglais /n./ w ord ( combination o f n eologism a nd o rgasm). E x. " Sophie's p e r p e t u a l neologasms l ed h er t o a t ransitory m editative s tate." Courtesy of urbandictionary.com A c olloquial h ybrid of F rench and E nglish p rimarily u s e d b y t hose i n t he f ashion w orld. E x . " Pardon m o n Franglais, b u t I d o n ' t k now w h y e veryone i s j ' a d o r i n g M a r y - K a t e ' s t r a n n y b a g - U PCOMING C AREER C ENTER E VENTS W ORKSHOPS: R ESUME W RITING Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ Noon and 4:00 PM In Craven Hall 1400 lady, o v e r s i z e d b i j o u x w e a r i n g , t rès t r a g i q u e c ocaine n o s e b l e e d - o n - a - s i l k - s h i r t l ook." Thursday, February 26, 2009 Mesume E d i t i o n AKEOVER R Classifieds Part Time Weekend Job. Need computer savvy students. Working 15-20 hours Fri-Sun for a cable company at a retail TSSÊM (800) 458-7777 X114 or Nancy@socalstaffing.com ' M mm * I I B a H H H I B H H I H I H H ridividila!« with dfeaMSes, who would tketoattend h» event please contact Brenda Dumas at (760) 75(M901 Boards any special accommodation needsTSs equested 1hat individual» requiring auxiliary aids such as itpn language interpreters and «ternaryformatnwtenais KKtfy the event sponsor at least seven workmo days in advance. Every reasonable effort xrtll be made to provide reasonable rcocHTVTKXlaöona in an effective andfcmetymanner. I ca e H 10 n rvn a 40 " CAREER, o pportunities.endless. c & t * ' * C A L S TATE S A N M ARCOS C AREER C ENTER C RAVEN H ALL 1 4 0 0 76P750-490Q �8 T ed^n ay009 us aa ur220 j , Arts & Entertainment Michelle Gellar in a dramatic thriller. Gellar plays a troubled woman who has members of her family in comas a fter a car accident. Mystery unfolds a fter one man wakes up claiming to be another. The premise and pitch of this movie lead me to seriously doubt the caliber of this movie. The entire story seems predictable a fter examining the trailer. This will reduce the tension and make "Possession" neither exciting nor worth watching. Lastly, out t his week is " Underworld: R ise of the Lycans". It is a prequel to the 2003 f ilm " Underworld" and its sequel in 2006. It f eatures some r eturning cast members, such as Bill Nighy, yet star Kate B eckinsale is m issing in t his i nstallment about the war b etween v ampires and werewolves. The t agline on the p oster s tates, " Every War Has a B eginning." T his l ackluster and generic line i nspires t houghts that t his w ill not be a great movie. I e xpect BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer adaptation of the novel with the same title by Cornelia Funke. The story revolves around the This week, a mixed bag of adventure that unfolds a fter f icf ilms will premier in local cin- tional characters f rom a book emas. The line of new releases enter the real world. on Friday includes a family fanTwo factors cause doubt in the tasy, a predictable thriller, and quality of this movie. The movie prequel to a horror f ranchise. making industry has worn out First, " Inkheart," is a family- the family fantasy genre. I expect this f ilm to be u noriginal and dull. Leading man B rendan F rasier's recent work is quesImage courtesy of Focus Features t i onable. "The friendly f antasy movie. Bren Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon dan Frasier leads E mperor" and "Journey to the the cast along Center of the E arth" were more with other big about making money at the names such summer box o ffice than conas Helen taining a measurable amount M irren and of quality. The nature of the Andy Serkis. f ilm and the remaining cast The f ilm may make " Inkheart' ? mildly is a n entertaining. THE PRIDE scenes, but an overall forgettable movie. Image courtesy ofNew Line Cinema Millionaire" are all screening Image courtesy ofSony Pictures Currently at the Edwards Theater in San Marcos are several other f ilms that are worth going to see. Rather than seeing any of these three, viewers should see the award winning f ilms that have moved to wide release. "Milk", "Gran Torino", and the Golden Globe winner " Slumdog locally. "The Wrestler" is also a worthy option if the opportunity is available.: This week, skip the new releases and see the high quality f ilms that were previously in limited release. Dave Patel and Anil Kapoor on India's version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?" Love-Lines.org BY TIFFANIE HOANG A & E Editor Lovelines uses a data collection engine that "examines thousands of blogs every few minutes to find expressions of love and hate, posted Love-lines.org is an online art project by by all manner of people." Jonathan Harris and Sep Kamvar that explores Lovelines is built around three "movehuman desire by presenting a gallery ofhuman ments": "Words", 'Tictures", and "Superlaexpressions rangingfromlove to hate as expe- tives". Words and Pictures present individual rienced by the many people who keep personal statements of human desire. Superlatives gives online journals. According to its Web site, a daily breakdown of what was most loved to what was most hated. Lovelines is presented on a white screen with a slider at the bottom that scales from "love" to "hate". The slider has a draggable heart that moves through the scale of human desire: Love, Like, Want, Indifference, Dislike, and Hate. In the artists' statement, Harris and Kamvar say: "Great desires imitate the physics of giant pendulums: the higher they rise, the deeper they fall. In this sense, love is inextricably tied to hate, desire to despair. Lovelines walks the line between these two extremes, painting pictures of the shifting landscape of desire. Constructed entirely from found artifacts - words and pictures posted to blogs - Lovelines draws its identity from a world of strangers, brought together by shared degrees of desire." samLAiim LWS L L'NfcS »nmiiovm Y OU Y OU Q UOTES .«amu^ WATCHING OFFENSE COMEDY MOVIE i W ^ THEMT ' "* T HAT LOOK ACID VIDEO »w««»» YOU ALL , HIM . s®*™* YOUS VIDEO -- • '* V . r". v. • ' .-¿'1: • y s...... - MOVIE MYSPACE THAT SONG — ~ SKATEBOARDING VIDEO rr. HQttCKOM&MOym . ..¿.v..,.. .:.-•• .- S fc/SHTSHiST ^¿^"»OUWamNr • Image courtesy afLove-Lines.org � 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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