https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e3f552bd70df7755dd1615611a6080f6.pdf fc350b490acac0ca0a8a3d42932363a2 PDF Text Text w ww.csusmchronicle.com THE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE # 1 4 W EDNESDAY MAY 7, 2014 VOLUME XL I! — CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER FROM THE STAFF SENIOR FAREWELLS ATHLETE SPOTLICHTS 3 - Graduating Chronicle editors Amanda Lenox and Lauren Hammond say goodbye to CSUSM. 4 - Mary Green reflects on the memories she has 5 - Business major and golf instructor Kyle Inmanfindsa way to bring his passions together. made on campus and talks about the future. SENIOR P ROFILE 8 - Matt Walsh leaves behind an impressive legacy after being ASI President this year. Commencement sparks new beginning for CSUSM graduates B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-GHIEF The Class of 2014 is a group of students that reflect the diversity that CSUSM has to offer. Office of Communications Public Information Officer, Christine Vaughan, provided the campus' official data for the demographics that make up the graduating class. Between the four commencement ceremonies on May 16 and 17, there will be 2,649 students, not including credential students, graduating from CSUSM. 52.1 percent of these students will be the first person in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. 146 graduates are studentveterans and eight graduates are ACE Scholars (a program for former foster youth), both statistics the largest amount Last year's graduates celebrate their last year at CSUSM. Photos courtesy of Christine Vaughan. in CSUSM history. According ffi VMgHSBl" W&"BWBfT awarded degree this year will be a "Bachelor of Science in Business Administration," the second most common being a "Bachelor of Arts in Human Development." Graduation ceremonies will take place on either Friday or Saturday depending" Ufl (BÖ TMrodüaTTtfÖT-^ lege. On Friday, May 16, the scheduled ceremonies are for the College of Business Administration at 10:30 a.m. and the College of Education, Health and Human Services at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 17, the Col- lege of Humanities, Arts, BeKavfô^lffi^SSSarSBïInces^ will take place at 9:30 a.m., followed by the College of Science and Mathematics at 3:00 p.m. According to Vaughan, the largest ceremony is CHABSS, followed by CEHHS, CoBA and CSM. She encourages social me- This year's graduating class is comprised of seniors that have contributed to countless student orgs., publications, committees and departments. From the ASI Board of Directors, graduates include President Matt Walsh, VP of External Affairs Arthur Silverstein HI and VP of Operations Cipriano Vargas. Graduates also members of The Cougar Chronicle editorial staff; Sports Editor Justin Donner, Features Editor Amanda Lenox, Opinion and Copy Editor Lauren Hammond, Design Editor Anne Hall and dia users to join the celebration oriffiie ifsm^Tffi^riasHiag fieart D eal C ulmmiibi R achel # csusml4. Gallego. The Grand Marshalls for Congratulations to the the graduation ceremonies Class o f 2014 from The Couwill be Matt Walsh from gar Chronicle. We wish you CHABSS, Tim Hoh from nothing but success and had CSM, Mary Green from a great time with you this COEHHS and Sarah Lane year! from COBA. Civility Campaign honors Champions and ICONS of 2014 This year honored outstanding members of the student body, faculty and staff. Photos courtesy of Miguel Magana. B Y MIGUEL MAGANA STAFF W RITER The Third Annual Civility Celebration took place on April 30, a celebration in which members of the California State University San Marcos community are honored for their countless acts of care respect and empathy. The Celebration started with Associate Dean of Students, Gregory Toya restating the Civility mission statement and pledge: As a member of the CSUSM com- munity, I will conduct myself with care, respect and empathy, while acknowledging the culture and humanity of others. Toya then happily announced the growth between the Civility Campaign with Student Life & Leadership and the Cross-Cultural Center. The Civility Celebration recognized past events hosted by the Campaign. These events help the ' CSUSM community understand who we go to school with and their culture to eliminate discrimination and hate. Then the Civility Champions were recognized. These Champions were nominated because they live out the Civility Mission. Some words which described these Champions are: polite, safe to be around, pleasure to be with. These Champions are recognized for being involved in issues such as social justice, environmental justice and for being an ally to women. This years Civility ICONs (Initiating Civil Opportunities Now) are students and faculty that are our everyday superheroes, from . giving someone a ride to school to making one feel welcomed. The faculty, staff and students being honored were Dr. Fredi Avalos, Melanie Chu, Kaja Dunn, Terri Metzger, June Trudel, Marie Parrish, Peter Vu, Kevin Adson, Josti Byrd, Jesse Grajeda, Karen Guzman, Rosalie Michaud, Faith Orcino, Ariel Plaza, Jerry Pham, Dominica Ranieri, Nicki Croly, Lia Mauga, Emily Miller and Sonia Perez. One extraordinary student is Rosalie Michaud by an anonymous classmate who had a bad day resolved by Michard. Ms. Anonymous had left class and crying in the stall. Michard followed her and refused to leave until they talked. Ms. Anonymous tried to regain her breath from crying and hyperventilating to talk to Michard. Michard stayed outside her restroom stall saying, "I have two dry shoulders to cry on." As the celebration approached an end, guest speaker and ICON, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi stressed the importance of Civility. Dr. Ghetaldi then talked about how she tries her best to teach civility in all of her classes. Being a victim to race riots, zebra murders and helping after the Columbine Shooting, Dr. Ghetaldi explained a part of being so connected to the Civility Campaign is because being a victim "never leaves your soul." This year's Civility Celebration did an excellent job honoring its nominees and reminding the audience what Civility is all about. To learn more about the Civility Champions and Icons visit the CSUSM Civility website at: https://www.csusm.edu/ civility/index .html. �Cougar Chronicle graduation message from the President On behalf of the California State University San Marcos administration, faculty and staff, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, the Class of 2014. You have reached an incredible milestone in your life and your commencement ceremony celebrates your hard work and achievement in completing a rigorous and demanding course of study. You should be proud of what you have achieved, as should all those who have supported you in your journey. You have each taken a different path to get to this moment. Some of you navigated through college full time; others have taken a longer route, combining work and family obligations with your academic pursuits. Nearly 50 percent of you are the first in your families to earn a four-year degree. You are veterans, former foster youth, non-traditional students, underrepresented. students. You are wnat make Cal State San Marcos such a unique and vibrant university. I sincerely commend you on your accomplishments. Your reaching commencement demonstrates your fortitude, your resolve, your determination. You exemplify the best that CSUSM has to offer in our graduates and I hope that you will recall your time here fondly. As alumni, you — the Class of 2014 — will join an extraordinary group of individuals who represent hope, creativity and a true passion for lifelong learning. 1 am delighted that you chose Cal State San Marcos and I wish you all the very best in your futures. Karen Haynes, Ph.D. President Senior Farewell Graduating from Cal State University San Marcos B Y VICTORIA PANTELEYEVA GRADUATING SENIOR Switching from Ukrainian alma mater to an American one was a smooth transition for me. As a philologist of English and Turkish, I was interested in finding an optimal major, which could serve as a fitting vehicle for my linguistic abilities. To my great joy, I discovered that CSUSM offered a Global Business Management (GBM) option for business majors. Not giving it a second thought, I enrolled in this option. By minoring in Political Science, I upped the ante. I'm not going to single out any professors I encountered in CSUSM. Nonetheless, I feel obligated to say that all professors in the GBM option are on par with PSCI professors, despite having different pedagogical styles, left their indelible mark on my mind. Being culturally proud and yet having cosmopolitan outlook has always been my forte. In fact, my life philosophy sums up in the words of the most revered Ukrain- ian poet, Taras Shevchenko, who wrote: Learn, study and discern, And learn from foreigners. But don't disdain your own. For these reasons, I felt that being a GBMer will help sate my curiosity about other cultures. Joining Global Business Management Association and becoming its officer brought me closer to like-minded people. Besides, I got an opportunity to widen my social circle by meeting a plethora of international students. I still keep in touch with a lot of them. As GBMers we get encouraged to participate in a study abroad program to widen our cultural horizons, and a number of my friends took up this opportunity and ended up truly benefitting from it. As for me, I chose to culturally enrich myself by travelling independently during last summer to a string of Eastern and Western European countries. After this prolonged travelling, I realized that I selected therightvocation for me. As an afterword, I'd like to say that being the first Ukrainian in my family to study in the US, I'm truly honored to be a graduate from CSUSM. Farewel A bittersweet goodbye B Y R OSS E DMUNDS GRADUATING SENIOR It is needless to say that my time at CSU San Marcos has been a time to cherish, and to be cliché, the best time of my life. Day one at Cal State "Stair Master" began with struggling to summit the 11 staircases to make it to Markstein Building on time, and I would wonder why on earth I chose to go to a school built into the side of a mountain. Three years later, I look forward to that same mountain, and have raised the ante by running Double Peak twice a week with Dr. Nessler and Dr. Newcomer. Running with them has become one of the highlights of my week, with every step I realize how blessed I am to have professors who not only care about academic excellence but also physical well being. Ross Edmunds dominating the indoor rock climbing wall. However, if it weren't for Dr. Astorino, I would have never been able to have the college experience that I did. Dr. A has pushed me to excel within our department, to do things I have never dreamed of doing. Without his guidance, I would have never been able to compete in research competitions or present research at ACSM's National Conference this May in Florida. His mentorship has opened the doors to being a Research Assistant and Teachers Assistant in the Kinesiology Human Performance Lab where I try to pass on my enthusiasm to every new class of students. The fun I've had at CSUSM is immeasurable and it is a bittersweet moment to see graduation on the horizon, because it signals an end of days. Days that, without a doubt, have been the time of my life- �Senior Farewell piiiiiiii Thank you Cal State San Marcos Saying Goodbye B Y A MANDA L ENOX F EATURES E DITOR connect with others. I remain tunity to serve as a research enthusiastic about my love assistant to Dr Linda Persh- of literature and composiing, Professor of Folklore tion and for the past year and Cultural Studies here on have been working as a writcampus. In that time, several ing consultant at the Writing other students and I began Center. collecting research to form This activity not only althe new Harry Potter class lows me t o exercise my own that opened this semester, talents and interests in writMy involvement in the ing, but it also enables me to project not only strengthened strengthen the writing skills Photo provided by Lauren Hammond. my skills as a researcher, cul- of students as well as to bond tural analyst and writer, but with others on campus. it also helped me to form a Working as the OpinAmanda Lenox (Left) and Lauren strong connection and devo- ion and Copy editor for the Hammond (Right) enjoying Grad tion to our campus. Serving school paper has been anFest together. as a research assistant only other uplifting experience at furthered my opportunities, CSUSM, My initial interest as I was able to attend the in becoming an editor was to departing from our beloved annual American Folklore help diversify my own writ- campus, to thank all of my Society conference in Octo- ing skills. However, as time fellow students, the profesber of last year as an under- has progressed, not only my sors and staff of the Literagraduate representative of love of written language has ture and Writing Department, CSUSM. strengthened, but I have also and all of CSUSM's campus My attendance at the con- found an incredibly unique advisors for helping to shape ference was an amazing ex- bond with my fellow editors the woman that I am today. perience, to say the least and and our staff writers. I would be lost if it weren't it gave me the opportunity to This opportunity has given for all of the love, respect meet with academic schol- me a new outlook on what it and encouragement everyone ars, which further inspired means to be a successful col- on campus has shown me. my ambition to write, lege student. Achieving good I look forward to furthering As a CSUSM Cougar, I grades is one thing, but mak- my educational career and have also been given the ing positive connections with cannot wait t o see where all aid necessary to develop my others is what really makes a of the campus' support will own voice as a writer: giving college experience worth- take me. my life a new sense of pur- while. pose. In my time here, I have Ultimately, I would just learned that writing helps me like to take this time, before BY LAUREN HAMMOND 2 013,1 w as g iven the oppor- OPINION E DITOR The first couple years of my undergraduate studies had been characterized by uncertainty, dread and a lack of self-awareness. Being the first of my family to attend college, I had littie understanding of what to expect. Before attending Cal State University San Marcos, I spent one year at a private university in Oregon and two and a half years at a junior college here in Southern California. During that time, I felt a strong disconnect from my peers, my professors and the campuses altogether. This sense of disengagement left me with little motivation and I feared for my future. When coming to San Marcos I had only one intention in mind and that was to earn a bachelor's degree in Literature and Writing, with a concentration in Writing, However, after settling in at the university I found my previous academic detachment lift, as I was greeted with many unique and lifechanging opportunities. In my second semester at CSUSM , in the spring of As a sixth year senior, you long for graduation day when you have finally earned your degree and school is over. But as the day is nearing, it only makes me wish I could spend more time with friends here at CSUSM. I started at California State University, San Marcos in August 2008 and the campus has definitely changed since then. I was able to see the building of the Parking Structure, the Sdcial and Behavioral Sciences Building, the Quad and the brand new University Student Union. As the school has changed and grown, I now realize that I have grown as well. Cal State San Marcos has offered me a great education and I have learned so much from all of my professors. I have made great friendships that I know will last a lifetime. • Before I leave, I have a f ew words of advice for CSUSM students: 1. Be proud of the work that you do. There may be certain occasions where you procrastinated and didn't put too much effort into a research paper. Don't make a habit of it. Instead, submit your best work and be proud of the effort you put into it. 2. Get involved. It took me awhile to realize the importance of getting involved but there will be so many great people that you might miss the chance of meeting if you don't. 3. Don't be too hard on yourself when you fail. There might be that one class that you just don't get, for me that would be anything that involves math or science. If you don't do well, don't worry. It's a lesson that you learn . Just try harder the next time. A ND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST: 4 . Have fun. College is an adventure. 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SAN MARCOS BLVD., SAN MARCOS iffer valid on the subtotal of food and ijotwAcohoBc beverage - f pc a^- k u contract ad s r ie c ags may a p. ihs sCo p r. n evc hr e pl y 3 CS P U ICO P6S tcStifS l it 5 XCW1 ¡ ¡¡|j| WbM ( 619) 2 6 0 - 7 9 8 8 | s olesadmissions@sandiego.edu | w ww.sandiego.edu/soles �Senior Farewell Senior Farewell My time at C SUSM A C SUSM experience B Y K YLE C ODAY B Y MARY GREEN GRADUATING SENIOR GRADUATING SENIOR As I reflect on my experience here at CSUSM, I find that it would be nearly impossible to accurately describe it using only 500 words. I can tell you that as a 17year old freshman, I didn't know what to expect when I decided to move away from my home, step outside my comfort zone and pursue a college education at CSUSM. Although my journey was nothing like I had imagined it to be, it turned out to be the most beautiful ride I have ever been a part of. For me, when I think back to my college experience I won't think about having to learn the Kreb's cycle or mitochondrial biogenesis frontwards and backwards. It won't be the memory of learning about the developmental life span of a child or the differences between a gram-positive and gramnegative bacteria, because my experience at CSUSM was a lot deeper. College for me was about forming lifetime relationships with my teammates, roommates and classmates. It was about getting my ideas challenged by my classmates Mary Green with her personal cheering squad showing the love. but inspired by the sharing of each one of their passions and goals for the future. It was about gaining wisdom from professors like Dr. Laura and coaches like Ron Pulvers and also being reassured that they truly believe in you. It was that high you get after winning a championship game, but the feeling you get when you lose a game and can look up at your teammates and still say to yourself, "Wow, I am blessed." It's about * realizing how much you miss the little things about home and finally appreciating everything your parents have given and taught you. It's about going through an ACL/MCL knee injury, learning the true meaning of patience and realizing there's more to life than just soccer. Not to mention, the indescribable feeling you get when stepping foot on the soccer field for thefirsttime after 10 months of continuous rehab. I think it is safe to say college for me was about finding myself. As I embark on the next part of my journey and attend graduate school at Johns Hopkins next fall, I will keep a little bit of CSUSM near to my heart. I am forever grateful for the lessons, the "successes, the fails and the people that surrounded me at CSUSM, for I wouldn't be where I am today without them. I will say at the beginning, CSUSM was not my first choice. However after my first semester here as a junior changed my opinion. My first class was Chlcano Theater and I had the pleasure of meeting an admirable and strong woman,. Yeni Orozco Towver, who became my best friend in that class. With other future classes, I got the opportunity to meet other extraordinary people: Brittany Rose Tribulski, Yohita Reyes, Juan Puentes, David Flores and Alex Contreras, to name a few. However, my best friend at the university is Jesslyn Lopez, who has been by my side since the beginning of our undergraduate study at MSJC. I thank her for helping me in both fields: academic and social. One of the most outstanding things about CSUSM is the faculty within the department of my studies: Spanish. Each faculty member has not only been an instructor in the academic field but also an instructor of life. To this I say my thanks: Professor Shuh: Thank you for making me a better writer in Spanish and helping with other writing projects in different Spanish classes. Professor Rolle: Even though I did not have a class with you, I say thanks for your advice of the publish- Photo courtesy of Kyle Coday. ing field and your encouragement to be a writer. Professor Ramos: Thank you for teaching me the art of translation and thank you for encouraging me to be a better leader as a VP in the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Professor Hughes: Thank you for teaching me the different aspects of linguistics within the Spanish field and I say thank you ten times fold for the opportunity to travel with you to Guatemala in order to do my independent study on the culture" of the Ixil Maya along with learning the Ixil language with other faculty members, Professor Garcia of the Linguistic department, and other students. Professor Strother: Thank you for being a passionate and caring professor in two of my classes. With your guidance, you helped me regain my passion for creative writing and not only I want to be a teacher, but a writer as well. Last but not least...Professor Martin: You've been my professor in each semester: SPAN 301A, SPAN 315, SPAN 350A, and SPAN 410E. Your wisdom had a profound change on my view of education and the importance of being an educated person. I hope your wisdom, along with the wisdom of my other professors, will guide me in the right path in Spain or Latin America because the most important concept you taught me: ser el individual como el ingenioso cabellero Don Quijote de La Mancha. Gracias a todo el mundo A letter to C SUSM graduate, Stephanie Borders Stephanie Borders as a new bride and graduate . Photo provided by Alah Jay Garcia. B Y SARAH H UGHES N EWS E DITOR Dear Stephanie, Congratulations on graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies. I know you'll make a wonderful and enthusiastic elementary school teacher. This role will be in addition to all the other captivating spaces you occupy - fabulous actress, model, dancer, fun friend, girly girl and Disney enthusiast (Well done! You now have as many occupations as Barbie). I've had the honor of being friends with you from Palomar to transferring to CSUSM. It's been fun listening to you talk about good and crazy teachers, trying to make schedules that balance with work, acting classes, passions explored, monologues, headshots, accidentally somehow volunteering to be in other students' videos for their classes and too much homework. I'll never forget our exciting group project on Old Wives Tales in Dr. Metcalfe's fairy tale class, the notes from which have gone to die in my email and Google Drive folders. lt was hilarious seeing your reaction to the never ending Freudian interpretations of the tales Graduation Leis, Prom Corsages and Boutonnières h ana Floral Lei - Island Imports Full Service Florist hailacreafions»c m 76 34-161 .o rarid Avenue,Carisi)a I'D* 9200 d of childhood. Some of those interpretations were clearly invented by people with too much time on their hands. Others destroyed Disney's versions for us - and provided me with a* couple hours entertainment from watching the reaction on your face. I will always treasure our times spent dancing, exercising and lollygagging - sometimes all at once. Thè times spent talking or shopping, or meandering to the Westwood Club. The sleepovers with Grease and Grease II double features and lounging about. The dozens of ridiculous profile pictures and group selfies all over San Diego, often with Melody Parks, Katie Donalson or Mariah Paterson. The times you'd hall out your nail polish collection and insist on fourth of July mani-pedis. The times spent at your parents' house rocking karaoke with Mrs. Borders, dancing like MJ and discovering our inner Wii bowling champions - a sharp contrast to my * real bowling abilities. The hours spent getting ready as a group of giggling girls for a party T HIS with Katie. Our mutual delight in dorky themes and the costumes we delighted in. Congrats on getting engaged to Bryan Wammack. I think you two are as perfect as people can be for each other. You have spent the last four years getting to know each other and I can't wait to be there for the next four years to watch you grow. It has been an adventure getting to know him, with his smiling enthusiasm and bear hugs. It has been sweet to watch Bryan Wammack take care of you this semester. It was always obvious he cared a lot for you, but a man that'll smile as he drives you every Monday and Wednesday, carts around your heavy stuff when you need help and happily get you out of class is pretty cool. I look forward to watching you use your degree to serve your community. Love you girl, Sarah �COBA's scratch golfer Student teaches difficult game Flamethrower reaches end of tunnel B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS E DITOR Kyle Inman is graduating this year from CSUSM with a degree in Business Administration. A s one of the college's brightest students, he has a great understanding for the world of business, but he also has a great understanding for the game of golf. The game of golf first became a part of Inman's life when his stepfather, a head pro and golf instructor, started giving him lessons at 13 years old. Now a days, Inman is the one giving golf lessons to young kids. According to Inman, one of the biggest things to remember when learning to play golf is to be patient. "Golf is a sport where you have long term goals. You should stick with it in the long term like most longterm-life goals that you set for yourself. Not being patient with your results is why Kyle Inman a lot of people turn away from golf," Inman said. After coaching for many years, Inman says that the number one tip that he constantly gives is that you need to keep your head down. People are often so anxious to see where they hit the ball that they look up before it even goes anywhere. San Marcos Executive is a great golf course to learn on because it is shorter and more forgiving according to Inman. Students are on a budget, and he recommends that you find a cheaper set of clubs online to start with. "You have to figure everyone started at ground zero. Don't feel worried about feeling judged or stupid. It's so easy to get into your own head," Inman said. It is important to figure out if you learn best with watching, listening or doing, but then you just have to get out and do it. In the fall of 2069, Matt Bataska came to CSUSM to play baseball right out of high school. In fact, he was here before the campus even had a baseball field. During Bataska's freshman year, the baseball team had to drive to Escondido High School for practice, at noon, five or six times a week. He reflects on how much of a challenge that was for the team, for most of the team had class before and after practice. Somewhere in-between all of that, they would have to find time to eat. "My sophomore year we got the field on campus and it instantly became one of my favorite places to be in the world. Now the program has its roots grown in and every year the teain gets better. It's amazing to see the vast improvements year after year," Bataska said. Bataska started at CSUSM as a business major, for he had heard that CoB A degrees from CSUSM were highly r egarded. A fter t aking b utli Economics 201 and 202, he realized that he was truly enjoying all of the aspects of the material he was study- years," Bataska said. "I am, and have been, sober and extremely focused on tasks and goals since, but it took a lot of growing up. Some can handle the casual beer after work, but frankly that won't ever be me, and I am better off that way. Take your time growing up if you need, but learn about yourself, find out what makes you tick and what you are passionate for." After graduating, Bataiska Photo o f Matt Bataska provided by wouldfirstlike to get a steady C SUSM athletics. job in the business world, pay off his student debts and ing, and Bataska changed his hopefully eventually find my major to Economics. way into a graduate program "I especially enjoyed Dr. for economics. When talking Robert Brown's Economics with Bataska, you can tell 201 and decided that a de- that he truly wants to make gree in economics would be a difference in the political just as beneficial in the long realm. Teaching is also anrun, while also being able to other option for him, for it enjoy the process of getting gives him the opportunity to my degree," Bataska said. help young brains gain apThis focused student and preciation for the political ball player has a lot of good and economic freedom that advice to give students, and our forefathers gave to us as he believes you should enjoy Americans.the process of being a stu"I would like to thank God dent, but get in and out in a and Jesus, my mom, dad, timely manner. step-mom, girlfriend, grand"I lost valuable time in mothers, brothers, aunts, my life from driving under uncles, cousins, coaches, tlic influence, I LUtilled a cai piufcasuia ami injr iwmugiven to me, and learned mates for always being there many lessons the hard way. for me, no matter what the I skateboarded almost eve- circumstances, all 5 years I rywhere for two and a half have been here at CSUSM." Weinberger has made much contribution to cancer research Local polo coach heads to medical school after graduating from CSU San Marcos of mammals and has been linked to atrophic gastritis, SPORTS EDITOR peptic ulcers and gastric cancer," Weinberger said. Water polo and science; Looking back on his time these two words alone do a at CSUSM, Weinberger says pretty good job of describing that he would not change Kevin Weinberger's college much, except maybe having life. to take physical chemistry, Weinberger will be gradu- which unfortunately every ating this May with a degree chemistry and biochemistry in Biochemistry. He has a major has to take. Dr. Mendostrong desire and passion to za has served as his academic work in the medical field, advisor and PI for research. specifically as a doctor. He "Dr. Mendoza has really is currently planning on at- helped along the path to gaintending Lake Erie College of ing acceptance to Medical Osteopathic Medicine in the School. I owe him a lot, and fall. don't think I will be able to Besides the challenge of a repay him for everything he very difficult major, taking has done. I can recall my first the Medical College Admis- day of Biochemistry when sions Test and applying to Dr. Mendoza said, 'Welcome medical schools, Weinberger to Biochemistry with a Mexihas been involved in cancer can accent.' He wasn't lying," research at CSUSM. He re- Weinberger said. flects on the research as being The great thing about Weinvery rewarding and gratify- berger's story is that he actuing to actually get meaning- ally never planned on going ful results. to college. Palomar was his "I started conducting re- alternative when he did not search Spring 2013 with Dr. get into the Coast Guard. Jose Mendoza. We work with While at Palomar, WeinbergHsp60, a protein in the bac- er, a past high school athlete, teria Helicobacter pylori. It decided he would give playcolonizes the gastric mucosa ing water polo a shot again. B Y JUSTIN D ONNER Kevin Weinberger with his women's team, courtesy of Aquatic Club of Escondido http://ace.escondido.org/ Unfortunately, he ended up suffering from a torn rotator cuff and labrum. "After the diagnosis, I did 6 months of Physical Therapy, but my shoulder continued to dislocate so then I had surgery followed by another 8 months of Physical Therapy," Weinberger said. Weinberger's busy schedule at CSUSM has also consisted of coaching. It was after he could no longer play, that Weinberger decided to take a coaching position that he had been offered. He first started coaching at the high school level, but soon found out it was not the environment he had pictured it to be. Weinberger decided to start a year-round club for kids who really had a desire to play and improve their skills. With the help of his supervisor, they created ACE (Aquatic Club of Escondido) Riptides. Weinberger's biggest piece of advice to young students, is to go get involved. 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Call (760) 330-3943 Email us at syreHiaimagery@gmaiLcom �SeniqrPrafìJe B Y RESTY GREY EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Graduating senior Rachel Gallego still Wants to stay at CSUSM even after acquiring her BS in Kinesiology, Born and raised in sunny San Diego, Rachel graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and was accepted to Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Feeling homesick after a year, Gallego returned to California and attended Mira Costa Community College until she was accepted into CSUSM as a junior transfer student. "It wasn't until my senior year that I became more involved. I joined the Kinesiology club and signed up to write for the Cougar Chronicle (whoop!)," Gallego said. "Let me tell you, this was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I can say is I wish I became involved a lot sooner because CSUSM has so many beneficial things to Ms. Gallego's amazing articles will be missed offer." Having written for The Cougar Chronicle as the exclusive writer for the Heart Beat for the fall and spring semester, Rachel appeared as one of the most dependable authors the Chronicle during the 2013 - 2014 academic school year. "Rachel was absolutely great to work with. She was one of the best writers, the first to turn everything in and continuously looking for ways to improve, herself. In fact, I still remember the time slje got on me for not giving her feedback on her article so that she could improve," Sports Editor, Justin Donner, said. Rachel began at CSUSM having declared her major in Child Development. However this quickly changed to nursing and even quicker to Kinesiology. "I had an internship at the hospital working with nurses and that's when I realized it wasn't for me," comments Gallego. "During this time, I was in a nutrition class as an elective and I thought 'I really like this, I could see myself doing big things with this kind of information." "Shout out to Dr. Astorino!!" of the Kinesiology program. Gallego believes Dr. Astorino is "one of the most amazing professors" at CSUSM. Considered one of her most difficult classes, Professor Astorino motivated and taught her how hard work really pays o ff. Rachel now plans to look for a career in Health Education after graduating. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Cal State San Marcos and there is no doubt that she will have a very successful career. "Oh, yes this too..my oh my was there a lot of stairs. I realized I was going to get my butt kicked here..literally," Gallego said. ASI President, Matt Walsh, graduates from CSUSM B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Matt Walsh has been a fundamental part of CSUSM for the last five years, using his passion and year of presidency to leave behind positive changes on campus. He worked as a Resident Advisor at the UVA for two years and as an assistant in the Dean of Students office. Walsh has participated in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, College Republicans, Summer Bridge and USUAB. He was the representative for all students on the Civility Campaign committee as the program was being created. Walsh has served as the Chief of Staff, the treasurer of College Republicans, Residence Hall Council and is currently the President on the ASI Board of Directors. "I tell people that you re- ceive your degree in the classroom," Walsh said. "You get your education being involved in the community, and that's what I did." Graduating from CSUSM with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in history, Walsh plans to pursue a career in the political realm. "My goal is to continue to help empower other péople to achieve their goals," he said. "I'm staying local, going back to Escondido. I just want to continue to get involved with political operations and community involvement." Walsh considers the biggest influences of his college career to be the ACE Scholars program for former foster youth and Brian Dawson, the former Director of the dorms. "Brian had the biggest impact on me and a lot of the seniors that have graduated between this year and last year. He was the one that gave me a chance," Walsh said. "He recognized the talents and abilities in people and empowered them, giving them the opportunity to achieve what is great. I don't think my college career would have looked how it is if he hadn't given me the opportunity to be an RA at 19. It opened the door for me and was the floodgate to everything else in my life." Walsh looks forward to his future after CSUSM and is grateful for the time he has spent here. "This is the perfect way to end my college career. I spent four years learning and growing and educating myself about numerous facts of life and leadership, and presidency let me use all of that this year." Leah Korthof: Looking good isn't as easy as you think B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS E DITOR- Leah Korthof, a graduating marketing major from the College of Business at CSUSM, has built herself quite the resume. Her passion is rooted in fashion, and it's something she got seriously involved in at an early age. In high school Korthof opened her own clpthing boutique in Fresno, California. It wás in this process that she learned what goes on behind the scenes in the world of fashion. She would travel to the Los Angeles fashion district with her boyfriend, now fiancé, to explore skyscrapers filled with fashion wholesalers. "Hey I'm not going to lie. Some of the best cardio I've ever done has been carrying huge loads of wholesale clothing through Downtown LA. Yes, I made my boyfriend carry a lot, but we are talking about a lot of clothes here," Korthof said. Korthof transferred to CSUSM as a junior, and did her best to manage her business from long distance. Eventually the property owners leasing her the space problems, and she felt were having some financial it was a perfect time COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney DESIGN EDITOR PHOTOGRAPH6RS COPY EDITOR N E W S EDITOR CONTACTS The Cougar Chronicle is published csusm.cougarchronkie@gmail.com twice a month on Wednesdays dur- S arah H ughes SALES REP S P O R T S EDITOR H annah W ebster FEATURES EDiTOR A manda Lenox A & E EDITOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR Faith O rcino Kent Davy N a d a S ewidan cougarchron.layout@gmaii.com ing the academic year. Distribution C helsey Schweitzer cougarchron.news@gmail.com includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands STAFF Raychel A llen Lauren H ammond . A lison S eagle A nne H all DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Justin D onner STAFF CONTINUED Throughout her stay at CSUSM, Korthof has worked full time while taking a full load of classes every semester. She has still managed to be an above average student and involve herself with the Marketing Society. After graduation, Korthof looks to continue on her pathway to a very lucrative career within the fashion industry. She someday hopes to combine her wholesale and retail experience in pursuit of career as a buyer or district manager of a clothing company. M iguel M a g a n a Lauren H ammond A nne H all/Lana C ook OPINION EDITOR to liquidate her business and focus on school. When Korthof moved to San Marcos, she got a job working for Cache, and is now one of their assistant managers. This is a store that specializes in selling high end women's apparel. Korthof has received a lot of enjoyment as a stylist helping customers meet their clothing needs. "Cache has helped me to better understand what goes into helping clients meet their needs and sustaining a competitive clothing business," Korthof said. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �PROFILES THE COUGÀR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 72 , 014 Grad 9 Arthur Silverstein believes in importance of community B Y A MANDA L ENOX FEATURES E DITOR Arthur Silverstein, ASI Vice President of External Affairs, is a Psychology and French double major who has left a lasting impact on the CSUSM community during his time here. He recalls his most memorable accomplishment while on ASI to be his lobbying days in Sacramento. The California State Student Association (CSS A) coordinates the California Higher Education Student Summit, which teaches students how and what to lobby, and how to be effective. "My biggest accomplish,ment was when legislators and their staff talked to CSS A directly and said the delegation from San Marcos was one of the absolute best delegations they' ve ever had," Silverstein said. "So to know that my students, that I got to take and train with me, the five us, went in there, not only were dressed to impress but also represented the CSU and San Marcos and were able to talk about why its important that we fund higher education and that they actually listened." One of his favorite memories while at CSUSM is being involved with starting Sigma Chi and becoming the founding President. He also loves seeing the impact that Sigma Chi has made in the community. Silverstein's advice to CSUSM • students would be to never turn down an opportunity and to learn from them. "One opportunity, which was [being] accepted onto Orientation Team, led me into everything I've done on this campus," Silverstein said. "It got me involved in ASI and from there I got involved with study abroad." What he'll miss most about CSUSM is being on a campus community that he has called a home. Being a part of so many different communities, Silverstein believes that once he leaves it will be a surreal moment. One teacher that he credits for having an impact during his time at Cal State San Marcos is Dr. Joanne Peterson. She was his very first college professor ever, teaching GEL 101. She told everyone in the class that 25 percent of the class would not make it past the first year and that of the remaining number, only 50 percent would make it to graduation. Silverstein explains that Dr. Peterson "said the only difference between that number and you, is that you all are going to graduate, because she believed in every one of us and made us feel like we were here to graduate." Everyoiie that he does remember from that class has graduated, he explains, "because we instantly felt a connection with a group or with a person on this campus who believed in us and guided and mentored us." Silverstein's plans for the future include graduate school in the United Kingdom. He has applied to six different schools which include the University of Kent, University of Sheffield, Regents University, Richmond American University, Kingston University and Queen Mary's College. He has already been accepted into two graduate programs [as of our interview]. He plans to get his Masters with a focus in International Relations. seeks to use this to make a difference in his community. While he has had plans to join the military, he is contemplating a career in law enforcement to work for either a police or sheriff department. If people encourage him to, Molina hopes to eventually enter the political realm and become a politician for at least 20 years. "Involvement is the biggest takeaway from CSUSM," Molina said. "It's the experiences within my stay here that really shaped my form of thinking." Molina attributes his love for the campus to many of the people that he met while working with countless student orgs. "I'm going to miss all of the ASI staff, especially Robert [Aiello-Hauser] and Rodger [D'Andreas]. I will miss SLL, everyone from Josh to Dr. T to Floyd [Lai]. I will miss my fraternity adviser Dan Shaver and Jennie Goldman. From Poli Sci, I will miss Professor Cyrus Masroori, Professor Beavers and Professor Chavez Metoyer." Molina advises freshmen to get involved as soon as possible at CSUSM and to make the most of their time on campus. "Stay on your grades. Stay involved and take out your headphones. Say hello to somebody. Meet a person today." Peer Mentoring and has sat on various committees. He plans to take a break from school for a while before he goes into a masters program. Afterwards, Long plans on either working with nonprofits for mental health and therapy or with an off-site branch of an organization that works with persons dealing with eating disorders. While he is excited for graduation, Long is nervous to meet new peo-. pie and to leave the comfort that CSUSM has given him, Evan Long especially the LGBTQA* Pride Center. ates or leaves, the space think the entire energy of the "Whenever anyone gradu- changes," Long said. "So I [Pride] Center changes every semester. I'm going to miss that comfort and consistency." Long encourages students to find their niche on campus as soon as possible to make their CSUSM experience even better. "I would say anyone that's feeling uncomfortable at Cal State, there's always opportunity to get involved and make friends," Long said. "For transfer students, there's a huge population of them that think they only want to be here a couple years. Me getting involved a little later, I finally realized that there's a lot of people, things and ideas to work with. You only have so much time here that at the end of it, you won't feel like it's enough." Arthur Silverstein mlenior Profile HH^HI ifillll Eliasar "Biggie" Molina reflects on campus involvement involved with the Cross-Cultural Center, Black Student Union; 'M.E:Ch.A., College Republicans, College Democrats and the Civility Campaign. "Being involved has helped me be a little more communication effective and result seeking. It's opened my eyes to a lot of social injustices but reminded me to always fight for the justice of things," Molina said. "Working with student orgs, has kept me well involved and busy, but it has been overwhelming at times because sometimes I forgot I was here for school." Now that he is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a General Concentration, Molina B Y K A T U N SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF In his five years on campus, Eliasar "Biggie" Molina has left an impressive mark at CSUSM. While Molina was not involved on campus during his*firstsemester, he pushed himself to change this in his second one at CSUSM. Molina has actively participated in a wide range of student orgs, on campus. These include Sigma Chi fraternity, the Gender Equity Center, Students Talking About Relationships and Sex (S.T.A.R.S,), LGBTQA Pride Center and CSUSM Network Colleagues. In addition to these, he has been Evan Long inspires ority. "I really immersed myself E DITOR-IN-CHIEF in the production that I was Evan Long is an outstand- in. I didn't have connections ing example of how campus to campus and I had friends involvement can inspire a at the dorms [where I lived] person to excel. that started talking about OAfterfiveyears at CSUSM, Team, their involvement and Long will graduate with a applying for RA positions," Bachelor of Arts in Human Long said. "The second seDevelopment and a minor in mester of my first year here Women's Studies. While fo- is when I started tofigureout cusing on his interest in the what I wanted to do." arts and doing a professional From then on, Long beshow in San Diego during came an active presence on hisfirstsemester at CSUSM, campus. He has been inLong explained how his volved with the LGBTQA grades and getting involved Pride Center, O-Team, Neton campus were not his pri- work Colleagues, Sigma Chi, B Y KATLIN SWEENEY �Being a part of NAK at CSUSM My NAK Fraternity Inc. experience NAK that I found a motivation to keep fighting. As a first generation immigrant, I Hi there! I am a graduat- never really had close friends ing senior in Global Studies. or extended family members, I will be the first member of so when I became a NAK I my family to graduate from did not gain friends, but a college. For that reason, I family that I could count on. My brothers have been am grateful for my family and friends, and my fraternal there for me every step of brothers, my NAK Carnales.- the way. Hence, being part NAK is a Fraternity on of the first (Alpha) class for campus and our Pillars rep- my Fraternity chapter fills resent our commitment "to me with pride and honor that Academics, Brotherhood I intend to share with future and Culture. But, what does members. Being part of this Nu Alpha Kappa mean to organization has been one of me? During F all 2012 I had the highlights of my college made up my mind: I was career. I was able to develready to drop out of college op social skills by promotdue to financial hardship. ing fundraising events and However, it was through I learned that focus, comB Y CHRISTOPHER M ORA B Y O THONIEL FIGUEROA GRADUATING SENIOR GRADUATING SENIOR Dedicating four years of my life towards the establishment of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity at Cal State San Marcos helped me in many ways. Being a first generation student and transitioning from high school to a university was a challenge. Nu Alpha Kappa served as the support system that I needed to stay focused in school. NAK not only enriched my college experience but also motivated me only to come to school but to persevere for a better edu- also to feel as though they cation; it opened the doors are part of the school. Through NAK I was able for me to be exposed and embrace different cultures, to learn how to manage a and allowed me to build life- chapter and fundraise for our long relationships with my annual community service brothers. NAK has been the event, NAKLand, which is family away from home that a small-scale children's carI was looking for. I cherish nival for underprivileged every single moment I spend families in North County. I with my brothers. I remem- am very happy to be part of ber we struggled when we a fraternity that values edustarted brainstorming for cation, cultures and brotherthe future of the fraternity. hood. I know that I am leavWe had no idea how to run ing the chapter in good hands a professional meeting, let and I can say that every sinalone how to finance the gle one of its members has chapter. All we knew is that benefited from the fraternity we needed something at Cal in one way or another. A day State San Marcos that could that I will never forget will help motivate students not be the day we initiated the Alpha class. It was a big accomplishment especially because two of my personal little bros, who I mentored throughout their pledging process, crossed in that line. Being able to see how much the fraternity has grown in the last two years makes me realize that all of my hard work and dedication is being paid off. I will miss all of you and I thank you for being part of the best years of my life. I really appreciate the unseen bond that keeps us together. ¡ Sisepudo! Othoniel Figueroa NAK X Chapter Founding Father #5 Senior Profile Candace Watts B YNOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER Candace Watts has attended CSUSM for the last four years and is graduating this semester with a degree in sociology and a minor in Spanish. She has been a leader in Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for the last two years and helped start Black Campus Ministries at Cal State San Marcos. Whenever you see Candace around campus her contagious smile is always there to greet you. Whether it's at her job on campus with food services, in class, or at InterVarsity, everywhere she goes she brightens the days of those around her. She says that being a part of the InterVarsity community has empowered her to reach out to those around her, and it has made her aware that her faith can't be hidden. She is always inviting people from her class and from work to come and check out InterVarsity because she says it's not a church, it's a bunch of people getting together as a family. Candace's advice for anyone who is trying to stay on track with their faith while in college is to get involved in a community. She also encourages people to take risks in their faith and to step out into roles of leadership because that is something other people have empowered her to do and she has been so blessed by those experiences. "Faith is hard when mitment and drive are the main components to run an organization and any event that we hold as a chapter. I know I may graduate and focus on my professional life in the years to come, but something I will never forget is that Once a NAK, Always' a NAK, Until the Day we Die! Best of luck to all my X Chapter Brothers and know that I will always cherish you all and the memories we developed together. Sincerely, Cristopher Mora NAK X Chapter Alpha Class #23 Graduating Greek Expressing love for A OII B Y CAROLYN BLIZARD GRADUATING SENIOR Although I'have only been a part of Alpha Omicron Pi for three semesters, my sorority has given me many memories that I know I will never forget. A o n has permanently become part of my heart and soul. As cheesy as it sounds, I don't think I would have conquered senioritis and the constant stress of upcoming graduation without my sorority sisters. AOII has not only given me many opportunities to grow as a woman, but also it has given me lifelong friendships that will continue to help me grow and succeed in life. Because of AOII I know I'll always have a strong support system through the good and the bad no matter how long it's been since I've spoken to my sisters. It's true when they say you find your best friends through your sorority. One of my favorite memories was probably the moment when I finally found out that Marley Small was my "big sis." She successfully made me cry on the day of reveal because she knew she had tricked me into thinking someone else had taken her place. She was my first choice since day one and I'm so lucky to not only call this girl my sister, but also my best friend. I don't know where I would be without my big and I'm so excited we get to graduate together and I get to start this crazy journey called life with my big by my side. To all of my sisters, AOII and Panhellenic alike, my words of advice are don't take your sisters for granted - do things together, help each other, talk on a regular basis, don't stay mad at each other, love each other. My heart breaks leaving my sisters behind and the goodbyes will be the worst, but how lucky I aril to have known so many people who are so hard to say goodbye to. you're isolated from the body of Christ. We definitely learn from other's experiences," Candace said. "Putting yourself in places where you feel unqualified stretches your faith. God touches people in different ways, but everyone has a story." When Candace was a freshman she had no idea what she wanted to major in, bujt after taking a sociology class she fell in love with it. "Sociology looks at the big picture of how people's environments influence them, not just their biology or their personality," Candace said. "It's interesting that people can try to solve complex social problems by looking at how a person's place in society shapes their experiences." After, graduation she first wants to get work experience to figure out what area she's interested in and then wants to get a master's in social work. She wants to be a part of providing social services to people who need help. "With my internship with North County Lifeline, I'm learning that there are many free resources that can change people's lives," Candace said. Keep up the good work! Carolyn (right) and her bud, Marley Small (left). Provided by herself. �Cougar dance department leaves the audience craving more BY A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As the spring semester concludes and the heat begins to rise, Dr. Karen Schaffman and the Cougar dance department follow through with their promise to provide spectators with one amazing dance compilation for the Twelfth Annual Spring Dance Concert. Audiences cheered and were motivated to dance in their seats as CSUSM students presented their semester of hard work creating hip hop, modern, improvisation, ballet, jazz, etc. that combined reading, literature, writing, music and visual aesthetics from other artistic disciplines created from various students on campus. With the help of Professor Sandra Doller's Literature and Writing students, students from very different fields of study were brought together to invent stories that could be told through text and visually. The result: a dramatic, humorous, yet tantalizing presentation of com- Photo by Anne Hall. Cierra Potts performing Moving Forward as a solo dance accompanied by poetry reading. billed art forms that focused on both sight and sound. "The dances are always different in reflection of the choreographers. In this case, the students who are creating the work," Dr. Schaffman said, as thefinalperformance was being revealed. Like promised, the new Choreography Workshop course that was offered for the first time this spring, delivered a one of a kind performance that reinvented Anne Teresa De Keeresmaeker's presentation of RE: Rosas! The fABULEUS Rosas Remix. The dance department took full advantage of Keeresmaeker's challenge to recreate her choreographic work and developed a strong and moving creation that focuses on personal growth and observation. The recording of this creation can be seen with the more than 200 videos created from all over the world in response to the challenge. More information for this movement can be found at http://www.rosasdanstrosas .be/en-home/. What a way to end the semester; let alone a college career. Various graduating seniors helped to create and present this performance. Among them are Yessette Navarrete, Maria Apudaca, Rhiannon Jeglin and Kenia Vargas. All of which have departing remarks for being a part of the dance commu- nity at CSUSM: "I'm sad that I have to go because I really enjoy doing the dance shows. This show is my third year doing it. This is my final show and I am really going to miss it. I've worked a lot with Karen and she has been my dance instructor, I guess you could say, and I've learned a lot from her and she's helped to make me aware of things I didn't even know about my own body. I would like to say thank you to her for giving me the opportunity to express myself through this medium and allowing me to make my ideas come alive. For always supporting everything and just never rejecting an idea," graduating Visual and Performing Arts major, Yessette Navarrete, said. "I am very excited for this performance. It's my first time performing and it's like the icing on the cake for me graduating and having this chance. Karen... it's so amazing to work with her. She just helps you to flow with your own movements and flow as your own person without having to invade your style. She just develops you and just lets you know how great you're doing while letting you know how you can fix things here and there. It's an amazing experience working with her," a performer in many of the routines created through the DNCE 390 Choreography Workshop class, Maria Apudaca, said. "I'm excited for all that is to come in life. Everybody should take dance," a very active contributor to dance at CSUSM, Rhiannon Jeglin, said. "I've been participating in dance classes and performances for three years. It has taken me to levels that I didn't know that my body could go and I'm feeling relieved and grateful that I'm actually graduating. Dance * has helped me to be more committed to my work," Human Development major, Kenia Vargas, said. Congratulations to the graduates and to the Dance department for an amazing finish. Congratulations CSUSM Graduates of the 2013-2014 School Year Rainbow Recognition at CSUSM Cipriano Vargas says goodbye to CSUSM Awards and history of Lavender Graduation B Y SARAH H UGHES & K ATUN SWEENEY NEWS EDITOR & E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Lavender Graduation spotlights accomplishments of lesbian, gay, transgender or intersex, questioning or queer and ally (LGBTQA ) students who are graduating at many universities. In tracing the origins of Lavender, a nation-spanning story is told. Different locals celebrate the graduation and contributions of their LGBTQA campus communities in their own unique way. "LavGrad" as Lavender Graduation is colloquially called, is a celebration within a school's Pride community or LGBT center. It is often open to friends, family, interested students and supporters called "allies." It celebrates accomplishments of LGBTQA students in a more intimate setting than an official v graduation. According to LGBT Terms and Definitions, a webpage put up by the University of Michigan, "An ally is a person who is a member of the dominant group who works to end oppression in his or her own personal and professional life by supporting and advocating with the oppressed population." The University of Michigan's list also has 19 other definitions "commonly used in American English" and notes that it is polite to respect others' "desired selfidentifications" by utilizing their preferred pronoun and "never assume another person's identity based on that person's appearance." LGBTQA or LGBT is typically added to organization names to indicate an effort to include everyone, as opposed to just one group. In many cases, "allies" are heterosexual, the defining note is that they support the LGBTQA community without judging what a person's sexual preference is. The CSUSM Pride Center has their own version of Lavender Graduation called "Rainbow Recognition." It is a special night to acknowledge graduates who have been involved with the Pride Center. Taking place at 5:30 p m. on Friday, May 2 at the McMahan House, where members of various departments and student orgs, came together to celebrate graduating seniors. Attendees included Interim Associate Dean, Greg Toya, Associate Director of Multicultural Programs, Floyd Lai and ASI Executive Director, Rodger D'Andreas. President Karen Haynes gave a speech congratulating the graduates and discuss- ing the demographics of the class of 2014 as a whole. It was followed by dinner and then an inspirational speech by Arthur Silverstein HI, the very first Rainbow Recognition Student Speaker. Interim Assistant Dean of Students, Jennie Ruiz, presented the graduation tassels and cords to seniors that have been active supporters and participants of the LGBTQA Pride Center. The ceremony honored LGBTQA Pride Center employee Evan Long, Sigma Alpha Epsilon President Mike McKinney and Gender Equity Center employee Eliasar "Biggie" Molina. It also honored Pride Center supporter Alyse Prichard, ASI Vice President of External Affairs Arthur Silverstein HI, CSU Board of Trustees member Cipriano Vargas and former Pride Center employee Brandon Torres. The final award of the night, the Stonewall Catalyst For Change Award, was presented by ASI Community Center Director Robert Aiello-Hauser, Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Nicki Croly and Jennie Ruiz. It was presented to Arthur Silverstein HI in recognition of his contributions for positive change for LGBTQA individuals and and communities. B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER As CSUSM student and ASI Vice President of Operations Cipriano Vargas gets ready to graduate and move on to the next step of his life, he muses over the past couple of years at CSUSM. Vargas has achieved numerous goals throughout his career at CSUSM including serving on the ASI Board of Directors for three consecutive years. He explained that classes, internship opportunities, the mentorships from faculty and staff and leadership involvement have all given him a well-rounded framework for the real world. "I have had the opportunity of mentoring many students, I see their growth and development," Vargas said. "Having a mentor makes a huge difference and I am proud t a see my fellow student leaders continuing this work of mentorship." The years he spent atCSUSM have produced numerous memories for Vargas; however, his favorite memory happened while serving on ASI. During an ASI meeting in his first year on the Board of Directors one particular event stood out the most. It was a heated meeting in which everyone present had differing opinions but afterwards the whole board went to grab dinner. Vargas conveyed that it didn't matter what their differences were as long as they came together at the end to serve their purpose—the student body. "At the end of the day we hope to do what is best for the students and put ideologies aside and be able to come together as a family," said Vargas. Vargas explained that his biggest accomplishment while serving on ASI was being able to register as many as 1,600 students to vote. Along with ASI Board of Directors, Vargas supported Proposition 30 and was able to stop CSU budget cuts. "I hope that other students are inspired to get more involved on campus because of the things we are accomplishing as student leaders," Vargas said. Cipriano is graduating with a Sociology degree and a double minor in Women Studies and Spanish. After graduation, Vargas will be joining Teach for America as a corp member in San Antonio, Texas for the next 2 years. "I will be teaching kindergartners with a focus on a dual immersion bilingual program," explained Vargas. Afterwards he will be applying for a joint program to get his Master's in Education . "I truly believe that education can be transformative and my journey at CSUSM is a story of transformation through experiences,"• Vargas said. "As I get ready to go into 'real world', I hope to use my knowledge as a sociologist and a scholar to be an agent of social change." Vargas advises CSUSM students to not be afraid to fail. "Sometimes [failing] is the best thing that can happen," Vargas said. 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