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V OL. XXI N O. 2

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 009

Professor attends Presidential Inauguration
BY JACKIE CARBAJAL
Editor-in-chief
While some students gathered
in Commons 206 and professors
tuned in during class to watch the
inauguration of President Barack
Obama, at least one member of
the CSUSM community got to
enjoy the experience in person.
Due to her involvement with
politics and tribal government,
Professor Joely Proudfit, Program
Coordinator for Native Studies,
Director of Native American
Academic Strategic Planning,
and Associate Professor Department of Sociology at CSUSM,
had her pick of inauguration tickets.
to be the Gore inauguration in
"I'm the Vice Chair of the 2000 but we all know that didn't
Native American caucus for the work out that way."
California Democratic Party
Proudfit and Andreas, along
and I have been for about eight with other tribal leaders had
or nine years. I'm very active in the opportunity to watch the
democratic politics and making inauguration from the National
sure American Indians are ade- Museum of American Indians
quately represented in the demo- located on the National Mall,
cratic process," said Proudfit. "I an open national park located in
received two tickets. I received downtown Washington D.C. that
the first ticket f rom Congress-^ ~rftctades the Washington Monuwoman [Lynn] Woolsey and the ment and U.S. State Capitol.
second I received from my colProudfit and Andreas, howleague from another tribal nation. ever, wanted to experience the
She had a better ticket than the inauguration from a different
one I had so that is what I went perspective and share it among
with."
the roughly 1.8 million people
Her colleague, Vice Chair- gathered outside.
woman Maryann Martin Andreas
"She and I said the morning
of the Morongo Band of Mis- of the inauguration, "Well, we
sion Indians, accompanied her can watch it from the National
throughout the trip.
Museum of American Indians at
"This was my first inaugura- the balcony with hot chocolate
tion," said Proudfit. "I thought and food and have a very wonp against everybody...
my first inauguration was going derful

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Proudfit
remarked
"You could have
stepped on somebody's toe and
broken it and
they would have
said,
T hat's
fine. I'm just
happy to be
here.' People
were so jovial.
They were so
optimistic."
Though
optimism
for
the
u pcoming
events had
a euphoric

police officer standing on top of
a lamppost
watching all
the people.
When
someone
asked the
officer
why the
line was
not moving,
the police officer informed everyone that the
generator broke and the security
scanners were no longer working. As a result, security
was no longer admitting people into the
venue.
With the inaugural ceremony less
than an hour
away, Proudfit's goal to
get a front
row view
of the
swearing
in
f

effect
on
those in attendance, panic set in for
Proudfit and those still waiting in a line that had not moved
in hours.
"I was beginning to panic.
Its 10:30, 10:45. We kept asking
people behind us, 'What can you

the forty
forth President no
see?'
longer appeared to be a
People
reality. In fact, Proudfit
kept
saying,
feared she may miss the
'Don't worry. We're
inauguration altogether.
all going to get in.' I said to
The trip up to that point
Marianne 'Maybe we should go
was almost too good to be
back to the National Museum of true for Proudfit. Andreas had
the American Indians.'"
hotel reservations at the Ritz CarWhen Proudfit told the people lton and offered the extra bed in
around her in line that she had her room to Proudfit.
passes for the balcony, "they
"The Ritz Carlton is the presaid, 'Wow you do? Heck, what miere hotel in D.C. That's where
are you doing here? That's where all the movie stars were stayyou should be seeing it from.'"
ing. Jessica Alba was there, Josh
But Proudfit saw the inaugu- Groban, Sharon Stone, the list
ration as an opportunity to unite goes on and on, Larry King," said
with her fellow Americans and a star-struck Proudfit.
experience it in . the crowd of
All guests in attendance
people who traveled from all over received star-studded treatment
the country to watch the historic from the Ritz Carlton.
event, comparing her desire to be
"Every night they would bring
up front to a U2 concert.
us these amazing gifts. I got a
"Do you really want to be in pillow with the presidential seal
the skybox or do you want to be that they wrapped up for me and
in the front row? I want to be in I got to take home," said Proudthe front row," she said.
fit. "They would put in our room
While stalled in-line, Proudfit
Photos courtesy ofJoely Proudfit and those around her noticed a
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BY BILL RHEIN
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with big names in
them can steal the
spot from an obviFor the second year in
ously better film.
a row, Disney's amazing
Severalfilmsfrom
work will go unnoticed
"The Wrestler" to
in the Best Picture Cat"Gran Torino" and
egory. "Beauty and the
even "Ironman" and
Beast" remains the only
"The Dark Knight"
animated film nomiwould have been
nated for Best Picture.
better choices.
Arguably, the best
"Wall-E" tallied up the most
film of 2008, "Wall-E" nominations for a computerjoins the ill-feted bunch generated film, including origincluding "Aladdin," inal screenplay, sound, and
"The Lion King," original score. I guarantee it
and "Toy Story" as a will pick up the prize for Best
Disney classic failing Animated.
to receive a nod in for
Once again, Disney will not
the highest honor. I am receive a Best Picture nod for its
enraged about this sit- fine work. Yet, I do not expect
uation.
them to stop. From the looks
There was no of the trailer, their next feature
better film in 2008 "UP" will be just as amazthan "Wall-E". It ing. I expect it to soar over the
was beautiful, poetic, summer blockbusters including
and entertaining. The Academy's "Wolverine," "Star Trek," and
prejudice against animated films "Terminator: Salvation."
irks me.
Once I see a few more films,
While I agree with most of the I can say for sure who will take
nominations for Best Picture, I am home the top prizes, but for now
livid about the inclusion of "The I
am leading towards
Reader." This is an insult and a
"Slumdog Milslap in the face to Disney. "The
lionaire," but I
Reader" was fair at best. It really
wish it could
was not that great.
all go to
The same thing happened last
"Wall-E."
year when the average "Michael
Clayton" stole the spot from
"Ratatouille." I cannot understand how these
average
films

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T HE PRIDE

SEX
101 Í

BY IVAN GARCIA
Pride Staff Writer

Now that I have
your attention, let's
talk about it! While
the subject of sex
may be considered
taboo or in bad taste
to openly discuss,
knowledge is essential for those of us that are sexual
beings, a.k.a. everyone! Yes, we
are a university full of sexual
beings: heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. And no matter
the views that one may have on
the subject, safety is the number
one concern when discussing
this matter/activity. Now, I'm
not saying that I am the severely
younger/taller version of Dr. Ruth,
but I am more of an open ear, willing to listen, discuss, and provide
some humor to this.
The (scholarly) Uneducated
Introduction to Human Sexuality: Depo-Provera
That being said, let's discuss
a personal experience that this
writer recently had. In the onset
of the current semester, I was particularly excited for the start of
my first Human Sexuality course
(Psychology 352)...ever! Dare I
say, more excited than a thirteenyear-old boy before his much
anticipated first sexual experience? But with the eagerness of
this new "sexual encounter" came
the depressing thought of opening
the awkward condom of homework.
Indeed, I was expecting homework, but I was hoping for a more
experience-based
assignment:
Such as writing an essay based
on the most unorthodox place
one has had intercourse. Mine
would have been about "doing it"
in the back of a 67' El Camino...
if it were true. But nay, this first
assignment, like all relationships,
is based on potential experiences.
What will you do, where will you
be in five years? I'm sure that
your first answer wouldn't be to
be inflicted with an STD.
Even though those particular
situations aren't the most popular to mention, nonetheless, these
events occur. And sure enough,

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first
assignment, to study
the financial, emotional,
political, etc effects
of dealing with a situation that may not be
planned. These events
ranged from contracting an STD to a family/
friend being arrested for
a sexual misdemeanor.
I'll be honest, I was hoping
for something emotional, yet
left room for information and
self-enlightenment.. .like gonorrhea. I figured I could perform
an entire Shakespearean opera
based on a severe burning sensation one receives when they pee.
But instead, my situation consists
of researching the effects and
potential side effects of a particular contraceptive known as DepoProvera.
According to its official website (depoprover.com), Depo-Provera is an injection that women
may choose to take every 11 to 13
weeks which prevents pregnancy
for 3 months. Imagine that?
Never again will you partner have
to fumble with that hard-to-open
condom wrapper, which leads me
to mention, a condom is NOT a
bag of Doritos. You can't simply
pull it open, I suggest a tearing
motion to effectively open your
new fashion piece, but I digress.
While this injection may effectively prevent pregnancy, it does
not protect against HIV or any
other sexually transmitted disease. Side effects include menstrual irregularities, pregnancylike symptoms, weight changes,
and depression. Along with these
side effects, prolonged use of
Depo-Provera could result in significant loss of bone density.
While the side effects may be
significant compared to the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill everyday, like all
contraceptives, it is a matter of
choice and what works best for the
individual. Even with all the great
choices, keep in mind that abstinence is the only sure fire method
of knowing you are safe and protected. But no matter what your
views on sex, remember, be safe,
be healthy, and have fun!

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Tuesday Janury 27, 2009

3

Gripe of the week: Parking
Students sound off on over zealous parking enforcement
Parking enforcement
common sense?

C SUSM wants Y OU ( and
your money)!

BY JASON GANAVARIS
Pride Staff Writer

BY JAMES SEBRING
Pride Staff Writer

On Tuesday, the first day of school, I
started the new semester off by receiving
a $50 parking ticket.
Like many students, I did not buy my
parking pass online. For the last 6 semesters I have opted to stand in line for an
hour or so during the first week of school
to buy my parking pass in person. In that
time, I have never been issued a ticket for
parking in one of the general lots without
a valid parking pass.
Tuesday was different.
Considering that the number of f ree
and metered parking spots on campus is
dwarfed by the number of students who
would need to use them to comply with
parking laws, it would be next to impossible for students to follow the rules in the
first week of school.
With construction closing down the
northern parking lot, j ust finding an open
parking spot on the first day of the semester was like winning the lottery. The line
of cars waiting for the drive-through parking pass machine in the Markstein lot

alone stretched well past the Lot E traffic light Tuesday morning.
A good friend of mine, who was also
issued a parking ticket, was standing
in line at the Transportation Services
office waiting to buy a parking pass
when his parking ticket was issued.
Parking enforcement, in their enthusiasm, has lost their sense of good
judgment.
Students are not trying to cheat the
system. A vast majority of student drive
to campus, which requires them to purchase a parking pass. The Parking and
Commuter Services Department would
not miss out if they allowed a grace
period for students like me to buy their
parking passes. Paying a $50 ticket on
top of a $250 pass is a slap in the face if
you are ineligible to appeal the ticket.
If you feel you have wrongly been
issued a parking ticket, I suggest you
try to appeal your ticket with the Parking and Commuter Services Department. Their contact number is (760)
750-7500, and their office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to
5:00pm in FCB-107.

I had suggested to the Administration
that it would be a nice gesture to have a
Parking Permit Moratorium thefirstweek,
since students who are buying passes are
going to pay anyway, and it would be nice
to give them a few days to purchase the
pass. I thought it would be a nice break for
the students scurrying to their new classes
in the rush of excitement, bewilderment
and frustration that seems to happen those
first days with so many trying tofindparking, classes and all the things associated
with the start of a new term. Other colleges
do it, so why not us?
I mistakenly thought that it would not
cost them all that much, then I realized
very early this morning (2:30 a.m) that
there was a great deal ofmoney to be made,
$5 to $7 per student for a temporary pass...
times maybe 1000 students. Ouch! As it
turns out, Tuesday likely brought in about
$6000 in day-pass money and probably
more on Wednesday.
The responsefromparking services was
this, "We do not offer moratoriums for parkingTas Spring permits do go on sale almost
2 months before the start of the semester
and are available for purchase on-line and
in multiple locations on campus..
There was no mention of the fact that

they make a lot of MONEY from the temporary day permits. Now to be fair, they do give
"one" permit away in a lottery drawing.
In surveying a number of students standing in line at parking services the first day, all
had purchased a day pass because they did not
know how long it would take to get the pass,
some knew you could purchase on-line, and
one student's educational funds were not available for early purchase. A staff person told
me that during the university hour the line
wrapped around several times and then snaked
out the door into Tukwut Court.
A couple students reported getting parking
violation tickets while they were over at the
day pass dispensing machine. The moral of
this story is, park next to the machine first. I
was surprised to learn that a parking pass is not
included in your on-campus housing fees.
A first week moratorium would be a fractional percent of the annual amount Parking
Services generates in parking permits and
day passes alone. The funds are directed to
paying for the multi-level parking garage
now under construction across from campus
housing. Its completion is projected for
2010 though it will take 30 years to pay for
it. An 18% increase is planned for Fall 2009
increasing annual earnings by over Vi million dollars.
My suggestion is ride a bike or take the
Sprinter. Between gas, traffic and parking fees
it doesn't seem rational to drive.

P arking a lternatives
BY BEN ROFFEE
Senior Staff Writer

Your road to higher
education starts with the

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Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the
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SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass

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Services office (FCB 107).
Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase
yours early! The number of passes is limited.
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Every semester as students are confronted with buying parking permits,
some look to CSUSM's short-term parking
options to mitigate the costs of parking on
campus. Though these daily/hourly permits are less convenient, it is common for
budget-minded students to forgo purchasing expensive semester passes in the belief
that paying per use can cut personal parking expenses measurably. The Pride put
this theory to a test and compared common
parking/schedule scenarios to determine
which is of the greatest economic advantage to students.
The rundown on purchasing semester
parking permits or daily/hourly permits:
In most circumstances, the full semester parking permit is a better deal for students with a typical school week of 12-15
units. Factoring in breaks between classes,
U-hour, and other on-campus activities, it is
likely that a student with a full course load
would require a 5-hour permit or even an
all day permit to park on campus. If students can manage to pack all of their classes
into 2 days, then daily permits are the clear
choice.
With more school days at these longer
durations, the cumulative costs of daily/
hourly permits push past that of the semester permit, which makes this a less attractive option for students with long school
days. Only under special conditions would
daily/hourly permits be more economical,
namely when students have periodic access
to alternative forms of transportation (i.e.

rides from friends, walking, biking, bus,
etc.) For those that do opt for daily/hourly
permits, it is generally cheaper to park 2
days a week for longer durations than it is to
park 4 times a week for briefer durations.
The Numbers:
$248: Cost of full semester permit.
$7: Cost of all day permit.
$5: Cost of 5 hour permit.
$4: Cost of 3 hour permit.
$2: Cost of 1 hour permit.
Scenario 1: 4 day school week
$448 on all day permit.
$320 on 5 hour permit.
$256 on 3 hour permit.
$248 on semester permit.
Scenario 2: 2 day school week
$248 on semester permit.
$224 on all day permit.
$160 on 5 hour permit.
$128 on 3 hour permit
Scenario 3: Varied school week.
$368 on 2 5-hour permits and 3 1-hour
permits.
$352 2 on all day permits and 2 3-hour
permits.
$336 on 3 all day permits.
$288 on 2 5-hour permits and 2 3-hour
permits.
$248 on semester permit.
$240 on 3 5-hour permits.
$192 on 3 3-hour permits
$176 on 2 5-hour permits and 1 1-hour
permit.

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From INAUGURATION, page 1
Chanel makeup, courtesy of the
Ritz Carlton with the presidential seal on it. It was just one
thing after the other. I got a jar
of Michelle Obama's cookies that
had her favorite cookie recipe on
it made by a job-training program."
At 11:10 a.m., standing in an
endless, non-moving line of
people, among a crowd of millions, Proudfit believed she had
seen the last of her good luck
streak.

"That night I went to two balls.
This chairman of another tribe
asked me what I thought of the
speech and of course, a few other
folks were asking me my opinion as a political scientist. I kept
telling people that I experienced
so much joy during the speech
that I can't say that I analyzed it
that thoroughly," Proudfit said.
"I know people were looking for
that catch phrase or the one word.
I just looked at the whole movement, the experience, the presence. It wasn't about his words as

Fencing was installed throughout the National Mall for security.

"We're in this mob of people
and I'm thinking, 'Oh, my God,
this is where the other shoe falls,
I guess, and we're not going to
get to see it.'"
Instead of accepting defeat,
Proudfit took action and decided
to head back to the National
Museum of American Indians.
"We were walking through
this crowd and I said, "Come on
Maryann" because she was getting tired. I said, 'We gotta keep
going. We're going to miss it if
we don't.' And there were these
concrete dividers and they were
probably about half our height,"
Proudfit explained. "I made her
hop it! I mean she's a sixty four
year old woman with two knee
braces and I think she was running
on straight adrenaline because
she climbed it and she got over it
and she

much about the momentum and
the action of finally making that
change, of turning that page."
After finally having time to
look over the transcript of the
speech a few times, Proudfit
added that she thought the speech
President Obama gave was fantastic, inclusive, and assertive to
other countries.
Aside the speech and the glamour of the event, Proudfit equally
expressed her joy watching the
first African American sworn in
as President of the United States.
"I can't imagine how African
Americans feel. As an American
Indian, I know how I felt. And I
know how wonderful and how
long we've worked for this. The
African American families that
I saw, when I would

complain about
how long I was walking or how
fine."
cold I was, I would look over and
Riding on that adrenaline and see an elder African American
the shear determination to wit- person with a cane who had trouness the event, the two women ble walking, walking," Proudfit
finally reached the National said.
Museum moments before the
The hope and optimism that
inauguration began.
people so often associate with
Though Proudfit had a share the New Year and Presidency of
of details of the events leading Barack Obama is a direct conup to the inauguration, the actual trast to the growing frustrations
swearing in and the speech that resonated by the American public
under the Bush administration.
followed played out like a blur.
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"Unfortunately for the last
eight years, we were united as a
country by fear. Post 9-11 we did
come together the following few
days and weeks after 9-11 but we
came together based on fear. And
we did not stay together," Proudfit said. "But [now] we're united
by hope and that's such a difference. It is such a different feeling.
It is my instinct and I believe that
is what's going to keep us united.
It's not going to be for a few
weeks or months or years. I think
being united by hope is far different than being united by fear."
The unity, Proudfit spoke of
was prevalent throughout her
experience in Washington D.C.
from the eagerness of perfect State. She was the Valedictorian ones that saw it live on television,
strangers to help each other find
all expressed a shared optimism
their way through the crowds to
the cab driver that took her to the
airport.
"The driver was from Ethiopia. He was just so happy and
telling me how he took the day
off and took his family to the
inauguration. They didn't have
tickets but they went down to
the mall and went to witness
it," Proudfit recalled. "He told
me [that] him and his wife
could not stop crying. He kept
saying this is such a wonderful day for the world, for the
world...It's so much bigger
than what we know. It's not
just about one individual. It's
about a new kind of moment Singer Josh
that people feel so energized."
at San
— - -vruuriistayed.
After they reached the airport, Francisco State and she was the f o r
the cab driver got out of the cab, first California Indian to be the the future of the country and the
handed Proudfit her luggage and Valedictorian. She is now writing world as a whole. With the counher dissertation and she is earn- try in a recession and involved in
gave her a hug.
"He was just so happy. Strang- ing her PhD for Political Science two wars, the President already
ers are giving you a hug. It was at the University of Chicago."
has a lot on his shoulders but
bizarre but
according
to
it was wonProudfit, people
derful,"
realize that they
Proudfit
must do their part
said.
to see change
Proudhappen.
fit
also
"I think this
attended
President
is
two of the
bringing out the
balls that
best in all of us
followed
and I just think
the
inauthat people realg u r a t ion
ize that it is much
throughout
bigger than him
eveand that we have
ning. After
to change. We
the Ameriare the change.
can Indian
So when we talk
ball,
Krouarit makes her way through what she called "a sea of humanity" in about change it's
P r o u d - search of the ticket gate area.
not necessarily
fit went
Obama being that
For Proudfit, the inauguration
to the Western States ball,
change, it's us being that change,"
one of the ten or eleven that was inspirational for American Proudfit said. "I think we are in
the President and First Lady Indians and African Americans, good shape. It's going to take us
attended.
but also the entire human race. a while to get out of the situation
"It was just so amazing to Reflecting on the stories she heard we're in but with a little hope and
see them there and see them from others who attended to the optimism we'll get there."
dance. He's got rhythm and
that break in his step and
the way they look at each
other is just phenomenal,"
Proudfit said.
The experience for Proudfit
was just one example to give to
her students to prove that politics
are not boring.
"I always tell my students that
politics are fun and interesting.
They are not just about policy
issues. They can be very, very
exciting. These are some of those
events," Proudfit said. "I remember at the DNC [Democratic
National Convention], I took one
of my former students when I
was a professor at San Francisco
Photos courtesy ofJoely Proudfit

�Faces &amp; Places

T HE P RIDE

Lt. M i l l e r a ttends FBI A c a d e m y
BY JAMES SEBRING
Pride Staff Writer
Cal State San Marcos' very own University Police Lieutenant Doug Miller recently
received the honor of attending the FBI
National Academy.
The FBI trains about 1,000 local and state
police officers each year in this program. The
trainees are chosen from all over the United
States as well as other countries. Besides the
usual physicalfitnessand police training, the
Academy also offered college undergraduate and graduate level courses. One that Lt.
Miller found particularly interesting was a
course that taught you how to analyze witness statements, determine the validity of a
statement, and where the statement may be
less than factual.
"When someone is giving a detailed statement of what they did and they go from specific details to generalities and use phrases

like 'and then'; that is where you need to look
for possible falsehoods," Miller explained.
Miller grew up in Colorado, describing
himself as "somewhat of a rebel" until he
joined the Marines. His wife, Teresa, is a
nurse and currently serving in the US Navy,
stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. After serving 7 years active duty, Miller got out of the
Marines and went to San Diego State University where he wanted to become an engineer.
"I discovered that my math skills were
not up to the task of being an engineer, so I
changed directions," Miller said.
While pursuing a different degree field,
he was informed of a job with the University Police. His point of contact was a Chief
Carpenter.
"I didn't know what statistics had to do
with carpentry, but I applied anyway," Miller
said. He later discovered that Carpenter was
the Police Chiefs last name. He took the job

with the SDSU Campus Police working as a
statistician, researching and writing grants.
Impressed with his work, SDSU Campus
Police recommended Miller for police training at the San Diego County Police Academy.
Upon completion of his training, he went to
work as a patrol officer with SDSU Campus
Police, working his way up to Sergeant.
Although Miller enjoyed the work and found
it satisfying, he felt a desire to move on.
It was at this time that an opening became
available at CSUSM Police Dept. Miller
applied and was accepted. He became a
Patrol Sergeant for CSUSM, but was soon
offered a position as a lieutenant. Although
the pay was better, he was reluctant to give
up being on patrol, which for him remains an
enjoyable part of the job.
Ultimately, Miller took the job as Police
Lieutenant and moved to his new vehicle: a
desk.
When asked whether he found giving

tickets to be the most enjoyable part of his
job, Miller replied, "No, not really, but if it
prevents some kind of unsafe or dangerous
driving situation, that at least there is some
satisfaction in i t"
What Millerfindsmost enjoyable is teaching students about his job, about the dangers
that are ever present, and how to make good,
safe life choices. He enjoys it when the studentsfinallylet down their guard and begin
asking questions and sharing their experiences or asking for advice.
Looking to the future, Miller notes his
number one priority is having his wife back
from Japan, and then hopefully a meaningful retirement. They would like to join the
Peace Corps or something similar.
"Teresa and I have been involved in service related jobs for many years," Miller
said. "But we feel doing that kind of work
as a volunteer, rather than as part of our job,
would be so much more satisfying."

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The best run f or a student's buck
BY SANDRA CHALMERS
Senior Staff Writer

snowboarders and skiers are
better suited for the long trails
at Snow Summit, while other
more advanced skiers and
snowboards are more likely to
be attracted to Bear Mountain's
freestyle park that features more
than 145 jumps and a superpipe
line for the brave and daring.
Snow Summit offers 55 runs
open everyday, two of the runs
being double black diamonds
(for advanced and expert riders
only) and specially designed
f un zones, specifically aimed
for younger children, families

and a half long.
With the natural snowfall in the Big Bear Lake area
Snow Summit and Bear
recently staggering, both Snow
Mountain ski and snowboard
Summit and Bear Mountain
resorts in Big Bear Lake Caliproduce man-made snow when
fornia are a golden opportunature fails to provide. Though
nity for avid skiers and snowman-made is still considered
boarders to enjoy great terrain,
real snow, the feel of glidaffordable lodging, and a good
ing smoothly on powder fresh
time close to home.
snow most often cannot be repSnow Summit and Bear
licated.
Mountain are located in the
The annual snowfall average
San Bernadino Mountains, in
is 100 inches for both resorts.
heart of Big Bear Lake. BeautiBeginners through expert
ful lake view cabins and unique
riders can enjoy about 1,700
dining expevertical feet
riences that &lt;j gg H H M M l
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of trail r uns 1
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within
at Bear Mounsteps of the
tain. According
slopes
surto Bear Mounround both of
tain's website,
these resorts.
its very own
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to MapQuest.
run is Southcom, Snow
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from
San
What Snow
Marcos.
Summit may lack in boldness is
and beginners to ski at leisure.
Snow Summit is considered
Bear Mountain, famous for made up with delicious dinning
the big brother of Bear Moun- its freestyle parks; which was options. Four restaurants are
tain, a neighboring ski and recently dubbed "#1 Park in the located at the base of the slopes.
snowboard resort about 10 min- nation"- by Transworld
Mexican food, soups in sourSnowutes away from Snow Summit.
boarding Magazine's 2009 dough bowls, salads, a deli, and
Though both of these resorts resort poll. This park encour- even pasta can all be found in
are alike in structure, they ages Shaun White antics and Snow Summit. The View Haus,
attract very different crowds. extreme snowboarding. Bear a bar and grill, can be considBeginners or intermediate Mountain's longest run is a mile ered one of the more upscale
dinning experiences at Snow
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Summit. The View Haus offers
a variety of beer and a lively
atmosphere for relaxing after a.
long day on the slopes^ The Snow Summit website,
www.snowsummit.com
and Bear Mountain's website,
www.bearm9untain.com feature live web cams, panoramic
photographs of trails and runs,
and also has live snow reports.
Directions, and more resort
detail; can also b eiound on the j
websites.
A lift ticket purchased for
Snow Summit is also valid as
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a lift ticket for Bear Mountain.

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Lift ticket prices for regular online.
season is $43, holiday prices
Snow Summit and Bear
jump to $66. (Holiday Prices Mountain are now offering an
are for Feb. 14-16).
exclusive deal of'* a midweek
Night skiing and snowboard- lift ticket and lodging packages
ing are also available for both starting at $69 per person, per
resorts. Ticket prices for regu- night. A full list of participatlar season are $30 and holiday ing lodges available at either
prices are $42. Night Skiing Snow Summit or Bear Mounis from 3p.m to 9:30 p.m. Lift tain's website. 1 J i i i ^ f c ®
tickets can also be purchased

Photo by Sandra Chalmers

With the reality of a recession on every
students back, Snow Summit and Bear
Mountain are offering a happy birthday
gift to ride free on
PiSsHfit a valid p lbto l D and receive
a free lift ticket on your birthday.

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Photos by Gabi Martinez /Pride Staff Writer

W hat is your N ew Year's resolution? How is it coming long?

Resolution: 'To cuss less and have Resolution: "To address all
better posture."
situations that involve me or
Progress: ' It's good, I'm trying to
people close to me in a positive
get people to point out my posture, attitude; not be a negative Nancy."
but they forget. Cussing I cannot
Progress: "Good sofer,I've been a
get under control; It flies out of
positive person so far."
my mouth."
Allison Clark

2010

Caiilin Amiton
2009

Resolution: "My new years
resolution this year is to get a job."
Progress: "Not good. I applied
to six or seven jobs but haven't
heardfromthem. I'm optimistic
though"

Resolution: "To practice
punctuality."
Progress: "Going really well so
far."

Resolution: "I made a new year's
resolution not to make one."
Progress: "Pretty good, I've done
nothing."

Arturo Ibarra
2010

Tifany Raven
2010

Kristine Ayangco
2010

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T HE P RIDE

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Social justice summit
Questions, answers, progress
BYEBONI HARVEY
Pride Staff Writer

Clarke Field House, the only excite- campus community. Social justice
ment I felt was being able to write is an ongoing process, a game of
my name the way I wanteci on my many innings, grand slams, strikeIn late November 2008, I nametag: "eB." I walked into the outs, and no end.
received an invitation to a Social Grand Salon only to be amongst a
As I looked at all the unfamiliar
Justice SummitfromJanuary 16 to bunch of strangers. I just remember faces in the room, I rem^mbere^Jbe
18. "What is social justice?" I won- asking myself "How in the hell am feelings I get any otherdaywalking
dered. Free hotel accommodations I going to spend an entire weekeSP around c ^ptl^Uowing our dif-;
andfreefood. To me, that was what with{^toich of folksl don'|know ferences set me apart from them.
I believed to be sweet social jus- to talk about social justice?^ What |Xhe retreat began with a celebration
tice. I didn't know what to expect. were we to discuss?
of these differences. |iigh-fives on
I couldlhave done anything that
Social justioe was a "process and the account of our differences witfP
weekend b ull decided to embark a goal," they told us. First, social one another were the icebreaker for
on the mysterjp of social justice. justice calls on the individual to turning strangers to frien&amp;f began
Now that I reflect back..I can't examine him or herself, to lift or rid to think about how much more my
imagine myself doing anything else |9neself from obstacles of socializa- relationships with each of these
WW
but attending such a life changing tion down to the language we use individuals were going to change as
event.
to discriminate, and discouraffethe we evened the playing field.
one's position, can become p leader
When I arrivedforcheck-in at the jygycle of oppression on and off our
We were broken down ^into of soçial justice. Two facilitators
smaller groups at times during the'- headed each group. These faciliretreat. These groups nibwed for tators are CSUSM's Sara Sheikfif
interpersonal interaction among Associale Director of Multicultural
group members, an important part Programs; Dileie Perez, Director
of the social justice process. Social of SUL; Bridget Blanshan, Dean
justice advocates must recognize of Students; Greg Toyà/1 Associhow power and privilege, and the ate Dean; erf Students; Scott Gross
effects of these concepts, take part of Extended learning; Rodger
in the communities we belong to. It D'Andréas, Director SSS (TRIO);
provides a micro look into what hap- Tim Bills, Assistant Directo,
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pens when social justice issues and USUAÔ; Jackie Leak, Cultural Psyideas are resolved and discussed;
chologist and lecturer.
Retreat guest speaker, Jennifer
The support and knowledge from
Photo by EboniHarvey Jefferies, says that anyone, despite all participants during this retreat,

Photo by Ebpni Harvey

including facilitators, yielded many
.great things. In just one weekend»
I recognized ttie need for a change
in myselfj and I witnessed change
happen in others. Ill just one weekend, I saw personal walls broken
^down, eye witnessed vulnerability,
and strangers turned into friends
and into promoters for a positive
change on and off campus. In just
one weekend, a group of individuals left Creek Side Inn in Escondido
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A new era in the automotive industry unfolds
turers such as Ford, Honda, and
Toyota harness the new technology. Other well-known automoGenerations past did not bile makers are in the hybrid
fathom the hybrid platform. arena as well. Naturally, the new
Unborn generations will not technology increases the initial cost of the car. The thought
fathom anything else.
Essentially, hybrid technol- behind the technology is that the
ogy involves maximum usage of user ultimately saves more in the
motion by exploiting electricity future by consuming less fuel,
and using less gasoline. When which is also a huge benefit to
accelerating, a hybrid car relies the planet.
Foreign
auto
companies
on the fuel powered motor and
the electric motor. When deceler- invested time and money into
ating, energy is transferred back research and development for
into the electric battery. When fuel-efficient cars before domescruising, granted the vehicle has tic companies. Regardless of the
enough stored energy, the car notions raised as to why that is,
solely utilizes the electric motor, both foreign and domestic car
and not the fuel-powered motor. producers directly compete for
Several major car manufac- hybrid market share.
BY JONATHAN THOMPSON
Senior Staff Writer

(Left) Honda Civic Hybrid 2009;
MSRP Price: $23,650; MPG CityI
Highway: 40/45

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
retails for $27,270 netting 41 city
miles per gallon and 36 highway miles per gallon. The 2009
Honda Civic Hybrid retails for
$23,650 with 40 city miles per
gallon and 45 highway miles per
gallon. The smallest of them, the
2009 Prius, retails for $22,000
with a staggering 48 city miles
per gallon and 45 highway miles
per gallon.
As the years progress, used
hybrids will become more available to the average student.
Simultaneously, the hybrid
market, and other similar markets, will continue to lower
emissions and raise mileage statistics.

(Left) Toyota 2009 Prius; MSRP: $22,000; MPG City/Highway: 48/45
(Top) Ford 2010 Fusion Hybrid; MSRP: $27,270; MPG City/Highway:
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Better food, better choices
Tips t o be a nd stay h ealthy
BY MATT LEWIS
Pride Staff Writer

a chance to pick
something a little
less greasy than
As students, especially in our French f ries. It
f irst year, it's easy to choose doesn't hurt your
fast and often unhealthy foods. wallet either. For
Unbeknownst to some, there the same $4.99
are many options at CSUSM that gets you a
for healthy alternative meals hamburger or two
that are satisfying and filling.
pizza slices, you
Many students stop by the could get a 6-inch
Big Cat Food Court for lunch sandwich or two
during U-hour, between 12 and medium salads. The fiber, vita1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- mins, and minerals from the
days. Some choose familiar vegetables and protein in these
foods like cheeseburgers and options will give you longer
pizza, but there are healthier lasting energy and help you
options including the "Lettuce focus, a much better choice
E at" salad bar, the "Sushi Roll" compared to the fat, sugar, and
sushi bar, and the "Stack and sodium content in the other
foods that can run you down
Dash" sandwich station.
All these choices offer during class.

An even cheaper alternative to the food available at
the Dome is a lunch brought
from home. While brown bag
lunches may conjure up images
of days past, swallowing your
pride can save you a lot of
money in the long run.
"By preparing the food yourself, you're able to control
the portion sizes and decide

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exactly what goes into your
lunch without having to worry
about chemical additives," says
Renee Cobb, a San Diego-based
dietitian.
Cobb also recommends foods
high in protein and fiber rather
than fats or sugars, which can
leave you feeling f ull and benefit your health. Ingredients
like whole-grain breads, pitas

and wraps combined with egg
slices, tuna f ish, cheese, and
lean meats can create meals
high in good cholesterol and
Omega-3 f atty acids.
On the topic of drinks, she
adds, "Another tip is to drink
water. Most of the calories
people get during the day are
through sodas, juices, and
coffee drinks."

J Tuna and Spinach Salad

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* 6 cups baby spinach
* 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed a nd drained
* 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
* 1 15-ounce can artichoke hearts, * 2 7-ounce packs chunk white tuna

drained and halved
» 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp water

Preparation:
W ash and dry baby spinach leaves. Place in a large bowl with white beans, mush-

rooms, artichoke hearts and tuna. Whisk oil, lemon ¡nice and
screw-top lar and shake vigorously. Drizzle over salad a n^ t o s s ^

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Photo by Matt Lewis A recipe from About.com's Fiona Hayes for a Tuna and Spinach Salad that is filling, flavorful, and easy to make.

�Faces &amp; Places

T H E P RIDE

Tuesday January 27, 2009

9

S potlight: D avid Bennett
BY GABI MARTINEZ
Pride Staff Writer
On s urface level, CSUSM
appears to not have much to
o ffer besides a small but new
campus. However, b eneath the
surface, the campus is f illed
with a strong hunger for learning, positive a ttitude, and
teachers f illed with desire to
see their students succeed.
It's also of great b enefit to
have professors with as much
experience as College of Business A dministration professor,
David Bennett.
Professor David B ennett is
an Adjunct Professor of Management as well as D irector of
Community Business Relationships and Outreach for CoBA.
He received his u ndergraduate
degree at Northwestern University before attending the
Harvard Graduate School of
Business.
A fter being Vice President
of Mail Boxes, etc and r unning
other major corporations such

PepsiCo, Marriot and Taco
Bell, David Bennett decided
to combine his real l ife experiences with academics.
B ennett got his f irst desire to
teach while l ecturing to major
universities in the U.S. while
still working at PepsiCo and
began teaching at CSUSM in
2000.
Bennett currently serves on
the Advisory Board for the
College of Business along with
f ive other boards, and specializes in a v ariety of business
disciplines including strategic
p lanning, organizational structure, organizational culture,
national/international expansion, and leadership.
B ennett c o-founded " In t he
E xecutive's C hair," a p rogram
i nspired by t he f amous Bravo
c able t elevision s eries " Inside
t he A ctor's S tudio." " In t he
E xecutive's C hair" p rovides
s tudents w ith t he o pportunity
to m eet t op b usiness l eaders
and l isten t o t hem t alk a bout
t heir c areers, c ompanies, and

t he c rucial b usiness d ecisions
they c ommonly f ace as a way
t o help s tudents p repare f or
their own c areers in b usiness,
As f ounder of CSUSM's
C enter f or L eadership
Innovation and Mentorship
Building
(CLIMB),
t his
P rofessor
of M anagement
and L eadership
has n othing but
passion to see
h is s tudents succeed.
" I'm a f irm
believer
(that)
in 10 years I 'll
be reading Business Week or The
Wall Street Journal and I 'll read
about some of my
students,"
says
Bennett.
In order to
achieve such an
in one of the

world's most recognized business magazines or f ind success
in the business world, Benn ett's advice is to follow four
essential steps: " certainly you

have to have passion; a lot of
passion, have to work hard, be
willing to take risks, (and) you
have to have a mentor."

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A Vay in/the/Life ofAñ/R A.
The Zombie Game
BY BILL RHEIN
Senior Staff Writer
Each s emester all eighteen Resident A dvisors are r equired to hold
p rograms and cover the " Wellness
W heel." There are eight spokes t o
the wheel c onsisting of t hemes
such as c ulture, o ccupation, a nd
intellect that o ffer r esidents a
chance to be well r ounded.
Last semester, I met t he p hysical
r equirement, w ith a p rogram c alled
"Humans vs. Z ombies." I t ry t o stay
humble but I am v ery h appy w ith t he
success of t his p rogram. T he idea
came f rom one of my s upervisors,
and I r an w ith it.

E ssentially, HvZ is a b ig g ame
of t ag. O ne p erson s tarts a s
a z ombie, a nd e verybody
e lse is a h uman. T he
z ombie t ags h umans
w ho t hen h unt o ther
h umans. E ach g ame
l asts a bout a w eek
a nd we p layed t wice
l ast s emester.
T here are more
r ules to the game c oncerning s afe z ones and N erf
g uns, but t hat is b eside the
p oint. T his w as my favorite p rogram last s emester and I look f orward
to doing it a gain.

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T he g ame h as h ad some side
e ffects t hat I did not e xpect
I met s everal r esidents w ho
I m ight have not h ad t he
c hance t o m eet o therwise. It is s urreal
w hen I f orget
t hat
some
p eople a re not
my
r esidents,
I k now t hem so
m ight as w ell b e.
At f irst, I w anted to play
the game b ecause I t hought
it would be a game I would
enjoy. I am a big f an of
zombie c ulture. Since
p laying, my f avorite t hing
has

b e h earing p eople say how much f un
t hey h ad a nd how t hey m et new
p eople. It is h ard t o s tay
m odest a fter so m any
c omplements.
HvZ a nd t he o ther
p rograms I p ut on a re
m ultipurpose
e vents,
b ring p eople t ogether
t each r esidents n ew
t hings. M oreover, it g ives
p eople an o pportunity t o do
s omething b esides s tay in
t heir r ooms. I l ook f orward
to t he n ext g ame of H vZ,
s tarting F ebruary 16th, a nd
a nother w eek of e xcitement
a nd b onding.

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Tuesday,January 27, 2009

Arts &amp; Entertainment

Chinese Astrology
R at: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936,
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996,
2008
The Rat may likely begin the
year with a lot of momentum
from the year of the Rat. Take
an inventory for the next twelve
months. Then, with some plans
in mind, no matter what area of
life, work purposefully towards
obtaining those objectives. One
pitfall to avoid in the year of the
Ox is over-committing to engaging in too many activities at the
same time. Self-discipline, careful planning, and applied effort
are three wise methods that will
lead to a successful year in 2009.
Ox: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937,
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997,
2009
The Ox can do well this year
through steady progress. There
may be a number of experiences
that will provide great joy for the
Ox. One area, in particular, is the
Ox's personal life. You may see
an addition to the family. You
will be surrounded by those who
care. Look for the early summer
months to attend many social
occasions, providing many new
faces in your social circle. One
area of focus is to be open to the
advice of others, as you tend to
keep your issues to yourself.
Tiger: 1902, 1914, 1926,1938,
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
From the outset, 2009 may
present some true challenges
for the Tiger. The year of the
Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to
maintain a steady and well disciplined pace. That is not to say
that there won't be opportunities
for achievement, but it would be
more precise to say that this is a
year that would benefit the Tiger
in the areas of experience and
possibly lay a solid foundation
for the year to come. You will
have to be resourceful and rely

on your boldness and quick wit
to ascertain anything in the year
of the Ox.
Rabbit: 1903, 1915, 1927,
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987,
1999
The past year may have provided the Rabbit with many challenges and difficult situations,
but this year will be a relief.
The Rabbit has a very favorable
outlook this year. Though it is
not part of your usual plan, you
may find that being assertive and
bold will allow you to achieve
unforeseen success. Your
attraction to the finer life
may lead you to living
it. Personal relations
are of great value to
the Rabbit and will be
emphasized throughout
the year. Put your best
foot forward in the year
of the Ox and you will
reap many benefits and %
rewards.
Dragon: 1904, 1916,
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976,
1988, 2000
The year of the Ox may slightly
hinder the Dragon's independent
spirit. There will be gains, but
you may have to adapt to situations with different strategies
than your usual style. There are
three favorable months to provide periods of substantial progress and you would do well to
take notice of these times and
make the most of the opportunities offered. The single Dragon
will be happy to know that
romance is favored this year, so
you may find someone to share
your experiences. Be conservative in your spending or it could
result in problems next year.
Snake: 1905,1917,1929,1941,
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
The Snake has an incredibly
favorable year ahead. The year of
the Ox provides many opportuni-

ties for the Snake to fulfill long
awaited career goals and achieve
more than he/she ever imagined.
Your wisdom and patience are
tools that prove successful in all
aspects of your life. Relationships
could be taken to new heights and
deep and meaningful friendships
are acquired. This year proves to
be one of action, the year that all
of your planning
and

w aiting pay off for you. The later
months prove to be especially
successful, tying a year of arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination.
Horse: 1906,1918,1930,1942,
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
The Horse may have a challenging year ahead. You may
become frustrated with the lack
of progress in your career, but
you will have to be patient to see
the results of your hard work.
Beware of your energy levels, as
you tend to swing in accordance
to your success. You will have to
work hard to steer yourself out
of ruts with healthy activities
and other projects that keep you
active. Be open to try new things
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Goat: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943,
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
This may not be as favorable
as a year that you desire. Coming
off the year of the Rat, you may
be seeking relief from the difficult year. Don't let up now. The
Goat is artistic in nature and you
may have difficulties finding a
way to express your creative passions. It will take an extra effort
to rely on the help of others to
make it through these times,
but if you keep a steady
focus on your goals
and display painstaking efforts, you will
be pleased to see
the fruits of your
labor arrive next
year. Don't fret,
as you may learn
a lot about yourself
in the process. You
may learn that you
are more versatile,
as well as resourceful,
than you ever imagined.
Monkey: 1908, 1920,
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980,
1992, 2004
This year offers the Monkey
some opportunities to go far
with your talents. The Monkey's
generous nature may leave you
stretched in several different
directions, so it is important to
stay focused in order to achieve
the goals you have set for yourself this year. You will be given
the opportunity to impress the
right people both in business,
as well as in your personal life.
Don't hold back this year, for
this could be one that will leave
an impression over the course of
the next few years.
Rooster: 1909, 1921, 1933,
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993,
2005
Aside from the Snake, the
Rooster has the best prospects in

the year of the Ox. This is the kind
of year you have been waiting for,
as everything seems to go your
way. You have been diligently
working towards some long term
goals that finally come together
this year. Your relations are felt
at new levels, as you find a sense
of satisfaction that you may not
have experienced in a long time.
Things you may have thought not
possible will become a reality for
you in this positive year.
Dog: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946,
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
2009 will present the Dog
with a number of challenges.
Your patience will certainly be
tested in more than one instance.
You may not necessarily gain
the notoriety you desire in your
career, but certain advancement opportunities will surface
throughout the year. You will
find comfort with your family
and solidify bonds that are
necessary for your well being.
You may have issues juggling
your family life with your work
schedule, but you will make
great strides in both areas by the
end of the year.
Pig: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947,
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
The Pig has many opportunities to shine this year. Your generous nature is apparent in all
aspects of your life. This year,
your inherent generosity plays
a large role I n areas that you
may not even be aware and may
pave the way to a possible career
change. You have an abundance
of friends and you are well loved
by your family, this year will
only enhance these relations.
One area that may create some
issues is that you seem to overextend yourself to a point where
there isn't any time left for you.
This could lead to a change in priorities and could promote some
better organizational skills.

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Tall striking poignant outspoken extrovert struts onto the stage with theatrical
lights shining blinding.
He can't see the audience and doesn't care.
Another antagonist dashes onstage to put a rapier in the m an's chest.
The protagonist dodges the violence and leaves the crowd in silence.
On come three damsels distressed looking for relief from the reliable romancer.
The gang harangues the hero until the big bang.
Curtain closes only to reopen sooner than later with more conflict resolution and
revolution.
The nice knight bows and bids adieu to the entire crew.
The deciduous and evergreen forests, oceans, deserts, mountains, and plains all
contain the same elements.
Human beings complain, drain, and train only to maim the game.
Living is giving back to the reconciliation of respiration.
Take a deep breath and reflect on personal neglect.
The answers forbidden a ren't hidden or exclusive.
Forgive and be included OR be glib and stay deluded.
Back to the play with a cast dissatisfied with their roles.
Mounting mutiny proceeds to illuminate the alliances forged.
Memories don't forget prior behavior.
Get over yourself and see the holistic humility of entirety.
Maybe then drama can turn to comedy and avoid the tragedy of miscues.
Because only YOU lose.

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Park and ride in pick-up position crammed with horses and cows grazing growth and
licking windshields
Up to the lodgings suspended in the 70's off balance on the pond where done-in
barges and rowboats lackadaisically lay laughing
AK-47 blasts decibels acrossfivehundred acres of property towards rocks and targets
Young people share smoke and zeal for the outdoor excursions on mini dirt bikes
The opal sky extends infinitely toward outer realms reminding the youthful entourage
of the meandering clock ticking towards later
Brother and sister enter the tiny vessel with oars aimed at accomplishing the small
manmade body of wetness
Uneven strokes stoke zigzags across the murky brown water expelling shits and
giggles from the occupants \yhile one stands on deck withfishingline released
Finally back ashore the others return from the hilly terrain being catapulted over to
join in mental relaxation and social coercion
Lunch time country Dairy Queen trip with pregnant motor mouth where we appear
outcasts among a bunch of bumpkins
Back to the ranch where speckled steed courts the silvery lady Lexus and everyone
chuckles
Brother and sister wait for the wily boys to wind down the motocross
Turtles and beavers controlled humanely by those who maintain the hidden escape
with Texas care all explained to leave no despair
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N ew y ear, new threads: 9 things to buy for 2 009
BY KEVIN CHATHAM
Pride Staff Writer
Vest
The vest can function as your
ubiquitous go-to outerwear of
2009. The popularity of the
vest comes from its nearly
limitless functionality
and compatibility. It can
be worn with a button
down shirt to channel sartorial elegance,
or worn with your
favorite t-shirt to
attain a more rock
star vibe. When
purchasing a vest
opt for one in a
darker shade for
its versatility
and its ability to
streamline your
silhouette.
Cardigan
The cardigan
functions like
a vest, it creates
an opportunity to
layer clothing, creating visual depth and
complexity. Think of
the cardigan as your go to
sweater. Ditch the clunky

wool sweaters of yesteryear for a the frame. You can also opt for colors, from the classic black and
lightweight and modern cardi- skinny jeans for a more rebel- white variety, all the way to neon
gan. When purchasing a cardi- lious and urban vibe.
pink.
gan invest in a fitted version that
Scarf
Signature Jewelry
frames the body without conIn recent years the scarf has
Jewelry is always a great
stricting it. Wear bold primary moved beyond the realm of func- accessory when worn purposecolors like red and blue to avoid tionality and has really trans- fully. Find something that really
looking like Mr.
appeals to you and make
Rogers.
it your own. For the
Dark Jeans
ladies, a bold ring
Jeans are an
gives an outfit an
American staple.
appropriate
boheThink of jeans
m 1 a n boost, or just the right
as the founda- Photo courtesy of hanger94.com f ormed necklace can elongate and add
tion of any good to become a choice accessory. emphasis to your neckline. For
ensemble. Jeans The scarf can be worn with the gentlemen, a simple silver
are classic, ver- anything to create visual inter- band or a leather bracelet can
satile and styl- est. This season bold prints are look downright debonair.
ish. Look for in; take this opportunity to buy
The Simple V-neck T-Shirt
jeans in a yourself a lightweight scarf with
Simplicity is perfection. A
darker hue a bold print. Look for a scarf fitted and slim cut
for their ver- with one or two bold colors or white or black
satility and risk looking like a rainbow threw V - n e c k
sustainabil- up on you.
T-shirt
ity.
When
worn with
Sunglasses
purchasThere is nothing more basic a pproing denim then sunglasses. Put one of these priate
pay
close on and boom, instant rock star. j eans
attention to Find shades that work with your c a n
fit. For a more unique style. I recommend avia- l o o k
tailored
look, tors, which are striking, classic e d g y
opt for straight and work with nearly all face and chic.
legged
jeans types. You may also opt for way- When going
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skip the hoodie and let your confidence carry you through the
day. Remember, the key here is
to keep things fresh, simple and
confident.
The Straw Fedora
The fedora is satorialist favorite. It's just screams collegiate
cool. When buying a fedora
look for one that is cut slimmer
and has a more modern edge. I
recommend a straw fedora that
can be worn casually with a
T-shirt and jeans or dressed up
with slim cut pants and a classic white oxford. For the ladies,
a straw fedora exudes bohemian
glamour and for the gentlemen it
emanates James Deanesque confidence.
Style is an expression of self. Find
what works for
you and rock it!
Remember,
its 20% what
your wearing and 80%
how you wear
your attitude;
people gravitate towards confidence, not clothes.

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Senior Staff Writer

nesswoman who leaves the big city for
a small town to advance her career.
Unsurprisingly, she falls in love with
This week's additions to the big the town and one of the male residents.
screen include a run-of-the-mill romanI expect this movie to be j ust like
tic comedy, a clichéd action thriller, and any other modern romantic comedy.
another remake of an Asian horror f ilm. Our main character enters an odd situSadly, none of these are worth devoting ation and hilarity ensues. Then she will
any attention.
meet a wonderful guy, but things will
Renée Zellweger stars in the predict- become complicated before they end up
able "New in Town." She plays a busi- happily together.
Like
most
modern
romantic comedies, I have
a feeling the romance and
comedy will come in two
parts rather than blend like
classic f ilms in this genre. I
would not go see this film*
unless you are looking for
some undemanding f luff.
Next ", Taken," starring
Mam Neeson boasts a slick
poster, but is behind the
i \ I H I V I f J f c s J VM I I I HO
times. "Taken" plays out
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TOWN

"24." Though
there is fancy
fighting and gunplay, it ends up looking
like another "Bourne" wannabe.
The plot is quite contrived. Sex traders kidnap a girl on vacation in Paris,
but it just so happens her father is an
ex-CIA agent. He goes on a relentless and bloody quest to get her back.
It is eerily similar to Steven
Soderbergh's "The Limey."
With so many other good
f ilms to see, there is no room
for "Taken."
Lastly, there is the horror
remake "The Uninvited." I
could go on with puns about
the title and how I would
not welcome it into the local
cinema, but it is too obvious.
Kim
Jee-Wooti's
"Changhwa Hongryon" joins
the list of Asian horror f ilms
remade for American audiences. Like all the others, it

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will not live up to the original. While the
Korean version has t errifying moments,
the remake will consist of some freaky
bits and be d ifficult to understand, but
it will all make sense in the end. Interested viewers should, rent the original
and put on subtitles.

Image courtesy of Fox

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I nformation
The fountain of youth: G atorade G 2

Women's Fashion:
In: Opaque stockings
5-Minutes ago: Tights
Out: Sheer hose

BY JONATHAN THOMPSON
Senior Staff Writer
Music:
In: Electronic
5-Minutes ago: Indie
Out: Alternative

Alternative Modes of Transportation:
In: Bike
5-Minutes Ago: Scooters
Out: Motorcycles

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filili

Men's Fashion:
In: Raw Denim
5-Minutes ago: "Affliction" t-shirts
Out: Girl jeans

Social Networking:
In: TUMBLR/Twitter
5-Minutes ago: Facebook
Out: Myspace

Comedians:
In: Kat Williams
5-Minutes ago: Sarah Silverman
Out: Dane Cook

Phones:
In: iPhone
5-Minutes ago: Blackberry
Out: Just about everything else

Male Actors:
In: Robert Pattinson
5-Minutes ago: Shia LeBeouf
Out: Zach Efron

Images coutresy ofWikipedia and Apple

The New Year and new semester have brought about new changes
to "The Pride." The changes intend to
provide fellow Cougars with an even
better newspaper. "Beer of the Week"
enjoyed numerous weekly columns in
the semesters past. "Exclusively Fluid"
is essentially a hybrid of the beloved
"BOTW." The new column runs weekly
and brings an exciting change by showcasing the best of both alcoholic and
nonalcoholic drinks.
Debuting as the first beverage for the new column is
Gatorade's relatively new
line of G2 sports drinks.
The 32 fluid ounce sports
drink retails from $2-3 and
is found at most grocery
stores, mini-marts, and gas
stations. The six tasty current flavors are grape, strawberry-kiwi, orange, lemonlime, blueberry-pomegranate,
and fruit punch. The G2 line
might see additional flavors in
the years to come as is Gato- j
rade's trend of gradually introducing new flavors.
Distinguishing G2 from the original Gatorade lineup are 50% fewer
calories and extra vitamins such as
Vitamin B, C, and E. Despite the
reduction in calories, G2 retains
the same fundamental benefit of
electrolytes, making the
sports drink an even
better choice for normal

consumers and athletes.
The G2 fruit punch flavored drink tastes
absolutely delicious. The scent and experience seem like a throwback to the good
old days of cherry flavored Kool-Aid. G2,
regardless of the flavor, feels a lot lighter
than regular Gatorades. The ability to stop
drinking fades away with each yummy
gulp.
G2 is a revamped, renewed, and overall
better tasting Gatorade with less calories
and the same amount of electrolytes. The
G2, especially the fruit punchflavor,can be
enjoyed by all Cougars. With a raised glass
of G2, cheers to new beginnings!

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