https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/9a72ba87d0113f3268ef021d8ebf0094.pdf 62e2774d0bb3ece474fa829a6e2c8f44 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride S TUDENT NEWSPAPER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2 006 VOL. XVI NO. 9 Campus celebrates third annual Oktoberfest BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer October 11, 2006 marked the thigl Annual Oktoberfest for the^CSUSM s t¥ dent body. Bratwurst sausages, lederhosen, and kegs are the traditional makings of an Oktoberfest, and there was no shortage of any of those elements at this year's celebration. Hosted by ASI's Multicultural Programs and the German Club, the animated festivities were held this year in the Library Plaza, with free sausages and a keg of root beer available during University Hour to hungry students. Dressed in traditional German attire, men in lederhosen, and the women of the German Club in dirndls, members of the German Club paraded around campus holding signs for free bratwurst and beverages. As dozens of students lined up to Top left: Students gather in front of grill where sponsors serve bratwurst in celebration of Oktoberfest. Above: German Club members advertise the free bratwurst. partake in the Oktoberfest revelry and delicious cuisine, traditional Bavarian and Austrian folk music filled the plaza, entertaining enthused students. The ethnic Bavarian and Austrian music provided by Bill Fassel and his wife, who have both The power of RAD BY KELLY CORRIGAN * Pride Staff Writer Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 18, our University Police Department will host the first of three Rape Aggression Defense or RAD sessions for women. Each session promises women easy to learn self-defense tactics as a method of rape prevention. According to CSUSM student Lisa Lim, the RAD class has proven to reach beyond that goal. Last year Lim participated in the RAD program. She was worried that she wasn't physically equipped and before the class began she asked herself, "Will I be strong enough?" The relevance of body size and physical strength, however, are trumped by the reality based effectiveness of the techniques that women learn during class sessions. By the end of the course Lim fought off people dressed in aggressor suits, with her eyes closed. Lim says, "The i nductor is so positive and encouraging thlS it's easier to feel empowered and it's a lot easier to go through." Officer Yosaren Panza is one of the instructors of the RAD course; others also include Casey Burns, Sarah Derho and Cathy Nguyen. Officer Panza has Image courtesy ofwww.csusixi.edu/police/RAD See R D page 2 A, R AD. representative wears an aggressor suit AU to know aboutsex See News R AQ&.3 mm participated in the CSUSM Oktoberfest since its origination, lifted the participating students' spirits, and the upbeat traditional accordion music only elevated the Oktoberfest sentiment. Samantha Bigonger, Director of AS! Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride Coming Out Day invites students to open their grinds Joshua Lovelace, treasurer of LGBTA, gives his thumbs up to the student audience peting for microphone time with the concurring third Annual Oktoberfest, members of LGTBA and a handful of students Supporting faculty and students were shared their personal testimonies of how numerous at the Lesbian, Gay, Transgen- they came out to their families and friends. der, Bisexual, and Ally Student Organiza- As many students respectfully listened tion booth this past Wednesday, October 11, on National Coming Out Day. ComSee COMING Ojgy DAY, p agßJL BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer ^ Website ofthe weeM^YouTube Vmiliuud 1 I WW^JhPl^Seamatures P AGE 6 Multicultural Programs explained, "Well, [real] beer is a big part of an Oktoberfest, but obviously we couldn't serve alcohol or encourage that on campus, so we're servSee OKTOBERFEST, page 2 f CD review^ TheÖohlas "BepMipPojß See A & E P AGE 1 2 �Tuesday; October 17, 2006 From R D page 1 A, T cAiirow^A CM^ K»*»*™ os««HEmrtjywtWipride» seen many transformations take place in women who have particiI;' ImQMM.SlMf pated in the course. "They realize how much power they actually I - < mrta&mcmw have." The sessions are divided - * ^ DAVIDOATIEY into different topics: awareness, , Î BUSINESS MANAGER prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance. Each participant ¿ JASOM ENCABO receives a manual that outlines the !; LAYOUT IDÏTQH entire physical defense program. MABariomr For those who have taken the !: HEWS SDITOSI >! KELLYCORRIGAN . I course in the past, they can take it again any time for the rest of their FEATURES EDITOR * life for free, as long as they return DAVID BAUÊIL : : V s + NEWS to the course with their manual. The cost of the class for the first time is twenty dollars. CSUSM student Cheyenne Banhas taken the RAD course twice and is looking forward to becoming a nationally certified RAD instructor in the near future. In past years, Barr has heard self-defense and rape prevention speakers advise women to allow their bodies to go limp if they were ever confronted by an attacker. "They would tell us these things, that if our bodies go limp, [then] we'd be heavier for them to drag away. With this class, ARTS & ÉNTEICRAIMMBHT , ; < From OKTOBERFEST, page 1 1 EDITOR / SOPHIÊ BRINK COPY EDITOR & DiSTRiBimoNf MANAGER AMAN DA AN DREÊN ' I; ^ ADVISOR ;V* THE PRIDE water for the scheduled break. For the first 20 students to R.S.V.P, ASI and The Student Health and Counseling Services will cover the cost. Thefirstclass takes place tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. The second session of the course will take place on Wednesday, October 25from4 to 8 p.m. and the last class will take place on Wednesday, November 1from4 to 8 p.m. It is never too late to sign up. In order to do so, women can email www.csusm.edu/police/RAD. htm or call (760) 750-4567. It is never too late to sign up. women can learn how to actively fight off an attacker. It empowers women, you can harness that energy and you can actually stop a sexual assault" The RAD course is scheduled to take place over the next three weeks with each session lasting four hours. The class will meet at the Emergency Operations Center located in the blue portable building across from the University Police Department at 441 La Moree Road. Participating students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to bring From COMING OUT DAY, page 1 : JOAM ANDERSON ' ' STAFF WRITERS AMANDA m rmm$&m J onathan THOMPSON AMANDA ÀN0&EEN ¡ LOUIS MAYO FERNANDO BROWN JOSHBKDWN SABRINA BAGLEY i FRANCISCO MACIAS-RIOS ; NICHOLAS VANDEUSEN Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride Bill Fassel entertains the Oktoberfest attendees with an accordian. ing root beer instead to keep in theme with a traditional Oktoberfest." With additional activities to parCOLUMNIST ticipate in such as a root beer chug- V |OSH SANDOVAL Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride ging contest and carefree dancing to Jay Franklin (far left), president of LGTBA, celebrates Oktoberfest on Coming Out Day. CARTOONISTS {* "Der Ententanz," also known as "The Chicken Dance," the Cougar spirit was and engaged with LGTBA, Joshua Lovelace, told them the truth, was that so selfish?" As he tYiÉRWARD" in full swing at this year's Oktoberfest. treasurer for LGTBA at CSUSM, thanked and freely shared his own story, Lovelace explained Information on future events sponacknowledged encouraging "allies of the domi- that his goal, shared by many other people from sored by ASI Multicultural Programs nant group." both the dominant and minority cultures, is to can be found at: http://www.csusm. Beginning his speech with a quote from the live with integrity and purpose. film "V for Vendetta," he recited, "I had only Lovelace .later expressedihat LQTB^s gogj^ ' • j r M Ï 'lopSiößS f i i S R edu/sll/multicultural/index.htm. for their booth on National Coming Out Day t ¿&é' «<litor^ pibíMi&í ta Pride, represent ÉsÉsíir was two-fold: "One, to empower those who of the a Apr, ' mâ •"äo^not mc¿ have already come out and build encourage' teáfttjr. 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Twh O abVÉqjrlM Ûm Mmtm, CA Phone: Fax: ( 7^) 758-3345 lutaBî : E : STUDENTS: v % ; % 1 hupjfwww-csusfto,0âuip?lê$ s �What you should know about sax; BY KELLY CORRIGAN Pride Staff Writer "How many partners is too many?" This question was one of many asked by €SUSM students last Monday, October 9, at an event made possible by the Women's Center. Linda Savage, a certified sex educator, sex therapist and author joked, "One." The crowd of fifty broke out in laughter; Savage laughed then said, "If you honor and respect yourself, there is no such thing as too many." Before Savage collected anonymous questions on index cards from students, she set out to empower men and women to enjoy pleasure as a God-given right that should not be dictated by anyone else. "Our sexuality is energy," Savage said, stressing what she called a readiness factor that includes the mental, physical, and emotional aspects that factor into having sex. As Savage said, "We are sold an image which isn't true and it is an image how to have 'hot sex.' It's the culture we live in; it's what we are socialized to [believe]." It's an idea Savage disagrees with, the idea that sex is all about having an orgasm. "There's so much more to be experienced than just, quick, let's get off." Savage went on to explain her performance and pleasure model. She asked the crowd about the movies and television they've seen with all the 'hot sex.' Then she said that the majority of sex seen in the movies is based on the performance model and people can reflect what they've seen and worry too much about just having an orgasm instead of having sex for pleasure. "In their heads, they are too worried about the experience and making their partner happy and focusing too much on genitals." WANTED SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! $11.00-$18.00 per hour Customer Service: $9.00 Call (760) 744-SWIM T o p 5 Sex M y t h s t Couples w h o love m<ih other should a u t o m a t i c a l l y h a v e g o o d S6X* Myth*** Other couples are having more and better sex t t a * w e are. Photo by Kelly Corrigan / The Pride Linda Savage, a certified sex educator, sex therapist and author speaks at event. After passing out flyers to the crowd, Savage read each myth then gave tips for everyone on how to have a healthy sexual relationship with their partners. This advicç included communication, throwing away the performance model and focusing on pleasure, creating a seductive setting together, letting go of preconceived notions and listening to your partner. In all her years of experience as a sexual therapist, Savage said, "The number one role problem is over focus on partner." As for desire discrepancy, she said, "It is the number one problem in couple relationships." Myth number four states; "It's easy to tell who has more désire and who has less desire in a relationship." Savage stressed, "Low desire is Myth#3 Sex should h e natural a n d spontaneous. I f s easy t o tefl w h o h a s m o i e desire a n d w & o j h a s l a s s d e s i r e 1» a relationship. Myth # 5 Low desire mdicates s o m e sexual abuse and high desire Indicates addiction. S II not a lack of love." Then joked, "Don't listen to Oprah." The crowd laughed, and then she read more questions students asked on their index cards. One question read, "How often should we have sex?" To which Savage replied, "There is no such thing as a normal amount." "How do we get over Catholic guilt?" another student asked. Savage replied, "Respect yourself, love • ¡«J yourself, [and] don't look for someone to tell you what to do." This led to her advice for virgins. "If any one of you remains a virgin until marriage, I wouldn't even suggest having intercourse that night. Just petting and touching each other." She ended her speech by promoting safe sex to everyone, and said, "To touch, to love, that is sex. You don't have to have an orgasm." W hat is a lawyer? A debater? A fighter? Or more t han that? A creative problem solver. A principled advocate. A rigorous and versatile thinker. Explore t he wide scope of t he law in a school devoted to the big picture. C ALIFORNIA WESTERN S C H O O L O F L AW | S a n D i e g o What law school ought to be! �How to get your foot in tho door at law schoo BY DAVID BAUER Pride Staff Writer If you're applying for law school for 2007, this time of year may be the most important part of your academic career. You're entering or finishing your senior year, and these last grades before graduation will be most heavily scrutinized by law schools. While applications for law schools aren't due for a few months (application deadlines generally fall between January 1 and March 31), admissions officers and successful applicants know that by mid-October you should be well into the admissions process. "If you want to get accepted to a law school, make sure you've sent your application in before Thanksgiving," is the conventional wisdom for applying to most law schools. Some even claim that Thanksgiving is too late and that late October is when law school applications should be submitted. Unfortunately, in order to have your Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score delivered before November, you need to have already taken the test. So if you haven't taken it yet, you'll most likely be looking at a 2008 admission date. If this is the case, starting now will help out greatly for next fall. For this year's applicants though, it's almost certain that completing your application as soon as possible will help enormously. Most law schools have rolling admissions, meaning that your application is evaluated as soon as they get it. In these cases they will fill available spaces for the coming year as they read through applications, meaning that if your application isn't in early, it won't even be considered. But even at schools that do not have rolling admissions, applying early will often be in your best interest. Admissions officers will sometimes assume students who apply early have a more serious interest in ¿heir school and give their applications more consideration. This competitive edge can mean the difference between getting an acceptance or a rejection letter. Still, just filling out die forms on time is not the only consideration. There are a few things that can keep even well-meaning and punctual applicants from getting their applications : jjjHltlffl ¡$mñ nj*i tTi < > . . • I m sJL J 1 mêm ¡LASOS« lûmisMm W second-straightfifthplace finish. The three-day tournament, which was played at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, marked the second event of the fall season for the team. On Monday, the squad got off to an unbelievable start. Sophomore Kyle Anderson led the charge, posting an out-of-this-world October 11, 2006 - A fantastic round of 65 on the par-72 course. day one had expectations sky- Anderson was the only golfer to high for the men's golf team; break 70 on the first day, and his but the squad couldn't keep the round ended up being four shots momentum up, finishing fourth clear oftiienext best in the entire out offiveteams at the Concordia tournament University Invite. Senior Scott | Though his performance was Conway led the Cougars with his especially stellar, Anderson ; •1PIII11 I tJÄ Can the men's golf team hold onto their lead? school (including study abroad programs, summer courses, or transfer institutions), all of those records need to be sent to the LSAC as well as the ones from your alma mater. Admissions offices are also often overloaded with requests from other students during application periods, so starting the process early is imperative to being successful. Be aware that some schools require you to fax in your request for transcripts or even request transcripts in person, so transcripts should be requested at least a month in advance if possible, to avoid potential problems and delays. At the same time, applicants should be working on gathering their letters of recommendation. It comes as a surprise to some students, but they aren't the only people who procrastinate; bosses, professors and advisors do it too. This means that it is both polite and prudent to give those you ask for letters of recommendations at least a month to write them. Applicants should also give those writing their letters a clear idea of when the letter needs to be completed and sent to the LSAC. It also doesn't hurt to politely remind them about writing your letter of recommendation every so often, to keep it fresh i n their minds. As the saying goes, "timing is everything." If you're behind in applying, there's still time to get things done in time, but it will require a little extra effort to catch up. And for those that don't think they'll be able to get their applications done in Image courtesy of Northern Illinois University time, there's plenty of time to get prepared before next October. in on time: letters of recommendation and transcripts. Almost every law school requires that your LSAT scores, letters of recommendation and transcripts be sent to them by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). While you may be prompt about filling out and submitting forms on time these two items require you to convince others into working inside your deadlines. Compiling undergraduate transcripts can be a surprisingly time consuming task. Applicants should never underestimate the sluggishness of educational bureaucracies, and should plan accordingly. If you attended more than one ÜÜ m tSk USaMEM ¡!¡¡¡§¡|¡¡| » «Il wasn't the only Cougar to have a good day. Scott Conway and Arek Legarra posted solid rounds of 73, and Kyle Kelch and Mike Leonard shot 75. By the end of round one, Cal State San Marcos' team score of 286 gave them a healthy 8-shot lead over the field. Unfortunately, while the Cougars' first round was the best of the tournament by any team, their second was the worst. All five golfers scored higher than in the previous day, including Anderson following up his 65 with a disappointing 80. As a team, the Cougars' took 28 more strokes to get around the course in the second wm** s life round, shooting 314. Day three proved a little better, but CSUSM's score of 307 was not enough to get them back in contention. Scott Conway was able to turn it around through, matching his first round score of 73. His combined score of 223 earned him a tie for fifth in the tournament. The team ended up in fourth, 18 strokes behind winners Point Loma Nazarene University. PLNU won the tournament by just one stroke over Concordia University, and finished four ahead of Cal Baptist The Cougars did manage to finish ahead of CSU East Bay by 11 strokes. Despite the disappointment of losing the lead, the men's team should continue to improve throughout the fall and turn into a major contender by spring. Helping the cause will be the returns of Casey Sartori, Clint McCook, and Matthew Determan, who are all expected to be playing either later this fall or in the spring. The team will next be in action on October 22, at Sonoma State University. It is one of two tournaments remaining in the fall schedule, after which the squad will not compete again until February. 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Moreover, the campus police placed first in the Academic category at the fundraiser. The CSUSM police team is made up of S. Brown, Tina Griffith, Douglass Miller, Deb Schmidt, and Shelley Wicka. Their participation was not only a great contribution to MADD, but the commitment our police team displayed at the fundraiser also supports the CSUSM Police's mission to "build partnerships with surrounding communities, [and] to promote the University's goals and mission." CSUSM Police Department went above and beyond this year, and was able to raise an incredible amount of proceeds, exceeding their initial goal of $1,700. The police team is a perfect example of what a few people can do when they work together. The campus police in coordination with MADD hope to raise awareness and educate the public, especially students, about not drinking and driving. A few tips from MADD if you do plan on drinking: "If you plan to drink, choose a designated driver before going out " Two, "take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home." Lastly, two tigs that go hand in hand: "report an impaired driver if you notice' one," and "always buckle up; it can save your life." Founded 25 years ago, MADD is a non-profit organization with over 600 chapters nationwide. MADD is not against alcohol consumption, but MADD's mission is to "stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking." Congratulations to our campus police here at CSUSM and their dedication in raising $2,230 for MADD and their cause. Hopefully their appreciated efforts will continue into the future, supporting other worthy organizations. If anyone wishes to volunteer for "Strides for Change," the fundraiser's website, www. stridesforchange.org, is the optimal place to learn more" information about the walk and about MADD. 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YouTube will oper- of users and videos available, Asate independently to preserve its a YouTube usef myself, I'd highly successful brand and passion- encourage those who haven't ate community," states a press used YouTube before to take a release featured on YouTube. few minutes and. log onto Youcom. Tube.com and check out some The arrangement between entertaining videos. The Kite Runner: Campus Read stimulates conversation BY SABRINA BAGLEY Pride Staff Writer In his book, "The Books In My Life," Henry Miller writes: "A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold." Recently, CSUSM has implemented a program with that ilk of enrichment in mind. In starting the Campus Read program, it is hoped that readers will form a bond via selected literature. As a result, the formation of the open forum is helping to facilitate discussion between many different groups on campus. Sponsored by the American Democracy Project, it is anticipated that book discussions and the sharing of opinions and ideas about this culturally significant novel will abound between students; faculty, and staff. Fall 2006 s selected reading was "The Kite Runner.": The author, Khaled Hosseini, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965. This semiM M ? autobiographical novel tells the story of Amir, an Afghan boy from a wealthy family. The story focuses on the impact a single decision can have on one's life. As a child, just before his family moves from Afghanistan, Amir witnesses his friend be brutally raped. Rather than intervene eventually ends up composing his own story. Later, Amir returns to Taliban controlled Kabul to find his half-brother. He finds him to be the sexual slave of a Taliban executioner, who also happens to be the same man who raped his friend. He fights to free his • brother, and they escape back to the United States. While the young man possesses a fragile emotional state, his rescue helps Amir to resolve his deep-seeded guilt. This book has gained world-, wide fame, and locally, was also chosen as Escondido's City Read. It serves as a vehicle for discussion about the historical and cultural issues as presented by Hosseini. However, "The Kite Runner" i has also received mild criti-Sabrina Bagley cism for a lack of developed female characters, and a lack of deeper significance. Rather, and take a beating on behalf of his Hossesini chooses to state everyfriend, Amir watches in hiding. This thing directly. With a film version event changes Amir, making him lated for 007, it is i that bitter; as his guilt impacts the rest tshe book w2ill continuenevitablepopto gain of his life. However, Amir continues i culturally significant t o pursue his love for literature and ularity andilltscontinue to be shared. message w "The story focuses on the impact a single decision can have on one's life." * ***** �CALENDAR THE PRIDE National Freedom of Speech Week {Markstein half Cînnabon Afrd-Çubân and Latin Jazz, discussion and performance (Arts 111 5:30 pm) ( 16-22) Available (121 p m Library Plaza) Funes Fund Benefit Concert (Arts 111 7 p .m.) San Diego Asian Film Festival "The Gift of Sarong." ( Hazard Center Misson Valley 7:30 p.m. $7) CLIMB- 125 10-11:50 a.m.) "Keeping Relationships Positive," (12-1 p m FH 1 09) Political Education Forum (Forum Plaza 12-3 p.m.) Vacuum Down With Leo Beside Me Kelly (The Jumping Turtle 7-10 p m $7) "Seeing," an exhibit of new paintings by Philip Butler, opens(Susan Street Fine Art Galtery, Solana Beach. Reception 8 -9 p m,) Tuesday October 17, 2006 The Subdudes (Belly Up Tavern, 9 p . m $ 18420) Rock for Darfur concert Secret Machines (SOMA 7 p.m.) Bob Dylan with Kings of Leon (Cox Arena 6:30 p.m. $35} Clockwork Straight Trippirv Of 1 Mind Dub Train (Jumping Turtle 8 p.m. $8) Dashboard Confessional (Cöx Arena 6:30 p m $28) "Since Africa* a play about a Sudanese refugee adjusting to life in urban America (Diversionary Theatre $1530 7 p m Oct 2 2,25) "The Flight of the Lawnch air Many a fantasy musical (Don Powell Theatre, SDSU $ 13415 Fri and Sat 8 p.m. through Nov, 1) The English Beat (Belly Up Tavern 9 p m $ 15417) "Of Grass and Gold: Nomads of Kazakhstan" (Mingei I nt'l Museum, runs through April 15; $3 students) mimmo rnmim rmmm "Miragenous Zones'1 a group, aiimedia exhibit begins its run (La Jot la Art Association Gallery 11-5 p,m, daily through Nov • M2) ' . "Hedda Gabler" Henrik Ibsen's tragedy about a housewife who tries to hide her troubled marriage (Westminster Theatre $10 7 p m Oct 23, 29) �Jock Talk With Josh: Cory Lidie BY JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Sports Writer in the area that he was in. Lidle joined the list of other notable MLB players to die in a Life isn't plane crash. Roberto Clemente fair, if you died in 1972 while flying a plane haven't real- with relief supplies to Nicaragua, ized. The rich which had suffered a severe earthget richer and quake. In 1979, Thurman Munson, the poor get another member of the Yankees, poorer. The died in a plane crash while he was good die young and the bad seem landing. The popularity of Clemente and to live forever. It seems like when anyone Munson can't be put into words. in sports dies prematurely that Both guys were loved by all of person was well-liked. It is never MLB and the fans. Clemente's a Terrell Owens or Barry Bonds death had a huge impact beyond that goes down, it's always some- MLB, because he was a humanione like Cory Lidle, who died last tarian and involved in many charities. Lidle was not as well-known Wednesday. I am sure you have heard by now as the other two, but he was wellof Cory Lidle's plane crash into a liked, and had to work hard to Manhattan apartment building. become liked. The New York Yankees pitcher In 1994, Lidle was a "scab" was not a very experienced pilot player during the 1994 MLB playand it was not a good day for flying er's strike. He was one of the most successful replacement players, along with Kevin Millar. It took a long time for the MLB community to accept him, but he was a good teammate and eventually won over the people he played with. After tragic things like this, I begin to wonder about the things that led to the incident. I play the what-if game, even though I probably shouldn't. Lidle was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Yankees at the trading deadline. He brought his plane from his home in Florida up'to New Jersey when he was . traded. Ifhe was never traded from the Phillies to the Yankees, would this have happened? I don't think so, since his off-season would have already begun about two weeks prior, and he likely would have already been in Florida. Of course, this could have happened anywhere. I also wonder, had he not been a pro athlete, would he have had such an expensive hobby. He purchased his small four-seat plane for 187,000 thousand dollars. Many athletes take up golf or buy a business to keep them busy in the off-season, but athletes now are beginning to play with more expensive things, like their lives. Remember Ben Roethlisberger, Kellen Winslow Jr., Jay Williams, and their motorcycle accidents? Fortunately, those guys weie all lucky to live through their accidents and return to their sports. Anyone who flies a plane always says that you're safer in a plane than in your own car driving on the freeway. That may be true, however, why put .yourself in a situation that you don't need to be in? It's nearly essential to drive a t ar, but it isn't essential toflya plane for hobby, especially when you have so much to lose. For a little perspective, here is the most remarkable story I heard on the day of the accident It came from Alan Schwarz, a senior writer from "Baseball America." A week before the accident, Lidle invited Schwarz for aflightin his plane. Schwarz always wanted to fly in one of the planes that Lidle owned, but he declined the invite because he and his wife just had a newborn baby and knew it could be a dangerous situation. Lidle was 34 years old, had a wife and child. Unfortunately, this is what it took for the sports media to stop talking about Terrell Owens, and Alex Rodriguez' postseason struggles. I love to hear comments. They can be sent to Sando026@csusm. edu or in person if you see me around. 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DOWN 10 11 15 16 19 1 Werewolf's call sign. 2 H itchcock's k illing m ethod of c hoice. 22 Hitchcock's winged foe Useless cry for help. Seperate flesh. Not of sound mind* " and seek" Rògain's poster boy» Allergic to sunlight. Efficient bone 7 cutter. Noise while hiding. Peering through the darkness. Broom-riding bachlorettes. Only mode of 23 25 27 29 30 31 33 34 transportation when being chased. Stalker's favorite lighting. Horror film based on video game. Weapon of plenty in Kitchen. Excessive bloody entrails or almost President. \ Plee for help; Ghosts Jewelry Non-human creature. Film where a young boy is the devil incarnate.. 3 7 Satan's charming demeanor. 38 Chaser's POV 39 Walking undead. V 42 Graveyard's welcome friend. ' 43 " in the dark.? 44 Zombie1s state of being. 45 Undead lumberjack'3 weapon of choice 48 To stalk silently". 52 Weapon always out of reach. �Harold Jaffe visits CSUSM BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer CSUSM Community and World Literary Series showcased Harold Jaffe at CSUSM for the first time on Thursday, October 14 Image courtesy ofwww.jaffeantijaffe.com in the Clarke Field House in the Grand Salon. Jaffe has authored 13 books and a collection of essays. For his performance at CSUSM, Jaffe chose five narratives: "Panther," "Salaam," "Things to do During Time of War,". "Potlatch," and "Monk and Suicide Bomber." "I hoped the [readings] would constitute an informative and even pleasurable grouping," said Jaffe. Each narrative lasted approximately ten minutes. The entire performance lasted almost one hour. Jaffe read most of the material. Mark Wallace, who has been an assistant professor at CSUSM for two years, read major parts as well. Two other female performers read briefly during "Salaam." Travas Rivas, majoring in Literature and Writing and graduating Spring 2008, said he was "absolutely" satisfied with Jaffe's performance. "His reading [brought] a different perspective and understanding you can't get out by reading his pieces," said Rivas. Patrick Ayson supplied music throughout the entire performance which provided a background to the readings. The music really enhanced the performance. "Patrick and I got together and did a little experimenting. I wanted to let Patrick do what he wanted to add a chance vector," explained Jaffe after the performance. "Patrick is a really fine young keyboard player and sound technician, and I think people will be hearing more about him as time goes on," said Wallace. I enjoyed "Panther" the most, the first narrative read solely by Jaffe. In this narrative, Jaffe explains his transition from a panther to a human. Jaffe wore black jeans, a black dress shirt with rolled up sleeves to his biceps, a pair of black-tinted sun glasses, an almost evil-looking full beard, and to complete the ensemble he wore two black leather gloves on each hand. The content w is very intriguing. He describes the surgery required to conceal his true identity as a panther and how he has to keep himself from jumping over the podium and savaging the audience because he still is a panther on the inside, I was almost scared to a certain extent. I felt myself being attracted to another world out of the Grand Salon in the Clarke Field House at CSUSM. I drifted into a fictional world where panthers were capable of con- verting into humans. The style in which Jaffe delivered his performance was very convincing and the music that Ayson created as Jaffe read aloud added to the surreal element and combined to create an overall creepy feeling. The four narratives provided humorous moments as well, and the audience, including myself, let out loud bursts of laughter. Other moments during the readings made me think deeply. The whole performance was very fascinating and thought-provoking. "Overall, I was really very happy with the reading and really look forward to more readings on campus that are coming up. It's great that the school is giving its students an opportunity to hear published authors read form their work, and [I] would like to see this kind of thing happen more often on campus," said Rivas. For those reading this article and feeling left out, do not fret. Linh Dinh, a fiction writer and poet, will be performing Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the Clarke Field House in the Grand Salon. See you there. For more information on Harold Jaffe please visit: http://www.jaffeantijaffe.com THE DEPARTED: A NEW CLASSIC BY JENNIFER SANCHEZ Pride Staff Writer I waited for "The Departed" for weeks, but poor Hollywood's been waiting for most of 2006. If you're a real movie fan, you know this one is a sure thing: Martin Scorsese, a crime tale, and a bunch of Hollywood mantalent. Set in Boston, it's a typical Scorsese blood-and-guts film (think "Casino," "Taxi Driver"). Here's a comparison: it's darker than, but has the compelling story of "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels," without the intersecting plot lines and oodles of characters to remember. But it's tamer than "Reservoir Dogs" or "Pulp Fiction," with a more commercial, solid crime-suspense story. In fact, the story is as enthralling as the acting, especially good for someone with a short term memory like me (who sometimes wonders halfway through a film, "Who who, what what?''). Such a person will thoroughly enjoy "The Departed," as the plot is easy to follow, but engaging—I never once wondered how long we had been in the theater, but wondered what the hell was going to happen next: true evidence of cinematic captivation. The story centers on a sort of Boston Mafia, headed by Frank Costello, and the Boston State Police. Costello, played by none other than Jaek Nicholson, picks a young Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) to mentor into his gang. Later, Sullivan enters the police academy and slickly infiltrates the "Staties" Organized Crime Unit as a detective. There he warns "Dad" Costello every time the police are onto him. The only problem is two detectives, Queenan (Martin Sheen) and Digriam (Mark Wahlberg), who place a freshly graduated cop, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), as a Costello infor- mant. Planted in jail and drug deals, Billy wins Costello's confidence and joins the gang. This is when the story gets good. Entirely unaware of each other, Costigan calls the cops on Costello while Sullivan calls them off. Voila, both sides smell a rat. Costigan and Sullivan, one fearing his life and the other his job, both desperately try to identify the other. It goes on like that for a long, satisfyingly suspenseful while. Of course there's blood and stuff, and a love triangle, but I won't tell you who gets popped or who's the baby's daddy or how it-ends., I'm not that rude. Because you are going to see this movie, if only to gawk at Mark Wahlberg (who my husband and I could only refer to as "Marky-Mark") and his bull-cut-damn-near-mullet. Wahlberg also delivers most of the requisite off-color jokes, though they're strewn left and right by the cops and the bad guys so much, they're distracting. Also distracting are the Boston accents. I'm a sucker for even the slightest male Eastern accent, but these ones don't work, even for Massachusetts natives Wahlberg and Damon (whose charming Boston accent was still deliciously intact for "Good Will Hunting"). Still, Damon's is most believable compared to the others, which seem to fade iñ and out; I don't think Leo even attempts his. But Nicholson, predictably, is extremely believable as the half-crazy crime boss Costello. Damon, who typically doesn't play the bad-guy role, does it well because he looks so much like a good guy—the key to being secretly bad. And Leo, fíate to say, is excellent. His portrayal of a stresscrazed police informant/crime apprentice is consistently excellent. I grudgingly admit "The Departed" might have made me á fan. Don't overlook this classic suspense film. Oscar certainly won't. Image courtesy of Warner Brothers �Drink of the Week fall ris p BY SOPHIE BRINK Pride Staff Writer As most apple-lovers well know, apple season blossoms in late September and continues well into November. Though, due to storage techniques available today, apples are available year-round, and for the traditionalist there is really no more appealing time than autumn to enjoy them. Along with pears, peaches plums, and apricots, to name a few, the apple is a member of the rose family, a fact perhaps most beautifully expressed in Robert Frost's poem, "The Rose Family." This healthful fruit, rich in fiber and flavonoids, has long been praised for its ability to "keep the doctor away" and was associated in ancient times with immortality and reincarnation. The apple was also a symbol of love and fertility and often associated with wisdom. Taking all this into consideration, is it really any wonder that Gwyneth Paltrow named her firstborn after this most remarkable of fruits? ^ ^ i l ^ f i | Perhaps, though, even Eve would blush at the vast array of apple recipes modern apple-connoisseurs have at their disposal. Aside from such mainstream favorites as apple pie, apple turnovers, candied apples, caramel apples, and the more exotic delights, such as apple tabouleh and apple risotto, there is the sweetly sinful collection of appleinspired cocktails. One of the simplest apple cocktails is the Fall Crisp. A mixture of 1 to 2 ounces of vodka and 14 ounces of apple cider, shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice and ALESMITH EVIL DEAD R ED ALE Beer of the Week strained into a Collins glass, the Fall Crisp deliciously lives up to its name. It is not only crisp, but it's also sweet and definitely refreshing: By no means a drink one would drink expressly to get drunk, the Fall Crisp will nonetheless produce a pleasant buzz. For a festive alternative, take a walk on the wild side and substitute sparkling apple cider. Either way, it is possible to drink one's apple a day. Live long and prosper. (Note: a correlation between Fall Crisp cocktails and longevity has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, nor will it probably ever.) BY DAVID BAUER Pride Staff Writer ity. For almost eleven years, AleSmith has consistently scored high in local and national competitions—-often a fan favorite—and Evil Dead Red Twentyfiveyears ago it was is no exception. billed as "The ultimate experience in grueling terror." Evil Dead Red pours a deep Since then, the movie "Evil burgundy color, with about a Dead"—with its chaincentimeter of foamy off-white saw wielding, demon killhead. The head disappears ing, slapstick antics—has fairly slowly leaving some become a „ cult classic. thin lacing on the glass. It The "Evil Dead" frantastes somewhat sweet, but in chise spawned two sequels, no way is it overly floral and a comic book series, a few fruity—-it has an overall slightly mildly successful video nutty taste. It is bitter and hoppy, games, and as of this month a but not overpoweringly hoppy as New York Broadway musical. some specialty ales tend to be. It And now, "Evil Dead" is back ^ instead holds a slightly bitter, malty again; this time as a beer. aftertaste. It has a medium-bodied mouth feel and moderate carbonEvil Dead Red is a seasonal 1 ation. The beer's flavors can clearly beer brewed by AleSmith, and be tasted as it sits on your tongue, and is only available during Halthey somewhat resemble the beer's loween time. Besides being a namesake movie: hoppy, slightly deep red color, Evil Dead Red bitter and nutty. ale also has an ominous 6.66 It's unfortunate that Evil Dead percent alcohol by volume Red is only available as a draft and making it an appropriate beer for a limited time. It could easily for celebrating Halloween. be paired with an afternoon viewAleSmith is one of several ing of the "Evil Dead" trilogy with San Diego microbreweries some friends or a wicked drink that brew specialty ales, often for your Halloween party. Unfortuwith more hops, higher alcohol contents and a more down to earth atti- nately, it must be enjoyed at the bar while tude about their products. But what they it lasts, so to quote "Evil Dead III: Army lack in formality, they make up in qual- of Darkness," "Come get some!" 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San M arcos B lvd *N0W HIRING* WWW.the-blvd.COm 7 6 0 . 5 1 0 . 0 0 0 4 * V!POn1,ExchKfai£SpecialEven* �The Oohlas "Best Stop Pop" 1 2 TUesday, October 17, 22006 uesday; Ì 7, 006 IAL & O C J - ^E THE PRIDE CD Review BY BRANDI BLAHNIK Pride Staff Writer What's so refreshing about The Oohlas' sound isn't the upbeat melodies, which are so infectious at points that it's easy to pick out favorites from their debut album, "Best Stop Pop." No, what's so refreshing about The Oohlas is that it's fairly clear it never occurred to band members Olivia Stone and brothers, Mark and Greg Eklund, to shape their sound into a clearly definable genre. Sometimes eletronica, sometimes indie-rock that invokes the spirit of Beck, the band's sound is a combination of loud, toe-tapping riffs and reserved harmonies that contrast in a way that works with the dark subject matter of the album. The ride of the album is spacey. The opening track on the album, "Gone," evokes a topsyturvy feeling reminiscent of the final scene of "The Labyrinth" Float through the perfect harmonies and scratchy guitar riffs; this one is well-worth the ride. The highlight of the album is Stone's vocals, however, which dominate most of the tracks. Her sweet sound on the track "Tripped" belies the song's dark subject matter: "You're aging fast/Your skull is thick/Keep drinking darkness stupid prick/ And I'd rather die than watch you drown/Breathing the dust and shoving coffee down." It's one of the many tracks devoted to what is, seemingly, a story of love lost. "TV Dinner" is another favorite and a true shining moment for Stone. Here she ditches the reserved tone and breaks out mid-track into an accusatory cry of anguish: "I don't know where to go anymore/Why don't you love me?*' The final track is the pinnacle of the album; "The Rapid" has a sound epic enough for a Coldplay single with its steady, building sound. Here the band quietly asserts a claustrophobic need: "There are too many people here/Far too many people near/ I don't want to get too close/It's not healthy." The sound is complex, but here Stone's amiable voice compliments the MiddleEastern rhythm in a soothing DA O Fin?CnrAT R G NO E R DDViirf? T way, a departure from the fastpaced tracks that play before it. It's a joy to listen to—again, despite the subject matter—and a nice finish to our space ride through "Best Stop Pop." Although much of the album is a delight, tracks with one of the two Eklunds on lead vocals fall short. By comparison they seem bland and tired—a sound we've heard before (see Beck Images courtesy of The Oohlas above). Stone makes the difference here, her sharp intonation a truly unique sound from other current albums. Although I give the album four paws, it's probably best suited for those already comfortable with artists a little offbeat. Fans of alternative should find The Oohlas' upbeat tempos familiar, but with an overall refreshing sound and, in a word, different. ; oninbi in nLrt 1 Concert Review BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer An adrenaline-charged and energized line wrapped around the House of Blues last October 6. With a ratio of 15 males to every female, the air was thick with testosterone and heavy with aggressive fury, As eager fans compared notes on metal band trivia, the members of DragonForce could be heard in the dungeon below warming up their fiery vocals, unloading a heavy round of progressive metal thundAs the clock struck 7 p.m., the doors to the dark venue opened, and the mob of DragonForce fanatics charged the floor, Within minutes, hundreds of sweaty fans pounded theirfistsin the air and crowded the general admission floor, causing the overflow of fans to pour into the outlying rooms and stairwells. Hailing from London, DragonForce unleashes a sonic plague of merciless shred and callous metal. Signed to Road Runner Records, the six-piece band released their third album, "Inhuman Rampage," earlier this year. All That Remains, opener for DragonForce, packed up their equipment after a .solid set, clearing the way for the brutal mutiny that would soon blast House of Blues to its core. A fulsome orange countdown timer ticked away as a threedimensional metal backdrop with "In&uer r man Rampage" splattered in large red text dropped down to frame the stage. Grounded by pulsating bass and metal riffage pounding through the walls, the experience itself was no small feat. The restless crowd chanted and stomped, "Drag-on-FORCE! Drag-on-FORCE!" in hopes of awakening the bestial band. A montage of red lights flooded the stage, haunting the shadows of the equipment and blinding inebriated onlookers, ZP Theart, lead singer for DragonForce, jumped onto the raised platform, a large fan blowing his black hair all over, and spat water onto the closest audience members as he roared "San Diego! How are all you mutha-Pckers?!" with his brash British accent. The house went crazy, With an army of guitars locked and loaded, the members of DragonForce prowled around audience members like predators, rioting song after song like "Revolution Deathsquad," and "Storming the Burning Fields." Inciting "Operation Ground and Pound" next, the metal Gods rained down a divine cataclysm of devastating cho^s. : As the night progressed, the "wow" factor held strong as RedBull and Jaeger kept the 21+ gathering upstairs in check, With unforgiving vocals and tormented solos, DragonForce gave it their all, interacting with the crowd to a degree I had never witnessed before. 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