https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/76e0c49a8d271acccb1aec771970c79b.pdf a2cf8806d28e55003192cbdf2c930a06 PDF Text Text www.thecsusmpride.com T U E S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 9, 2ÖÖ8 VOL. XIX NO. 2 ill M H^^^SSaif'Mar Bed the 2nd \ nnl ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ notisé <5rand ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ - eaclersft > tipu/hosted b \ S tudent rial i nformation n ot c overed d ur' m andatory t ransfer o rientation. I|J|J§ 8 ¡¡¡¡J ^^p I * m i««» •S è v ^ è l Jennie I'rom A ssociated S tudent I ncorporated P resident a nd I pillowing ä complementary dinner buffet* students listened to presentations from ASI, University Student Union AdvisoryBoard, Career Center, Student Life] and Leadership andUniyersit^ Police,, Campus involvement was highly stressed by each organization's speakers and served a s, a ^ occurring ^theme throughout; the night ;in a variety of forms, . ^ ^ ^ ^ q ^ s t i o n s j n d a CSUSM quiz helped assuage Conversation a monggu^stsat each table.Students also receivedprizes during a raffle and for g oring highly ••• Th^; e ^ ^ ended ^rith desseit\ a n d H ^ ^ H flashlight tours, Guests also had the opportunity to visit student organization and campus resource tables ^ H H because I%as curious and foradditionai information. "We do this every spring for incoming students to get 'college student' to me is someone who is eighteen to them connected to our c ampus" said Goldman. "New twenty-fiv6. Oncfc I got to the event, i t was l ike a door students in the fall* get *Welcome Week' and other# opened.,!; got introduced to new people, Orientation events t a helpintroduce them to all theprograms arid Teamleaders, and staff! I feel older students should get •facilities we have here a nd t his w a y ^ e rem b o ut ^ invoh^ a nd mentor the g^eySryone inferred a&d%nAe ^ B l p ^ ^ M ^ ^ ^ ^ f c ^ ^ ^ ^ S ^ u t me W m opiy beifig H S year^ihe l iaiisfer f li^le^t: getting m votvedtodufe^ wil|^ ^iek-Off exceeded the expectations of itsepordmators, have on my life and the effect I will have on theirs" § w ho look f orward t o continuing t he t radition f or San HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHi News Brief New exhibit to open in Library In "See Related Story: The Murder of JR Warren," Brooklyn-based artist Rory Golden uses automobile rearview mirrors and two-sided, mixed media drawings to remember the death of JR Warren, victim of a hate crime in West Virginia. Opening reception at noon on Tuesday, February 19. Oil display in Kellogg Library, California State University San Marcos, through May 16. Free and open to the public during all library hours. More info: (760) 750-4378. January 27 to April 5 RecycleMania! Feb. 1 - Last day to add Spring 2008 classes. Feb. 1 - Last day to return books at Student bookstore, Feb. 2 - $25 Late Registration and $15 Late Add Fee in effect for full semester and •both Half semester Feb.5 - California Primaries lü BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer On Jan. 22-23, the CSU Board of Trustees held theirfirstmeeting of the year to review Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cut and vote on the hiring practices of executives in the CSU system. The Governor's proposal, announced Jan. 10, came as a result of California's massive budget deficit and will inevitably cut $312 million from the CSU system, which equates to an $875 cut from each full-time student. In addition to the loss of funding, student fees are slated to increase Panama: Good things | come in small packages; ï!mÊÉIÈÊË travel story, •"••'•.- Chancellor Reed tackles budget crisis with commi ten percent for the upcoming school year. California Faculty Association President Lillian Taiz released a statement prior to the meeting decrying the proposal. "While the threat to the CSU is real, we must remember the Governor's January budget is just the opening' salvo. Filial decisions have not been made. We kU0w that higher education is part of the solution to a struggling economy," said Taiz;. On Jan. 22, Chancellor Charles B. Reed and the Ad Hoc Committee discussed hiring practices among the CSU system. The state auditor recommended the university create a centralized information structure to categorize university compensation by individual, payment type, and funding source. The Ad Hoc Committee suggested a comprehensive training program for coding of salary payments to employees. In response to last years' state audit reports and the specially appointed Ad Hoc Committee on the Bureau of State Àudit Reports, Chancellor Reed stated that he will report to State Auditor Elaine Howie every six months on the system's progress. Taiz spoke to the Trustees about the importance of arguing the budget plan and its effects on the future of the CSU. "CFA is already preparing for the fight ahead." Said Taiz. ' This weekend over 100 faculty activists were briefed on the work that is before us." CSU Board of Trustees Chair Roberta Achtenberg also stressed the See TRUSTEES page 2 �From TRUSTEES, page 1 TheCpPride BOTORlAi STAff, . , • ; ' EDITOR IN c toef VilUDlAHA FACHEC0-I$AA.C FIMD£#csu$M JDU ^ , M anaging E ditor ben v s m m tAYOirriMTOR AMAM0A ÀNDREEN DlSrtRlBUTlOii MANAGER M ickStrizver ' NsWs E ditor ^ JACKIE CARBAJÄ " ' fEATOMS EDITOR: ,. AMANDA ÄHDREEH a rts & Entertainment E DITOR ' '; On unse Manager Tim M oore fgt^.OOPY EDITOR fIfFANIE HOANG ' BUSINESS MWAGIR & /SALES REFRES5NTATÌVE ADVISOR g g g j c ^ A nderson $TA£F Writers Pamela C astillo Oavid c h u r c h wumfttsGim&A TmAtim H oang JONATHAN THOMPSON ;; cwoonists / ; ; > " ' JKNNY B i o z i d J f | £ ? JOSH BROWN^ : . to faculty, students, staff, alumni and other CSU supporters to fight for more funding. "I want everyone to know that we need to take the (proposed budget) numbers to the politicians, businesses and editorial boards and let them know what kind of California we want. We are on our way to building world class prisons and second class universities." Said Reed. California State Student flte i of; the aytfcor/and 4& not essarily of THfe. ^^i^r^iiSifc- o • f t f e editors p j t M ^ ^ ^^m^m a nd identification. L etters may be edited f or g rammar a nd length. L etters should b e n nder words and to pride@csusm.edu, r ather It m the policy of The Pride not Association President Dina Cervantes and many other students were also in attendance.' Cervantes invited all those in attendance to participate in CSS A's march on the Capitol against the budget crisis on April . 21. The overall tone of the meeting managed to remain cordial despite the fact that so much is now at stake on the future of post secondary education in California. "We look forward to Students to rally behind Obama BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer TORIA S V V ; AE S PORTS E DITOR & importance of the budget fight. "I believe that when we bring our unified message to the various c ommunities-—legislature, editorial boards and businesses— that we will have many allies in our struggle. It is absolutely key that we speak with one voice to anyone who is willing to listen to us," said Achtenberg. Chancellor Reed stated that the CSU administration is committed to working with the As citizens across the country participate in grassroots campaigns for the f upcoming primary election on Feb. 5, some Cal State San Marcos students will be rallying behind their candidate today, Jan. 29. In one of the first showings of support for a candidate on campus, students will be holding a mini-rally in support productive ^discussions with the CSU administration." Said Taiz. "We must work together to prevent these cuts - cuts that would have a devastating impact on the state's economy today and for future generations." The next Trustees meeting will take place March 11-12 in Long Beach.. The fliiHiili of Senator Barack Obama's bid for the Democratic nomination. 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Applications Due: Oral presentations: Friday, February 15,2008 Friday, February 29,2008 Ten Finalists will receive cash awards a nd travel to the CSU Statewide Competition! Find out more at: www.csusm.edu/src �Website ol t he Week Netvibes.com Revolutionizing your start page. BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer The future of the Internet where users receive a fouris leaning more and more to- day forecast with the option of wards getting the most out of expanding to a 10-day; a web an entity in the least amount search module that features of time. Customizable start Google, Yahoo!, Ask, and pages provide users just that; Snap searches; and among getting all of the basic infor- others, a video search that mation that one might use the features YouTube, Google, Internet for, all in one place. Metacafe, and Myspace. Founded in 2005, San Netvibes brings the usFrancisco company, Net- er's e-mail to the page, with vibes.com, is at the forefront the~ "E-mail wizard." The of customizable start pages. wizard allows users to conThe average user's browser nect to GMail, Hotmail, Yaprobably starts at Google, hoo! Mail, AOL, .Mac, and Yahoo, Myspace, Face- any other POP mail service. book, or any other popu- One of the most comprehenlar website. Netvibes how- sive modules brings Faceever, aggregates all of book to the start page. The those sites into one easy- Facebook module * allows to-use customizable page. users to view their profile, The design of the page re- messages, networks, friend lies on three columns with requests, and invites. The individual modules contain- module also displays the last ing information from different five friend status updates. sources. The default set-up There are endless other contains a weather module, modules available that fea- ture anything from news and sports, to music videos and artist updates. Craigslist, Digg, EBay, and Myspace are a few of the most popular modules not featured as defaults. Netvibes offers users the ability to add tabs to their start page in order to better manage content. Tabs also allow users to categorize modules based on importance. Netvibes integrates some low-level social networking into the platform, allowing users to share their favorite modules with friends and colleagues. Netvibes.com is a prime example of the next generation of online ease-of-use, personalization, and fluidity. Image courtesy of Netvibes.com Please recycle this paper 1 HH Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive awards up to $30,000 in forgivable loans to students in doctoral programs. California Pre-Doctoral Program Applications Due: February 11,2008 Application Due: March 21,2008 • Return to work at the CSU and for every year worked in the CSU system, 20% of the loan is forgiven • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required • Doctoral students planning to attend a doctorate program in AY 08-09 or already enrolled are encouraged to apply. • fully-funded summer internship • $3K scholarship for symposiums, college visits, application/test fee waivers and more • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required For information and applications: Cal State San Marcos • Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 • facctr@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/fc/loans.htm Aspiring to obtain doctorate For information and applications: Cal State San Marcos • Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 •facctr@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/fc/loans.htm �Junioi| week of school? •MHV m ^¡t&ili thireading the None. I didn't evefthävetocome ^ 'j^gpol the first Denise V oelker-Senior "iTrying; t o m a k e it ififethe"'- M a r k s t e i n Iprfcing lot/' • ^ t ^ Vou % t>mt fit it) cw^whert, DÌ yah KnoyAed^e �Findingyour way through Stories, Photo, and Layout by Ben Roffee Above: The Panama City skyline. Below: The Church of San Francisco de Asis. From a map, Panama looks like a thread of a country strained by the weight of two colossal landmasses, ready to snap at any given time. A few moments on the ground quickly abolishes these notions as this tiny Central American gem proves that big things truly can come in the smallest of packages . Although the eyes of the / world fixate on the Panama Canal, the rest of the country is often overlooked. Panama City, serving both as the Capital and engine of this exciting country, is quickly becoming a focal point for culture and travel in Latin America, Resting (if you could call it that) on the southern coast of Panama, Panama City is a bustling metropolis teeming with seemingly endless activity. In a city with an unrivaled work ethic and a Latin sensibility, everybody is on the move, and the best way to see the city is to just flow along the human currents. The American influence here is undeniable, where Dunkin Donuts and the big American television networks are no foreigners. Here and there, conversations in English can be overheard at restaurants and sports bars, but the locals are also patient, making it a great place to practice your Spanish. Political awareness is a huge part of life in Panama, and much like the current primaries taking place in the U.S., Panama is undergoing a similar process. The people in Panama also take an interest in American politics, which makes for great discussion. Unlike the U.S, everything in Panama is wonderfully inexpensive. Even better, save a trip to the currency exchange and just bring along your American dollars. For those unable to detach from the Internet, you will find Panama to b e a country well connected. While Panama carries a much milder culture shock than most Latin American countries, don't pack an American attitude i f you plan on absorbing what Panama has to offer. Qbserved from the fringes, Panama City's impressive and constantly expanding skyline erupts against the landscape in dramatic fashion. From within the city, a medley of old and tired structures rest comfortably under the marvel of these modern skyscrapers. Like the lush greenery surrounding the city, plant life is present throughout the entire city; to see a tree growing out of a house came as little surprise. Rush Hour is not just an American affliction, and like any booming metropolis, anticipate running into some traffic. The public transportation system can be quite confusing so your best bet is to stick to the taxis: They don't run a meter and the dollar can take you surprisingly far. Even with the powerful effect of modernization on the city, it has not lost sight of its heritage. Casco Viejo, or as many locals call it, San Felipe, is the main historic district of the city. An intriguing blend of French and Spanish architecture draped in greenery, the area harbors many of the cittes finest restaurants and cafes amidst its narrow streets and historical plazas. Like the rest of the city, Casco Viejo is „ best experienced aimlessly on foot. Reach the outskirts and you'll find shady walkways that offer some of the best views of the city to the east and of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Left: Panama's countryside as seen from la autopista Colon. Above: Plaza ae Francia looking towards the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. �Canal and the massive Bridge of the America's to the west. At the Plaza de Francia, a tall monument and a spacious plaza honor the French laborers that aided in the construction of the Panama C anal This area of the city is so highly regarded that it serves as the home of the Presidential Palace, although the armed guards near the palace can be cause for alarm at first glance. Stepping back further into the history of Panama City, Panama Viejo (Old Panama) is the original location of Panama City. Destroyed in the seventeenth century, Panama Viejo is the oldest Spanish settlement in the Pacific. With the majority of the city having burned to the ground, all that remains today are a few stone ruins, the most prominent and best preserved of which is the Cathedral tower. A stairwell Above: Bananas Village Resort on Isla Grande along inside allows visitors to ascend the Caribbean coast, below: A large shipping vessel four stories, providing a passes through the Miraflores Lock; the last stop for panoramic view of the site and ships going t o Panama much of modern Panama City. Don't pretend that you can go to Panama without paying a visit to the Panama Canal. You can't. Even as Panama's largest tourist trap, it is also one of the greatest engineering feats in the history of mankind. The fact that it is arguably the most important component in global commerce should also convince you to make the short trip out of the city. At Miraflores Lock, the last stop along the canal for ships heading into the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of spectators look on as massive shipping vessels are spared thousands of miles of travel along the treacherous Drake Passage. Such an efficient and convenient passage does come with a high cost, however. Large shipping vessels may pay as much as $200,000 to pass through the canal, making it one of the heftiest tolls on the planet. With growing competition and demand, plans are underway to expand the canal to allow for larger vessels and improved efficiency. With the ineessant bustle of the city, tourists and residents alike often turn to the outlying countryside for a peaceful escape, and it is here where the benefits of such a small country truly shine. Straying from the beaten path in Panama quickly becomes one of the most spectacular and rewarding travel experiences in the world. A stark contrast from urban Panama, the majority of the country contains lush, rolling hills and valleys. Traveling from t ie Pacific to the Caribbean coast takes you through an untamed Panama not seen in most photographs. Although small villages exist near the main roadways, they mark the edge of a wilderness of pure, virgin land. Just a few hours drive from Panama City, the Caribbean Ocean peeks out from the lush greenery. From coast to coast, ,iI mm I IIIS Left: Near the Presidential Palace at Casco Viejo. Right: Greenery covers many structures in Panama. a markedly different Panama emerges. The people here, friendly and helpful, seem to derive their entire ancestry from the land. The coastal Caribbean region in all of its beauty is also very poor, having not felt the effects of the economic boom in Panama City. Despite these ails, the Caribbean coast offers many picturesque destinations for visitors. Small islands like Isla Grande are accessible by boat and sit just off the coast, housing small resorts and relaxing getaways. Not deprived of the historical richness that characterizes Panama, the former outpost of Portobelo exhibits the ruins of a major Spanish fortification during. With canons still pointed towards the ocean, this fort bears the marks of defeat at the hands Buccaneers and later the British. For a country with such a strong Western influence, Panama provides visitors with a gentle introduction to Latin American culture while retaining the ability to give its guests a unique and memorable experience. Packed with a lifetime 's worth of amusement, I can't help but wonder what Panama would be if it had some more territory to play with. �Letters to the Editor Over winter break I, like everyone else at Cal State San Marcos, received a few emails warning that a mountain lion had been spotted near campus on several occasions and that traps had been set and the police alerted to deal with the supposed threat. Coincidentally I also received a small magazine f rom Cal State San Marcos in December (via snail mail) noting some of the upcoming events on campus, among them the erecting of a bronze statue of a tukwut (or mountain lion in the tongue of the local Luiseno Native American tribe). The timing of the emails in regard to the mountain lion sighting, and the news about the soon to be unveiled statue struck me as more than a little ironic. The emails f rom CSUSM make it seem as if the mountain lion spotted near campus is some sort of villain simply waiting and lurking to attack and maul someone - something flagrantly misleading. Mountain lion attacks are exceedingly rare. In fact a mountain lion has a better chance of being attacked and shot by a hostile human, than a person has of being attacked by one of these-big cats. In all likelihood the mountain lion, probably a victim of the recent wildfires, has been forced to unwilling locate nearer to the campus. The language that CSUSM took in immediately addressing the sighting of the mountain lion follows the recent trend in San Diego County of striking preemptively against the local wildlife. In fact several months ago officials in one San Diego suburb had four coyotes hunted and shot for apparently catching a few pets in the nearby neighborhood. As a twenty-five year resident of Southern California, I have had mountain lions in my backyard before, yet also understand that such occurrences are simply part of life w hen you choose to erect your house on another creatures home. The emails received f rom CSUSM make it clear though that the college has chosen to reinforce misleading stereotypes about mountain lions. Such incidents it seems simply remind me that intolerance, fear, and violence are still key faucets of human society, even at a supposed institution of higher learning. So it is more than a little ironic that Cal State San Marcos will welcome a bronze statue of a mountain lion to campus, yet if a real one does rear its head it will probably b e shot. The message resonates loud and clear, and so does the hypocrisy. Matthew Schramm Dear Pride, On the front page of the January 22, 2008, edition, in "By the Numbers," you left out a very important figure which represents the faculty who are doing most of the teaching on our qampus (as in the CSU as a whole): the lecturers, who are off the tenure track. Also known as temporary faculty or "adjuncts," in fall 07, the campus hired 71 new lecturers, raising the total to around 335. With only 6 f ull-time lecturers, our students are taught increasingly by contingent part-time faculty, a great number of which teach at two or more institutions in order to make a living. The 187 tenure-line faculty mentioned on your f ront page are responsible for advising the 9,159 students, since lecturers are rarely hired to carry out this aspect of faculty work. 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Make informed, healthy confident têêl jé reäi help* 0,744.1313 bìrthchokenet Iff % UzmÈw %œm F* M$m Mmcmrnorn * p r e g n a n c y l ests • p regfkancy o p t i o n s a n d a bortion c o u n s e l i n g • STB e d u c a t i o n a n d p revention * s upport services �Church's Influence on Sports 8 Reasons Why the Patriots Will Win BY DAVID CHURCH Pride Staff Writer With the sports world taunting me over my final winter break, I still found joy by playing some golf and attending as many sporting events as possible. But break is over and it is time to get back to business. What better way to kick off the new semester than talking about why the New England Patriots will go 19-0? Here are my eight reasons for the Patriots to win the Super Bowl this Sunday: 8. The Patriots have cheated the system and were called out by the New York Jets and the NFL. Their response was a 38-14 beat down on the Chargers in week two. 7. They trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter to the Indianapolis Colts in what was being called the biggest regular season game ever. It was Tom Brady who took over the game throwing two touchdown passes in four minutes to win the game 24-20. 6. In the final game of the regular season, the Patriots' went into Giants Stadium and saw Eli Manning gain the confidence he was lacking when he threw four touchdown passes in the game. The Patriots defense will be throwing different coverage's and blitzes at Eli trying to force turnovers. 5. The mind games. Bill Belichick is a genius when it comes to finding a way to win. Then, with Tom Brady appearing in a walking boot last week in New York. Then, later that same afternoon he is seen without the boot. Sprain or no sprain, Brady will be playing for his third Super Bowl MVP. 4. Experience! Eli has no championship experience: His college play at Ole Miss led to no major bowl games and his professional career is no better. He is in his first Super Bowl and for the first time in a long time he is looking like a steady quarterback. Brady had to battle for a starting spot at Michigan and then had to battle for a backup spot in New England. 3. First to 37 will win. Considering the Patriots scored more than 37 points in eight games, while the Giants reached that plateau only once this season. It would be safe to say that Brady has more options to throw to than Eli. 2. The record speaks for itself. The Patriots are 18-0 and going for perfection. Brady threw for a record 50 touchdowns. Blood, Sweat, Tears, Rain Maybe you noticed that it's raining. This is a strange phenomena for those of us San Diego natives, so we're going to take a look at it in depth here today at the Science Corner of BST. "Rain" is actually f rom the Greek word rainus, meaning " to be pissed on by the sky". Some historians believe that it descends from the Latin term ranius et blanketus which literally translates to, "Screw this noise. I'm staying home under the blankets." Rain has no natural predators, which has allowed it to breed without disruption to the point that we are now seeing it in environs which have not normally been part of its natural habitats, such as San Diego. I could talk now about all the positives of rain, but any "positives" are really just a product of clever marketing. It makes plants grow and it's important, While Randy Moss broke Jerry Rice's record of 22 touchdown receptions with the same record breaking pass. 1. The number one reason why I believe the Patriots will go undefeated: despite loving their commercials, I am not a big fan of the Mannings. But when it all said and done, there will be a new Super Bowl Champion and a new champion of football. The Patriots are going to win, but once again won't cover the spread. The final score of t he game is going to be the Patriots 38, Giants 31 with Tom Brady walking away with his third Super Bowl M VP Any comments or questions can be sent to churc009@csusm.edu or pride@csusm.edu. By Torio, Savey / Pride Staff Writer and blah blah blah. Now, let's talk about the dark side. Rain will make you melt. You thought they werefluffingabout in . The Wizard of Oz. They're not joking. An estimated 15% of people will actually melt if hit by more than three teaspoons of rain. Rain also survives mainly on a diet of kittens and killer hairstyles. If your hair looks good, there's probably some rain on the way to eat it. Also, rain shot JFK. In fact, in Seattle, convicted criminals aren't sent to prison. They're simply left out to be tortured and eventually devoured by the rain. So before you start thinking that your spring wildflowers are about to bloom and rain is really the tear drops of angels or some crap, look at the cold, hard, scientific facts. Rain is a wet, yucky apocalypse from the sky. Watch your back. Faculty Mentoring Program www.csusm.edu/fc/fmpmain.htm Visit out website for an online application: Due February 1,2008 Team up with a CSUSM faculty mentor to receive: • Academic advising 1 Career guidance • Professional contacts 1 Much more... Open to juniors and seniors who are first-generation college students and/or financially disadvantaged. Faculty Mentoring Program CSUSM Faculty Center • Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4017 • fmp@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/fc/fmpmain.htm AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY What's your journey? Learn how Zach's business degree helped him, at age 29, own 15 franchises including Little Caesars Pizza, Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Sonic Burger, Verizon Wireless, and many more. To learn more about Zach's inspiring story and future plans, and t o explore the business programs offered: W W » www.apu.edu/explore/sbm E » sbrrigrad@apu.edu Toll free (866) 209-1559 S CHOOL O F BUSINESS A ND M ANAGEMENT » G raduate Programs �JQ Tues day y January 29\ 2008 SPORTS CSUSM Baseball goes 0-2 in season opening Doubleheader BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM Baseball faced Master's College on Saturday in a pair of games that resulted in two close losses for the Cougars. In game one, Master 's attacked early, scoring two runs in the first inning on a Joe Zeller two-run home run. CSUSM got on the board in the third, as senior, Tristan Gale singled to center field, scoring senior, Jason Hinton. Master's answered in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs, bringing the score to 4-2. The CSUSM relief would go on to hold Master's scoreless for the remainder of the game, however, the Cougars were unable to produce offensively, leaving the final, score at 4-2. In game two, the Cougars struck first, scoring two runs in the second inning as senior, Terry Moritz scored on a Master's error. Senioi, Juan Perez scored on a Ricardo Moran double. The Cougars would take the 2-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning, where Master's would score one run on a Pete Goeman RBI single. The Master's barrage continued through the sixth and seventh inning, as they scored one run in each, to bring the final score to 3-2. CSUSM's record fell to 0-2; the wins brought Master's record to 3-0. The Cougars travel to Point Loma Nazarene University today to face the 3-0 Sea Lions at 2:00 p.m. The Cougars' home opener is on Saturday against Vanguard at Escondido High School. Game one of the doubleheader is at 11:00 a.m. and game two is at 2:00p.m. THE PRIDE WRITERS WANTED •GET PUBLISHED «SERVE THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY •BUILD A PORTFOLIO «NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO JOIN Contact The Pride student newspaper: Come by our staff meeting: Phone 760.750.6099 Email pride@csusm.edu Tues / 5:30pm / Craven 3500 D E S I G N or CHANCE? Exploring the Biblical and Scientific Answers January 29, 2008 12:00 noon and 7:30 PM Clark Field House at Cal State University San Marcos P resented b y J o h n C . B ilello P rofessor E meritus o f M aterial S cience a nd E ngineering from U niversity o f M ichigan B oth t he s cientific a nd B ible c ommunities o ffer a v ariety o f e xplanations f or life. Dr. B ilello, a s a p hysical s cientist, e xplores t hese e xplanations in s imple l anguage a nd w ith h elpful v isuals. H e'll c over q uestions l ike: D o e volutionary m odels p ass the t ests f or a ccepted s cientific t heory? W h a t d oes the f ossil r ecord p rove t hus f ar? C a n t he c o n c e p t o f ' s p o n t a n e o u s ' g e n e t i c i nnovations o ver time e xplain the h uman e ye? W h i c h G enesis i nterpretations o f c reation m ake s ense a nd w hich d o n ot? * F REE E VENT * F REE Refreshments * Parking Reimbursed * Sponsored by the San Diego County Christadelphian Bible Students " �2007: The Year in By BUI Rhein/Pride Staff Writer • 2008 is in full swing and it's time to call out to the world of cinema for the past year. There were certainly some absolutely wonderful films that came out last year, but 2007 is marred by a lackluster summer and several overrated movies. Several well known American directors put out their best works, yet it is the works of those outside this country that stole the show. Before descending into a brutal attack, on the past year, I do have sqme very good films to commend. The year got off to a great start with David Fincher's "Zodiac", which is a contender with "Fight Club" as his best work. The tension and acting make this one a must buy. Also worth buying is "The Bourne Ultimatum", which brought a nice end to the trilogy, and "Ratatouille", which was another masterpiece by Disney/ Pixar. Some of the delightful films worth watching came out late 2007. These include "Juno", "Across The Universe", "3; 10 To Yuma", and "American Gangster". For those who enjoy serious cinema, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" is an absolute treat. Finally worth a mention is one of the few films to survive the dismal summer, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". Upon reflecting on the movies of the year 2007, the first thing I think of is this dismal array of summer movies. The • M v l W M pursuit of profits led to an incredible amount of sequels, which included "Spiderman 3", "Fantastic 4: The Rise of the Silver Surfer", "Shrek 3", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", which were all unnecessary movies meant to sucker the consumer. Earlier in the year, as well, film goers were 'graced' with such works as "Norbit", "The Invisible", "Ghostrider", "TMNT", and "Next". The year rounded out with more lackluster pieces such as "Balls of Fury", "Beowulf', "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "War", "Awake", and "Good Luck Chuck". The latter two films and the sequel to "Fantastic 4 " have proven that Jessica Alba's talents are limited to winking, and thus won her 'Worst Female Actor of the Year'. As for her male counter part it would be Nicholas Cage for "Next", "National Treasure: Book of Secrets", and "Ghostrider". Next to consider, there are a few more bad movies to name, however these are a special few. These are the movies that became really popular, but were truly not that good. One of these films is "Transformers". It is not a popular thing to say, but this movie is riddled w l A l P wkwk Film Jb HI JMbA ll with problems. Michael Bay should go back to music videos as this movie was shameful. The only reason it was popular is because of Optimus Prime, and his crew. Everything was low quality from the acting to the story and especially the dialogue. The CGI was not even that good. A similar movie would be "Dragon Wars", which was the same premise as "Transformers", only it was not popular because it did not have a popular toy line and TV show behind it. Quickly I would like to include "The directors, this year would have belonged entirely elsewhere in the world of <?inema. Previously mentioned was "Zodiac" which would have been the best US film of the year if it were not for the Coen Brothers. "No Country For Old Men", which is a brilliant film that everyone should see. It is easily the Coens' best, which is saying a lot. The acting, storyline, and tension are incredible. It is without a doubt going to be in the top ten of the 2000's with "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Lord of the Rings", and "The Departed". But the world of cinema is not limited to what is put out by the US. Also from 2007 came the brilliant German film "The Lives of Others" and the Danish film by Susanne Bier, "After the imagescourtesyotimaD.com Wedding". Just Simpsons Movie", which was like three because one has to read subtitles does bad episodes of "The Simpsons" in a row. not mean these are not awesome films. The final pair I will call out are "Knocked Finally, I commend thefilmmakersof Up" and "Superbad". The makers of the United Kingdom for their work this year. Danny Boyle is on top form with these movies are desperate for attention "Sunshine", and dramas such as "Control" using every crude trick possible. Both and "This Is England" should not be of these use vulgarity in place of actual missed. "Atonement" is also well worth substance and are not that funny the watching. And my final film to honor second time through, not that they were this year was my favorite, "Hot Fuzz", funny in the first place. The continuing a brilliant tale of police and murder in a string of unrealistic movies poking fun at quiet English town. I hope you will take stereotypical losers does not impress me. the time to watch and re-watch the films With that off my chest, it is time to I suggested. Hopefully 2008 will bring consider the cream of the crop. Without much more to enjoy in cinemas near you. the work of some great American ALTERNATIVE /r> 1 Receive the email edition POP 20086raromy Nominees : MtöUSARTISTS \h ite» Wkm&atwtfsong* heard atym. Student Polls COUNTKY Moment of Forever mUENÄSOn POP M V Montana 2; Non-Stop Dance Party - *» mmmwmtm Comment on stories lelMpmnwÌW^PS^^rò www.thecsusmpride.com Images courtesy of ai Jb �BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Marin Brewing Company brews Raspberry Trail Ale in Larkspur, California. The brewery opened in April of 1989. Brendan Moylan acts as the general partner for the brewery. The brewery only uses natural ingredients in their products. Furthermore, the brewery focuses on making unique and diverse tasting beers than those of the more common domestic breweries. Raspberry Trail Ale won two awards. The ale won gold in the California State Fair in 2005 and gold in the Best of the West in 2002. The dark brown glass bottle holds 22 fluid ounces with an alcohol by volume of 5%. Six ingredients comprise the award winning ate. The six ingredients are barley, malt, yeast, water, and natural raspberry flavoring. The bottle has a large label containing the company's logo of a swan on a lake. An array of purple and magenta hues comprises the label. A black bottle cap stamped with the yellow words California Brewed seals the ale. The ale pours soft with a half-inch thick head that disappears relatively quickly. The amber colored ale has an almost foggy tinting. The ale enters the mouth with a rapid surge of flavor that lingers on the tongue for several seconds. After the ale has disappeared a sugary film develops in the mouth causing the lips to smack in demand for more. The brewery recommends serving the ale in a glass as to release some of the flavoring. Raspberries alone are great tasting, but they are even better when used to flavor ale. Take a stroll to BevMo this week and check out this week's ale for a delicious fruit inspired delicacy. Photo by Jonathan Thompson Interview with: BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride S taff Writer Street performers at heart and gentlemen by nature, Jay, Lou, and Mickey Smart (a.k.a. The Smart Brothers) are unraveling the heartstrings of local music critics and enthusiasts alike with their old Hollywood jazz and Americana folk style. With dozens of instruments, such as ukuleles, soprano guitars, a jaw harp, slide whistle, castanets and an accordion—just to name a few—The Smart Brothers are well versed in love and harmony. Painting a picture under the stars with nothing but their beautiful melodies and flawless instrumental synchronization, the sound of The Smart Brothers is lush, rich, and soulful. How did The Smart Brothers come t o collect so many instruments? Jay Smart, the proud player of the suitcase, which doubles as a bass drum, said, "the funny thing is that they each have very strange stories behind them. For instance, we were in a pawnshop one time in the South and there was this octave mandolin there. Well, Lou walked in and said, 'I have to have that octave mandolin.' Of course we couldn't afford it, but we went back home, dug up these old sheepskin drums and other weird things, traded it all in, and got the octave mandolin." At a young age, Jay and Lou Smart garnered an appreciation for music not only as a result of their fascination for instruments, but also through the Photo courtesy of The Smart Brothers headphones of their walkmans blasting the inspirational tunes of Handel's a matter of time before the three own music,"' said Lou, and that's what "Messiah," The Beach Boys, and The they did. stumbled upon a happy accident at Beatles. Whereas Mickey—the adopted an open mic night at a local café. It With a five track demo currently Smart Brother—avidly listened to his was then, only a few short months out, The Smart Brothers are gearing up father's record collection as a child, ago, when they discovered their gift to create and distribute a full-length with over 60 years of vinyl classics, for harmony. "We were all sort of out artistic compilation of their music and grew up around his mother's own doing our own thing at the time, and which not only captures their unique career as a folk singer/songwriter. eventually we sard 'you know, screw sound and soul, but is also as visually Having been childhood and close that, we're good enough to make our stimulating for their audience as their friends most of their lives, it was only Getting Smart with the San Diega Scene live show is. "To recreate what we do on stage is hard because it's very visual, so we're even thinking when it does come out in spring, it may be a DVD, we may really push the envelope as far as the presentation goes," said Jay. "We actually have this rule that we go by, that we don't keep any good songs, we only keep thé great songs," said Mickey, when describing their ever-evolving songwriting process. Constructing songs that embody powerful emotions and amorous imagery, it seems only natural that the inspiration for their songs comes from women. Just back in town from a cross-country winter tour, The Smart Brothers, along with their banjos, kazoos and xylophones, (along with the other dozens of instruments) strive t o please their audience and spend their lives doing what they love the most: making music. "Our whole thing is we just want to make people happy. When they come to our show, people feel like they are falling in love, and that's a good thing t o feel," said Lou. "It's a great feeling," said Jay, " when you're actually falling in love-in a relationship, that part doesn't last long, so we're trying t o drag it out a little bit." Geared with an orange VW van backed to the brim with musical gadgets, and dressed t o the nines in slacks, bowties and Gatsby-like attire, one can easily find The Smart Brothers playing a show almost any night of the week. Regulars at several venues around town and performing on the streets upwards of four or five times a week, The Smart Brothers are thinking smart in terms of getting their name and their music out and into the hearts of San Diegans. For more info and upcoming show dates, please visit: www. thesmartbrothers.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2007-2008</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eighteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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