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XXI NO. 11 A S I ' s 2 009-10 cabinet 1608 students voted online from March 23-26 A SI President Vice President of External Affairs Vice President of Finance Vice President of Operations p i Travis Wilson m i David Ricardo B rittney R usso College of Business Administration C ollege of Education Vice President of Marketing CO Sara Ouellet Cole Tran Shane Skelton Student Representative at Large C ollege of Arts & Sciences Representative JS Nicholas Lopez Julia Recht l a 4 $ é m m m * 52 Raisa A lvarado WStsBSBr^^ ^ @0®od®7 1 Lee W right 48!' i ' ' à ï à m ® 1 40V 1 m Nathan M cWeeney Holly Gerrity T1* * M m m mm 52* �Tuesday April 07, 2009 T H E C IPRIDE imiomi STAFF EDITOR M CHIEF JACKIE CARBAJAL FACES AND PLACES EDITOR AMY SALISBURY FACTS AND PLACES ASSISTANT SANDRA CHALMERS ARTS $l ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR TLFFANIE H OANO' ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT BILL RHEIN COPY EDITOR TIFFANIE HOANG LAYOUT EDITOR RUDYMARTINEZ DISTRIBUTION MANAGER BILL RHEIN BUSINESS MANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINA L AWLER PR1DE__ADS@CSUSM.EDU ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON SENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL RHEIN SANDRA CHALMERS BEN ROFEEE JONATHAN THOMPSON STAFF WRITERS KEVIN CHATHAM IVAN GARCIA EBON I HARVEY MATT LEWIS GABI MARTINEZ JAMES SEBRING CONSUELO MARTINEZ JAZMINE LIRA BLAINE H . 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The Pride is published weekly I onTuesdays during the academic yearDistribution includes all of CSUSM campus. ThePride Cal State San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax; (760)750-3345 Email: csusmpride@gmaiLcom I http/Amw. thecsmmpride.cam Advertising Email: ide_ads@csusm.edu Viewpoint SEX ion, Recovering from spring break BY IVAN GARCIA Pride Staff Writer Did you see how much stuff happened during spring break? You remember when you did that thing with the thing with that one guy/girl? I thought you'd never live that down! Now, if only I knew an actual story of how much fun you had so we can talk about it, feel free to Facebook me. So hopefully whatever you did in Cabo, Mexico, Cancun, Palm Springs, or Temecula (yeah Temecula, that place is crazy!), hopefully you did it safely and responsibly. So, now that school is back in session after a much needed vacation, it is time to get back in the groove of pencils, book, and teacher's dirty looks (especially if you come to class hung-over, and that's just not fun either way, so don't do it). But I digress, this is a sex and relationship column, so let's talk about that aspect of spring break. Hopefully you didn't go to a spring break party spot looking for spring break love. Chances are it'll turn out as bad as that Kelly Clarkson movie when she was first starting out, yeah, you remember which one I'm talking about, the one with Justin Whatshisface. Well, who cares, the point is that that movie was terrible (see how I made that connection?). Finding love or simply a legitimate relationship at a spring break party location might not work due to its basis. Everyone is in Cancun or wherever to party, drink, and have fun. Usually, creating an emotional connection isn't the first thing on e veryone's mind when they're getting ready to do some Jaeger-bombs. Hence, if a relationship did bloom over some Irish car bombs, that relationship would be based on the grounds of sex and alcohol. And wouldn't that just be a fun and fulfilling story to tell your friends and family when you get back? "Oh so how did you two meet?" To which to reply, .. well, I was enamored by his/her ability to do a keg stand, can you imagine that? 128 seconds! Even grandpa can't do that!" But you never know, some relationships start on a non-normative basis and there's no telling how a relationship can turn out. Just make sure you take into account certain factors that can hinder this, like distance and part habits. You need someone that is faithful and willing to take the time to make it work. Now, let's talk about the sex (yes, you heardright).There's always the possibility that things could happen when out in a social situation where people are drinking and losing any inhibitions. Whether intended or not, sexual encounters happen, so better to be prepared if you intend for them. And if you don't, you know that you have the resources to stay safe in light of the situation. Make sure to visit the Student Health & Counseling Center for any questions you may have, stay safe & get tested, and prepare yourselfwith a plethora of condoms, dental dams, and other contraceptive choices. THE PRIDE Is Disneyland the happiest place on Earth? people would not pay $10 for a hamburger. It is that same escape that makes books and Over Spring Break, movies so enjoyable. I had the fortune of I guess it is best not spending two days in to over think the situathe Disneyland and tion. There are plenty California Adventure of ways tofindhappiparks. The famous ness and gratification, quote about these and Disneyland is ceramusement parks is tainly one ofthem. It is not a matter of that they are the "happiest place materialism and self-indulgence, the (Mi Earth." This is a pretty bold statement important part is to go with friends Waiting in line for The Holly- and families and make memories in wood Tower Hotel ride, I won- aplace where one can do things that dered if this was true. The parks are impossible anywhere else. are really clean, and there's rides, Not wanting to sound like a cheesy shows, characters, and I cannot film line, Ifindit hard to express the think of anywhere on Earth I idea that the happiest place I find is with loved ones. By innocently would rather be. Then I wondered if Disney- believing in the magic of Disney, land is the pinnacle of happiness. there is infinite fun to be had. I cannot prove or disprove that it Considering the park's claim, I pondered ifthe park or the people is the happiest place, but Disneyland is an incredible place to be. Ticket are happy and what prices are high, but with a good attidefines happitude and ness. willingAll ofa sudden ness to I was caught up have in seri- o u s fun, one can get his orhermoneys worth. Being there wim friends, family, and loved casual, ones is what school-free makes day. Happiness is so arbitrary that it is difficult to make an argument Disneyland is an escape from ries and reality; otherwise magic. BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Inaugural Easter planning committee meeting BY BLAINE H. MOGIL Pride Staff Writer It was a quiet Tuesday in February a few years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in 33 A.D. when the meeting took place. Good planning was crucial because Easter was being developed to celebrate the life of Jesus. Easter also needed to incorporate traditional spring celebrations of the day to make the celebration accessible to more people. A handful of elder event planners gathered to create this celebration for generations to come. This meeting had gone on for several days and the elders agreed upon the major issues. Overtired and worn out from days of intense negotiations, the elders were trying to tie up a few loose ends and find a way to get the children involved. It was clear that the children needed something to speak to them, perhaps an Easter mascot, a symbol if you will. During a heated debate about the Easter mascot for the kids, two of the elders began verbally jousting. One called the other an alter cocker. Responding, the verbally assaulted elder yelled back, "Well you're no spring chicken either!" Who would have thought? The yelling stopped. A spring chicken! Now we're on to something. Other elders stood in protest and wanted to axe the chicken idea. "Chickens aren't cute," they proclaimed, "and what kid could relate to a chicken mascot?" In the meantime, two of the wiser elders began their own side discussion about which came first the chicken or the egg. The kids needed something to represent the renewal of spring, something cute, something fertile, something fuzzy and cuddly. "Perhaps we should use the standard bearer of fertility, the bunny," declared one elder. After all, who can argue against bunnies? A quiet swell of conversation swept through the group. It became clear that the bunny proposal was gaining support. Soon, the two elders argument about the chicken or the egg began toriseabove the bunny discussion. "First was the chicken," yelled one. "You could not have a chicken without an egg," shot back the other. It seemed that the whole meeting was falling to pieces. Just then, an up and coming advertising executive named David jumped up on a table in the center of the group and shouted, "Stop!" He then proceeded to pull out an easel and some papyrus and began , to sketch out a complete marketing plan. He was a man possessed. He recapped the main ceremonial points on papyrus (this later became known as a "papyrus point" presentation). "First," he declared, "the bunny is the official Easter mascot, and also, the egg stays just not as a mascot. Bunnies will be the mascot because they are cute, cuddly, and best represent fertility because they breed like, well, bunnies. The kids will love it. The egg stays not so much for the kids, but as a conversation starter. Who can resist getting sucked into the whole chicken/ egg debate?" he queried. There was a muffled consensus on this point. "For the kids though, we can keep them busy using that new Mordechai PAAS dye kit to color the eggs and make them bright and cheery." The group, being tired and hungry came to agreement with everything David proposed and so Easter was born and agreed that the chicken should be axed, roasted and eaten. Years later, during Easter celebrations, the kids became enthralled with the chicken/egg debate, the elders not so much. After all, you can only hear "How come?" so many times. So began the tradition of hiding the eggs. The elders knew that by hiding the eggs, this would get the kinder out of their hair for a while and allow them some much needed Easter rest. Postscript: The strangest tradition, which followed much later, is the idea that the Easter Bunny would actually deliver the Easter eggs and candies to all the children on the night before Easter. This tradition is reputed to have developed in Germany. Based on my . personal observations, and readings, my hypothesis is that either Lewis Carroll or Edgar Allen Poe started this tradition. 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It is the perfect time to reflect, especially as college students, on the responsibilities surrounding alcohol consumption. It takes a sound mind to maintain awareness o f any responsibility, the biggest of responsibilities being the well-being of yourself and others. Alcohol awareness is such an important issue for Cal State San Marcos that it is a requirement. Freshmen are required, within their first two semesters, to become knowledge- able and tested on alcohol and drinking. Alcohol can be a bittersweet topic of discussion. It can be a great addition, or an avoidable necessity for social gatherings. However, no one has been censored from the terrible consequences due to someone's lack of responsibility when throwing back cold ones or curing Monday blues with margaritas. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a branch of the US Department of Health Services, "one 12 ounce of beer has about as much alcohol as a 1.5 ounce shot of liquor, a 5 ounce glass of wine, or wine cooler." Too often people believe that a swig from a can or bottle will somehow relieve the stress of life and they do not realize their need for intoxicating liquids. Knowledge about alcohol is crucial at any age, any academic level, and any socioeconomic status because the casual, beginning, or veteran drinker must recognize the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. SAMHSA says that there is a clear difference between the two. Alcoholism is "alcohol dependence syndrome." Sufferers crave it. They lose control of their alcohol intake and often develop a physical dependence and an increase in tolerance. On the other hand, when alcohol causes someone to fail in fulfilling responsibilities, drinking in what could turn into a dangerous situation, and having reoccurring problems related to the consumption of alcohol, that is alcohol abuse. Whether you label yourself or someone else as an alcoholic,www. collegedrinkingprevention.gov, from alcohol and choose another created by the National Institute drink of choice. The college experience does not On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, lists some steps to help cut go without incidents. The key to down on drinking. Some of these alcohol awareness is simple: stay steps include writing down the aware of the presence of alcohol reasons for cutting down or stop- and be responsible when you or ping, set a safe drinking goal, keep others choose to drink. Be aware a journal or diary of your drink- when it interrupts your ability to ing, drink slower, or take a break deal with life's many responsibili- Photo by Eboni Harvey ties, which for the college student goes without question. Live the experience without allowing alcohol to damage your wallet, your friendships, your education, and most importantly your life. Visit any of the above websites or stop by CSUSM Health Services for more information on alcohol awareness. Feed y our h ead Steps t oward a stress-free semester's end Meditation •• . "!. . - Elizabeth Scott, a San Diego State University graduate with a B.A in With spring break over, summer Psychology and a Master's of Sciis left to look forward to. But with ence in Counseling, said, "Meditapresentations, papers, and preparing tion builds on deep breathing, and for final exams, lying under the sun takes it a step forward." Scott added without any worries can seem like that when one meditates, the brain an eternity away. Instead of pulling enters an area of functioning that is your hair out, there are several ways similar to sleep. Meditation prevents to keep your wits through this last the mindfromworking overtime. month of classes. Journaling Breathe Scott suggested keeping a jourTaking deep breaths can benefit nal where feelings and cognition the body and the mind. It allows related to stressful events can be more oxygen to enter the blood. As logged. Keeping a journal can sima result, About.com said it "wakes plify thoughts and feelings and can up the brain." This will relax the help gain valuable self-knowledge. muscles. Breathing exercises are Sex also convenient because they can As if anyone needs an excuse. be done anywhere! Combine deep Not only does it take the mind off breathing with a short walk with a worries for a period of time, but an Arizona State University study of friend to maximize the effect. BY GABRIELA MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer 58 women shows sexual behavior with ai partner lowers negative, mood and stress. It also provides a higher occurrence of a positive mood for the following day. The study mentions stress levels only lower when the women orgasm with a partner. Laughter Laughing reduces the levels of stress hormones like Cortisol and epinephrine and increases healthenhancing hormones like endorphins and neurotransmitters. Music Listening to music can be a great stress reliever because you can listen to it while you're doing your regular activities like eating, cleaning, paying bills (this can be stressful). Waking up to your favorite song can also set the tone for a stress free day. g -Jtoa't jHX^astinate^Jigjg^ ^ ^ We Jiear it all tfie t me, But procrastination really does lead to stress. Waiting until the last minute promotes a rushed feeling directly related to stressful emotions. Instead of finding reasons not to start your work, try looking at the task differently so that it does not seem overwhelming. If it is a larger project, break it up into smaller parts and try setting your own deadlines for them. Being stressed causes one to lose their ability to think, and everyone stresses at one point or another wfa^erJteut responsibuity, or even social stress. Knowing how to deal with stress or reduce it is important. But what is most important is next time stress is taking over remember to use these steps the grasp control and take charge of your life once again. Photo courtesy oflivebreatheyoga.com UniversityVoice Photos by Diana Valdiviä/Pride StàffWrìter •••••••ni " What is your favorite part about spring?" ••••I T m fascinated with growth, so Fd have to say watching flowers "My favorite thing about spring is the new plant life, animal life, and spiritual life that is coming to be and those that are recovering." "It's a nice transitionary season between winter and summer, perfect between two season balance. Nice weather." AurielDice Mil Megan Omotoy 2011 Jar ed Rodio 2010 lÄilliiiiillilr "It's getting closer to summer. One of my favorite things is you get to wear different close, get out of die jackets and scarves. Another favorite thing is my grandparents come to visit in May from ^ Mexico!" dtEtr . 2009 I t's the seasoiioflove! Ashley Quibilan 2020 •1Ü �Faces & Places THE PRIDE Tuesday April 07, 2009 5 Candles for César Candlelight vigil in memory of the civil rights activist BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer in 1993. To some, he is a spiritual figure and was an advocate for non-violent change in the fashion On Tbesday, April 07, mem- of Gandhi. He also was an envibers of the CSUSM community a ronmentalist and outspoken comcandlelight vigil for César Chávez munity leader in California and at his commemorative statue in other states. He began work with Chávez Plaza. The CSUSM branch the Community Service Organiof M.E.Ch.A. sponsored the vigil. zation, a Látino civilrightsgroup, The event was also sponsored by in the early fifties and went on to the Arts & Lectures Department, form the National Farm Workers The Clarke, College Assistance Association with Dolores Huerta, Migrant Program, National Latino which would become the United Research Center, Oaxaca Student Farm Workers in 1962. He led boyOrganization, Educational Oppor- cotts, hunger strikes, and protests tunity Program, Latino Commu- and is credited with making great nity Organization, and Espiritu strides in thefieldsof immigration, de Nuestro Futuro. Candles were education, workers reform, and placed at the base of the statue and Mexican-American rights. the Mexican flag was flown from Several states including Calithe adjacent light post in memory fornia observe March 31 as César of the leader. The students who Chávez day, in which most governwished to say a few words were ment institutions excluding K-12 allowed to speak about how César schools are closed. Because this Chávez and his life inspired their day happens to fall in the middle own lives. A raffle immediately of spring break for CSUSM, it was followed the event, which included decided that a candlelight vigil prizes that M.E.Ch.A. donated. honoring the man would be held According to www.chavezfoun- the week before. "I really wish the holiday was dation.org, César Estrada Chávez was a civilrightsactivist and labor happening this week," said Leo leader throughout the fifties, six- Elorza, a member of the Oaxaca ties, seventies and until his death Students Organization. "We are having this vigil now, but I think if the actual holiday took place during regular school hours, students and teachers could focus on it a lot more. But because it happens during spring break, César Chávez day itself doesn't seem like it's getting proper recognition." Lindsey Hernandez, who is a member of the CSUSM chapter of M.E.Ch*.A., agreed with Elorza for the most part. "I do think (the holiday) would get more recognition during regular hours, but it's not as if no one's doing anything," Hernandez said. "This vigil today and the events we have planned in the next few weeks are in honor of his memory, and I think these events get a lot of recognition from other people." dent of M.E.Ch.A. at CSUSM, also had some words to say regarding the ceremony. "The people that attended were students, faculty, staff, and most importantly community. This is an event that M.E.Ch.A. does every year in honor of César Chávez and this year we included and made Dolores Huerta a part of it as well by having a keynote speaker specifically talk about her as another speaker spoke about César Chávez." There have been several events this past month on campus put on to commemorate the memory of César Chávez and the legacy of the California Farm Worker Movement. An upcoming event is a lecture by Dr. Richard Griswold Del Castillo, "The Triumph of Spirit," which will take place Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30pm at the Clarke Field House. For more information on M.E.Ch.A., you can visit the campus branch at www.csusm. edu/student_orgs/mecha or the official national website at www. nationalmecha.org. Maria Rocha, Presi- Photo by Matt Lewis Famil Planning * A ccess # C are * Treatment F amily P lanning @ S HCS Extended u ntil September 30, 2009! Family PACT provides no-cost family planning services to low-Income men and women, Including teens. 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"As you smell the fresh leeped actors caught in the act of kanoodling earth of the piquet floor." at a restaurant Courtesy of urbandictionary.com W hat to see on D VD M ovies dark a nd rosey, a trifecta of p osey Jackie would do next This Jackie Kenand how Posey would nedy obsession is pull it off. Not a total fitting of a daughter train wreck, but also Although I have seenfilmswith in a wealthy Washnot quite on track. If ington, D.G. family. Parker Posey in the past, these films you slow down to gawk were largely forgettable. The ten- No one in the Pascal at car accidents, this dency to forget performers in for- family has a strong film is for you. What to with gettable productions is just the way connection See** (for Posey) it is. True luck is torediscoverthese reality. The family "Clockwatchers" forgotten actors. It was pure seren- rarely ventures out This is a film selected dipity that the first twofilmsI picked oftheir home, which Image courtesy of not for Posey but for up this week both featured Posey. keeps the madness Goldcrest Films Int. Toni Collete who is What I saw was a beautiful actress contained. who clearly hid, and at times flashed, Marty, played slickly by Josh among my favorite actors. She has a dark side. She is an enchanting Hamilton, is the one person in the proven her abilities to handle anyperformer who really hits the mark family that is at least in orbit around thing, in assignment thrown at her, when she unleashes her dark side sanity while everyone else is in with ease. This film chronicles the on an audience. She proves that the deep space. When he brings home lives of four office temps who colleconly thing she likes about rules is his girlfriend Lesly, played by Tori tively don't have enough combined Spelling, home for self-esteem for one person. Here breaking them. She Thanksgiving dinner, Posey plays Margaret, arebellookwill connect with, the belly of the insane ing to shake things up who secretly or awaken, that dark e beast of a family is wants appreciationfroma company side in anyone who slowly sliced opened where no one even knows her name. watches her on screen and exposed. Coilete stars as Iris and is the one performances. The story itself person who grows in the film, as "TheHouseofYes" pushes all the bound- over time her self-confidence slowly This is a dark comedy, aries it can, but in the begins to blossom. Spiced into the a twisted and perverse process loses parts of mix are some intriguing support story on many levels. the potential for shock, characters including Jamie KenIn this film, Posey laughter and darkness. nedy as Art the Marks-a-lot sniffing stars and portrays Image courtesy of Posey is the reason to mail boy, and Helen Fitzgerald as Jackie 'O' Pascal, a Banderia Entertainment watch thisfilm.Every- the mousy kleptomaniac executive young woman with serious mental health problems, not thing else about thisfilmjust doesn't assistant the least of which is her fascination quite work and by the end of the film The four main women in this with Jackie Kennedy and her inces- the thing holding a strong interest is film, Margaret, Iris, Lisa Kudrow tuous relationship with her brother. my dark side wanting to see what as Paula, and Alanna Ubach as Jane BY BLAINE H. MOGIL Pride Staff Writer develop into a group of tight knit funny, and makes the audience feel friends. They arefriendsof conve- good that a television screen sepanience, bound only by the one thread rates themfromher. In this film, an all-star comic cast that they work together as the outcast temps. They never expose their true was assembled including Catherine selves to each other, perhaps fearing O'Hara and Eugene Levy, as well as the. repercussions and the potential Jennifer Coolidge, Larry Miller, Fred loss of theirfriends.Ironically, this Willard and more. The film follows need for privacy that they each trea- five Mayflower Kennel Club Dog sure so much becomes the reason Show contenders and their quirky that theirfriendshipsdissolve. owners. There is a very nice mix of When Cleo joins the office mid characters, a well-assembled story, way through the film, and things and a few very comedic moments begin to vanishfromthe office, Mar- such as when Eugene Levy as Gerry garet is quick to point thefingerat Fleck explains that he doesn't dance Cleo. The three otherfriendsques- because he has two left feet. The tion whether Cleo is truly guilty, or is camera then pans down to show that Margaret casting aspersions to clear he means it; he in feet has two left herself. feet. I don't care who you are, that's The story ¡days out nicely and funny! there is a strong conThe whole cast Xoomedy from the doctor ot Wamg hr Guffmsi. ] nection between the does a great job with DESTIN characters and with the material, but the the viewer. This Indy other memorable film is endearing and performance was worth the view, but do Jennifer Coolidge as plan to watch closely Sherri Ann Cabot In for the nuances, and a support role she is you will be rewarded. unforgettably good, What to See*** and you know that she will be a comic "Best in Show" The film stars Posey presence for years Image courtesy of Castle to come. If you are as Meg Swan married Rock Entertainment looking for a film to fellow DINK (dual income no kids), Michael Hitchcock "pick me up" this may not be the best as Hamilton Swan. In her perfor- in the video store, it does make for a mance here, Posey is maniacal and fun show. What to See *** S The Sounds BY AMY SALISBURY Faces & Places Editor Television is a powerful medium. 99% of American households have one TV. The majority have two or more. Anyone desiring maximum exposure can take comfort in knowing that television will put you in the homes of millions. Musicians would naturally consider this when trying to break into the industry. Countless companies approach art- ists with the prospect of broadcasting their music through* commercials. The prospect of being associated with a product might seem unattractive, but when the public receives the advertisement well, the artists could propel their way toward stardom. Case in point: The Sounds. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who isn't familiar with the Geico commercials. This car insurance company certainly has some brilliant ad writers at their disposal. The Geico gecko has had his fair share of fame, but the real stars are the cavemen. Sprung from Geico's slogan, "So easy a caveman could do it," the cavemen appeared in several of Geico's recent campaigns. A personal favorite of mine features the cavemen selling motorcycle insurance. Granted, the advertisements haven't swayed me from my current vehicle insurance provider, but they have exposed me to a band I wouldn't know otherwise. The Sounds are a Swedish band formed in the late 90s. Lead singer Maja Ivarsson founded the band with Felix Rodriguez, Johan Bengtsson, Jesper Anderberg, and Fredrik Nilsson. In 2002, they released their debut album, "Living in America." The album didn't break into the US charts, but their 2006 release, "Dying to Say This to You," became number 1 on the US Heatseeker chart, and 107 on the Billboard 200. "Hurt You," off "Dying to Say This to You," propels The Sounds' music into homes across the nation. The track, heavy with new-wave styling and punchy synth, turns a poptinged hook into the perfect commercial backdrop. I don't know how "cool" it is to be known as "that band from that commercial," but I wouldn't have known of The Sounds without Geico. As a result of this exposure, The Sounds are now touring as a support act with No Doubt across America. Their third studio album, "Crossing the Rubicon," comes out June 2. �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Tuesday, Apr// 07, 2 009 / Kristina W o n g : W o n g Flew O v e r the C uckoo's N est Prominent A sian American performer visits C S U S M BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer One of the fall highlights of CSUSM's Arts and Lecture Series includes the recent visit by Kristina Wong. The March 24 visit by Wong included a lecture to students in the day followed by an evening condensed performance of her latest award-winning theatrical piece, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Wong, a prominent Asian American writer and solo performer, uses sharp humor and psychology in her interactive performance based on the high rates of mental illness and suicide among Asian American women. Wong plays the role of various fictional personas that keeps the audience absorbed and on an emotional rollercoaster during the entire performance. The evening included moments of silence and extreme laughter as Wong shifted the mood of her performance and storytelling. One minute the audience would be seriously engaged in complete silence as they the listened to the emotional pleas of Wong's character seeking help from knitted rags representing people. Minutes later, laughter burst from the audience when Wong's character would scream and cuss at them. The audience also participated with assigned responses to Wong's queues as they held up funny photos of her. The performance ended with a powerful and unexpected twist when revealed that Wong's character is a patient in a mental institution. The evening's performance closed with an open Q&A session with the artist. In addition to being a performer, Wong is also a community activist and educator. The organization Speak Out outlines Wong's previous work to include conducting writing workshops for women of color, and her previous work as former artistic director of the Asian American Teen Theater Company, where she created educational theater on teen issues such as HIV/ AIDS with youth. Wong uses unapologetic humor to address serious, and at times, taboo issues affecting women of color. In 2000, Wong created a mock mail order bride website (www.bigbadchinesemama.com). The site serves as a lesson website for men looking to order Asian brides and uses sarcastic humor in its content. The site's web page reads, "Yeah, you've seen mail order bride sites before, you may have even surfed over to an Asian porn site, but never in your wildest culturally commodifying sick sexual desires, have you been schooled by women (womyn) like this!" Whether Wong is doing a solo performance, lecturing, or helping with youth and community theatre, she is definitely someone worth paying attention to. Wong will continue to tour the United States with her intriguing performance of "Wong Flew Over the Image courtesy ofManja.org Cuckoo's Nest" as she makes her next stops in Chicago, New York and Minnesota. For more information on Kristina Wong, visit www. kristinawong.com. N o day but today ! Review for Rent I continue to claim "Phantom of the Opera" as the best musical on the Broadway platLights, camera, and sing! form, yet "Rent" surpassed my The Broadway musical "Rent" expectations. I can see why wowed audiences at the Civic " Rent" won the Tony award for Theatre in San Diego as the Best Musical in 1996. Adam traveling show featured perfor- Pascal and Anthony Rapp seem mances from March 10 to March to be the strongest singers on 15. This Broadway performance the stage, pleasing the audience provides more than just the bliss with booming notes and flawless of soaring notes f rom Adam pitch. These two veteran perPascal (Roger) and Anthony formers may be aging, but their Rapp (Mark). The cast tingles youthful passion make their the audience with acrobatics, voices resonate with energy. mile-wide vocal projection, and The electric energy of the audigut-wrenching emotion. This ence and clapping-before-popuRent cast boasted two perform- lar scenes make the atmosphere ers of the original cast, Adam light and f un. Pascal and Anthony Rapp, who Broadway musicals hold onto also starred in the motion pic- a high standard of musical talent, ture film of "Rent." presentation, and acting. "Rent" BY CHRIS SHAW Pride Staff Writer holds that standard on a pedestal as tall as the Empire State Building. "Rent" can be held in high esteem along with Broadways such as "The Lion King" and "Phantom of the Opera." The crowd-pleasing "Rent" adds to my list of magical music memories. The falsetto, runs, and everlasting crescendos will please the taste buds of your ears. Some moments may even evoke a few small tears of joy. Fans will enjoy the acrobatics of Angel's dancing on the table, the stripper's silky voice melt-» ing your mind, group dances along the second-story staircase, bright spotlights, the colorful city stage, and performers risking a fall from the upper floor. The audience reacts to every CALLING - ALL nuance or long dramatic note the play itself with responding with cheers of "yay," "ooohhs," cheers and cow "moos." and girl screams. A couple of musical numbers The musical performance allow my brain to dull or tire, but proves to be far superior to the the transitions are smooth. The film version. The ringing in the strong voices relay the pace of ears of "525 thousand six hun- entertainment. The cast hit their dred minutes" remains short and last notes and bow in a line of sweet. Some songs bore me, but interlocked hands. The audience other numbers leave memorable and I give a proud standing ovaimpressions. Certain sections tion. make the narrative unclear or Several other Broadway shows confusing, but Rent has a coher- such as "Wicked," "Legally ent framework with emphatic Blonde," and "The Lion King" dance and song. I did not enjoy will be performed at the Civic the scene of Maureen's odd pro- Theatre in San Diego for the test stage performance from the remaining 2009-2010 season. If film version but I really enjoy you want to experience the deep that scene in the live show. In pleasure of Broadway musicals this scene, Maureen's eccen- and classic standing ovations tric behavior creates a moment in San Diego, visit http://www. when the crowed participates in broadwaysd.com/index.php. MÌfÈRST^^ Earn elective c redits B uild a p ortfolio Get involved on c ampus Great for resume Increase n etworking o pportunities Interested? 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Junior's is a diner style restaurant between West 45th and 8th Avenue in Times Square that has arguably the best cheesecake in the Big Apple. During spring break, I had the remarkable opportunity to visit one of my favorite cities in the world, Manhattan. During our last evening in New York, my mom and I walked around Times Square and explored order the layered chocolate cheesecake. the sights. When we asked about a good Both of the desserts were simply amazing. place to sit arid eat, the locals pointed us Junior's cheesecakes set themselves apart to Junior's. from the rest of the competition through Junior's is a moderately priced restau- texture. The cheesecakes simply melted in rant with great quintessential American my mouth and were astonishingly creamy culinary staples. The menu boasts tradi- and velvety. The portion size was very tional diner favorites such as sandwiches, generous but I still found myself shakes and a variety of burgers. During wanting more (yes, it's that J m jflH^g our dining experience, we also found, the great). , staff to be pleasant, helpful, and attentive. Junior's has three locations in The highlight of the experience was New York, Times Square, Grand undoubtedly the desserts. Junior's offered Central Station, and Brooklyn. If you a variety of cheesecakes and other desserts. have the a sweet tooth and want to taste I ordered a plain cheesecake and my mom New York's finest cheesecake without having to travel across the US, have no fear, just visit www.juniorscheesecake. com and order from a number of delicious options. Image courtesy ofJuniors Cheesecake C ougar Kitchen Attention all students ! The Pride is looking f ori student submissions for a literary • magazine due out later this semester.Submit your work of poetry, prose, essay, fiction, non-fiction, artwork, or photography to csusmpride@gmail.com with the subject headline titled: Pride literary magazine. Submissions must be under 5,000 words; minium of 2 submissions per person. Keep an eye out in The Pride for more details . Questions? Contact us at 760-7506099 or csusmpride@gmail. com M ahi M ahi Banh M i Receipe by Food Network Ingredients: * 1/2 baguette cut into 2 pieces, or 2 ciabatta rolls * 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted * 2 tablespoons mayonnaise * 2 scallions, sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces * 1/2 carrot, shredded or julienned * 1/2 Kirby cucumber, julienned * 1 tablespoon leftover Thai salad dressing * 2 leftover Thai Red Cuny Mahi Mahi fillets * 1/2 bunchfreshcilantro or mint * 1/2 bunch watercress, woody stems removed * Asian chili sauce (optional) Directions Preh eat broiler high. Split baguette or and brush both sides with butter. Broil until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the broiler and spread both sides with mayonnaise. Toss the scallions, carrot and cucumber in the dressing. Stack the sandwiches with fish, the tossed vegetables, herbs, watercress and chili sauce, desired. Photo courtesy food network Stronqbow <gi A must nave for apple lovers BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer Your road to higher education starts with the S PRINTER Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the SPRINTER train and BREEZE buses! Cal State University San Marcos SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass $49.00 Purchase through the Parking and Transportation Services office (FCB 107). Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! The number of passes is limited. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT 6oNCTD.com S 511 Bulmers America out of Middlebury, Vermont, imports and bottles Strongbow Dry Gider from England. The name Strongbow comesfromRichard de Clare, the second Earl of Pembroke, Lord of Leinster, and Justiciar of Ireland. He lived from 1130 to 1176. He is famous for his involvement in the Norman Invasion of Ireland that occurred in 1169. He used Welsh archers tofightagainst Ireland. The archers had an advantage because Irish fighters relied on javelins. BevMo retails six 12fluidounce bottles for $8.29. The glass bottle features a simple label with a bow and arrow in black, white, and a little bit of gold. A black bottle cap with a bow and arrow in gold stencil seals a brew with 5% alcohol by volume. Johnny Appleseed's efforts were not in vain. The dry cider is comprised of fermented apple juice amongst other ingredients. Strongbow pours watery generating a slight lancet. Little bubbles of bliss rise to the top throughout the duration producing a bitter aroma. The brew enters and immediately tickles the lips and tongue. After thé initial gentle shock, a bold apple flavor cleanses the palette. The crispness of the cider should pair well with light lunches or dinners such as turkey sandwiches and chicken salads. The sweetness side of the beer could also be enjoyed alongside simple ice cream flavors such as vanilla or chocolate. Naturally, apple lovers will love the cider. Keep on studying and turning in papers. However,findtime to take a break and enjoy a bottle of Strongbow Dry Cider. Cheers mates! � 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>2008-2009</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The nineteenth 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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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Description An account of the resource Vol. 21, No. 12 reports on the ASI election, with the President not yet decided. Student health in alcohol awareness and stress management are also featured, with a report on the candlelight vigil for Cesar Chavez's birthday. alcohol Associated Students (ASI) elections spring 2009 stress