https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5f06460bbaf410c9da0222fd5eff81de.pdf 7fe9aa2b527d9c815998dc180a6a8b8b PDF Text Text T H G AYPRI EDITiO T HE C O U G A R CHRONICLE ISSUE # 1 3 W EDNESDAY Volume XLIII APR 2 2,2015 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Sports 2 - Read about the Pride Center's first 4 - Cougar baseball is enjoying a successful edition of The Queery. season. Opinion Features 5 - Abrahân Monzon is the new Assistant Director of the ASI Community Centers. 9 - We discuss what it is like to be a member of the LGBTQA community. Yom HaShoah to remember Holocaust Speakers, presentations andritualsto be held on April 22 at USU Amphitheatre B Y N ICOLE HOLMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR TIFT W HITE R OSE M EMORI A T Í *F I P - I IN nonm or tm WHITE ÚOS^J^^Y-R - . . The <,ou. -gec-u* Group O Students At The Tniverity O Munich . f | f f Holocaust Remembrance " io Hiîle- s- Nazi Regime iheOci;» R^^nceOrçu? T - / * o o r^hvíioí, f t h*HaloesSSIHH H | Day will be honored at :• Son* CSUSM with an event that ' Yoa ^ «^it^ÄÄÄNHvmg ^tarife | ^ M i will allow students to experiT e Whit« Rem$i||§ Mp§r«I la Aífenterfic > h Carin Act * ' *'* ence the history of the HoloV ¿or I iran^ted;^rse-Ev " ^ ^ w g M m ^'M&a^éÂSëft r^ìr^i^ltò caust in an effort to keep these I: issues alive within the minds II ' ^^ „ « ' " of people across the world. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, rJ April 22 in the USU Amphitheatre, ASI will be hosting a Photo by Chris Morales Yom HaShoah event for Holocaust Remembrance Day. The White Rose Memorial has been a part of campus since 2003. Yom HaShoah was inau- in Israel, Yom HaShoah is of creating a brighter future. It will also highlight Hologurated in 1953 as a Holo- a day where people across This event will feature caust survivor, Fanny Krascaust Remembrance Day the globe can stop, remem- multiple speakers, pres- ner Lebovits, who will be and is honored worldwide. ber and learn from the entations and traditional sharing her - experiences Already a national holiday events of the past in hopes Yom HaShoah practices. with those in attendance. Incorporating traditional Yom HaShoah elements such as a candle ceremony, this event will also include a poetry reading by several CSUSM students. Another speaker and CSUSM history professor, Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, will be giving a presentation about the Holocaust Memorial on campus, the White Rose. "Remembering the Holocaust is an extremely important thing. It is not just a JewT ish issue, it is a human issue," said Wendy Bryer, the program director for this event. Though the Holocaust ended 70 years ago, organizers say that the pain and scars left behind on the world remain fresh in the minds of millions of people. "There are only a few years left to hear these important first-hand accounts and we believe it is important to bring Fanny's story to our campus," Bryer said. "Even if you have heard a Holocaust Survivor's story, every story is different and it is our duty as humans to listen, remember and say never again." Attending this event will help educate students as well as allow them to pay respects to those who survived the Holocaust. In order to commemorate the history and experiences of Holocaust survivors, students and community members are encouraged to attend this free event on April 22. Red Flag Campaign calls for the end of sexual violence on campuses CSUSM organizations sponsor awareness month through a variety of events B Y JASMINE D EMERS NEWS EDITOR CSUSM organizations are currently hosting a campaign in order to end dating and sexual violence as well as to promote empowerment through peer intervention. The Red Flag Campaign began on April 13 at CSUSM, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it advocates against sexual violence and dating violence on college campuses across the country. CSUSM is one of nearly 250 college campuses that are participating in this public awareness campaign. Sponsored by Student Affairs Departments such as ATOD, ASI, Civility, the H.O.P.E. and Wellness Center, Student Health & Counseling Services, SLL and Residence Education, the Red Flag Campaign had its first official launch in October of 2007 on just 18 campuses. According to an announcement sent out to Student Affairs at CSUSM, "This social Hundreds of redflagsadorn the lawn outside of the USU. marketing campaign was created to promote a 'bystander intervention' strategy, encouraging friends and other campus community members to 'say/do something' when they see warning signs ("red flags") for sexual/ dating violence in their own or a friend's relationship." Redflagshave been placed and displayed all across the campus along with a series of eight posters that reflect themes such as co- ercion, emotional abuse, sexual assault, victimblaming, excessive jealousy, isolation and stalking. "[There] will be a series of eight posters displayed across campus that illustrate "red flags" that might be present in a relationship in which dating violence is happening," said the announcement. These campaign posters represent a diverse amount of people in different kinds of relationships, whether that be heterosexual or homosexual. According to the Red Flag Campaign website, one in five college dating relationships are violent and abusive, and one in four women are the victims of rape or attempted rape. 42 percent of those victims didn't tell anyone about their assault and only five percent reported it to the police. Surrounding this campaign, CSUSM organizations are hosting several events also learn how intersectionality is an important concept when intervening. Also, the annual "Take Back the Night" event will be at 5 p.m. on April 23 in the Library Plaza. This event is a worldwide effort to end all forms of sexual violence and it is recognized in over 30 countries. Take Back the Night events can include marches, vigils, rallies and activities that are centered around the issues of sexual violence and the need to take action against them. Photo by Chis Morales Lastly, April 29 is National Denim Day and the CSUSM in the remaining weeks of Student Affairs division is April that they greatly en- asking that students wear courage students to attend. denim in order to support From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on survivors of sexual violence. April 22 in the USU Ball- This event will also act as a room, Speaker Liat Wexler, way for students to educate from the Center for Commu- others about these issues. nity Solutions, will provide students with a workshop For more information on Bystander Intervention about the Red Flag Camin the LGBTIQ Communi- paign, please visit http:// ties. Students will have the theredflagcampaign.org/, opportunity to learn how and follow the campus to be an active bystander calendar for more inforin difficult situations and mation on these events. �2 News Editor: Jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, 22,2015 NEWS LGBTQA students release new publication on campus WEDNESDAY, APRIL Party held to celebrate first edition of magazine, The Queery coming-out stories, film recommendations and support for those who exist in the LGBTQA community. The LGBTQA Pride Cent- A couple of brave writers er at CSUSM recently held a volunteered to read their release party for its very first articles aloud to those in atedition of a new publication tendance and, after uproarientitled The Queery, a maga- ous applause, many people zine that intends to reach out asked those who contributed to the LGBTQA community. to The Queery to sign their The Queery, which was of- copies of the publication. ficially released on WednesThe Queery, although day, April 8, is a zine-like a collaboration between publication written and de- students and the CSUSM veloped by students on cam- Pride Center, is ultimatepus, and provides insight into ly the brainchild of stuthe stories and experiences dent, Alex Maravillas. of the LGBTQA community. When asked how he came During the event, con- up with the idea for the new tributors shared personal magazine, Maravillas said, B Y NICOLE HOLMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR other students and members of the LGBTQA Center to create the publication's magazine-inspired layout. The purpose of The Queery is to provide information for those both in the LGBTQA community as well as Allies. It also serves as a creative platform for those who wish to express themselves through writing, art and prose. "I feel that The Queery is important to CSUSM Photo by Chris Morales because members of the Copies of The Queery are available in the ASI Community Centers. LGBTQA community usually don't get to be heard. "The Queery stemmed from growing up. The magazine's It gives priority to marginmy personal stories as an goal is to reach out to audi- alized students so they can young adolescent gay youth ences who identify as queer." have a voice, too," CSUSM who suffered oppression Maravillas worked with student, Kayla Salgado, said. In an effort to create a safe environment where all students can be heard, publications like The Queery allows experiences to be shared that may not have otherwise been heard. Maravillas also discussed plans f ot the next issue, saying, "I want the magazine to innovate to different endeavors, perhaps photo stories or collages. I want next issue to be more creative in terms of layout." If you are interested in submitting a story or art piece for the next issue of The Queery, please contact the CSUSM Pride Center for more information. Conversations that matter, being an active bystander often be seen in society, and how to combat those stereoSENIOR STAFF WRITER types in an educated manner even when the stereotype is CSUSM organizations directed at somebody else. recently hosted a discusThe discussion began at 12 sion that served to teach p.m. in the USU ballroom students about cultural ap- and hosted speakers Abrahan propriation and bystander Monzon and Greg Toya. The intervention in order to event commenced with Greg foster an accepting and un- Toya, who spoke about the derstanding environment. "Beyond the Stereotype" This event was held on display in the Kellogg LiApril 14 as part of the Con- brary and the Civility proversations that Matter Se- gram that is on campus. He ries and was sponsored by introduced the topic of civilthe Civility Campaign, the ity, defining it as "conducting Gender Equity Center, the oneself with care, respect, LGBTQA Pride Center, the empathy, culture and humanOffice of Diversity and the ity." This idea was further CHABSS Engaging Diversi- elaborated upon when he ty Dialogues. The purpose of began to talk about the rethis discussion was to further lationship between civility educate students on matters and bystander intervention. such as stereotypes that can Toya defined bystander B Y C H E L S E Y S CHWEITZER intervention as "the willingness to take action and help somebody in need who is in an unwanted situation." He then described some of the different intervention strategies, such as interrupting rude or unwanted behaviors and encouraging an educational and constructive dialogue about the behavior and why it is unwanted. Abrahán Monzón facilitated a discussion about triggers, which they defined as "situations of high emotion that catch people off guard." They went on to describe how these are situations where the emotional nature of the interaction can make it difficult to effectively take control of the situation and intervene through education. He also spoke of the idea of attempting to see a situation from the other person's perspective in order to understand what might have led to the unwanted action and thereby more effectively educate the person. The discussion closed with those in attendance sharing some of their personal experiences with bystander intervention and how they had previously dealt with unwanted behavior. This event encouraged all students to be a part of the bystander intervention discussion, whether they were already familiar with the topic or not. "I was just walking by [the ballroom], saw the sign and decided to attend; and I 'm glad I did," said Daniesha Thornton, second-year Photo provided by Abrahan Monzon Another discussion will be held on April 22. student and Secretary of the Black Student Union. This event promoted understanding and provided students with tools to use in difficult and possibly emotionally-heated situations. In addition, it encouraged students to take action when they witness an unwanted event and taught them how to be an active bystander under these circumstances. "We are all human beings, we all bleed the same despite our background and worldviews," said first year student, Ralph Sibala, after the event. "Every day is a learning experience." Palliative Care campaign asks students, 'What Gives Your Life Meaning?' B Y J ASMINE D E M E R S NEWS EDITOR The California State University (CSU) Institute for Palliative Care recently launched a new campaign that will explore the importance of end-of-life care and educate students on issues that may affect themselves or their family members in the future. The What Gives Your Life Meaning? (WGYLM) campaign is a way to educate students, as well, as community members, about the impact that palliative care make on a person's life. The campaign was officially launched on April 14 with the first event of the series, an educational session and lecture given by Dr. Katherine Pettus, an Advocacy Officer for the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care. "Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary team approach and it deals with addressing the pain and symptoms of life limiting illness, but it does not attempt to cure. It's about managing all aspects of pain and symptoms including physical, social, emotional, spiritual and exis- tential pain," said Dr. Pettus. The Palliative Care approach is centered around the comfort of a patient who is diagnosed with a life threatening condition and follows the patient, as well as their family, through the course of the illness. "What makes Palliative Care distinct from the usual biomedical model is that the unit of care is both the patient and family as well as the palliative care team. So, it creates an extra layer of care through life- limiting and life threatening illness," said Dr. Pettus. "Palliative COUGAR care manages and accompanies patients and their families through the complexity of these illnesses." During her presentation, Dr. Pettus discussed the importance of having conversations about death and creating a relationship with a patient so that they can experience as little pain as possible throughout their illness . "Most Americans say that they want to die at home, with their family and in comfort, and yet only 24 percent of Americans older than 65 die at home. 63 percent die at hospitals or CHRONICLE Editor-in-Chief A & E Editor Academic Advisor Katlin Sweeney Faith Orcino Kent Davy Karri Kirby Design Editors Copy Editor Photo Editor Anna Petrov Lana Cook & Rachel Pratt Maria Valencia Chris Morales Katelynn Rise News Editor Distribution Team Community News Editor Chelsey Schweitzer Jasmine Demers Jeff Meints & Cody Cook Sonni Simmons Ariel Robbins Sports Editor Advertising Manager Writing Staff Joshua Ray Amy Chastain Opinion Editor Features Editor Shanice Davis Noelle Friedberg Collin Vaz K atDiltz Joshua D. Copeland talk about dying. America is a young, immortal, individualistic and driven country, and death is seen as a failure," said Dr. Pettus. CSUSM has been the home of the CSU Institute for Palliative Care since it started in the Fall of 2012. The CSU Institute is a statewide initiative with a goal that aims to educate students and community members, as well as current and future health care professionals. The Institute offers professional classes to any healthcare professional looking to grow within the Palliative continued on pg 9 STAFF Nicole Holman Alex Maravillas Burtland Dixon nursing homes, tethered to machines, and most of them are in pain," she said. "This is the gap between the conversation that needs to be had about how you want to die, where you want to do die and in what context, and how people are actually dying. This is the gap that palliative care is trying to bridge." Dr. Pettus also discussed her claims about why these conversations aren't happening and what Palliative Care can do to resolve these issues. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �'Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992' brings to light issues of prejudice, injustice 2,05 22 1 3 Community service fair opens doors for students at CSUSM Performers take on several roles to break down stereotypes Global Commitment Initiative provides opportunity for involvement NEWS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL and former female chairman of the Black Panther Party. "It is our hope that because of that, people who wouldn't normally listen to a woman, or a Korean or an African American because of prejudices or stereotypes, that they will see and hear their voice differently, in a better light," she said. After each performance, Photo by Serouj, courtesy ofWikimedia Commons "Talk Back" panels and discussions were held for centered around the bru- audience members on topB Y SONNI SIMMONS tal beating of Rodney King ics such as art, education, COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR in 1991, the riots incited law, faith and social justice. by the acquittal of the four The goal of these discusThe CSUSM School Los Angeles Police Depart- sions and the production of of Arts Program is chal- ment officers charged with Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992 lenging injustice with this assault and nearly 300 in- were to engage the audispring's presentation of terviews conducted over a ence and promote a reflecTwilight, Los Angeles: 1992 nine-month period with gang tion of prejudice and disby Anna Deavere Smith. members, police officers, crimination within society. "Allow the dissonant feelThe play was available lawyers, activists and shopto students and community keepers following this event. ing you'll encounter move The characters cre- you to try and understand members through 6 different performances that were ated based on these inter- people who are different held at CSUSM from April views, however, were por- from you," Rudgers said. unconventionally. "As actors, we were able 10 through 19. The produc- trayed "We play people opposite to walk in another's shoes tion of Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992 presents a series of our ethnicity and gender," and because of that, have monologues that examine the said Laurissa Rudgers, an ac- a better understanding of 1992 LA Riots through the tress in the production who how to face injustices we perspective of individuals portrayed an African Ameri- see happening. We hope who experienced the chaos. can opera singer, the former you as audience members The performance was Chief of Police for the LAPD will be able to do that, too." ••' ^ •' :• \ • „ B Y KARRI KIRBY STAFF WRITER The CHABBS Global Commitment Initiative (GCI) recently hosted a community service fair that served as an opportunity for students to take action in their community and find ways to get involved on a local level. The GCI is a campaign by the CHABBS department that encourages students to participate in activities and educate themselves about global issues. The GCI Community Service fair was held on Tuesday, April 14, and was an opportunity for students to explore these issues and get involved through a variety of local service groups. "The GCI is designed to educate and engage the college, campus, and the broader community in a discussion about global issues, trends, and events," said Elizabeth Matthews, Professor of Global Studies and Political Science, and the Director of the CHABSS Global Commitment Initiative (GCI). She explained that the Open a Free Cal Coast Checking with and Get $50.* Free mobile banking, | and mobile deposit** | 6 00 local fee-free ATMS | and 2 2 branches | Get answers to your financial questions Friendly staff and great service I News Editor: jasmine Demers cougarchron.news@gmail.com ^Lirnitsd tm oiler: po r m s be t to c a g wt o t n tc , Nw mme m s b at least 1 o od r fa qualify. O etm $50 dvd n b n s ie r ga u j c h n e ih u oi e e e br ut e 3 r le n -i e ii e d o u jj ¡I | j P | f p l savings ;c:cunt w e hn m o e e within §0 dap of m m es i date. Must maintain $25 B i l l i pnd e b rhp §¡§¡1 savtop of checking balance.teass be t to tax reporting. M m es i and credit s be t to approval. **Cheek wt y u wireless po i e t ujc e b rhp u j c. ih o r r vd r o detemkeif data and t x messaging rates ap# Serving mztpm w o lives o w r s m San De o o Riverside counties. A o etm $5 m m es i ; et h r ok ig r n -i e e b rhp f^e and s^ inp acS&M replied Cawtfeeooiibtiled with angler offer; S m restrictions apply. F d r ly insured b S88S 1:5-089 PUB 0 / 5 oe e ea 211 :y '' ' L Photo by Johnna Norris Nineteen local organizations spoke to students about becoming involved in the community. GCI fair represents a chance Kimberly Palafox, a Global for students to engage with Studies major at CSUSM. 19 local organizations and "This is a part of the four, to learn more about what five, six year college expethey do in the community. rience here [at CSUSM]. During the GCI Com- It's to not only really immunity Service Fair, many merse here on campus and students were drawn to the the opportunities of what San Diego County Founda- the campus gives you, but tion known as, Surfrider. also the community as well." Chapter Manager of the According to the CHABBS Surfrider Foundation, Ha- department, the Global Comley Haggerstone, said, "We mitment Initiative is a camwant to give people an paign that is dedicated to opportunity to do some- implementing issues such thing for their oceans." as global awareness and The Surfrider Founda- multicultural understanding tion is a non-profit organi- into their curriculum and zation who is dedicated activities. For more inforto protecting our world's mation regarding this event oceans, waves and beaches. and other events in the up"Giving back to the com- coming semester, students munity that you apart of now, can visit http://www.csusni. is reverently important," said edu/chabss/about/gci .html. �4 Sports Editor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, cougarchron.sports@gmail.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2,05 22 1 Does being gay in sports matter? Full disclaimer: it shouldn't! B Y KATELYNN R ISE STAFF WRITER Imagine yourself watching your favorite sports team on television. There are just seconds left in the game and you are one point away from winning it all. You get the pleasurable feeling of screaming at the TV screen while watching your team make its way to victory. When the final point is made, you jump up and down celebrating the team's hard work and accomplishments. The MVP is named and everyone rallies around the person in celebration. But when the MVP of the game is named, should it matter if the MVP of your winning (or even your losing) team is homosexual? Michael Sam could have been one of these players. Sam became the first openly gay player to tie drafted into the NFL in 2014 and was a defensive end for the St. Louis Rams until the final roster needed to be finalized, and Sam was cut from the team. Many people believe that his sexuality was the reason for his dismissal from the team's roster. Unfortunately, sexuality is effecting who gets recognition for their hard work and their athletic abilities. Thankfully for the lovely media in America, Michael Sam's coming out was made into a much bigger deal than it should have been. Sam's face, his name and his sexuality were all over ESPN and the internet. Instead of focusing on this young man's potential as a football player in the NFL, they decided to focus on how a gay man would shower with a team full of men that were heterosexual (as far as we know). Since when does a man taking a shower have to do with anything relevant to the game of football, or any other sport for that matter? Oh right, it doesn't. This is not going to be the last time that an athlete will identify themselves as gay, and sadly this will not be the last time that an openly gay athlete gets their reputation or their career put in jeopardy because of homophobic tendencies. What needs to be learned from Michael Sam's story is that it is not your sexual orientation that defines you, but rather what you do that makes you the kind of person that people will look up to and admire. Sam's sexuality off the field was being brought into his world on the field, causing an unacceptable amount of intolerance and judgment to his career. His talent, hard work and dedication were overlooked simply because of the type of people he found attractive. Michael Sam's story is not all bad though. He was recently nominated as one of GQ's Men of the Year Award, won an Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2014 EPSY Awards and was afinalistfor Sportsman of the Year Award. So does being gay in the world of sports matter? No! Because being gay doesn't make you less of an athlete. If an athlete is talented, dedicated and ready to give his or her all for their team, their sexuality does not matter in sports. Greg Hutton seeks three valuable attributes from his teams B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF WRITER Coach Greg Hutton, who is the coach of the men's and women's golf teams at CSUSM, has both assisted individual students on the golf course and helped the Cougar golf team advance through the ranks of college golf teams in his five years as coach. "[I like golf] because it is a sport that you can play all of your life," Coach Hutton said. "People are still able to play the sport even at 80." ^ Coach Hutton first got into golf as a kid, when his parents taught him to play the sport. He continued to play golf as he grew up, but didn't consider coaching Cougar golf until the campus athletic director asked him to coach the men's golf team in 2010. Under the guidance of Coach Hutton, the men's golf team recently ranked sixth and the women's golf team ranked tenth in this year's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) top 25 polls, according to the school athletics webpage. "What I look for in my , ! golf teams is commitment, dedication and the ability to give 100 percent on the course," Coach Hutton said. Most recently, Coach Hutton and the golf team attended the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational, which took place April 14, and placed in second. The next tournament for the golf team will be the A.I.I Conference Championship, which will take place on April 25 in Texas. When not on the road with his golf team, Coach Hutton likes to spend his free time fishing and spending time with his kids. n Cougars baseball getting the job done on the diamond "Everyone [is] over 300 in the lineup," Costello said. When Costello speaks of over 300, he refers to an above batting average that every player in the batting lineup has obtained. Costello was quick to attribute much of the pitching acclaim to former Palomar Comet Emilio Esquibel. EsPhoto provided by Sports Information quibel's wins-loss record as Student athlete Dylan Costello demonstrates confidence and power. a starting pitcher is 9-1. The the growth of the program, nine consecutive wins when B YAMYCHASTAIN ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR in terms of facilities and acting as starting pitcher players. The players, accord- ties the school record set A new era of baseball ing to Pugh, are of increas- by James Dykstra in 2013. has begun at CSUSM. ing quality when it comes The baseball team continGone are the days where to being student athletes. ues to break records in areas the team lacked confiQuality student ath- other than pitching. The sindence and staying power. letes, like seniors Dylan gle season record for doubles This year's baseball team Costello and Ray Patch- fell on April 14 versus Biola. is up for the challenge. en also reflected on the CSUSM beat the record of Head Coach Den- progress of the season. 101 doubles set in the 2011 nis Pugh talked about The team is "more deep and 2012 seasons. The newthe progress of the team. offensively" said Infielder ly achieved record is 104. "I don't feel we're Ray Patchen. Outfielder As the baseball team apovermatched against Dylan Costello expanded proaches the home stretch anyone," he said. on this when he said this of their season, Head On April 14, the baseball year's offense is "better Coach Pugh expects the team began their pre-game than the last two years." team to "keep improving" warm-ups in the backCostello spoke highly and continue on the trajecground. Pugh attributed this of the pitching and bat- tory that is setting them increased level of play to ting averages of the team. up for a run at Nationals. Photo provided by Sports Information Coach Greg Hutton leads his athletes by example. Retired San Diego Charger focuses onfitnessregime B YAMYCHASTAIN ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Shedding over 80 pounds in five months is no small feat. Yet, Nick Hardwick, the retired San Diego Chargers center, has done just that. The former football player began his weight loss project in 2014 upon his exit from the NFL after suffering a neck injury. During his 11 year career, Hardwick weighed around 295 pounds. As a center, Hardwick used his weight to push the defensive players back and protect his quarterback Philip Rivers. At his Feb. 3 retirement ceremony, Hardwick stood before the press at 208 pounds down from 293 pounds, according to a tweet by UT San Diego writer Michael Gehlken. Hardwick's focus on a healthy life was all but confirmed when he stood before the media with this new slimmed down frame. On his Instagram account, Hardwick stamps himself as a "fitness junkie" and "health nut." Hardwick's various social media platforms consistently highlight his wife and children, but now they detail his journey to health through food and fitness. He shares workouts which are perfect for college students. These workouts are quick and hardhitting. They can be done in 20 minutes or less, and with minimal equipment. The most unique part about the following workout is that Hardwick did it in skinny jeans. When questioned by a fellow Instagram user on why he was wearing jeans, Hardwick responded that he was "just proving that you can do this workout anywhere. In any attire." One minute of each of the following (no rest between exercises). Do as many as possible within the time frame. Rest 30 seconds after cycle is completed. Repeat 2 to 5 times. Jumping Jacks Squats Lunges Mountain climbers Push ups If Nick Hardwick can do five rounds of this workout in skinny jeans, it is not wild to think it is an attainable workout for any college student. Only benefits result from physical training Go and get some stress relief mmmmm B Y BURTLAND D IXON SPORTS EDITOR Negative stigmas are all around whether we like to acknowledge them or not - too many to name and that's a shame of its own. One we can point out, however, is how physical training is viewed. A common misperception is that when you get a physical trainer, you will only be rewarded with a glowing physical stature. Fortunately, that is not all that working with a physical trainer can provide. With finals vastly approaching, stress is piling higher than the garbage at a large family get together. How can you help banish said stress? Mayo Clinic indicates exercise can very well help manage stress. Don't know where to start, no problem. Physical trainers are surely available to help get the wheels rolling. "Our PT (physical training) program strives for optimal fitness for everyone and all body types," Fitness and Operations Supervisor, Jordan Friske, said. Here at CSUSM everyone and all body types are available for PT, so believing you are toofitor notfitenough for physical training will only prevent you from receiving the benefits that await you. "With a personal trainer a client can take a step in the right direction to exercising smarter and becoming a healthier person," Personal Trainer, Brendyn Heath, said. Aside from easing up stress, exercising with a personal trainer can help you become a healthier person. Good health is vital for college students, so doing what you can while attending college to help promote good health would not be a bad idea. "There are a lot of negative stigmas in our society that we are trying to work through," Friske said. Friske is adamant about dispelling these stigmas attached to PT and said that utilizing the trainers that CSUSM provides will help with that. So, do not worry about your appearance before giving it a try, because only benefits await you. �F E AT U R E 5 ^^ ^^ • THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22,201s ^^ 5 cougarchron.features@gmail.com S TU1D:E NT S P O T L I G H Chelsea Brown leads through advocacy Student leader commits to making positive impact on the world B Y JASMINE DEMERS NEWS EDITOR Chelsea Brown is a dedicated student leader on campus who has turned her personal hardship into fuel towards helping others and advocating for change. Brown is currently a thirdyear Political Science major at CSUSM, and she identifies as a Transgender Woman. Throughout her college career, Brown has made an effort to be involved in campus organizations such as A SI, The Gender Equity Center and the LGBTQA Pride Center as a Peer Educator. The Northern California native is also hoping to spread her activism throughout the community by working with outside organizations such as the Vista Community Clinic and the San Diego LGTBQ Resource Centers. By working as a Peer Educator on campus, Brown said she aims to transform the campus climate and make a positive impact on students. "Working with these organizations has given me the opportunity to not only grow as a person, but also grow in a way that allows me to be a better advocate for not only what I believe in, but for what is fundamentally right," she said. "I've always been someone who tends to fight for rights of the marginalized, and so being in the spaces and working with these organizations has given me a way to reach a larger audience at a more effective level." Brown holds a passion for representing a larger group of individuals who experience injustice every day. She is proud of the commitment that she has for helping others and her ability to treat everyone as her equal. "I reflect a lot on where I am now, how I got here and the things I've had to overcome. I've beaten 12 years of depression. I survived my numerous suicide attempts. I 've battled through years of self-loathing and self-hatred because I wasn't comfortable being who I was. And now I 'm here. I've survived. I 'm about to graduate college; I 'm about to live a life of advocacy and empowerment. And that means something to me on a deeply personal level," Brown said. Brown said that she has had to experience some hardship that only motivated her to push forward and continue her fight so that she could also support other individuals who have had the same experiences. "Some of the hardships I've had to face on this campus are mainly in regards to my status as a transgender woman. Now I 'm sure that many of my classmates will see this article, and it will out me to them. But I 'm actually okay with that," she said. "The problem I've run into before is how do I address this with professors and other faculty members, especially since they may not really be used to the idea of having a transgender student in their class." Brown said that she aims to make an impact at CSUSM by making a commitment to inform the community of these issues, and making it so that future Trans* identified students feel comfortable and accepted by policy enacted by campus administration. Some of the issues that Brown referred to are policies regarding name changes for Trans* students and using the preferred name and gender in place of the legal name. She also discusses issues regarding the need for more gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. While discussing her future goals, Brown said she hopes to go into the field of Journalism and Public Policy. "In terms of future goals, more than anything, I want to be a writer and a journalist. I want to take the passions and stories of people from around the world and make them into something even more beautiful: a shared, uni- Photo by Chris Morales Chelsea Brown is an active leader in ASI's Community Centers. versal experience," Brown said. "At some point in my life as well, I 'd like to get into issues of public policy, specifically, I 'd like to work as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. But, I might just settle for White House Press Secretary!" Brown's ambitions and inspirational attitude has already made a long lasting impact on CSUSM and will furthermore continue to influence the rest of the world. "I think as people, we tend to get wrapped up in the dra- ma and worries of everyday life, and as a result, we lose sight of what's really important in my opinion, and that's helping others and being good humans," she said. "We all live here on this earth together. It is only due to society and her constructs that poverty, war and other issues persist in our lives. The ability to end poverty and other issues begins when one realizes that it is a natural right of humans to survive and thrive freely and openly in our fleeting existences." STAFF SPOTLIGHT ASI Community Centers' Monzón embodies passionate social justice cially did a lot of work with queer and trans advocacy." Monzón said that college was initially difficult to adjust to due to struggling with balancing all of their responsibilities equally. Finding mentors taught Monzón the importance of learning from others and helped them to develop other queer leaders. After graduating from UCSB, they worked as a summer orientation leadPhoto by Chris Morales er, a position that inspired Abrahán Monzón works closely with students in the Gender Equity them to think about goCenter. ing into higher education. B Y K ATUN SWEENEY "When I was an orientation teraction and the sociolEDITOR-IN-CHIEF ogy of gender and sexuality. leader, I was genuine about Monzón credits their un- my identities," they said. "It As the new Assistant dergraduate career for cre- helped motivate me to show Director of the ASI Com- ating the foundation upon first-year students someone munity Centers, Abrahán which they discovered their who was queer and trans." Monzón is enthusiastic passion for helping others Late into the graduate about working with students, and where they became com- school application process, faculty and staff to develop fortable with their identity. Monzón decided to apply programming about issues "Being a first generation for M.S. programs with the such as gender and sexuality, college student, the queer encouragement of their mensocial justice and identity. community was kind of my tors. They were interested in Monzón graduated from navigational capital for get- applying to CSU Fullerton UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) ting to know folks," Monzón partially due to the presence with a B A. in Feminist said. "My first year on cam- of well-known LGBT highStudies and minor in Edu- pus is when I came out and er education professor and cation, and an M.S. in got involved. Initially I came speaker, Dr. Ronni Sanio, Higher Education from out as queer, and then a year who taught in the campus' CSU Fullerton (CSUF). and a half later I came out Educational Leadership proMonzón, whose preferred as genderqueer. Getting in- gram from 2010 to 2012. gender pronouns are they and volved on campus is how While Monzón was eventheir, initially was studying I learned what it means to tually accepted into CSUF, Computer Science until they be a college student, and I Dr. Stanlo ended up retirtook a general education So- submerged myself in dif- ing during the time that ciology course. This sparked ferent leadership and queer transpired from when they their interest in human in- groups on campus. I espe- applied to the program to when they started at the campus. However, Monzón said that attending CSUF was the right program for them. During graduate school, Monzón's accomplishments included an assistantship, an internship with CSUF's Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, working with TCAMP, completing one semester at a cultural center at a small liberal arts college and being awarded the Edwin Carr Fellowship. Monzón's enthusiasm for working at CSUSM stems from a desire for empowering students and the campus' welcoming atmosphere. "I really wanted to work at a cultural center or resource center, but when I saw this position I never thought that I would get it," they said. "Being a first generation college and grad school student, getting a job was such a pressure to show my family that school was worth it." "A big thing with job interviews on-campus is that I always had to negotiate how I would represent my identity," Monzón said. "If I could not be genuine to my genderqueerness, it was not going to fit. But I came to my interview at CSUSM with full face and suit, and when I got the call for the job, I was ecstatic. It was important to me not to go to an established center but go somewhere where I could create programming." Monzon has enjoyed their first semester at CSUSM thus far and is optimistic about how the ASI Community Centers will change in the next few years. "It is a combination of working with passionate folks about creating a better campus for themselves and bringing a different set of eyes and thinking about gender, sexuality, program- ming and ideas for what is to come," Monzon said. "The campus is supportive and being in a growing place like CSUSM, it is a time when I see some big changes to come." Monzon credits much of what they have learned and gone on to accomplish to their professional family, which includes the Masters in Higher Education faculty at CSU Fullerton, their mentors and Dr. Joy Hoffman (Dr. Mom). SUSTAIN ABILITY SERIES Environmental Studies major leads to many varied career paths B Y COLLIN V AZ FEATURES EDITOR Environmental Studies is a new major available to students and was covered in The Sustainability Edition of The Cougar Chronicle. The major will prepare students for careers in the public, non-profit and private sectors. There are a plethora of career paths available to students upon graduation, including environmental policy, consulting, education, law and environmental planning/analysis. Graduates will be suited to work for organizations such as the National Park Service, EPA, Department of Energy, Peace Corps and Nature Conservancy. Students will also have the necessary skills to work for both cities and private consulting firms. CORRECTION Editor's Note: An article published in the March 4, 2015 edition contained a typo graphical error that has been corrected in the web version. Dr. Strieker was referred to as "he", but the pronoun has been changed to "she". 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A L evels l and II ess/msf i Msf@sandiego.edu «i T l University o San Dieg f SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION �8 T E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 , 0 5 H 21 2 Features Edltor: Collin Vaz cougarchron.features@gmail.com WÊÊÈKÊÊÊÊÊÊÈÊKm m m I .c F EATURES I A Rodger D'Andreas-Wahl advocates owning one's sexuality BY SHANICE DAVIS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR Born in a small town in South Texas, former founding Director of the LGBTQA Pride Center on campus, Rodger D'Andreas-Wahl, admits that he knew the small town life of settling down and having a wife and kids was not for him. Instead he took the high road and paved his own way. Wahl began his college career as an Opera major at Southwest Texas State, before transferring and receiving his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Afterwards, he obtained his Master's in Counseling Psychology at Our Lady he had experience with LG- "It allows me to see it from of the Lake University. BTQA students and people. my own journey, but knowWith 13 years at CSUSM, "Being founding Director ing that my own journey Wahl has held an array of of LGBTQA was about get- may not be someone else's." titles on campus; currently ting the center off the ground Wahl said that at the age he serves as a lecturer in the and creating a safe space of 18 he identified himWomen's Studies Depart- for students," said Wahl. self as being gay, then ment, a partchanged his identime professor tification to queer. for the first "It allows me to see it from my "When I was 18 I year program, own journey, but knowing that thought I was only a dministrator sexually attracted or my own journey may not be romantically attractof Student Afsomeone else's." fairs and is the ed to other guys, so Executive Digay seemed like the rector of ASI. right label for me," Another role Wahl took Identifying as queer and he said. "As I've aged and on was being the founding having a background in men- gone through life, I've realDirector of the LGBTQA tal health, Wahl said he is able ized that my romantic attracPride Center. Originally, to relate more with students. tion, my sexual attractions, CSUSM did not have an "When you've gone are more diverse than that." LGBTQA Center and ASI through a struggle or a simiWahl said queerness is wanted to create one. Wahl lar struggle, I think it's easier about challenging rigid ideas was considered the perfect to empathize and put your- about gender and sexuality. candidate for the position, as self in their shoes," he said. "Queer is a political label, a Ii ü i t it's a label that some people use when they want to challenge some of the assumptions we make about what it means to be male or female; what it means to be in a relationship; things like monogamy, marriage; is marriage really what we all aspire to? Is being with the same person for the rest of your life really what we want?" he said. The perfect fairytale of living happily ever after with one person is simply not his style. "For some people that works great; I can't even imagine having to be with one person for the rest of my life," Wahl said. As for the advances made towards the LGBTGA community, Wahl said they're good but much work still needs to be done. "The advances are important, they're necessary and they save lives," he said. "When people see themselves represented in television, in the front of classrooms and civil rights are being given to them that are dued to them, it saves lives because it helps people understand that they're human beings, they deserve the same things that other people deserve." As a final point, Wahl has advice for everyone. "Be you, but make sure you have a support system to help facilitate to you being you," He also had advice for allies to the LGBTQA community. "Continue to educate yourself and don't make it about you. Don't be Beyonce, you're one of the backup singers, so be supportive." mmgm •• IS I I ii I Kia Washington takes a stand for gender, sexuality and rights for all BY SHANICE DAVIS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR Junior, Kia Washington, is a Peer Educator at the LGBTQA Pride Center, who cites the community as her strength and support system to be herself. "My passion and energy for the Pride Center comes from the courage that the community there gave me to come out as queer," she said. It was the acceptance she found in this environment that encouraged her to help others. "I knew that no matter what, there would be people there for me, and I want to continue creating that environment for others. I want to be one of the leaders to pass that experience and passion on to all students who come into contact with us," Washington said. As a Peer Educator, Washington puts on many events; one of her first solo events was a Queer Discussion called "50 Shades of Correction," an event in which participants discussed the dangerous inaccuracies of BDSM portrayed in Fifty Shades of Grey. In addition to that, the Pride Center frequently holds Nights Out, which are nights when students can play games and watch film screenings. As this month is GAYpril, the Pride Center is putting on some upcoming events F ASHION - including Queer Homebois, occurring at 5 p.m. on*April 27 in USU 3100, where there will be discussion of masculinity in relation to the Latin@ identity. At 5:30 p.m. on April 29 in USU 3100, Zumba Pride will occur, and finally the Campus Pride Walk and Festival will take place from 11:30 a jn to 1 p jn. on April 30, beginning in the Commons. Washington says that working at the Pride Center gives her the opportunity to give back to the community and provide support, as she aims to promote social justice on campus. "My position gives me the opportunity to not only inform and educate, but to j ? ist T I V I IL IN I A I? AK continually become more educated myself," she said. She also expresses the gratitude that comes from the end result of fostering change within individuals. "Seeing someone who has become more informed take what they've learned and use it to treat their fellow human beings with more digPhoto by Chris Morales nity and respect is absolutely Kia Washington accepts herself and encourages other students to do amazing," Washington said. Educating people on gen- so as well. der and sexuality, and advo- right to define and repre- munity meant to empathize cating for the rights of all is sent themselves," she said. and empower them - for exIn addition, Washington ample, bisexual, transgender the main course of action that Washington hopes to convey recognizes the power of unity and non-binary people," she to people when doing her job. in promoting social change. said. "I believe, perhaps too "However, I must acknowl- idealistically, that it is vi"The beauty in having the innumerable groups of edge the work we must do to tal for the community to be people exist within it is that support those who are mar- united, especially when there' everyone should have the ginalized by the very com- is still so much to fight for." m V I Students take advantage of low price shopping option (or outlets) Board & Brew can save the other half for lunch the next day!). What makes Board & Brew difVictoria Escobedo, added. ferent from any other sandSince the beginning of the internet, shopping online Board & Brew in Carls- wich chain is their "secret has become highly popu- bad Village specializes in sauce" that is included with lar, providing more options creating delicious qual- every sandwich and brings of merchandise to buy. ity sandwiches, with a out each meal's unique flaNot to mention, customers broad menu that has some- vor. It is definitely a signahave access to all differ- thing for everyone to enjoy. ture condiment that cannot ent kinds of stores online. Founded in 1979 in Del be found in your standard Yet, from personal experi- Mar, California, Board fast-food sandwich chain. My personal favorite is the ence, buying shoes or other & Brew has stayed true merchandise online from to its mission of creating grilled Baja chicken sandstores like Charlotte Russe healthy meals made with wich, which consists of marthat also has a store in each real meat and fresh veg- inated chicken breast with county or state may be more etables daily. Their simple grilled onions, jalapeno peptrustworthy . because you menu and delicious meal pers and melted jack cheese are buying from a more es- options always make for a on a toasted French baguette.. In addition, the menu also tablished brand, rather than pleasant dining experience. purchasing from online Not only is the menu easy provides heavier sandwiches stores that are only virtual. to navigate through, but their like the grilled roast beef Shopping has been done for food is quite affordable for spicy sandwich, and vegmany decades, and buying the quantity served—each etarian options like the Vegi great quality goods by saving sandwich is large enough to Supreme. Every sandwich money is a better bargain. split with a friend (or you pairs well with a soft drink, BYKATDILTZ STAFF WRITER BYANNAPETROV STAFF WRITER The upcoming spring and summer trends seen on the runways, then sold in stores include affordable merchandise. Several well-known department stores and boutiques found at plazas and malls carry these options. Many department stores like Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls and Ross include designer brands for reasonable prices and have big sales both seasonally and during holidays. Similarly, boutiques like Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal and H&M have similar clearance promotions, which carry incredibly chic apparel and accessories. "I would definitely recommend Forever 21 for they have a broad choice of clothes, and then newest trends and it's very affordable," CSUSM student, Ronja Skauge, said. Being able to afford the latest trends for a fair price can be quite rewarding and CSUSM students need access to apparel outlets where they don't have to spend too much of their income. "My top little last minute shopping store is Wet Seal. They normally have good deals, [and] also include a fashion discount part that saves people five percent overall [on] their entire transaction," another CSUSM student, 1 iced tea or local craft beer. In my experience, the service at the Carlsbad location has always been friendly and helpful, and the interior atmosphere has a beachy, true-to-Southern-California vibe. The restaurant also offers catering services for parties or office events. I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my meal to arrive, and it always looked presentable and filling. With its relaxed environment, healthy and fresh meals and refreshing beverages, Board & Brew is worth checking out. Fma Itr ind 11. Board & Brew is open from 10 a.m to 9 p.m Monday through Sunday. It is located at 201 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA. The restaurant's phone number is (760) 434-4466. �O PIMI O N T E COUGAR CHRONICLE,WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 2, 21 H 05 S T n•tHH n 1 :HI111]T irai pS H r fH T.ÌL, 1 T T 17 I » r1 L F 11Ü .K | Opinion Editor ^ ^ ^ Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com f ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡I Why I am out— a journey to honesty to make out with me on country roads in their pickup trucks after football games. I was outed when I was 18 years old. I was lucky. My parents were educators, and they responded compassionately. As I came out to others over the next several years, a recurrent theme stood out: "If you're going to be gay, don't make a big Photo courtesy of Rodger D'Andreas-Wahl deal of it. Don't announce it! BY RODGER D'ANDREASin my small town or on the And don't march in any gay few television channels we parades wearing short shorts WAHL received. And the words I and twirling a baton!" The CONTRIBUTOR I grew up in a small Texas heard people use to refer to message didn't feel good to town, a place where men folks who felt the ways I me, but it was partially inwere defined by their love was feeling didn't feel good tended to ensure my safetyfor football, hunting, wom- to me - words like sissy and it was Texas in the 1980s. anizing and beer drinking. queer. Words that stung when Fast forward three decIt wasn't a safe place to boys slurred them at me, an- ades. I 'm 51 years old. I 've come out as gay in the 1970s gry that I didn't know which since walked in many gay when I was coming into way to run with the football, pride parades, shirtless and awareness of my sexuality. or upset at themselves be- in (shorter) shorts. There's I saw no queer role models cause they secretly wanted been no baton twirling, but only because I lack coordination. And I do announce my sexuality- I do make a big deal of it. I believe it's essential that I do so, that I have an obligation to be o ut- as an aging queer man, a bicultural queer with white passing privilege, a queer feminist, a queer with economic privilege and a sex-positive queer in an intergenerational romantic relationship. I am out because the intersections of my identities are beautiful and meaningful. While my queerness precludes me from living up to societal standards of hegemonic masculinity, my queerness offers liberatory possibilities for expressing multiple masculinities. As an aging queer man, I am pressured to remain youth- ful, fit and sexy to maintain social capital in mainstream gay communities- or I can move into queer kink or bear subcultures with less rigid body politics. I am out as a bicultural queer with white passing privilege because my Native American and Latino ancestries are often dismissed until I intentionally call attention to them. I am out as a queer feminist because, in my experience, these two communities fail to work toward common goals, instead choosing to perpetuate longstanding conflicts steeped in misunderstanding. I acknowledge my economic privilege because I grew up without it, I recognize that queer communities disproportionately live in poverty, despite miscon- ceptions about our wealth. I am out as a sex-positive queer because the sex-negative narratives that have been ingrained in younger LGBTQ generations concern me, particularly around the stigmatization of poly sexuality and HIV. I am out about my queer intergenerational romantic relationship because I believe that love comes in many forms when we give ourselves permission to step outside our comfort zone and approach life openly and honestly. My journey over the past five decades from the small Texas town of my childhood to working and teaching at CSUSM has been one toward honesty and authenticity. And at its core, that's what being out is about- living authentically. Writer: 'Homophobia is still alive and well in society' BY ALEX MARAVILLAS ing into full acceptance, Identifying in the Lesbian My sexual orientation still Gay Bi-sexual Transexual makes people feel uncom- Queer Ally (LGBTQA) fortable. That is why I am community, I utilize the recomfortable being alone. sources in my area, for exI have family. However, ample, the CSUSM Pride sometimes it is difficult to Center. With my situation be out with family members regarding my safety, I like t hat are not pswicularty^ac- ~ * ter associate myself in places cepting. That is why iden- that identify as a Safe Zone tifying as a gay male in a because I fear for my life world that is not particularly sometimes due to the occuraccepting is especially hard rence of hate crimes against emotionally and physically. the LGBTQA community. While people's reactions However, as I remain pessimistic in my current situa- are not our fault, we can tion, I am aware that there is • control our own reactions hope for full acceptance for to the negativity and we can who I am as a human being continue to live and better and that changes towards ourselves through education the view of stereotypes from and personal growth without being gay are transcend- letting the limits others imASSISTANT ARTS EDITOR pose on us dictate our lives. The surface level of what societal hetero-normative stereotypes have labeled upon the gay community is a reaction to my sexual orientation or gender identity because it leaves a negative effect. So distance is the reasonable solution. I am a multidimensional human being with dreams and' aspirations like everyone else. Remaining positive is a struggle as depression sweeps in for those who are out in the community. However, resources are crucial for those in need. For example, when someone in the community is in distress, asking for help is always the reasonable solution in times of crisis. Homophobia is still alive and well in society. Struggling individuals in the community are sensitive towards trigger topics and words that can make a current situation worse. I speak for all the gay little boys who have been picked on in school or outside of school and who don't have a voice. Life as a gay male of color leads to self-identification issues. Now, as someone who is a millennial and identifies as a homosexual, cisgender, Filipino-American, ablebodied and a student pursuing a higher education, I understand that my current situation is an awareness that is both a curse and a blessing. As a Peer Educator who Is he good enough for you? Things to consider before committing to a relationship tant thing in a relationship. Here are the two most important things to consider before you get serious with someone: You want to get to know a Trust is something that has man? Look at how he treats to be earned. If you give it his mother. If he doesn't to everyone, you are bound treat his mother right, he to be hurt. Trust takes time. likely won't treat you right. If you don't trust a guy to be Let's be honest, a lot guys honest with you, you probare cordial towards women ably shouldn't be in a combecause they want something mitted relationship with him. out of them. That's why corPhoto by Noelle Friedberg Communication is one of diality often disappears five How can you teil if he is worth your time? the most important things in years into marriage because they've already won the a good, but it is not enough. guy. But they are out there a relationship. If you can't prize so they see no reason Paying for the tab is not and they are worth wait- communicate with someto keep working for it. We enough. Compliments are not ing for. Make sure the guy one, it leaves you confused, live in a society that is based enough. Small acts of kind- you're considering dating and if you're confused, then upon rewards and punish- ness are good, but they're has character before you you're angry. And relaments. And we need to push not enough. What really mat- jump into a relationship with tionships don't work when away from that mentality. ters is character. I understand him. He needs to treat eve- you're always angry with One way to combat this that every girl has a father ryone with care and respect, the person you're with. Remember these two issue is for women to have and I try to treat women not just you. A good way higher standards of what a the same way I would want to judge a man's character traits because you're worth guy needs to do in order to my daughter to be treated. is to see how he treats the more than a guy you can't The thing is, you might people around him. Looks trust and who doesn't be worthy of a committed relationship. Opening a door is have to wait for a worthy are not the most impor- communicate with you. BY JEFF KENNEDY CONTRIBUTOR Photo provided by Alex Maravillas Maravillas walks in Pride parade with friend Cassidy Savoia. works at the ASI LGBTQA the LGBTQA community. In the summer of 2014, Community Pride Center, I can work in an environment I walked in the San Diego that I feel safe in and I can Pride Parade. It was a memgain skills as a contributor orable experience for me to society while at the same as a gay young man. I felt time, giving me a purpose ed- proud to be who I am as I ucating the community about walked on the pavement of current issues that interest the Hillcrest community. Palliative continued from pg 2 The resource fair will consist of 22 agencies who will present on Palliative Care looking to grow within through different topics. Additionally, at 5:30 p.m. the Palliative Carefield,and also offers classes for fam- on Thursday April 23 at the ily members and loved ones. McMahan House, the InThe purpose of this is to make stitute will host a free film sure that patients who are screening of "Finding Joe", living with a chronic illness a movie that also reflects are being given the opportu- the issues and themes within nity to use Palliative Care. the WGYLM campaign. Ice The WGYLM campaign is cream will also be served for an all inclusive drive to de- anyone attending this event» Lastly, the WGYLM series velop a comprehensive understanding of Palliative Care will end with "My Voice, amongst the community. My Choice" from 12 p.m. In the remaining days of to 12:50 p jn. on Tuesday, April, the CSU Institute for April 28 in Academic Hall Palliative Care will con- 102. Speaker and RN, Carotinue with this campaign line Boaz, will discuss the and will host several more significance for students to events that they encour- understand what is important age students and commu- to them when it comes to the nity members to attend. end of their lives through the From 11:30 aan. to 1 p.m. introduction of Advanced on Thursday, April 23 in Directives, which are lefront of the USU, there will gal documents that allow be a WGYLM Resource Fair individuals to clearly plan and Public Art Project event their decisions about endthat will allow students, of-life care ahead of time. faculty and staff to portray To learn more about these their own reflection of what events, please visit whatgives life meaning for them. givesyourlifemeaning .com. �Opinion Editor Noelle Friedberg cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22,2015 H OPINION Do not sanitize my sanctuary them. This normalization of minority communities is appalling. Why should we seek to conform to puritan Recently, I have seen an in- standards of "sexual moralcreased push to create LGBT ity?" Why should we seek bookstores, coffee houses, to abandon our history? churches and theaters to re- I agree that we should also place bars as centers of com- seek to build inclusive spaces munity, places to meet people that are able to establish comand LGBT rites of passage. munity for younger people; Some agree with this sug- however, I do not agree with gestion from a standpoint of the notion of erasing spaces exclusion of LGBT youth that have become a commuwhen events are held at bars nity staple. In some parts of or other 21+ venues. How- the country, bars are the only ever, there are some who safer outlets for the exploraexpress disdain toward bars tion of identities. They are as "sex-centric LGBT spac- the foundation. They are es" and suggest that it is in where friendships have been our better image to abandon formed; outside is where BY PRESTON WITCHELL CONTRIBUTOR they have been built stronger. I would like to ask those who seek to de-sexualize identities that are directly related to sexuality why they feel this way. In relation to my identity as queer, I do not seek to make anyone but myself comfortable with my expression of sexuality. The relentless push towards heteronormativity seeks to depoliticize our sexual-political identities, in hopes of easily categorizing us to be more palatable to mainstream society. Can't you see that the popular culture, as an institution, is providing false incentive by dangling hetero goals like monogamy, marriage and children as a carrot towards the goal of conformity? While r support the desire and push for LGBT bookstores, coffee houses, churches and theaters, erasing spaces such as bars would do our community a disservice. Recently, long established LGBT bookstores have closed their doors in major urban areas, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, because the community cannot sustain them. It is unlikely that a gay coffee house would be able to thrive in a small town; however, an unmarked bar, on the outskirts of town, can serve as ariteof Photo by Nick Nootbaar Many locations on campus actively promote a LGBTQ save zone. p assage^a place of discovery. While some individuals within the LGBT community may seek to abandon bars as community centers in pur- suit of their heteronormative goals, those of us who do not share these same values ask that our sex-centric sanctuaries remain intact. A straight woman's perspective on sexual stereotyping each individual's sexual orientation, which is a sensitive subject that typically would not be appropriate to bring One of the greatest les- up among acquaintances, sons that I have learned is but some people do not mind to not judge a book by its pushing the boundaries. I have had a rather peculiar cover. Upon starting my first year at CSUSM, I kept situation happen to me on an open mind when meeting more than one occasion, each new people, because who time with different groups of a person is on the inside is people. During thefirstfew worth a thousand times more weeks of school, when I inthan their physical exterior. troduced myself to groups of Everyone's personality is girls, one girl would ask me different, and may not match if I was a lesbian, and bewho they appear to be on the fore I would have a chance outside. This also applies to to respond, another would BY KAT DILTZ STAFF WRITER feel a bit offended. These girls had a certain expectation of what a lesbian should look like, which was a woman with short hair, little to no makeup, a deeper voice and a masculine style. There are many gay women who have a feminine sense of style, and there are many who do not. Later in these conversaPhoto by Chris Morales tions, I would ask these girls why they assumed that Features should not indicate whether or not a person is gay. I was gay, and one would chime in and say, "No, she's this situation got me thinking say, "Oh, because your voice too pretty to be a lesbian." abotit LGBTQ "stereotypes." is deep." I was always conI then responded by saying Hypothetically, if I did fused by this response bethat I am straight; however, identify as a lesbian, I would cause my voice does fall into a lower register, but just because I have one quality of a "stereotypical" lesbian does not make me one. Everyone should be allowed to express their personal style however they want, regardless of their sexual orientation. People have different quirks that make them who they are, and we should not be quick to judge the people we meet based on their exterior. Give people a chance to show you who they truly are before making assumptions—you may just discover someone is great. Race and its unintended consequences Why it's necessary to analyze tough issues through more than one lens wide range of geopolitics, we analyze events through the lenses of race and one's socioeconomic status. Now I understand that historically many injustices have been incurred on minorities and that classes were extremely rigid at one time, but we can't let the turbulent past dictate the outcomes of the present. As many history professors would state: history does Photo by Chris Morales not repeat itself bemuse every situation is different or skewed picture of a given with the implicit progresBY MELISSA DERR event. Why is it then that our sion of society as a whole. CONTRIBUTOR Why then is it the case analysis of things has begun to take one shape? Isn't it that analysis is limited to Analysis - the Webster's ironic that, although analysis one lens with the inaccudictionary defines this as: by definition should come rate conclusion that every "the process . of breaking from many different per- situation must be the same a complex topic or sub- spectives, it is in reality only and draw from past historistance into smaller parts coming from one source? cal events? With calamities In the words of academia, such as Ferguson and even in order to gain a better understanding of it." why have we become so our minor domestic affairs, We have been told as liber- narrow-minded in our con- we have become so obsessed al arts undergraduates to an- clusion making skills? With with the race card type of alyze a given situation from every situation, whether that analysis that the big picture every perspective possible so be in the minutest element of has been majorly distorted. Because of our history of that we don't have a biased the domestic sphere or in the slavery and racism, the U.S. ristas to open up the discus- has become brainwashed in ristas o as become brainw has become weak in its for- sion of race with customers the realm of domestic and geeign and domestic policies by either directly and assum- opolitical events by adhering because it feels we must pay edly nonchalantly broaching to the doctrines of simplicity. social reparations to certain the topic or by dramatically Specifically, the one noted members of society for our writing "Race Together" analyses of race, which conpast crimes. An example of in red pen, complete with a sequently has given an unfair this type of analysis would smiley face, on their cup. advantage to those not debe the elections of BenjaAs a side note, how are serving clemency, has turned min Netanyahu. Bibi was baristas qualified to discuss enemies into allies, and alcriticized for telling Jews the complexities of race an- lies into enemies and has to take the initiative to get yway, not to mention who created a generation so obout and vote because Arabs really wants to talk about sessed with a given lens that were flooding the polls. He ANY controversial issue they wouldn't know the truth was attacked on this point while getting their daily of an event even if a cruel, because it was not politi- café mocha at six a.m.? I white-Supremacist, Islamocally and racially sensitive. know I don't, I take my caf- phobic, police officer beat it Again, the big picture was feine refueling too seriously. into them (yes, sarcasm and lost. Oh just "inconsequenUltimately, our generation irony completely intended). tial" details like Iran being a security threat to his nation if nuclear sanctions were to be lifted (a proposed move by Seeking outstanding summer staffi our current administration), Camps in Northern & Southern CA and secondly Israel being in jeopardy of losing land to Counselors, Lifeguards, imperialistic Arab nations. Instructors, & more! Little things, no big deal. Live at home, work at camp! The controversial "Race Together" campaign, which Starbucks has instituted in its stores, began by training ba- Summer Day Camp Jobs Make a difference ine child's life this summer! www.daycampjobs.com �T E COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 , 0 5 H 21 2 Opinion Editor cougarchron.opinion@gnriail.com I I Is the fear of rape true definition of "homophobia?" What does it mean to be homophobic? BY JOSHUA D . COPELAND STAFF WRITER Homophobia is not a real disease. At least not according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), where the term is nowhere listed. Yet many homosexuals face discrimination today, and this discrimination is what many consider the definition of "homophobia." But when the term is broken down, "homo" means "man" or "human being" while "phobe" or "phobia" means "fear of." Thus, to be homophobic is to fear humans... not homosexuality. Then a movie like "Get Hard," featuring comedic icons Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, hits the theaters, and millionaire James King (Ferrell) seems very "homophobic," indeed. The recent film has been the target of negative backlash. Of the many offenses the film commits, including negative portrayals of stereotypes of race and homosexuality, King's biggest fear out of everything is being raped in prison. And while the fear of man may not necessarily be real, the fear of rape is very real. From a man's perspective, masculinity is definitive. beyond any means of control. Being raped is a fear that both men and women share. The thought of being sexually overpowered by a man From a man's perspective, masculinity is definitive. Society is guilty of associating masculinity with power. Emasculation, by any sense, is threatening to men. Society is guilty of associating masculinity with power, Emasculation, by any sense, is threatening to men. To be raped is to be stripped of your power; to be violated more masculine is unnerving to straight men especially. Women are (and rightfully so) the focal point of victimization in what many are calling today's rape culture. However, we rarely hear anything about the rape that takes place in prison, which in many cases occurs often. In prison, young men are violently raped repeatedly by their inmates for the establishment of dominance. There is no escape or protection from their attackers, and there are no police to really report to. There is usually no sympathy for inmates who endure these traumatic experiences. Instead we're taught to believe that inmates are deserving of torture, so we laugh and make jokes about men being raped. Something that we wouldn't dare do in the case of female victims. Meanwhile, male rape victims have to deal with the trauma of sexual abuse alone, and some later experiment with their sexuality out of sexual confusion. There is a lot of debate as to whether or not a person is born gay and what may 'cause' it. In the case of one psychologist, Dr. Umar Johnson, he reported that 95 percent of his patients who were homosexual experienced sexual abuse in their earlier lives. So is "homophobia" really about the fear of gay people? Or is it the underlying fear of being taken by another man? Thoughts on womanhood Reflections on Herstory Month and the rest of the year BY ARIEL ROBBINS STAFF WRITER Thought #1: It's good to be alive in a time and a place where a woman's thoughts can be taken seriously. Thought #2: However, being a woman is complicated. The dictionary definition of a woman Is: an adult human female—but that's just as helpful as defining the ocean as "a lot of water." They're more than that, both of them. The problem is that we try to define things that are indefinable. To put it simply, a woman cannot be put into words because that would limit her. There are no bounds on what a woman can be. Her genitalia does not define her. Her ability to bare children, or menstruate, does not define her. Her character does not define her. I tV common in contemporary society to want to see women as strong, as independent, as selfless, as someone inspiring. However, the second we give one label to women is the second that all of the women who aren't strong, who still need to depend on someone, who are selfish, are exempt. We can have our ideals, but we cannot ignore reality. We cannot ignore the segment of women who don't live up to society's expectations. We cannot and should not un-claim them. An unapologetic woman is just as important as a woman that will never stop saying she's sorry. As a society, we try and weed people out. Women especially are given a mold more distorted than most. Our waistline is expected to be as petite as our input, but things are changing. There are women that will live and die under systems of oppression, and there are women who will cry for them, who willfightfor them, who will know nothing of them, but that doesn't change the fact that we are in this together. When society fails us, we must become homes for each other. Today, we are constantly finding ways to build each other up and Photo by Noelle Friedberg protect those of us with less privilege, sharing our voice. In the end, all this has lead me to thought #3: In a world that tries so hard to put us into words, we remain undefined. Why Pride Center's Aiello-Hauser is one of my role models BY KATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I have been very fortunate during my time at CSUSM to have become friends with people that exemplify what it means to be a role model. Meeting Robert not only heightened my desire to make social justice a priority in my career, but he shows me on a daily basis what it means to love and work for your community. When I started at CSUSM three years ago, I knew only a handful of people. As I became more involved with The Cougar Chronicle and various other campus organizations, that gradually began to change. When one of my best friends expressed an interest in visiting the campus LGBTQA Pride Center and encouraged me to go with him, I initially declined. I was nervous about whether or not I would be welcomed in a space where a community that I was supportive of, but did not really know, spent time. When I finally did visit the Center (which at this time was housed in Commons, not the USU), my nerves vanished almost immediately. Every time I turned around, someone new was coming up to me to say hello and ask me what video games I liked or what other interests I had. Even though I am lousy at video games, I began visiting more and more often and truly felt welcomed. I had caught glimpses of Robert here and there, but finally officially met him when I became Editor-inChief of The Cougar Chronicle in May 2013. After sitting down to talk with him, visiting the Center more often and learning more about LGBTQA rights and issues, I gained a whole new appreciation for the movement. One of the most important things I learned through Robert and the Pride Center is how to be an ally. As a heterosexual woman that identifies in the LGBTQQIP2SA community (thanks Rodger for teaching me this acronym!) as an ally, it has been a journey for me to understand what exactly that means. Photo by Chris Morales Robert Aiello-Hauser is the Director of the LBTQA Pride Cénter. Being an ally is a very complicated experience and means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For me, being an ally means that regardless of where I am and who is listening, I will always stand up for folks in the LGBTQA community. I will always stand up against homophobic and transphobic language, actions and stereotyping. However, being an ally does not grant me the authority to dominate a conversation about LGBTQA issues and direct all attention to me, or to speak on behalf of the LGBTQA commu- nity. It does not permit me to dominate the front spots at a rally or be the "face" of the movement. It means to support, which to me means not having to be the center of attention, but still making it clear to everyone that my support for the community will not change just to "impress" or "appease" others who may not understand it. Without Robert, I would have never learned this important facet to my identity. This is just one of the many things I have learned from my time at the Center and becoming friends with him. Robert works tirelessly everyday to make sure that everyone around him is cared for. He stays long after his "shift" is over to complete all of the work he wants to accomplish. Robert builds coalitions and encourages folks to get to know the community. At events like the Coming Out Monologues and Rainbow Recognition, Robert always cries from genuine love, joy and empathy for everyone that shares their thoughts and stories. He never forgets anyone or to check that everyone around him feels loved and accepted. He passionately believes in creating safe spaces and giving students a platform to voice their opinions. Robert works hard to make sure that students understand and own their potential. This support is something that has had a tremendous impact on my life. When my father passed away in November, my close relationships became even more important to ensure that I stayed focused on graduating next spring, building the newspaper and moving forward with my plans to apply for graduate school. My friendship with Robert in a lot of ways is like having my father back. He has always been my dad away from home, someone who cheered equally hard for my accomplishments and supported me through my mistakes like my father did. He has been friends with me even when it was not popular to be and believed in my visions for the newspaper when others told me they would never happen. I see a similarity in my father and Robert in that they both had to overcome many challenges to be successful. But these obstacles did not define either of them. Instead, it is the staunch support and love for the people that they care about. Like my father, Robert is one hundred percent a person with his heart on his sleeve, which he continuously breaks into small pieces so that he can hand them to everyone that is in need of love. Robert, thank you for all that you do. �A &E Editor: 1 T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, A PRIL 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 COMIC BOOK B Y F AITH O RCINO A&E EDITOR During the 26th Annual GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, the organization announced Image Comics series "Rat Queens" as the 2014 Outstanding Comic Book. It was one of the many recipients that were honored for ensuring inclusive representation of the LGBT community and diversity in the media on March 21, 2015. Previous winners of the category included Marvel's 2013 "Young Avengers", Archie Comics's 2012 "Kevin Keller" and DC Comics's 2011 "Batwoman". The series has been going strong ever since Jim Valentino, co-founder of Image Comics, greenlit the series in 2013, according to series writer Kurtis J. Wiebe's interview with IGN. Wiebe collaborated with Meg Dejmal to create this so-called "love letter of my [Wiebe] years of D&D [Dungeons and Dragons]". The two formed a fantastical cast of characters including the four leading SEö CORNER Rat Queens series honored with GL AAD Award ladies: Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief. This ragtag quartet of mercenaries have a strange way of finding themselves into trouble whether its with new enemies or those from the past. Even though it is in a mystical realm with elves, dwarves and other magical creatures, some of these characters and situations are close to home. At times these women have to deal with complicated relationships and family issues. Still, they have quests to complete. It is a must-read, especially those that are fans of Image Comics's "Saga" and other adventure series. "Rat Queens" is far beyond any normal D&D campaign. The series also gained critical recognition when it became one of the distinguished 2014 Eisner Awards nominee for Best New Series. Both Volumes One and Two are available for purchase and Issue #11, the debut issue of Stjepan Sejic as "Rat Queens"'s regular interior artist, will be released on May 6. 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Ryan Murphy's HBO adaptation of Larry Kramer's 1985 play about the happening days of AIDS before the usual time was one of last season's most praised enthusiastically and publicly telefilms. Both the play and the HBO film looked at the New York crisis through writer Ned Weeks (Mark Ruffalo) who was more adamant about the issue in comparison to his lover, Turner (Bomer). The two struggled to form a group to raise awareness about the disease, constantly arguing about how to confront this problem. Other talents included Joe Mantello, Alfred Molina and Jim Parsons. In June, it won Best TV Movie at the Critics' Choice Awards. Matt Bomer took won Best Television Movie. the award of Best Supporting The film's gay sexual conActor in a movie or televi- tent kept the Emmy voters sion drama the same night. from fully embracing it, in Unceasingly, the film had my opinion. "The Normal the tendency to remind one Heart" won Best Television of "Brokeback Mountain," Movie, so it wouldn't get which lost at the Oscars in in a competition in which 1996. Losing all its acting the losing side failed to bids, it won Direction for score. It opened up voters Ang Lee and Screenplay to charges of homophobia. for Larry McMurtry and "The Normal Heart" simDiana Ossana. However, ply lost its other bids to a the film lost the Best Pic- superior movie/mini-series, ture. "The Normal Heart" BBC's "Sherlock Holmes". similarly lost all its act"The Normal Heart" had ing bids, but in a reverse a backstory that evoked change in condition. It lost attention. The full standin the Direction and Screen- ing ovation that the ailplay categories, yet still ing, 79-year-old Kramer Accelerate Your Progress Towards Degree Completion CSUSM Summer Session 2015 June 7 -August8 2015 •Take classes in San Marcos Temecula or online •• ¡¡IB ik • Choose from morning, afternoon or online classes • Catch up on classes you dropped or missed Photo provdied by IMDB would've received if he had won the Screenplay Emmy, not only for his writing but his nearly 30-year fight to get his story on screen. A Bomer victory would've also made history: He could've been the first openly gay actor to win an Emmy for playing a gay role. By contrast, straight actors are cited for their "bravery" and win Emmys for playing gay (i.e., Michael Douglas as Liberace in "Behind the Candelabra") or Oscars (i.e., Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia"). Does Hollywood assume that it's not really award-worthy for out actors to play gay roles? - Open to the public . 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