HONORING OR ORD HISTORY [otter realm] PAGE 6 Dec. 3, 2009-Jan. 2010 J www.otterrealm.net | California State University Monterey Bay's Student-Run Newspaper GOTANEVEHT? LET US KNOW! WHATYOU OTTER DO! OTTER [email protected] Love the THURS12/3 THE STORY OF BRAZILIAN SAMBA UC MIDDLE CONFERENCE ROOM Life You 7 P.M. -9 P.M. A one hour and fifteen minute performance by master Brazilian musician Jorge Alabe and his group Samba Rio. (See joigeaiabe.com) Various styles of Brazilian Live music and dance will be performed and expiamed, including Candombie. samba de roda, pagode, and batucada. Each of the styles chosen represents a stage in the development of samba and/or a different setting in which samba is played. FRI12/4 BASKETBALL TIP-OFF TAILGATE Caitlyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief

2010 OTTER SPORTS CENTER [email protected] 4 P.M.-7 P.M. Come out and support our Men’s and Women’s basketball teams as they begin CCAA conference play. The Otters will be taking on CSU Stanislaus Before the games come out to the gym and enjoy a tailgate 8BQ, with free food, and an ongoing raffle. Women's tip-off is at 5:30PM and Men’s tip-off is at 7:30PM. This event is brought to The next two weeks will be filled much of my time, when I could be you by fire Student Athletic Advisory Committee. with demands and expectations we investing it in someone or something have been dreading since the first of value. Is it really worth it? That SUN 12/6 day of the semester. It is crunch time. one bad grade on a midterm. Did it BLACK STUDENTS UNITED COMMUNITY TEA A time when our near-professional really matter? These are things we UNIVERSITY CENTER LIVING ROOM procrastination has finally caught up should not stress about but instead, 2 P.M. -5 P.M. with us. As the Fall 2009 semester make the decision to move on to the Annual event bringing the outside community to the CSUMB community while comes to a close, and I, too, feel bright side. I have spent too much discussing issues pertaining to the Black populations of both communities. swamped by what I need to get done, negative energy this semester and not JAN I can’t help but reflect on what I generated enough positive energy for WED 12/9 have learned in such a short period of the important parts of my life. So I TAPS MEDIA ARTS PRESENTATION time, both my personal and academic say, here is to a positive Spring 2010 UNIVERSITY CENTER BALLROOM lives. Allow me to share some of the semester. 7 P.M.-10 P.M. highlights and lessons with you. Most importantly, I’ve learned to - Media Arts Club presents TAPS: an annual media arts presentation put on by As a CSU Monterey Bay love the life I live. Absorb the school students at CSUMB. All the work shown is made by students throughout the semester. (CSUMB) senior, the word capstone you attend, and find your niche. Let still sends a shiver down my spine. go of the side of the pool and get out Perhaps yours, too. The advice I have there and swim. Tell your loved ones FRI-SAT 12/11-12 is choose a topic you enjoy and/or how much they mean to you. Think 3 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES A CHRISTMAS are passionate about. You will spend about who your heroes are and how CAROL RADIO DRAMA a lot of time with this one topic. you may be a hero, yourself. Try to WORLD THEATER You will re-visit, research, sweat and find that perfect balance in life, as 7:30 P.M.- 9:30 P.M. sniffle over this topic. It is not to be difficult as it may be. Becoming an The Charles Dickens classic story produced as a live radio drama, featuring Actor’s taken lightly. I know I sound like adult isn’t all that bad. After all, it’s Equity guest artist, Paul Myrvold in the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge Performed with live sound effects, music and mutit-media makes this radio stage drama a must see your professor, but seriously, I know. going to hit you, head on, whether for all ages FREE PARKING For tickets and information: 831-582-4580 My days, hours and minutes have you are ready or not so jump at the been consumed with, “Is It Wise to chance to make the most of it. Mortgage California’s Future? The Thank you for riding along TUE 12/18 Consequences of Budget Cuts on with me and the Otter Realm this EGGS AFTER DARK Education.” If I wasn’t passionate semester, and for taking in your DINING COMMONS about it before, I am now. own life’s lessons as the semester 9 PM 12:05 AM - ' Annual midnight breakfast - Eggs After Dark - for students, staff and faculty. Join us

Out with the negative and in with unfolds. I look forward to returning DEC for free breakfast after dark! Entertainment, prizes and much, much more! the positive. I have spent long nights next semester to share my thoughts FOR MORE EVENTS, VISIT THE CSUMB MASTER CALENDAR ONLINE @ WWW.CALENDAR.CSUMB.EDI fretting about the unnecessary. The and experiences while the news one person who constantly lies and staff works too inform, educate and causes pain in my life and in the lives entertain you this Spring 2010. of the ones I love has ransomed too

NEWS 21 Otter Realm-News | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 2010 | www.otterrealm.net Got Stress: Get the Cure

Nobia Monsauret, Special Reporter [email protected]

Anahi Ortega-Cuellar, Special Reporter [email protected]

‘Tis the season to be stressed. But it doesn’t have to be. and CSUMB events information. It exists as a Bring your notebooks, test dates, syllabi and assignment collaborative partner with other campus units sheets and to the Center for Student Success (CSS), a that address issues that have an impact on new resource for students that opened its doors this fall. student development and achievement. Stressed out students can sit down with one of the Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Center put on a Stress CSS Peer Mentors, who will help them get organized, Management Fair, featuring stations focused plan and execute a final exam strategy to help beat on stress management activities and “Finishing the end of the semester stress and encourage success. Strong,” the theme of this year’s event. Drop-in hours are available from Dec. 1 through Dec. Students in attendance received instruction on 4 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Students reportedly leave time management and ending procrastination, their Success appointments feeling more prepared to healthy eating, and ways music helps to relieve take on finals, finish projects and wrap up those final stress. They participated in learning relaxation papers. As their gift, each student takes home a “Test techniques, such as breathing exercises and yoga Survival Kit.” positions; other stations offered de-stressing Feeling overwhelmed is part of the college experience, crafts for taking time to play. Students also but is does not have to dictate how successful the semester participated in planting California Poppies, The Center for Student Success team ends. “Once students get connected academically and a donation from the Return of the Natives socially,” said Center Director Dr. Leslie Carson, “then greenhouse, in the native planter between the their level of engagement and motivation tends to Student Center and dorms as a metaphor for “Planting increase, resulting in success.” for Success” while beautifying the campus. Location: Second Floor Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library The Center seeks to serve as a resource for incoming To stay informed on upcoming events like this and continuing students, to facilitate student-to-student and other Success Workshops, such as “Beat Test Suite 2163 interaction and student involvement, and increase overall Stress” students can join the CSS group on My Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon-Fri academic engagement through success workshops, Messaging; or Facebook Groups @ CSUMB-Center Phone: (831)582-3615 peer mentoring, networking with CSU Monterey Bay for Student Success. They also can e-mail CSS at (CSUMB) Alumni, community leadership opportunities [email protected]. Traffic Tragedy

David de Grassi, Staff Reporter [email protected]

On Thursday, Nov. 12, a pedestrian walking in the far Commander Earl Lawson of CSUMB’s University right lane of northbound Highway One was struck by Police Department (UPD) advises pedestrians to be a vehicle at approximately 8:25 p.m. The individual, aware of their surroundings, avoid wearing headphones who was later identified as Seaside resident David that prevent hearing vehicles, to wear bright colors and Armstrong, 50, was walking just north of Lightfighter, bring a flash light. “It is especially important this time near the highway exit, at the time of the accident. of year, when it gets dark earlier,” Lawson said. “If you Armstrong was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled jog, run, [or] walk at night on a regular basis, consider the scene north toward Marina. Police closed lanes on purchasing some reflective items [such as a] belt or vest.” northbound Highway One until 11:40 p.m. Thursday, as The accident is currently being called a hit and run, an early investigation was conducted. The victim was by authorities. The investigation is not yet closed, determined deceased by emergency medical personnel. and anyone with information relating to the history After the initial impact, at least 12 other vehicles of the victim, the suspected vehicle or the driver, is ran over the body, reported Central Coast News. An encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol, at examination at the coroner’s office revealed the victim’s (831)796-2160. ___ __ gender and identity, and determined the cause of death as a result of multiple blunt-force injuries. OR www.otterrealm.net | Dec. 3, 2009-Jan. 2010 | Otter Realm-News | 3 Citizens for Sustainable Marina: More Budget Cuts

Lauren Axworthy, Staff Reporter inability to provide the needed [email protected] revenue. The total $884 million A Resilient Community budget request would increase During the past year, the the General Fund base of $2.3 Jordan Walsh, Staff Reporter A potluck is being held on Two CSMC groups from California State University billion to $3.2 billion and would [email protected] Dec. 14 in the Marina Library Sustainable Seaside and the (CSU) system has watched the exceed the budget from this past to celebrate the holidays and Offset Project were selected to state of education go from bad to 08-09 school year by 8.7 percent. educate the citizens of Marina receive a grant, along with 73 worse. Enrollment this fall was While optimism among about what they can do to better other organizations eligible to cut by nearly 4,000 students and students is fading, they are Global warming. 9/11. their local environment. “We are receive funds from the Monterey this coming spring, the number noticeably feeling the pressure Bail out. Evacuees. Surge. all about bringing people from County Weekly of up to is expected to rise by another as well. “The rise in tuition has Tsunami. Climate change. diverse political view points and $100,000. Additional donations 6,000 students. An additional made it much more difficult Bin Laden. Obama. All-Time backgrounds,” said Conley. “We can be made to the Monterey 30,000 prospective students to afford going to school, and Low. The Global Language are here to save the environment, County Weekly Community will be denied admission to there has also been a noticeable Monitor declares these words and that’s something we have to Fund. Sustainable Seaside is the CSU system over the next change in availability of campus and phrases the most popular do together.” now ready to implement its two years. These numbers staff and services due to these of this decade. The country Monday, Jan. 11 CSMC will Water Catchment System for are a consequence of national cuts,” said senior Teledramatic demonstrated fear about the host a public program at 7 p.m. Martin Park in Seaside. The goal economics and are necessary to Arts and Technology major effects the Millennium of the project is to leam match student enrollment with Ellis Bertschi. might have on computers ways to catch rainfall, funding received from the state Furloughs for faculty and staff, and databases. But as 1999 use it to water plants in of California. which sacrifice salary and class became 2000, people began the park, collect data and As student fees increase and time have been implemented to realize it was merely educate the community enrollment is cut, the CSU to save jobs and money during superstition and, perhaps, a about the effectiveness of system has recognized a surge the deficit, but they will become great way to make money. their system. in applicants with a 55-percent obsolete by the 2010-11 school As the planet grows older The Offset Project increase from last year. Nearly year. Students seem to realize and nearly 10 years wiser, it has has developed the Waste 266,000 applications have been that despite the furloughs, their come to the attention of, not Free School program, received for the CSU system as professors strive to maintain the only the country, but the world, implemented last year of Nov. 9. quality education expected of the that there are far more serious at Pacific Grove’s Forest The CSU Board of Trustees CSU system. problems its inhabitants must Grove and Robert Down will vote on the 2010-11 CSU “I think my teachers have face. People from Monterey elementary schools. Support Budget request to really compensated for the time County, who are looking With the help of students the State. The “Recover and cut. I almost feel worse for them to get involved in the local and faculty members, Reinvest” budget requests a because now they have to put in community, might consider the organization has total of $884 million be granted much more effort and get paid Citizens for Sustainable Monterey for those who are interested recycled roughly 50 percent to the CSU system. The funding less,” said sophomore Biology County (CSMC), a non-profit in transforming Fort Ord to of all school lunchroom waste. proposal is intended to mitigate major Kinsey Freeman. “I feel organization with mission toward “University and Public benefit This plan includes education cuts implemented in 2009-10 like the quality has gone down building a satisfying, sustainable, purposes with a sustainable and about composting, recycling, school year totaling $305 million. since now teachers are strained, and resilient community that environmental focus.” Scheduled and reduce/reuse programs. An additional $296 million is and classes have been cut short. I meets the challenge of Peak Oil speakers include Jordan Daniels The Offset Project is planning requested to restore funding for feel pretty screwed over; paying and Climate Change, is looking of BuildingWise, project to expand into local middle and the Higher Education Compact more and getting less.” for volunteers. manager in the transformation high schools. to pay for costs associated While CSU Chancellor CSMC sponsors several local of Monterey Safeway to Trader “We need to make changes with enrollment growth and Charles B. Reed beckons sustainability groups, including: Joe’s retail; Professor Enid for the economy and the compensation increases.. The residents of California to send Big Sur, Monterey, Carmel, Blader Baxter, CSUMB director environment,” said Conley, 6-year compact was designed a signal to Sacramento that Marina, Pacific Grove, Salinas of fortording.com project; and “instead of hoping others will.” to ensure quality, access and asks those in charge to invest and Seaside. Luana Conley, Steven Endsley, Fort Ord Reuse Change. Phelpsian. Yes We affordability at the nation’s top in the future of California, and spokesperson for the Marina Authority, director of planning Can. Suddenness Happens. public university systems and make higher education a higher group said, “We are working on and finance. The event, called Truthiness. Hybrid. Smirting. was adopted by Governor Arnold priority, it is uncertain what the several projects and would love Swords to plowshares: Barracks Heroes. These, too, are popular Schwarzenegger in 2004. future holds. What is expected student input.” to books, will be from 7- 9 p.m. words of the decade. As this Included in the handing request next of the CSU system is a CSMC is working toward in the Marina Library, and all year ends and a new decade is an estimated $111 million submission of the budget the ban of Styrofoam, the are welcome. CSMC is trying begins, perhaps citizens of the needed to “buy out” a 10-percent plan to the State Department development of food waste to change the image people of world will, as the saying goes, fee increase. Lastly, the budget of Finance. In January, the management, implementation the community have about the “Choose our words wisely” plan requests $283 million to Governor will submit his budget of community gardens into “spooky, dark and dangerous” for the next decade. restore funding for collective plan to the Legislature, which schools, and many more issues streets of Fort Ord and exposing bargaining agreements in 2008- is to be revised in May. The in the community. the bright side. 09 and 2009-10 that were not budget plan should be accepted NEWS funded as a result of the state’s by the Legislature by June 15. 41 Otter Realm-News | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 20101 www.otterrealm.net Surviving the Holidays

Amy Irish, Staff Reporter Health.com has a few helpful While this technique can help don’t want to do.” Perhaps it is acceptable for one to need alone OTTER_REALM@CSUMB. EDU tips for dealing with holiday angst deal with the holiday glooms best to do what is best for oneself time to recharge their mind and body. in a happier and healthier way. in a healthier way, the health before worrying about others. If The holiday season might The holiday season is supposed For starters, the health guide site implies those stressed should the holidays are too stressful, or be better spent as a time for to be the time of year when suggests “finding your happy not put themselves in another there are other pressures such as recuperation. If one practices people are celebrating and place” and letting all the stressful environment. A common school or family, people need to being happy and controlling their spreading holiday cheer. stress, worries and pressure phrase people toss around is, “one realize that a majority of these stress levels now, as Health.com However, there is more to the float away, while thinking should never do something they feelings are normal, and it is suggests, the holidays just may holidays than good tidings. Dr. of this peaceful place. By surely become more enjoyable. Sanjay Gupta’s column on cnn. lightening up and smiling, the Dr. Gupta says, “The first step is com, says “At a time when site says, “happiness-inducing to stay focused in the present, on we should be celebrating our endorphins [are released],” the things you want for yourself lives most, we are prone to creating a happy and calming and in your life. Transformation depression and dysfunction.” sensation throughout the entire doesn’t happen in the past or Finding a way to deal with these body. While this technique in the future. It happens right dysfunctions in the healthiest may help one feel better for now.” Doing what personally manner possible is more a little while, Health.com feels right, likely will benefit important then pretending to be implies the more practice one one physically and emotionally happy with the family at dinner has in harboring these happy this holiday season. while taking out frustrations by feelings, the easier it will eating too many dinner rolls. be to apply them in the real For those who find themselves world and make those happy in the stressful holiday category, sensations last.

OBR: A Place for Food and Much More

dinner, with a lunch buffet and price the Dinning Commons said Wallace. “We always get The OBR, says Wallace, late-aftemoon specials from 4 (DC) charges, but instead of more business during the spring Jordan Walsh, Staff Reporter hopes to introduce a stage JOWALSH@CSUMB. EDU p.m. to 6 p.m. and has a brew a cafeteria-style service, OBR semester because freshman for the restaurant to host station for the 21 and over. serves restaurant-style. Instead finally realize we are up here.” concerts performed by student The buffet is full of vegetarian of standing in a line waiting The OBR also hosts Monday musicians. They have already Past the library, up the Sixth St. and carnivorous options, with for the cafeteria lady to plop Night Football, with half-price held a few shows; as one of the hill, and through the University a few vegan choices. This a pile of mashed potatoes on hot wings. This semester, the only indoor venues on campus, Center’s double doors, Otters month’s Monday buffet features a plate, experience the luxury OBR began collaborating with the OBR encourages bands to can find their own place for Chinese cuisine with, among of a fellow student hosting at the World Theater on campus, contact them if they are looking fine dining at the Otter Bay other selections, broccoli beef, the front door, pouring drinks to feature themed dinners in for a place to jam. “Every night Restaurant (OBR). With menu egg rolls and steamed rice. at the bar, and serving food as keeping with the evening’s we don’t have a University options of seafood, chicken and Wednesday presents a ordered, off a widely diverse event. Although there are no event going on, I would love to beef, plus hearty salads, the Mexican-themed menu with menu. OBR Chef Sam Wallace more dinner-and-a-show nights have a band playing in here,” OBR makes it harder for Otters tortilla soup, chicken fajitas, said, “We are working really scheduled this semester, plenty said Wallace. to run home complaining to their warm tortillas, beans, rice, hard to put together a better are planned for Spring 2010. parents of rough nights living on and churros for dessert. block menu so all students can Top Ramen and PB&J’s, while Late Afternoon specials afford our menu.” imagining a hot home cooked include $1 roast beef As with many restaurants meal, instead of the bowl of sandwiches and $3 calamari. across the country, the OBR cereal actually on the menu. It On Tuesdays, instead of driving has felt the effects from the may seem like a journey from off campus for tacos, the OBR economy’s downfall, but the main campus to the OBR, serves $1 tacos, their very Chef Wallace said he expects but if Otters are looking for own version of Taco Tuesday. business to pick up. “It is hard something on campus, which is The OBR has created a block- to compete with the DC and affordable, and tasty, this may ffiendly menu, a $5 equivalent, the Otter Express (OE) which be the ticket. with entire meals equaling are both cheaper in cost and The OBR serves lunch and one block. This is the same closer to the resident buildings,”

____www.otterrealm.net [ Dec. ;3/2009-Jan. 2010OR | Otter Realm-News | 5 Honoring Ord's History

Lucas Anthony, Staff Reporter [email protected]

Dr. Dianne Harrison said, “One of our ongoing mechanized,” Lawson said. “I found out differently frustrations - at least it’s mine - is all of those based on Greg’s research. It was an eye opener for old, empty barracks and other buildings and me to learn there was a large horse presence up to ‘43 unidentifiable things. I honestly don’t know what or ‘44, even after mechanization.’’ they are. If only we could afford to take them all Defense Language Institute and Presidio of down today, 1 would be a very happy person.” Monterey Deputy Command Historian Cameron From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Harrison later clarified the comments from Brinkley helped guide Krenzelok through the Washington Monument reflects in the shallow her speech by citing FORA’s historical findings. archives located at the Chamberlin Library and also pool of the National Mall. Nearby, soldiers are “Before my time at CSUMB, there was a formal learned more about the horse presence, the Veterinary . honored with the Iwo Jima, Korean and Vietnam review to establish if any of the buildings had hospital and stables at the former Army fort. War memorials. historical value. The answer was no," she said. * “I understand CSUMB needs facilities up to code, Tributes to American military history residing in “That is why we want to clear them out. From b free from lead and asbestos. There are a lot of good 9f and around Washington D.C. can serve as reminders a CSUMB standpoint they are a safety hazard. reasons to tear the buildings down,” Brinkley said. of the triumphs and sacrifices that have shaped the We have students who decide to go [exploring in “But I think history is important and in the physical United States during the last 233 years. them]; it’s very dangerous, they are magnets for structures. We should keep some remnants of the past A significant part of military history also resides scavengers, wildlife, and foil of lead and asbestos.” as a reminder of how we got where we are and they at Fort Ord Army base, which opened in 1940 and However, Harrison said she still wants to preserve might give us an idea as to where we are going." has seen soldiers through four foreign wars. Before and honor Fort Ord and its traditions by erecting While budgets might not allow for a memorial closing in 1994, Fort Ord trained more than 1.5 something front and center in a high traffic area, like the caliber of those in Washington D.C., Krenzelok, million soldiers. Along with the mechanization of in front of the library. Brinkley and Lawson find it important to remember World War II, Fort Ord witnessed an end to the use “I think building something really respectful which all of Fort Ord’s history accurately and save a portion of horses in the Army. Some feel Fort Ord and the honors the tradition of where CSUMB started and of the physical evidence to honor the soldiers who trained on the Peninsula deserve respect what used to be here would be fabulous.” she said. traditions of Fort Ord and its soldiers. If something is on par with the historically accurate tributes erected Fort Ord’s lengthy and diverse history could not done. Brinkley feels that, over time, the complete in Washington D.C. make agreeing on a memorial a struggle. Additional history of Fort Ord could be forgotten. After the base closure, the Fort Ord Reuse Authority challenges arise in honoring tire local history when it "If you bury the past and forget it,” Brinkley said, (FORA) decided the only historically significant part is not clear, from the university’s standpoint, which “there are so many things you will never know, and of Fort Ord was the Stillwell Hall Soldiers Club, historical accounts are correct. Whether or not the you will never even know you don’t know.” located at what is now Foil Ord Dunes State Park. remaining buildings of former Fort Ord have historical Some people seemed to write off all other history significance, it may be beneficial for all parties to and buildings of the old Army base. Consequently, make sure the historical recollections of those in the base was divided into parcels distributed among leadership are similar, accurate and not hearsay. Marina, Seaside, CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and For example, based on information given to her the federal government from her former Chief of Staff John McCutchon, Threatening to fall into the ocean, Stillwell Hall Harrison said the stables located on Fourth Avenue was deconstructed, serving as a symbolic gesture that were hardly used for horses and, in 1938, were the quest to save the physical history of Fort Ord had converted into truck facilities. possibly come to an end. Disputing Harrison’s claim, Army Veterinary I THINK BUILDING SOMETHING REALLY However, a number of CSUMB departments Corps Researcher Greg Krenzelok said that the very - RESPECTFUL WHICH HONORS THE making up the Fort Ord Museum Archive (FOMA), same stables actually held more than 1,400 Army TRADITION OF WHERE CSUMB STARTED are working to secure permanent facilities to house a horses in the early part of World War II. It was not museum foil of historical archives from the former until 1942 when the units were mechanized and those AND WHAT USED TO BE HERE WOULD BE Army base. FOMA also seeks to restore at least stables might have taken on other functions.

one of the World War II-era buildings as a physical Even FOAA board member and retired Army CSUMB PRESIDENT DR. DIANNE HARRISON. reminder of the history of Fort Ord. Major General Fred Lawson was unaware of the Contrary to the hopes of FOMA, CSUMB made significant horse presence at Fort Ord. “I knew its stance clear on the matter at the 2008 State Fort Ord was built in ‘40-41 and the 7th division of the University Address. CSUMB President formed in ‘41, but I thought from there on it was

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Annie Sacks, Staff Reporter [email protected]

My mind is silenced. I subconsciously count... One. Two. Three. Jump. Jumping through hoops isn’t really my forte. I never wanted to join the circus. I’m indecisive, I can’t seem to find my nook, I can’t seem to find what fits. So I just keep jumping. 1 suppose it’s why I’ve changed my major a few times. Somehow I imagined that being a transfer student was supposed to be easy. Not only is it not easy, but it poses the question of what I really want to do with < i A» W U k: sa my life. I chose to transfer to CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) because of its location. I needed to pick a school, and I love the ocean. I transferred in as a Human Communication (HCOM) major. I believe my ideal major would be advertising and public relations, and 1 was unsure if HCOM was the perfect fit for my dreams. 1 tried it on for awhile and came to the conclusion that I wasn’t inspired by humanities. I didn’t want to take half of the major learning outcomes (MLO) which, Irtsp/red evening of modern music eefe&ratirtg God’s greatest gdt. in HCOM, are strongly humanities based. Consider A MLO 4 Philosophical, MLO 5 Critical Cultural Analysis, MLO 6 Comparative Literary Analysis, MLO 7 Historical Analysis, MLO 8 Creative Writing and Social Action. It took me awhile to realize that all these MLOs are not really communications based, which is what engages me. £7* All the sweating I did over humanities-based MLOs ______o.______food donation doesn’t point me in a directions of clarity, it just Bring a canned frustrated me more. Finally I dropped Pro-Seminar and decided to join the business department. I found for the Monterey County Food Bank out 1 didn’t really like that either. Lost once again with GOLDEN hoop jumping becoming a normal part of my life. I STATE "«*, 1 decided to take the dive and go back to HCOM. All ages When talking to many of my HCOM professors, I E I realized that all their classes will help me in the long run to broaden my area of knowledge. I kept llIEATRE asking why there couldn’t be just a communication department? Why couldn’t I take all the classes I welcome wanted and have them be geared specifically to communication? I found that, actually, I could. I could make them all fit the way I need. It became a give and take, I had to give up a few classes but in turn I opened 417 Alvarado Sr. my eyes to a wide interdisciplinary education that I’m Monterey, CA 93940 told will help in the me in the long run. Now I’m working consciously and consistently (831) 658-0355 to fit into my new niche. CSUMB offers so many different media classes that are interesting to me. Due to the CSUMB format, we are only permitted to take four of them for credit it was a loss but I endured. I’ve accepted and trust that the classes I didn’t want to take, will help me be better versed in the world and help me understand human interaction better, enabling me to For more info & free tickets go to www.montereychurch.net 3 '^L._ _ “ be a stronger applicant for jobs in the real world. I’m back. I found a niche. No more hoop jumping for me I am retiring the circus act.

www.otterrealm.net | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 2010 | Otter Realm-News | 7 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: The Holidays are Here

Kelli Laughlin, Staff Reporter [email protected]

A drum roll could be heard from three blocks away. year, the new character balloons were Sailor Mickey Anticipation rose along the streets of New York City Mouse, the Pillsbury Doughboy, and new versions of through the sea of three million eager spectators. The Ronald McDonald and Spiderman. start of the holidays was just around the comer. The This year’s parade also ushered in changes to the first glimpse of the gold and crimson marching band parade’s route for the first time since 1924. The parade rounding the bend sent a roar of applause and joyful began at 77th street and Central Park West, and moved cheers throughout the mass of delighted onlookers. through Times Square, to finish at 7th Avenue. The Behind the band appeared the colossal face of a reason for the change was to allow more space for the familiar dog: Snoopy. Dressed as the flying ace, the parade and provide more room for spectators to view cartoon character floated above the swarm of spectators, the parade. bringing smiles to the faces of the young and old. A. wide variety of musicians performed this year, The tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade including Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, The Roots, first started in 1924. A group of Macy’s department Carly Simon, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Fallon, Katharine store employees, who were immigrants from Europe McPhee and Jay Sean. The Broadway shows highlighted and lived in New York City, wanted to celebrate the during the parade included the casts of Shrek, Hair, Billy American tradition of Thanksgiving. They decided to Elliot and Bye Bye Birdie. put on a festival similar to the celebrations in Europe. The televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has Many of the Macy’s employees dressed in colorful become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families costumes and marched from 145th street in Harlem to across America. “We tend to think of the Macy’s the Macy’s store where they were employed on 34th Thanksgiving Day Parade as the opening act of the street, which later inspired the classic holiday movie, holiday season,” said Executive Producer Robin Hall. “Miracle on 34th Street. They borrowed animals from “The parade, like the holiday it celebrates, is an event the Central Park Zoo for the parade, created attention- that brings friends and families together, and watching grabbing floats, and enlisted the help of professional the parade is a cherished holiday ritual for millions of marching bands to entertain the crowds of spectators. people, whether they are lined up along our famous At the end of the parade, Santa Claus was welcomed parade route or huddled in front of their televisions.” into Herald Square, which has become an annual As the final float carried a jolly Santa Claus in a sleigh tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. > full of toys out of sight, the crowds of lively families As the years passed, large-character balloons replaced began flocking away to enjoy their Thanksgiving meals. live animals in the parade, and every year, new balloons The end of the 83rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade are added to the spectacle. The first balloon, created in is a harbinger that the holidays are here, once again. 1927, was of the cartoon character Felix the Cat. This

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Three years ago, the Blue Fin something for everyone, but but the location is great and we A key player in helping ourselves on is attracting Cafe was unexpectedly shut seems to cater to locals rather make enough to do get by.” Marasigan revive the Blue Fin different kinds of people” said down and abandoned by its than tourists. “We don’t exactly The Blue Fin is located on is General Manager Marvin Marasigan. “We love it when owner. Back by popular demand, want to be a tourist spot like the -second floor of the two- Romero, who was with the Blue CSUMB kids have their parties The Blue Fin Cafe and Billiards everything else on Cannery story Steinbeck Center on Fin at the very beginning, 13 here. It is easy for us to keep has apparently reestablished Row,” he said. “Our clientele is Cannery Row. At the center of years ago. Apparently Romero them occupied, and they bring in itself as a late-night hotspot on mostly locals, and we like it that the establishment is an up-only was instrumental in bringing a lot of culture.” Cannery Row. Primarily a place way because one of our goals is to escalator, which ferries Blue the old establishment to life, Romero and Marasigan plan to dine and shoot pool, it is give Monterey back the Blue Fin.” Fin customers directly to a wide and is “an invaluable asset” to continue to hire new bands to host to a vast array of events Marasigan, who owns several bar table. Adjacent the bar is a to Marasigan. Another asset play and host fun events, while for a diverse audience. Salsa billiard halls in California, small stage where live music Romero brings to the Blue Fin at the same time catering to the nights, stand-up comedy, live was encouraged to purchase and/or stand-up up comedy is is his own creation, the Juice local community. “We are just music, beer pong and JELLO the Blue Fin by locals who presented. Windows align the Burger—a half pound sandwich getting started. We plan to keep wrestling tournaments are a missed the fun Cannery Row length of the dining and billiards with everything on it. “It’s the scheduling events and work few of the festivities offered nightlife previously offered halls, giving diners and pool best burger in town.” said Romero. with local acts” said Marasigan. by a management team which by the old Blue Fin. Although players a panoramic view of Together, Marasigan and “Things are going well so far, and reportedly endeavors to give Marasigan refers to his rent Cannery Row and the Monterey Romero strive to produce a I’d say we’re on the right track.” back to the Monterey locale. as “outrageous,” he is largely Bay. At the rear of the cafe, the fun, multicultural experience— Tyke Marasigan, owner of pleased about the way his space is a large, club-like room especially for students at CSU the Blue Fin, insists that his newest acquisition is running, where DJ dance parties, live Monterey Bay (CSUMB). staff prides itself on offering thus far. “It’s not cheap, he said, music, and other events take place. “Something else we pride 'Tis the Season of Bah Humbug

Vanessa Ann Richelle Anderson, occasion, Christmas carolers what makes this production fun provided by the Live Foley Staff Reporter sing themed songs and dress and exciting.” Artists, a group that creates live [email protected] in period costume. This year, “A Christmas Carol” will sound effects on stage. CSU Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) feature Paul Myrvold, an equity “We are putting together CALL: (831)582-4580 World Theater will produce the actor, who has performed a holiday tradition,” said $40 GOLD CIRCLE Christmas time brings great popular story as a live radio drama. on Broadway and toured Cardinalli; “What we like to $30 GENERAL PUBLIC fun and good cheer to many, Radio productions are, by professionally, as protagonist think of as our annual gift to but there is always that one design, portrayed through actors’ Ebenezer Scrooge. Cardinalli the entire community.” The $25 SENIOR CITIZENS character who refuses to join in voices via radio airwaves. calls him “the ultimate Show will be held on Dec. 11 (55 AND OLDER), the holiday spirit. The immortal However, The World Theater professional, who is bringing and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Currently FORT ORD ALUMNI Charles Dickens named him will produce this live radio drama all his skills to the play.” The there is a special buy-one, ASSOCIATION, MILITARY Ebenezer Scrooge, a dour old on stage. The classic tale will be rest of the cast includes Donna get-one-ffee offer on tickets $20 CSUMB FACULTY, man whose outward greediness presented in a visual context with Federico, Chris Graham, Phil (certain restrictions apply), plus and cruelty affected every sound effects, music and multi- Esparza, a World Theater staff pre-show dining at the Otter STAFF, ALUMNI aspect of his life. The author’s media elements. Additionally, member; Matt Bailey, Christina Bay Cafe, which will present $15 STUDENT WITH ID, legendary phrase, “Bah humbug” the actors will be transforming Bailey and Michelle Vallentyne, a special dinner each night of YOUNG ADULT was introduced in his classic into various characters instantly a former CSUMB student. “They this radio drama. Additional (AGES 13-17) story, “A Christmas Carol.” on stage. “The uniqueness of are local, homegrown actors,” information is available through $10 CSUMB STUDENT, From recharacterizing Ebenezer this radio drama is that we are said Cardinalli. Music will be the World Theater box office at Scrooge and his foil, Tiny Tim, able to have two audiences; provided by The Big American www.worldtheater.csumb.edu. CHILD (12 AND UNDER) to rewriting the storyline, over one live at the theater and the Family, a local band comprised Whether it’s “Bah Humbug” the years many variations of other broadcast over the radio of former CSUMB students. or “Happy Holidays” this Dickens’ renowned story have (KAZU) on Christmas Eve,” They will play period music production reminds CSUMB been made into movies, cartoons said World Theater director appropriate to the production. that the holidays are here. and stage productions; plus, on Joseph S. Cardinalli. “That’s Other sound effects will be ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 101 Otter Realm-A&E | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 2010 | www.otterrealm.net Pieces of California

Kristin Leal, Staff Reporter mixing among baby gadgets and blue New Year’s Eve day. [email protected] water dishes, which adding to the vibe of Mountiansong Galleries seems to home. “We encourage visitors and locals epitomize a California context within to come on in and hang out for a while,” Carmel-by-the-Sea. Californians may said Lucinda. “There is always coffee, find it easy to relate while visitors Cobblestone sidewalks lead the way to tea and spring water available.” A tea can capture the lifestyle and bring it visual stimulation along Ocean Avenue party can create a moment to absorb the home. Although the doors have been in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Galleries seem to California inspired crafts. open for only five months, locals are flank the legendary “Main-Street” and On display now is the exclusive already leaving coffee cups behind for trickle down the side streets. Front and toothpick art of Steven J. Backman, the next visit. center is a new addition to the art scene, a San Francisco native. Early on he and it is all about California. discovered his talents with sculpting and Rhythms coming from the background has been crafting with toothpicks ever vibrate the sounds from the Gold Mining since he was a child. He features days, flavored with some Beach Boys abstracts, portraits and realistic and even modem hip hop. Anything and sculptures, all made of toothpicks. everything California is can be heard Many of the pieces bend and twist through this art gallery. “Come in to enjoy into series of arches with wave­ the art and music with lots of comfortable like layers and distinct angles. seating,” said owner Jonathan Lucinda. With a vantage point high above Walls are lined with layers of foamy the land and sea which hugs the blue surf and lone bams that rest curve of California; William within rolling green hills. The flavor Scherer captures uniquely dramatic is all California through the doorways images of local golf courses such as of Mountiansong Galleries. Images of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point. sunsets light the room. Burning orange and Not only a photographer, he is a pink throughout, they highlight bending pilot who he soars solo, capturing toothpick sculptures and watercolors on the moments from above. canvas. Glossy photographs complement In a rare appearance by Carmel the textures of oils and acrylics with photographer Jerry Warner, compositions of California. is known to encapsulate the The art creates windows into the jagged coast lines of Big Sur California lifestyle. A wealth of varied and Carmel-by-the-Sea. He will landscapes can be found alongside conduct an interactive workshop artistic glass forms. The works are to engage all the senses. He will exhibited throughout the bright gallery, be there from noon till 2 p.m. on

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Brad Boatwright, Staff Reporter and Performing Arts departments (MPA) After 15 years working with the band, by Professor Vaughan during Summer [email protected] will present a free concert by Jorge Alabe Alabe moved to New Orleans to start 2008 that has produced art and lectures and his group Samba Rio. workshops on Afro-Brazilian religious on the subject. Anticipation stirs the air as the start of a “The Story of Brazilian Samba”, drumming and dance. He frequently “The Story of Brazilian Samba” uses quick rhythmic beat draws the crowd’s will take place from 7-9 p.m. in a gives classes to students and community music and dance to open topics of Brazil’s attention. Pandeiro tambourines and show designed to present and explain groups, while touring the United States relations with the United States, Latino deep surdo bass drums are layered with traditional styles of Brazilian music and with his band. Countries and the wider African Diaspora. cavaquiho guitar, a range of percussion dance, including Candomble, samba Both hosting and playing with It will feature musical and dance styles and traditional dance. Musicians with de roda, pagode, and batucada. After Alabe’s band is HCOM professor from the religious to Camaval marches. tamborim hand drums move from the the performance, a short question-and- Dr. Umi Vaughan. Africana Studies, “This event will bring new languages and songs main groove to a signature phrase answer session will allow guests to ask Anthropology and Music and sounds to the campus,” said Professor and the leader begins a call and response questions. Performance. Professor Vaughan also Vaughan, who invites all students, faculty with the band. A solo from a caixa snare Jorge Alabe is a native of Rio de gives performance lectures to campuses and community members to “detect and drum and the band is back to swift unison Janiero. Reportedly, he excelled at from Havana to Detroit. “After other enjoy both commonalities and differences playing. The crowd cheers and the band samba drumming with particular interest campus events and my research in Cuba between Brazilian culture and their own.” continues playing. This is “The Story of in Candomble, eventually reaching the and Brazil,” said Vaughan, “ I wanted The band pounds away at their drums Brazilian Samba.” highest level of drumming and leading to bring more arts and performances to with a seemingly meticulous and excited On Thursday, Dec. 3, in CSU of rituals. In 1980, he began performing CSUMB.” The presentation is another commitment; the leader blows his whistle, Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) University with an internationally know group, outcome of the New Faculty Research riling the audience from their seats. Center Ballroom, the Humanities and Oba Oba, touring around the world Grant “Researching the African Communications (HCOM) and Music and performing on American television. Diaspora: Brazil” a project carried out Gizdich Ranch: Apples, Pies, Juice and Berries

Courtney Thorngate, Staff Reporter ranch was a mere five acres of apple travel great distances to partake in berry the different varieties of apples taste | [email protected] orchards plus five acres of open ground picking. The ranch relies on a small like, so they put each variety in a for chickens, pigs and tomato vines. In amount of advertising, word of mouth refrigerator and invite patrons to taste 1950, the Gizdiches leased more acreage and those lucky to have been introduced them all. The air is crisp and smells of fell; to experiment with olallieberries. By at a young age. “People were brought The most popular bam is likely the the sun pokes through a smear of 1959, the ranch spread across 30 acres, here for many generations,” said Chief pie bam. Inside, a deli offers fresh clouds in the sky, as a brisk breeze and another 20 were purchased to be of Operations Naomi Manger. “Families sandwiches, but the main attraction is blows through the trees, disturbing dedicated to this new berry. Today the bring their children.” The various berries the varieties of pies made fresh daily. their leaves. Ripe apples consume the ranch is 70 acres of berry fields and can be picked beginning in May through Pie by the slice can be consumed in the air, while the ground exhibits a display apple orchards. And it is likely best July, and apples are available to be picked Farm Park Picnic area, and whole pies, of colors from fallen foliage, creating known for its olallieberry pie. for three weeks in September. Both are are available fresh or frozen. quite a show of the season. The ranch now grows some 12 to available for purchase, already picked, On the average day Gizdich produces The agricultural town of 14 varieties of apples, including Fuji, fresh or frozen, in the sales bam. 100-200 pies. During the holiday Watsonville, located in the heart of Red Del, Pippin, Black Twig, Mutsu, Not only may berry picking be fun; season, and especially the Monday- | the Parajo Valley, harbors Gizdich Winesap, Granny Smith, Royal Gala, it also is beneficial to the wallet, “ft was Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Ranch, which has been family owned Pinova and Braebum. In April, the apple more affordable this year at $1.85 per 4,000 pies are made. Workers get to the and operated for three generations. trees burst into blossom, but in late pound when you picked them here,” ranch at 4:30 a.m. and finish their day Today, a ranch is known for public August through January, the apples said Manger. Grocery store prices are at 5:30 p.m. Gizdich stopped taking berry and apple picking, as well as are ready to be picked and enjoyed. significantly higher. orders this year the Friday before watching the press transform luscious Also, five varieties of berries including Saturday visits to the juice bam take Thanksgiving. apples into fresh juice. The ranch strawberries, begin to ripen from May place between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m, Visitors can stop by the pie barn I reportedly has the best pies around, through July. Olallieberries are at when guests can watch the apples tumble to watch the production of pies being as demonstrated by the many local their prime in June and boysenberries, into a large press, where the all-natural made, while selecting a pie, juice, restaurants, stores and citizens who complete in mid June, while blackberries juice is harvested. apples or berries. Surrounded by the serve them. and raspberries are matured in July. Homemade honey and jams also can orchards fall colors and aromas of Gizdich Ranch was originally In 1965, to insure widespread marketing be purchased in the sales bam, as well apples, guests sit down to taste what purchased in 1937 by Croatian of their berries, the ranch established a as seasonal fruit. Gizdich recognizes Gizdich claims to be the freshest and immigrant Vincent John Gizdich. The “Pik-Yor-Self’ operation. Today, patrons that many people do not know what ripest fruits. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 121 Otter Realm-A&E | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 2010 | www.otterrealm.net Come and check out the NEW Ord Market Ugg Boots & Slippers the perfect holiday gift Expanded Produce Section

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www.otterrealm.net | Dec. 3,2009-Jan. 2010 | Otter Realm-A&E | 13 ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE: /hhlee Trotter. Staff Reporter Jackson. “I enjoyed it right off the bat." Martin’s Invitational and 23rd at the A FU.O ? Tf:R@CSt jMFi .13X1 The brothers now play a competitive round Sonoma State Invitational. of golf every time they hit the course. The Men’s Golf team will begin spring Practicing on the links in San Diego with Jackson was being recruited by rival play in February- when the Otters have Chris Riley, a golfer on the Professional Sonoma State University and also been invited to compete in the prestigious Golfers Association (PGA), this Otter Division 1 schools, such asUC Santa Florida Division II Golfweek Spring is learning everything he can from the Barbara and San Jose State University Invitational in Orlando, FL. Only 18 pro. Tee boxes to sloping fast greens, He chose CSUMB because of the Division II schools were invited. The the Titlest ball flys down the fairway opportunity to compete, right away, as season will continue through the end of learning to play all possible angles of a a freshman, along with the high caliber the school year in May. In the meantime, course, “The one thing he has taught me facilities the CSUMB golf team uses Jackson will continue to practice his that has really stuck in my mind,” said and the ability to play competitively game throughout winter break Kinesiology freshman Dylan Jackson,“is with his brother, golfer and Business Jackson and golf pro Riley travel when he told me to take in the college Administration senior John Jackson. down the links to the next green, with experience but not lose focus of my As some athletes in their freshman Riley giving advice about putting goals." Jackson is an up-and-coming season, may have freshman jitters, they fundamentals, as they walk down the DYLAN JACKSON: golfer at CSV Monterey Bay (CSUMB). have not been an issue for Jackson. In course. Fundamentals will get stronger, MEN'S GOLF Ohio bound as children, the Jackson the short fall season, he seems to have he will get stronger mentally and CLASS: FRESHMAN boys went off to visit their grandmother found his place on the course, having physically and improve his game. As with no idea they would find something settled into competition as an Otter. He MAJOR: KINESIOLOGY spring rolls around, he will be ready they love besides Grandma. “My brother placed 8th at the Chico State InterWest to compete in the California Collegiate HOMETOWN: SAN DIEGO and 1 went to one of our grandma’s golf Wildcat Classic, 12th at the Western Athletic Association. lessons when J was 11 years old,” said Washington Invitational, 14th at Saint Otter Games

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Patrick Makenen, Staff Reporter Disc golf, reportedly, is itself, senior-founding members [email protected] experiencing a rise in worry about the continuation popularity across the nation. of the club, following their The sport that parallels the graduation from the University. Broken windows. Yelling. Fights on the beach. Waxed windows. object of golf replaces the They encourage any “young Snapped surfboards. Local surfers take certain measures to keep traditional club and ball with blood” out there with a love for what they consider a weak surfer out of the water, and keep as few a simple disc that is thrown for the sport to join the club and surfers at a break as possible. “par” into a metal basket. carry on the legacy. When surfers hear the word “local,” they usually cringe and The CSU Monterey Bay For those interested in the turn away. I think of an angry dude out in the water, yelling and (CSUMB) disc golf club has sport, CSUMB offers a disc being protective of “his” spot. I think of someone who has surfed been making quite a name for golf course every semester that at a particular beach his whole life, and anytime I paddle out, he itself. The Otters recently hosted completes the vibrancy activity is likely to glare at me whether it’s my first time surfing there or the fourth-annual West Coast ULR. The seemingly easy-to- not. Locals are notorious for bad behavior and intimidation, but College Open in their very own leam sport is low-impact and for good reason. Surfing is a sport free from rules and regulations. kelp bed, the CSUMB Oakes can be fun for everyone. Merle Instead, surfing takes on customs that everyone might not agree course, and won the coveted Witvoet, a former professional on. Without some control, there would be chaos. Stancil Johnson Cup for the disc golfer and coach for the A system of localism works for a lot of famous breaks and even fourth year in a row. Otters, has been teaching the disc some hidden beaches that few know about; it keeps only “certain” The tournament, created in golf class for two years. He took people around. 2005, is the only intercollegiate over for Dr. Stancil Johnson, for Surfers know this. disc golf tournament on the whom the West Coast College There is value to specific waves, and this value should be West Coast. Its competitors Open Cup is named. respected. Hierarchy is just a part of surfing. It may work to keep include the UC Santa Cruz Johnson, a psychiatrist in the water open, but is it an ethical way to go about things? When Banana Slugs, the Broncos of Carmel, is often considered I travel to other ends of earth to surf, is it fair that I should be kept the University of Santa Clara, a founding-father and away from certain places because I am an “outsider?” and the University of Oregon legend among disc golfers. We are not living in the ‘70s when waves were still being Ducks. The Ducks, whose This historian made many discovered, and beaches were empty. Huge increases in surfers coach is 2007 Disc Golf World contributions to the sport at the across the State and around the World are encroaching upon surf Champion Dave Feldberg, University The club renamed breaks some call home. I don’t like crowded beaches either, but I “Played well,” said Otter disc the courses at CSUMB, won’t yell at someone for being near me in the water. golfer Greg Tomascheski. “Stancil Courses” in honor of I would say most surfers are generally nice out of the water. “I was impressed with their the hall-of-famer. The problem is they have a hard time keeping this attitude in the performance.” Nestled within the CSUMB peaceful ocean. We should go back to the origins of surf culture, In the spring, the Otters campus lies two courses, remembering the reasons we surf and let skill and nature decide will hold the Otter Open, a comprised of 18 holes each. who gets wet. local tournament sponsored The Cypress course is mainly Double overhead waves will keep most people out of the water. by the Professional Disc for beginners, while the Oakes Many of those who paddle out anyway, may not even make it out Golf Association (PDGA). course is for those more to the lineup. This is the system of natural selection. We might Competing among nearly advanced at the sport. The even call it survival of the fittest. I don’t need a local to tell me if 75 participants, the Otters courses, located behind the I can get in the water; nature can do that for me. Out in the water, will endeavor to uphold their Black Box Cabaret (BBC) you can tell who surfs well and who doesn’t. The surfers catching winning streak. and south of the new library all the waves, dropping in late with style, and relaxing in the barrel The Otter disc golfers, who are open to all and free to are serious contenders. They know the beach well and should be reorganized and became an play, provided players bring respected. Surfers who haven’t acquired this skill level should stay official club in 2004, were a their own discs. Scorecards are away until a natural competition of skill can be obtained. group of friends who wanted to available through the CSUMB Sometimes violent control is the only way people will listen. take their passion for their sport disc golf homepage clubs. I don’t think surfers know what the best solution to a crowded to the next level of competition. csumb.edu/discgolf. wave is without being aggressive. There may be a solution to the Despite the recent winning problem, but no one has figured it out. With regard to regionalism, reputation the club has made for some people can’t get over their basic primal instincts to claim their territory even though, legally, it is open and free for anyone. With an ever-growing surf crowd, I think we need to lay localism to rest and let nature be the wake-up call. OR www.otterrealm.net | Dec. 3, 2009-Jan. 2010 | Otter Realm-Sports | 15 Snowboarding Without the Snow

Marc Russo, Staff Reporter [email protected]

After taking in wide-angle views of the Monterey The sport already boasts enthusiasts world wide Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the rider drops into but is most common in desert areas or on coastal the soft white sand, which sprays up in the air, dunes. Without lifts, every run requires a trek obscuring the waves crashing into the coastline back to the top. It is common to see dune buggies until he has completed his 40-foot descent down or quads used as lifts in the desert. But motor the sand dune. vehicles are prohibited on Peninsula dunes. A hike Home to some world-famous surf, the Peninsula will have to suffice. also hosts some pretty well-known sand. A much While Monterey Bay dunes are relatively less visible sport than surfing, sandboarding has moderate compared to the more popular made a prominent home on the coastline as well. sandboarding destinations, most of which are The sport of sandboarding is most closely linked in South America, it offers some of the most to snowboarding. In fact, sandboarding was first accessible terrain for riders. The local area, introduced in the 1970s, when snowboarding was according to the Monterey Bay National Marine just beginning to achieve popularity. However, it Sanctuary website, “has some 83 accessible was not until the last decade that the sport started beaches and 24 dune systems.” to gain more attention. Reportedly, the popularity Sandboard Magazine’s online addition has a of snowboarding has had an indirect effect on link of places to ride world wide. Riders in Sand growth of sandboarding. City have named one area, “The Pitt.” The website Unlike snowboarding, riding the sand can be states, “There are a few chute runs and a couple of done year round. All it needs is a sure slope of dry cliff drops, but the fast line to the bottom of the sand. Wet sand tends to be sticky, which makes bowl and the ride up the far bank levee is what sliding down the dune much more difficult for “The Pit” is famous for. The view of the Pacific is the rider. excellent, and sunsets are worth being there for.” The soft sand on the local dunes rides like Junior and Liberal Studies major, Jeff Towle has powder on the ski slopes. Because of this, the sandboarded in both North and South America. rider’s stance is farther back, which keeps the “The Pitt,” measuring at about 50 feet tall, is a nose of the board above the sand, facilitating few thousand feet shorter than the sand he rode in a swift and smooth ride. Peru.“I have a new faith in Monterey hills,” said This seemingly up-and-coming sport has its Towle. “This is the best place I’ve ridden since own boards. The base is usually built with formica moving here.” The area has numerous lines to or laminex, which is harder than snowboards. choose from. Riders can access long, gentle runs While a true sandboard is recommended for to the bottom or cliff lines measuring up to about better results, they are hard to find in board shops, 10 feet. so many riders use old snowboard equipment. After reaching the bottom of the dunes the Unlike snowboarding, however, sandboarding riders unstrap their bindings while taking in requires wax to be applied on almost every run. the view. They then catch their breath before Without wax, the board will gradually slow down. the hike back to the top begins.

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Tristan von Junsch, Staff Reporter The MBNMS website (http://montereybay.noaa.gov/) [email protected] presents information on the Sanctuary’s many research activities. A recent effort is the lost-fishing-gear retrieval Monterey shares its coastline with a vast undersea national project that brings up lost nets, crab pots and long lines park. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary that are a threat to numerous creatures on the sea bed. (MBNMS) contains 10,663 square feet of ocean, Most projects create volunteer activities, such as beach The key to experiencing this protected area is to get out encompasses 276 miles of shoreline and, at some points, monitoring, coastal clean ups, coastal discovery docents. there in it. Kayaking is one way to explore the Sanctuary. is more than two miles deep. It is the largest marine There are also some intern opportunities for research, Monterey Bay Kayaks rents all the equipment needed. sanctuary in the world, one of only 13 in the United States. education and outreach programs. The Monterey Bay They have a website, (http://www.montereybaykayaks. Extending from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, and Aquarium and the Research Institute, both associated com/), listing kayaking tours for all skill levels, with from the shoreline 31 miles into the ocean, the Sanctuary with it, as well as the Marine Labs in Monterey and Moss helpful related links. This is a way to make contact with provides protection to a fragile shoreline and undersea Landing are all portals to the Sanctuary. the marine environment safely, affordably and, best of all, environment and to the unique kelp forests of the Central quietly. For example, the company offers monthly Full California coast., The Sanctuary is a refuge for a diverse Moon guided tours of Elkhorn Slough for $50.00 that last population of marine life including the celebrated marine 2.5 hours. Kayakers can slip through the silver waters and otters, sharks and whales, which can be seen spouting experience the ocean in a way they might never do on their along the coast on their southward winter migration. own. Monterey Bay Kayaks offers, among others, birding The MBNMS was created in 1992 to protect coastline, tours, kids’ trips and coastal expeditions off Point Lobos. marine life and ocean waters from pollution, over fishing, Bennett Leda, senior business student, local surfer and poor management and activities that may have deleterious guide for Monterey Bay Kayaks, said, “The winter months consequences, such as the building of sea walls or break are great for kayaking on the Bay because there are a lot waters that cause wave reverberation. The organization of days with no wind so the water is calm. The surfing is also provides jobs and research opportunities for scientists. great now too. Summer tends to be windier and rougher. For the rest of us, it is there for our enjoyment. CSU With such resources available, CSUMB students have Monterey Bay (CSUMB) students can experience this opportunities to explore the Sanctuary and make vital national park in many ways. They can surf it, sail on it, fish contact with a unique marine environment. it, dive in it and, sometimes just take a look.

Zen Exercise Most people know that exercise is a crucial part of time, making sure they are staying hydrated and eat life and that their bodies were not made simply to sit a good meal” Annie Sacks, Staff Reporter [email protected] around and watch T.V. for hours. But western society The womens basketball team of course exercises seems to be based on T.V. We have even learned to for their sport but the importance of the short work call it “Reality.” There are entire studies to show out before games is helpful to their success. “We With the ubiquitous ocean as her backdrop, her what gets attention and what does not. have found that by doing this, our athletes feel much breath steady and warm against the cool air, she Exercise can help students get the rest they need, looser and have a greater amount of energy com tip- places one foot in front of the other along the trail. which will help boost student attention in class. off. They arrive at the gym feeling good and ready to She walks past little old ladies with their toy dogs, Exercising helps casts things back into focus, giving go as hard as they need to go to get the WIN.” said and mothers with their strollers. And she wonders the brain oxygen and the body endorphins. Many coach Jimenez if they are as grateful to be out in the fresh coastal people know these effects of exercise. There are other From walking to a pre-game work out exercise has air as she is. Reaching the legendary Cannery Row, aspects to exercise as well. shown to have other positive qualities than just keeping with its bustle of tourists buzzing in the background, The Otter basketball team shows another aspect people fit. From boosting immune systems or loosening she powers by the chaos. But none of it matters; not of exercise. They exercise even on game days and muscles for a big game. Many people athletes, students the tourists, not the traffic, not the noise All that has proved to be helpful. They lift on game days to find a way of exercising that helps them the in the best matters is that she is walking. When all is right with increase their flexibility and to improve circulation in way possible. Exercise can bring calmness to some, the world and when the world falls apart, she walks, their muscles, this enables them to be loose and ready like Zen or bring home a win for others. knowing the stress will melt away, the drama will to play, not tired out like most people would think. She uses her heartbeat as the guide to create a evaporate. It is she and the wind and her feet fall, The work outs are short 20 to 30 minutes often a light rhythm for her steps and then focuses on the ocean one in front of the other. jog or push-ups and some light weight. “We are not and the cool breeze floating through her hair. The “When I have a lot of homework and other stress, trying to build muscle in these pre-game workout stress of her senior year slowly evaporates with the I go for a walk,” said senior Kirsten Makela a sessions, just merely trying to wake our body up crashing waves. She feels as if nothing can stop business major. “It’s sort of my Zen. I make a point and get oxygen into our muscles.” said coach Renee her now. to do it every day; the exercise relaxes me and keeps Jimenez CSUMB womens basketball coach. “After me sane.” our workouts, we send them about their day till game

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One leams many things their first semester away from home and away at college. As I approach the end of my first semester at CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB), I am beginning to reflect on my life lessons and skills. Shannon Conner, Production Manager In the past two months, I have acquired many new lessons. I would like to think [email protected] of myself as a better and wiser person since arriving on campus. One skill set I have acquired this semester is writing for a newspaper—the good, the bad and the ugly of writing for a newspaper. The first thing drilled into my head is that while writing, avoid projecting any bias into the article, unless it’s a column. In this piece, for the first time, I am permitted to state my own thoughts and opinions. This is the first time I can relax and tell a story I remember it like yesterday. I spent months packing, making sure I had everything about my experiences with The Otter Realm. Experienced and written by yours truly. I would need, minus the trip to Target after I moved in. I loaded my car and started Me, Myself and I. the long drive to college. Prior to coming to CSUMB, I was praised on numerous occasions for my writing My first year at CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) passed in a blur. I spent many skills. I liked to think my writing was exceptional. However I had never written weekends driving down Highway 101 to San Diego, and getting two speeding for a newspaper, which has its own standards and style for deciding what material tickets along the way. After living in the same house from the day I was bom to the is published and how. I never fathomed the number of nuances behind writing day I moved into my residence hall, homesickness hit me hard. effectively for the newspaper. The Otter Realm was nothing more than a mere class My sophomore year changed me. I took 20 units, was an RA (Resident Advisor) I added four days prior to arriving at CSUMB. Or so I thought. and worked 30 hours a week at Starbucks. I slacked in school because I could not Little did I know how hard the work would be, how much I had to learn, and yet, find time to do my homework, do residence rounds and make lattes. In the end, I how quickly I would pick up the process and become engaged by newspaper writing. learned how much is too much and that sometimes, you just need a break. It has been quite a surprise to find that I enjoy it so much and have done so well, My junior year, I moved to nearby Pacific Grove, continued working at Starbucks, especially since I was a slow learner growing up. found The Otter Realm and settled into my niche. I learned how to balance work and I also have come to enjoy a bit of a celebrity status as fellow CSU Monterey Bay school, and got my life under control. students wonder about this writer with a very uncommon name. I’ve heard various This final semester, the only semester of my senior year, has been laden with phrases upon a member of this campus hearing my name for the first time: “You’re work, I assume it has been for all of you as well. I will say that my hard work during that Otter Realm guy aren’t you.” previous semesters paid off, leaving me with only my Capstone class and my last So, to The Otter Realm, thank you for the new knowledge you have instilled in MLO (Major Learning Outcome) class to complete. me and for giving me this wonderful opportunity to write. Thank you for the new As my time at CSUMB comes to an end, I can’t help but think back through my writing skills I will use for the rest of my life. To those reading my words, thank you educational experiences without a poem coming to mind. One my Kindergarten for tuning in and for giving me my 15 minutes of pseudo-celebrity status. Thank you teacher read to us on the last day of school, called, “All I Really Need to Know I for the comments, the praises, the criticism and the encouragement on my pieces. I Learned in Kindergarten,” by Robert Fulghum. highly recommend this experience to anyone who has a voice, who wants to be heard As I prepare to graduate, I feel inclined to rename it, “All I Really Need to Know and who is looking to get better at it. I Learned at CSUMB.” “Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hand before you eat. Flush.” View these exclusive online stories Each different concept outlined by Fulghum can be applied to our lives, both during college and after we commence. The author challenges the reader to “think what a better world it would be if all—the whole world—had cookies and milk ARTS: every after noon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap.” With that in mind, I want to thank CSUMB for all of the doors opened, closed Candyllip and even those slammed in my face. I will take with me four years of experiences, memories and lessons learned as I enjoy my cookies and milk after graduation, and NEWS: then lie down with my blankie for a well-earned nap before I travel the world this The Florence C. & coming year. Alwin R. Krause Scholarship

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Crunch Time Otters, Editor-in-Chief Caitlyn Johnson Well the end of the semester is upon us and if you are reading this, Production Managers it is the final 2009 issue of the Otter Realm (OR). Thank you for your TheSexual Unwrapping Healing Shannon Conner support and we hope you have enjoyed our content this semester. We ofOurTrue-Selves & Sarah Varsik have attempted to present a variety of stories from news, arts and sports in order to entertain and educate the campus and surrounding Advertising/Distribution areas., Manager Juli Reavis I will be stepping down as Ombudsman for the CSU Monterey Marc Russo, Staff Reporter Bay paper as I will not be enrolled in HCOM 389-Otter Realm MRUSSO@CSUMB .EDU Webmaster Workshop- next semester. Although I was not given the opportunity Mark Johnson to field any ethical questions or comments from readers this semester, the Ombudsman will be here for you to confide in upcoming issues. Most of our staff will be moving on after this semester; however There is a point in relationships where we are completely Staff Reporters the OR is always searching for budding and talented writers to try comfortable being our less than desirable selves in front of our Vanessa Ann Richelle Anderson their hand at journalistic writing. If interested or need another class, significant others. It’s almost impossible to notice the gradual Lucas Anthony HCOM 389 is an excellent choice to discover how news reporting change or pinpoint an exact moment. But one day we think Lauren Axworthy and writing develops from pitch to print. Good luck with the last to ourselves, “wait a minute. When did we become this open Safeer Bhombal and honest?” Bradly Boatwright weeks of your semester and see you around campus. David de Grassi Once we have a significant other in our grasp, we slowly Karen S. Eggemann Your Ombudsman, reveal ourselves. This is really the most critical part of a Amy Irish Lucas Anthony relationship because we begin to see whom we are actually Kelli Laughlin dating. Once the uncovering begins, we start to wonder what Jed Metzger we may hear from the other side. Shayna Resnick Marc Russo Is he in debt? Is her family crazy? Does he ever get out of Annie Sacks EDITORIAL POLICY bed? Is her black lace underwear going back in the drawer? Courtney Thorngate The Otter Realm is a bi-weekly student publication produced by the Otter Realm club and Does he have a snoring problem? Does she fart during sleep Ashlee Trotter HCOM 389. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Otter or even worse, purposely in front of you? Does he still sleep Tristan VonJunsch Realm, CSUMB administration, faculty, staff or college policy. with a night-light? A security blanket? Will she abandon her Jordan Walsh The Otter Realm serves two purposes: It is a training lab for students who wish to Eliott Williams develop journalism skills, and it is a forum for free expression of campus issues and leg-shaving regiment? Leave the door open to the john? news. The Otter Realm Editorial Board will determine what to print on these pages. The Most of these things are seemingly innocent and shouldn’t affect the outcome of a relationship, but there is an unconscious Production Staff balancing act of when they are appropriate to make public. Claire Crosbie The correct time is usually when the bond shared, somehow Monica Guzman OTTER OOPS surpassed a normal relationship, arid into the realm of family. Kristin Leal ~ Page 15 of the last issue in the Sanctuary Rock Gym stated it opened in Patrick Makenen 2001. In fact, it opened in 1992 We just can’t begin courting with conversation such as, Julie Perez “I’ve got a real heavy flow.” Honestly, that conversation never Marc Russo needs to be brought up. Surely the majority of women would Annie Sacks never actually say that, especially on a first date. “I’ve got to Destinie Schroff Stay Current Online at Elaine Schmacher take a dump” has most definitely been heard in the voice of Courtney Thorngate www.otterrealm.net a man. Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as too much honesty in a relationship. Online Exclusives: Candy Flip There are some things opposite sexes should never bring Newspaper Advisor The Florence C. and Alwin R. Krause Scholarship for the Division of up in conversation. Bodily fluids are among them. Our parts Lisa C. Watson Humanities and Communication and processes are just not the same, Perhaps that kind of understanding and awareness should wait for the sanctity and security of marriage. k'oo] We value the motto, “Be yourself.” But if I can’t stand ’

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I AM GOING ON A I'M GOING WITH LEWIS I'M GOING ON A CRUISE THROUGH THE AS HIS PERSONAL COUPLE SNOWBOARD CARIBBEAN. I STILL ASSISTANT IN THE TRIPS, TO ARIZONA, HAVE AN EXTRA SPOT IF BAHAMAS. OREGON AND VEGAS ANYONE IS INTERESTED. -COLIN COLE, FOR NEW YEARS. -LEWIS HALL, LIBERAL STUDIES, -SHARAYAH JAMES PSYCHOLOGY, SENIOR SENIOR KINESIOLOGY, FRESHMAN I'M STAYING HERE I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND! AND PRACTICING -MENNAESHETE, BASKETBALL. I ONLY GET BUSINESS, FRESHMAN TO GO HOME FOR FOUR DAYS. -COURNTEY ROSE, BUSINESS, FRESHMAN

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