Sept. 16-29, 2004

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“I'll be back,” with 16 hours of service By Matthew Fox, News Editor [email protected] learning for you “girly men.” On May 11 2004, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met with representatives Thousands of student employees have from the University of California and Cal been snapped up by the jaws of the 1.2 mil­ State University systems. They met in lion-member international union United Sacramento to talk about community ser­ Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural vice, service learning, and volunteer work. Implement Workers of America (UAW). The Governor and the Universities drew Scheduled for September is a meeting up plans to require community service from of the California State University (CSU) all college students in the California sys­ Board of Trustees in formal recognition of tem. From the years 2005-2011 California UAW as the exclusive representative for college students will have to do 16 hours approximately 6,000 academic student- of community service work in order to get employees in the CSU system. their diploma. CSUMB student employees affected “It’s a quick solution, it looks good on include those who perform grading, tutor­ paper, but in actuality, it’s just a rubber ing or instruction for a majority of their stamp that says 16 hours,” said the Director work hours, according to the tentative of the Service Learning Institute, Dr. Seth agreement. Pollack. “We (at CSUMB) are going to “Virtually every other employee has a teach students to make the distinction not seat at the bargaining table and academic about service hours, and not about the ser­ student employees want a seat at the table vice, but about the learning. The learning, for when the pie is cut up, especially though, takes time and money.” in times of tight budgets,” said UAW Where did this sudden need to scramble A place to call home International Representative Mike Miller. for service and volunteer work come from? “The employees are seeking to get fee According to the Cal performance review PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON waivers, increased wages, workload limits By Kimber Solana, Staff Reporter document in 2002, the Public Policy and other job responsibilities.” [email protected] Institute of California conducted a survey the new buildings. Not knowing what the UAW has previously union­ and found that more Americans per capita rooms looked liked, Residential Life used ized academic student employees at Nervous expectations and concerns were floor plans and photographs to give stu­ are basically sitting on their asses (video Brown University, the University of on the minds of CSUMB students who dents an idea of what their living spaces games, TV, internet, cars). Massachusetts, Columbia University, the were slated to live in the brand new North may look like. Americans have a low social wealth University of Washington, New York Quad Suites and Apartments. The North Quad consists of two build­ University, George Washington University on average. No longer are people joining “I was definitely worried about my ings of suites and one apartment building and the University of California. bowling leagues and getting involved in room size and closet space,” recalled Mary designed for seniors and some juniors. the community, according to a political Alison Higi, a returning sophomore living Buildings 302 and 303 consist of either The University of California’s latest scientist from Harvard University, Robert in Building 303. “I was also nervous about four-bedroom/two bathroom or two three-year contract with UAW includes Putnam, who wrote an essay entitled living with five other people.” bedroom/one bathroom suites where stu­ fee remission, health insurance premium “Bowling Alone.” According to Andy Klingelhoefer, the dents are assigned single or double rooms. remission and three pay raises of 1.5 per- director of Residential Life, the students SERVICE continued on page 5 were quite excited to request rooms in NORTH QUAD continued on page 2 UNION continued on page 5 News extremely nice being close to all parking lots has to be paid back North Quad of your classes.” over 30 years,” he said. Grito de Independencia: According to Herring, the thing “For the most part, the students ...from page 1 he would have liked was to have really like the buildings,” said They differ from the North the place a little bigger. He found Klingelhoefer. “There have been Celebrating Mexican Quad Apartments because the it a little too small for the price. specific complaints, but they’re apartments consist of only single­ The cost of a single room for generally happy with it.” Along occupancy rooms while still the suites is $2,897.50 per semes­ with the cost and extra parking Independence Day having the four-bedroom/two ter, while students pay $2,200 permit, those “specific com­ By Marian Muhammad, Staff Reporter bathroom or two bedroom/one for a double. Each student pays plaints” include the lack of cable, [email protected] bathroom setups. $3,000 for a single room per faulty locks, and low flow toilets, The suites and apartments con­ semester in the apartments. but all those problems have either sist of almost the same furnish­ When asked about the price, been already solved or are in the Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s ings. They come with a sofa, an David Scales, a junior transfer process of being fixed. bell usually rang to offer prayer entertainment center, coffee table, student living in the Suites thinks “People are asking for their and redemption but on the early and a kitchenette that includes the price is okay but “for that money back,” Katrice Miller, a morning of September 16,1810 it a large refrigerator, microwave, much, I think we deserve an oven senior R.A. said about the prob­ rang for freedom for the citizens out to those students who are not a sink with a garbage disposal, or a stove top.” lem of no cable. “When you have of Dolores. aware of such important dates in and cabinets for food. The only One student complaint is the a building, safety is first, cable is For many years Mexicans Mexican history. differences between them are that requirement to buy a separate usually the last thing to go up.” were exploited and oppressed This day holds a lot of meaning the apartments include their own $35 parking permit to park on Her suggestion to students who by Spaniards and treated as sec­ to many Mexicans and Mexican- stove, oven, dishwasher, and their the North Quad parking lot. “It’s complain about the cable is a ond-class citizens. Nearly 200 Americans, “Just as what the furniture is cherry wood-stained. unfair we have to buy a separate simple one, “Make a friend.” years ago on Sept. 16, Costilla, Fourth of July means to any It seems as thought the overall parking permit,” Walther said, “I The completion of the build­ a Catholic priest, rang the bell of American,” said José Sanchez, consensus of the students is gener­ think it’s completely ridiculous.” ings is still in the works. “The his cathedral to call on the citizens NAK fraternity brother. ally positive. “The buildings look Because of the high cost of the developments are going fairly of Dolores to revolt against the Education is a key factor when really nice,” said Alysia Walther, buildings, an estimated $39 mil­ smoothly, (but) behind (the) Spaniards in effort to gain equality it comes to celebrating Mexican a returning sophomore. “I like the lion, students are expected fork completion schedule a little,” and freedom for Mexicans. After Independence Day at CSUMB. common area in the suites ‘cause over extra money. Klingelhoefer stated. 10 years of war, Mexico finally “Learn who you are and where it’s a great way to meet new Klingelhoefer explained that Miller added, “It’s not going gained its freedom from Spain you come from,” said Alvarez. people. I think it’s a good way for the reason for the separate park­ to be perfect, but we’re working and continued to celebrate this Mexican Independence Day is triumphant event through annual sophomores and juniors to get to ing permit is to help pay for the hard and (are) on top of things.” “the ability to survive and stand up gatherings and festivities. for who you are,” said Sanchez. know each other.” construction of the buildings. Most students don't seem to On Sept. 15 the Nu Alpha Cinco de Mayo is often confused “I actually like living here in “Since the parking lots were built mind the construction workers that Kappa (NAK) fraternity and as Mexican Independence Day. the North Quad,” expressed Ren with money used to build the start working early in the morn­ Theta Alpha Sigma sorority “Both are battles,” said Herring, a returning junior liv­ buildings, it is separate from any ing. “It’s all good,” said Scales, invited students to join them in Alvarez. “The Fifth of May ing in the new apartments. “At other campus money. The cost “I know they have work to do and the main quad from 11:30 p.m. was against the French, the big­ first I was a bit skeptical, but it’s of building the buildings and the they’re making it better for us.” -12:15 a.m. to participate in “El gest army at that time...a lot of Neil Beadle, a senior living Grito.” Students gathered to Chicanos adopt the Fifth of May in the new apartments stated, “I celebrate Mexican Independence as their Independence Day, that’s have been woken up by them Day by singing the National just what they believe.” early on a couple occasions, but Anthem and expressing their Alvarez further explained, I have found them to be very nice feelings about this historic event although both May 5 and Sept. and apologetic.” through spoken word. Following 16 are historic events in Mexican The “Sophomore Experience” Wednesday’s event they will hold history, “Cinco de Mayo is usu­ in Building 302 is a program set a “Carnival” on Sept. 16 from ally used as an excuse to party”. up to give sophomores resources noon -2 p.m. in the main quad To finish off the Mexican to succeed. Klingelhoefer to create awareness and educate Independence Day celebration explained that sophomores have other students, faculty and staff there will be a “Grito” including the highest drop out percentage about the importance of this date Banda Magia Nueva sponsored (24%) in the university. through various activities such as by Associated Students Events “Res Life decided to dedicate games and information booths. Workgroup, which will be held programming to help sophomores Different booths will represent at the Black Box Cabaret (BBC) stay in school. It’s tied in A.S.A.P., different countries during the from 8:00 p.m.-midnight. choosing majors - basically to get festival to educate students on The ladies and gentlemen of on track.” He also added, “They significant events that occurred. Theta Alpha Sigma and Nu Alpha are placed there to be with Tike’ According to Adan Alvarez, Kappa are working on mak­ people who are experiencing the NAK fraternity brother, the impor­ ing the celebration of Mexican same things.” tance of “being able to show your Independence Day an annual For more information, right of equality and freedom of event. They are encouraging all Residential Life is in Building 12 speech” is one of the messages that students, staff and faculty to join PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON Aside from some minor glitches, no major complaints have been voiced about the Suites. or contact them at 582-3378. the NAK fraternity and the Theta in and support the commemoration Alpha Sigma sorority are sending of this momentous day in history. 2 Otter Realm | Sept. 16-29,2 004 News A four-street compromise for housing Campus By Christopher Gallegos, Staff to live together with one student Events Reporter acting as a leaseholder. CTU member Ezekiel Bean To post an event, contact Matt [email protected] lives alone, and worried the relo­ Fox via FirstClass. cation and rent increase would The recently designated four bring him financial disaster. Thursday, Sept 16 quiet streets in CSUMB’s two Bean said the announcements RHA Movie Night - Starsky & Frederick Park neighborhoods are Residential Life sent in the mail Frederic Hutch the compromise of a two-sided about the situation left single stu­ k Park II 10 P.M. “housing war” that took place dents with little time to act. For more information:http: earlier this year between upper- Dean of Student Life, Andy //housing.csumb.edu/rha/ division students and CSUMB’s Klingelhoefer, maintains no events.htm. Office of Residential Life. single students living in Frederick Last November, the Office of Park during this time were forced Friday, Sept 17 Residential Life introduced plans to move. The changes only KaplanPractice Test Drive. Are for the $39 million North Quad affected incoming CSUMB stu­ you interested in discovering housing area. Single students liv­ dents and lower-division students how you would score on the ing in Frederick Park II were asked who had originally applied to MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or GRE? Pre-register for the Free to move into the new North Quad live in Frederick Park when they PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON or vacant slots in Frederick Park I. reached upper-division status. Single students occupy fewer FP apartments now that the North Quad Suites and Kaplan Practice Test Drive In response, students formed “There was a lot of misin­ Apartments have opened, event and find out. the CSUMB Tenants Union formation going around,” said now choose to live on one of the being able to live together, but 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CTU). CTU member Mark Klingelhoefer. He feels CTU gave four quiet streets designated in the real issue has always been Contact the Career Weirick said their efforts allowed students a way to voice concerns, the final compromise, Weirick is that they’ve been trying to push Development Center at single students living in Frederick but was not the reason they got to not satisfied. “Res Life has been us out into the North Quad to pay 582-3845. Park II before fall 2004 to stay stay in Frederick Park. trying to frame the whole issue it off.” under a quasi-family status where While the single students that that it’s really about single status For more information please Saturday, Sept. 18 up to four students were allowed remain in Frederick Park can students and family students not direct questions to Res Life. CSUMB 10th Anniversary Founder’s Day Celebration in the Quad. CSU Monterey Bay will hold a 10 year anni­ versary celebration on the Get a Global Education! Quad. Enjoy various activities throughout the day, with a grand finale event starting at 5pm in the Main Quad. Free to all, Reserved Tables can be purchased for $150 (table of 8) 10 a.m.-all day. Contact Michele Melicia at 582-4141.

Monday, Sept 20 - Friday, Sept. 24 National Suicide Prevention & The University Studies Abroad Consortium, with programs in 24 Awareness Weekwill provide countries, allows students to master languages and study disciplines — educational materials on how to look for the signs, where including business, fine arts and history — at distinguished, overseas to get help and other helpful schools. Soak up the vibrant culture and be transformed by the information on how to prevent experience of living in a foreign land. suicide. Stop by their Suicide • Summer, semester and yearlong programs • Wide range of academic education booth in the quad the week of September 20th courses • internships • Language classes at all levels • Field trips and or visit the Personal Growth tours • Small classes • University credit • Scholarships • Housing and counseling center in Building 80. UNIVERSITY STUDIES 12pm-2pm. Main Quad ABROAD Free. CONSORTIUMUSACS HTTP://USAC.UNR.EDU 775-784-6569 Contact Personal Growth and your gateway to the World Counseling Center 582-3969.

Sept. 16-29,2 004 | Otter Realm 3 News ‘Quiet Crisis’ shouts message

By Cristina Medina, Staff Reporter [email protected] almost 35 years. Smith said that both school and only 18 would gradu­ his personal and political life experi­ ate in 10 years with a B.A. or B.S., GRAPHIC BY SARA DOWE While the CSUMB grads cel­ ences have shown that “higher edu­ this is the national average.” ebrated the long awaited com­ cation is the most important issue As far as Ivy League schools mencement and entrance to the real (which is also a domestic issue) go, Smith mentions that they are world, CSUMB President Peter being faced by all Americans of all good institutions but only take a Smith celebrated the arrival of his cultures, incomes, and ages.” certain number of students who book, “Quiet Crisis: How higher When CSUMB was in it’s early are no risk and who are already education is failing America.” stages of development, Smith was star students. These schools take Smith’s book was published forced to put his book idea on hold. students who have shown the this past June; it is a book dis­ He believes the wait was worth­ capability to follow the schools Candidates weigh- cussing higher education and how while, feeling the book came out expectations instead of develop­ (according to President Smith) it better than expected. Much of this ing their potential. is an issue facing both high school belief comes from having the oppor­ “Universities shouldn’t be devel­ in on debate issues and college students. tunity to spin off a different kind of oping one thought for every person; Smith chose the title “Quiet academic model at CSUMB. universities should be developing By Sophie Balia, Staff Reporter Crisis” and the topic because as After the book had been written, people who think, and I think we [email protected] security, health care, the Iraqi he stated, “This is unlike any other Smith had a comprehensive look at are doing that,” said Smith. war, job security, environmental epidemic, because no one seems the consequences society faced for Smith added, “I think we add Since the 2004 presidential issues, gay marriage, immigra­ to talk about it.” To Smith, educa­ tion, and education. failing to truly educate students. much more value to student’s election is just around the tion is a big issue this nation faces. Smith lays the blame on a lack of lives than Ivy League schools corner, it seems to be almost Perhaps the issue that may Along with the title, he picked the educator’s ability. “It’s not because do. Our students come to us with impossible to escape presi­ impact CSUMB students, as well word “fail”, because he feels if the the students lack the capacity to lots of potential, and they have dential candidates John Kerry as students across the nation in a nation continues with minimal suc­ learn, but because schools lack the not always shown what they can and George W. Bush. Their significant way, is the subject of cess in higher education, America capacity to educate.” do. They come and we take that faces and voices haunt us college costs. Tuition for attend­ will be hurting itself. Though not everyone agrees potential and help them become ing school has been increasing everywhere we go, but some Smith hopes his audience will be with Smith and his theories of outstanding students and outstand­ voters are still unsure of what rapidly, which is just an extra anyone who is interested in higher why higher education is failing ing citizens.” In addition, Smith stance they take on significant hardship on many students, education. This would include par­ in America. “I think it does not mentioned that Ivy League schools issues in our society. especially for those who have to ents, students, policymakers, and reflect on the colleges, it reflects just give a reputation to students of financially support themselves. politicians. With this audience in on the students. Some students having gone to a good school. Junior Michael Collins stated, mind he also hopes that his book are just not cut out for college,” According to Smith, CSUMB “...We should put “It would be great if they tack­ will provide an interesting exam­ said Lyndsay Sutton, a senior falls in the leadership vanguard; more money and led the education-related issues. ple of changing laws and policies, TAT major. Sutton believes that it’s extremely well founded. Education is the start of someone’s to promote a new wave of educa­ it’s really up to the students. CSUMB has graduation rates attention into our future. Because of this, we should tion. Smith hopes to do this using According to Sutton, she knows above the national average, and education systems put more money and attention into the unique CSUMB academic plenty of students who have grad­ the school has gone very far for our education systems instead of model of Service Learning and instead of funding uated and have continued into the only being around for 10 years. funding weapons and extra secu­ Major Learning Outcomes. workforce under the career that The Chancellor of the CSU weapons... for the rity for the most powerful nation The whole purpose for writing they studied. The only differences System, Charles B. Reed, recently most powerful nation in the world.” this book was for personal reasons, that Sutton has found between read Smith’s new book. He Junior Stephen Gavinport was claimed Smith, since he has been CSUMB and other CSU’s is the . in the world." believes this book shows a new most concerned with the fate of in both education and politics for foreign language requirement and view on higher education. Reed’s -MICHAEL COLLINS the environment under the future the Technology Tools require­ Public Affairs Director, Colleen president. “I love the environment. ment. CSUMB also has a service- Bentley-Adler, released a state­ My goal in life is to preserve it. I How Higher learning requirement not found in ment representing the chancellor With the still-confused vot­ don’t like Bush’s plan of drilling Education many other CSU’s. and quoting, “Peter’s book has lots Is Failing ers in mind, the candidates will for oil in Alaska. The environment Sutton understands why the of good ideas. Many people from America face off in the 2004 Presidential will survive longer than we will, foreign language and tech tools around the country have com­ Debates to discuss their positions so it is important to take that into requirements are in place, but mented to me that they like Peter’s on the controversial topics fac­ consideration.” The Quiet feels that it is pointless for those focus on meeting the true needs of ing our nation. During a series of The debates are an organi­ students who have worked in high students, and that is an important four debates, three presidential zation of the Commission on Crisis school for four years to have to focus for all of us in education.” and a vice-presidential, voters Presidential Debates, a non­ Peter Smith take language at CSUMB again. As schools continue to develop, will finally be able to get some profit, unbiased organization, Smith on the other hand, brought Smith hopes future academic mod­ clarification on what our candi­ which was created to help up the issue of graduating high els are developed to double the num­ dates’ planned actions are if they inform confused voters about school students, stating that there ber of graduating students. Also, he get voted to lead our country. their future president. are less high school students going hopes the new academic models Tune into the 2004 to college. “I could not have told bring out the students potential. Though the topics up for you how many students from 9th “A great university values asking debate have not yet been agreed Presidential Debates on Sept. 30 grade out of 100 would go to col­ right questions and active reflection upon officially, viewers can and Oct. 5, 8, and 13 at 6 p.m. lege. .. 32 would not finish highs on the answers,” Smith said. expect discussions of homeland on your major news stations.

4 | Otter Realm | Sept. 16-29,2 004 News Union ...from page 1 Seal bombs damage cars on campus cent each. CSUMB Associate Vice President for Police have no leads on suspect External Relations, Stephen M. Reed, said unionization “could theoretically By Cristina Medina, Staff Reporter to get more leads. one call in the morning, I arrived and there have a profound impact.” A generous [email protected] The only patterns they found are the was a hole on the windshield...the victim times, in which the incidents consistently contract would result in fewer students was upset of the financial part alone.” happened, between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. being hired, according to Reed, dimin­ It might have sounded like the Fourth of The expenses of a windshield repair runs There are no patterns in the type of vehicles ishing student enrichment and lessening July this whole summer for those staying up to $400; students have had no choice but or targeted groups, and the areas in the lot opportunity. in Building 201, but it certainly was not a to get their windshield repaired. itself have been random. There have been no Student reactions varied. “I support celebration for those students whose cars The vandal activity is isolated to the casualties either. equality for student employees,” Reed were damaged by... seal bombs? campus however the campus police will said. “But I don’t know if a union’s the Between May and August there have contact other agencies if all resources “He or she should be way to do it.” been seven different incidents. All incidents within their reach are exhausted. include damaged car windshields. Out of the punished. Have him or her The property damage has been taken seven incidents only one was in Frederick seriously, and the only reason Campus pay a fine and the damages Park apartments, while another one happened Police were able to detect which explo­ ‘We work just as hard as the to a gentleman who was visiting overnight. toward the property.” sives were being used is because they

teachers. We just want to be The incidents have not happened since -ALICIA BLOUNT found big enough pieces to identify. recognized for the work we a reward was put out to catch the crooks. However, they doubt that one person is The last incident to occur was on Aug. 23 doing this without telling anyone. do. I don’t feel I need a group at 2:23 a.m. in Parking Lot 201. “If someone could articulate, campus police While some students fear for their vehi­ of people to back me.” These bombings have been mostly would look into it,” says Sgt. Earl Lawson. cles, others, such as Alicia Blount, junior

—SUNDY SOSAVANH residential to students living in Building Campus police are not sure of the moti­ . and Business major, still feel safe as well as 201, and campus police have increased the vation behind the crimes, but to them it’s her property. Blount feels that the wrong­ attention of this area by increasing patrols obvious that it is simply malicious. doer should pay for his/her actions. Blount around the times of the past bombings. Officer Matthew Brown was a witness said, “He or she should be punished. Have “I don’t feel like a union is neces­ Campus police have been trying to reach to one of the incidents; he was called to him or her pay a fine and the damages sary,” said Victor Torres, math tutor and the campus community, aggressively trying make a report. Brown said, “There was toward the property.” Humanities and Communication major. Torres feels well treated and once “wea- seled” his way out of joining the union. Service: FUTURE... “I would hope that it doesn’t try to speak for me.” CSUMB leads “We work just as hard as the teachers. We just want to be recognized for the the pack work that we do,” said Sundy Sosavanh, ...from page 1 technology tutor and Liberal Studies major. “I don’t feel I need a group of Cal State Monterey Bay is the only public people to back me.” university or college in the state to require “I don’t know of any student who such service and was recently mentioned hasn’t seen a pay raise,” said Jay Singh, and recognized for this in the Los Angeles lead tutor and Business major. He remem­ Times. CSUMB students are ahead of the bers an aggressive union recruiter having game. It takes about sixty hours of com­ to be asked to leave the tutoring center a munity to graduate from CSUMB, if the few months ago. student began attending the school fresh­ The path you choose today “Our tutors are really well taken care man year. can lead to tomorrow’s success. of,” says Singh. Pollack explained that when the Service State Compensation Insurance Fund Union members have to pay member­ Learning institute first found out about the Career opportunities ship dues or their fair share. “It costs mandatory 16 hours of SL work they felt If you’re ready to apply your knowledge and skills in the post­ may be available in: graduation job market, then toss your hat in with State Fund. some amount to negotiate a contract the need to say something. They wrote • Marketing State Fund,the leading workers' compensation insurance • Communications that includes fee waivers, increased back in response to the two-page Cal • Underwriting carrier in California, is interested in graduates seeking • Claims wages, etc. Everyone benefits so every­ performance review document saying that opportunity and stability. We offer a wide range of positions • Loss Control one pays,” Miller said. “Membership is forcing students to do a mandatory sixteen throughout California, plus an environment that will foster • Business Services your continued growth. • Customer Service voluntary.” hours of service was the wrong way to go. • Legal • Information Technology When students go to their service learn­ At State Fund you'll find exceptional benefits, professional “Our demands have been ratified and training to expand your horizons, and many advancement • Finance and Accounting ing sites in the name of CSUMB they • Human Resources will be made public soon,” Miller said. possibilities. • Administration He looks forward to cooperative and should know that they are leading the way Learn how you can join us by visiting www.scif.com or by STATE productive negotiations and expects the for all colleges in California, in an attempt contacting Human Resources at 415-565-1722.Then launch Compensation Insurance your career with State Fund and rise to new heights. FUND first contract this fall. to build stronger communities. No more “bowling alone.” State Fund is an equal opportunity employer

Sept. 16 - 29,2 004 | Otter Realm | 5 Sports Women Otters look for footing Uncommon By Mike Gallo, Staff Reporter [email protected] last season, one ending in a fight. season and the challenges that have been “It was especially tough just because it placed upon them. We have big shoes to sense The CSUMB woman’s soccer team charges was Notre Dame and they’re our biggest fill this season with moving into Division into conference play on Sept. 16 against rival. We have a hatred for them unlike any­ II and matching last year’s playoff sea­ the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. So far the thing else,” said Sady. “Our goalie, Mallory son,” added Welbanks. women are 1-1-1 this season. Carroll, had some amazing saves, and our Erin Roberts and Heidi Shinaut are By Darrell Hiroshima, Sports Editor CSUMB played their first game against defense, especially Brittani Donnachie, returning for their third year as the head [email protected] the Vanguard University Lions on Sept. was amazing, but it just wasn’t enough. It coaches for women’s soccer. Lisa Wiener 2. The Otters came out on top thanks to wasn’t a good day for the Otters.” joins the coaching staff as an assistant in It’s time to settle the debate. great offensive play by newcomer Danyell “Everyone else in our league is underes­ her first year at CSUMB. The CCAA will The law of averages suggests that during Cortopassi and transfer Leah Voves. The timating us, but everyone needs to watch provide CSUMB with some stiff competi­ the first few weeks of school almost every­ Otter’s stellar defense was just as exciting out for us,” added Sady. According to her, tion, with a schedule pitting them against one at CSUMB has taken a side on this to watch, not letting Vanguard score once. the team is still very optimistic about mov­ the likes of Humboldt State, UC San one, or at least abstained from an argument The Otters then took on the Concordia ing into a new league with bigger schools, Diego and CSU Bakersfield. they witnessed. University Eagles on Sept. 3, ending in a harder opponents, and a tougher schedule. The next home game is against Sonoma I’m not talking about a woman’s right 1-1 tie despite awesome stops by goalie “Everyone is talented individually, and State University (SSU) on Sept. 26. The to choose, global environmental standards Mallory Carroll. Jane Campbell scored a the team chemistry is present on and off the Sonoma game will be part of a double or even the vote for the next Commander- goal in the second half to tie the game, field,” said Welbanks, a center midfielder header with the men’s team following at 3 in-Chief. No, CSUMB Otters have a more while freshman Kayla Welbanks had tre­ from Folsom High School. p.m. So come out and support your Otters pressing issue to attend to. This of course, is Nor Cal vs. So Cal. mendous hustle and was all over the ball “The whole team is excited about this play against the Sea Wolves from SSU. and opponents. I could personally care less (being from the East Bay, I already know the answer), but Last year CSUMB went 11-7-2, making we should be able to find a reasonable way to it to the second round of the playoffs. Of settle this argument without resorting to ban­ the 13 returnees from last year’s campaign, tering back and forth on Open Forum. four will be seniors this season: Brittani If you pay attention to pro sports, then Donnachie, Megan Minnick, Adrienne you have the benefit of seeing this settled Sady, and Amanda Higi. In addition, they all the time. On the field, on the court, and signed six transfers hoping to make an on the ice; the rivalry between California’s immediate impact to this young team. professional teams brings out an intensity “The team captains (Brittani Donnachie equaled only by every California fan’s and Brittney Firth) are key to our success, and intense hate for the Yankees. we are confident about moving into Division When the Giants beat the Dodgers, or the II,” said Sady. “Newcomers have made Lakers demoralize the Kings, any Giants or an immediate impact, and since everyone Lakers fan can verifiably say, “You suck, contributes as a whole, everyone stands out and you can’t say shit ‘til next time.” instead of just a couple of good players." A simple game between the Oakland A’s On Sept. 7 the Otters took on Notre and the Anaheim Angels injects the over­ Dame de Namur and lost 0-4 despite a whelming finality of ‘We won, you lost,’ into the midst of any Nor Cal-So Cal battle. great effort. This was an important grudge There could be more of a rivalry between match according to Sady because of two Southern California’s only remaining foot­ losses suffered at the hands of Notre Dame Rachelle Jones (CSUMB) rushes past an opponent during a home game. PHOTO BY MIKE GALLO ball franchise, the San Diego Chargers, and their counterparts in the north; unfor­ tunately, that would never happen since the OSC Hours Pool Hours Niners and Raiders fans are way to busy beating each other up. Anyway, we all know what happened the last time the Chargers Monday - Friday Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. tried to use a Northern California team as a steppingstone (see Superbowl XXIX). 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Other possible match-ups have less history behind them. There’s not much 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. (lap swim) of a rivalry between the Warriors and the Saturday L.A. Clippers. Unless they’re competing 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. (open swim) for whom can be a bigger laughing stock 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. around the NBA. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (club usage) Hopefully my man Chris Mullin can change things around up in Oaktown, Sunday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (open swim & recreation) though, finally bringing some light to the end of the tunnel for a legion of despon­ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M, W & F - drop in water aerobics from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) dent Warriors fans. But, that discussion will have to wait ‘til next time.

6 | Otter Realm | Sept. 16 — 29, 2004 Sports Men’s midfielder leads by example Athletic Events By Louie Vicuña, Staff Reporter To post and event please email Darrell After starting in the middle for two years four miles and after that I’d hit the weight Hirashima via FirstClass Luis_Vicuna@csumb . EDU Torricelli moved to the right wide side room,” Torricelli cracked a smile. “Even of midfield. “Like a true captain, he has though it doesn’t show.” Friday, Sept 17 -19 Surfing Safari Fri. 5 p.m. - Sun. 6 p.m. On a clear, brisk afternoon, the silence of embraced it,” said men’s soccer coach Even though the muscles don’t show, his Surf in Santa Cruz and camp in the the wind is interrupted by shouts of encour­ Artie Cairel. genuine modesty does. State Park, beginners welcome. $149/ agement and direction. “Nic is a good student of the game,” said “I wouldn’t consider my self the greatest students, includes almost everything. Tracking down the soccer ball like a Cairel, “He pushes everyone around him.” player or anything like that. When I step hawk, the midfielder swiftly brings the ball The men’s team is coming off two con­ on the field I don’t have the best skills, I Saturday, Sept. 18 into enemy territory. Drawing defenders, secutive successful seasons, placing first in don’t have the best stamina, but I’m always Surf Class 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Travel to Santa he passes the ball to a streaking forward their conference in 2002 and second place trying to achieve that. So my work rate and Cruz and learn to surf. $65/students, who knocks it in for a goal. Third-year in 2003. Both years they made it to the my effort pays off and helps me out in the includes transportation ($50 without starter Nic Torricelli continues to spread Regional Finals. However, this year is the end where I need it most. So when some transportation). the wealth among his teammates with first season the team will be competing players die off, I won’t, because my heart his unselfish play, and the success of in the CCAA (California College Athletic and mentality will take over.” Intro to Rock Climbing 8 a.m.-7 p.m. CSUMB men’s soccer this season will Association). Torricelli worked especially hard on those Castle Rock State Park in Santa Cruz. depend largely in part to the leadership that “It is definitely a league to reckon with,” skills as he spent the summer playing semi-pro $50/students, includes transportation. Torricelli brings to the field. said Torricelli. “It’s going to be a tough soccer. “He is respected by all the players,” Tuesday, Sept. 21 “I take it pretty serious as the role as one year for us.” said Cairel. “He is our most vocal player,” Women’s Volleyball 7 p.m. CSUMB of the leaders of the team. On and off the A selection for the 2004 All-Conference President of the student athletic council, Otters vs. Dominican University field you lead by example,” said Torricelli. team, Torricelli said the highlight of last Torricelli is described by CSUMB Athletic Penguins @ Otter Sports Center. Torricelli’s leadership will be especially season was a first round victory over Notre Director Bill Trumbo as “the kind of person vital this year. The team has lost most of Dame de Namur, who has developed into you would want all your players to be, a good Wednesday, Sept. 22 last year’s captains and is full of young and one of CSUMB’s biggest rivals. “We beat athlete, a good student and a good person.” Women’s Soccer 2 p.m. CSUMB Otters new players. “There were a lot of guys who em”, says Torricelli. “It was nice to send “In the future I would like to see how vs. Seattle University Redhawks @ really didn’t know the system Artie (Coach them home.” far I can make it in soccer. That would CSUMB Soccer Complex. Cairel) likes to run,” said Torricelli. “We’re According to Cairel, Torricelli is the be my ultimate dream, making it,” said Saturday, Sept 25 not here to boss them around, we’re here to “hardest working player on the team.” Torricelli. “If not, I would like to be a Sanctuary Sailing 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sail the help them out and keep them in line.” During the off-season he spent hours on history teacher back in my hometown. Monterey Bay from Del Monte Beach, Torricelli is given the task as setup man his own working out in the weight room to Vacaville has given me a lot. I’m a home­ beginners welcome. $5/student, Flying by creating on the outside and giving get bigger and stronger. town guy and I think it’s important to give Juniors available. the forwards easy passes to score with. “I would run everyday three and half to back to the community.” Fort Ord Mountain Biking 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Explore trails of Fort Ord. $6/students, BYOBike (rentals available).

Sunday, Sept. 26 Soccer Doubleheader 12:30/3 p.m. CSUMB Otters vs. Sonoma State Seawolves @ CSUMB Soccer Complex.

Wednesday, Sept. 29 Indoor Climbing 6-9 p.m. Sanctuary Rock Gym, beginners welcome. $12/students, transportation and gear provided.

Friday, Oct. 1 Soccer Doubleheader 12:30/3 p.m. CSUMB Otters vs. Cal State Stanislaus Warriors @ CSUMB Soccer Complex.

Women's Volleyball 7 p.m. CSUMB Otters vs. Cal State Stanislaus Warriors @ Otter Sports Center.

Saturday, Oct. 2 Cross Country 2 p.m. CSUMB Invitational.

Women’s Volleyball 7 p.m. CSUMB Otters vs. Chico St. Wild Cats @ Otter Sports Center.

‘Register at the Outdoor Center, Bldg. 93 for these events. Go to www.csumb.edu/ PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON Nic Torricelli (white shirt, right) hustles to accept a pass from teammate Stephen Lopez. adventures for more info.

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But if one can peer slightly deeper into the situation and see Setting the tone opportunity where others see obstacles, one catches a glimpse of By Darrell Hiroshima, Sports Editor not to drop the ball, and there are the inherent advantages that come [email protected] more than floor bums and bruised with having nothing to lose. hips at stake in taking this dive. “We can experiment and do CSUMB women’s volleyball The Otter’s new conference, stuff we ordinarily wouldn’t do,” came out of the first week of com­ the California Collegiate Athletic said head volleyball coach Jerry petition with a few more lumps on Association (CCAA), just happens Gregg. “We converted one of our their head than notches on their to be the most successful confer­ sophomores into a setter and we’re belt. But, with the most challeng­ ence, in terms of overall champi­ working on running a two setter ing schedule in the history of the onships, in all of NCAA Div. II offense. That’s just one possibility, university already underway, the competition. But away from the but we can bear with the mistakes Otters hardly have the luxury of coaches’ and administrators’ offices because of our situation.” PHOTO BY CHADG HIRON The Otters stand to support one of their teammates before a crucial serve. taking time to lick their wounds. and the hubbub about the implica­ According to senior middle In the words of freshman tions of entering the CCAA, the blocker Lindsay Molinaro, the visional period could last as long State Seawolves during the con­ outside hitter Brittany Etchings, women of the volleyball team are seniors aren’t taking a chance to as four years. This would erase any ference opener on Sep. 11. “They may hit us in the face, but still just trying to keep the ball from play at least one season in Div. chance CSUMB’s first recruits of Despite the bumpy start, no one is we’re just gonna suck it up.” hitting the floor. II for granted; an opportunity the NCAA era would ever have of starting to lose their nerve. With a crop A sport that demands women to CSUMB’s entrance into NCAA most had given up on years ago. competing in the postseason. of new young talent and eight return­ dive and lay themselves across a Div. II entails a period of provisional They see this as one last shot to “We don’t need to experiment ees from last year’s squad, Molinaro wooden floor in an effort to keep membership in which no Otter team show everyone in the CCAA the that much,” added Gregg. and her fellow seniors; Jillian Bach, a leather ball from hitting the or player will be eligible for postsea­ lengths to which their combined After posting a 1-3 record at the Danica Kumara and Kristen ‘Nani” ground, volleyball has become a son honors. This includes playoffs will can take them. Otter Classic on the last weekend Momoa, have no intention of playing metaphor for the challenges faced and all-league honors. “We want to show these teams of August - the win came that like nothing is on the line. by the entire athletic program. The immediate reaction is to that we can be a big threat,” added Friday night against the UC Santa “We’re still giving 100 percent. As CSUMB lays itself out feel disappointment and compas­ Molinaro, who suffered a broken Cruz Banana Slugs - the Otters We want to prove we can play with on the line in the Otters inau­ sion for the seniors who will miss hand at the beginning of September. dropped another game to Holy them (the CCAA),” said Bach. gural season with the National out on a last chance to win it all, Gregg and his fellow Otter Names University in Oakland, After all the years of blood, sweat Collegiate Athletic Association and perhaps even indifference due coaches are also well aware that if and then fell to the Hayward State and sacrifice just to keep a ball from (NCAA), the women below the to a perceived lack of an ultimate the athletic program doesn’t make Pioneers on Sep. 8. They faced hitting the ground, these women net aren’t the only ones trying objective at the end of the season. an immediate impression, the pro- another loss against the Sonoma have everything on the line.

guys and I was the only girl.. .on school which totals over $1000, the way up in the plane was however, jumps after certifica­ Students jump for thrills very scary. I remember thinking, tion may cost under $20. All of By Les Lamcke, Staff Reporter ‘Yikes!’ I can’t believe that I am the instructors and jumpmasters [email protected] out of a perfectly good airplane. the entire endeavor. Almost 30 really doing this.” are approved by the United For a fairly pretty penny, seconds of freefall and a certified After the usual red tape, like States Parachute Association Skydive Monterey Bay Inc. (SMI) skydive instructor, who is literally signing release forms and a short to be instructors and certified Everyone has been there, sitting will help anyone go through the with you at all times, will cost you video, the instructors brief you on tandem masters. One associate alone, attempting to write that one motions, from ground school to $150. Tandem jumps are required, the operations of the chute and from SMI says that they will do paper for class in two hours when jump and a fairly soft landing. where the jumper is attached to a what the beginner should experi­ demo/exhibition jumps for free, suddenly there is the urge to jump SMI also provides pictures of jumpmaster. ence. When it’s getting close to however no one at CSUMB has CSUMB student jump time, at about 10,000 feet, scheduled anything, yet. Benjamin Fowler the instructor just tells you to A unique option for those part­ got into working at have fun and enjoy the fall. The ners willing to go out on a limb is the drop zone for whole ride down takes approxi­ the offer to join the elite in the Mile SMI via a friend. mately five minutes, and Fowler High Club. For a few bucks, any He said that one of says the view is amazing. couple can be swept up and away the perks of the job Duggan says the jump was with the company’s large skydiving was to go on a few well worth it. “I really had a great plane all to themselves. The pilot’s jumps now and time and I would go a bunch cabin is locked and soundproof then. Fowler has more times. If anyone wants to and the crew has taken an oath of been up and down do something very exciting and silence, so whoever you are and three times and thinks you don’t have anything whatever you do is your own busi­ currently works exciting going on, do this and it ness for about 30 minutes. on the Web site will change your outlook on life The cabin is finely furnished (www.skydivemo and add some fun and excite­ and includes a stereo and cham­ ntereybay.com). ment to it!” Though it can be pagne at the customer’s request. Another stu­ pricey, CSUMB’s Adventure At the end of the flight the couple dent, Dsara Connections offers a discount. is awarded with a certificate com­ Duggan, recounts SMI also offers classes for memorating the event. According

PHOTO PROVIDED BY BENJAMIN FOWLER her experience, “I those who want to go beyond to SMI there have never been any Benjamin Fowler, bottom, enjoys a tandem jump from about 10,000 feet. was very nervous. the initial tandem jump. Prices volunteers for entry into this club. I went with five include all eight levels of skydive Any takers? 8 | Otter Realm | Sept. 16 - 29, 2004 Arts & Essence No elitists allowed! Gallery opens first ‘Locals’ show

By Nick Noble, Staff Reporter [email protected] Morris. The Humboldt State graduate has done several murals locally and designed skateboard graphics for 68 Skate, a Pacific The era of fine art wanes in favor of graphic Grove skateboard shop. art and unconventional endeavors. Sharif Munir, a business partner of “Live with it;” said gallery co-owner Morris’, recalls fondly, “While R.B. was Andrew Jackson, “that’s the new fine art.” having a display, one of his pieces was With the recent opening of downtown stolen. But rather than get all bummed Monterey’s Outer Edge gallery, residents about it, he actually felt complimented that can live with it. The gallery provides a somebody liked it enough to steal it.” platform for art that might not otherwise Khalid Hussein is scheduled to par­ get to be seen in our area. ticipate in the show as well. The artist and student has won the American Civil Liberties Union art & essay contest twice “...He actually felt consecutively and is entering UCLA’s stu­ complimented that somebody dio art program. liked it enough to steal it.” Hussein’s imagery incorporates an active role of color and bends lines “as a lens skews -SHARIF MUNIR light.” Although not planned deliberately, the series to be featured is car themed. The “Locals Only” show will also fea­ “If it gets shown in Carmel, we pass it ture the spiritual and surrealistic artwork of by,” said Jackson. Dabo. Having applied his talents to skim- The gallery will host its first bi-annual board, surfboard, and longboard decks, "Locals Only" show Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Dabo is constantly seeking new ways to Jackson refers to it as a "show your own" approach art. He has even been known opportunity for native artists. to use torched metal as framing material. With keen focus on new art styles, past Dabo originals have been on display at the Outer Edge installments include work by Fender Museum of Music and Art, and cur­ Shepard Fairy (co-founder of Obey Giant), rently at the Monterey Museum of Art. David Choe, and savvy serigraph drafts­ Go and support the local art scene or just man Marco Almera. see what the Monterey area is capable of at Among the artists on display is R.B. 146 Bonifacio Place. Empty pockets? Places to fill a stomach without breaking the bank By Paul Wetterau, Staff Reporter amongst CSUMB students [email protected] and serves a hearty “Working Man’s Breakfast” which comes As you wake up on some ran­ with eggs, hash browns and toast dom floor next to half empty for a mere $1. beer cans of Natural Light, “I get the ‘Working Man’s you clench your empty sandy Breakfast’ for a dollar. It’s really pockets and grumble, “I’m cheap. But it doesn’t taste too hella hungry.” Now is the time good. So after, I’m not really to take some notes about local hungry either. I can wait hours places to eat without breaking until I feast again,” says William your piggy. Workman, HCOM senior. Tommy’s, located next to For those who are a little the 76 Gas Station at the south pickier, don’t despair. Bring $5 end of Del Monte Boulevard in to Donuts and Bagels, located Marina, is sure to suppress the

PHOTOS BY MEG BIDDLE hunger. Tommy’s is a favorite DINING continued on page 10 Khalid Hussein's untitled acrylic pieces on canvas are part of his “Car Series.”

Sept. 16 - 29,2 004 | Otter Realm | 9 Arts & Essence Waiting for the Sky Attention freshmen Otters: Part 1 Tips for surviving life at CSUMB By Sophie Balia, Staff Reporter By Adam Joseph So keep track of this food [email protected] money, because by December There was a point when I entered the Southern California jailhouse some of the generous students when I saw the sky disappear into a concrete forest of twisted souls. Most veteran CSUMB students who like to share their cards may I realized I was without freedom, and my time belonged to an remember what it feels like to be suffering from starvation. unknown entity hiding behind the authority of state and county law. leave high school as an all-know­ The guard immediately took away my shoelaces and belt insur­ ing senior and enter a brand new Close your windows ing there’d be no hangings that day. I was given a new name environment as a confused little This piece of advice goes to all spelled with numbers instead of letters. I didn’t remember it then, freshman. To try to prevent this the first floor residents. Of course and I don’t remember it now. Nonetheless, the guards told me not and make the start of the semester a it’s more comfortable to keep all to forget it. little less hectic, here are some tips the windows open at night to get a I was then ordered into a 10-by-10 concrete room with a steel to follow for the rest of the year: GRAPHIC BY SARA DOWE nice little breeze going. However toilet and sink in the left-hand comer reeking of desolate sickness. technology-friendly school. A some people see this as an open I was in the company of about 65 other men. I didn’t know what Go to School good portion of the school’s invitation into the room, espe­ time I had arrived at the jailhouse. I wanted the time to pass right Perhaps this is one of the most curriculum revolves around cially after a night of partying. It to the point when the whole nightmare would end. I found a two important pieces of advice that any FirstClass, Blackboard, and the is always nice to have visitors but and a half inch space on one of the wooden benches; and squeezed returning student can offer. Some CSUMB Web site. not at 4 o’clock in the morning! between two hideously malodorous men. students come to college think­ While all of these programs are The man to my left had a head full of unevenly dispersed hair ing classes will be super hard, but very useful, they might be a little Take advantage of plugs. His paranoid demeanor complemented methamphetamine sometimes the only really hard thing complicated to pick up on right and induced picking of skin, scabs, and anything else on his body the area about it is actually attending it. away. So, if there is some time to At times life on the Ord could mistakenly scooped up with his 1-inch, filthy fingernails. On my It is very tempting to skip a class kill, take a second to explore these get a little slow-paced. During right sat a man strangely unaffected by the perverse odors escaping or two, especially after getting a valuable programs. these times, take the opportunity from every orifice of his body. He kept mumbling over and over, break from the constant nagging to explore all the unique extra­ “I hate fucking faggots; God does also.” I didn’t acknowledge his of parents. So get in the habit of curricular activities, services and existence. I just waited. Don't Share going to classes, or else college events that our school and the I waited in silence. I didn’t know what I was waiting for. Maybe Sharing meal cards at the DC will take forever. community have to offer. for someone to realize I shouldn’t have been there. Or maybe for is very common, since everybody There are always events going someone to tell me they had made a mistake. I couldn’t stand not has so much money in the begin­ on, both on and off campus. Pick up knowing how long I would be in there. Get aquatinted with ning of the semester. But be care­ a free "Coast Weekly" to see what’s It seemed as though there wasn’t a window within a 30 million- the computer ful, because that money will unno- ticeably slip away, especially if it’s happening on the peninsula. mile radius of that room. I wondered if it had grown dark outside. It In case anybody hasn’t noticed was still a never-dimming fluorescence inside the small room. yet, CSUMB is an especially feeding five people instead of one. I was taught in 8th grade civics that in the United States, a person was innocent until proven guilty. Sitting in that cramped room, I didn’t feel as though I was innocent, Hours of Operation and I didn’t remember being proven guilty. Sitting in that cramped room, I didn’t feel as though I was innocent, and I didn’t remember Library being proven guilty. I had nothing to occupy myself except my hys­ Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m - 9 p.m. terical thoughts and my recollections of the Constitution. I tried to shut off my mind and open up my senses in order to for­ Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. get. I inhaled deeply through my nose. I was immediately hit with Saturday: Closed a steady barrage of body odor, sweat, halitosis, puke and feces, but Sunday: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. I was unable to shut off my olfactory sense. Many voices without faces continued babbling and blurting the same things over and over again. “What are you in for?” “How Media Learning Complex much time have you done?” “Who’s your parole officer?” I thought about the notion of “doing time” and what that meant, Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. and how that phrase made sense to me at that moment. I, along Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m. with all those other men, had given up our time to gaze at the sky, Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. smell newly cut grass, and taste the pure mountain air. All of our Sunday: 6-10 p.m. new time, inside that small room, was spent waiting for the chance to get back the old time we had given up for idiotic reasons. I needed a cigarette, food, and a bathroom where I’d be able to Black Box Cabaret have a bowel movement without 65 men watching me wipe my ass. I had no choice except to wait for all those many things I took Monday & Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for granted, like shitting without an audience. Wednesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday: Events only Read part 2 of "Waiting for the Sky" in the next issue! Sunday: Closed

10 | Otter Realm | Sept. 16-29, 2004 Arts & Essence

BBC hopes to draw crowds THE The Low Black Box Down with weekend events To post an event please email Michelle Burke via FirstClass By Paul Wetterau, Staff Reporter was opened by a small group of “It’s the best place on campus.” [email protected] CSUMB students to create an It’s disputable whether the Thursday, Sept. 16 artist’s hangout. After being shut BBC is the “best” on campus, but John Santos, “America’s Is the Black Box Cabaret just a down for failure to comply with its food touts otherwise. Its deli­ BBC Music, The Caribbean Roots place to drink Guinness while lis­ fire codes in the spring of 2000, cious peanut butter cookies are of Jazz.” Record and event tening to a Friday Night Band blast 350 rallying protesters managed a perfect pairing with a chai tea. producer Santos showcases a bone-jarring punk rock? It could to reopen the place by passing a And if the latter fails to be a perk unique Latin jazz and percus­ be, but that’s up to the students. bill that requires each CSUMB up, grab a biscotti and a cappuc­ sion lecture/demonstration The Black Box Cabaret, BBC, student to pay a $40 referendum cino and enjoy being a caffeinated with his combination of nestled between the Campus Health fee each semester. cosmopolitan. The turkey sand­ Cabaret traditional sounds of African Center and the University Police Although the students who pro­ wiches that make student feel like percussion with contemporary Department has opened its doors to tested and successfully saved the avoiding the Dining Commons at C S U M B music sounds. 10-11:50 a.m. those seeking a cultural hub. BBC are proud, others believe the all costs should not be overlooked CSUMB Music Hall, Building Although many returning stu­ money spent on renovating the old either. Imagine if students could 30. Free admission. Contact dents take the fun memories of the building was done so frivolously. spend their meal plan money on someone like Amber Khteian, BBC Shirlene Campbell at 582- bohemian atmosphere for granted, Les Lamcke, Otter Student Union other fine treats? assistant manager will be a bonus. 3009. Patricia Clausen, BBC manager, chair said, “We spent 1.26 million “The student population in Along with local bands per­ realizes that, to survive, the BBC to renovate the thing. There’s general is not aware that the BBC forming, the BBC has had hypno­ is going to need more student sup­ got to be money in the walls or accepts meal plans, not just otter tists in the past, one made a male Thursday Sept 16 port during the weekdays. something, because I don’t know bucks,” Clausen said. student actually think he was Public Lecture with Roger Shimomura. Visiting artist Clausen said, “Why aren’t where that money went. It was a “I think with the opening of the Justin Timberlake. students hanging out here during bad decision. We could have built North Quad, we’re going to see Although the BBC is known Shimomura shares his work reflecting socio-political issues the day, having coffee and such? I a new building.” a gradual increase in business, ” as the venue that has showcased don’t get it. It’s a student-directed Despite Lamcke questioning said Clausen. popular bands like Agent Orange, among Japanese Americans, often inspired by his late venue. The students need to sup­ the spending, he had a flashback If one is looking to acquire some Groundation, and Flojos Nos grandmother's 56 years of port the BBC.” of performing during the popular funny anecdotes, head to the Black Visten, Clausen knows that the diary entries. 6 p.p. University The BBC was once just a poorly drag show “Hedwig” before a 264- Box. If the hunt is to find a place building is more than just a Friday renovated military building that crowd capacity. He smiled and said, to hang out, maybe running into Night venue. Ballroom. Free Admission, parking $1.50. Contact Visual and Public Arts at 582-4330/

of the object guarantees sexual to various stimuli.” In more Tuesday, Sept. 28 arousal, such as a shoe, any extreme cases, the only way The Pig Farm," by Michael leather objects or in my case, col­ a fetishist can achieve sexual Lee Barlin. First part of a The Big orful, endorsement-covered span­ satisfaction is through an inani­ three-part film series. Barlin’s dex—best complimented when mate object. film is about “a hick, a hitman, wrapped snuggly around But I beg differ. At some point, Seductively, she lifts the and the other other white the chest and thighs of a it is time for the spandex to come hem of her skirt. The meat.” 7:30 p.m. BBC. Free tall, skinny cyclist—a la off and the real race action to pupils in the pool of his admission. Free pizza pro­ George Hincapié in U.S. begin. I perceive fetishes as green eyes dilate. Finally, vided. Contact TAT Club via Postal kit. merely a precursor to the action, he is allowed to run his FirstClass. One theory postulates fingers along the smooth, a visual warm-up. that fetishes develop dur- shiny leather. His palm, So, if dressing up as a domi­ ing puberty or an early natrix this Halloween and whip­ Thursday Sept. 30 sweating with anticipa­ San Jose Taiko. Combining sexual encounter and, ping people on the dance floor tion, moves quickly African, Balinese, Brazilian, after time, the object sounds like fun, spank away. But across the top of her foot, O Latin and jazz music, San becomes associated with if you meet a man who wants but he takes his time running his Jose Taiko creates a truly sexual arousal. But theo­ you to wear your costume well fingers up the front of her legs unique sound inspired by tra­ ries abound as to why and into December, you might want and slowly back down along the ditional Japanese drumming. how people develop fetishes. rethink his motives for getting roundness of her calf. 7:30 p.m. World Theater. $10 heard the click of her heels, the Owners of leather shops may down on his knees and kiss­ Panting in anticipation after for CSUMB students w/ID; insist some fetishes are safe and ing your feet the first time you 20 minutes of having his head rattle of her cuffs and saw her $22 discount and groups; $25 black pendulum legs swinging exciting ways (if consensual) meet, since you weren’t exactly and hands fixated on her lower general admission. Contact of exploring repressed feelings dressed up as royalty. extremities, she grows frustrated. through a crowd and knew he World Theater Box Office and fantasies. She tries to pull his head up to had to have her, except what he at 582-4580 or online at Many psychologists, on the Take it slow and easy, her, bring his mouth up to hers, really wanted were her boots. www.csumb.edu/worldtheater. other hand, consider fetishism a Jo but he cannot get enough of the A “fefish” is an object that disorder, which can be described leather below her thighs. arouses pleasure in a person to as “an unusual sexual attraction It is what drew him to her. He such a degree that the presence Sept. 16-29,2 004 | Otter Realm | 11 Arts & Essence While you were out- Ihe best of Otter Blotter

Action doesn't stop for UPD over summer INCIDENT Verbal Dispute Or Argument AUG 14 2004-Saturday (Yes folks, we go to college with these people...) Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 1 DOG IN THE SWIMMING POOL. THE OFFICER WAS Summary: AN EDDE COURT RESIDENT REPORTED INCIDENT Suspicious Circumstances UNABLE TO CATCH THE DOG. A VERBAL DISPUTE WITH THE DOMINOES PIZZA MAY 30 2004-Sunday DELIVERY MAN. Location: FREDERICK PARK 1 VEHICLE CODE Exhibition Of Speed Summary: A FEMALE RESIDENT REPORTED A JUL 23 2004-Friday INCIDENT Suspicious Vehicle MAN EJACULATED ON HER UNDERWEAR HE HAD Location: PARKING LOT 106 AUG 19 2004-Thursday REMOVED FROM A DRYER IN THE SARATOGA Summary: OFFICER STOPPED AND CITED A DRIVER Location: EIGHTH STREET LAUNDRY ROOM. FOR DOING “DONUTS” AND DRIVING RECKLESSLY. Summary: OFFICERS CHECKED AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE PARKED IN A REMOTE AREA OF CAMPUS. INCIDENT Suspicious Person INCIDENT Noise Complaint OFFICERS FOUND A MAN SLEEPING IN A SLEEPING MAY 30 2004-Sunday JUL 24 2004-Saturday BAG BY THE VEHICLE. HE TOLD OFFICERS HE HAD Location: FREDERICK PARK 2 Location: FREDERICK PARK 2 MOVED HIS DAUGHTER INTO THE DORMS AND WAS Summary: OFFICER STOPPED AND INTERVIEWED A Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A LOUD NOISE WAITING TO HAVE BREAKFAST WITH HER IN THE DRUNK SKATEBOARDER ON SPOTSYLVANIA COURT. COMPLAINT ON ANTIETAM COURT. A RESIDENT WAS MORNING. “TESTING” HIS NEW CAR STEREO. LARCENY-THEFT All Other Theft (Petty) INCIDENT Suspicious Vehicle JUN 1 2004-Tuesday INCIDENT Maintenance Emergency AUG 21 2004-Saturday Location: FREDERICK PARK 2 JUL 25 2004-Sunday Location: ABRAMS PARK Summary: OFFICER DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR STOP Location: 208/RESIDENCE HALL Summary: OFFICER CHECKED AN OCCUPIED SIGNS ON MANASSAS DRIVE HAD BEEN STOLEN. Summary: OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. OFFICER FOUND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY OF WATER FLOWING A MALE AND FEMALE IN THE BACK OF THE VAN INCIDENT Suspicious Person FROM A SECOND FLOOR STAIRWELL OF BUILDING INVOLVED IN CONSENSUAL ACTIVITY. JUN 1 2004-Tuesday 208. THE SOURCE OF THE FLOODING WAS AN Location: PARKING LOT 106 OVERFLOWING SHOWER IN A SECOND FLOOR INCIDENT Animal Control Summary: OFFICER STOPPED A VEHICLE DRIVING ROOM CAUSED BY A DRUNK MALE PASSING OUT IN AUG 26 2004-Thursday ERRATICALLY AROUND THE PARKING LOT. A MAN THE SHOWER AND COVERING THE DRAIN. Location: 206/RESIDENCE HALL WAS TEACHING HIS GIRLFRIEND HOW TO DRIVE A Summary: WHILE ON FOOT PATROL THE OFFICER VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. INCIDENT Suspicious Circumstances DISCOVERED A SKUNK HIDING UNDER THE SODA AUG 5 2004-Thursday MACHINE IN THE LOBBY. THE OFFICER LURED THE INCIDENT Suspicious Vehicle Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 1 SKUNK OUTSIDE WITH A TRAIL OF CHEETOS AND JUN 19 2004-Saturday Summary: A COMBS COURT RESIDENT REPORTED CLOSED THE DOOR. Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 2 A LARGE EGG IN HER BACKYARD. THE OBJECT Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A COMPLAINT TURNED OUT TO BE A MUSHROOM. INCIDENT Suspicious Person OF A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE PARKED ON PATCH AUG 27 2004-Friday COURT. OFFICERS INTERRUPTED A MALE AND A INCIDENT Missing Person Location: IMJIN PARKWAY FEMALE SUBJECT IN THE VEHICLE ENGAGING IN AUG 6 2004-Friday Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A REPORT OF A SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 1 MAN RUNNING WEARING A HAT AND SHIRT BUT NO Summary: A WHITE COURT RESIDENT REPORTED HIS PANTS. OFFICERS DID NOT LOCATE THE SUBJECT. INCIDENT Missing Person GIRLFRIEND MISSING AFTER BEING GONE EIGHT JUN 29 2004-Tuesday HOURS FOR A HAIR APPOINTMENT. SHE RETURNED INCIDENT/ALARM Fire Alarm Location: 202/RESIDENCE HALL HOME SAFELY. AUG 28 2004-Saturday Summary: PARENTS REPORTED THEIR TEENAGER Location: NORTH QUAD SUITES (SOUTH) MISSING. OFFICERS DISCOVERED THE GIRL AT A INCIDENT Suspicious Group Summary: OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A FIRE ALARM BASKETBALL CAMP IN THE GYM. THE PARENTS AUG 11 2004-Wednesday ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF BUILDING 302. THE CAUSE FORGOT THEY SENT HER TO THE CAMP. Location: FREDERICK PARK 2 OF THE ALARM WAS AN INCINERATED PRETZEL. Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A REPORT OF A INCIDENT Assistance To Another Police Department GROUP OF MEN INSIDE AVACANT FREDERICKSBURG VC VIOLATION Trespassing With Vehicle On Campus JUL 4 2004-Sunday COURT APARTMENT. OFFICERS DISCOVERED FOUR AUG 31 2004-Tuesday Location: ABRAMS DRIVE PAINTERS INSIDE SLEEPING. Location: FOURTH AVENUE Summary: OFFICER ASSISTED MARINA PUBLIC Summary: OFFICER STOPPED A DRIVER AND CITED SAFETY WITH A REPORT OF SUSPECTS IN A VEHICLE INCIDENT Suspicious Circumstances HIM FOR DRIVING ON THE SIDEWALK. THROWING FIRECRACKERS AT PEDESTRIANS. AUG 13 2004-Friday Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 1 INCIDENT/ALARM Fire Alarm INCIDENT Neighbor Dispute Summary: A WHITE COURT RESIDENT WANTED TO HAVE SEP 2 2004-Thursday JUL 6 2004-Tuesday HIS APARTMENT UNLOCKED. WHEN HE WAS TOLD TO Location: 208/RESIDENCE HALL Location: SCHOONOVER PARK 1 CALL A LOCKSMITH HE FABRICATED AN EMERGENCY Summary: OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A FIRE ALARM Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A NEIGHBOR SO THAT OFFICERS WOULD GIVE HIM ACCESS. ACTIVATION ON THE THIRD FLOOR. THERE WAS DISPUTE ON HOLOVITS COURT. THE DOWNSTAIRS INCIDENT Suspicious Circumstances NO FIRE. BURNT POPCORN ACTIVATED A SMOKE •RESIDENT WAS COMPLAINING THAT HER NEW DETECTOR. UPSTAIRS NEIGHBORS WALK TOO LOUD AND HAVE AUG 13 2004-Friday LOUD SEX WHICH DISTURBS HER. Location: FREDERICK PARK 1 INCIDENT Missing Person Summary: OFFICER/MET WITH TWO PRINCETON SEP 6 2004-Monday INCIDENT Animal Control COURT RESIDENTS REGARDING POSSIBLE Location: 203/RESIDENCE HALL JUL 15 2004-Thursday VANDALISM TO THEIR APARTMENT DOORS. OFFICER Summary: OFFICERS INVESTIGATELA REPORT OF A Location: AQUATICS CENTER DETERMINED THAT A PAINTING CONTRACTOR WAS MISSING STUDENT. THE STUDENT WAS LOCATED IN Summary: OFFICER RECEIVED A REPORT OF A IN THE PROCESS OF PAINTING THEIR DOORS. SAN MARTIN AT HER HOME. \

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from the demands of homework. center for areas such as writing, Battling the homework blues: In those breaks, students can ener­ math, business and technology, gize themselves in many ways. among others. Try visiting the Otter Sports The Personal Growth and Simple solutions to beat the stress bug Center for a quick workout Counseling Center is another great to ease tension. The Student resource for those who just need Center, next to the Dining to talk to someone. According to By Irina Reissler, Staff Reporter ing with stress, such as alcohol, an opportunity to work out sched­ [email protected] Commons, can also be a per­ their Web site, their mission is to smoking, and drugs prompt short­ ules in a manageable way. fect retreat from homework for “provide high quality crisis inter­ term relief, but normally will not Fighting laziness and procrasti­ games, snacks, or just to get a vention, counseling, consultation, People handle stress differently. alleviate the situation. Instead, it nation is a crucial step for avoid­ change in scenery. educational outreach programs, Some turn on music, some are can add new addiction problems ing fatigue. Surprisingly, the big If these simple solutions still support groups, and referrals, all simply glued to their refrigerator to existing ones. problems may only need small leave students feeling completely designed to help students.” in search of a snack, while others Dropping classes is not neces­ steps, linked with consistency overwhelmed, try visiting the All contact phone numbers are get up and go for a run. sarily the best solution in many and tenacity. Academic Skills Achievement available on the CSUMB home In the beginning of the semes­ cases. Pablo Reyes, a graduate “Homework does not look scary Program (ASAP), which is a free page, or via e-mail on FirstClass. ter, fears can be magnified by from CSUMB, admits there was to me because I do it in smaller por­ peer and professional tutoring many situational obstacles mak­ no choice for him since he could tions at least one ing major goals seem fuzzy and not pay bills otherwise. hour a day after distant. The scope of reasons “Without the support of my wife my late class, that perpetuate distress at home Natasha, who is an elementary no matter how can result from an avalanche school teacher in Soledad, I would tired I am,” said WOULDN'T THOSE RAMEN NOODLES of undone homework the night be an old man by now. In my case, Mary Medland, before a deadline. love was the best pill of all.” Reyes who manages The negative ways of deal­ was brave enough to carry 22 units her three chil­ TASTE BETTER IN FRONT OF THE TV? and a full-time job. dren and has a It may be very rewarding part-time job. to take on the challenge of “It gives me being a full-time student. the security that Rushing with the decision I won’t have to drop classes can set to stay up all students back in getting night before a important prerequisites deadline.” out of the way to reach a It is always higher level of education. good to take It also delays one’s gradu­ a short break ation date. There is always and walk away

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Dining myself. I don’t like to spend a lot of money ...from page 9 on food.” Comcast • Share this great rate with your roommates: on Reservation Road in Marina, and enjoy! But when the grocery store is closed Standard Cable with HBO ; 4 roommates...... $13.75/ each Here students can keep it simple by grabbing and the thought of hot plates, porridge, and : $74.99 per month for 9 months 3 roommates...... $25.00/ each a toasted bagel sandwich and a soda that’s and the Ramen with the freeze-dried pink High-Speed Internet: Free Installation 2 roommates...... $37.50/ each bound to put anyone in a happy place. krill sound disgusting, throw that shrimp Adam Nielsen, a TAT senior said, “The in a turtle tank and head to Papa Chevo’s. prices are decent. You get in and out of there Chevo’s is located off Reindollar and Del Call 1-888-824-8462 Comcast full, for under five bucks, which is good for Monte in Marina, and offers some good, or visit us at www.comcast.com college kids looking for a quick bite.” cheap Mexican food. Aside from its great bagel sandwiches, Some students like Neilsen, who works their donuts, muffins, and turnovers will late in a restaurant, are slightly addicted to make starving students drool, as a cashier Chevo’s great hours (open till 12 a.m. dur­ might kindly ask, “Anything else?” ing weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends) While listening to the sounds of milk and hearty California Burritos. being steamed, try ordering a mocha “Papa Chevo’s rules! That’s all I have to latte and eavesdrop on the senior citizens say. Today I had a California steak Burrito talking politics as they raise their canes. with extra guacamole and a medium While warming up from being amidst the horchata for $5.66. I’m like a spokesper­ Monterey fog, it’s easy to realize that life son. It’s so good. It’s the only place to get a is good. late night snack besides Jack in the Crack,” Although life’s good, it can still get Nielsen said. pricy eating out. Some students, such as So before hungry students convince them­ Nick Ferrari, think eating out is a waste selves that Cup-O-Noodles is the answer, of money. “All I like to do is cook food remember, there are plenty of other options.

Sept. 16-29,2 004 | Otter Realm 13 Opinion The debate: Can you really graduate from CSUMB in four years?

Lack of schedule options and With more units per class, it's multiple requirements make it easy to take on extra classes impossible. and still have time for a job. No! Yes! By Matthew Fox By Erin Lawley

Oh what? You’re still here? Good because once, and I couldn’t find a place to fit it Quit your bitchin’ folks. Start taking do now? Oh that’s right, I forgot drinking your going to be here along time, probably into my schedule, there weren’t enough responsibility for yourselves. We’re all was a class in itself. longer than four years. schedule options. I was told to wait because adults here; it really isn’t hard to do this There are students who have families, Do you think you can more Spanish classes might whole college thing in four years. full-time jobs, 16 units and a 3.0. What the really graduate from this be added. There weren’t Quit complaining about the tuition hell is your excuse? Stop trying to think of college in four years? Sure, Trying to graduate and none of the Spanish increases when it’s your own fault you’re one...there isn’t. College really isn’t all if you want to work twice in four years is so teachers were adding any taking six years to graduate. Take ini­ that hard if you dedicate some actual time what any normal college students. tiative and perhaps open your college to learning. difficult that you student is suppose to. Trying I had to postpone taking catalog. Maybe you could You can’t graduate in to graduate in four years is actually have to have a Spanish class for a whole actually discover what the ------less than five years if you so difficult that you actually your advisor sign semester, which pushed my requirements are for your ...Why are you only take the minimum full have to have your advi­ schedule back yet another major...if you’ve actually load. CSUMB offers 4-unit off your schedule taking 12 units? sor sign off your schedule semester, and dulled my picked one by now. classes, where most other because the workload is two because the workload knowledge of Spanish as Take charge of your edu­ That’s less than a CSU’s offer 3-unit classes. steps away from hell. Your is two steps away well. cation and do it right. I hear high school course That whole extra unit per advisor has to make sure The point of this school students complain way too class really doesn’t amount from hell. Your load if you think you are anal enough to pull is to make sure you really much about professors not to much or any more work it off before he or she can advisor has to make know what you are doing letting them into classes, about it. And that than the traditional 3-unit give you the go ahead. sure you are anal by having students prove advisors not doing their was with band and class. Also, at any other school, it in the real world, through jobs, etc. It isn’t anyone It still takes 124 or 128 enough to pull it off leadership and each class is worth 3 units so classes like service learn­ else’s fault people! units (depending on your 12 units would be 4 classes before he or she ing, and democratic partici­ There are so many help­ football. What do you major) to graduate from instead of only 3 and you can give you the go pation. True it’s a good idea ful opportunities at this do now? Oh that’s CSUMB, just like all the would be done with more on paper but I think a test university, you just need other CSU’s. So having ahead. right, I forgot drinking of the schools requirements would actually push us to to get off your ass and classes that are 4-units quicker. 12 Units is defined learn more and it wouldn’t take advantage of them. was a class in itself. makes it easier to graduate as a full time college stu­ waste so much time. CSUMB’s website is stock in 4-years. But you have to dent. At most schools this Service based learning full of email addresses and average 16 units a semester. gives you enough time to have a job while outcome crap just makes us have to work phone numbers to help students in their That’s only four classes, instead of five at going to school all while allowing you to even harder than we need to again wasting dire time of need. other universities. graduate in a timely manner. even more of our time. Other public col­ If you’re going to go through the hassle 12 units at Chico State or Sac State is This measurement of units doesn’t apply leges in California just decided to make of being here in the first place, make it four classes. Its only three here. We’re with the CSUMB system, because each volunteer work a requirement, and they are worth your time and money. Do you real­ all (technically) grown-ups living outside class is worth 4 units. No one has ever only required to complete 16 hours of it. ize how much,extra money you spend of the parental confines for the first time, explained to me why this is and they prob­ Our school requires that you take 60 hours by procrastinating? Especially with the how about we make them proud. Lets show ably haven’t to you either. of volunteer work, along with classes based governator’s continuing education budget our families their money is actually going There aren’t even enough classes avail­ around it. cuts and tuition increases. towards more than beer and Taco Bell. able to the students to meet these require­ Good luck to anyone who tries to gradu­ For those students who don’t even have Perhaps instead of spending every ments. Have you ever tried to sign up for a ate in four years, you probably could have jobs, why are you only taking 12 units? Thursday night at Doc’s for dollar drinks you class late? Your chances of actually getting finished with two degrees from any other That’s less than a high school course load if actually do that crazy thing called homework. into the class are pretty slim. school with the amount of time and energy you think about it. And that was with band I know it’s a hard concept to comprehend, but I tried to sign up for a Spanish class late you put into it. and leadership and football. What do you the university has faith in you.

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I was wondering what IT STANDS I didn't want to give This NC stands for on For A you a 'D,' Because So why didn't you Downward My report card No credit Spiral I didn't want to Just give me a Hurt your GPA 'C'!

Up is down, black is white The RNC has come and gone, but Realm editors are still shaking their heads Near the end of the Republican prepared to face the threat in Iraq his spit ball comment about down economics. True to form out in matters of national impor­ National Convention, Sen. John and Afghanistan, while the other is Kerry. After another tirade about the GOP used their podium time tance, unless of course, they’re Edwards spoke before a crowd of declaring major combat operations metaphors and personal attacks, to revisit old catch phrases from speaking out for Republicans. supporters in Wisconsin and tried not over, then someone is lying. Miller told Mathews that he the past like “compassionate con­ In the end, when -George W. to say what he was really thinking. But Edwards didn’t want to use “wished we still lived in the times servatism,” or imply that the ter­ Bush lays it out as a simple choice “They’ll tell you black is the “L” word, he decided to take where you could challenge some­ rorists will win if Kerry is elected, between values, he will be partially white,” Edwards told the crowd, the metaphor route instead, and he one to a duel.” and were basically content to feed right. There is a simple choice referring to the speeches given by wasn’t the only one displaying a Nothing makes us at the Realm the American public the same old come November, a choice between his and Sen. John Kerry’s oppo­ creative use of language that week. more trusting of a politician’s lines and the same old shit. who one believes. Do you believe nents at the RNC. For their keynote speaker the ability to make rational and dif­ Two of the other speakers who that America can be more self- Edwards didn’t want to come GOP chose a Democratic Senator ficult decisions than when they came to the convention to trumpet reliant at home, more respected out and actually call anybody a from Georgia named Zell Miller. threaten to shoot journalists for the cause of Republican domi­ abroad, and more accountable for nance in America were Ronald liar; now that wouldn’t be very As expected Miller launched into asking them tough questions. Of fulfilling the American dream for Reagan’s son, Michael Reagan, political of him. But one thing a tirade reminiscent of a senile course, if it happened more often all people? and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Democrats, Republicans, Greens southern preacher ranting about then maybe more people would Or do you believe that know­ I suppose they were there to and all political parties can agree the Apocalypse. The rant included pay attention to the news. ing we are on “threat level remind us that we shouldn’t let on, is that someone is lying. blaming his own party for fos­ The RNC was a perfect chance orange” will save you from a car celebrities from Hollywood speak There is no such thing as a differ­ tering divisiveness in America for the current bomb today? ence of opinion when it comes to (Miller is only still a Dem because administra­ American jobs, the environment no one would care what he was tion to lay and war. There are only facts. saying if he was just a partisan out their plan So if one person is telling me Republican), and telling the audi­ for America, that Americans can’t find jobs, ence John Kerry would arm the perhaps even and the other is trying to classify military with spit balls. coaxing a few McDonald’s as an industrial job Following the speech Miller undecided OTTER REALM to boost employment projections, appeared on Hardball with Chris swing voters then someone is lying. And if one Mathews. Mathews decided to into the fantasy News 831.582.4066 Copy Editor Staff Reporters person is telling me that we are ill ask Miller if he actually believed land of trickle Advertising 831.582.4347 Enjolina Moss Sophie Balia, Alexamder Chapman, Fax 831.582.3505 Christopher Gallegos, Mike Gallo, Adam Photo Editor e-mail [email protected] Joseph, Leslie Lamcke, M.Cristina Medina, Chad Ghlron . www.otterrealm.net Marian Muhammad, Nick Noble, Irina Online Editor Hey Otters - We’re college students; we all have opinions. Reissler, Kimber Solana, Louie Vicuña, Paul Editor in Chief Mac Clemmens Wetterau Erin Lawley We want to hear what you have to say...good and bad!! News Editor Production Staff Managing Editor Matthew Fox Rachel Kane Michelle Burke, Colleen Cooney, Sara Dowe, Write a letter to the editor or submit a guest opinion piece Sports Editor Matthew Fox, Darrell Hirashima, Rachel Kane, Adviser Darrell Hirashlma Erin Lawtey, Justin Moulton, Aldo Vargas for publishing in the Otter Realm. Send all letters (up to 300 Juanita Darling A&E Editor Contributers Production Adviser Michelle Burke Benjamin Fowler words) and opinion pieces (up to 600 words) to Bobbi Long Advertising Manager [email protected] Production Editor Sherylen Duong Colleen Cooney Submissions may be edited for content and length.

Sept. 16-29, 2004 | Otter Realm | 15 Student Spotlight Jessica Sanchez: A student beyond her college years

By Adam Joseph, Staff Reporter plete a yearlong thesis affili­ [email protected] ated with the McNair Scholars Program and present it in front of Jessica Sanchez, a 20-year-old a graduate committee. Humanities and Communications Unsure of her career goals, junior at CSUMB, lives under a phi­ she knows she wants to either losophy based on cultural relativism, be in the field of social work or humility, and self-motivation. cultural ethnicity. Along with the “I’ve really embraced what many hours a week put into her HCOM wants from its students,” studies, Sanchez also works in a Sanchez said. Pebble Beach hotel in the room Originally from Guatemala, service department. In Sanchez’s Sanchez exclaims that she could two years at CSUMB, she has never take her college education been a Student Representative for granted. She reiterates how for HCOM, a Peer Advisor, much she is “really enjoying her and assisted in coordinating the academic life at CSUMB.” Summer Bridge Program. Her work ethic led her beyond Though her days are filled to the the regular school year this past brim with dedication, responsibil­ summer completing the first part ity, and many challenges, her com­ of the McNair Scholars Program, posure remains mild mannered and a very selective graduate program laid back. The sound of her laugh at Claremont College. In the six fills any room with a warmth that is week rigorous summer session, also found in her intuitive eyes. Sanchez completed three gradu­ Her hard work and accom­ ate-level courses: quantitative plishments cause excitement and PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON statistics, -research writing, and motivation in all who come in gained higher expectations for the Sanchez knows the path ahead of at Brown or Stanford University, race and identity. contact with her. She speaks of possibilities that lay ahead for her her will be more challenging, plan­ but she is willing to accept any Sanchez will eventually com­ her family in particular, who have younger siblings. ning to pursue her master’s degree challenge put in front of her.

Person On Campus What would you ask ify ou had to ask the Otter Realm one question?

By Chad Ghiron, Photo Editor [email protected]

Nick Strubbe Jackelin Elliott JUNIOR JUNIOR & “Is it possible to have students Samantha Serna submit work for publishing?” SOPHOMORE “Are you going to inform the stu­ dents about on- campus events?”

Melody Nelson Brittany Fischer SENIOR JUNIOR “What is there to do for student “Are you going to tell us about the fall night life off campus?” break and what is happening with that?”

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