^CALIFORNI A STATHE UNIVERSIT Y ESAN MARCO S CP* PRINDEPENDENT STUDENITD NEWSPAPER E www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2008 VOL. XIX NO. 1
Primary election season intensifies with voting BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer the outcome of the primaries determine Who the nominee campaign, states often vie for as residents of the largest del- will be. influence by pushing tfteir 5 Today, Feb. ,5, Students* egate contributing state in the Since the 90 s? California's elections earlier in the season. Big plans for Faculty, and Staff at Cal State nation; primary election system has In this manner of posturing, San Marcos will stake their The staggering complexity^ changed 3'times. Until 1996, California and several other Black Student claim in the 2008 Presidential of the Presidential primaries California used a "closed" pri- states moved their primaries race when they join millions presents a stark contrast from mary system, allowing only to Feb. 5 this year, elevate Union of Californians at the voting the relatively simplicity in the registered members of a party ing the importance of "Super BY BEN ROFFEE booth to select delegates in General Presidential Election to vote on a party's ballot, Tuesday" both for California Pride Staff Writer the 2008 Presidential primary that follows. Varying rules With the passage of Proposi- voters and for candidates. elections. In a day known and formats from state to state tion 198, Californians adopted According to the Office of » After spending last semester best as "Super Tuesday", and party to party make the an "open" primary system to the Secretary of State, the resurrecting the Black Student voters from 23 other states nomination process intensely allow voters to select a can- American Independent Party Union, a forward looking atti- move alongside California to unpredictable. didate regardless of political and the Democratic Party will tude and a revamped sense of award delegates to candidates Unlike in the General Elec- affiliation. In 2002, the US: allow "decline to state" voters involvement could bring success for the party's nominations tion here ^candidates seek Supreme Court determined to revest ; ¿ party ballot for to this growing group of African at the national conventions electoral votes, the prima- the "open" primary system the Feb, 5 Presidential Pri- American students at Cal State set to take place this coming ries see candidates campaign to be a violation of a political mary Election. The Republi- San Marcos this spring. summer. for nominations from party party's First Amendment right can Party has decided to not Under the motto, "If you don't In what will be the largest delegates that represent each to free association, thus ush- permit;; unaffiliated voters like something, change it. If you to date of this already criti- state. While most states use ering in the current "modified to take part in tfieir "Super can't change it, change your atti- cal day in the primary elec- the primary election system, elosed" primary system under Tuesday" selection this year. tude," the BSU is stepping out of tion season, "Super Tuesday" other states like Iowa choose SB 28. If a party so chooses, , Party officials maintain the the shadows intent on becoming offers to candidates more del- to award delegates to a candi- they can notify the Secretary belief that members should an integral part of the CSUSM egates than can be won on any date based on the outcome of of State to permit unaffiliated determine the party's nomi- campus community. other day in the primary elec- large meetings known as cau- "decline to state" voters to nee while urging unaffiliated Having overcome the financial tion. As citizens of Califor- cuses. participate in their primary. voters interested in support- obstacles that stifled previous may CSUSM students regis- I]ti both cases, these dele- Since primaries are held at ingra Republican to join- the manifestations of the BSU, the tered to vote have the opportu- gates then go on to each par- different dates and early per- Party. new and improved BSU unveiled nity to dramatically influence ty's national convention to formances set the tone for a a calendar loaded with events and activities for the coming month at their Jan. 31 weekly meeting. Involvement is something Seat available on Board of Trustees for CSU Student that will be central to the BSU's ambitions this semester as they do more than simply step out into CSSA issues applications for coveted position the campus community. Bring- ing in representatives from ASI BY JACKIE CARBAJAL and student services that affect dents. A student trustee holds ested students can get more and the Women's Center to their Pride Staff Writer more than 450,000 students, the same powers and responsi- information and instructions on meeting, the BSU is making an easily making it the highest bilities of the other trustees and how to apply on the CSSA web- effort to work with other campus The California State Student policy planning committee in is paid $100 a day for conduct- site at www.csustudents.org. organizations tq bring the entire Association is accepting appli- the CSU system. ing the business of the Board Interviews for candidates are campus together. cations in its annual search for The position of student as well as attending the seven scheduled for Friday, May 12 at "I think it's more important a new student trustee to serve as trustee is the highest and most regularly scheduled meetings CSU Fullerton. Following the for us to not just stay BSU in the voice for CSU students on prestigious position a CSU stu- per year. process, the CSSA will forward and of itself, but let everyone see the CSU Board of Trustees. dent can hold. Applications must be mailed the names of two to five final- us," said BSU President Sher- The Board of Trustees are The primary responsibility to the Office of University ists to Governor Schwarzeneg- ray-Blythe to the group. "If you responsible for creating poli- of a student trustee consists of Affairs, 401 Golden Shore, ger who will then make an ulti- didn't want to get involved, you cies on student fees, admis- presenting the issues, positions, Long Beach, CA 90812 by 5:00 mate decision. wouldn't be here" sions, financial aid, technology, and perspectives of CSU stu- pm on Friday, Feb. 22. Inter- In their biggest event of the month, the BSU will put on a dance called "Sensual Seduction" University Village staff wins spirit award on Feb. 23 at the Clarke from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The BSU encour- Resident Advisors present stress busters at annual conference ages students interested in par- combating stress among college in program presentations, and a ticipating to attend their Thurs- BY BILL RHEIN day relaxing and sharing ideas students, inspired by the chilling video clip made prior to the day, day during U-Hour in University Pride Staff Writer with other college leaders before Hall 101. the distribution of awards later statistic that stress is a top factor was presented to CSUSM. The On Jan. 26, the CSUSM Resi- on in the evening. Of the ten pro- of death in the United States. CSUSM RAs created a 'Cougar S4H»ER TiilSWY dent Advisors and Resident Hall grams recognized for 'Top Ten Hoang hopes that students Lightning' video with the help of Council members traveled to CSU of the Year,' two were from San can "be comfortable with one- spirit leader, Brian Buttacavoli. VIEWING PASTY San Bernardino for the Southern Marcos RAs. CSUSM student, self and make good choices away Along with a three-dimension withcelebrat àésWfe tfK t Prl«eri*p*i*$ wî * Resident Assistant Program Con- Corbin Northington, received from materialism." Upon learn- plaque, the awarded school keeps ference. The annual gathering an award for his presentation on ing about his award, Hoang said, a 'Spirit Stick' for the year and recognizes the. achievements of necessary first aid knowledge in "It felt great. I'm glad to present returns it at the following year's student leaders in local college resident halls. something other student lead- conference. and university residence halls. Also garnering recognition ers could take something away "It was awesome to take the Weeks in advance, students was first year RA, Alexander from." highest award." Hoang said. submit .program ideas to share at Hoang. His program titled "Med- After the program awards, the CSUSM may be a small school the conference. This year, eight itation Invigoration," challenged event's most prestigious award, but the strength of the University programs from CSUSM were students to take risks in order the Spirit Award, was announced. Village team and staff rose to the chosen. to grow outside their comfort The Spirit Award, based on spirit occasion. Students were able to spend the zones. The program's purpose is at the conference, participation Tuesday; February 05, 2008 NEWS THE PRIDE
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EDITOR W CHIIR * City Council creates exploratory committee to assess situation ! YmmimA PACHECOÌSÀAC BY ELBERT ESGUERRA converting garages into extra for neighborhoods disrupted by have six or more adult occupants. Pride Staff Writer bedrooms and paving lawns to loud, unruly college students and The surrounding college area at MANAGING EDITOR San Diego State University is the \ ' fcEMllOfflE * - provide more parking. any other disruptive conduct. Three weeks ago, the San The precarious situation Two members of City Council most affected by the ordinance. LAYOIJRRLDITOR Marcos City Council delayed any between homeowners (who argue will join the Executive Director Whether this will affect the San 4 - HICK $TMTVN& ' - further action towards approving the rowdy tenants disrupt neigh- of the Chamber of Commerce Marcos area remains unknown. Over the past several months, DISTRÍBUTIOH MANAGER. ordinances that would provide borhoods) and students (who and a USMC Camp Pendleton > NICKSTIUZVER ^ ^ ^ limitations toward maintaining believe affordable housing goes a representative from Oceanside. complaints among homeowners mini dorms for multiple college long way) leaves the two commu- The remaining four include stu- of the area have risen, mainly < MEWS EORROÁ ' students and young adults. nities embattled over the issue. dents from Cal State San Marcos citing things such as loud party- JACICFECARBAIAL A mini dorm is a rental prop- The current answer provided and from Palomar Coljege. ing, littering, and limited street NMJMS EDITOR , erty found relatively close to col- by City Council right now lies In Jan. 2007, the City of San parking. : AMANDA AHDREHM ' lege areas primarily with the pur- in the creation of a "Student and Diego passed an ordinance for the For information concerning pfttll^mmi^^ii^^^í^^^^mM^^^^^^M pose to accommodate students by Neighborhood Relations Com- owners of single-family homes to this issue, visit http://www.ci.san- ARTS 1 IKTFERTAÌNMFNT^ ; EDITOR. providing additional living space. mission." The eight members pay additional permit fees up to marcos.ca.us/ccouncil.asp. ; , ^ TOElASáOTY This remodeling may include will oversee potential solutions $1000 a year for households that
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Clockwise left to right: 1. The two-ton statue of Atlas in Rockefeller Center, located across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral. 2. Flags from air over the world in Rockefeller Center. 3. Overlooking the New Jersey coastline from the Irish Potato. Famine Memorial. 4. Lady Liberty still standing proud amidst the gloom.
BY AMANDA ANDREEN which stood adjacent to the glow- York is that there again—we were going to try to able day of my life. However, it Pride Staff Writer ing Coca-Cola marquee and next is so much to see do it all. was bittersweet, as it will forever to the Legally Blonde Broadway, and do, that it is Day one began with a privately be one of the most memorable New York is home to many show. A world all its own; the nearly impossible guided limousine tour of the city days of my life. Seeing Lady Lib- giants: the victorious NY Giants, lights, action and smells mysti- to capture it in to get our bearings of how to erty in all her glory and breathing giant skyscrapers, a giant statue, fied and excited me. words, and see it navigate the island. I must in the musty history that filled the giant bridges, giant pretzels, giant Throughout the duration of our all in under a week. say if you have the money, hallways and stairs, awakened a hot dogs, and giant musical pro- Manhattan adventure, I experi- Our first night in seeing New York through new sense of adventure and patri- ductions. That said, any venture the city my group the sunroof and windows otism. to New York City is bound to be The thing about of companions and of a private limo, complete The rest of our trip continued one monumental occasion, and so I made a list of all with bubbly and beverages in this fashion, with a lot of bitter, too was mine last year. New York is that the things we wanted galore, is hands down the and almost as much sweet. Sludg- Arriving in the city at 3 a.m. there is so much to do and see. Then, way to go. ing around the city in the sticky one Saturday morning, it only we attempted to orga- The city was under water on heat and moody weather at times took seconds for the infamous to see and do, that nize the locations day two. It poured all night, created problems, such as ending saying that NYC is "the city it is nearly impos- geographically and continued to pour all up on the subway line that went that never sleeps" to ring true. and maximize day, and this was the day to the Bronx all by myself, and Crammed into the backseat of sible to capture it every minute we planned to visit the running out of clean, dry clothes. a taxi (my first NY taxi ride of in words, and see it of every day. Statue of Liberty. I Thankfully, there were plenty many), adrenaline pulsed through Forget sleep- must admit it was not of "I heart NY" shirts to build a me as our cab driver proceeded to all in under a week. ing—we were our best idea. Walking wardrobe for the remaining few get out of the car come close to in New York, miles in the rain to the days. blows with another driver over enced many firsts. My first NY and who knew harbor and waiting in In all its glory and infamy, who's turn it was to merge into hot dog, my first time hailing a when we were line at the Statue for NYC should be at the top of your the right-hand lane. I never heard cab on my own, my first time get- going to be two hours consti- places to see, as it has more to so many violent profanities in ting lost in a such an overwhelm- back there tuted the most mis- offer than any other city different languages at one time ing city, and the first time I had erably wet and in the coun- before. the opportunity to see so many uncomfort- try. Once on Manhattan Island, we historical and famous places. made our way to Times Square. The thing about New A hub of fluorescent lights and mayhem, in the center of all the action we arrived at our hotel,
ÜÜ HHHHmH ^^ frtp fc ... , mmmsmSm ¡SÜ" " THE PRIDE FEATURES Tuesday; February 05, 2008 OurSpace comes to CSUSM Gathering news and information into one easily accessible source Space is a separate entity from the struction, as well as about the the growing ease, convenience— OurSpace can be accessed at: CSUSM homepage, which serves CSUSM homepage which will be and most importantly—^ the http://insite.csusm.edu/archives/ as a student resource, rather than undergoing a process of renova- speed that we continue to crave ourspaçe__full.pflip BY JON THOMPSON a news source. OurSpace seeks tion," said Thompson. from our news sources. Pride Staff Writer to provide an up-to-date news 1 Due to OurSpace's recent function for on-campus news anc) release, the site is still in the announcements relevant to stUr1 ' 'developmental phases; however, dents and the university. ^ \ it is completely functional. Stu- One of the biggest impacts the According to Kane Thompson, dents are able to submit feedback internet at large has, is the instant Senior Director of Communica- by simply clicking the feedback availability of news from sources tions for CSUSM's OurSpace; link from OurSpace's menu tabs. the all over the world. Conse- "Our goal is to rè-educate the OurSpace runs in conjunction quently, with this ever-faster campus community on how they with InSight, also launched in availability of news, comes a access their ne^ys, making infoir- November of 2007 which serves greater demand for single sources matten easy to locate and click-. the same news and announce- to provide all necessary news. abïe.^ôttfSpace provides users ment functions for staff and fac- Students, like many profession- links to the campus- events cal- ulty that OurSpace provides to als with full schedules and press- endar, as well as, thé The Pride students. ing deadlines, find themselves Onlifte. It is however,*important A source such as OurSpace most in demand for news that is for students to know OurSpace is can only help to serve students' quickly and easily accessible. a news announcemerrt board, not awareness of what they need to In November of 2007, CSUSM an event calendar itself." know about the university. As celebrated the release of such a "We would like to hear feed- students are generally notorious website. Regarded as a one-stop back from thè students about for lacking in any spare time, this news source for students* Our- OurSpace, which is under con- site is yet another step towards Primaries & Super Tuesday Preview BY PAUL WYSOCKI Pride Staff Writer six left: two from the Democratic Party, Last but not least is Ron Paul; the from its founding principles. Paul is and four from the Republican side. And Republican Congressman from Texas increasingly popular among younger Today is Super Tuesday, the day when the candidates are: who feels our country is straying away voters, college campuses, and Google. more than 20 states across the country We have Barack Obama, a Democratic will ho>ld thej| piit^j^y ^electigns, This senator from Illinois, , who: has beenp^ means that the states involved in the pri- "senator maries (24 to be exact, including Cali- his professional career a little over 3 fornia) will have voters cast their ballots years. Obama's platform rests oil his toward the candidate they believe to be promise/vocalization of change, which the best individual for the job of presi- has inspired millions and his following only seems to be growing (in January dent of the United States of America. Ä.J Furthermore, the more states a candi- alone his campaign acquired $32 million date wins, the better chance he or she through contributions). He was recently has at being the front-runner. To put it voted #1 Liberal Senator by the National simpler: Super Tuesday is kind of like a Journal, and has support from big names mini-election, or a preliminary round in like the Kennedy's and Oprah. American Idol. The other Democrat running is former The official presidential elections are First Lady Hillary Clinton, the current Aspiring to obtain doctorate not until November; but that's November, New York Senator. Alongside Obama, and this is now, giving us ten months to they make this presidential race a histor- go; unofficially marking Super Tuesday ical feat, being that neither a woman nor the beginning of the race! an African American have ever made California Pre-Doctoral Program The winners of the majority of the 24 it so far along in the primaries. Clinton states will be recognized as the front- also stated she would bring change, and runners, and begin to campaign nation- emphasized her 30 years of experience Application Due: March 21,2008 ally. Before, campaigning was only for as a strong point in her campaign. states that held earlier primaries, such For the Republicans, there is John as Iowa or New Hampshire, in order for McCain, a Senator from Arizona. Sen- • fully-funded summer internship candidates to save money and secure ator McCain served as a captain in the victories, propelling them through the Vietnam War, received several awards race. and medals, and was a Prisoner of War • $3K scholarship for symposiums, However, after Super Tuesday the for almost 6 years in Vietnam. front-runners take the lead, the battle Next we've got Mitt Romney, a repub- college visits, application/test fee lines will remain drawn until Novem- lican and former governor of Massachu- ber. setts, who has lengthy expérience with waivers and more A year ago there were countless candi- budgetary finances because of his suc- dates campaigning all across the country. cessful career as a CEO and president of As of Super Tuesday, there will only be the 2002 Winter Olympics. • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required
For information and applications: Cal State San Marcos • Faculty Center Kellogg Library 2400 (760) 750-4019 •[email protected] http://www.csusm,edu/fc/loans.htm Tuesday; February 05, 2008 FEATURES THE PRIDE RecycleMania 2008 begins BY JONATHAN THOMPSON recycling, and reusing at CSUSM Pride Staff Writer test includes more Targeted Materials category. In than 400 colleges, the Targeted Materials category, while the Blue Crew handles the It is that time again. The Recy- whereas last year's schools may choose one item from actual collection and sorting of clemania 2008 contest begins contest only included a little more the following to focus on: bottles CSUSM's trash. Based on their February 8th. The annual recy- than 200 schools. San Diego State and cans, corrugated cardboard, combined efforts, CSUSM con- cling contest happens for 10 University and University of Cal- food service organics, and paper, tinues to be a fierce competitor in weeks, and is open to competing ifornia San Diego have entered and then the competition man- the contest. colleges nationwide. In 2006 and the competition again. dates measurements in pounds When asked if CSUSM will win 2007, CSUSM won the Grand This year there are four main on a weekly basis throughout the the competition, Junior Business Champion Award, and in 2005, categories in the contest: Larg- duration of the competition. For Major Kyle McClellan responded when the contest only contained est Amount of Recyclables Per their efforts, campuses receive with, "Win? Heck yeah! Our two categories, CSUSM almost Capita, Largest Amount of Total trophies, awards, and certificates. school is the stuff!" won the Per Capita category and Recyclables, Least Amount of The Green Team and Blue For more information, please placed first in the Recycling Rate .Trash Per Capita, and Highest Crew are major components in visit: http://www.recyclemania. category. Recycling Rate. Participating the competition. The Green Team com/ and http://www.myspace. Currently, the 2008 con- colleges can also compete in the constantly focuses on reducing, com/recyclemania. Mardi Gras: Let the good times roll BY AMY SALISBURY last day before the Catholic obser- that Mardi Gras actually ends newly acquired land, the French for plastic beads. Obviously, there Pride Staff Writer vance of Lent, Mardi Gras calls today, Fat Tuesday, with Janu- monarch sent for Iberville and is no objection to this on Bour- for merriment and festivity to run ary 6 as the real beginning of the Bienville LeMoyne to go sailing bon Street, but has anyone ever I would be willing to bet that thick throughout New Orleans, festivities. On Epiphany, twelve up the Mississippi River in hopes stopped to ask: Why beads? nearly everyone in the continental not to mention innumerable other days after Christmas, Orthodox of establishing a new settlement. It all started in the 1920s with United States and Western Europe locations around the world. Catholics believe that Jesus Christ The brothers called the area they the Rex Company's float tossing has at least heard of Mardi Gras. Arriving as early a» February "shone forth" as God in human came upon Point du Mardi Gras. inexpensive glass necklaces into That's right, the greatest free party 3 or as late as March 9, Mardi form. Western Christians also cel- Throughout the years, proud the parade's crowd. Thus, a tra- on earth; narrow, cozy streets in Gras serves as a last-ditch effort ebrate this day as the visitation of French descendants inhabiting the dition was born. Nowadays, it is the French Quarter, beads flying to treat yourself prior to the dry the Magi and commemorate the Bayou, known as Creoles, passed quite common for float Krewes from balconies bursting with month preceding Easter. Simply event with a feast. on their traditions to make honor- (groups who produce and ride on eager celebrators, free alcohol, known as Carnival or Carnivale What's more, the tradition began ary Creoles out of all taking part parade floats) to shell out thou- countless floats, outrageous cos- internationally (namely, Rio de in the United States even before in the bash. sands of dollars on the enticing tumes, and raucous behavior in Janeiro, Brazil), the celebration's the territory fell under American As interesting as all the his- purple, green, and gold necklaces. every nook and cranny of New intentions are universal while still rule. Nearly one hundred years tory is, the mere mention of Mardi All in all, Mardi Gras is not Orleans, Louisiana. incorporating the great music and before the Louisiana Purchase, Gras causes most Americans solely a French celebration; it is Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, over-indulgence synonymous with King Louis XIV reigned over a to conjure up thoughts of flow- rather a means of uniting different or most commonly known as, Fat the revelry here in the States; large part of our now united coun- ing beer and women shamelessly people and cultures all looking for Tuesday, is in fact today. As the Most partygoers have no idea try. As a means of defending his bearing their chests in exchange the same thing: a good party.
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I ^IPRINTCEF! GoNCTD.com * Call 511 THE PRIDE FEATURES Tuesdayt February 05, 2008 Giants break Patriot's perfect season BY TIM MOORE ing on the path that Eli Manning and the yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss. Pride Staff Writer The Giants defense played a large roll New York Giants had to take. With just 35 seconds remaining in in the upset, anchored by defensive end, Super Bowl XLII was the Giants 11th the game, down by four, Eli Manning Justin Tuck's five tackles, two sacks, and In a game with prime-time storylines straight victory away from Giants Sta- hit wide receiver, Plaxico Burress, for a one forced fumble. Safety, James Butler on both sides of the field, it is almost fit- dium, truly giving new meaning to the 13-yard touchdown that will go down in racked up 10 tackles and linebacker, ting that it ended the way it did. The New phrase "road warriors." history as the lob that derailed perfec- Antonio Pierce had eight. York Giants edged out the New England In front of over 70,000 at University of tion. Despite the loss, the Patriots maintain Patriots 17-14, Sunday, in a game that has Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, "It's the greatest feeling in professional the title of the only team in the 17-week been billed as one of the biggest upsets the Giants posted the first points on a sports," said Burress, who caught only regular season era to orchestrate a per- in Super Bowl history. 32-yard Lawrence Tynes field goal. two passes for a total of 27 yards after fect 16-0 season. "It's disappointing," The Patriots were 18 games deep into The Patriots would take the lead on the rumors swirled of the possibility that said a dispirited Patriots coach, Bill their quest for immortality and one game first play of the second quarter, as run- a swollen knee and ankle injury would Belichick after the game. short from true perfection at America's ning back, Laurence Maroney rushed in leave Plaxico sidelined for the game. According to Nielsen Media Research, most opulent sporting spectacle; Super a one-yard touchdown. The score would Burress, who guaranteed a victory to Super Bowl XLII set a television record Bowl XLII. remain 7-3 through the remainder of the media on Tuesday, endured the cyni- as the highest rated Super Bowl ever, On the other side of the fence were the second quarter, into halftime, and cism and stood by his claim, silencing drawing in 97.5 million viewers. The the New York Giants. The underdog in through the third quarter. the critics with one catch. game also went down as the second most nearly all aspects. Fortunately for them, The Giants struck early in the fourth The Patriots had one final chance to watched television broadcast ever, fall- the Giants were not lacking one intangi- quarter, on an Eli Manning to David score in the closing seconds, but three ing short 8.5 million viewers of the 1983 ble aspect of the game - momentum. The Tyree five-yard touchdown reception. incomplete passes and a ten-yard sack finale of television series M-A-S-H. Patriots had not lost a game all season, At the three minute mark in the fourth, by Giants defensive tackle, Jay Alford but their route to the big game had noth- the Patriots took back the lead with a six- sealed the victory. Cougars split home opener against Vanguard BY LANCE C ARTELLI A two out two-error mishap lead to Van- Steve Triolo, the starting pitcher for the field, turned out to be the game-winning Pride Staff Writer guard's second run in the inning. In the Cougars, went 5 1/3 strong innings giving home run. th top of the 6 , Machado struck again with up the only hit while striking out five and Eric Julienne and Jared Suwyn com- The Cougars (2-4) split their home a two-RBI single up the middle. He ended giving up four walks. bined to go 1 2/3 innings of no hit baseball opener, doubleheader against Vanguard his day 3-4 with four RBI's. The game was scoreless until the bottom to shut-out Vanguard in a seven inning th (1-1) on Sat. losing the first game 8-3, and By the bottom of the 7 , the Cou- of the 4th, when CF Tristan Gale lead off contest this is the Cougars second win of winning the final game 1-0. gars were down an insurmountable lead the inning with a solo homerun tp center the season, and first win at home. Vanguard dominated the first game on a 7-0. Jared Suwyn ended the Vanguard strong pitching performance froiri Dustin shutout by hitting a two-run HR off of Jones, who went six shutout innings Anderson in the 9th. The Cougars, just and surrendered only two hits. Michael playing for respect, added one more run SOFTBALL 1-1 IN DOUBLEHEADER Anderson pitched the» final three innings in the bottom of the 9th to make the final BY TIM MOORE enth on a triple hit by sophomore, Erica giving up the only three runs the Cougars score 8-3. Pride Staff Writer Coelho. scored. Game two of the double header was a CSUSM won game two of the dou- Vanguard broke the game open in the top different story for the Cougars shutting CSUSM Softball kicked off its second bleheader by a score of 2-1, thanks to a of the 5th and 6th innings. In the top of the Vanguard out 1-0, in a pitchers duel using season in existence Saturday, splitting complete game, six strikeout outing by 5th, RF Jason Machado hit a one-out solo three pitchers to combine for a one-hit a doubleheader with Biola University. junior, Melissa Lerno. homerun to give Vanguard a 3-0 lead. shutout. Biola struck early on in game one, The split opens the season with a doing all of their damage in the team's 1-1 record. The Cougars face Bethany 6-4 victory in the first two innings. University on Saturday and the Univer- GUTS OR CAREER CSUSM scored three runs in the bottom sity Redlands on Sunday. Both games of the second inning on four singles, will be played at Mission Hills High WAS IT THE RIGHT DECISION? and one run in the bottom of the sev- School. BY LANCE CARTELLI Rivers had arthroscopic knee surgery Pride Staff Writer just so he could play in the AFC champi- onship game, meaning he was unable to Hookah Lounge The aftermath of the Super Bowl has practice for the most important game of Pool Tables arrived and the NFL season is over in his life against one of the greatest teams Garnis disappointing fashion for San Diego of all time. Charger fans. On a personal level, Rivers is a young G re at Food With a severely hurt 'Big 3' in Philip QB with a long career ahead of him that is Over 50 Hookah Flavor's Rivers', torn ACL, LaDainian Tomlin- facing surgery that will require at least 6 Monday Night Pool Tournament son's, hyper extended knee, and Antonio months for recovery. One hit could easily Daily Ltmch and Dinner Specials Gates', dislocated big toe, the Chargers have ended his career and lost him mil- Happy Hour 4:00-6:00 P.M. lost 21-12 on Jan. 20 to the New England lions of dollars with the chance of return- 122Ö E Mission, San Marcos Patriots. Sorry to remind you Charger ing to the playoffs/ fans. There is no doubt Rivers decision to Ìtil»i»iv lui Ii »IV Ca The question I raise is 4Was Philip play was gutsy and should be praised for Rivers decision to play with a torn ACL his dedication to his team and his desire in his right knee, the right decision?' to win. But we have no crystal ball, no The evidence on why it was the wrong way to tell the future. m for a successful fixture? decision: Rivers hurt his knee the week His play was that of a man with a hurt TTV does a pmmUUEMSV or STD before against the Indianapolis Colts knee throwing three interceptions, the |§f ñ^yLpi^l game; back up QB Billy Volek showed same as godlike Tom Brady. that he was more than capable, leading Would back-up Billy Volek played Make informal iife<hv, the game-winning drive against the pre- better than a hurt Rivers? With a healthy etMËê^tëMimz. vious Super Bowl champions. Tomlinson would the Chargers have Call Volek would have been a game man- won? Would all of it matter? We just don't ager and would not have been put into sit- know, it's all speculation to say it was the uations where he would throw intercep- right or wrong decision. tions as Rivers did. Men's soccer tryouts reêiëmmm* rem kelp. BY TIM MOORE 11th to fill out the appropriate documents. Pride Staff Writer birthcholcenet "We are hoping to identify any students ~ 177 %- Mrniï® SMa m 14 Sm mrnmwmm currently on campus who may have the * pmgnmsy lests CSUSM men's soccer is holding is ability to contribute to the men's team and annual open tryout on Saturday, Febru- solidify a roster spot," said assistant coach * pregoanc^ optiofìLi m<â ary 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bobby Renneisen. « STD educatkn* mé preven Höft Mangrum Track and Soccer Field. Stu- The team is going into its third year of dents interested in trying out can visit existence, and has an 18-13-1 record over * sup port: services www.csusm.edu/athletics before February the first two years of play. 8 Tuesday, February 05, 2008 A & E THE PRIDE CD Review Academy Awards nominations The Cool overshadowed by strike BY TOM COCKING there are the dark songs like BY ELBERT ESGUERRA tion of Ian McEwan's 2001 novel, ous hits for Disney animated films Pride Staff Writer "Put You On Game", in which Lupe raps as if he is evil. Pride Staff Writer also received seven nods. The in the 90's, like "Aladdin" and Lupe Fiasco's new CD, "The With each song differing in film includes nominations for best "Beauty and the Beast", compos- Cool'* is by far one of the best style, it makes the entire CD The writers' strike did not stop adapted screenplay and 13-year old ing duo Stephen Schwartz and hip-hop CDs I have invested enjoyable. This is one of the Hollywood from announcing the actress Saoirse Ronan for best sup- Alan Menken have earned three in. rare CDs that I can listen to nominations for the 2008 Acad- porting actress. It also stars James best original song nominations. A more grown up Fiasco now from beginning to end with- emy Awards last month. Atop this McAvoy and Keira Knightley as The songs are all From last year's sings of much deeper things: out changing a song. What year's list are: "No Country for Old two people caught in the middle holiday hit "Enchanted." Songs like "Little Weapon" hip-hop has needed is a mes- Men" and "There Will Be Blood," of passion, accusations and misun- Some of the notable snubs that deal with youth rebel soldiers sage behind the music, and with eight nominations each. derstandings that follow them into did not get deserving attention in Africa and the things they Lupe does this perfectly. "No Country," easily the most World War II. ineJude Helena Bonham Carter's go through at such a young age. Each song makes you think acclaimed film from directors Joel Other surprises to the list include poftrayal as Mr§. Lovett from Many of the songs are politi- and want to listen to his and Ethan Coen, tells the tale of Cate Blanchett receiving two nomi- "Sweeney Todd^' "The Simpsons cally driven and deal with many every word, not to mention a sheriff and his hunt for a psy- nations for best actress for "Eliza- Movie" for best animated feature, of the issues going on today the amazing beats and Kanye chopathic killer set in West Texas. beth: The Golden Age" and best Sean Penn's film "Into the Wild," such as A.I.D.S, rape, school West style synths. The Coen Brothers are up for best supporting actress for "I'm Not and "American Gangster" from shootings, and drug use. I recommend that everyone director as well. There," a role in which she plays a Ridley Scott. He even changes up his rap- go out and buy this CD right Director Paul Thomas Ander- version of musical icon Bob Dylan. The 80th Academy Awards show ping style in songs like "The now. It's a must have. son was also nominated for "There Director Jason Reitman earned is scheduled to take place on Feb- Die'' in which he has a Twista- Will Be Blood," a story which takes himself a nomination for "Juno." ruary 24th with political funnyman like, rapid delivery sound. Then place during the early oil boom in Actress Ellen Page, who plays the Jon Stewart as the host once again. California and stars Daniel Day- title role as the ultra-cool chick However, producers have still been Lewis as a self-made oil-tycoon in who has to deal with the scorn of unable to reach an agreement with the early days of business. being pregnant and being in high the Writers' Guild of America and Rounding out the films for best school, will be contending for are still threatening cancellation of motion picture include the legal best actress. Upon the news, Reit- the show entirely. thriller "Michael Clayton," the man was called Page's nomination Earlier last month, producers British romance drama "Atone- "absolutely humbling." cancelled the 65th Golden Globe ment," and indie teen pregnancy Johnny Depp's performance in Awards show because of the strike, hit "Juno" "Michael Clayton" Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd: The becoming the first major casualty of trails with seven nominations Demon Barber of Fleet Street" the award show season. In support including best actor for George earned him a best actor nomination of the writers, , many invited celeb- Clooney and Tony Gilroy for best for his portrayal of the demonic rities, including nominated actors director and original screenplay. barber from Stephen Sondheim's and actresses, declined to attend Clooney plays the title role in the musical. Depp has already won and winners were announced via film, which circles around the plot the Golden Globe for best perfor- an NBC press conference. to cover up dealings of a major mance by an actor in a musical or For a complete list of all the client within his law firm. comedy. nominees can be found at www. "Atonement," "the film adapta- After years of producing numer- oscars.org.
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