Voting to Take Place on Athletic Fee Increase

www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, FEBURARY 09, 2010 VOL. XXIII NO. 3 NAT'S NSIDE Voting to take place

News 'Additional Funds on athletic fee increase to CSUSM BY JAMES ROCHE would increase the fees by to the National Collegiate NCAA. Seitz said, "Where Pride Staff Writer $20 a semester for three Athletic Association division the athletics program is right years, starting from the next two (NCAA). now in the NAIA, there is no Students are due to vote academic year. This university is currently future there. We need to go on the proposed athletics fee Students currently pay in the National Associations to the NCAA. CSUSM is the increase that could poten- $80 a year but this would of Intercollegiate Athlet- largest and one of the only tially decide the future of increase $120 a year for the ics (NAIA). This indepen- schools in the country that some sports at Cal State San first year. The fees would be dent association has no con- does not have men and wom- Marcos. $160 for the second year and ference affiliation, making en's basketball. According to the Cal State the increases would stop at scheduling of matches and "The only way we can San Marcos athletics web- $200 for the year at the end competitions difficult and become a member is to add site, the proposal would of the third academic year. offers no reimbursement for these sports. Without this increase the current athletics This would allow men's and post-season play. increase it may negatively fee each semester for three women's basketball teams to Cal State San Marcos ath- affect the sports we have years. be set up as well as women's letics director Tom Seitz feels right now." A majority in the upcom- volleyball and dance/cheer. it is important for the future Cal State San Marcos ing vote, which takes place Introduction of these sports of sports at this university between Feb. 16 and 25, would also gain membership to gain acceptance into the See Fees, Page 3

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See Page 8 Image courtesy of Getty Images The New Orleans Saints capture their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history edging out the Indianapolis colts 31-17. See page 6 for story. THEC^PRIDE EDITORIAL STAFF Ten nomination gamble pays off GO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF AMY SALISBURY SANDRA CHALMERS BY BILL RHEIN announced on Tues- Senior Staff Writer day, I was ecstatic NEWS EDITOR to see the picks. The BEN ROFFEE Last summer, the Academy did a fine COPY EDITOR Academy of Motion job picking the films AMY SALISBURY Pictures Arts and this year. I think the LAYOUT EDITOR Sciences, the group usual five left out RUDY MARTINEZ behind the Oscars, too many films that announced for the deserved praise. The DISTRIBUTION MANAGER BILL RHEIN first time in decades ten picks this year they would nominate are a cross section of BUSINESS MANAGER^ ten films for Best Picture. I was some great films from several SALES REPRESENTATIVE KR1STINA LAWLER excited for this expansion from genres. MARTINEZ the traditional five, but there was First, I was most pleased with PRIDEJVDS#CSUSM.EDU speculation from online com- the nomination of Disney/Pixar's ADVISOR menters that this would be a "Up." Despite the franchise's JOAN ANDERSON waste and the nomination would strong history of films, this is not carry the same merit. only the second animated film SENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL RHEIN When the nominations were ever to be nominated for Best Picture. And it deserved it. It Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox PRIDE STAFF WRITERS was one of my favorite films of in favor of other big-name Oscar nation trend continues, especially JAMES ROCHE SARAH GADDIS the last decade and is an instant bait-type movies. It was smart of so it can inspire summer and KATRINA KLSTLER classic. Though I do not think it the Academy to open up nomi- indie films with hopes of poten- MALLANE DRESSEL will upset "Avatar" or "The Hurt nations to include films such tial Oscar fame. Locker," I was pleased the Acad- as "Inglourious Basterds," "An My gut tells me the Best Pic- emy broke the barrier for ani- Education," and "A Serious ture will go to either "Avatar" or mated films. Man." "The Hurt Locker." This is pretty I was also happy about the I would have swapped out a funny, considering the respective diversity of the films, spanning few films. I think the achieve- directors James Cameron and from the highest grossing movie ments of "Star Trek" and "Para- Kathryn Bigelow are ex-spouses. of all time, to some equally normal Activity" should have I to do some reviewing, but if the enjoyable independent films. earned them a spot in the top ten award does not go to "Up," I hope Image courtesy of Voltage Pictures Indie films usually are snubbed films. But I hope this ten nomi- Bigelow takes home the prize.

University Voice Furloughs and frustrations - i » ¿\ - X-, •. BY SARAH GADDIS money for there are some you're not getting as much as what Pride Staff Writer my living good parts you're paying for." expenses about it but I Juan Camacho said that he learns Faculty furloughs cause disor- and books think most of less in his Accounting classes due to All optóos and letters to the der for anyone involved with the and stufF.[...] it I don't like. faculty furloughs. editor, published in The Pride, campus. From students to profes- I don't mind I don't like the "The furloughs and the budget represent the opinions of the sors, furloughs create an unneces- it too much, furloughs." cuts have really affected me, pretty author, and do not necessarily sary strain on already chaotic and just focusing Thea Mck- much [financially] with the [fees] represent the vtevv^ of The Pride, quick semesters. Some, however, on the classes Stephanie Barrett enzie, junior, going up and classes being cut off. or of California State University enjoy the additional days off. The that I'm in now arid focusing on is not as affected by the furloughs We learn less and they don't offer as San Mairos. Unsigned editori- Pride asked students to speak out graduating in a year." as others. much, not only during the regular als represent the majority opin- about furloughs, whether positively Senior and Human Development "All my teachers just have not semester but the same with summer ion of The Pride editorial board. or negatively, no doubt reflecting major Stephanie Barrett explained given out a and winter classes." Letters to the editor should the sentiments of die student body that furloughs inhibit her communi- lot of home- Being an open university student include an address, telephone as a whole. cation with professors. work. They is particularly difficult with fur- number, e-mail and identifi- Natasha Albright expressed a "The faculty furlough days have take many loughs, according to Communica- cation. Letters may be edited sense of calm affected my education because days off [and] tions major Brett Shiffler. for grammar and length, toward the whenever I try and get a hold of I'm paying "Since I'm taking open univer- Letters should be under 300 furlough situ- teachers for questions [or] home- more for less sity, I've been trying to crash all words and submitted via elec- ation, espe- work they're not available on certain education. I'm my classes, tronic mail to pride@esusm. cially since days, which puts me on a stricter getting finan- so even if the edit, rather than to the indi- they give her time schedule to get my homework Juan Camacho cial aid so it classes are vidual editors. It is the policy more time to done. It just makes it really compli- doesn't affect me to the point where still open the of The Pride not to print anony- study. cated, because some days I come to I'm starving, but it's affecting my teachers are mous letters. "The fac- school and 1 have like a four-hour education because I'm not getting more reluc- Natasha Albright Display and classified adver- ulty furloughs break because as much as what I should be." tant to take tising in The Pride should not haven't personally affected me, I one class was Psychology major Katie Bernard kids because be construed as the endorse- enjoy them. Just more time off from canceled. So attributed her furlough luck to her of the fur- ment or investigation of com- school, more time to study. The I'm here all status as a senior. loughs and mercial enterprises or ventures. budget, it has taken away, I would day lollygag- "Since I'm a senior, the faculty extra stu- The Pride reserves the right to say probably like $1,000 per semes- ging. For the furloughs haven't affected me ail dents. I don't know if that's what reject any advertising. ter of financial aid that would have most part, that much, but one way they have the union [has] been saying or if The Pride is published weekly gone to me, now it's paying for it's bad for is kind of motivated me to get out that's the deal, but it's just been onTluesdaysduringtheacademic my school. So, I guess that's okay me because of here and try and graduate sooner hard to even crash any classes. [...] year. Distributionincludesall of because it's paying for rqy edu- Thea Mckenzie I want to get instead of hanging around, know- For the students it's just nothing CSUSM campus. cation, but I could still use some that interaction with the teacher, but ing that you're paying more ¿id great" Photos by Sarah Gaddis The Pride Cal State San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road lAfPflG ^PWiHI San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760)750-6099 - Earn elective credits' jMi - Build a portfolio Email: csusmpride@gmaILcom WE - Get involved on campus http://wwwihecsusinpride.coni NEED - Great for resume Advertising Email: WRITERS! [email protected] ^^S^^Sp^^'t^* owJjliit&Y, meeting Tuesriava af in ¡¡ -r "" Hf Jt ¡É ¡¡ ¡¡¡¡¡¡§ ¡§¡ j§Ü THE PRIDE News Tuesday Feburary 09, 2010 3 Chancellor Reed releases additional funds BY BEN ROFFEE has re-prioritized financing duced measures to begin what fiscal developments the funds, saying, "I will be News Editor academics in the midst of restoring crippling deficits Chancellor had been wait- working with the instruc- this financial crisis, offer- in California's public uni- ing on, Provost Cutrer said, tional units and the Closing Feb. 4-Chancellor Reed ing relief to the area where versities. "The allocation is one-time the Achievement Gap steer- has just allocated an addi- students have been most According to Provost money to support additional ing team to plan the use of tional $1,272,500 to Cai affected by budget cuts. Cutrer, "these funds are the course section and help ini- the funds." State San Marcos for its Fall Emily Cutrer, CSUSM's balance of funds the Chan- tiate campus implementa- Students are encouraged to 2010 budget, directing these Provost and Vice President cellor had set aside in the tion of the CSU Closing the visit Budget Central (http:// funds specifically towards for Academic Affairs, made fall pending further fiscal Gap Graduation Initiative." www.csusm.edu/budgetcen- academic programs. the announcement late last developments at the State Provost Cutrer intends to tral/) for the most up to date The move suggests the week, just weeks after Gov- level." oversee the implementa- information on the status of CSU's upper administration ernor Schwarzenegger intro- Though it is not yet clear tion of these newly released CSUSM's budget. Student orgs take center stage at welcome fair BY BEN ROFFEE during U-Hour, Student Life ment here at CSUSM. dent body and its myriad of got to meet some people that News Editor and Leadership hosts the Organizations represented interests. can help me get involved on Student Organization Wel- at the fair included numer- Jonathan Gomez, a Fresh- campus." Last Tuesday hundreds come Fair near the start of ous honor societies, greek man at CSUSM, expressed For those interested in stu- of students congregated in every semester. letter organizations, reli- great at the opportunity to dent organizations that were Library Plaza for the Student Open to all student orga- gious, and cultural organi- meet . "I think it's a great unable to attend the welcome Organization Welcome Fair nizations, it is a chance to zations. that the school is putting this fair, more information can to showcase their student publicize upcoming events With almost forty student on," said Gomez. "I have be found at the office of Stu- organizations to the campus while simultaneously expos- organizations present at the been interested in joining a dent Life and Leadership or community. ing students to the variety of event, the fair showcased the student org but I really had no online at www.csusm.edu/ Held in Library Plaza avenues to campus involve- diversity of CSUSM's stu- clue where to start. I finally sll/studentorgs/.

From FEES, page 1 State Universities out of 23 because I love basketball. posed increase to be honest. as early as the 2011/12 aca- that is not a member of the I would join right away. I The fees have been increas- demic year. Students will would also be able to join NCAA. think it's good for the school ing and increasing since I got receive an email with a link the California Collegiate Some students are in favor because a lot of people would here. It's just something that attached, allowing them to Athletic Association. "The of the increase in fees due be interested." you don't need with other fee vote in favor or against the CCAA is one of the best to its potential introduction However, Jonathan Wong, increases." proposal. For more informa- NCAA div two conferences of new sports like basket- an international student here Only a small majority is tion or to ask athletics direc- in the country," said Seitz. ball. Tri Nguyen, a student at at Cal State San Marcos, needed to pass the proposal tor Tom Seitz any questions Cai State San Marcos is Cal State San Marcos, said, does not agree. He said, "I'm and the competition play for go to http://www.csusm.edu/ one of only two California "I think it would be great not too keen on any pro- the new sports would start athletics/future.html. ADVERTIZING IS EASY AS 1-2-3 Cfet ok\ -Hit Vbad -b A wece&fvl 1. CHOOSE AD SIZE. career tt\ fhy&cal or occufcéiohfil 4herafij 2. COMPLETE ORDER FORM. http://www.thecsusmpride.com/media/paperl l49/documents/e3z38128.pdf 3- INCREASE YOUR COMPANY EXPOSURE.

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"Brightly colored Greek letters cover grey Sidewalks, and meet and greet barbfgues commence the fall rush for our fraternities and sororities here on campus. If the bright letters and jovial face& of those in these organizations doipialready have you curious, maybf moils information will, or at least caul® you to have more appreciation for these organizations. Greek life has a stereotype, mostly extracted from media influences, which the presidents of these organizations are greatly trying to overcome. The president of Alpha Chi Omega, Karissa Joiner, said, "Leave all judg- ments and previous ideas of these organizations at the door, because if you don't, you might be missing out on a wonderful experience," an experience that includes discovering and respect- ing yourself, others, and your school. CSUSM recognizes three sororities, Alpha Pi Sigma, Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, and two fraternities, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Zeta Beta Tau. Photo by Ben Roffee Alpha Pi Sigma is a Latino based sorority that strives to promote unity, their highest potential both as a stu- campus. The president, Joiner, believes you have a group of guys, just work- and cultural awareness. dent, and as a member of society. The this will "...create a better representa- ing together to make each other better, One of Zeta Beta Tau's leading sisters strive to achieve this goal by tion of our Greek life on campus for right there, you just have success " principles on their website is integ- attaining accomplishments such as the city of San Marcos. That way, we Not only are these organizations rity, which they outline as "maintain- 3,500 hours of community service, and can be more positively involved in our altruistic towards their school, and ing honesty, exhibiting loyalty, and also by raising funds to contribute to community." i community, but they also built life long retaining a sense of self discipline." Autism Speaks. These fraternities and Last year, Sigma Alpha Epsilon bonds, and have fun along the way. A According to Zac Fullmer, ZBT Presi- sororities pride themselves on dedicat- started the "Rebuild Louisiana" trip, student can see the perks from get- dent, "within two short years, ZBT at ing time to philanthropic efforts. which included 17 individuals. This ting a positive and valuable experience Cal-State has grown from 14 guys in Alpha Chi Omega raised $4,000 year they want to broaden the scope from school. The individuals in these a dorm room to 43 strong men. Along last year from their fundraiser, Mr. of involvement by including Greeks fraternities, and sororities see these that journey we have won; Best New Alpha Chi, to contribute to Women's from other, organization. This fra- organizations as a vehicle to achieve Student Org, All Greek Academic Resource Center in Oceanside. They ternity exudes tremendous school such an experience, not only in school, Cup, Three time intramural Football currently work there with women and pride through their cheer group, "The but also throughout life. Championships, and made thousands children who are victims of domestic Blue Crew," attending games, which If this new information has intrigued of quality relationships with campus violence, because they are a sisterhood encourages other students to support you into exploring one of these orga- students and faculty." devoted to establishing strong women their student body. nizations, seek more knowledge from Alpha Xi Delta is a sisterhood that within the community. When asked about the advantages their websites or from the upcoming lives by the motto "realize your poten- They are looking for new members of being a member, President Travis Greek Fair on Feb. 11 during U-hour at tial." They want each sister to reach that will strengthen their presence on Wilson said, "Brotherhood. When the University Plaza. THE PRIDE Features Tuesday Feburary 09, 2010 5 It's o netbook! No, it's a tablet! NO! It's the ¡Pad?

BY RUDY MARTINEZ operating system limited to the capabilities Layout Editor of an iPhone and applications via the iTunes app store may prove to be less productive On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Apple than a regular netbook or laptop. held an event to premiere its latest and great- As Jason Power explains, "Not worth it, est technological innovation. With only spec- its a glorified color eBook reader that won't ulation as to what power Apple's tablet will get rid of the strain on the eyes the ePaper hold, let alone it's official name, Steve Jobs does. No flash support so there goes Jobs' unveiled the iPad. So now the big question, full web experience out the door. I can do "is it just a really big iPod/iPhone?" Well yes everything on my iPhone and call people and no... too." The iPad can compete in both the net- The iPad features a multi-touch screen with book and e-book reader markets, offering a much larger onscreen keyboard, offering similar functionalities to competitors within* users a more interactive experience whether each. While the iPad may not offer a full OS you are surfing the web, viewing a photo experience, it would be useful for those on library, reading an e-book, or watching your the go that may want to post a quick blog, or favorite high-definition movie. Measuring import pictures from a camera while on a in at 9.56" tall by 7.47' wide, as thick as an trip, all without the hassle of a laptop. Allen iPhofie, and weighs a mere pound and a half. Lanese gives his views on the iPad, "It's Wi-fi enabled and offering 3G capabilies at a functionality is very limited like that of an $130 price bump for each of the three models iPod Touch or iPhone, but for basic email, battery life, compared to a mere 10 hours generation, in hopes of resolving some of the (16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB). word processing, and the occasional web (of constant use). The most netbooks offer major disappointments. However, for an aver- Upon its launch, the app store will offer browsing, I think it's fine. It's addition to an either Windows 7 or Visa and a complete age user, the iPad may be a perfect replacement over 140,000 unique applications; either spe- already existing system, another accessory if OS. Unless, Windows 7 Starter is your OS, for a bulky laptop or a netbook. For those look- cifically deigned or enhanced pre-existing you will, just like how the iPods and iPhones then there are some limitations including non- ing for an eBook reader, unless you want all apps for use on the iPad. But don't worry, are today." customizable desktop wallpaper and a three- the added features the iPad offers, the Kindle, users will still be able to sync past app pur- Compared to the Amazon Kindle, users application limit, which only allows users to or eBook reader of your choice, may be more chases, but may suffer quality loss due to are able to read eBooks with a more natural run three applications. However, users are cost effective. One thing is for sure, upon its them running in their native iPhone/iPod read similar to a real book. The Kindle also able to upgrade for a small price. release in April, those supporting the iPad and resolution* However, this is one of the disap- allows MP3 playback. One huge advantage The iPad may not be released yet, and many all haters alike will surely consider stepping pointments that the iPad came short upon, an the Kindle has over the iPad is its 10-day people are already looking forward to the next into an Apple store to take one for a test drive. To park or not to park? Situation has yet to improve BY KATRINA KISTLER to get to classes on time. Understand- leave any later I am usually late. I park in a concern that will not go away and may Pride Staff Writer ing where students drive from and where the MARK lot," Barron said. "Depending even become worse. Another student, they park ultimately determines when stu- on where I park affects what time I get to Bryan Alt, expressed his opinion about Originally, there were three main lots dents arrive. Each student has a method class too. The traffic around campus is so parking on campus. "The traffic around students used: Parking Lot C (ACD lot), that guarantees a parking spot, getting to bad and the lack of parking is a big hassle." here is ridiculous. Traffic on campus is a Parking Lot E (MARK lot), and Parking campus, and getting to classes on time. Both of these students have methods that frustrating thing most of the time. I wish Lot N (SCI lot). In Aug. 2008, lot N closed Learning and understanding these meth- allow them to get to classes on time, but there was a better planned parking design down in preparation for the construction ods proves to be an important aspect to leaving any later can make each student for CSUSM." With the completion of the of a new parking structure, which is due to many students, but there are still many late for class. Getting onto campus proves parking structure, due to finish in Aug. finish in July 2010. With the closure of lot issues. to be time consuming and affects each 2010, most students only hope it will alle- N, students then used the other two main "I live in Temecula and I have to leave student's education. Parking on campus is viate the parking issues on campus. parking lots. This created an immense my house an hour before I have class," said amount of overcrowding and traffic sur- Justin Prewitt, a student here on campus. rounding lots C and E. Parking and traf- "Depending on the time of day, if I leave ^miiii fic have now become a serious issue on any earlier or later I can be late for classes. campus that many students deal with on a There is one main road students use to get IfVelcòme your new daily basis. into campus and it causes a lot of traffic. Numerous students drive to campus in I usually park in the MARK parking lot order to attend classes at CSUSM, which towards the back, which affects what time makes parking a vital aspect to many stu- I get to class as well." dents' educations. With the increasing stu- Another student, Billy Barron, said, "I residenflg dent population, traffic around campus is live five minutes away from campus and I a factor students must consider in order leave twenty minutes before my class, if I ev Russo! ASK THE

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* FREE to CSUSM students. * Short-Term Individual, Couple, Family & Group Counseling * Confidential & Supportive Setting * Help students cope with academic & personal con- cerns ary 16 * Students seek help for: stress management, build self-esteem, eating disorders, sports psychology, Plaza anxiety, depression, relationship health, loss, and family conflict. SHCS (760) 750-4915 Web: www.csusm.edu/shcs * Blog: csusmhealth.wordpress.com Its a good day to be a Saint BY KATRINA KISTLER ning connected with tight end Pride Staff Writer Pierre Garçon for a 19-yard touchdown pass, which made Surf Report Super Bowl XLIV occurred the score 10-0 Co Its. In second this past Sunday February 7, Quarter, the Saints began 2010 in Miami Gardens, Flor- to show some life as Gar- ida, in Sun Life Stadium. This rett Hartley kicked a 46-yard much-anticipated game fea- field goal to make the score tured The American Football 10-3 Colts. Ending the second Conference (AFC) champions, quarter, Hartley kicked a the Indianapolis Colts, and 47-yard field goal making the the National Football Con- score 10-6 Colts. ference (NFC) champions, At the Sun Life Stadium the New Orleans Saints. The "The Who" was main act with High Tide: 6:14 AM game started at 6:28 P.M. (ET) a spectacular light show and with the Saints receiving the half-time performance. Some Low Tide: 1:29 PM ball first. The Saints started of the classic songs "The Wave Height: 6-7 ft slowly with three plays and Who" performed were "Teen- then a punt. The Colts struck age Wasteland" and "Who are first with a field goal by Matt you?" After a much-needed m Stover, the oldest player ever break, the third quarter kicked to play in a Super Bowl Cham- off as a shock to all specta- pionship game, making the tors. For the first time in score 3-0 Colts. Super Bowl history, the Saints à W Later in the first quarter, kicked an on-side kick and quarterback Peyton Man- recovered the football. I 1 11 ' HHH (11 RjHHM Sill» Image courtesy of idsnews.com The drive ended with Drew a 2-point conversion. Brees Brees connecting with Pierre connected with Lance Moore High Tide: 6:57 AM Thomas for a 16-yard touch- completing the 2-point play Low Tide: 2:01 PM down pass making the score making the score 24-17 Saints. 13-10 Saints with their first The Saints ended the game Wave Height: 2-3 ft lead of the game. Soon after strong with a Tracy Porter the Saints were in the lead, the 74-yard interception return for IJÌIIES Colts answered with Joseph a touchdown, making the final ¿m Addai running in a 4-yard score 31-17 Saints. if1 touchdown. The Saints ended Brees had completed 32 the third quarter were a Gar- out of 39 pass attempts for a rett Hartley field goal 47-yards total of 288-yards and 2 touch- taf away making the score 17-16 down passes making him the Colts. Super Bowl MVP (Most Valu- The Saints dominated able Player). His 32 comple- the fourth quarter. Jeremy tions tied for the most in Super High Tide: 7:33 AM Shockey caught a 2-yard Bowl history. This marked the touchdown pass from Drew first Super Bowl win for the Low Tide: 2:28 PM Brees and the Saints opted to New Orleans Saints in fran- Wave Height: 2 ft Image courtesy of The Associated Press go for another play creating chise history.

Cougar Baseball shuts out Patten in Sunday double-header

BY KYLE TREMBLY out three. Miller was eco- cal RBI double of his own, At the plate, CSUSM once nomical with his pitches, and after stealing third, again jumped out to an early Coming off a rough 12-0 relying on a defense that rose scored on a Steve Harris lead, this time 2-0 in the loss to Patten University to the occasion by not com- infield single. first. Manzanarez led off @mm on Friday, Cougar baseball mitting an error. RBI's from Ryle Parks and with a double, and a two-run extracted revenge on Sunday. "I didn't feel like I had my Omar Manzanarez would bomb from Josh Miller put High Tide: 8:05 AM The team came out firing on best stuff when I was warm- mak$ it 6-0 in the third, and the Cougars in the driver's Low Tide: 2:53 PM all cylinders, winning game ing up, by after I got through a two out, two-run single by seat. one 9-0 and game two 6-0. the first couple innings I set- Mike Pena made it 8-0 in the The Cougars would extend Wave Height: 3 ft CSUSM improves to 4-1-1 tled down and started deal- fourth. The Cougars' final it to 5-0 in the third, thanks to on the season, while Patten ing," said Mrller following run came on a base hit by an RBI double from Omahen, drops to 1-5. the game. Miller in the fifth. sac fly from Harris, and RBI 111 fflÉk Game one was dominated And the Cougar offense, Not to be outdone, single from Mike Pena. The by Cougar starting pitcher after being shut out during game two starter Travis team's final run came the \ Brett Miller. The tall righty, Friday's loss, responded as McCracken kept the Patten following inning courtesy of who shut down #2 Point well, starting with a four- offense scoreless. He lasted an Omahen fielder's choice. Loma in his CSUSM debut run first inning. Ricardo five innings, allowing just Relievers Eric Julienne and after transferring from San Moran and Kevin Silvett got two hits and two walks while Spencer Pardon finished off Diego State, went the dis- things started with one out striking out five. the shutout, each throwing ©tnjHE7 tance. singles, and a Josh Miller Together, the Cougars' an easy, scoreless inning. High Tide: 8:35 AM He tossed seven effort- double down the left field top two starters have now CSUSM will look to carry less shutout innings, surren- line scored them both. thrown 25.1 innings this the momentum into Tues- Low Tide: 3:16 PM dering just three hits while Johnny. Omahen followed season without allowing a day's home night game Wave Height 5 ft walking none and striking that up with a nearly identi- single run. against Vanguard. THE PRIDE Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, Feburary 09, 2070 Med ¡a Mavens come to CSUSM BY SANDRA CHALMERS Bringing some glamour to Editor-in-Chief the series, make-up artist, Julz Perez and critic-broad- Prominent media makers caster Beth Accomando come to CSUSM to share from KPBS TV and radio, with students and the com- will host a live demonstra- munity their talents and tion on how stage make-up experience working in the can transform actors into entertainment industry and zombies and the special host special screenings of effects that construct the their most recent work. horror genre. The Media Fellows Series Hollywood director Danny at CSUSM dives into the Leiner will be at CSUSM independent and Hollywood talking about television and scene of film media, web his past media work with media and even broadcast directing comedic sit-com, radio with alluring guest Arrested Development. He stars such as Danny Leiner, will also be presenting clips director of "Harold and of his latest work. Kumar," and other experts Two special film docu- in different mediums of mentary screenings will be media. presented, each indepen- The Media Fellows Series dent and unique, but con- begins on February 16th- nected and similar in pre- March 23 and all events are senting controversial issues free, on campus and open to of striving for a better life the public. and what golden opportuni- Kim Morgan begins the ties America really offers. series with a lecture discus- "Kassim the Dream," fol- sion about her work with lows the story of world Kim Morgan at the Governor Hotel, Portland Photo courtesy of Kim Morgan print media and web media champion boxer, Kassim the as a film critic and her Dream, Ouma, in his tran- famous blog, Sunset Gun sition from a being a child where she explores different soldier in Uganda, Africa to films with poise and charac- fighting a different battle of ter. 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BY BILL RHEIN draw many couples to the the- Senior Staff Writer aters. The cast list is loaded in this story of love told in The Wolfman vignettes is similar to "He's Starring Benicio Del Toro Just Not That Into You" and and Anthony Hopkins "New York, I Love You." Directed by Joe Johnston Percy Jackson & the Olym- Del Toro stars as the clas- pians: The Lightning Thief sic monster in this remake. He Starring Logan Lerman and plays a man tormented by his Steve Coogan brother's mysterious death and Directed by Chris Columbus his beastly alter ego. Columbus, who also directed Valentine's Day the first "Harry Potter" movie, Starring Anne Hathaway, takes the wheel directing this Ashton Kutcher, and Jessica book adaptation with a long Biel title. It follows a boy who dis- Directed by Garry Marshall covers he is the heir of Posei- This flick, taking advantage don and his destiny amongst of the familiar holiday, should Image courtesy of New Line Cinema the Greek gods. Image courtesy of Universal Studios Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox