THE COUGAR CHRONICLE ISSUE 6 WEDNESDAY VOLUME XL NOVEMBER 21, 2012

CALIFORNIA STATË UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER

FIND US ONLINE www.csusmchronicle.com Incoming Chancellor Friend us on Facebook CSUSM student and BOT member shares his opinion Follow us on Twitter Email us at: White to take pay cut to The Cougar Chroni- including presenting other [email protected] cle was given the solutions or alternatives as prevent tuition increases chance to interview amendments." SPORTS member of the board As for Chancellor White, B Y MELISSA MARTINEZ and student at CSUSM, he sent a clear signal of NEWS EDITOR Cipriano Vargas oft his the need for a new dia- position as a member logue on rebuilding higher Since Nov. 12, students of the board, opinions education. I believe his have been in a panic re- regarding the fee in- decision demonstrated the garding the CSU Board creases and Chancel- type of steward he will be of Trustees (BOT) meet- lor White's initiative of our system's resources. ing to be held on Tuesday, to help the CSU. The trustees selected him because he is the ideal Nov. 13 and Wednesday, When asked his view Cipriano Vargas Nov« 14, to discuss and on the increases as a candidate to represent the vote whether to approve student and a member CSU (students, faculty that the CSU and high- fee increases to CSU of the board, Vargas and staff). He is the prod- er education currently 3 - CSUSM's Intramural flag students in an attempt to stated, "I do not sup-: uct of the California Mas- face/ I look forward football team, "Suspenders," give students an initia- Chancellor port the fees either as a ter Plan for Higher Educa- to the opportunity to won the Regional Champion- tive to graduate and make student myself or as a tion and a first-generation work with Chancellor ships in Arizona. Read our in- space for those who need Timothy White student representative college student from a mi- White, Student Trustee terview with the team captain classes This initiative is a fee's, assuming Prop 30 on the board. At the grant family. Chancellor Ruddell and the rest as he explains his plans for the response to an SQE sur- was approved. The board same time, I recognize White's deep connection olf the board to secure National Championship. vey taken by thousands of planned to punish students the need to preserve to the university commu- state reinvestment in students regarding "Ob- who've accredited more access for all students. nity clearly influences his the CSU. I also wel- FEATURES stacles to Graduation." than 160 units and have I share the views of leadership. come the chance to On Nov. 5, the board not graduated. In their at- the California State My time with the board share this first-hand announced they were tempt to alter the behavior Student Association has definitely given me a experience with stu- planning to take action of students, the board pro- on the right strategy to much deeper knowledge dents in the region and in proposing student CHANCELLOR CONTINUED ON 2. approach this Jssue— of the policies and issues statewide. KATE MVS PROFESSORS KPBS can now call CSUSM home BY KARLA REYES ognized agency through the campus' news might the campus is continu- how global and local cur- STAFF WRITER internships. The details of make it into their stories, ing to expand. With new rent affairs change our 4 - Did you know that one of selecting interns or what or that the school will be buildings, more students, lives, and how San Diego CSUSM's own professors is Two reporters from the requirements will be featured in some video and now KPBS in our of- changes the world. We tell ranked in the top 20 on Rate- KPBS, Alison St. John are still pending but will segments. fices, CSUSM is showing you more than just what is myprofessor.com? Read all and Kenny Goldberg, be announced soon. "[KPBS office at Cal growth. happening—we tell you about Linda Hickman and why will move into their new Both KPBS journalists State San Marcos] will KPBS is a non-profit or- why." students view her as a phenom- CSUSM studio in Craven will continue to work on grow, but we see it as a ganization, whose mission They accomplish this enal professor. Hall in a week or two af- their own stories indepen- tremendous step," Asso- statement includes "serv- through television and And ter the remainder of their dently from the campus. ciate Vice President for ing the people of the San radio. Their television li- 6 - Do you personally know recording equipment is in- There is a possibility that Communications, Cathy Diego region with trust- cense is held by the Cali- someone who's life has been stalled. students will be able to Baur said. worthy, in-depth informa- fornia State University saved thanks to a blood dona- .As a result, students participate in certain as- This inclusion of such tion that allows the com- Board of Trustees and the tion? Read an inspirational story now have an opportunity pects of KPBS. It is also a well-known program munity to hold its leaders FM license is held by San about the importance of giving to be a part of a well-rec- a possibility that some of like KPBS suggests that accountable. We show Diego State University. blood and how you can truely save a life UPD chief of police OPINION The Political Beat Obama's important polices for college students 7 - This time of year is the best ready for new role time to give thanks for the BY KATUN SWEENEY BY CHRISTINE LEE things that mean the most to FEATURES EDITOR STAFF WRITER you. To promote the feelings of With Barack Obama ree- thanks, this issue's opinion page Recently appointed chief is covered with thanks yous lected to serve a second term as the President of of police for CSUSM uni- from CSUSM students for their versity, Robert McManus, favorite teachers. the United States, his poli- cies are of the utmost im- shares his thoughts on A&E portance to the American how to better improve people, especially college campus safety and his students. plans for the future. For the next four years, McManus had served Obama is focusing on job as interim UPD Chief of Robert creation, cutting taxes, Police since 2012 and as rebuilding America, in- crease of the exportation seeks to invest in clean a Police Lieutenant since McManus vesting in clean energy, of Arnerican goods. energy that is created in 2005. In total, he has 28 revising education and To cut taxes, Obama America as another form years of law enforcement with UPD, McManus has affordable health 'care. plans to revise spending of job creation and means experience, 26 of those in overseen threat assess- University law enforce- 8 - Have you ever heard of the To achieve a stronger job and reduce the deficit. He of making, the United ment investigations and States a frontrunner in ment. legendary boxer, Kassim "The market, Obama plans to wants to rebuild America has been fundamental in the creation and use of "Community relations Dream" Ouma? Read briefly create 1 million new jobs by ending the war in Af- building the foundation of ghanistan by 2014 and clean energy. With health and interaction is impor- the UPD that we see today. about his inspirational story and in the manufacturing sec- using the money saved care, he plans to continue tant. They are going to He looks forward to the when and where you can watch tor, as well as boosting from ending it to put into strengthening Obamac- have a key component to continued development of his documentary. the American economy by means such as getting lessening the debt and re- are, a program that places what is working and what the current system. rid of trade barriers that building roads and build- health care at the federal is not," McManus said. Some fundamental goals December 5 currently prohibit the in- ings that need it. Obama POLITICAL CONTINUED ON 2. Within his last five years UPD CONTINUED ON 2. News Editor: Melissa Martinez THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, .Nov.-21,2012 2 [email protected] NEWS

POLITICAL FROM I. considers education one student aid that does not eration of workers will be level rather than leaving it of his top, priorities for the need to be repaid by the qualified for better jobs, to the states'jurisdiction. next four years. He seeks student it is awarded to, which also boosts the na- If Obama's plans prove to make getting a college lead to more opportuni- tion's economy by getting Cougar Poll successful, they will be education more afford- ties for students to afford more people to work. * How CSUSM Students Voted on Prop 30 & 32 benefitting from a stronger able, tuition cut in half by college. Since scholarship Regardless of students' job market and lower tax 2022, and to make Amer- and financial aid funds political affiliations, Pres- BY JESSIE GAMBRELL rates. This will result in ica the country with the are limited, increasing the ident Obama's policies Co-A&E EDITOR a greater chance of them most college graduates in amount of funding given will have a huge effect on In light of the recent elections, I asked students on finding a stable job to sup- the world by 2020. to students gives more of their lives for the next four campuslhow they voted on Prop 30 & 32 to see the port themselves, as well One of the ways that them an opportunity to af- years, and it is extremely general feel of some student voters. as less taxation, which Obama has worked to ford school long enough important that they stay Prop 30 Prop 32 prompts consumers to achieve this is by mak- to get their degrees. By informed on what changes spend more money. ing large investments in getting more students or stays the same during Yes No No Yes I However, college stu- Pell Grants, something graduating from college his time in office. 25 out of 28 3 out of 28 5 out of 28 23 out of28l dents especially need to that has a huge impact and educating more of be aware of his policies on college students. Pell the nation's youth, this information > acquired Prop 30 (Sales and from Jan. 1, 2012 and since President Obama Grants, which is federal ensures that the next gen- from barackobama.com Income Tax Increase), will stay in place for which passed the elec- seven yea^s, while the CHANCELLOR FROM I. received raises them- UPD FROM I. Ia 1997, he attended the tion on Nov. 6 is a con- sales tax increase will be posed three fee increases selves, he feels the pay of his are to expand inves- Federal Law Enforcement stitutional amendment revisited in four years for students including: cut is appropriate, saying tigation units to identity Training Center (FLETC) proposed by California Prop 32 ("Paycheck charging students per unit "Despite the passage of problems early and uphold and became a Special Governor Jerry Brown. Protection" Initiative for every unit taken af- Proposition 30, there-re- a proactive approach. Agent with the Diplo- It is a combination of or SB 202) which did ter they've reached 160, main grave economic is- A role McManus matic Security Ser- "Brown's First Tax In- not pass in the Novem discourage students from sues to solve in California plans to take vice of the U.S. crease Proposal" and ber's elections was < double-majoring or mi- and the California State is enhanc- State Department. the "Millionaire's Tax." constitutional amend- noring as well as charg- University. The success ing safety He was responsi- With the passing of Prop ment that would have: ing students per unit who of the measure was the awareness ble for providing 30, sales tax will in- withheld state and local do so and charging stu- voice * of the voters and on cam- executive protection crease from 7.25 percent candidates from receiv- dents an additional fee taxpayers of California to pus. for the Secretary of State to 7.5 percent and puts ing contributions from per unit if they are retak- start to reinvest in educa- "We're go- and visiting Foreign a 10.3 percent tax in- unions and corporations ing a class they've failed. tion. I also recognize that ing to allocate Ministers as well las crease for those making contributions to politi- Due to rumors of stu- Californians expect me resources to counter-terrorism in- more than $250 thou- cians from government dent protests in different to properly steward these help educate vestigations. sand in taxable income, contractors, and politics regions in California, the resources. Consequently, the campus "It was a great ex- 113 percent increase to utilize deductions board decided to postpone as I join the faculty, staff community on perience. I saw some for those making more from corporations, un- the meeting. Shortly after, and students who have preparedness for amazing things. It served than $300 thousand, ions, and government of incoming Chancellor Tim- experienced cuts, sal- earthquakes and evacua- me well and my time there 12.3 percent increase for employees' wages. This! othy P. White requested ary freezes and increased tions as- part of our emer- has helped me in the Uni- those making more than was not passed, so none] the board reduce his sal- fees, I, too, must do my gency management com- versities," McManus said. $500 thousand and 13 3 of the aforementioned ary funded by the state, by part. This is the basis of ponent," McManus said. McManus was named percent increase on for will be enacted. 10 percent, according to a my request to reduce my McManus began his ca- Chief of Police for the hose making more than For more informatioi media release by the CSU. own compensation to con- reer with the SDSU po- CSUSM University Po- $1 million. The Million- on propositions (among! White believes that since tribute to the rebuilding lice department and was lice Department (UPD) on aire's Tax increase will others), you can visit:! many employees haven't of this great university." promoted up the ranks. Oct. 31. aegin "retroactively" http://ballotpedia.org CSUSM enacts temporary restriction on unit enrollment

BY JESSIE GAMBRELL students will only be able enact a restriction to al- According to a student- enacted this restriction to According to Dr. Ober- Go-A&E EDITOR to register for a max of 13 low everyone to have an wide email from the Of- help curb the overflow em, the only exceptions units and be waitlisted for opportunity to sign up fice of the Registar, the 13 of student sign-ups. Both that can be made are for In an effort to allow no more than 8. Although for classes. Although we registered and 8 waitlisted CSUN and CSULB actu- spring 2013 graduating every student to register CSUSM Views students have been seeing that the "first pass"unit cap will be ally lowered their restric- students, veterans and for the appropriate classes taking 6.1 or more units as average of units per stu- lifted on Dec . 1 7 , allowing tions to 16 units. military students who re- and due to an increased full time, the 13 unit cap dent has been 12.3. We are students to then register In regards to the class quire it. demand for enrollment, was put in place to allow hoping this helps the 'bot- for.up to 17 units. limit, not all students are "I got to petition the unit CSUSM is implementing students to carry at least tlenecks' that occur during CSUSM is not the only opposed to the new "first a new "first pass" unit cap. cap because I am a gradu- the 12 required units for class registration," Asso- CSU campus that has pass" process put in place. ating senior, it didn't af- With the spring 2013 se- financial aid purposes. ciate Vice President For made this restriction this , "I like it. I think it's good mester's priority registra- fect my spring schedule "CSUSM is sometimes Planning and Academic semester. CSU Northridge because then everyone after all," senior Amanda tion opening Nov. 15 and referred to as a 'hot cam- Resources, Dr. Graham (CSUN) and CSU Long gets their classes," student running through Dec. 7, Peace said. pus' now, so we had to Oberem said. Beach (CSULB) have also Chelsea Power said.

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BY CURTIS BOVEE terpiece by seeing SENIOR STAFF WRITER how much food each plate can The holiday season has fit. Instead, try arrived, the time of the limiting, por- year filled with endless tion sizes to the, obstacles to healthy eat- size of your fist ing. Whether it's the abun- or smaller. In ad- dance of Christmas parties dition, as you inevi- to attend or the never-end- tably make your way ing baking of pies, cook- back to the line for your ies and cakes, temptation third and fourth servings, during the holidays is in- make a point tg take less evitable. each time. tion sizes, try just to eat The following are ways -Alcohol consump- enough. Yes, there may be to avoid overeating during tion: the more you can 4 deserts offered, but this the holiday season. limit your consumption does not mean you have -Extra time: during the of alcohol during the holi- to eat every one of them. holidays, we tend to have days, the better. Not only Leave the table feeling more free time, especially is alcohol empty calories, satisfied, not stuffed. students. Although this greater consumption will During one holiday sea- CSUSM ' s 'Suspenders' time is a "break," plan to cause you to eat more son, overeating and the utilize the extra time each and be hungry for longer, resulting weight gain will day to participate in some a combination for uncon- not hurt you; however, kind of healthy activity. trollable caloric consump- cumulatively it adds up take Ar i zo n a by storm Utilize this as an incentive tion. over the years and will in- BY MELISSA MARTINEZ program—the more calo- -Moderation: just be- crease the risks of obesity. NEWS EDITOR ries you burn, the more cause your grandma Making and sticking to a you can consume without makes a pumpkin pie to- plan this holiday season CSUSM's undefeated negative repercussions. die-for does not mean will provide you with a flag football intramural -Portion sizes: turkey, you need to eat the entire template to follow for the team the "Suspenders" mashed potatoes, stuffing, thing. Focus on limiting rest of your life to combat defeated six West Coast cranberry sauce, pies, etc. yourself and the amount overeating during the holi- teams at the Regional The list goes on. You do of each food that you con- days and the risks associ- Championships on Friday, not need to create a mas- sume. As goes with por- ated with it. Nov. 9 held at Arizona State University. This marks the first ever trip Cougars go for four straight wins by a CSUSM team to the National Campus Cham- CSUSM basketball downs Biola 85-78 and Vanguard 85-69 pionship Series at the Uni- versity of Central Florida BY ALEX FRANCO on Jan. 4 - 6. The Cougar SPORTS EDITOR Chronicle interviewed team captain AJ Kirkpat- The CSUSM men's bas- rick on this glorious win.. ketball team hosted their Question: What were Top: The "Suspenders" team after their win in Arizona at the Region- first home game of the the games like leading al Championship. Above: Team captain, AJ Kirpatrick with Regional season with a bang on up to the playoffs? Championship trophy. Photos provided by AJ Kirpatrick Wednesday Nov. 14, when Answer: We started they took on BIOLA Uni- off with two pool play Q: What was your ex- A: Our team is going to versity in front a strong games against smaller perience like in Arizona? travel to Florida and play Cougar fan base at Mira schools: CSU Northridge A: It was surprisingly against the champions Costa College. and Fort Lewis College not very hot, the tem- from all 6 of the regional The No. 20 ranked Cou- (Colorado). We figured perature was about 65-70 tournaments. Those will gars looked to improve and those were good schools degrees with a cold wind most likely be the tough- keep their two-game win- to start off against, seeing the whole time. It was re- est competition as other ning streak alive against as we had no previous ex- ally cool to hang out in a local teams will be able the No. 13 BIOLA Eagles, perience and had no idea different state and with to buy their way into the who entered the night's what to expect. We ended different people. Talking tournament. There will contest undefeated. The #15 Jose Rivera looks to steal the ball against Biola during the Wednes- up beating CSU North- to locals and other travel- be good teams, bad teams Cougars got off to a blaz- day Nov. 14 game. Photo by Alex Franco ridge pretty easily, and ers about their experiences and great teams, and we ing start opening the game then same against FLC. who had no clue who we see ourselves as a great to a 15 point lead over the pulling with four with a gars faced off against Once we realized we had were or where we were team. Eagles. BIOLA wouldn't few minutes left in the Vanguard University and the best point spread and from was interesting. We - Q: Is your team nerv- fold easily to the CSUSM game. extended their winning the number 1 seed in the loved the area and had a ous? Are you nervous? offensive onslaught as Ali Langford's late in- streak to four with a 85 - whole tournament, we blast all weekend. A: I don't think we are the R a g l e s fought back to tentional free throws 69 victory. knew we had something Q: Can you give me so much nervous as we erase the early deficit and solidified the win for After trailing by 9 in good going. That moment a few highlights of the are anxious. There is al- bring themselves within CSUSM, beating BIOLA the opening minutes of was when we turned our games? ways "butterflies" before four points late into the 85-78 and handing the Ea- the first half, the Cougars mindset up a level and A: There are so many a big game or tournament, first half. gles their first loss of the were able to use a 20 - 4 never looked back from highlights but there are a but all we can do is go out With the half coming to a season. CSUSM improved run in over a seven minute there. few that stand out. In our there and play football close, the Cougars opened to 3-1 on the season and time frame to take*ta 41- Q: How did your team first game, Marc Berry like .we know how. We up the lead again, thanks will look to move up in 33 lead with a minute and practice throughout the had 4 interceptions and don't care who they are or largely in part to Jose Ri- the national rankings after 22 seconds left in the half. season? basically set the tone for where they are from. We vera, who hit a team high their second impressive Jacob Ranger, Quincy A: We had two "get- the whole tournament. will go out, play our game four three-point shots. The win over a high-ranked Lawson and Hakeem togethers" with a couple There were multiple great on every down and hope Cougars took a 42-35 lead opponent. Washington were the players at a time, before plays from one-handed that is enough when the into halftime, a lead they Langford led the way teams leading scores with the season, but nothing catches to diving flag p u l l s final whistle blows. After wouldn't give up for the with a game high 27 points Ranger scoring 18 points even close to a real prac- on a fourth down goal line seeing what we are capa- rest of the game. and eight rebounds to and both Lawson and tice, and once the season stops. Oh yeah, I almost ble of in the regional tour- The Eagles came within pace the Cougars offense Washington scoring 17. started we still didn't have forgot, our quarterback, nament, there is no limit to two points of the Cou- throughout the game. Ri- *Due to our publication a full practice. We were Josh Leiber, ended up be- what we can or can't do. gars midway through the vera contributed 20 points schedule, we were un- all just on the same page ing the Tournament MVP We will train and practice second half but CSUSM of his own, sparking the able to publish the results from the beginning and with 34 touchdowns and 0 and I guarantee we will be would respond building offense when it appeared of the 7:30 p.m. Tues- we all knew our role on interceptions. / ready to compete with the the lead back up to nine. to have slowed down hit- day, Nov. 20 home game the team. Everyone just Q: What does this best and put CSUSM on With time dwindling away ting clutch three-pointers. against San Diego Chris- executed every play and mean for your team in the map. Only time will late in the game, BIOLA Just two days later, On tian. We apologize for any it just happened to mesh Florida? Who are you tell. Keep an eye out for charged at the Cougars, Friday Nov 16, the Cou- inconvenience. perfectly. playing? us. Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney 4 [email protected] THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21,2012 FEATURES 'LoveYour Body Day' inspires men and women alike

BY KATUN SWEENEY FEATURES EDITOR

Students who were look- ing for a positive way to Photo courtesy of Yelp spend their time during U-Hour were not disap- pointed at "Love Your Mama Kat's brings home the Body Day" on Thursday, Nov. 15. jacon and so much more CSUSM featured an event that celebrated eve- BY ALEX FRANCO early. Mama Kat's can hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches; the list goes ry body shape and pro- SPORTS EDITOR • get very busy, and it may moted positive body im- take a while for you to on and on. age, rather than generating For those looking for be seated. Mama Kat's The food and desserts the idea that there is only a one-stop-shop for eve- offers coffee outside, so are very reasonably and one "ideal" type. rything breakfast, lunch you can have a nice, hot affordably priced, ranging "Love Your Body Day Photo by Keandre William-Chambers or even brunch-related, cup of java as you wait from $6 - $13 for full en- is an annual event that is Each booth was set up age others to be positive look no further than San for your party to be called trees. Aside from the main meant to empower women with different activities for as well. Marcos' very own Mama and seated. But do not get dishes, Mama Kat's bakes and men. Whether they are visitors to partake in and "At our booth, we are Kat's Restaurant and Pie discouraged with the long, some of the most delecta- on a diet, without a diet, information for them to doing a Women's Studies Shop. wait because the food is ble pies in town, freshly whatever body shape, we learn about; ranging from project to promote femi- Mama Kat's is a restau- worth it. made in-house for anyone want to make them feel art projects to learning nism. We want to end 'fat rant with a very welcom- Once you are seated, to enjoy by the slice or to good about themselves, about organizations that talk' and instead promote ing, family-friendly envi- you are greeted by some have a whole pie to take and empower them in a promote positive body im- a positive body image by ronment. The moment you of the friendliest servers home to their family. positive way," Gender age on a regular basis to letting everyone know all walk through the doors, this side of the Missis- Beware, however, when Equity Educator Raihana Henna at a booth with the bodies are beautiful," stu- you are greeted with warm sippi. They offer to get dining at Mama Kat's with Siddiq said. slogan that makeup is fun, dent Julia Chamale said. smiles and welcomes from the table drinks, ranging the atmosphere, friendly Multiple groups and stu- but users are more beauti- While every booth had the wait staff. The décor, from freshly brewed cof- staff and delicious food dent organizations were ful without it. its own theme and design, complete with the antique fee to ice cold milk and might make you feel so involved with the "Love At one particular booth, all of them were working pictures and wooden ob- fruit juices. Mama Kat's much at home, you may Your Body Day" event, visitors could write signs towards the common goal jects on the walls, makes offers a variety of break- never want to leave. such as Gender Equity, with messages about what of making CSUSM stu- the visitor feel as if they fast foods and lunch spe- Mama Kat's is located Kamaiayan Alliance, they liked about their dents feel more comfort- are walking into their cialties, such as American at 950 West San Marcos Hope & Wellness Cent- body rather than what able with their bodies and grandmother's home for staples like eggs, bacon, Blvd., and is open 6 a.m. er, LGBTQA and North they disliked, which were not feel insecure about Sunday breakfast. sausage, hash, biscuits, to 2:30 p.m. Monday - County Health Services. then displayed to encour- their appearance . When planning to eat waffles, French toast, Saturday, and 7 a.m. to there, it is best to arrive pancakes, fried chicken, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Highly rated professor: Linda Hickman

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To r e g i s t e r visit: California State University Extended Learning WWW. C S U S M . EPU/EL/CREPnCOURSES SAN MARCOS Features Editor: Katlin Sweeney 6 [email protected] THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21,2012 FEATURES Bi-annual fall student poster showcase iSESEbpresent s array of interesting topics BY JACKSON GASKINS to show me what giving or in posters and other BY AMIRA EL-KHAOULI ogy, liberal studies, psy- portunity to see what our CONTRIBUTOR blood looked like, Before advertisements around then, giving blood was town and that because OPINION EDITOR chology, sociology and great students are doing," I am not and will nev- something I could not of our story they now visual & performing arts. Lisa Bandong, Graduate er be a blood donor. visualize. When I saw the give blood regularly. I Tuesday, Nov. 7 marked The broad range of topics Studies- Office Coordina- I am a blood recipient. people I had seen in the learned at that early age the beginning of the fall covers everything from tor, said. The gift of blood dona- grocery store or at church that saying thank you Student Poster Showcase desert tortoises to gang re- Students are expected tion has been and always or at the park or at school and telling my story at the Clarke Field House search to voting trends. to utilize both digital and will be a huge factor in gathered in the church, ly- to others could make a Grand Salon from noon to The student community poster presentation for- my life. I was born with a ing with needles in their difference to help oth- 1p.m. is encouraged to attend mats and to encompass hereditary blood disorder arms and blood flowing ers in need of blood. The showcase is a bi- this free showcase to show completed work as well as known as spherocytosis. into the familiar bags, I I participated in the annual conference, which support, it catches inspira- research in progress. Sub- The disorder results in was overwhelmed with school blood drive be- presents student research tional and reminiscent ac- missions were accepted up my body rejecting and emotion and gratitude. cause I wanted students and accomplishments complishments from this . until earlier this month. destroying my own "red My sister had been seri- and faculty members through creative arrange- calendar year. Student The Student Poster blood cells. This poten-' ously ill, and had just re- to know that donations mentin a non-competitive participants will be inter- Showcase is hosted by the tially debilitating condi- turned from yet another like theirs are what al- environment. acting with faculty, com- Office of Graduate Studies tion has affected many of trip to the hospital. I was low me to be healthy This semester most sub- munity and student ob- and Research, which was my family members, but 8 years old, and the real- and strong today, and missions encompasses the servers, providing oratory created in the Spring of so has the gift of blood ity that I might lose her so that they could put biological sciences as well supplement. 2010 by the council for donation. This is what in- was frightening. Seeing a face to their donation as political science fields; "We encourage research •Undergraduate Research. spires and motivates me all these, people gath- and truly understand although, other subjects across all disciplines, Submissions for future show- to be involved with the ered in the church giv- the-difference they are included are: applied across all levels, both un- cases are accepted on a roll- blood drive at my school. ing their blood gave me making in someone physics, biotechnology, dergraduate and graduate. ing deadline basis. For more Blood donations have the reassurance that she else's life. Several do- communications, global We are always looking to information, go to http:// helped form and unite would survive. I said nors came to me after studies, history, kinesiol- grow. This is a great op- www.csusm.edu/gsr/student. my family. My grandpar- thank you to all the peo- the blood drive and ents met when my grand- ple who were giving said that they had been mother was ill and in blood for saving our lives. hesitant or afraid to do- Jessie's Recipe Corner: by Jessie gambrell need of a blood transfu- This little thank you nate, but that they were Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce CO-A&E EDITOR sion. My grandfather re- made an impact on the touched and inspired sponded to the request for donors and the blood to do so after hearing With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it is time to roll up your sleeves donations to help her. My drive organizers. My fam- me speak. They con- and dig your hands into some cranberries. This recipe is a Thanksgiving mother wpuld not be here ily was later contacted by tinued to say that they classic with a twist, or should I say zest. I have been making my (almost) without blood donations. the BloodSource director were going to continue famous cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving for the past five years. So I My life, and my sister's who asked if we would to donate. The blood am sharing it with you to make for your family dinner table or to take to life, were both saved be- allow them to tell our drive was such a suc- your friend's house this Thanksgiving. cause of blood donations. story. We became poster cess that there were I knew I had received children for BloodSource. more people wanting What you'll need: blood transfusions, but it Our pictures and stories to donate than could - One bag of cranberries - One and a half cups of sugar wasn't until I was recov- are still used today to help be accommodated. - Half a cup of orange, apple OR cranberry juice ering from a month-long encourage others to give Speaking about my^ - The zest of an orange - 3 - 5 quart pot stay in the hospital that blood. My sister's picture experience and thank- 1.) Dump cranberries into strainer, and under water pick out any mushy or particularly blonde cranberries. 2.) I became very aware of is on the side of a dona- ing people for the life- Pour the rinsed cranberries into your pot and add the sugar, juice and zest. (After zesting the orange I usually the importance of blood tion bus, and articles had saving donation of slit a hole in it and squeeze the juice into the pot for flavor). 3.) Heat on low and let cook for about 20 minutes donations. I did not un- been written in the paper blood is something I until it is a deep, thick, saucy mixture. CAUTION: The cranberries pop when hot so keep an eye on them and derstand where the blood about how we are able to consider a lifelong ded- stir periodically. 4.) Once the cranberries have all popped, smash any left with the stirrer or pull out a potato I received came from. live full lives today. Peo- ication. This is my way masher. 5.) Let cool for a bit, then pour inter serving bowl and chill overnight. My mother took me ple approach me all the of giving back and pay-. That's it! Now you have made a beautiful, decadent and quite tasteful dish for your Thanksgiving dinner table. to a blood drive being time and say that they ing something forward. held at our local church have seen my family's I may not be able to give to see the people who picture in BloodSource blood, but I can and were giving blood and locations, on thfe website will give my thanks. Holiday celebration 'Nightmare Before Christmas' style Welcoming places t o eat BY KATLIN SWEENEY like a Halloween in De- the event. FEATURES EDITOR cember, the Nightmare Those who attend will Before Christmas party enjoy not only Arabian On Sunday, Dec. 2, the will be a non-denomina- music from around the out this Thanksgiving Arab-American Associa- tional, non-religious event globe, but from musicians tion will be hosting their where those in attendance with a Middle Eastern 'Nightmare Before Christ- are encouraged to show up background like Shakira. Local restaurants with a turkey dinner mas' event to celebrate in costume. A $100 schol- Food will be served to a Lebanese holiday. The arship will be awarded to those who attend, such as BY JESSIE GAMBRELL buffet-style sides of: Gor-. ber), which has sliced tur- event will be held from the best-dressed CSUSM kabobs, rice, salad, des- GO-A&E EDITOR gonzola pecan and field key breast, bread stuffing 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The student and a $25 gift cer- sert and Halloween candy. greens salad, fresh m a s h e d with gravy and cranberry Clarke Field House Grand tificate to Sheikh (in the The event hosts will give With CSÜSM students potatoes, Callender's cole- sauce with your choice of Salon. Escondido mall) for the dinner and refreshments only having Thanksgiving slaw, fire-roasted yams, two different sides such "In Lebanon, the wom- best-dressed runner up. to the the first 100 people Day and Friday off, some five cheese macaroni cas- as mashed potatoes and en are the bomb , and the While only CSUSM stu- who show up. Coffee will students might not have serole, cranberry sauce, green beans and a dinner people celebrate Eid el dents are eligible for the also Jbe available to any- enougfi time to go home apple-sage stuffing, chef's roll. Barbara in December, a scholarship, anyone can one who needs it for stay- for the holiday. Here is a vegetables, fresh baked Denny's is open 24/7 Halloween-type celebra- win the gift certificate, but ing up late to study. list that will get your taste, cornbread and a slice of 3.) Coco's Bakery in tion. The legend of Bar- you must reg- More information can buds watering and keep pumpkin or apple pie. Vista * bara dictates that she es- ister at ^^^HBMfeM be found by email- your spirits high while Make a reservation in Cost: $9.99 caped persecution from ing arab.csusm@ away from home. advance: 760-741-3636 Coco's Bakery will be the Romans by disguis- gmail.com. 1.) Marie Callender's in 2.) Denny's Restaurant offering a classic thanks- ing herself in costumes k Photo courtesy of Escondido in San Marcos giving dinner of turkey, and hiding in caves in Amazon media Cost: $19.99 Cost: $9.49 mashed potatoes and gra- the mountains. Her story Marie Callender's will Denny's will be offer- vy, bread stuffing, vegeta- is celebrated with feasts, be offering a delicious ing Dwarves' Turkey & bles, and cranberry sauce. decadent desserts and roasted turkey or chipotle- Dressing Meal (in light It is first come, first serve trick-or-treating by chil- pineapple glaze, spiral cut of the new Hobbit movie and no reservation neces- dren. Everyone is encour- ham dinner that includes hitting theaters in Decern-. sary. aged to dress in costume," Amira EÎ-Khaouli said, AS OF NOV. 21, THERE ARE 177 DAYS president of the Arab- COUNTDOWN American Association. TO GRADUATION UNTIL THE 2013 COMMENCEMENT Taking its theme from the fact that the holiday is Opinion Editor: Amira El-Khaouli OPINION THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21,2012 [email protected]

; recognize their favorite teach- thank yous. 1 would like to. ^m Fredi Avaios: ^ BY AMIRA EL-KHAOULI ers in this issue. The response was As a staff, we want to give thanks I W give thanks t o all the 1 Professor - ^Jjj |F Thank you so much for ail the OPINION EDITOR * professors who hove helped overwhelming and the messages to Pam Kragen, our advisor. She is | Abler*, I can't fftank (Ë hard work y o u put Info during classm! This is the time of year where we me through one of the most dif- poured in from near and far. While amazing, wonderful, interesting, I you enough for believing 1 You've definitely open my eyes and % ficult semesters and difficult times are asked to give thanks. While I In me and coming lo my made me more media literate! Cecill Chad- 1 we asked students to follow guide- smart and we are lucky to have | In my life, Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, Dr. | wick: Thank you so much for advocating for ail may be harder for some than s when i was on the j lines (such as word count limita- her at CSUSM. Her dedication to | ¿Catherine Hlfdr, Dr. Veronica J the women out there! I truly appreciate oH your k verge of giving up} for others, we asked students to a. Dr. Darel Engen, and Dr. | hard work and helping me understand feminism tions), we did not edit out any the art of journalism is inspiring. ».Carofyitfe* fl pgj|i|| Scott Greenwood. | morel You're great. Nancy Caims-Pietrangeio: i * Makaeia mbmt I You're by far my favorite teacher! Thank you J Professor I flippy < Mr. Stephen Dr." .for everything you V e done. You continue iodie Lawston Is the Pillsworth, you I |ust wanted to give to moke a difference every Wnd of person that makes going Nichols, thank you for i want to thank hove been o proies» you a quick shaut~9ui I truly B[| sfei#edoy. JM being an awesome professor. Professor Judy Bauerlein to class a Joy rather than a chore. True to 1 i sor, menfan, andfeiend t o 1 appreciate you as d teacher at f SCI >00 has been the best class, * Kathleen Atienza Its fascinating name» her women's studies course J me and 1 can't thank you CSUSM. You go out of your to help for being such a good teacher! You make class instructive and tun, ] IJf . 205: Gender mcI Identity In Popular Culture " enough for all the support^ understand things, and I Just want Although I'm a sociology atdjòr, Also, you're always available dur- j f and the Media' captivates students, educating them on you have given. to thank you for your time and true her theatre taboo class was really ing office hours and whenever I you Professor fthe messages encoded in our daiy lives via advertisements, - Natalya Erbet. concern as a teacher. Cheers, inspirational and I always looked have questions. Thank you* Kozlow for always making, music videos, and other various media tools. Professor Lawston * from o student who asks a Jforward to reading the plays! She i s ! - Gabrfeks tope*. class entertaining. Some may encourages her students to engage in class discussions where of questions for a ctass^JHf |a wonderful teacher and a very J they are offered the opportunity to voice their opinions and "•¡¡II think t h a t behavioral statistics isn't share their thoughts on class material. Her quirky sense of hu- Professor Karen * Lindsey exciting, but "thafsok", because I mm • mor, life experiences, friendly demeanor, and enthusiasm for WÊÊÊKfÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ^ Eso, she Is always up - those of us in your 3 p.m. T/Th class would Hke to Istudent perspective only amplifies the degree of interest you ^ beat a n d positive and shares Dr. Penny , • • - • - A have enjoyed many laughs, and I my- j ^ thank my math 30 pro- ^BB Ik cannot help b u t have when ii* her doss, Professor Cow | funny, personal stories that ore m m m T Perkins-4ohnston (Biology big thanks self have been brought to tears from ^ fessor from last year, Bhavi- Iglyston, thank you f o r opening my eyes to how much our |nemorable and especially Human Anatomy 1 Physi- W W * Dr. Karen McGurk| laughing t o o hard on more fhan^™ sha Talsania who has come to H I |^»|ves me affected by pop culture on a daily basis han< one occasion. Thank you. my aid this semester and who m * * member for ex- Mgf o[ogy), you are the axis to our atlas; I f f for being such a great ' and tor teaching your students to develop JILL •Ik ams. She Is hilarious and her Alison Seagie is always happy and uplifting "¡1 the thalamus of our undergraduate » nursing student advocate! 5lfe., coherent, educated opinions, ^gjj ••^tO 101 class Is o blas« j ^whenever you are around her. Experience! Your enthusiasm and vigor ¡ ¡ | | we couldn't have done It -KatBn Sweeney - Vida Garland t|> Thank you Bhavishal J (nearly) transpire your tests, and you without you! ABSN B ane of many -Jessie Gambrell Jm forever be as close f o our h e a r t s ^ ! » , - Elisabeth Whann«iN-O-ST .JffiS;®^: / students who would Professor I ¡¡Iii as we were fo the Cadavers. ^MI^ Mi^ - • like to thank Dr. Paul Stuhr ^ ^ Thank you' Michelle Fräser, previous - David McMillan ««Iii for being a consummate f professor Poole, and r Student ratings don't give her ] Francisco Mar- professional, and always Crowdesfor enlighten- BiSi^P: tin, thank you for your enough credit! She ls a great striving for exceßencel ing my life and enabling support and guidance. I find instruetor and can surprlse youl «Ili! - Heather Andrews^ my mind and soul to grow 1 Very giad to have had her and » myself so fortunatm^KÊÊÊMe to have L tremendously, eternally [ gotten f o know her, a n d her J 9ÊË such a wonderful professor like lit greatfull. „ s o c i e t y . teochlng style! I'd •ou. 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William Kristan, L most erf your students think highly is professor Deborah M Idman I and Dr. Deborah Kristan! * of you tool You're the best :} creative expression WaH (span T01), or senora - Petros Derisa k y a n H AMINO AL LAYCS^ B Wall. Thank you for always^ being so helpful and energetic i would like to JM thank Professor Talsania in class! It really makes class for helping in math. She Is and knowledge" •••••k en|oya b l e and engaging. I very patient and has very unique W-t^M^--. toVe Spanlsh <3 techniques in teaching math. I am - l^yle Marr4 Mrs. not a big fan of moth, but she has W Friedrichs, thank ^Ijl made this semester easier for -Albert Einstein f you for having such a ^fc me. Thanks again Pressor my professors for ^^ wonderful class and posi- Talsania ») W getting me here, senior year. i five spirit during those - Gabriela Molina Dr. Homing, it Is amazing to have met Thank you to all of the CSUSM faculty and W you finally. Dr. Beavers, Dr. Castaneda Ik gloomy Mondays. r Rossman, Dr. Chavez Metayer, Prof. Kragen, ¿Ck, -Faith Orclno iiifll tank you Professor staff for all of your hard work and Dr, Masroori, Dr. Matthews* Dr. Morrissette, Professor Dick ^m Beavers for pushing , Nichols, Dr. Santos,- i t has truly been an honor. Minot, thanks for being - me f o learn more and dedication towards learning Shout-outs to Prof, Al-Marashi, Prof. Chadwick, Ww Professor Man a such an engaging and IF reen Fitzpafclck, she's a better student in every Dr. Greenwood, Dr. Moon, Prof. Samir «for being knowledgeable professor around campus. To SLL, especially Josh, floyd, such an awesome instructor class f fake with you! -The Cougar Chronicle JjjL and for making advanced Dilcie, Shannon, t o Gender Equity Center, e l ^m and makes us laugh! She is also - Clark Conforti accounting fun. , very patient and does not mind re- to!., especially tea, Cathy. 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BY KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER

Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

COUGAR SHUFFLE BY AUSON SEAGLE Cougar asks lili STAFF WRTTER BY MELISSA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR What is your favorite T h a n p g i v i n g food? It's the most wonderful time of the year...almost. Ex- The Weeknd citement is definitely in the air; people are trading in 'Trilogy" Nov. 13 their spider webs for snowmen and their usual coffee for This Canadian R & B pumpkin spice. The air is getting colder and the drinks singer's mixtape will in- are getting warmer and suddenly, everyone has their clude all tracks from The old CSUSM sweaters on. Debating whether or not you Weeknd's "House of Bal- have time to stand in the ridiculous Starbucks line for a loons," "Thursday," and peppermint mocha before your next class is a part of "Echoes of Silence;" and this holiday buzz. The best thing to go along with the new includes three brand new Kyan Pedder, ^ í Isabel Bueno, J Gian Caballero, weather is a new playlist. This Cougar Shuffle is dedicat- songs, with "The Zone" psychology: p| psychology: English literature : ed to those cold nights with a cup of tea, trying to finish featuring artist Drake. "Mashe*! potatoes and gravy" "Ham with pineapple" '•' "Yarns" - those last papers before we celebrate a well-deserved winter break: "Lover of the Light" by Mumford & Sons: If you haven't heard it, Mumford & Sons' new album, "Babel" is killer. After their success with "Sigh No More," I wasn't sure if they could live up to their sounds or words, and they've done just that. "Lover of the Light" is a perfect song to help you get started on that 12-page lab report due tomorrow. "Wonderwall" by Oasis: Who says we can't just take a Matt Broyles, Rihanna trip back to the past and enjoy a great song by a great business finance; psychology^, "Unapologetic" Nov. 19 band? Now that it's cuddle season, listening to a song to "Fried turkey" apkîn pie % i j s f e e t po- The much anticipated al- remind you of the warm people you're grateful for puts tatoes with marshmallows" bum will be Riri's fifth. It anyone in a good mood. had been said that it will BRShHHMh "Us" b y Regina Spektor: For some reason, winter always be much like her earlier re- gets me in an "indie" mood. "Us" is a perfect song that cords, getting you pumped reminds me of a perfect movie, "(500) Days of Summer;" The comic book corner: to dance .Through Twitter especially if you can identify with the characters. and Instagram, she has "Let GoM by Frou Frou: So, I have a thing for movie 'Fables' and 'Fairest:' Another take on fairy tales given fans a sneak peak soundtracks and if you spend most of your nights do- at the 15 track list. The ing homework, you probably do too. "Let Go," from BY FAITH ORCINO While "Fables" deals with to the original storyline, list includes artists like: the "Garden State" soundtrack is a song that can get CARTOONIST a cluster of many charac- readers dive into a strange Eminem, Mikky Ekko and you thinking during your well-deserved break. "Let Go" ters from the classic sto- event concerning main Chris Brown. tells a story experienced too often, but not told enough. T.V. shows such as: ries in a modern setting, characters Snow White Everyone loves that dance that happens right before a NBC's "Grimm" and "Fairest" focuses on the and the Big Bad Wolf. relationship blossoms or unfortunately, fizzles. A perfect ABC's "Once Upon A lead female characters in Bill Willingham writes dedication for someone you aren't sure about yet. Time" have changed the that realm. The volume for "Fables" and (with the "Sparks" by Coldplay: If the relationship does fizzle, roles of classic folklore contains the first two arcs help of other staff writers) Coldplay will always get you through if. "Sparks" is the characters, and comic featuring heroine, Sleeps writes "Fairest." Adam last word before two people go their separate ways and books have their own way ing Beauty. Once again, Hughes creates the main will always be the best company once of revamping the myths she wakes up after being single-issue covers for you say "goodbye." and fairy tales. On Nov. 21, kissed by her true love, "Fairest" while various the first trade paperback but it is uncertain if this artists draw the interior "ParaNorman" of the series, "Fairest" and particular person truly is pages. See what other fa- Nov. 27 issue 123 of "Fables" will her true love or just an ac- miliar characters appear The movie follows the be on comic shpp shelves. cident. Chronologically, in these series. Visit your story of Norman, a boy "Fairest" is a recent spin- the stories take place af- local comic vendor and/ who can speak to the dead off of Vertigo Comics' ter issue 107 of "Fables." or VertigoComics .com as he takes on ghosts, ongoing "Fables" books. As forthe latest addition for more information. zombies and adults to save his town from a centuries- old curse. Has had good Students able to celebrate a boxer's dream ratings from critics and CSUSM Arts & Lectures Series to highlight Kassim T h e Dream' Ouma audience.

BY JULIANA STUMPP Ouma was kidnapped and Twelve years after title in 2006, he still re- CO-A&E EDITOR forced to be a child solid- the poverty and trouble mains a truly talented er, not being able to see caused by the NRA took boxer. Like most sport stories, his family until five years its toll on him, he moved In 2008, director Keif there is always a begin- later. to the United States to Davidson filmed a docu- ning to that athlete that After he left the rebel make a better life for his mentary about the world explains their hard work I group, he took up boxing family. After his move, famous boxer's road to and determination, such p and made his ñame known he won the International achieving the "American "Lawless" as Kassim "The Dream" with an impressive record Boxing Federation Junior Dream, "as well as Ouma's Nov. 27 Ouma, a World Champion of 62 wins as an amateur. Middleweight world title. training for a world title Boxer with a rocky back- Starring Tom Hardy and Ouma was even invited to Since then, Ouma has against Jermain Taylor. Tickets for CSUSM stu- ground. the 1996 Olympics held Shia Labeouf as brothers won many more titles, At 5:30 p.m. on Tues- dents are free, faculty and in the United State. How- fighting the Virginian au- Ouma was born in Ugan- such as NABA -middle- day, Nov. 27 in Arts 240, staff are $5 while other da, surrounded by poverty. ever, he was not able to thorities during the great weight title at the Grand the documentary film community members will At the time, the National attend because of finan- Sierra Resort and defeat- depression, more specifi- "Kassim the Dream" will be charged $10. All tickets cally prohibition era, as Resistance Army (NRA) cial difficulties* that him ing Sechew Powell at be shown for the public was formed as opposition and his family were faced must be purchased online, the authorities try to get Madison Square Garden. with special guest, Keif printed and brought to to the army. At age six, with. Although he lost his world a cut of the brothers boot- Davidson, the director. the screening with an ID. legging alcohol profits.