February 26 - March 10, 2004

Sports...... page 6 v. i o A&E...... page 9 otter RealmNo.2 Opinion.....page 14 www.OtterRealm.net A CSU Monterey Bay student-run campus newspaper dedicated to informing a multicultural community Champagne wishes, PICK YOUR breadstick POLITICAL Students weigh in on the candidates dreams THE PROPOSITIONS AND WHETHER THEY’LL PONY By Rachel Kane, Staff Reporter BOTHER GOING TO THE POLLS Rachel_Kane@csumb. edu Page4 CSUMB’s Otter Bay Café scores high with students on ambience, location and convenience, but not so well with service and prices. “I haven’t been there in two years,” said Alexis Sturgeon, senior and SBSC major. “They Colleen Bormann, Staff Reporter upped their prices incredibly and [email protected] their food didn’t change.” The annual spring formal will be held May 8 by the Events Workgroup. Last Food Service Director Daniel year’s formal was a huge success with 1,100 students in attendance. This Kaupie says that’s not so. As year’s goal is 1,500 attendees. far as food costs are concerned, The spring formal is an annual event open to all CSUMB students and “Everything has increased in the community and takes place at the Monterey Conference Center. They are past year and a half. We keep hoping to provide a free shuttle from Frederick Park and main campus to the [our] price the same.” To com­ event all night long. pensate for increasing food costs The spring formal committee is always looking for ways to improve the however, the Otter Bay Café has formal. Some changes may include a more efficient shuttle service, a lounge been consistently giving the stu­ with chairs, and a coat/hat check. GRAPHIC BY JUSTIN MOULTON AND HILDA CORTES Entertainment and decorations are still in the planning process. The time and dents less fare for their money. ticket prices will be announced as more information is available. Where there used to be five chicken fingers, there are now but Corey Edmonds, Staff Reporter The Otters were down 0-31 three, along with the virtual disap­ [email protected] at the end of the first half, but pearance of the beloved breadsticks their determination was not extin­ in their warm, wicker baskets that guished. In the first eight minutes used to accompany water and sil­ Did you know that CSUMB has of the second half the Otters held verware at every OBC meal. a women’s rugby club? The club their ground and played solid “Each breadstick is very was established in 1997 and has rugby, but the Banana Slugs costly,” said Kaupie. Now, the been active since. Rugby is a game didn’t give up dominating 69-0. familiar breadstick has been full of brute and force. It’s played “Were not as physically fit as replaced with the more cost effec­ without pads and is full contact. UCSC,” Brumm said. “We need to tive, but regrettably, less appeal­ The Otters’ season divisional work on passing the ball more and ing, tortilla chip. Apparently, the opener was in Santa Cruz against spreading the field so there aren’t breadsticks cost about 41 cents UC Santa Cruz. The game was full as many holes in our defense.” a piece, while the tortilla chips of pure hitting. “We hit harder than The Otters second divisional amount to a few pennies. any other team in our division,” game was a home game of Melody Rico, sophomore and said head coach Andy Brumm. pure hitting love against Saint ESSP major, doesn’t think the tor­ The UCSC Banana Slugs Mary’s on Valentine’s Day. The tilla chips belong in the OBC. “The scored the first offensive goal Gaels scored first leading to a OBC is not a Mexican restaurant.” and did not stop their momentum quick 5-0 lead. Shortly after, the HCOM sophomore Gerardo until the end. In the first half of Otters stomped down the field Gaytan agrees. “I’m upset about the match, the referee had to and scored their first goal of the the nachos. It’s ridiculous that stop the game and asked rookie season, bringing the score to 5-5. they did that.” Melissa Fehn of the Otters to not hit so hard. OBC continued on page 2 Hard hittin' women RUGBY continued on page 8 NEWS

OBC: the price of convenience cat’s away. I would ...from page 1 love to know that they do everything they’re The breadsticks are now avail­ sophomore, wants to know where supposed to do all the able for purchase at lunch time the variety is and what options are time,” Kaupie remarked and are supposed to be given out available for a vegetarian. “They of the OBC employees. with all dinner meals. However, don’t really accommodate some­ “I always want to know most patrons of the OBC do not times,” she said. how we’re doing.” know the breadsticks are supposed “Almost all of our options you Kaupie suggests “a to be included with dinner, and are can make vegetarian. Most of the regular flow of com­ given the tortilla chips instead. vegetarians get the pasta dishes,” munication” between Along with the change from said Kaupie. As far as Otters with himself and the patrons breadsticks to chips, students are Vegan appetites are concerned, of the Otter Bay Café, to upset about the prices at the OBC “There is not enough business for insure the highest qual­ not matching the quality of the these specialty items. Capitalizing ity of service. meals. on no animal byproducts is tough.” He holds meetings “It’s not that good and it’s really Janie Sanden, senior and Liberal every other week at the expensive,” said Stergeon while Studies major, believes the students Dining Commons that eating in the Dining Commons. are seduced by the convenience of are open to anyone who “And it sits like a rock in your the OBC. “Since it’s a convenience would like to attend stomach when you’re finished factor, yes I go there.” and offer some insight eating it.” Hanks agrees with this logic. or ideas about how to Kaupie said, “You can go to “The only reason I eat here is improve the OBC. any restaurant in town and they because I have the card,” she said. "Excuse me waiter, waitress, my ketchup is running low." photo by giovanni di giorgio E-mail Dan Kaupie won’t be as cheap as this. This Regarding customer service via FirstClass to be put place doesn’t make money, we’re at the OBC, Sanden recalled companion if they were stoned. a lot and the restaurant was not on the mailing list for losing money here.” that a waiter on the dinner shift “Definitely inconsistent service. super busy,” Sanden said. dates and times of the Otter Bay Mandy Hanks, undeclared once asked her and her eating We had to flag down our waiter “The mice will play when the Café meetings.

lem thus far. classrooms and class work has us where the technology will fit and Students studying archeology No Wires “We are doing things that no students using laptops, iPAQs, try to accommodate them the best now have satellite dishes in place other university has tried or done tablet PCs, digital cameras, GPS we can.” at San Juan Bautista and Carmel with wireless technology.” said and GIS systems to advance their Students have utilized the wire­ missions. Through the technol­ Krebs. “This is a result of the studies, and is transforming the less technology in many settings. ogy the students can get real time Attached imagination of our faculty.” way teachers can actively educate Elkhorn Slough has been taking data collection to aid them in their The WETeC is trying to con­ students on their topics. advantage of the new gadgets studies as they dig deeper. nect with the community around “Every subject mapping the ecology of that area. Students have been using By Brian Chapman, Staff Reporter us, and has linked up with Seaside has different There has been a solar-powered tablet PCs to aid them in their [email protected] Middle School. The goal of the needs,” wireless transmitter installed to studies of Japanese writings and program is to link everyone to track the explorations of bird reading documents. Technology on CSUMB’s cam­ one server—not just schools but and aquatic life. The infor­ “The technology has helped pus is making new advances homes as well. CSUMB’s mation that is been derived students in all aspects.” said every year, and is a step ahead vision statement from the research has been Japanese professor Yoshiko of nearly every other university allows a pro- made accessible to middle Saito-Abbott. “The students felt across the country. g r a m schools, teachers, and that their skills have improved Since the year 2000, Arlene other partners of the faster and could read, listen, com­ Krebs, director of technology programs. prehend, and write better.” development and four-time “The goal is to The program is so ground­ national award winner, has gain one central breaking it is going to be featured achieved many grants to start cohesive tech­ in the new edition of the Hewlett groundbreaking projects in nology base,” Packard philanthropy and educa­ wireless technology. Recently, like said Krebs. tion report. HP has also granted Congressman Sam Fan- this Students CSUMB money and equipment approved a grant for CSUMB to sue- have been to use for technological advances in the amount of $422,238 to c e e d sent to on campus. start a Wireless Education and sine Antarctica to map One of the many new projects Technology Center (WETeC). it is Ross Sea’s floor in an for the program is to put proxim­ This grant will help the quickly university’s opportunity to get some expe­ ity-based communication into the advancing program improve the goalto include rience in the field. Some of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This campus’s wireless technology the surrounding said instruments that they have been means when you stand in front of further. CSUMB will continue to community in any Gilbert supplied with are from the grants, the otter exhibit, your handheld get grants as long as the teachers possible aspect. Gonzales, the chief and can be immediately utilized as guide will tell you exactly what can integrate the technology into Integrating wire­ information officer at the iPAQ’s and laptops can send you’re looking at and facts about classes, which hasn’t been a prob­ less technology into CSUMB, “so we let faculty tell the information to the server. the animals.

2 Otter Realm | Feb. 26-Mar. 10, 2004 News Why February? Settling the controversy about why black By Brian Chapman HISTORY MONTH IS THE SHORTEST OF THE YEAR [email protected]

Some have questioned Black History Month falling on The man who decided that February would be the month myth of giving African Americans the shortest month the shortest month of the year. Some people felt that it to commemorate African-American culture was Professor of the year. is a conspiracy of racism towards the African-American Carter G. Woodson, who was African himself. Although Many believed the month was chosen for the birth of community once again. the 13th Amendment (prohibiting slavery) was signed in Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas. The death of This is just a myth that is easily answered by what January, word didn’t reach the slaves until February, which Malcolm X and the passage of the 15th amendment (giving February means to the African-American community is the main reason why Black History Month takes place in African-Americans the right to vote), are among the more and the events that have occurred during this month. February. known events. Misty Tyson, President of Black Students United Overtime, people have created “I think that people need to stop focusing on the length (BSU) said, “I think that people fail to realize that as sump- tions about why this of the month and focus more on the context of what it Black History Month should become more than just a month was chosen, means,” said Tyson. month it should be about educating the world about the including the There have been many historical events in February for struggles and accomplishments African Americans went the African-American community that encourage reflec­ through.” tion about those important occurrences and everything that BLACK has been accomplished in U.S. history.

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HISTORYMONTH African-Americans celebrate pride in heritage By M. Cristina Medina [email protected] it was established that February American heritage. They also would be a month for celebrat­ want to keep alive the memory The month of February is more ing Black history and Woodson of African-Americans who have than just a month of friendship was recognized as the “Father of helped build this country. and love; it is the month of Black History.” “Black History Month is a historical significance and cul­ Now 28 years later, schools celebration as well as an experi­ tural recognition, especially for across the country, including ence,” Muhammad said. African-Americans. CSUMB, recognize this month Some of the activities for this Black Students United (BSU) and its heroes. February have included the “daily has been busy planning since BSU planned for the month of doses” of information sent through October for Black History Month February despite the budget cuts FirstClass Open Forum acknowl­ and the events that would take and stressful schedule conflicts. edging the struggles and triumphs of place through the month. With the help of Resident Hall African-Americans, as well as serv­ Black History Month didn’t Association, Intercollegiate Club ing “Soul Food” every Wednesday become stabilized until 40 years Council, Student Activities, Otter in the Dining Commons. after its initiation. Student Union, Events Work One of the guest speakers for This celebration started with Group and donations of the com­ the month was Ben Jealous, a PHOTO BY DENISE GANT Abib (R), one of the Fagaala dancers who performed at CSUMB during Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson, a professor munity, BSU has been able to former Black Panther who spoke teaches Misty Tyson, BSU president, some words and expressions in his native language. and author who was upset that put on events that would educate, at the Univercity Center about schools did not teach anything entertain, and express the pride of the achievements as well as the related to African-Americans and African-Americans. struggles of African-Americans their classes to the presentations Wednesday meetings in library con­ their influence in the country. It Although some events were through the era of the 1960s. so that their students could learn ference room 110 from 12-1 p.m. was soon proposed to have a easier to put together than others, “Black history is American his­ about the historical issues. * For more information on Black period of time to celebrate and it was “very hard to find funding tory,” said Ashanti Thompson, a Due to leap year, this February History month visit: recognize the trials and struggles for the whole month,” said Marian member of BSU. will be one day longer than usual, http://www.chipublib.org/ of African-Americans. Muhammad, treasurer of BSU. As at any university, it was but BSU members stated that the 002branches/woodson/ In 1937, Woodson developed For BSU, this is the month hard to get students to show up extra day would be used to unwind woodsonbib.html or Negro History Week and pub­ where members of the club are for events because of schedule from the month’s activities. http://www.departments.b lished the first issue of “The able to express themselves and the conflicts. However, many profes­ For more information contact ucknell.edu/multicultural/ Negro History Bulletin.” In 1976 pride of being part of the African- sors took the opportunity to bring BSU via FirstClass or attend the months.html#black

Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2004 | Otter Realm 3 NEWS

Compiled by Luis Vicuna Iraq Health Care Affordable Education Taxes & the Economy Civil Rights

John Kerry’s future goal Plans to make health care Says he understands stu­ Priority would be to pro­ Supports extended ben­ John is winning the peace in more affordable and to dents are the engine for vide tax relief for middle efits for gay couples, and Iraq. To do this he believes provide health care for the future. Believes that class families who need supports adoption by gay that we must return to the 96% of Americans, includ­ attending a university should to cover expenses paid couples. Opposes the Kerry International Community and ing nearly all children. In be as universal as high on mortgages, health Patriot Act. offer a real partnership to his first 100 days of presi­ school. Plans for “College care and tuition. Wants rebuild Iraq and protect it’s dency John Kerry pledges Opportunity Tax Credit” to rollback tax cuts for people. This includes a rea­ to propose a bill that providing a credit for the first the wealthiest Americans sonable exit plan and date. keeps Medicare strong $4,000 spent every year. and crack down on corpo­ instead of privatization. rate corruption. Plans to replace jobs lost by Bush.

John Edwards supported Plans to provide health care Wants to provide a free Plans to ask wealthy Wants states to decide John Iraq invasion because for every child in America. year of college education to Americans to pay the same whether or not gay marriage of WMD threat. Believes Promises to offer real relief eliminate scaring kids away taxes on their investments that should be recognized and that the United states to families dealing with from college. Believes it regular people pay on their supports adoption by gay Edwards needs to enlist allies soaring doctor visits and will eliminate the complex­ paychecks. Wants tax cuts for couples. Supports the Patrio internationally and seek prescription drug costs. ity of financial aid encour­ working Americans. Is ada­ Act. Also supports the help through the U.N. age students that a college mant on not passing the buck removal of the Confederate is worthwhile investment. onto future generation flag from the South Carolina State House.

Proposition Rundown Sparse showing at political forum

By Louie Vicuna, StaffR eporter By Louie Vicuna, Staff Reporter [email protected] [email protected] most crucial issue is the economy. The current deficit is going to determine how we live the next few years,” Lopez Included on the March 2 primary ballot is a variety of On March 2, the young people of America will have the said. “We are going to go bankrupt if we don’t do some­ propositions, including Proposition 55, which will, if chance to choose a candidate for our next president. Time thing about the deficit.” passed, mean big bucks for CSUMB. will tell is CSUMB students will turnout for the polls or if Student Joey Devine said, “Education is an important In 2002 California voters passed Proposition 47, the the current trend of young voter indifference will continue. issue especially with tuition being raised and the recent first half of Proposition 55, which allocated $13 billion On Feb. 19, a forum for the democratic presidential tax cuts. It’s important to look at education because teach­ for repairs to schools and classrooms. If the measure candidates was held at the Black Box Cabaret (BBC), ers don’t get paid enough and education as a whole is not passes $12.3 billion of construction bonds would be sold organized by Lutheran Ministry. Students were invited doing as well as it should be.” to renovate and repair California’s run down classrooms to come and listen to representatives of the candidates in “The three most important issues to me are the environ­ from kindergarten all the way up to the CSU system. presidential primaries, but few actually showed up. mental issues, specifically Alaskan oil drilling; immigration During the “State of the University Address,” President “People care about what’s going on in politics but I issues are also important and of course everybody’s favorite, Peter Smith advocated the passage of Proposition 55. He don’t know if they care to show up and talk about it,” said the war in Iraq,” said freshman Matt Roberts. stated that the passage of the bill would give CSUMB Lutheran Ministry Representative Melissa Harper. “But According to a poll taken by youthvote.org, 17 percent of $18.5 million to replace undersized and decaying gas I’m hoping they care to show up when it counts.” 18-24 year-olds are most concerned about terrorism. Second and electrical lines throughout the campus making the The speakers explained what their candidate’s platform on the list were jobs and economy with 15 percent. buildings safer and more reliable. was and how they stood on the issues. Representing Of the people polled, 45 percent said that the economy is Dennis Kucinich was local physical therapist Timothy the most important factor to consider while deciding which Proposition 56 Doyle. Speaking for John Kerry was Monterey Democratic candidate to vote for. Prop. 56 would revise the State Constitution to lower Central Committee member Kris Edmonds and sharing the “First and foremost it is important to turn over the rule the vote required to pass the state budget and budget- views from the platform of Howard Dean was campaign of Iraq to the U.N., and the United States should contribute related tax increases from 2/3 majority to 55 percent. volunteer Olivia Lopez. financially and they should support the U.N. but they cer­ It also makes legislators work without pay if the final Even though turnout at the forum was low, this did not tainly shouldn’t be overseeing what’s done in Iraq,” said budget is late and requires that 25 percent of any extra dampen the spirits or enthusiasm of the participants. There Vito Trigilia, the Events WorkGroup chairperson. state income goes into a reserve. was also the lunch with President Peter Smith going on at “They have to have a good outlook on women’s rights. the same time, which may have attracted some attention Employment and health care are important to me also,” said Proposition 57 away from the BBC. HCOM freshman Amber Freitas. “It’s generally hard to get students to come out to politi­ Informing students of the candidates’ platforms is just Prop. 57 would allow the state to sell $15 billion cal events,” said Luthern Ministry Pastor Anton Paige. half the battle of campaigning. Getting students to the polls in bonds to help balance the state budget. It will take “Hopefully when we get to the primary and general elec­ is another issue altogether. “I haven’t actually registered yet between 9 and 14 years to pay off the bonds. Prop. 58 tion people will show up to the ballots.” Paige mentioned but I do think that I am going to vote,” said Freitas. “I haven’t needs to be approved for Prop. 57 to go into effect. the possibility of holding another forum closer to the gen­ decided yet. I don’t really follow the Primaries right now but eral election. I do usually go towards the democratic candidates.” Proposition 58 "I see passion among the students about what's going on “The only real reason I would vote for John Kerry is Prop. 58 would change the State Constitution so that a in politics," Harper said. “It’s just that they’re not hanging because I want a democratic president and I think he has balanced budget must be passed each and every year. If the out together for big rallies, but it’s there.” the best chance to win,” said Devine. “It’s not really about governor sees the budget beginning to fall out of balance Issues students are affected by these days range from getting Bush out of the White House it’s just that I am a during the year, the legislature is required to take action. health care, the environment, to affordable education. “The democrat and this is how I feel.”

4 | Otter Realm | Feb. 26-Mar. 10, 2004 NEWS Bonfire boosts spirits before big game Campus Events To post an event, By Daniel Burr, Staff Reporter contact Colleen Cooney via [email protected] The majority of people who attended proceeded to the gym for the big game. FirstClass and those that didn’t were saying the The bonfire was a groundbreak­ The first ever campus bonfire rally was bonfire was a great idea for this campus. ing step for the campus organization held this past Saturday night, prior to the “I think the bonfire is great, this school RallyCom, which ' had' been plan­ Thursday, Feb. 26 men’s final home basketball game of the has great school spirit...it’s a great way ning the event for about six months. Third Annual Black History Banquet. season. The purpose of the bonfire was to show pride in the school,” said spec­ RallyCom is also a new organization University Center Ballroom. to celebrate school spirit in a way that tator and school President Peter Smith. to campus and was only created this year. 7 p.m. $10. RSVP appreciated. has never been done before on campus. Students felt the fire provided a great There are about forty active members, who Call 884-9936. Numerous people were gathered around atmosphere to be around. The burning pal­ were all very excited to pull the bonfire the large fire that was set up next to the ettes gave off enough heat to keep the crowd off. According to RallyCom chairman Ren Grant Writing (session 2). Building 10. campus gymnasium. On hand were the plenty warm and comfortable. Herring, they hope to make 4 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Free. local fire department, faculty members, “Let's face it,” said junior Martin the bonfire an annual event. Contact Annette March at 582-4539. and of course students showing their Morones, “a fire is fun to watch.” Overall the bonfire was support for the men’s basketball team. The local fire department was a great success for all who Monday, March 1 During the fire people were able to social­ there to control the fire. The bon­ were involved. If anyone Information Technology and ize and take in the unusual warmth. There fire itself was about 10 to 12 feet is interested in helping out Communication Design Spring Lecture were several people that spoke, including high and about 10 feet wide. The or joining the RallyCom Series. MLC Building 18, room 118. Head Coach Bill Trumbo, who introduced fire was fenced off for the safety of organization, contact 6 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. Free. all the members of the men’s basketball everyone. Students were allowed Ren Herring or Morgan Contact Valerie Landau at 582-4409 or team for the crowd. The night was special to take control of the fire truck’s Marilley via first class. via FirstClass. for senior players, because it was their hose to extinguish the flames. PHOTO BY LIBBY PADILLA last home game of their CSUMB careers. Once the fire was out, everybody Tuesday, March 2 Teaching and Learning with Wireless Elephants on parade: Technology Webcast. Online. has a chiefly liberal pedagogy in which 11 a.m. Free. Registration required at they attempt to indoctrinate their stu­ www.macromedia.com/v1Zcompany/ Republican Club arrives dents. “I just want to learn the material, events/onlineevents/edu_convo.cfm By Rachel Kane, Staff Reporter not the teacher’s political beliefs,” said Contact Karen Letendre at 582-5384 or [email protected] and said it probably wouldn't work out Brittany Sweeney, a member of the club. via FirstClass. because they were Democrats. All were Brian Farrell, assistant ICC representa­ very surprised that we were starting Republican students of CSUMB emerge tive for the Republican Club, said that one Thursday, March 4 this club,” said Daniel Ahiers, found­ from the conservative wings of classrooms of their main concerns is having a balanced Lunch with President Smith. Drop by ing member of the Republican Club. political presentation in classrooms. “If to form a new Republican Club, but not to meet with University President Peter After much persuasion, Dr. Robert without bureaucratic struggles. there are any conservatives on campus, Smith during your lunch hour. Dining Weisskirch, an assistant professor in Summer Snell, Republican Club they’re too afraid to come out,” Farrell Commons. Liberal Studies, agreed to take on the president, said that finding an advisor said, calling these students “closet republicans.” 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. task that the rest of the faculty who had for the club on CSUMB’s faculty was Farrell goes onto to admit that “there have Contact the Associated Students via been approached would not, and become “extremely hard.” The Republican Club been times that I’ve wanted to leave the class.” FirstClass. the advisor to the Republican Club. was finally recognized in December of Weisskirch said he believes it is “impor­ Weisskirch initially tried to find a 2003 after trying to find an advisor since tant to invite dissent,” and that having a Monday, March 8 Republican member of the faculty to be the the preceding September. “It seemed as Republican Club and the presence of a International Women’s Day. Who Am advisor for the club, but came up with little if the faculty almost showed that they conservative viewpoint in classrooms is a I? Identity Issues Among Women. suggestion. “Every time I asked people, the didn’t want this club to exist,” said Snell. learning opportunity for everyone involved. University Center. only person they pointed to was Peter Smith.” “I only asked teachers I thought would The Republican Club, whose motto 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Free. “I am not a Republican,” said say yes. A couple smirked and said they is “The Other Half of your Balanced Weisskirch, but “I felt that it was impor­ Education,” is now looking for new mem­ had too little time. A couple chuckled Every Wednesday through tant to support students.” Weisskirch bers to add to their 25 to 30 semi-active con­ March 17 said he did not think that the largely stituents. “We don’t discriminate,” said Snell. Understanding Self Through Art work­ Democratic faculty was against the Weisskirch also urges any Republican shop. Building 80. insurgence of a Republican Club at faculty members who are passionate about 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Free. CSUMB, but he agreed that “students students and Republican viewpoints to come Contact Sharon Riley at 582-3969 or via who want to be part of a Republican forward in support of the Republican Club. FirstClass. Club have to face a challenge.” Robert McFadden, representative of Snell said that the Republican Club the College Branch of the Republican was created out of a necessity for Party, said, “I think every college cam­ Every Wednesday through Republican students to feel secure. “It pus needs a Republican Club to balance March 17 gives us an opportunity to voice our out the debate.” Republican Club mem­ Rhythm and Blues - managing your opinions. We have felt marginalized,” she ber and Democrat, Anika Hein, will be depression. Building 80. said. “We don’t want to be persecuted.” trying to establish a Democratic Club 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free. The members of the Republican with in the next few months so the two Contact Mel Mason via FirstClass. GRAPHIC BY JUSTIN MOULTON Club feel that the faculty at CSUMB sides may engage in proper deliberation. Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2004 | Otter Realm | 5 Sports Athletic CSUMB comes out swinging By Darrell Hiroshima, Staff Reporter Events [email protected] ment as “any semester... in which you were the $5.3 million purse, is only part of the enrolled for nine or more institutional credit hours reputation Paulson is referring to. To post an event If you think Happy Gilmore vs. Shooter and attended any class.” The Pro-Am was an energizing event for contact Erin Lawley via McGavin is golf’s most storied rivalry, Paulson said Streatfeild used up his eligibil­ the whole area, but especially for some of the there’s a distinct possibility you haven’t heard ity bouncing around schools from Australia to aspiring young golf talents from CSUMB. First Class of a quiet group of Otter athletes building Tennessee. The decision, handed down with foreign “They [the players] thoroughly enjoy when CSUMB’s reputation on the national stage international involvement, came as a surprise to the events come. It gives them an opportunity Saturday, Feb 28 all the while remaining humbly outside the players and coaches alike. They believed Streatfeild to see what the next level is like,” said Head Pinnacles Rock Climbing. 8 spotlight on their own campus. had satisfied the requirements to play this semester, Women’s Coach, Marcia Juergens. a.m. - 6 p.m. CSUMB students may have picked up and many anticipated he would be a major contribu­ The women’s team has seen a rise in $45 for students, $65 for most of their golfing knowledge from tor in their bid for a national championship. recruitment over the years as the school has faculty/staff, $85 for general “Caddyshack” or Playstation 2 games, but “Even though it’s an individual sport, we play as become better known. “There’s been a lot admission. Includes food, you don’t have to be Vijay Singh to see that a team,” says Ryan Bohning, a junior transfer repre­ of interest exhibited from girls throughout transportation and equipment. our men’s and women’s golf teams have done senting CSUMB on the golf team. Bohning, along the state,” says Juergens. http://adventure.csumb.edu more than start a winning tradition in the with Jonas Carlsward, will be just two of the many Women from as far as Montana are NAIA. They intend to finish it. capable players filling the void left by Streatfeild. beginning to show interest in CSUMB’s Women’s Rugby vs. San Jose This is CSUMB’s last year competing in “I’ve experienced before that if you lose program, even though Juergens suggested State. Soccer Field. 1 p.m. NAIA Division III before moving up to CCAA one guy, someone else will step up,” asserted they won’t likely end up here. “At least the NCAA Division II. The Otter golf teams intend Cals ward, a 24-y ear-old business major who program is getting known enough that these Tuesday, March 2-3 to leave a legacy of winning in their wake, and hails from the Swedish town of Sodertalje, just Montana players are putting out feelers. It Women’s Golf at San Jose in the process make a statement: they will be outside of Stockholm. shows that our program is being recognized State Invitational. Corral de coming to compete next year. “This is kind of journey for me. I wanted to expe­ around the country,” said Juergens. Tierra G.C. Salinas While both the men and women are rid­ rience ‘Northern Cal’, as you say,” said Carlsward of The Otter women are coming off the ing the momentum of their highest national his choice to transfer to CSUMB from Saddleback, highest national ranking in the team’s short Thursday, March 4 rankings ever, the men in particular have a junior college in Southern California. history when Golfstat.com ranked them Men’s Golf at Bethany put themselves in position to compete for the Even though Streatfeild was the first All-American 11th in the country. Players indicated that Tournament. Spring Hills G.C. NAIA National Championship in May. athlete at CSUMB, he assuredly will not be the last the guidance of Coach Juergens has been a Watsonville. “If we maintain our ranking in the top 12 we’ll due to the recruiting edge of CSUMB golf. key ingredient to the team’s success. go to Nationals for sure,” said Men’s Coach Bill “Because of the reputation of golf in the “She’s really supportive of the team and Friday, March 5 Paulson, who took over as head coach in 2000. Monterey Peninsula area, even without scholar­ the girls, and she treats us like we’re fam­ Lake Tahoe Skiing/ He has been with the program since it began in ships we can attract players,” said Paulson. ily. It’s a real close-knit group,” said Alison Snowboarding trip. Friday 5 1998 and has seen his players “hit the links”(golf The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Sahli, a sophomore on the team. p.m. to Sunday 7 p.m. lingo for going out to the course for a round) in Tournament that wrapped up on Feb. 8, with Katie Murphy, Faren Lauser and Jessica Prather $130 for students, $180 three national tournaments. champion Vijay Singh taking home $954,000 of return to the ‘Tamily” from last year to combine for faculty/staff, $220 The men achieved their high­ their talents with freshman Mariko general admission, http: est national ranking ever on Miranda, who, according to Juergens, //adventure.csumb.edu Golfstat.com in Nov. 2003 when “comes with high credentials.” they were ranked second in the In 2003 the women’s golf Saturday, March 6 country. With five conference team finished the highest of any Women’s Soccer tryouts. titles already in the bag, a sixth CSUMB sports team in NAIA Soccer field. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. seems to be a forgone conclusion competition when they drove and If interested please contact for the reigning champs. chipped their way to placing 12th Head Coaches Erin Roberts “It’s going to be fun. I can’t wait in the National Championships. and Heidi Shinaut at to get started,” said Paulson of the Both Otter teams have several 582-4685. upcoming tournament schedule. straight weeks of tournament The team is striving to main­ play ahead, and they both have Women’s Volleyball try­ tain their enthusiasm and put the confidence and skill needed outs. OSC. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. the uncertainty of the preseason to continue the winning tradition Interested athletes need to behind them. The men’s golf already established. fill out tryout form and fax or team was dealt an unexpected In the process they might also mail to CSUMB volleyball. blow when Andrew Streatfeild, change the way people talk at More information at http: CSUMB’s first All-American in CSUMB. //sports.csumb.edu any sport, was declared ineligible When students say, “We have a for the spring season. golf team,” they say it in question Women’s Rugby vs. Santa The NAIA requires intercol­ form, “We have a golf team?” As Clara University. Soccer Field. legiate athletes to be within their the reputation of the Otter golf­ 1 p.m. first 10 semesters of attendance ers grows, students might begin as a regularly enrolled student in to say, “We have a golf team,” order to be eligible for competi­ as a statement. They might even tion. The official website of the say, “In fact, we have two great PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARAH BERNSON NAIA defines a term of enroll­ Senior Andrew Streatfield, recently declared ineligible, drives the ball last season. golf teams.” 6 | Otter Realm | Feb. 26-Mar. 10,2004 Sports Seniors ring the “Ole Bell” again

By Darrell Hiroshima, Staff Reporter [email protected]

The “Ole Mariner’s Bell,” salvaged from a sunken pirate ship off California’s coast, now resides in the CSUMB basketball office, mounted on a plaque with an inscription that reads, “The Scourge of the Barbary Coast.” The Bell represents a coastal hoops rivalry between the men of CSU Colin's Column Monterey Bay and CSU Maritime Academy and goes home with the By Colin Pfaff winner when the two teams meet. Last Saturday the meeting took place [email protected] on the night of another tradition, as CSUMB seniors were honored in their last home game. “Senior Night” was exactly what the name promised. Coach Bill • Otter Hoops playoff bound. For the Trumbo started his five seniors and they responded by scoring the first first time in CSUMB history, both men and 30 points of the 71-57 victory. Mike Miller finished with five points, women’s basketball teams have advanced to Colin Pfaff had four, Brimah Vonjo and Josh Warren scored nine and postseason play. six respectively, but Nick Johnson led the seniors with 12 points. • 11th, ranking of the Women CSUMB golf Maritime led once when two free throws put them up 40-39 with team in the nation by Golfstat. 12:11 left in the game. Miller quickly responded with a 3-pointer that • 2nd, ranking of the Men CSUMB golf sparked a 17-3 Otter run over the next six minutes, forcing Maritime to team in the nation. call timeout down 43-56. CSUMB enters the Conference Tournament Feb. 26 as the fifth seed PHOTO BY JAMES SPEIR In other college sport news... with a conference record of 11-7. Senior Brimah Vonjo jumps up for the hook shot. • Apparently, there is something in air in Colorado...Kobe Bryant should have played football at Colorado University. • Note to high school football recruits, don’t play football at Colorado. Unless adult Women's b-ball entertainment is a career interest. Game Wrap • As much as some fans hate Stanford, it’s getting harder and harder to root for these Information gathered from sports.csumb.edu victory guarantees guys to lose. One of the few programs, which win, graduates players, and just seem to do Tuesday, Feb. 10 things the right way. Women’s basketball: After a close loss to Menlo • For you gambling Otters, since 1989, at College, the Otters were determined to gain playoff position least one 12th seed has beaten a fifth seed in another conference win against the Pacific Union the first round of NCAA basketball tourney. College Pioneers. CSUMB dominated the entire By Darrell Hiroshima, Staff Reporter • The countdown begins, and it couldn’t game finally taking the win 89-27. Virginia Meyers [email protected] land better on the schedule, Mar. 18, first day and Erin O’Hare each produced 18 points. O’Hare of basketball action, and for those who don’t completed her double double with 12 boards. Johanna Mahoney had yet another double-double in her final home game have Friday class, first day of spring break. at CSUMB, propelling the Otters to a 75-62 victory over Bethany College. Tuesday, Feb. 17 The win on Feb. 17 assured CSUMB the sixth seed in the con­ And now for pro-sports... Men’s basketball: The Otters were determined to ference tournament and marks the first time the women’s bas­ • A-Rod and Jeter. Although they sound make it to playoffs to cap their last season as part ketball team will participate in the postseason. The game also like a couple of foreign car parts, they of the Cal Pac. Coming off a one-point loss to Holy marked the last time Otter fans would see the six seniors who are actually the engine that will drive the Names College on Valentine’s Day, CSUMB rolled were honored for Senior Night perform on their home floor. Yankees to World Series Title and help make over Bethany College 89-33. Will Brown dominated Shauna Flores, Lisa Mispley, Virginia Meyers, Vanessa Fowlkes, up the best infield in MLB. offensively contributing 15 points. Mike Miller, Jay Erin O’Hare and Mahoney were honored in a pre-game ceremony that • “I would like to join a team and help Demaestri and Kenny Renfro each chipped in 11. recognized their achievements at CSUMB. dethrone the Yankees; they’ve won too much Brown also pulled down nine defensive rebounds Mahoney, a 6’2” center, shot 10 of 15 from the field and led the already,” stated by A-Rod in 2000. Uhhh... for the Otters. seniors with 22 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Flores, a senior Alex? Do you have A-Clog in your head? guard, made a substantial impact, dishing out 12 assists to go with her • John Daly surprised fans last weekend by seven points. The seniors combined for 42 of CSUMB’s 72 points. winning the Buick Invitational. His first PGA CSUMB Men's basketball finished 14-19 overall. Mispley, another senior guard, added nine points, only missing one win in nine years. shot from the field. • Greg Anderson, trainer of Giant All-Star, CSUMB Women’s basketball finished their The Otter women have a big challenge ahead of them as they head Barry Bonds, may need ol’ Barry to bail him season 10-19 overall. to the Cal Pac Conference Tournament in San Rafael with their best out. The juice just ain’t the same in jail Greg. conference record in history, 6-10.

Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2004 | Otter Realm | 7 Sports Rugby and a car wash,” Hannan said. ...from page 1 “The Inter Club Council helps with some of our funds as well. It was a tough battle all the way The University should recognize to the goal line, but it was a joy­ us as a team sport, because then ous celebration in the end zone. we can get the necessary funding By the end of the first half that our team needs.” it was 24-5 Saint Marys’ One of the biggest problems lead. The Otters continued to with being a club sport is the hit hard through the second lack of funding. There are many half, but it was to no avail. expenses that are necessary to They ended up losing their be a sucessful team. second divisional game 5-43. There is a possibility the wom­ The Women’s rugby team had en’s rugby team will eventually to overcome several difficulties become an intercollegiate sport, this season. “The team needs but CSUMB needs to increase more players,” third year player enrollment and its athletic bank Emmy Hannan said. “There account before that happens. are not enough girls to play.” “We don’t have enough money, Being a club team, the women’s and we have zero access to the rugby team isn’t funded by the uni­ soccer field for our practices,” CSUMB and UCSC gather for a scrum to restart play PHOTO BY COREY EDMONDS versity like the men’s and women’s said Hannan. “We also don’t have basketball teams and soccer teams. any access to the gym and the so much fun to play rugby whether matter how bad they do.” Anyone interested in playing They must partake in regular university’s sports trainer." losing or winning,” Hannan said. The Otter Rugby team is a for the women’s rugby team fundraising events to earn enough Not everything that has to do “We hit harder so the other team dedicated group of women who should e-mail the university money to participate. with rugby is frustrating; these feels like they got worked. People pride themselves in standing conference folder at womens_ “We had a magazine fundraiser women love playing this game. “It’s who play rugby love to play no out, win or lose. [email protected].

Got Stress? Try Yoga strength. Yoga is a technique that her students. She believes stu­ that goal for many. With classes is performed through relaxing and dents mainly enroll in the class available all over, it is a matter By Colleen Bormann, Staff Reporter ing their stress relief in yoga. deep breathing, which connects to reduce stress, but it tends to do of finding the time in this busy [email protected] Developed in India 5,000 years the mind, body, and spirit. more than that. world. Grab a mat, loose clothes, ago, yoga is becoming more CSUMB students are learning “Even after one class, stress and a quiet place. It is time to College students are always mainstream as college students of this exercise and are taking hormones go down. Yoga, as a focus on one thing: yourself. searching for healthier life­ seek to find new ways to relax. It advantage of the classes. For some whole, helps students become styles. Demands of a new is designed to release stress while students, yoga is a lifestyle. Ryan more in touch with their bodies,” Yoga Classes semester bring new levels of improving health and well-being, Trodsen, a senior, is one of these said Derr. “Yoga is great. It can stress. Many students are find­ flexibility, concentration, and students. He is benefiting from change your life.” Otter Sports Center the classes offered at CSUMB. For others, yoga is not as Ashtanga Yoga: “I needed something to wake appealing. “I have never found Tuesday-6:30 me up. I also hoped yoga would it interesting. I just picture people Thursday-6:30 help my lower back pain,” Trodsen bending their bodies in pretzel­ Cost: said. Not only does yoga relieve like shapes,” said student Kristin Free for CSUMB students and stress, but it also helps relieve ten­ Seifert. “I rely on aerobics or other OSC members sion and pain in the body. cardio exercises to relieve stress. $5 for CSUMB staff and faculty Some students enroll in yoga Plus, I am not very flexible and Each class is about one hour long. simply to improve their outlook would probably not be able to keep Meet in Bldg. 84F Dance Studio on life. Mindy Bacola, a fresh­ up with the class.” Bring your own mat. man, needed something different Although yoga involves a lot and challenging in her life. of stretching, it is designed to fit Monterey Sports Center “I needed something that was everyone’s body. There are many Yoga: a physical challenge, but helps different forms of yoga, it is a Monday- 7:15 am, 6:45 pm my overall well-being at the matter of finding out what works Tuesday- 8:00 pm same time,” said Bacola. “Yoga for each individual. Everyone has Thursday- 6:45 pm is a peace of mind. Students a different style and can work at Friday-7:15 am need somewhere they can go to his or her own pace. No one style Sunday-11 am forget about all of the negativities is better than the other; it is a mat­ Power Yoga: brought by college life.” ter of personal preference. Wednesday-12:15 pm With the help of great leader­ With students’ busy schedules, Friday- 5:30 pm ship, yoga can be brought to stress is inevitable. Yoga has been Cost the classroom. Christine Derr, around for a long time, but is $7 per class, Monterey residents a CSUMB professor, has been now becoming a new fad. People $8 per class, non-residents doing yoga for three years and are always looking for ways to Each class is approximately one Say Om: CSUMB students experience Ashanta yoga. is sharing her knowledge with improve their life. Yoga can fulfill hour long.

8 | Otter Realm | Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2004 Arts & Essence SoCal trio defines surf rock

By Carmina Martinez, Staff Reporter Orange removed [email protected] “Bloodstains,” “Last Goodbye,” the psychedelic ele­ and “No Such Thing” as well ments, and success­ as exciting covers of everything Agent Orange is a surf rock fully gave the song from The Who’s “Shakin’ All group named after the toxic AGENT a ripping punk/surf Over” and the 1960s surf instru­ chemical defoliant used by rock/power pop mental “Pipeline to the Dead American military in Vietnam to makeover. Kennedys’ Police Truck.” deprive the enemy of food and The 80s were a This SoCal trio has made a of hiding places in the jungles very active time name for themselves with their by killing all vegetation. for the group. They unique blend of punk, surf rock, This California trio came out produced “Living in and power pop. For those who of the Fullerton area and became Darkness” in 1981, don’t own any Agent Orange CDs, a classic for a generation of “Bitchin’ Summer the Rhino collection “Living in skateboarders. EP” in 1982, “When Darkness” would be the best place The band was formed in ORANGE You Least Expect It to start, but “Real Live Sound” is the early 1980s, with vocalist/ EP” in 1984, “This also highly recommended. guitarist Mike Palm, bassist Is the Voice,” for James Levesque and drummer Restless/Eriigma The group will be appearing at the Scott Miller. Their music com­ 1986. This last BBC Feb. 28. bines the California Sunshine album was a less with the dark shadowy side of the vigorous LP with American Lifestyle. brighter melodies, Most campus skateboarders with an emphasis are familiar with the group and GRAPHIC BY JUSTIN MOULTON on vocals. It was the type of music. “For sure I’ve also Agent Orange’s heard of their stuff, and yeah last for a long time, except for the I’ll check them out,” said skate­ and “No Such Thing,” the band teenage skateboarders. live record, “Real Live Sound” in boarder Justin Richardson. was said to be way ahead of their Agent Orange is said to sound 1990. Other campus skateboarders time, their music prefiguring lots like a combination of the Sex The group later re-emerged attribute surf rock for helping them of inferior US punk/rap music Pistols, the Ventures and early in 1996, touring the world and to be totally consumed and caught produced by Nirvana, Green Day, Blue Oyster Cult with their recording the LP, “Virtually up in the moment, which helps their Limp Biscuit and others whose “hybridized surf-twang sounds, Indestructible.” They also made jumps and skateboard hopping. music reflected the emptiness of smart-metal chops and punky “Greatest and Latest: This, That- Agent Orange’s best work American society. To this day drive.” One of the group’s ven­ N-The Other Thing” in 2000. came in the early 1980s. With their early 80s music is still very tures was a remake of Jefferson Listeners favorites include songs like “Too Young to Die” much in demand by American Airplane’s "Somebody to Love." tracks like “Too Young to Die,” Photo provided by Events Workgroup

Armstrong, who grew up in slobs vamped into metrosexuals - without actually using piec­ the notoriously gay district of a by gaggle of homosexuals, a lá ing paste and a blow-dryer - he The Big city not far from here, must have Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. forgets his lover is not only the noticed the look of confusion on The site UrbanDictionary.com reflection he sees in the mirror? my face, because he informed defines a metrosexual as an “urban While I found Armstrong - and me that a metrosexual is male who is eager to embrace and his endurance - incredibly sexy, I merely a straight guy who is even show off his feminine side,” never saw his sensitive or “metro­ tolerant of, acknowledges and particularly when it comes to sexual” side. But the nice view of Metrosexual: embraces some of the finer his love of extravagant i íaterial his backside pumping up a hill of gay culture. pleasures - such as designer digs, wasn’t so bad, while it lasted. Straight up O The prefix, metro- (city), refers facials and fine interior decorat­ to the urban lifestyle embraced ing - things we usually associate Take it slow and easy, with a twist by this male anomaly, while the with feminine or “gay” tastes. Jo suffix -sexual is a connotation of But before I got too excited by [email protected] homosexual, of which the metro­ the thought of having my ga ' best sexual is not, but whose behavior friend infused with just enough I once had a crush on a metro- He (let’s call may encompass that of the stereo­ testosterone to satisfy my libido, I Next time: sexual. We met cycling and, for him Armstrong) is tall, debatably typical gay man. The metrosexual had to ask: Does a metrosexual’s First time folly: When bad sex a short while, I fantasized about cute, a passionate kisser, and once man is stylish, sensitive, knows desire for perfection also apply to cools off a hot night taking him for a long, hard ride jokingly referred to himself as a what pomade is and how to use it pleasing his lover? Or is he too sans vélo. metrosexual. and isn’t afraid of watching male worried about getting bedhead

Feb. 26-Mar. 10,2 004 Otter Realm | 9 Arts & Essence Juarez’s unsolved mystery RUAP invites women from community to view documentary By Carmina Martinez, Staff Reporter [email protected] pregnant or have children. One of identifies herself as a Chicana the girls has been out of school in search of Latino identity. She Several teenage mothers from since the seventh grade, but is is known for her outstanding Watsonville make a trip out to back and trying to finish high documentaries. CSUMB every Wednesday to school. The program is teaching Portillo will give a lecture and work on their digital autobiogra­ the girls autobiographical writ­ show of her most recent film phies, a current project that the ing, story telling, journal, and “Señorita Extraviada,” (Missing Reciprocal University for the Arts mini-autobiographical writing, young woman) the story about Project (RUAP) is working on. and is working towards a digital the kidnapping, rapes and mur­ RUAP is a CSUMB project autobiography. ders of young women of Juarez, Mexico, one of the world’s larg­ PHOTO PROVIDED BY LAURA SALCIDO that works with the Music and Watsonville does not have all Photo is from Lourdes Portillo's documentary Señorita Extraviada. Performing Arts Institue and the technology needed for this est border cities. Visual and Public Arts Institute. project, so CSUMB’s RUAP There have been over 270 be prostitutes, even though some Institute Independent Filmmaker It's a program that teaches students program allows these girls to murders in Juarez since first were students or held regular Award and used that money and the surrounding communities each have a computer and gives discovered in 1993 and they still jobs. The families of the women to make her internationally how art and artists can play an them the opportunity to use the continue to this day. The docu­ are demanding justice, but the praised narrative film, “After important role in their lives. digital media equipment to cre­ mentary is set as an unsolved most disturbing thing is that the Earthquake/Despues del “The program is designed to ate their digital autobiographies. mystery; the filmmaker inves­ the complicity of the police in Terremoto,” about a Nicaraguan work towards getting these girls The program is possible due to a tigates the terrible murders, the these murders continues to be refugee living in San Francisco. to finish high school, and expose grant from the County Office of fear in which the the people of uninvestigated. them to a university, so that they Education. Juarez live in, and interviews Portillo is known for her The free lecture and show­ can see what it’s like, and maybe In connection with this pro­ from the brave families whose outstanding documentaries, like ing of ’’Señorita Extraviada” that will also encourage them to go gram, the girls are encouraged loved ones have been brutally “Corpus,” a home movie for will be held in the CSUMB to college,” said Lori Grantham, to attend CSUMB’s free lec­ tom from their homes. Selena, for which she won the University Center Ballroom on instructor for the program. ture and showing of RUAP’s The authorities have not been Golden Spire San Francisco March 10 at 6:30 p.m. The girls range from the eighth visiting artist, Lourdes Portillo very supportive. They blame International Film Festival 1999. grade through the twelfth and are a Mexican-born woman that the women, saying they must She won the American Film Women give CSUMB a reason to celebrate Alexandra will be showcased throughout the night. The event is free of charge and open to anyone who By Diana Layous, Staff Reporter would like to join in the celebration. The crowd usually Diana _ Layous @ csumb.edu includes “students, faculty, and also men, women and children from the community,” said Chess. On International Women’s Day a global celebra­ International Women’s day is a tradition that began tion will honor women’s contributions to history. The right here in California. In 1978, an educational task Multicultural Feminists Club of CSUMB will be hosting force in Sonoma, California wanted to raise awareness an event on March 8 to celebrate. about women’s contributions to history and to society. Students and members of the community are invited to They declared that the week of March 8, 1978 would help commemorate women around the world during the be Women’s History Week, and that March 8 would be event held from 6 to 10 p.m. in the University Ballroom. International Women’s Day. Hilda Rosa Cortes The festivities will begin with a welcoming speech by People in California spread the news to women in other Shaylla Chess, president of the Multicultural Feminists parts of the country, and they began lobbying for an offi­ Club. Chess will introduce Michele Serros, who will be cial Congressional Resolution to make Women’s History In the tradition of Maya Angelou’s poem, “Phenomenal the evening’s guest speaker. Week a national celebration. Woman,” the Multicultural Feminists Club will be col­ Serros is a poet, performer, and comedian who is an By 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a presidential lecting nominations for outstanding women in the com­ activist for women and for the Latina community. declaration urging the people to honor and recognize munity. Be on the lookout for boxes placed around cam­ The theme for the International Women’s Day cel­ women’s accomplishments during the week of March 8. pus to collect nominations for women you would like to ebration this year is “Identity.” To address the issues Soon after, Congress officially declared this week in 1981 recognize. of women’s identities, the celebration will include what as National Women’s History Week. The boxes will be placed outside the library, the Chess calls a “semi-open mic.” In 1987, the National Women’s History Project, an Media Learning Center, the bookstore, and building 47. Anyone who would like to read a poem relating to organization based out of Santa Rosa, California, peti­ Nominations may also be submitted electronically to women and their identity can submit a copy to Chess up tioned Congress to expand National Women’s Week into [email protected]. until a week before the event. National Women’s Month. As a result we now celebrate Following a reading of “Phenomenal Woman,” all nomi­ Artwork by students Alexis Sturgeon and Carrie National Women’s Month in March every year. nees will receive a flower and a certificate of recognition.

10 | Otter Realm | Feb. 26 - Mar. 10,2 004 Arts & Essence Dread at the Controls, once again Free By Matt Fox, Staff reporter [email protected] movies!

By Diana Layous, Staff reporter Mikey Dread, one of the world’s most influential reggae Diana _ Layous @csumb.edu artists, recalled the struggle of his early years as the premier reggae DJ in Port Antonio, Jamaica. Not much about going to college “I called the show ‘Dread at the Controls,’ because it was is free. At CSUMB, the Residence controversial. Nobody at that time was thinking a Rasta Hall Association (RHA) and had anything important to say. But we know that you can the World Theatre have decided be whatever you want to be if you believe in yourself and to give students a break. what you’re doing.” This semester RHA is hosting At first the show was not well received. In Jamaica, a ten movie nights at CSUMB’s radio DJs at the time had never played only reggae music, World Theatre. The movies, said and the idea of a “Rasta” was rebellious and dangerous to Patricia Wadleigh, RHA’s social the Jamaican upper class. programming chair, “are a fun As the show took hold, many people, rich and poor, and safe alternative for students began to see the show’s positive effect. on Thursday nights.” “Most of the police detectives who would patrol used to The World Theatre can hold end up in the studio with me at night because they used to 427 people, and so far the turnout say, ‘Why, Mikey ya’ know, what I mean there is nothing for movie nights has been about out there tonight because the crime rate fall, because all the 400. One of the reasons these bad boys have gone home to listen to the show.’” movies remain so popular is Mikey Dread’s reggae band will be performing at because students can’t see most CSUMB Feb. 27 in the Black Box Cabaret. Doors open at of them anywhere else. “We try 9 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets are to get movies that haven’t come $6 for students ($12 for visitors.) They are limited so arrive out to rent yet,” said Wadleigh. on time. Look for announcements from Dread is recognized and respected around the world RHA regarding upcoming prizes, for his musical achievements and as a radio personal­ which may include a TV and ity. But it is his work with 80s punk rock band The DVD player. The Spring 2004 Clash that has given him his highest degree of renown. movie schedule is available at Dread has also performed live with many famous http: //worldtheater. csumb. edu/ musicians such as Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, UB40, Carlos calendar.html. Santana, Jimmy Cliff, Third World and.Inner Circle. Many of these concerts were held in sold out stadium theaters with Spring 2004 RHA up to 30,000 to 50,000 fans. Dread’s most recent accomplishment is a song he and Movie Schedule R&B artist Seal collaborated on together. The song will be All movies are Thursday at 10 on the soundtrack to the new film “50 First Dates.” Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star in the film, and it airs in p.m. unless noted otherwise. theaters on Feb. 13. The eventual success of Dread’s radio show yielded him an award for of our social or racial status things will be a more positive vibe. We February 26 Top Radio Personality in Jamaican Radio. Hundreds of reggae artists need to try and live with each other in a positive way. It’s like how Scary Movie were able to express their style and message. “Dread at the Controls” is Dr. Martin Luther King tried to bring this message across to America; a key contributor to reggae’s current exposure and popularity. I’m trying to bring this same message to the world through music. March 4 Mikey Dread was available for an interview by telephone before the Gothika show. Matthew Fox: Are there any other prominent themes? Mikey Dread: Some of my songs are about love because love Saturday, March 6 @ 1:30 p.m. Matthew Fox: Have you been playing gigs with your current band is an integral part of my personal life. Also another thing about Brother Bear for long? my music is I always try to maintain something Jamaican in my Mikey Dread: Yea mon’ I try to keep the same band, because if I music. Over the years I have had many opportunities to sell out March 11 trade bands they won’t know the music like my band do. I try to always and do something commercial, but I am not sold out to any major Matrix Revolutions step out there with my band because we like a family. We neva’ quarrel company that does phony, commercial, reggae music. I like the we neva’ fight we just have a good time and we play. heavy stuff the real roots, I’m not going to water it down, or tai­ March 18 lor it down. I’m gonna’ give it to you just like we do it in Jamaica. Haunted Mansion Matthew Fox: What would you say the main message is you try to put out in your music? Wednesday, May 5 @10 p.m. Mikey Dread: There are several messages, but one of the messages For more information on Mikey Dread, and the upcoming con­ The Last Samurai is, I believe in unity regardless of Black, White, Indian, Asian, mixture, cert at CSUMB visit his website at http://www.MikeyDread.com. black and white, and other derivatives. I believe we still one people May 6 and if we share the planet and we share the resources which we need to start, and we learn to live together in unity and harmony regardless Paycheck

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Astro 101: Your February Forecast By Pandora

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The not-so-skinny on eating disorders The Low By Laura Ramos, Staff Reporter Down [email protected] The effects of vomiting are more severe. There can be irritation of the esophagus, tooth damage caused by stomach acid, swelling To Post an Event contact on the abdomen, seizures, muscle cramps, and damage to the heart Moming_Vasquez via FirstClass muscles. Laxative abuse causes constipation, diarrhea and cramping, “I can’t imagine doing it again, I just can’t believe it!” These are the allergic reactions caused by the ingredients found in the laxative, and Friday, Feb. 27 words of Sarah*, a CSUMB student as she reflects on her past relapses it decreases the absorption of nutrients and medication (among them, of bulimia. birth control pills). In females, there is the absence of a menstrual cycle Reggae. Reggae legend That anorexia and bulimia stem from insecurities about body image that is caused by both anorexia and bulimia. Mikey Dread appears at is a very common misconception. Sharon Riley, a counselor at the It is difficult to confront a friend and ask about the possibility of suf­ the BBC! 9 p.m. BBC. $12 Personal Growth and Counseling Center, confirmed that these disorders fering from an eating disorder, as was the situation with Sarah because Non-CSUMB, $6 CSUMB derive from much deeper and serious causes. “This behavior becomes she “didn’t think I needed help.” ID. Contact Vito Trigiia via a way for the individual to cope with personal problems, such as stress, Sarah is now on the road to recovery, very aware that she can relapse FirstClass. pressure and other emotional issues.” anytime due to the stress associated with beginning her major and It is assumed that people with either of these disorders are merely the workload that will follow. She has already noticed the effects of Saturday, Feb. 28 preoccupied with their appearance. However, the root of the problem is bulimia in herself, some of which are irreversible. However, she has much more complex. now mended her relationship with Instrumental surf rock. In an effort to better understand the illness, her family, and is surrounded by Agent Orange. 9 p.m. BBC. Sarah shared her experience. friends that are willing to help. Free. Contact Vito Triglia via During childhood, she recalls being mis­ The best thing to do when seek­ FirstClass. treated, both physically and verbally, by her ing help is to take the risk and father because of her poor grades. She had many ask. Do not pester the person with differences with one of her sisters, and had a cri­ Thursday, March 4 questions and comments, because, sis of faith in the years that would follow. More as Sarah explained, asking, “Why recently, she had just moved from her country Gothika. Thriller starring Halle do you do it?” is the worst kind of of origin to the U.S. and felt alienated in a new Berry and Robert Downey Jr. question to ask. place. 10 p.m. Free. World Theater. 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Contact Vito Triglia via many questions, they put a lot of pressure on you *Name was been changed to conceal FirstClass. and they only make the problem worse.” identity. The repeated questioning set in motion the Saturday, March 6 process of isolation for Sarah. The triggers that lead to eating disorders Brother Bear. Animated adven, depend on the person. But more often, eating ture. 1:30 p.m. World Theater. disorders are associated with low self-esteem, major family and rela­ Free. Call 582-3815. tionship problems, history of substance abuse, physical, emotional and How can I help a friend? • Be positive: Compliment about their talents and point out sexual abuse, emphasis on body size, and careers that require a certain Punk, pop n* rock. A wide their strengths. look, i.e, gymnasts, models, dancers, runners and wrestlers. range of acts. Phenomenauts • Be there for that person by being a good listener. The effects of eating disorders are very harmful to the body. With of S.F., Polysics from Japan • Avoid conversations that pertain in any way to someone’s anorexia nervosa, the person loses weight very rapidly as it changes and locals Tartan Clan and the metabolism, making it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. body size, or that place too much emphasis on food. Ehrman Hall. 9 p.m. BBC. The person suffering with anorexia can also be ill, fatigued and more • Show that you care about this person as a whole; show you Free. Contact Vito Triglia via care about their health and their general well-being. prone to infections because the body lacks nutrients vital for a strong FirstClass. immune system. • Do not give advice. Sometimes telling a person what to do With bulimia, the effects are a bit more serious because the damage can isolate the person from you and make them do opposite of what Wednesday, March 10 to the body becomes evident over time. Bulimia leads to fatigue, faint­ you recommend. ing spells, skin rashes and hair loss, osteoporosis (loss of calcium to the • Remind this person that they are important for who they are Señorita Extraviada. bones), and loss of concentration. and not what they look like or what they do. Documentary and presentation Eating disorders are not just a female issue, either. Although statistics • If all else fails set up an appointment with the Counseling by Lourdes Portillo about the are relatively low among men when compared to women, men also Center for further assistance. Most importantly, never let a friend deal missing women of Juarez, MX. have the same fears, preoccupations, and pressures. Men abuse supple­ with this serious problem alone. When the stress gets to be too much to 6:30 p.m. University Center ments that are intended for, oftentimes, abnormal muscle growth. The cope with, get help for yourself as well. Counselors understand that it ballroom. Free. Call 582-4330. abuse of supplements is a serious problem as well, since they cause is a trying experience and can help you. irreparable damage to the muscle tissue. Feb. 26 - Mar. 10,2004 | Otter Realm 13 Opinion Editorial: Whatever it takes to beat Bush

The Otter Realm has watched the there is give and take. Kerry, with supports the Patriot Act. Kerry presidential primary race with the vast majority of states already opposes homosexual unions and Got a hot one motive in mind: which one under his belt, rings the magic the detainment of suspected ter­ of these dems can overthrow the bell of electability, while Edwards rorists and federal file snooping republican control of the White supposedly has a better chance of that is allowed under the act. House? beating Bush because he can win The Realm hopes that Kerry will change his mind about gay mar­ news tip? The Realm was anxious to see the southern states. But when it Vermont Governor Howard Dean comes down to issues, the Realm riage because we aren’t patriotic step into the forefront, for his backs Kerry. enough for civil liberty violations views were in sharp contrast to Another Iraq? across the board. Call the OR news desk Bush’s and he had enough huevos Both candidates supported the Prioritizing College to express them. war on Iraq, but at least Kerry Both candidates have some at 582-4347 or email And let's not over look has criticized the way the Bush sort of a No College Student Kucinich, either. Sure, his views administration has handled it. But Left Behind act for us university [email protected] seem extreme compared to the what scares us Otter Realmers students. For Kerry it’s a college other candidates, but upon closer is that according to CNN.com, tax credit and Edwards wants to look, Kucinich actually embodies Edwards thinks the “U.S. must provide one free year of college the ideals we at the Realm believe help Middle East nations move for everyone. Neither candidate in most: tuition-free higher educa­ toward democracy.” We think has suggested huge cuts to the tion, a women's absolute right to there’s been enough democratic military budget to pay for it so choose and Kucinich has always bombs dropped in the Middle East. I guess we’ll keep having bake been adamant about his disgust of Tax the rich sales until they figure out how the war in Iraq. Kerry seems adamant about to fund it. But California is casting its rolling back Bush’s tax cuts for Kerry for President vote after several other state's the wealthiest Americans while Yes, yes. The Otter Realm primaries have already named Edwards is content about collect­ endorses John Kerry for presi­ the frontrunners. As things stand, ing his tax break (this guy’s rich) dent, not because he is that it looks like we now have to and having a tax cut for the middle great of a candidate but because pick between two “John million­ class. We think Edwards should Kucinich doen't have a chance aires”, Massachusetts Senator give up his slice of the pie. in hell of winning. And without John Kerry and North Carolina Enough patriotism Dean on the ticket, Kerry is the Senator John Edwards. Edwards wants to leave gay next best thing. As with any candidate choice marriage up to the states, but he

The Otter Realm is changing it's name! We are looking for people to submit both a new name and a new logo for our front page. You can help by submitting your ideas to [email protected] Don’t tell me, it’s all about the view, right? stand together. Shit hits the fan. Recall offices—those offices steamroll the point We are the reason ‘they’ are here. How Tharee Davis, SBS Senior the last two Presidential Addresses when of a library—and the point of this school. many times must it be said? It is not about students stood their ground to speak out. Let me explain: a library is for.. ..studying, business contracts—although the admin Power of the students: 1 (CSUMB Tenants The media comes, parents are notified and research, and expanding your mind— and all those political peeps up in congress Union)—this CSU administration: 0. lawyers begin to smell the scent of money. things like that...don’t you agree? What think this campus is. It’s time to get the Can we students sit back and enjoy our Now is the time to stand and fight business do top execs have heaving their justice back into education and the business victories? At the cost of a student losing his again. Which round will this be? The offices right on top of students who need out of it! job for exercising his right to free speech? new library—our future crown jewel of all the quiet they can get? What the hell Students have won battles before—ask At the cost of prized faculty walking? this campus. Basically, Peter Smith and are we in school for? Talk about power Mecha when they confronted the admin­ At the cost of axing Equal Opportunity Co. want to park their offices right smack trip! This administration has a serious istration for racist practices that caused Programs? At the cost of living in a lie: on top of our library. Not surprising. power trip going on. They have no right some of our most visionary professors to i.e. The Vision Statement? No way. Sure, ‘they’ say that ‘they’ can raise their to make our library their bling bling. Hey leave—or when Mecha formed a union The problems with this administration own money for their expensive executive admin—how about raising cash for the for our janitorial staff. We will be heard are vast and daunting (some of the worst suites on our roof top—does that justify the programs about to be cut, like the Equal again and again until justice is done. We cases of discrimination have occurred on action? If you can buy it, does that make Opportunity Programs? Or how about have our own anacronyms to hit them with this particular CSU campus: $2.5 million it right? It’s not the point that Smith and helping students out with the fee hikes that like, “FYI you’re SOL cause your VIP stat worth) But notice, every time students Co. can raise their own $$ for their fancy will hit us hard next year? is flying!”

14 | Otter Realm | Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2004 Opinion Now Who’s Idongeddit by Kyle Sullivan Silencing Free Speech? by Mark Weirick Many of the students I’ve talked to regard­ ing the last Otter Realm’s article entitled, “He said, she said: University, students pointing fingers at what prompted student firing,” have not only been disappointed, but outraged at what would have been a rather straight forward article about free speech on this campus. Although this article covered in great depth the particu­ lars of Aaron Sass’ police record, it does little to focus on the real issue: the freedom of speech and the right to criticize the University without fear of retaliation. Writing an article about the issue of free speech would normally be considered a journalist’s wet dream. This article, however, seems rather embarrassed by it, and would rather focus on whose right or wrong about an employee’s application. This issue is larger than that. Regardless of who’s right or wrong, both the University, If you ask me, and Aaron Sass can agree that he was fired I'd say that 'dis guy is alright. while he was involved in a silent walk out protest. A message has been sent to the campus, whether the University meant to send this or not, and that message is, “if you speak out or criticize us, we will retaliate.” Denying that that was the reason they fired Aaron does nothing to lessen the climate of firms the students’ right to free speech and fear that this action has created. If Aaron the right to protest, and both the faculty Sass was fired for merely silently leaving and staff have been vocal about similar during the President’s speech, which any­ actions to reaffirm this campus’ right to one should have the right to do, how can free speech. we expect other students or members of our Let’s not forget that the Otter Realm is campus community, to be able to feel free a paper by and for the students. I am tired to speak their mind? Actions speak louder of seeing mediocre aspiring journalists sell Otter Realm than words, and that action was: a student out their constituency by continuing to pro­ was fired while protesting. Nothing can mote the administration’s viewpoints over News 831.582.4066 Advertising 831.582.4347 Production Editors Copy Editor dispute that. the students. This article should have been Fax 831.582.3505 Leanna Dunphy Michelle Burke e-mail [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] This is a big deal. Faculty, staff, and reporting about free speech; instead, it ram­ www.otterrealm.net Colleen Cooney students are enraged and concerned about bled on about some student’s job record. [email protected] News Editor Editor in Chief Colleen Cooney Photo Editors [email protected] this attack on free speech, and so should When the Otter Realm has an opportunity Amanda Wollard Giovanni Di Giorgio have been the journalist who wrote this to talk about an issue involving the silenc­ [email protected] [email protected] Sports Editor Managing Editor Erin Lawley Leanna Dunphy [email protected] article. Instead, readers of the Otter Realm ing of free speech, and it fails to talk about Zachary Stahl [email protected] are informed about some student’s police it, it is contributing to this silence. I’ve [email protected] A&E Editor Adviser Michelle Burke Morning Star Vasquez record, instead of the implications of what heard someone say before, “there’s no bet­ Colette O'Connor [email protected] [email protected] the silencing of free speech could mean on ter way to kill a story than to place it in the [email protected] Online Editor Advertising Manager Mac Clemmens Sherylen Duong this campus. The Associated Students are Otter Realm.” This article does nothing to Production Adviser [email protected] [email protected] Bobbi Long planning on passing a resolution that reaf­ oppose that assumption. [email protected]

Otter Oops Staff Reporters Enjolina Moss, Daniel Burr, Luis Vicuna, Colleen Borman, Rachel Kane, Carmina Martinez, Laura Ramos, Diana Layous, Darrell Hirashima, Corey In the story “He said, she said” in the Feb. 12 edition of the Otter Realm, we Edmonds, Kara Alaimo, Matthew Fox, Brian Chapman Contributers incorrectly stated that Aaron Sass had been convicted of a felony when he was M. Cristina Medina, Colin Pfaff, Kyle Sullivan, James Speir only charged with petty theft. The Otter Realm apologizes for this mistake. Production Staff Aldo Vargas, Erica Ruedas, Erin Lawley, Morning Star Vasquez, Giovanni Di Giorgio, Amanda Wollard, Colleen Cooney, Leanna Dunphy, Michelle Burke, Justin Moulton, Kara Alaimo, Hilda Cortes

Feb. 26-Mar. 10,2004 | Otter Realm | 15 Artist Spotlight Life’s sweet journey By Giovanni Di Giorgio [email protected] Originally from Burlingame, right near the San Francisco Airport, Norman Haughey worked as a photographer at his studio. While in college, he studied electronics. His roommate in college worked in the film industry. Jumping on that opportunity, Haughey helped out his roommate, which eventually got him into photography. “I started work­ ing in low budget movies, assisting film editors, doing sound recording, and teamed up with a photographer. It went from there,” said Haughey. He had an opportunity to work with a magazine in Reno, Nevada but that fizzled out. “When that failed I went with another partner and started another business in Burlingame. He turned out to be not so good. It left me there and I decided to keep the business going,” Haughey said. He originally was doing commercial photography, but had found that his niche was in portraits. Plus, in photography, the money is in wed­ dings and portraits. After a long absence in photography due to an incorrect diagnosis that Haughey had a life-threatening illness, he has started back up again. This past summer he started work­ ing at Chris Gauge Photography in Monterey. He is currently doing weddings and loves every minute of not having to deal with the business aspect of photography. Since September, Haughey has headed up the Design Digirati club on campus as its A photo of Haughey's niece. president. He is working towards his TMAC major with hopes to someday be a web designer. At aste of Haughey's digital photography

An intriguing blend of black and white Norman Haughey PHOTO BY GIOVANNI DI GIORGIO An example of Haughey's wedding photography Person on Campus What is the worst experience with vandalism you have had on campus':? By Giovanni Di Giorgio [email protected]

Theresa Adamo FRESHMAN, HCOM MaryAlison Hagi FRESHMAN, ESSP Nothing has really happened to me, but my friends had their Someone onetime threw a rock underwear stolen while they through the back windshield of were washing their clothes. my car. It pissed me off.

William Workman Rampaul Silbey SOPHOMORE, SOPHOMORE, TAT INTEGRATED STUDIES The worst thing I've seen is a Honda Accord up on blocks with no rims, no seats, pretty A disgruntled Costco employee much nothing left but the ... took my scattered newspa­ body. pers on my floor and redistrib­ uted them in my bed.

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