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thursday, february 28, 2013 | Vol. 54, iss. 82 | www.dailysundial.com CSU now third-party money mandates Candidates sign pledge to prevent any outsider influence

from receiving contribu- reporting Lucy Guanuna tions, which for city coun- daily sundial cil candidates is capped at $700 per contribution, but policy prevents independent expenses where supporters, specifically Employees must relay special interest groups, find a loophole in that maximum child abuse to officials A Los Angeles City Council contribution. candidate for the 13th District L.A. Council candidates who signed the People’s Pledge have not signed the pledge have col- early February, a vow to hansook oh lectively raised more than $140,000 deny independent third party senior staff in independent expenditures. contributions in local cam- “You can’t stop people from paigns, and has urged other spending money on your behalf; it’s candidates to do the same. an expression of free speech rights,” The People’s Pledge said Martin Saiz, political science pro- started during the 2012 fessor and department chair at CSUN. CSUN will implement a new CSU pol- Massachusetts Senate race “It’s basically done for symbolic rea- icy called the “Mandatory Reporting of Child between Democrat Elizabeth sons, to create an image of being inde- Abuse and Neglect,” which requires all CSU Warren and Republican Scott pendent. It sounds good to people.” employees, including student employees, jani- Brown. Because the municipal race will not torial staff and food service workers, to report Warren proposed the be on the scale of Warren and Brown’s suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to an pledge to Brown, which race, Post added in a few revisions to on-campus Mandated Reporting Coordinator aimed to prevent independent the People’s Pledge that fit the municipal (MRC). third party contributions that race. The policy, published Dec. 21, 2012 as could be used with or with- Although an independent third party Executive Order 1083 by former Chancel- out the candidates’ support cannot be prevented from spending lor, Charles B. Reed, did not take effect until to create ads in support of or money on a candidate, the pledge can Jan. 1. against other candidates. deter them from doing so because they According to the order, the new policy Josh Post, an attorney with would be harming the candidate by pay- follows amendments made to the Califor- the California Department of ing for ads, Post said. nia Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Justice, is running for L.A. Skylar Grogan, 21, junior gender and (CANRA), signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in City Council’s 13th District, women’s studies major, said she agrees September 2012. which includes cities such as that the pledge would not stop special The amendments were made by four dif- Echo Park and Silver Lake, interest groups from being involved in ferent California assembly bills and added and has been leading what he campaigns, especially with the con- four new classes of persons to be defined as calls a full grassroots cam- troversial Supreme Court decision on mandated reporters. The four classes include paign. corporations. employees or administrators of a public or “I’ve seen the problem with “I think it’s good but it’s a band private postsecondary institution, athletic money and politics. I wanted aid (and) at the end of the day; coaches, athletic administrators or athletic to see politics get back to a Citizens United is still in place,” directors employed by any K-12 public or public service aspect where Grogran said. “Candidates can private school, any athletic coaches, assistant it’s not about the money, but still get unlimited amounts coaches or graduate assistants involved at a who has the better ideas and who of funding from corpora- public or private post-secondary institution has the ability to motivate people tions. The pledge won’t and commercial computer technicians. to do things and motivate the com- do much (and) people The executive order states that when an munity,” Post said. need to get to the employee, “in his/her professional capacity Post said he was inspired by mayoral root of the prob- or within the scope of his/her employment, candidate and 13th District Councilman, Eric lem and repeal has knowledge of or observes a child (i.e. Garcetti, who also signed the People’s Pledge. Citizen’s United.” person under the age of 18 years) whom the Garcetti presented it to his fellow candidates at employee knows, or reasonably suspects, to

three subsequent community forums. illustration by jeromy have been the victim of child abuse or neglect, The people’s pledge does not stop a candidate velasco / contributor See executive order, page 4

what ever happened to the music? 2 Photo February 28, 2013 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected] Student finds ways to relieve stress herself through college. “The Living Well Lounge is a place John While students may find it easier for students to gather health informa- Saringo-Rodriguez to take naps, eat healthy and occasion- tion from peer educators,” said Sharon daily sundial ally exercise, Otahima, an international Aronoff, health educator at the Klotz student from Yokohama, Japan, takes it Health Center. one step further by taking advantage of According to Aronoff, it’s a place resources on campus. where students can relax, enjoy a mas- For CSUN students, balancing University Counseling Services on sage chair and get health information classes, work, internships, extracur- the fifth floor of Bayramian Hall offers including links to outside resources. riculars and relationships can be over- free, by appointment, one-on-one Another stress manager Otahima whelming. But it’s especially difficult counseling services to CSUN students. uses is the Klotz Student Health Center for linguistics major, Mao Otahima, “They have many counselors that located next to Chaparral Hall. 23, whose family and support are on can help me with many issues,” Ota- “To de-stress I go to Klotz to [get] another continent. hima said. massaged and to relax,” Otahima said. She said this semester is espe- Another resource is the Klotz Liv- The center provides low-cost servic- cially difficult for her because she is ing Well Lounge located in the USU. es, including acupuncture and massage. all photos by John Saringo-Rodriguez / Daily Sundial taking major upper division classes, The lounge is operated by students, Students can feel energized without Mao Otahima, 23, a linguistics major, works part-time as a Japanese tutor at the tutoring part time and supporting for students. emptying out their pockets. Language Lab.

Mao is taking 14 units, when she has time she studies at the Oviatt library between classes. “This semester will be especially stressful for me,” she said. Mao believes that eating healthy will help keep her in a positive mood and in doing so will keep her stress levels low.

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The order states that failure with questions about the report- that the policy might negatively She is the student director at experience while receiving sup- executive order to report will not automatical- ing procedure as well as “iden- affect students’ sense of safety the WRRC and wonders how port from the community and Continued from page 1 ly result in termination of that tifying whether or not there is a and openness in classrooms, as the policy will affect the “Take seeing they are not alone.” employee, but that the campus reasonable suspicion that abuse well as in support groups such Back the Night” events every Medina is not convinced that the employee must report the president would make a determi- has occurred.” as the Women’s Research and spring semester. mandated reporting will help incident.” nation on a case-by-case basis. Representatives at the office Resource Center (WRRC) or “An important and empow- survivors of abuse to heal from California Penal Code According to CSU repre- of the president said Smith will the Pride Center. ering component of this event their experiences. 11164-11165.6 defines abuse sentative Stephanie Thara, fac- not receive any extra pay for is the Survivor Speak-Out/testi- “Ultimately, there’s the of a minor to include sexual ulty, staff and student employ- her new responsibilities. monial where survivors or any- question of agency – whether assault, such as rape, molesta- ees will receive “interactive Carmen Chandler, direc- one affected by sexual violence the person has the ability (and tion or incest; sexual exploita- online training,” which will tor of news and information at share their stories as a way of who controls it) to make deci- tion, such as forcing a child into prepare them to identify and CSUN, said the administration making that transition from sions about their experience prostitution or pornography, or report suspected cases of child is “still exploring possible com- victim to survivor,” said and how they share it, how The addition of selling or owning child pornog- abuse. munication strategies” since Medina. “(It is) a way they talk about it, how they CSU’s to the mandated raphy; and submitting a child to All employees will need to the policy is still new. At this of dealing with that heal,” said Medina. reporting policy: “unjustifiable physical pain or sign an acknowledgement of time, neither CSUN students (section 41) Includes mental suffering.” the new policy as well as a nor CSUN student employ- “An employee or It defines neglect as the “Certificate of Training Com- ees have been informed of administrator of a public “negligent treatment or the pletion” within four to eight the policy. or private postsecondary maltreatment of a child by weeks, respectively, and any “We have not yet imple- institution, whose duties a person responsible for the future CSU job listing will mented (the order) at this bring the administrator child’s welfare,” including fail- include an announcement time, but expect to do so in the or employee into contact ure to provide food, clothing, regarding the new policy. coming weeks pending further with children on a shelter or medical care. As the policy is being clarification on a few items,” regular basis...” Any CSU employee must implemented on a CSU-wide Chandler said. “When it is report suspected child abuse level, Thara said she could not implemented, all employ- or neglect “immediately, or as provide more details about who ees including student soon as practically possible,” will author the training, what employees will be to the police department and exact date the training will be provided specific file a mandated report within made available or how much it information about 36 hours of receiving the infor- will cost. the requirements of mation. CSUN’s designated MRC the order in compliance Under these new amend- is Jill Smith, coordinator of with the California Child ments to CANRA, any CSU human resources. Her new Abuse and Neglect Act as employee who fails to report responsibilities as the MRC well as the resources that are any suspected or known cases will include ensuring that all available to them.” of child abuse or neglect will employees are provided with The Associated Students excerpts from be charged with a misdemeanor and complete proper paper- was informed of the new pol- punishable by up to six months work, coordinating and consult- icy in the last few weeks and in jail, a fine of $1,000 or both. ing with campus administrators expressed concern over how the executive order If the unreported case causes such as the police department, policy will affect students. death or “great bodily injury,” university counseling, faculty Senator Karen Medina, rep- the failed reporter, administra- and student affairs, the title resenting the Mike Curb Col- 1083 and reporting tor, or supervisor who “imped- IX coordinator and parents or lege of Arts, Media and Com- ed or inhibited the report” will guardians of the child. munication, said that while she documents face up to one year in jail and a Smith will also need to be understands why people might fine of $5,000 or both. available to assist employees support the policy, she worries A DAILY SUNDIAL PRODUCTION FrEE thUrsDaY, FeBrUarY 28, 2013

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see AMErIcAN IDoL, page 2 ILLUSTRATION BY JasMiNe MOChiZuKi / ASSISTANT VISUAL EDITOR 2 february 28, 2013 Culture clash [email protected] b EVERYONE'S A CRITIC RAISING THE BAR American Idol's drama Eastside Luv's crowd Mariah Carrey and Nicki Minaj episodes where the judges gave to their advantage. Even before the same compliments to almost brian andrade its air, the clash between the two every screened contestant. It daily sundial stars started an uproar that had became bothersome hearing the viewers eager for the season pre- panel call every other contestant miere. A video of the artists curs- a "superstar." ing and arguing with one another As the season progresses so was leaked months before the do the judges, seeing how much merican Idol struggles A show started. more detailed their critic is in to maintain its status as it com- The argument began when the Las Vegas round, compared petes with new shows contestant Summer Cunningham, to its start, demonstrates vast like X Factor and The Voice. To who is an experienced country improvement. The tension that make matters worse, after the singer, told the judges during her adds definition to competitive absence of Simon Cowell and audition that she also had a drive reality shows had only recently Paula Abdul, its ratings have to experiment with soul music. been bestowed unto this season. consistently dropped. In response, Carey and Jackson Regardless of the changes Since season eight, Ameri- argued that she should just stick American Idol has undergone, can Idol continues to shuffle to the genre she already knows. the contestants remain serving their judge panel with different Minaj, who takes pride in being as the backbone of the show. This celebrities each cycle. This year both a rapper as well as a singer, season provides viewers with a proves to be no exception when was infuriated by their opinion good share of bizarre auditions, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and and openly disagreed with them, musical talent and inspirational Keith Urban were added into the causing the feud. stories. mix. Show veteran Randy Jack- Since episode three, they Passion is illuminated in most son also returned. charlie kaijo / senior photographer have had no further incidents, of the current contestant voices The decision was made in The Walter Davis band performs a set at the Eastside Luv Wine Bar y Queso. Every Saturday, they thus the fight between the divas and a majority of the second order for the show to establish play alongside cabaret dancers who perform for the crowd on the bar tops. was short lived. This heated round performances were great. a stable group of judges, as well debate demonstrates how the Also the drive towards winning, as to appeal to more audiences. The corner wall boasts a mural drink, but it's worth it because it show struggles to balance its which is the soul of this competi- Although the mix isn't as steady LUCY GUANUNA of a mariachi band by famed painter also serves as a stage for bands, "reality TV" side with an appropri- tion, is still manifested. and muralist Robert Vargas. Walk- singers, and cabaret dancers, like as the original panel from the daily sundial ate degree of professionalism. Because of their busy sched- show's early years, the new cast ing in, you feel like you’ve entered Carolina Cerisola, who shimmies Since the start of Hollywood ule, it's unlikely the new judges has its entertaining moments your cousin Nestor’s house...if your and sways along the bar every Sat- Week, American Idol has moved will stay for another year. The and provides fairly moderate cri- cousin Nestor had inherited the urday night with the saxophonist at a far better pace. With the few things that did remain con- tiques. house from your grandmother, was from the Walter Davis Band. competition getting fierce, the sistent are the cites of Coca- Season 12's new panel how- astside Luv Wine Bar y into lowriders, had been a greaser The backdrop to this bar/stage momentum between each aspir- Cola sponsoring, Ryan Seacrest's E ever, did not perfectly get along. Queso is the epitome of Chicano and got decorating tips from his is an interesting collection of blown ing star grows. Consequently, the charm, and most importantly: the It was evident that having two culture in East L.A. Nestled on a hill burlesque dancing girlfriend. up vintage Mexican movie post- judges, especially Minaj, are no talent. American Idol's new sea- confident divas would erupt some in Boyle Heights across from the Upon entering, there is a black ers. The walls are decorated in longer shying away from present- son has not been able to measure sort of conflict. Already aware of Mariachi Plaza and with a view of corduroy wino bench along the wall red heirloom damask velvet-flocked ing harsh but honest criticism. up to its golden days; however, its need for more viewers, Ameri- downtown, Eastside Luv is dressed that’s designed after house slippers. More concrete opinions were the show is still standing tall and can Idol used the feud between in deep, dark red from the inside out. Eastside Luv's bar is low and you needed after the tedious audition remains entertaining to watch. have to break your back to order a See bar, page 4

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And we bought you your first day on campus, right? know you men are just as obsessed with shoes as Go from drab to fab by pairing those women; they can make or break the outfit. Kick That old CSUN sweater may feel great plain CSUN tees and graphic sweaters with up your style with a bold pair of combat boots with a pair of sweats, but you definitely have pattern and color. Playing around with those or keep it sleek in your favorite sneakers. more potential to swag out your school gear. two elements can make your school apparel Classes, work, tests, homework… I know us funky and fun. This way it won’t end up in college kids have a million things going on, the donation box and it’ll have some longev- but you don’t have to look as tired as you feel. ity in your wardrobe beyond your college For that instant pick-me-up, look to your study days. MEN 4 february 28, 2013 Culture Clash [email protected] bAr Continued from page 2 C GET ON TRACK wallpaper and paintings by local Chicano artists. Apart from the cabaret and live 's tunes music, there is karaoke for a vari- ety of artists like Morrissey ("Mor- rissey-oke"), and Latin artist Selena briaN aNdrade ("Selena-oke"), a new twist on the daily sundial tired, typical karaoke entertainment. "Morrissey-Oke" happens every first Thursday of the month and "Maria- chi-Oke," karaoke for the Latin , happens every third Thursday egan and Sara, a Canadian CharLie KaiJo / SENIor PhoToGrAPhEr T of the month. All karaoke events indie band of identical twins, have a patron buys a drink at the bar of Eastside luv Wine Bar y happen from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. been playing since 1995 but prior to Queso. The drink prices are typical, around $7, but during happy The bar is open Wednesday their current success, the two had hour the prices can drop down to $1 including free entry. through Sunday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m much trouble gaining recognition. and the cover charge on a Satur- It wasn't until nearly a decade later day night is $10, but if you follow when the pair released their fourth the dress code you can get to the "So Jealous," did they make front of the line with free entry a name for themselves. all night. The dress code does not What makes Tegan and Sara a allow guys with Ed Hardy or flip disntcitve group is their ability to lyri- flops to enter, and encourages cally express their music through all dressy hats like feathered fedo- stages of romance. As the two proud / ras and Jackson hats. Needless lesbian sisters continued to produce ILLUSTRATION BY JasMiNe MOChiZuKi ASSISTANT VISUAL EDITOR to say, the guys there look classy songs based solely on their life expe- that can be catchy yet powerful. harmonizing by the singers, each with their gauged ears, tats and riences, fans were charmed by their The album deals with feel- voice complimenting the other; collared shirts. honest and easily relatable work. ings of heartbreak, empowerment, additionally, it carries a slow, The DJ will usually spin an With an entirely new concept, self-doubt and teen love. "Closer," relaxed rhythm. eclectic mix of music which spans the band released their ninth album a very joyful tune, serves as the "Drove Me Wild" has 80s from Spanish rock and traditional "Heartthrob." Tegan and Sara, who soundtrack's anthem. It's about pop influence and further proves Hispanic music to indie rock and CharLie KaiJo / SENIor PhoToGrAPhEr are no strangers to taking risks, wanting someone in not only a that the band's new style isn't old school Snoop Doggy Dogg. If a cabaret dancer performs on the bar top of the Eastside luv gravitate towards a more vibrant physical, but romantic manner. The too mainstream. The song itself you want to dance, the middle of Wine Bar y Queso. Every saturday, cabaret dancers perform at pop sound; far more different from track ultimately sets the album's is about having butterfly feelings the bar turns into a dance floor midnight. their previous . glossy mood. towards a crush and "Shock To typically after 11:30 p.m., or when- The innovation made some fans Following along is "Goodbye, Your System" closes the album ever people like getting down. sets these Micheladas apart from "Los Winos" means "Gentleman." skeptical since they feared the art- Goodbye," a break-up song with with heavy drumming paired with The drink prices are typical, the rest is the actual Tamarindo If you just want a good night ists would become commercialized. a catchy chorus that reflects on an edgier feel. around $7, but during happy hour flavored candies that are thrown in of dancing and entertainment with The new album however, can be knowing when to take an exit on a Overall, Tegan and Sara's new the prices can drop down to $1, for that extra spice. some culture, this is the place. The enjoyed by new listeners and origi- relationship gone wrong. Contrary voyage proves to be a success. As including free entry. The top drink The smoking patio is some- crowd is good-looking, classy and nally dedicated fans. from its lyrics, the track holds artists, they refrain from keeping it order is the Micheladas, a mix what enclosed, but is made to look ready to get down, while the drinks "Heartthrob" continues to follow an eager percussion and keyboard safe and continue to evolve while of Mexican beer, hot sauce, lime like someone’s backyard. If you are are tasty and affordable. There is the band's quirky lyrics and vocals, sound that keep the feeling lively. still having the same presence juice, and salt, which is the perfect confused by the bathrooms signs, no doubt that Eastside Luv is one with a mixture of upbeat sound. The Another track about heartache that made fans fall for them in the blend of spice and alcohol. 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february 28, 2013Opinion [email protected] New form of racism in the U.S. Take off your blindfold and see the reality of a so-called ‘color-blind society’ that has detrimental consequences

racial profiling. that would somehow justify Zimmer- For white males, only one in 64. almost as much time in federal prison mona adem Both prejudice and discrimina- man’s action. Perhaps more important- Perhaps even more disturbing, for a drug offense as whites do for a vio- opinion editor tion make up racism where power is ly, Zimmerman’s family has repeatedly author of the book “The New Jim lent offense. The numbers are equally undoubtedly a necessary precondition pointed out that he has a black friend so Crow,” Michelle Alexander writes sobering for women of color. for discrimination. More significantly, he simply cannot be a racist. “there are more African-Americans A 2011 report by American Civil the issue of racial prejudice becomes Dr. Anthony Ratcliff, a Pan-African under correctional control today-in pris- Liberties Union (ACLU) show that problematic when it goes beyond mere professor at CSUN, said that being on or jail, on probation or parole than since 1986, there have been an 800 Imagine yourself walking in your beliefs and effects peoples’ lives social- young, black, and male meant some- were enslaved in 1850; a decade before percent increase of African-American own neighborhood, alone and lost in ly, economically and political. thing inherent to Zimmerman, which the Civil War began.” Furthermore as women behind bars, in which a great thought. It is dark and you are return- When the neighborhood watch lead- resulted in a racial profiling. of 2004, “more African-American were proportion are for drug-related offenses. ing home from the convenience store. er, George Zimmerman, 28, a white- “He perceived (Martin) doing disenfranchised due to felon disenfran- Additionally, the report states, “while Suddenly, a man follows you, but you Hispanic male, decided to follow Mar- something wrong before he perceived chisement laws than in 1870, the year nearly two-thirds of women under pro- don’t know why. He is not someone tin, something triggered his assessment him doing something right so he used the Fifteenth Amendment was ratified,” bation supervision are white, nearly you recognize and you haven’t done of the situation. Martin was not carrying a white-supremacist lens,” Ratcliff said. according to Alexander. two-thirds of those confined in jails and anything wrong. Fear envelops you. a gun, so Zimmerman could not have Ratcliff added that Zimmerman’s Some argue that racial profiling prisons are women of color.” You hear your heart beating in your felt imminent danger. In fact, this is the gun gave him power and enough confi- does not exist and police officers are Yet, while the black population ears. You start to walk faster, but he still main reason why Zimmerman’s attor- dence to follow Martin and subsequent- simply taking criminals to jail. Howev- is overrepresented in prison, they follows you. ney will no longer employ the ‘stand ly, approach him. Undoubtedly, it’s the er, evidence shows the contrary, espe- are undoubtedly underrepresented in Candy and iced-tea were not your ground’ law to defend his client, combination of power and prejudice cially when it comes to the so called numerous positions outside of it. enough to show Trayvon Martin’s which states that Florida citizens can that ultimately results in the examples “war on drugs.” There have only been eight black innocence and humanity. Perhaps use deadly force and without a duty to of racism rarely discussed. According to Drug Policy Alliance, senators in the country’s history, and the only thing that may have saved retreat if “he or she reasonably believes “People want to focus on race as an African Americans comprise 14 per- if the Senate were supposed to be rep- the 17-year-old from being killed that such force is necessary to prevent interpersonal belief and this is tangen- cent of regular drug users. Yet, almost resentative of the U.S. population, 13 in his own gated community would imminent death or great bodily harm to tial to the real issue, which is structural 40 percent of those arrested for drug of its current 100 members would be be if he could have magically trans- himself or herself.” and institutional racism,” Ratcliff said. offenses are African-American. Fur- African-Americans, instead of two. formed into being white. Maybe Nor was Martin committing a crime A 2011 Human Right Watch report thermore, African-Americans serve Perhaps even more significantly, Martin could have celebrated his established that the burden of incarcera- of the 112 judges who have served 18th birthday with his family if only tion falls disproportionately on minori- as Supreme Court Justices, 96 per- he was not “walking while black.” ties where black men are incarcerated cent have been white males. Two were Martin’s death was not a sad acci- at a rate more than six times that African-American men and one was a dent, as some may wish to describe it – of white non-Hispanic males. Hispanic woman. his murder was a product of a legacy of In 2009, one in 10 black males, “If you think about the institutions racism in this country and his murderer aged 25-29 were in prison or jail. of our society (like the Senate), there acted upon his own racial prejudices. are very few people of color in these Martin’s death is only a needle in a spaces and these are the places that are haystack of young, black lives lost defining a lot of what’s going on in in a society that continues to hide our society,” Ratcliff said. between two different racial narra- In the corporate world, the num- tives where white supremacy is the bers are equally disparaging. common thread. A 2010 report by the Alliance We are not supposed to talk for diversity census illustrate that about race in today’s colorblind white men not only dominate corporate society. Critics will point out that rac- boards, but increased their presence ism is of the past – slavery was abol- since 2004, where 72 percent are now ished in 1865, less than 150 years ago; white men. Jim Crow laws were put to an end more At the same time, the latest U.S. than 50 years ago; we elected and re- Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows elected our first African-American pres- that unemployment is highest among ident. Any attempts at talking about race blacks and Latinos, where the black end up with someone being accused of unemployment rate is 14 percent, dou- pulling out the race card. ble the number of white unemployment. However, most people fail to real- “If white folks began to see white- ize that the presence of racial prejudice ness as a race ordering this whole racial does not necessarily mean one is racist. hierarchy, then they might see it as a At the same time, we must recognize problem and maybe then, we can start that institutional racism can exist with- to de-construct it (racism),” Ratcliff out individual racists and in the quest said. “Whites have to be cognitive of to find culprits for racism, we fail to white privilege in order for white privi- remember the legacy of oppression still lege to be challenged.” echoing in our present. We don’t need a false color-blind Most people, if not all, have some ideology, but rather, greater communi- degree of prejudices about other cation cross-culturally, which can allow human beings in the world we live us to address our stereotypical and rac- in, an attitude becomes discriminatory ist views in reality. rather than how we when resulting in an action, such as have been socialized or grown to per- illustration by Gabriel Ivan Orendain-Necochea / senior illustrator ceive people and other cultures.

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in 2014. Smith, who was rumblin’ drafted first in 2005, never led the Niners to a Super with ron Bowl and overall has had a mediocre career (passer rating of 79.1). This move allows the Niners to have an elite quarterback and still have the draft prospects to strengthen their second- ary, which is the weakest link their vaunted defense. Kaepernick not only broke the record for most rush- ing yards in a playoff game ron rohky (181 against Green Bay), but he threw for 1,800 yards sports editor and 10 TDs in eight games as a starter in the regular season, while also rushing for 415 yards and five TDs. It’s important to note T he Kansas City that there’s a reason why Chiefs and the San Fran- Niners fans complained sisco 49ers have agreed to when Smith was replaced: a deal that will send former he was in the midst of a starting quarterback Alex career year before an inju- Smith to Kansas City when ry sidelined him and the the NFL season officially team had just signed him begins on March 12. to a three-year, $24 million Not only does this makes contract after last season. sense for both teams, it final- Also, no one really knew ly puts an end to the whiny how good Kaepernick was. cognitive dissonance of Nin- Coming into the season he ers fans who couldn’t choose had only taken seven snaps who to rally behind: Smith or (in 2011). the man he was benched for, Before his injury, Smith Colin Kaepernick. played 10 games, throw- There simply isn’t any ing over 1,700 yards and reason for San Fransisco 13 touchdowns. He was to keep Smith. Sure, he putting up a career-high developed into a slightly passer rating of 104.1, and above average quarter- the Niners had only lost back throughout the years, two games in that stretch. whose conservative throw- Smith’s last two seasons of ing style fits head coach playing well above his nor- Jim Harbaugh’s offensive mal level were not enough philosophy well, but the for San Fransisco, as the photo courtesy of MCT emergence of Kaepernick franchise saw Kaepernick Alex Smith (left) went into the mentoring role after Colin Kaepernick (right) took over after Smith suffered a mideason concussion. Kae- now makes him moot. eclipse Smith’s per-game pernick’s standout play made Smith a second-string player after two years of success. Having two starting- production in almost every Kansas City finished a ing the 2012 season. He each of the last two seasons immediate upgrade at the level quarterbacks on the way. woeful 2-14 last year with is rumored to have drawn and put up abysmal passer quarterback position as Smith same team is useless, so the However, Smith – who former Patriots quarterback interest from the Arizona ratings of 76.6 in 2011 and appears to have reached the 49ers decided to move on has improved after each of Matt Cassel at their helm. Cardinals. 66.7 in 2012. Last year, prime of his career, but he and trade Smith to Kansas the last four seasons – is Cassel is rumored to be In his time with Kansas he had six touchdowns, 12 has one thing to prove to City for what is being said now set to be under center let go by the Chiefs after City, Cassel saw himself in interceptions and seven lost everyone: is he legitimately will be a 2013 second round for the Chiefs, who are in a four awful years with them, a slow and steady decline fumbles in nine games. good or just a product of pick and a similar pick dire situation. even being benched dur- as he missed seven games The Chiefs will see an Harbaugh’s system? upcoming Games // FEB 28 - Mar 2

Men’s Basketball: Women’s Basketball: Men’s Volleyball: Coming off four straight losses, the The women’s basketball team Looking to rebound from a loss men’s basketball team opens up an heads out on the road to to visiting Long Beach State, the important and final weekend home- Hawai’i (14-12, 10-5 Big Matadors (7-6, 5-6 MPSF) stand. West) Saturday night. men’s volleyball team heads to Hawai’i (5-10, 4-8) Welcoming the Cal Poly Mustangs Looking to clinch for back-to-back games (13-12, 8-6 Big West) on Thursday a spot in the Big against the Warriors on. night at 7:05 pm, the Matadors look West Tournament, to avenge an earlier loss to the Northridge (13-14, Currently ranked eighth Mustangs on Jan. 26, 75-64. 7-8) currently sits in in the country, the Mata- sixth place in dors ended their previous Saturday night, Northridge the conference homestand with a 3-2 will square off with UCSB standings, record. The Warriors, (8-18, 4-10), looking to with the coming off a 1-3 road trip, complete the season top-eight split two matches at sweep over the advancing to UCLA and losing twice Gauchos. the tournament. at UC Irvine.