Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004

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California State University Monterey Bay's Student-Run Newspaper Dedicated to Informing the Campus Community Drugs are Crime prevalent threatens atC SUMB

By Adam Joseph, Staff Reporter campus [email protected] By Alex Chapman, Staff Reporter

[email protected] In 1968 college students began showing signs of anti-establish­ Otters, where’s your crime? ment. Men were growing their According to the first 69 days of hair past their ears, women police logs this semester, most hard were setting their brassieres on crime occurs in Frederick Park. fire in public, and both started “Ever since we’ve had stu­ spending time smoking mari­ dents, a disproportionate amount juana to expand their minds. of work has come from Frederick The year is 2004, and’ aside Park,” said Lt. Jay McTaggart of from the brassier burning, col­ the University Police Department. lege life at CSUMB is still the “It’s job security.” same as when students’ parents Firefighters put out an intentionally-set car fire on Halloween. photo provided by hanna daleo were in college. A college resi­ CRIME continued on page 6 dential atmosphere for many students lends itself to experi­ mentation, pushing boundar­ Students doubt cleanliness of eating facilities ies, and sometimes living like Cheech and Chong. By Kimber Solana, StaffR eporter my butter wasn’t sanitary.” gov the separation of different and Bawiec have expressed their [email protected] “It’s plentiful; it’s cheap, Alysia Walther, a WLC sopho­ types of food is one of the “4 steps concern on the fact that gloves and it’s common,” said Lt. Jay more, believes there is room for to Food Safety” because to not do used to handle raw and frozen McTaggart, of the University Nothing makes eating a pancake improvement in the ways the staff so, it can lead to the cross-con­ hamburger patties are also being Police Department, on mar­ with syrup more delightful than can keep the main source of food for tamination of diseases. This may ijuana’s popularity amongst spreading a touch of butter and the hundreds of students more sanitary. be the reason why both Walther . CLEANLINESS continued on page 6 CSUMB students. sweet delicacy of human hair on it. “I understand that they’re McTaggart continued that For many students, the dining busy, but they just need to be around 90 percent of all the services at CSUMB are the only more aware of sanitation poli­ drug-related calls to the cam­ place where they can get some­ cies,” said Walther. “Maybe pus police are about mari­ thing to eat. Freshmen and sopho­ emphasize that clean and sani­ juana. Students have been mores are required to have a non- tary aren’t exactly the same.” known to grow it in their refundable meal plan on campus, Walther witnessed a Dining dorms, apartments, and out­ so it is important to many students Commons (D.C.) worker wipe a side around the campus. to have a sanitary place to eat. table with napkins and placing the A junior living on campus “I don’t really feel that the din­ same napkins on the napkin tray whose name will be kept con­ ing services at this school is sani­ for students to use. fidential, described the one way tary,” David Bawiec, a TMAC “I was planning on getting that drugs have ever had a nega­ junior, said. a Chinese bowl and the lady tive impact in her academic life. Bawiec also suggested that the working there was coughing “Sometimes my friends and I food might have gotten him sick excessively, so I decided not go and smoke [pot] in between when he transferred to CSUMB. to,” Denise Buzzini, a CHHS classes. There have been some “When I first came here, ! junior, recalled of one of the occasions in which we smoked got sick,” said Bawiec. “I’m not few times she’s ever gone to sure whether it was the food that the D.C. DRUGS continued on page 6 caused it, but I know that hair in According to www.foodsafety. The kitchen at the DC needs some maid service. PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON News Hundred-Year itch Athletics Department seeks student dollars CSUMB to bury time capsule

By Christopher Gallegos, Staff for University Advancement. Reporter Warrington explained that the lined [email protected] metal box costs roughly $2,500 GRAPHIC BY SARA DOWE and will probably be housed in a By Alex Chapman, Staff Reporter Director Bill Trumbo, refer­ our alumni and our donor base to not The tent-like spread that sticks out protective Plexiglas display. lex hapman csumb edu A _C @ . ring to CSUMB’s recent move have student support,” said Trumbo. of the University Center’s roof The capsule is to be sealed to National Collegiate Athletic Even with the increase in funds, like a volcano draws the eye to the during a ribbon-cutting ceremony There’s a price to be paid for the Association (NCAA) Division II. athletics will be fundraising. building, but gives little hint to the for the Alumni and Visitor’s cen­ NCAA and it may be CSUMB stu­ “We have coaches who are “We’re going to have to find fact that inside lies an important ter early next year. When the dents who pay a small part of it working full-time and receiving key to understanding CSUMB’s Tanamura and Antle Family resources beyond this,” said past and future. Memorial Library com­ The “Enrichment of Student compensation less than if they Trumbo. “We’re not going to be This key is a cylin­ pletes construction Life through Sports, Recreation were a student assistant in our flush by any means.” der-shaped cardboard around 2008, the and Leisure Activities” referen­ program,” said Trumbo, con­ Among their most famous fund­ container with a blue time capsule will be dum for student fee support will cerned about the unpaid time that raising events are the President’s page taped on all of displayed there. ask students to vote to raise fees coaches volunteer for students. Cup Golf Tournament and the its curves, reading: Warrington is incrementally to an additional $50 Eight percent of the fee, $4 per Monterey Bay Half Marathon. “Stories and other mem­ slightly disappointed per semester by 2010, according semester by 2010, will be retained orabilia for the time cap­ that the time capsule to a preliminary draft introduced for administration. ’We have coaches sule.” This donation bin has not drawn a larger at the Oct. 29 student fee advisory “Students will get back what is meant for items that campus response. committee meeting. they put in,” said Trumbo. “Maybe who are working full­ represent CSUMB’s first As October drew to “I’d rather not have it. I don’t more so.” time and receiving 10 years of operation. a close, the donation need any more fees,” said finan­ Money raised through increased compensation less “We’re asking people cylinder was filled with cial aid recipient and LS junior student fees will fund contin­ for photos, documents, what looked like joke items: than if they were a Melissa Oksen, who would sup­ ued free student access to the trinkets or memorabilia,” said a plastic squirrel, a fake $3 bill port the fee only “if [the athletics Otter Sports Center, intramural student assistant." Joan Weiner, News and Public mocking local politics and several department] makes the case that programs, free admission for -BILL TRUMBO Information officer. Weiner cellophane wrapped toothpicks. laughingly admitted that while The only items with appar­ they need it.” Associated Students, recreational she was not here when the uni­ ent emotion behind them were “With the increase in students, sports clubs, and maintenance and versity first opened, she would a medal honoring Lt. General our Sports Center hasn’t received stabilization of on-campus sports like to see a catalog from that James E. Moore Jr. and a bottle any more money,” said Student medicine programs. Trumbo said fundraising would first year placed into the time of 1993 Chardonnay wine from Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Increased funding will main­ be easier if donors knew students capsule to give students in a hun­ Windsor Vineyards sporting a vice president Jared Jungwirth, tain and stabilize levels of sup­ had invested in the school them­ dred years a taste of CSUMB’s CSUMB logo on the label. who said financial aid recipients port for sports, recreation and selves. humble beginnings. Warrington smiled when dis­ need not worry. “Those seeking leisure activities; bring CSUMB There is a “much greater need “Think of the time capsule cussing where CSUMB might be financial aid will get an increase into compliance with Title IX; for money than before,” accord­ as a glorified mailbox,” said in a hundred years. He said one in financial aid.” and the Cal-Now Gender Equity ing to Jungwirth. Scott Warrington, vice president of his wishes is a more pedes­ If passed as drafted, the ini­ Decree and ensure the safe travel Associated Students president trian friendly campus because tial fee will be $25 per semester of teams, according to the draft. Yuri Beckelman’s main concern students today still need a vehi­ beginning in the 2005-2006 aca­ Former basketball player and was putting the vote off long enough cle to get around, as the army demic year. The fee will be raised HCOM senior Mike Miller said to fully inform students. “Generally had the area built for vehicular by $5 per semester in year two he knew athletes who “needed I think this is something that will be use when military activities were and three, and $7.50 per semester bigger uniforms but had to wear signed off on by the senate,” said still occurring on the area of the uniforms that didn’t fit.” former Fort Ord. in year four and five. Beckelman at an AS meeting. No one on campus today will The measure is a com­ Athletics “benefits the commu­ Originally planned for a Dec. 9 be alive when the time capsule bined effort by the Department nity,” said Miller. “Sports can bring election, the referendum has been is opened in a hundred years, but of Intercollegiate Athletics, a lot more diversity to the school pushed to the spring semester to their legacies will, provided more Intramurals, Recreational Sports and that’s what it’s all about.” allow the student senate to fully items are placed in the donation (IAIRS) and the SAAC. Few campuses do not have deliberate on it and for the higher container before Thanksgiving, “Division II status has accel­ student fee supported athletics, spring voter turnout. PHOTOS BY CHAD GHIRON The almost-empty capsule is ready to be when it will be taken out of the erated the need to have some according to Trumbo. Athlete or not, students will filled with memorabilia. University Center. sort of fee support,” said Athletic “We are not mature enough with decide how this game ends.

2 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 News Parking signs vandalized

By Irina Reissler, Staff Reporter three suspects. The suspects were all resi­ [email protected] dents living in Building 208. The three stu­ dents confessed to the crime, though they Handicap parking signs have been vandal­ contradicted each other on minor details. ized twice this fall in Parking Lot 208 off of According to the police report, the stu­ First Street. Some were bent over and left dents vandalized the signs in Lot 208 after sticking loosely in the freshly dug holes. they returned from a party in the middle of The Transportation and Parking the night between Oct. 20 and 25. Services (TAPS) department, responsible The witness also spotted them throw­ for fixing the poles, estimated that dam­ ing handicap signs in the dumpster at the PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON The Butt Busters Brigade cleaned up butts from people who Ignore the 25-foot no-smoke zone. age was over $1,000. west end of Parking Lot 208. The witness A $250 reward was allocated for help told officers that one of the culprits was in arresting suspects. Just a few days obviously drunk and that he also grabbed after the information about the reward the pole and tried to hit a windshield of Butt Busters Brigade was dispatched by the University Police a car as well. Department, a female eyewitness, who The case was forwarded to the Monterey asked to remain anonymous, pointed out County District Attorney’s Office to press charges against saves local scenery Travis Cox, Casey By Alex Chapman, Staff Reporter murder, alcohol abuse and drunk driving Sigerson, and ALEX_CH APMAN@CSUMB. EDU combined, according to CAMP. Joseph Rymer. Not all students are concerned by such Lt. Jay Me The Butt Busters Brigade has arrived to health warnings. Taggart of the UPD save students and bust butts. “I don’t really care. I just don’t think said, “They are now “There’s a lot of cigarette butts on cam­ about it,” said Lauro Navarro, an HCOM waiting for their pus,” said Julie Dustin, an LS graduate and senior, halfway through an American Spirit probation period Campus Advocacy Mentorship Program cigarette - one of 10 he smokes each day. where they will pick (CAMP) coordinator and Butt Buster. “It’s “There’s people younger than me who die up trash on free­ not good for the soil, not good for the ani­ in weirder ways.” ways. They are not mals and not good for the air.” When asked about his butts, Navarro pointed arrested, but failure The brigade visited CSUMB Nov. 8- to a small pile of American Spirit butts on the to pay restitution 9, picked up and weighed butts, handed ground and said, “I think it’s highly unethical can mean they will out “quit kits” to smokers and free t- to throw your butts on the ground.” go to jail for several shirts to volunteers. “I formed this bad habit, people told me months.” Butt litter was the foe at the event, spon­ to quit all the time,” said Navarro, who PHOTO BY IRINA REISSLER One of the vandalized handicapped signs outside of Building 208. sored by the American Lung Association’s believes there are more important things CAMP program to promote tobacco aware­ to worry about than tobacco but concedes ness and education on campus. CAMP is entitled to their opinion. CAMP will publicize the weight of the Williams is an ex-smoker, having given Falling for fall break butts to educate the public in how heavy a up the habit for health reasons and for her problem butt litter is. CSUMB policy of a child. “Nicotine is the harder drug to quit By Adam Joseph, Staff Reporter 25-foot smoke-free zone around all build­ than heroin,” said Williams. [email protected] ings is routinely violated, according to the “I’d never tell anybody they’re bad for “I think it’s good to have the litter of butts in front of most buildings. smoking,” said Dustin, who gave up smok­ Some students have been sulking around longer Thanksgiving vacation, “We’ve had a lot of complaints about ing for health and her child. “I had to campus with bitterness etched into the but the semester has dragged people smoking too close to buildings,” change my evil ways.” expressions on their faces. said Dustin. According to Dustin, 25.7 percent on a bit.” Every year, students of CSUMB have Violating the 25-foot smoke-free zone sub­ of U.S. college students smoke. Dustin always counted on a few extra days off -SHAUNA FLORES jects innocent bystanders to deadly second­ and Williams are promoting the “Great during the month of October, but this year hand smoke, according to Abigail Williams, American Smoke Out” Nov. 18, a day there has been no sign of these usual days an HCOM senior and CAMP coordinator. when smokers are asked to stop smoking off during the “pumpkin month.” “If people are going to smoke, they should for one day. A decision was reached in 2003 by This year marks CSUMB’s adoption of do it responsibly,” said Williams, who main­ “Quit Kits” featuring tobacco education, the Faculty Academic Senate and the the new fall break, which will be this month, tains the campaign is not against smoking nicotine gum and other assistance for poten­ Associated Students Senate that the fall and connects to the Thanksgiving break, but for more responsibility. “For people tial quitters will be handed out at the Campus break would remain intact, and the faculty giving everyone a total of nine days off. who are going to smoke, we want to create Health Center and the CAMP table. suggested the break be one week long. “I think it’s good to have the longer a responsible smoking environment.” Future events planned by CAMP include CAMP estimates secondhand smoke Both the faculty and the students were Thanksgiving vacation, but the semester cessation classes to teach smokers methods causes 3,000 lung cancer deaths per year for quitting. CAMP encourages students in accordance for keeping it somewhere has dragged on a bit,” said Shauna Flores, in the US. Secondhand smoke contains who are interested in promoting tobacco in the middle of the semester, mirroring Liberal Studies senior. over 4,700 different chemical compounds. education to join their cause. E-mail Julie_ spring break. FALL BREAK continued on page 7 Annually, tobacco kills more than AIDS, [email protected] for more information.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 | Otter Realm | 3 News Otters weigh in on Bush’s re-election to office By Rachel Kane, Managing Editor country into a situation that was While Hunter voted according answered questions during the Rachel_Kane@csumb . EDU been tallied, yet students are still unnecessary,” she said. “And to party affiliation and distate for debates much more direct and mulling over the outcome and as a minority in this country, I the president's decisions, Jared truthful than the way Bush did,” contemplating the implications of On Nov. 2, voters stood in line with don’t believe that Republicans Paul, a fourth year ESSP major, he said. “Bush seemed to walk what a majority of states in the their righteous sentiments, their look out for me in the least based his vote on neatly orga­ around the issues a lot." nation decided. clouded minds and their goal wrapped regard as an African American, nized debates. The result of the presidental Paul was surprised that Bush in front of them, covered with under­ female college student.” “I found the way [Kerry] elections for this year have long was re-elected, “but then I real­ stated red, white and blue. ized people are stupid, which is a George W. Bush was the victo­ long held belief that I have.” rious incumbant of the 2004 pres­ “I’m not too happy about it,” idential race and now CSUMB Paul said. “But I'm definately students who droppped off their not as scared or upset or angry ballots nine days ago put their two as some people. At least he can cents on the table. never be elected again.” “I thought Kerry was just kind Wilkinson, who voted for Bush, of sketchy and I thought that he “was a little surprised considering couldn’t make up his mind,” said how much people mouth off about Stacy Wilkinson, an undeclared how they hate him,” she said. sophmore who voted for Bush. Hunter blames what she calls “I would have been nervous no the “unfortunate” re-election of matter who won,” she said, but “I Bush on poor voter turnout in the like that he is a man of conviction, youth community. even though he isn’t always right, “I think that enough youths in my opinion.” probably didn’t vote and maybe According to the popular vote, people want Bush to get us out about 51 percent of the nation of the bad situation that he put us thought that Bush was the right in,” she said. man to lead the free world, but that Although Hunter did not vote still leaves nearly 48 percent who for Bush, she has not given up on thought Kerry would have been the hope for a decent presidency the better leader. and thinks Bush may be able to Ramona Hunter, a third year busi­ set things right. ness major, said she voted for Kerry “I don’t have tons of faith “because I don’t like Bush.” in him, but I’m not gonna say PHOTO BY RACHEL KANE “I think that Bush got this Students cast their ballots at the on-campus polling location on election day. no,” she said. Students juggle parenthood and curriculum

By Cristina Medina, Staff Reporter Rocha sometimes finds herself a routine for two weeks for the According to Shindell, not only being entertained,” said Shindell [email protected] clearing her schedule to be with child to get used to the center,” is he the head of the household, via e-mail. her daughter. said Edgerton. but he also tries to spend quality No matter how the day goes, “Its hard every single morning Not all parents have a full load However, not all mothers who time with his son. “There is diaper parents also make time for the when I’m about to leave to school, of units and leave their children are current students have toddlers. changing, feeding, reading, play­ family and keeping up with the and my daughter stands by the with relatives. According to Ann HCOM senior Mary Jo Mann is ing, and best of all, entertaining or curriculum. door crying; it breaks my heart,” Edgerton, program director at the mother of five-year-old twins. said Business junior Llesenia CSUMB’s Child Development Recently Mann is only taking 10 Rocha via telephone. Center, 45-50 children ranging units. “Because they are in school, Rocha is the mother of a one- from 18 months to 36 months are it frees up some time. I tried it year-old girl who is left at the student’s children who are served when they were two; it didn’t care of her grandmother when every year through the develop­ work. It doesn’t take much time Rocha is in class. Rocha is part ment center. away when they are in school,” of a small but progressive popu­ The Child Development Center said Mann about going to school lation of parents who are also is a helpful source for single moth­ and being a mother. students, continuing their educa­ ers, fathers, and couples who are There are also parents whose tion yet still find quality time currently attending CSUMB. children are a few months old, with their family. “We work with the parent to such as Global Studies senior, Currently taking 18 units and make the transition easy on the Jeff Shindell. Shindell is currently working part time, Rocha tries child. There is no past or pres­ the father of a nine-month-old to stick to her daily agenda. ent in the eyes of a child, only baby, and is able to juggle school, ______Kristin Thomas and daughter Jasmine Watson. PH0T0 BY CHAD GHIR0N However when the agenda fails, the now. That is why we practice fatherhood, and work.

4 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 News Show me the money! Students offered opportunities for scholarships, advised to focus on essay

By Cristina Medina, Staff Reporter as if a student needed to have special cir­ workplaces and other businesses which hsf.net) is the largest organization that Martha_Medina@csumb . edu cumstances; it isn’t bad. But I think that have their own scholarship programs,” awards students of Hispanic descent. This anyone should be able to apply for some said Rinehart. organization distributes scholarships both Tuition at CSUMB: $1,380.50. Books: scholarships,” said Siler. However, Rinehart mentioned the biggest annually and biannually. Their scholarships $500. Room and board: $3,000 per semes­ Siler admits she would like it if the element that affects the whole process of are awarded from high school students to ter. Applying for a scholarship: priceless. school could announce deadlines for schol­ applying is a personal essay. Students “need students continuing to graduate school. According to Financial Aid Coordinator arships. “They’re there, we just have to to focus on writing conscientious essays As mentioned by Rinehart, students can Lou Rinehart, about 3,000 students apply know it’s there and the deadline,” she said. where they answer the questions given,” also ask family and friends if they know of for financial aid annually, yet only 400 There are other students such as Sopheratka Rinehart said. religious clubs, organiza­ receive scholarships. Slaketh, an undeclared freshmen, who have Rinehart also explains how com­ tions, or committees Rinehart emphasized that any student different views on scholarships. mittees go over hundreds of appli­ which have schol­ can benefit from applying for a scholar­ “Many of the scholarships require a cations, and the ones that stand arship programs ship. “Not only is it free money, but it lot of community service, awards and out are the ones that are written for students to benefits a student's budget,” said Rinehart achievements and a minimum G.P.A. of carefully and thoughtfully and apply. via telephone. 3.0. Why give it to someone who doesn’t answer the questions given. However students such as Lisa Siler, go to class?” said Slaketh. Students can always start a an SBS junior, felt it was hard to find a Slaketh feels CSUMB doesn’t advertise personal profile on fastweb. scholarship. Siler has applied for scholar­ scholarship deadlines. com, a service provided for ships in the past. “Now there are more Among the programs Slaketh has students to find scholarships requirements; it seems like more work,” applied for are Outstanding Students of that relate to their majors. The said Siler. America and Target scholarships. list of financial awards is pro­ Besides all the requirements, Siler said Rinehart mentioned many of the stu­ vided as they become avail­ that in her last search for a scholarship, dents don’t really try when it comes to able and each has a link the committees wanted students who had finding and applying for them. “There to the program’s Web site specific educational goals and who were is plenty of information at high schools, and their application. focused in a particular major. and there are many community com­ The Hispanic “When I first started looking, it seemed mittees, religious organizations, parents Scholarship Fund (www. GRAPHIC BY ALDO VARGAS

Wild On Fort dent who has some sort of story and home is, ironically, the local animals is in actuality the best about an encounter with the wild deer population. People driving way to help them coexist in the life here on campus. Stories of too fast on straight-aways like unnatural environment imposing raccoons breaking into apartments Imjin Parkway may find their cars on them more and more each day. are more common than those falling victim to an abrupt colli­ Feeding animals is one of the of dive-bombing owls attacking sion with a 200 lb. buck hot on the worst things one can do when it passers-by and sickly foxes hang­ tail of a probable mate. comes to actually helping them. ing at the DC, but every instance TAT student Natalie Stephens had “They can become dependant Ord serves as a reminder to CSUMB a confrontation with a few raccoons on that [feeding them], and it can students of how startlingly close one night when she was walking change their behavior and move­ By Darrell Hiroshima, Sports Editor consultant and CSUMB pioneer the animals live with them. home between the Frederick Park ment patterns,” said Hamiester. [email protected] alumnus, said he’s heard people One of the biggest dangers for apartments. The raccoons were pick­ Along with creating a food talk about how raccoons are so students rushing between school ing through some knocked over trash dependency for the “cute” animals Did you hear that? Did you see cute and how they would love to when Stephens hap­ out there, having an abundance that? I think it was a ...Do they have them as pets. pened by. Instead of of deer or raccoons can attract have those out here? They’re wild animals, they minding their own animals like mountain lions that Living in an area like Fort Ord don’t want you to hold them,” business, the ani­ look at deer as a food source. gives students plenty of opportu­ added Hameister. mals took an aggres­ Hameister stressed that mountain nity to become one with nature, Striped skunks, black tailed deer, sive stand and began lion sightings are extremely rare whether they want to or not. A gray foxes, bobcats, raccoons, to advance towards on the Ord, but if a student or fac­ veritable petting zoo, the Ord coyotes and great homed owls her. ulty member sees one they should has a large, diverse population are only a handful of the species “I started to stand up as tall as they can and of wild animals, but trying to pet residing in Fort Ord’s backcountry. backtrack and make a lot of noise. a raccoon or coyote does little to And, on occasion, these furry little ran away,” said “They [mountain lions] don’t justify any money one may have friends roam on campus to explore Stephens. want a confrontation,” explained spent on college up to this point. Keeping one’s Hameister. “I’d be more worried and forage for food. PHOTO BY DARRELL HIRASHIMA Dale Hameister, biological It is easy to find a CSUMB stu­ A Gray fox, which is actually a rusty red, sits outside of the D.C. distance from wild about the skunks.”

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 | Otter Realm | 5 New s

alone; I’m not scared,” William dents that live on campus. Schoonover Park accounted for that fall under student feet. Crime Workman, undeclared junior and “Domestic abuse cases are more over half of the animal complaints. “If you kick [the cable] or ...from page 1 Frederick Park resident, said. “I prevalent here only because there Most of those were for a barking stomp it, the alarm goes off,” Frederick Park is party central haven’t seen anything too bad. I are more residents on campus. dog, which McTaggart said was an said McTaggart, who said work is with over 90 percent of logged guess I’ve been lucky.” Because there are more families, isolated problem now solved. underway to secure the cables. problems being parties. The larg­ Almost half of the incidents of it’s much more common here,” A wave of car thefts plagued lots The majority of the North est was a Sept. 10 party where assault, burglary, fights, deadly McTaggart said. 301 and 15, resulting in stepped Quad’s alarms have been fire- a reported 200 people had to be weapon possessions and shots In October, a pick-up truck up investigations into suspicious related, coming from burned food dispersed from the street. fired have occurred in Frederick was torched and turned over on people and suspicious vehicles. and marijuana. Backyards and large apartments Park, as well as over half of the Princeton Court in Frederick Park. “Most of the time, it’s people The fire department “should give “students the opportunity alcohol violations. Fourth Avenue and Third Street doing the horizontal hula,” said teach a free cooking class to stu­ to have out-of-control parties,” “We’re fighting design and have proven problematic for McTaggart of suspicious vehicles. dents,” said McTaggart. according to McTaggart. that’s not going to change,” said motorists, accounting together for The stereo thief was caught The abandoned army buildings “The density out there is much McTaggart. “We’re fighting the almost three times the activity recently and the thefts have ceased. around campus are frightening, lower than the main quad and physical layout.” of neighboring Fifth Avenue and Of alarms responded to by but account for few incidents. North Quad,” said McTaggart. According to McTaggart, there First Street. police, most were from the Among the most serious were “You can do things without get­ are more cases of domestic abuse Fourth Avenue and Third Street Chapman Academic Science drunken students on a rooftop ting caught.” here at CSUMB than any other are the “most active intersections Center and the North Quad. on one occasion, and in another There has been more crime than CSU. This doesn’t mean the cam­ in the school,” McTaggart said. The Chapman Academic Science a non-student in the quad was just partying, but little to fear. pus is less safe - it’s purely a “It’s close to the police station; Center uses a fiber optic computer caught with marijuana and eight “I walk around at night reflection of the density of stu­ we can sit on it.” theft alarm system with loose cables pairs of wet panties.

spatula on a towel that was used to wipe “I’m relatively new, but I have had a Cleanliness the counter earlier. Drugs number of conduct cases involving mari­ ...from page 1 ...from page 1 “We’re suppose to throw [towels] at the back, juana,” said Yamrick, reaffirming that hamburger patties are also being used to but sometimes [workers] don’t want to listen,” too much and were too marijuana is by far the most widely used put the vegetables and cheese on a newly an OE staffw orker who asked to remain anony­ high to go to our next substance, second to alcohol. cooked cheeseburger. mous explained. “I think it’s only suppose to sit class.” Yamrick doesn’t encourage or discour­ Daniel Kaupie, the General Manager of in the counter for two hours.” Mushrooms and ecstasy age the use of marijuana but she does tell the dining services on campus, disagrees. The OE staff worker later defended some follow inpopularity behind them, “When they do drugs on campus “I eat here [on campus] everyday; it’s very of the accusations students have expressed. marijuana and alcohol. they risk losing their housing and their sanitary,” Kaupie said. “We tend to use up to two boxes of gloves In 2003, a male and education.” The National Food Safety audits the a shift and we keep the instruments and female student was And while smoking pot may be a dining services every year while Diane counters clean with our ‘special’ sprays,” arrested for intent “common” and “comfortable” activity Ehlers, director of Environmental Health the OE staff worker said. “We also keep to distribute psi­ for many students living on campus, the and Safety of CSUMB, does a walk temperature logs, date our foods, and it locybin or “magic ramifications of being caught with it on through every semester. seems pretty clean.” mushrooms.” The police campus are the same as if it were heroin, “Not only do I do inspections but I also According to Kaupie, acts such as not found one pound of the crack, or LSD: eviction from campus eat there,” Ehlers said. changing gloves and wiping the spatula substance in their housing, possible expulsion, and a good The last audit was held on April 24 where on a towel used to wipe the counters are possession, roughly chance of being arrested, although crimi­ the dining services received a 99 percent. against company policy. “Those things are $2,500 worth, plus nal punishment varies for each. “The reason for not getting 100 percent was an automatic write-up.” a scale and sales The current rule for students living because of some paperwork,” Kaupie said. There have not been any reports of stu­ sheets. This has on campus is that everyone is given Workers at services such as the Otter Express dents getting sick from university food. “I been the biggest up to three strikes [warnings] and then (OE) and the DC go through a month-long haven’t been notified of it,” Kaupie said. drug bust to date on the “university students are subject to disci­ training program that includes a day of orienta­ When there is a food-related sickness or CSUMB campus. plinary action up to and including expul­ tion and three days of shadowing. At the end of food poisoning, a sample is taken to deter­ McTaggart recalled an instance that sion.” the month, they are evaluated. mine if it is food poisoning. If so, the county occurred a few years ago when a student If a student is employed by CSUMB One “Otter Realm” reporter witnessed is notified and corrective action is taken. was caught manufacturing the “date rape” they could also face termination. The an example of unsanitary practice. After “Most people relate their sickness with what drug GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) in rules for CSUMB students involving cooking hamburgers, the cook wiped the they ate; food-borne illness doesn’t act like his dorm room. three strikes are enforced only if the RAs, that,” Ehlers said. Ehlers One student spoke of there being Somas Residential Directors and any other resi­ also emphasized for stu­ (a prescription muscle relaxer) around dential faculty catch the student. dents to call her if there are campus last semester. There have been a The campus police department “sees any problems concerning few instances of methamphetamine, coke, all people, students and non-students the health and safety. and crack on campus, all from non-stu­ same if they are breaking the law.” If a Comment sheets are dents - either friends of students or others student is caught involved in the posses­ available at dining ser­ passing through. sion, sales, manufacturing, or cultivation vices that students are “Where we’re located, I think some of controlled substances, there are conse­ welcome to fill out for people from neighboring communities quences different from strikes. any comments. will come on campus every once and “Such laws are strictly enforced by the Kaupie said, “I haven’t a while to try to sell drugs like meth­ University Police Department. Violators seen any comment card amphetamines to students,” Resident are subject to criminal prosecution, How sanitary are those patties? PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON concerning cleanliness.” Director Emmalyn Yamrick said. McTaggart said.”

6 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 News

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Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 | Otter Realm | 7 Sports Fall sports finish a tough NCAA division II season By Luis Vicuña, Staff Reporter game,” said Torricelli. Luis_Vicuñ[email protected] “We definitely put ourselves on the map, they will be looking for Another fall season has come us next year,” he added. and gone at Cal State University Despite their struggles, the Monterey Bay and another hurdle women’s soccer team continued has been conquered. During what to play with heart and determina­ was a particularly difficult season, tion behind the outstanding play our athletic teams continued to of senior captain Megan Minnick, progress and hold their own in a freshmen goal keeper Mallory new division. Caroll and freshman forward Added to this year’s usual set Kayla Welbanks. of challenges was the move up “Every one on our team has in division from the NAIA to the passion,” said sophomore forward most distinguished conference in Kristine Gabriel. The Volleyball team turned a giant comer by securing their first conference victory in a sweep

over California State Stanislaus on The CSUMB women Otters fight to score against the NCAA div. II Cal State Chico Wildcats. photos by chad ghiron Nov. 6. Playing against national / ranked teams such as Cal State San success of a strong fall finish and It was an up and down sea­ breathing or steps. Bernardino and UC San Diego the prepare for the second half of the son for the men’s cross-country To celebrate the end of the Otters held their own. “Senior Day” season in the spring. Both the team but they fought hard and fall season the Cross-country for volleyball will be Saturday, Nov. men and women’s golf teams look never gave up against the compe­ team will be holding the annual 13 at 2 p.m. at the OSC. to capitalize on their strong sea­ tition. The women’s team fought Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 13th. “We played really well together sons and excel in conference play, through a tough season of nation­ The Turkey trot is open to the when we put everything aside and which continues in the spring. ally ranked opponents and short CSUMB community. An added played volleyball,” said sopho­ Senior golfer Anna Pozzi has pro­ numbers. Lindsay Scattini led bonus, participants are given the more setter Nicole Sanderson. vided leadership for the women’s the women’s team while Ernesto chance to take home a turkey for Next year looks promising golf team while fello returnee Kathy Rojas and David Frank were the their troubles. for the volleyball team. With the Murphy has been the top finisher fastest on the men’s team The fall sports athletes played emergence of freshmen Christine in tournaments. Also, the team as a “We know each other very well,” their hearts out this year, sacrific­ Ricketts and Brittany Etchings, the whole is a close-knit nit group. said junior runner Roxy Diaz, who ing their time and bodies for glory Freshman defender Kyle Millerick looks to Otters look to up the ante next “The team works and com­ went on to explain that the wom­ and their school. No matter where advance the ball upfield. season. “They definitely stepped municates well with each other,” en’s team can identify each other you are from, they are our all our up, showed heart and improved a said Pozzi. during a race by the sounds of their home team. NCAA Division II, the CCAA. lot,” said Sanderson. “Every year Along with the challenges of is going to be a building year. We facing new and tougher oppo­ Disc-golfers aren’t throwing their time away will definitely be the under dogs.” nents CSUMB athletics have had The men’s golf team has con­ By Adam Joseph, Staff Reporter to undergo a probation period. Each player must throw the offers a Disc Golf class taught tinued to play well throughout A[)[email protected]>u Under this probation period Otter Frisbee from wherever the last by international Frisbee Hall of the first part of their season. The teams were not able to qualify and throw landed. Disc golf courses Famer Stancil Johnson. golf teams weren’t affected as compete in the playoffs. Whether it’s sinking a difficult traditionally offer 18 pole holes Those who start playing disc much by the jump up to division One of the highlights of the fall putt, or hitting a tree and getting intertwined with foliage and golf usually never stop playing. II because they played Division II has been the men’s soccer team. knocked far from the green, other obstacles to provide inter­ The sport easily hooks people schools at past tournaments. “No one expected us to do well, disc golf and traditional golf do esting challenges for the golfer. who have given it a try. Cody The men’s team is compiled except for us,” said junior captain not differ all that much. It is only when the putt lands Hoffman, a senior disc golfer of talented golfers with diverse Nic Torricelli. Some of the only differ­ inside the metal basket that at CSUMB, said, “Disc golfers games. Senior golfer Jonas Oct. 28, which was “Senior ences are disc golf courses each hole is completed. are all very friendly and would Carlsward describes his team play Day,” the last home game for the don’t require playing fees, golf CSUMB’s disc golf course surely be glad to play with any as “old, wise and strategic” to seniors, the soccer team blanked carts aren’t needed, and the was built in 1998, designed by who are interested and prob­ “young, wild and intimidating” San Francisco State 2-0 for their only necessary equipment one disc golf’s innovator and owner ably also lend them a disc for In tournament play the top four fifth shutout of the year. The needs is a Frisbee that costs of the Disc Golf Association, the game.” golfer’s scores are tallied for the Otters closed out the fall season less than $10. Regardless of “Steady” Ed Headrick. The Unlike traditional golf, disc team. The pitfall for the men’s over Humboldt State Nov. 7 to age, gender or skill, disc golf course sits behind the Black golf never entails any problems golf team has been not getting a give the seniors an impressive 2-1 can be enjoyed by anyone. Box Cabaret. with scheduling tee times and good forth score. “If we can get victory in the last game of their Disc golf became a formal­ Though the CSUMB Disc one can play a round on their own Otter career our forth scores lower we could ized sport in the 1970s. The Golf Club isn’t currently an in one to two hours. For any stu­ jump up on a lot of teams.” This seasonthemen’s team started goal is to have the fewest num­ official student activity, the dent interested in disc golf, con­ Things are looking good for 5 freshmen “They really stepped up ber of throws at the pole hole Human Performance and tact the Disc Golf Club adviser, the men’s team as they ride the and added a great dimension to our (an elevated metal basket). Wellness Education department Greg Pool, via FirstClass.

8 | Otter Realm I Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2004 Sports Uncommon Hoop teams lay down the ground wort

By Darrell Hiroshima, Sports Editor scrimmages are helping to prepare and hitting the Sense [email protected] them for the challenges ahead, as weights, it told well as testing the strengths and something. By Darrell Hiroshima, Sports Editor Men's Basketball the weaknesses of the individuals It told the [email protected] Practice is hard. and the team as a whole. players and the Especially when the players One such challenge came in an coaches that How important is a coach? know they have been going as hard early November exhibition with this team is A good coach can mean the dif­ as they can, but today they have to Hayward State. Although the Otters willing to do ference between whether a young go even harder. Especially when walked away with an ambiguous what it takes to person decides to continue a sport the odds and the expectations have victory (the exhibition was split put up a fight in or quit all together. Other times a been stacked against them. And into four separately scored, 15- every game. It good or bad coach can define an most especially, when a player minute quarters), team members also told a few entire experience for someone as realizes their best today might not and coaches felt the level of effort disappointed they look back on it. be good enough tomorrow. wasn’t up to par. That’s another students hoping Coaches don’t only exist in “It makes you fight harder reason practice can be hard. to use the gym sports, they exist wherever a car­ when you have to come from “They [Hayward] got after that they were ing individual extends their hand ground up,” said senior forward us how we got after ourselves going to have or shares their experiences to help Azzan Walker. today,” said senior swingman to wait. But PHOTO BY DARRELL HIRASHIMA others along their chosen path. CSUMB men’s basketball has a Will Brown after an intense hopefully the Britnea Moore makes a hard move to the hoop at practice. Coaches are teachers, leaders, mountain to climb when they enter afternoon practice session. hard work now, will translate to Franka, a utility player who can mentors, models and in many CCAA competition against Chico Other seniors returning to students waiting to get into games, slash to the basket as well as shoot cases friends. They volunteer State on Friday, Dec. 3 in what CSUMB’s line-up this season will be rather than waiting to get in the from the outside, is joined by 11 countless hours of their personal will also be the Otters’ first home center Jared Jungwirth, and guards gym when the team is done. new faces this season including time to the teams and players they game of the season. The sense in Demar Walton and Ryan Bisio. Head coach Amber Magner five freshman and six transfers. love, and in return are looked at the locker room, though, is that The Otter’s season opener said the team is “attempting to be Karly Castro and Denise like idiots if they do any less than the team has already ascended to a will be against Humboldt State, a fast break, get-out and go team,” Sanchez are a few of the new faces win a championship. level last year’s squad didn’t reach Saturday, Nov. 20 in Arcata. which is what they will have to do expected to put up good numbers In reality they are personal until the season was nearly over. Women's Basketball with the lack of a legitimate pres­ this season. Sophomore forward and group therapists, relation­ “We have chemistry; last year You can tell a lot about a team by ence inside. “You can expect us to Michele Hale will return to the ship counselors, motivational we didn’t have a feel for each the way they shoot free throws. shoot twice as many threes as last squad after finishing last season speakers and babysitters. Serious other,” said Walker. So after coasting to victory year,” added Magner. as the team’s leading scorer while athletes usually spend more time The basketball players are not in a scrimmage with Monterey “A lot of us are guards, so it’s an coming off the bench. with their coach than they do unique within Otter athletics in Peninsula College, when easy adjustment,” said sophomore The Otter’s home opener will with their parents, even from a that they will be undersized and CSUMB’s women’s b-ball team forward Natalie Franka, who won also be their CCAA conference young age. In youth sports this relatively inexperienced in NCAA stayed in the gym to shoot 60 free the 3-point shootout at Late Night opener on Friday Dec. 3 against can become a little dangerous. Div. II competition. Preseason throws each before running sprints with the Otters in October. Chico State. Parents who already live vicariously through their chil­ dren feel the need to put added pressure on coaches who don’t Men’s volleyball club starts at CSUMB appear to make every correct By Evan Hatt the club this year. As an inter­ semester. The 14-game schedule decision. Since the coaches are [email protected] collegiate club the team will be will match CSUMB up against with their children so much, competing with other clubs from Saint Mary’s College, Cal Poly many people feel the coaches Both sides were sweating and different universities. Pomona, and UC Santa Cruz should be teaching their kids having fun at the same time. As “It’s a great way to meet among others. exactly the way they would if the team practiced, one could hear new people. It doesn’t matter J.J. Ochoa, an assistant coach they were the in charge. the invigoration in the yells while how good you are, everyone for the women’s volleyball team at Unrealistic expectations and the volleyball was beat around can play,” said freshman BUIS Hartnell College and future trans­ insufficient preparation almost like a piñata. As the ball was major Colby Egkan. fer to CSUMB, said practicing at always lead to frustration. spiked, those on both sides of the Shorts and shoes are the only CSUMB’s gym will give players Expectations have been low net felt its wrath. equipment one needs. Since there the skills they need to play at other for CSUMB athletics in the There is a new volleyball club is no signing up for the team for places like the Santa Cruz Beach past, but a shift is beginning to out there Otters, and it’s open to now, students who start now will Boardwalk. take place here on the Ord. everybody. It just started in the have a chance to get our there But that is only one of the rea­ No one expects CSUMB to gym at the Otter Sports Center before the team gets more compet­ sons that students are trying to sweep the conference champi­ (OSC) and meets every Monday itive and while it is still growing. score some success with the home onships in the near future, but from 8 - 10:30 p.m. “I’ve been playing all through­ club that is starting up. For more the feeling around campus is “This is the first time having a out high school and it’s a good way information about the men’s vol­ that something is being built, men’s volleyball team at CSUMB to stay in shape,” added Egkan. leyball club at CSUMB, contact even if no one is quite sure that will be a Division II club,” Toward the end of November, Daniel Ahiers via FirstClass. PHOTO BY EVAN HATT what it is. Daniel Ahiers (r) leaps to defend his side said Daniel Ahiers who restarted the team will have tryouts for next of the net.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2004 | Otter Realm | 9 Sports Autocross, guerilla style Athletic Events To post an event email Darrell Hirashima via First Class ple use all the time to able to twist the arm of a friend on the race their cars and prac­ morning of. It was on. Friday, Nov. 12 tice motorcycling. We I bought a pack of ten cones and a stop Women’s Volleyball 7 p.m. Otters will meet over there at watch from a sporting goods store for vs. UC San Diego Tritons @ OSC 10:30 for a course walk about 20 bucks. A short slalom course through. I have mapped that wrapped around itself was meant to Saturday, Nov. 13 out a short slalom course be slow, not more than 30 to 40 mph. We Women’s Volleyball 2 p.m. with a couple straights. each ran the track four times with one “Senior Day” Otters vs. Cal State San The event will be timed preliminary practice run. My afternoon Bernardino Coyotes and we will be in the accomplice - who went by the moniker paper next issue under “The Lion” for the day - ran the course in *Big Sur Day Hike 10 a.m.-5 p.m. alias names, forward this his mid size Nissan pickup, myself running Travel through state parkland in Big Sur to anyone you know, lets in my Volkswagen midsize car. and gain a few thousand feet in a cou­ do it. Bring what you “I was nervous that I was going to kill ple miles. The destination is the historic have, motorcycle, truck, my truck because it is made for hauling “tin house,” transportation included. Siberian leans into a hard right turn. photos by Nicholas sherman car, scooter. Anything stuff, not ass, but luckily it still did both,” $10/students. Hope to get some responses. said The Lion. Women’s Rugby 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., By Les Lamcke aka Siberian, Staff Reporter “Siberian ” One-second penalties were given if the [email protected] 1 p.m. Annual Rookie Tournament vs. PS. Bring a helmet, any kind, safety vehicle knocked any cones out of align­ Sacramento State and UC Davis at the first. I am not sure if this is legal but we ment. In the end, I was the victor by a total CSUMB Soccer Complex The thrill of the race has stood the test of are just driving around -an abandoned score of only a few seconds, but it was all time. Students who race anything know lot, whatever. Turkey Trot 9 a.m. End of season what I mean. It can almost feel like combat, cross country event open to all students. life or death, and in some cases, cham­ Friday, Nov. 26-28 pagne showers or try again another day. “I was nervous that I was Car and motorcycle racing has a huge going to kill my truck because Sunday, Nov. 14 following. There are a lot of opportunities it is made for hauling stuff, Men’s Basketball “Pepsi Party Bus” to do either and that’s what makes it fun. 10 a.m. Travel to Fresno for the exhibi­ not ass, but luckily it still did One such way is autocross or “solo.” tion opener against the Fresno State A simple course laid out with numerous both” Bulldogs. The bus departs at 10 a.m. cones on a flat, closed, parking lot makes -THE LION from the OSC. The game begins at 3 great proving grounds for the aspiring race p.m. Contact the Athletic Department at fan or racer. The speeds are kept slow, and 582-3015 to sign up. $20 includes trans­ the emphasis is on driver skill. Given this, portation, ticket and refreshments. Make I decided to try it for myself. This e-mail was the mood of the week­ reservations prior to 4 p.m. Thursday Dear car enthusiast buddies, end. On a random Sunday I decided that I Nov. 11 to save a spot. Ok people, I need to write a story about did not want to pay a lot of money to see The nature of autocross makes just about any car or auto crossing, I want to do my own here someone else race or go through the hassle truck a suitable racing machine, it doesn't mean you will Saturday, Nov. 20 on the Ord. There is a huge parking lot win though. of finding an inexpensive club to join for ‘Skiing/Snowboarding Fri. 5 p.m.-Sun. that peo­ 7 p.m. Hit the powder of South Lake just one weekend. I sent this e-mail out in good fun. He admitted that he would Tahoe, transportation, lodging and lift to a few of my car bud­ have missed out if he hadn’t been there. ticket included. $175/students dies in hopes that at least Great job Lion, but you still can’t take on one would show up Siberian. Friday, Dec. 3 on “track day” “I would most definitely do it again, Basketball Double-Header to chal­ but next time I would come with my 5:30/7:30 p.m. Otters vs. Chico State lenge me. girlfriend’s Sentra,” said the Lion. Wildcats @ OSC. Men and women's Finally, If you have a car, then autocross can home and conference opener. I was be a cheap alternative sport. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) holds sanc­ Dec. 4 Saturday tioned races in this area and all around Basketball Double-Header the US. Car categories range from a com­ 5:30/7:30 p.m. Otters vs. Cal State pletely stock car, like mine, to race ready Stanislaus Warriors @ OSC performance machines. The SCCA also holds professional events at the local race­ For more information on athletic events track, Laguna Seca. SCCA information is at CSUMB go to www.csumb.edu/sports at www.scca.org. for complete schedules and rosters. To keep it a spectator sport, Laguna Seca has numerous events throughout the year. ‘Register at the Outdoor Center, Bldg. 93 All of that information can be found at for these events or got www.csumb.edu/ www.laguna-seca.com

101 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 Arts & Essence ‘Emma’ breathes life into human rights history

What: "Emma" When: Friday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. . Sunday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17,8 p.m. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THERESA MOORE The cast rehearses for the only Fall TAT production of Howard Zinn’s “Emma,” which will play at the World Theater. Where: World Theater How much: By Paul Wetterau, Staff Reporter at the World Theater by the If students haven’t heard of $5 for students, $10 for [email protected] CSUMB Teledramatic Arts & Emma, it’s no surprise. Most general public Technology department. high school textbooks ignore the CSUMB is famous for introducing Ashley Simmons, Integrated squeaky wheels of society. alternative texts into its curriculum. Studies junior playing the part of “She’s the type of person that’s With a Howard Zinn play on campus, Emma, said, “It’s very relevant written out of history. By doing this Security Bill allows Big Brother commodities. She was not afraid anarchism, feminism, and sheer indi­ to what’s going on today - the play, the truth cannot be silenced. to watch citizens, but figures like to be untraditional,” said Peña. vidualism might inspire students. government’s suppression of free Dissent - what we’re doing here Goldman bravely critique Big Fill out the forms to become a On Nov. 12-17, Howard Zinn’s speech. There’s just no sacrifice - is the most patriotic thing pos­ Brother. conscientious objector later, but see play “Emma” will be presented in following the status quo.” sible,” said Simmons. Shannon Edwards, a TAT pro­ the play now. There will be plenty Women fessor, said, “Emma Goldman of time to show scorn towards a like Emma was never afraid to voice her own potential draft. Goldman keep views. She fought for the working Edwards believes the play is governments people and gave them a voice.” quite relevant to today’s times. on their toes. Producer Rebecca Peña, a TAT “The reason I chose this play is In this era, senior, said, “She would speak out the fact that we’re at war and may the Homeland against women being viewed as be going into a draft,” she said. Katy Murphy, business senior said, “I like Howard Zinn. I read A People’s History of the United States, and that was a real interesting book. There will be a good crowd for it [the play].”

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RAs tell all about resident mishaps

By Marian Muhammad, Staff Reporter to get caiight,” said Lawson. [email protected] Lately it has been rather dif­ ficult to find a seat in some of Ever knocked on someone’s the common areas of the North door and they were wearing Quad suites. Where have all the only a towel? Ever known any­ couches gone? Could it be they one who “accidentally” threw were out to be cleaned or just her cell phone on the roof? If taken by the residents? you are a Residential Advisor (R.A) you have. These are some “A lot of people do of the situations they deal with silly things that they every day. think they can get . “Shh, shh it’s the RA!” Sound away with.” familiar? It probably does for those who live on campus. —KATRICE MILLER These are some of the infamous

Sparky's Root Beer creators at their vendor at the Monterey Farmers’ Market PHOTOS BY NICK NOBLE last words of residents right before their illegal parties are Maybe no one will notice the broken up and they get written large pieces of furniture that are Local markets offer goods up. Some residents go as far as missing from the lobbies and jumping out of their windows to cramped into 8-by-l 1 foot rooms escape punishment. By Nick Noble, Staff Reporter or that the tables in the kitchen [email protected] “They think they are so no longer seem to have chairs. smart,” said a North Quad R.A. “A lot of people do silly It seems many residents think Every Tuesday, Alvarado Street in things that they think they can RAs are hearing impaired and fail Monterey becomes a marketplace of get away with,” said Katrice goods and produce. Music fills the to hear all the noise being made Miller, a senior RA. air and a haze of barbeque smoke during quiet hours. According to Not only is student hous­ settles on the crowd of people. another North Quad RA, some ing the home for theft and Farmers’ Market spans the main students have found various wild parties but lately it has drag of downtown Monterey from ways to keep themselves from also been the scene for several the Transit station all the way getting caught like answering the painful mishaps. According down to Bay Books. Bonifacio door wearing only a towel say­ to police records, sex isn’t Place overflows with booths dedi­ ing, “I just got out of the shower always all fun and games. A cated to baked goods, and even so you can’t come in” Maybe the Two men play chess in downtown Monterey. A young girl takes in the smell of sunflowers. male student ruptured a vein Fishermen’s Wharf takes notice RAs can’t but the police can with with discounts offered to locals probably cause. while partaking in a sexual act during the event. and have dinner,” said market munity of regulars. Underage drinking isn’t the and had to be treated by the The name of the game here is regular Stacy Taylor, accom­ “It’s kind of like a big family. As Fire department. only illegal activity that goes diversity. Across from a selec­ panied by her three-year-old vendors we all know each other and down in student housing. A female student, upon return­ tion of air plants that don't need daughter. “We always eat some­ we watch out for each other,” said ing to her room, dislocated her Smoking marijuana in the resi­ soil to live, a straight-faced man place different. We also like to Kevin Knox, maker of Sparky’s knee while walking. She later told dence halls is also very common explained how Equine Miracle get bath salts and flowers.” Root Beer and a five-year market police that it happened all the time. will ease a horse of a split hoof. Vendor Cheryl Watts first took - so common that some residents veteran. “A lot of regulars come She had it popped back in place An entire array of sprouting busi­ part in the Farmers’ Market 15 years every week to get their produce or actually decided to grow a few and continued on with her day. nesses offer everything from ago as a student at MPC. Nowadays root beer,” he added after selling plants of the illegal substance in Students seemed to have candied almonds and cashews to she sells bowls, vases, and floral another bottle. “It seems like every­ their rooms. exerted themselves with binge incense and hemp products. paintings in conjunction with a body, sooner or later, comes to When the maintenance staff drinking, sexual acts, and mov­ A person could nearly fill up on Pacific Grove pottery studio. Farmer’s Market. It’s been a good member came to inspect the fire ing furniture so much that their all the free samples of fruit and Watts maintains the Market is place to introduce our product.” alarms in a resident’s room he bodies just aren’t what they use nuts. With food stands peppered a good venue for artists. “You get With surprising devotion, the found a plastic baggy over the to be. Maybe a glass of milk and all over the place, a visitor can to show your work to the public. market takes place every Tuesday smoke detector and “several a new hobby would do some find fried calamari, sushi, gyros At a gallery, you don’t get to rain or shine. In the fall and winter marijuana plants growing on the good. and Korean food along the three- meet the artists.” months the marketplace runs from bed,” said Sgt. Earl Lawson of , block stretch of vendors. Lawson said it best: “Some Among the vendors and those 3-7 p.m., and in the summer and the University Police Department. “We like to sample the fruit who mingle downtown is a com­ spring it is open from 3-8 p.m. people aren’t ready for college.” “They think they’re never going

12 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 Arts & Essence

Exposed: Activist performs on campus

By Sophie Balla, Staff Reporter the case against the federal govern­ to the gay community, and after his [email protected] ment protecting their performing performance he urged his audience rights under the First Amendment. to sign a petition for the recognition The basis for his performance, of the unity between gay couples. Along with stripping himself of which he explained in the show, Miller’s appearance was an his clothes, Tim Miller stripped comes from a difficult decision important event to the gay and himself of the American govern­ he had to face. Miller and his lesbian clubs on campus. Members ment’s ideals in his performance Australian, non-citizen partner of of Out and About and PRIDE cel­ in “US” on Oct. 27. 10 years were denied the right to ebrated Miller’s performance by The performance, consisting marriage. His partner Alistair’s holding a discussion with him at the of political messages mixed with green card is almost expired, and BBC the night before the program. childhood memories and identity in order to stay together, the cou­ According to seniors Bea Esbit struggles, was considered outra­ ple has to leave the country. and Ellie Campbell-Brown of Out geous in other parts of the coun­ In a heterosexual couple’s case, and About, Miller’s performance try, but was a hit with the Word marriage would guarantee a green at CSUMB offered a lot of sup­ Theater’s mixed audience. card, which would allow them to port to the gay community on Miller is a well-known gay activ­ stay in the country. campus. His unique performance ist who has been giving perfor­ Miller expressed his anger for with his activism for gay rights mances in the United States for dealing with the possibility that he gave recognition to the gay com­ years. His biography highlights his could be forced out of the country munity on campus. popularity for suing the federal gov­ in a witty, energetic and some­ Junior De-Andre Phillips, a for­ ernment after the retraction of the what flamboyant way. He reen­ mer member of PRIDE, also loved National Endowment for the Arts acted his childhood, incorporating Miller’s political message and was (NEA), a federal funding for his his favorite musicals, which influ­ moved by his forced exile, even controversial material. Along with enced his current viewpoints. though he felt his performance was three other controversial perform­ He openly criticized our current “too stereotypically gay,” which ers who came to be known as the government and President Bush for might give a wrong image of the NEA Four, they successfully won PHOTO PROVIDED BY WORLD THEATER his unequal policies when it comes gay community. Tim Miller, activist for gay rights, shared his passion for human rights.

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A Short Story Students review movies Compiled by Sophie Balia, Finding Home Staff Reporter [email protected] Part II I saw the “Motorcycle Diaries” By Adam Joseph, Staff Reporter the other night. If you speak any She thanked me as she sat back down, placing the canvas bag Spanish at all, you’ll enjoy it upon her lap. I nodded politely back at her, letting my stare linger. I more. It’s a great story about two noticed she had applied some lipstick, a dark burgundy color insist­ young men who finish medical ing elegance through her miserable attire. school and decide to take a motor­ “So where are you headed?” the woman asked in her lovely cycle trip from Buenos Aires accent. (where they live) to the northern “To San Francisco,” I replied quickly and unsure as to whether tip of South America, a peninsula she was talking to me. on the coast of Venezuela. That “I’m going home to Albuquerque on the 5:00 bus. Is your home it’s a true story makes it all the in San Francisco?” she asked in a concerned tone. more beautiful. “Home? No, but maybe I will make it my home,” I answered. Michael Beatie—Senior, WLC/Spanish She had no idea that I hadn’t had a place to call home for the past I saw “Stage Beauty” in Santa .few years, upon leaving the East and moving out West. “I’ve lived Cruz. It was a ton of fun. Most Everett plays King Charles. It was I saw “A Shark’s Tale” a cou­ around here for some time now, and can’t seem to make it my people haven’t heard of this one, very entertaining, gender bend­ ple weeks ago and it actually home, so I decided to try and see if I’ll find one up North,” I con­ but it is about the time when they ing, and had a great ending. wasn’t very good. They tried to tinued. first allowed women to perform Jacqui Cain—staff member at the make it way too much like a PG She looked into my eyes with great compassion, almost like she on stage in England. Claire Danes IDEA Lab in IT wanted to cry for me as much as I wanted to cry for her. . plays the first actress, and Rupert MOVIES continued on page 15 “I am grateful I was able to make my home in New Mexico over the past ten years. I originally come from a small town, just South Drenched in of Frankfurt, Germany. I don’t call Germany my home, just the through the harnessing and holding “The basic difference between slippery wet­ unenlightened sexuality and place were I was bom.” of sexual tension through mental ness, an otter Tantra is that Tantra declares ‘the “Oh?” I said. concentration and physical exer­ spreads its paws cises of the genitals. kingdom of God is within your I wondered what could’ve been the impetus for her to leave in fervent lust, A breathing exercise, called heart,”’ said Swami Nostradamus Germany. I was curiously infatuated with her underlined tenderness. entangling itself the Nauli, requires that a per­ Virato of innerself.com. I thought that if I continued this casual discussion, she’d explain with another; kin­ son stand in a silly posture Perhaps in the language of the why she left Europe. dred spirits bound while rotating their abdomen Swami, ‘heart’ is loosely translated “My name’s Adam, by the way,” I said extending my hand await­ together through counter clockwise, holding to the English word, ‘crotch.’ ing the touch of her fingers. She shook my hand gently with only sexual energy. their knees. I tried it out just There is one redeeming qual­ three fingers, like she was a little girl trying to hold the greater sized tonight and felt like some­ ity that saves the magic of Tantra hand of her father. one was going to jump from being completely ridicu­ “I am Franka. It’s an ancient Belgium name after my grand­ out from behind the kelp lous and that is that fact that, mother who died shortly before I was bom.” bed and shout, “You’ve according to greendome.com, “I like that, Franka. It’s very beautiful sounding,” I said. I wasn’t The Naked Otter been punked!” “The man should strive to stay bullshitting; I really thought Franka was an excellent name. The at the brink of orgasm, while the woman should achieve release as “Thank you, I love the name Adam; so biblical,” she said in a Prancing Pony often as she can.” slight laughter. exercise, which is only for males, gives them the Any philosophy that demands Her laughter drew me closer. I was so intrigued by her expres­ They float in naked, ability to make their “erection bob a female get off more often and sions, nuances, and idiosyncrasies; I forgot who I was for a listless ecstasy until the heated moment of furry up and down,” according to green- before a male can’t be too bad. moment. penetration when the male fully dome.org. The Web site suggests, Be Serene, After thirty seconds of silence, she nervously leaned toward me subdues his wonton mate. ‘Tor the next stage, take a towel or The Naked Otter and whispered, “Would you like to go for a walk?” Male otters reach the point wet washcloth and lift it with the I quickly agreed and asked myself, “Could this be my destiny?” of climax fairly quickly, being erect lingam.” We put our bags inside a locker then departed from the station. I that otters mate for procreation This sounds glanced at the clock on the way. I had one hour and a half to savor and not for pleasure, but human less like inti­ with Franka before we became only memories to one another. beings, who the Naked Otter is mate lovemak­ We decided to walk around the block of the surrounding ghetto. I now convinced are deeply dis­ ing and more walked tall besides her trying to display great bravado. I racked my turbed animals, have a special like a drunken brain for some kind of anecdote, story, or topic of conversation. I kind of mating designed specifi­ party trick. wanted to prevent the silence from becoming completely dead. cally to prolong the process. Forsaking “Would you like a cigarette?” She asked as she reached for the Despite being a most inefficient the absurdity of soft box, nestled in her back pocket. way to gamer offspring, Tantric sex the movements, or Tantra Sex Magic, boasts long practitioners of trantric sex take Read part 3 of "Finding Home" in the next issue! love making sessions and extending pleasure for both parties involved it very seriously. PHOTO BY MICHELLE BURKE 14 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 Arts & Essence

Bassist chose music over money The Low Down By Paul Wetterau, Staff Reporter To post an event, please e-mail [email protected] Michelle Burke via FirstClass.

In the CSUMB music building lies an office with bass books, Thursday, Nov. 11 Movies - from page 14 jazz CDs and composer’s song “Alegría." Lecture demonstra­ sheets scattered about. tion about traditions of jazz, rated Finding Nemo without very Ray Drummond, assistant pro­ African-Cuban and African- good results. It did have its funny fessor of Jazz Theory and Practice, Brazilian music. 10 a.m. moments though; there are a lot has strived to give CSUMB music MPA, Bldg. 30. Free. Contact of lines from famous mob mov­ majors a creative outlet. Shirlene Campbell at 582- ies. I caught some from “The “I’m really trying to get people 3009. Godfather,” “Goodfellas,” and to empower themselves to give one I think from “Scarface.” “Juon.” Final film shown as vent to their own artistic expres­ Kevin Sundstrom—Freshman, TAT part of the Pacific Asian Film sion,” said Drummond. Festival, presented by PASU I saw “Team America,” which It doesn’t matter if individuals and Chat the Movies. 8-10 was a puppet movie about a team believe they have talent; everyone p.m. Bldg. 18, Rm. 118. Free of young Americans saving the has the ability to communicate admission. Contact Jhoanna world from terrorism. I didn’t through music. This veteran com­ Galvez. like it because I thought that it poser considers music a tool that was inappropriate. can be used by anyone. Friday, Nov. 12 They used hate words towards Drummond was on his way to Noontime Jam. Bring acoustic’ gays too much, which I thought obtaining an MBNA degree, but had or low-amp instruments to jam was offensive, and not funny to follow his heart. Instead of choos­ with other CSUMB musicians. at all. I liked someparts of it ing the big bucks corporate execu­ 12-1 p.m. BBC. Free. Contact though. They made a lot of fun tive’s income, he chose music. James Cook at 582-3626. of the typical American way of Now he can spend more time doing things, which was pretty composing and playing his bass Friday, Nov. 12-14 & 16-17 funny. than moving decimal points and “Emma.” TAT Fall produc­ Clarissa Fiebelkorn—Junior, SBS carrying remainders. tion of the play about Emma Adam Nielsen, a TAT senior I saw “The Grudge.” I liked Goldman, advocate for who' has taken music theory it because it was actually scary. anarchism, women’s rights classes with Drummond before, It was one of those movies that and labor. Evening shows: 8 said, “He’s got so much knowl­ Jazz musician and assistant professor Ray Drummond photos by chad ghiron made you jump all the time, but p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. World edge that when he talks, you’ve the zombies looked very vicious, CSUMB students and jazz jour­ he decided to avoid the path of a Theater. $5 CSUMB student; got to listen.” and they had the faces that you nalists admire Drummond. “He corporate executive. $8 faculty; $10 general admis­ Nielsen recalls the first time is one of jazz’s most in-demand will never forget, even if you According to raydrummond.com, sion. Contact Rebecca Pena he came across the accomplished bassists, revered for his pure tone, want to. “In 1977, he left the corporate life via FirstClass. It had great special effects musician. He said Drummond impeccable time and incisive behind in California, and moved to immediately proved his industry solos,” said “Jazz Times.” and sound effects, which just New York City where he quickly Friday, Nov. 19 knowledge and reflected on his Wearing hiking sandals, socks added to the movie. I definitely became a first call bassist” Video submission deadline for experiences as a first call bassist. and blue jeans, Drummond leaned recommend it for a little post- Bom in Brookline, Miss, in entry into TAPS, the CSUMB back in his chair and began list­ Halloween scare. 1946, his family settled in student film festival. Turn in Michael Collins—Junior, undeclared ing the greats he’s played with. Monterey, Calif, in the 60s. to TAT front desk. Contact Wynton Marsalis was just one of I liked the movie “Shaun of Playing the bass since he was 14, Jennifer Lucia via FirstClass. the many. the Dead;” it was dope. Shaun, Drummond wasn’t always sure Now he enjoys teaching stu­ Monday, Nov. 29 even though he was [an] idiot about music as a profession. “I dents. He said he’s seen more Theater submission dead­ turned out to be the pimpest dude never knew I’d be able to make a musicians sauntering into the line for entry into TAPS, the in the whole movie. living being a bassist,” he said. music hall this fall than in the past CSUMB student film festival. It just goes to show you that, in With a four-year music pro­ two years he’s taught at CSUMB. Turn in to TAT front desk. the face of absolute human anni­ gram available, any CSUMB stu­ Drummond said, “Before this Contact Jennifer Lucia via hilation, any low-paid Guinness­ dent can follow in Drummond’s semester you could only have a drinking Englishman with some footsteps. Students, including minor in music. Now you can actu­ balls can become a true leader. Nielsen, think it’s great to have Tuesday, Nov. 30 ally get a four-year degree.” Kia Simon, experimental Overall the movie was damn such a skilled and personable pro­ Drummond, who has earned filmmaker, will conclude the funny and gory enough to make fessor on campus. a masters degree in buisness three-part Film Series pre­ you laugh. Not really worth “Ray is a super nice guy. If administration from Stanford sented by the TAT Club and paying for, but it is definitely you see him and have a question Buisness School, has taken risks. Events Workgroup. Free Pizza worth seeing. about music, he won’t blow you Lawrence Arevalo—Senior, BUS After obeying the voice in his off. He’ll answer you right there,” for early birds. BBC. Contact head that told him “Play music,” Nielsen said. Sabrina Hill.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2,2 004 | Otter Realm | 15 Arts & Essence Honoring our vets The Otter Realm would like to pay tribute to all men and women in the armed forces on this Veterans' Day. We express our gratitude to those who have served bravely and to those who continue to serve in order to ensure our freedoms.

The photo to the right is of the memorial that stood near the Del Monte beach In Monterey over Halloween weekend honoring military service men and women killed in the Iraq War.

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16 Otter Realm | Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 Opinion Otra vez, va basta (Again, enough already]

By Michael Fernandez workers of the mid-west United States. oppression, police brutality, assassination in all comers of the world. We are not To Whom It May Concern; students, faculty, That our pens serve as a precursor by the FBI with its COINTELPRO pro­ responsible for the brutal murder of young staff, sympathizers, fellow organizers, those towards dialogue between all people’s, grams, etc. They shouted enough! We Emit Till; we did not set the bomb off who oppose us, student government and ages, abilities, races, cultures, and gen­ exist! We count! We want access to higher in the 16th Street Baptist church kill­ those who happened to pick up this paper ders, that our pens existed only to education, and it echoes today in our and ing Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, and read this. Greetings and a hot glass of evolve towards a handshake between many other organizations who still today Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley. herbal tea during these times of unpredict­ those who differ. shout we exist! We did not murder Fred Hampton. able weather of Monterey County. Those who oppose us call us “rac­ We all know who’s responsible for Let us say that we wish this writing ist” and if being racist means standing that and so many other violent acts of We are innocent of native didn’t exist, that our pens served the pur­ amongst those marginalized, disposed, racism ending in persecution and death. pose as to write equations and ideas to genocide in all corners of and persecuted for their ideas or beliefs, “Chicanismo/a” actually refers to the driv­ better humanity, you and I. Equations and the world. we are guilty as charged. ing conciencia/consciousness of the shared ideas to prevent war, cure diseases, solve If racist means service to our brothers struggle for human and civil rights. community issues relevant to a, or your, and sisters of our surrounding communities, Let us say that we welcome all people particular cause. state, nation and world, then we are guilty. to our M.E.Ch.A meetings held every That our pens existed in the hands of Let us say that we don’t deny nor apolo­ If racist means refusing to be forgotten, Thursday night 7 p.m. in the Student our youth as to write poetry and music. gize for our history or what those who showing compassion, understanding and com­ Center conference room. Come and share That our pens exist only to overwrite the came before us wrote, but like all things mitment to a better world, a “world where all your ideas and thoughts so that we can pens that sign military orders, budget of the world; ideas, politics, policies, worlds exist,” then we are guilty as charged. help unite people on common ground cuts on education, cuts on after school manifestos, institutions and frameworks If being racist means pledging for social towards a better CSUMB, towards promo­ programs; that they overwrite pens that of revolution, change. justice, then we are guilty. What we are tion of our CSUMB’s vision statement, sign low paying checks, eviction letters, Those who came before us responded in innocent of is the lynching of blacks and and for a better community. a prison sentence of a political prisoner, a language according to the times of polit­ assassinations of political leaders. Salud y un ramo de flores para plantar y divorce papers or the red slips for industry ical, cultural, educational, and economical We are innocent of native genocide florecer un diálogo. Letters to the Editor Building 47 goats gruff Response to ignorance Impressed by tournout By Rachel Kane

This is a response to Jesse Folsom’s opin­ I just wanted to say that I am extremely Walking out of my Ways of Knowing check,” I utter the words hopefully. ion piece about race and sex based clubs proud of CSUMB and its turn out on Nov. class this afternoon around 1:50, I am feel­ “Foundation employee?” the brunette at CSUMB. I found that his piece was 2 to vote. ing calm and one with the universe, con­ behind the open fiberglass window inquires. extremely self-centered. What I got from his We registered over 1,000 students (mostly templating the teachings of His Holiness, “Yes,” I answer, my identification in piece was that he was not interested in sup­ new voters); that’s a higher percentage of the Dahli Lama. hand, poised and ready for my prize. porting clubs that did support heterosexual new registrations than ANY other of the 22 It is payday for Resident Advisors and “Can’t give you your paycheck till 2:00.” males. Jesse writes, “ take a look at some of CSUs. Not only that, our polling place in being that I have the unbelievable honor I look up to see another woman standing the events being held on campus, funded by its first year ever inside the Student Center of holding such a prestigious title, I decide behind the first, looking at me bitterly. the university, such as ‘Value Your Vagina’ serviced over 500 voters. it is only natural that I should go to the I turn around to stare at the clock, which or ‘National Coming Out Day,’ things that When I arrived at 5:45 a.m. on Campus Service Center to acquire the reads 1:54 p.m., and then return my gaze to celebrate what heterosexual males are not Tuesday they had only given us 150 funds rightfully owed to me. the women. and can never be.” Jesse may not have a ballots and we ran out twice (I had faith Despite the bitter chill of the Ord winds, I They look back at me like two trolls vagina but I’m sure that he knows and cares from the beginning). trek through the parking lot behind Building under a bridge. I am the goat and the pay- about some who does. He might want to Our polling place in the apart­ 45, gripping my hoodie close to me like a check my new spring grass. take a step back from himself and think ments, which services students, faculty child clinging to her mothers dress hem, “Should I ask them if I have to solve a about how he can positively contribute to and staff did well over 1,000 voters and finally appear in front of the ominous riddle or something?” I decide against it someone else’s life. and hundreds from the North Quad glass doorway of Building 47. and go to sit at one of the computers to my As a HETEROSEXUAL member of made the trip to Marina to vote at the A gust of stale air assaults me as I swing left until 2 o’clock arrives at which time Out and About, I have found the club to Lutheran church (I know there were open the heavy, transparent door and make there is, of course, a line. be an outlet for supporting my LGBTQ some glitches, but I promise that we’ll a beeline for the small and musky room in My peace is lost. My calm is shattered. (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and fix them for next time). which my paycheck is held. When I finally make it to the front of the Questioning) friends and family members. I also wanted to say thank you to “No line,” I whisper to myself, feeling line I take out my otter card and toss it on I have also found it to be a community EVERYONE that participated in voter satisfied. A chill of excitement and anxious the table. The brunette and I do not speak. where I can discuss issues that are impor­ registration, voter education and Get Out desire runs through my body as I pass right I sign the sheet, take my $45 check, and tant to me. Out and About has been a joy The Vote efforts this year. by the line divides to Window I with the leave the Campus Service Center feeling to be a part of because I am looking past You have given much to your commu­ sweet, blue light on top, beckoning to me. drained and dry. our differences and contributing to a com­ nity this year and have helped hundreds of “Hush child,” the light seems to say. “I am As I turn the key to unlock my car, my munity of amazing people. people vote for the first time. here to guide you through the haunted forest of spirits rise upon remembering a single most Megan Williams Yuri Beckelman disgruntled staff and bewildered students.” important thing; it can’t be easy to be a toll­ “Hi, I have come to pick up my pay­ taking troll amidst the fluffy white goats.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 | Otter Realm | 17 Opinion

The debate: Should CSUMB censor Open Forum? Censorship a positive standard Freedom of Speech needs to for other online forums. continue to prevail in America. Yes! No! By Matthew Fox By Erin Lawley

Censorship Schmenshorship, oh wait no when basically everywhere you go in “Congress shall make no law respecting I find it hilarious how so many students I’m for censorship sorry I forgot. the world what you say can be censored an establishment of religion, or prohibit­ get incredibly frustrated with some of the Yes, well, censorship is important to if you are contributing your words and ing the free exercise thereof; or abridg­ off-the-wall remarks made by their peers create the proper etiquette and conduct ideas to any organization that is larger ing the freedom of speech, or of the on Open Forum. If you don’t like what that promotes civility amongst mem­ than yourself. By this I mean that when press; or the right of the people peace­ someone typically says, how about you bers of a given society. One only has you sign up for any service, say on the ably to assemble, and to petition the just don’t read their posts. I know it’s hard to glance at the way violence is glori­ Internet, there are terms of agreement government for a redress of grievances.” to resist, but it is possible. fied on T.V. to gain an understanding of that you have to agree to in order to use Ratified into the United States Dozens of students get so pissed off at why we live in such a frightening world that service. Hell, when AOL came out Constitution in 1788, the right to freedom Jesse Folsom’s Open Forum posts yet just these days. True, there are plenty of back in the day, I remember I couldn’t of speech has become one of the most add fuel to his fire by responding with people that would argue against the cor­ even type in the word fart without the important amendments Americans have. disparaging remarks. When you were in relation that T.V. creates terms of service mes­ People, for the most part, elementary school and violence, but even if it sage popping up to warn have been able to say a bully was picking on doesn’t create violence me that I was in viola­ Hell, when AOL came what they want, when All this talk about you, your mom told you it certainly is a reflec­ tion. Do we really have they want to. to just ignore it and he’ll censorship on Open tion of our desires for out back in the day, I free speech anywhere, The government go away. Just think, the “arena.” remember I couldn’t besides the streets, see­ should not try to restrict Forum is preposterous. if you ignore Jesse, he If we censored our own ing how corporations even type in the word one’s free speech. Nor Everyone needs to quit might stop. desires, perhaps violence and their terms of ser­ should CSUMB. All this talk about cen­ their complaining about would stop flaring up like fart without the terms of vice dominate a major­ Open Forum is a haven sorship on Open Forum is some strange groin dis­ service message popping ity of our lives? for many CSUMB stu­ how their feelings get preposterous. Everyone ease, and we could put an up to warn me that I was Further, I don’t think dents. They can bitch and hurt because someone needs to quit their com­ end to such uncivilized it would be too harm­ moan about issues. They plaining about how their called them a "poopie concepts like wars and in violation. ful to censor the Open can congratulate one feelings get hurt because famines. Probably most of Forum message board, another on accomplish­ head." someone called them a you won’t be able to make and add a few full time ments. They can share “poopie head.” this leap, but it really is simple - monkey moderators, seeing how the forum is silly jokes. They can talk Free speech is a huge see monkey do when it comes down to the basically completely unusable anyways. politics along with relationship issues and part of the reason why people flock to the human psyche. Any anthropologist would There is a cliquish community that has their sex lives. Almost all is fair game on United States. If only some of you really tell you the same. basically taken over Open Forum. If any Open Forum. And it should stay that way knew how lucky you had it to live here in This example is a form of censorship outsiders to this community post in open - without interference from moderators. America, you might stop complaining so that could be used for good, instead of forum their messages are usually quickly On any given day, Open Forum is full of much about petty crap. typical governmental totalitarianism, but spammed over by silly posts like, “Who mindless blabber, but that’s what it’s for: When Kali Viker responded to a stu­ the real question is, should we censor is your favorite Star Wars character?” or students to get their minds off of the rigors dent’s plea to borrow DVDs, too many here, on our very own campus? The main “How many licks does it take to get to of homework, work and stress in general. students freaked out and hounded her target of this censorship: the Open Forum the center of a Tootsie Pop?” With all of the back and forth banter for several days about how horrible of a message board. The Open Forum conference on occurring in Open Forum, it’s no won­ person she was. Just because she doesn’t One student in particular was already FirstClass was probably originally der why some students would get upset want to let a stranger borrow anything booted from the message board for a few meant to be used to discuss any informa­ about what’s posted. But anyone has a from her movie collection doesn’t mean days because he was being rude and saying tion relating to the campus that the other right to babble on and on about the idi­ everyone needs to give her his or her two extremely volatile comments to those who conferences didn’t cover. However, otic tendencies of George W. or Kerry’s cents about what a heartless bitch they were in less fortunate circumstances than Open Forum is not being used for this flip-flopping. think she is. himself. Should this campus take the route purpose and people are actually being Whether someone likes it or not, people Steven Stutz had a great point when of adding moderators to Open Forum to disciplined because of the way that they are allowed to pretty much say whatever he made an Open Forum post about how ensure that this kind of abuse won’t occur? are treating one another in this off tan­ the hell they want. Unless someone is freedom of speech has turned into a “he Or should we really live up to the good ole gent of CSUMB life. For these reasons, making a direct threat to another person, hurt my widdle feelings,” therefore steer­ red, white and blue tradition of free speech, I say censor away. It’s a silly little por­ don’t take things to heart. They are just ing this country in the wrong direction. and allow any kind of trash to slip through, tion of first class that has grown out of words, folks. Stop taking everything so Some people walk on eggshells so they including hate speech? control to the point where people are personally. Having a strong opinion isn’t don’t hurt someone’s feelings. Get over I don’t see why this campus should actually feeling threatened and upset in a bad thing; it should be welcomed, even it! Say what you want when you want. It’s live up to the ideals of free speech real life. if you disagree. the American way.

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Downward Spiral You Look I Just signed Unusually UP For My HAPPY Last classes. Today There's Nothing Hey! Look Out! More this School can throw at me

Capstone

Editorial: "DOOM" - you know how to spell it B-U-S-H

Besides the obvious and horren­ people and made friends around people camping out for peace on ported. Tax cuts are the last thing County become hungry and home­ dous fact that we will have to the world since he has been presi­ the lawn. Expect to hear songs we need. Tuition increases have less. Bush and his Daddy get richer stare at a dull, retarded monkey as dent. The world is more anti- in the BBC about Bush and his become an annual event and we while more people get screwed out the world’s most powerful leader American than ever been before. policies and how they are damag­ should expect to see more of those of their basic rights to survival. for the next four years, his poli­ With the world in such a volatile ing the world and hurting fellow as well because of these tax cuts. There will be no huge cele­ cies will affect student everyday state and the U.S. spread thin humans around the world. Tax cuts are great... but they are brations on campus about gays life as well. by the Iraq war and Afghanistan, also greatly offset by gas prices and lesbians gaining rights while Look around at the people we if one thing goes wrong any­ that have been soaring sky high Bush is president. Bush has made Bush certainly hasn’t go to school with. Most are within where else in the world, like say, as of recent Expect to see more it clear that he will not fight to the age group of those who are in North Korea, or Iran, it would be influenced people and students hitchhiking, and riding advance the rights of gays and Iraq right now. It is no surprise no surprise if Bush was forced made friends around the mopeds to get around instead of lesbians, and further he actively that Bush will need more soldiers to reinstate the draft. True, this driving cars that are just simply seeks to ban gay marriages with world since he has been to finish the job/mess he has cre­ example is something that could inefficient now. It won’t be long amendments. Sanctions in many ated in Iraq. More soldiers in Iraq happen under any president, given president. until gas is three dollars a gal­ states have further implemented and other parts of the world will the world’s current political cli­ lon. Remember the good ol’ days this mandate. most likely mean more body bags. mate. However, it is Bush’s fault when it was less than a dollar? So can we expect to see Students you go to school with on America is still dealing with Iraq Bush’s whole economic agenda Bush has also expanded the gap anything good from Bush on a day-to-day basis are still at risk. to this day. If the U.N. inspectors the last four years has been all between the rich and the poor. this campus in the next four Also friends in our age bracket were allowed to follow the typi­ about the tax cut. Like John Kerry Expect to have a lot more work to years? Your comments would who don’t go to school with us cal proceedings of dealing with a said, we are bound to see more of do in your service learning classes be appreciated. are at risk as well. This could country like Iraq, students would the same. Bush’s tax cuts don’t as even more people in Monterey lead to a further rise in depression feel safer; they would be safe allow money for our country to amongst people our age. worrying about their homework function. Social More depression could mean instead of a draft. security is fail­ more medication, antidepressants Bush being president also ing because there like Prozac, but seeing how Bush means we will most likely see won’t be enough won’t let Canada sell us our pre­ more injustice like Abu Ghraib. money for our scription drugs, we will have to pay Students are typically known for generation to high prices for medications. Higher holding demonstrations against pay for the baby otter Realm prices can also make you depressed, injustice around the world, so it boomers, and in which, in turn, will make you shell should be no surprise to see more years to come News 831.582.4066 Copy Editor Staff Reporters out more money. Bush really is a protests around campuses in the Advertising 831.582.4347 Michelle Burke Sophie Balia, Alex Chapman, Christopher there won’t be Fax 831.582.3505 Gallegos, Mike Gallo, Adam Joseph, Leslie Photo Editor e-mail [email protected] system, of a down. next four years. Expect to see enough money Chad Ghiron Lamcke, Cristina Medina, Marian Muhammad, www.ottenealm.net Nick Noble, Irina Reissler, Kimber Solana, Online Editor Bush certainly hasn’t influenced marches around the campus, and for us to be sup­ Louie Vicuña, Paul Wetterau Editor-in-Chief Mac Clemmens Erin Lawley Production Staff News Editor Michelle Burke, Colleen Cooney, Sara Dowe, Managing Editor Matthew Fox Otter Oops Rachel Kane Matthew Fox, Darrell Hirashima, Rachel Kane, Sports Editor Erin Lawley, Aldo Vargas Adviser Darrell Hirashima Juanita Darling Contributers • In our Oct. 28 issue, The Otter Realm stated David Geyer as the new Director of A&E Editor Sean Cooney, Hanna Daleo, Michael Production Adviser Michelle Burke Fernandez, Evan Hatt, Karen Miller, Theresa Admissions and Records. Dennis Geyer is the new Director of Admissions and Records. Bobbi Long Advertising Manager Moore • The Otter Realm stated the number of substitution forms processed as part of the gradu­ Production Editor Sherylen Duong ation evaluation process was estimated at 10 for the 2003-2004 academic year. Graduation Colleen Cooney Counselor, Giselle Young had estimated 10 for the 2004 summer graduates.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2004 | Otter Realm | 19 Student Spotlight Nancy Boys remember early days of band

By Chad Ghiron, Photo Editor [email protected] “Erhman had his hair bleached with a hat on; I thought he was With the “Daily Show” on in the back­ doing a Duran Duran thing” ground, drinks in hand, and their trademark -CHAS CROSLIN red bowties on, local CSUMB band the Nancy Boys reflected on their beginnings. Chas Croslin (drummer) was drinking a Guinness while talking about how they and a half years. After the third year, both met. Matt Boilwinkel (bass guitar) was Erhman and Boilwinkel had jobs at the World drinking a Bass and saying how much he Theater on campus where they met their third didn’t like the lead singer when they first member, Croslin, their soon-to-be drummer. meet, and finally Keith Bruecker (aka Croslin remembered the meeting as quite Erhman Hall, guitar 7 singer), elegantly an interesting event. “Erhman had his hair drinking his glass of wine, talked about the bleached with a hat on; I thought he was true story of the Nancy Boys. doing a Duran Duran thing.” They met like any other band; Erhman They soon began to understand both was climbing a campus dorm when a each other and their influences and became friend mentioned he knew a bass player a true band.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY KAREN MILLER (Boilwinkel) whom “Yes we do have influences... no we Nancy Boy members he could play with. won’t go on,” was all Erhman would say rock out at a recent local Erhman was excited about his influences, but chimed in about event. Keith Bruecker to get started but his true love for guitar frets and how much (top) Is lead singer and they have influenced his music in the past. guitarist, Chas Croslin Boilwinkel felt dif­ (bottom left) on drums, ferently. Fellow band members say that Erhman and Matt Boilwinkel (bot­ “Erhman was has been trying to find new influences out­ tom right) on bass guitar. a total tool!” side of frets; he feels trapped. The Nancy Boys can be seen at the Lava Lounge Boilwinkel said, Erhman could only cite one reason on Thursday, Nov. 11 with remembering how for what fuels his songwriting: “It is my local bands Last Night much he hated him unwillingness to be honest in most social and Clockwork. for the first year of situations, so I do that through art. You the band. need an avenue to use; the stage is mine.” Despite their The Nancy Boys will play with local differences, they bands Last Night and Clockwork on kept with it and Thursday night at the Lava Lounge, where have been playing students can listen for themselves to their together for four eclectic sound. ______Person On Campus______If you could buy President Bush one thing, what would it be? By Chad Ghiron, Photo Editor [email protected]

Michael Collins Dave Palm Philip Watkins JUNIOR, HCOM SENIOR, ESSP JUNIOR, SBS “Because Bush won the election I “I buy Bush Gabby.” “I have no money, so nothing.” would like to reward him with one metal rod.”

Gabriella Wilimek Gregory Ruiz JUNIOR, HCOM SENIOR, ESSP “A dictionary so he can learn “Stem cells.” proper(real) English.”

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