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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 VOL. XXII NO. 2 HAT'S ISIDE W" CUSSES? WE DON'T & Places «RESIDENT HAYNES CALL FOR HELP (fan abroad STIIDENTS AND ENTIBE COMMUNITY
BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Editor-in-Chief
On Aug. 27, 2009, while Cal State University San Marcos' President Karen Haynes addressed canipu$ staff and See Page 4 faculty at the university convo- cation, the California Faculty Association held an alternative Sports convocation to address key con- cerns faculty had in regard to the Sports recap effects of budget cuts. The' alter- native convocation consisted of SÄ8* over 120 faculty members who all worked together to actively plan ahead for the upcoming semester. As the semester pushes for- ward into mid-September, the CFA continues to assemble and rally support in protest of the disabling cuts to higher educa- tion. The effects of such cuts may already be evident to students, many of whom experienced dif- ficulty crashing courses. The j See Page 5 CFA is responsible for the asser- tive stance faculty is now taking against over-enrollment. "Class size is important in & Entertainment CSUSM's GFA chapter President Don Barrett and Professor Heidi Breuer protest the budget cuts during determining the ability of fac- University Hour by passing out complaint forms to students. Cheap eats ulty to give students the appro- priate level of attention neces- ules and campus operations. tion more and more difficult to incubation and innovation. This sary for success, but budget CSUSM's Academic Senate provide." dilemma should keep all of us demands have been steadily comprised of faculty members President Haynes recently up at night," Haynes said. increasing our class sizes to the across departments, compiled wrote an editorial in the August In closing, Haynes called point where we simply could samples of furlough language in 30, 2009 "North County Times" on the "North County Times" not provide the time necessary syllabi. The CFA provides these regarding the budget crisis at readers, and the entire county, for students," said CFA Asso- examples of furlough explana- CSUSM. to rally against the cuts to ciation Chapter President and tions on their website for fac- "There is no question that we higher education, "Join me in CSUSM Associate Professor of ulty to use. The CSUSM's CFA are positively impacting lives, sending this definitive message: Sociology, Don Barrett. "This chapter website, www.csusm. — but how can we continue to Our state budget cannot be bal- decision was a key part of why edu/cfa, also provides students educate and support students anced on the back of Califor- you saw many faculty encour- with the information necessary with quality when our budget nia's future." aging students in their first to help protest the cuts to the was dramatically slashed by $14 This call for help provides an days of classes to file complaint budget. million, or 20 percent of state example of the collaboration forms about the availability of See Page 6 An online complaint form is support, in one year? This is between faculty and admin- classes." available at the CFA website as the question that keeps me up at istration against the budget Last Tuesday and Thursday, well. The form headline reads: night," Haynes wrote. cuts made by the state. While ' mmr Sept. 8 and 10, CFA assembled "Got Classes? We don't. If you're "The fact is, Cal State San CSUSM faculty and staff are CSUSM faculty members in frustrated that you're paying Marcos and the public higher certainly frustrated with the Founders Plaza to protest the more for classes & an education education system in California current state of the budget, budget cuts and furlough days that you're not receiving, please are in crisis. The current options Haynes is not downplaying and also encourage students to fill out this complaint form." of reducing quality service to the magnitude of the cuts or join injhe protest. During the "In terms of complaint forms, students, of turning even more their effects on every member University Hour protests, fac- we have received hundreds [of students away, and of charging of the campus community and ulty members stood in between complaint forms] and will be students more are all distasteful beyond. Craven, Markstein, Science Hall giving those to the President and and largely unacceptable alter- "The faculty agrees with I and Academic handing out Provost, as well as to the Chan- natives — not just for Cal State President Haynes' assertions complaint forms to students. cellor's office and legislators," San Marcos, but for this region. that California's commitment Students may notice their syl- said Barrett. "This sort of visible An even less-educated com- to education is in serious doubt, labi include furlough explana- complaint is key to letting policy munity of tomorrow will not and that it is time to make it tions which detail the reason- holders know that students and be the community that attracts clear that we will not tolerate î Page i ing behind and consequences of faculty won't just quietly accept and retains businesses; it will continued actions that reduce furlough days for course sched- efforts that make quality educa- not continue to be the place of the quality of education." Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Viewpoint THE PRIDE THE CIPRIDE EDITORIAL STAFF The aftermath of the $4 billion between Disney and Marvel EDITOR IN CHIEF I think Disney JACKIE CARBAJAL BY BILL RHEIN It remains up in the air how Though not all the Marvel Senior Staff Writer will be smart this will work with Univer- films have been successful, FACES AND PLACES * enough to not get sal Studios parks and their 1 do not want Disney to get EDITOR involved. As seen involved in any of the pro- MATT LEWIS Today, Marvel preexisting rides based on Comics releases with Paramount Marvel character. It looks ductions. If they can reserve ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT the highly antici- retaining Ironman, like they will either have to themselves to collecting EDITOR it looks like Disney pay Disney, or remove the profits from those already SANDRA CHALMERS pated video game sequel "Ultimate will let other stu- rides. Only time will tell if making great pieces of enter- COPY EDITOR Alliance 2." Yet dios continue to use AMY SALISBURY the big news sur- the heroes and then LAYOUT EDITOR rounding the comic collect their share RUDY MARTINEZ book company is the $4 bil- of the earnings. lion purchase by The Walt Since Disney bought Pixar, isrtep Company DISTRIBUTION MANAGER BILL RHEIN Disney Company. Disney, they have been wise to let Image courtesy of Walt Disney Co, already the largest entertain- them make their own movies. BUSINESS MANAGER & ment company, now owns the Pixar has had the freedom to Disneyland tainment, and SALES REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINA LAWLER rights to some of the most basically do what they want will acquire maybe throwing PRJD E_ADS#CS ÜSM. E DU popular comic heroes includ- and release films through a superhero some characters ing Spiderman, the X-Men, Disney. This has worked well themed ride. into the theme ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON and Ironman. over the past 15 years. So if Hopefully, this parks, I will First off, this was a savvy Disney uses Marvel to make merger will not be a happy SENIOR STAFF WRITERS business move. Disney should money that's fine. I hope they really change much nerd. BILL RHEIN have no problem making back can avoid getting involved on the $4 billion spent acquiring the moviemaking side. Marvel. They stand to turn a On a more fun note, I huge profit off this deal. hope Disney can incorporate I am concerned for the fate Marvel characters into their of the comic company, espe- theme parks. Being a Marvel cially considering the rise of geek, I can already imag- superhero movies over the ine changes to Disneyland. past decade. My hope is that I look forward to seeing the Disney can keep its hands off Cajun hero Gambit in New of the comic and filmmaking Orleans Square area of the side. If they start meddling park, or Ironman walking with superheroes, I, among around Tomorrowland. 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I J Tuesday SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Faces & Places THE PRIDE Greetings from abroad BY IVAN GARCIA chips, driving on the Pride Staff Writer left side, and pubs.;. lots of them! With I know what you help from the Office might be thinking, of Global Education, "Ivan is writing a located in Craven column about study- 3200, I as well as ing abroad? But he's many other students supposed to be that are able to experi- 'Sex 101' guy." To ence life-changing which I reply, "Yes, I travels to a myriad was. But now I will be writing of different locations includ- about my experiences studying ing England, Japan, China, abroad in a foreign country, in Spain, Italy, and so on. Offer- this case the United Kingdom! ing assistance with financial aid, applying for the program, and general information on the experience, this office provides an opportunity to study and receive credit in your respec- tive field. And sure enough, it is an experience that will be remembered forever. To be honest, it was really Photo By Ivan Garcia hard leaving Cal State San Marcos and the people there, university and its lively the university, as well as the especially best for travel in it has been my home for four student life. town, promote a healthy and regards to site seeing or even years, and even though I am UCLan offers oppor- secure environment for stu- visiting another country. With only going for a s^nester, it tunities and technologi- dents that either walk home the opportunity to travel, get feels much longer, than tlgiL cal advancements that late or venture out even later. involved, and see the world, Saying goodbye (for now) to are similar to CSUSM In regards to transportation, studying abroad is an experi- friends, family, and partners but with obvious differ- you yourself are your own ence that can be hard, but ulti- is a difficult thing, IA ulti- ences based on the vary- vehicle. mately, rewarding. mately, it will make^ior an ing lifestyles of this Restaurants, pubs, shopping On a random note, I just want Photo By Ivan Garcia experience that can never be country. With about centers, and grocery stores are to say hi to Caroline as well as replaced. 36 different university all easily within walking dis- all the great offices and friends So feel free to sit down jaijd In my case, I am ^study- buildings, 7 student tance. As for other modes of back in America. I miss you all read, sorry this doesn'tlhaye: ing Literatuir^ ArrS&iting residence halls, and transport, biking and coach I'll be back soon. anything to do with sexi y% Studies at the" University 23 parking lots, (bus) are one of the faster Wd Yes, the United Kingdom,. of Central Lancashire UCLan is one uni- more inexpensive England, Great Brit- (or UCLan) in Preston. versity that practi- ways to travel. ain. You know, Located about an hour cally makes up the Other modes IBs 1SS&ill mP"^ fish and north of Liverpool (gogj town of Preston. include trains Beatles!)/ this scenic® Safe and secure, for longer dis- college town is known tances , 1 (PI ¡¡US ï for this massive li rS HT ifSIII BiÄ ili " ¡¡¡SI Photo By Ivan Garcia m "How old were you when you heard the news [9/11 attacks]? What were you doing/reaction?" "16 yeaj^c^i, in school, unaware III years old, in the car on the "11 years old, woke up fi of the e^feit of th^ situation. way to school on the radio. ! school and looked<^^ I wasflòqred when ! got to sit was shocked. We had a large televisionand initiallym in Mobile, Alabamba. 9/11 gave down andwatch the news" assembly to watch die news and buildings and a tower of talk about ifti Too naYve to grasp the de •pEa of thepp^^d fire importance of 9/11/* Hepartments and mode rne proud that my dad is ^HHâ^f I Christine Dufour Buy Tu Sarah Beck IpinMk ^^HiHHK^ 11 Sépmmore PPHII THE PRIDE Sports Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 COUGARS VISITORS AcrosMMMW s the board in Sport.. m ^ ¡ ni s¡iiiiüiiüiiii ÜÜiÄi lüÄlÄSli Women's soccer defeats Westmont 1-0 Baressa, Williams sweep UC Irvine Invitational September 12, 2009 The game's lone goal came September 12,2009 60th, and 61st with times of 19:10, Edwards, who finished in 38th Cougar women's soccer in the 34th minute. After a Muluken Baressa won the 19:11, and 19:12, respectively. place with a time of 26:11. Pat turned in an excellent effort on nice build-up, Asbury hit a 8K, and Dallon Williams won Melissa Olmos rounded out the Fitzgerald finished 55th with a time Saturday, posting a well-earned cross to the top middle of the the 5K as Cougar cross-country women's team with a time of 19:30. of26:34, and Bernardo Bahena and win against Westmont College box, where the ball found the posted a huge season-opening For the men's team, the 2009 Chris Strasheim were close behind in front of the Cougars' home foot of Taylor Ziencina. Zien- effort at UC Irvine. season debut was just about as in 58th and 59th, running 26:41 and crowd. cina launched a shot from % "As a team, the Cougar women impressive. Running in his first- 26:42, respectively. Rounding out The #12-ranked Cougars are about 15 yards out that found finished an extremely-impres- ever meet in Cougar Blue, Baressa, the top-5 was Chris Capeau, who now 3-2-1 on the season. West- the top corner of the net, past sive 3rd at the NCAA Event, a transfer from Mesa College, ran 27:32. Also competing for the mont falls to 1-2-1. the hands of the outstretched while the men took 5th. defeated the NCAA-heavy fieldi n Cougars were Miguel Vega (28:21) It was virtually a 180-degree keeper. It's Ziencina's fourth For Williams, the win sup- the 8K with a time of 25:06. That and Jordan Brooks (28:37). turnaround from the team's last goal of the young season. ports the work ethic and drive time alone makes him the #5 top It's an outstanding start to what home game, a 1-0 loss to Van- That would be all the Cou- /that Coach Steve Scott has been performers in Cougar cross-coun- should be a big season for Coach guard. Today, CSUSM was gars needed, as the defense was raving about this Fall. An All- try's 10-year history, and he's still Steve Scott's cross-country pro- energized, physical, and hungry in top form, limiting Westmont American in Cross-Country got the whole season ahead of him. gram. The #6-ranked teams will be as they attacked the goal and io just one shot on goal - which and National Champion in track Next on the team was Dave in action next week at UC Riverside. played spirited defense. Track fortunately ricocheted off the & field, Williams is on a mis- star Lucia Asbury made her post. Keeper Kaycee Gunion sion to improve on last year's first appearance of the season picked up the shutout. sixth place finish at the National as a forward, and provided CSUSM will face another Championships. She got off to a pace and aggressiveness to an tough GSAC test as they go on great start on Saturday, running offense that had appeared slug- the road this Tuesday to take on 17:21 to win the event by 5 sec- gish at times this season. Point Loma. onds. Not far behind in the 5K was Cady Villarreal. A breakout performer this spring in track & field, Villarreal proved she will be a force as a cross-country runner this fall. She ran 17:41 to finish 4th. Junior Jessica Sandoval would make it an amazing three Cougar runners to break 18 min- utes. Sandoval took 9th place with a time of 17:56. All three runners not only finished in the top 10 at this event, but they have a very good chance of earning Ail-American status at Nationals. The Cougars' next three run- ners all finished within a couple seconds of each other. Sin Car- rano, Lindsey McKown, and Kelly Thompson finished 59th, Photo By Kyle Trembley Photo By Kyle Trembley Men's soccer wins thriller against Westmont September 12, 2009 diving full-extension save. the net. team had a very well-earned carry the momentum into a A rabid crowd of Cougar With halftime fast The sudden change from 0-1 3-2 win. vtough game Tuesday at Point fans cheered an equally-ener- approaching and it look- to 2-1 in the span of a minute The Cougars will look to Loma. getic Cougar men's soccer ing like the Cougars would was one of the most excit- team to victory in its home go in down 1-0, lightning ing stretches in the history of opener Saturday. CSUSM struck twice. In the 42nd Cougar soccer. But Westmont defeated Westmont 3-2 in what minute, recently-subbed in was not deterred, and equal- was a wild, spirited game. Casey Wootan sparked the ized the game early in the The Cougars have now offense with a beautiful pass second half on a corner kick clawed their way back to 3-3 through the defense to Brad- in which it appeared Ernst was on the season. Westmont falls ley Seidenglanz. Seidenglanz held back. Doug Harrell took to 2-2. beai the defense to thecal 1; advantage with a solid header The hundreds of fans in and blasted a quick-shorthat into the net. 1 attendance wfie treated to a beat the keeper cleanly^ But CSUSM would have thrilling mafch between two That tied the game ^t 1-1,^ the last word, and catch a talented and highly-moti- but the Cougars were not done. break of its own as Brandon vated sides at Mahgrum Field. Just 59 seconds later, Brandon Zuniga made a nice run, arid Westmont struck first, when Zuniga and Wootan electri- was taken down right at the in the 18th minute Anthony fied the crowd with a beauti- top of the box. A penalty Niboli found a loose ball in the ful goal. Zuniga made a run kick was awarded, and red- box and drove it past Cougar to the corner with the ball, and shirt freshman Martin Suarez keeper Kevin Ernst. fired a low cross to Wootan, easily tucked it away for his Westmont continued to who made a run to the near first Cougar goal. Twenty apply the pressure, and would corner of the net and skill- very tense minutes followed, have went up 2-0 a few min- fully redirected the ball over but when the dust settled, the utes later had Ernst not made a the keeper and into the top of Cougar defense held and the Photo By Kyle Trembley Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 15,2009 Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Auf Wiedersehen, Bravo! Restaurant Week rolls into town Project Runway moves to Lifetime San Diego gets ready for some good eats BY TRISH CORRIGAN designer to go home, BY SANDRA CHALMERS cial menu, it's offering two Restaurant Association, San Pride Staff Writer Challenges and stresses stay Arts & Entertainment Editor different appetizer options; Diego's Restaurant Week pro- high but the creative work fromth e a mini three plate vegetarian gressively grows as a popu- Project Runway's season six on designers and the dramatics that San Diego's Restaurant option or a saffron chicken lar attraction for the city and its new TV network, Lifetime®, still come with it continue to keep audi- Week boldly presents its with honey almonds. A garlic helps promote community and keeps loyal fans flocking. ences raving. Last week's episode local premier culinary tal- and ginger chicken tagine with San Diego's wide variety of Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum have eliminated a contestant for playing it ents in the best light with saffron sauce is one of three cultural cuisine. packed up and moved from New. safe with the design of a simple black great food and unique menu different main course items For full menu items, the York City to Los Angeles. The con- dress. options all at great prices. that will satisfy any crave for complete restaurant list, testants will be working from the "No one's [design] really looks In the mood for sushi, an adventurous flavor. prices or reservations please Fashion Institute of Design and Mer- like crap, but I just think Althea's Moroccan, burritos or The two heavenly desserts visit www.sandiegorestau- chandising (FD1M), a shift from looked like crap," said Irina something new, the 180 to choose from include Orange rantweek.com the legendary Parson's School of Shabayeva, a young designer out participating restaurants Blossom and Vanilla Bean Design. of New York City. Regardless across the county feature Custard or the Rose Water The judges, Nina Garcia, fashion of Shabayeva's opinion, Althea indulgent culinary experi- and Honey-glazed Fresh Ber- Editor's Pick director for Marie Claire magazine Harper, a 24 year old from Dayton, ences of three-course meals ries, according to its exclu- and Michael Kors, an American OH, impressed the judges with her for an affordable $20, $30 sive menu online that shares a iconic fashion designer, stayed on three-piece suit, making her the or $40 per person. more detailed dinner options Aloha Sushi Lounge board through the changes. Stay- winner of episode 4. Beginning Sept. 13 and on www.sandiegorestaurant- 7731 Fay Ave ing traditional, Project Runway This year Bravo® had a not so suc- running through the 18, the week.com. La Jolla, CA 92037 th brought in a selection of celebrity cessful knock-off called "The Fash- 5 annual Restaurant Week A lot of the restaurants can be (858) 551-5000 judges, this season has already seen ion Show." The winner of the show for San Diego gets ready considered hidden gems in San $20 per person Lindsay Lohan as a guest judge for had their designs sold at a retailer. to showcase its local eat- Diego, offering contemporary a red carpet challenge and a preg- This ultimately focused the designs eries that offer tastes from flavors that scrap any ordinary nant Rebecca Romijn also guest toward commercial sale rather than around the world. restaurant experience. Kous Kous judged for a maternity design chal- high fashion runway style. Although Aloha Sushi Lounge in In Encinitas, a casual beach lenge. Future guest judges include it followed the same elimination La Jolla offers a three- city full of surfer friendly Moroccan Bistro ^ 3940 4th Avenue Eva Longoria Parker and Tommy format as Project Runway, they had course meal for only $20 dishes lies a culinary escape #110 San Diego, CA 92103 Hilfiger this Thursday at its regular stiffly written tag lines such as "You per person. Three appe- that transports diner's taste (619) 295-5560 showing time of 10p.m. are hanging by a thread." These tizer options includes a buds to beautiful Italy. The $30 per person Other than location, the show is words fell flat with many fens of Polynesian Crab Stack, quaint and romantic When In unchanged from its previous five "Project Runway," used to organi- fried calamari, or an Aloha Rome restaurant is as charm- seasons on Bravo® TV network. cally formed sayings such as Tim Roll that is deep-fried with ing and intimate as fine din- When In Rome The grand prize still lures design- Gunn's "Make it work," or Klum's avocado, spicy scallops, ning gets. Its sweet patio, 1108 South Coast Highway ers to compete for a chance to show "One day you're in and the next day crab and eel. Aloha Sushi candle lit setting creates a Encinitas, CA 92024 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, you're out." Lounge also offers three priceless experience. Its (760) 944-1771 $100,000 from L'Oreal Paris, a fash- Lifetime's interactive website options for the main course menu options consist of super $30 per person ion spread in Marie Claire magazine gives viewers an opportunity to rate that includes the Kalbi authentic Italian flavors, of and a Paris vacation sponsored by the designs, the contestants and give Ribs, beef short stack ribs veal, ravioli, and a gelato Evian. feedback. Do not worry if you have marinated island style with option for dessert. Cafe Coyote The casting has stuck to its roots missed an episode or two because wasabi mash potatoes or These fixed prices vary upon WlUSIIiH^il^^KMHUi: with the same odd but artistic per- featured on the website, www. two other mouth-watering restaurants but all are sure to Sari sonalities. "I try to meditate on the mylifetime.com/on-tv/show/project- dishes. provide a tremendous amount mood of where the garment will be runway every full episode is posted Kous Kous Moroccan of variety of tastes sure to sat- $20 per person - and who will be wearing it," said Ari for watching with a few 3 (^second Bistro in downtown/Hill- isfy any hungry appetite in Fish, a 26 year-old from Kansas City, commercials slipped in. crest quarter is a distinct search for a new favorite dish. MO who never sketches her designs. Additionally, viewers can follow landmark for San Diego At most locations, splitting The Fleetwood Michael Kors described her dress as the show on "Twitter" or "Face- and its atmosphere is rich the three course meals for two 639 ti^^pi® "a disco soccer ball." Fish's quilted book," where posts provide a fun in culture and cuisine. On is frowned upon. Site lik^^CA'^ior-Sf^l silver halter dress made her the first place for to discuss the show. its Restaurant Week spe- Presented by the California $40 per person M^lliS^. Cougar kitchen Sicilian-style apple pie pizza BY TRISH CORRIGAN sheet. Take a fork and ¿tab holes into one pastry dough sheet for $3.49. can used alternatively as a delicious crust Spread cream cheese evenly Pride Staff Writer the top of the pastry covering the Apple Toppings: topping for yogurt. Spices like cin- on puff pastry. Spoon cooled apple entire sheet. Place in preheated, 400- Peel, core and slice apple into namon can be expensive. In the topping on top of cream cheese. Apple pie is as American as pizza. degree oven. Bake for 13 minutes small pieces bite sized pieces. Sauté ethnic food isle of the grocery store, Optional Garnish: Ok, maybe pizza is not tradition- until golden brown. Remove from apples and butter in pan on medium you will find Tampico brand bagged Put lA cup chocolate chips in stan- ally American. However, it is a solid oven and let cool. heat for 5-7 minutes. Add sugar, spices for 990. That is a huge savings dard plastic bag and seal. Place bag American staple, beloved by all. *In the frozen food section of cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt to from the $5 jarred spices. in bowl of hot water from the tap. With this recipe, I wanted to present every grocery store, you can find pan. Cook for additional 5 minute. „Assemble: Chocolate should melt in 1-2 min- the flavors of apple pie in the fast and puff pastry. Puff pastry is primar- Remove from heat and allow cool- Soften cream cheese; you can utes. With scissors, snip one bottom convenient eating style of pizza. This ily flour and butter, lots of butter! ing. After topping cools, drain off microwave it for 15 seconds until corner of the plastic bag. Moving recipe is affordable and fun. It is delicate and flakey,ver y simi- excess liquid. it is soft and easily spreadable. If it back and forth drizzle chocolate on Makes approximately 6 servings lar to a croissant. I prefer this to * This is super easy to make and does not spread easily, it will tear the top of pie. Prep Time: 15 minuets frozen piecrust because it will hold Cook Time: 15 minuets up when being eaten like pizza, 3 apples (approx 1 lb Golden Deli- I would have preferred to buy all cious $1.491b) of my ingredients at leader Joes !4 tsp Cinnamon ($0.99) because they have lower prices % cup Sugar than standard grocery stores. How- 1 tbsp lemon juice (half lemon) ever, I was dismayed when I went ($0.50) to Trader Joes®, in Oceanside, and Pinch of salt found they only carry puff pastry 1 sheet frozenpuf f pastry or pie seasonally (e.g. fall and* winter crust ($4.79 for 2) months). As a result, I made my 8 oz cream cheese ($1.99) way to Albertsons®. They did have % cup chocolate hips (optional) frozen Pepperidge Farms® puff pastry containing two sheets for For Crust: $4.79, which I purchased for this Open package roll out pastry recipe. Alternatively, Pillsbury has sheet and place on a greased cookie a 'break and bake' (paper tube) with Photo by Trish Corrigan THE PRIDE Arts & Entertainment Tuesday SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Vital Information jgg ¡MM j 5 Min Ago ÉÉÉû Volkswagens Rabbit Jetta Jon Hopkins Fàmm V-Neck Shirts Skinny Jeans Fruit, Drinks Smoothie King Jamba Juice BY AMY SALISBURY ingly similar. What really Beach $aWiiig Long Copy Editor caught my attention was Activities •iter ©ladlr the songs didn't have the air - I Boarding H m Plastic (O- Producers and musi- I'd always associated with Grocery Store Canvas Bags Paper zone, • cians have countless Coldplay, that heavy, rock- ¡¡¡¡l tricks they like to pull ing feel. With a bit of inves- out when feeling slightly tigation (meaning I looked "Where the under the weather in at the booklet inside the CD Wild Things #toye terms of creativity. There case), I discovered this elec- §»1 11 91 are endless ways to digi- tronic track wasn't all Chris »!*Nevl * Moon Are" (The | Happens ! Photo courtesy Steve Gullick Movfe {Have yoq seen traBer doesn't I [Stop trying tally manipulate a song and the band. The meat of the do the book •¡iive your to produce desired effects, but one of the song came from a little known London-based l^ffa^i Jacob with his oldest and most used mixing methods is artist called Jon Hopkins. shtrtld^f) H justice, Hfe through j verdicts not •movies, "sampling." Hopkins released his first album in 2001, yet out on Jen-) • Sampling is when an artist takes a called Opalescent. He gained momentum this one.) "piece" of a song and reuses it as a dif- in the underground club scene and quickly ferent part of a new song. The act goes began work on his second album, Contact • ^Ti back to the early 60s and came to promi- Note, released in 2004. Producers noted his [Kanye West nence within the R&B and Rap industry talent, and Hopkins began popping up as Whitney (sorry you when samplers used vinyl and DJs looped a guest artist or sampled artist on albums Houston mm't win the "breaks," or percussion, in songs. There including Brian Eno's Another Day On Earth, Beyonce | Best Female were disputes over the legality of sam- Frou Frou's Breathe In EP, and David Holm- (she's Video award. baaaack) pling, especially when the artists who es's The Holy Pictures. He released his third Better fuck took samples did not credit the original alburn, Insides, in 2009, nearly a year after • next yean)J musicians for their work. Coldplay sampled his song, "Light Through Despite its rocky start, sampling led the Veins," for the opening and closing tracks to the production of some serious hits. "Life in Technicolor" and "The Escapist." Beyonce sampled Stevie Nicks. Vanilla So, my point: sampling is a good thing. It's What to see on DVD Ice sampled Queen. Jay-Z sampled The doubtful that I would have ever come to know Beatles. This tends toward the conclu- Jon Hopkins without Coldplay using his work BY BLAINE H MOGIL her pet goldfish, and this second experience sion that artists sample music because the as bookends, if you will. Besides, the legend Pride Staff Writer is key to her character. She has learned that tracks are something special. that is Coldplay gave credit where credit was everyone will leave her, so she begins her life And that brings me to Coldplay. Their due. Maybe sampling has nothing to do with After a summer away from movie reviews, journey knowing that loving anyone again relatively new album, Viva La Vida or a slump in creativity. After all, imitation (in I received a real slap to the face wake up call will only cause her pain. She wears a tattoo Death And All His Friends, features open- this case, copying) is the sincerest form of for the first film this 6111 do not even know of the dead goldfish on her neck, right on her ing and closing tracks that sound blaz- flattery. how this film made it onto my Netflix list, but jugular no less, as a constant reminder. like they say, "Movies happen." This is a really From this point in the film you will heed great and visually stunning powerhouse movie to strap in, sit bade and enjoy the ride. I could titled "Domino." attempt to give more detail to prepare you to This is not a film I would normally watch. see this film, but that would be doing you a dis- Perhaps that contributes to high impact it service. So please watch this film and enjoy. It packs. Trying to place this film into a genre is might take three or four viewings to develop a tall task, but many would make a reasonable a reasonable understanding of all that the film argument that it is very Tarantino in nature, has to offer, but there is a very good chance that and in many aspects it is. If the filmmakers you will feel good about the investment of your were trying to do an homage to dear Quentin, entertainment time. their production soars above the more tame What to See***** "Pulp Fiction'V'Kill Bill" films. What can be said about my favorite Britcom The first, foremost and most consistently ever? Britcoms, like American TV can range awe-inspiring aspect of this film is the cinema- from total trash to amazing. "The IT Crowd" tography and lighting. You could turn off the incorporates pretty much the whole gamut, sound and still be treated to a moving experi- yet takes hilarity into a whole new realm. This ence as the shots control the viewer's mood series is brought to us by the same crew who from beginning to end. The interrogation created the hit TV show "Office Space." I use scenes with Keira Knightley as the title charac- the word 'hit' only because others have, not ter Domino and Lucy Liu as investigator Taryn because I enjoy the show. I'm still trying to Mills feel like you are watching someone else's understand why there is nothing funny about dream, with an elaborate mix of colors* set off it. But then again, the ADHD hit "Family Guy" by beautifully against deliberately harsh shad- is beyond my intellectual reach. ows. In "The IT Crowd" you will find a proper Watching Knightley and her expanding mix of three main stooges: Roy, an Irish acting versatility continues to impress this slacker who is ever so slightly misanthropic, viewer. Here she successfully leads the rag- Moss, who is the human equivalent of Com- tag group of stars in this film, including Liu, mander Data from Star Trek (only not nearly Mickey Roarke as Domino's father figure Ed as bright or understanding of fellow homo Moseby, and Christopher Walken as reality sapiens), and Jen, the manager of the basement show TV Producer Mark Heiss to name but a dwelling IT department who is about as savvy few. Denise Chamian should receive kudos not with all things IT as perhaps a small cat. The only for pulling this cast together, but also for three lead characters are often accompanied by creating such a perfect blend of misfits who all Richmond, a Goth and former high level exec mix together deliciously. who seems to live a somewhat delusional life in To kick it up a notch, just try to follow the a closet in the IT department, or other equally plot It is complex without being convoluted. loopy cohorts. There is story layered upon story, layered on The writing is top shelf, the acting utterly story and so on. With the numerous plot lines wacky, and the whole thing rates with the best happening, this could have easily been a flop. such as, if I dare, Seinfeld. A bold comparison, However it works more like well prepared lasa- but I think a worthy one. gna with each layer adding something to the On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, we will all next layer, and in the end the viewer may not be find out if that comparison remains worthy as able to identify even half of the plot lines, but season three of "The IT Crowd" will be out on will thoroughly enjoy having sampled them all. DVD, or on Netflix if you prefer. Tuesday can't The primary plot line is about Domino. get here soon enough to suit me. Give "The IT i-i m Crowd" a go. You might just find something "Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! Passes are limited Brought up by a gold-digging mother, Domino ^ • . : 511 • www.GoNCTD.com lost her father at an early age. She also lost brilliant to laugh at as well. What to See ***** 8 Tuesday September is, 2009 Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE The top 5 fabulous moments of the Video Music Awards I night, Beyonce's music video BY SANDRA CHALMERS for "All the Single Ladies Artsi& Entertainment Editor (Put a Ring on it)" won Best Video of the Year and she Missed the MTV Video • graciously invited Swift on Music Awards? No worries, stage to finish her acceptance the top five fabulous moments speech. are highlighted including 3. They Love New York stage into an old English tea Jay Z and Alicia Keys per- room draped with white laced formed together the song dancers and a white piano "Empire State of Mind " Just which she dramatically played like Keys' sparkling black in a barely there bikini bot- gant$r their lgv§ for New York toms, fishnet stockings and a Sparkled on the stage. * ^ * pink and white wig. She fin- ished her performance with 4. Blood, Lace and Paparazzi fake blood running down her Lady Gaga's stunning per- body. formance of her latest single "Paparazzi" transformed the 5. Matching Wardrobes Kanye West's unforgettable 2.Michael and Madonna outburst, Lady Gaga's bloody All dressed in black, performance and a heart felt Madonna gave a touching Michael Jackson tribute. recap of Michael Jafckson's life in connection to her own 1. Swift vs. West life and their rise to star- Young country singer, dom. "He was so unique, so Taylor Swift won her first rare and there will never be Image courtesy of MTV.com Moonman award for Best anyone like him again. He Short and Sweet Columbian Female Video for her song was the king," she said. Fol- singer, Shakira, and edgy, "You Belong with Me," beat- lowing her kind words came a rough singer Pink wore the ing out Beyonce Knowles collection of some of his most same dress to the VMA's. A and Lady Gaga. Kanye West popular music videos most of beautiful Baimain studied climbed on stage and rudely which rose through MTV in strapless dress came down the interrupted Swift's accep- the 1980s. Janet Jackson paid a red carpet twice in the same tance speech, saying "I'm tribute to her brother by danc- night, though both girls wore really happy for you, but ing along side his video for his it uniquely to their personal Beyonce had one of the best song "Scream." tastes. Who wore it best is still videos of all time." Later that image courtesy oj MfV.com up for debate. t^ominqiotheaters BY BILL RHEIN romantic drama. Jennifer's Body Senior Staff Writer Starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried In Theaters September Written by Diablo Cody, who 15th also wrote "Juno," this movie Wide Release stars Fox as demon possessed Cloudy with a Chance of killer in high school. Meatballs Wide Release young singers in an art school Starring Bill Hader and In Theaters for September Surrogates in New York City. Anna Faris 23rd Starring Bruce Willis Pandorum A struggling inventor cre- Wide Release I Similar to "The Matrix" Starring Dennis Quaid and ates a machine that causes Astro Boy arid "Minority Report," Willis food to rain from the sky in Ben Foster Starring Freddie Highmore plays a cop who must go out and Two space explorers wake this family friendly, 3-D ani- and Nicolas Cage investigate the first murder in mated film. alone in a ship and struggle to This film adaption of the car-, years in a future where humans overcome memory loss. ¿iOve Happens toon tells the story of a super live vicariously through robots. Starring Jennifer Aniston Coco Before Chanel powered robot boy in search of Fame Starring Audrey Tautou and Aaron Eckhart acceptance. Starring Kelsey Grammer, A self help speaker falls for This film tells the story of Megan Mullally and Bebe Neu- Gabrielle Chanel from her one of his attendee's while In Theaters for September wirth fighting internal pain in this image courtesy of 20th Centry Fox humble beginnings and rise in 25th A musical remake about the fashion world.