CAMPUS TIMES MARCH 31, 2006 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE COMMUNITY SINCE 1919 VOL. 114, NO. 19 Panelists advocate Exploring nature’s wonders for peace

Laura Bucio Assistant Editor

A panel of renowned peacemakers brought the effects of war home by shar- ing their ideas and experi- ences in an effort to encourage people to fight for peace. Almost 100 people gath- ered at La Fetra Auditorium on March 23 for the peace forum, “Practicing Nonvio- lence Amidst War and Conflict.” “This is a way to honor and bring attention to people who have spent their lives trying to bring people together,” said Tripp Mikich, coordinator of the event. The forum included several keynote speakers including Mark Manning, Sarah Holewinski, Dr. Waquar Al- Kubaisy, Le Ly Hayslip, Michael Nagler, and Claude Anshin Thomas. The audience sat in silence as filmmaker Mark Manning introduced the short film, “Caught in the Crossfire: The Untold Story of Falluja.” Lindsey Gooding Gasps filled the air as Tatyana Kennedy, 3, enjoys blowing bubbles at the seventh annual dren participated in various activities, in an effort to teach children images flashed across the Gardenfest, hosted by La Verne Parks and Community Services how plants grow. The event was held at the Hillcrest Homes screen. The audience covered Department and the Hillcrest Homes community. Parents and chil- Saturday morning. their mouths in shock as and watched intently as they grew as he toured the children the plots, reminding the senior women and children ran in disappeared in the air. around the garden plots. David citizens of the citrus groves that panic as explosions destroyed Gardenfest “She loved planting the Stroup displayed his garden of once inhabited the Hillcrest their homes. flower but I think her favorite cabbage, broccoli, turnips, cau- property. Several members from “This is one of the few sparks fun, was the bubbles,” said Sherri liflower, peppers, snap peas, the Foothill Vineyard Church times you show a film and Toy, who attended the event green onions and tomatoes. volunteered at the Gardenfest. there is no applause after it,” with her daughter Lydia for the The garden tour was five- “We just called the city and Mikich said. learning first time. year-old Eloise Tapia’s favorite said, ‘We want to volunteer. Falluja was a town with a Face painting was a major attraction. What do you have for us to civilian population of approx- Yelena Ovcharenko attraction as well. Children “There were pretty fruits and do?’”said Debra Walters, imately 250,000. The town Web Editor waited impatiently in line to get vegetables,” Tapia said. “I rec- Foothill Vineyard Church vol- was destroyed Feb. 8, 2004, long-desired intricate designs ognized the strawberries. I saw unteer. when it was attacked by the In partnership with the La painted on their cheeks. a little red on them.” After finishing Rick Warren's United States. Thousands of Verne Parks and Community At the Orchard Supply Court Coleman and his gar- book, “The Purpose Driven people were forced to flee Services Department, Hillcrest’s Hardware booth, children plant- den of 50 roses, narcissus, pop- Life,” the church is completing their town, leaving behind senior citizens hosted Garden- ed Marigolds and other flowers pies and other flowers greeted 40 days of community service. their homes and, in some fest an intergenerational event in flowerpots. the children and their parents “We want to reach out to cases, their family. on Saturday morning at “I liked planting little flow- during the garden tour. Crushed people with love,” said Claire “It was a town of people; of Hillcrest Homes. ers,” said younger attendant chili pepper was sprinkled on LaCombe, a volunteer from children,” Manning said. Children blew bubbles, deco- Yasmine Farah. the ground to keep raccoons Foothill Vineyard Church. “They were told to leave or to rated the sidewalk with chalk, Children designed Easter from digging up the flowers. Mudshack and Orchard die.” toured the gardens and planted cards and etched in moldable “The only way I could keep Supply Hardware were major Al-Kubaisy recipient of the flowers at the seventh annual ceramic pieces, to be later baked raccoons from digging up plants sponsors of the event. Courage award by the Global Gardenfest as an Easter bunny and given back to the children. was with red peppers,” Coleman Yelena Ovcharenko can be Village Foundation at the pranced around and paused for Teenagers added their burst of said. reached at yovcharenko@ 2006 Bridge of Peace Awards snapshots. energy to the event as well. A lemon tree grows in one of ulv.edu. has distributed donations to Gardenfest was an opportu- “I like to see all the families several towns in Iraq, includ- nity for children to have a first come together and have fun,” INSIDE TODAY’S CAMPUS TIMES ing Falluja, and encouraged lesson in botany. said Steven Barros, a high peace by sharing how she too Commencement planning changes “These days, who has time school volunteer from was forced to leave her home. give students headache . . . .Page 2 for gardening?” said Carla Redlands. “We can never promote our Bold, noticeable make-up paints Sullivan, the event coordinator. During the garden tours, life without the feeling of “This teaches the kids where Hillcrest residents showcased trendy faces ...... Page 8 peace,” Al-Kubaisy said. “In plants come from, besides their garden plots and gave chil- Musical talent pours on audience our country we have no peace Vons.” dren a crash course in garden- at all.” with “Raining Jane” ...... Page 11 The bubble booth was one of ing. Al-Kubaisy was a profes- ULV shows up competition at the main attractions. Children Merrel Waysack identified Continued on page 2 home invitational ...... Page 14 enthusiastically blew bubbles plants and explained how they Page 2 NEWS March 31, 2006 Commencement decision debated Following January’s com- Friday, May 26, is the new upset because their families will “How dare they not include us Divided mencement, Montaño-Cordova graduation date for Arts and have to change hotel and flight in the process.” changed the date and decided to Sciences students, and Business plans. But on top of that, seniors “We got more than 160 sig- separate the ceremonies. and Public Management, while feel disrespected because they natures, and the petition was ceremonies “The reality is right now College of Education students were not involved in the plan- submitted to Ruby,” Fatima there is no way to reconsider,” will still graduate on Saturday. ning. said. “She didn’t change the irk seniors said Montaño-Cordova. “In this “We don’t know until “No students were present program, but she’s allowing stu- situation, I had to make the deci- February how many students we for commencement planning,” dents to change ceremonies.” sion based on my experience.” have graduating, so I was unable said Rida Fatima, vice president E-mails were sent to 203 “I didn’t even go to the com- to notify the students earlier,” of Associated Students of the graduates from the colleges of Eric Iberri mencement committee,” she Montaño-Cordova said. University of La Verne. business and education. Assistant Editor Graduates were offered the ‘Our opinions don’t matter. This is the biggest let down. This chance to change to the Friday University of La Verne sen- school never seems to fail me on the bureaucratic, political ceremony to graduate with their iors are upset about scheduling friends who might be in that cer- changes made to this year’s stuff they try to pull.’ emony. commencement. Ruby Mon- —Adrianna Gardner, senior creative writing major Montaño-Cordova is hoping taño-Cordova, associate dean of that this will ease students’ con- student affairs, made these added. Last week, mass e-mails “To make this split without cerns, but some feel that the changes without consulting or She said that things could went out to notify students. consulting the graduating class administration does not value notifying the graduating class. have been worse if the commit- “I found out last week or the is an insult,” said Adrianna them. Saturday, May 27, was set to tee had been consulted but was week before,” said Glennda Gardner, senior creative writing “Our opinions don’t matter. be the graduation date for sen- unable to come to an agreement. Bivens, a senior liberal arts major. “It speaks volumes.” This is the biggest let down,” iors in the Colleges of Arts & Graduates could have been major. “My family already Bivens took the issue to Gardner said. “This school Sciences, Business and Public waiting until April to hear about made arrangements to come out ASULV. never seems to fail me on the Management and Education and changes made to their com- for graduation on the 27th.” “I pushed for them to get a bureaucratic, political stuff they Organizational Leadership. mencement. Many graduating seniors are petition going,” Bivens said. Continued on page10 Panelists... Continued from page 1 sor at The Medical University in Iraq and was forced to leave her country after her home was raid- ed and her husband was kid- napped. Her husband returned home injured, but alive. Since then Al- Kubaisy has traveled all over the world campaigning for peace. “I don’t think there is a word much nicer and more beautiful than peace,” Al-Kubaisy said. Holewinski, who is the exec- utive director of the campaign for Civilian Victims in Conflict, also shared her experiences in her recent trip to Iraq and told stories of families whose lives were destroyed as a result of the war. “It’s something we don’t nec- essarily get here from watching CNN,” Holewinski said. She also spoke about her work with CIVIC. “In Marla’s memory we are calling government to abide by international law,” Holewinski said. “We won’t leave congress Rhiannon Mim alone.” The Global Village Foundation and the University of La Verne’s resentatives of peace-oriented organizations, including Waqar Al- Marla Ruzicka, from Lake- Journalism Department hosted a forum titled “Practicing Kubaisy, who shared her experience of living and working in a port, Calif., founded CIVIC Nonviolence Amidst War and Conflict” on March 24 in La Fetra Iraq, and Sarah Holewinski, director of Campaign For Civilian with hopes to help those who Auditorium. The forum featured a panel of peacemakers and rep- Victims in Conflict, who spoke about her recent trip to the war zone. have been victims of the war in Iraq. Ruzicka was killed a year stand about compassion,” Ly about sacrifices needed in order California, Berkeley and is the the demographics,” said Joanna ago in Iraq. Hayslip said. to stop violence. author of “Is There No Other Arevalo who graduated from Ly Hayslip, is the author of “It is the same kind of war “How much killing are you Way? The Search For a Non- Berkeley in 2003 with a degree “When Heaven and Earth except in different times and in willing to accept so that you violent Future,” which received in media justice. “It was really Changed Places,” which different countries.” don’t have to pay more money the American Book Award in disappointing.” became the basis of Oliver Claude Anshin Thomas, an for your latte,” Thomas said. 2002. Chris Poulson, professor of Stone’s film, “Heaven and ordained monk in the Japanese “We can bring an end to this if “I think my country has management and human Earth.” resources at Cal Poly Pomona, She grew up amid the Viet- ‘War has been created by men who do not quite understand about agreed. nam War and is the founder of compassion. It is the same kind of war except in different “It’s so important that we as the Global Village Foundation, professors bring it to the class- as well as the Bridge Peace times and in different countries.’ room,” Poulson said. Awards. —Le Ly Hayslip, founder of the Global Village Foundation The forum ended with the The foundation’s main goal audience expressing concern is to provide humanitarian aid to Soto Zen tradition who served we are willing to live different- become a menace to human sur- and inquiring into different Vietnam and Thailand. in Vietnam, spoke of his experi- ly.” vival,” Nagler said. ways to help promote non-vio- Ly Hayslip spoke of the ences as a U.S. soldier and Michael Nagler spoke of the Nagler also addressed the lence not only in Iraq and in the effects of war in general and about how nonviolence is United States’ involvement in need for more young people to U.S. but in the entire world. specifically of her experience choosing to act without violence the war. get involved. Out of the 100 “Peace is the first step; it is during the Vietnam War. once and again regardless of the Nagler is the founder of the people that attended the forum, the main step,” Al-Kubaisy said. “War has been created by circumstance. peace and conflict studies pro- 20 were students. Laura Bucio can be reached men who do not quite under- Anshin Thomas also spoke gram at the University of “I was a little surprised to see at [email protected]. Page 3 NEWS March 31, 2006 LV unveils peace pole Veteran shares lessons from Iraq Renee Bamford whether or not they fall off.” Staff Writer Parry was given the oppor- tunity as a communications As a ULV Communications major to experience what the Department alumnus and Iraq war in Iraq is like and set the War veteran, Robert Parry record straight for the media, shared the experiences of his providing both the good and military service in Iraq and his the bad of what is really hap- views on the media’s participa- pening with the troops over tion during a discussion seas. Monday in Founders Auditor- “It was really interesting ium. seeing an insider’s perspective With almost 50 students and on the war,” Triana Reyes, faculty members in attendance, freshman journalism major, Parry shared photos he took said. “He was able to show us while in Iraq and spoke of his things that the media either did- personal views on the war as n’t have the ability to do so, or well as the media and its cover- merely left out for one reason age. The discussion was spon- or another.” sored in part by the University During Parry’s tour of duty of La Verne chapter of the his battalion suffered 17 casu- Society of Professional alties and several soldiers were Journalists. wounded. Parry was faced with “The war in Iraq may be the the likelihood that he could be most controversial foreign pol- added to the number of casual- icy in my lifetime,” Parry said, ties. “and it could be the most ever.” “The political climate of our His motivation for the pres- country is to leave the war, at entation was to inform the first chance possible, whether audience of the truth about or not things have been fin- what occurred in Iraq. He also ished,” Parry said. “I fear that if discussed how the media’s cov- this happens the casualties may erage was at most selective and have lost their life for no rea- notably partial. Parry noticed son.” many opportunities for the Parry graduated from the media to see first hand what he ULV in 1999 and served a one- saw while on duty. year tour as an infantry officer “A journalist’s job is to get in Iraq. the truth,” Parry said. “I don’t He is a senior account man- accept the argument that it is ager for Pollack PR Marketing too dangerous to get the job Group and after returning from done.” Baghdad wrote an article about Parry expressed that the the war that has been published most difficult task to overcome in the Los Angeles Times, Salt was the cultural barrier Lake City Tribune and between the United States and Stamford Advocate in Iraq. The current task for the Connecticut. soldiers is the establishment of “Being that the nature of the an Iraqi government. Parry said presentation focuses on the war that success will be something and the media it was inevitable we may not recognize. that the focus was more about “The Iraqi people have gone the war and what his story was Nancy Dyleuth from being chained and tor- compared to what we know tured figuratively while in through media coverage,” said A peace pole dedication ceremony on the pole project was launched in Japan as part of an some cases literally, to being John Patrick, SPJ chapter pres- University Mall Wednesday brought together stu- an effort to emphasize harmony above conflict. given a bicycle we call democ- ident. “His perspective dents and faculty to pray and sing in the name of The languages inscribed on ULV’s pole repre- racy, along with a set of train- appeared to be a little more real world peace. Steve Kinsie and Jane Dibbell sang sented some of the languages spoken on campus ing wheels we call the mili- and optimistic with an added “Wash My Eyes,” which was one of the many including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, tary,” Parry said. “At some grit of war.” songs performed during the ceremony. The peace Japanese and Chinese. point the training wheels must Renee Bamford can be various languages. peace fill our hearts, our world, be taken off and when they reached at belle_renee@ Stolen pole Liz Canales, a behavioral our universe.” come off it is up to them yahoo.com. science major, led the world There are more than 1,000 peace prayer. peace poles across the world. replaced in “I’m a peace studies minor The original pole in La Verne and I love being involved in was first dedicated in 1999, but ceremony activities that promote peace it was stolen three years ago. and awareness on campus,” “We have been waiting for Canales said. “I think the peace the perfect time to dedicate the Rhian Morgan pole shows unity and diversity new peace pole,” Roberts said. Staff Writer on campus because of the differ- “And today kicks off the ent languages on it.” Engendering Diversity and A peace pole was planted in The pole itself displays the Community event that is also the University Mall Wednesday words “May Peace Prevail on connected with peace, justice to mark the commencement of a Earth” in Chinese, Hebrew, and women’s issues.” 2335 D Street three-day Engendering Diver- Spanish, Chumash Indian, Kinzie explained the signifi- sity and Community Confer- Japanese, Swahili, Arabic and cance of having the peace pole La Verne ence. English. at ULV. (909) 392-8653 Steve Kinzie, peace studies Everyone who attended the “It will be a visual symbol of instructor, and Debbie Roberts, event recited the World Peace a commitment to peace, which LIVE MUSIC campus minister and director of Prayer: is part of the mission here,” he Sunday Nights the peace studies program, led “Lead us from death to life, said. “When students walk past the ceremony. from falsehood to truth. Lead us they will be reminded.” 8-11 Students and faculty attended from despair to hope, from fear Rhian Morgan can be Bring your Student I.D the event, and international stu- to trust. Lead us from hate to reached at rhian.morgan@ Receive 20% Discount dents read peace prayers in their love, from war to peace. Let blueyonder.co.uk. Page 4 NEWS March 31, 2006 Employees discuss salary equity Compensation Task Force. administration over the annual Yet, why would anyone work ally hoping someday to see us Task Force This huge amount of work salary increases. so diligently for something they above average in salary because takes a considerable amount of However, when the Compen- receive no additional compensa- we are above average in every- time. sation Task Force was assem- tion for beyond that of their nor- thing else.” strives for The Task Force begins meet- bled in 2003 there was some ini- mal salaries? The University definitely ing in January every other week tial apprehension on the part of “We want to make sure peo- seems to share in this sentiment. fair pay for four months until they sub- FSC. ple get paid properly,” said Last year marked the largest mit their recommendation to the “I think there was a real fear Frank Montalvo, chief human dollar amount ever spent on president in late April. at first that [the Task Force] was resources officer and Compen- compensation increase in ULV Christine Collier From there, the president a middle layer that had to be sation Task Force chair. “It’s our history. Staff Writer considers the Task Force’s rec- dealt with; that we wouldn’t hope to become more competi- However, there can be con- ommendation and then will have direct access,” Davis said. tive.” siderable obstacles to overcome In 2003, at the request of the in the quest to find the ideal pay Board of Trustees, President target for each position. Stephen Morgan appointed a ‘I think our school is so special and our employees are fabulous. “It’s always a real challenge task force assigned with the I’m personally hoping someday to see us above average in salary to try and keep up with other duty of developing a compensa- because we are above average in everything else.’ universities that have bigger tion increase recommendation endowments or larger sources of each year. —Sharon Davis, faculty representative to the funding,” Neher said. What better way to establish Compensation Task Force The Task Force takes into a fair rate of pay for the employ- consideration market fluctua- ees at the University of La tions and the unique qualifica- Verne, then to turn to the make his recommendation to the “But I think what we’ve discov- Beside concerns over com- tions of employees when recom- employees themselves? Board of Trustees sometime in ered is that it really allows us to pensation and benefits, it mending increases for each “We get a chance to study the early May. get together with different appears school pride also plays employee group. data and then determine how However, prior to the employee groups that we a role in the members’ motiva- As a result, ULV employees much of a percentage increase Compensation Task Force, a wouldn’t normally have a tion to remain dedicated to their might have a better chance at we need to give our staff in large part of the responsibility chance to see and talk to and work. receiving the kind of annual order to remain competitive for compiling these facts and together we can craft something “I think our school is so spe- salary increase they deserve. with other universities,” said figures was left up to the that is going to work for all of cial and our employees are fab- Christine Collier can be Sharon K. Davis, professor of Faculty Salary Committee. us.” ulous,” Davis said. “I’m person- reached at [email protected] sociology and faculty represen- Davis, as the co-chair of tative for the Compensation FSC, was automatically granted Task Force. a seat on the Compensation Task Fulbright Scholar shares The surveys studied are cate- Force. She not only has nearly gorized into three groups: facul- 25 years of experience as a fac- ty, administrative and profes- ulty member, but she can act as sional (A&P), and classified. liaison between the FSC and the sports medicine research According to the “Principles Task Force as well. of Compensation” document, “The Compensation Task cation classes, and also included tion of their reliability, standard- the Task Force seeks to establish Force is broader based than the Technology observations on sports educa- ization of protocols, elaboration pay targets for each of these Faculty Salary Committee,” tion and research in the Slovak of sport specific norms for chil- groups, which “is the average Davis said. “It allowed us to used to test Republic. dren and young athletes, and compensation paid for similar or work together with the other “My research activities are their practical application such comparable positions at the time employee groups; as the Faculty focused on the development of as assessment of actual sport of the most recent salary sur- Salary Committee we can’t athletes new methods for the assessment performance in athletes of dif- vey.” speak for classified and admin- of sport performance in elite ferent age and specialization as “It’s a huge amount of work istrative staff.” athletes using computer based well as evaluating the training Gabby De La Cruz pulling statistics and looking at Before the Task Force was diagnostic systems and training effect,” Zemkova said. Staff Writer the averages of other institu- formed, FSC was primarily equipment originally designed Felirose Tamparong, a senior tions,” said Robert Neher, inter- accountable for creating a pro- by Dr. Dusan Hamar, Ph.D., athletic training major who Fulbright Scholar Erika im provost and a member of the posal and speaking directly with head of the department of the attended the lecture, said she Zemkova discussed her current Slovak academy,” Zemkova tries to be present at any events research and personal experi- said. that have to do with her major WEB EXCLUSIVES ences involving sports medicine The activities mainly include because it only makes her learn and sports science when she vis- five areas: an agility test, which material in sport science from The Campus Times Online Edition is ited the Harris Art Gallery at focuses on multiple choice reac- different angles. updated with new stories each Monday and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. tion time and movement veloci- “I found Erika’s lecture to be Wednesday evening. Log on to To a crowd of about 40 peo- ty; tethered running on the different from what I have seen www.ulv.edu/campustimes for the current ple, Zemkova gave an open lec- treadmill (anaerobic capabili- before,” Tamparong said. “I stories. ture titled,”Diagnostic and train- ties); a jump ergometer, which think that the students who were ing methods to improve motor evaluates the explosive power present at the lecture really Posted March 27 performance in various popula- and strength endurance of lower appreciate Erika coming out to •Old Town shop keeps classics rolling tions.” extremities; indirect distribution ULV to give her presentation Two different businesses share a shop in Old Town La Verne. A professor at Comenius of fast twitch fibers utilization and share her findings with us.” Tri-5 Classics, a younger business with a large clientele, offers parts University in Slovakia, of elastic energy (stretch-short- Paul Alvarez, professor of for classic Chevrolets across Southern California. Zemkova is in the process of ening cycle and explosive movement and sport science, completing her research of eval- power and strength endurance); along with Alfred Clark, associ- Posted March 29 uating age-related and exercise- proprioceptive stimulation ate vice president of academic •Seniors’ handy work displayed at craft fair induced changes in postural sta- devise (neuromuscular func- affairs and Phil Hofer, director Claremont organizes its first Spring Boutique arts and craft fair bility properties, at the tion); and posturagrophy sys- of the International and Study with hands-on workshops and a chance to buy items from local University of Boston. During tems (static and dynamic bal- Abroad Center, made it possible artist and crafters. her time at ULV, Zemkova visit- ance). for Zemkova to visit ULV by ed several athletic training edu- “My work involves verifica- responding to her interest in pre- senting at the University. During their stay, Fulbright Scholars are encouraged to interact with faculty at other institutions as part of the cultur- al exchange, as long as it is a minority serving institution. ULV, being a hispanic serving institution that also has a sports science program, was a perfect fit for Zemkova to visit. Alvarez said the best part of her visit was the close interac- tions La Verne students and fac- Continued on page 16 Page 5 NEWS March 31, 2006 Students prepare for a safe break Megan Montalvo the AMA says there is also the intended destination. Even try to take advantage of stu- decide to stay local on their Staff Writer risk of blacking out and/or though school will be out, it is dents. Some see them as gullible spring break, there are a few engaging in unprotected sex or still important to do your home- and people who can be easily ways to make the most out of With spring break fast sex with more than one partner, work and make sure you know parted with their money, which the time off. Southern California approaching, many students will which increases risks for sexual- your rights, especially if you are is why a lot of pre-planning has a number of activities and soon leave behind their books ly transmitted diseases and going out of the country. should go into any trip,” Spring locations that can suit just about and classroom notes in unwanted pregnancies. To see some government said. any traveler minus the hectic exchange for some much antici- Before making any trips, issued warnings for well-known A tip from a seasoned spring planning that goes into out-of- pated fun in the sun. make sure you have the basics vacation areas, log onto break traveler, Veronica state travel. But with all the excitement covered. Some useful tools to www.travel.state.gov prior to Andrews, a junior at the With ULV being so close to building up, there are a few include in your travel pack are planning your trip. University of La Verne, is to the mountains, it might be a things to bear in mind to ensure sunscreen, insect repellent, band “It is important for college “always carry extra cash in case good idea for snow-lovers to that your spring break will be a aids, bottled water, aloe vera gel students to be very wary, not of an emergency.” visit Mt. Baldy to enjoy snow- safe and memorable one. to soothe sunburn. necessarily scared, but wary of But, as Spring warns, “Be boarding and skiing. Or, for a When hitting the clubs or shorter road trip, ULV students bars, women should be especial- ‘Unfortunately, many people try to take advantage of students. can visit the beaches of San ly careful. In a survey conduct- Diego, Newport, or Santa ed by the American Medical Some see them as gullible and people who can be easily parted Monica. Association, 74 percent of with their money, which is why a lot of pre-planning Students like freshman women said they use spring should go into any trip.’ Jackie Dino, who is going to break drinking as an excuse for Disneyland over spring break, “ outrageous” behavior that the —Jeffrey Spring, public relations manager at AAA can also visit amusement parks AMA said could include public for a day or take the time off to nudity and dancing on tables. Considering all the different their surroundings when travel- careful not to take too much spend time with family. “If you are going to drink, types of sunscreen on the mar- ing,” said Jeffrey Spring, public cash with you, about fifty dol- “I prefer to go back home for never leave your drinks unat- ket right now, a good way to relations manager at AAA. lars or so should be good to spring break to visit my family tended, always keep them cov- eliminate some confusion is to Spring, an employee of AAA have.” than to be around the normal ered to prevent anyone from remember “not to go above SPF for 19 years, recommends that Andrews will be vacationing atmosphere of spring break.” slipping something in them, and 30, because anything higher students plan out the specifics of in Mexico this spring break and Nick Solis, sophomore liber- try to go out in groups of at least than that doesn’t make much of their vacation before traveling. recommends that when on trips, al studies major at the ULV says two or three,” said Kathy a difference in protecting your- He also recommends they check “instead of taking a short cut he is going to stay in the area for Giordano, RN, BSN, and man- self from the sun,” Giordano the weather and pack clothing through an unfamiliar area, just his break and enjoy doing little ager for couplet care woman said. accordingly, and always take an stick to the main road to be safe, things like going to concerts, services at Methodist Hospital. For those traveling abroad, ATM card or traveler’s checks even if it might take a little and with the tight budget that so Aside from getting sick from make sure that you are familiar along with them. longer.” many college students are on, excessive alcohol consumption, with the basic laws of your “Unfortunately, many people For ULV students who Continued on page10 Campus options for contraception highlighted and students should be more birth control is a personal topic “Students should be educated pill include nausea, vomiting, ULV offers aware of services offered at our but the information needs to be at exactly what it is and what it breast tenderness and blood clot student health center,” Reyes known. does,” Reyes said. “A lot of girls formation. said. “It prevents worry, pregnan- think, ‘I’m taking it and I’m California and five other emergency Some students are confused cy and pre-marital pregnancy,” good.’” states have passed pharmacy about the services offered at the Barbosa said. The morning after pill a com- access law in order to provide birth control health center, including the Daisha Leon is one of many bination of Estrogen and women emergency contracep- morning after pill. students who hasn’t heard of the Progestin. Students should take tion without a prescription. “Does our school have the “Back Up Your Birth Control” four tablets followed by another Alexandra Lozano can be Alexandra Lozano morning after pill? We definite- day, but agrees that a program four tablets 12 hours later. Some reached at himelozano@ Staff Writer ly should,” said Jacqueline like this on campus wouldn’t side effects of the morning after juno.com. Loya, a freshman history major. hurt. Many students nationwide Students interested in obtain- “You’re in college, people celebrated “Back Up Your Birth ing the morning after pill will have sex,” Loya said. NEWS BRIEFS Control” day on March 21, but need to sign a form acknowl- Reyes knows women who many students at the University edging that they have been have taken the morning after Diversity to be to give more students the of La Verne were unaware of the informed of the effects of the pill. opportunity to enter. The topic event. morning after pill. “I do think it would be a discussed of the paper must relate to cur- “Back Up Your Birth The must also take a urine good idea to have the morning The ULV Growing with rent issues in diversity. Control” day is a day that sup- pregnancy test and undergo a after pill at our school so stu- Diversity Committee will host For more information and ports education about Emer- “mini-physical.” dents don’t have to go some- a variety of speakers address- specific guidelines for the con- gency Contraception (EC) on However, the student health where else to get it,” Reyes said. ing topics of diversity from test contact Julius Walecki at college campuses. center want students to know Having the morning after pill 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (909) 593-3511 Ext. 4192. According to the Feminist that the morning after pill is available at school will provide in the West Dining Room. Majority’s Web site, “Approxi- only to be used as emergency “easier access so women do not The luncheon presentation, Center seeks mately 54 percent of College contraception and not as a form have to risk it,” Reyes added. titled “Diversity: The Critical Health Centers do not provide of birth control. Providing the morning after Component for Success Fitting ‘Ontario Idol’ the Pieces Together,” brings The Ontario Convention and together Gary De La Rosa, Visitors Bureau is looking for project coordinator from the the next “Voice of Ontario” in a ‘If you’re going to be sexually active, you should be on birth control human relations commission of talent competition running in the first place, so you don’t need the morning after pill.’ Los Angeles, Kathy Duncan, until April 17. Voice responsi- assistant professor of organiza- bilities include podcasting, —Krystle Barbosa, freshman liberal studies major tional management from the public service announcements University of La Verne, and and multi-media event infor- Norma Hernandez, professor of mation channel, “Convention EC or prescriptions for EC. In Many students agreed. pill at the University will help education from Claremont Guest Network.” Interested addition, many people who “If you’re going to be sexual- those women who either don’t Graduate University. applicants must submit an know about EC are unsure how ly active, you should be on birth know where to get the pill or audition portfolio by April 17; or where to access it.” control in the first place so you whether they can afford it. Essay contest after reviewing the demos, ten “We didn’t know about this,” don’t need the morning after “You don’t have enough individuals will be selected for said Iota Delta President Nancy pill,” said Krystle Barbosa, a money because it went to deadline moved a talent call for May 3. Reyes. freshman liberal studies major. tuition,” Loya said. The Growing with Diversity For more information and The sorority held its own Freshman biology major Another concern about stu- Committee is calling students audition portfolio requirements “No Sex or Latex” campaign the Jessica Bercaw agrees. dents and the morning after pill to submit papers for an open contact the Ontario Convention previous week to promote safe “There are so many free clin- is that many do not know the essay writing contest. The and Visitors Bureau at (909) sex or abstinence. ics,” Bercaw said. side effects and process of the deadline has recently been 937-3009. “I think our school in general Barbosa acknowledges that pill. moved back to April 10, 2006, —Nicole Knight PINIONS Page 6O Campus Times March 31, 2006 Can’t we focus on the real threats? n its highly publicized campaign against terror- citizens and civil rights groups, which were referred pected of any crime and, oddly enough, the govern- ism, the FBI has been spending funds to moni- to as “black-bag jobs.” The Watergate scandal soon ment throws left-wing activists into the terrorist Itor nonviolent activist groups, place wiretaps on brought many reforms and laws including the group as well. civilians and conduct unwarranted searches. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in 1978. In a presentation at the University of Texas, the Additionally, the National Security Agency has However, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Justice Department revealed that the FBI not only been eavesdropping on terrorist suspects since Sept. this act was amended and allowed investigators to keeps a thorough list of militia, Neo-Nazi and 11, 2001, without court approval through an elec- place wiretaps and conduct unwarranted searches Islamic groups, but also keeps a tab on groups tronic surveillance program. without notifying the court for 72 hours. whose intents might be somehow vaguely linked to The FBI stresses that it must be aggressive in ter- Defense Attorney Thomas Nelson, whose client terrorism in a file labeled “Anarchism.” rorism investigations after Sept. 11, and that it is was a subject of terrorist investigation, was a target Other groups such as Indymedia, a group that obligated to serve and protect publishes radical online jour- our nation from terrorism, but nalism found itself on the list where does it draw the line? Groups and peaceful demonstrators such as Food Not Bombs even though most members The FBI has gathered infor- are doing our country a public service by offering vegetarian meals don't have any connections mation on environmental and to the homeless, but find themselves on the FBI’s list of with terrorists. anti-war groups in Denver, in possible terrorists. At times, it seems the FBI an attempt to curb violence. has its hands full pursing anti- Groups and peaceful war protesters, and letting ter- demonstrators such as Food Not Bombs are doing of warrantless searches. For nine months he had rorists slip by. our country a public service by offering vegetarian strong indications of unwarranted searches in his The government should stop sticking its nose meals to the homeless, but find themselves on the house and office. On two occasions one of his col- into every niche that it sees unpleasing to them and FBI’s list of possible terrorists. leagues noticed a middle-aged white man claiming focus on the real terrorists that lurk around it. The FBI says that its greatest target is interna- to be a member of an all-Hispanic cleaning crew. tional terrorism, but it cannot ignore domestic ter- Oddly, Nelson’s security company did not find a rorism or turn its shoulder on activists that serve as breach in the alarm system even though Nelson CAMPUS TIMES a potential threat. reported that it was malfunctioning. Subsequently For years the FBI's definition of terrorism has he filed a complaint to U.S. Attorney Karin SPRING 2006 included violence against property such as throwing Immergut. Immergut replied, saying that the FBI a bottle or a rock into a window. doesn’t target lawyers whose clients are terrorist Editor in Chief It claims to monitor only those groups that have suspects with out warrants. Nila Priyambodo committed crimes, and occasionally, the FBI suc- Nelson went on to file a complaint to the NSA under the Freedom of Information Act; however, he ceeds in intercepting domestic terrorists. It arrested Managing Editor ...... NICOLE KNIGHT environmental activists who were accused of bomb- was told that the existence or nonexistence of News Editor ...... ANGIE GANGI ing an unfinished ski resort in Vail, Colo. responsive records is classified information. Editorial Director ...... TOM ANDERSON It seems that history is quickly beginning to Rather than spending resources to track down LV Life Editor ...... TRACY SPICER repeat itself. In 1975 and 1976 an investigative Osama Bin Laden, the FBI keeps a thorough record Arts Editor ...... STEPHANIE DUARTE committee found the FBI guilty of spying on private on peaceful activists and protesters that are not sus- Sports Editor ...... MATT GRIFFIN Photography Editor ...... KELLY RIVAS Web Editors ...... YELENA OVCHARENKO ANDRES RIVERA Letter to the Editor Copy Editor ...... VALERIE ROJAS Dear Editor, well as the learning laboratory for other MSS courses. Assistant Editors ...... LAURA BUCIO I am writing to make students, faculty and staff aware Athletic teams (football, baseball, softball, tennis, soc- ERIC IBERRI that the Old Gym is scheduled to be demolished in the cer) use it on rainy days. It is the only place on campus MATTHEW LORISO near future. The rationale for its demolition is the need that can accommodate these uses. for a staging area while building the new campus center. I know it is a big part of Campus Life as well. Without Reporters After the construction, the area will be planted with the Old Gym there will no longer be a place for dodge RENÉE BAMFORD, KADY BELL, MERCEDES BERMUDEZ, grass. ball, broom hockey, indoor soccer, large dances, or pick- KRISTEN CHOCEK, CHRISTINE COLLIER, KEVIN DAVIES, We are trading the Old Gym and its many uses for up games of basketball, badminton, or volleyball when GABRIELA DE LA CRUZ, ANTONIO FONCILLAS, DARNELL grass. the main gym is in use. One should not discount the need GILBERT, JACLYN GONZALES, KATIE HILLIER, I am very disappointed with this decision. I do not for free play opportunities. They are part of the college ALEXANDRA LOZANO, MEGAN MONTALVO, RICK believe alternatives were strongly considered. experience. MONTAÑEZ, RHIAN MORGAN, GALO PESANTES, As disappointed as I am with the decision, I am even It has been stated that the decision was made, not for JONATHAN SMITH more disappointed in the lack of consideration given to our current students, but for future students. The Old the Movement and Sports Science Department and the Gym has provided great experiences for past and present Photographers Office of Student Life. No one included these entities students and should continue to provide opportunities for KOURTNEY BRUMFIELD, NANCY DYLEUTH, LINDSEY when initially discussing the possibility of demolition future students. GOODING, RHIANNON MIM, EMMAH OBRADOVICH, and yet these entities will be impacted the most. Should future students be denied the breadth of activ- SERGIO SANDOVAL No one asked about current uses of the Old Gym or ities and learning experiences made possible by the exis- what impact the demolition would have on existing pro- tence of the Old Gym facilities? Editorial Cartoonist ...... ADAM OMERNIK grams or Campus Life. There has been only one official If students want the Old Gym saved, they need to get Advertising Manager ...... BEATRIZ MENDOZA meeting with the interested parties, but it was held long active immediately and contact President Steve Morgan Advertising Assistant ...... MATTHEW LORISO after the initial decision was made. and Vice President Phil Hawkey. I believe many decisions on this campus are being If we lose this battle, and we might, I think our efforts Chief Adviser ...... ELIZABETH ZWERLING made with a similar cavalier attitude and process. The should be twofold. One, we need to address what we Photography Adviser ...... KEVIN J. HOLLAND experience of the Old Gym decision has me believing the have lost and look for a replacement. There are structures Layout Assistant ...... ERIC BORER opinions and programs of those affected most often carry that could be built that would house a similar-sized floor little weight with the decision makers. with baskets and volleyball standard’s anchors. The cost The Campus Times is published weekly by the Communications Department, except during examination and vacation periods, by The decision to demolish the Old Gym will have a would be reasonable. journalism students of the University of La Verne, 1950 Third great impact on the MSS department, Athletic Many campuses now use steel framed tent-like struc- Street, La Verne, Calif. 91750. The Campus Times is a laboratory Department, and on Student Life. The Old Gym serves as tures. A synthetic floor would make it useable for all the publication for Newspaper Production classes, Journalism 220, 320 the site for regularly scheduled MSS activity classes, as activities currently conducted in the Old Gym. and Photography 327. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of the Campus Times Two, we need to keep pressuring the administration of editorial board. Signed columns are the opinion of the individuals this school to allow (require) those impacted by decisions and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Campus Times. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR to be part of the initial decision making process. Without Letters to the Editor are due by Tuesday at 3 p.m. Letters must be The Campus Times encourages readers to submit let- doing so we lose more than a building. We lose influence, typed, no more than 400 words in length, relate to a topic covered in ters to the editors regarding topics covered in the paper. the Campus Times, and are subject to editing for clarity and space. respect, and trust. Let’s not let this decision making expe- Letters and comments may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Letters should be no more than 400 words in length and rience ever repeat itself. The Campus Times may also be found online at are due by Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Campus Times Rex Huigens http://www.ulv.edu/campustimes/. For advertising information, reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, space and Professor of Movement and Sports Science call (909) 392-2712. ©Campus Times, 2006 libel. Assistant Director of Athletics Page 7 OPINIONS March 31, 2006

FROM THE EDITOR... This decision shouldn’t be rushed such a constraint. dents do not even know what they want to who declared a major when they entered It is ridiculous to force high school major in? Are they supposed to be forced college. Declaring a major in high school students to determine what they want to to pick one, resulting in a major they does not make a difference. NILA do and be in life when they might not be might not even be interested in? Then It is what they do with that passion ready. Most high school students do not what? Are they supposed to stick with when they are in college that sets them PRIYAMBODO even know what schools they want to that major for the rest of the four years apart from everyone else. Not the fact attend. despite hating it? What happens after that they declared a major when they There is already an enormous amount that? Do they get a degree in a major they were in high school. of pressure on high school students to get hated and would ultimately have to find a This bill may have been passed in here is a certain time when young good grades and study for the SATs in job in that area? Florida, but if the Senate wants to do the adults can explore their options order to get into the college of their First of all, this bill is problematic. right thing it should not allow this restric- Tand figure out what they want to choice. Throwing it in their face that they Second of all, it is silly that this bill was tion to go on any further. do for the rest of their lives. It is a time must choose a major before even attend- even passed in the first place. A large per- High school students have too much when they can search within themselves ing college is too overwhelming. centage of high school students enter a on their plates as it is. They should be to find their true identities and their pas- What’s next? Is the government going college or university with an undeclared able to enjoy high school while they are sion. At this point in life, they have had to coerce high school students to decide major and that is perfectly fine. there. They should not have to worry enough experience and education to where they want to work after they grad- There is a reason why institutions have about this just yet. make the right decisions. This time in life uate college before they even graduate general education classes; to not only Most high school students are still try- is the college years, not the high school high school? have academically well-rounded stu- ing to figure out what they want to do in years. Gov. Jeb Bush said that the bill would dents, but to allow students to take a class the future, let alone figure out who they A bill, passed 85-35 on a straight party not only make school a lot more interest- in each subject if they wanted to, if it are. Give them a chance to figure it all line vote last week in Florida by the ing, but it would also prepare students for means realizing what they want to do in out. Once they do, everything else will Florida House, requires high school stu- college and the working world. How can life. This bill passage constricts students fall into place. Don’t rush it. dents to declare a major before attending picking a major in high school be more from doing so. Nila Priyambodo, a senior journalism college. According to USA Today, the beneficial than picking a major in col- I know plenty of people who were major, is editor in chief of the Campus passage of the Republican-sponsored bill lege? undeclared in college and they are doing Times. She can be reached by e-mail at would make Florida the first state to have What happens when high school stu- just as well, if not better, than their peers [email protected]. Protesters take their Pledging allegiance ignorance to the street to the caffeine nation Fullerton, the Senate was considering an high school, my addiction made a leap immigration package that would enable from casual coffee drinking to purchasing about 12 million undocumented immi- Starbucks’ “Double Shots” to ritualistic ANDRES grants to become citizens. The students NICOLE trips to Starbucks in my current junior were too busy protesting to know that year. Today, if I am deprived of my pre- RIVERA there are other options being considered. KNIGHT cious helping of caffeine, I can be diag- The government is not completely nosed with a headache, irritability and against the illegal immigrants, although negative thoughts. At times, I feel the students might think so. only thing that will jump start a long day inally, high school students became Students protesting against something afting through the glass doors, is a hearty prayer with a monstrous pot of passionate about something – the they believe in is not the problem here, the warm aroma awakens the coffee. Fimmigration bill currently in Con- but rather the fashion and the extent of Wsleepy customers from the What’s comforting about my hopeless gress – so much so that they held walk their protest. While the Saturday protests parking lot. As almost mesmerized by the addiction is that every day I see at least outs and protests. But what was their real were well planned, the student walk outs scent, customers of every kind, from peo- three students walking around with the reason behind walking out? It is either were not. The theory behind peaceful ple with rumpled hair and baggy pajamas similar beverage. The university scene is they didn’t want to go to school, or they protests is that the demonstrations remain to businessmen with freshly pressed suits, probably one of the biggest contributing honestly felt that passionate about the peaceful. This does not include throwing drift into Starbucks like zombies. They factors to my addiction. Even if I do not immigration bill. bottles and rocks at police and vandaliz- wait in line admiring the pastries uni- have time to run into Starbucks, the cov- Regardless of their intentions, they did ing their cars. As citizens, students do formly placed behind glass and the black eted caffeine can be readily found at succeed in disrupting others by blocking have the right to assemble and can peti- chalkboard featuring this week’s special Circle K, Coffeeberry or Miss Donuts. streets and freeways Monday. While tion all they want as long as the practice blend. At last, they reach their turn to And it seems fancy Starbucks-like cof- school administrators have mixed feel- of their rights doesn’t interfere with the place order for their poison of choice. The fee has become more common in this ings toward these students walking out, rights of others. Once that occurs, all bets coffee language (as I like to call it) begins generation then that of our parents’ day of one thing is clear: They are missing out are off. When students block traffic, they – ”I’ll have a Venti vanilla latte, with an taking it straight black. The heightened on their education. The students probably aren’t thinking about the needs of the extra shot, no whip, easy foam, two equal coffee consumption is not only infecting thought it fitting to stage a walk out on other people. Throwing rocks at CHP and extra hot.” The barista scribbles college students but younger teenagers as the Cesar Chavez holiday. But if they had cruisers will not get the message across down the order in perfect comprehension well. Where I only began seriously drink- stayed in class, they might have learned any better. If anything, it will show and the concoction is off. As people skip ing the stuff when I was 16, I’ve seen 9- Chavez was against illegal immigration. immaturity and lessen their credibility. away with their steamy or icy drinks, a year-olds order an even more complicat- It is an education, after all, that High school students that want their look of satisfaction and relief creeps over ed drink than me – another indication that enables people to improve their status voices heard should know that there are their faces–they have what they need to kids are rapidly trying to grow-up. and react in a way other than walking other ways of doing so. They can attend make it through the day. Everyone has to admit that Starbucks around with Mexican flags yelling “Viva open forums, discuss the issues in the On pretty much any given day, you are is doing business right. Being highly Mexico” while protesting against the classroom, write letters to government likely to find this editor in a Starbucks in available, offering a distinctive product, a immigration bill. Why is it that people officials and the list goes on. When every La Verne, Pasadena or Rancho Cuca- relaxing environment and above all, the always manage to show their patriotism other method has failed, that is the time to monga (three locations in my weekly rou- ability to customize has anchored their toward Mexico when protesting U.S. pol- organize and protest. Students need to tine). It is even more likely to see me sip- success. America’s obsession with made icy? If you love Mexico so much, why do learn these things and refrain from acting ping away with a rather large caffeine to order products is directly found in you live in the United States? on adrenaline and not thinking things drink while typing up a paper, staring Starbucks giving coffee an almost high Many sob stories of illegal immigrant through clearly. Cesar Chavez, hero of blankly at a computer screen, stumbling fashion appeal. Along with making coffee parents working jobs that no other person the immigrant workers, did not rely sole- into class or cruising in my Altima. I have the trendiest accessory, Starbucks has would in order to provide a better life for ly on protests and other forms of demon- to admit this has become my drug of created a loyal band of followers desper- their children were told. That is perfectly stration to get his point across. choice for the past three years. However, ate to feed their addiction. And I must fine. Struggle is a part of life. This bill To the student protesters: Do some now my addiction has become far more admit – I have joined the caffeine-pro- will not close the doors to the U.S. entire- homework and try again when you fully severe than any other year. pelled zombies and it does not look like I ly; people will still be able to migrate understand what you are doing. If I had to pinpoint the beginning of will stray any time soon. legally and struggle to provide a better Andres Rivera, a sophomore journal- this fetish, I would probably look back to Nicole Knight, a junior journalism life for their kids. ism major, is Web editor of the Campus my senior year of high school. It all major, is managing editor of the Campus As students blocked the Riverside Times. He can be reached by e-mail at began with mocha frappuccinos five min- Times. She can be reached by e-mail at Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway in [email protected]. utes before the morning bell rang. From [email protected]. LVLife Page 8L Campus Timesife March 31, 2006 The Bold and the Beautiful Fashionistas accentuate features using flashy face paint and cool color

Katie Hillier makeup everyday, it’s not dra- Staff Writer matic anymore and it doesn’t make it as special.” It has been said that the eyes It seems that these makeup are the windows to the soul. trends are more realistic for a This spring trends in makeup night on the town rather than a are widening those windows day in the classroom. with some daring colors to give However many brands are spring eyes a hint of glamour. pairing these flashy colors with Eye shadows and lipsticks nude shades – like Aveda’s seem to get a boost of color to “pink vapor” lip glaze – to bal- ring in the new season, and this ance these looks. spring proves to be no different. Though brightly colored Plush pomegranate and shades have always lined the

‘If you start wearing dramatic makeup everyday, it’s not dramatic anymore and it doesn’t make it as special.’ —Ashley Ince, senior liberal studies major bright tangerine are just a few of counters at MAC, this spring the eye-popping colors found in the application is different. stores like Sephora and Aveda. Electric plum eye shadows Recently L’Oreal debuted a are being combined with thick new line of products called eyeliner to give the eyes an even High Intensity Pigments, which bolder look. consist of vibrant hues. To achieve this look, makeup HIP creates a vibrantly dra- artists apply eye shadow matic style that is ideal for spic- beneath the brow bone, as well ing things up this season. as a sweep of eyeliner along the “I personally would use inner rim of the lower lash line. bright colors and makeup trends This gives the eye an extra Kourtney Brumfield for special occasions rather than boost, which can be very for everyday,” said Ashley Ince, enlightening and put people in You don’t have to be a professional makeup artist help you create any look you desire. “You never a senior liberal studies major. the spirit of spring. to transform your everyday makeup style into a know what looks good until you take a risk, espe- creative and bold look. Practicing and experi- cially with contrasting colors that are vivid and “If you start wearing dramatic Continued on page 16 menting with colors, styles and techniques can lively.” freshman Mey Dimowo said. Students budget for beauty Kristen Chocek and MAC eye shadows because However if MAC eye shad- spend money on expensive line of brushes that are less than Staff Writer they actually stay on,” ows are outside your budget, makeup products,” Orange $6. Camacho said. opt for L’Oreal Wear Infinite County makeup artist Marnie As for mascara, drugstore Makeup comes in a variety MAC eye shadows and foun- Wearing Eye shadow singles Clarke said. “What they don’t products seem to be the answer. of colors, brand names and dation were the essential beauty ($4). They are almost one-third realize is that the application is “I have a lot of friends who price ranges. Most college stu- products that ULV women the price and last all day. just as, if not more, important.” buy name brand mascara, who dents find it difficult to spend claim it’s all good, but I just use the big bucks on beauty prod- Maybelline, and people always ucts. ask me what I use,” Camacho For women at the University ‘There are some things worth paying money for such as said. of La Verne, the key is splurg- concealer, compact, foundation and MAC eye shadows because Many women may be famil- ing on long-lasting cosmetics iar with Maybelline’s “Great while scrimping on trendy sea- they actually stay on.’ Lash” washable mascara in its sonal products. — Natalie Camacho, junior sociology major pink and green tube. “I think that it is worthwhile This effective product is to spend money on products only $5 and can be found in the that go on your face, like foun- makeup bags of many ULV dation and face powder,” said agreed were worth spending However these singles come “I would drop money on a women. Valerie Shather, a senior psy- money on. with a plastic applicator, which nice makeup brush over an It works just as well as chology major. “I love MAC eye shadows is useless. expensive eye shadow any Lancome’s L’Extreme mascara Junior sociology major because it’s the only product It’s best to invest in high day,” Clarke added. ($22) because both brush wands Natalie Camacho agreed. that will last all night long when quality eye shadow brushes, Today, nice brushes and are shaped similarly. “There are some things I am out dancing,” senior which allow the shadow to dis- accessories can be bought inex- “Mascara is a good product worth paying money for such as broadcasting and television tribute more evenly. pensively. to budget on,” Shather said. “I concealer, compact, foundation major Leah Rubertino said. “A lot of people want to Maybelline now carries a Continued on page 10 Page 9 LVLLiiffee March 31, 2006 ULV students dance the night away Revolution comes to Leo’s Den

Rick Montañez Staff Writer

A Japanese proverb states that we are fools whether we dance or not, so we may as well dance. The University of La Verne Campus Activities Board fol- lowed this philosophy as it kicked off CAB Week with a Dance Dance Revolution Contest at 8 p.m. on Monday in Leo’s Den. “Students have been asking CAB for this game,” said Manny Lopez, the Campus Activities Board games and recreations coordinator. “They seem pretty excited to be out here with DDR.” The Campus Activities Board rented the game, which arrived in Leo’s Den last week. The game has proven to have a strong fan base among ULV students. Many of the students com- peting in the evenings’ games were beginners, but several had been playing for years. “I used to play in my aunt’s basement with my sisters,” said Omeyimi Dimowo, a freshman speech communications major. “Sometimes we never ate because we were too busy play- ing.” The competition began slow- ly, but started to pick up as stu- dents were let out of class. A half hour after the event started, only eight people attended the event. However, by 9 p.m., there were 20 people participating and cheering in the contest. There were about as many people watching as there were competing. Dance Dance Revolution is a music video game that has taken the world by storm. It first debuted in Japanese video arcades in 1998. The game is typically played on a dance pad with four panels – left, right, up and down. These directional panels light up to the beat of a song. Sergio Sandoval DDR is a combination of Dance Dance Revolution interactive video game was open and free score. The video game displays arrow signals providing a pattern concentration and letting your to all University of La Verne students Monday. Senior Chelsea that changes in pace. It becomes challenging to stay in sync with guard down. Participants cannot Riggins battled sophomore Nick Solis and almost got a perfect the chosen song’s rhythm. be shy to play this game. During this contest, two peo- steps and therefore lost points. major. “But I still want the “It was something to do when I Riggins said it also helps to ple dance next to each other at ULV students were able to movie tickets.” was bored.” learn the patterns. once, while everyone else sign up for three levels: heavy, The competition was intense Mayr used to play soccer and Mayr and Riggins were the watches. DDR plays a song standard and light. throughout. If the player does said DDR is a good way to keep top two players of the night. while the screen reads the arrow The winner of the heavy not miss a step, he or she gets a motor skills in shape during the Riggins took the prize for the showing the steps to the player. level won a ticket to Six Flag’s combo step. The DDR game off-season. highest score in the highest The four squares need to be Magic Mountain, the winner of keeps track of the steps and Senior art major Chelsea level. stepped on in order to gain the standard level won a ticket there was a point when two con- Riggins agreed. “This is my first DDR com- points. If the player misses the to Universal Studios and the testants kept the same steps for “I played consistently in high petition,” Riggins said. “I’m squares, he or she does not winner of the light level won 300 steps until one slipped up. school,” said Rigging. “It was glad it was close. I never want- receive any points. If both play- two movie tickets. The other contestant kept her great therapy for my torn ACL.” ed to drive to other tourna- ers miss too many steps, the “I realize now there are many steps for 96 more. “You’ve got to be comfort- ments.” game ends. One contestant in DDRers in the world and I’m “I played off and on for four able and get over the fact that Rick Montañez can be the contest kept up with the not one of them,” said Adam years,” said Charles Mayr, a people stare as you step on a reached at phidelt139@ moves, but was missing his Stahly, a sophomore business freshman at the College of Law. metal pad,” Mayr said. hotmail.com. Page 10 LVLLiiffee March 31, 2006 Don’t quit your day job, K-Fed roll my eyes, shake my head in shame He brags that he has a lavish mansion, hounding Federline for all the supposedly and apologize for the train-wreck that is a huge pool with a grotto and a backyard unwanted attention. “Popozão.” that resembles a jungle. What’s even more disturbing about TRACY Astrud Gilberto. Seu Jorge. Amália He bashes the paparazzi and celebrity Federline’s music is what he is bragging Rodrigues. Jorge Ben. Cristina Branco. magazines – in particular US Weekly – about in his songs. The women, the SPICER Each of these talented musicians passion- and affirms that he loves his wife and his money, the fame. Not once does he men- ately exemplifies the true exquisiteness children as he endearingly interjects a tion how he exactly is able to sustain his of the Portuguese language. But Kevin few choice curse words every 10 seconds. luxurious lifestyle – via his pop star wife. Federline? Sounding as if it were a line from a Last time I checked, Federline himself his is a Brazilian ass shaker Believe it or not, it gets worse. Last Saturday Night Live skit, K-Fed tells the was some faceless back-up dancer who right here,” Kevin Federline week, K-Fed unleashed “F*** the media, “You know what you can do? became “freeloader of the year” practi- “Ttells MTV as he sits in a stu- Media” via his MySpace music page, Grab your socks.” cally overnight when he married Britney dio with his greasy hair pulled back into a where fans – or people who just want a Kevin Federline’s sudden new career Spears. Now he’s an arrogant gangster ponytail and gigantic diamond earrings good laugh – can visit and hear him oh- path is disturbing on many levels – the rapper trash-talking the outlet that made dangling from his ears. so-eloquently gripe about the media criti- obvious being that the guy isn’t necessar- him famous in the first place. He confidently flips a couple switches cizing his every move. ily packing the skills to be the next Jay-Z. I’m all about music being a creative and announces his masterpiece, a song “This is for the haters,” Federline Federline’s songs have been torn to outlet, enabling individuals to experiment called “Popozão.” warns. “This is only for the haters.” shreds by comedians, the media and – and to express themselves – whether it’s As Mr. Britney Spears bobs his head As he raps over a Thomas Dolby sam- well – the general public. good or bad. and grooves to the dissonant sound of ple – made famous from Mobb Deep’s Earlier this year on “Late Night With But even I have to admit that all sub- symbols, percussion and lame lyrics, I “Got It Twisted” – K-Fed claims that he’s Conan O’Brien,” James Lipton, the jectivity goes out the window regarding can’t help but cringe and feel a tad bit soaring to the top, all while apparently refined host of “Inside the Actors Federline’s artistic endeavors. K-Fed, sorry for the guy – until he overconfident- “selling a million records.” Studio,” recited “Popozão” Shakespear- stick to what you do best: being that guy ly ends the studio session by boasting, In roughly a minute and a half of this ean-style, complete with a trashy trucker in the baggy pants married to Britney “That’s the one to get it all started right freestyle rap, he establishes that he’s a hat á la Federline. Spears. here.” “crazy-ass white boy” with “Fresno on As a response to “F*** the Media,” Tracy Spicer, a senior journalism Oh K-Fed, you had me at “In my back,” who now lives like a rock star VH1’s Celebrity Eye Candy debuted major, is LV Life editor of the Campus Portuguese it means bring your ass.” with women flocking to him left and “The We’re Sorry K-Fed Song” on Times. She can be reached by e-mail at Being of Portuguese decent, I can only right. Monday, which playfully apologizes for [email protected]. Beauty... Commencement... Continued from page 8 Continued from page 2 don’t notice a difference Many women would agree et, then www.brandname try to pull. is 400 to 500, but that may between cheap and expensive that MAC lipsticks are worth beauty.com may be your “Some way to send future change because business and mascara. I would splurge on a spending some extra dough on. answer. alumni donors away,” she added education graduates might good powder that would work And many may not know This online retailer carries a “The parking is crap; the food is change to the Friday ceremony. for your skin.” that MAC has a unique recy- variety of name-brands such as crap; the least they can give us Saturday is broken into two Along with Maybelline, cling program. Chanel, Bobbi Brown, is a less than crappy commence- ceremonies. L’Oreal products also made it to If you bring in six empty Clinique, MAC and Lancome. ment.” If all ceremonies were to be the top of ULV students’ lists MAC containers, you can trade Because these products are If the change of date were on Saturday, one would have to for great drugstore makeup them for a free new lipstick. overstocked, they are priced 50 not inconvenient enough, imag- take place at noon when the day products. This is pretty much the only percent off the retail price. ine the traffic coming into La is hottest. Montaño-Cordova Verne at 6 p.m. on a Friday for had to consider health issues graduation. because some guests and facul- ‘What many girls don’t realize is that it’s all about the attitude. Being this is the first com- ty may not be able to stay in the mencement ceremony to be sun for a long time. Makeup can either make you or break you.’ divided by colleges, students at She also had to consider —Phanny Lun, senior international business the University are not accus- parking issues. Parking is and Japanese major tomed to separate ceremonies. enough of a problem as it is; the At larger universities, separate University’s limited amount of ceremonies are commonplace parking would not accommo- because of large graduating date all graduates and their For those students who can- money-saving concept you will “No matter what makeup classes. But Montaño-Cordova guests. not afford pricey makeup, find with this brand. you use, always remember to L’Oreal True Match Super- As for blush, junior psychol- you use products that match ‘With 900 to 1,000 graduates, it could take Blendable makeup ($10) and ogy major Nicole Caceres rec- your skin tone,” said Phanny concealer ($8) are great ommends Physicians Formula Lun, a senior international busi- three and a half hours for one ceremony. options. Powder Palette Multi-colored ness and Japanese major and a The logical thing was to divide With so many shades to blush. hairstylist. commencement by colleges.’ choose from, it will not be hard “I love it, you can buy it any “What many girls don’t real- to find your perfect shade. drugstore and its only six ize is that it’s all about the atti- —Ruby Montaño-Cordova, associate dean L’Oreal also has an $8 lip- bucks,” Caceres said. tude,” he added. “Makeup can of student affairs gloss that works just as good — If you’re not willing to com- either make you or break you.” if not better — than Lancome’s promise your name-brand prod- Kristen Chocek can be thinks that commencement may A combined ceremony Juicy Tubes ($16). ucts, but you’re still on a budg- reached at [email protected]. continue to be separated would also take more than three because it better accommodates hours and many guests would graduates, their guests and fac- not stay for the entire program. Break... ulty. “There’s a better chance of “With 900 to 1,000 gradu- everyone staying to honor each Continued from page 5 ates, it could take three and a graduate if the ceremony is two this might be a better route. involvement. the sun. half hours for one ceremony,” hours or less,” Montaño- “It all depends on what you When visiting Web sites “Falling asleep on the beach Montaño-Cordova said. “The Cordova said. “You’ve gotta like to do and if you can afford related to your desired spring will cause severe sunburn, and logical thing was to divide com- bite the bullet and make the it, every person has their way to break destination, be careful not if you are drinking while in the mencement by colleges.” decision.” enjoy spring break,” Solis said. to get involved in a scam. There sun, be careful not to get dehy- Her decision was based on She said she was supportive Or if you choose to take a are a lot of scam artists out drated as it may also cause an concern for parking, safety and of the students and she respect- more humanitarian approach, there. To differentiate between increase of sunburn among liability, capacity and econom- ed their strong opinions. there are also programs that scam sites and reputable ones, other health risks,” said ics. “The decisions that had to be allow you to be a part of the just do a Google search of the Giordano. Main campus and regional made were the best decisions,” restoration process for the vic- company’s name along with the Everyone wants to have a campus students from the same she added. “They weren’t my tims of Hurricanes Katrina and words “complaints” or “law- good spring break, so keep these colleges will graduate at the preference, so they were hard to Rita. Habitat for Humanity, the suit” to avoid being conned tips in mind before you go and same ceremonies, greatly make. The students handled the Red Cross, and other organiza- No matter if you are at home remember to be safe. increasing the number of atten- petition respectfully and I’m tions will allow you to visit the or abroad, if you do decide to Megan Montalvo can be dees. glad they voiced their opinion.” affected areas and build houses visit the beach on your vacation, reached at mmontalvo2@ The estimated number of Eric Iberri can be reached at or participate in other means of be careful not to fall asleep in ulv.edu. graduates for Friday’s ceremony [email protected]. Arts, Page 11 Campus etc...Times March 31, 2006 HAPPENINGS Hallelujah... by Rhian Morgan Rico Music photography by Double Rhiannon Mim Singer/guitarist Ron Ely It’s Raining Jane will perform at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Rico Coffee. ain drenched the campus all day States, performing its own shows as well “It’s a collection of songs we’ve been An acoustic band, Un- Tuesday, and at 10 p.m. it was as opening for artists like Vanessa writing over the last couple of years,” strung, will follow at 8:45 raining in the Founders Auditor- Carlton, Reel Big Fish and Guster. said Tavakoli, on drums, percussion and p.m. R ium. Raining Jane, that is. The four- Bloomfield plays the cello and guitar. backup vocals. “Next year’s album will Rico Coffee is located at piece band continued its nationwide tour She also sings in the band. be more eclectic.” 2320-A Foothill Blvd. in La with a concert at the University of La “It’s hard to categorize us,” she said. The concert included tracks from Verne. Verne. “We appeal to music lovers because “Diamond Lane,” as well as new songs For more information Mai Bloomfield, Becky Gebhardt, we’re so eclectic. We go from hip-hop to from their forthcoming album. The band call (909) 392-1999 or visit Chaska Potter and Mona Tavakoli com- cello ballads, so people who are open- also performed an acoustic rendition of www.ricocoffee.com. pleted the group that described them- minded would enjoy our music.” Missy Elliott’s “Work It,” which was a selves as indie folk-rock. Based in Los The group released its second album, big hit with the crowd. Ringin’ Sunday Angeles, the group came together in “Diamond Lane,” in 2005. It was pro- Amanda Stapleton, a sophomore A handbell quartet, the 1999, creating a small fan base from the duced with the help of Grammy-award business administration major, attended Velocity Handbell En- UCLA music scene. Seven years and winning producer Mark Johnson and the concert. semble, will perform com- two albums down the line, Raining Jane was the quartet’s first major studio “I’d never heard of Raining Jane positions by Faure, Handel now spends its time touring the United album. before, and I’m not really into chick and ULV alumnus Joel bands, but I loved them,” Gingrich at 3 p.m. Sunday Stapleton said. “They were at the La Verne Church of fun. They were sassy. They the Brethren. were really great musicians. I Suggested donations are bought their album after- $10. The Church of the wards.” Brethren is located at 2425 Because of the bad weather E Street in La Verne. on Tuesday it took the group For more information, four hours to drive to La Verne visit www.velocitybells. from Los Angeles. org. “The worst thing about touring is how much time we have to spend sitting in the Four Handed van. It’s a pain in the butt,” Jacqueline Petitto and said Potter, on guitar and Cynthia Williams will per- vocals. “But we get to work form classical music by for our passion, our love of Schubert, Rachmaninoff music.” and Ravel using four-hand Tavakoli agreed that the piano compositions at 8 best thing about touring is p.m. April 7 in Founders being able to do what they Auditorium. love. General admission is $5, “We’re living day to day and students are free. For playing music,” she said. “We more information call (909) don’t have to sit in an office. 593-3511 Ext. 4921, or We’re getting to see the coun- visit www.ulv.edu/music. try and we get to see the crazi- est stuff and meet the craziest Senior Recital people.” Cody Smith will per- The group put on an excel- form his senior piano lent performance, and recital at 8 p.m. April 8 in although the turn-out was not Founders Auditorium. spectacular, the crowd had General admission is $5, nothing but positive things to and students are free. say about them. In between For more information, songs the band would talk to call (909) 593-3511, ext. the audience and make jokes. 4921, or visit They were very entertaining www.ulv.edu/music. and down to earth and had the auditorium in fits of laughter Rooney at the on numerous occasions. The song, “Follow Me” Glasshouse referred to the World Trade Alternative rock group Center disaster and the movie Rooney will be playing “Bowling for Columbine.” It with bands Ozma, expressed sentiments of world Everybody Else and peace, while other songs Marjorie Fair, at 7:30 p.m. talked about finding love on April 8 at the Glasshouse. the Internet and included Tickets are $12. As part of CAB week, Raining Jane artists such as Vanessa Carlton and Reel lyrics like “I put my profile up For more information played an eclectic mixture of rock and Big Fish. Mai Bloomfield sings back-up on display/ I’m waiting visit www.theglasshouse. folk music in Founders Auditorium vocals and also plays the cello and guitar. patiently to see what he’ll us. Tuesday. This all woman band got Bloomfield began playing the cello when say.” —Matthew Loriso together in 1999 and has opened for she was only 10 years old. Continued on page 13 Page 12 ARTS, etc... March 31, 2006 CD Review Ashcroft overcomes emo-craze passion, misery and love and providing and political ideals, rather than choosing than ever – throaty and distinctly mascu- Ex-Verve proof that Ashcroft lives in a gloomy to believe in nothing at all. line – while his musical inspirations world of black and white. He has always The subsequent “Music is Power” has seemingly lean toward the feminine side, singer’s debut provided a soundtrack for self-pity, the feel of a 1960s R&B hit, trimmed as he conveys an obsession with imper- allowing the sweet sorrow of the occa- with an orchestra of strings, and empha- fection, dwells on heartache and seeks sionally needed sulk through orchestrated sizes Ashcroft’s belief in the ability of a answers through song. is ‘bittersweet’ tunes made for dancing and deep reflec- song to lend strength and courage in trou- “Cry Till the Morning” and “Why do tion, but this time he has also snuck in a bling times. Lovers,” both full of heavy-handed piano lasting aura of hope. As he says, “If the melody’s timeless, chords, together tell the story of a couple Kady Bell Ashcroft’s third album, already meas- it won’t let you down.” in the process of finding love and stand Staff Writer ured a success in its UK import form, is a The words “don’t give up” are repeat- out as strikingly heartbreaking tunes. far cry from 2002’s “Human Conditions,” ed like a mantra throughout the record’s As I listened to Ashcroft sing, “First A first-rate record – one that you can which faltered among fans and critics duration, as Ashcroft seemingly refuses time that I ever saw you/Knew nothing listen to in its entirety, one in which every alike. to officially bridge the gap between opti- would ever be the same” I was instantly song is either better than the last, equally “Keys” begins and ends strong, mism and pessimism this time around. convinced that I had been forever good or memorable just for its changed. capacity to induce chills – is gold. And “Words Get in the Way” Richard Ashcroft won me over He has always provided a soundtrack for self-pity, allowing the could easily become the “Lean on long ago as lead singer of The sweet sorrow of the occasionally needed sulk through Me” classic of this decade, Verve, preaching lessons such as orchestrated tunes made for dancing and deep reflection, but revealing the raw vulnerability of those taught in “Bittersweet a man in love and the close ties of Symphony” and “Lucky Man” this time he has also snuck in a lasting aura of hope. lasting friendship. and basically reminding fans to Ashcroft openly admits that he appreciate life’s blessings and challenges. demonstrating that this former front man “Break the Night with Colour,” his has the keys to a “mixed up, suicidal His solo debut, “Alone with Everybody,” still has the answers he possessed back first single written on a harpsichord, is world,” which may be depressing if not ranked high on my list of gold records when The Verve was riding the success of darkly melodious but speaks of a light at so soulfully sung. and now he has returned with his third 1997’s “Urban Hymns.” the end of the tunnel, or a spot of color in He is one of those Brit-pop rock ‘n’ release “Keys to the World,” the follow- Songs such as “World Keeps Turning” Ashcroft’s otherwise colorless world. rollers that has held a key to my heart for up to 2002’s “Human Conditions.” and “Break the Night with Colour,” as Although his music still radiates grief for many years, so it is not hard to believe Not surprisingly, Ashcroft has once well as the title track, seem more spiritu- powers beyond his control in traditional that he now possesses the power to again conjured up masterpieces rife with ally and soulfully inspired in the lyrical doomsayer fashion, perhaps demonstrat- unlock the world’s doors, at least musi- symbolism, irony and soul, the most sense than typical of Ashcroft’s some- ed by the lyrics “nothing’s going right cally-speaking. important quality any musician can offer times drug-induced written craft, mostly today, cause nothing ever does,” it I can only be thankful that he is final- up, served on yet another gold record stemming from the dark, abstract corners remains obvious that he will trudge on as ly shedding some light on us poor souls rather than a silver platter. of his extraordinarily depressed mind. the world keeps turning. starved for decent tunes in this emo- The record is a short 10 songs long, The opening track, “Why Not Ashcroft’s voice, often compared to crazed age. but each easily flows into the next follow- Nothing,” thoughtfully and rhythmically fellow Brit Mick Jagger’s, has not Kady Bell can be reached at rzezna65 ing a theme of discovery, unquenched questions why people cling to religious changed in the least. In fact, it is stronger @yahoo.com. Documentary spotlights Korean gymnastics

communist ideals and a strict The young participants Sung on Feb. 16 and Kim Jong impress their ancestors and Mass Games philosophy known as the Juche involved in the Mass Games are Il on April 15. show their dedication to their Idea, which is the idea of self- required to train months ahead Two-day celebrations of rest country and beliefs. honor reliance. as well as for more than four are held in honor of their politi- The one way to do that is Its beliefs also surround the hours a day. cal leaders. through the Mass Games where general they perform in front of more than one million people, using ‘I was surprised with the condition that these young people live murals and photos to depict Jaclyn Gonzales in. I was also surprised what they have been taught, their country’s greatest achieve- Staff Writer ments. especially to glorify their general.’ “I was surprised with the A captivated audience of — Kayo Yoshikawa, office assistant at the Pacific Basin Institute condition that these young peo- about 30 attentively watched the ple live in,” said Kayo screen in the large classroom worship of the Kim dynasty. They put pressure on them- “I was impressed with the Yoshikawa, office assistant at setting to view the documentary, This includes Kim Il Sung, selves to do their best and choreography with the people the Pacific Basin Institute at “A State of Mind” by British its everlasting president who achieve perfection in everything that were part of the Mass Pomona College. “I was also filmmaker Daniel Gordon. died in 1994 but remains head they do so they can impress the Games,” said Jerry Vorrhis, a surprised of what they have Pomona College featured the of state and is honored on his general. Claremont resident. been taught, especially to glori- documentary on March 21 along birthday, and his son and suc- The only days that they have The younger generation of with other documentaries as part cessor, Kim Jong Il, the general. off are the birthdays of Kim Il North Korea has the pressures to Continued on page 15 of the Korean Film Festival. “A State of Mind,” followed Positions Available - Fall 2006 two North Korean school girls for a period of nine months, pro- Learning Enhancement Center viding an inside look to three generations of North Koreans. The school girls, 13-year-old Peer Tutors for all subjects Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old • GPA 3.0+ Kim Song Yun, were gymnasts. • Good communication skills The events shown with these • Able to attend trainings girls lead up to the Mass Games, • Starting pay $8.75 per hour a synchronized and choreo- graphed gymnastics event that Center Supervisors involves a cast of thousands of (Federal Work Study) people. • Computer literate It is the celebration and pride • Responsible of the formation of the • Customer service skills Democratic Republic of Korea. “The film was a window to North Korea,” said Paul Yi, Pick up applications in the LEC, curator for the film festival. “It Student Resource Building. is the first time we see the daily life for a North Korean family.” For more information call the LEC at 593-3511, x4342 The country follows its own Page 13 ARTS, etc... March 31, 2006 Video Game Review New releases raise Wi-Fi bar gaming hub tracks player stats main character Samus Aran’s console shooters do. the goal. Touch mode uses the ‘Metroid,’ and style. Unlike the “Mario bounty-hunting escapades. touch screen to move blocks to Kart” hub, which only tracked The usual formula of search- Tetris DS clear a stack of randomized wins and losses, “Hunters” goes ing for artifacts is used, but for Tetris returns home to the pieces. ‘Tetris’ meet more in depth. It tracks connec- the first time in a “Metroid” newest Nintendo handheld in its “Tetris DS” offers online tion history to prevent players title, Samus must compete most innovative form to date. play, but does not give players expectations from dropping mid-game, against other bounty hunters for “Tetris DS” sports six new game the same robust experience that which was a huge problem in said artifacts. Competing modes and online play. “Metroid Prime Hunters” does. “Mario Kart.” against other bounty hunters The best mode is still the Push mode, standard two player Eric Iberri In addition to connection his- adds a sense of purpose to the original. Tetris is still Tetris, but without items and standard four Matthew Loriso tory, the hub tracks many details mission, as well as intensifying some changes were made to player with items are the only Assistant Editors like head-shots, kills and time the experience. alter the game play. A hard drop modes for Wi-Fi play. “Tetris” played. The adventure mode is not was added, which allows play- also suffers from the same A year after Nintendo “Mario Kart” also lacked without its faults, however. Boss ers to press up on the d-pad to friend list problems as released their innovative DS some fine tuning in the Wi-Fi fights have always played an make a block drop instanta- “Metroid.” The online experi- handheld, they introduced the department. The “Hunters” Wi- important role in driving the neously. Blocks that are not hard ence is still enjoyable, but Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Fi experience is richer in con- story, and “Hunters” disappoints dropped can be moved and demonstrates the need for The Wi-Fi connection is tent. in this area. rotated for a short while after improvement in future Wi-Fi Nintendo’s online multiplayer All aspects of local area mul- The first two boss fights are they land. A hold queue was also games. service that is free to all users. tiplayer are present online, satisfying, but all subsequent added that allows players to One thing that may annoy Three games took advantage whereas “Mario Kart” left off bosses are the same as the first store the falling piece for later some players is the lack of orig- of the Wi-Fi capabilities, with inal “Tetris” music and back- “Mario Kart DS” being the most grounds. successful. “Animal Crossing: These two games further demonstrate Nintendo’s understanding They are replaced by various Wild World” was the third of the importance of the online multiplayer experience. Nintendo-centric themes. For online enabled game, released instance, the standard mode is in early December, but ‘Hunters’ specifically shows that Nintendo is stepping it up when decorated with a “Super Mario Nintendo has not issued a Wi-Fi it comes to online competition. Bros.” façade. This is great for game since. Nintendo fans, but may irritate That changed last week with other players. the release of two highly antici- many players’ favorite features. two bosses other than one use. Items were also added to These two games further pated games from Nintendo: One of the best additions to the altered characteristic, making the standard mode, giving the demonstrate Nintendo’s under- “Metroid Prime Hunters” and stable of features is the ability to those boss fights feel unevent- mode a “Mario Kart” sem- standing of the importance of “Tetris DS.” voice-chat with players that ful. blance. the online multiplayer experi- have been added as friends. “Hunters” focuses on the The new modes include puz- ence. Metroid Prime Hunters Unfortunately, adding play- action side of the game rather zle mode, which has the player “Hunters” specifically shows Due to the Wi-Fi capabilities ers as friends is more work than than adventuring, which has solve puzzles by using predeter- that Nintendo is stepping it up of “Metroid Prime Hunters,” it should be. been customary in previous mined blocks; mission mode, in when it comes to online compe- most players will find the online Players are unable to add “Metroid” installments. which tasks are completed tition. Though each game has its multiplayer to be the biggest other gamers they play online as The action in “Hunters” is before time runs out; and catch, flaws, “Metroid Prime Hunters” draw. “Hunters” features seven friends, forcing players to fast-paced and well controlled. which involves flying a block and “Tetris DS” are welcomed online modes, including stan- exchange their 12-digit friend Nintendo took full advantage of into other falling pieces to form additions to the Nintendo Wi-Fi dard death match, capture the codes by other means. This was the DS touch screen, and the a solid square of blocks. family and any DS collection. flag and survival. one major problem in “Mario controls closely mimic those of The final two modes, push “Metroid Prime Hunters” Nintendo has a Web page for Kart” that was not addressed in a PC first-person shooter. and touch, stand out from the score: 9/10 each game on their Wi-Fi site. “Hunters.” The stylus is used on the others because of their addictive “Tetris DS” score: 8.5/10 The pages are known as gaming Fans of single-player experi- touch screen to aim much like and innovative game play. Eric Iberri can be reached at hubs and each hub tracks player ences will also enjoy “Hunters” the mouse is used on the PC. Push mode is a reverse tug- [email protected]. stats for their respective games. for its adventure mode. This This control setup works better of-war where the player clears Matthew Loriso can be The “Metroid Prime Hunters” story-based journey continues than using a game pad as all lines to force the opponent into reached at [email protected]. Raining Jane... Continued from page 11 Campus Activities Board, artist’s Web site,” Bloomfield devalued.” thing is to develop musically, thing is possible.” helped organize the event. said. Tavakoli saw both sides of and Bloomfield said they would Raining Jane will be continu- “We chose Raining Jane after Gebhardt, who plays bass, the argument. love to tour with an artist they ing its five month tour with a seeing them in Portland, Ore., electric guitar and sitar, dis- “As independent artists we all really love. concert at 11:30 tonight at The and they blew us away,” she agreed. feel it when we’re not selling “We want to put out a new Temple Bar on Wilshire Blvd. in said. “The concert at ULV was a “Burning CDs is wrong. I music, but at the same time we album, get radio airplay and a Santa Monica. more consistent fan base,” Rhian Morgan can be Tavakoli added. “Whether or reached at rhian.morgan@ ‘We want to put out a new album, get radio airplay and a not we’ll hit the big time… any- blueyonder.co. more consistent fan base. Whether or not we’ll hit the big time… anything is possible.’ Place Your Ad Here —Mona Tavakoli, member of Raining Jane great way for students to get think it’s ridiculous. It’s so want people to be able to listen Advertise with the away from it all. Everyone that cheap – it’s like $1 a song to buy to us,” she said. went had a great time, it’s just a online,” she said. “It’s a matter The group remains optimistic shame that the rain kept some of valuing art. There’s no appre- about what the future holds. Campus Times people away.” ciation of music as art. It’s Gebhardt said that the important Raining Jane has tapped into the MySpace market and cur- For information call rently has a page where you can listen to some of their tracks: It’s Not Your Fault. • Betty Mendoza www.myspace.com/raining jane. • Matthew Loriso The group had mixed reac- 1.800.656.HOPE tions about the increasing online National Sexual Assault Hotline at 909-392-2712 presence of the music scene. “I like the idea that people Free. Confidential. 24/7. can get music anyway they can, (Operated by RAINN—the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) but when you download, be Space reservations must be made selective – buy direct from the one week prior to run date SPORTS Page 14 Campus Times March 31, 2006 Visiting teams vexed by LV speed Trenecca Jones finished the Track team event in fourth place. La Verne completed the women’s events with strong shows its showings in the 100 meter and 200 meter events with McLean strength and Kristine Stokes finishing admirably in both events. “Our women are on their way to winning another SCIAC Galo Pesantes title this season,” said thrower Staff Writer Dennis Parr. “They just need to keep improving and keep doing The 10th annual University what they been doing in prac- of La Verne invitational was tice.” held March 25 at Ortmayer On the men’s side, junior Stadium which brought together sprinters Darnell Gilbert and more than a dozen schools and Efrain Partida paced the several independent competi- Leopards with its strongest tors. More than 20 events were showings in the men’s 100 offered and several La Verne meter, 200 meter and 1,500 track and field athletes repre- meter events. In particular, sented with strong performanc- Gilbert finished both his events es throughout the day. in the top 10, both times losing In one of the first events of to independent sprinters. the day, La Verne shot put ath- The Leopards saw more suc- letes Antoinette Borders and cess in other events such as the Christine Mayaki performed long jump where sophomore well and finished to place in the Jon Fitzhugh placed sixth in the top three of the competition. final tally. While field athletes Borders, a freshman from senior Daniel Parr and sopho-

‘I had a lot of momentum and motivation in the invitational. I had a lot more energy to compete and do well in front of the home crowd here in La Verne.’ —Veronica Andrews, junior

Sacramento, took first place in more Gabriel Garcia, competed the event while Mayaki did not at a high level in the men’s shot disappoint as she won third put and discuss throw. place in women’s shot put. Parr’s best finish was fifth In the women’s discuss place in the discuss throw while throw, the Leopards had four Garcia finished in ninth place. competitors in the event with Although several men’s events three of them finishing in the were represented, the Leopards Kelly Rivas top 10 of the standings. were short handed in several The University of La Verne held its track and community colleges. In the first heat of the men’s Danielle Lampkin won the events with many competitors field invitational on Saturday with more than a 1,500-meter race, Efrain Partida ran up from the event by a convincing distance unable and unavailable to com- dozen teams from the Southern California pack throughout the race, and placed seventh over the next closest competitor pete in Saturday’s meet. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and local with a time of 4:12. of Orange Coast College. Junior “The main goal now is con- Veronica Andrews placed fifth ference,” said head track and finishing two spots ahead of field coach Pat Widolff. “We Clock malfunctions upset flow; Mayaki in the final standings hope to get our relay teams bet- for shot put. ter for both men and women and “I had a lot of momentum be ready to compete for the con- Leopards fall to Harvard, 7-5 and motivation in the invitation- ference title coming up.” players, but it just kind of stopped the flow of the al,” Andrews said. “I had a lot Next up for La Verne track Water polo team game a little bit,” ULV head coach Tim Hugar more energy to compete and do and field women’s and men’s said. well in front of the home crowd teams will be the SCIAC multi- With a score of 2-0, La Verne seemed to gain here in La Verne.” dual competition. looks forward to some of its own momentum with two back-to- La Verne women Andrews The men’s team will travel to back goals. and Lampkin both competed in Claremont to compete while the conference play Sophomore Jen Aguilar made a smooth pass to the women’s javelin competi- women will head to Whittier for senior Kristin McKown in one of La Verne’s high- tion. their events. light plays of the game. Andrews came out victorious The men will compete at 5 Angie Gangi As ULV’s lead scorer with two goals, this time in first place with p.m. today while the women News Editor McKown was able to attempt another goal and Lampkin not far behind in sec- will compete at 11 a.m. on with the help of sophomore Laura Larsen the ball ond place. The high jump, pole Saturday. The timing was off during the University of La was tapped into the net and the teams were with- vault and long jump events were The La Verne men will hope Verne women’s water polo game Saturday at Los in one point of each other. well represented by the to improve on their two sixth Flores Park. The Leopards tied it up 3-3 after senior Renee Leopards. place finishes in their scored Technical problems with the time clock and Moyer scored in the third period, but Harvard Fontana native Deonne meets this year. scoreboard interrupted the game several times as would outscore La Verne 4-2 in the final 10 min- McLean finished in first place In addition, the women’s ULV lost to Harvard, 7-5. utes. in the women’s long jump and team will strive to build The scoreboard was not working and portable “It’s just a little frustrating not being able to was among seven ULV field momentum for another SCAIC shot clocks were placed near each team’s goal convert goals in certain situations,” said Aguilar, athletes to compete in the event. title and hope to build off of post at the beginning of the game. ULV utility. “Our team is doing a lot better and Freshman Brianna Gonzalez their first and second place fin- Harvard’s Sarah Kennifer made the first goal we’re really coming together but we just need to kept things going for La Verne ishes this season. of the game and started the momentum that led go through the whole game working together.” as she finished in second place Galo Pesantes can be the way to Harvard’s win. in the triple jump while reached at [email protected]. “I don’t think the clock problems affected the Continued on page 16 Page 15 SPORTS March 31, 2006 Winning streak ends at 11 games battle of which offense was Claremont stronger and deeper. In the first game of the series, La Verne won 12-3, but the halts ULV Leopards managed to fall short by a combined score of 12-11 in success the next two games. In game one of the double- header, senior first baseman Jonathan Marty and senior cen- Darnell Gilbert terfielder Lucas Berry both led Staff Writer the Leopards in RBIs with two a piece. After winning the first game Sophomore third baseman of a three-game series against Colby Jamar led La Verne in Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, the hits and runs scored with three University of La Verne baseball for the game. team dropped the last two “I just tried to keep the ball in games to end its winning streak play,” Marty said. at 11 games last Saturday at Ben The pitching staff had no Hines Field. success in stopping Claremont’s “When we came into confer- offensive stars Blake Lloyd and ence we weren’t worried about a Morgan Cummins. 11-game winning streak,” senior The pair of Stags combined pitcher Steven Hagman said. for nine hits and three RBIs

‘They came ready to play. They played good two-strike baseball.’ —Ryan Rose, sophomore pitcher

Lindsey Gooding The Leopards pitching has while crossing home plate three Senior Mike Terrones fields a bad hop at short doubleheader Saturday. ULV looks to get back on dominated its opponents for times. stop. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps brought down the its winning ways Saturday against Redlands, its majority of the season but in Claremont’s offense was too University of La Verne’s 11-0 record during the SCIAC opponent. their doubleheader, starters much for the Leopards to han- Ryan Rose, a sophomore, and dle. Junior catcher Scott Marcus pitching settled down and only Dustin Bowers, a senior, could In the first game, Claremont had a sensational game with five gave up one run in the last two Korean... hits and three RBIs, leading the innings of the game. not find a way to get outs when finished with 21 hits while La Continued from page 12 they needed them the most. Verne only managed to pick up team. Today the Leopards (15-9 rify their General.” “They came ready to play,” 12. Marty also had another com- overall and 5-4 in Southern The documentary was very Rose said. “They played good Game two was no different plete game with three hits and California Intercollegiate Ath- effective in illustrating how two-strike baseball.” than game one. three RBIs. letic Conference play) will start North Korean families live.”A Bowers went six strong La Verne got on the board After Bowers got pulled in a three-game series against the State of Mind” is Gordon’s innings, giving up seven runs, early in the game, scoring eight the seventh inning, head coach Redlands Bulldogs (17-6 over- follow-up documentary of the while Rose also went six giving runs within the first five Scott Winterburn brought soph- all and 5-1 in SCIAC). film, “The Game of Their up four runs and striking out innings. omore Jim Wilfong in the game, The first game will be played Lives,” also relating to the two. But Claremont made adjust- which proved to be costly. in Redlands and the next two at culture of North Korea. Bowers and Rose each ments by pulling out starter Wilfong gave up four runs in Ben Hines Field. Today’s first His documentaries have earned a no decision, leaving Ryan Jeffery and bringing in just one inning, allowing pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. shown more of North Korea the Leopards bullpen to pick up reliever Joe Wilbert, who held Claremont to take a comfortable Darnell Gilbert can be than anything produced to the losses. most of La Verne’s batters in lead. reached at flawlessgee@ date in Western media. This three-game series was a check. From there Claremont’s yahoo.com. Gordon is currently work- ing on his third documentary, “Crossing the Line,” the story of four U.S. soldiers in the 1960s who defected to North Korea. This is not the first time that Pomona College has held a film festival. Lucy Chang, program manager of the Pacific Basin Institute said that Pomona College has an annual film festival that usually occurs in the spring. In the past, they have had films relating to other Asian countries including China and Japan. They have also featured Mexican films. “I thought it was true to history,” Vorrhis said. “The documentary showed what the U.S. did to North Korea – what we committed. “I liked that it said the truth that America lost in the Korean War,” he added. “I was impressed with the disci- pline of North Korea; you can’t find discipline like that Lindsey Gooding anywhere else.” Jaclyn Gonzales can be A failed double play by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps leaves La Verne first of three games against Claremont, beating the Stags, 12-3. reached at jgonzales4@ catcher Scott Marcus safe at second and the hitter Kyle Johnson Marcus had a 5-for-6 game with three RBIs. They later ended their ulv.edu. safe at first. The Leopards held on to their winning streak in the 11-game streak losing their last two games. Page 16 SPORTS March 31, 2006 Water.... Continued from page 14 With only 1:32 left in the game, each team was sent to its side of the pool while the refer- ees and scorekeepers tried to fix the broken portable score clocks for about five minutes. Without the clocks the teams did not know how much time was left on the goal shot clock so a handheld stopwatch was used and the time was shouted out to the players. “Clock problems happen,” Harvard’s head coach Erik Farrar said. “What can one do? Water polo is a game that requires constant adaptation so it didn't really affect us and I don't really think it had any impact on the La Verne team.” Freshman Lindsay Jones, ULV’s goalie, saved four pow- erful shots from the Harvard offense and helped keep La Verne from a greater loss. For now, the team is focused on future games. “I think the conference is going to be really competitive,” coach Hugar said. “All the teams are pretty close so there’s going to be a lot of close games throughout the rest of the sea- son, so it’s going to be pretty fun and competitive.” Emmah Obradovich La Verne will play its first University of La Verne freshman Kaitlin Vick looks for a teammate SCIAC game against Whittier to pass the ball to in the final period of the game Saturday against LEOPARD at 11 a.m. tomorrow at home. Harvard. La Verne fell short in the end, losing 7-5. Vick has scored Angie Gangi can be reached six goals this season. The Southern California Intercollegiate at [email protected]. Athletic Conference games will begin Saturday. SCOREBOARD Bold... AT THE BUZZER Continued from page 8 Spring is always the time to Along with bright shades and glosses to go along with break out of winter’s hiberna- come many new trends in appli- them; it’s no wonder that beauty Softball, March 19 tion and explore new splashes of cation. Makeup is all about trends this spring are leaping La Verne – 6 color, but sometimes these experimenting and finding your onto desiring faces. trends can be a little over- own personal style. Lipstick is one trend to watch Whittier – 2 whelming to the general public. To get a Cover Girl look, out for, whether it’s combing a “I think (makeup) brings out apply a vibrant blue eye shadow velvet red gloss along with glam a lot of insecurities because to the lines just beneath your rock eyes or pairing a pouty Baseball, March 26 some people are religious about lower lashes and top it off with nude with smoky lids, lipstick is Claremont-Mudd-Scripps – 12 having makeup on,” said Tiona some chunky mascara. the icing on the face for spring. La Verne – 11 Hobson, a sophomore commu- If you are a party girl, line The last ingredient for a nications major. “They tend to your eyes with a bright purple trendy spring face is glowing think it’s part of their face and eye shadow and then top them pink and bronze blushes. that they’re not complete with- off with a nude color all over the Whether it’s a cheek stain from CHEDULE out it.” lids and into the creases and this Tarte or a matte bronzer from S These trends are fun for will electrify your look. Cargo, this spring’s cheeks are spring, but many times they can However if you tend to keep looking ripe with color. Today be a little over the top. things natural, try applying a Every season makeup trends Many University of La Verne bronze or gold liner to your change based on fashion, socie- Baseball @ Redlands, 2:30 p.m. students choose to save their upper and lower lids and then ty or new technology, and it is electric shades of lipstick and dust a light peach shadow all important to note these changes Tomorrow eye shadows for the evening’s over the lids and up to the brow in trends with the change in escapades. bone. This look will get the society. Women’s tennis @ Caltech, 9:30 a.m. “When I go out at night I’ll mood right without exaggerat- This season is full of viva- Women’s track and field, @ SCIAC Multi-Dual wear crazy makeup, but during ing your personal style. cious hues that reflect a general the day I try to keep it to a min- This season trends in eye feeling of power. Meet in Claremont, 11 a.m. imum,” said Kelsey Franklin, a shadows and liners are abun- Katie Hillier can be reached Women’s water polo @ Whittier, 11 a.m. junior communications major. dant, and with many blushes at [email protected]. Baseball vs. Redlands, 11 a.m.

Sports medicine... DID YOU KNOW? Continued from page 4 ulty had with Zemkova. She all Americans aren’t distant, and offered by ULV. really appreciated the close rela- that we have close relationships “I’d like to acknowledge my tionships between, faculty and in our department as well.” colleagues at the University of students that she saw here Each year almost 800 faculty La Verne for making my visit Mary Queen of Scots, who is the first because it reminded her of her members and professionals very productive,” Zemkova known female golfer, coined the term home campus. from around the world are cho- said. “I am grateful to “caddy” after she called her assistants “She admitted that if she had sen to receive Fulbright Scholar Professors Alfred Clark and gone home without coming to grants for advanced research Paul Alvarez for inviting me to “cadets” in 1552. The golf course at La Verne, she would have and university lecturing in the lecture at the University, and St. Andrews was built while she was reported that Americans are United States. want to especially thank my very focused and distant Zemkova, who is very thank- professor, Dusan Hamar, for queen. because that was her experience ful to Fulbright for the opportu- making this all possible for me.” in Boston,” Alvarez said. “But nity said she was also extremely Gabby De La Cruz can be she was very happy to report not grateful for the hospitality reached at [email protected].