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Serving the CS USB campus for 42 years Monday November 10, 2008 Vol. 42, Issue 5 Cut meets dissent Chancellor Reed's decision is scrutinized by the CFA Youth vote significant in Obama Biden win Michaellannolo Staff Writer • xit polls across the nation show that the E youth vote may very well be the reason President-elect Barack Obama won the popular vote. Exit polling showed that 66 percent of voters 18-29 years-old \ supported Obama/Biden, while 32 percent supported McCain!Palin, Turnout too according to the Center for Infor mation and Research on Civic late: Page 7 Learning and Engagement (CIR- CLE). ' This is the highest share oft~e CSU funds have been broken into and many find give-backs unfair._CSUSB is prepared for such drawbacks (Lauren Padia/ClJronicle). youth vote any candidacy has re ceived since exit polls began re Lauren Padia Among the chief opponents of the economy, this cutback has hit Taking measures that could cause porting results by age categories in Copy EditorjStaffWriter the give-back is the California Fac the CSU particularly hard. tuition and fee increases can only 1976. ulty Association (CFA). "We worked hard to mitigate harm students. The overall popular vote he CSU may have "This is the latest in a long line as much damage to the university as "The CSU budget is the last yielded 53 percent support for honored Gov. of bad decisions by Chancellor possible in this difficult. economic thing that should have been cut, be Obama/Biden and 46 percent sup T Schwarzenegger's re- Reed," CFA Communications Spe period and we met with some suc cause public higher education is a · port for McCain!Palin. quest in returning $3 1.2 million in cialist Bria.n foe:guson said. cess. The Alliance won $97.6 mil- solution and not the problem. Any That 13 percent difference be funds, but that doesn't mean every One of the lion for , the cuts will also cut services, classes . /d. tween young voters and their older one is supportive of the decision. mam / Isap- ·csu," accord and students will be hit hardest and counterparts is extraordinary con In light of the state's recent pointments re "This is the latest in ing to the CFA that's the wrong direction," CFA sidering that the youth vote has deficit, Gov. Schwarzenegger garding the a long line of bad website. Vice President Kim Geron said. stayed within 1.8 percent of the ac called upon CSU Chancellor Reed give-back was TheCFA . CSUSB President Dr. Albert tual outcome every year since I 976 to return funds to help offset the that the public decisions by believes that Kamig was prepared. - young voters basically supporting deficit. was "deceived" Chancellor Reed." other measures He has already proposed sev the same candidate that older voters It averages to approximately by should have eral solutions for the give-back, s,o support. $1 .2 million per CSU campus. Reed into been taken, our campus will not be hit as hard The youth vote represented 18 'fhe CSU system, along with thinking that the give-back was rather than making it more difficult as other CSU campuses. percent of the electorate this year, CSUSB has been cooperative in re mandatory, although it was com to get a degree at a public univer However, other campuses will according to CIRCLE. turning the funds. pletely voluntary, according to the sity. not do as well. That figure is up 2 percent However, Chancellor Reed's CFA. In a time of economic crisis, "We know that several cam- Continued on Pg. 2 decision has met scrutiny. In light of the recent state of students are hurting financially. Continued on Pg. 2 Inoculate Students unite to witness history now: Page 4 Albert Sabate The two enormous screens Staff Writer flashed Obama as the winner promptly at 8 p.m. as the polls Breshone Christmas closed on the West coast. Staff Writer Instantly, the hundred or so students who had arrived early t was emotional. The stu froze to stare at the screens. dents were ecstatic. "Is that it? It's over? That was I Barack Obama had won so fast! " students said to each the election. The results elated the other. 350 s tudent~ in the CSUSB Santos Once the reality sunk in, stu Manuel Student Union during Elec dents began shouting, jumping and tion Night. embracing each other. "We made history! We made To many students it was a truly history!" students cheered. moving moment to witness the re AST neatly sults. divided the "I could room in half shed a tear," representing the "We made history! ASI Vice Presi two major par dent of Finance ties. We made history !" J o hn at h a n One side of Billinger said. the · room had "I've voted blue balloons three times [in and MSNBC projected onto the my life], but I really felt lik~ I was wall on the far left. Equally, Fox voting for something this time." Milius talk: News and red balloons decorated "I just have so many emotions. the right side. I wish my grandparent~ , who grew Page 3 The only thing uniting both up in the South, could see this," Several hundred students gathered Nov. 4 to witness one of the most historic elections. Sentiments varied sides were the free hotdogs and second-year student and Chicago amongst party supporters (Courtesy of Venezia Avina). hamburgers in the center. Continued on Pg. 3

' I I I ·CHRONICLE PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 10, 2008 · Students will feel crunch come fall'09 Co ote Spotlight 'Garret Tedesco · tions exceeded 400,000 opposed to cation," CSU Chancellor Charles B. Y :Staf!Writer last year where the CSU system Reed said. "You might have to · was under the 400,000 mark. work a little harder, you might have he country is in an economic disaster, the Last Year, out of the approxi- to borrow a little bit more money, mate 400,000 applications, the but in the end it will be worth it in California State ·University (CSU) enroll CSU system accepted 54,000 new every way because it will be paid T: ment is going through the .roof, while at the students. back to _YOU many, many times Ninety-one percent of CSUSB over." '-:same time the CSU budget is getting cut. This creates a seniors reported that their experi The budget provides no fund .dilemma for CSU officials. ence at this institution contributed ing for enrollment growth, intensi to their understanding of people fying a trend that began in 2005-06, The CSU system received from last year, but the total amount from other racial and ethnic back in '.Vhich student enrollment grows _38, 141 online applications during of applicants is not out of the past grounds, according to CSU's Chan faster than state funding, according 'ltte first month of emollment for ranges. cellor's office. to the CSU. :t)ll 2009, nearly 50,000 ofthose in "I transferred from a school Enrollment is not the only fac In response to the budget, the the first 12 days of open emollment where most of my classes had 300- tor that will effect CSUSB students. CSU campuses are increasing class ;according to the CSU website. 900 students emolled. I rarely met "The budget is $215 million size, opening more course sections , The number of applications is my professors and they never had below CSU's with temporary Kathie Pelletier is a new assistant professor at CSUSB (Courtesy of ;up 17 percent, according to the any idea who I was. Therefor~ , the operational faculty appoint Kathie Pelletier). CSU system. Out of the 138,141 fact that CSUSB has small classes needs for 2008- ~~ .. small classes is ments and cam applications, 102,249 were first is something I appreciate. I hope the 09," according puses will Greg McKinley with her mother prompting her to time freshman. school can find a way to keep small to the inflation something I attempt to slow Staff Writer emoll or any of the other ways most "For the third year in a row, ap classes so that all students can ex and enrollment appreciate... N down enroll people would expect, but with her :proximately three-quarters of four perience a small classroom envi growth calcula ment growth by athie Pelletier has mother attending class. year colleges and universities romnent," CSUSB student Sheena tions from the closing · the years· of experience Her mother attended a reported an increase in the number Martin said. Governor's De- freshmen appli K dealing with bad woman's psychology class at of applications from the previous With the rise of incoming partment of Finance. cation period for fall 2009 earlier in management, both in private and CSUSB at a time when the field · year," according to the National As freshman and transfer students, the "I know that there's a possibil the cycle, according to the CSU. p~blic sectors. With her experience, was predominantly attended by · sociation for College Admission degree of competition will be on the ity that students are going to have In one way or another, CSUSB she hopes to instill in CSUSB stu males. · Counseling (NACAC). rise for the limited spots in the CSU to pay more but you're going to get students will feel the impact to the dents the effects and causes of what "I applied right away and it The increase in number of ap system. something that will never be taken increa,sing number of college stu she calls toxic leadership. was the best decision I ever made. plicants was a definite increase The CSU 2005 fall applica- away from you, and that's an edu- dents. Pelletier is a new assistant pro Going on to a doctorate is the sec.. : fessor at CSUSB, specializing in ond best decision I've made," Percent Increase organizational behavior and leader Pelletier said. Student Level Applications Received / from Last Year / ship. After earning her masters she: I She is tired of seeing countless continued to teach while working: books on how to go from being a for the county of San Bernardino. : First Time Freshman 102,249 12% good boss to a great one, she said. If you needed a birth certtficate0 • I • Pelletier has always been inter was your girl," Pelletier said. ested in leadership. She originally While working for the county : Upper Division Transfer ·33,011 36% got her bachelor's degree in Physi she was exposed again to toxic · l------lt------+------1• cal Education Coaching, and hoped, leadership. She watched first hand: Graduate Students 2,881 23% to be a coach and teach leadership as an ongoing corruption scandal : skills. s~ped the moral of workers. She had to take a job in man "I would talk to my co-workers . TOTAL 138,141 17% agement with a major freight carrier and realized how hard it is to be . after graduating, but she never lost proud of a job where the leaders : ,•llli••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••lli••••••!!II!!IJI!!II!!!!III!IIIIII!!IJ!IJ!!JI!!!J!I!I!I!I!I·III" her interest in leadership. were corrupt," Pelletier said. "The • As of Oct. 31, application submissions for the CSU system are up by 17 percent (Courtesy of the CSU): "I really wanted to find a way employee's viewed the Ethics Re- · to motivate the workers," Pelletier source Office as window ~essW,g." I said. It was studying the effects"'Of It was 1fle"'''!Jetfftli!P,&Jl • working for the her co-workers Drop, coven hold carrier that her Pelletier has always with tudents and faculty will for those in CSUSB 's new College interest in lead the Ethics Re have to drop to the floor of Education Building, where uni ership took an been interested in source Office Sand take cover for an versity officials will conduct an other tum. She leadership. that Pelletier : Editor in Chief Malori Merki earthquake drill planned to take evacuation exercise. , watched the was first pub- : Managing Editor Ken Dillard place on Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. T_he scenario is based on a sim management lished, in the Online Editor Kevin Manning csusj( will be one of the ulated magnitude 7.8 earthquake. verbally abuse workers, constantly Journal of Business Ethics. News Editor Adriana Vargas many agencies to participate in the and needlessly criticize their work, Pelletier has returned to Campus News Editor Shantal Anderson largest earthquake drill in the Pelletier said. CSUSB to teach how to avoid : A&E Editor Melanie Hunter United States. This sparked her interest to re being a toxic leader and study what Health & Science Editor Scott Heaton CSUSB is located less than search what makes a bad boss. policies help companies thrive. A • Op-Ed Editor Scott Heaton one mile from the San Andreas Pelletier always tries to follow goal she believes is very important. Multi-Cultural Editor Nick Deleon Fault. This exercise is intended to what she thought was the best "Moral le~ders and effective . Sports Editor Justin delos Reyes prepare those on campus for a course, even if it isn't the most pop leaders are the same thing," Photo Editor Courtney Martin major earthquake. ular, she said. Pelletier said. "The impact of toxic Staff Photographer Dustin Vandehey The exercise is planned to be · Pelletier's involvement with leadership on Wall Street and Enron Copy Editor FeShea Mclaughlin completed within aminute , except CSUSB began with her mother. Not have caused so much pain." Copy Editor Lauren Padia Continued: Advertising Manager: Linda Sand Advisor: Jim Smart Chancellor.receives scrutiny puses have closed community col- Geron believes that it is critical in economic benefit," Geron said. As of Nov. 6, Gov. lege transfer enrollments for the for the state and Reed to be sup- The state benefits greatly from Schwarzenegger called for further. spring term, and many schools are portive of public higher education providing higher education and the budget cuts in the amount of $66.3 warning parents and future students because it will " ... help the state re- CFA is " ... worried about students million. that they must apply now or else bound from the economic crisis paying more in fees in the future. Newly released information _, lvannia A lay, Jon Ross Alexander, Chris Alsina, Chris Baker, Breshone they cannot guarantee them a spot gripping our state and the nation. The state is taxing the wrong peo- shows that Reed is opposing these • Christmas, Katelyn Duffy, Derek Engelauf, Danniella Erickson, · for Fall 2_009 admission," Geron For every one dollar invested in the ple, because students go on and be- latest cuts. Any and all cuts will ef- . Brianna Goldberg, Yaneth Hoi I, Ja'Haan Howard-Young, Mike lannolo, said. CSU, $4.41 is returned to the state come productive," Geron said. feet existing and new students. Khorry Lewis, Elena Martinez, Greg McKinley, Maricela Miguel, Sarah Mulvogue, Kaycie Mundt, Viet Nguyen, Lauren Padia, Jesus Romero, Albert Sa bate, Garret Tedesco, Jarred Worlitz Continued: ... Chronicle Contact Inform t,ioo Youth's significant contribution from the 2004 election year. said. "We are witnessing a chang could be the second highest since 134 million and 137 million, ac California State University San Bernardino The total youth vote increase is ing of the guard, a new political 1972. cording to statistics from the Asso University Hall, Room UH-037 # estimated to be 2.2 million, accord epoch, a youth movement and their "From a nonpartisan perspec ~iated Press. ssoo University Parkway . ing to CIRCLE. call to restore the American dream." tive, it is heartening to see young Curtis Gans, director of the San Bernardino, CA 92407 The increase was especially CIRCLE estimates that of all people so motivated and engaged in nonpartisan Committee for the Office: (gog) 537-5289 high within the college communi registered voters age 18-29, be a national e-lection," CIRCLE Di Study of the American Electorate at Ad~ertising: (gog) 537-5815 ties of battleground states like Indi tween 49.3 and 54.5 percent made it rector Peter Levine said. "We must American University, suggests that Fax: (gog) 537-7585 ana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado to the polls. build on the mo- this total represents a 64 percent and Florida - with some areas see That's a 1 mentum from voter turnout. ing enormous increases of as much to 6 percent in ...youth vote this election to According to Gans' calcula Disclaimer as 92 percent. crease from represented 18 find ways to tions, that's the highest voter : ·"The Coyote Chronicle is published every Friday f~>r distribution on Monday Overwhelming youth support 2004 estimates percent of keep them civi turnout this country has seen since 4uring the academic session by the Department of Communication Studies, for Obama in these highly compet and an 8 to 13 cally engaged." 1960. :Califernia State University, San Bernardino. itive states put the Democrat out of percent increase electorate vote... It lS "This year's turnout rate will : The opinions expressed in the C-hronicle are those of the student writers and reach of McCain, according to Eric from 2000. critical that even fall short of the record 67 percent . ~itors and do not reflect the views ofthe university; its administration, faculty, Greenburg, author of "Generation The actual those young vot turnout of eligible voters in 1960 :Qr any other person or institution unless expressly noted. We: How Millennial Youth are Tak vote count will be determined when ers who did not vote for Obama feel and 64 percent in 1964," Gans said. : ·The appearance of any advertisement in the Chronicle does not represent the ing Over America and Changing all precincts have finished report included in politics, according to "lt's been hyped as a record · Chronicle's views. ' out World Forever." ing, according to CIRCLE. Levine. turnout and it ain't. It probably The Chronicle reserves the right to edit or reject all editorials submitted to the "This is more than a voting Depending on the final vote The total voter turnout for this won't even be close," added Gans paper. bloc. It's a movement," Greenburg tally, this year's youth voter turnout election is·estimated to be between about the youth voting record.

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CHRONICLE PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Students get career counseling Maricela Miguel ment by employers on campus, these companies are not looking for cused more on students who are in Staff Writer mock interviews, workshops, train shelf stockers, they are actually hir terested in education and becoming ing sessions, on campus informa ing for executive positions, accord teachers. or every question a stu tion sessions, information tables, a ing to Dixon. It will take place on Feb. 7 in dent may have about new computer networking system According to Dixon, recent the Coussoulis Arena from 9 a.m. to F his career, the Career (Coyote Link), a computer lab, and graduates are also able to take ad 1 p.m. Development Center is sure to have even school materials, are some of vantage of the career development It is for students with their cre an answer. the many services which the office service in two ways. dential or who are close to fmishing The Career Development Cen has to offer students. "Within a year of graduation, up their credentials. ter provides career services to all Even though the office gives all of the services continue to be According to Dixon, nearly CSUSB students. various services, it does not offer a free from the Career Center," said every school district in southern Students can take advantage of job placement service. Dixon. California shows up. services offered by the career coun "We teach students the skills Once the year has passed, an Students should go to the fair selors. that they need to use in order to get alumnus may sign up for a fee to prepared since interviews are on the Pamela Abell, career coun a position, we are not a placement the Alumni Association through the spot. selor at the Career Development office," said interim director Carol Alumni Affairs Office and receive The Career Expo will take Center, offers counseling to stu Dixon. the same benefits through the of place on April 7 in the Coussoulis dents who want to know what to do "We try to prepare you with the fice. Arena from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their major. right tools, to go out and be able to Dixon recommends not wait Stud~nts with any major Undeclared students receive get whatever job you choose on ing till graduation though, it is bet should attend. the counseling they need. your own." ter to have a job waiting for you Likewise, on the spot inter This quarter the office will Companies interested in hiring once you graduate. views are conducted. offer several workshops. employees such as Target, Enter On top of it all, the Career De Among the companies that will The offered workshops are prise Rental Cars, Peace Corps, velopment Center hosts two big ca be present there is UPS, Peace called: Resumes that Get You No .Central Intelligence Agency are just reer fairs each year. Corps, San Bernardino County ticed, Job Search for Newbies, How some of the companies who do on The office hosts both the Job Jobs, and many more. to Choose a Major, Salary Negotia campus recruiting through the Ca Education Job Fair and the Career For workshqp times and any tion Tips and Tricks, among others. reer Development Office. Expo. career questions make sure to visit Olivia Nanez-Salazar Administrative Support Coordinator for the Moreover, career fairs, recruit- What students do not realize is The Education Job Fair is fo- the office at University Hall 329. Career Center (Maricela Miguel/Chronicle). Iconocla.stic screenwriter / John ~ilius gives insight Kevin Manning student at USC where he won first had contradicted himself several Online Editor prize in the school's film contest for times and the interviewer wonder ohn Milius, 64, ponderous, his short film "Marcello, I'm why. Bowie responded , "I'm a roc~ clad in a blazer, khakis and Bored." star." Jblack polo, an image con- He went on to write "Apoca Milius follows the same think tradictory to the iconical one most lypse Now," "Conan the Barbar ing "I'm a director," he said. imagine when his name is men ian," "Red Dawn," which he also Not only does a writer need to tioned- imagine John Goodman in directed, "Clear and Present Dan hav! something to say, he also needs the "Big Lebowski." ger," the television mini-series to be willing to do whatever it takes to Despite his professotal appear "Rome" and most recently "Journal get his/her script made into a movie.: ance, he did not disappoint on his del Muerto," which is currently in "You have to be dedicated to love of guns or the military on production. what you want," he said. "Tenacity' Thursday in the Santos Manuel Stu During the lecture he touched and whatever cleverness you have dent Union Theater where he spoke on everything from writing and is directed to that single mindness to a full room of eager students who surfing to war. · to get what you warit done." hoped to one day make it as he has. "It's much easier tb become a Despite his normal, chaotic day, · Milius is best known for his screenwriter these days, but you of red neck golf (shooting clay), iconic line from "Apocalypse have to have something to say," he swimming, bullsh-- and procrastinat- ; Now," where a bear chested Robert said. ing, Milius still manages to write six : Duvall said "I love the smell of na Milius had something to say pages a day, a feat that not many can : palm in the morning." and it often got him labeled as a claim, but has helped him get to :: . Like most young writers start conservative. where he is. ing out all Milius wanted to was get "[But] if you look at ~y He is a mold of the dedication his movie made. movies long enough, you realize needed for anyone who wants to : "I just wanted my Vietnam I'm a Maoist," he said. make it as a writer or a director. · : tnovie [made]," he said. It's hard to tell whether he was Also, a writer needs life expe- ; "Apocalypse Now" is now just being facetious or serious, but the rience. one ·of the many films in an ex point is that he does not see himself "What bothers me is the young : traordinary career spanning over as being aligned with any one film makers just know films," he said. : three decades. group. "It's the stories that count and you : Miluis started as an eager film He brought up David Bowie can'thave stories ifyou don't experi- : John Milius, wrote the line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning"(courtesy of cache.daylife.com) who was told in an interview that he ence life." Continued: . Students gather on election night Michele Williams said. walked onto the stage to make his Wearing a John McCain T- : "I was a suppor):er from the be address, the room grew wild with shirt, senior Katherine Murray said · ginning," Williams said. "He's a cheers again. "I feel that pe [Obama] is an ex- · good guy. Everyone has their faults Students cheered and jumped tremely good speaker and provided : and their struggles. But he ran a as President Elect Barack Obama a good image but I do not think he · pretty clean campaign and I appre waved to the Chicago crowd. provided anything substantial." November 11 Campus Closed ciate that." Not everyone was ecstatic. Proposition 8, a prosed amend- :. "I voted for Obama. Although, Charles Isbell, who did two ment to the state constitution ban ovember 12-1 p.m. I'm personally not a Democrat," tours in Iraq during his four years ning gay marriage, was also 'a : Melissa Bernstein said. "I'm more of active duty with the army, significant issue on election night. : Hip Hop Imposters Coffee House, SMSU Events left wing than that." strongly supported McCain. Many students attending the · "I voted for Barack Obama. Isbell saw great qualities in event did not seem happy with the ' ovember 12- 7:30p.m. I'm shocked and ecstatic that he both major · candidates, but passing of the controversial propo- :· . won," Gerald Penilla said, a fourth lamented Obama's lack of military sition. . Vocal Jazz and Combo Concert, PA Theatre year Liberal Studies major. "I'm experience. There were also students who ; definitely happy it's over. I've been ''[Obama] looked and sounded did not express interest on the re- . ovember 13-2-3 p.m. waiting for a long time for this to be great during the campaign," Isbell suits of Proposition 8 at all. over." said. "But we'll only know [his] "I don't lose any sleep at night. · Resumes That Get you Noticed, CDC "I've never seen an election abilities for sure when [he] finally It does not affect me if gays get·. like this, so emotional," McCain takes office." married," Murray said. · ovember 14- 8 p.m. supporter James Fukazawa said. "You shouldn't vote emotionally." THE MISER by Moliere, Performing ~rts Building Fukuzawa said· that emotions dictated peoples' decisions. ovember 17-10:30 a.m. When McCain came on the screen to concede the election, stu On Tour- Lythe is Vital, Performing Arts Building dents grew quiet to listen to Mc Cain's speech. ovember 18- 7-9:30 p.m. At the end of his speech, stu dents in the SMSU continued to ASI Open Mic Night, SMSU dance to hip-hop music, while they expressed their joy. ovember 18-12-1 p.m. Students quickly filled the room as the energy and celebration The Bra Lady, SMSU Events Center mounted. Students gathered in support of their candidates on election night When President-elect Obama (Courtesy of Venezia Avina). CHRONICLE PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Meningitis shot :.could save live. s lJrianna Goldberg when living in residence halls. body's immune system. Staff Writer Meningococcal disease is a College students living in resi bacterial infection that presents it dence halls are more likely to ac .: F reshmen beware: Ig- self in a similar fashion to in quire meningococcal disease than noring flu symptoms is fluenza. the general college population. · ' a high risk game. This disease is life-threatening According to ACHA, Approximately 100 to 125 cases of and can lead to meningitis, an in meningococcal disease is extremely meningococcal disease occur on flammation of the membranes that contagious and progresses very college campuses each year, ac surround the brain and spinal cord, rapidly. cording to the American College or meningococcal septicemia, an The bacteria is spread person Health Association (ACHA), and infection of the blood, according to to-person through the air by respi five to 15 students who become in theACHA. ratory droplets, fected ultimately die. Controllable lifestyle factors such as sneezing or coughing. The The most susceptible of all col such as crowded living situations, bacteria also can be transmitted lege students are first-year fresh going to bars, active or passive through direct contact with an in men living in the dormitories. smoking, irregular sleep patterns fected person, such as kissing or . This is partly due to the close and sharing of personal items can sexual intercourse. living quarters students encounter contribute to breaking down the Despite many conditions that are similar to the flu, meningitis has some symptoms that make it stand out from the regular influenza virus. "Alarming signs can be if the patient has a stiff neck, a very high fever, severe headache,' and exces sive vomiting. Other symptoms in clude being in a strange mental state or confusion," said Dr. Steven Severe headache Stiff neck Goi

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6. Please do not try to physically at tack or assault them: They do have security and big bodyguards. Or, they just might just hurt you themselves. Those exer cise and Tae Bo classes just may be put to good use on you!

7. Respect their personal space: Everyone has a comfort zone, especially around strangers. Give them the benefit of the doubt.

8. Don't ask them about past flings and rumors you already know are Celebrjtv Encounters not true: Getting asked the S!Jme ques tions is tiring and irritating. Not to You only get one first impression mention you look like an idiot. You ·may or may not get a response. Left to right: Keith Slettedahl, Adam Merrin and Anthony Zimmitti of The 88 (Courtesy of Moo Man~ Ja'Haan Howard-Young paparazzi daily. (Kanye West any agement). · Staff Writer one?) Try to keep it to a minimum 9. Do not make advances at them: of two or three pictures. More than likely they have a sig Sarah Mulvogue thread themselves into every movie can be a tad misleading. ften times, we as con nificant other or spouse. Staff Writer trailer for the next year. The almost Dave-Matthews ·o 3. Don't repeat all of their stats and They could be present at the The 88 has also· been featured Band-sounding, "Like You Do" sumers and adoring fans make complete fools of interview information: event. All hope is not lost, you he 88 keeps it typical in movies such as, "You Me and doesn't quite connect. ourselves when we meet the people We know you spent hours might get lucky, but the chances of with songs from their Dupree," "Lucky You," "Failure to When the band.goes into bal we look up to in the movie and memorizing that happening are T new album, "Not Launch" and "Survivi~g Christ lad mode, for example on "No One :music industries. their likes, dis highly unlikely. Only ... But Also" which for this mas." Here" they leave questions, rather To prevent this ftt>m happen likes and fa- Celebrities aren't pop-rock band seems to offer more Keith Slettedahl, the lead than hitting home. ing again, here are a few tips on vorite foods s'AIIIre going to want you pop than rock. singer and guitarist, is a limited vo As songs slow down, like they how to behave when in the pres thinking it get to get you to "Not Only... But Also" kicks calist, but he gives himself extra do on the awful melody "No One ence of a celebrity. would impress know you when you off with the fist-pumping p~-rock amounts of melodic hooks to work Here," Slettedahl would be better them. know everything track, "Go Go Go," whic:;h has al with and his sheer enthusiasm goes off handing the microphone over to l. Be as calm as possible and don't The truth about them already. ready been snagged un-as a sound a long way in carrying the band's Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, who scream in their faces: is, it's a little creepy. track for NASCAR, fliid the band's best sugary tracks like "Coming produced two of the songs on the Realize that celebrities are nor Above all, don't you think they 10. Don't judge them or make as familiar songs have been featured Home." album. mal people too·. Most of them live know all of that stuff? I mean they sumptions about who they really on sitcoms such as 'Laguna Beach', The 88 are best when they're The band is signed with Is :normal, day-to-day lives just like did tell the magazine reporter all are: 'The OC', 'Grey's Anatomy', and following the typical formula that's land/Def Jam Records. ·us. Imagine how many screams that information. The certainty that you are 'One Tree Hill'. , landed them in many love-scene "Not Only... But Also" is the they must get on a daily basis. I'm wrong and way off track is at its Since making their debut and montages. third album by the Los Angeles sure they've had many migraines 4. Leave their children alone: peek. You wouldn't want someone attracting the attention of L.A. radio "Love You Anytime" powers band and was released on October due to star-struck fans. Usually that's enough said. to do the same to you. station NPR, The 88 have been off on a simple-yet-effective guitar 28. You could get hurt, but don't take it If you follow these few tips, much sought-after by the city's en- · riff, a mushy piano melody, while 'The first single, "Coming 2. When taking pictures: Don't con personal. They jY~t Wi!nt to protect you just may look cool and not tourage of filmmakers. "Waiting for The Next Drug" drops Home," was released on iTunes on tantly fla h them with your cam their offspring. Wouldn't you want make a fool of yourself in front of On "Not Only ... But Also," an array of decade-old sound . July 1, making them one of the era. to do the same? your idol. The 88 thrives for the fences, When the band veers off best-liked big-city band no one has They get enough of that from sounding like a band that wants to course from their typical sound, it ever heard of.

Jon B.'s "Helpless Romantic", the artist's fifth studio release, is available everywhere (Courtesy of My space Music).

same category as far as feel and ap subtle and calm tracks where he proach. sings about getting to know a girl The album is 90 percent mel and giving her what she wants for n a league of his own, Jon low and a dcfmite mood adjusting the night. B. is now back on track necessity. In many cases men want think with his fifth studio album Adding to a collection of good what Jon B. is saying in this track called "Helpless Romantic". music from Jon B he displays a but can not express it in the same The album was released on mellow side that we all have seen manner. October 28, 2008 on his independ in his past masterpieces. Most of the songs on the album ent label, Arsenal Records. The album includes the single, appear to be in very good transition R & B singer Jon B. has been "Helpless Romantic" where he from the beginning to the end. around the music business for some sings about being a helpless roman Jon B. seemed to have taken time now with hits such as "Some tic for a girl in which he is seeking. his time with the song order bein~: One to love", "They don't know", The first track, "Ooh So Sexy" that the tracks start out with the· and"[ do". sets the mood for the album. more upbeat tracks then sooth into The Multi-Platinum artist has The track is a mellow song the mellow~r and relaxing ones. proven to be an R and B icon with with a strong bass line. The majority if the album was. his 1997 platinum album 'Cool Paul Wall makes an appear organized by the singer/ songwriter/ Relax'. ance making the track sexy but with musician/ producer himself. Jon B. has also been doing pro swagger. It also contains a well-done duction and ghost writing for artists Jon B. has mastered the ap album cover that pays tribute Jeff. such as, Baby face, Michael Jack proach to making an R & B song Buckley. · son, and Toni Braxton. with a hip hop appeal to it. Overall the album is another: The sound of this album is very For example on his 1997 plat piece of artwork added to the scrap' mellow anq relaxed containing an inum album "Cool Relax", the hit book of Jon B.'s R&B collection,: eclectic mix of tracks influenced by single "Are You Still Down" fea with the release of "Helpless Ro-· several genres of music. tured the late Tupac Shakur and still mantic". There are songs for romance remains a sexy and mellow song to Jon B is ready to reclaim his· and songs to make people dance. play to this day. well deserved place in among the From hearing Jon B. albums in The track "Get What You greats of R & B. the past they seem to be all in the Want" displays Jon B. in his more CHRONICLE PAGE 6 NOVEMBER 10 , 2008 International' education series now underway Chris Alsina Staff Writer

he world is in the palm of your hands accord ing tq some. "Bringing the world to CSUSB and CSUSB to the world," that is what Professor Rosalie Gi acchino- Baker, Faculty Director of the International Institute, and the rest of the staff in the International Institute like to believe. The International I~stitute is having their "International Educa Pride Center student assistant and straight aUy, Stephanie Loera showing her support of the GLBT tion Week" from Nov. 5- 22. ( community, and her opposition of Proposition 8 (Yaneth HoiVChronicle). International Education Week in the Santos Manuel Student that to the students interested in the is a series of free events that started Union Theater (room 107) from 6- institute and its events. on Wed., Nov. 5 and continues 8p.m. Notable events are on Wed., daily through Fri., Nov. 20. The event is sponsored by the Nov. 12, a panel discussion on Proposition 8 paSsage brings Students are advised to find Asian Studies Program, Communi Japanese Animation and Manga, in some time to locate the events and cation Studies Department and the the Pine Room of the Lower Com get an education on different cul Department of Language, Literacy, mons from 6-8 p.m. mixed reactions on campus tural backgrounds and history. and Culture. The panel discussion is spon Students can find the Interna Dr. Larry Geraty, a recent Pres sored by the Department of Com Yaneth Hoil ment to think about what voting yes to marry," CSUSB student Jacob tional Education Week brochure in ident of La Sierra University, grew munications Studies, Film Studies Staff Writer arrd no actually meant. Solberg said. ''I'm asking for the the International Institute office lo up as a citizen of the world. Minor, the Asian Studies Program, The California's Teacher Asso rights that come with maniage and cated in University Hall, room 235. After studying jn eight cou.n the International Institute and the SUSB students remain ciation spent about $1 .25 million to for society to view my relationships The brochure states the day, tries, he received a Ph.D. in Hebrew University Diversity Committee. divided concerning support the fight against Proposi as equal and valid." the speaker, what they are ..wesent Bible and Biblical Archaeology The panelists for the discussion C~ their opinions on tion 8, yet the funding was not Stephanie Loera, a Pride Cen ing, where they are pr¢enting it from Harvard University. will consist of Dr. Robin Larsen Proposition 8 after the measure's enough when compared to the enor ter employee, is a strong supporter and the time students..,~m fmd them Dr. Geraty will be discussing from the Communication Studies Election Day passage. mous funding of those who sup of gay marriage rights and attended giving their present:ftion. the importance of intercultural Department, Dr. Joe Sanders from Proposition 8 narrowly passed ported it. pro-gay marriage protests and had Thy institute has numerous competence and will explain how the English Department, Prof. with 52 percent of the votes in "Proposition 8 passed because reactions of her own. sponsors from many departments to enhance our understanding of Makiko Amaya from the Depart f;1vor and 48 percent against. the supporters were more organ Loera attended several anti and programs on campus, such as various spiritual practices and ap ment of World Languages and Lit Angela Romagnoli, a graduate ized," said one CSUSB student Proposition 8 demonstrations the International Institute, the In preciation for interfaith dialogue. eratures, Prof. Suharu Ogawa from assistant at the Pride Center, said who chose to remain anonymous. around campus and describes the ternational Center, the Pfau Library "We want to get the sense of the Art Department and Colin she was disappointed with the re The organizations in favor of environment towards the "no on 8" and the University Diversity Com how life is internationally overseas , Haverty, a CSUSB !ltudent in the sults. Proposition 8 were mostly religious protesters as hostile and tense. mittee. and implement that here into our Asian Studies minor program. Proposition 8 would eliminate ones and have made various claims Loera said thou~h she is The next event bein,g held by college," Giacchano-Baker said. \ For more information on these marriages be- that describe straight, she believes that the GLBT the International Institute is Nov. Giacchano-Baker said that the events and others during the series, professors involved do their best to contact Dr. Giacchino-Baker by tween same-sex ~~Proposition 8 is in same-sex mar community/couples should be enti 10, with Dr. Larry Geraty. couples by riage as a viola tled to the same rights as straight He .will speak on "Interfaith take what they have learned over email at [email protected]. or by amending the fringing on one's tion of the couples. and Intercultural Communication" seas and in other countries and give telephone at (909) 537-7537. state constitution Constitutional sanctity of mar "Proposition 8 is infringing on to define mar ttights." riage. one's Constitutional rights," Loera riage as being be Romagnoli said said.,"If we want to be true to, the tween one man 'II!I!J!I!IIII.I!!I... ••••••ilthat no one reli- constitution we need to recognize and one woman. gion should define marriage and that the church and state are sepa Romagnoli said that "the she wonders what happened to the rate and that it'S' not fair to hold wording on Proposition 8 was con separation of church and state. everyone to one religious stan venient," which might have caused Romagnoli also hopes that the dard." some confusion among the voting passage of Proposition 8 will help Some students however dis population. people realize that more support is agreed with, the legalization of Confusion about Proposition 8 necessary from the gay, lesbian, bi same-sex marriage and thus in sup- can be seen as various CSUSB stu sexual and transgender (GLBT) and port of Proposition 8, and argue that dents were asked how they voted straight community. same::S'ex couples already have on the same-sex marriage measure. "I believe entirely in equal equal rights and marriage is a more Several students had to take a mo- rights. Everyone should be allowed religious institution. Musical imposters ready to perform at student union Ivann la Alay Staff Writer

ig name artists like Beyonce, will be per forming at CSUSB. Kind of. The Cross Cultural Center is h.osting an event called Hip Hop Impostors, where students and staff members can perform as look-alike· artists from different music genres. Hip Hop Impostors is taking place on Wed., Nov. 12 from 4-6 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union Event Center, and gives stu dents and faculty the opportunity to imitate their favorite artist. CSUSB student, Charlene Casimiro, is the coordinator of the event, in it's third consecutive year. Students can perform as musi~ cians and celebrity impersonators, without having to necessarily lo.ok CSUSB student Yodit Woldemariam, who performed as Beyonce in like the star they are mimicking. the 2006 Hip Hop Imposters show (lvannia Alay/Chronicle). CSUSB student Yodit Walde mariam participated in the event and see how others interpret them" their material was ready two years ago, as she imitated Bey said Hunter. event. once. Hunter is not participating this The CCC bad 10 students par "Hip Hop Imposters is a fun year, but he encourages other stu ticipating in the mock-performance, event,'' Woldemariam said. She ac dents to participate. but so far 20 students are signed up knowledged that the event intro The event was very popular in to perform. The CCC expects more duced her to the Cross Cultural previous years at the CCC. students to participate, despite their Genter (CCC), where she is now Hip Hop Imposters has been rule to sign up in advance. employed. moved to the Event Center to ac Participants arc only allowed CSUSB student Joshua Hunter commodate the expected turn out. two minutes on stage to prove their participated in last year's event. On Nov. 5, participants were· talents, and the contest winner will "It's so fun to imitate artists invited to the CCC to make sure receive $100. • s CHRONICLE PAGE 7 NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Minority ·involvement is eight yearsI too late Elena Martinez than ever before. minority voters had turned out the Staff Writer According to statistics from the last two elections like they did this Georgia Secretary of State's office, year, George W. Bush would not he other day when I the number of newly registered have been elected (or appointed), was vo.ti~g, I noticed African-American voters in Geor and then re-elected, President. . T somethmg new. gia rose about 38 percent from the Many say that minorities Standing in line, I saw a lot of 2004 to 2008 elections. showed up this year to vote for faces like mine. Seeing reports like this across someone who looks like them and They were the faces of minori the nation, I realized something. will best represent their interests. ties. It's all our fault. Thus, the minority excite~ent over Don't get me wrong, I've been What is? Lots of horrible the candidacy of Barack Obama. voting for years and I've seen things, starting with the last eight But wait, Obama policies (in plenty of minorities vote. years of the Bush administration. cluding those on minorities) differ However, it was never like That's right. I just blamed eight in almost no way from the Gore or this. years of failed foreign policy, an Kerry proposals during the last two It was immediately clear that unending war and conservative ide Democratic candidacies. this year is different. ologies on the minoritY voting pop Yet obviously, many of these And it is. I checked it out. ulation. new minority voters were content to The national numbers aren't in And honestly, it's true. stay home during those elections. yet, but it is clear that minority vot Florida, voter fraud, hanging It took a nearly politically ers turned out much more this year chads and everything else aside, if identical candidate with a darker skin tone to get them to the voting booth. Sad. In fact, it's pathetic. Sorry, but i'm not going to be the one congratulating us on finally being politically active. Instead I'm going to scold us for being irresponsible and apa thetic for years and only letting our / own race-driven ideologies drag us Sen. Barack Obama motivates the minorities to get out and vote (courtesy of Jndystar.com). into the political world that shapes ,· . . our lives. For the past eight years, many As a military veteran, I have drawn to a certain "colorful" candi ~ ' Shame on us. were content to sit out as their sons many friends who have been di- date, then fine. Great, you showed Minorities rail against media and daughters struggled overseas, rectly affected by decisions made up. and everyone else being race-ob as the economy tanked and as many during the last two presidential Well, you were supposed to. In 1 sessed, and argue that they should other things they. now lament hap- terms. fact, you're late. But, now you see see substance over color. pened, apparently simply because I'd hate to think that my fa that your vote has an impact. And yet this election has they didn't identify with the candi- vorite sergeant was blinded in Iraq I think you should have known shown that a large number of mi dates' color. in 2006 because my minority broth- that already. norities are just tli~ same way -or ! call foul. Even worse, I call ers and sisters couldn't make it to 'our forefathers didn't shed even worse! racism. the voting booth to vote for white blood, sweat and tears to gain us a This year, some minorities Not only can political involve- candidates. right that was worthless. Minorities flood voting booths In 2008 (Courtesy ofTruveo.com). chose to find substance only within ment affect your life, it can cost lfyouju t recently entered the It's in all our best intere t that · color. others theirs. political realm because you were we never forget that again.

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.. Serving the CSUSB campus for 4 2 years Monday, November 10, 2008 Vol. 42, Issue 5 15-10 drill helps Coyotes dig deep

Chris Baker The suggestion launched a new The 'Yates rallied from three Staff Writer addition to the practi.ce itinerary, a set-points to notch a 27-25 game, drill aptly named "15-10." one win, in their three-set sweep of obel Peace prize win The 15-10 drill splits the team the Tritons. ner Elie Wiesel once into two groups. One side consists "It has helped a lot," Granados N said, "Sometimes, of the starting rotation, minus said, "When we're down in a game even if you lose, you win." Meghan Haas, and the other is the we can say 'just like practice." ' The same holds true for the best defensive unit. The drill not only teaches the CSUSB's women's volleyball team. The starting squad is put in a team how to comeback from a siz "Losing provides an opportu scenario where they are down 10 to able deficit, it creates a game-type nity to learn where to improve," 15 and must come back to win in a atmosphere. Head Coach Kim Chemiss said. game to 25. As the players change from Losing, however, has been a "We do it two to three times a teammates to opponents the court rarity for Cherniss and her team practice," becomes a battle since she's been at CSUSB. Cherniss said, field. The women's volleyball team "It's fun to watch The drill addressed "The last time has won five of. the previous seven because Meghan an area where the we played, I got a CCAA titles. [Haas] refuses to little into it," / "We were largely unchal- let her team tef!m felt they could Washington said. lenged," Cherniss sa\Q, "We didn't lose." improve on. But even with learn a lot about ~here we were The drill ad the spirited prac- vulnerable." dressed an area 111111!!!1!11!!!1!!1!!!1!11!11!11I!IJ!I!!I!!I!!IIII!III!I!I!II!IJI!!Irl tice the players That ended earlier this season where the team remain a team. I when the team, undefeated and felt they could improve on. "It gets pretty competitive," ranked No. 1 in the country, fell to "We came to the conclusion, Granados said. "But it's a good UC San Diego 3-2. when we're ahead, we do well. thing." The CSUSB volleyball team When we're behind, we don't do The volleyball team is on their not only lost the game, but their well," senior hitter Jessica Grana way to another CCAA title and a prestigious ranking as well. dos said. high seed in the NCAA tournament. At the following practice Senior Blocker Jennifer Wash Cherniss understands what it Cherniss questioned her ladies in ington agreed, adding, "When we will take for this team to battle search for answers on how to im- were down it was hard to come through a loaded western region. prove. bring ourselves back." "We'll probably play thre "Maybe we need to work on But the revenge game against nail-biters in a row [in the NCAA something when we're dbwn," UC San Diego showed that the 15- tournament]," Cherniss said. Jessica Granados and Samantha Middleboro block against UCSD (Courtesy of Robert Whiteh~ad). freshmen Mercedes Winchester 10 drill wasn 't'just another exer- Then, we will see what the 15- said. cise. 10 is all about. Slim chance better than none .. , Danniella Erickson "I think it's a slim chance, but Bocanegra said. "We need a couple from them." Staff Writer if we get that chance I think we're of teams to lose this weekend at the Bocanegra may have a coach going to take full advantage of it conference tournament." . ing advantage because his brother he women's soccer and have a very good run in the Nov. 10 is the day the Coyotes is part of the U.S. Soccer Team team kicks in honors playoffs," head coach Diego Bo find out if they will advance to the He picks his brother's brain T while they await their canegra said. play-offs. about the coaches and how they op destiny - an end to their season or a The girls received a wave of The team still practices as if erate. chance to reach the NCAA West inspiration after their final regular they are going to the regional and Boc;anegra is a former soccer Regionals. season game against Cal State remains hopeful, according to Bo player and said there isn't a big dif Sophomore midfielder Ashley Dominguez Hills. canegra. ference between men's and Haagsma was voted to ESPN Mag In the last game against the "This is one of the best teams women's soccer. azine's college division All-District Taros, they scored the winning goal I've ever coached," Bofanegra said. He feels he makes a bigger im 8 Academic Second Team. two seconds before time expired. "It's easy to work with this group. I pact on women's soccer because he "1 had no idea until I came to "If we would have tied that don' t even deal with them for the can appeal to the mental and tacti practice and one of the girls told game, now looking back, we'd be first fifteen minutes (of practic·e ). cal aspects of the game. me," Haagsma said. in the top of the tournament for They can run themselves through He also enjoys helping the Haagssma is a nursing student sure," Bocanegra said. the warm-up and everything." team in other areas that don't have and holds a 3.91 GPA. Over 400 fans supported the Bocanegra has been coaching to deal with pure physical abilities. Four of the six Coyotes to re team on their senior game against youth girls for eight to nine years "Last year was getting the re ceive All-CCAA honors were the Taros. Bocanegra definitely be and previously coached 12 to 14 spect back for the program and this women soccer players. lieves the support from the stands girls on the team. year was proving they can play with The team defeated Cal State helped the team with their victory. · "It's part of the reason they get anyone," Bocanegra said. Dominguez Hills 3- 1 on Nov. 2. "The way they've been playing along. I know what I'm getting The Coyotes have done all Their victory may give them an op all year, the attendance has steadily from them," Bocanegra said. "I they can to prepare for West Re- Unity Bedingfield and her team hope to reach the NCAA West Re portunity to advance to the NCAA been growing because they're fun know what type of coaching . gionals. ' West Regional. gionals for the first time since 2003 (Danniella Erickson/Chronicle). to watch and they're a good team," they've had. I know what to expect All they can do no~ is wait Finding freedom with every stride

Jo'h Ross Alexander her muse, bet escape, her freedom. She served as the team's cap to not be mentally supportive," Staff Writer "It was my way of getting it all tain during her junior and senior Brandt said. "When 1 came here to out," Brandt said. "It helped me years. CSUSB, Coach Burleson made me · unning has served as deal with that void that was left in "That was the first time in feel so comfortable and put me at an escape for Senior my world." school history that any girls team ease with the team." Cross Country Cap Brandt hails from the small, from our school went to any state During her junior year at tain, Kari Brandt. quiet town of Green Valley Lake, championship," Brandt said. "That CSUSB, Brandt improved her com Two weeks before Brandt's CA and comes from a family of meant so much to me and my munication skills as a resident as high school graduation, her good runners and fitness enthusiasts. team." sistant for the residence halls. friend died. "What can I say, we are one Brandt chose CSUSB because "Being an RA helped me with "I couldn't believe that hap big active family," Brandt said. her older sister ran here. After visit communicating with others so pened," Brandt said. "Graduating "They keep me and I keep them ing the campus, she decided that it much," Brandt said. "It helps me was so bittersweet, but I know that going. Its basically a win-win situ was the right fit for her. talk with my teammates a lot better she is in a better place." ation." Another reason why Brandt than I have in the past." Brandt needed an escape and a Brandt attended Rim of the chose to attend CSUSB was the For Brandt, running is just as way to deal with the loss of her Kari Brandt is the captain of the cross country team (Jon Ross World High School where her team coaching staff. She said they made easy as breathing. friend. Alexander/Chronicle). went to the state championship her feel at home. Nothing can hold her back Through running, she found three years in a row. "My high school coach tended from running toward her dreams.

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