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September 15, 2005 California State University Monterey Bay’s Student-Run Newspaper Dedicated to Informing the Campus Community V.12 No. l

Kimber Solana, Staff Reporter he decided something had to [email protected] change. “It is not how we want to pro­ As of this semester, hope vide this service, but budgetary of reading books through constraints or the inability to Electronic Reserve is dead. obtain digital rights permission The web-based system, have caused this change,” said Electronic Reserve (E-res), Robnett. that allows students and fac­ Publishers ultimately decide ulty access to reading materials how much they want to charge online, has become the victim the library for the use of their of rising copyright costs and a publications. limited budget. Publishers also determine the The library has been forced costs of their materials by tak­ RIP to remove book chapters from ing into account the length of the Electronic Reserve system, the course and the number of but is allowed to keep journal students attending the class. and magazine articles online. “The costs are there and are Electronic Reserve “When an instructor requests real,” said Robnett. “Paying a book chapter or chapters for these costs year after year also reserve,” said Library Director meant that fewer library materi­ Cut down in its prime, Bill Robnett, “we now put the als could be purchased for the Image manipulated by Rachel Kane actual physical book on reserve CSUMB collections.” survived by Blackboard. at the library.” Along with rising costs, the Robnett proposed the library has also experienced an Lockdown...... 2 Men’s soccer...... 7 Blue Fin...... 12 changes over the summer after increase of publishers denying INSIDE Arson...... 3 Sailing coach...... S CD Compilation.... 13 seeing the cost of maintaining digital rights for their assets. Pres. Selection...... 4 Basketball recuits...... 9 Miss Epiphany...... 14 Electronic Reserve rise every This forces students and Green Energy...... 5 War re-enactment.. 10 Letters...... 15 year. Costs have risen from libraries to buy the materials Sports fee...... 6 Sir Mix-a-Lot...... 11 News Briefs...... 16 $6,000 to $7,000 in the first themselves, increasing the prof­ year to over $25,000 last year. its for publishers and expand­ It was last year when Robnett ing their markets. saw the tally of the costs when ERES continued on page 3 s"'" .

Alleged rape investigation halted friends soon after, according to the report. Adam Joseph, Managing Editor waiting room at the Community According to the University The night began low-key as the The accuser and the suspect [email protected] Hospital of the Monterey Police Department’s police report, accuser and three of her friends found themselves alone in her Peninsula and cried. sometime between the hours of “kicked back,” drank beer, and room later that night. They had Just before midnight on the Her Residential Advisor, 10 p.m. and 12:24 a.m. on August read tarot cards in her room. The around three beers apiece by Sunday before the start of Larry Lindquist, brought her to 20, she alleged that she had been 29-year-old suspect, a TAT major then and began kissing. the Fall Semester, a female the hospital around 6:30pm that raped in her dorm room in the 211 the accuser had met on myspace. RAPE continued on page 3 freshman at CSUMB sat in a evening. residence hall. com, joined her and three of her News Events Res Halls locked round the clock ‘Safety Hours’ implemented in response to theft Friday, Sept 16 thru 18 Monterey Jazz Festival Scott Horbaly, Staff Reporter halls. lessen their workload.” honestly had no more than 10 e- The oldest outdoor jazz [email protected] “Ultimately we decided 24 However, Keller insists that a mails back from students,” said festival in the country. hours was the way to go,” said mass e-mail was sent to students Keller. Happening at the Monterey What Residential Life refers to as RHA President Stacie Keller. via Open Forum last semester to She continued by saying that Fairgrounds and Exposition For students like Thomas if enough students felt strongly Park. “24-Hour Safety Hours” has been White, who didn’t know about “So if my girlfriend about the new policy it could be Call (831) 373-3366 for enforced in all residential halls the new policy until he came wants to drop by or I reversed, but it would have to go ticket availability. and North Quad suites and apart­ ments since Aug. 29. home on Aug. 29, the decision is want to visit a friend through the RHA board and that problematic. would take time. Monday, Sept. 19 and 26 Instead of locking main doors in another building, “So if my girlfriend wants to On the other hand, Roger 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., doors it’s going to require drop by or I want to visit a friend Tanioka, a CSUMB student, Tabling for on-campus will be locked 24 hours a day. planning,” in another building, it’s going voter registration in Residential Housing Association -THOMAS WHITE didn’t think the new safety mea­ the Main Quad. (RHA) suggested the new devel­ to require planning,” said White. sures were a bad thing and cited Contact Lindsey Stetson opment late last semester due “Instead of an ‘increase in secu­ the locking procedures at other rity’ it feels more like the [resi­ universities as “much worse.” (805) 901-3698 for more to ongoing grievances of stolen poll students on the issue. “We information. items and strangers entering the dent advisors] and UPD trying to

Tuesday, Sept. 20 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Town hail meeting for stu­ dents to give feedback on the selection of CSUMB’s new president. Held in the University Centers Fireplace Living room

Friday, Sept. 23 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Gamma Zeta Alpha will host a dance for CSUMB students in the University Center Balllroom.

Saturday, Sept. 24 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. MPCC Second Annual Texas Hold ‘em Charity Roundup will take place at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Music, food, no-host PHOTOS BY KIMBER SOLANA bar and amateur poker. In honor of the September 11th trag­ Proceeds go to support edy, the College Republicans dedicated a local non-profit organiza­ tions. memorial in front of the Dining Commons. It included two flags symbolizing the Twin Thursday, Sept. 29 Towers. Patriotic messages such as "Never 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Forget" and "Thank you NYFD" were writ­ Vocalist, composer and ten with chalk on the sidewalks on the arranger, Perla Batalla, will perform at the World anniversary of the attack. Theatre. $25 - general admission $22 - group admission $10 - CSUMB students

2 Otter Realm | Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2 005 News

The changes in E-Res have not Apartment fire could be arson E-res ...from page 1 been easy to some faculty. “I E-Res was developed to give do think the E-Res crisis over the residents were unharmed. fellow resident on Fredericksburg, students the ability to access summer has made it difficult for Tyler Farm, Saff Reporter The resident of the apartment Lisa Ciraulo, a senior at CSUMB articles and other reading mate­ many faculty members,” said GS [email protected] collected some of his belongings said, “I have no idea. This is the rials round the clock. The library Professor Julie Shackford-Bradley. before the place was boarded up first time I have heard.about this. introduced E-Res five years ago To be ready for the fall semes­ After an alleged arson at 3125 and residential life relocated him. I am shocked that they wouldn’t by digitizing articles and book ter, Shackford-Bradley created Fredericksburg Court, police have Within the hours of 7 p.m. and inform other residents on the street chapters that were not in the her own PDF files and hired few leads and a burglary at the 2 a.m. the next day, the apart­ of something as big as arson.” CSUMB library collection. someone to scan her files over residence to investigate. ment was broken into through the The Dean of Residential Life, “Because it is web based, stu­ the summer. Police and firefighters boards and a large sum of cash Andy Klingelhoefer said, “First dents at 3 a.m. in the morning or Shackford-Bradley is one of responded to the fire on Aug. 18. was stolen. of all, it is not known if the fire a student who is in Alabama or many faculty members who Alaska can access the files they According to the police report, “a Police are still investigating was arson, burglary or accidental. have decided to use Blackboard, need,” said Robnett. an online classroom tool, to pro­ plug outlet behind a burnt couch” the arson and burglary. Lt. Earl The office of Residential Life and “It allowed me to provide stu­ vide readings and assignments was the initial assumed culprit for Lawson of the University Police Alliance Management have been dents access to course materials for their students. the fire. Department said that some evi­ and continue to be concerned well in advance,” said Professor “The alternative the library Chris Pentony, assistant to the dence, including fingerprints, was about student safety.” Benjamin Nurse. proposed is not viable,” said California State Fire Marshall, found at the scene. Police units continually patrol “E-Res also cut down on the Shackford-Bradley. “There indicated after further investigation The resident was unable to the East Campus apartments amount of copying I had to do should have been some consul­ that, “the source and location of be contacted for comment. The throughout the day. which reduced our department tation between the library and ignition is suspicious and currently police report states that he had no The University Police, accord­ copy budget and dispersed the the provost or the deans of the being investigated as arson.” idea who would want to bum his ing to Lawson, “will continue to cost of copying amongst the stu­ departments to help faculty find The fire was contained within house down. investigate for a while.” dents who needed hardcopies of alternatives when they arrived the single apartment and the other When asked about the arson, readings,” said Nurse. back at school.”

nine out of ten sexual assault cases,” said Rape is dealt with by authorities in a man­ proceed with criminal charges against the ...from page 1 Lt. Lawson. ner that assures the victim of retaining their assailant and I chose not to. I understand According to the police report, the sus­ A 2004 study led by Harvard University right to privacy. Every county in California that if I chose not to proceed with criminal pect asked the accuser at that point if she concluded that 72 percent of female college has their own protocol for sexual assault. charges now, my case may be weakened if wanted to have sex. She said she didn’t. rape victims were intoxicated at the time of In Monterey County, there is the Sexual I choose to proceed at a later date.” Eight beers and three Captain Morgan the incident. Assault Response Team (SART) made up The accuser left CHOMP around 4 a.m., shots later, the accuser remembers wak­ “I can’t recall one incident (sexual of three people who are contacted when a nearly ten hours after she arrived. Huerta ing up on her bed, face down on the bed assault) in all my years here (CSUMB) that sexual assault is reported. A police officer, explained the examination process of a with her pants off. The suspect was rub­ alcohol or drugs was not involved,” said a nurse, and an advocate from the Monterey rape victim to gather evidence is like a bing some type of liquid on her left leg Lt. Lawson. Rape Crisis Center make up that three party “pap smear for the entire body.” and the buttock area. The accuser said was According to the American Council for team in and around CSUMB’s location. This lengthy process involves an exam­ completely naked. He then asked her for Drug Education, 55 percent of female The police officer is there to take the iner swabbing every part of the victim’s another condom because the one he had students and 75 percent of male students report. The nurse tends to any needed body including under fingernails and teeth. was full, according to her statement. involved in acquaintance rape admit to medical attention and gathers any available At 3 p.m. on Aug. 23, the accuser met Under California law it is illegal to having been drinking or using drugs when evidence from the victim’s body and the with Lt. Lawson, one of the investigat­ have sex with someone who is intoxicated. the incident occurred. advocate from the MRCC is present solely ing officers on the case, at the UPD. She Sally Huerta, Director of the Monterey for support. told Lt. Lawson that she didn’t want the Rape Prevention Program at the MRCC, “In her sober mind earlier that If the police officer arrives before the nurse police to continue with the investigation explained, “In her sober mind earlier that night, she said no when [the and the counselor, he/she must wait until the of the incident. night, she said no when [the suspect] asked. other two arrive before taking the report. “FBI statistics say that two percent of suspect] asked. Even if she Even if she consented later on that night in The rights of sexual assault victims are all sexual assault cases reported turn out an intoxicated state, it is still rape.” consented later on that night particularly unique compared to victims’ to be false,” said Huerta. “It’s unlikely that The suspect lives in the East Campus in an intoxicated state, it is rights in other crimes, and it is the police a woman would go through the humiliat­ housing on Spotsylvania Court. The pro­ officer’s duty to make sure that these rights ing and rigorous rape examination if she still rape." cess of gathering evidence to arrest this are known and understood by the victim. wasn’t raped.” student for rape began at the request of the -SALLY HUERTA “We (police) are required to tell them “There are several reasons why victims accuser, following her report. (victims) that they have the choice to press of rape become reluctant to pursue criminal “This would be classified as an acquain­ charges or to not press charges,” explained charges. The victim may feel as though tance rape,” said Lt. Earl Lawson of the “When students get to college they feel Lt. Lawson. pressing charges would result in a constant UPD. “Alcohol and/or controlled sub­ invincible,” said Alaina Dunn, resident The victim is asked to read and complete reminder,” said Huerta. “Sometimes the stances were used by the victim and the director. the “Sexual Violence Victim Information victim begins to question their own actions suspect.” “Alcohol is part of the experience. This Checklist.” and may even feel sorry for the suspect.” Alcohol is a common element involved overrides their judgment and something The checklist asks the victim to circle Both parties involved remain students at in sex crimes and rapes on all college cam­ like rape seems far away, like it only hap­ “yes” or “no” in response to statements CSUMB as well as residents of on-cam­ puses. “It’s (alcohol) involved in around pens to other people.” such as, “I understand.. .1 have the right to pus housing.

Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2005 | Otter Realm | 3 News HPW now CSUMB presidential search has begun

Annette Partida, Staff Reporter the CSUMB’s Academic a major [email protected] Senate. Pathway to a President Fernandez also Tyler Fann, Staff Reporter serves on the Advisory yler ann csumb edu CSUMB’s presidential search has T _F @ . GRAPHIC BY JENNIE BANTA officially started. Committee of the Board to the Initial meeting of the Advisory Committe Working its way in a hierar­ Trustee Committee for the to determine job description (late summer 2005) After 10 years and many name chical schematic, Associated Selection of the President changes, Human Performance Students have held their first town (ACTCSP). and Wellness (HPW), has hall meeting yesterday in the UC Chancellor Charles become a major at CSUMB. Reed will have the Description of job posted by ACTCSP Ballroom. Students voiced their (fall 2005) “Everyone’s enthusiastic concerns and asked questions. final decision in and energized to go,” said Dr. “We put the town hall meet­ choosing who will Bobbi Bonace, Department report directly ing on, because there is only Inital screening and private interviews Chair of HPW. to him. one student sitting on one of two (late winter 2006) HPW has 27 students committees,” said AS Senator Some students enrolled in the Major Pro-sem­ Zachary Kasow. remain disheart­ inar class, which is more than ened about the “We want to be able to voice Campus visits and finalist panels situation. “The Bonace expected. our concerns to our AS President, [open to the public] The HPW major is slated to Ren Herring, so he can take them last president (mid-spring 2006) help students “develop com­ to the table for us,” said Kasow. didn’t do anything prehensive expertise in the The Board of Trustees has a that sticks out in my mind,” said human body’s development two-page policy on the selection Final decision made by search committee and functions,” according to of the presidents of the CSU. senior BUS major (mid-to-late spring 2006) the CSUMB catalog. There are five people on the board Lee Dominguez. At many other campuses, and the entire process has been “The person that they select needs to interact this major would be referred outlined to take a year. New president enters academic school year with the students and not to as Kinesiology, which is the The objective is to have some­ (fall 2006) study of the anatomy, physiol­ one permanently fill the position act like they’re better than There will ogy and mechanics of body by the fall of the next academic us,” said senior ESSP major be another movement. school year. Chantel Todd. town hall the people in “The most valuable clients “Chancellor Reed has the final Others have trust in those in meeting in the charge, I have faith UC Living Room, Sept. 20. It are our students,” said Bonace. decision on who will be selected,” charge of the academic arena. HCOM Professor Dr. John that they will make the right will be held Wednesday evening HPW is available as a major or said Daniel Fernandez, chair of Berteaux said, “When it comes to decision.” at 7-9 p.m. a minor for students interested in wellness, sports or human development. Four concentrations within the major are designed to help students accomplish their spe­ Library groundbreaking stalled cific career goals, as well as five minors, which Bonace felt Leslie Connolly, Staff Reporter Campus planning and develop­ set the new costs by reducing the Telecommunication Infrastructure were the building blocks to the [email protected] ment employees are in the process text volume number to 700,000. Upgrade (TIU) project is currently development of the major. The current library contains underway. There have been a few stu­ Groundbreaking for the new Original plans for 70,000 volumes. This will allow the university dents who have graduated with CSUMB Library is being post­ Dangoria is “committed to not to update the “telecommunication the library were a minor in HPW and have poned for up to eight months while impacting functionality with a infrastructure” here on campus, gained employment in the the blue prints are being revised drawn up In 2001-02. smaller library plan.” which provides wiring for e-mail local area. due to insufficient funds. Developing costs The downsizing would not be and phones for all the buildings on Elizabeth Wehman, 20, who drastic. According to Dangoria, campus. According to Niraj Dangoria, have since risen and is now majoring in HPW, was associate vice president of campus one design feature that may not There are also plans for new fac­ excited to hear about the new development and operations, the resulted in a $10 make the cut is an outdoor gar­ ulty and staff housing located near major. funds required to complete the million need. den terrace. North Quad and talks of 6th Street “I am really interested in planned 840,000-volume library Dangoria said the newly designed student housing. becoming a message therapist are not available. library has an estimated ground These two plans have not and I feel that majoring in Original plans for the library were breaking of eight months given suf­ been finalized or scheduled for HPW will help me achieve my drawn up in 2001-02. Developing ficient time to revise and restructure groundbreaking. goal,” said Wehman. of developing a downsizing of the costs have since risen and resulted the existing library blue print. original library they hope will off­ in a $10 million need. Along with the new library, the

4 Otter Realm | Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2 005 News Campus telecommunications to recieve upgrade working in the streets. Chad Ghiron, Staff Reporter These are old systems [email protected] and we don’t have good maps to tell us what we Over the next 18 months major are getting into. We also construction on campus will don’t expect to make it improve the Telecommunication through 18 months with infrastructure for students, staff out one outage.” and faculty. Telephone outages The Telecommunication could occur during the Infrastructure Upgrade Project time when the old tele­ (TIU) project will replace phone poles and street­ Building 41 with Building lights are removed. 41 A, which will provide the The TIU Project will school with reliable, state-of- include easy access to the-art Telecommunication the underground infra­ Infrastructure, including new structure in case of any computer equipment. problems. An electrical facility in “If the system fails Building 32, also known as the in one place it will still Co-Generation Plant, will support work,” said Tebo. “It will the new library. re-route itself until an IT Old telephone poles along Sixth person is able to fix the Avenue will be replaced and new broken section.” street lights will be added. Information about the Construction will take place project can be found at mostly on Third and Sixth Avenue http://cdo.csumb.edu/ within the next month, but stu­ site/x5276.xml or http:// dents can expect construction on The black lining will be where the primary trenching construction is done on campus. IMAGE PROVIDED BY IT DEPARTMENT news.csumb.edu/site/ all other campus streets as well. will be detours which can be taken During the street construction, telephone service. x9877.xml as well as through Construction workers are at any point of the construction there also might be some outages Michael Tebo, TIU Project regular posts on FirstClass. only allowed to have 200 feet of schedule for people dependent on throughout the campus, which manger said, “There might be trenches open at all times so there cars to get to and from classes. could include power, Internet and some unplanned outages while California State University system to get green Rachel Kane, Editor in Chief “The costs of wind and solar of the projected 50 while the electricity from renewable energy tively we will do more renew­ [email protected] are being reduced every year,” other 40 would come from “cost sources by 2014. able power.” said Joshua Lynch, Green Peace effective co-generation” energy, Currently, the CSU system The CSU system is also in the The California State University National student organizer. according to Pettis. buys 15 percent of its electrical process of developing its own system could soon be seeing Len Pettis, project manager The co-generation energy energy from renewable sources, version of the Leadership and greener buildings. in charge of the CSU renew­ would consist of “using a fuel according to Pettis, a majority of Energy Environmental Design Associated Students in partner­ able energy initiative, said the source to generate power and it coming from wind. (LEED) for its buildings. ship with Green Peace have played California State University sys­ using the waste heat for another Despite advances toward LEED is a green building rating an indispensable role in pushing tem hopes to reach a 15 percent process,” said Pettis, making fuel greener campuses, CSU students system developed by the Unitéd for a CSU-wide resolution to that energy consumption reduction source energy more efficient. and Green Peace have asked for States Green Building Council. would increase campus use of by 2010. “Over 14,000 students on CSU more. They’re asking for a renew­ “We are committed to trying to renewable energy sources. According to Lynch, the CSU campuses over the last two years able energy raise. achieve the equivalent of a silver “It’s been an ongoing campaign system has reduced energy use have asked the chancellor’s office “The student involvement is LEED standard,” said Pettis. by most of the CSUs to try and by almost 30 percent in the last for a long term visionary sustain­ what has raised the request to 17 On Sept. 18, Associated get more renewable energy in the 30 years. ability policy,” said Lynch. mega-watts,” said Carlson. “And Students in partnership with CSU system,” said Zoe Carlson, The renewable energy resolu­ “The CSU is finally responding the goal is for 17 megawatts of Green Peace will be taking stu­ Associated Students environmen­ tion, up for review on Sept. 20 and finally developing one of the solar energy by 2014.” dents to Long Beach for the meet­ tal senator. in Long Beach, also includes the most visionary and comprehen­ According to Pettis, the CSU ing of the CSU Board of Trustees “The campaign was organized goal of reaching 50 megawatts of sive environmental policies in the will definitely make the 10- that will determine the fate of the by Greenpeace.” self-generated power for CSUs country,” Lynch said. megawatt mark and “if the tech­ renewable energy resolution. Renewable energy includes by 2014. The resolution also includes the nology presents itself we can All students are welcome to energy sources such as wind and Renewable energy sources goal to meet or exceed the pro­ change our goal. join the caravan. solar power. would account for 10 megawatts curement of 20 percent of CSU If we can do it cost effec­

Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2005 | Otter Realm | 5 Sports

was only a couple of bucks to get in [to the games] and they would Sport fee be like ‘oh, never mind I’m just Baseball team gets a facelift going to get drunk and go to some party instead.’ But now we can hits gym invite them and be like ‘hey get drunk and come cheer us on.’” Erin Nokes, Staff Reporter The sports referendum doesn’t [email protected] just cover the OSC, according to Bill Trumbo, director of CSUMB The Otter Sports Center (OSC) is Athletics. not the first place someone might Only about $2 per every $25 take a prospective student when fee paid per student each semester giving a tour of CSUMB. goes to the intramural and recre­ The lack of working equipment ational sports, which includes the and space are obvious reasons. OSC, and is used mainly to keep Last spring semester a vote the gym free for students. was cast to create more funding “Twenty dollars of every for the OSC and Otter athletics twenty-five dollars paid goes to through the Sports Referendum. intercollegiate sports for insur­ But the $25 a student increase ance, student health, buses, trips, etc.,” said Trumbo. PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON doesn’t seem to have hit the gym Our national pasttime breathes life onto the dusty ball fields of Fort Ord. quite yet. The low fee from the sports referendum may change a little, Students now receive free ers coming from junior colleges, but not by much. Ashleen Aimes, Staff Reporter admission to all sporting events a lot of responsibility will be In order to keep up with infla­ Ashleen_Aimes@csumb . EDU on campus and the fee is sup­ placed on them. tion, the $25 per semester fee posed to help make repairs to One transfer player said, “He will increase each semester until the OSC as well as other sports Two in the afternoon rolls around, definitely makes us work. hard. $30 is reached. clubs’ centers. while Rich Aldrete watches his We have to work a lot harder Overall, students looking for “All I know is that I voted for players take off after practice. than where I came from.” major changes to the OSC as it because I thought it would ben­ He sits down on the wire “I haven’t seen them play yet, a result of the sports referen­ efit the employees and give more bench in front of the newly orga­ not one. If they weren’t aca­ dum vote might not get what they money to the athletics and people nized Snack Shop, wearing his demically eligible, I didn’t want are expecting at least not yet. are complaining that they haven’t CSUMB Baseball shirt, with them,” said Aldrete about his According to Trumbo, he is work­ seen any changes,” said OSC O.T.T.E.R. RR.I.D.E. printed on new players. ing on the problem. employee Sharawn Elamin, the sleeve. “I want them to respect each The OSC has recently acquired It’s true much of the gym “This is what we are after,’’said other, the game, their oppo­ Andrea Kenney as the new assis­ equipment is still in need of Aldrete. nents, classmates, teachers, and tant manager. repairs, but since the referen­ This will be Aldrete’s first umpires,” said Rich. “Being team- PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON Kenney was hired as softball Going, going, gone! dum has passed both Nicole coaching position. Fifty-seven orientated is my main focus.” coach in May and now plans to Sanderson, 20, and Karina Farley, players showed up at their first Aldrete has carried over the years professionally with them, bring a fresh look to the OSC. 19, two members of the women’s meeting Friday, Aug. 26. “There same philosophy from his acad­ as well as the Cardinals and volleyball team, are feeling fine will be cuts. There are only 36 emy to CSUMB. the Brewers. During off sea­ about the referendum. lockers in our meeting room,” “My job is to graduate players son of his professional career, “You would tell [people] it said Aldrete. and keep them academically eli­ he worked camps and run clinics “I have a few strict, but simple, gible,” said Aldrete. “I treat my with kids. rules. No facial hair at all. No players like adults. I have trust He started the Aldrete base­ flipped hats or bills. Shirts must in them. I want them to know I ball academy in 1997, which be tucked in at all times. would do anything for them, and developed kids from the age of I’m an old-fashioned coach. want them to feel the same way eight to 25. I’m strict, so most players are about me.” Outside of baseball, Aldrete scared to death,” said Aldrete. A Monterey native, he spent is getting married Oct. 8 to I’m very confident with the much of his younger years grow­ Stephanie Olaeta. appointment of Rich Aldrete,” ing up on the Peninsula. “I am really happy because she said Director of Athletics Bill Rich Aldrete graduated from loves to be a part of baseball. She Trumbo. Monterey High School in 1983, is out here working just as hard Aldrete entered a tough posi­ and headed off to UC Berkeley, as us on this field. tion within his first year being where he played four years of They graduated from the same that this CCAA conference is the baseball and got a bachelor’s high school and have known each number one Division-II National degree in Social Science and other since kindergarten. He also Collegiate Athletic Association Corporate Management. has a 9-year-old daughter Annie

PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON league in the country. He was drafted by the Giants and a 5-year-old son Carter. The increased fees will go toward the growth of the Otter Sports Center. With 90 percent of his play­ after college, and spent eight

6 Otter Realm | Sept. 15-Sept 29,2005 Sports Men’s soccer ready for NCAA competition

By Kiel Stromgren, Staff Reporter “Right now for the NCAA [email protected] I am trying an playoffs. appeal, but we As the athletic The Otters made the jump from got held back director of UH the National Association of from the first Hilo in Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletics to a more year because Trumbo made a competitive National Collegiate we didn’t similar move. Athletic Association (Division-II). give enough “At UH Hilo we They will no longer have a scholarships made the move, problem proving their worth. and this is a we requested a As new members of the NCAA membership waiver of that sec­ they were given a two-year pro­ requirement.” ond year and they vision preventing teams from $198,000 gave it to us.” making the California Collegiate was the allo­ With the first Athletic Association conference cated amount year in NCAA playoffs and a four-year provision of scholarship under CSUMB’s preventing them from making the money that belt, teams are NCAA playoffs. was distrib­ ready to turn CSUMB has now entered the uted between heads and make schools second year of NCAA every coach. an impact on the play, and are now able to make Coaches CCAA playoffs. an impact on the CCAA confer­ spent a “I think men’s ence playoffs and contend for combined golf is always a a title shot, as well as become $115,000, Players hope to recreate the success of the Westminster tournament. PHOTO BY CHAD ghiron contender and eligible to receive team and indi­ which is an men’s soccer is vidual honors. NCAA viola­ always competi­ “For all sports NCAA funds the tion and sets the school back one with it,” said Trumbo. on any where from $11,000 to tive,” said Trumbo. playoffs as for NAIA there is no year for NCAA playoff eligibil­ The NCAA gives what they call $12,000 worth of “enhancement Nic Torricelli, men’s soccer funding, so we don’t have to be ity. “enhancement money” for each money” each year. captain said, “We have to make afraid of winning now,” said Artie “I don’t see how student ath­ school that is a full-fledged mem­ The addition of Men’s base­ the playoffs, we have the confi­ Cairel, Men’s Soccer Coach. letes are being preserved with ber. There is about six million ball and Women’s softball in the dence and we feel we will make However, as new members in these restrictions, you go to these dollars of “enhancement money” spring officially makes CSUMB the playoffs if everyone does the league there are drawbacks and (NCAA) meetings and they are given to schools each year. NCAA compliant, which means their job.” Athletic Director Bill Trumbo has wrapped up in verbiage and legal­ Because CSUMB is not a full that there is a possibility to waive already had to deal with them. ities, so I have a real hard time NCAA member, it misses out the remaining years of restrictions

season. “Last season was really Lady Otters look for change difficult. Playing in a new league and division was an eye opener,” Jon Allred, Staff Reporter hampered us and we didn’t have living by the motto “Whatever said Franka. “There were a lot of [email protected] the best team morale.” It Takes.” “We will be busting learning experiences and we had a Magner has already made our butts, working as hard as we young mindset, not understanding “Challenging!” was the one word changes to the program by imple­ can with the mentality to win,” or gelling well with each other." CSUMB Women’s Basketball menting a point system to reward said Magner. “We will be much Franka is one player that coach Coach Amber Magner used to those girls who work hard.Also, improved and a better team by Magner expects to step up and describe last year’s nightmare sea­ two more weeks of conditioning being more team oriented and make an immediate impact along son of three wins and 24 losses (0- have been added to the program having better attitudes.We won’t with new junior college transfers 20, California Collegiate Athletic as well as instilling a new sense accept anything less than your and incoming freshmen. Association). of pride in all the girls. best effort.” Profit took last seasons' record While eating a peach inside “Coach Magner has changed “There will be more team unity, into consideration when making the basketball office at the Otter the program by instilling pride in more confidence and we are her decision to come to CSUMB. Sports Center, Magner reflected ourselves not only for basketball going to win a lot of games,” said “I saw the record and I was iffy” upon last season. “Last season but as well for our academics and Natalie Franka, an HPW major said Profit. “However, when I met was full of obstacles and road ourselves,” said Denisha Profit, and returning junior. the team during spring workouts, blocks, which we didn’t over­ an SBS major and transfer from “If we play to our own ability, I saw a lot of potential.T he girls come,” said Magner.“Injuries Taft College. we will be fine,” said Profit. have talent and it’s just a matter This year’s women’s team is Franka wants to forget about last of putting it all together.”

Sept. 15-Sept. 29, 2005 Otter Realm 7 Sports Otters set sails for future nautical victories Oren Trower, Staff Reporter Association (ICSA). Oren_T [email protected] The University of Southern California ranked second ICSA. When you think of sailing, an Stanford University ranked 14th image of a rich man wearing deck ICSA. Given these rankings are shoes without socks, some white on a national basis, and these short shorts, and a pressed polo three schools mentioned are in the shirt may appear in your mind. same division as our Otters, the That is not the case with the team definitely has their work cut CSUMB Otters Sailing Team. out for them. This diverse group of students For some of the students, it is ranging in age from 18 to 23 is their first semester on the team. out to win. For others, this will be the last This team is dedicated to season they have to prove they improving their skills and coming have what it takes to take the title. out on top in order to claim the Sailing is a very team oriented title at the end of their season. sport. “We had an excellent year and There will be four regattas or I just hope we can improve upon races this Fall Season in which our success,” said second semes­ the team with the lowest point ter member Gregory Cannon. total at the end of the match takes Coach Frank Degnan, and vol­ the victory. unteer Assistant Coach Alexa San Diego or Stanford will host Bestoso will oversee the improve­ a regatta, as well as Berkeley. ment. Locally, the Monterey Peninsula Degnan has been a member of Yacht Club will hold one and the faculty at CSUMB for seven the all important district cham­ years. Before he came to CSUMB pionship will be held in Santa he had experience racing larger Barbara. boats longer distances, the lon­ Ren Herring, 21, has five gest being from San Francisco to semesters under his belt. Herring, Hawaii. like his peers has a busy schedule As many coaches are, he is but still makes time for his hob­ highly devoted to improving the bies. PHOTO BY CHAD GHIRON program. “I fell in love with the sport, said Herring. “To me there isn’t But as Degnan says, “perfect to voice what he is saying so that one the guys offering his critique. Being the new team in the divi­ a better feeling in the world than practice makes perfect.” whoever is being told knows what However, this man is respected sion will be hard with the likes of being on the water.” He has a way with getting his needs to be done. by the team because he respects The University of Hawaii ranked point across and he is not afraid It seems as though he is just the team. first by the Inter-Collegiate Sailing

Suffice it to say that sports in the delivery of 30,000 pounds Hom was asked if he cared at all are not the most important thing of water, infant formula, diapers, about football before he arrived Mike's Column on everyone’s minds, but maybe pillows and other helpful tools to in Houston and responded, Amid all of the turmoil going on nothing but heartbreak as thou­ New Orleans natives do find sol­ assist their fellow neighbors. “Hell, no,” in an interview with with the now infamous Hurricane sands of people watched their city ace in sports when there is literally “The whole town is like fam­ MSNBC. Katrina, it is very refreshing to see flood to levels as astronomical as nothing else to look forward to. ily, so it’s very much a personal After his visit, he changed his that sport is still on the minds of 80 percent. These same people As speculation begins on where issue,” said Peyton Manning in a stance on football, and realized many in the wake of an immense sought refuge in their once revered the New Orleans Saints will play CNN interview last week. that people still wanted to see national disaster. sports palace, the Superdome. this upcoming season, role play­ Family is something that the him play. Hurricane Katrina, arguably one As people inhabited the ers from the city and players from Saints’ wide reciever, Joe Hom, “I thought football would be of the worst natural disasters in Superdome, they watched their the Saints have stepped up and is familiar with. He treated New irrelevant, but it’s not,” Hom said American history, ripped through sports haven fall apart. Moreover, inspired people in a way that no Orleans evacuees like family in the same interview. “They want Gulf Coast cities and most nota­ a good amount of people either one else has. when he drove out to Houston’s us to play, so now I’m more spir­ bly in New Orleans. The once refused to leave their city or The Manning Brothers, Peyton Astrodome to spend time with ited to do that.” Category 5 hurricane left thou­ simply couldn’t afford to while and Eli, natives of New Orleans, them. At a time when catastrophe sands of people homeless, afraid, they watched as Katrina turned flew back home to distribute Hom held babies, sat with the strikes, sports stars do more than and even worse, dead. New Orleans into a modem day life-essential goods. The broth­ elderly and played games with the they’re expected to and become The first couple of days brought Atlantis. ers were absolutely instrumental many kids that filled the Dome. true humanitarians.

8 | Otter Realm | Sep. 15—Sep. 29, 2005 Sports

The sand board itself has been tage of that.” learning to snowboard it could developed over time. The design According to Levyssohn, be great. It helps you gain confi­ Just dune it, of the board has become more the best place to sandboard in dence,” said Levyssohn, “because attuned to the various types of Monterey is on the dune that it’s only sand; you can do whatever dunes at various beaches. is near the Del Monte exit in you want. The jumps are really sandboard style Similar to a snowboard, a sand Seaside. “The best place I have cool and you can be as extreme as board is covered with a material ever sand boarded was on the you want.” with Monterey’s coast lined with called Formica, a specialty wax backside of the sand dune that The down side of sand board­ Crystal Castro, News Reporter dunes ideal for this sport. that decreases friction between everyone writes messages on,” ing is there are no lifts. Going for [email protected] According to Sandboard sand and the board. said Levyssohn. “The ice plant another run means hiking back up Magazine, sandboarding was first David Levyssohn, a CSUMB makes for great jumps and it’s the the dune again and again. Despite Monterey’s notorious cold, introduced in the 1960s and is graduate and sand boarding enthu­ longest sand run I’ve seen.” “You have to be in really good the beach can still be put to good quickly becoming the “latest” siast, preferred to be creative, pro­ Sand boarding can be useful for shape,” said Levyssohn. “At use. Sand boarding could be the in board sports given that sand ducing cheaper alternatives. those who want to improve snow­ the end of the day you will be perfect sport for CSUMB students dunes are located almost every­ “At first, we used whatever we boarding techniques. “If you’re exhausted, but it’s all worth it.” where worldwide. could find, like plastic mats or skateboard decks,” said Levyssohn. “We found out that snowboards work the best so we went to thrift stores to find used snowboards.” Wax must be applied to the bot­ tom of the snowboard to reduce resistance before every run. “We used paraffin wax and put it all over the board every time we went down a dune,” said Levyssohn. According to Levyssohn, sand boarding is a fun and cheap way to utilize Monterey’s coast. “It’s great and convenient when there’s nothing to do or if you don’t know that many people,” said Levyssohn. “Nobody’s charging PHOTO BY ERIKA ULFELDER PHOTO BY ERIKA ULFELDER Two unidentifiable women spend their cool summer nights catching waves...sand waves of you, so you should take advan­ Sandboarding is based on the same techniques used in snowboarding. the Marina Dunes that is. Recruits boost CSUMB’s baseball program He recruited 90 percent of his nity to start a new tradition,” said budgetary items such as cleats hopes for the team, even though Grace Castro, Staff Report team from junior colleges, most Shaun Busby, a junior transfer and socks,” said Aldrete. “They we are playing in the toughest GRACE_CASTRO@CSUMB. EDU of whom will be starting playe from Orange Coast College. “My are sending letters of donations to Division II league in the country,” due to their experience. hopes for the upcoming season family and friends and working at said Glock. The recruitment of players for are to prove that we deserve to be baseball games as security.” “Our coaching staff is really CSUMB’s first baseball team "My hopes for the in this conference.” Even though CSUMB always good,” said Troy Sanchez, a junior began when Rich Aldrete was upcoming season “Right now we are doing four- had a baseball field, it needed transfer from Chabot Hayward. hired as head coach in May 2005. are to prove that we on-ones, which is when four a lot of work. The coaches and “Aldrete has a lot of experience The program has been growing deserve to be in this players practice with one coach, players have all dedicated a great coaching and playing.” and evolving into what is now a conference.” once a week, and a lot of our deal of time enhancing the facili­ Glock also expects a large NCAA Division II baseball team. -RICH ALDRETE workouts we do on our own,” ties. “We’ve all been working crowd for their first game. “This Never having witnessed the par­ said Busby. really hard and putting in a lot of is a big baseball town and we ticular skill level of his recruits, NCAA rules state that only 25 our own time. We take pride in have kids from aft over,” said Aldrete strictly based his decisions Players like Ross Eddings, practices are allowed in the fall, our field,” said Busby. Glock. “We should be good.” on character rather than statistics. a junior transfer from Ohlone therefore, official workouts don’t “It is definitely looking really Fifty-seven players showed up All of the players recruited were Fremont, are putting a lot of faith start until Oct. 15. Many of the good,” said Matthew Rafts,-a trans­ to Aldrete’s first meeting. Even referred to Aldrete by their previ­ in Aldrete. “I came to this school players go on their own time to fer student from Sierra College. though he will be forced to make ous coaches. “When looking for to try out and to make the team,” train and workout. Much of Aldrete’s enthusiasm some necessary cuts, he made recruits, I wanted them first to be said Eddings. According to Aldrete, the play­ about the new program is reflected it clear he wants each player to academically eligible,” said Aldrete. Win or lose, the baseball team ers are keeping busy in their spare through his players. Budd Glock, understand no matter what role “Then, I wanted team oriented play­ is looking to make a name for time, raising money for extra a junior transfer from Santa Rosa, they have on the team they are a ers; players who put the team first. themselves here at CSUMB. “I expenses. “Each player is respon­ said the baseball program will be part of history here at CSUMB. Individuals are not wanted.” came to CSUMB for the opportu­ sible for raising $250 for non an aft around success. “I have high

Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2005 | Otter Realm | 9 Arts & Essence Fort Ord blasted to the past in WWII re-enactment

Annette Partida, A&E Editor U.S. soldiers, but Allie comrades and eating out of cans. Sleeping tions to the community are its Annette_Partida@csumb .edu as well. on the naked ground and wearing efforts to preserve the history of Over 150 actors came out to 60-year-old leather boots. Fort Ord and the conservation Shots rang out and orange recreate one of America’s most All of the pains taken are done of the personal sacrifices many smoked filled the air during the overwhelming tussles during in remembrance and honor of young men and women endure World War II re-enactment on WWII. The battle of Aachen was those that lost their lives in order during wartime. Fort Ord, Sept. 10. a turning point for the U.S. and to save others. Its secondary role is to award “Everything here is authen­ led to the German’s surrender. Five Aachen veterans were on monies raised to CSUMB stu­ tic: the clothes, the Chino tank, Tents were pitched and sau­ the grounds of Fort Ord as spec­ dents. the vehicles and weapons,” sages served for breakfast where tators. All money raised from the said re-enactment Director Jim the 82nd and 101st Airborne “I spoke with a highly deco­ WWII re-enactment event will Camarillo of the World War Division camped. “All of the rated veteran who told me the go to CSUMB scholarships des­ II Research and Preservation members pay for their own Americans could have taken ignated by the association. Society (WWIIRPS). gear, weapons, and food,” said Berlin in two days,” said The WWIIRPS is a traveling Camarillo. Camarillo. The campaign was non-profit corporation. Many They not only have to report horrendous, but it was a stupefy­ members are working class and to an inspecting officer who ing success. have a genuine interest in pre­ approves their gear before partic­ “My father served in WWII serving the history of the mili­ ipating in recreated battle, they and it is an honor to participate tary. Not only do they depict live like their predecessors did in such a wonderful, educational as well. Drinking out of canteens event,” said Kathleen Crapo of Seaside. Her son Collin Crapo, 13, held his grandfather’s military pic­ ture. “This is really cool,” said Collin. The event was organized by the Fort Ord Alumni Association (FOAA) and CSUMB. The FOAA’s primary contribu­ Former student’s film in works

Heather Johnson, Staff Reporter ing about capstone and I told Those working on set face a [email protected] him I wanted a good capstone to situation similar to the storyline show my friends and family. He in the film they are creating. “The Last November, former TAT stu­ [Courtney] offered to write it,” crew doesn’t know sign language dent Travis Courtney took his said Leonardo. and asks me how to sign so they own life before he was able to Their concept about a man who can talk to [Gonzalez].. .they hear complete work on his capstone learns sign language after falling me laugh and they see that she project. But with the help of some in love with a deaf woman even­ is an awesome person with an of his close friends, what was tually became a script. Haller, awesome sense of humor,” said once just an idea is now being Leonardo and Paulina Gonzalez Leonardo. brought to life. of Watsonville, who is cast as one “[Communication] is tough,” “He was my friend. He was of the lead roles in the film and is wrote Gonzalez, “but we all get a great guy who cared so much also deaf, are now in the process through together.” for others,” said TAT senior and of bringing this story to life. Despite tragedy and overcom­ the capstone’s producer, Christine “I see it means a lot to Lucas ing communication challenges, Haller. “His love for God was so because he works very hard making the commitment to making this strong, his beliefs surprised and sure that everything is perfect and in film is shared by all. “Making this touched so many people.” order,” said Gonzalez, via e-mail. capstone is important. I want this Courtney, along with his friend Gonzalez, 24, plays the role of story of Travis’ to be made,” said and former roommate, Lucas Amanda, the deaf love interest. “It Haller. “It was something he was Leonardo, worked together to relates to me, the role of Amanda, very passionate about.” PHOTOS BY BRICE SHULTZ come up with the concept of their because I am a deaf woman,” said Fort Ord was transformed into a World War II battle ground Sept. 10 by the World War II Gonzalez, via e-mail. Reseach and Presrvatlon Society in order to commemorate those Involved In the war effort. senior project. “We were talk­

10 | Otter Realm | Sept 51—Sept 29,2005 Arts & Essence Sir Mix-A-Lot raps with the Realm at Octane Zack Krone, Staff Reporter birth to the iconic American energy, bass enriched show for of this veteran rapper. [email protected] pop culture anthem, “Baby their 45-minute set. In the song “Game Don’t Get Got Back”, performed at Club The line up included songs Old”, Mix-A-Lot expressed what Grammy award winning artist, Octane in Downtown Monterey that branched out in a more light­ it’s like to be an artist in a genre of Anthony Ray, AKA Sir Mix-A- on Sept. 2. hearted direction, compared to music where “the industry wants Lot, reminded over 400 people After performing a show ear­ traditional hip-hop themes of one hit, another hit just like it and how much they all truly love to lier that day in Fresno, Calif., the dub rims, money and bling. then wants you to go home,” said “turn around, stick it out, and 42-year-old, Seattle based rapper “I don’t knock the artists, but Mix-a-Lot shake that healthy butt.” and his posse of six fellow MCs, the climate of hip-hop has gone “The industry doesn’t want The hip-hop artist who gave including the up and coming art­ sour and has been that way since you to grow as an artist,” he ist Outtasite, performed a high 1998, after the deaths of Biggie said. “Acts like Madonna and Dancin’ in the cage above the dance floor. and Tupac,” said Mix-a-Lot. Metallica have evolved through­ The multitude of themes out their whole career and since expressed throughout the concert my initial success I think I have varied from humorous tunes about become humbled and I am a bet­ ass and a broken down Buick to ter artist for it. songs that displayed the maturity

Sir Mix-A-Lot works the Saturday crowd at Club Octane in Downtown Monterey. photos by zack krone His Mixness flashes a defiant finger. BBC line-up promises to be better than ever

Heather Johnson, Staff Reporter the dinning and lounge area, as well as a our food from Sodexho, like the DC, OBC band.“Even if you don’t like their music, [email protected] brand new TV for the bar this semester. and OE does. It is all fresh and made here everyone always seems to have a great Students who want to wind down after daily,” said Khteian. time,” said Khteian. The student-run Black Box Cabaret has class can have a beer and cheer on their “The salads, wraps, sandwiches [are] In September, the BBC will host a been home to live entertainment, sporting favorite sports teams. the best quality food on campus,” said Comedy Music Night, Greek Fest, and events, and activities since 1996. “It’s just a cool, chill place to hang Michelle Hunnum, an LS junior. band, Noche de Rock. Also, in the begin­ Though little about the ambiance and out,” said BBC student manager, Amber Hunnum stops by the BBC for a quick ning of October, the third annual Chalk atmosphere has been altered since then, Khteian. lunch between classes. Art Fest is scheduled to take place. the 2005-2006 school year is about to see “Since the North Quad was built and the In edition to the new add-ons and their Open to everyone, the festival will be some big changes. BBC began accepting the CSUMB meal one of a kind menu, the BBC is best serving up BBQ and live music. Blocks away from the hustle of 6th plan, business has really picked up,” said known for its free live shows and enter­ With all the new additions, BBC Avenue, the rush of classes and dorm life, Kat Martinez, another BBC student man­ tainment. On Sept. 3, Sci-Fi Rockabilly employees are expecting to be quite busy the BBC has sat tucked away in north ager. But new buildings and Otter Cards group, The Phenomenauts, headlined the this semester. campus for nearly 10 years. Once again, are not the only reason students come to first performance of the semester. “Every student owns a part of the BBC,” it has opened its doors for another busy the BBC. “[They have] helmets, space suits, said Martinez, “so of course they should semester at CSUMB. The dishes at the BBC are unique com­ bubbles, smoke effects, and then they all come out and support it.” The BBC is expecting a shipment of all pared to the rest of the food on campus. sing a song about the earth. It’s crazy,” new tables, chairs and leather couches for “All of our food is local. We don’t buy said Martinez of the San Francisco based

Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2005 j Otter Realm | 11 Arts & Essence A big blue fin in a small pond Zachery Krone, Staff Reporter p.m,” said Marvin Romero, the Romero came to this country [email protected] new partial owner and operator of alone at 16 from El Salvador The Blue Fin. and over the past 24 years has Scents of cinnamon and caramel After 9 p.m., when the sur­ established himself as a true testa­ float through the air at the Blue rounding businesses close, the ment of the American dream. On Fin Café and Billiard house. entire building is a safe haven for Sept. 1, Romero became a partial Yellow walls littered with neon pool, food, and booze. owner of The Blue Fin and part­ beer signs contrast green felt The 10-year-old bar boasts a ners with two-year current owner, topped pool tables that extend 480-person capacity and features Danny McNeal. to the other side of the massive 18 beers on tap, including “Boont The new ownership provides Amber” which tastes like a mar­ the business with an opportunity building. The Blue Fin seems to PHOTO BY ZACHARY KRONE have taken the approach of turn­ riage between Fat Tire Amber and to reapply for a new entertainment Pool tables are only one of the activities available to patrons of the Blue Fin. ing billiards into a family friendly Newcastle. license that was ¿revoked by the said Steve Schirner a fifth year empty keg shells, are three stalls enterprise. The Blue Fin has the ambiance city of Monterey four years ago. TAT major and regular of the per bathroom to accommodate The décor of The Blue Fin, of a pool hall that was designed by “A new license will give us the Blue Fin. a 12,000-square-foot venue. Be along with its neighboring busi­ the Disney Corporation. It’s the chance to bring back live bands “The fact that I love playing prepared to wait in line on a nesses, present the illusion of perfect weekend sanctuary from and DJs,” said Romero. pool and they have as many tables Saturday night. casually strolling inside of a shop­ sleazy polyester clad hipsters and This new edition, along with as you can fit in there is sweet,” The Blue Fin is worth the trip ping mall rather than a bar. Not to pretentious Monterey snobs. satellite football coverage, said Schimer. “The only bummer and the hassle of parking on say that this characteristic is not The most touching aspect is the will turn The Blue Fin into an is the journey through the maze to Cannery Row, but be sure to bring without reason. new co-owner, Marvin Romero, a expanded, varied venue. get to the bathroom.” at least $20 for the full spectrum “We are open to people of all 40-year-old husband of 18 years “The fact that the place is huge At the end of a maze through of entertainment. ages for pool and dinner until 9 with four kids and the proud and always feels empty really the back kitchen, strewn with p.m. with happy hour from 4-7 owner of two houses in Seaside. brings down the whole mood,”

Students disoriented Where work is play,..

Matt Faust, Staff Reporter said VPA major Theresa Juran. The bar was packed with students MATTHEW_FAUST@CSUMB. EDU waiting anxiously to tap the keg and get their night started off with drunken When CSUMB was in its fourth year, two debauchery. Teledramatic Arts and Technology (TAT) “The party is always rocking,” said TAT students started a history of disorientation. senior Ruben Reynaga, “and is actually “These guys wanted to throw their first how I met my friends when I first came to party ever and since the school wasn’t that school here at CSUMB.” big at the time the whole school showed up Some students don’t agree with having and made sure they got disorientated,” said parties like Disorientation on campus, Kike Morgan, an alumni of CSUMB. saying it promotes underage drinking, 1st Hole - Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pebble Beach Resorts “The cops eventually sent everyone alcohol poisoning, drug affiliation and ...If you have a passion for golf and an upbeat, home and the TAT students unfortunately unprotected sex. friendly manner, an outside golf customer service position got evicted and kicked out of the Cal State Every semester, there are students get­ with Pebble Beach Resorts might be right for you. system,” said Morgan. ting pulled over for driving under the Bill Sendell. Head Professional, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Since then, Student Disorientation host influence as well as being treated for some will be at the CSUMB Career Center titles have been passed down year to year type of emergency alcohol poisoning. to speak with you about from one apartment to another. “It is always an easy access for stu­ Part Time and On Call openings. The hosts of the Disorientation party dents to use drugs and get involved in start by going from dorm to dorm, finding other activities that might be illegal,” September 19th the new freshman or students and bringing said a freshman who wished to remain from 1:00 to 4:00pm them an invitation shot. anonymous. CSUMB Career Center This year’s Student Disorientation was With the Disorientation hosts carefully PEBBLE BEACH COMPANY held in the Frederick Park apartments. All keeping an eye on everyone, the party Applications can also be dropped off M-F students were welcome and encouraged never got too out of hand. Pebble Beach Company Recruitment Office 2130 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove 93950 to get to know one another through the “It did not hold my expectations, which For more information, please visit our website: www.pebblebeach.com common bond of kicking back and hav­ is probably because there were a lot of Or, call our job hotline: 831-649-7694 ing fun. police forces patrolling the area,” said Applicants are requested to provide a current OMV printout. “What an awesome idea to kick off the BUS sophomore Rachelle Atherton. school year and get to know one another,”

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are somewhat aloof. They have and a wannabe mob-mentality is a Dogs” is a brutal orchestration Adam’s Pics appetites for liquor and women, full fledged war directed towards of bludgeoning, maiming and and don’t respect the latter of the the Sumner farmhouse. It is aca­ mutilating. The dogs of war two. demia versus a band of working- David retaliates with a satanic Their surly demeanor grows class giants. viciousness in his eyes. David’s into downright evil behavior. “Straw Dogs” tricks us into change from a harmless but­ Adam Joseph, Managing Editor quaint English farmhouse where Killing the Sumner’s cat and accepting the extremity of the vio­ terfly into a morbid beast is so [email protected] she spent much of her youth. leaving it hanging in their closet lence it portrays. David Sumner is drastic that we ask ourselves, To the locals, David appears along with gang-raping Amy are a an intellectual, therefore he reacts “What triggered this radical The lush, rolling hills of the West as just another unappreciative couple examples of this malice. throughout the film like a push­ transformation?” England countryside in Sam American intellectual who thinks Sometimes filmmakers use over or a coward. Is David seeking revenge on Peckinpah’s “Straw Dogs” has he is better than the blue collar, continuous ambient sound to We are so fed up with all the the men who raped his wife and that same devilish serenity of the working-class folk. create an exquisitely distressing wrong done to him right under his killed his cat? The answer we incestuous backwoods swamp of The lack of respect given to atmosphere in a film. nose that it feels rewarding to see are given is much more troubling “Deliverance.” him is evident (the local bartender Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas him fight back and cause irrevers­ than the violence. The rural backdrop gives the ignores David’s several requests Chainsaw Massacre” uses run­ ible damage to these monsters. Peckinpah’s tale of revenge locals the advantage of open space for cigarettes). ning car engines in the back­ He nearly decapitates one of and jealousy uses- violence and to sneak around unnoticed as they The Sumners hire Charlie ground throughout the film. Any the men with a giant bear trap and sex interchangeably. Violence let out unsettling giggles while Venner (Del Henney), an over­ silence becomes much more dis­ smolders another with a pot of becomes much more satisfying they drink, go on witch hunts and grown galoot with foot-long mut- heartening and awkward. boiling whisky. than sex in the untamed, animal­ “take care of their own.” ton chops, and his mates to fix up “Straw Dogs” isn’t a horror The last 30 minutes of “Straw istic community of the film. David Sumner (Dustin the old farmhouse. film in the same sense as “The Hoffman) is an American math­ This group of sordid men Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” but ematician married to a stunning, resembles a combination of the continuous bellow of distant British beauty, Amy (Susan the “droogs” in “A Clockwork fog horns makes us unreasonably CSUMB bands George). Orange” and the Chicago Bears anxious whenever there is a brief With a university grant, the 1981 defensive line. but complete silence. couple retreats to Amy’s father’s Just like all the people of this The culmination of irrational are coming back village,. the hired “handymen” anger, several quarts of scotch, Lauren Patron, Staff Reporter and new genres for the 2005- [email protected] 2006 compilation CD. The auditions brought A harsh chatter permeated the together a fair amount of old Music Hall as students huddled and new faces and students can into its lobby on the night of expect to hear a new sound on Sept. 7. this year’s album. Associated Students Public With music blended from Relations Director Sara Bailey instruments as common as the was holding auditions for the piano to as esoteric as a toy follow-up to last semesters accordion, CSUMB’s recogni­ CSUMB band compilation CD, tion of musical talent will be “Unexploded Ordinance.” taken to a whole new level. Bailey brought back her “We know that it’s there in the original crew of engineer, Matt University,” said Paul Contos Bollwinkel, mix master Paul from MPA, who went on to say Contos, and graphic designer that this production “is a won­ Arthur Simons to put a new derful endeavor. Something spin on a more professional [Associated Students] seems production. to really get behind. And it Bailey said she wants to portrays the many-faced tal­ “meet up with our vision state­ ent that’s embedded around our ment and use student fees to University.” give students a product that was This year’s compilation will put together for students and by be enriched with the individual­ students in an innovative way ity of each student’s composure Image provided by IMDB.com that other CSUs haven’t.” and artistic form. This year’s auditions marked “I’m excited about the musi­ a new beginning for the compi­ cian’s we have this year,” said lation process. With assistance Bollwinkel. “It should be a fan­ from the crew and the Public tastic album.” Relations Committee, Bailey The release date for the album was able to make an educated is not yet determined. decision in assuring diversity

Sept 15—Sept. 29,2005 | Otter Realm | 13 Arts & Essence

Miss Epiphany CSUMB branded gets cultured

GRAPHIC BY RACHEL KANE gets cultured Crystal Costa, Staff Reporter [email protected]

Some students at CSUMB are getting their kicks and by searing their flesh. Skin branding is done by heating surgi­ cal steel strips at 1100 degrees ferenheit pressing them into the skin to create a bum which later turns into a scar. IMAGE MANIPULATED BY RACHEL KANE Noelle Boring, a 23 yearold CSUMB student, has self-branded stars on each hip. Although she admitted it was the of menstrual cramps that often include office in Monterey I found in the phone most excruciating pain she has ever been colorful words like “razor blades” and book and scheduled an appointment for through, she really liked it, at first. “gut-punch”. Monday at 1 p.m. “My boyfriend and I both had tattoos Nobody really talks about visiting the Other contributors are urban vagina sto­ The frightening stories continued and piercings, but how many people can gynecologist. ries like the assumption that a gynecolo­ right up to the night before my appoint­ say they have all three?” said Boring. In fact, most people don’t really talk gist will put their entire fist inside woman ment. My roommate told me that if they Boring loved that her brandings about the vagina at all. during a pap smear, they might as well do examined my anus to make sure a nurse were different and said tattoos are too It’s a mysterious and confusing terri­ a ventriloquist routine while they’re at it. was present. trendy. But despite her affinity for her tory for many men. Any sexually active Stories like this one led me to believe “What the hell? My anus?” I thought. self-inflicted art, she did not want to woman who has ever had a man explore that going to the gynecologist, an essential This could not be a worse idea. Going to retouch her branding every six months her vagina like Amerigo Vespucci and and intelligent thing for any woman to do, the gynecologist started to sound more as required. then ignore her clitoris can attest to that. was not something I would ever subject like high-priced humiliation than health Joshua Phillips, 21, president of the Car commercials boast about their myself to. care. Epsilon Sigma Rho Fraternity Chapter, trucks being eight inches longer than the And then I thought I had herpes. The day came. I had a friend there with said branding is “purely a personal competitor. Deodorants are hyped as cat­ I had many of the symptoms of a her­ me for moral support. The office had a choice.” Phillips knows of fraternity nip to women, able to drop panties in a pes break out. The redness, the swelling, cozy feel and the nurse was kind enough brothers who brand Greek letters into single whiff. Turn on the television and it the itching. I had flu-like symptoms. I to round my weight down and knock a their skin. is, indeed, penis time. resigned myself to the death of my sex life few pounds off the top. Although Phillips has no problem So the idea that a man would make and the birth of a new medical one. I met my doctor a few minutes later. Soon with others branding, he said he doesn’t inaccurate assumptions about the vagina I had never been to the gynecologist after I was wearing nothing but a paper “believe in tattoos or brands. I carry the is not shocking. What is surprising is a and I was 21 years-old. I had it coming. robe with a large slit up the front, laughing pride of my organization within my heart. lot of women also suffer from what I term I deserved what I got. The Vagina God’s hysterically at how ridiculous it was of me There is no need for me to be flashy or “Vagignorance”: a fear and/or complete were punishing me for not looking after to dress up for this appointment. tough stuff about my organization.” lack of knowledge regarding the female the gift they had given me. I put my feet in the stirrups and about When skin is branded it may stick to sex organ. I imagined in detail my beloved vagina 10 minutes later I was free to go. It was the metal used. In that case, the same rod This condition can be debilitating and shriveling and wasting away like an surprisingly quick and painless. cannot be used again. is often fostered at a very young age with anorexic. The best part: I didn’t have herpes. vaginal horror stories such as descriptions I cried. Then I called a gynecologist’s

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Not forgotten September 11, 2001 was a day of unprecedented national trag­ edy. One of which is certain to go Good, bad, but never indifferent - down in the history books as hav­ Exercising anger ing forever changed the world. The Otter Realm wants to know Perhaps we live, love, care, what you have to say understand, forgive and appre­ I was extremely perplexed that this campus’ recreation about our publication, ciate a bit more deeply, com­ today when I went to the cam­ center doesn’t even compare to passionately and tenderly now, pus sports center and found that the recreation center provided our stories and our campus. via an important, poignant ‘truth’ nine out of 13 machines (all by the university I attended as Please submit all letters to the Editor brought boldly to the forefront in four treadmills, both ellipticals, an undergrad. through email to Rachel_Kane@csumb. the wake of its aftermath. two stair steppers, and one bike, In today’s society, I think it edu or through the postal service to: This being, that amidst diver­ missing a seat) were broken or reflects poorly on CSUMB that sity, grief is, in fact, one of the out of order. they don’t advocate or facilitate very greatest, most unifying com- This leaves me wondering students to be active and lead The Otter Realm manalities of the human experi­ where the heck my student fees healthy lifestyles. 100 Campus Center ence. are going. I think someone should fur­ Building 4 The schools governing board ther investigate where the fees Seaside, CA 93955 -Laurie Carole Meech, Marina is obviously not putting the are going. sports recreation and leisure Are they going to club sports fee in the right place. that no one uses? Where is the $25 fee per stu­ Because if these fees are not dent going? being allocated to where they I almost blacked out the other are supposed to the governing day while working out, because board of CSUMB should be the gym doesn’t even have fans called upon. otter Realm or adequate ventilation sys­ tems. - Jennifer Hughes, Concerned News 831.582.4066 Copy Editor Staff Reporters As a health conscious gradu­ Graduate Student Advertising 831.582.4346 Michelle Burke Ashleen Aimes, Chad Ghiron, Crystal Costa, E-mail [email protected] Photo Editor Donald “Chui" Archuleta, Erika Ulfelder, Erin ate student, I can honestly say www.otterrealm.net Chad Ghiron Nokes, Grace Castro, Heather Johnson, Jon Allred, Kiel Stromgren, Kimber Solana, Lauren Editor in Chief Online Editor Patron, Leslie Connolly, Louie Vicuna, Matt Rachel Kane Faust, Michael Lewis, Oren Trower, Hasan Otter Oops Managing Editor News Editor Honstan, Scott Horbaly, Tyler Fann, Zack Adam Joseph Luis Vicuna Krone, Irina Reisslar

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Sept. 15—Sept. 29,2005 | Otter Realm | 15 Campus Life National News Briefs September 2005 Roberts Nominated FEMA Director Gas Prices Will Schwarzenegger Vows CSU Opens Its Doors Resigns Continue to Rise to Veto Gay Bill to Katrina Students

Judge John Roberts, 50, became Federal Emergency Since Hurricane Katrina hit the California might have been the CSU’s will open their doors to the youngest person to ever be Management Agency (FEMA) Gulf Coast in late August, the nation’s first state to endorse a students who planned on attend­ nominated for Chief Justice of the Director, Mike Brown, resigned national average of regular gaso­ gay marriage bill. ing schools in the Gulf Coast this Supreme Court on Sept. 5. Sept. 12. line has risen 46 cents to $3.07 That is if Governor Arnold year. Roberts was originally appointed Brown had been under criti­ per gallon. Schwarzenegger had not decided “We will do what we can, as by Bush to replace retiree, Sandra cism for allegedly fabricating According to the U.S. to veto it. fast as we can, to help out those Day O’Connor, on the Supreme qualifications and mucking up Department of Energy, the aver­ The Governor argues that students and their families,” said Court. After the death of Chief already exacerbated hurricane age is a “nickel shy” of a record Assembly Bill 849, which would Chancellor Charles Reed in a Justice William Rehnquist, he had relief efforts. price of $3.12 set back in March require all California counties press release. his nomination upgraded. “As I told the president, it is of 1981. to issue gay marriage licenses, Students will be exempt from The position of Supreme Court important that I leave now to More than 25% of the United would conflict with Proposition non-resident fees and be served on Chief Justice is available for the avoid further distraction from States’ crude oil comes from the 22. a case-by-case basis. September first time in 19 years. the ongoing mission of FEMA,” Gulf Coast and the aftermath of The proposition was passed five 19 will be the last day to apply to The Senate began its confir­ Brown said in a news release. the hurricane caused pipelines to years ago and impedes the recog­ CSUMB for the outside students. mation hearings on September According to a White House be shut down. nition of same-sex marriages per­ Approximately 150,000 stu­ 12. The hearings include ques­ announcement, David Paulison, The Capline, a major pipeline formed in other states. dents in nearly 30 college cam­ tions posed to Roberts by 18 U.S. the director of FEMA’s prepared­ that transports crude oil from the Schwarzenegger “believes gay puses have been affected by Senators, ten Republican and ness division, has been chosen as Gulf Coast to Midwest refineries, couples are entitled to full protec­ Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, eight Democrat. interim director. was seriously decreased. tion under the law and should not Mississippi, and Alabama. Roberts is a Republican. Vice Adm. Thad Allen, the The national average is $1.22 be discriminated against based The questions asked of Roberts Coast Guard’s chief of staff, has per gallon higher than one year upon their relationship,” said are supposed to uphold his posi­ been tapped to head the Katrina ago. the Governors press secretary, tion as a fair and just Judge. relief efforts in the Gulf Coast. Margita Thompson, in a state­ “I will approach every case with ment. an open mind,” Roberts said during a September 13 press conference. ______Person on Campus______What was you first impression of CSUMB? Chad Ghiron [email protected]

Alex “the bod” Bodine 3RD YEAR MAJOR: BALLING Jeremy White MINOR: SHOT CALLING FRESHMAN “Hey its better than Fresno” MUSIC PRODUCTION “I liked it because it feels like I’m back at home.”

Sara Villagrana 4TH YEAR HCOM Brittni Haran “Ugly and cold; empty, my friends Daniel Amezcua FRESHMAN laughed, it was so ugly.” FRESHMAN WORLD LANGUAGE AND CULTURES MATH MAJOR “New scenery, quiet, social, a “I liked the fact of living on nice small town.” campus, with cool people. Everyone is chill.”

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