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CAUFORNI^TATjy^VERSITY SAN MARCOS INDEPENDENT STUDEN^NEWSPAPER www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009 VOL. XXI NO. 12 Students team up with Habitat For Humanity in Cleveland ASr$ Alternative Spring Break provides life changing experiences to all involved

BY KEVIN CHATHAM worked closely with Habi- wide array of diverse exhibits, Pride Staff Writer tat for Humanity to partici- films, and memorabilia that pate in community service in relate to the history of music, While many spring break- cities across the country such particularly rock and roll. ers nationwide went to places as Oakland, New Orleans, and Another highlight of the like Cancun and Miami to most recently, Cleveland. event included an opportunity party, sun bathe, and have fun, Alternative Spring Break to participate in a Home Dedi- a hatful of Cal State San is a unique opportunity that cation Ceremony. Although Marcos students worked in empowers students to have an participants helped build the conjunction with Habitat for impact in less fortunate com- foundation of a home while Humanity to build a house in munities. they were in Cleveland, they Cleveland, Ohio. "For me, it's about making were had the opportunity to Alternative Spring Break is life changing experiences one present a finished home to a an annual spring event hosted step at a time," said Kyle Greg- fortunate family. and sponsored by Associated ory, a junior at CSUSM. "The entire family was Students, Inc., the student Gregory is a veteran Alter- there," D'Andreas said. government on campus. ASI native Spring Break partici- Participants noted that it provides students with the pant having attended Alterna- was an emotional event that unique opportunity to experi- tive Spring Break 2008 in New gave them the opportunity to ence an alcohol-free "alterna- Orleans. see the fruits of their labors. tive spring break." "It was really cool going a D'Andreas stated that the The program involves second time," Gregory stated family was grateful to receive CSUSM students volunteering with a smile. the home as well as several their spring break in order to Alternative Spring Break certificates to various home give back to the community. requires participants to apply improvement stores like Lowes A small group of students for consideration during the and Home Depot. and faculty members embark previous fall semester. Alter- To the participants of Alter- on a location outside of the native Spring Break hopefuls native Spring Break 2009 immediate San Diego area to must submit an application Cleveland, the experience assist communities that need and undergo an interview pro- was .valuable »and memorable. help. In the past, ASI has cess in order to be eligible to Many participants left Cleve- participate. land feeling accomplished and This year, ASI accepted a fulfilled. diverse population of about ten Next fall, any students look- CSUSM students to participate ing to spend the next spring in the event. Students include Photos by Susana Figueroa break with a healthy combina- members of ASI, the Orien- tion of community service and tation Team, UVA residents, tion. "It was cold. We got to see fun should make sure to keep and commuters. Students were "We were digging trenches snow!" D'Andreas said. "We their eyes open for Alternative required to attend informa- for the house plumbing and had the amazing opportunity Spring Break 2010 applica- tional meeting a couple times doing a lot of manual labor," to see the Rock and Roll Hall tions. throughout the semester in D'Andreas added, "It was of Fame and Museum. It was "It's something that not order to plan and bond before rewarding but hard work." definitely a highlight." everyone gets to experience," the trip to Cleveland. Students also found the The Rock and Roll Hall of said Emily Rhem. "Being a The entire trip costs stu- poverty in Cleveland as an Fame and Museum is one of part of it was amazing. I am dents $300 dollars individu- extremely sobering experience. Cleveland's cultural high- thrilled to have had the oppor- ally with the vast majority of "My best experience was once lights. The museum offers a tunity. It was awesome." the expenses covered by ASI. we got lost," Alternative Spring During their stay at Cleve- Break participant Cindy Falla land, two faculty members, said. "We got to see the real Coordinator of New Student side of Cleveland. The reality Programs Jennie Goldman and of poverty and the next day we Rodger D'Andreas, Director of were able to build houses." LGBTA Pride Center, accom- Falla added that witness- panied the students. ing poverty first hand made "The highlight of the excur- her thankful and eager to help sion was getting to work with the community. When asked students," D'Andreas said. why she applied, Susanna "Spending time with them and Firgueroa replied, "When I working on a project together came back from Spring Break was amazing." I wanted to feel like I accom- During their experience, plished something." the small group of individu- Although the students and als came together through a faculty members worked hard mutual collaborative effort. during the day, they also had They spent the day helping some opportunities to explore build a home that was in the Cleveland and attend exciting beginning stages of construc- events.

7T Sam^l 48° 1 Smniy Offing Offing 50° §0DDDQg7 Tuesday, Apri/ 74, 2009 Viewpoint THE PRIDE THE(£PRIDE SEX /Off WITQKM STAFF The explosion of mockumentaries EDITOR in CHIEF Anniversaries JACKIE CARBAJAL BY IVAN GARCIA budget BY BILL RHEIN 'The Office" as a FACHS AND PLACES Pride Staff Writer s o Senior Staff Writer mockumentary about EDITOR office life. His series AMY SALISBURY let's not Hopefully you remem- go com- Film and television exploded to spin off in FACES AND PLACES ber them, otherwise pletely all makers tossed around several different coun- ASSISTANT tries, including the U.S. SANDRA CHALMERS the only gift you'll be out How do the term "mockumen- receiving is a big smack you know when to go all tary" in the mid 20th version starring Steve ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT in the mouph (yes, it's out? Usually, it's best to century, but it was not Carell. EDITOR TIFFANIE HOANG an offshoot of the word really plan something until 1984, when Rob Sasha Baron Cohen "mouth," get used to it). nice out for an anniver- Reiner made "This is is also a maverick with ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Whether it be March 2, sary every six months. Spinal Tap," that there was con- the mockumentary. First, he had suc- ASSISTANT April 5, or you simply don't remem- cess in the U.K. and U.S. with "Da BILL RHEIN Typically, a six-month, one-year, crete mainstream mockumen- ber, an anniversary is a time to cel- etc. anniversary is the best time to tary. Ali G Show," where he played three COPY EDITOR ebrate a union with your partner acknowledge this unity. Making Now, mockumentaries are journalist characters. TIFFANIE HOANG and reflect on all the great and not it to six months or a year are quite seemingly everywhere in the- Cohen took one of them, Borat, to so great times you've had with one the accomplishments, so why not aters and on television. A moc- the big screen, which became a con- RUDLAYOUY MARTINET ÉDITORZ another. let him/her know that you still care kumentary is a fictitious film troversial and challenging comedy. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Let's focus more on the happier about them after all that time? When or television program shot like He looks like he will continue this BILL RTÌEIN side of a relationship's anniversary, it comes to anniversaries that cel- a documentary and attempts to as the trailer for a film about another which raises the question: What ebrate at least six months of togeth- look realistic. The results are of his characters, Bruno, came out BUSINESS MANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE makes a good anniversary? For erness, make sure to make it mean- often comedies in a British style, recently. KRISTINA LAWLER starters, remembering it makes for ingful instead of something that you which is subtler than outlandish PRI [email protected] The genre also encompasses seri- a great anniversary already. Society, think they might want humor popular in the U.S. ous films, such as "Cloverfield," ADVISOR the media, and just general word of Yes, I'm sure all people could Through the 1990's, some "Quarantine," and "The Blair Witch JOAN ANDERSON mouth has shown us all that forget- think of the most romantic thing directors produced the occa- Project." These action horror films ting an anniversary could lead to they could ever hope for (eating sional mockumentary, but tell the story by making the camera SENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL RHEIN more than a few nights on the coach donuts and bacon off your lover's Christopher Guest truly prolif- part of the story. The singular per- SANDRA CHALMERS (and lord knows that's uncomfort- body, anyone?), but it may not always erated the genre. Guest, who spective creates tension and only the BENROFFEE able). be the best choice. While a roman- starred in "This is Spinal Tap," film footage can tell the story in the JONATHAN THOMPSON Even though I'm currently drill- tic dinner at a fancy restaurant fol- first made "Waiting for Guff- end. STAFF WRITERS ing the idea of letting people know lowed by dancing and a long walk man," a fictional documentary The mockumentary is a unique KEVIN CHATHAM to never forget an anniversary, what on the beach may seem like the per- about a small town producing a IVAN GARCIA deviant in the comedy genre, though EBON! HARVEY about the idea of knowing when to fect idea, it could also be the most play for the area's sesquicenten- it not limited to humor. It uses silence MATT LEWIS celebrate and how? What should cliché. I mean, anybody could think nial. and awkward moments rather than GABI MARTINEZ many do for their significant others that just by watching an episode of Guest has also given us fic- JAMES SEBRING laugh tracks and extraordinary cir- CONSUELO MARTINEZ and how often? And the answer is: "Friends." tional documentaries about the cumstances. Thanks to innovated JAZMINE LIRA it's up to you. Honestly, it's up to you Make it meaningful, find some- obscure, such as dog shows in filmmakers, this breed of humor has BLAINE H.MOGIL lo decidewhen and how often you thing that you both love, and make it liRestin. Show" and a folk rock flourished and should continue to do CARTOONISTS decide to celebrate an anniversary. your own. You both like astronomy, reunion in "A Mighty Wind." so for the audience's delight. JASON GANAVARIS Don't be a creeper. Celebrating ice cream, and relaxing? Then go As a result of ROBERT KNAUF every week might be a little much. somewhere secluded withatelescope Guest's work, You might as well be waiting outside and picnic basket full of Ben & Jer- a new wave of All opinions and letters to the their window with a boom box, play- ry's, and just star gaze. It is romantic actors and direc- editor, published in Hie Pride, ing Niki FM by Hawthorne Heights and something that you both love, so tors continue to represent the opinions of the (anybody else remember that song?). why not enjoy something you both expand the moc- author, and do not necessar- Personally, I try celebrating every have an affinity for? Either that or kumentary. ily represent the views of The month, and by celebrating it, I mean you could go to a dinner and a show Ricky Ger- Pride, or of California State Uni- acknowledging it and maybe getting (ifthat' s the case, why not go to Beni- vais created the versity San Marcos. Unsigned a nice lunch or dinner. We're all on a hana? Where dinner is the show?). 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BY JAMES SEBRING as 100-110 employers at this event." estimate the importance of first impres- Other opportunities are available either as a Pride Staff Writer For a list of participating companies, stu- sions, their attire and having a professional college graduate or later in their career path dents can visit www.csusm.edu/careers. resume that markets them well at a job fair. if they just get their foot in the door. The Career Center will hold its 2009 Employers expect students to be prepared. They have just a few seconds to make a Students looking for work in a global CSUSM Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14 at "They shouldn't just happen by, hung lasting impression and we see some hor- company with their degree in marketing or the Forum Plaza in front of Kellogg Library over from the party the night before, on rible resumes. Applicants need to take time global business management may overlook from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The primary targets their skate board in cut offs and a tank top, in preparing for their job search and utilize companies like Wells Fargo who have global for the employers are CSU students who but we have seen it all. They should dress to resources such as the Career Counselors in opportunities. Employers such as large banks graduated or will soon graduate, but there impress, at least business casual and more," the Career Center in Craven Hall 1400," have high volume recruiting roles. They are are also future job availabilities, training Gaschler says. Gaschler says. developing positions that are entry level and programs, part-time employment, and For those who may not be familiar with According to a Career Builder survey in may or may not require a college degree for internships available. Any alumni or stu- business professional attire, it simply means March 2009, 38% of HR Managers spend their pool of talent. They often promote into dents are welcome to attend. you should have shirt and tie, suit if possi- 1-2 minutes reviewing a new application. other positions within the company as well. Most employers present will have current ble. Women should consider a modest dress That is very little time for the resume to grab Positions such as a Human Resource Assis- openings or will be here to promote future or suit. their attention and give them valid reason to tant or Human Resource Manager are not openings and training programs they may "In this economy, it is competitive, and schedule the candidate for an interview. necessarily presented at a job fair, however have to offer. There will be between 50 and first impressions always have been and more Gaschler relates that many students just the company representative may know who 60 employers. According to Ron Gaschler, than ever are everything," Gaschler stresses. drop by sort of window shopping, look- to put a student or alumni in contact with for Career Center Director, this is "approxi- Students should have a resume to share ing for what they want but walk away if such an opportunity. mately 60% of our usual turn out due to the with the employer, printed on quality they don't see it right off. Students need to On the job fair, Gaschler adds, "It is about economy. In the past, we have had as many bonded paper. The "Students often under understand this is a networking opportunity. networking and good first impressions." CoBA welcomes new business societies

BY DIANA VALDIVIA with the strong willed creativity, determi- Enter Cougar Marketing Association first meeting will have the opportunity to Pride Staff Writer nation, and dedication of our officers, we on the search bar, or you can contact help us name the organization, as well as want to create lasting relationships and my email address at bauti012@cougars. sign themselves up for potential leader- The Cougar Marketing Association, opportunities for the future of our mem- csusm.edu, or even Tyler Stoll, our Direc- ship positions such as treasury, and other Entrepreneur Association, and Human bers. No one wants to dive into the real tor of PR, Internal Affairs at stoll002@ officers. The first meeting's attendance Resources Management Society are all world not knowing what to expect. The cougars.csusm.edu. Any questions, just numbers will influence what we can do new business student organizations. "The CMA can help you better your under- forward them over to us! as far as becoming an organization and Pride" had the opportunity to find out a standing, by means of networking, social- Entrepreneur Association showing CSUSM that we as students are bit more about these organizations. izing at networking events, learning how As of right now, there is not an entre- interested in pursuing entrepreneurial Cougars Marketing Association the big shots got to where they are today, preneurship option under the Business studies. You can contact President David (CMA) and learn a thing or two about marketing program but it does not limit the desire Hunter and myself via email at csusmen- One of the newest business organiza- while you're at it. It's a tough world out . of students here in CSUSM to have such • [email protected], You can also tions is the Cougar Marketing Associa- there and who else to learn from besides option. The Entrepreneur Association is search for that email on Facebook or tion (CMA). "The Pride" interviewed your teachers on campus, but through yet another new business student orga- Myspace and add us as a friend for info CMA's president, AJ Bautista, to give us your peers, through us, the CMA! nization to start to build a legacy of its and updates! information on this new student organi- Valdivia: Do you have any upcoming own. "The Pride" interviewed the Entre- Human Resource Management Soci- zation. events? preneur Association's Vice-President, ety (HRMS) Valdivia: What is CMA? Bautista: We have a speaker coming Michael Heuser, to explain what this new Lastly Adam Flores, Treasurer of Bautista: We are the student organiza- from Stone Brewery, Chris Cochran. student organization is about. Human Resource Management Society, tion representing marketing here at Cal He's the marketing coordinator from that Valdivia: What is the Entrepreneur describes what HRMS is and how stu- State San Marcos. We hope to build and outstanding and hugely successful estab- Association? dents can get involved. maintain a relationship with the students lishment. He's going to share with us Heuser: Currently, we are not an asso- Valdivia: What is HRMS? of the marketing emphasis although in Stone's success story, as well as his indi- ciation. Our current objective is to gener- Flores: HRMS stands for the Human being interested to join, it is not neces- vidual successes, and give us a few point- ate the appropriate interest and to move on Resource Management Society. As a sary to be a marketing major. We under- ers about marketing. Also, just like our from there. We have had a great response newly formed organization on campus, stand that there was a lacking sense of first event, we'll have prizes, some that from many students with varying majors. we are creating exciting events for HRMS community on campus. With the CMA, value over $120. In addition, what event Our goal is to bring likeminded students such as resume critiques from profes- we want to build that feeling of together- wouldn't be complete without food? Our together in an environment where we sionals in the HR field, guest speakers, ness, to grow as a community, as a family tentative date is April 23 from 6:30-8:30 can all work on old ideas, evolve them, and many others in the works. We are even. p.m. in MARK 125. Be sure to be on the or create new ones in an innovative way lucky to be affiliated with the Society of Valdivia: Why do you think students lookout for any updates! while turning them into a reality. Human Resource Management, SHEM, should join your student organization? Valdivia: How can students get Valdivia: Why do you think students the world's largest professional organiza- Bautista: In collaboration with the involved? should join your student organization? tion devoted to Human Resource Man- very supportive and helpful staff, along Bautista: Search for us on Facebook! Heuser: This organization has many agement in the world, and we are also goals, however our primary objec- working with San Diego SHRM for local tive is to collect as many likeminded events. people as possible, and cater to each Valdivia: Why do you think students individual's needs. By getting together, should join your student organization? ASK THE we can brainstorm ideas for our own Flores: Joining HRMS gives students April 21st businesses, learn and share more about an opportunity to learn, network, grow, start up business marketing, financ- 10 PERT @ 12-1 pm and evolve towards becoming a business r Mark 102 ing, and so on or hear it from the busi- professional. Joining an organization such When £ex Hurts: Violence and Control ness men and women who have done it as HRMS is perfect for a resume! Also, Featuring Dr. Tamara Savage, a Psychologist at Got questions regarding the themselves including CSUSM alumni HRMS gives students a chance to network Student Health & Counseling Services at CSUSM. Rihanna & Chris Brown incident? and faculty. with HR professionals from major com- Dr. Savage will present an overview of Valdivia: Do you have any upcoming Domestic Violence and Relationship Health. panies in San Diego. Just think, knowing events? or having something in common with the Heuser: Actually, our first event is person hiring you. this coming Tuesday, April 14. It will be Valdivia: How can students get in MARK 125 during University Hour. involved? * FREE to CSUSM students. This meeting will be to inform students Flores: We are looking forward to hear- * Short-Term Individual, Couple, Family & Group on what they can and will learn as a ing from any students interested in the Counseling member of the organization. There will * Confidential & Supportive Setting field of Human Resources. Please email * Help students cope with academic & personal con- also be an explanation of the new busi- humanresourcemanagementsociety@ cerns ness program emphasis geared towards gmail.com if you would like to join this * Students seek help for: stress management, build entrepreneurs called "New Ventures." new and exciting organization! HRMS is self-esteem, eating disorders, sports psychology, Valdivia: How can students get anxiety, depression, relationship health, loss, and currently working on having events such family conflict. involved? as a resume critique by HR professionals Heuser: By attending the meeting on SHCS (760) 750-4915 * Web: www.csusm.edu/ghcs * Blog: csusmiieaith.wordpress.com and planning to help students get intern- April 14. The students who come to this ships at Target. THE PRIDE Faces & Places Tuesday April 14, 2009 5 Attempted strong-arm robbery near UVA

BY SANDRA CHALMERS 20's, approximately six feet tall, Police are on duty 24 hours a Escorts will be provided to have people and resources they Senior Staff Writer and weighing about 190 pounds. day patrolling the campus," and from campus parking lots, already know about." He was reported wearing a black said Hackenberg. "We encour- campus buildings, immediate There are no security guards On Tuesday April 7, 2009 an baseball cap, black pants and a age people to park on campus bus stops and areas immediately on duty at UVA, nor is loitering attempted strong arm robbery black hooded sweatshirt with the whenever possible, or at least in adjacent to campus property. A allowed. All guests must be the took place on Barham Drive. interior of the hood being red in a well lighted area." The victim, Community Service Officer will responsibility of a UVA resident The victim, a non-CSUSM color. Hackenberg noted had parked escort students or faculty mem- and present with the resident at student, had reportedly just left Anyone with any informa- off campus and was not in a safe bers either by auto, bicycle or on all times or they will be escorted University Village Apartments tion connected to this crime are or well-lit area. foot, from a campus building to out, according to Dawson. (UVA) around 9 pm on his way encouraged to contact campus "I am not scared, but (this inci- your vehicle, parking lot, or resi- "We do a lot of communica- towards his parked car on Trade police at 760-750-4567. dent) does make me a lot more dence hall. To arrange an escort, tion though meetings and inter- St. when he was grabbed from No weapons or vehicles were aware of my surroundings," said , call 760-750-4567. actions with our residents to behind by a black male whom associated with the crime. Nicole Moretti, a Communica- "I can tell you from living here have them report any specious forcibly attempted to steal the "There are no new develop- tions major. Moretti is enrolled for 3 years myself and raising my behavior," Dawson continued. victim's watch from his arm. ments and it is very unlikely in a night class that finishes at 2 kids here at UVA, I felt it was The Office of Communications The victim then proceeded to that there will be," said Ronald 9:45 pm. very safe here and constantly sent a campus alert email on April defend himself by hitting the Hackenberg, CSUSM's Chief Some safety tips include walk- saw our University Police offi- 8 to the entire student body, fac- suspect in the face, at which of Police. "This is a very rare ing in groups of at least two or cers around UVA," said Brian ulty and staff members advising the suspect fled east on Barham occurrence. It happens maybe more, parking in well-lit areas Dawson, the Residence Direc- them of the recent situation. Drive, according to the campus once a year," continued Hacken- and using the escort services tor at UVA. "We have a com- Students are encouraged to alert provided by the Office of berg on the frequency of strong provided by campus police. munity policing stance here program campus police's phone Communications. arm robberies occurring around The escort service is avail- where officers look to interact number 760-750-4567 in their The suspect was described as CSUSM. able to all students and faculty with students on a regular basis cell phones and pay close atten- a clean shaven, black male in his "The University Campus members from dusk till dawn. so that if there is a problem, they tions to their surroundings. Upcoming International Fair promotes cultural diversity

BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ turai dances and an international 500-700 attendees per year. This the rich cultural diversity on this students, and for anyone inter- Pride Staff Writer fashion show. In addition to a vari- year's attendance is expected to campus," said McMartin. ested in travelling or studying ety of diverse entertainment, par- match or outnumber attendance of In addition to celebrating inter- abroad. The University Global Affairs ticipants will be able to visit with previous years. Danielle McMar- national cultural diversity, the The free event scheduled for Committee will be hosting its Th sponsoring student organizations, tin, International Student Advi- event aims to encourage students Thursday is made possible by Annual International Fair on April while eating free international sor with the Office of Global to study and travel abroad. "We the Office of Global Education, 16 in front of University Plaza foods. The event will also include Affairs, says the event's goal is want to spur interest in studying Associated Students, Inc., Stu- from 11am to 2pm. The event the opportunity to create your own to support international students abroad and traveling the world dent Life and Leadership and aims to celebrate and enjoy the peace flag. The peace flags will be and promote cultural diversity at for this to be an opportunity for various student organizations. For rich cultural-traditions and diver- hung at the event as a friendly ges- CSUSM. "The event held once a more global understanding and more information about the Inter- sity of CSUSM students. Pro- ture and sign of support for world year in April is to demonstrate the awareness," added McMartin. national Fair, contact Danielle grammed activities include West peace and understanding. appreciation for international stu- The Office of Global Education McMartin at dmcmarti@csusm. African drumming*, hip-hop, cul- > In the past, the event has served dents on campus and- to celebrate offers resources for international edu.

Parking Fee will increase to $293.00

Students will pay less for parking next year than initially planned. Beginning Fall 2009 semester, the parking fee will increase by $45. The plan originally called for an increase from the current $248 to $338 per semester. The new rate will be $293 per semester for academic years 2009/10 and 2010/11. The rate will increase to $338 in Fall 2011. Fall permits go on sale 5/8/09 and will be available for purchase on-line, at the Parking Office in FCB 107, or at Cashiers in Cougar Central. Check our web site for payment options. Buy on-line by 8/17/09 and have your permit mailed to you. *Verify the mailing address you have on file with the campus is correct before purchase. *

PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES»

Parking News and Updates: • Discounted parking permits will still be available. Park in Lots X, Y, or Z for $220 which is a 25% discount off the foil semester cost. • MPP monthly rate will increase to $75 per month effective September 1, 2009. Faculty/Staff parking fees are negotiated per bargaining unit contracts. • Long Term Faculty/Staff permits that expire on 6/30/2009 will be extended to December 31,2009. New permits will be issued for the 20 anniversary celebration in 2010. • Temporaiy Lot T (next to Chavez Circle) is open and has over 100 parking spaces. Lot T is a general parking lot and will have some reserved Faculty/Staff spaces. No Overnight parking will be allowed in Lot T. • The Parking Structure is scheduled to open in summer 2010. Upon completion, the parking structure will accommodate 1615 vehicles and service parking needs on the east side of campus. • Campus View Drive extension is scheduled to be completed May, 2009. • Additional general and reserved Faculty/Staff parking has been added on Campus View Drive next to Parking Lot K and the USB building. • New Bike Registration Program and Bike Lock Loaner Program coming for the fall 2009 semester. Bike lockers will be available for rent; check our web site for rates. • Free shuttle service will continue to be provided to and from the Sprinter station. Parking aad Commuter Services 760-750-7500 http://www.csusm.edu/parking/ THE PRIDE 6 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Arts & Entertainment

What to see on DVD A mishmash of movies and television madness Doves

BY BLAINE H. MOGIL high. While the movie fell short BY AMY SALISBURY Pride Staff Writer of meeting those lofty expecta- Faces and Places Editor tions, it was perhaps because the It is fitting on this week of film delivered a very different There's a reason bands open Passover that we take a look at vibe from what the trailer prom- for other bands. Most of the our family favorite Seder flick. ised. time, it's simply because they're Seder is the celebration dinner Carrey provides all the insan- just not good enough to get a of Passover. Combine this with ity any viewer can handle as he headlining tour of their own. a fine new release featuring Jim attends a "Yes Man" seminar at They have their managers put in Carrey and blend in a mixed Brit- the direction of his muse Nick. a good word at the record label, com bowl of nuts and you have a Nick almost magically reappears and join up with bands surpass- great week of entertainment. to help Carl find his lost life. Carl ing their musical aptitude with "When Do We Eat?" is a film realizes that his life is not going the hopes of putting another which turns the Passover Seder well and becomes a "Yes Man," good word in with the fans. Image courtesy of Fmylife.com on its head and provides a hilari- saying yes to every opportu- The attempts aren't always ous insiders take on this very holy nity that comes his way. From successful. Unless the venue is after 13 years. After Jimi Good- "Darker," off "Lost Souls," is tradition. If you are not Jewish, here the movie takes flight and standing room only, chances win joined the duo, Doves released exactly that. The song starts off this film will provide some real soars. Bungee jumping, studying are, most concertgoers won't three EPs. In 2000, their firstalbum , with an affected, electronic bass insights as to why we are all so Korean, learning to play guitar, arrive until the main act takes "Lost Souls," garnered much criti- line. A lead guitar slices through neurotic and find ourselves using and giving of himself, Carl redis- the stage. You can imagine my cal praise. Though Doves had con- ethereal lyrics. Each note is cha- humor as the cure for all that covers life and he finds love in surprise when the opening act sistent radio play in the UK, their otic yet crafted, weaving a melody ails us. Michael Lerner leads the Allison. Deschanel is an actor at a certain concert happened fan base failed to cross the pond. In of intricacies with just enough light Seder as Ira Stuckman, a Christ- that seems often to play charac- to trump the band I planned on 2002, the band released "The Last to express just how cold the "bad mas ornament manufacturer, ters that are not a stretch for her, loving. Broadcast." Still, Doves flew under snow" is. and his wife Peggy is played by yet she seems so honest, real, and I'd heard of Doves before this the radar. Their third album, "Some Doves released their fourth studio Lesley Ann Warren. endearing that her performance, day, but hadn't given them much Cities," shot up to number 1 on the album, "Kingdom ofRust," on April If ever you wanted a case as here, is often key to making a of a second thought. No doubt Billboard UK charts and finally 9. They are currently headlining study on a dysfunctional family given movie complete. There are they were just another English caught attention in America. Key an international tour through mid- dynamic, this film doesn't simply no real weaknesses to be found in Indie band riding The Beatles' tracks like "Black and White Town" June. Catch the band in Southern scratch the surface, it scratches this movie, and the not so subtle coattails, right? and "Sky Starts Falling" catalyzed California on May 14 at House of through every layer of paint and life lesson is as important as they Not quite. Doves formed in Doves' success, and allowed them Blues, San Diego, May 15 at House gouges half way through the come. Consider this film to be 1998 after Jez and Andy Wil- to open for bands including Cold- of Blues, Anaheim, and May 16 at metal below. The Stuckmans one of life's most fun instruc- liams' band, Sub Sub, dissolved play, U2, and Oasis. The Wiltern in Los Angeles. have five grown children. Mer- tional yideos. Watch, learn and enjoy. What to See **** edith Scott Lynn portrays Jen- nifer, the gay daughter by Ira's "The IT Crowd" television Website of first wife. Max Greenfield plays series on DVD is a personal new Ethan, who has found God in the discovery. It even has a tie in The Week FMyLife.com wake of the collapse of his Stock with "Yes Man," as Danny Wal- Market fortune and ends up bed- lace played a character named ding his cousin Vanessa, a sultry Paul in the pilot episode of this A- celebrity publicist played by series. British comedy cannot be Mili Avital. Daughter Nikki is a easily defined, and it is not easily . sex surrogate, Zeke is a druggy, contained. From "Benny Hill" and Lionel is, well... watch the to "Monty Python" to "Abso- BY EBONI HARVEY film. lutely Fabulous," there is nothing Pride Staff Writer Jack Klugman plays the grand- to tie the wide variety of humor father who has carried his "sur- together apart from the British For some odd reason the vival" suitcase with him every- accent. theme song to the NBC 80's where for the past 60 years. As a Sometimes locating great for- television show The Facts holocaust survivor, he knows that eign television can be a great of Life popped into my head "the bastards" could come and challenge. This time, "IT" was in as I browsed this particular take you anytime. my Netfiix "Movies You'll Love" website: The story zooms through the section. Even better was that "IT" "There's a place you've Passover celebration just as one is an instant play selection. Chris got to go for learning/all might find at any reform cel- O'Dowd is Roy, a loud Irish you want to know about ebration, yet in every manner tech who at times misses many the facts of life/the facts of elevated, higher and closer to important and subtle signals as life." God. This film is side splitting life plays out before him. Richard That place, for some, and at other times, very melan- Ayoade plays Maurice 'Moss' could be Fmylife.com. choly. The actors, story and emo- Moss. Ayoade writes, acts, and Sometimes, because of cer- tions you share with this film directs, and here, Moss is simply tain everyday circumstances publish on the site." post to: Love, Money, Kids, seem genuine throughout and the short on the brainpower needed and situations, we find that Okay. So it's an ongoing blog Work, Health, and Sex. Read- acting is never forced and untrue to provide excellent IT support to one fact of life is that life about the F-Bombs of every- ers are even able to partake in to the story. One most surprising anyone. He is not stupid, but a bit freaking sucks sometimes. day living. In other words, their judgment on the posts by aspect of this film is the aesthetic. daft. These two fine specimens There is nothing eye catch- sharing is caring in the sense clicking whether the individ- The colors leap from the screen, of IT support work in a basement ing about the site, but the that everyone is stricken with ual deserved what happened and at times the sound quality is and are overseen by the computer content in which it holds can moments that make a person to them or if they agree with divine. Welcome to the table, pull illiterate IT department head Jen, be described as weird, sad, feel that life is just f***ed up the author that their life does up a seat, and enjoy the specta- played with great zeal by Kather- and sometimes hilarious all and that it is important to vent. indeed suck. cle. After we can search for the ine Parkinson. at the same time. No one is Fmylife.com gives people the I guess it is kind of weird afi komen. Oy, this film is such a While the pilot is cute and fun, safe from the possibility of chance to release the negative to form some sort of smile What to See **** it seems that each new episode having one of those days energy caused by such perils out of someone else's misery, "Yes Man" stars Jim Carrey as I watch gets progressively more that literally make you say to others on the World Wide but the underlying theme of Carl Allen and Zooey Deschanel biting, more outrageous, and in some form or fashion say Web. Fmylife.com is not to simply as Allison. The film is an adapta- more fun to watch. You might "F*** my Life!" These posts begin with judge whether life is f***ed tion of a book by Danny Wallace, say that this is the television According to the website, 'Today..." and end with but that we all have f***ed up a well-known British celebrity, equivalent of a cup of Starbucks Fmylife.com is "a collec- "FML" (F*** My Life) and days, and everyone needs and writer, and producer. You will coffee with an added big splash tion of everyday anecdotes are intended "to be fun to has every right to expel their quickly see that this is not a main- of laughs. The first taste gets you and stories likely to happen read and can be enjoyed on a frustrations, hurt, and anger stream Hollywood story. After hooked, and each additional epi- to anyone and everyone, daily basis." There are vari- surrounding the happenings of viewing the trailer, my expec- sode pulls you in deeper. What sent to us exclusively by ous categories in which read- the day through any medium tations for this film were quite to See **** our users, which we then ers and FML bloggers can possible. THE PRIDE Arts & Entertainment Tuesday April 14, 2009 A neverending story Popcorn storytelling

The lake came into view disheveled, ratty and matted. ing closely to see if the image fought their way in. There my mind, and my memories. from beneath the dark mist Beneath the hair lay sleep in the mirror mimicked my was a funk of bad incense in I was searching for a place as the golden light of dawn encrusted eyes, emotion- movement. I watched appre- the air mingling with a smoky where I could find a point bathed everything in its path. ally spent, ringed with deep hensively as a dry red tongue haze. Specks of dust, or per- clearly fixed in reality that The fog, stretching across the exhaustion and only barely emerged from the mouth in haps something worse, could could help me regain my bear- lake, began to melt away. I open. the mirror in perfect concert be seen dancing in and out ings. was alone on the beach, sitting Separating the eyes was a with mine. of the thin walls of sunlight The wall that separated my with my feet on the bank with sculpted, petite, and slightly Still, I could not accept that had entered the room. I conscious from my sub-con- little waves lapping over my red nose. It hung like a work the mirror image as mine. thought that the light could scious seemed to no longer toes. The air was crisp, clean of art above tightly drawn, My fingers rolled a wave at have found somewhere better exist or perhaps it never and filled me with a renewed thin lips. The expression the reflection, and the image to ply its trade. had. Yet I knew there should spirit. Peace and tranquility worn on the face was void and waved back. I blinked. The There was nothing famil- have been some type of fence began to fill my soul. ghostly, unlike any I could image blinked. The image iar in this scene. There was keeping the two sides in their As quickly as the peace remember. The clothes were turned in unison, as I turned no sense to be made of who proper place. The dividing arrived, it quickly retreated. unfamiliar to me, unlike any- and slowly stretched my left I was, where I was or how I wall was now an ocean. A rumbling ripped through thing I could imagine wear- leg to meet the floor and get got there. I was unconnected All of my dreams, and all of the surrounding mountains, ing. The shirt was white under out of the bed. and unidentified. As baffling my real life were having the and huge waves began to form all of the filth and stains, a My head began to spin just as this all was, it was merely time of their lives swimming on the surface of the water. I wife beater. Faded tattoos of as my foot touched fhe floor. a curiosity. The real madness together, exploring new areas was paralyzed and unable to unknown origin and meaning As I rose, my balance van- was lurking in my mind. of my mind where they had move as a tsunami was about could be seen spreading like a ished and the floor rushed up, After jolting awake, I was never before ventured. Sit- to swallow everything in its rash from under the shirt and crashing hard into my falling unable to reconcile the waking ting, perched on a bluff in the path. I was in its path. My life onto every piece of exposed body. Piles of clothing, old world from the dream world. corner of my mind overlook- flashed before my eyes just flesh. magazines, empty DVD jack- Even though I recall waking ing this sea of dream and real- as the wave crested above me From the top of the neck to ets, and half full cookie boxes up, there was a seamless tran- ity, I could see people I know, and blocked out the sun. the tip of the fingers, rainbows broke my fall. My body was sition between dreaming and places I've been, and things I catapulted upright to find of color spread to envelop sprawled on the floor, pinned waking. Was this a dream I've done. myself drenched and shiv- completely. The skin on which motionless with my gaze fixed within a dream? Still, there was no way for ering, sitting on rough dark they rested provided a canvas on the ceiling. If it was, could I force myself me to discern whether any brown sheets in a pool of red, dry, and scaly. The sun The ceiling fan squeaked awake and find my way back of the people, places, and icy cold sweat. I glanced at had put too many years on the like a mouse while the three into the real world? A pinch things belonged to my dream the reflection in the mirror, face and aged the image in the remaining wooden fan blades test clearly proved that I was world or the real world. There unsure who was looking back mirror far too quickly. seemed to rot a little bit more awake. I knew this had to be was no doubt I was now in a at me. I had to find out if that with each rotation. Light the waking world, as the pain world all my own, with mad- The image in the mirror really was my face in the sliced its Way into the room on my arm was excruciating, ness as my guide. All I could seemed familiar, yet I was mirror. Slowly, I pushed my violating the will of the heavy and the blood certainly looked think was to do was scream unsure why. Short black hair tongue out of my mouth and black velvet curtains. Only real as it stained the shirt. "Alright, everybody out of the rested above the face. It was down towards my chin, watch- small powerful slivers of light I rushed backwards through pool!" Vital Information IN 5 MIN OUT OUT One Price for the Summer! Britney Spears' Flexible move in and move out* NewSTD's song "If You "Move in anytime near the end of the Semester. testing ads on Seek Amy?" 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BY BILL RHEIN home, children, and work. lios in "Crank: High Voltage." Senior Staff Writer In a magical instance, he turns "Crank," was an underrated into himself as a 17 year old, action film from 2006 where Hollywood filled theaters with but in 2009. The film proceeds Statham, as Chelios, fights for family films over the past few as a comedy as Efron plays a 17 revenge against the mobsters Image courtesy of Lionsgate Studios weeks. This week, a comedy, year old, with the mind of a man who injected him with a drug expect this to be a groundbreak- ton DC, thus political ties soon dramatic thriller, and action film almost in his forties. that would kill him if his adren- ing film, I think it will be a fun materialize. offer something for adults to see. Unlike films such as "Big" or aline got too low. The filmwa s romp for the male audience. With a loaded cast and direc- First, "High School Musi- "13 Going on 30," where a child very similar to "Speed," except The final film in wide-release tor Kevin MacDonald, who also cal" star Zac Efron breaks form gets old overnight, "17 Again" this was with a man and adrena- this week is the star studded did "The Last King of Scot- and stars in the non-musical "17 goes in reverse. Portraying the line, not a bus. "State of Play" The cast of this land," I expect this to be a good Again." This film also features clash of the white-collar work This time, Chelios fights conspiracy film is loaded includ- film. As evidenced by the 2007 "Friends" star Matthew Perry field with high school could against gangsters who took his ing Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, film "Gone Baby Gone," I think as a man in his midlife crisis. make this a very funny film, heart. Inside his chest is an elec- and Helen Mirren. Crowe plays Ben Affleck is better behind the Though he was a star basketball with heartfelt self-discovery. tronic replacement, which he an investigative journalist work- camera. Yet, the rest of the cast player and popular guy in high Jason Statham revives his must keep charged by electro- ing a string of brutal murders. and crew will make this a good school, he now worries about his role as hit man Chev Che- cuting himself. Though I do not The film takes place in Washing- film if the story sticks together. Word(s)

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