The Cougar Chronicle Issue I Wednesday Volume Xli January 23, 2013 California State University, San Marcos, Independent Student Newspaper

THE COUGAR CHRONICLE ISSUE I WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLI JANUARY 23, 2013 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER

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5 - CSUSM'sVSAR 301 students have been given the chance of a life time by being able to dis- play their work in the CSUSM gallery. Read when and where you can see their work before CSUSM continues to be a safe school it's taken down. Recognized as safest California four year university OPINION BY KRISTIN MELODY sideration frequency of crime on college campuses is also 6 - Gun control has been a hot CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and severity of each crime making its way in numbers," button issue the last few weeks. and are given in ratio of eve- the .Stateuniversity.com blog Read what our editing staff has CSU San Marcos was re- ry 1,000 students. CSUSM stated. to say on the issue and see if cently recognized by Sta- scored in the categories ag- In 2012, the violent crime you agree or disagree with our teuniversity.com as the gravated assault, burglary, of CSUSM included 75 per- positions. safest California four-year larceny-theft, robbery and cent aggravated assault and university in 2012. This is vehicle theft. CSUSM did 25 percent robbery, accord- And the second year in a row that not score in arson, forcible ing to .Stateuniversity.com CSUSM has been named the rape or murder. statistics. The property crime We did a Facebook poll on the safest four year university. "Violent crime is on the reported was mostly larceny- issue of recent shootings and Stateuniversity.com pulled rise; news reports of callous theft. school safety. See how CSUSM statistics from 450 of U.S. acts bombard the headlines CSUSM scored a safety voted. colleges and universities. every day, and while street score of 95.33 out of 100, The rankings took into con- crime is increasing, crime SAFE CONTINUED ON S.

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OUR NEAT ISSUE February 6 News Editor: Melissa Martinez T C C W J 2 [email protected] HE OUGAR HRONICLE, EDNESDAY, ANUARY 23,2013 NEWS : CémssGMjmm SAFE FROM 1. atmosphere is laid back...I Gov. Brown proposes new budget 1/23 Farmers Market a drop from the 2011 score hope that those new students 1 - 6 p.m., of 95.79. In 2012, CSUSM and those already here keep Parking Lot B ranked seventh place overall that mellow ambiance/' in support of CSU system Connect to youf food and in California university safe- CSUSM commuter student find out where it's coming from; ty, a drop from the fifth place Karla Reyes said. BY MELISSA MARTINEZ standing in 2011. The 2012 Jeanne Clery NEWS EDITOR come meet some San Diego CSUSM is also growing report showed that reported Farmers. You may find mor physically, with the Student total crimes had decreased Last fall, Governor Jerry information at www.sdfarmbu- Union and the Quad campus by 87 percent from 2009 to Brown gained the support of rear.org. housing under construction. 2011. Yet, CSUSM has seen California State University The campus has also seen an a growth in total student pop- students with his new budget 1/24 Meet the Greeks increase of student popula- ulation from approximately proposals aimed at keep- 7 - 9 p.m., tion. 9,700 to 10,200 during that ing tuition from increasing. UVA & Quad Courtyard "I think overall our school- time. With the success of Prop. 30, Members of all 9 recognized some CSU students received fraternities and sororities will a reimbursement of $249, or be hanging out, playing games, RECYCLEMANIA FROM 1. while making recycling fun nine percent of what tuition and eating food down at both Since 2005, CSUSM had for everyone. was raised in fall 2012. the UVA and the Quad. Come claimed seven consecutive "RecycleMania's power With the start of the new and get to know Greeks on National Champion titles comes from the way it taps year, Gov. Brown released a personal level and ask any I before the loss last year. school spirit to motivate stu- his 2013-2014 proposal for questions you may have about CSUSM finished fourth Governor Jerry Brown addressing the budget. rushingl dents who may not react to the state budget, including # overall in 2012 with a recy- a traditional environmental $125.1 million in funding to- cling rate of 79.36 percent message," President of Re- wards the CSU system. Gov. Brown's support for of state funds into higher ed- 1/29 ASI Extravaganza! and missed the top spot to cycleMania Inc., Bill Rudy Gov. Brown stated that the CSU system is needed, ucation. The proposed budg- Noon -1 p.m., America University by fewer said in a press release. $10 million of the proposed since it has continuously lost et heads us in the right direc- Forum Plaza than 6 percent. On average, 91 million budget will benefit students financial support over the tion. It will allow the CSU to Who is ASI? What do we do? This annual competition pounds of organic materials for advancing through their last several years. Accord- address the unprecedented What does it stand for?Come allows the CSUSM students and recyclables are salvaged degree program without having to a press release of CSU demand for high quality edu- out for some awesome give and staff to actually establish across the 7.5 million student ing to deal with "bottleneck" Public Affairs, the-CSU has cation at our institutions, as aways, good music, and learn and maintain school spirit and staff. courses, which often causes lost more than 30 percent of well as areas of critical need. more about how ASI can help We still face many fiscal enrich your time at CSUSMI the students degree progress state funding. COUGAR ANNOUNCEMENTS to be extended longer than CSU Chancellor Timothy challenges and will continue 1/31 Student ORG Fair anticipated because they are P. White has stated, "We ap- efforts to operate efficiently Please be advised that for approximately eight weeks, be- waiting for a particular lower preciate the Governor's rec- and effectively, and seek out lla*m-lp.m.f library Plaza ginning Jan. 21, there will be intermittent weeknight closures division classes or prerequi- ognition that California will additional innovative ways on SR 78 between Nordahl and Twin Oaks Valley roads from site for their major. benefit from the investment to control costs." Come meet some of CSUSM's 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews work to rehabilitate portions organizations during this annual of the SR 78 and finish constructing the eastbound auxiliary event. Members of the greek lanes. sororities and fraternities, Arts Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible as traffic Association, Kinesiology Club,. delays at this location are expected. Heavy machinery will 01 l-G/il« French Club, College Republi- cause nighttime noise in the area. Signs will be in place to cans, American Indian Alliance direct motorists through detours. and many more are expected to We are entering an exciting time of growth at CSUSM. This (HOME OF YEAR-ROUND BUYBACKS) attend. is the time to be part of the change and help to build the future of YOUR campus! How can you do this? Apply to be part of 2/5 Tukwut leadership the 2013 Orientation Team! Orientation Team (O-Team) is iffllfll HOI Circle: Shannon Nolan a group of student volunteers who are trained to provide a Noon -12:50 p.m., welcoming experience for new students antHheir families at Uhall 373 Orientation. We need students who are interested in getting Off-Campus Books now This workshop is your oppor- involved at CSUSM and are willing to help our future cou- carries textbooks tunity to learn about the Tukwut gars make a seamless and wonderful transition to our campus Leadership Circle program and community this summer. for CSUSM! what you'll gain as a partici- Applications are now avalible both online and in the Stu- pant. About Shannon: Shannon dent Life and Leadership office in Craven 3400. We highly 1450 West Mission Road, Nolan organizes the Tukwut encourage interested students to attend an information ses- Leadership Circle (TLC) program sion. Visit the Orientation and New Student Programs web- San Marcos, CA 92069 and is a Coordinator of Student site at www.csusm.edu/sll/6nsp/oteamJitml to findou t when Involvement for Academic and and where the information sessions are being held, to review (760) 598-2665 Honor Societies at CSUSM. important dates, and to apply today! 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check out Please mention that 760-745-7766 "Iff^yoKu foun d us in the JHHHBBBHBSCouga^ r Chronicle our website vvww.casagrandeapartmenthomes.com csusmchronicle.com LIVE THE LIFE YOU DESERVE! Sports Editor: Alex Franco SPORTS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 [email protected] 3 THE HEART BEAT: Athlete spotlight: Bridgette Stevens Healthy eating is only half the battle Distance runner for track & field BY JESSIE GAMBRELL started to practice for your BY CURTIS BOVEE fat. It is safe to OPINION EDITOR February season? SENIOR STAFF WRITER say that this A: Yes, we (long distance menu item Bridgette Stevens has been runners) have been practic- It has become obvious is popular running for CSUSM for her ing six days a week. I like that portion sizes have got- amo n g s t entire four year college ca- the practices it really relieves ten larger over the decades- the young- reer. She has been competi- stress for me and I like spend- -throughout restaurants and sters; how- tively running since middle ing time with my friends. grocery stores. ever, there is school, but has always loved Q: When did you start According to the Centers no reason why to run. She is also a kinesi- running? for Disease Control and Pre- an 8 year old ology major with plans to A: I started doing things vention, more than one-third should consume all be a physical therapist once with track in 4th grade, of U.S. adults and approxi- of this in one sitting. she graduates, and has been but didn't really get into mately one-fifth of children Solution? Allow your working at the Clarke for the competition till middle and adolescents aged 2-19 child to eat less than half, two years, sporting her time school. Then I ran for Mis- years old are obese. and order a side of vegeta- including walnuts, pecans as an active member of the sion Hills high school and Portion sizes have certainly bles. Your caloric total will and almonds offer healthy CSUSM community. was ranked fiftho n the Cross fueled this obesity epidemic. still be around half of the fats, keep you fuller longer Question: How do you Country team. According to the American entire portion, while offering and are easy to pack and take like your team? Q: Being a senior, what ally work with the athletes. Dietetic Association, the nutritional value. anywhere. Answer: Overall our team are your plans for once you The Track and Field season size of dinner plates has in- Importantly, don't forget What you are drinking is is really good, we have sent graduate? begins this coming spring creased by 36 percent over about what is on your plate. just as important. Soda is many people to nationals. A: I might want to do some when Bridgette and the rest the last decade. Just because you are eat- incredibly harmful to your Last year we sent 26 people triathlons or 5k's to keep of the Cougar squad will It is no secret, that more ing less doesn't give you health, and is over-con- into the nationals. running, but I want to be a look to improve on their pro- food on your plate, the more permission to eat anything. sumed in America because Q: Have you already physical therapist and actu- gress last sèason. you will eat. Making less The USDA recommends it is cheap and easily acces- food every meal is a great that half your plate should sible. Most sit-down res- way to combat portion con- be fruits and vegetables. For taurants offer free refills of trol issues. Having an abun- the remainder of your plate, soft beverages, which seems Cougar athletics goes to dance of food at the dinner about half should be a pro- inexcusable given the large table is far worse than not tein source and the other half glass sizes. Did you know having enough, which in all should be whole grains. Us- that one can of Coca Cola Twitter for live updates actuality is probably enough. ing this as a template should contains the equivalent of 10 From the lack of nutrition- make it easy to determine teaspoons of sugar? Replac- BY ALEX FRANCO game photos, statistics and can simply log on to www. al food offered to the over- how much of each kind of ing soft drinks with water at SPORTS EDITOR results directly from the Twit- twitter.com/csusmgameday whelmingly large portion food you should be consum- the dinner table can drasti- ter name @CSUSMGame- to get"the updates; but an ac- sizes, America's restaurants ing. cally decrease chances of The CSUSM athletics de- day. The update is an im- count is recommended to get are contributing to the obesi- When attempting to eat obesity and rapidly improve partment has recently an- provement to the old way the seamless updates onto your ty problem rather than help- less, cravings are inevitable, health. nounced that it will now athletics departments offered twitter home feed. ing it. For example, at Out- thus stressing the importance Remember, portion cpntrol connect Cougar students live updates with a live stats Be sure to. follow @ back Steakhouse, a popular of snacking. To help with is not easy. Fortunately, it and fans with CSUSM ath- link it offered on its home- CSUSMGameday and @ chain-restaurant throughout portion control, try eating is far better for your health letes and coaches during the page csusmcougars.com. CSUSMCougars on twit- the globe, an order of Mac- snacks throughout the day. than some fad diet and it is teams' home games with a According to the cougars ter for the most up to date A-Roo 'N Cheese yields Include things like fruit and something you can practice new Twitter account. athletics website, a twit- results and news about your over 600 calories, with great- vegetables, and foods with forever to improve your The athletics department ter account is not required own CSUSM cougars athlet- er than 220 of those from healthy fats like nuts. Nuts, health. will tweet in-game updates, to access the live feed. You ics for each season.

SCORE REPORT Men's basketball stays hot this winter Women's basketball trying 1/8 Men's Basketball BY ALEX FRANCO pora who leads the team in to turn their luck around VS Pomona-Pitzer The streak includes an im- W 74 - 54 , SPORTS EDITOR pressive win against at-the- points per game and 3 point time No. 5 ranked Westmont percentage, 20.3 and .516 BY ALEX FRANCO forwards, Sheri- While most of us were College and currently No. 7, percent respectively. Fellow SPORTS EDITOR ka Miller and 1/14 Men's Basketball home enjoying our win- 66-52 at home. senior forward, Ali Langford Danielle Coop- VS Pacific Union ter breaks, the San Marcos As a result of the Cou- who is second on the team in The 2012 - 2013 bas- er who have W 75 - 64 men's basketball team took it gar's tremendous string of points with 15.0 points per ketball season has lead the way victories, they have climbed game, and leads the team not gone the way for the Cou- 1/16 Women's Basketball upon themselves to continue the Lady Cougars gars offense VS Point Loma Nazarene their torrid pace and climb to up to a No. 8 ranking in the in rebounding with 5.8 per L41 -55 the top of the N AIA national country, the school's highest game. would have this season. rankings. ranking in the NAIA coaches Langford also shoots an as- hoped with \ Cooper The Cougars have went on poll to date. The last time the tounding .569 from the field losing sev- X* averages an impressive run since the cougars cracked the top 10 which is among tops on the en of the a double- start of break, going a per- was earlier this season when team. last ten Hft double a 1 /23 Women's Basketball fect 8-0, improving to 15-4 they were ranked ninth but With only three home games game with VS Point Loma Nazarene on the season , in the midst of loss the next game to defend- games remaining on the the season 7; 10.7 points 7:30 p.m. an eight game winning streak ing champion Concordia. schedule, don't miss a during the win- per game that they will look to keep CSUSM has bounced back chance to see . the Cougars ter break drop- and 10.6 1/25 Men's Basketball alive this Wednesday against immensely since the defeat in action as they attempt to ping to 9-16 after rebounds per VS UC Santa Cruz Point Loma Nazarene in San and hasn't looked back win- keep the streak alive and gar- entering the break at game while shoot- 7:30 p.m. Diego. All eight of the Cou- ning 11 of the last 12 games ner their firstnationa l title in 6-7. ing .466 from the field. gar's wins during the streak with the afore mentioned school history, CSUSM has not been able Miller compliments Cooper 1/31 Men's Basketball have been convincing wins, streak. The next home games are to generate any offense dur- well averaging 10.9 points VS La Sierra not allowing more than 64 Leading the way for the Jan. 25 and 31 against UC ing the stretch of losses, a game and shooting .392 7:30 p.m. points to any opponent and CSUSM team this season has Santa Cruz and La Sierra, being held under 60 points from the field. averaging .80 points per win. been senior guard, AJ Gas- both games start at 7:30 p.m. each of the times. The Cou- The Cougars will look 2/2 Baseball gars season went south after to finish the season strong VS Concordia (DH) HHHHH|| a loss in the Arizona Chris- heading into the All confer- 11 a.m. tian University Basketball ence tournament where they Classic earlier this season excelled last season and won Like snorts, like to and CSUSM has only won the conference title and will one game against Simpson look to do the same this sea- Write f or usi College 76-73 at home on son. With five more games Jan. 3. left in the season, CSUSM The bright spots in what is hosts one of its final two We need sports writers for the spring semester to fill a relatively young basketball home games today, Jan. 23, our pages. No experience necessary. Come to our weekly squad for head coach Sheri against Point Loma Naza- meetings on Tuesdays, noon - 12:45, in Craven 3500 Junnum is the play of junior rene at 7:30 p.m. Features Editor: F" A ^^ II ^^ ^ fm

4 [email protected] THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 rCAl UKtj SDSU Student creates clothing line that Local ways to make a difference represents a lifestyle of our generation Doing good in your community isn't based on the season BY JULIANA STUMPP BY KATUN SWEENEY A&E EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR In Toby Keith's good-time Now that the Christmas anthem "Red Solo Cup" he season has ended and the sings, "Red solo cup, you're new semester has begun, not just a cup/you're my, giving back to the communi- you're my friend/thank you ty and donating to charity is for being my friend." For the often at the back of people's past couple of years now, this minds. song has been played to bring However, the people in people together and enjoying need of your help are not being in each other's com- just seasonal based. They pany. As college students, are around you at all times, we study hard during the Entrepreneur Ryan Craig with a shirtfrom hi s "Red Cup Tour7 and they include students week but live for the week- clothing line. Photo courtesy of Ryan Craig, on campus. Even if you are ends when we can have fun, est. Our tagline is "Thirst for streamlined. I findi t success- already busy amidst your ing lot on Feb. 12 and Feb. third Fridays of every month. a concept that entrepreneur Life.' That explains it all. ful to teach yourself. I still homework and classes, here 26. All CSUSM students "It is a ministry to help Ryan Craig understands. Q: How has the journey have to balance school. For are two easy ways to help the are welcome to participate, out youth/families living in Craig, a San Diego State been from an idea to put- me, school is more network- people around you, even if it regardless of if they attend North County Solutions for student who transferred from ting designs together to ing and I take it upon myself is just during a study break. Summit Church or not. Change, which is a home- Palomar community college, selling your product? to learn what I need to. One way to immediately "It's in conjunction with less shelter. We take out the created his own clothing A: It's been a while, ac- Q: What future plans do give back to the CSUSM Donate Don't Dump, the youth to Boomers and serve company, "Red Cup Tour," tually, a year that I started you have for the "Red Cup student body is by helping North County Food Bank as 'Big brothers and sisters.' which illustrates our gen- working on the idea. I found Tour"? Summit Church (across the and the [CSUSM] Kinesiolo- The discounted rate for those eration with Ae depiction qf resources from my friends A: Every clothing line has street from CSUSM and next gy Club with Professor Lau- participating in Friday Night the infamous plastic red cup. to my family and them help- collections, so I have some to The Quad) with their Food ra de Ghetaldi. In general, Heights is $12 for activities," With the company's website ing me out. You just have to upcoming releases season- Distribution program. Sum- it's to help feed students and Pastor Hopkins said. up and running, as well as tell yourself everyday to do ally. There will be different mit is in need of volunteers families in our community," While these are only just a stylish shirts available for something even if it's go- designs and clothes, some that are willing to help pass Summit College Ministry few of the ways to give back purchase, we sat down with ing to be a mistake, at least surprises. Eventually* back- out food to students and peo- Pastor Andrew Hopkins said. to the community, there are the designer. I tried. It takes a lot of plan- packs and other accessories ple that need it. Volunteers In addition to helping pass plenty of opportunities both Question: What inspired ning. It's not just drawing but I don't want to give too would need to show up at out food, Summit is also on campus and in the San you to start a clothing com- something in class and put- much away. 1:00 p.m. and the actual dis- looking for volunteers to Marcos area. Remember that pany? What does the "Red ting it on a shirt. Q: What advice do you tribution would take place participate in Friday Night while the Christmas season Cup Tour" represent? 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ftflBiHlHiB FEATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 C^JÎS|5 TA positions available at Dehesa Charter School The artists among us BY KEANDRE WILLIAMS-CHAMBERS ing with either individual COPY EDITOR students or small groups, of- CSUSM art exhibit showcases student work fering their skills and knowl- Dehesa Charter School edge to those;they attend to. BY KATLIN SWEENEY is offering TA positions to This would be accomplished major Amalia Wood created vated the students to work rant Row which is a popular FEATURES EDITOR the piece "Sobering Up," even harder on future art area," Musgrove said. CSUSM students that are in- Mondays through Wednes- which featured a brightly volved in education or con- days. CSUSM is home to count- pieces. To see these and other sidering teaching as a career. Dehesa Charter School is colored canvas that showed "This was my first time works created by the VSAR less creative visionaries and women flying upwards. Lib- having my artwork shown. 301 students, visit the CSUSM students can have a K-12 school located in the artists. Beginning in Decem- eral Studies major Karissa the opportunity to get hands- city of Escondido, boasting ber, the public has been able It made me feel pretty happy CSUSM Art Gallery. The on involvement in the class- over 1,000 students through- Bullington contributed two that others could see it; I look exhibit is open Fridays and to experience some of their of her dream catchers, the forward to making more art- Saturdays, Dec. 7 through room environment with stu- out Sain Diego, Riverside and work up close. first entitled "Enchanted" dents from the middle school Orange County. With the rea- Students from Professor works to show," Wood said. Jan. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. It is to high school level. One of sonably close proximity, this and the second called "Birds "It was such an amazing located at 1080 San Marcos Judit Hersko's VSAR 301, of a Feather." Visual and opportunity to have my art- Blvd. Ste 185 (in the Village the available options is to opportunity is ideal for those "Materials and Structure of Performing Arts major Laura be a classroom TA, assisting seeking experience within Art" course, have been given work showcased. This Shops Area) in San Marcos. teachers in classrooms of up Musgrove created the piece was the first time hav- their own school schedule. the unique opportunity to entitled "Resilience," created ing my work displayed to 30 students. TAs would Students won't have to go showcase their art to family, from wood, paint, the Bible, be asked to provide in-class too far out of their way to friends and members of the in an art gallery so it assistance that ranges from text, Paper Mache and yarn. was very exciting and make use of this opportunity. community at the Old Res- "In ["Resilience"] I ex- I hope to have an- grading, student assistance It would be ideal to balance taurant Row CSUSM Gal- plored two very vital el- and help with classroom ac- this with a given schedule lery. other chance to do it tivities, among other duties. ements: spirituality and again!" Bullington and make the most out of this Throughout the semester, identity. My intention is to said. This would be done Monday learning experience . VSAR 301 students worked awaken the viewer's mind through Thursday during Should any CSUSM stu- "I feel very fortu- class time. hard creating different pro- to the contrast I perceive be- nate and I am also dents be interested, contact jects, with their final project tween the negative cultural appreciative to Another option available is the Dehesa Charter regional being the gallery showing. communications and the up- have had this op- one-on-one advisement and manager Tony Drown, who This allowed the students lifting, encouraging and life- portunity to create assistance to Dehesa students can be reached by phone at to put their best work in the giving truth spoken by God an art piece that who seek to improve their or- (760) 455-5376, or through exhibit, while simultane- through His Word. I wanted expresses my ganizational skills, complete their main office line at (760) ously displaying all of the this piece to reflect my per- personal views miscellaneous class assign- 743-7880. knowledge and experience sonal design aesthetics as and my identity ments, develop essay plan- they had gained during the well as communicating the both as an art- ning and writing strategies If you take advantage semester. underlying theme conceptu- ist and person and otherwise improve their of this opportunity let us The gallery features an ally," Musgrove said. and for it to be class performance in various know and you could be fea- array of work, showcasing The ability to show their showcased in an art areas. TAs would be work- tured in our next issue! different styles. Visual Arts work in a gallery has moti- gallery located at Restau- Photo Courtesy of Amalia Wood

InterVarsity has event to kick off new semester 1/lf/fl/jf/fJffMM / i no more than 25 words to [email protected] by 2/2/13.^ BY KATUN SWEENEY has the right to refuse any letter for any reason. wmA FEATURES EDITOR If you enjoy live music, listening to guest speakers and malring new friends, Inter- Varsity is a great way to start off your semester. Restaurant beat InterVarsity is a com- bination of students from CSUSM, Mira Costa and San Marcos brewery is a knockout Palomar College coming together as a community. They BY MELISSA MARTINEZ mashed, and steamed veg- many other styles. seek to include students of NEWS EDITOR gies. Lunch and happy hour spe- different backgrounds, eth- & ALEX FRANCO For those looking for a cials are offered, lunch being nicity and culture who are SPORTS EDITOR little different entree, the served before 4 p.m. Happy brewery also serves a sau- hour is Monday through Fri- all working towards a com- Looking for amazing food, sage platter with all types of day from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sat- mon goal: to become closer great service, atmosphere dipping sauces, as well as an urday and Sunday from 3 to to God. and the best beer in town? endless selection of seafood 6 p.m. To welcome in the new Look no further than San for those not looking for the Regular hours of opera- semester, their first event is Marcos' very own San Mar- standard choice of meat. tion are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. their "1st Large Group of cos Brewery restaurant. The brewery's menu also Monday through Thursday, the Spring Semester." It will San Marcos Brewery is a includes sandwiches, pastas 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and take place from 7 to 9 p.m. grill-style restaurant, offer- and salads , which along with Saturday and 10:30 ajn. to on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in ing the best cheeseburgers the rest of the menu are deli- 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. Clarke 113. For more infor- and hamburgers. You can or- cious and filling . You can find the San Mar- mation on upcoming events der your way with any com- What makes the San Mar- cos Brewery in all its won- or the club itself, visit www. bination of toppings, ranging cos brewery different from der in Restaurant Row right ivsanmarcos .org. from standard ketchup and other restaurants is their off of San Marcos Blvd. mayo to the not so standard selection of beers and ales and can be contacted at jalapenos served with a side brewed on site and are avail- 760.471.0050. of lightly seasoned fresh cut able in bottles and jugs to fries. They also offer a delec- take home and enjoy. They Have you been to the San table choice of freshly grilled have classics like red amber Marcos Brewery? Share steaks with a variety of sides and IPA, specialties such as your thoughts online at such as potatoes, baked or the Pompous Ass beer and csusmchronicle.com Photos Courtesy of Yelp Opinion Editor: Jessie Gambrell 6 [email protected] THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2013 OPINION Unit cap opinions Is an unborn baby a baby? Shout out! Editorial goals for BY JULIANA STUMPP 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade sparks 'Walk for Life' marches spring semester A&E EDITOR BY JESSIE GAMBRELL "Roe" side, people defend it convicted of murder on two BY JESSIE GAMBRELL Over our much-needed winter break, a new OPINION EDITOR accounts even though his OPINION EDITOR , process for class registration took place. In late saying that if a woman be- November and early December last semester, comes pregnant and decides baby was not yet born. Facts the new class registration process restricted you On Jan. 22, 1973 the Su- she does not want that baby, are facts, but the opinion is Hey all you Cougars! I to a limit of 13 units until Dec. 17th, at which time preme Court came to a de- and then she should have yours, is an unborn baby a am your new opinion edi- you were able to add more classes if need be. cision on the controversial the right to abort it. On the baby? tor for the Cougar Chroni- Here are some of the students' opinions on this case of Roe vs. Wade con- "Wade" side, people say that In the month of January cle this semester and have new change in our registration system: cerning the touchy subject aborting a baby means kill- across the nation, religious some new plans for you "Getting classes wasn't too difficult since I got of abortion. Abortion was ing an innocent human be- groups, pro-family advo- this semester. I can't do priority registration because of my class standing. illegal before this court case ing (since human life begins . cates, and many other pro- this without your help. My Despite the slight advantage, the unit cap made controversy came about, but at conception) and that the if life people gather to fight for plan for you all is to send it so that it wasn't possible for me to get all my you don't want a baby, either classes, thus I had to strategically pick the classes in 1971 a woman tried to the unborn babies by march- us. your shout outs to your that I knew would fill up fast," - Pat Tang, biology get a "legal" abortion claim- don't have sex or give the ing in public with their signs friends for special events major ing that she had been raped. baby up for adoption. of protest in what they call, as well as your opinions on She later confessed that she Some defend the notion of "Walk for Life". various topics. On our web- "I reckon the people who will be affected the had lied on matter in order abortion "killing a human This year it is the 40th an- site www.csusmchronicle. most and worst by the unit cap are those who are niversary of Roe vs. Wade com and our Facebook ac- graduating seniors. Though I am not one of them, to get an abortion, but did baby" saying that unborn ba- I can sympathize. There are some benefits to the in fact have the baby before bies are not babies, instead so there are anticipated to be count Cougar Chronicle we unit cap. It allows students with lower priority to the court reached a decision. a "fetus", "lump of cells" or more than usual. According like to ask you questions to get some classes, even if it does hinder other's Another similar case (Doe even "tissue". People who to the National Catholic Re- get your opinions on events chances," - Viv Nguyen, biology major vs. Bolton - 1973) reopened are pro-life strongly oppose porter, tens of thousands of that happen, etc. You can this claiming that human life pro-lifers march every year "The unit cap sucked. I couldn't wait list enough the case, finallybringin g the also send us your opin- classes so now I'm stuck with only 12 units," - Jor- decision to extend the 14th begins at conception, show- in 'Walk for Life' events ions to our email at: cou- dan Hays, business major Amendment of the Right to ing the pregnant mothers to help save the millions of garchron .opinion @ gmail. Privacy for the women to an ultrasound image of the babies being aborted every com. So as the opinion "To be honest, I already had a late priority reg? make their own decision to growing baby inside them year. editor, it is my job to ensure istration date the day before priority registration proving to the mother that ended. So, I was already freaking out about get- have an abortion. The woman who originally that your voice is heard in ting all my classes. I was not very fond about the Ever since that decision it is not just tissue. In fact was fighting for abortion, is our paper. So send us your unit cap benefitting me personally because I'm day on Jan. 22, 1973 the in the controversial murder now Catholic and is fighting thoughts and opinions, we still on the wait list for 2 out of 5 my classes," - Sa- debate still continues on case of Scott Peterson (2005) in the battle to save the un- are more than happy to vannah Shick, business major whether or not abortion is proves that an unborn baby is born babies as well. "Roe" is share them to our CSUSM a human being since he was "Well the unit cap definitely made me prioritize a right thing to do. On the pro-life now! community. Go Cougars! and choose classes based on importance instead of kinda adding a bunch of classes and loading up. I focused more on important classes and it helped me set my priorities. It was kind of benefi- Editors* topics: gun control cial," - Austin Hoover, biology physiology major

"My main concern was that I could only sign In light of the recent trag- for you America: would you foundation for legislation not appreciate me saying up for four classes but there was a chance that I edy at Sandy Hook Elemen- rather have your "right to on gun control [background this, but I think violent video needed five due to a concern with a class that's tary School, (among other bear arms" or see your chil- checks and bans on certain games have a huge factor in was unsure if I was going to pass. I was also not too horrific shooting as of late), dren reach their next birth- crazy about the classes that were available. I was guns] makes sense, but the these shootings, there need looking through my course catalog at all these gun control has become a hot day? It's time to prioritize. I surplus amount of money be- to be regulations on the vid- classes for my major and hardly any of them were topic across the nation. Pres- know guns don't kill people. ing spent on police officers, eo game market." offered. I had already taken most of the classes ident Obama has proposed People kill people, but can gun control research, and - Opinion Editor, Jessie offered so it was difficult to plan a schedule with 12 congressional actions and you put a price on saving the safety plans seems to be a bit Gambrell the few choices I had left," - Jenica Caruso, com- 23 executive actions that he life of even one person? Ar- outrageous." "Guns have gone beyond munications major. feels will combat the issue guing that is selfish. People - Features Editor, Katlin the use of protection but now "It's notright fo r all of us to have to wait for eve- of gun violence and control don't realize the importance Sweeney is a threat in society. Ever ryone to pick their classes and then pick again in the United States, which of safety until they're bury- "Guns have taken the since school went on break, later. It should be done on a first come first serve basis. What is the point of priority registration if we has led to nation-wide de- ing their children six feet un- fall for the terrible, horrific ^gun control has become a are going to be capped off at 13? If I'm paying bate, Here are some opinions der. Why take the chance?" events that have taken place bigger problem then before. for all these classes I want to be able to pick as from your Cougar Chronicle - News Editor, Melissa over the past few months, We can't go anywhere now many as I want," - Hunter Chanove, communica- editors: Martinez but I must say that (as it without being paranoid if tion major "As a college student, I "While creating emergency says in our Constitution) we another tragedy is going to "I guess the only concerns I came across was feel that gun control is not plans and paying officer sal- have the right to bear arms. strike. During the Newtown, whether or not the classes I needed/wanted were regulated enough. Though aries are worthwhile causes, I don't think that we need to Conn, shooting the press got full. Also, there was a concern with the timing of you need background checks the amount of money being have automatic guns on the the information of the shoot- my classes, and whether or not the class I wanted to purchase a gun, I highly spent for these reasons is market, because I do not see ing wrong, they just used any would interfere with the rest of my schedule for this believe in the regulation of far more than we can afford the logic in having that for information they got and pub- semester," - Zach Wilson, business major Mental Status Exams that during a time of economic hunting, but I do believe that lished it. It just goes to show should be required in the hardship. This sounds like for the sake of the safety of that these random shootings ^mmmm^mmmmmm purchasing of a gun. I un- another piece of legislature the American people every are just a common story in 1 We asked: Do you feel safe on campus in light of the I derstand that this is a second that gives tens of millions school, business facility, and the newspaper nowadays. It 1 18— recent shootings across the country? 16 Amendment right, to bear of dollars to people that are home should have, and be all starts at home, with eve- 1 ,6— E I arms, but tell me, why must already doing their jobs and trained how to use, a hand ryone watching primetime • we need assault weapons? As taking these precautions gun. You never know who shows Where the characters someone who has had family when this money could be just may be walking in the use guns or random people 1 ,2— flip 1 members die at the bullet of better spent. While Obama door. I also think that we being put behind the guns in 1 IÖ— guns wrongfully purchased, (ifg can be applauded for taking should start having Mental violent video games. people need to realize the action to preyenf more trag- Status Exams for every gun - A&E Editor, Juliana 5 importance of life. How edies like Sandy Hook, there purchase. Though many of Stumpp 1i 4— ¡¡¡¡s u many people have to die for should be a réévaluation of the criminals buy their guns this country to realize the how much money needs to in the Black Market this What are your thoughts 2— danger we put our children 1 o— be spent and more of a focus could possibly weed out any on gun control? Share Ye1s 1 •No Indifferen- t II in without regulating gun on the other reasonable ideas potential psychos. Oh and them on our facebook page control? I have a question that he has proposed. The I know my brothers would or on our website.

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Having just won a Golden month, "Craigslist Joe" He is unable to contact anyone that enjoys films pet dog because they feel follows Joseph Garner as anyone he already knows about the human existence it belongs in the wild and Globe for Best Original Song, "Skyfall," he leaves his friends and for assistance, only rely- and our connections with a couple that is addicted the latest James Bond theme and nomi- family behind to test an ing completely on the help one another. to "Battlestar Gallacti- nated for an Oscar for Original Song of unthinkable idea. Accom- of strangers to get him "Portlandia" ca." For one of the most the same, I expect Adele to impress the panied only by a camera- through the month. While unique, hard-to-describe man that he met through viewers may wonder if IS satirical sketches ever cre- Recording Academy as much as she did the website, Garner's only the presence of a camera- ated, check out "Portlan- the Hollywood Foreign Press. means of survival for 30 man may at all affect the Must-Watch Episode: dia." "We Are Young," fun. As much as it was played on the radio, Competition arises for 2013 Academy Awards I never got tired of listening to anything from fun. Fun. reminds me of a modern, BY JULIANA STUMPP "Zero Dark Thirty" was the Golden Globes, and the Thirty" more pop version of Queen."We Are A&E EDITOR acknowledged for best pic- film won best picture-come- Best Supporting Actor ture and best actress, Jes- dy or musical. Tommy Lee Jones Young" offers a catchy tune to sing to in On Jan. 10, the nomina- sica Chastain for playing a The past year was filled "Lincoln" the car and if you're like me, you'll be tions for the 2013 Academy determined CIA officer as- with many impressive mov- Philip Seymour Hoffman listening to it way longer than the radio Awards were announced, signed to search for Osama ies (hat it is hard to say what "The Master" can play it out. with Steven Spielberg's Bin Laden in Pakistan based movie will take home the Christoph Waltz "Django "Lincoln" leading the other on her expertise about al- Oscar. To view the full list of Unchained" contenders with 12 selec- Qaeda. Kathryn Bigelow nominees visit oscar.go.com Alan Arkin "Argo" "The A Team," Ed Sheeran tions, including Daniel Day directed best picture "The Here is a list of some of the Robert De Niro "Silver There is no one more sweet or adorable Lewis for best actor, Sally Hurt Locker" in 2010. Like nominations: Linings Playbook" than Ed Sheeran. He pretty much makes Field for best supporting ac- Affleck, she was snubbed by Best Picture tress, best director and more. Oscar Voters. "Argo" Best Supporting Actress me want to be on the other end of his The critically acclaimed Hugh Jackman and Anne "Silver Linings Playbook" Helen Hunt "The Ses- gaze as he serenades on. Nominated movie "Argo" was not nomi- Hathaway were nominated "Lincoln" sions" for Song of the Year, "The A Team" is a nated for best director. His for best actor and "Django Unchained" Anne Hathaway "Les beautiful ensemble of poetry and acous- third film in all, Ben best support- "Amour" Miserables" tic guitar that makes me weak in the Affleck presents the ing actress, "Les Miserables" Sally Field "Lincoln" true-life story of a respectively, "Zero Dark Thirty" Jacki Weaver "Silver Lin- knees. secret operation on behalf of« "Beasts of the Southern ings Playbook" during 1980 Iran, their stun- Wild" Amy Adams "The Master" "No Church in the Wild," Jay-Z & Kanye Affleck was hon- ning per- "Life of Pi" ored by the Hol- formances Best Director West feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream lywood Foreign , in the mu- Best Actor Steven Spielberg "Lin- Though my rap taste is biased since I pre- Association at the sical "Les Bradley Cooper "Silver coln" fer the old-school stylings, I appreciate Golden Globes Jan. Misera- Linings Playbook" Behn Zeitlin "Beasts of the the collaborations with legends (Jay-Z) 13, taking home two bles." Both Denzel Washington Southern Wild" awards for best pic won for the "Flight" Ang Lee "Life of Pi" that changed the modern rap industry for ture-drama and best same catego- Joaquin Phoenix "The Michael Haneke "Amour" what it is now. With heart-wrenching lyr- director. ry during Master" David O. Russell "Silver ics and voices of Frank Ocean and The- Hugh Jackman "Les Mis- Linings Playbook" Dream, "No Church in the Wild" is bound erables" Daniel Day-Lewis Original Song to win Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. "Lincoln" "Before My Time" from Chasing Ice Best Actress Music and Lyric by J. Naomi Watts Ralph "The Impossible" '^Everybody Needs A Best This one time.... Quvenzhane Wal- Friend" from Ted lis "Beasts of the Music by Walter Murphy; We know you've got those embarrassing Southern Wild" Lyric by Seth MacFarlane stories, why not share them! Completely Jennifer Lawrence "Pi's Lullaby" from Life anonymous! 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Welcome back to school! Hope you enjoyed your winter break! What to expect for popular music festivals in 2013 A good read: 'Warm Bodies' BY JULIANA STUMPP Currently, applications for 26. Visit stagecoachfes- A&E EDITOR RV spots have passed. In the tival.com for the full line A zombie novel with heart and brains past years, attendees of the up and more information April showers bring May festival were allowed to go The Coachella festi- BY MORGAN HALL low zombie M. flowers, and music festivals into the campgrounds, but val features artists of Co EDITOR-IN-CHIEF R and M also take occa- in the spring. With these this year you won't be able the rock, hip-hop, indie sional trips to the outside music festivals comes new to unless you're a camper. and house music genres Written in 2011 by Isaac city to hunt and feast on the rules that aren't favored Other concerns that arise Last year, the festival sur- Marion, "Warm Bodies" is a brains and bodies of the "Liv- by fans of these events. is the lineup of country art- prised the audience with comedic and romantic love ing/' which R is not particu- Stagecoach, California's ists that will preforming. a holographic version of story about a zombie who larly found of. On one trip, R biggest country festival The top three headliners rapper Tupac Shakur dur- falls head over brains in love and his fellow zombies find a altered their rules regard- are Toby Keith, Lady Ante- ing Dr. Dre and Snoop with a mortal girl. small group of the living and ing camping. For the 2013 bellum and Zac Brown Band. Dogg's performance The main character, R, begin feasting. As he starts festival, there will only be Actors Jeff Bridges and John The lineup of Coachella who can't remember his real consuming one man's brains, RV campgrounds with- C. Reilly will be perform- has not been announced name or how he became a he sees these vivid memories out the usual tent or car ing with their own bands. but will be released within zfcmbie, has been spending from that man's life and feels camping options. In ad- Stagecoach tickets went the month, where tick- possibly years in the confines this deep connection to that dition to the cutbacks of on sale back in October ets will also be available of an airport, which he and man's girlfriend, Julie, which ways to camp, there is a 2012. The festival will Stay updated with the lat- hundreds of other zombies he falls in love with. six-person limit to each RV. be the weekend of April est news at Coachella.com call home and have formed During their time together a community. R is different R, slowly begins to trans- low the reader to see that BY JESSIE GAMBRELL than his fellow zombies and form himself and starts to just because you are a zom- Hitting the shelves OPINION EDITOR has developed a unique per- break away from the typi- bie doesn't mean you have sonality and strives to figure cal zombie tendencies and to act like one. Be warned, Jan. 29: "Hotel Transylvania" Jan. 29: "Paranormal Activity 4" out his purpose in life. changes those around him to this book is not for the faint Not being able to hold become more human like. of heart due to its graphic na- This comical animated version of This fourth thriller in a series offers long thoughts down or speak the legendary story of Dracula, has chilling scenes throughout the film "Warm Bodies" is an easy ture and harsh language. a spin on the tale, placing Dracula that will leave you cleaving to your words with more than three read, with a great love story "Warm Bodies" will also (Adam Sandler) as a hotel owner, neighbor, and don't forget the night- syllables, R personally en- from start to finish -with a be a major motion picture set running a hotel for unlikely crea- mares. The first three "Paranormal joys riding the airport esca- killer ending. It's a novel to hit theaters Feb. 1, starring ' fures/monsters. Voices include Kevin Activity" films were huge hits in the lators for hours or spending James, Andy Sanberg, and Selena Gomez among that will put life and death Nicholas Hoult and Teresa box office as well as the shelves, and no less is ex- time with his friend and fel- other riots in the comedic world. pected for the fourth in the spooky sequel. in perspective and will al- Palmer.

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