October 8, 2007 - MiraCosta College
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October 8, 2007 - MiraCosta College
3|OPINION 4|ENTERTAINMENT The next cool hangout Who's the better superhero? 5|FEATURE For your own safety this article can not be read thechariot October 8, 2007 volume 14/issue 8 MiraCosta College Parking and health fees hike proposed AARON DURST Asst. Managing Editor On October 1, the Associated Student Government heard proposals on fee increases for parking and Health Services. The proposal to increase the parking fee $5 from $35 to $40, the maximum allowed by law for next year, will generate $80,000 annually for the parking fund, according to Vice President of Student Services, Dick Robertson. “I think the decision should be data driven and not emotionally driven,” said Robertson. “We have tried to provide as much data as possible.” Three hundred sixty thousand dollars out of the total parking fund of $550,000 contributes to half of the benefits and pay of the campus police officers who make minor repairs to and patrol the parking lots. The proposal to increase the health fee of $2 from $14 to $16, the maximum allowed by law for next year, is also being proposed. At MiraCosta College there is no user fee for health services. “We have chosen to not exempt anyone from the health fee,” said Robertson. To substantiate the need for the health fee increase, the Coordinator of Health Services, Marge Reyzer narrated proposed extensions of nurse working hours and specific programs. “There has been a 78 percent increase in nurse visits at San Elijo Campus,” said Reyzer. “Right now, between the two nurses on [the MCC] campus, they provide 43 hours of nursing a week,” stated Reyzer. Robertson followed Reyzer providing data to the ASG that the fees are necessary and would not substantially increase the cost to students. After the proposals were read, the meeting was opened to ASG students for questions or comments. Members of the ASG student senate asked pertinent questions regarding how the fees would impact student enrollment. Since the decrease of registration fees from $26 per unit to $20 per unit, the total increase of proposed fees is only $7, increasing the student enrollment cost by only $1. Students taking 12 units, the total cost for registration and enrollment for the spring 2008 semester would be $296, up from $289 for the fall 2007 semester. One of the questions answered by Robertson was what the school was doing to bring the parking fund out of debt to MCC. “The college is planning to go public with a $500 million bond issue to help with completing the facilities master plan, which includes expanding parking using flat land,” said Robertson. “I very much value student opinion.” If the proposed fees are rejected, then campus police may be laid off or parking lot patrols may have to be decreased or terminated. “I would like to keep personnel patrolling the parking lots, and fixing the minor problems we have,” said Robertson. ASG’s decision on the proposal is due by October 8. Then Robertson will present it to the Board of Trustees. The results show the opnion of the polled students regarding the fee increase. Fee increase key points To reduce the parking fund debt of $50,000 which includes parking enforcement and regular parking lot maintenance. Subsidizing the cost of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for nursing students because public health no longer provides the shots. Increasing the nursing hours at San Elijo from six hours/day for three days to eight hours/day for four days. Parking maintenance includes repaving, resurfacing, painting, fixing pot holes and ensuring the safety of the parking lot. The inability for the last two years to set aside $10,000 a year for a parking maintenance fund, because of the parking fund debt. Photo by: Randy Ommen/ Staff Photographer INSIDE this edition OPINIONS 3 REVIEWS 4 JOBS 7 BOY MEETS GIRL 8 2|SPORTS thechariot “The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we find ourselves overborne by the multitude of our assailants.” -Samuel Johnson Editor in Chief Tyler Jones Managing Editor Crystal Harris Content Editor Sheena Gibbs Asst. Managing Editor Aaron Durst Senior Staff Writer Byron Burke Staff Writers Billy Buster Nick Funk Chris Ahrens Jillisa Badaraco Jade Harrington Staff Photographers Randy Ommen Matt Gose Mike Landon Layout Alicia Juarez Distribution Manager Randy Ommen Faculty Adviser Jane DeRoche The Chariot is the official student publication of MiraCosta College and is published on a weekly basis. Articles, opinions, cartoons, letters to the editor, and advertising do not reflect the ideas or opinions of The Chariot staff, MCC faculty, staff, or administration. The first copy is free. The Chariot reserves the right to edit articles and items for space, and the right to refuse to print articles or items that contain libel. Letters may be sent to the editor by emailing The Chariot at charioteditors@gmail.com. All letters must be signed. Anything submitted to The Chariot becomes property of The Chariot. The Chariot reserves the right to cut letters for space or edit for libel. Every effort is made to print all letters in their entirety. The Chariot is a First Amendment publication Telephone: (760) 757-2121 x6254 FAX: (760) 795-6761 E-mail: mccchariot@yahoo.com Newsroom: MiraCosta College One Barnard Dr. Room 3441 Oceanside, CA 92056 The Chariot is a member of: October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College Spartan soccer eases into conference play BYRON BURKE Senior Staff Writer Growing pains have finally caught up with the quickly maturing Spartan soccer team. The club began play on alternating days between September 24 and September 28, a five-day stretch that saw the team’s potent offensive dissipate. The week’s opening contest demanded a long haul to San Bernardino City College, where the Spartans fell just short of a victory by a final score of 2-1. The last game of the nonconference schedule, coach Evan Camperell opened up the field to the entire roster in preparation of conference play. Each player saw approximately 22 minutes of playing time as a result of the coaching strategy. Though they stumbled, the game was much more of a tune up than a live performance. The lone goal came off the foot of Mario Torres. When conference play finally did come knocking, the Spartans answered hesitantly. The first contest in conference play resulted in a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Palomar College. A game with high effort and intensity on both sides ultimately fell to Palomar on a penalty kick awarded in the 86th minute to send Palomar ahead. “[It’s] disappointing to lose the conference opener, but the team will bounce back,” a confident coach Camperell stated. The only goal Fantasy Corner Six teams have byes this week, so its time to check out some other options for your fantasy team. Starting Considerations QB Derrick Anderson (CLE) vs. Miami, 18 points RB Derrick Ward (NYG) vs. Atlanta, 10 points RB Sammy Morris (NEW) vs. Dallas, 11 points WR Deion Branch (SEA) vs. New Orleans, 8 points WR Dwayne Bowe (KC) vs. Cincinnati, 9 points D/ST Cardinals vs. Carolina, 12 points Bench These Fantasy Studs QB Tony Romo (DAL) vs. New England RB Julius Jones (DAL) vs. New England RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) vs. Chicago RB Reggie Bush (NO) vs. Seattle WR Terry Glenn (DAL) vs. New England WR Santana Moss (WAS) vs. Green Bay scored Palomar let through was the first of the season for Daniel Illingworth. The Spartans found themselves teetering between victory and defeat on September 28 against the state’s ninth ranked San Diego City College. The outcome was a hard-fought 1-1 tie. The possession abilities of the opposition were negated by a gritty defensive effort by the Spartans, who scored their only goal on a free kick after a red card was delivered to the San Diego goalkeeper. By picking the ball up outside of the designated goalie box, the goalkeeper halted a breakaway opportunity for the Spartans. The free kick would ultimately keep the club from starting the conference schedule 0 and 2. While two losses and a tie are never a hopeful outcome, the learning curve has still been a pleasant one for the first year team. “This was a very important result for,” coach Camperell commented on the tie. “It should help us later on if we produce [positive] results in the first half of conference play.” The Spartans will meet both Palomar College and San Diego City College in back to back games late on October to begin the second half of conference play. Men's soccer schedule 10/10 -- 3:15 p.m. at Southwestern College 10/12 -- 1 p.m. at San Diego Mesa College 10/17 -- 3:15 p.m. at Imperial Valley College 10/19 -- 3 p.m. at Palomar College 10/24 -- 1 p.m. at San Diego City College 10/26 -- 1 p.m. at Cuyamaca College 11/02 -- 3 p.m. at Southwestern College 11/07 -- 3 p.m. at San Diego Mesa College 11/09 -- 3 p.m. at Imperial Valley College MCC Intramurals Play for free! Ult Frisbee, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Captain’s Meeting, Oct 18, 1 p.m., in the Gym Dodgeball, Nov 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Captain’s Meeting, Nov 8, 1:30 p.m., in the Gym Soccer, Dec 7, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Captain’s Meeting , Dec 5, noon, in the Gym Contact: Pat Conahan Phone: 760-757-2121 ext. 6242 Notes from the nosebleeds BYRON BURKE Senior Staff Writer It would be one thing if our Chargers were merely running in place. In fact, that was all we really wanted them to do. That’s why we bought into the entire concept of “continuity” when A.J. Smith picked Norv Turner out of a handful of qualified candidates to be the head coach. Instead of continuity though, the Bolts have done an about face and started sprinting away from the end zone, and to no place in particular. For the last few weeks everybody has been debating who it is to blame for this sticky situation. When a team moves from the best record in the NFL, and falls quickly into the cellar of the AFC West after only three games, the responsibility needs to be shouldered by somebody. It’s easy to point a judgmental finger at Norv Turner. It’s just as easy to boo Philip Rivers off his home field for not converting on first and goal against the Chiefs, though he clearly had the opportunity on at least three plays. The obvious answers are the guys on the sidelines. What we as a city have failed to recognize is that responsibility starts from the top down, beginning with Alex Spanos. The hostility b e t w e e n general manager A.J. Smith and former head coach Marty Schottenheimer was well documented. It was no secret that the general manager and the head coach had very little interaction, if any at all. Spanos made one half-hearted attempt to reconcile the differences between the two, which never took. Fortunately for fans a year ago, a roster of players hand-picked by Smith had blind faith in his nemesis Schottenheimer. It worked somehow. That was until the young Chargers shot themselves in the foot with mental miscues against the Patriots in the playoffs last season. Smith had his reason to fire Schottenheimer. Spanos stood by and let Smith alienate LaDainian Tomlinson by discharging his head coach. It’s not as if this team was pining for a change. The chemistry had been shaken up enough already. Smith sent pro-bowler Drew Brees on an exodus to New Orleans to make way for the guy he drafted, Philip Rivers. He refused to re-sign Keenan McCardell and Donnie Edwards, the senior statesmen of the offense and defense. The payoff has been less than desirable, as obvious by our position in the bottom of the division. Yet up until now, A.J. Smith has not been held accountable by anybody other than NFL analysts. It’s time Spanos took control of his team, beginning with shelving the ego of his general manager. The remainder of his energy should be spent on figuring out just how to please the NFL’s best player, LaDainian Tomlinson. Without a happy number 21 in the backfield, the Chargers cascade into mediocrity should only continue. Week six’s face off against the Raiders won’t be as automatic as it has been in the years past. Oakland has fared much better this season under the tutelage of new head coach Lane Kiffin. We finally saw the return of the old Daunte Culpepper a few weeks ago in Miami. Now that they’ve finally showed that they can play some offense, things are looking up in Oakland. With the defense struggling to put down mid-level offenses, Oakland poises a real threat to finally put up some points. The pass rush is not what it should be, the linebackers are underperforming, and the secondary has shown some glaring holes, and a knack for giving up the big play. Offensively, LaDainian Tomlinson finally showed that he was coming untracked against Kansas City, but poor play calling in the second half, and bad decision making by Philip Rivers, quickly tied off his production. The Chargers should try and run the ball between 30-40 times. That means at least 20-30 carries for Tomlinson, with Michael Turner receiving the rest of the workload. As far as Philip Rivers is concerned, it would behoove the Chargers to tighten the reigns this week against a steady Raider secondary anchored by all-pro Nnamdi Asomugha. If head coach can’t pull out a victory at home against Oakland, Charger fans will let Norv Turner and A.J. Smith know about it. Two weeks ago in San Diego, the crowd booed Philip Rivers off the field following a wretched performance. Following a failed attempt on 4th and goal, chants of “MAR-TY, MAR-TY, MAR-TY” showered the Charger sideline. If the Bolts blow one against the Raiders, the city’s disgruntlement with this team will only have just begun. SD Final Prediction: Chargers 17, Raiders 10 $ Byron's Bets Philip Rivers-19-37 passing, 205 yards, 0 TD’s, 2 INT’s Ladainian Tomlinson28 carries, 145 yards, 2 TD’s Antonio Gates-9 receptions, 90 yards Vincent Jackson-4 receptions, 67 yards Daunte Culpepper (OAK)-15-28 passing, 145 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT’s Dominic Rhodes (OAK)14 carries, 37 yards, 0 TD’s October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College |3 OPINION Who's the bigger bad ass? stronger smarter tougher faster TYLER JONES Editor-In-Chief BYRON BURKE Senior Staff Writer It’s time that we put an end to the biggest, most controversial debate in the history of mankind ever. It’s a question that, up until now, has never been answered properly. Is Batman a superior hero to Superman? The answer is an obvious yes. But why? From their very infancy, Batman has had a decisive edge over the pretty boy Clark Kent. In fact, the advantage is pretty black and white. Superman was never intended to be the primary persona of Kent. He is rather Clark Kent first, and Superman second. In contrast, Batman identifies with his superhero identity first, classifies Bruce Wayne as merely a façade to fool the people of Gotham. Both Metropolis and Gotham City are cities of great resemblance. Yet somehow Superman can find a way to be a part-time hero? I guess saving kittens and babies is second to chasing down reporter tail in a second-rate newspaper. Should we forget that Superman isn’t really even a man? He’s from Krypton. He’s living here illegally, and probably not even paying his taxes. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is off minding the deviance of Gotham City, all the while contributing to the economy as a whole by employing thousands of people with jobs at Wayne Enterprises. Beats chucking corn in Kansas. If I was falling out of a burning 70th story window, and I had my choice of who was going to carry me down to safety, it certainly wouldn’t be the guy in hot blue tights and stripper boots. For my money, I’d rather have Batman lasso me to safety using that nifty grappling gun of his. That’s ingenuity, Holmes. Something Superman knows very little about, considering he was endowed with godlike powers, an unfair advantage in a world where nothing can kill him, yet he still can’t conjure up a better disguise than those stupid glasses. Clark Kent and Superman are never around at the same time, and nobody can figure it out. That city deserves to be mugged at gunpoint. How many phone-booths can one town have? All fundamentals aside, it really needs to be noted the infamy Batman has earned over the last few decades. The evolution of comic book drawings into television characters has seen its share of ups and downs. Yes, I know, George Clooney and Val Kilmer were poor adaptations of the Caped Crusader. Unfortunately Tim Burton could only keep the director’s chair occupied for so long. But his interpretation of Batman was phenomenal. He took an actor by the name of Michael Keaton, the poor man’s Tom Hanks, and turned him into the Superhero of the decade. Keaton was never as suave as Bruce Wayne should have been, or as aggressive and raw as Batman should have been. Somehow, he managed to make his successors look like Captain Planet rejects. It didn’t get any better. But wait, it did. Christian Bale took the role a step further. Instead of fighting penguins and catwomen, he fought eco-terrorism, and beat it bloody. Meanwhile, it was very disappointing to see an unknown actor portray Superman in a movie that failed to evolve beyond the story's formulaic plots of the 70’s and 80’s. Question: What’s the only thing cooler than the gift of flight? Kicking the Batmobile into fifth gear and watching those flames scald the pavement. Let’s not forget the ancillary characters. Lois Lane is top notch, I’ll give her that. However, Alfred Pennyworth, the butler that never sleeps, now that’s a keeper. His status as Batman’s elderly figure far outweighs the guidance Clark Kent receives from the Chief. And maybe Robin is an effeminate sidekick, but so is Jimmy, and that’s undeniable. Bottom line, Superman is a fraud. How can you call a man courageous if he has nothing to fear? Being made of steel is like shooting fish in a barrel. Risking life and limb is all in a days work for Bruce Wayne. He has no time for love, no time to play. He’s too busy being awesome. It pains me to think that people would even consider a lesser mortal such as Batman competing with the greatness of Superman. In 1932, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel created Superman. In 1938, Shuster and Siegel sold the rights to Detective Comics (now DC Comics), and Superman made his first appearance later the same year. However, Bob Kane created the Caped Crusader in 1939, and Batman first appeared in May 1939 in Detective Comics. Both superheroes are working toward the same goal of protecting innocent people and stopping crime. Both have alter egos (a la Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent) and two opposite approaches to accomplishing their missions. Superman is an alien. His home planet was blown to hell and back, and Superman is the sole survivor of his species. Some Batman fans abhor Superman, arguing he is not human and worthless as a superhero. However, contrary to those enlightened individuals, Superman looks like a human, talks like a human, and has human emotions. Maybe the cliché saying of “walks like a duck, talks like a duck, must be a duck” is lost on the blinded sycophants of the “Dark Knight.” Unlike Batman, Superman is more conscience of his actions. He does not arbitrarily blast through streets and alleys hunting a criminal, destroying much of the cityscape. Superman, having the ability to fly and x-ray vision, uses his superior genetics to thwart crime and stop criminals. The latter approach is more in keeping with the “peacekeeper” mentality rather than the SWAT tactics of Batman (destroy anything that gets in the way! Yeah!). Superman has an unfair advantage. He has so many abilities that he gained when he was born that no mortal man could compete with him. Batman, however, relies on gadgets, some very elaborate Brookstone abominations, to fight crime. Yes, those trinkets make for good entertainment, especially in movies and the comic books, but these gadgets are also a way for him to compensate for something (Napoleon, I’m talking about you!). I wonder if those die-hard Batman nerds have taken the time to see that Gotham is the backside of Metropolis. Superman’s presence is enough to inspire criminals to take a different approach to life. Batman scares people, sure, but not because of his inherent powers and abilities, but because of some demented Sharper Image gadget that is capable of scalping a person in 2.5 seconds. Is fighting crime through fear and intimidation the same thing as terrorism? Both terrorism and Batman’s heavy-handed tactics are designed to scare people into acquiescence. The people of Gotham live in fear of their “savior,” while the people of Metropolis live in hope of a better city as a result of Superman’s presence. Is it also odd that Batman would take the image, and name, of a creature associated with the spread of rabies and the Plague? If I were a citizen of Gotham, I would be more afraid of Batman than the garden-variety criminals. At least with the gangsters I know that they do not take the image of disease and Plague. And a bat? Maybe ol’ Bruce Wayne watched a few too many Lon Chaney and Bela Lugosi movies and never grew up out of the childish phase of wanting to be an animal. Then there are the sidekicks. Superman, in his alter ego life, has Jimmy Olsen to snap pictures, get into trouble and help Clark feel the pulse of Metropolis. Batman has a ward, Dick Grayson, who is the poster boy for what a wiener is supposed to be. Batman has Alfred, an old geezer (a loveable geezer) who attends to Bruce’s every beck and call. The great big, bad Bat cannot land a hot babe, but he can land a young man and an old butler. That is cool, I guess. On the other side, Superman has Lois Lane, a hot babe with a brain (unlike Robin, sorry Dick). If I were trapising around in tights, I would like to come home to a babe instead of a geezer and a ward, but that is me. Regardless, Batman is nothing more than a child pissed off about his parents getting whacked and to exact revenge by acting out a childish fantasy of being a bat (with gadgets). Superman, the pinnacle of human decency (and he’s an alien) and what human potential can accomplish. Humans may not be able to fly, or see through solid objects, but we can all apply the principles of Superman’s altruism and love for humanity. 4|ENTERTAINMENT MCCArts calendar October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College Wild nightlife down town MATT GOSE Staff Photographer Image by Randy Ommen Art “Boom Time” Mixed media by Irene Abraham, Moya Devine, Cheryl Griffiths, Kathy Miller and Judith Parenio October 9 – November 1 Talk: October 11, at 11 a.m. Reception: October 13 from 5-7 p.m. As the tired sun sets upon the dry California desert, the restless native dwelling creatures crawl from their burrows and stalk the night. Their howls can be heard echoing from miles away. Similarly, the melodic and often rambunctious noise from the Coyote Bar and Grill permeates a six block radius of downtown Carlsbad. Known mostly for its live music and warm atmosphere, the land which these eateries occupied was slowly developed into the mini shopping center that it is today. Perhaps the most popular of these places is the Coyote. Carlsbad, for some time, was lacking when it came to nightlife. Unless you were a surfer, there was little Dance An informal dance demonstration Room 204 at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission An informal presentation by students in MiraCosta’s dance classes, showcasing ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial, Latin and world dance forms. A demonstration of Pilates mat work will also be included. Theatre Blithe Spirit By Noel Coward Directed by Tracy Williams November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. November 11, 18 at 2 p.m. Preview performance, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. General admission, $12; seniors/ staff, $10; students, $8 Preview night: All seats, $8 Tables rise, vases fly, and doors bang in this masterpiece of witty repartee where the spirit world collides with the English drawing room. This perennially popular 1941 comedy tells the story of Charles Condomine, a novelist who invites a medium to hold a séance as research for his next book. The situation goes haywire when the eccentric mystic conjures up Charles’ dead wife, although she’s visible and audible only to him, a situation especially displeasing to Charles’ living second wife. Music “Intermodulation” October 11, at 7:30 p.m. General admission, $10, students and seniors, $8 Paul Musso of the University of Colorado, Denver performs Latin and jazz guitar selections with MiraCosta College music faculty member Eric Foster. “Let My Voice Ring Out” Conducted by James Shepard October 13 at 7:30 p.m. October 14 at 2 p.m. General admission, $10; students and seniors, $8 More than one hundred singers of the North Coast Chorale and Chamber Chorale will present songs in celebration of music and singing. Included are traditional and contemporary choral works by Hans Leo Hassler, James Mulholland, John Rutter, Gwyneth Walker, and David Dickau. The lighter side will include “That’s When the Music Takes Me,” by Neil Sedaka and “Sing A Song,” made famous by Earth, Wind & and Fire. Coyote Bar and Grill remains a popular hotspot for locals. Years before the Coyote was ever fathomed, several other restaurants occupied the land the Bar and Grill now occupies. Ask any of the locals cruising down the 101 and they will most likely be able to tell you that long ago Neiman’s, currently the Ocean House, was once known as Twin Inns. After the Inns were shut down, the building became a well known chicken restaurant but, like the Inn before it, the chicken shack did not last. Over the past two decades, the offered in terms of helping the working stiffs take a load off. It was this under-abundance of evening entertainment that made Robert Burke’s concept for this restaurant a good idea. Its penetrating sounds, smells and vibes make the Coyote an unavoidable stop for both tourists and locals. One of its most notable features is the food served. Inspired by the Southwest, Coyote serves several Mexican and Southern style dishes. The décor, both inside and outside, match the food style perfectly with wooden furniture, rustic style art work and an outdoor patio complete with fire rings. Coyote has also become known over the years for its live music. Not only do the bands provide entertainment for the guests, but Reviews Rather than strolling towards the new release section check out the foreign films for a psychotic thriller that is a sidekick to a Hannibal Lecter film. “Antibodies,” although subtitled, is a serial killer classic portraying a diabolical murderer and his novelty to spread evil. After being caught for a string of murders, Engle is interrogated for other open case murders. Michael Martens, a rural police officer, goes to Engle for information about a young girl who was found brutally murdered in his town. Engle recognizes Martens and keeps him locked into a state of disillusionment, leaving Martens to question his beliefs as well as way of life. Engle is masterful at creating his cynical scenes play out with Martens as his puppet. Eventually, Martens finds out who the killer is just before the film's chaotic climax. “Antibodies” is not your average Hollywood film. If you are tired of characterless scenes and empty plots, this movie is sure to avoid any stereotypes. bands to play over 60 decibels. This level allows people all over the downtown area to hear echoes of the music in the distance. Aside from live bands, karaoke is also offered two nights a week. Coyote also caters to those whose night lives resemble the nocturnal animals’ after which it is named. After 10 p.m., the outdoor patio closes and the inside is transformed from modish dining to stylish night club featuring modern dance songs. So, if Carlsbad is the desert landscape in which there are few places to refresh yourself after a long day’s work, Coyote Bar and Grill is less like the nocturnal scavenger of its namesake and more like a friendly oasis where one may hang his hat, kick back and relax. Southern California. Bands of all different genres compete for the coveted position of being a contracted band with the restaurant. With its open air patio, bands are eager to play, not just to the restaurant crowd but to passers by as well. In addition, Carlsbad’s current noise regulation laws allow Photos by: Matt Gose/ Staff Photographer Nefariousness thrives in Enough explosions to German psycho thriller pay a king's ransom ALICIA JUAREZ Layout the gig itself has become one of the most ideal for local musicians. And, with its burgeoning reputation, Coyote draws not only musicians from Carlsbad, but from all over JADE HARRINGTON Staff Writer “ T h e Kingdom” quite possibly has all the makings of a very 'guy' movie. With m a s s i v e bombings and intense chases, it is a well paced action/drama that most guys would appreciate. Conflict is sparked when a Western compound in Saudi Arabia is bombed and four FBI agents, played by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Chris Cooper and Jason Bateman, are sent to investigate the bombings and the trigger men. With a powerful cast, filmgoers have the makings of a very good movie in which cultural differences and politics clash, but are eventually united under a common goal. I highly recommend spending the $8.50 to go see it, even if the only incentive is to see Americans kick terrorist’s butts, or if it’s just to see Jennifer Garner. I give “The Kingdom” a “must see” rating for men and women alike. How trendy are motors? BILLY BUSTER Staff Writer If you have received more than three speeding tickets in the last five years, or you have been told that you have gasoline running through your veins, then you might want to subscribe to Motor Trend magazine. Motor Trend gives an in depth analysis of all the latest and greatest cars. MT focus is on the performance of the newest cars. The writers of the magazine do a good job of writing the boring physics of a car into a language that’s easily decipherable and entertaining. Products and information in MT are well researched, informative and interesting, providing the reader with knowledge of a certain car including how much your passenger will scream while taking a turn doing 60 miles per hour. In every issue they compare a series of cars based on performance, style and class, and in every issue I find myself wanting a new and improved car. For all those car buffs out there, I would recommend checking this magazine if for no other reason than to think about your dream car. Idiocy, indecency, incredulity: Jackass AARON DURST Asst. Managing Editor If you are an aspiring stunt director, the cheapest way to fame is to rent “Jackass the game.” Join Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the rest of the Jackass stunt crew to produce a new seven episode series of insults and injuries that MTV will buy. The game-play is simple, the objectives easy to reach and the stunts hilarious. There is a golf cart capture the flag stunt, shooting Wee Man with paintballs and Party Boy dancing up a storm in a stereo shop. Add to this urban wakeboarding and downhill shopping cart races, among 25 others, to make up a decent onenighter of a game. The story is linear and players can go back and forth between episodes before you submit all seven for MTV to review to make some extra cash. Rent the game, beat it, and enjoy the laughter that ensues, knowing that you did not have to sock yourself in the crotch, like the Jackass fan club, as punishment for shelling out $30 on $10 memorabilia. |5 October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College FEATURE You are not allowed to read this feature story JILLISA BADARACO Staff Writer A school principal abhors blue. Ergo, blue is banned. You and all your fellow classmates are no longer allowed to wear blue. Your favorite blue shirt? Kiss it goodbye. Blue clothes become inacessible. Does this seem fair or logical? Definitely not, but this is what is happening in libraries in the United States, which prides itself on its many freedoms. When books contain heresies, immediately ‘those who know what is best for us’ work to wipe them out. September 29–October 6 is the 26th annual banned books week. Our own library has acknowledged the occasion with an attractive display of nineteen books deemed taboo by parents and school officials from all over the United States. Venture to the top level of the library to take a look at books whose publication has sparked much controversy. There are a number of reasons that books become challenged or banned. Some are seen as inappropriate for their age group. Others contain sexually explicit material such as rape passages and incest such as Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Renowned activist Malcolm X’s autobiography was banned because it was ‘violent’ and ‘racist.’ A common theme in banned books is homosexuality. Apparently, the school libraries are not ready for stories about children with two daddies or two mommies. Timberland Regional Library challenged the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. This charming tale about two male penguins at the zoo raising a baby penguin was said to be “dangerous” and is also supposed to promote an “ungodly lifestyle” from which children need to be protected. Amazingly enough it is based on a true story. Anyone who reads this story will see that there is nothing dangerous about this book. The issue of same sex parents is dealt with very delicately and is anything but offensive. Books such as “And Tango Makes Three” introduce children to the reality of alternative families and diversity. Occasionally books will be banned for asinine reasons. For example, “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” by William Steig was banned because police were portrayed as pigs in a world where animals had various roles. If a book such as “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” can be banned simply because the Illonois Police Association found it to be offensive, then the first amendment is not being upheld so well. Never, n e v e r f o r g e t : “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” –First amendment to the U.S Constitution, 1791 Chocolate or vanilla, candy coated or cut and dry. It is up to you. Here, we are used to choices, few Americans really have any idea of what it is like to really be disenfranchised. One such place of heavy censorship is Thailand. The country has banned the ultra popular website YouTube. Worse still, are the conditions in the dictatorship of North Korea where virtually all news is censored. Nothing gets to the people without first having been approved by the government. Banned book week is a highly relevant issue because freedom’s challenge is maintaining freedom. Banning books has just the opposite effect. The intrigue skyrockets, inducing a palpable desire to know just what it is you are ‘protecting’ us from. “Some of the best books are banned” said Virginia Gonet, an instructional aide in the Learning Center. Many people I spoke with were in favor of freedom and against censorship, but just how many of us are exercising this right? Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “Don’t be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as any document does not offend our own ideas of decency. That should be the only censorship.” Students should be especially concerned with books at the college level that get banned. It is not enough to know which titles are banned. Read them! Read these titles, think of it as resistance. As they say, “the truth hurts, but ignorance can kill you.” This week, let us all be conscious of what is going on around us, what is being attempted to be kept from us. Tolerate no veils, or whispering behind closed doors. Assert yourself and your rights! Empower yourself because you can. 6|STUDENT LIFE October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College The Transfer Center has the answers Be prepared and have a successful transfer Did you know??? • 70% of CSUSM students work majors (e.g. creative arts) will also require auditions or portfolios. more than 20 hours per week. Question: Can I transfer mid-year to UCSD is considered the best a four-year university or college? school for surfing according to Sports Illustrated magazine. Answer: Many colleges and • Founded in 1897, SDSU is the universities accept transfer students oldest and largest institution in San mid-year. However, some programs Diego. take transfers only during fall semester. • The University Transfer Center In addition, depending on the number is now located in the new 3700 of students accepted in the fall, some universities can only accommodate building. small numbers of mid-year transfers Question: How can I improve or none at all. This is especially true my chances of being accepted into a for some UC campuses. In addition, competitive or “impacted” university students who may need financial aid and/or housing need to find out what or major? will be available to them mid-year. • Photo by: Elena Horta Students receive information regarding career and higher education opportunities at the Twin Oaks High School Career Fair in San Marcos. MCC participates in high school career fair CHRIS AHRENS Staff Writer On September 18, Twin Oaks High School in San Marcos hosted a Career Fair for students to learn about their options beyond high school. MiraCosta College’s welcome table displayed brochures, applications, schedules and free gifts. Audra Wallace, Counselor and WASC Coordinator for Twin Oaks High School, oversaw the event. MiraCosta College, along with the military, Coast Guard, fire departments the police departments, vocational colleges, and community colleges, all answered students’ questions. Student Ambassadors from MiraCosta College explained the advantages of attending community college compared to vocational schools, and universities. As part of MiraCosta College’s Vision Statement, that reads, “Challenging the present and enriching the future, MiraCosta College is a learning community pledged to principle, committed to quality, and devoted to student success.” Student ambassadors attend career fairs frequently, explaining the benefits and encouraging students to further their education. One graduating high school senior, Javier, said he did not know what he was going to do when he graduated. With so many choices, it was hard to make a decision. He felt better after attending the Career Fair and was thinking he wanted to try the automotive program at MCC. Seeing the interest, demonstrated by the students, in relation to the event, Wallace stated, “It’s been a while since we have had this event and I’m really pleased with the outcome.” MiraCosta College looks forward to attending these functions regularly. Answer: At competitive or impacted universities (or majors), you will need to meet requirements beyond the minimum. Previous course work is usually the most important factor in transfer admissions. Selection criteria may include level of difficulty of the courses taken including Honors Scholar Program courses, competitive GPA, and completion of lower- division preparation courses in your intended major. Some specialized schools or Question: Does MiraCosta provide articulation agreements with any Historically Black Colleges? Answer: MiraCosta belongs to NATN, the National Articulation & Transfer Network. Through involvement with this network, the UTC is working on creating articulation agreements with Historically Black Colleges such as Dillard, Morehouse and Howard. |7 October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College COMMUNITY Get a job you bum Top 10 tips for Interns be afraid to talk with 1 Don’t people. 2 Ask for things to do. all you can about the 3 Learn industry. everything you can get 4 Read your hands on. gripe about the grunt 5 Don’t work. the fact that you are a 6 Milk student. 7 Hitch your wagon to a star. 8 Get in the information loop. Ask to attend meetings and 9 events. 10 Don’t burn any bridges. Tips provided by Bradley Richardson, Monster.com Internship Opportunities -Media/Marketing Intern for Snowglobe Christmas (Leucadia) -Administrative/Research Assistant for In-Flight Media Associates (Encinitas) -Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern, (City of Vista Engineering Dept.) To be eligible, students must have completed 6 units at MiraCosta and be currently enrolled in 3 units. Deadline to enroll is October 25th. Job Opportunities P/T Office/Admin Assistant $11.50 - $15.50/Hr Must Be Computer literate, proficient in MS Word and Outlook, organized, personable & confident. Good customer service skills, Bilingual helpful. Able to type 35+ WPM with previous experience a must. Customer Service Rep, Salary commensurate with experience. Prefer candidate with a previous customer service experience in a call center, agency or a retail environment. Provide excellent customer service to callers. Schedule appointments to visit customers. Strong verbal communication skills, telephone etiquette and be comfortable communicating via telephone. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but, not required. Physics Tutor needed for a high school Junior. Tutor a few times a week for an hour session each time. The eCareer Fair is here for the month of October! Call or visit the Career Center to schedule a resume workshop, and to get more information on the eCareer Fair. Bldg. T310 Oceanside Campus, (760) 796-6772. the FUZZ Dear Fuzz, I was wondering what it takes to become a police officer. Do you have to have a degree? Do you have to have some kind of experience in law enforcement to get hired? How long does the police academy take to go through? -Angie Dear Angie, Thank you for asking this question! Law Enforcement is a very exciting profession and it does take a lot of hard work and dedication. To become a police officer you do not have to have a degree, although the advantage to having one is receiving higher pay. In addition, there are certificates officers can achieve through the state based on years of experience and education. Having a degree facilitates the process and allows an officer to advance or obtain assignments more quickly. The requirements for becoming a police officer are generally: must be 21 years of age, having a high school diploma, the ability to pass a physical agility test, a medical exam, a psychological exam, a polygraph MCC Officer Rebecca Arnold answers your questions exam, and an extensive background check. There are two ways one can get into the police academy. The first is to apply with a law enforcement agency that would put you through the academy, meaning they pay you to go, and they pay you a salary while you attend. The second way would be to put yourself through. Meaning you pay your own way for the academy (approx $3,500) and you do not get a salary while in the academy. Putting yourself through has numerous advantages. One advantage is you become marketable to all the agency’s looking for a police officer, so you have your choice of where you want to work. So in essence you have a better chance at getting hired in a shorter period of time. The disadvantage is you have to find the funds to pay your own way through the academy. There are programs and grants available through the state that one may qualify for to pay for the academy. There are two academy options. One is full time and one is part time. Normally, the hiring agency sends the applicant to a full time academy. The duration North County CROP Walk NOW HIRING!!! Permanent Part-Time Package Handler Must be 17 1/2 years old, lift up to 70lbs, Be available to work Monday-Friday Shifts: 3 a.m.- 9 a.m. 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Pay Rate: $8.50/hr-$9.50/hr Seasonal Driver Helper Must meet UPS Driver Appearance Standards Able to meet driver in delivery area Available to work during the day, Mon-Fri (on call basis) Hours will vary with delivery area Must be at least 18 years old Must be available to help October 1st-December 31st 2007 Pay Rate: $8.50/hr Apply Online at www.upsjobs.com Sunday afternoon, October 14 at l:30 p.m. Participants meet at St. Michael's Esiscopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. Walk 4 miles or any part thereof. Neighbors, schools, churches, groups are welcomed. Sponsors make it possible for communities responding to overcom poverty to help locally and afar thru donations. For info. contact Ron Payne, 760-722-2676. Tidbits Students need to help canvas and distribute local paper. Appointment setters needed. Hourly plus commision. Call for recorded information 1-800-651-4707 ext. 1505 for a full time academy is 6 months. I am not aware of any agency who sends the applicant to a part time academy. The part time academy takes approximately a year. It is in the evenings twice per week and on a Saturday which allows for those who are working or are students. There are many avenues in this field and the profession is extremely rewarding. One recommendation: Keep your background clear! Don’t do things now that may affect your background history later when checked on by a PD who is looking to hire you. Police departments are not expecting perfection from people, but you need to be pretty clean. Problem backgrounds are normally the number one reason an applicant won’t get hired. An applicant needs to:, have a good driving record, pay your bills, get along with people, no recent drug use within the past five years, and no alcohol issues…No experience is really needed,but any college is always a plus. Good luck on your choice. If you have any questions for “The Fuzz”, please contact Officer Rebecca Arnold 760-757-2121 x 6519 or via email: rarnold@miracosta.edu stay HEALTHY Need Help Staying Healthy? Take advantage of MCC’s Student Health Services (760)795-6675 Walk-ins welcomed Flu Shots! San Elijo- 9:30-1:30 Oceanside- 8:30-3:30 $15.00 /No appt. needed Disguising Your True Feelings? Depression Screening & Mental Health Information. Thursday Oct 11, 2007 10 am to 2 pm Aztlan A & B Just drop by Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive Oceanside Oct 18—10 am to 3 pm Parking Lot 1B Health Services Hours: Oceanside Campus Bldg 3300 M/T/W/F 8 am -4 pm Th. 8 am- 7 pm 760-795-6675 San Elijo Campus Adm Bldg. M, W, Th. 9 am - 2 pm. 760-944-9444 x7747 Free Confidential Personal Counseling is available at Oceanside & San Elijo For information or to set up an appointment Call Health Services (760)7956675 BACK PAGE Boy Question Girl meets meets My girlfriend likes to get right down to business during our physically intimate nights. I like to arouse her with as much foreplay as she can handle, so that she peaks multiple times during our intercourse. What are some time saving techniques that I can use to escalate her sense of stimulation? Girl: Foreplay is an integral part of having a satisfying and healthy sexual relationship, it is the time in which we learn what our partner likes and doesn’t like and what increases the scale of intensity and what doesn’t. There are many techniques that can be used that are satisfying and give each person a substantial amount of time to become fully aroused so that intercourse is more pleasurable, such techniques that can be used are undressing each other slowly, oral sex, petting, kissing, massaging, even setting the right mood such as using candlelight around the bedroom, simple little things such as mood can be very affective. But most of all, communication on what arouses the both of you, is also extremely important, while exploration is a huge part of what makes foreplay pleasurable, knowing what your partner likes and doesn’t like will also help tremendously, and even save some time while still increasing stimulation. Try utilizing the time you have to explore your partner’s body by asking her what she likes and if she likes what you are doing, Many times we are too shy to let our partners know what doesn’t work for us for out of fear of hurting their feelings or making them feel rejected. Also key into little things your partner does such as the sounds she makes and her facial expressions can give away a lot of key information. Boy: |8 October 8, 2007 MiraCosta College Foreplay is to sex like the huddle is to a football play: both are times to figure out strategy and develop a sense of direction. In the case of sex, the direction is usually agreed upon, but the strategy is what keeps things interesting. In your Column case, your girlfriend seems to think scoring before the clock runs out is the objective, while you seem to like to run east and west building up anticipation for the touchdown play. First off, to satisfy both of you, make a quick game-plan during the “wanna’ watch a movie” (suggestive look/body gesture), bouncing time limits back and forth until you have a play clock ready. This simple agreement can alleviate the awkward or untimely move southward into the pink-zone. Next, check the line-up and agree on positioning during each “play.” Communication early on will both save time and maintain mood during transitions. Finally, start foreplay near the back of the scalp, moving down the field, or work your way up from the toes. Mentally divide her body into approximately equal sections, and divide your time by the number of sections you have imagined. This gives you a foreplay rate. Spending an equal amount of time caressing, kissing, massaging or tingling different body parts will shift her focus continuously, increasing her feelings of stimulation. Be prepared to call an audible if your positioning is less than satisfying. Keep mental play books open during the game and you both might develop a few trick plays to widen the point spread. Question My wife brings me shopping with her for lingerie asks my opinion. She expects me to pay for part of it reasoning that I will benefit from her wearing it. I could not care less what she wears during our “less than clothed” activities. How can I shift the cost of bras and panties from my pocketbook to her purse? Girl: Shared expenses is one of the many things that all married couples go through, but I can understand why you would feel slightly taken advantage of by having to pay for your wife’s lingerie. A subtle tactic to avoid that expense the next time the two of you go shopping for lingerie would be to say “why don’t you surprise me?” It will give her a heightened sense of independence and control in knowing that she can arouse you in being able to surprise you, which can also add spice to your sex life. Women want to their partner’s to think of them as spontaneous and freshSAN DIEGO UNIFIED especially when it comes to sex, so if SCHOOL DISTRICT you hint toward the “surprise me,” it CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING might help you avoid the expense. 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