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Nostalgia and reality collide The University Art Exhibit celebrates the works of Rebecca Campbell, Samantha Fields and Wayne Thiebaud along with various artists featured in the graduate-run exhibit “Frenemies: Art Versus Commodity.” By Lisa Williston Staff Writer
Societal commentary is the name of the game at the Cal State Long Beach University Art Museum’s spring exhibition. The UAM opened their spring art show last Saturday featuring three exhibits: Rebecca Campbell and Samantha Fields’ “Dreams of Another Time,” Wayne Thiebaud’s collection on the print process and graduate-run installation “Frenemies: Art Versus Commodity.” These compilations focus on the creative process of the artists while also displaying the finished product. The concepts in each piece explore societal issues such as erasure, exploitation and conventional expectations. Thiebaud’s work hopes to inspire nostalgia in its audience. According to its displayed descriptor, a gumball machine print is meant to make the viewer explore their senses by seeing more than just an everyday object, and instead a distributer of chewable color. Rebecca Campbell and Samantha Fields’ exhibit entitled “Dreams of Another Time” discusses modern-day
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Cruz takes Iowa caucuses over Trump Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are locked in a dead heat. By Ariana Sawyer News Editor
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In a record turnout of voters, Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took the Iowa caucus for Republicans. Cruz won with 27.7 percent of the vote, followed closely by GOP candidates Donald Trump with 24.3 percent and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio with 23.1, according to the Associated Press. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) came in close with 49.8 and 49.6 percent of delegate
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votes respectively. Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley came away with 0.6 percent of the delegate votes. States either have a caucus or a primary. In a primary, people go to the polls and vote for their chosen candidate. A caucus is more about talking it out. The town hall style meetings took place in each of the 99 districts of Iowa, where people vote for their
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choice of nominee by a show of hands, slips of paper in a box or even by moving to one side of the room. The last 10 presidential election results indicate that the Iowa caucuses have a 55 percent chance of determining the Republican nominee and a 77 percent chance of determining the Democratic nominee, so this certainly isn’t the final word on who the nominees will be.
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WHO declares Zika Virus ‘International Emergency’ The World Health Organization urges pregnant women to avoid travel to countries where Zika has been reported.
By Michaela Kwoka-Coleman Staff Writer
The World Health Organization declared the Zika virus to be a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” at an Emergency Committee meeting Monday. WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan said the recent outbreaks in Brazil are an “extraordinary event.” “Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes,” according to the WHO website. “People with Zika virus disease usually have a mild fever, skin rash (exanthema) and conjunctivitis. These symptoms normally last for 2-7 days.” The virus, which has no vaccine, is increasingly being linked to neonatal microcephaly, the incomplete devel-
opment of the brain in babies, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome, the deterioration of the muscles. Chan said priority medical attention is being given to pregnant women, and those women who are likely to become pregnant. She advised pregnant women avoid traveling to areas with reported cases of the virus. Several countries, including El Salvador and Brazil, have urged women not to become pregnant for at least the next two years. The virus circulates in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. The CDC also issued a Level 2 travel alert, urging travelers to practice enhanced precautions when traveling to countries with known cases of Zika. The best way to prevent contraction of the disease is to protect against mosquito bites.
Zika outbreak linked to birth defects The number of cases of microcephaly, a rare brain defect in babies, continues to rise in Brazil, reaching 3,893 since authorities began investigating the surge in October. Brazil's health officials say it’s linked to a sudden outbreak of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease.
Pregnant women advised to avoid Zika virus areas The mosquito-borne Zika virus is linked to the recent increase in microcephaly in South America. Microcephaly cases in Brazil have jumped from fewer than 150 cases in 2014 to close to 4,000 since October of last year. Typical head size What is microcephaly? Microcephaly is a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected when compared to babies of the same sex and age. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly.
Other problems Babies with microcephaly can have a range of other problems, depending on how severe their microcephaly is. Microcephaly has been linked with the following problems:
Smaller brain
Head circumference measuring less than 32cm at birth
• Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites.
Fever, headache
Red eyes
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• The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week.
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How to protect yourself?
What are the treatments?
• Use insect repellent.
No vaccine or medications are available to prevent or treat Zika infections.
• Use air conditioning or window/door screens.
• Get plenty of rest • Drink fluids to prevent dehydration. • Take medicines, such as acetaminophen or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
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• Developmental delay, such as problems with speech or other developmental milestones (like sitting, standing, and walking) • Intellectual disability (decreased ability to learn and function in daily life) • Problems with movement and balance
What are the symptoms? • About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus become ill.
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• Vision problems
Source: AP, BBC, CDC Graphic: Staff, Tribune News Service
What is the Zika virus? • The virus spreads through Aedes species mosquito bites.
Places to avoid if pregnant
• Seizures • Hearing loss
• Feeding problems, such as difficulty swallowing
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised pregnant women to avoid traveling to Haiti Puerto Rico Brazil and several Guadeloupe other countries in the Martinique Americas where Zika Barbados outbreaks have Venezuela Surinam occurred.
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Countries and territories with confirmed cases of Zika virus in the Americas, 2015-2016
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Zayn Malik’s debut solo track “Pillowtalk” may make you want to scream into your pillow. By Miranda Andrade-Ceja Arts & Life Editor
Zayn is back, but now he’s in allcaps. The former One Direction member’s new single “Pillowtalk” marks newly-dubbed ZAYN’s final departure from
bubblegum pop and synchronized white boys. “Pillowtalk” was everything I did and didn’t expect. After leaving One Direction, half of me was waiting for Zayn to finish a pre-mid-life crisis in a pile of cocaine and a declaration of bankruptcy. The other half of me was more optimistic, putting a questionable faith in the idea that a man who ditched One Direction couldn’t possibly want to make terrible music. Malik’s voice (now unencumbered by four bandmates) is distinct, with a smoky texture that is only slightly distorted by autotune. It’s not just a pleasant tune, it’s a passionate song that just may land Zayn in the land of enigmatic
crooners such as Frank Ocean or The Weeknd. Does Malik have what it takes to join them? After all, he did exit the scene for nearly 10 months (immediately after skipping out on his bandmates midtour) and has been oddly under the radar ever since. The lyrics are simple and just as affectionate as you’d expect a song titled “Pillowtalk” to be. Malik belts out his fervent need to exist with his significant other in the walls of their bedroom — but as innocent as pillow-talking sounds, the song retains a rawness that sets Malik apart from the rest of his former bandmates. And no, it’s not just because it’s the
first time Malik has been able to croon out the f-word. The beats are sexy, and the themes are pretty raunchy. “Pillowtalk” is Malik’s traditional comeback — we saw it when Justin Timberlake broke from N*SYNC, with George Michael and Wham! — it was only a matter of time before Malik asserted either his sexuality or artistic direction. “Pillowtalk” did both. The R&B infused song is accompanied by a three and a half minute-long music video. With an artistic montage including bleeding flowers and bleeding eyes, Malik’s direction in the music video isn’t totally clear. Sure, it’s nice seeing two hot people (Malik and his
rumored girlfriend Gigi Hadid) locked in a desperate embrace while distorted images of women’s bodies break up the scene every two seconds. But blurry green-screen backgrounds and erratic images of near-naked women were a bit too standard for a song already so sexually charged. Not to say I don’t think Malik is onto something. He could be. Crying tears made up of anything but water is an intense statement, so one can hope that he’ll get weirder. Personally, I don’t know if I’m on the Zayn train yet. But “Pillowtalk” is a strong debut track, and I’m confident that Malik hasn’t shown the world his best.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Far left: A cart of tools is left next to works of art Wednesday. Left: Various preparations are made for the opening reception of “Dreams of Another Time” Wednesday.
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inequities such as transphobia and sexist societal expectations. A few of Campbell’s poems are printed on the walls beside the sketches and project brainstorms. These offer insight to her artistic thought process and give the viewer a better understanding of the concepts behind each piece of work. Junior art and drawing major at Cal State Long Beach, Tommy Sepagan, responded most to Campbell’s “Candy Darling” because of its germane societal critique. The piece features a woman’s face covered with strokes and splotches of white paint, the subject’s face partially obscured. “I’ve seen the piece in progress and I thought it was finished; the face was fully exposed [then],”
Sepagan said. “So when the artwork came and I saw the face covered up, it really was shocking.” The symbolism behind the white blanket of paint attests to the invisibility individuals feel when “othered” by society’s expectations, Sepagan said. The right wing of the exhibit has a separate display ran by graduate students entitled “Frenemies: Art Versus Commodity.” That particular room shows both the assumed dichotomy and the instantaneous relationship between consumer culture and the art world. The viewer has the responsibility of deciphering what is valuable and what is controversial about the intertwined link between the clashing world of consumerism and art. The exhibits are open until April 10, 2016 at the University Art Museum located in lower campus. The standard hours for the main gallery are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., but are extended on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. The main gallery is closed Fridays.
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In Thursday’s edition of the Daily 49er, in the article “Three times the charm, three times the art,” the title of the third exhibition is “Frenemies: Art Versus Commodity” and “Dreams of Another Time” should have been refered to as a call-and-response project by graduate students from various CSUs.
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Activities for the thriving singles throughout February can help keep the V-Day blues at bay. By Lisa Williston Staff Writer
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s the calendar changes into the second month of the year, we all know just what lies around the corner- Valentine’s Day. While couples across the nation rejoice, those who aren’t in relationships or unable to spend the holiday with their sweetheart can feel the need to shy away from the pink and red.
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Heart-shaped everything out on display and cheesy exchanges between couples that are barely Facebook official can be nauseating, but here are some ways to prepare throughout the month and make an unattached Valentine’s Day a little more bearable.
Live theater: Accessible or bust
1. Watch an inspiring movie.
“Tracks” (2013), an Australian set film that follows a young woman traveling across a 1,700 mile trail with just her dog and her camels, is perfect for anyone who has sworn off humans for a nirvana rooted in solitude.
2. Galentine’s Day or a Brolentine’s Day.
Single life can get lonely, but we often forget all the great people around us. Play some games and exchange words of affirmation. Besides the annual “National Best Friend’s Day” forged and flanked on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook, we really don’t have a day dedicated to the appreciation of friendships, so why not make it Feb. 14?
3. Treat yo’ self!
You’ll be saving some money not paying for gifts or romantic activities, so spend a little on yourself. Have a spa day, get a haircut, get an ice cream cone (triple scoop!) or just do an activity only you like to do. If you want to see an art exhibit, go. If there’s a book or Netflix series you’ve been meaning to start, start it. Let there be no shame in your single-life game.
4. Pick up a shift.
If you weren’t scheduled to work, Valentine’s Day can be a good opportunity to make money, especially if you’re a server. Working can provide a productive distraction from the chaotic love apocalypse going on around you.
5. Spend time with your family.
If most everyone is paired up, they most likely will have plans that day, but not always, and most of the time, not the entire day. Valentine’s Day is about love (and low-key mega consumerism) so why not spend it with the ones you care about most?
Don’t let Valentine’s Day be a drag. Seeing gushy couples walk around with invisible hearts floating above their heads can send you to a bitter place. Combat those emotions by taking advantage of the opportunities around you, and remember that you’re not alone.
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Live broadcasts and new legislature are fighting to keep theater alive and well. By Micayla Vermeeren Opinions Editor
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f you exist anywhere within the reach of mainstream media, you’ve more than likely heard about the star-studded, live-action remake of “Grease” that aired last night. The elaborate sets and painstaking attention to detail supported a great cast, but the production did far more than get “You’re the One That I Want” stuck in the general population’s heads. It brought theater home. Literally. It turned living rooms and tablet screens into mini-spaces where anyone from avid theater fanatics to those who have never read a script could tune in and experience a live show. I grew up in theater and can speak from experience to the impact both performing in and attending shows has had on me. But, in that same thread, I know my experience isn’t universal. I was able to attend a
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ulum,” Allen said in his debut announcement. And I have to agree. I know that theater might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the values it instills and the effects it can have on casts, crews, and audiences are simply undeniable. Theater creates a world where characters come to life, build a world of their own onstage, and welcome in anyone who has the wish to enter. Theater creates a world where hundreds of different perspectives and narratives can be shared through personal, raw exchange between those onstage and those in seats. Theater provides a creative outlet for drama queens, shower singers, costume designers, handymen and so many more. Hopefully, those same people will be able to walk into school and see their peers, neighbors, children, or colleagues learning, performing, experiencing and growing in the fields theater cultivates. A world where theater, or art at all, is readily and easily accessible to the general public is a good world -- a better world than one requiring down payments for season tickets and an atmosphere of privilege around productions. I’ll definitely be waiting in the wings to see it all unfold.
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school with remarkable spaces and resources for shows and was supported by a family just as thirsty for art as I was. Yes, theater changed my life for the better, but all I can wonder now that I’ve removed myself from the front lines is how many people there are that didn’t have that same change, but could still use the empowerment theater can give. In a time when Broadway tickets are selling for hundreds of dollars a seat and major Los Angeles theaters are charging upwards of $30 just to park at a venue, who but the truly art-invested are getting to experience live theater in all its glory otherwise? Sadly, not enough. But thanks to California Sen. Ben Allen and the “Grease: Live” reboot, there is a very real change on our horizon. Last week, Allen unveiled his blueprint for the Theater and Dance Act, appropriately referred to as TADA!, to expand credential programs for theater and dance teachers. This means that schools, who have far too often seen arts programs lose funding, are legitimizing the fields of art and investing in teachers to bring that vigor back to students. “It is fitting that we recognize the importance of dance and theater as vital elements of our arts curric-
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Home beach advantage LBSU’s beach volleyball team is set to host the first ever Big West Tournament. By Josh Barajas Sports Editor
The Big West Conference announced on Monday that Long Beach State will host the 2016 Big West Tournament for beach volleyball. The 49ers will host the conference’s inaugural tournament in Huntington Beach on the sand courts off Beach Boulevard on April 29 and 30. All six teams in the newly-formed Big West — Hawai’i, Cal Poly, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Bakersfield, Sacramento State and LBSU — will participate in the tourney. The winner will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. LBSU media relations director Roger Kirk said the Big West selected the 49ers as hosts with input from the league’s coaches and administrators.
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“While you’d need to speak to the league to get the specifics, I’d say that some of the key factors were that [Long Beach and Huntington Beach] are a pretty central location,” Kirk said. “And that since we started beach [volleyball] in its first season, we have four years of experience in hosting events.” The 49ers normally play regular season matches on the sand courts on campus, but Kirk said hosting the tournament at an actual beach made more sense. Kirk also said that the conference will continue selecting future tournament locations as opposed to the teams earning hosting duties through performance. “That could change eventually,” Kirk said. “But right now it’s through a bid process.” The beach volleyball tournament is the second Big West tourney LBSU will host in spring 2016. The 49ers will also host the conference’s men and women’s track and field tournament at the renovated Jack Rose Track. LBSU’s beach volleyball team begins its season on March 5 at the Pepperdine Invitational in Zuma Beach.
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Life in the Faust lane By Josh Barajas Sports Editor
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Senior guard Nick Faust earned the Lou Henson National Player of the Week Award for his performances against UC Santa Barbara on Thursday and Hawai’i on Saturday. The Baltimore, Maryland native dropped a career-high 34 points against the Gauchos inside the Walter Pyramid. He followed up his stellar night by scoring 28 and pulling down 14 rebounds in front of a sell-out crowd inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu against the first-place Rainbow Warriors. The Lou Henson Award recognizes players competing at the Division I mid-major level. Faust also earned the Big West’s player of the week award for the second time this season.
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49ers condition for difficult conference Outgoing seniors and emerging freshman work together to prepare for a highly competitive Big West Conference. By Jason Enns Staff Writer
The Long Beach State women’s water polo team has a difficult schedule ahead, but their top priority won’t be getting wins. This season, head coach Gavin Arroyo said LBSU’s focus will be reaching its peak performance as a team. “It’s early in the season, our focus early on has been conditioning and starting to put some pieces together,” Arroyo said. “We’re trying to get safe on defense and just kind of work our way up from there.” The team continues to work on endurance training through the start of the year to prepare for what could be a trying season. “Our conference is really strong this year,” Arroyo said. “Since I’ve been doing this in the Big West it’s probably collectively our strongest conference.” They have already seen their fair share of tough competition this year coming out of the UC Santa Barbara invitational with a record of 0-4.
All loses came from non-conference teams, but these defeats don’t seem to shake their confidence. “[We won’t] let the other teams affect us and how we play,” freshman attacker Tori Morrissey said. “We want to play for ourselves, play our game and our cage.” Morrissey is not referring to the cage goalie Alexis Butler has to protect either. “We’re building our team cage. Whatever happens in the game, it’s not going to mess with our cage,” senior Jessica Brooks said. “We might be up, and we’re still going to play the same as we would be when we’re down; we’re going to have the same fire.” The starting players are a mixture of upper- and lower-classmen. Arroyo requires leadership from his seniors while training the leaders of future teams. “Our team morale is good,” senior center Emily Matheson said. “We have good leadership and the younger players are falling into line and our system really well. We have a good rapport with the younger kids, we’re all learning as we go. Even though we’re seniors we’re definitely not perfect and the freshmen do show us up all the time, but I think we have a really good relationship with each other as a whole.” Morrissey is one of the team’s top scorers despite this being her first year. “She had pretty good weekend first
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out,” Arroyo said. “I think she’s just going to get better and better as she gets in better shape.” This aligns with what Arroyo hopes to accomplish this year. But reaching that potential requires daily training.
“At the moment I’m just working on what I can do to improve for the team,” Morrissey said. “Knowing how to use [my skillset] to the best of my ability in the game, into our set plays. Really knowing our plays inside and out, and being ready with
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my skills to give as much as I can to the team.” The 49ers will try to get their first win on Feb. 7 at home against the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. It will be their last home game until they host Bucknell on March 17.