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Vol. LXVII, Issue 34
Fall semester to see forced Friday classes
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Exxon needs to feel the heat
Academic Senate has agreed on a two-year trial period that will affect about 300 sections of classes.
There should be no leeway left for environmental criminals.
BY VALERIE OSIER Assistant News Editor
The “Monday through Thursday mentality” on campus will be interrupted next fall. A compromise between Academic Senate and administration will allow for a two-year pilot program that will push departments to offer Friday classes. As of next fall, California State University, Long Beach will have the largest number of students on campus since 2008. The scheduling for fall 2016 is happening now, so the administration needs to come up with a solution now, said Dhushy Sathianathan, Interim Vice President of Academic Planning. “The focus is not how faculty teach the class or how students take the class, it’s basically saying how we use the rooms,” Sathianathan said. “So you could have a schedule … that says we can have a two-day class on Monday and Wednesday, we can have a one-day class on a Friday, or you can have a Monday, Wednesday, Friday class. But we’re not saying that all classes have to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday. We’re saying the rooms have to be used for
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On Wednesday, Alex Bellenger stands in reflection while reading messages victims of sexual violence wrote on shirts for the Clothesline Project on Friendship Walk.
Abuse survivors wear their hearts on their sleeves The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night break the silence about sexual assault. BY NORMA P. GARCIA Contributing Writer
Survivors and victims openly displayed their feelings about sexual and domestic violence at The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night rally held on campus Wednesday. The Clothesline Project was a visual display of T-shirts hung on a clothes-
line that survivors of different types of violence decorate. The YWCA Greater Los Angeles founded the project in 1993 to encourage women to break the silence about violence against women. “It’s really important to know that when assault is kept silent, that’s when the cycle continues,” Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate Candis Simmons-Davis said, “When the silence is broken that’s when the violence can stop, and survivors can get help. Each T-shirt color on the line symbolizes a different type of abuse. Yellow and beige represented women who survived domestic violence. Red, pink and orange shirts were for those that survived rape and sexual assault. Blue and green represented the ones that have survived incest and sex-
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ual abuse, while purple and lavender T-shirt represented those that were targeted because of their sexuality. Black and gray shirts were made to honor both women and men who survived gang rape. White T-shirts represented the people who have died because of the violence. “Most victims feel isolated, ashamed and terrified to report or get counseling, but when they do speak up they learn that they are not alone and can get the healing they need,” Simmons-Davis said. According to the Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate pamphlet, one in
merica has been given the perfect opportunity to make an example of a deceitful company, and to not deliver the harshest of punishments and set an intimidating standard would be a grave mistake. A recently published investigation from the LA Times and InsideClimate News has shown Exxon to have been unforgivably irresponsible in its actions. The investigation found that not only did Exxon determine that fossil fuels were a significant contributor to climate change as early as the 1970s, as well as identify the harm it would cause, but also that a warming planet would reduce the cost of drilling and exploration.
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Taking a leap of faith over adversity First-time business owner and CSULB alumna opens book bar in Downtown Long Beach. BY ARIANA SAWYER Contributing Writer
As a child, Samantha Argosino wanted to drive a yellow school bus. Then she wanted to play professional volleyball (until she stopped growing at 5-foot-2-inches).
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Now, she is the owner and designer of new business, The Brass Lamp Book Bar and Lounge – the first of its kind on the Promenade in downtown Long Beach. While many bars use book-lined walls as decoration, The Brass Lamp is the first combined bookstore and bar in Southern California and one of few in the nation. It opens early for coffee drinkers and closes late for an after-work cocktail or a mellow jazz show. “To me, this is more than just a job,” Argosino, 34, said. “I’m excited to see what this place holds for the community. I want people to feel like, when they don’t want to be
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home working…that they can come here.” She that said she created the book bar to showcase local creative talents, promote Long Beach businesses and give people somewhere they can congregate and feel at home. But as a first time business owner, she struggled to find support. “The banks all told me, ‘This concept doesn’t exist,’” Argosino said. “And I don’t come from money. I had to work hard for this myself.” She is a first-generation Filipina-American from a working-class home. After she finally found a loan, property owners and landlords didn’t want to risk renting space to
her. Knowing that Argosino lacked experience and that restaurants often fail, they were afraid she would dig herself into a financial hole. Not even her friends or family believed in her until the very end. She was determined to push through. “It’s like as long as I stay focused on my purpose, that stuff doesn’t bother me anymore,” Argosino said. When she finally found the location at 245 Promenade and began construction, even her contractor wanted to quit, she said. Its long-awaited opening day came last weekend, five months behind schedule, along with unex-
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pected certificates of recognition from Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and Mayor Robert Garcia. Besides the standard bar area and table and chair seating, there is a stage area in front of a mural; reupholstered mismatched chairs around a table and fireplace in the corner; and three private rooms with glass and wood panels. To use the private rooms, patrons must purchase two items. The design of the book bar reflects Argosino’s bachelor’s degree in psychology and communications
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Victims of sexual assualt wrote messages on tee shirts as a stance to take back their lives and move forward.
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five college women are sexually assaulted and one and six men are sexually assaulted in their lifetime. “I think it’s absurdly common on campus when it shouldn’t [be],” junior psychology major Nizza Laurencio said. “Since some sexual violence does occur on campus, like the dorms, there should be more awareness to stop it.” Students on campus and the community also participated in Take Back the Night rally. Take Back the Night is a biannual event held on campus to talk about sexual assault and ways to prevent it. The event featured many skit performances by InterACT and guest
speakers from both the YWCA Greater Los Angeles and CSULB’s Women’s and Gender Equity Center. Participants peacefully marched from the Maxson Plaza to the Antatol Center shouting chants like, “Yes means yes and no means no, however we dress and wherever we go.” InterACT also got the audience to participate and brainstorm ideas about how to deal with consent through a skit in which a girl was sexually assaulted. “It’s sad that a lot girls have to look over their shoulders consistently because of this violence toward them,” junior psychology major Alex Miramontes said. “More events like these should be done to protect them.” October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Women’s and Gender Equity Center on campus wanted students to get involved by presenting these two events.
all three days in the time frame.” Classroom facilities are at nearly full capacity Mondays through Thursdays and at 30 percent capacity on Fridays, Sathianathan said. He aims to better utilize classroom space by enforcing use on Fridays if a department is using a particular space on Mondays and Wednesdays during the 8-11 a.m. time block. Administration allocates classrooms to the colleges. The colleges then divvy the rooms to their departments, and the departments then schedules the classes. “Trying to use three days of the week is very difficult to implement, because now a scheduler really has to be mindful about two days and a third day,” Sathianathan said. The original proposal Sathianathan brought to the Academic Senate said that if a class was scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays in the time block of 8-11 a.m., it would be required to have class scheduled for Fridays as well. When Academic Senate did not agree with that, Sathianathan came back with the current proposal. “It seems like a reasonable thing to try, but … nobody knows if students actually want this,” Norbert Schürer, Vice Chair of Academic Senate, said. “In the last 20 years, we’ve tried this twice, both both times it did not work mostly because students did not enroll in those classes. So it’s a solution that on paper, if your main criteria is efficiency, looks fantastic … but if students don’t sign
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up for the classes, it’s completely pointless.” The Chancellor’s office is pushing California State Universities to better utilize facilities. To the Chancellor’s office, it looks like CSULB has plenty of classroom space and is underutilizing it, and they will not approve more rooms or buildings until there is a need, Sathianathan said. “It prevents me from asking for more space, asking to put more rooms into the general classroom circulations,” Sathianathan said. Many faculty are concerned that the administration did not consider the culture of CSULB as a “Monday through Thursday campus.” The current scheduling allows a majority of the tenured faculty to teach Monday through Thursday and conduct their research and meetings on Fridays. “We’re trying to move the cheese, so people are upset we’re moving the cheese,” Sathianathan said. “But I think there’s a new normal we need to get on. The one we are on is not the optimal normal.” Sathianathan said that about 300 of 4,000 lecture sections will be impacted by the policy change, and that they will mostly be lower division lecture classes. “I don’t want to make it a bigger issue than it really is,” Sathianathan said. “It’s important to understand the context in which this is being done. It’s really about the utilization and that’s the focus. We need to be more efficient as a campus.” Associated Students, Inc. has been receiving a lot of concerns from College of the Arts students. Jeff Jarvis, faculty representative on the ASI Senate, presented many of COTA’s concerns at the Oct. 14 Senate meeting, one of which being concerns for
rehearsal time that takes place on Fridays for many of the arts. “Professors campus-wide would have to redesign their courses to accommodate the new schedule for the additional contact time,” Jarvis said. “I think [the trial period] will fail, but I think the real damage will occur when we’re trying to put humpty-dumpty back together again after it fails.” After the two-year trial period, the Academic Senate will reevaluate the policy with data and feedback from students and faculty, Schürer said. Schürer and Jarvis both said they are also concerned that the administration did not seek out ASI or other student input before presenting the original proposal. It was not until after the first proposal that ASI’s opinion was sought out. “At this point, they have consulted [with ASI], but that seemed like kind of an afterthought rather than actually incorporating student input,” Schürer said. ASI President Jose Salazar said that he invited Sathianathan to present to the ASI Senate after he had presented to the Academic Senate. He said he also fielded opinions from his constituents on the topic. “I voiced my opinion to Academic Senate and I told them what my input was from the students, but I also understand that there is a problem that needs to be addressed,” Salazar said. “... This is a problem we need to fix and there might have to be sacrifices we might have to make.” The matter has been moved to the Curriculum and Education Policy Council, who will be responsible for deciding how to collect data and feedback during the trial period and help enforce the policy.
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Fewer bills, more books By Jahnelle Washington Contributing Writer
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In the face of pre-existing student debts and possible tuition increases, California students may soon receive a financial break when it comes to purchasing required textbooks. Governor Jerry Brown signed the College Textbook Affordability Act, Assembly Bill 798, into legislation on Oct. 8. Authored by California Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, the bill encourages campuses, faculty and staff to incorporate more affordable materials or open education resources, with the Open Educational Resources Adoption Incentive Program. AB-798 outlines a $3,000,000
program to reward a minimum of $50,000 to all California State University and community college campuses that participate in the movement to make textbooks more accessible. The passage of the bill could mean thousands in total savings for students, as they spend an average of $1,200 a year on textbooks, according to CollegeBoard. This may not spell victory for lucrative bookstores, but for the 49er Shops, it does not affect their mission. “Fortunately, as a nonprofit organization focused on student success, the University Bookstore will continue to seek accessible options that offer CSULB students the best value possible” said Jared Ceja, 49er bookstore Director. “Ultimately, the free version of OER would likely reduce the amount of books we carry while the low-cost version would transition new books into digital and course pack versions.” CSU and community college campuses have until the summer of next year to submit their adoptive resolutions for the OERAIP’s Council to review. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016.
Going green is in this fall By John Broadway Staff Writer
Ecquo Environmental Solutions is teaming up with the Black Student Union and JuslistenTV to host The Elements of Style Eco Fashion Show Friday in the Walter Pyramid. This will be the second time Ecquo Environmental Solutions has hosted this event, which is focused on promoting urban sustainability throughout the Long Beach area. “Designers in the fashion show
will exhibit a combination of taste in style, accompanied by sustainable focus,” Darrell Patterson, founder of Ecquo Environmental Solutions said in a press release. BSU, which is the largest black student organization on campus, has teamed up with Ecquo this year in order to attract a broader audience to achieve the goal of environmental sustainability in fashion. Two of the designers that the show will feature, Luxe Looks and Gabe & McKenzie, are students at California State University, Long Beach. This year’s event will include a musical performance by Patterson, as well as a step show by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. The show will be held in The Pointe, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Friday. The fashion show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $5 and can be purchased from a BSU E-Board member. Ticket are $10 at the door. Students can receive a $2 discount with their ID.
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Let’s make it our problem The civil war in Syria has displaced over 4 million people and is one of the worst human rights tragedies in modern history. Emilio Aldea Design Editor
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4.1 million people have been displaced by the Syrian civil war to surrounding Middle Eastern countries. There are roughly 2 million refugees trapped in Turkey at this moment with no clear path for a resolution, as Turkish law prevents Syrians from obtaining the work visa’s they need in order to raise money to get to the European countries that are providing asylum. Donations from the United States have constituted the largest percentage of contributions from around the world. However, we need to do more. Germany has committed to taking in 750,000 to 1 million refugees by the end of next year, and the U.S. needs to do the same, if not more. The U.S. is leading the charge in military operations against ISIS and Assad’s pro government forces, but
the continued resolution of foreign policy quagmires through the use of military force needs to end. Diplomatic relations with the various factions fighting for power in this region of the world are complicated, as Russia is supplying and arming Assad’s government for reasons that are immediately unclear. In Syria alone, there are more than five different factions fighting each other. Syrian forces loyal to President Assad, ISIS, the anti-government rebels (comprised of many different factions, but primarily known as the Free Syrian Army), Al Qaeda, and the Kurds are all fighting each other. Every faction has a different goal, and every faction has a different backer. The U.S. is directly bombing ISIS while providing support to rebel factions who are fighting Assad’s forces and ISIS. Russia is backing
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Assad’s forces to quash the rebel insurrection while claiming that they are bombing ISIS, but those reports have come into doubt as many of the Russian airstrikes have allegedly destroyed rebel forward operating bases rather than ISIS strongholds. The problem here is that American lives are being endangered every time they conduct any sort of military operation in the area. Saudi Arabia needs to step up. Israel needs to step up. The Iraqi government needs to get it together and turn the tide against ISIS in their country. The U.S. shouldn’t be risking the lives of our young men to clean up the issues of another country. We should be the country that’s extending the olive branch and negotiating peace deals. We should be taking on refugees because our country, quite honestly, is huge and we’re prepos-
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yria is in shambles. Refugees are fleeing the country by the millions with no end in sight. When the dust settles, will there be anything left to fight for? According to the UNHCR, over
terously wealthy as a nation. We shouldn’t be putting American lives at risk as much as we should be seeking to alleviate the suffering of the disenfranchised and war torn Syrians who no longer have a home. What is the point of striving for peace with acts of war? Israel often imposes its will upon neighbors when they feel it’s necessary. Left unabated, ISIS can pose a real threat to Israel, why haven’t they taken a leadership position in the fight? Saudi Arabia has backed an anti-Assad rebel group, but the royal family is worth billions of dollars and is directly threatened by ISIS as they are seeking to establish a caliphate throughout the Middle East. There is no need for more Americans to come home in caskets. Our service members have done enough for us already.
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Russia begins bombing targets in Syria. Russia claims that it is attacking ISIS strongholds, but U.S. and rebel forces claim that Russian payloads are being detonated on anti-Assad forces.
Kurdish forces expel ISIS from the Syria-Turkey border town of Kobane after over four months of fighting. January 2015
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U.S. and a coalition of five middle eastern countries begins launching airstrikes on ISIS in Alleppo. ISIS takes the entirety of the Raqqa province; controls large swaths of territory in eastern Syria and Western Iraq.
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ISIS The U.S. and Great Britian pledge military forces to rebel cause after ISIS capture several military bases from the Free Syrian Army.
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ISIS, or as the US government calls it, ISIL, is seeking to establish what is known as an Islamic caliphate. Caliphates are led by a caliph, who is considered to be of direct lineage from Muhammad.
Russia, a permanent member of the UN security council, has publicly backed Assad in the Syrian civil war.
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The United States, France, and Great Britian declare that Syria is in a state of civil war, throwing their support behind the rebels. The US and Britian pledge non-lethal aid to rebels.
The Free Syrian Army, the main rebel group in Syria, splinters from the Syrian arm of the Ba’athist party.
Civil war in Syria officially declared between rebels and the Assad regime.
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Respect or racism John Broadway Staff Writer
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s it okay to use a racial slur in reference to a group of people, as long as you are representing those people with “pride and honor”? This is the question that is at the heart of the controversy surrounding the use of the name “Redskins” as a mascot. On Oct. 11 Governor Jerry Brown approved AB 30, the California Racial Mascots Act, which bans all California schools from using “Redskins” as a mascot. Four high schools were affected by this law, including my alma mater, Tulare Union High School. Many people in the Tulare community are upset by this change, while others like myself are proud that California is taking a stand against the use of outdated and offensive mascots. “The District is disappointed that Governor Brown approved AB 30 into law, not taking into account
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Decades later the company would become a stark opponent of climate change research and regulation, claiming that the data was too murky to warrant action. All the while, Exxon scientists in the Arctic were integrating this “murky” data into the company’s future plans for drilling. As the world helplessly watches species go extinct and Bangladesh be slowly engulfed by the ocean, it is blatantly obvious that the world cannot take lightly the actions of those who knowingly contribute to the advancement of climate change. What’s at risk is not a dangerous children’s toy or a falsely-advertised prescription drug. Rather, it is famine and population displacement of proportions never before witnessed by humanity. Taking initiative, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) recently wrote a letter to California State Attorney General Loretta Lynch requesting that the Department of Justice determine if Exxon violated federal law, specifically the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
how the local community of Tulare has supported the Redskins mascot since its inception in 1924,” said Sarah Koligian, Tulare Joint Union High School District Superintendent, in a statement. “Tulare has had the support of our local Native American tribes as well as support from local government and community in how it depicts the Redskins, with honor, pride and respect.” Koligian went on to say that the estimated cost of the change would be $700,000, which would be paid by the District’s General Fund, and which they could apply for reimbursement of by the state government. The Tule River Indian Tribe, specifically mentioned by Koligian, wrote a letter claiming they weren’t offended by the mascot, and gave the school support for using the mascot as a sign of respect and honor. The people of this community have good reasons for wanting to keep the mascot they respect and revere so much. But these people need to ask themselves; is it OK to use a racial slur in reference to a group of people, even
Organizations Act, by “failing to disclose truthful information” regarding climate change. It is too often that American companies receive only a slap on the wrist for such deplorable acts. Fines and penalties are simply calculated into the cost of doing business, usually still putting the company ahead in the long-run. Th is story draws an unsettling parallel to the deception once practiced by tobacco companies, which were eventually punished under RICO. In the same way that “Big Tobacco” knowingly lied to consumers about the cancerous effects of cigarettes, Exxon has suppressed and contradicted its own scientific fi ndings for the sake of reduced regulation and increased profits. As with any crime, the punishment should fit the consequences of the action. Considering the consequences of climate change, the punishment for wittingly furthering it for profit should be of such severity that other companies would rather dissolve than face being brought to justice. Humanity is at a turning point, as society will soon need to undergo drastic evolution to insure its survival. The American justice system is no exception to these changes. The Obama administration and the Department of Justice
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if you are representing them with pride and honor? Miriam Webster, Oxford Dictionary, and Dictionary.com all define the term “Redskin” as an offensive and/or dated term referring to Native Americans. Schools would never let a mascot be named after a term that is offensive to Mexicans, Caucasians, Blacks, Asians, etc, so why should it be okay to use a term that is offensive to Native Americans? Many people in the Tulare community will mention that there is a decade’s long proud tradition with the mascot, but why shouldn’t the thousands of year’s history of the Na-
tive Americans take precedent over that? Tulare Union has been using the mascot since 1924, the same year the government began to recognize Native Americans as citizens. Years before and after the government accepted them as citizens, they have infl icted many horrors upon Native Americans, including forced mass relocation, (Trail of Tears) a marginalization of their culture, and genocide. In fact as an example of the genocide they were subject to the term “Redskin” was used to refer to the bloody scalps of Native Americans that had been hunted for bounty, and in reference to the color of their skin. Currently there are still Native Americans schools that use the slur to represent athletic teams, and different tribal nations and councils have expressed support of the mascot. Additionally some polls have shown that there are many Native Americans that don’t mind the name. As an alumnus, I can attest that Tulare Union has the best inten-
tions with their use of the mascot. When I went to pep rally’s or football games we always proudly and dignifiedly exhibited our pride in our mascot. Regardless of these good intentions, using a term that has undeniably racist origins perpetuates the racism that Native Americans have endured since Europeans settled on their land hundreds of years ago. I repeatedly hear alumni of my high school saying, “I will always be a proud Redskin.” I understand they have hold much pride in the school, as do I, but people should base their school pride in the community, the faculty, the students, and the accomplishments of their school, not a mascot that has no actual effect on any of those things. A mascot is simply used to represent the spirit of a school. There is no reason why Tulare Union and other schools can’t find a new mascot that still represents that same school spirit, but isn’t offensive to a group of people that continues to be marginalized.
must make an example of Exxon and show that even the most powerful and inf luential companies will be held accountable for their actions. The government is not alone in
this fight. If there is even an ounce of integrity left in the American people, Exxon should see a significant loss of revenue. Americans might have to drive an extra block for gas or pay slightly
more per gallon, but Exxon should feel society’s disapproval from every angle, showing that there is no longer a way to calculate environmental irresponsibility into a business plan.
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Thursday, October 22, 2015 MOVIE REVIEW
“The Martian” makes a successful landing on the list of this year’s top films.
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Every young child’s dream of exploring another planet quickly turns into a nightmare of unfathomable despair as a man is left behind alone on the harsh landscape of Mars. Houston, we have a problem. In a testament to human ingenuity, “The Martian,” based on the novel by Andy Weir, pulls a quick one as it baits audiences with a grim drama yet delivers an inspiring and humorous tale of the rescue mission to top all rescue missions. Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, and a team of astronauts studying the Martian environment are blindsided by a vicious storm that forces the team to leave Watney behind as all indications point to his death. Come the next day, a dazed Watney pulls himself from the sand wounded but still breathing. This is where one would assume
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the doom and gloom begins. Minus a grizzly self-surgery performed by Watney, the story takes an unexpected turn as the audience is introduced to a charming personality with humorous perspective and unwavering determination. While offsetting at first, this is a refreshing take on the traditional rescue drama filled with strife and agony. While similar stories use pity to make the audience beg for the protagonist’s salvation, “The Mar-
tian” just presents a damn awesome dude that nobody wants to see die. As far as scenery is concerned, it could not have been more convincing. Computer generated movies have come leaps and bounds, but “The Martian” takes seamless integration to an entirely new level. One will have to remind themselves that the movie wasn’t actually shot on Mars as Watney wades through crimson sand and traverses unforgiving, desolate landscapes.
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig Rating: PG-13
The movie is lacking in character backstory, but is not in need of it. Damon, a seasoned showman, begins unraveling Watney’s agreeable personality right from the get-go, and considering the narrative centers around a man with a planet to himself, there isn’t much need for anything else. The film’s only pitfall is in its pace. The entire story spans over a few years and produces a narrative with little intensity. The audience is left with severe gaps in the timeline. While this is understandable, a “Rocky”-style compilation of Watney building a life for himself on Mars would have been appreciated. Granted there are some exciting scenes, the story does not have a clear build to the climax. Unfortunately this dunks a relaxed audience into the grand finale with little priming. The pace is a downfall but is not a deal-breaker. This is owed completely to the composed demeanor that Watney portrays throughout, giving the tempo a sufficient justification. The story itself—man is stranded, people help man—is nothing innovative, but as previously mentioned, “The Martian” gives a worn-out narrative a refreshing make-over. There is some complexity and suspense to the story as the characters back on Earth at NASA add drama and conflict to the narrative. “The Martian” is not a movie to miss. The combination of story and setting alone should intrigue even the most skeptical moviegoers, but the phenomenal CGI and Damon’s compelling performance make this one of the best films of 2015.
1. La Creperie Café 4911 E 2nd St. Hours: Monday –Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Can we talk about crepes? Crepes are thin pancakes of French pastry goodness. They are the better half of the American pancake and can be delivered to your rumbling belly in several ways. Beside the Yen Sushi and Sake Bar and across the street from the 2nd Street Beauty store, La Creperie somehow expertly tucks itself away from the busy sidewalk. But once in, it’s got you good. Not into fantastic powdered sugar-covered crepes filled with Nutella or bananas or Ratatoiulle? Then try the frog legs or escargot. Either way, you’ll find something in this rustic, French-enthused gem.
3. Apostrophe Books 5229 E 2nd St. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily If you don’t have a favorite independent bookstore in Southern California yet, Apostrophe Books will hook you at first entry. This quiet Long Beach safe haven is home to over 2.5 million books; you’ll find something or the friendly staff will find it for you. Sure, your Kindle is fully charged and you’ve reached your max Netflix hours for the day. But nothing feels more old fashion, nostalgic and soothing than finding, smelling and reading an old book. Plus local schools, business and organizations receive a portion of book sales. So do your soul and your community a favor and spend a day at Apostrophe.
2. Riley’s on 2nd 5331 E 2nd St. Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to midnight and Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. You walk into Riley’s and you immediately feel like a regular. If he hasn’t already, the owner who scurries around the not-so-busy pub and grill, will come to your bar stool or table and say hello. Once you’ve had the killer calamari and wings during Happy Hour, do yourself a favor and order the pizza. Neither I nor Riley’s cares what kind you get. Just get the pizza, sip your schooner, close your eyes and take a bite. The most underrated bar in Long Beach won’t disappoint.
4. Ferns Garden 5308 E 2nd St. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You will find something even if you don’t want to. Whether you’re looking for a quick Father’s Day gift or a small trinket to give to your roommate, look no further than Fern’s Garden. This place is no secret. Long Beachers who know 2nd Street know about this interesting, colorful little spot, from handmade purses, to Buddhas, to things to hang from your ceiling. But step lightly: Fern’s is covered with groovy stuff. Keep the kids at home for this one and leave your pup outside. The shop is a maze lined with lovely artifacts, and could overwhelm a first-time visitor.
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from the California State University, Long Beach and her certificate in interior design from the Interior Designers Institute in Newport Beach. Argosino lived in Orange County for over eight years, but said she fell
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in love with Long Beach while attending college. She moved to Long Beach permanently three months ago. Before opening her own business, she was the vice president of marketing and business development for the Cadman Group, the commercial real estate company that owns the Farmers and Merchants Tower in downtown Long Beach. A little over two years ago on July 15, 2013, she walked into her boss’ office and told him that she wanted to
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try something different. “It was a total leap of faith,” Argosino said. Cadman Group owner Neil Cadman taught Argosino all she knows about running a business. But, she said, finding God is what really drove her to make the career change. Argosino was a self-professed atheist until two years ago. “I used to want to be successful so that I would be rich, but now I want to be successful so I can give back,”
Argosino said. “It was all about me; I didn’t treat people well. I didn’t treat people right. There’s no substance in that.” Ultimately, she said she is excited to see what the future has in store, and so far, business has been good. Her next step is to begin hosting community events like game nights, wine tastings and a masquerade party on Halloween. She has attracted several regulars, including the likes of Long Beach
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Thursday, October 22, 2015 City Council candidate Eric Gray. In an effort to create a local network with other small businesses, The Brass Lamp features local businesses such as Open Books, Romeo Chocolates, 5 o’clock Wine, Next Door Cheesecake and The Pie Bar, according to the website. “I want the Brass Lamp – the first book bar in Long Beach – to become a staple in the community,” Argosino said. “I just want goodness to come out of this.”
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Hey folks, what you’ve been waiting for all week is finally here: The weekly live music list. So stretch out those pencil-cramped fingers, liven those lecture-weary eyes and go get down to some live and local music. A quick heads up for the undead: Although listed on Sunday, The Long Beach Zombie Walk runs Friday through Sunday. Thursday
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Refugee Benefit Show: Joe Edwards Lisa Spykers Kevin Ng + many more Rebel Bite 649 E Broadway, Long Beach, California 90802 6 – 10 p.m. All ages Free
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Monday Astrolazer King Kang Queen Califia The Crooked Squares Hellgal 4th Street Vine 2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, California 90814 6:30 – 10 p.m. 21+ Free
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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Out for revenge The 49ers look to avenge their loss to Cal Poly with the rematch this weekend in the Pyramid. By kayce contatore Assistant Sports Editor
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team starts the second half of the season with rematches against UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly in the Walter Pyramid on Friday and Saturday. LBSU was handed its first conference loss at the hands of Cal Poly on Oct. 2, despite senior setter Jenelle Hudson and junior outside hitter Nele Barber earning double-doubles. Barber finished the night with 12 kills and 15 digs, but her hitting percentage on the night was only .179. The 49ers’ head coach Brian Gimmillaro said that his team is consistently improving, with new players getting their chance to help out the team on the court. The original lineups that Gimmillaro had planned have changed out of necessity due to injury, but he said his players are continuing to develop how they learn and how they play. “Give [Cal Poly] all the credit,”
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Nele Barber (6) and the LBSU women’s volleyball team prepares for rematches against UCSB and Cal Poly; Barber was held to a .175 hitting percentage in the first conference loss of the season for the 49ers. Gimmillaro said. “They’re a good team in all six positions. It’s a wellcoached, well-designed team and certainly they deserved to beat us up there. We’ll go in as hard as we can.” Freshman outside hitter Adlee Van
Winden was the star for the Mustangs in their victory over the 49ers as she recorded a career-high 21 kills and chipped in with nine digs. Sophomore setter Taylor Nelson directed the Mustangs to a .253 hitting percentage and totaled 50 assists.
In the 49ers first match-up against the mustangs, Barber said she struggle with stopping the offense. She said that while she was physically in the game, it was as if she wasn’t there at all. “The good thing is that it’s the
home court so we will have the crowd behind us,” Barber said. “We know the environment. With Cal Poly, [we want] revenge.” LBSU freshman middle blocker Peyton Grahovac said that the team has been coming together despite injuries. At the halfway point, she said the team has been working harder to have a strong finish to the season. “We expect them to be really strong everywhere,” Grahovac said. “We know what they’re good at, what they’re weaknesses are and we want to take that and use it to our advantage. I want to beat Cal Poly SLO. We lost to them the first time, so now we have to beat them.” In the last meeting between the 49ers and the Gauchos, LBSU won 3-1 in Santa Barbara. Hudson shined in the match, leading the offense to a .349 hitting percentage. Hudson totaled 43 assists and chipped in 10 digs and nine kills. The Gauchos are coming off of a pair of wins against UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton. Junior middle blocker Phoebe Grunt was the goto hitter in those matches, totaling 13 kills in each win. Freshman defensive specialist Emilia Petrachi guarded the back row, averaging 5.38 digs per set in the last two matches. The 49ers return to the Pyramid for the matches against the Gauchos on Friday and the Mustangs on Saturday, with both matches starting at 7 p.m.
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LBSU men’s water polo prepares for the second straight weekend matches at home, with redshirt freshman defender Austin Stevenson leading the offense with 19 total goals on the season.
Men’s Water Polo
Who: Whittier College (12-8, 1-0 SCIAC) When: Thursday at 7 p.m. Where: Lindgren Aquatics Center
Need to know: The 49ers have never lost to Division III Whittier College. In 2014, LBSU defeated the Poets 16-7 to improve the all-time series record to 6-0 against Whittier. Sophomore attacker Massimiliano Mirarchi leads the Poets and ranks second in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 63 goals for an average of 4.06 per game. Junior attacker Marino Fatovic and junior center Wedge Molthen round out Whittier’s offense with 30 and 24 goals, respectively. Who: Pepperdine (10-8, 1-2 MPSF)
When: Saturday at noon Where: Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, Malibu
Need to know: LBSU faces Pepperdine for the second time this season. In the first matchup, the 49ers got the 15-7 win in an exhibition game on Sept. 12. The waves own a balanced attack with five players scoring over 20 goals; senior attacker Wesley Sherburne leads the team with 29 while Mark Urban (27), Luke Hewko (26), Marko Asic (24) and Marko Madaras (24) round out the top five. The 49ers will also need to find a way around sophomore goalie Zack Rhodes, who has 191 saves on the season. Who: California (16-3, 2-0 MPSF)
When: Sunday at noon Where: Lindgren Aquatics Center
Need to know: The California Golden Bears own an all-time series record of 80-7 against the 49ers. However, Cal will be looking to avenge a 9-6 defeat at the hands of LBSU in last season’s MPSF Tournament quarterfinal. Freshmen Johnny Hooper and Odysseas Masmanidis are powering the Golden Bear offense with over 40 goals apiece. Hooper has a total of 44 and Masmanidis has 41, while senior attacker Colin Mulcahy is right behind them with 36 goals of his own. Who: Long Beach City College (132, 4-0 SCC) When: Sunday at 3 p.m. Where: Lindgren Aquatics Center
LBSU women’s soccer senior defender Melanie Fox (16) and company looks to shut down the Matadors and Rainbow Warriors this weekend.
Women’s Soccer
Who: CSUN (10-5-1, 3-0-1 BWC) When: Thursday at 7 p.m. Where: Matador Soccer Field, Northridge
Who: Hawai’i (3-11-1, 0-5-0 BWC) When: Sunday at 6 p.m. Where: George Allen Field
Need to know: The Matadors are a one of the best teams at home in the Big West Conference. They are 6-1-0 with only four goals scored against at the Matador Soccer Field. Their only loss came against then No. 15 Texas Tech on Sept. 27 in double overtime. Sophomore striker Cynthia Sanchez leads CSUN’s offense with 11 goals, three assists and 25 total points. Her goal tally and total points rank second in the conference behind Fullerton’s Rebecca Wilson. The 49ers won the last matchup between them, 1-0, on senior night at George Allen Field. Striker Ashley Gonzales netted the game winner in the 33rd minute.
Need to know: The Rainbow Warriors are not just winless in their first five conference matchups; in fact they are pointless. They’ve only managed to score three goals in those matchups, as opposed to the 17 goals they’ve received. Hawai’i has also lost all six of its road games this year by a combined score of 15-4. Sophomore defender Dani Crawford leads UH with three goals and six total points. The Rainbow Warriors haven’t beaten the 49ers in six straight matchups. Hawai’i’s last win against LBSU came on Sept. 13, 2004. The last time both teams met, LBSU brought back a 2-0 win from Honolulu on Oct. 16, 2014.