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Southern California is one of the only places where you can ice skate by the beach.
The Naples canals are illuminated with festive lights during the boat parade.
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mong the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Los Angeles lies a hidden holiday gem, outdoor ice skating beneath the city lights. Ice skating is the perfect outing to experience entire family. ICE Santa Monica brings the holiday feeling one would expect from New York City’s Central Park to Southern California. ICE Santa Monica transforms the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue into a winter wonderland with festive Christmas décor. ICE Santa Monica is located in the heart of downtown near the Third Street Promenade,
the Santa Monica Pier a short walk away. This outdoor ice skating rink is the perfect in all its glory. The rink offers lessons for those who have never had a reason to learn how to ice skate, as well as private cabanas for parties. Admission is $12, and the ice rink is open through Jan. 20. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 2 to 10 p.m., Friday from 2 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets and more information can be found at downtownsm.com/ice.
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Christmas trees, people are singing Christmas carols, and the houses lining the water in Belmont Shore and Naples are lavishly decorated. This year’s 67th annual Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade is one of the best light shows around and the infectious energy warms the air, even on the coldest nights. Local boat owners, kayakers and paddle boarders decorate their vessels with christmas lights and parade around the canals surrounding Naples Island. Spectators can watch the show from one of the bridges, the canals, benches or the sand lining the shores.
Parking can be a little tough, so it is recommended to arrive early and park for free in the surrounding neighborhood off Second Street. For those who live in Long Beach and want to avoid parking, the bus is free for students and stops right in the heart of festivities. This year’s boat parade is themed “Vintage Christmas” and is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The large boat parade begins at 6 p.m., and the small boat parade begins at 6:45 p.m. Come out and enjoy the Christmas boat parade. This heartwarming experience is a wonderful excuse to celebrate with friends, family and loved ones.
Long Beach hoLiday events caLendar Long Beach PLayhouse Presents “a christmas caroL”
When: Fridays through sundays at 8 P.m. From thursday to dec. 22 @ Long Beach PLayhouse The Long Beach Playhouse is featuring the classic Charles Dickens story about Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to understanding the real meaning of Christmas.
hoLiday oPen house and tour at the rancho Los aLamitos
When: thursday through Friday @ 6400 BixBy hiLL rd. The ranch house, twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is decorated for evening tours in the holiday season. The tours provide complimentary holiday treats. A parking reservation is required.
31st annuaL Parade oF 1,000 Lights
When: saturday at 5:30 P.m. @ doWntoWn Long Beach marina area The boat parade hosted by the Shoreline Yacht Club returns this year with a “sand, surf and Santa” theme. The parade route will begin at the Shoreline Marina, continue through
daisy avenue christmas tree Lane Parade
When: saturday From 5 - 7 P.m. @ 20th street and daisy ave. The Daisy Avenue Parade is celebrating its 60th year. The parade runs along Daisy Avenue between Burnett Street and
Long Beach christmas cookie contest When: dec. 21 @ 1 granada ave.
Every year, Santa Claus judges cookies baked by dozens of Long Beach’s proudest bakers. The contest is free to enter, and winners receive $20 to donate to a charity of their choice.
Long Beach BaLLet Presents “the nutcracker”
When: through dec. 22. shoWings on saturdays at 2 & 7:30 P.m. and on sundays at 2 P.m. @ terrace theater Long Beach Ballet celebrates its 31st anniversary with “The Nutcracker,” which will be performed with a full symphony orchestra.
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Food Finders reduces food waste by collecting and distributing unwanted food.
Daniel Serrano
At the Depot for Creative Reuse, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
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he name Food Finders might ring a sleigh bell. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center and KBeach have both worked with the orgaFinder’s operation probably isn’t as well-known. since grown into an organization with more than 300 volunteers. Food Finders regularly collects
there’s no better time to help them achieve it. Giving to Food Finders is easy. Either donate
Their mission statement is “to encourage, Every year, we get presents that we throw into
Long Beach public library — the Food Finders headquarters in Signal Hill or multiple other Long Beach businesses listed on Food Finder’s website. -
we don’t think about the used wrapping paper, twist ties and otherwise “trash” that get stuck in
the only Creative Reuse shop in southern Cali-
other human waste. Downtown Long Beach is home to
works towards a “Green America” by employing ing local artists’ works. During this season, you can give rather than receive, but in this case, it won’t cost you anything except some time to weed through your junk. This charity is a great way to contribute to Long Beach’s creative spirit, construct a low-
restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries — on avThose especially interested can apply to be volunteers, which Food Finders depends on to reach everyone who needs its service. Any
Everything Food Finders does is meant to
way to helping someone who needs it. Between long wish lists and clearance sales, ting new gadgets and clothes. But consider taking some time to help people who are hoping
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that treasures what we would normally regard as trash. The little hole-in-the-wall on Elm Avenue not only creates art and knickcaps, beads, straws and cardboard but also
belongings we accumulate over the years.
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Americans should avoid purchasing fur products for gifts Shopping for the holidays can be hectic. Stores are crowded, and everyone is in a frenzy to buy the perfect gift. You think holiday shopping is rough? Each holiday season is hell for raccoons, dogs, rabbits, foxes, mink and chinchillas in fur farms. It goes without saying that fur sales will skyrocket in the time around the holidays. trocuted and even suffocated to produce fur coats and trim, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In a season of generosity, gratitude and
shopping bags with another animal’s skin? Fur is a product of abuse that cost an animal its life, freedom and family. People should know that one fur coat is made from 15 to 65 dead animals, according to the Change for Animals Foundation. In the U.S., no fedaroline eral humane slaughter law protects animals on fur factory farms. Therefore, animals are killed in the cruelest ways possible in order to save money and keep their skins in one piece. As consumers, we can help animals by keeping fur off of our holiday shopping lists.
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A few stores like Victoria Secret, Forever 21 and American Apparel have pledged to keep fur off their shelves. If the look of fur still appeals to you, there are a variety of cruelty-free alternatives available in some clothing stores. Synthetic furs are availand oftentimes more anChez able affordable. As a bonus, synthetic furs are free of the dangerous carcinogenic
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rotting. Instead of shopping in stores that carry fur, we should spend the holidays with family, friends and loved ones.
To see if your favorite store has pledged to be fur-free, visit the Humane Society of the United States fur-free list. I encourage you to boycott and write to stores who still carry fur to end their support of this cruel product. Those who are interested in learning more animal rights should e-mail CSULB’s student organization at ceaseanimaltorture@yahoo. com. We are an organization dedicated to end animal suffering of all kinds through education and action, until every cage is empty. Caroline Sanchez is a junior marketing major and a contributing writer at the Daily 49er.
US is divided on which holiday greeting is the most appropriate ‘Tis the season to declare war on Christmas. As the winter spirit rolls in this year, so does the ongoing debate between “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays.” Every year, the same questions arise about what to call the winter season in order to respect all December holidays. Is it appropriate to say “Merry Christmas,” or is that too insensitive? There are various religious holidays celebrated throughout December, to the point that “Happy Holidays” has become a cozy and respectful buffer. On last Tuesday’s edition of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” Stewart touched on the situation that has been dubbed, “The War on Christmas.” “What is it like to live in that world of pure fear and despair, where every inconsequential change in what was becomes a harbinger of a
dystopian post-America apocalypse … and the sense of persecution is always at its worse around this time of year,” Stewart said. The post-America apocalypse he was referring to is the lost tradition of Christmas. Before America shuts down in a panic, politi-
Palin said that her family is respecting the Jewish faith and the Hanukah holiday by placing a menorah on her dining room table throughout the month of December. By having a menorah in her home, Palin assures the public that her children will learn about the Jewish faith. This shows that Palin doesn’t show holiday bias. Bill O’Reilly is notoriow ous for being a controversial commentator, but in the spirit of the holidays, O’Reilly presented a few facts supporting Christmas as the stand-alone holiday this December. “This year, Hanukkah will be over on Thurs-
for Christmas with new books and indisputable oann facts in tow. Sarah Palin has been gracing interviews across the nation to publicly address the “War on Christmas” with the aid of her new book, “Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas.” Palin isn’t dismissing other religious holidays be no more ‘holidays’ between then and Christwhile promoting her book. She takes note that mas day,” O’Reilly said. the Jewish faith is observed, somewhat, in her O’Reilly might not consider other religious household. holidays of as much importance as Christmas,
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maybe because Santa Claus isn’t involved with Kwanzaa. who will help you ‘with your holiday wish list,” O’Reilly said. “So here’s my question to Macy’s: What holiday is Santa celebrating?” O’Reilly points out that if Santa is involved, it must be Christmas. As students are returning their books, finishing finals and turning home for their winter breaks, the impending question looms near: should we say“Happy holidays” or “Merry Christmas”? Regardless of Palin and O’Reilly’s aggressive stance on “Merry Christmas,” I say have a “Merry Holiday” or a “Happy Christmas.” In with love and light. Joann Row is a senior journalism major and an assistant news editor at the Daily 49er.
CSULB should offer nutritional content on all restaurant menus Cal State Long Beach educates students on the importance of nutrition, yet it fails to post nutrition facts on campus eateries. Several restaurant locations on campus do not offer a calorie count of their food selections. Chain restaurants such as Subway and El Pollo Loco provide a calorie count located next to items on the menu. This rule should also apply to chain restaurants on campus like Panda Express and El Pollo Loco. Restaurants such as the Outpost Grill, the Nugget Grill and Pub and Beachwalk lack a calorie count. For college students trying to be health conscious, the lack of available nutritional information is disconcerting. CSULB needs to have its restaurants post nutrition information on the menus or make the
information accessible online. Currently, about one-third of the country is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help combat obesity, measures such as a calorie count on menu options should be available. In 2011, California passed a law that required chain restaurants with more than 20 locations to post calorie counts on uStine food items, according to the Los Angeles Times. Restaurants like the Nugget, even though it lacks 19 other locations, should follow the law as well. The calorie count is a small guide that would aid students in their mealtime selections. After all, college weight gain can be a major issue for some students.
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College students’ bustling schedules can contribute to their dietary habits. A U.S. Census report determined that 71 percent of the nation’s 19.7 million college undergraduates were working part-time in 2011, according to CBS. were working at least 35 hours a week. Trying to eat a decent meal is no longer a priority for students but instead another oren
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Calorie counts available at all locations on campus would give students something to reference when making dinner selections before jetting off to class. Holding a part-time job, balancing a full-time class schedule and trying to maintain a reasonin physical activity or exercise.
When in a crunch, students oftentimes have little to no time to visit the gym. This kills one healthy option for them. Using calorie counts to provide students with another healthy option could leave them in a better place. Posting nutrition information on restaurant menus on campus could help students make more informed eating choices. By doing this, students will have the opportunity to change their eating habits if they so desire. CSULB needs to implement the calorie count on all menus on campus soon. It is a public place for education, and it is the duty of the university to make sure the students are fully educated about the food they consume. Justine Boren is a junior journalism major and a contributing writer at the Daily 49er.
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The new game in the series lets players explore multiple gameplay modes. By Sean MoSley Staff Writer
Sometimes, you’ve just gotta go incognito. The new game in the Splinter Cell series, Blacklist, does a lot to remedy the repetitive and easy feeling set by the last game in the series, Splinter Cell Conviction. The new game returns to its roots to present a welcoming package, while allowing the player to do what they’ve never been able to do before. Blacklist stars you as the Upper Echelon agent, Sam Fisher, who was chosen
to take down a terrorist organization’s plot to destroy U.S. landmarks. The organization will continue its efforts until the U.S. removes all soldiers from other countries under U.S. “protection.” The base in Washington D.C., but before it succeeds in destroying others, Fisher has to stop them by using every possible means. Blacklist has a system that allows you to take on any challenge however the a level guns blazing, or take their time planning out how to get through without being noticed. The system is well crafted, and insures each gamer has a different experience. The player may take a variety of approaches. In some missions, you can utilize a silent style of playing, using sleeping gas and silent weapons to get to one’s goal. There’s nothing more exhilarating than hanging from a ledge, whistling to bring enemies closer, then throwing them off of a building.
For those who prefer to run through as a more direct approach, the game doesn’t restrict players from doing so. One of the best factors in the game is how many options players have at their disposal at any one time. Using a weapon wheel to select weapons offered a smooth experience that was tweaked to allow for a quick selection mid-combat, so that playing wasn’t hindered. This game’s attention to detail is in line with developer, Ubisoft’s, normal offerings. The Locals, voice acting, and character design are spot on. Sam Fisher, the main character, looks amazing moving through the levels. Side characters receive a little less of a graphical look, but the sheer size and depth of the game more than compensates for the graphics. Blacklist has a great single player story, and it also includes a robust multiplayer component. Gamers have the option of co-op, where they can take control Fisher and his partner,
Briggs, allowing two people to play together and take down the terrorists as a team. Competitive modes are also abundeathmatch,” and “Spies vs. Mercs,” where one team tries to hack into a computer mainframe while the other tries to stop them. This variety in game types will ensure lasting entertainment for people who complete the main game. Overall, Blacklist presents a wellrounded package for hardcore fans
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