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Queering religion forum shows the accepting side of major faiths p. 2

Maxwell’s effort not enough for CSUN agaisnt Bakersfield p. 8

Cult or not a cult? Try and avoid the Kool-Aid p. 6

Occupy ousted

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An OccupyLA protester was arrested and carried out of Solidarity Park. An estimated 300 protestors were arrested during the eviction of the OccupyLA encampment.

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APD raided the Occupy L.A. encampment with little warning just after midnight on Wednesday, arresting 292 protesters. A selected media pool was created by LAPD Monday during the encampment’s first eviction attempt, so only reporters that were chosen by LAPD could document the night. No independent media were allowed without threat of arrest, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to file a court order against the LAPD unless they lift media restrictions, according to LA Weekly. An anonymous man on a bicycle rode by the

encampment around 8 p.m. Wednesday, warning of a raid scheduled for that night. Four hours later, over 1,000 LAPD officers arrived in buses and lined the streets surrounding City Hall. Additional officers came out of City Hall and quickly formed lines around protesters in the encampment, the longest one in the nation lasting nearly 60 days. Just before 1:00 a.m. LAPD gave their final warning to protesters and media to leave City Hall property. Those who stayed, including protesters that had taken to the streets, were arrested. All but two arrests were for failure to disperse – one person was arrested for interfering with police action and the other for battery of an officer, Sergeant Mitzi Fierro told Reuters.

The National Lawyers Guild released a statement demanding the “immediate release” of all Occupy LA protesters arrested last night, according to KPCC. “The City is holding them in jail on $5,000 bail until they can be arraigned by a judge, which can take up to 48 hours.” the statement noted. “This punishes people for exercising their First Amendment rights.” There were no occupiers in the encampment by 5 a.m. and what was left of their tents and belongings were spread across the lawns, according to the LA Times. An anonymous occupier that had been staying at City Hall since the two-month encampment began said this is only the end of chapter one, and protesters would be back.

LAPD did not use teargas but batons were used throughout the night and beanbag guns were used at close range to remove three protesters from a tree, one of them was seriously injured, according to Neon Tommy. Not everyone thought the use of weapons on the mostly-peaceful, unarmed protesters was excessive. “I couldn’t be prouder of what I believe is maybe the finest moment in the history of the Los Angeles Police Department,” Villaraigosa told reporters. He said there were no major injuries to police or protesters, according to Reuters. The only media allowed to observe the raid, and not moved to areas too far away to see the arrests, were the LA Daily News, Los Angeles

Times, Reuters, a photographer from Associated Press, FOX 11, NBC 4, ABC 7, KPCC, KNX and KFI. To be considered for the media pool, reporters had to attend a secret meeting held Monday by LAPD, and have a police-sanctioned pass, which are only given to reporters specifically covering police, according to LA weekly. An email sent by Lieutenant Andy Neiman, head of LAPD media relations, told select media outlets about the meeting at 5:30 p.m. City News, a wire service that not all news outlets subscribe to, released the email at 6:00 p.m. The meeting began at 7:15 p.m., according to LA Weekly. “At some time in the future, whenever they

decide to shut down the park – once it’s declared an unlawful assembly – only the ‘pool’ people are going to be allowed in there,” said Officer Karen Rayner in the media relations office. Mayor Villaraigosa did not view the pool as a violation of the first amendment. “During the park closure, a First Amendment area will remain open on the Spring Street City Hall steps,” Villaraigosa said in a statement made at City Hall at 1:01 a.m. “Once the park is cleared, it will be repaired and returned to all Angelenos to exercise their First Amendment rights.”

See p. 4 for more pictures of OccupyLA.

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Homosexuality is not a sin, experts say December 1, 2011 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • city@sundial.csun.edu

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either Christianity, Judaism or Islam condemns homosexuality, according to a panel of religious experts representing those major faiths at the Queer Education Fair held Tuesday night in the USU Grand Salon. Reverend Robert Goss, an openly gay pastor, member of the Metropolitan Community Churches and CSUN professor, represented Christianity and told an audience of about 50 many of the anti-gay texts in the Old Testament wouldn’t apply in contemporary times. “Biblical texts have been used to bash on LGBTs, but many of them have been taken out of context,” Goss said. “The scriptures aren’t about homosexuality, but about gender issues and misconceptions.” Scriptures in Leviticus and Romans can be explained as attempts to deter incest and female seizure of male dominance, both of which were viewed as sexually deviant in ancient times, Goss said. “In the ancient world, when an army conquered another, they phallically penetrated the loser and

‘feminized’ them,” Goss said. “The underlying meaning of Leviticus is about a male betraying his dominant status by becoming penetrated.” Dr. Jane Drucker, an openly gay member of the Congregation of Kol Ami, represented Judaism and agreed with Goss’ assessment. She believes the meaning of scriptures have been tainted and mistranslated to appear anti-homosexual. “The minute the original Hebrew or Latin was taken out of context and translated, it became someone’s interpretation,” Drucker said. “There was no such thing as homosexuality when any holy book was written.” Drucker also asserts the scriptures’ creation stories of a man and woman should have no impact on whether homosexuality is biologically correct or not. “Eve was created as a companion for Adam,” Drucker said. “No mention of procreation was made at the time. At that point, her gender was irrelevant.” Ani Zonneveld, the founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, represented Islam and said the Quran does not mention homosexuality in any of its scrip-

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Reverend Robert Goss (middle) was one of three religious experts on the panel representing one of the major faiths; Christianity. Goss believes that his religion does not condemn homosexuality. The Queer Education Fair was held Tuesday night at the USU Grand Salon.

tures. “The word homosexuality doesn’t even exist in the Quran, and that fact makes it a non-issue,” Zonneveld said. “Muhammad never punished homosexuals, and there’s no punishment stated

in the Quran for being a homosexual.” Even though there is no mention of it in their holy book, Zonneveld attributed modern Muslim homophobia to Christian influences. “Traditionally, Mus-

lims were gay-friendly,” Zonneveld said. “Homophobia came about when Muslim countries were colonized by Christian imperialists.” Goss, Drecker and Zonneveld unanimously agreed that faith shouldn’t

stop a person from being who they are. “If you go to a church or synagogue that says you’re evil because you’re gay, then you need to get out and find a place that accepts you,” Drecker said.

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L.A.'s unique image helps job growth

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Study finds that creative jobs are expected to grow by 2015, giving hope to art majors across the Southland Karlee Johnson Daily Sundial

.A.’s creative industry is expected to grow over the next five years, according to a new report. Direct employment in the creative industries is expected to increase by more than 4 percent, or 13,100 jobs, by 2015, according to the 2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region. The fifth annual report studied the rate of employment in Los Angeles and Orange counties’ entertainment, digital media, design of all sorts and communication art. “The running joke for art students is that you will graduate and never have a job,” said illustration major Alex Johnson, 23. “But people currently working on a degree will benefit from (this growth), and they’ll probably be better off than people who have degrees now because they’ll have the most up-to-date education, so I feel like I’ll be prepared.” Students from other departments also feel prepared and comforted to know that they will be entering a job market with more opportunities after graduation. “It’s nice to know that I’m getting an education that will actu-

ally be worthwhile once I get out of school,” said Molly Becker, 21, cinema and television arts major. “The industry is so competitive, and I have definitely worried about the possibility of me not finding a job where I want.” Professors can also see the potential in the increase of creative field employment. “With the economy the way it is, I’m really glad that I’m not starting my career under these circumstances,” said Barry Cleveland, professor of theater production and lighting design. “Any help (in job growth) is good, and 13,000 jobs spread out over Los Angeles is more promising,” he said. The entertainment industry accounts for 40 percent of creative job employment in the Los Angeles region, according to the report. This sector pulled in L.A.’s largest amount of creative industry revenue in 2010 with $48.4 billion, followed by fashion at $32.1 billion. Los Angeles is in a unique position for this growth in creative economy because of the amount of tourism that flows into the city each year, the report found. “Tourism and entertainment derive their competitive advantage from the ‘L.A.’ brand, which in turn owes its distinctiveness to the creative economy,” the report

stated. “Twenty percent of tourists to the region are cultural tourists and are responsible for 30 percent of tourism revenues because they visit longer and spend more.” Because Los Angeles is known as the entertainment capital of the world, this distinction helps bolster the local economy. Although Los Angeles’ unemployment rate has held steady at slightly over 12 percent, creativejob seekers said potential growth in the entertainment industry is enough to keep them in the Southland. “I thought about moving somewhere else throughout my college career because I’ve heard of other people having luck in other cities,” Becker said. “But now all of my friends in film across the country are moving to Los Angeles for work.” Cleveland said his students have been able to find work in Los Angeles, but it is making ends that is still a problem. “Everybody’s looking for a master electrician,” said Cleveland, who previously worked in L.A. theater. “You can find all the work you need, but you’re going to starve to death while you do it because the field doesn’t pay well in the first place.” Karlee Johnson / Daily Sundial

Alex Johnson, 23, art major with emphasis in illustration, is hopeful about the prospective job opportunities available to him in his field.

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Evolution lecture discusses history of human aggression

occupy

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Peace is more typical than war in the animal kingdom Angela Braza Daily Sundial

Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

A protester holds a candle in front of police blocking the intersection of 1st street and Broadway Tuesday night. Police had blocked off streets as far as three blocks away from city hall in all directions, preventing more supporters from reaching the Occupy L.A. encampment.

Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

The Occupy L.A. encampment was raided and dismantled beginning around 1am on Wednesday, Nov. 30. According to LAPD Police Commander Andrew Smith, 1,400 officers were employed to evict about 400 protestors.

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he historical perspective of aggression and evolutionary theory was discussed during the first lecture in a series of evolution-themed talks hosted by CSUN’s Interdisciplinary Evolutionary Studies Network. The talk was held in the Whitsett Room Nov. 30. During the presentation, “It’s Not All Sex and Violence: Human Aggression and Peacemaking in an Evolutionary Context,” Agustin Fuentes, anthropology professor at University of Notre Dame, dispelled commonly-held notions regarding aggression and evolution. Speaking to an audience mainly consisting of students in the anthropology, biology and psychology departments, Fuentes discussed the inaccuracy in the societal perspective that violence and aggression have helped humans progress in history. “Most people have a limited view on evolutionary theory,” he said. “People misunderstand what natural selection is. It’s not true that the biggest and the fastest live longer and that the

weak die out.” Fuentes, who studies and works with long-tailed macaques, compared humans and other primates to further explain human aggression. Many people believe that as humans evolved they obtained violent and aggressive traits from other primates. Though other primates take part in aggressive activities, particularly chimpanzees, inter-species violence resulting in death is extremely rare and not wide scale, he said. Humans today participate in violent acts resulting in death more so than any other species. “War is not a part of our evolutionary heritage,” Fuentes said. “With early hominids, there’s very little proof of death at the hands of fellow man. Aggression, as humans exhibit, is not an inherently acquired trait.” Fuentes also discussed the evolutionary roles of males and females. What makes humans different from other species is the extreme investment humans have taken in other people,” he said. “We have the most useless infants on the planet,” Fuentes said, as the presentation room

filled with laughter. “Humans have really relied on multiple caretakers.” Anthropology and gender and women’s studies major Kat Taylor, 19, was fascinated by this concept. “It’s interesting because we truly are the only species that heavily depends on others from the moment of birth,” she said. “Though the years have gone by and people have further evolved, I feel as though we’re more dependent now than ever.” Fuentes also stressed the importance of competition and cooperation in the evolutionary process. Peace, he said, is more typical than war, and peace has pushed humans to be where they are today. “If we think we’re naturally aggressive, it will affect the way we view the world,” Fuentes said. “It will change the way we treat others and what we expect in life.” Biology major Jeremy Cortes, 18, agreed with Fuentes. “From a societal standpoint it seems as if humans have progressed greatly because of war and fighting,” he said. “But as Dr. Fuentes says, it’s really due to cooperation and support of one another.”

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Green fashion provides creative outlet for CSUN student Apparel design major, Jessica Bley uses her skills to create eco-friendly clothing sarah lorsch daily sundial

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This dress was created by Jessica Bley for her FCS 360 textile class. The inspiration behind her high neck sleeveless tent dress was the 1960’s mod culture in the U.K.

Sauntering down the hallway in black, with a later-to-be discussed vintage black jacket decorated with gold sequins and beads, Jessica Bley, CSUN apparel design and merchandising major, stood with confidence and a smile that never disappeared. Ever since she was a little girl, fashion was her top interest and although she didn’t know it at the time, it also ran through her blood. “One day I saw my mom watching a runway show on TV and I just said, ‘That’s pretty,’” Bley said. “From then on, she taught me how to sew and it wasn’t until later in life that she told me she went to school for fashion design and chose not to follow that dream when she had kids.” Bley grew up in an artistic environment and learned to express her own creativity through clothing and fashion, Bley said. At the age of five, she made her first pair of shorts. Fashion was not her only passion, she is also a skilled swimmer who was awarded a sports scholarship to CSUN. Two years after she joined the CSUN swim team,

the program was cut from the sports curriculum, which allowed her to fully invest her time in fashion design. “Because I only swam freshmen and sophomore year, my workload wasn’t as heavy as it is now,” she said. “It was actually after I stopped swimming that I became overwhelmed because I was taking 18 or 19 units, but I learned how to stay on top of my stuff.” Once it came time to concentrate on fashion design, Bley was able to move past merely sketching and making clothes from patterns, which she doesn’t see as creative, to creating whole pieces from scratch. “I made something really funky,” Bley said of her first real design. “It was like acid wash with cheetah print and forest green sheer with golds and I incorporated some old earrings. They were huge rocks that I turned into cuffs.” Her designs and inspiration only flourished from there. She soon became involved in the Green Festival where she was given the opportunity to create a mini-collection of sustainable dresses made from recycled fabric and hemp. “Making a collection is what every designer strives for and it was so inspiring,” Bley said.

“Making that perfect collection and making it cohesive was so fun. My first piece was all recycled fabric and I wasn’t sure how to make it all work, but it did and it was so fun.” Bley’s inspiration not only comes from fashion magazines, but also from street wear and nature. “My boyfriend is an environmental bio major so that’s why I’m so fueled to recycle and create an eco-friendly line,” she said. From internships, Bley has learned that industry experience is essential to see how everything comes together. “There are a lot of deadlines and a lot of little things to worry about,” she said. “For my internships, I was basically a design assistant and I would sew labels and buttons on or take samples somewhere.” Thinking about the work she had done at various internships, Bley said knowing she would be doing work that was not at all creative made her sad. “Maybe I should launch something online while I’m working to keep my creative juices flowing,” she thought aloud. With her industry experience, Bley said she has learned about the wastefulness of the textile

industry and the importance of creating more green clothing products. “I’ve learned that fashion is so unethical; the textile industry is so full of water wastage and cotton is the worst fabric to wear but everyone wears it,” she said. “It has all inspired me to start promoting eco-friendly clothing among my peers and through my designs.” Bley also shops at vintage and second-hand stores as her way to stay green. During the interview, Bley wore a vintage jacket that she said she had bought from Goodwill for $14. “Vintage shopping is another way to go green and I always find my best pieces at Goodwill,” she said. “It’s always good to throw a vintage piece in there.” Bley said she has also noticed her friends and a decent-sized portion of the world fear taking a risk with their own fashion style. She sees fashion as the ultimate expression that everyone should take advantage of. “Don’t be afraid to wear what you want to wear,” she said. “I wear what I want and don’t care what people think. So many people I know are like ‘I can’t pull it off but I love it.’ Well then wear it! Don’t be afraid to be yourself.”

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Best desserts Sweet Harts 13704 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 788-5004 Hours: Sun. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. As soon as you step into this sugar dreamland you are greeted by the sweet aroma of delicious baked goods. Sweet Harts offers a variety of tasty desserts including self-serve frozen yogurt, gelato and an assortment of baked goods which are sure to satisfy any craving. The staff is friendly and willing to assist you in picking out your perfect treat. So get in touch with your inner child and indulge in some delightful confections at this boutique-style sweet shop.

Best Mexican food Sol y Luna 19601 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91336 (818) 343-8488 Hours: Mon. – Sun.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Best bar Page 71 Lounge 11916 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 980-4811 Hours: Tue. – Sun.: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sol y Luna is a family-owned restaurant that offers an inviting atmosphere for anyone wanting to enjoy a traditional Mexican meal. One of the restaurant’s specialty dishes is mocajete Sol y Luna, combining steak, chicken, cactus, panela cheese, shrimp, green onions and yellow chili peppers with their special guajillo red sauce all served in a basalt mortar or mocajete with side a of rice, beans and tortillas. A large mural lines a wall of the restaurant featuring famous Mexican icons. Sol y Luna is the perfect place to savor satisfying food in the presence of traditional Mexican folk art.

With the end of the semester quickly approaching it is time to start thinking about your plans for winter break. Page 71 Lounge is a fun, trendy bar and a great place to unwind after the stress of finals. This bar offers great happy hour specials Tuesday through Sunday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The happy hour specials include all beer $4, well drinks $5, $2 off select cocktails and wine and $2 off champagne. So grab a drink, relax and enjoy the freedom of five weeks without the pressure of school work at Page 71 Lounge. Best Italian food Topanga Pizza 22994 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 222-4944 Hours: Sun. – Thur.: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. – Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Sweet Harts serves creamy delectable gelato in a variety of flavors. Best burgers and hot dogs Carney’s Studio City 12601 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 761-8300 Hours: Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri. – Sun.: 11 a.m. – midnight

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Best Mediterranean food Marrakesh – Authentic Moroccan Cuisine 13003 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 788-6354 Hours: Sun. – Thur.: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri. – Sat.: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Get a taste of some authentic Moroccan cuisine in the heart of Studio City. Dinner at Marrakesh is served familystyle with multiple courses. Their menu offers several delicious dinner options to choose from and offers a fun, lively atmosphere to enjoy a night on the town. Patrons can enjoy performances by belly dancers from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30

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Meet the Actors Bertolt Brecht’s classic ,“Caucasian Chalk Circle” will be performed in the CSUN theatre department’s production at the experimental theatre in the Valley Performing Arts Complex, Dec. 1- 4

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WEEKLY GUIDE

What: ‘Kraken: Tales of Octopus Smarts and Super Cephalopods Why: Are you into science, squids or just weird reality? Wendy Williams author of “Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid,” will discuss her new findings on cephalopods, octopus and cuttlefish. Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 Info: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ events/info/kraken_tales_of_octopus_ smarts_and_super_cephalopods/

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What: Pasadena City College Flea Market Why: This is one of largest flea markets in southern California and is held the first Sunday of every month. Spend the day shopping, eating good food and enjoying good company. With over 500 vendors, there is sure to be something for everyone. Where: Pasadena City College (east campus parking lots), 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Price: Free ($2 parking) Info: http://www.pasadena.edu/fleamarket/index.cfm C

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What: Pershing Square Downtown on Ice Why: With winter quickly approaching it is time to get in the holiday spirit. Take a trip to downtown Los Angeles with a date or friends and go ice skating in Perishing Square Park. Where: 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Time: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Price: $6, $2 for skate rental Info: http://laparks.org/pershingsquare/

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What: Ski Dazzle: Ski & Snowboard Expo Why: Almost 400 vendors and various ski resorts will be under one roof, where skiers and snowboarders can buy and sell snow equipment. Each admission ticket also doubles as a free lift ticket at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit. Where: L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 Time: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Price: $20 Info: http://www.skidazzle.com/

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What: Main Street tree lighting and holiday parties Why: Every year, Santa Monica’s historic Main Street transforms into a holiday wonderland, with sights and sounds that make the season bright. The tree-lined street becomes the perfect spot for a festive family outing, including photos with Santa and listening to choir performances. Where: California Heritage Museum lawn, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405 Time: 6 p.m. Price: Free Info: http://www.mainstreetsm.com/ holiday-11/

What: Hannukah Celebration Why: California Lutheran University celebrates Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights. Festive music and games will take place to bring in the holiday spirit. Where: California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Roth Nelson Room, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: Free Info: http://www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/2564

wednesday

What: Now Dig This!: Art and Black Los Angeles 1960-1980 Art Why: Fix your eye on African American visual art from 1960-1980 from Los Angeles. The exhibit is part of Pacific Standard Time which explores the African American identity and culture through art. Where: Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Westwood, CA 90024 Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Price: $10, free with student ID. Info: http://hammer.ucla.edu/visit/index. html

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Features 5

Finding the right time and place

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Graduate student finds her niche after some soul searching across the globe and several schools Brandon Hensley

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ike many others her age, 26-year-old Kristin Contreras can relate to a book’s themes of uncertainty and exploration after a whirlwind of travels in her early 20s. Newly enrolled as a history graduate student at CSUN, Contreras has taken some detours on her path to get to this point and is determined to learn from her own history. Contreras spent most of her childhood in Sylmar, although her parents took her out of the local school system and into Village Christian in Sun Valley until she graduated high school in 2004. She attended Occidental College in Pasadena, where she lived on campus for four years and studied abroad in England, earning herself a degree in history in 2008. But after graduation, many students find themselves at a crossroad, just how Contreras felt. She wanted to pursue a master’s degree, but was burned out on school. “It’s 22 years of life, almost,” she said. Like many in her same situation, she decided to explore

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again. She experienced life in Ireland for four months in 2008, where she hoped to work abroad through a program at Occidental. But again,

more uncertainty lay ahead. “You don’t know anybody and you don’t know what to do,” she said. She lived in a house with

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two girls and one guy, but they moved out and a couple moved in. She said it wasn’t hard to find a place over there as an American.

She needed work, but said she had a hard time finding anything of value in Ireland, considering one them was Subway. A history major

traveling the world wound up behind a counter at a fast food resturant, but was fired within a few months. After months of unemployment, she found work at a department store. Then her work visa ran out. Contreras returned to Southern California, Tarzana more specifically, which is where she has been living since 2010. Since coming back, she’s volunteered at non-profit organizations in L.A., but most notably, she currently works part time at Rancho Camulos Museum in Piru. She is being allowed to set up an exhibit, which is rare she said, because people who do that mainly have higher degrees. But soon, Contreras will have one too, and how she got to that point will be an interesting story. “I like stories,” she said. “Learning about the past, and how it affects the present. And hopefully people don’t make the same mistakes they usually do.” Contreras said she’s learned how to live on her own, and that’s given her the confidence to do anything. That time she worked at Subway in Ireland, well, that’s history.

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hen someone mentions the word “cult” they may think about Scientology. There are many more cults out there, although the definition of the word is vague. It is important to consider the warning signs of a cult before paying to be a member of any group that offers enlightenment. I was presented with this issue last semester when a friend of mine told me about a great group she had been participating in called Mastery in Transformational Training. After hoping to get me to help her pay for the program, she explained what it was about. It seemed like a good idea; the group gets together and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. They make friends, have fun together and learn to identify their goals. In fact it seemed very similar to what I had experienced while at a leadership retreat that all CSUN New Student Orientation Leaders were sent to. The major difference was my friend’s program, called MITT for short, had a starting price of $695.00 for five days of evening programs. Although I know any program has costs, this price aroused my suspicion. The fact that my friend told me that the money just goes to fund the program, and the staff members are not even paid did nothing to ease my qualms. I looked online to learn more about the program and found a beautiful website full of inspiring music and stock photos of sunrises. I learned that the second part of the program, Advanced Training, is five 12-hour days, and costs $995. There are other side programs costing $495 each, and the final “Legacy” program is $1,295. The fact that the group charged so much and additionally gets the dirty work to be done by volunteers seemed malicious to me. I talked to CSUN American Cults and Sects professor Lee Gilmore from the religious studies department to see if the program fit the definition of a

cult. One definition is “the one used in pop culture, which is more or less shorthand for a religion that somebody doesn’t like,” she said. “So, (the word) has a lot of baggage.” The word means different things between the public and scholars. There are a number of both positive and negative testimonials about MITT online. Members and former members insist that the group changed their life for the better, and taught them all about themselves. Others said that MITT is a waste of time and money, and there are concerns about the psychological effects of some of their practices. “When people use the term ‘cult,’” Gilmore continued, “they mean a religion that is strange, not legitimate, dangerous.” Gilmore prefers the term “New Religious Movement” to describe new and different religions that are distinct breaks from other religions without the stereotype ascribed to the word “cult.” My friend who told me of her involvement had been told that her lack of funds at the moment were not an issue. Just because she didn’t have the funds at the moment doesn’t mean that she shouldn’t be able to participate. The group told her that it is more important to have the experiene now than to stay debt-free. So she dipped into her housing allowance. The history of the group is perhaps the most alarming. In 1974 John Hanley created a company called Lifespring. According to a series of articles in the Washington Post, it recruited members by word-of-mouth and promised improved living by increasing human potential. In the 1980’s it was criticized by journalists, former members and staff. Lifespring had to pay out damages to those who accused its intense psychological practices because of their insistence that members be fully dedicated to the group causing mental damages and suicides. Testimonies say that these types of groups demand a lot of dedication, to the point where you are expected to

recruit others and work for the company without pay. Failure to do these things can mean being berated by your peers incessantly or kicked out. Due to the bad PR and lawsuits, the company called Lifespring no longer has classes. However, various chapters and spinoffs were bought by independent people, including the Los Angeles chapter. This group, located in Marina Del Rey, is now called Mastery in Transformational Training. I was not able to get in contact with anyone who would answer my questions for a newspaper article in regards to their group. So instead I went to Chicana/o studies professor Beto Gonzales, who initially introduced my friend to the group. Professor Gonzales does not represent MITT, but he took and enjoyed the program. Gonzales believes in the potential of the program to help people and reccommends it to his class. “It’s just like college,” he said. “There are some people that come and spend their money, and they get a lot out of it. Other people come and they feel like it was a waste of money. It’s like anything else.” Gonzales insists that one cannot explain the experience of going through a program like this. He said that it can only be judged once you experience it. There are guest days in which nonmembers can attend for a free sample of what the course offers. Whatever the definition of a cult really is, there are some groups that are worth avoiding. Even if a company has a lot to offer emotionally, keep in mind the bottom line. “I would be wary of someone who is offering enlightenment, or some great cosmic enlightenment, charging a lot of money for it,” said Gilmore. There is no such thing as brainwashing, but there is such thing as disconnecting your critical reasoning. Is MITT a dangerous cult? It’s impossible to say. Is it worth being cautious when joining expensive personal growth groups? OH YEAH!

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In his first action at the Division-I level, freshman Stephen Maxwell, middle, led CSUN with 20 points and 11 rebounds in only 22 minutes.

hile the Matadors were chipping away at Cal State Bakersfield’s 17-point lead in the second half, the jam-packed crowd at the Matadome was buzzing about CSUN’s new weapon. Freshman forward Stephen Maxwell made a huge splash in his Matador debut Wednesday night, recording a double-double with a gamehigh 20 points and 11 rebounds, and drew oohs and aahs from the stands, and even from CSUN head coach Bobby Braswell. “I didn’t expect him to play that well, he played extremely well,” said Braswell about Maxwell, who missed the first five games of the year due to a health issue. However, Maxwell’s surprising performance didn’t lead to a much-needed victory for the Matadors (1-5) as they fell short against Bakersfield 74-67 in a down-to-thewire game. With the game tied at 62 with 3:13 left in regulation, CSUN forward John Hayward-Mayhew – who also provided his team with an unexpected boost – was called for a flagrant foul that kick-started an 8-0 run for the Roadrunners (4-1) and cost Northridge the win. “It was definetely a momentum changer,” Braswell said.

Hayward-Mayhew, who scored 15 points, didn’t agree with the call. “I believe I was just posting up, ref saw different,” he said. The loss dropped the Matadors to 1-5 on the season, but with Maxwell’s solid play, there’s reason for optimism. One large reason CSUN’s struggled thus far was due to a lack of presence in the paint. “(Maxwell) was clearly the most valuable, most inspirational, most everything out there tonight and we missed that toughness all year long,” Braswell said. The 6-foot-5 Maxwell said he felt “like an old man out there” in his first collegiate game, but got his wind in the second half. Maxwell seemed to have a lot of energy in his 22 minutes of play, grabbing eight offensive rebounds. And when he didn’t come up with the board, he at least had a hand on the ball. “I know I’m a strong rebounder and I just want to bring that to the team,” Maxwell said. “I’m pretty athletic, I play hard and do whatever it takes to get the rebound.” CSUN didn’t get off to a solid start in the second half and fell down by 17 points, but behind Maxwell, the Matadors went on a 23-5 run and took the lead at 52-51. CSUN struggled form the field in the first period, shooting a low 30 percent (9-of-30) compared to Bakersfield’s hot 63 percent (17-of-

27). For the game, the Roadrunners finished at 62.5 percent from the floor. After a controversial early basket by Hicks was taken off the scoreboard, Bakersfield went on a 17-6 run to build a 24-10 lead, its biggest advantage of the first half. Behind the play of HaywardMayhew, who scored 13 points in the first period, CSUN pulled within three points on a 15-4 run. The forward had nine points during the scoring burst, including a 3-pointer that made the score 28-25 with 5:30 left in the half. Soon after, the Roadrunners went on a 10-2 run and took a 40-29 lead into the locker room. Braswell decided to sit sophomore guard Josh Greene for the entire first half as a “message.” “We had a little message to Josh about what he needed to do defensively,” Braswell said. “He wasn’t very good in the last game we played (against Drake) and he hadn’t been playing well defensively. “But he was reason we had the run we had (in the second half). His defense was solid.” Greene started the second half and finished with 10 points on 3-of11 shooting. The Roadrunners were led by Tyrone White and Issiah Grayson. Both had 17 points. CSUN’s next game will be Saturday at Santa Clara.

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fter clinching the Woodland Hills Thanksgiving tournament championship against West Virginia Saturday, the CSUN women’s basketball team is looking to stretch its winning streak to three games as it faces Santa Clara (5-1) tonight at the Matadome. It was a slow yet close defensive game, with CSUN (4-2) winning 48-47 over the Mountaineers, but the Broncos’ highscoring mentality will prove to be another test for the Matadors and head coach Jason Flowers. “At the end of the day, it’s always about what we do. Teams are just going to challenge us in different ways,” Flowers said. “They’ll challenge us in different ways defensively. They have a post player who has a presence inside. They have pretty good balance in that respect.” Defense has been the key to CSUN’s success so far this season and it will need to be on point against Santa Clara, according to Flowers. “Santa Clara is a very good team offensively, but we’ve been

working a lot on our defense this week and getting out and contesting shots,” forward Violet Alama said. “If we play good defense, we’ll be able to stop them.” The 48 points tallied by the Matadors Saturday night was a season-low. The team is looking to get back into its offensive rhythm. “What we’ve been going over is not just running our offense, but actually executing it well,” freshman guard Ashlee Guay said. “We’re running the offense, but we’re just not accurate to what we wanted to do. We just need more movement and to follow directions on what we’re supposed to do.” Santa Clara is currently on a four-game winning streak, most recently defeating then-undefeated UC Davis Monday. The Broncos average 44.2 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from the perimeter. In Monday’s game alone, the team made 14 of 32 from long distance. With an above average field goal percentage comes high scoring. Santa Clara has scored at least 70 points per game, with 93 points being their highest in its season opener against Cal State Bakersfield.

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Matador to watch: Senior center Jasmine Erving

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Erving was named Big West Conference Player of the Week Monday, coming off two quiet double-doubles, scoring 28 points and 24 rebounds combined in two games. Though the senior received the honors from the Big West, her teammates have had difficulty finding her in the paint. It will only be more difficult for her to score when she is matched up with 6-foot-4 center Ruta Zurauskyte.

Shoji has been consistent for Santa Clara, scoring 69 points in the last four games. She scored a seasonhigh 23 points against Long Beach State and has two other 20-point plus games. The Matadors need to watch this guard, who shoots 57.8 percent from behind the arc, which is ranked No. 4 in the nation in three-point shooting as of Monday.

Did you know? Last season, the Matadors were 2-12 at home. CSUN has already matched that with back-to-back home wins during the Woodland Hills Thanksgiving Classic.