Cal Poly students’ identifications compromised
Cal State Universities expect tobacco ban
by Tram Nguyen Staff Reporter
Photos taken by Tram Nguyen
Aaron Wheeler
Gordon Coats
How did hackers attack these students’ computers? See NEWS | Page 2B
San Luis Obispo became the first city in the world to successfully ban smoking in public places in 1990. By contrast, San Luis Obispo’s public university, Cal Poly, has yet to weigh in on either a 100-percent smoking ban or a 100-percent tobacco ban that some universities have already adopted. Chancellors at all University of California campuses, California’s other public university system, plan to implement a 100-percent tobacco ban by 2014 in an attempt to cut tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, accord-
ing to a Jan. 24, 2012 official press release by the UC newsroom. Fullerton State University was the first California State University (CSU) to adopt a 100-percent smoking ban, and Sacramento State University is currently the only CSU to adopt a 100-percent tobacco ban— beginn i n g fall 2015. Universities that implemented the tobacco ban also ban electronic cigarettes, even though these are not tobacco products—they contain nicotine, a substance in tobacco. “It is the [CSU] Chancel-
lor’s intention to institute a system-wide ban on the use and sale of tobacco products on CSU campuses,” according to Mike Uhlenkamp, director of public affairs at CSU, Chancellor’s Office. “We are in the process of putting together a task force that would review the creation and implementation of the plan, and are currently consulting with campus leadership on the best way to accomplish this.” As an entity from San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly’s current smoking policy is discretionary. Therein, smoking is only allowed in private residences, designated areas on campus and 20 feet from any building outside the campus core. See NEWS | Page 2A
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Run for music by Tram Nguyen Staff Reporter After raising more than $2,000 in 2012, the annual Run For Music is returning this year with a new racing route and the addition of an a cappella band. The 5K run will take place Sunday at 10 a.m. on the Cal Poly campus. Cal Poly music groups will be positioned around a track of 3.1 miles, including a total 132.11-foot climb, to direct and encourage racers with music. “The race last year felt very well organized,” said mathematics junior Nigel Pell, a racer from last year. “The race course was clear and (there were) people directing us. It was a fun race. The hills were the hardest part.” This will be the second time the Iota Pi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi will host the event. Last
year, approximately 120 racers from all over California participated in the race. One-third of the profits went to the transportation fee for the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra’s trip to Europe, and $700 paid for supplies for elementary school band programs. This year, all the proceeds will be used to support Cal Poly bands and music programs. “We don’t have enough uniforms and equipment,” said Run For Music head Daniel Henry. “We raise funds to (increase) the capacity of new members that we can accept to the bands.” The Mustang Band receives many invitations to perform in big events, Henry added, but to participate in those events the band needs to grow in size. See ARTS Page 7B
Column: Uncovering emotional landscape of the irritable male by Tram Nguyen Staff Reporter Bravery, toughness and coldness define a man. A real man proves his sup er ior it y through sex. A real man By Mike Clark never cries. These myths collapse as reality comes in: Men PMS just a little less than women. No, you didn’t misread it. Studies have shown men go through daily, monthly and seasonal hormonal cycles along with andropause (male menopause).
“Not that chubby guys are any less attractive, but crossing fast food out of the list is not a bad idea.” By Tram Nguyen The male version of PMS is irritable male syndrome (IMS), a state of hypersensitivity, frustration, anxiety, and anger that occurs in males. It results mainly from the level changes in testosterone during male hormonal cycles. Learning about irritable male syndrome can be unusual but fun at the same time. In 2006, psychotherapist Jed Diamond published the book “The Irritable Male Syndrome.” He claimed to write it based on his 40year experience in clinical research and responses from 10,000 men. Diamond explained that this syndrome occurs because certain amount of testosterone is converted to estrogen in the body. The less testosterone a man has, the more irritable he becomes. Diamond said fat cells convert testosterone into estrogen more actively. Not that chubby guys are any less attractive, but crossing fast food out of the list is not a bad idea. This male syndrome can also be worsened by excessive alcohol consumption, illness, lack of sleep, lack of sex, stress or surgery. Diamond said high testosterone levels make men more energetic. These levels rise hour by hour during men’s sleep and are highest in the morning. Men’s energy gradually dries up towards the end of the day. Some may associate this with morning erections. Apparently, Romeos should not use up their last bar of energy at night and disappoint Juliets. More pleasure is just six to eight hours of sleep away.