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Rain • At just a few minutes past noon, a downpour caught a few students off guard and they went running for cover. Tracey Roman / Online Forty-Niner

Mandatory ‘Constitution Day’ now a possibility at CSULB

By Mario Burciaga
and Joe Serna
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writers

As a result of a legislation passed by Congress last year, all schools provided with federal funds in the United States, including Cal State Long Beach, will be required to celebrate Constitution Day. According to the Department of Education’s Web site, www.ed.gov, the Congressional initiative is authorized by the Appropriations Act of 2005.

“The American public and the schools and universities are not well informed about the constitution,” stated Alex Stein of the Department of Education.

Educational institutions are required to hold a program during Constitution Day every Sept. 17 or on the preceding or following week.

Sept. 15 Cecile Lindsay, associate vice president of academic affairs, along with Mike Hostetler, dean of students, abided the legislation by holding a panel discussion for CSULB students to attend.

Speaking at the panel were Chuck Noble, from the department of political science, who discussed the technical problems present in the Constitution; Kathie Schey, a graduate student in history, who discussed matters having to do with citizenship; and Albie Burke, from the department of history, who gave background information on the Constitution and discussed its strengths.

Other members of the discussion panel were Chuck Greenberg, a retired local attorney, who discussed the fallacy of strict construction as a valid method for interpretation; and Rene Cramer, from the department of political science, who discussed the amendments.

“ The reason why this was done was so that students could learn about the Constitution,” Hostetler said. “People tend to see the Constitution as a finished product and attending the panel [gives] a view of the Constitution, how it has worked and how it has changed.”

Although the department of education does not specify what should be offered at schools on Constitution Day, Hostetler believes what is offered at CSULB is appropriate, but thinks otherwise of Sen. Byrd’s implementation of Constitution Day.

Sen. Byrd seems to believe that the Constitution is the greatest thing since salted peanuts,” Hostetler said. “If the intention of Sen. Byrd was to give knowledge of the Constitution, then this is the wrong way.”

CSULB student James Traye said given the choice, he would never attend a function dedicated to the Constitution.
“By having this law pass, I feel as if the government thinks our generation is uneducated,” Traye said. “There is nothing constitutional about Constitution Day.”

Regarding future plans for Constitution Day at CSULB, Hostetler said students interested in the Constitution can someday attend the panel or any other program offered by CSULB.

“ Students will definitely learn something,” he said.

Students take trash out of local beaches

By Molly Haupt
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

As the sands of Long Beach continue to be heavily polluted Cal State Long Beach students and community members strove to make a difference Saturday morning by participating in the 21st annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.

The yearly event, coordinated by Heal the Bay, in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission and surrounding cities such as Long Beach, had over 50 participating sites, with 12 located in Long Beach.

The sites covered long stretches of contaminated beaches, including Pierpoint Landing behind the Aquarium of the Pacific, all the way down to Peninsula Beach and the San Gabriel River.

The Granada Avenue Beach on Ocean Boulevard was a very popular site, partly because it is the meeting spot of the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Justin Rudd, a local activist, coordinates every third Saturday of the month.

Rudd, 36, a recent recipient of the Environmental Volunteer of the Year Award by the Keep California Beautiful non-profit organization, has lived in Long Beach since 1995 and quickly noticed the immense debris and pollution that covered the beach he called home. It wasn’t long before he decided that he could make a difference, and for six years he has coordinated the clean-up program.

“I live here, three blocks away, and I teach beach fitness classes. Knowing the environment and this beach needs my help, I want to be a good steward to our environment. It’s important,” Rudd said.
Some CSULB students find it important as well.

Fraternity brothers of Zeta Phi Row, including some members of their sister program, came out to the Granada Avenue Beach to participate in the clean-up.

“We were expecting to see big pieces of trash. Instead, we found lots of little pieces of Styrofoam that were probably washed up from the ocean,” Chris Chantakrivat,”19, community service chairman said.

“I’m now thinking about adopting a separate beach,” he added.

Chantakrivat was referred to Rudd’s Web site, www.beachcleanup.org, and gathered about 10 brothers and sisters to join him.
But word of mouth is not the only source that brings people to the beach.

“ We have an e-mail database that goes around to 1,500 people, all volunteers, to help remind them each month,” Rudd said.
Among those receivers are CSULB professors who often give extra credit to students who take part in the clean-up, which is what brought Jennifer Ambriz, 22, to the cleanup.

“I will receive 10 extra credit points in my biology class for coming. It’s a good cause because I really noticed the pollution this morning, and extra credit never hurt,” Ambriz said. “Plus it’s only 30 minutes.”

And that is probably one main point that has kept Rudd’s program successful, he only asks for half an hour of volunteer time.
Many others agree 30 minutes is worth their time to help Long Beach’s perpertual problem of pollution, as an average of 100 people volunteer each month.

Attendee’s include Lion’s Club chapters from cities like Lakewood and Cerritos, Belmont Shore residents, students seeking school credit and some community members who just feel their beaches deserve some attention.

“I ride my bike on the beach bike path and always notice the garbage in the sand. It’s really disturbing and I think this program is a great thing,” said Long Beach resident Libby Yniguez, 22. “I’m gonna try to make a commitment to come back every month.”

New Young Republican chapter arrives

By Marianna O’Carroll
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

The Young Republicans chapter of Long Beach has returned in full force. Spearheaded by President Robert Garcia, 27, the new club encourages young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 to join and get involved in the local community.

When committee members began to meet five months ago, they envisioned the Young Republicans to be a good place to network and meet “other professionals interested in Republican politics” Garcia said.

The six founding members of the Long Beach Young Republicans include Noel Hacegaba, Lisa Herbst, Marisa Perez, former Cal State Long Beach Law Society President Milton Arcos and two former CSULB Associated Students, Inc., presidents; Michael Johnson (2004-2005) and Robert Garcia (2000-2001).

Garcia guided and organized the committee, which developed a charter that was recognized as an official club by the Los Angeles County Republican group last August.

About 55 people attended the first mixer earlier this month at Smooth’s Sports Grille in Long Beach and showed great interest in the group which is designed to appeal to a younger Republican demographic. Milton Arcos, 24, said he remembers meeting at least three current freshman at CSULB.

The Long Beach Young Republican’s future goal is to go beyond providing a space for those who are interested in networking. They plan to recruit like-minded individuals who live, work or study in the local area close the “pretty large void of Republican Organizations in Long Beach,” said Arcos, a law student at Chapman University.

The club also plans to educate its members and the community on public policy issues and current legislation.

Voter education is a short term and long term objective for this group. Lisa Herbst, an account executive at the public affairs and advocacy firm Svorinich & Associates, said, “Voter education is an important piece of our political process. We wanted to create an energetic organization that would bring young Republicans together socially but also educate them about important issues we’re facing today.”

The group’s founding members differ in their political beliefs and want to embrace these differences by accepting liberal, moderate and conservative Republicans into the group.

“The more diverse our group is, the better” said Garcia, who describes himself as a social liberal and fiscal conservative. The mixer also had a “very diverse showing of potential members,” Arcos added.

Although diversity will be an important feature of the Young Republicans, members should demonstrate a sincere interest in the future of the community by explaining and promoting the core principles of the Republican Party.
The Young Republicans chapter will be holding elections in January 2006.

Nothing will keep you up at night like insomnia

By Courtney Thomas
The Collegiate Times

BLACKSBURG, Va. (U-Wire)—One-sheep, two-sheep, three-sheep, four. No matter how hard you try, you simply can’t fall asleep.

Whether it lasts days, weeks or months, insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
This includes the “wide awake” feeling at bedtime, waking periodically throughout the night or waking up very early in the morning.

Most people who experience insomnia have short-lived cases that are the result of some temporary problem, such as stress, illness or pain. The insomnia typically subsides with the problem. Others wrestle with this problem nearly every night. Those who suffer from it know it can be very frustrating and have probably tried everything.

What students may not know is their attempts to conquer insomnia may actually be causing it or making it worse.
For example, cigarettes and alcohol in small amounts are commonly thought to have a calming effect, but smoking or drinking before bed can actually disrupt sleep patterns.

Similarly, drinking hot tea before bedtime can seem soothing, but is also disruptive to sleep because it contains caffeine. Cigarettes and caffeine are stimulants and will keep you awake.

According to the FDA, alcohol has a tendency to make you tired, then disrupt sleep several hours later.

Common activities like watching television or using a computer before bedtime may also be to blame.

Bright screens and lights disrupt your body’s circadian rhythms, making it harder for you to fall asleep, according to WebMD.

If students find themselves waking up in the middle of the night to use the restroom they should invest in a nightlight for their bathroom to avoid turning on the bathroom light. The bright light may make it difficult to fall back asleep.

People who experience insomnia may also find they can fall asleep anywhere but the bedroom, often while watching television or reading in the living room, or even while driving.

By restricting yourself to sleeping only while in bed, students may find they can sleep more easily when in bed. Likewise, activities other than sleep should always take place outside the bedroom.

This helps people mentally associate their bedroom only with sleeping. Try watching TV or doing homework in the living room instead of the bedroom whenever possible, or even go to the library if a quiet workplace is needed.

According to the FDA, one should never lie awake in bed for more than 20 minutes. Lying awake in bed creates anxiety about not being able to sleep. When you mentally associate your bed with anxiety it becomes harder and harder to sleep.

If students can’t sleep, they should get out of bed. Don’t turn on the TV or the computer, but try to do something quiet like reading.

Try to normalize your sleep schedule. The FDA recommends going to sleep and waking up at similar times every day, even on weekends. Also, eliminate naps from your schedule. Sleeping less during the day will make you more tired at night, when you want to sleep. If you have to nap, sleep for less than 30 minutes in the early afternoon.

Your body will respond to the pattern, making it easier to sleep.

You should also assess your bedroom. Make sure you don’t have any illuminated clocks, the room is a comfortable temperature and noise is minimal.

Exercise can also help you sleep, as long as it is not done within four hours of bedtime.

In addition to these lifestyle changes, there are many techniques, or nightly rituals that may take the place of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids.

Many are common and you have probably heard of them or even tried them already. These include taking a warm bath, listening to calming music, drinking warm milk and eating a bedtime snack.

Government to establish student database

By Shannon Eliot
The Guardian

LA JOLLA (U-Wire)—UC San Diego officials may make student information available to the U.S. Department of Defense for the purpose of military recruitment should the federal government request it, according to Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Joseph W. Watson.

In an effort to expand waning military reserves, the Department of Defense is planning to compile a database with personal statistics of approximately 30 million Americans, including high school students aged 16 to 18 and all college students. Such information would include student addresses, telephone numbers, ethnicity, Social Security numbers, grade point averages and areas of study.

Known as the Joint Advertising and Market Research Recruiting Database, the list is being established “to provide a single central facility within the Department of Defense to compile, process and distribute files of individuals who meet age and minimum school requirements for military service,” according to the official notice published in the Federal Register.

In implementing the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that limits the disclosure of a student’s personal information, the University of California classifies itself as 13 separate institutions rather than as one single entity.
Each UC campus exerts some degree of independence when it comes to decisions involving student records.

While UCLA officials said they would only release student information under a court order, UCSD officials say any request for information will be processed in compliance with campus regulations that limit the type of student records that may be released to third parties.

“We consider the protection of student privacy as an important responsibility of the campus,” Watson said. “Consequently, we are most concerned about any proposal that might compromise the privacy of students.”

When asked whether UCSD would overrule a federal request, Watson said at the present time there is no conflict between federal law and university policy regarding the release of student information, and there have been no requests to date for student information.

“Federal recruiters have the same access to the campus, student information and students as other public and private entities,” he said.

Chancellor Mary Anne Fox expressed similar sentiments.

“Our policy would normally be to not turn over personal student information, since that’s consistent with student privacy laws,” she said. “On the other hand, we would follow the law if need be.”

Establishing a database for recruitment would not be a new practice, according to David S. C. Chu, the Department of Defense’s undersecretary for personnel and readiness. The military has kept lists of potential recruits for multiple years, he stated in an article published by an informational entity of the Pentagon. The Pentagon will also strictly limit the use of data collected, according to Chu.

“We don’t give these lists out to other people,” he stated. “[The data] are given only to the military recruiters.”
The database is not the first effort by the federal government to attract new military personnel. Under a provision of the 2002 No

Child Left Behind Act, high schools must turn over student information at the behest of a military recruiter.
While students and parents may request private information not be turned over by schools, they cannot prevent military collection of student data from other sources.

Critics of the act are especially worried about civil rights and privacy issues, particularly violations of FERPA, which seeks to limit the dissemination of personal information to third parties.

“We have written letters to San Diego schools and worked with school districts on how to protect student information,” said Ranjana Natarajan, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. “The [Department of Defense] needs to respect [student and family] wishes and should be very careful about what is compiled...we are making sure [the department] compiles the very minimum necessary.”

On its Web site, the Electronic Privacy Information Center states, “The Department of Defense’s handling of this database has clearly violated [FERPA]. The continuing collection, use and maintenance of a system of records provide a basis for legal action and congressional oversight.”

California universities not affected by junk food bill

By Cindy Chiang
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

“ Schoolgirl Figure,” which opened last weekend in Los Angeles, is a bitterly hilarious play about the impossible body images teenage girls starve themselves to live up to. It was written by Wendy Macleod, and directed by Alex M. LaGory.

Macleod uses dark humor to confront the effects of the media’s role in a young girl’s transformation into an adult. Jennifer Capps plays the role of Renee, an anorexic in the ruthless world of high school cliques. Hannah Crum portrays Patty, Renee’s bulimic best friend.

The play follows a group of teenage girls trapped in the ideals of perfection, and are literally dying to become popular. In this quest for perfection, girls are competing for supremacy and recognition. “Only the smallest size will win the prize,” resounds throughout the play as the girls are fighting for the throne as “Queen Carpenter,” a title that includes “The Bradley,” the most desired guy in school.

This play also tackles the ugly truth about anorexia and bulimia. The ultimate goal of control drives Renee to unrealistic expectations of her self-image.

“The play is wickedly hilarious, even though we know the subject matter is very serious,” said LaGory. “We’ve all been desperate high schoolers before, trying to fit in, to be noticed or not noticed. Ms. Macleod’s deft tough gives us permission to laugh at that common pain.”

The sinister exaggerations of high-school drama reminded me of the movie “Mean Girls.” It pokes fun at the impossible expectations teenage girls have for themselves. “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels,” says Renee, lecturing Patty for eating a cookie.

Kimberly Wood plays Jeanine, Renee’s arch-rival in pursuit of the throne, and “The Bradley.” Competition heats up as they both discover the reigning anorexic queen is dying of starvation, which means the throne and “The Bradley” are up for grabs.

The play is witty and modern; as Renee sarcastically declares, “It doesn’t matter what I am, it’s what I’look like,” it hard not to laugh at this serious issue with Capps’ flawless portrayal of a silly drama queen.

With a touch of clever, grim humor, Macleod raises the question, when will girls finally be comfortable with their own bodies?
“My idea was to write about a high school where the girls were competing to disappear — this idea that women should take up less space,” Macleod said.

“In this age of obesity, Atkins-mania and celebrity before and after pictures splashed across magazines, everybody is obsessed with what they eat, or more to the point what they don’t eat!” said producer Hannah Crum.

“Schoolgirl Figure” continues through Oct. 9 at the Lounge Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard and El Centro Street, in Los Angeles. Tickets are $20, $3 off for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.chromolume-theatre.com.

Stray cats a campus wide problem

Our view

Cats are magnificent creatures, prowling around with stereotypical feline egotism. Such animals that formed a bond with man long ago deserve our respect and most importantly, our affection.

Stray cats, without the love and attention they warrant, are a problem here at Cal State Long Beach. Strays freely wander and propagate throughout our campus. Around the dorms, stray cats are as common as resident assistants and roommates. They cower in the bushes, frequently escaping close contact with humans. They are a wild, animalistic element to an otherwise domesticated student body.

The brush surrounding the Los Alamitos, Los Cerritos and Residence dorms are notorious for this. Sometimes it’s safe to say there are more cats in them than leaves.

It’s not uncommon to see five or six cats while walking to and from dinner or to hear a wailing cat outside the window at 2 a.m. Parkside residents say cats roam the asphalt plain that is Lot 14. Residents are constantly afraid while driving, hoping not to accidentally run over a poor animal.

Strays characteristically live in unsanitary conditions and possibly carry diseases. What if an infected cat bit a student? Who would be responsible for the student’s health? The cat would face certain death at the hands of Animal Control.
Though stray cats are a common problem in urban cities such as Long Beach, no measures are being taken to curb this dilemma.

In fact, it’s just the opposite. Outside the SSPA building, the Daily Forty-Niner’s own home front, stray cats are fed daily. This is humane, but it goes too far. Cats, like any animal, follow basic instincts of survival and go where the food is. Because the food is here and in steady supply, the cats will never leave. Consequently, the stray cat problem endures.

While it is good these cats are not starving, permanent efforts like feeding them keep them on campus. This must be stopped to help the problem.

The bushes around our campus institutions are not proper homes. The cats of CSULB deserve homes where they will receive the life they deserve. They need catnip, a warm house and, we dare say, only the best gourmet cat food.

A possible solution to this problem would be to remove the cats altogether. Animal Control of Long Beach impounds stray animals and through their care gives them a chance to find a real home. Animal Control or other local animal shelters could pick up the cats and attempt to adopt them into a loving home.

Some will argue these cats face euthanasia because no one will want to adopt a practically feral cat that runs from every human it sees.

To prevent their untimely deaths, another option is finding a way to spay or neuter all the stray cats on campus. Eventually the animals’ population will dwindle. However, in order for this particular solution to work, citizens of the surrounding community will need to face strict consequences for abandoning their cats on campus because they think they will be fed and taken care of. If anyone observes this act of animal cruelty, he or she should report it to the proper authorities immediately.

But maybe the solution isn’t letting these proud beasts die off or be shipped off to a shelter. Maybe the students of CSULB should rally together and host an “Adopt an SSPA Kitty-athon.” Staff, faculty, students and community members could adopt a cat and give it a loving home.

Gov. Schwarzenegger lacks adequate leadership

Since he began his campaign in 2003, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has lacked the leadership and vision our state needs.

Mesmerized by his grandiose campaign, or out of sheer desperation, Californians trusted Schwarzenegger to lead their state out of debt and into prosperity. Now, with the imminent November election, the polls are showing California’s citizens have recognized his deficiencies.

In 2003, California was on the brink of disaster. With an energy crisis leaving many residents with unpredictable power and a bottomless state deficit, Californians became desperate for change. Schwarzenegger looked and acted in control and most citizens thought he would be capable of curbing California’s woes. But he has proven he is not capable of running a state as diverse and powerful as California.

Since his election, Schwarzenegger has failed to address the main problem Californians were concerned with when he was elected two years ago. The problem of reducing the state debt was prominent when he was elected, and Schwarzenegger has only increased the number of problems facing California.

When he entered office he was facing a deficit nearing $38 billion, according to CNN.com. Despite the staggering debt the state was facing, Schwarze- negger’s Republican ties prevented him from increasing taxes. Taxation is the only feasible solution to lessening state debt without cutting essential social programs.

In order to raise the funds necessary to reduce state debt without increasing taxes, Schwarzenegger was forced to reduce funding to many programs that provide aid for those with fewer financial resources.

An example of the programs that receive less funding due to Arnold’s tax phobia would be the public education system. Last year Schwarzenegger cut the budget for education by $2 billion in exchange for protection in the future. Rather than providing educators with protection, he wants to eliminate Proposition 98, which proposes to guarantee constitutional funding for education. Schwarzenegger is also cheating former teachers by cutting their pensions by $469 billion.

Teachers and the education system are in desperate need of funding, and Schwarze-negger is only furthering the problem of poor education. As money is taken from the school systems, schools are faced with cutting programs such as music and other fine arts to make their budgets work. By drastically cutting teacher’s pension people have less incentive to become teachers, perpetuating a decline in education. By reducing the quality of education through cut programs and lack of teachers, Schwarzenegger is jeopardizing the future of California. Having an educated public can only enhance the financial potential of our state.

Education is not the only area suffering under the Schwarzenegger administration. Recently, the governor vetoed a bill passed by the California Assembly allowing same sex marriage. His reasoning behind the decision was based on Prop. 22. The governors representatives claim that because people voted in favor of Prop. 22 in 2000, it would be contrary to the interests of the majority of Californians if he did not veto the bill.

Within the past few years gay rights have made modest gains amongst the Californian public. Using a proposition passed five years ago as evidence of the wishes of Californians would not be an accurate depiction of the current sentiments of the public.

His approval ratings are at an all time low of 36 percent, showing that his actions have been both negligent and detrimental to the well being of our state’s citizens. He has cut spending to many essential state funded programs, denied equal rights to a significant proportion of Californians and failed to create a permanent solution to the problem that got him elected in the first place.

Schwarzenegger has not provided California with the leadership it needs and it has become the burden of the public to find a new governor who will bring California back into the prosperity it relished in years ago. Thankfully, a few intelligent state legislators may be providing Californians with a better alternative next November.
Lauren Williams is a sophomore journalism major.

College experiences are truly the days of glory

In my first three weeks at Cal Sate Long Beach, I’ve learned college experience doesn’t have any prerequisites. All the time dedicated to Advanced Placement courses, clubs and community service was to get into this place. Now, everyone has clean academic slate and our experiences separate us.

There is no specific path taken by every student. Some of us may have gown up in other states or countries; others may have lived their entire life just off of Bellflower Boulevard. Some of us have traveled the world, earned a 4.6 GPA in high school or found our passion in a sport. Some of us came in as a specific major, some as a double major and some freshmen came undeclared.

No matter which of these characteristics fit you, whether it is seven of them or only one, you did something that got you into a California State University. And this, students, is your time to shine.

College is truly a place of opportunity. As students, we can travel around the world, live on our own and meet people with completely opposite world views.

I have lost track of the number of times I have been told about the “glory days of college.” But this time of bountiful opportunity is truly glorious.

While in classes with diverse people, I came to doubt my own experiences and sometimes wondered what valuable contribution I could possibly make. My own history seemed dull in comparison to the stories I heard from classmates. My jokes did not seem quite as funny or my grades as good. I had convinced myself I did not belong in this great place of diversity and learning — I was terrified of having other people find out the imposter I perceived myself to be.

Fortunately, I met some impressive people and found I am not as lowly as I thought. I am now positive I do belong here. Other people, I am convinced, feel that same sense of belonging.

When placing myself alongside everyone else, I feel behind. But so must every other person here. No one takes the same path, no one has had the same life or learned the exact same lessons, but that is what makes this institution a complete university.

Our professors teach us but at the same time we teach each other. We are responsible for sharing our experiences, so when we graduate from here in two, four or maybe even seven years, we are prepared for the world with a vast wealth of knowledge and wisdom that we could never have predicted.

Elizabeth Holmes is a freshman linguistics major.

‘Eating Out’ enhances negative stereotypes about homosexuality

By Elena Encarnacion
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

Gwen is a “fag-hag,” and Mark is her accessory. Caleb is a “breeder-boy,” and Kyle is his roommate and interpreter for the world of gay subtext, in “Eating Out,” an indie sex romp about girls, their gay boyfriends, and men so desperate for sex they’ll do anything, or anyone.

The plot is simple: Caleb lusts for Gwen, who is only turned on by gay boys; Kyle wants ripped, coifed, gorgeous Mark, who is clearly out of Kyle’s league because, as Gwen says, Kyle’s looks are embarking into K-9 territory. So Kyle devices a scheme to help Caleb and him get laid by their respective infatuations. Kyle tells Gwen that Caleb is gay and needs some help coming out of the closet. Naturally, he expects Gwen to set Caleb up with Mark, at which point he envisions Gwen finding Caleb irresistible as she watches him date her favorite “queen.” Once Gwen has fallen for him, Caleb can switch teams, leaving Mark devastated, and Kyle will be there as a shoulder to cry on, attracting Mark with his heart of gold and culinary flair for heating up sausages.

And so, the sexual exploits ensue in this film, which may have had the potential to be whimsically salacious, but results in resembling low-budget, uninspired, softcore porn.

“Eating Out” is comprised of amateur actors, who, for the most part, seem to have been cast for their eye-candy qualifications rather than their talents; but more repugnant than the acting are the characters the actors portray, who are all despicable, vapid or annoying. The dialogue that spews out of their mouths is equally obnoxious.

For example, when yet another one of Gwen’s boyfriends comes out of the closet to her, post-coital, he whines that she is not being positive about his confession, to which she replies, “I couldn’t be any more positive if I was gang raped in a repository bin at the needle exchange.”

The actors speak in an array of constant sexual metaphors, puns and gay slang. Every line is a punch line. Every utterance is acerbic. However, with so many punches delivered, the overall sense of the viewer is one of assault rather than amusement by the pugilistic banter that has plenty of bite, but little wit.

Aside from the dialogue, the film itself is not edgy. It is politically incorrect, depicting homosexual males as shallow studs whose only fixation in life is “rump wrangling,” adhering to many of the negative stereotypes that have plagued the gay community for years. This is especially startling considering that with the ubiquitous gay jargon, most heterosexuals would need a gay to English dictionary to decipher, and the blatant male full-frontal nudity in the film, this movie was clearly made and marketed for gay viewers. So it is baffling and even condescending that “Eating Out” chooses to debase and insult the very audience for which it was intended.

Cinemanow.com offers legal, cheap movies

By Sara Chinchilla
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

The days of driving to the video store are now over. You will no longer have to leave the comfort of your home to rent a movie and no longer will you get stuck watching a movie as old as you are because the movie you really wanted to watch was sold out.

The Internet now provides an alternative to renting movies no lines: no late fees and certainly no waiting.

CinemaNow.com is one of the first of its kind for the authorized distribution of feature films and other videos on the Internet. It allows customers to acquire videos online to view anywhere, anytime — whether it be on a desktop, laptop or TV.

“You can take it with you and watch it on a plane, in the car during a road trip or in the library,” said Jared Goldsmith, director of Marketing for CinemaNow.

With only a click of a button you have access to more than 4,000 titles, ranging from Hollywood hits like “Alexander” and “Hitch” to independent films like “In My Country” and “Chinese Chocolate” to music videos like Green Day’s “American Idiot” and Busta Rhymes’ “Everything Remains Raw.”

“At CinemaNow, it’s all about options,” Goldsmith said, “and giving our customers a choice.”

CinemaNow, unlike many other sites, gives you an array of choices to legally download or simply rent movies on the Internet. Videos are available on a pay-per-view, download-to-own and subscription basis. It’s all about “movies on the go,” Goldsmith said as he described the Web site.

For less than a dollar a day, you can subscribe as a member of CinemaNow and have access to most of the media content on the CinemaNow Website. As a member of the Platinum Club you can download movies, stream news clips from around the world, watch music videos and have secure access to mature content with no limits or hidden restrictions. As a bonus,

CinemaNow even lets you sign up for a free seven-day trail with no obligation.

But if becoming a Platinum member is not your thing, no problem, you can rent any movie from the thousands of movie and music titles available on the site for less than $4 per download. You can also buy a video by paying once.

Using the CinemaNow Website is fast and easy. With personalized searches, you can search by entering the title, actor, director name or keyword into the search field. You can also browse by genre. You can even have your credit card billed directly and not worry about a monthly bill arriving at your door. CinemaNow offers simple ways to watch your movie; you can choose to watch your video as it downloads in the background or download it in seconds and take it with you.

CinemaNow is the only Website that offers the largest online movie and music catalog that you can legally obtain.
“It is the legal alternative and it’s a fun way to find new content,” Goldsmith said.

Dollar movies a cheap, easy download alternative

By Cindy Chiang
Online Forty-Niner
Contributing Writer

For college students who survive on dollar menus, Cal State Long Beach’s student-run Program Council provides its students with dollar movies.

With movie tickets costing upwards of $9, including the cost of candy, popcorn and a medium drink, a night out to the movies can easily add up to $20.

I was unaware of this cheaper alternative, I’m sure many of my fellow students have also walked past the flyers all over campus walls. The movies shown are chosen by students, for students at the beginning of each semester. Through polls and screenings, Program Council students and volunteers usually pick about six upcoming movies every semester.

When I first heard about the dollar movies last semester, I assumed the films shown on campus would shy away from controversial movies such as “The Passion of the Christ.” However, I was relieved to find out that program assistants Kenneth Cooper and Ashley Jeff both agree that films that spark insight and conversation should be more than welcomed.

The Program Council also usually provides students with free sneak previews. The production companies seek out college audiences and contact the Program Council to set up sneak previews for upcoming movies.

Because the students choose the films, the movies shown represent the diversity we have at CSULB. From “Just Like Heaven” to “Batman Begins,” all movies shown are new and currently playing in theaters.

Instead of a $20 movie night, why not enjoy the same entertainment for a dollar?

Make sure to mark your calendars for a showing of classic scary movies on Oct. 31, featuring “Friday the 13th” and “Silence of the Lambs.”

For those living in the dorms, catch a movie for a dollar with your roommate after class by simply walking across campus. And for those living off-campus, treat yourselves to a comedy after a late class.

Advance flash passes allow you to watch all the movies playing that year for only $8. Flash passes are available for purchase anytime at the Program Council office, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located on the first floor of the University Student Union.

Providing entertainment for low cost is no easy task. The Program Council is always looking for volunteers to help get the job done. Film, marketing, art and public relations majors will especially benefit from this experience. The students are involved in every aspect of the program, so stop by the Program Council office to find out more about how you can get involved.

Next time you see a preview for a movie you really want to watch, check out the movie schedule at the Program Council office first, and save your money for what you really want.

‘Schoolgirl Figure’ takes on sensitive issues with humor

Dirtbag • Longoria was named MVP of the Cape Cod baseball league this summer. CSULB Sports Information

Longoria shows Dirtbag attitude on the field

By Kim Oswell
Online Forty-Niner
Sports Editor

Playing great baseball has become a Dirtbag tradition. They are famous for starting the careers of major league players such as Jason Giambi and Jeff Weaver.

The baseball organization consists of talented players, coaches and administrators that collectively contribute to the success of the baseball season.

The Dirtbag name is more than a title; it is a style of playing and an attitude that is carried out to the field. Being called a Dirtbag is considered an honor and a duty to the players and coaches.

Evan Longoria is an infielder who played third base and shortstop for LBSU last season and plays with a passion. Longoria, a junior, finished up as MVP of the Cape Cod League this summer playing second base. His eight homers, 35 RBIs and batting average of .299 earned him MVP honors.

Born and raised in Downey, Longoria attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower. He transferred to Rio Hondo junior college in Whittier for two years before coming to LBSU to obtain a degree in criminal justice.

When he isn’t on the field, Longoria enjoys different hobbies like playing all kinds of video games, such as MVP Baseball.

His passion for baseball extends to his love for the St. Louis Cardinals and admiration for athletes who play with heart and soul like David Eckstein. He also admires professional athletes Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Renteria.

“I play baseball because of the competitiveness,” Longoria said. “Since I was young, it has been what I’ve done.”

Longoria has received many awards and recognitions in his baseball career. He was Second Team All Big West last season and Summer All-American by Baseball America. He was also First Team All-American this summer. He is considered the No. 3 rated prospect from the Cape Cod League and likely a first round draft pick.

“I feel really good about the upcoming season,” Longoria said. “We’ve got a lot of returning guys and some new ones coming in so we should really be able to compete.”

Longoria will most likely be staring at third base this season, but is also able to play shortstop and second base.

Longoria, along with fellow Cape Code teammate Jared Hughes, will help lead the Dirtbags into the 2006 season.

The Dirtbags, along with Head Coach Mike Weather, are positive and excited about preparing for the upcoming season that will kick off at Blair Field.

Opportunity • Evan Shapiro, left, from the Los Angeles Avengers shared about the available internships in sales and public relations. Graduate Program in Sport Management

LBSU sport management program introduces students to the real world

By Kim Oswell
Online Forty-Niner
Sports Editor

The sport management graduate program at Long Beach State held an internship roundtable Sept. 15 to expose students to opportunities available with companies in the sport industry.

The roundtable featured organizations that had internship and networking opportunities to offer LBSU students.

The organizations and companies that attended included the Special Olympics of Southern California, arena football team the Los Angeles Avengers, Student Sports Inc., LBSU Athletic Department, Big West Conference, Velocity Sport Performance, Long Beach Ice Dogs and the Anschutz Entertainment Group.

The LBSU Athletic Department offered an internship in the sport information department that would help assist with writing press releases, updating the Web site and assisting with the production of media guides.

The internships vary from working with Special Olympics participants to coordinating media relations with the Ice Dogs.

This graduate program is an 18-month-long course that is designed to equip students with the experiences and resources to excel in management. Students have the chance to be mentored by professors and professionals and learn about different career avenues and options.

The sport management program trains students for jobs in marketing, sport development, media relations, sales, grassroots marketing and event coordination.

Sport organizations contact LBSU with opportunities for students because the program is known for graduating capable and equipped students.

Every six months, a new group of students enter the program and about 30 students graduate every 18 months.

Chris Tsangaris is the managing director of the program and graduated from LBSU in 1997. He helps to oversea the department
and curriculum that is implemented.

“We provide quality opportunities and feature them to our students,” Tsangaris said. “We get the students involved right away, increasing their marketability and helping them get their feet wet.”

The program enables a student to earn a Master of Arts in Kinesiology offered by the department of Kinesiology.
“One of the great things about this program is the fact that we have industry executives teaching the classes like Andrew Roundtree, the former Angels CEO.”

LBSU is the only campus in the greater Los Angeles area that has this program and it is the largest one in the nation. Students come from different areas to earn their degree in sport management and gain valuable experience.

Kevin Futagaki is a graduate student from UC Irvine who recently started the program. “I wanted to learn more about sport management and the opportunities available,” Futagaki said. “I really think this program will give me a leg up in starting my career.”

LBSU offers this accelerated program to graduates with a baccalaureate degree who want to pursue a career in management and administration of. For more information on this program, contact Diane Higgs at (562) 985-2044.

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10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Credentialed ESL tutor highly experienced. Online or campus. Reasonable hourly rates. Dabro@csulb.edu
9.27.05
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Good driver for school pick up & errands for 1 LB child P/T 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3 days wk $10/hr. email srestby@yahoo.com
9.20.05
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Attn: Criminal justice students Free: Police/sherif written exam www.howtobecomeapeaceofficer.com
9.30.05
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PAID RESEARCH STUDY
CSULB students who smoke are invited to earn $30 cash for a 2-hour research study on nicotine and cognition. call 562/985-8473 for details. This study is held on campus and appt. times are flexible.
11.3.05
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DANCE CLASSES
Ballet • Jazz • HipHop
Pre-school thru adult classes
Los Altos Dance Center
562/429-7486
9.22.05
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15 PERSONALS
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Musicians, vocalists wanted to perform rancheras, Boleros, Hispanic music. 310/938-1349.
9.27.05
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18 INSURANCE
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BLUE CROSS STUDENT HEALTH PLANS
starting at $64 per month. Apply online noworriesinsuranceservices.com
10.10.05
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28 Child Care
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Seeking Span & Eng speaker to care for 2 toddlers P/T must follow activity schedule prefer educa/child dev or Span major. Ref required Fridays 8 to 4 562/425-4466.
9.27.05
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Child care 13 yr girl Tues/Wed. 6 to 8:30 a.m. Must drive. $20 per day. Call 562/420-9270.
9.28.05
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Loving home family daycare. State license CPR certified. Please call Debbie at 562/498-4764 for more information.
10.18.05
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Seeking a driver/sitter. Prefer 21 yrs or older. Will drive 2 girls, 10 & 14, from school to activities. Tues-Mon every other week. Hrs are 1-6pm $10/hr + gas tank each week. Must have good car & insurance. More work can be provided if wanted. Starts immed. Contact Scott 562/621-6352 after 6pm.
9.21.05
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33 TUTORING
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Tutor for high school student in Santa Ana 6 hrs. /wk. $15/hr. Need pre-calculos, trig, statistics and English knowledge in SAT is a plus call Hung Vo 714/235-6306.
9.28.05
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Tutors wanted. Home tutoring for K-12. Flexible hours. Car needed. $16.50 - $21/hrs. To apply www.thetutorsclub.com/jobs.
9.22.05
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35 EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
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Lifeguards & swim instructors wanted (part-time) City of Los Alamitos $7.50 - $12.50/hr. Flexible hours - open until filled. Please call 562/430-1073 or visit www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us
9.28.05
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Can you hype a crowd and get them to dance? Part time DJs, MCs, & dancers wanted. Paid training. Flex hours. Call Katie 800/468-6900 or email pmmkt@sbcglobalnet
10.27.05
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Great PT work! Local amusement co. looking to hire roadies & game attendants to service school events in So. CA. Flexible hours. Paid training, call Katie 800/468-6900 or email pmmkt@sbcglobal.net
10.27.05
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Administrative Assistant Office located in Orange County. Part-time student preferred. CM professional firm. graphic arts skills a plus 714/588-9609.
10.3.05
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Deliver flyers for successful real estate agt. 10¢ each equals $10-$13 per hour - must have car. Erik 562/439-8167 fax resume flex hours.
9.27.05
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Movie Extras and Models Earn up $250 per day. All looks needed. No exp. req. 1-800-644-8149.
9.29.05
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Are you our next shining star? We are searching for part-time and full-time “stars” to join our employment team at stores in the Los Angeles area. If you can shine as a store manager, assistant store manager, key holder, or sales associate please apply by sending your resume and cover letter or a request for an application. Please reference job #12bretail to apply please email your resume to jobs@michaelstars.com or fax to 310/263-7387.
9.28.05
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Just 15 min. from Long Beach! Upscale tanning salon chain now hiring front desk staff for all shifts. Redondo Beach & Huntington Beach locations are both just 15 min. away! Job is fun. People are friendly. Pay is good. Base plus commissions. Plus free tanning. 714/842-8373 www.ucatan.com/careers
9.22.05
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FITNESS INSTRUCTORS/TRAINERS
No experience required. PE, Kines, or exercise science majors. Great with school schedule. 562/439-0333
Ask for Yvonne.
10.10.05
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Get Paid to drive a brand new car! Now paying drivers $800-$3200 a month. Pick up your free car key today. www.freecarkey.com
9.28.05
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Sales clerk/stocker FT $9/hr apply Liquor Warehouse. 9092 Adams, Huntington Beach. 714/965-6000 must be 18 yrs. old.
10.20.05
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AQUATIC SERVICE TECH.
Have aquarium & fish keeping knowledge? We are looking for the right person for installation & maintenance of aquariums. Valid drivers lic., vehicle req’d. Call today! 877/222-6326.
10.5.05
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Fitness Trainers. No exp. nec. Women’s Only facility. Work around your school schedule. Must be an ex. science or kines. majors. $10 plus per hour. 562/439-0333 ask for Yvonne.
10.10.05
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Long Beach law firm seeks PT office clerk w/flex hrs. Duties to include: filing, photocopying, faxing, etc. Fax resumes to Sue Stevens 562/494-3958.
9.26.05
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Now Hiring experienced servers. Apply in person before noon 330-E. Main St., Seal Beach.
10.3.05
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After-school program needs staff to work w/kids gr. K-8. Wkday afternoons $9.50/hr. Call 562/437-1289 or fax resume to 437-1710.
10.11.05
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PT Office Assistant/transpo. Broker Torrance flex hours. Filing/Data entry. Fax resume 310/436-1978 call 310/521-1200 email rickie@dtsone.com
12.12.05
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Administrative Assistant with flexible hours needed. Performs a range of Basic office support activities for a new architecture firm. Contact Brian Glover at 562/279-0050 or bglover@simonglover.com
9.29.05
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Production staff needed for Fall 2005
Must have Pagemaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and layout experience. Must be able to work evenings. For info drop by SSPA 027
or call 562/985-5177
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Web Position Available
Daily 49er is looking for Web person. Must have experience.
For information drop by SSPA 027.
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Wanted: An energetic, health minded person to be a receptionist for a day spa in Los Alamitos. Please call 714/206-9600 or fax 562/596-0460.
9.21.05
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VELOCITYQUEST ENTERTAINMENT
is looking for females 18 y/o + for new entertainment websites. Earn up to $300 per hour! Plus $100 referral fees! No previous experience necessary. For more information visit: http://www.vqentertainment.com click on ‘models needed’ link.
9.21.05
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MYSTERY SHOPPERS
Get paid to shop. Earn up to $150 a day. Training provided. call 1-800-690-1273.
9.21.05
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MOVIE EXTRAS/MODELS
Earn up to $250 a day. All looks needed. Experience not required. Call now 1-800-644-8149.
9.21.05
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Dialing for $$$ $8 per hour plus bonus. Flexible hours 8 to 15 hrs per week 949/302-5686 topdogleasing.com
10.17.05
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Petition circulators. Start work today! PT, FT. Make Big Bucks! No Gimmicks. 562/493-0575.
9.29.05
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PART TIME BABYSITTER WANTED. 4 mo. old, Naples home, $10/hr. Pls send resume sweliz@aol.com
10.4.05
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BARTENDER TRAINEES NEEDED
Earn $25/$40/hr. Job placement PT/FT openings International Bartender School 50% off w/ ad
800-974-7974 www.bartendusa.la
12/12/05
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54 Apts. FOR RENT
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Small Studio apt. Belmont Shore. Cute, clean & quiet. furnished: TV, murphy bed, refridge, kitchen table & chairs, armoire. Utils pd. Avail now $625/mo 714/417-1010.
9.22.05
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1bd/1bth prking, fridge, stove. $825/mo 1051 Ximeno. 562/439-9230 or 562/439-2862.
9.26.05
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2bd/1bth prking, stove & fridge. 1051 Ximeno $1125/mo 562/439-9230 or 562/439-2862.
9.26.05
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1 & 2 bedrm $750 - $1050 newer gated bldg., cathedral ceilings, fireplace, dishwasher, gated parking. On-site laundry, several locations. Call 562/987-2004.
10.31.05
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$875/mo! 2bdrm/2ba end apt. w/balcony, 2 car prkng, lndry rm, dw, stv 921 Gaviota #304 LB 310/534-1960.
10.3.05
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4 Rent Long Beach $950/mo 2 bdrm/ 2ba Security building 4112 E. 7th St. Call for appt. Karen 562/290-3563.
12.12.05
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57 ROOMS FOR RENT
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Nice & clean rm for rent 5 min frm CSULB. Male pref, full hse priv. $475 util incl David 562/441-8161.
9.29.05
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Shared bdrm - Baycrest townhouse $470 pref. female, shuttle to CSULB, util. incld. 707/332-5879.
9.22.05
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58 CONDOS FOR RENT
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1bdrm/1ba condo near CSULB with fridge, washer/dryer, stove, FP, A/C, parking, Cass 562/438-0843.
9.27.05