Otter Realm
2004
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Otter Realm, February 12, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 1
California State University, Monterey Bay
Student housing resolved ...for now -- Gimme a V -- He said, she said -- Calm before the storm, Students Celebrate Scholarship While Budget Axe Looms -- News: Library planners protest executive offices -- EOP: Students fear loss of needed program -- Sports: Game Wrap -- Colin's Column -- She Aims, she FIRES -- Otters declare the party is not over -- Art & Entertainment: BBC upping the ante -- Beyond the lips, Celebrate and empower your vagina this V-day -- The Big O, How many licks... -- Top 12 signs that you're an Otter -- Otter Blotter: Best of Winter Break -- Opinion: What's Next? -- Consolidation instead of vacate -- One non-smoker's opinion -- E=mc2 equals artistic freedom -- Person on Campus
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Otter Realm, February 26, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 2
California State University, Monterey Bay
Champagne wishes, breadstick dreams -- PICK YOUR POLITICAL PONY -- Spring Formal Brief -- Hard hittin' women -- News: No Wires Attached -- Why February? Settling The Controversy About Why Black History Month Is The Shortest Of The Year -- Black History Month, African-Americans celebrate pride in heritage -- John Kerry, John Edwards -- Proposition Rundown -- Sparse showing at political forum -- Bonfire boosts spirits before big game -- Elephants on parade: Repulican Club arrives -- Sports: CSUMB comes out swinging -- Seniors ring the "Ole Bell" again -- Game Wrap -- Women's b-ball victory guarantees playoff position -- Colin's Column -- Got Stress? Try Yoga -- Arts & Entertainment: SoCal trio defines surf rock -- The Big O, Metrosexual: Straight up with a twist -- Juarez's unsolved mystery, RUAP invites women from community to view documentary -- Women give CSUMB a reason to celebrate -- Dread at the controls, once again -- Free Movies! -- Astro 101: Your February Forecast -- The not-so-skinny on eating disorders -- How can I help a friend -- Opinion: Editorial: Whatever it takes to beat Bush -- Don't Tell Me, It's All About The View Right? -- Now Who's Silencing Free Speech? -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Life's sweet journey -- Person On Campus: What is the worst experience with vandalism you have had on campus
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Otter Realm, April 1, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 4
California State University, Monterey Bay
Breaking Ground -- Beckelman Elected President, An inside look at the new AS leader -- Living the "high" life -- News: Need a safe ride? -- Visitors Center: parking issues yet to be resolved -- "Quiet" streets assigned in FP -- Party at my place! ...wait... Doh! -- Return of the Natives: ice plamts' worst nightmare -- IT beefs up security -- Sports: Breaking th tape -- Hold the ice: Hockey Club skates through season -- Otter sluggers slide under the radar -- Colin's Column -- Nature connection: experience an adventure -- Arts & Entertainment: Here comes the sun: Spring sunshine has students out and about on campus -- New club opens doors for the theater-lovers -- Wednesday night flicks -- Otter Stream: the beat goes online -- Arts & Essence: The Big O, The Ex-Files -- A vitamin a day to keep the doc away -- Astro 101: your April star reading -- The big, bad and down-right ugly on U.S media -- President Smith violates vision statement -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Mural, mural on the wall... -- Person on Campus: What kind of fruit or vegetable do you feel you closely resemble?
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Otter Realm, April 15, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 5
California State University, Monterey Bay
"Just Say No" A look at the new substance-free themed dorm -- Greetings from Iraq -- Mentally awake, morally straight -- News: Greeks granted test run -- Klingelhoefer awarded -- Recent deaths mourned by campus -- ASL student celebrate Deaf Awareness Day -- Pains of campaigns: Anti-gay sentiment targets candidate -- Sports: Cyclists compete in annual race -- Colin's Column -- CSUMB golfer won't let opportunity pass -- Making the world a better place, Women Golfers Take Active Roles In Community, Environment -- Motorcycles: for sport and convenience -- Arts & Essence: Chalk Art Festival showcase varied talents -- Recycled Romance? -- Gettin' down with Downboy -- "Paula's" message profound -- Get a future -- Allergy sufferers, arm yourselves! -- The Big O, Piping how! -- Campus police officer juggles work, school -- Opinions: "Big, bad media" opinion lacks vital info -- Associated Students 2004-2005 academic year elections results -- Miscommunication leads to mistrust -- Listen up, ladies: what is so bad about being chaste? -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Cogent: Appealing to intellect and reason -- Person On Campus: What is your ideal date?
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Otter Realm, April 29, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 6
California State University, Monterey Bay
Tastes like Ord -- Silencing Ignorance -- Stomping prohibited, Proposed policy restricts free speech -- News: Hazardous crossroads: Drivers wary of intersection -- "Date-rape" drug a threat on campus -- Career Day: Students prepare for life and work after graduation -- Resúme Tips -- Between books and battalions -- Controversial library plan ok'd -- Sports: Sailing not for the weak of spirit -- Colin's Column -- Golf, Otter golfers shoot for Nationals -- Blood, sweat and cheers -- More than a halftime show: Dancers groove to hip-hop, jazz -- Arts & Essence: Hardly a drag -- Put on your dancin' shoes -- Poetic justice: contest-winning students tackle issues through writing -- The Big O, K-i-s-s-i-n-g me softly -- New Grant Available -- TAT filmmakers look at big picture -- In focus: Club keeps photography alive -- Spiritual leader brings Monterey a breath of fresh air -- Heritage Festival features Jazz and Ballet Folkloric -- Denim Day -- Opinion: What's wrong with a "good ole romp?" -- Letter to the Editor -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Playing music with a paintbrush -- Person On Campus: What is your favorite movie and why?
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Otter Realm, May 13, 2004, Vol. 10 No. 7
California State University, Monterey Bay
RallyCom a go, Presidential veto saves RallyCom -- Students celebrate Semana de la Raza -- President's new office approved despite opposition -- News: Former senators and students discuss world leadership as part of Panetta Lecture Series -- Beach to open near campus -- Ghosts of Fort Ord -- Summer session nears -- Call for commencement volunteers -- Alumni help fund capstone projects -- A Sticky-icky situation -- Sports: Colin's Column -- Otters Dive Into A New Season Of Water Polo To Start Its Entrance Into The NCAA -- Athletics transition to next stage -- Kayaking to camp -- Arts & Essence: Chiapas Media Project, Zapatistas use films as another means of resistance -- To bronze or to gel 'tis the question -- Laughter: The best medicine -- The Big O, Friends with Benefits -- Trader Joe's versus Albertsons: You Choose. -- Are you going to throw that away? -- McTaggart to celebrate a decade of loyalty -- Opinion: Park Patrol: a solution to vandalism or a "bad idea?", Proposal to stop light breaking, One student's argument against Alliance's solution -- This is your school, stop the vandalism! -- Editorial: Whose campus is this anyway? -- Prisoners prioritized, students marginalized -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Against the grain: artist reflects on inspiration -- Person On Campus: How do you feel about President Smith getting his office on the fourth floor of the new library?
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Otter Realm, September 16, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 1
California State University, Monterey Bay
Governor's Intro to Service Learning 101 -- A place to call home -- UAW union represents students -- News: Grito de Independencia: Celebrating Mexican Independence Day -- A four-street compromise for housing -- 'Quiet Crisis' shouts message -- Candidates weigh-in on debate issues -- Seal bombs damage cars on campus, Polica have no leads on suspect -- Sports: Women Otters look for footing -- Uncommon Sense -- Men's midfield leads by example -- Setting the tone -- Students jump for thrills -- Arts & Essence: No elitists allowed! Gallery opens first 'Locals' show -- Empty pockets? Places to fill a stomach without breaking the bank -- Waiting for the sky Part 1 -- Attention freshman Otters: Tips for surviving life at CSUMB -- BBC hopes to draw crowds with weekend events -- The Big O -- The Low Down -- While you were out_The best or Otter Blotter, Action doesn't stop for UPD over summer -- Battling the homework blues: Simple solutions to beat the stress bug -- Opinion: The debate: Can you really graduate from CSUMB in four years? -- Lack of schedule options and multiple requirements make it impossible. No! -- With more units per class, it's easy to take on extra classes and still have time for a job. Yes! -- Up is down, black is white, The RNC has come and gone, but Realm editors are still shaking their heads -- Student Spotlight: Jessica Sanchez: A student beyond her college years -- Person On Campus: What would you ask if you had to ask the Otter Realm one question?
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Otter Realm, September 30, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 2
California State University, Monterey Bay
Where are all the students? -- AS funds: the whole truth -- Sifting through the fine print -- News: Political clubs engage students in issues -- On-campus polling place = no excuse to not vote -- Founder's Day -- CSUMB students at risk for rare West Nile Virus -- CSUMB Greeks fight stereotypes -- Sports: Running as a team -- Joe Otter speaks, CSUMB's mascot steps away from the limelight for a quick Q&A with Realm's sports editor, Darrell Hirashima -- Uncommon Sense -- Fall sports enter full swing -- Solo efforts ensure team success -- Break out the sex wax -- Arts & Essence: Visions from the past:campus concepts not realized -- Following the rules: Lengthy procedures create challenges in booking events -- Waiting for the Sky Part 2 -- Visiting directors showcase work in three-part film series -- History in the making: San Jose Taiko to perform -- A night on the town, CSUMB style -- The Naked Otter, Caught red-pawed -- Opinion: The debate: Should CSUMB be so politically correct? Being respectful of others' feelings is important. Yes!, Lighten up and speak your mind. No! -- Unable (unwilling?) to come out of the White House Closet -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: Spotlight on Sabrina Hill: The passion of the producer -- Person On Campus: What is your favorite nighttime hot spot?
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Otter Realm, October 14, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 3
California State University, Monterey Bay
Getting Out the Vote -- Come on out, folks -- Misconceptions about student athletes -- News: Alcohol: abuse with care -- Cell users frustrated with service on campus -- Prevent infections with virus protection software -- On the record: Leon Panetta sits down for a chat with The Otter Realm -- Christina Williams remembered -- Singing the late night library blues -- Safe Rides mean safe times -- Sports: Roller Hockey club eager to play another season -- Uncommon Sense -- No looking back, Volleyball player works hard for what she gets -- "Late Night with the Otters" Full spring tuition will be one of the nights prizes -- Dodgeball: not just for typical jocks -- Legendary coaches lend fame to Otter athletics, Wooden and Newell Reflect On A Lifetime Of Teaching At The UC -- Get a grip and repell your stress away -- Arts & Essence: Chalk Fest' 04, Street Painting Festival, local bands bring color to the black box -- 'Slackers' anything but at BBC performance -- The Naked Otter, Sploshing: That food went where? -- A Short Story: Waiting for the Sky Part 3, The Final Installment -- Remembering life with the Day of the Dead celebration -- Riff Raff strikes again -- World Theater awaits flamenco dancers -- Opinion: Meaningless ramblings of the free world -- Final ILPS? Without a schedule? Extra paperwork for administration may prove fatal for graduating seniors -- Editorial: Political spin cycle leaves voters out to dry, Presidential Debate Viewers Still Wringing Out Their Options -- Otter Oops -- Student Spotlight: Shaun Temple: highway Chile -- Person On Campus: How much alcohol do you drink on weekend nights?
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Otter Realm, October 28, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 4
California State University, Monterey Bay
Chalking against 9/11 -- Ghosts the only pests on Halloween -- Stereo thief caught -- News: The candidates' platforms -- Props: what to know before going to the polls -- Graduation paperwork blues: Students struggle to complete in ILPs, admin wants to automate system -- No flu vaccine on the Ord, CHC warns students to take precautions -- Sports: Uncommon Sense -- There are no pictures on the scorecard -- Sports survey reveals frightening stats -- Sailing team hopes to add members -- A building season -- Skate of die... or just by the rules -- Arts & Essence: 'Rocky' calls for all creatures of the night -- Undiscovered mysteries of Fort Ord's past -- The Naked Otter, Its a group thing... -- A Short Story: Finding Home Part 1 -- Mask sales may predict future -- The Realm reveals the psychology of costumes -- Primary colors: Some of the most popular female costumes and what their elemental colors mean. -- No money? No worries! Cheap costumes can still be found -- Halloween hangouts to rise from a Sunday slumber -- Opinion: Dracula votes for Bush -- Wolfman votes for Kerry -- What's wrong with race and sex based clubs at CSUMB? -- Editorial: The separation of Church and State needs to stay -- Otter Oops -- Artist Spotlight: An enduring adoration for life and the stage -- Person On Campus: What were you for Halloween as a kid?
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Otter Realm, November 11, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 5
California State University, Monterey Bay
Drugs are prevalent as CSUMB -- Crime threatens campus -- Students doubt cleanliness of eating facilities -- News: Hundred-year itch, CSUMB to bury time capsule -- Athletics Department seeks student dollars -- Parking signs vandalized -- Falling for fall break -- Butt Busters Brigade saves local scenery -- Otters weigh in on Bush's re-election to office -- Students juggle parenthood and curriculum -- Show me the money -- Wild on Fort Ord -- Sports: Fall sports finish a tough NCAA division II season -- Disc-golfers aren't throwing their time away -- Uncommon Sense -- Hoop teams lay down the ground work -- Men's volleyball club starts at CSUMB -- Autocrosse, guerilla style -- Arts & Essence: 'Emma' breathes life into human rights history -- Local markets offer goods -- Home Suite Home -- Exposed: Activist performs on campus -- A Short Story, Finding Home Part II -- Students review movies -- The Naked Otter -- Bassist chose music over money -- Honoring our vets -- Opinion: Otra vez, ya basta [Again, enough already] -- Letters to the Editor -- Building 47 goats gruff -- The debate: Should CSUMB censor Open Forum?, Censorship a positive standard for other online forums. Yes!, Freedom of Speech needs to continue to prevail in America -- Editorial: "Doom" - you know how to spell it: B-U-S-H -- Otter Oops -- Student Spotlight: Nancy Boys remember early days of band -- Person On Campus: If you could buy President Bush on thing, what would it be?
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Otter Realm, December 2, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 6
California State University, Monterey Bay
Fees increase, again -- Not afraid to take the trey -- Sunken ship for the future of artistic expression -- News: Giving "Hope" to California education -- New majors, minors present new options - Rape Crisis Center cuts walk-in hours on campus, Lack of business and involvement is to blame -- Students talk about prices, quality of campus dining -- PFAC: People Fighting Against Cancer -- CDC wants space -- Sexual assault rate higher here than any other CSU -- Unanimous "no" to Army recruiters looking for students -- An 'awesome' man passes on -- Sports: Take an adventure -- Boxing an effective workout -- Uncommon Sense -- Chopping those holiday pounds away -- 2004 Turkey Trot was biggest ever -- Will Brown: No sign of slowing down -- Arts & Essence: Peninsula's 'Unique weather': Have students moods gone overcast? -- Sexercise: A pleasurable way to put calories to rest -- A short Story, Finding Home The Final Installment -- Culture holiday greetings -- Reggae with a tón -- NCBI fights oppression -- The Naked Otter -- Quality ethnic food still cheap -- Opinion: TV Sucks! Don't get trapped by the boob tube -- What ever happened to the "People's University?" Realities about student fee increases -- The debate: Are New Year's resolutions worth the trouble? No! New Year's resolutions are a misguided sham, Yes! New Year's resolutions are beneficial-if you're a strong person -- Letters to the Editor -- Editorial: Cabinet members give two weeks notice -- Otter Oops -- Student Spotlight: Stephanie Young: What will she do next? -- Object On Campus -- What is your holiday purpose?
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Otter Realm, December 16, 2004, Vol. 11 No. 7
California State University, Monterey Bay
Otter Hoops enter play -- Stalking Smith -- The cult of service in US colleges -- News: Clubs deplete year's funds in on semester -- Gettin' in, gettin' out -- CSUMB lobbyists work hard for the money -- Transition from tradition, The non-traditional students of CSUMB -- Dorothy's provides solace to struggling souls -- In search of a career? Have no fear -- "The Sophomore Experience" -- Sports: Spring brings cracking bats and cracking skulls -- Otter basketball on KYAA AM radio -- Uncommon Sense -- Adventure Connections keeps students busy -- Arts & Entertainment: State Theatre will return to spirit of the 1920s -- Long drive to college -- The Naked Otter-- Army thrift store: Not just for military -- Hitting the trails -- ESSP Capstone Festival -- December brings gift of capstone festival, BUS, HCOM -- Teledramatic Arts & Technology -- Opinion: Drunk driving is for idiots -- Lack of services should deter victims from getting help -- Editorial: It's not where you been, its where you at -- Otter Oops -- Student Spotlight: The folks' editor -- Oter Realm Staff On Campus: What are you going to do without Colleen Cooney, graduating production editor?