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  Otter Realm, December 18, 2002, Vol. 8 No. 7

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Fall 2002 Capstone Festival -- Students rally in Long Beach against budget cuts -- Patriots smacked? -- Alumni wins seat on Salinas City Council -- Why no winter formal? -- What the holiday season should be -- For colored girls who have considered suicide "When the rainbow is enuf" -- Students amazed, empowered by "When the Rainbow is Enuf" -- Remembering 9/11 -- KAZU: Past, Present, and Future -- CSUMB.EDU revisions in the works -- Los Californios in Monterey -- Political participation fair -- Leadership series at CSUMB -- Otter Blotter -- Divided We Fall -- Demolition over winter break -- CSUMB tests new life for abandoned barracks -- Sex and the univercity -- Resignation leads to new TAT director -- CSUMB students present sea lion papers at national conference -- Person on Campus

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  Otter Realm, February 19, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 8

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Faculty, students upset over budget cuts -- There is always room for Jello -- Pardon the interruption -- A campaign to raise money for the new building on campus -- Marina Village Diversity Days 2003 -- My Big Fat Greek What? -- "A Week of Action" -- Krossing musical boundaries -- Win a FREE weekend in South Lake at Open Mic Night -- MPA Faculty member recital -- Vagina Friendly -- Sex and the univercity -- Artist Spotlight: Mireya Albarran -- CSUMB Poets for Peace -- Women's Basketball -- A fresh season, a fresh team -- Men's Basketball: CSUMB vs. Maritime -- Lady Otter Golf team looks promising -- Roller Hockey keeps rolling -- Person on Campus

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  Otter Realm, March 5, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 9

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  You cut what? -- A moldy issue: Has mold taken over your restroom? -- Final step in accreditation process -- Activities incorporating action -- First report: Vandalism on campus -- Integrated Studies stays -- Fall break is salvaged -- To err is human -- BBC update -- International Women's Day -- A Latin Jazz Quintet rules the Music Hall -- Artist Spotlight: Aaron Saucedo -- Indian Sarode music explored -- Astro 101 -- Trying to bounce back -- Lady Otters wrap up season -- Swatted Slugs go home -- Take a stand for peace -- Does someone smell mold? -- Person on Campus

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  Otter Realm, March 26, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 10

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  CSUMB on track to accreditation -- Greeks go to the Senate -- Books Not Bombs -- Education pays (really!) -- From Vietnam to Iraq: What have we learned? -- Up, up and away! -- A call for nominations -- Bolted down by Nazi hate -- Band Spotlight: Stalin's War -- Turtle Island pays tribute to Miles Davis -- Sex and the univercity -- Rediscovering our ancestry in The History of Mestizaje -- Photography offers insight -- More than words -- Artist spotlight: K. Tollefson Kessey -- "Sub-Par" performance -- Sports Brief -- Colin's Column -- Men's golf springs into Cal-Pac play -- Otter Baseball -- We miss you -- To be Greek or not to be -- Take your pick! -- Person on Campus

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  Otter Realm, April 9, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 11

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Student Voice candidates take the mic -- "E-voter" makes voting easier -- President -- Residential Hall Senator -- Environmental Senator -- Upper Division Academic Senator -- Uncontested Positions -- Senator at Large -- Academic Senator -- Multicultural Senator

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  Otter Realm, April 16, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 12

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  The results are in -- Students easy targets for identity theft -- Tragic car crash shocks CSUMB -- The Counseling Center is here for you -- Should we be at war with Iraq? -- "We, the students..." -- Taylor's memory lives on -- Give war a chance -- CSU criticized for controversial spending -- Development project builds momentum -- Campus planners focus on future developments -- CSUMB students are moving on up -- Three minutes is all it takes! -- Hedwig brings in a crowd -- Sex and the univercity -- Talking With the women of CSUMB -- Artist spotlight: Edward Benito Chavez -- Astro 101 -- What's on your plate? -- Flower power -- Where were you? -- Otter blotter -- Half marathon; a success more ways than one -- McClintock steps down as men's head basketball coach -- Teaching Cal Tech -- Lady Otter wins tournament -- Otters new pond in progress -- Sail Away -- Colin's Column -- Person on campus

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  Otter Realm, April 30, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 13

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  In search of a fee deferment -- Girls, guys, music, and alcohol -- Crude Wars -- Race, ethnicity focus of media forum -- Plan of Action -- War on Iraq sparks debate on campus -- The 411 on energy drinks -- Coping with war -- Imjin Parkway eases congestion from Marina -- MIE students get glimpse of real-world business ethics -- While their guitars gently weep -- Artist spotlight: Kris Charling -- Chitresh Das Dance Company offers culture, entertainment -- Shakespeare goes new school -- Spring Concert postponed -- Astro 101 -- Puff, Puff Give -- Making an impression -- Colin's Column -- Otters capture fifth straight Cal-Pac golf title -- Women's Golf Team earns bid to Nationals -- Person on campus

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  Otter Realm, May 14, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 14

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Beyond Cinco de Mayo: Semana de la Raza delivers diverse forums and events -- Administrators present the budget reality -- Higher education, lower fees -- Feelin' Global -- Donations wanted -- Students fight ethical violations on workers' behalf -- Politicians open floor for student questions -- Over the mountains and through the woods -- Students question intentions in Iraq -- Student leaders reflect on successful year -- A Short Farewell -- Artist spotlight: Lori Wilson -- Hallelujah! MPA presents its Spring Concert -- Between the lines of history books: Student's documentary takes candid look at Monterey's past -- Everything in-between -- A Cinco de Mayo Celebration -- Passing the buck? -- Astro 101 -- Carrying momentum into Nationals -- Rugby women away -- Otters slimed in last games of season -- Colin's Column -- A gem of a player -- Open Mic chosen over Dollar Drinks

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  Otter Realm, May 30, 2003, Vol. 8 No. 15

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Class of 2003 says goodbye to CSUMB -- Rubber Dam -- "Big Brother is Watching You" -- Students express disdain in keynote speaker -- Surfing Localism Mo' like Surfing Yokelism -- CSU Monterey Bay Class of 2003 -- Till my feet fall off and my legs are rubber -- The Poetry of War -- Digital Brushstrokes -- Person on campus

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  Otter Realm, September 18, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 1

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Budget cuts, students bleed -- It's Finally Here! CSUMB's new pool is ready to dive in -- Clinton comes to Monterey -- Paper Cuts. A new print management system on campus has students wondering: How much is enough? -- What's in a name? CSUMB changes names of many majors -- Movin' on up -- Students feel the prick of immunization requirements -- Accreditation hits home -- E-mail restrictions anger alumni -- Glitches don't delay move-in -- And the walls came tumblin' down -- Chapman Academic Center: A tour of CSUMB's first new building -- Add a little minor to your major -- Otter teams make the cut -- Swim, tread, and puck under the water! -- Garage Bands: Rocking regulars in student housing -- Just like mom used to make -- Musician offers notes ofr a different kind -- How to survive your freshman year -- Art on Campus -- A Letter from Chancellor Reed -- Person on campus -- Wall to wall policy

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  Otter Realm, October 2, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 2

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Students, faculty mobilize against Proposition 54 -- Operation Otterfied: Pranksters nab president's flamingo -- Up in smoke: Monterey community braces for Ft. Ord prescribed burns -- Student support program under threat -- Manassas to offer more parking -- Skateboarders on Campus: Allowed to cruise but not abuse the pavement -- Immigrant workers take a new road to freedom -- Native Americans seek recognition -- No car? No problem! -- Colin's Column -- CSUMB Athletics -- Wrecked Center -- Fall Sports Update -- Get off your asses and go to a game!! -- Hope for Stilwell Hall crumble -- Astro 101: Monthly Edition -- Weekend at the BBC: Bands rock to empty house -- Learning the ropes -- Beach Clean-up -- Open Forum: Hard Copy -- Ya Basta! Enough's Enough -- A ray of sunshine for the hungry

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  Otter Realm, October 23, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 3

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Two minutes, $500 later -- It's not easy being green... -- Log in, print out, pay up -- Waiver Goodbye: Incoming Liberal Studies students will have to pass the test -- Breaking the Fall: Students, faculty mull over fall break -- Colin's Column -- Diggin' it to the top -- Outstanding Otters -- Multi-Cultural Feminism: not your feminist group of yesterday -- CSUMB students harvest community dream -- Off the Ord destinations. Part one: CSU International Programs -- Local designers strut their stuff -- Much Ado About Advertising -- Person on campus -- Artist spotlight: Beauty of art meant to be shared

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  Otter Realm, November 6, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 4

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Faculty seeks to protect classes, jobs -- Tai Chi in need of numbers -- Price v. people: AS split on organic cotton -- CSUMB moves toward substance-free housing -- Flamingo Follow-up -- Ord Bowling: Campus planners ponder bowling alley's future -- Clubs unite for affirmative action -- Going on the air at CSUMB: KAZU radio an untapped resource for students -- Paving the road to higher education -- Love thy neighbor? All-night parties not appreciated by families in campus housing -- Campus Visitors' Center expected by end of 2004 -- Colin's Column -- Who would've thought running was so fun -- Outstanding Otters -- Men still Kickin': Despite loss, Otters advance to Regionals -- Otters' season ends with hard loss -- Web of Love: Dating online to meet your match -- Sugar Skulls: Not a Halloween Candy -- Dia de los Muertos celebrates culture, tradition and music -- Legacy of a Mexican Printmaker -- Slack-key musicians bring Hawaiian culture and music -- A Multicultural paper for a multicultural school -- Person on campus -- Artist spotlight: Development through art never-ending

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  Otter Realm, November 20, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 5

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Measure Q, Special election to determine fate of Nativdad -- Taking back the campus -- Rowdy partie plague campus aprtments -- News: Community trots out life's stresses -- Ballots have been mailed out -- Sports: Into the net: Otters suit up for new season -- Wounded Otter hopes for a speedy recovery -- Women's volleyball has best season yet, Otters head to playoffs but are knocked out in round two -- Game wrap -- Under the surface: Divers explore underwater world -- Colin's Column -- Outstanding Otters, Honors awarded for exceptional performance -- STREETLIFE SNAPSHOTS -- in the Mountains -- Cinema Thursday, Free flicks on campus draw crowd -- Arts & Entertainment:Ships ahoy! Study at Sea with Cal Maritime Academy -- Rule Breakers, Online dater does dinner and a movie -- Film festival spotlights Latin culture, talent -- Letters -- Editorial: HCOM administration shows lack of consideration for students -- Person on campus: Are parties a problem here on campus? -- Artist Spotlight: From Italy to CSUMB: Graphic artist combines nature, technology

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  Otter Realm, December 11, 2003, Vol. 9 No. 6

  California State University, Monterey Bay

  Time to vacate? Single students in FP running out of options -- Poor man's cinema, SF filmmaker turns trash into film -- Plagerism reports rise -- Professors recover from car crash -- News: Pesky critters invade campus housing -- Smoke clears on Ord Burns -- Printing theft: Not Logging Out Can Be Costly -- Governor targets CSU system -- Stories from the ashes: SoCal fires still burn in students' lives -- Chilly heights send winter thrills -- Sports: Heart and skill man the MAN -- Colin's Column -- Outstanding Otters -- Rebounding from injury: Hoops Player Is Dedicated To The Game -- Game Wrap -- Encounters with officers, Speeding home for the holidays -- Art & Entertainment: Author revisits Manzanar -- No money, no excuse, Holiday gifts for the poor college student -- Student Film Showcase -- Farewell to a one-of-a-kind professor -- Congratulations Fall Graduates! -- War on cotton -- Person On Campus, Do you think that CSUMB athletes should receive priority registration because of their athletic standing? -- Nag about this, b!tch about that... -- CSUMB critics should get educated -- Artist Spotlight: Figurative to surreal: art with a message

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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?