By Stefany OlivasBusiness Manager

The newly elected officer team for the Executive Council of Students has big plans for the student body

this year, said Criminal Justice major and E.C.O.S. President Stephen Martos.

Among other projects, the group is planning a fall carnival, a campus clean-up and a few fund-raising events for student scholar-ships, said Martos, who was elected as student-body president by the members of the council during the Summer/Fall term break.

Members and participants of student government look for prob-lems students may be experiencing on campus and also attend differ-ent administrative meetings, such as the Publication Board, Faculty Senate, and Governing Board, in order to stay informed on subjects that may be affecting students.

“We want a presence with all of these organizations to make sure that we’re staying in touch with everything that is

going on that has to do with the students,” said Martos.

Martos encourages all stu-dents, even if they are not interested in becoming an official member, to attend the meetings and talk to the members. He said there are certain people who have been involved with the group for more than a year, but are not official members.

“We want interaction with the students. The opportunities are there to help around campus without actually having to feel like you’re dedicating yourself that much, but you’re still able to help out which is what we really appreci-ate,” said Martos.

The group works hard to coor-dinate with the school to address student concerns — whatever they may be at the time, said Martos.

Members also focus on what they see around campus, but Martos said he wants to hear other individuals’ concerns and make sure they are addressed.

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in-Chief

The Creative Writing: Poetry class may be designed to help begin-ning and advanced poets refine their craft, but what the class really does is help those who take it

become better writers and learners overall, said full-time CHSS instructor Felecia Caton-Garcia.

The class, which cur-rently has openings for a few more students, gives students the opportunity to learn the many forms of poetry while also learn-ing to express themselves in a way that will impact

their writing on a whole, she said.

“I think that all arts are useful to helping other arts. Study some-thing, and it will make you better at whatever else you do,” said Caton-Garcia. “I think that

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Stephen MartosElected position: PresidentCriminal Justice major Stephen Martos said he ran for the position because he has been a member of the group for a long time and wanted the oppor-tunity to take on the responsibility.

“I’ve learned a lot around campus and I want to do more good for the group in general to help the stu-dents. That’s the main focus: to help better our school

— to really hear people’s problems,” said Martos.

Daniel MezaElected position: Vice PresidentBusiness major Daniel Meza had been running for the position of Communications Officer when he was nominated for Vice President. He said that that was when he realized he could make the most impact for the student body in that position.

“I accepted the Vice President nomination because I feel I can lead E.C.O.S. to the next level and engage more students,” said Meza.

Emily SarvisElected position: Administrative Officer Biology major Emily Sarvis said she enjoys being involved with the student organization because it provides many opportunities and lets her meet great people.

“I like knowing that we’re making an effort to help CNM and the community. It’s nice to be a part of something bigger,” said Sarvis.

Levi TurnerElected position: Community Outreach ChairLiberal Arts major Levi Turner said he chose to run for the position of Community Outreach chair because he wanted the opportunity to increase collaboration between student organizations.

“I want to encourage an active and involved campus com-munity,” said Turner.

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Drought By Felecia Caton-GarciaTry to remember: things go wrong in spite of it all.I listen to our daughters singing in the crackling rowsof corn and wonder why I don’t love them more.They move like dark birds, small mouths opento the sky and hungry. All afternoon I listento the highway and watch clouds push down over the hills.I remember your legs, heavy with sleep, lying across mine.I remember when the world was transparent, trembling, allshattering light. I had to grit my teeth against its brilliance.It was nothing like this stillness that makes it difficultto lift my eyes. When I finally do, I see youcarrying the girls over the sharp stones of the creek bed.When they pull at my clothes and lean against my arms,I don’t know what to do and do nothing.

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There is no such thing as illegitimate rape. Rape, whether forcible, coerced or because consent could not be given, is always legitimate.

The simple truth of the matter is that it is easy for a person who has never expe-rienced rape or the threat of rape to talk about what a victim should or should not have done, but in reality, people make good and bad decisions all the time. Bad decisions do not lessen a per-son’s claim of violation.

Asking a victim about clothing choice, number of drinks, relationship status, previous sexual history and other questions to determine the validity of a rape claim is further trauma on top of a nightmarish situation.

It is questions like these, and the subsequent threat of stigmatization, that causes so many vic-tims to remain quiet

about a rape. The men-tality of slut until proven victim has to stop.

If a person claims to have been mugged or threat-ened, that person is treated as a victim of a crime until proven otherwise. No court has ever found a mugger not guilty because the victim should have known better than to walk down a dark alleyway at night. The same respect and dignity should be granted to anyone who reports a rape. They are rape victims until proven otherwise.

Rape is not a political debate; it is not a myth, nor is it a title granted to the few situations in which a whole-some and innocent victim does everything just right, but is still attacked. Rape happens to people from all walks of life, from all gen-ders, sober or high, virginal or promiscuous. Any rape is a legitimate rape.

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Far From HorribleBy Jodie Darrell

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Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company’s pro-duction of “Little Shop of Horrors” at The Box is more than a little entertaining and horror-licious to the bone.

The production of the “Little Shop of Horrors” is the first adult musical for The Box.

“The fans picked “Little Shop of Horrors” and none of the content has been adjusted,” said Doug Montoya, who plays the mind-controlling alien plant Audrey Two.

The play follows the nerdy, awkward and com-pletely lovable Seymour played by registered tudent Easton Douglas in his dis-covery of a sadistic, blood

thirsty plant from outer space while realizing he is madly in love with his fellow employee at Mr. Mushnik’s f lower shop.

Audrey, who is played by registered student and Musical Director for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company, Madi Frost plays his love interest.

The play has been set in the future as opposed to the original production’s set-ting in the 1950’s. Easton Douglas captures Seymour’s innocent attitude down to every last clumsy move. Frost and Easton Douglas convey an adorable puppy love that radiates from the stage and evokes memo-ries of awkward teenage relationships.

Frost’s portrayal of Audrey is dead on all the way down to her high

pitched New York accent. Frost brings her own naïve signature to Audrey. Frost has an amazing voice and shows it off.

Montoya’s portrayal of Audrey Two is comical and entertaining. It can only be described as R&B mixed with horror and humor. Montoya does such an amaz-ing job playing Audrey Two that it’s difficult to be mad at the killer plant.

Mr. Mushnik is played by Easton Douglas’ father Steven Douglas. Steven Douglas’ gruff fatherly vibe mixed well with Easton Douglas’ Seymour. The duo performs musical number

“Mushnik and Son” so enter-tainingly by playing off each other and adding genuine feelings of a parent-child relationship.

Audrey’s boyfriend Orin is played by Cody Slone. It is obvious that Slone is a perfect fit as the laughing gas huffing, self-professed occupational hazard. He makes playing a demented dentist look fun.

The Doo-wop girls played by Danae Otero, registered student Michaela Bateman and Shelby Morgan add wise-talkin’ sass to the play along with vocal styl-ings of a ‘50s girl group with a new age look.

The range of vocals brought to the play by the cast are worthy of the origi-nal Broadway performance. The musical numbers really display the cast’s amaz-ing and strong voices. The musical number “Suddenly Seymour” was particu-larly good because that is where Audrey realizes that Seymour loves her just the way she is.

Frost’s voice is full and rich which contrasts with Easton Douglas’ perfectly. Frost’s musical direc-tion enhances the num-bers, making them punchy and worthy of this great production.

The twisted love story is achieved by the cast and

by Director Kristin Berg incorporating the futuris-tic setting with the original play seamlessly

The Box is not a par-ticularly big theatre, but Little Shop uses the space to its fullest and it does not

compromise the show. The fact that it does only seat 50 people makes itan intimate and personal experience.

Overall, “Little Shop of Horrors” is a smashing success and the show to see this September.

Little Shop of Horrors at the Box TheatreWhen: August 31 — September 16

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. | Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Where:100 Gold Ave. SW, Albuquerque | 505-404-1578

How: For tickets go to: www.theboxabq.com, tickets - $15

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(clock-wise from top) Michaela Bateman as Crystal, Shelby Morgan as Ronette, Easton Douglas as Seymour and Denae Otero as Chiffon hang out with Audrey Two.

August 28 - september 3, 2012 the CNM Chronicle | 5ENTERTAINMENTRasoi: Erratic But Delicious

Weekday Lunch Buffet a ConsistentBy Steve

FyeCopy Chief

There is no short-age of East Indian food in Albuquerque. Some places are terrific; some are not so great. Rasoi Indian Kitchen on Yale near Main campus is a good example of how Indian food should be done. Well, usually.

Rasoi — Hindi for kitchen — has an exten-sive menu with options for nearly everyone. There is the usual Indian fare found in every restaurant in town, but there is a depth to the menu not often found in the strip-mall buffets. Not every place in town has Curried Goat.

The problem at Rasoi is that there seems to be two sets of staff with wildly varying skill. Sometimes there is wonderful service and quick, delicious food. Other times, expect to be kept waiting and to be served food that is signifi-cantly different from what was presented just days before. It must be said that even on the off days, Rasoi’s food is tasty.

What customers expect — and demand — is con-sistency. One place where consistent quality can be found is on Rasoi’s impres-sive buffet. The buffet is beautifully presented in gorgeous copper and brass chafing dishes.

There is typically chicken from the tandoor, the traditional Indian fun-nel-shaped stove, and a selec-tion of savory vegetables.

The other entrees vary by day, but are usually won-derful. Another staple is the saag paneer: spinach and mustard greens with house-made cheese. It has been consistently delicious.

The Curried Goat is earthy and savory, braised slowly in a curry-f lavored broth. The meat falls off

the bones. This is worth the $8.50 for the buffet on its own.

Another favorite is the pakora, vegetable fritters in a chickpea batter. The chunks of vegetables are large and the pakora are best eaten with a knife and fork, but that is worth the extra effort for the lovely f lavor, especially when dipped in the spicy chutney or the cool raita.

The sides are examples of the typical offerings on an Indian buffet, but Rasoi makes each dish special, adding additional vegeta-bles to the dal or boosting the spice in the curried cau-lif lower and potatoes.

The buffet price includes a basket of naan, fresh from the tandoor. Rasoi’s naan is tender and thick, not charred and stiff like the stuff at most buffets.

The interior of the res-taurant is finely done as well. Curtains are hung from the ceiling, breaking up the space to give it a much more intimate feel. The walls are adorned with Indian art and the whole place smells of a spice market. Rasoi offers beer and wine as well as a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

So while the buffet is wonderful and consis-tent, the frugal diner should beware the menu. All items are ala carte. Neither rice nor naan is included with entrees.

The best option is to go to Rasoi during the week for the lunch buffet. Of course, that is really the best advice for any buffet. The restau-rant will have more waitstaff, more cooks and the buffet will be replenished much more quickly so the food is at its freshest.

Rasoi Indian Kitchen is located at 110 Yale Blvd. SE. The restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner daily. For more information, call 268-5327 or visit rasoiabq.com

PHOTOS BY STEVE “MO” FYE | STAFF

(left) A plate from the buffet including (clockwise from left) Curried Goat, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka and Basmati Rice. (center) Murg Mirch Masala. (right, clockwise from left) Chicken Curry, Saag Paneer, Dal with Vegetables, Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Samosa and Vegetable Pakora.

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• Individuals who prefer a par-ticular brand name can look to see if which of the company’s products are made here rather than overseas. The Mr. Clean cleaning supply line, made by Proctor & Gamble, is pro-duced both here and in China. Make the choice to buy the one product made locally, or look to the next name-brand over to see if there is a similar locally made product.

• Online shopping for U.S. made products is very easy. Ebay.com, amazon.com, and overstock.com clearly specify if a product was made in this country.

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“Other issues we need to focus on are just hearing individuals concerns and fol-lowing through with them to make sure that they’re resolved,” said Martos.

In the past, the organization has helped get more motorcycle parking in various Main campus parking lots, hosted safety walks to address lighting and other safety concerns around campus, and collected student, faculty and staff opinions on chang-ing the summer term from 12 weeks to eight weeks. In the term-change survey, the group was able to collect 2,442 opin-ions, said Martos.

“We want students to know that they can bring their prob-lems to us and that we’ll do our best to help them,” said Martos.

Recently an issue was brought to the attention of E.C.O.S. that the Pell Grant

award was being changed from a six-year award to a four-year award. This change is causing many students to lose their aid, even though they have very few classes left to finish their programs. Martos said E.C.O.S. is look-ing for a way to help them pay for the classes they need in order to graduate.

“There are students on the edge of finishing their program who may not be able to do so without just a little more help,” said Martos. “We’re going to find a way to help them.”

Meetings are held every Friday during the term in porta-ble ST-12A, east of Ken Chappy Hall. In order to become an offi-cial member a student must fill out an application and submit two letters of recommenda-tion, one of which has to be from a faculty or staff member. Students can contact Martos at smartos@cnm.edu.

pushing yourself into new ways of understanding, respond-ing to and using language is always going to both deepen and broaden your ability to write in any situation.”

Liberal Arts major Joaquin Johnson Y Lucero said he has taken two classes with Caton-Garcia, including the poetry class.

“She’s an amazing instruc-tor. She gives a lot of herself to her students. Specifically in the poetry class, she helps to open people’s minds. People come into that class thinking it’ll be an easy A or a slack class, but she really pushes people to find something greater in them-selves,” he said.

The classroom became like a small community for Johnson Y Lucero, he said. While receiv-ing critiques is normally a gut-wrenching process, it was fun and helpful to hear what class-mates had to say about his work, he said.

“Having the feedback from the other students and Felecia; they might see something that you wrote in an entirely differ-ent light than where you were you intending it to come from. I think it’s very helpful,” said Johnson Y Lucero.

Caton-Garcia, who is also a published poet and author, said that what she finds most interesting about poetry is the freedom that poets have to write without the pressure found in other writing styles.

“While all the other writ-ers are freaking out about people not reading anymore, poets aren’t because poets don’t make any money. We’re completely un-impacted by the economy. Nobody expects to make money off of poetry. And while that is certainly sad, on the other hand it’s really lib-erating in a consumer culture.

We’re not tied to the dictates of the market — there is no market,” said Caton-Garcia.

It may not be a required class for any degree, but Caton-Garcia said it is a class that will make a difference in the way a person writes and communicates.

“I’m a firm believer in the liberal arts; that people need to be thinking about school always as a place where they become more critical and cre-ative beings. A class should do what this class does — offer students the opportunity to think incredibly hard and to try to access those parts of them-selves that they tend not to talk about,” said Caton-Garcia.

Johnson Y Lucero said that the class definitely made him think hard, which was impor-tant to him. He said that the class made him open up and pay attention to how he was writing.

“It forces you to write in a way you wouldn’t normally. It brings something out that you normally wouldn’t see or find or seek,” said Johnson Y Lucero.

He said that he recom-mends the poetry class to any student who wants to learn about self-expression, writing or communication. He said Caton-Garcia is an incredible instructor.

“I recommend taking any class with Felecia — she’s an amazing person. She’ll definitely push you,” he said.

The Creative Writing Poetry class meets every Wednesday evening in the Michael J. Glennon building at the Westside campus from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. There are ten spots available as of this printing. The class’ CRN is 77105.

“Poetry is not for cow-ards. You have to be impeccably honest with yourself if you want to write good poetry. If you’re willing to be brave, it’s a great class to take,” said Caton-Garcia.

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8 | the CNM Chronicle August 28 - september 3, 2012FEATURE

By Stefany OlivasBusiness Manager

Many students, fac-ulty and staff com-mute to CNM by means of alterna-

tive transportation. Bicycling is one of the many ways people choose to travel because it saves money and reduces pol-lution in the environment — now it is a lifestyle.

Liberal Arts major Jacob Hollenbeck has been riding his bike since he was ten years old and said he often rides his bike as a hobby and looks for places to take pictures.

He said bicycles are simple devices and things are usually very easy to fix when some-thing malfunctions.

“You don’t need to be a mechanical engineering stu-dent to understand how it works and understand how to fix things if something goes wrong,” said Hollenbeck.

He said the idea that people need a car to get around Albuquerque is a misconception. There are trails throughout the city that can be used to get any-where without trouble.

“Our transit system has improved tenfold from what it used to be. Why do you need a 3,000 pound car that can seat five and luggage to take you to work?” said Hollenbeck.

Another common miscon-ception is that bicycling is an

expensive hobby and a cyclist is always the person wearing tight spandex while riding, said Hollenbeck. He said he does not want people to dismiss cycling because they think there is a cer-tain way to do it.

“You need the bicycle and you need you. And a fair sense of how to use it. Some people do and they find that more com-fortable or aerodynamic. The cycle community is supposed to save money and it’s supposed to save energy,” said Hollenbeck.

For individuals who prefer a bicycle with gears, Hollenbeck said bicycles with hub gears work best because the chain is protected and they are lower maintenance.

He also recommends using utility bicycles which come with hub gears or a single speed and are used widely in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

“They’re sturdy old steel things that put you in an upright position riding them. You can carry everything,” said Hollenbeck.

He said he encourages individuals to ask other cyclists what they know about cycling or fixing their own bikes.

“They’ll be happy to show you. There is a lot of community among the cyclists in this town,” said Hollenbeck.

For more information on the city ordinance and for a map of Albuquerque bike trails, visit cabq.gov.

Alternative Transportation Bicycling

S p e c i a l S e r i e s

Wire hanger

If a chain or brake cable breaks, a piece of cut wire from a hanger can provide a tempo-rary quick fix by reconnect-ing the two broken ends back together. The trick works espe-cially well on simpler gear sys-tems, such as a single speed bike.

“You’d be surprised how many things on a bicycle you can fix with a piece of coat hanger if it comes down to it,” said Hollenbeck.

Wheels

A wheel with a slight wobble can be adjusted with a wrench to tighten or loosen the casing that connects the spoke to the wheel. Turn the bike upside down. Look the tire straight on, turn the wheel and observe the direction it wobbles.

If it wobbles left, turn the bolt to the right. If it wobbles to the right, turn the spoke to the left. Turn the

wheel after each slight adjust-ment to observe the changes.

“If you’re riding the bicycle and the wheel is bumping into the brake pads and it’s annoying, the spokes have a spare case. In a pinch you can turn your spokes with a wrench and straighten the wheel,” said Hollenbeck.

Changing a tube

Know what size of tube the bike requires and be able to describe what the air valve looks like. The tube dimen-sions are printed on every tube. For example: 26” x 2.1”.

The type of valve and the tube size will vary slightly depending on the width and circumference of the rim.

Hollenbeck also recom-mends having a roll of tire tape, which can be bought separately. Tire tape sits between the tube and the tire to help prevent punctures.

The use of a screwdriver to remove the tire is not rec-ommended and a small plastic tire tool can be purchased for

proper tube maintenance. “Never use a screwdriver

because you’ll mess your tube up when you put it back together again,” said Hollenbeck.

Adjusting brakes

Brakes must be in the best possible condi-tion. Brakes that do not work well are often just not adjusted properly.

Hollenbeck said that sometimes, when the brake is squeezed, the pads do not make full contact with the tire because the cable is too long and needs to be shortened.

“You’re going to want the brakes to be in tip-top shape. Obviously, if something gets in front of you, you want to stop. You don’t want to hit things. Always have your brakes prop-erly maintained, properly adjusted,” said Hollenbeck.

Helmet

Wearing a helmet is not required by law, but Hollenbeck said it should be. The majority

of fatal bicycle accidents involve head injuries. He recommends getting a helmet that has a for-ward lip to better protect the front and back of the head.

“A lot of times you can get your tire in a storm sewer…and you’re going to go head first into a curb and a helmet can really protect you in the event that that happens. A helmet is a must,” said Hollenbeck.

Lights

Having lights is a legal requirement to ride after dark in the city of Albuquerque. Hollenbeck runs his lights steady, instead of flash-ing, because he said a blink-ing light can be deceiving to approaching drivers.

“It is just common sense. People are not going to see you very well. Especially if I’m wearing dark clothing, my helmet is black so I just have lights on it. I light it up and people see me. You have to have lights,” said Hollenbeck.

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Knowing The BasicsJacob Hollenbeck gave the CNM Chronicle basic tips on bicycle

repair and maintenance everyone should know.

Tools to keep on hand:

Metric Allen wrenches, adjustable wrench, wire cutters and pliersIn order to perform basic maintenance on a bicycle, Hollenbeck recommends a few basic tools, many of which can be carried in a bag while cycling.

“A lot of folks want to carry around a lot of complex little tool kits with them, and that’s fine. I personally can’t afford those,” said Hollenbeck. Hollenbeck uses an adjustable wrench to take the wheel off his bike when he needs to change a f lat, or take his seat off the bike when leaving it locked up in public for a long period of time.

“Sometimes you may want to take your seat with you, because if you leave it chained up long enough, people might want to jack your seat,” said Hollenbeck.He carries two sizes of metric Allen wrenches with him to adjust the brakes where they tighten onto the wheel and to loosen the handlebars if they need to be aligned.

“Almost all bicycle parts, all the bolts that use these Allen wrenches, are metric. They’re not standard,” said Hollenbeck.

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Hollenbeck demonstrates the proper care and maintenence of a bicycle.