https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/236fbc1077f148365621bcd7f21603a8.pdf bcdf38e23f705e1bd20d11f3e628a6a1 PDF Text Text Today's Weaiher Internationally acclaimed play,1Vagina Monologues'at CSUSM Find out when. page 8 S t. Patty's Day origins and local hot spots Find out what the future holds in the new weekly horoscope page 7 pages CALIFORNIA P ride STATE UNIWSMSiW SAN FIRST COPY FREE 25 cents each additional MARCOS VOL.XI NO.22 T UESDAY, M A R C H 1 6,2004 www.csusm.edu/pride Mosdy Sunny 74 0 High 57 ° Low Waves: 2-3 ft Water temp: 57 ° Student Health Services requests fee increase ASI candidates running unopposed By ZELYNDA SMITH Pride StaflFWriler By SARAH CARUN& ERICMBRCADO PiiieStaffWMters Of the eighteen positions on the ballot for the upcoming Associated Students Inc. (ASI) election, five positions are empty, as in no one is running, and of the candidates running, none of them have any opposition, The election is to be held Monday, March 22, with polls opening at 8 a.m., through March 25, polls closing at 5 p.m. Along with electing ASI representatives, voters will also see on the ballot two referendum^; student health facilities fee increase and student health services fee increase. Only one candidate is running for each position in this election« Campaign advertising Erin Dalman, corporate secretary and VP of communication for ASI, organized advertisements through The Pride, bulletin boards on campus, In-the-Loop and on the dougar Channel, making it aware to students that ASI elections were in the not so distant future. According to Crystal Folk, vice president of finance, ASI spent a rough estimate of about $100 toward advertisement in The Pride, flyers, and posters through Student Residential Life. . ' Information, advertising and all forms were made . available approximately three weeks prior to candidates turning in applications. Applications were due to ASI by March 2, by 5 pint The next day the applications were reviewed by the election committee for grade and eligibility requirements* Write-In candidates "People are encouraged to run as write-in candidates," Dalman said. She said that it is unfortunate only one student is running for each position and that this is an opportunity for students to have not only a choice, but also a voice. A write-in candidate is any student that does not turn in an ASI application, but chooses to campaign for a position, and then has voters manually type in their name on the ballot. The option of being a write-in candidate is not advertised on any of ASI's posters or flyers. However, Dalman explained that information will be posted In-The-Loop, The Cougar Channel and in students clubs, soon. See ELECTION, page 2 CSUSM's Student Health Services is currently in a tug-of-war with rising health care costs and a limited budget. This predicament leaves SHS no choice but to turn the student population for more funding. However, the student body has the right to vote for or against the increased funding, so knowing your money's potential may help you decide which way you will vote. In a recent interview, director of Student Health Services Dr. Karen Nicholson addressed what each part of the budget is paying for and why the assistance is so imperative. "(The budget) consists of two pots," she said. "The allowed state budget pays for my salary and a small part of operations. Everything else, (such as) services, pharmaceuticals...is paid by student fees." The reason SHS is requesting fee increases is that student enrollment is See FEE INCREASE, page 3 Budget cuts to hit College of Education part 2 of 2 By KYLE OTTO Pride StaffWriter In lieu of developing budget concerns, CSUSM college of education officials recently extended a message of hope to students, that their interests are of the highest priority in recent and upcoming talks regarding departmental funding cuts. Photos by Tom Pfingsten/77z<? Pride Pharmicist Jospeh Jacob counts pills in the Student Health S ervices pharmacy, Any prescription written by the clinic's doctors can be filled there. As explained in part 1 of this story, instructors will be taking reductions in travel allocations, and will be diminishing more resilient programs, in an effort to protect fee increases and the instructional quality available to students. Additionally, state Superintendent of Education Jack O'Connell sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger urging that the proposed 40 percent graduate fee increase not apply to credential students, "because of the importance of having a qualified pool of students in the state," said Dean M. Stephen Lilly of the college of education. See BUDGET CUTS, page 3 Dean Lilly Resigns By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Steve Lilly announced last week that he will be stepping down as dean of the College of Education. Lilly has served at CSUSM for fourteen years after being hired in 1990 as the founding dean of the college of education. Following closely on the heels of the Karen Haynes' appointment as the new president of CSUSM, this change in leadership has again made headlines as school district administrators across San Diego County struggle to make sense of the drastic changes under way in California's educational system. Officials at CSUSM have decided to appoint Mark Baldwin as interim dean. A professor at CSUSM since 1995, Baldwin will serve for a year beginning on July 1, when Lilly's resignation takes effect. Yellow Ribbon Club uses ice cream to increase suicide awareness Fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery designed to boost club's status on campus. See story on page 2. Left: « 4.19 mm » it m Q at 7.99 ur mm mm it Ultimate Buck* Chris Sanchez, head of the Yellow Ribbon Club, scoops ice c ream at Cold Stone. Photos by Tom Pfingsten/Tfte Pride Above: Volunteer Tania Schroeder peels a cone out of a waffle-maker at Cold Stone C reamery on Thursday. Proceeds raised during last week's fundraiser will be used to increase awareness of suicide prevention on campus. �NEWS 2 Tuesday, March 16,2004 Editorial Staff leadership. John Gehris, excutive vice president, who is running for the same position he from page 1 holds currently, said, "For me, personally running, it's good that nobody is running, Expert opinion r te^Lise But, Political science professor, Slacy Beavers, ^ ^ ^ b s speak volumes t ^ i . s e e j h ^ few said travesty is that P tk^jmc^im t t o t e p r ^ ^ N ^ i in students have no need t o discuss or debate « g i v i n g for their p M t i t e in s cho!ai^lfts| i s s u e s ; ^ | ^ ^ t h the lack of opposition. The ASI president receives $7,999 dollars,1 Gehris M better What is particularly discerning is that we are board o fdkeeitó -receiv^y$S3^ MLof a d ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ K ^ ^ H d a t e s , in the mMbi oif budget shortages, and, "one p i l a r s each tt the time coming up, than would hope that the students w o u m ^ i ^ ^ B receive $800 dollars annually. in v i g ^ ^ ^ H ^ e ^ t a M t e w to best protect candidate^ a si student interests ^ wiffaia ^ he u aimsity^ rójte A sí H I M eo e B eav^^^^&iii^l^^fliai is no %-to-date ^ ^ ^ f f ^ ^ ^ l ^ ^ ^ H r P Pl decide p o s s i b i l ^ ^ i ^ ; ^ ^ ^ few^^fe^to^ '^^regai^n^^^^ife^^es. BBBBB^^ running i ^ ^ l ^ l ^ u l d be viewed m "The A É 4 p S ^ ^ ^ ^ p r o c e s s of trying |B p P f e w ^ H t said. students not deling that ASI can or does tó increase i he'^^Kships, and it hasn't i \nd it really is a labor of love." Gehris make a difference on campus. She did been approved, so until it is approved, explained that when student leaders first say, however, that the students should or disapproved, it will stay at what it is begin with their tasks in office, if it isn't be asked themselves why they are not currently," Folk said. "Since it needs as rewarding personally to the student, it more involved with student government. approval from President Haynes, we can't explains why advertising the exact dollar Beavers said that it will not be a "rigged" have g ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ t e n i n g for a scholarship ^ n g ^ ^ ^ ^ p "you don't want people election- in that candidates are not being that's not even valid." However, Folk; did Ho tore who are expecting to make banned from running. The choices (or lack explain thai if the Increase does not go ^ i ^ ^ ^ ^ H H R i e compensation is good, of choices), are the result of free will on through candidates could expect to receive that is not what you want in a the part of those within the pool of eligible the current scholarship amounts already in st^j^fcaden ^ candidates, i.e., ASI students; Beavers p l a i ^ ^ ^ ® f^^m Gehris s a f W s t people who get jobs in explained further that voters are frequently Students can expect the n ^ ^ ^ ^ p s , A ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B r k more hours than they unhappy with their options, even when they the exact amount each ASI a r^^^^Bompensated for, and that these have multiple candidates from whom to rec||ves,to1be i ^ l a b l e s ometii^^^^the r e ^ ^ ^ ^ B ^ e s begin to love the actual choose. eleetfeb¿;: í í ;; ^ m i ^ ^ ^ ^ L S I , "Get to actually realize, hey "Here, anyone who is unhappy with the I'm a I'm a student advocate, lack of options is free to do something about a n ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H my ass off to make sure that simply by standing for office him or Manal ¥áíáímt, junior, biology major s tudent n ^ & a r e being met," Gehris said. herself," Beavers said. with a minor in political science, i s the " W h e t h ^ ^ g ^ ^ ^ O ^ put the money presidential candidate running unopposed ^out there it's debatable," Scholarships^ ; t h i s y e a r o I - p 11 WWÉ^¥¿á fcehris made a right ASI "I do wiÉto l had anfbpponent, because A oice, by f ^ i g T O ^ ^ ^ p h e r e , and at the money to c ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ t w A ? WM then I 0 á people feallywant ¿ ^bae time- f w ^ ® s o r t of forced," the time t ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ S l l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ K me in o ffice" Yamout said. "And thatlney""referring to^ the scholarships Scholarship money information was not |aren't j u i í ' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ n o b o d y which a ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B e r review for mentioned on any of the advertisements ¡^lse is r u n n i n g ^ ^ l l p J S ^ f l ^ l ' ? ^ ^ ^ , approval b y ft^Bni^s^&fe'esident. because, to do it f m \| | She came to CSUSM on a track and field ^ Y a m o u i ^ i paif Of thej eason no one is more t hm P ^ ^ ^ ^ c n t w e ^ Dalman and cross-country scholarship, and spent - ^posing members said, "And the financial incentives are not ! l | t semester interning for congressional ASI ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B t i n g , because, comparattefo i ^ikpitt to,** of the ninth ft^Dple froln ASI run fm ASI." Another Folk said she did not think that ASI ^ f c i c t in Oakland, in Washington D*C reason Yamout said is due to the fact that, has ¡jgft year, Yamout was president of the "So many don't have financial incentives in running for student largest student organization cm campus« p h e to b e ^ i i ^ N ^ ^ ^ M & l , ' ' however, "I goverMle^f|H^®&K':5She also said AS! ^ Progressive Activist Network (PAN), work fulltiine, biathave de<iided to make this does not necessarily want students to run being her main experience with on-campus choice." for office primarily for monetat^ reasons, rather that they are motivated i n ASI and want to make a change. Folk said, "Yes, I think it is important for the students to know," what the finampd ELECTION Writers Editors-in-chief Natalie Barham Elizabeth Baldwin ChadSpinks Jonathan Rodley Danielle Boldt Design & Kevin Brabec • . 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R ancho S anta F e R o a 4 Suite S 3blockssoidliof78 •• Urn IHPllTANT JNFl •• birthdioice.net L&mm Yellow Ribbon Club M ind the stone' By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride News Editor As one of Cal State San Marcos' newest on-campus organizations, the Yellow Ribbon Club hosted a fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery last Thursday in an effort to raise money and bolster awareness of suicide among students at CSUSM. "We want people to be aware that suicide exists, and that we should be more open about suicide, instead of pushing it aside and hiding it," said Chris Sanchez, head of CSUSM's Yellow Ribbon chapter. The Yellow Ribbon program, which now operates on high school and college campuses across the United States, was started by the Emee family, whose son Michael committed suicide. At CSUSM, the club hopes to raise awareness by sponsoring campus events with speakers, Sanchez said. They also hope to purchase a banner soon, since many students are still unaware of the club's existence. The Cold Stone fundraiser was designed to aid a tight budget, while allowing Yellow Ribbon volunteers the chance to work "behind the stone." "It's a lot of fun," said volunteer Tanja Schroeder, working alongside Sanchez and Lindsay Hilz. "I've only been here for half an hour and I've already been making cones and s tuff... And the ones that I burn, Lindsay and I eat them." WANTED SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! $1:Q.Wf$16.GÌ ger iiPIWPlAl hour c all ( 7é0> 7 4 4 - S W I M ? �NEWS THE PRIDE BUDGET CUTS Tuesday, March 16,2004 3 In a February 11 interview, the college representative for the Budget and Long Range Planning Committee, and mathematics education professor, Dr. Tom Bennett adamantly expressed his wish for "students to understand that the faculty really is supporting their situation." Bennett recently revealed a document previously kept in confidence to evade outside politicking that might corrupt good decision making. The text primarily outlined two principles unanimously agreed upon at a December 15 University Planning The latter of these two concessions provides for new programs and expansion of current offerings, in order to meet the needs of the community, according to Bennett's delineation. Bennett emphasized that, despite budget bickering, "There's still a central focus on preserving what's best for students. I 'm really happy to see that, because that's not always the way things run — because the students are not always at the table. Everybody's here for the right reason. The students' best interests are really at the table." He furthermore conveyed, "I can't think of anybody at any of the meetings that I've been to that stood in any opposition at all. If they're here I hope that they go. "It's very heartening to hear the way things are going, even in bad times," Bennett added. Lilly seconded this notion, saying that, "The good times always end and the bad times always end, and probably the most important thing is to keep our morale up at all times, keeping our focus. I 'm confident that this school cares about the students and both quality and access of instruction for students the most." Bennett voiced his own encouragement regarding his role as an educator, saying, "I know that I can have a real impact as a teacher. Because of your position on campus, you can have a real impact on the community." FEE INCREASE f rom page 1 Council meeting last year. The two priorities highlighted "ideals that were really held onto firmly as ideals that need to be put above all others," according to Bennett, and were recommended to the University Budget Committee: 1. "The highest campus priority is to provide quality instructional experiences that allow students to proceed at their preferred pace towards degree completion. This priority means providing enough in-class sections and other instructional offerings to meet student needs." 2. "Implement the Academic Blueprint at least in part through the establishment of creative partnerships to provide external and community support." In addition, SHS would also be able to offer dental and optometry screenings, but not treatment. Improvements would also be made in orthopedic services and disease prevention. Any excess in collected funds would also go toward current employees' benefits plan. SHS has devised other strategies for raising money other than targeting students, Nicholson said. "We are in the process of obtaining (a state funded program) called Family Pack." The program would offer STD screening and family planning programs. "This wouldn't just be for women, but for men as well," she said. The vote on the proposed Health Services fee increase will take place March 22-25. SHS sympathizes with the value of student dollars, especially with the recent increase in tuition, prompting their decision to let students decide with a vote whether to pay an increased health services fee. from page 1 dwindling. While CSUSM estimated the number of full-time enrollment (FTE) to be 6,643 in fall of 2004, the actual FTE was only 5,804. This leaves the student health department short $29,365, with students paying $35 per semester. To appropriate the shortage, SHS has requested students to vote on increasing the health fee from $35 to $50 starting next semester. "The funds would first stabilize what we are already doing," Dr. Nicholson said. "Then we would be able to offer an increase in our hours of operations for our psychiatry department," which she said was in high demand. Nicholson continued, "We would also be able to offer pharmacy hours during the same time (as the clinic)." 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Aimee Bradley, 5:10.66. 0 5.58.12. Aimee Bradley, 5: 10.66. 3,000- 7. AnneMarie Byrne, 10: 46.64. 1 00-1. Billy Walker, 11.09 sec100 M HURDLES- 3. Meggie onds. 4. Kyle Leavy, 11.23. 6. Yanta Afenir, 15.25. 5. Talia Chatterfield, Morrow, 11.48. 15.66. 200- 2. Billy Walker, 22.49. 400 M HURDLES- 7. Abril 6. Kyle Leavy, 22.77. 8. Yanta Jimenez, 1:10.43. Morrow, 23.87. 3,000 M STEEPLE CHASE- 4. 400- 8. Billy Walker, 56.51. Rachel Osborn, 13:04.00 800- 7. Tim Irwin, 2:01.65. 11. 4x400 RELAY- 7. CSUSM, Nick Tyerman, 2:11.60. 4:13.37 (Aimee Bradley, Abril 1,500- 1. Mike Shannon, 4:07.11. Jimenez, Camille Wilborn, Ashleigh 5,000- 1. Dan Lyon, 14:56.86. 2. Davis). Robby McClendon, 14:57.45. LONG JUMP- 9. Samantha Bar400 M HURDLES- 4. Matt bour, 4.56 M. Curran, 58.52. SHOT PUT- 3. Victoria Cuilla, 3,000 M STEEPLE CHASE- 2. 9.74 M. Nick Tyerman, 10:18.00. 3. Brent DISCUS- 4. Samantha Barbour, Varga, 10:27.00. 23.32 M. 4x100 RELAY- 3. CSUSM, 43.21 JAVELIN- 5. Victoria Cuilla, (Matt Curran, Yanta Morrow, Billy 28.65 M. 7. Samantha Barbour, Walker, Kyle Leavy) 23.57 M. 4x400 RELAY- 4. CSUSM, 3: 33.95 (Matt Curran, Kyle Leavy, Tim Irwin, Mike Shannon). March 9 at Chico SHOT PUT- 5. Ryan Russel, Women - 2nd Place 10.85 M. Stephanie Segura 78-74-152 1st DISCUS- 5. Ryan Russel, 37.36 Jennell French. 74-81-155 3ed M. Kyle Safford.. 89-75-164 10th Women - 5th Place ErinThys 79-87-166 13th 100- 11. Katrena Robinson, 13.55. 93-90-183 26th 2 00-14. Katrena Robinson, 28.40. Beth Harold March 13 at San Diego (All race distances in meters) (San Marcos students only) Men - 5th Place THE PRIDE BRIEFS Intramural basketball goes to championships Ahh... Spring Sports that once playoff hockey comes around, everyone will realize how great it really is The top two teams and the differing sides will come to terms to of CSUSM's intramukeep the sport around. ral basketball league As the season turns to spring, an anticipaThe beginning of April gives us the NHL traveled to Arizona tory feeling comes with the shift. No, it's playoffs, and in the end of April we get the March 4 to compete in not the final episode of "Friends," but the National Basketball Association (NBA) the National Intramumost exciting part of the year for sports is playoffs. ral Recreational Sports about to commence. The NBA playoffs have produced some Association western Recently, negative issues such as ste- of the greatest pictures in sports history regional championroid abuse and overpaid superstars have ranging from a Michael Jordan fade away ships. dominated the sports pages, much as "The shot to win an NBA title, to Robert Horry The team's record Passion for the Christ" has dominated the hitting buzzer beating three pointers. Here was 1-2, which elimiGOLF box office. Even I am guilty of this, having in Southern California we have one of the nated them in the first devoted my words to those negatives greatest dynasties in NBA history with the round. issues, and not discussing some of the more Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are enterpositive topics in the sports world. taining not only because they are perennial ASI surf team Spring time always brings a feeling of winners, but because they are the TV soap will compete in hope in sports, which results in positive opera of the NBA. The Lakers and their discussion. The four major sports, base- fans are hoping to win a fourth NBA title state champi15. Talia Chatterfield, 28.61. March 2 at Bonsall ball, football, basketball and hockey, are out of the last five years. 400- 9. Ashleigh Davis, 1:01.76. onship at San Men - 2nd Place engulfed in the season of hope during this All the previously mentioned events 800- 9. Camille Wilborn, 2:29.87. Cory Scoggin 70-75-77-222 10th time of year. Onofre state 10 Kristina Hill 2:29.94. 14. Aimee pale in comparison to the greatest competiBrett Dolch 73-72-77-222 10th San Diego baseball fans are more hopeful tion in sports called the NCAA basketball Bradley, 2:33.49. Rob Keller. .77-74-72-223 14th beach March 1,500- 9. AnneMarie Byrne, 5: than usual for the start of the 2004 season; tournament. Most know this competition as Ryan Axlund 73-79-72-224 18th 0 5.58.12. Aimee Bradley, 5:10.66. 2 0,21. Joe Rathburn 82-74-83-239 70th the Padres will be playing in the new Petco March Madness or The Big Dance because Park. Fans also expect a winning team this tournament can get down right crazy at LUNCH#you need i t q u i c k , afterfivelong years of losing. Enthusiasm times. shown by Padres fans was seen February Most college teams just hope to make -* h e a i thy, - and 27, when tickets being sold for the home the tourney; 65 teams are chosen to play in opener went faster than most acceptance the tournament through a selection process ./: good speeches at the Oscars. of automatic bids by winning conference The new ball park is located in down- tournaments, and by performance during town San Diego near the convention center the regular season. and Gaslamp District. It is definitely worth The 65 teams are cut to 32_ after the a trip to see the renovated downtown San first round, then after the second round Diego area. the teams are sliced to a field of 16 that is On April 24 in New York, the National called the, sweet 16. Reaching the sweet 16 Korean cuisine in a bistro setting. Serving lunch,dinner,coffee, Football League (NFL) looks to the future. is keen, but getting to the elite 8 is great. dessert, beer, wine. S tudent ID=FREE D rink w ith p u r c h a s e . The NFL draft is where football teams look However, the teams that reach the final 4 for the next superstar in the making. The 1158 W San Marcos Blvd. bv Edwards Theater <760)744-9933 are adored. After the final 4, come the last draft gives last place teams a ray of hope for two games where the teams are given their the future, and for great teams it solidifies due. 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So, I ask you, the readers of The Pride, what do you want to know? What are our stories missing or not covering in enough depth? These are important questions that I hope will spark thoughtful responses. My e-mail is dolan005@csusm.edu. Thank you to all who contacted me this week with thoughtful insights and comments. Last week was a good week for reader comments on The Pride. I received a lot of positive feedback regarding the special travel issue. One person commented to me that this edition of The Pride marked the first time that she had read an entire issue from front to back without skipping any story. I felt reluctantly pleased by the statement and, of course, encouraged her to read more of The Pride on other weeks as well. A more specific idea that I got from my friend above was that she was interested in the content of this special issue. Indeed, that is something I want to explore in more detail; _ •V I am always curious as to what our Corrections for VOL. XI No. 21 readers want to read in The Pride. This The photo accompanying die article week, I received several e-mails regarding our content. It appears, from what I was "Sprechen sie Deutsch" was incorrectly able to gather, that many of the stories in attributed to Sarah Carlin. The photo is The Pride are accepted as pertinent and actually courtesy of Craig Thompson. The articl^'Holiday for Humanity" was informative, but there is still more that rticl^"j|o|[day written by Pride Staff Writer Eric Mercado Matilda recognizing the misspelled word on the computer screen in the written form not l or Freed. that is the achievement Matilda's Apache language has a strong oral tradition. As Clarification The article "Guatemalan adventures," such, Matilda, whofluentlyspeaks, reads, originally run in the February 10 edition of and writes English, was making the conThe Pride, requires a clarification of some nection of the spoken Apache word to the written form of that same word. of the information contained within. There was never an intention to portray The eleventh paragraph on page 6 of the paper ends with the statement "Until Matilda as unable or incapable ofthe ability then Matilda had never been able to read to read or write. Nor was the questionable or write." This statement has been inter- statement designed to suggest that Matilda preted as meaning to suggest that Matilda was not capable of speaking, reading or could not read or write without exception. writing English. Rather, the statement in This, however, was not the intent of this question has its meaning in highlighting the connection that Matilda made between statement After checking the facts with the writer, the oral Apache language and the written Ashley Renzy, and Professor Jule Gomez form of that same language. de Garcia, I have collected the information The Pride apologizes for this inaccuracy necessary to clarify this statement and to and any coniusion or inconvenience it clear any misinteipretation of its intent. might have caused. The statement is a bit ambiguous, but its meaning is based on Matilda's ability Editor's Note: We will print to read and write the indigenous Apache language that she expertly speaks. In the letters to the editor next week. context of the paragraph in the article, it is j Encouraging more Write-in student candidates for ASI Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is getting ready to hold their annual election for student government officers for the next school year. To advertise the need for candidates for the election, ASI printed up flyers and posters with the slogan, "Go For It." The result of this highly motivating slogan is an election where not one of the candidate positions is being contested. "We tried to encourage students. It's unfortunate that the student body doesn't care," said Erin Dalman, ASI vice president of communication. We do not agree with Ms. Dalman, we think that people need to be convinced with passion and reason to get involved to do something. Student government was all about free hamburgers and enthralling speeches by Eric Roper to get students riled up about voting for various California propositions. Mr. Roper, where is our hamburger and speech to get us excited about participating in our own campus government? We want to encourage all students at CSUSM to run for student government. In case you have not seen the announcement on ASI's website regarding "write-in" candidates, it is not too late for new candidates to join the race. There are so many great benefits and Photos by Elizabeth Baldwin/777e Pride A S I s pent a pproximately $ 100 p rinting a nd f p lacing t hese a d v e r t i s e m e n t s a ll o ver c a m p u s . D o t hese p osters r eally c onvey t he b enefits a nd i ncentives f or b eing a n e lectied o fficer o n A S I ? incentives to ASI that we think the "Go For It" slogan just doesn't make the grade. First of all, board members get paid. Yes, students are awarded scholarship money for all elected offices. ASI officers receive a minimum scholarship of $7,999 for president, $6,290 for vice presidents and $800 for representatives. Crystal Folk, ASI vice president of finance, explained why ASI did not put the scholarship information on advertising posters, "We didn't want people to do it just for the money." Well we want students to run for the money. We want a student who has lots of ideas, ambition and passion, but just can't seem to spare any time because of his or her part-time job at The Gap. Now he or she has a great opportunity to quit that job and can finally make time to work on making a difference at CSUSM. Associated Students, Inc. offers students a wonderful opportunity to facilitate campus life at CSUSM. You get a chance to coordinate functions, including the annual masquerade ball and schedule famous people to speak on campus, just to name a few. The best incentive for being an elected officer is having an excellent experience to put on your resume. Another great incentive of being an ASI officer is having an office to hang out in on campus. And if you are elected president or vice president, you get your very own personal office on campus. Just image ... No more computer labs. No more using your car as your locker. Not even all your professors have this luxury. Please become a write-in candidate. Do not let these few people get all these benefits without doing some work for it. �Tüesday T March 16,2004 7 V/ a yynrTlT A K I i l T l THE PRIDE 6 Film c lass w orking w ith t he c ommunity In the corner of ARTS 340, the video lab at CSUSM, there's a beaten down blue couch that nobody is sitting in, and a funky painted table stacked with magazines that nobody is reading. That's because the students from Visual Arts (VSAR) 306 are too busy editing footage for their projects to think about lounging around. VSAR 306, video in the community, is an entry level class offered every spring that gives students the opportunity to learn about video production while working within the community. The class is separated into groups and assigned a community partner, who they then collaborate with to develop video projects significant to that community. Kristine Diekman, chair of visual and performing arts, who teaches the class, said that video in the community "makes a nice bridge between San Marcos and the community." While it teaches students about video production, Diekman said, it also benefits "people who need help in some way," and it helps "the community members get something done" that they might not be able to otherwise. Matt Forsyth, a junior with an AA in internet and multimedia, is part of the group working with Girls Incorporated, Matt F orsyth e f ilm roject on of A a national, non-profit Forsyth is part ditsahis ntiy pevel V isualon nd t he Macintosh c omputer labs in t heith rts Building. of n e l a P erforming A rts c lass t hat w orks w t he organization whose mis- c o m m u n i t y o n v i d e o p r o j e c t s . Photo by Michelle \t\*rtelThe Pride sion is to inspire "all girls munity, VSAR 306 offers real-world expe- working in collaboration with graduates to be strong, smart and bold." rience. from the literature and writing department Forsyth and his group are documenting Rachael Rathbun, a junior majoring in at CSUSM and the YMCA Earth Service Vista High School girls belonging to the club "Latinas y Que," as they learn chore- arts and technology, who is involved with Corps. Seventh and eighth graders from the ography for an airband performance. The "Latinas Y Que," enjoys getting to "play YMCA are taken to Daly Ranch in Escondido, and there they explore the ranch and CSUSM dance department is also helping with the cameras," she said. Although Rathbun has experience in still also become involved in the writing prothe girls choreograph their routine. "By us being there and shooting, (it) photography, she said that she "didn't know cess. When the group went to shoot, the kids helps them to get over performing in front about cameras or microphones." VSAR of people," Forsyth said. "It's really cool 306 gave her the opportunity to learn about were energetic, Atherton said, and he wonto be a part of something where you see filming, while also getting a sense of the dered if they would be able to sit still and participate in the writing activity later on, them grow. It's becoming a very rewarding girls' personalities and enthusiasm. Rathbun said that, at first, working with which involved writing poetry. "The poems semester." The other communities that groups are so many people was "overwhelming." were incredible," Atherton said. The most exciting part of the class, Atherpartnered with include the San Pasqual "There's a wide range of ideas but my speton said, is ' the almost fly-by-the-seat-ofReservation, Even Start, Lifeline, a social cific group is awesome," she said. She added, "Most people who do this your-pants" feeling that ' lets you expand service organization in Vista, Media Art and lets you use your creativity." He also Center, San Diego, and the Solana Beach want to be here." Brad Atherton, a student with back- said that planning is critical as well. Recycling Center. Aside from being involved in the com- ground in video production, is in a group 's Day origins places to celebrate on this side of the * By LORIANN SAMANO Pride Staff Writer In the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, you could go to Zip and Zack's for some green beer, the corn beef and cabbage or just to check out a band. In other parts of the world, however, there are other exciting ways to celebrate St. Patty's day. In Ireland, there is a week long celebration of parades and parties, and one might also expect to experience the excitement in Boston, where many Irish descendants will be drinking it up, and enjoying the city's festivities of decorative floats and other funfilledevents. In honor of St. Patrick, here's something to think about while enjoying a green beer and hanging out with your friends: Why is this the day people wear green and partake in liquid pleasures? St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland and was born in Wales about AD 385. At the age of sixteen, he was captured by marauders who kept him captive. While enslaved, he grew closer to God, and after six years of enslavement, he escaped and years later joined a monastery for a period of twelve years. During his years in the monastery, he decided his calling was to convert the pagans, of Ireland, to Christianity. It was not an easy task since his superiors appointed St. Palladius to Ireland, and two years later Patrick, having adopted this as his Christian name, was appointed as second bishop to Ireland, and St. Palladius was transferred to Scotland. Although Patrick was successful at winning converts, the Celtic druids did not agree with him and locked him up several times. He escaped several times. He traveled throughout Ireland establishing monasteries across the country; as well as schools and churches that would aid in the conversion of the Irish country to Christianity. St. Patrick's mission lasted for thirty years before he retired and then died on March 17 in AD 461. That's the day we all know as St. Patrick's Day and have celebrated ever since. There is also some interesting folk lore to chat about being that St. Patrick was believed to raise the dead, oooh. There is also a rumor that people said he drove all the snakes from Ireland, however, no snakes were ever native to Ireland; snakes might have been spoken of to symbolize the conversions of the pagans to Christianity. There's also the leprechaun; that if one startled him, he would take you to a pot of gold. Then there's the fact that corn beef and cabbage was not a traditional dish in Ireland, but only traditional to the Irish immigrants who came to America and could only afford this type of food, which then became an American Irish dish. And then there's the shamrock. St. Patrick was said to have used this symbol to explain the holy trinity to his followers. He used the three-leafed shamrock in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Sprit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. This is when his followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. St. Patrick's Day became a custom in America in 1737, in Boston, which was the first year that St. Patrick's Day was publicly celebrated in this country. If you're looking forward to celebrating St. Patty's Day, you might try North County where you could stop by The Blvd, in San Marcos to check out the bands the Plug Uglys and Scotch Green for five bucks. There's also Tom Giblins, a traditional Irish pub, in Carlsbad, for some entertainment. Maybe you live near the Belly up, in Solana Beach, where they're having a St. Patty's Day party with the band Skelpin, playing traditional Celtic music. Or, you could journey down town, where there will be a celebration in the Gaslamp quarter with a musical block party from 5 p.m. until midnight with fifteen of your favorite bars and restaurants. �A&E THE PRIDE A y—I Tuesday March 16, 2004 Qwrìcorn CancW MMvAtitlingl the park. T ri lettinJpomeoIe eAhave#atbgl. ; ( June 2 2-Jiily 2 2) R e m e t ^ Ä i g o f i f His cute Iii you ( Dec. 2 2.- J an. 9 ) icss is Iiötugood; ( Sept; 2 3-Oct. 2 3) A n st o f p ros a nd c U U make Ibis .ttecisicfi. noti<fc4ssi (Jan* 2 0 - F e b : l ) ; ||ei|y rnspA, ijhake tO gjb Y Ä o M Ä is i nsp||ng«Ävili not J f u | | o Sagittarius fJmrus ( Apr, 2 0-May 2 0) ffq* 22-Piatii rhe above horoscope is solely for the purpose of entertainment, Written by Melissa Rodriguez By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride Staff Writer Dream Street is hosting three bands for a St. Patty's day show this Wednesday. It is the perfect excuse for celebrating, having beers and rocking out to live punk rock. Strapped 4 Cash, who recently won the Battle of the Bands at Dream Street in Ocean Beach, will be playing there March 17 along with Curbside and Ungoverned State. Strapped 4 Cash, a progressive punk rock band, is made up of senior, business major at CSUSM, Charlie Santilena on bass, Andy Abelovski on guitar and vocals and Tony Schmitt on drums. The cover charge is $5 at this 21 and up show that requires valid ID for entry, and they will be serving $3 pints of Red Hook Nut Brown Ale. For more information call Dream Street at (619) 222-8131 is coming! March 23-25, 2004 10 a m-2 pm Founders Plaza • Grad Announcements • Alumni Assn. Membership • Caps & Gowns • Class Rings • Diploma Frames UNIVERSITY STORE www.csusmbookstore.com �A &E 8 Tuesday, March 16,2004 THE PRIDE If these lips could talk ratent: The Vagina Monologues' to bring women's voices to CSUSM By LAURA WHTTAKER Pride StaffWriter From tampons to orgasms, from pubic hair to childbirth, from genital mutilation to sex, "The Vagina Monologues" (TVM) delves into the most coveted and misunderstood foundations of the female persona. Tomorrow, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in ARTS 240 students can see a performance of this intriguing show. An original work by internationally acclaimed playwright Eve Ensler, TVM is based on Ensler's interviews with over 200 women who were willing to speak out about their vaginas, sometimes with great emotion and detail. These testimonies range from answers to questions like, "If your vagina could talk, what would it say in two words?" to detailed re-enactments of women's experiences with sexual abuse and torture. The show is always changing as Ensler updates her work every year based on her latest interactions with women. These declarations have grown from a one-woman show, to a globally executed creation, usually performed by three or more women. The V-Day Oceanside Troupe, organized by local resident Cari Bacon, came together to perform the controversially titled play last month at the Star Theatre in Oceanside for the second year in a row. After being invited to see the sold out show, student coordinator for women's studies at CSUSM, Josh Harris, encouraged the ladies to perform their work on the CSUSM campus as part of an extensive series of events in recognition of Women's History Month. This time of the year is particularly significant for performances of TVM because from it has sprung a movement called V-Day that focuses on Photo courtesy of Axe Records ByROGERNARANJO Pride StaffWriter Photo by /Joan Marcus Eve E nsler s peaks t he w ords of t he h undreds o f w omen who have i nspired h er c reation, " The V agina M onologues." raising awareness about violence against women, as well as taking a proactive stand toward eradicating it. V-Day is celebrated on February 14, and most performances of TVM are concentrated around this time however, women who are involved in V-Day are active in their efforts all year long, traveling to places like Juarez, Cairo and Afghanistan in order to help end violence against women and girls everywhere. According to Harris and associate professor of women's studies Linda Pershing, there have been numerous calls from the community in response to the advertisement of TVM in local papers. The public is not only interested in coming to the performance at CSUSM, they are worried about getting tickets. Bacon will be performing along with five or six other women who were also involved in the Oceanside performance of TVM, including CSUSM student Cassandra Collins. Dynamite! Boss sounds of 60's style reggae are exploding in the underground scene once again and The Aggrolites are front and center leading the come back under the Axe Records label. Their new CD entitled "Dirty Reggae" encompasses all the elements needed to brew up a solid delivery of this vintage style reggae. The Aggrolites got their name by fusing the names of reggae greats the Aggrovators and the Crystalites. Their sound is influenced by the Hippy Boys, Tower Of Power, The Clash, The Upsetters, War, Bleachers, Pioneers, The Who, The Meters and Jackie Mittoo. The members of this band have played in such bands as the Rhythm Doctors, The Vessels, See Spot, King Apparatus, Dub Street Rockers, Kingston 10, and have opened for reggae legend Prince Buster. The wailing, skanking rhythm guitar of Brian Dixon intertwined with the plucking leads of Jesse Wagner laid over a heavy harmonizing organ give a feel of being in Jamaica. The vocals on this CD laid down by Wagner are scratchy, grinding and reminiscent of the high soulful sound of reggae greats such as Desmond Decker, Laurel Atkins and Drakar from The Adjusters. Thefirstsong on the album, "Hot Spot," starts out with an intricate drum line by Korey Horn accompanied by cowbells. It is an audio assault when the organ, drum and bass bring it on home. J. Bonner, the bass player, plays punchy, pounding bass lines that can be felt in the hip. Wagner's lyrics encompass a combination of updated nursery songs, romantic lyrics, proverbs and street wisdom. "The Stampede," another song on the album, starts out with an announcement that the stampede is coming. This musical number is a well balanced blend of galloping skank, plucking guitar and heavy organ played by Roger Rivas together with an up tempo tight drum and bass, sprinkled with an in your face trombone section. "This aint no disco doing the funk, this aint no hip hop shake your rump," are the lyrics in another track sure to make you want to cut the rug, titled "Pop the Trunk." "We were trying to come up with song ideas and Deston Berry (Hepcat) suggested 'pop the trunk' since it's something we always ask our friends to do, so we came up with T op the Trunk,'" Wagner said. This isn't the ordinary overproduced MTV reggae you're used to, this is soul and though it won't make the Billboard's top ten, it is great. You'll need a Cliff bar to groove through this whole CD. If you love reggae, ska, or rock steady then this is truly an album your collection shouldn't be without. You can pick this album up at www.theaggrolites.com or at www.axerecords.com also at Lou's Records and other great music shops. Enjoy. Citizens to showcase internationalflavorat San Marcos' festival By CHELSEA GEORGE Pride StaffWriter Photo courtesy of San Marcos Cummunity Services R ussian d ancers at last y ear's f estival. 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