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                  <text>(? Y O U N A M E IT
Volume l, No. 2

California State University, San Marcos

Friday, October 22,1993

This car, located in the staff parking lot October 18 - 22, was donated by Silver &amp; Sons Towing of Escondido.
Associated Students sponsored the exhibit in recognition of Drug &amp; Alcohol Awareness Week.

Remember. . . On Halloween night and every other night,
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Only paper that has been written or typed on should go in this
bin. DO NOT PLACE cups, bottles, containers or food wrap­
pers into this bin. Campus personnel are finding a 50% con­
tamination rate which means that one-half of the items placed
in this bin should not be there.

As we put the newest edition of the Califor­
nia State University, San Marcos student news­
paper to rest, it was discouraging to note that
the journalistic masterpiece was yet to be
named. We'd like your input!
It's a new year, a new staff, and a new set of
ideas, and we want you to be involved!
The newspaper office is located in ACD 208,
so stop in any time with your ideas and
suggestions. If no one is home, just slip them
under the door.

■nie CSUSM Student Newspaper is a free publication, published every two weeks. It is distributed on Fridays
throughout the campus and surrounding community.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Mary Szterpakiewicz
BUSINESS MANAGER &amp; ADVERTISING REP: Sheryl Greenblatt
COPYEDITORS: Jan Cooper, Roy Latas, Doris Padilla, Anita Williams
LAYOUT EDITORS: Krista Thornton, Anita Williams
PHOTOGRAPHY: Carlos Mariseal
STAFF WRrn-RS: te sto , Cm , Kan. Foster, Amy Glaspiel, P«er Gorwta, n»m as Lee Huntington,
CONTRIBUTORS: Michelle Sadova, Amy Parsloe

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Don't forget the ballot boxes found at vari­
ous locations on the campus. Just write your
suggestions on a slip of paper with your name
and telephone number, and deposit it into one
of the NAM E T H A T PAPER ballot boxes.
No holds barred, we want to know what you
think. The more you get involved, the better
the newspaper gets! A winner in the NAME
T H A T PAPER contest will be chosen soon, so
be sure to get your ideas in. In the event that
you all think alike, there will be a random
drawing for a winner.

©1993. All Rights Reserved.

�Computer Assistants Make Library
Research A Breeze
By Karin Foster
Staff Writer
Now that the fall semester is well under
way, students will find deadlines for research
papers rapidly approaching. In a few weeks,
procrastinators will flood into the library fran­
tically searching for useful information.
However, the stress of these last-minute
searches does not need to be as harried. With
planning and a little aid from the library,
students can make research work much easier.
This semester, the library has implemented
a new program which provides students with
computer assistants. These assistants circu­
late among the library’s computer terminals
helping students. The aides can explain how
to maneuver through the numerous databases
and direct students to the proper database for
their subject. Carolyn Batisto, one of the
computer assistants, explained that most stu­
dents have limited time for research and need
to get their information as quickly as they
can.
Assistant Holly Korotie said that many
students may feel hesitant toask for their help
wanting “to figure it out for themselves.” She
added that most students have a grasp on the
basics of the system, but that sometimes they
need help directing their search. Batisto said
that the Computer Assistants specifically look
for students who have generated large search
fields. When assistants see this situation,
they know they can help the student by nar­

rowing down the subject. By introducing
the student to the use of Boolean strategies,
which combine key search terms, a smaller
and more precise search can be conducted.
The student can save valuable time and get
specifically requested information.
While most students are grateful for the
assistants’ aid, Batisto said the library can
provide additional service which can expe­
dite research. Students can set up a private
appointment with a reference librarian to
work only on their research paper. A form
describing the topic, and its due date, is
submitted to the reference librarian who can
prepare to help the student. This personal­
ized service can be especially helpful to
students with a difficult topic, or those un­
familiar or uncomfortable with library re­
search.
Research takes time, but planning can
make the process less painful. Choosing a
quieter library time makes the work easier.
Batisto said that the busiest library times are
noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, early
mornings, or after 8 PM. By avoiding these
hectic hours, students will find more avail­
able computers and assistants. While many
students will continue to procrastinate, they
can at least be assured that when they do
begin their research, they can find help at
the library.

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— Issues--------------------------------------------Can We Save Our Beaches?
By Roy Latas
Staff Writer
Students who undergo the rigors of aca­
demic life are constantly looking for inex­
pensive ways to relax. Free activities usu­
ally focus on the enjoyment of nature. A
walk through a park or trip to the beach
provide a break from suburban student life.
However, in our metropolitan area, a trip to
the beach may be hazardous to your health.
The beach closures we experienced dur­
ing last year’srainy season are symptomatic
of a problem called non-point source pollu­
tion. This problem stems from the small but
constant dripping of motor oil from cars, the
careless dropping of cigarette butts, pet fe­
ces, and run-off of fertilizer and insecticides
from the fields of North County. These
pollutants collect in storm drains and dry
river beds awaiting the flush of the winter
rain that will wash this unhealthy mixture to
the beaches. The storm water receives no
treatment at our sewage plants, so the storm
water with its unknown composition of pol­
lutants empties into local rivers and la­
goons. It passes through the complex storm
water drainage system, eventually draining
into the ocean through pipes that usually sit
directly on the sand.
Controlling all forms of water pollution

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was the intent of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
The CWA originated in 1972 with the intent
of making U.S. coastal and inland waters
“fishable and swimmable.” The main focus
of the Clean Water Act was to stop industrial
pollution, and to that end, there has been

The FDA Wants to Take Your
Vitamins Away

C A T k o lic Men,
P o N d eR iN q

By Mary Szterpakiewicz
Editor-in-Chief
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) recently pro­
posed a bill, S-784, The Dietary Supple­
ment, Health, and Education Act to launch
a counterattack against the FDA’s proposed
regulations that would make high potency
vitamins and minerals available only
through prescription. Sen. Hatch stated the
goal of his bill was, "to make sure that our
system encourages all people to choose
what they want from life. And in order to
choose what they want from life there has to
be that essential respect for the individual
and for the individual’s freedom and inde­
pendence to direct his or her own life."
"The FDA frankly believes that they
know best. They know what is good for
you. You can quit thinking for yourselves

substantial progress.
The CWA is currently undergoing re-au­
thorization. Every five years, Congress must
evaluate the CWA, yet current conditions
which are the product of the CWA are not
very encouraging. The CWA represents the

only legislation that protects the water, and it
needs to be strengthened during the current
1993-94 congressional session.
Congressman Oberstar has sponsored a
bill (HR-2543) that will create a national plan
to identify non-point pollution sources and
make watershed districts like our Regional
Water Quality Control Board (Region 9),
develop a comprehensive plan to mitigate the
impact of on-point source pollution. The bill
allows the pollution problems to be rectified
within a flexible framework allowing the
various parts of the country to respond to the
problems by a means best suited to the area.
Senators Max Baucus and John Chafee
head the the Environment and Public Works
Committee and will be responsible for writ­
ing the new Clean Water Act. Norman Minetta
will be writing the House version. You can
show your support by writing to Congress­
men Baucus, Chafee and Minetta as well as to
your own representatives, urging them to
support this bill. A short letter or postcard
with a picture of a beach you would like to
protect would send a strong message.
The bill is expected to be voted on in midNovember. The full Clean Water Act will not
be voted on until Spring.

now," said Hatch.
Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw (re­
nowned scientists and authors of Life
Extensions who advanced the free radi­
cal theory on aging) are also actively
opposing some 2,000pages of new regu­
lations the FDA wants to impose on the
health food industry. These are due to go
into effect before year end.
The FDA’s motivation? One reason
given was found in one of their own
reports which states that FDA approval
of vitamins and nutritional supplements
would inhibit the development of pre­
scription drugs. You can support Sen.
Hatch’s Bill by writing your Congress­
men and Senators urging them to vote for
passage of S-784.

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CSV Board o f Trustees Approves Raising
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president’s payraise. First, I would
like to clarify that the raise not only
applies to CSU Presidents, but to all
executive positions, correctly termed
a s“Exec«tive Compensation.”
There were articles in practically
every newspaper simply because the
issue jfc r^eel’a great deal of f
concern. From a student point of
view, some feel it unnecessary to '
allocate funds to pay raises while
students arecontinually having to
pay higher fee increases. Fees have

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fees for undergraduate students by 24%,

current and future students, this meads
paying upto $1250perseraester, a 58%
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. is where the idea of having students pay
up to 1/3 the cost of education comes in,
because in four years students will be y
expected to pay this figure according to
this proposal. I find it interesting that at
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an easy answer, is there? Unless, of o f trustees andsample letters are availcourse, you are speaking of the able in the Associated Studehtsoffice.
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to have a problem addressing such
N ovemW 2,1993. Also, check for
complex issues. In fact, on October
articles in the Times Advocate. They
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regularly covernewsaffecting CSUSM.

CSUSM Looking For a Few
Good Golfers
CSUSM will hold its first annual
"Swing fo r Cal State San Marcos "
g olf tournament on Nov. 8 at the
elegant La Costs Resort and Spa.
In addition to a fun day o f golf at a
world class resort, all participants
will receive fabulous gifts that
include a sand wedge and a golf
shirt. There will also be trophies
f o r longest drive, closest to the tee
on all 3 pars, and other categories.
Proceeds from the tournament
w ill go to the CSUSM Foundation
f o r scholarships, research
equipment, fellowships, and other
enhancement opportunities for
faculty and students. Director o f
Development, Jane Lynch stated,

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"Private support provides a
margin o f excellence in higher
education that the citizens o f North
San Diego County demand o f their
new university. Their generosity
and support o f activities such as
o ur golf tournament, University
Ball, and other events give added
strength to our programs. "
The tournament begins with a
shot-gun start at 10 AM. The entry
f ee is $250fo r individuals and
$1,500fo r corporate sponsors. In
addition to a round o f golf, gifts,
and prizes, the entry fee includes a
box lunch and awards reception.
Call Jane Lynch at 752-4406fo r
more information.

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Association
A look into the life of recent grad
By Amy Glaspey
Staff Writer

It’s nine months before you
graduate. Never mind your midterms,
have you sent out your resumes and
filled up your rolodex yet?
Jim Kuhl, CSUSM Class of ’92 and
current Alumni President, sent out over
100 resumes prior to graduating with
an accounting degree. Kuhl began his
job search in 1991 by making contacts
and “getting to know people.”
Kuhl landed one of his top two job
choices just six months after gradua­
tion. He is now a tax auditor with The
State Board of Equalization. Kuhl
attributes his success in this rough
marketplace to perserverance.
“I just kept pounding them,” Kuhl
said. He bombarded his new employer
with a dozen follow-up phone calls and
letters.
The most significant activity Kuhl
was involved in was the Accounting
Society. Meeting with community
members and networking with busi­
nesses and firms gave him career focus.
“Once I found direction, my job search
was much easier,” said Kuhl.
The competition was tough. Tight
alumni groups like San Diego State
University graduates like to hire their
own. One employer candidly told a
CSUSM graduate, “we tend to hire
SDSU alumni, and I don’t see that
changing.”

Prospective employers tend to be
skeptical about our new univer­
sity. “They just do not
know about our
programs,” Kuhl said.
Consequently, Kuhl’s
personal goal as
Alumni President is
to build public
interest in the
university by
organizing communityaimed events.
“Alumni are a natural bridge be­
tween the community and the univer­
sity,” said Kuhl. “Building community
interest is the most important thing.”
Not that Kuhl would mind generat­
ing some financial support for CSUSM
as well. According to Kuhl, universi­
ties nationwide obtain 83% of their
budgets from private donations. In
contrast, the California State University
system averages 13% of its budget
coming from private donations. Kuhl
would love to narrow the gap.
Long-term goals for Kuhl include
“keeping people involved with the
development of the university” and
establishing an alumni database so that
“20-30 years from now, we could tap
that resource.”

Today, the economy of California faces its most challenging
times since the Great Depression. This is particularly true in the
days preceding the seemingly inevitable NAFTA agreement. While
numerous variables have affected California’s ability to remain a
leading global competitor, one competitive advantage has always
remained constant: our educated work force.
The CSU system has been instrumental in providing higher
education. We graduate more college students than all other
California institutions of higher learning combined. For the past
several years, we’ve been doing more with less. To sustain any
further budget reductions would undoubtedly threaten our
most valuable competitive advantage.
On November 2,1993, voters will consider Proposi­
tion 172, a proposal to make permanent an extra
cents sales tax that was imposed in conjunction with the
State Temporary Tax Increase of 1-1/4% which went
into effect on July 15,1991. This measure was intended
to balance the state budget and solve its temporary budget
crisis, with a 1/2% rollback to be effective July 1,1993. How­
ever, the severity and length of the recession were unforeseen by
even the most pessimistic economists. Due to the prolonged reces­
sions, Governor Wilson temporarily extended the measure through
the end of the calendar year.
The proceeds of this tax are to be devoted to local public
safety functions. This in turn will offer state policy makers an
opportunity to invest other state revenues in other high priority
areas, particularly higher education.
What difference can a
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Diego imposed its own 1/2% tax increase from January 1,1989,
through February 14,1992. In just over three years, it produced
nearly $400 million in revenue. Statewide, such a program could
generate in excess of $2 billion annually, or approximately 3.5% of
the entire annual State budget.
The CSU system is imperative to the competitive advantage
o f California, which is something all of us have a vested interest in.
This is not an issue impaired by special interest groups, but all who
value the future of our State.
With voter turnout anticipated to be low, your support is
crucial. Let’s all come together and vote YES on 172!
James Kuhl, President
CSUSM Alumni Association

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Creeks Get Opposition to Halloween Bash

By Amy Glaspey
Staff Writer
At a university that promotes cultural
diversity, it still may be acceptable to
discriminate against the Greeks. Kappa Chi
Omega, Phi Delta Delta, Teke and Sigma
Phi Delta want to enhance school spirit by
hosting an open Halloween party on campus
in the Dome. Personality conflicts and
stereotypes within the InterClub Council
have tarnished the Greek’s chances for
approval.
The Greeks submitted a proposal to the
Director of Student activities in accordance
with the Interim Alcohol Regulations of
CSUSM pending final approval by the
President’s office. They were prepared to
meet the following criteria:

— To abide by University, federal and
state regulations regarding school alcohol
use and distribution.
—-To ensure the sale or distribution of
alcohol to individuals over 21 years of age.
— To provide a non-alcoholic beverage
alternative.
—To provide food to all in attendance at
the event.
— To accept responsibility for any and all
damages incurred during the activity and to
provide restitution for damages.
— To maintain behavior and activities
appropriate for a University setting.
— To provide personnel to clean up and
restore the facility to its original condition
immediately following the close of the event.
The Greeks are also prepared to fund the
event out of their own budgets. When in­
formed that the InterClub Council (ICC) pro­
vides supplementary funding for certain
events, the Greeks presented their party pro­
posal at the March 9th ICC Meeting.
Shortly after their presentation, the ICC
motioned to deny support to any activity
where alcohol is served. A source within the
Greek organizations said that the ICC “ste­
reotyped” the Halloween bash as a "wild beer
party with kegs on every comer.”
The ICC remains strangely silent on the
issue. Matthew McNamara, ICC President,

repeatedly refused to comment on the par­
ticulars of the debate. When asked the ICC’s
stance on alcohol-related events he replied, “I
will not answer your questions.”
The Greeks returned to the Director of
Student Activities and met with a different
reception. It is rumored.that the President’s
office hesitated to give its approval to a func-

A source within the Greek
organizations said that the ICC
"stereotyped" the Halloween bash
as a "wild beer party with kegs on
every comer:"

tion that was rejected by the ICC. Although
Bridget Bailey-Meiers, according to a Greek
source, remains supportive and helpful, new
provisions were added to the Interim Alcohol
Regulations.
The President’s office now claims that the
Dome is not conducive for dancing due to
hazards created when the lights are dimmed.
In addition, the Greeks must hire a school
provided set and disassemble crew, a school
approved carpet cleaner and security guards.
The Greeks are committed to hosting

Interested in Politics? —This
By Elena Weissman
Contributing Writer
Rumor has it that the formation of a
political science organization is under­
way. Guess what? It’s true. This
university has reached the stage where
students have a real need for a Political
Science Association (PSA).
At this moment, students are forming
a club to arouse an interest in politics
and campus affairs. We have the full
support of the faculty who are very
enthused about the establishment of this
club. Everyone has an opportunity to
become involved in the planning stages
of the PSA. We will structure this
organization so that it has a life which
lasts long after we have graduated from
CSUSM.
Don’t let the name of the club avert
your interest. It is definitely something

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p W lT liS e S C O n tW V e rS y
that is open to ALL students. It is for
everyone who is interested in current
events. Your party affiliation, be it
Republican, Democrat; Libertarian or
Green, etc., is not relevant. A variety of
opinions will only make it more interesting.
If you ever wanted to participate in a
discussion about the current state of politics
or felt you would like to express an opinion
but did not feel that you were informed,
then this is the place for you. If your
ambition is to become politically active,
this could be your start.
We will network for job opportunities,
have political debates, learn about institu­
tions of higher education, and instill a sense
of community involvement. We look
forward to sponsoring speakers, political
forums and other such activities. We could

impact this university by creating a
campus that will allow students to voice
their concerns and problems with campus
policies.
We aim to provide assistance in the
development of curriculum in the
Political Science Department. It has
been suggested that a student advisory
board to the department be established.
To keep up on the latest developments in
the department, membership in the
Political Science Association would be
invaluable.
The PSA could be the most dynamic
organization on campus, but we cannot
do this without the support of our
students. Get in on the ground floor by
contacting Elena Weissman at 754-1666,
or Barry Walker at (909) 698-6377.

their open Halloween party on campus.
They have resubmitted their proposal to the
President’s office highlighting the fact that
they’ve already secured a dance floor (to
protect the carpet) and are willing to work
with the lighting issue.
A source within the Greek organizations
said that there was a dance party in the
Dome last year. The source wonders if
hazards witnessed last year give credence
to the lighting issue. If so, the organizations
are willing to add new lights under a tarp
and provide extra lighting in the restrooms.
If necessary, the Greeks are prepared to
move the party outside, in the parking lot
under a tent. They will hire security guards
and purchase food, beverages, and alcohol
from the Aztec shops.
The Greeks are also prepared to file a
formal grievance if their party is not ap­
proved.

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�L ike to Express Y o u r Opinion'
One of these committees may be for you
By Amy Parsloe
A. S. Council Student Asst
There are several important committees on campus
that make decisions AFFECTING YOUR EDUCA­
TION. Student seats are available on many of these
committees. If you want to make connections with
faculty and administrators, have a solid item for your
resume, and participate in your education, THEN
ONE OF THESE COMMITTEES IS FOR YOU!
ACADEMIC PLANNING &amp; POLICY needs one
person to work with the Academic Senate to provide
input on academic programs and policies which affect
students and faculty members. This committee meets
weekly every Tuesday from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM.
AUXILIARY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
examines issues regarding the bookstore, food sales,
vending and other commercial operations on campus.
One student representative is needed.
CALENDAR COMMITTEE is looking for one
person. This committee proposes the academic
calendar and has approximately three meetings a year.
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE. This is a
great committee for a graduating senior! If you have
worked hard to graduate and would like to make your
commencement a special event, then join this
committee! They meet on an as-needed basis. The
meetings will start in January. A student representa­
tive is needed from each college (Business, Arts &amp;
Sciences and Education).

FINANCIAL AID ADVISORY COMMITTEE is
looking for three students. Issues regarding financial
need determination, timing and scholarship are ad­
dressed. THIS IS ABOUT YOUR MONEY! Meetings
are held once a month.
GENERAL EDUCATION TASK FORCE needs one
student for this committee.
LIBERAL STUDIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
needs two representatives. One student must be in the
teaching credential program and one student must be a
non-credential Liberal Studies major. This committee
meets Thursdays at 3 PM and discusses issues regarding
Liberal Studies majors.
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE needs two
representative, and meets twice each semester to discuss
library issues.
POW WOW COMMITTEE needs one student to help
plan the Annual Pow Wow. Meetings are held as needed.
This is an important committee for planning a very
special event!

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE needs one
student to meet with the Academic Senate to address
issues concerning faculty and students. Meets every
Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 AM.
UNIVERSITY COMPUTING &amp; TELECOMMU­
NICATIONS is an advisory board that oversees all
matters regarding computing and telecommunications
at CSUSM. The committee needs one student repre­
sentative and meets only as needed. This is a good
committee for a Computer Sciences major.
UNIVERSITY HONORS COMMITTEE needs two
people to meet with faculty to develop policy regard­
ing the University Honors Program.
UNIVERSITY WASTE REDUCTION &amp; PLAN­
NING needs one person who is concerned about the
environment and would like to get involved with
recycling and other issues at CSUSM.

To get more information regarding any of these
committees, please call Amy at 752-4990.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE needs
students to sit on the Academic Master Plan Subcommit­
tee and the Physical Master Plan Subcommittee. These
two committees give you a chance to rub elbows with the
“big-wigs” on campus and take part in the critical
planning of university development. These important
committees would make a great addition to your resume.

Arts Club News
The Arts Club presentson Daniels Cablevision, Ch38
The Arts Club wishes to correct its statement
o f purpose and intent as stated in the Oct. 8
issue of the student newspaper:

"The purpose of this club is to
promote the development of
students' artistic expression in
all areas of interest"

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�HOW TO HANDLE MID-SEMESTER ANXIETIES
By Claudine Scott
Staff Writer
Have you been brought down by
mid-semester miseries? Well, before
you become completely overwhelmed
by deadlines and due dates, consider
this: the fact that you’re attending this
university speaks highly of the kind of
person you are. Against all odds,
you’ve managed to remain in school
and are on a path toward a more
enriching life than the trail you’ve left
behind.
If your midterm grades did not meet
your expectations, you’re not alone.
We’re all in this together, so we need to
look to each other for support. Keep in
mind that even though it may carry a
substantial amount of weight, a mid­
term is, by no means, a final grade.
There are still ways to rectify any
obstacles in the way of a satisfying
grade. Get phone numbers. That way,
if you should happen to miss a class
you will be able to get the notes you
need. Also, do the group thing.

You will find that studying in groups
is easier than studying alone. You will
be able to enhance social as well as
study skills. In the process, you may
start a network of acquaintances that
will provide mutually beneficial
contacts that may extend beyond your
college years.
Remember that professors look at the
overall efforts of each student through­
out the semester. Steadily working in
manageable bits day-by-day requires
courage and tenacity. At times, your
hard work may not seem to be ac­
knowledged. Indeed, genius often goes
unrecognized.
Make your efforts known. Take
advantage of your instuctors’ office
hours. Don’t remain one in a sea of
nameless faces in a classroom. Get to
know your instructor and make sure he
or she knows who you are and the
pains you are taking to make certain of
a positive outcome. They are there to

offer assistance if you are having
difficulties with their courses and they
appreciate feedback on their effective­
ness. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
You’re paying good money to get your
education, so you may as well use all
resources that are available to you.
There is help, if you need it. While
you’re at it, you may want to check out
the Student Resource Center in room
5205 in the Administration Building.
They offer video and audio tapes, selfhelp materials and a directory, support
groups, study skill info, computer
assistance software, workshops,
program info, community referrals and
many other services.
The sacrifices and hardships that
you encounter now, will only make you
a stronger person. Perseverance will
pay off in whatever your endeavor after
graduation and beyond.

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�Too Much Emphasis on Diversity?
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By Thomas Lee Huntington
Staff Writer
Our university has dedicated itself to the cultiva­
tion of diversity. Every group and individual is
represented at Cal State San Marcos, and the admin­
istration is quick to recognize the importance of that
kind of inclusion. The faculty likewise dedicates a
great deal of coursework to issues of
multicultural-ism and appreciating
diversity, as our global awareness
requirements attest.
Many students feel that such
attention to these kinds of issues is
excessive and ultimately distracting
to their true educational goals. The
grousing is subtle but ever present.
Multiculturalism is the educational
trend of the day, but is the student
backlash growing?
The conservative furor over the
nationwide spectre of politically
correct speech codes on college
campuses has not found its way to pastoral
San Marcos. Neither, for the most part, has political
correctness itself. The best thing about the organiza­
tional makeup of our school is that clubs promoting
ethnic diversity and party-driven sororities and
fraternities can exist side by side. No view is shut out
and all voices are given an opportunity to be heard.

But are these divergent voices sinking in? For all
the rhetoric about the value of a well-rounded, liberal
education, many college students check in for years
merely to do the necessary time that will help them
get a good job. Multiculturalism is an abstraction to
those who have no interest in
expanding their educational
horizons.
Fortunately, that is not the
usual case amongst the
CSUSM student body. With
an average student age of
29 and a collection of
only juniors and seniors,
we are lucky enough to be
amidst generally mature,
analytical classmates with
open minds: Furthermore, in
a demographically complex
and ever-shifting California,
multiculturalism is not an
administratively imposed intellectual
abstraction but rather a vital, everyday reality.
Tolerating and appreciating cultures other than your
own is the necessary end of education in this commu­
nity. That is a reality we hope every student will
come to terms with during their stay.

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Alternative Press Offers A Dose of Free Speech
By Mary Szterpakiewicz
Editor-in-Chief

I read my first issue of Plan 9 — that alternative
paper that no one sees, but everyone reads. Plan 9’s
ideology states it is against force and violence of
any sort for any reason. This philosophy is not new
nor radical. "Educate, don’t legislate." I’m all for
that. While Plan 9 is motivated for a number of
reasons, at least it has the right idea.
Ever wonder why major papers and networks
look alike and report the same stories? Some 1,800
newspapers nationwide are owned and controlled
by fewer than 20 conglomerates. San Diego's
Copley Newspapers, in addition to the San Diego
Union-Tribune, own and operate 9 dailies, 36 week­
lies and 1 bi-weekly newspaper. The Hearst Corpo­
ration owns 12 dailies, 5 weeklies and 14 maga­
zines.

Alternative newspapers and media offer quite a
different view of what is painted on this morning’s
headlines or tonight’s evening news.
Waco, for example, was treated quite differently by
the alternative press. The official mainstream media
version painted the portrait of a maniacal cult. The
alternative media gave a story of FBI agents overly
eager to do what was right. Despite pleas from the
Waco compound to bring in the press, the request fell
on deaf ears. The Branch Davidians' First Amendment
rights to free speech and freedom of religion were
ignored. Mainstream media failed to go in and report
their side of the story and failed to interview survivors.
It took Lloyd Bensten several months after an exten­
sive official investigation (more tax dollars well spent)
to find out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire­

arms (BATF) lied. The alternative press held this
view right from the beginning, while it failed to get
the attention of the major networks and mainstream
papers.
It is encouraging to see alternative newspapers,
many self-published like Plan 9, Espresso, the Lib­
erty Bell, and the Coastal Post in Marin County, dare
to speak their mind. We find too little actual freedom
o f speech going on these days—like an animal on the
brink of extinction. The polished look of the major
media has effectively hypnotized millions of little
brains with its repeat message “be good little sheep.”
Alternative papers offer a dose of free speech, a
commodity which seems to be dwindling right be­
fore our eyes.

�Why Yes on 174
Freedom to choose is one of our
nation’s founding principles. Choice in
education is no different. Neither the
California nor U.S. Constitutions state
that your child must attend a public (gov­
ernment) school. Parents have the right
to send their child to a school of their
choosing, not the government’s choos­
ing. Prop. 174 gives them that choice
without having to pay twice.
Public schools receive funding based
on attendance. Fewer bodies, less fund­
ing. Prop. 174 would provide incentive
to make government schools more com­
petitive with private schools, ultimately
benefitting the child. The voucher pro­
gram in Milwaukee is a huge success
with more parental involvement, better
attendance and marked improvement in
the children’s performance, not to men­
tion safer schools. A Cambridge Univer­
sity study showed government schools
(K-12) spend approximately $6,000 per

student, twice the amount spent by pri­
vate schools. Most of the money ends up
in the pockets of bureaucrats and politi­
cians, not in your child’s classroom.
The savings to taxpapyers in the longrun is in excess of $7.6 billion by 2000.
The voucher system would slow down
demand to build more public schools.
California taxpayers cannot be burdened
with more taxes in an economy that is
already the worst in the nation.
In a university such as this, I am told
that appreciation of diversity is a goal. It
is strikingly odd that homogeneity of
education, not diversity of views, is what
proponents of Prop. 174 seek. Govern­
ment schools create more government
sheep. Diversity of education would
guarantee that no one view would pre­
vail.
Prop. 174, while not the perfect an­
swer, since government strings are still
attached, is a step in the right direction.

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United States has never taxed its way back
into prosperity. Already plagued by an
effective tax rate of 61% (income tax,
property tax, sales tax etc.), California
taxpayers should not be asked to pay
more. Instead, government should be
made more accountable and less wasteful.
Government should take a lesson from
private enterprise. In a bearish economy
such as this, the private sector is sizing
down, becoming more efficient. So too,
government efficiency and accountability
should be the priority, not raising taxes.
The most recent 1/2 cent sales tax was
unlawfully collected. The State conve­
niently forgot to get the required number
of votes. Until three Libertarians took the
matter to court and won, the State had
collected some $300 million dollars of
taxpayer money illegally.
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Prop. 172 wants to raise the sales tax
another half cent. 60,000 Jobs have
been lost in San Diego County alone
because of the state of the economy.
High taxes, over-regulation and an
excessive government waste and
corruption are to blame. Californians
cannot afford another tax. Every halfcent sales tax increase started as an
emergency. In time, politicians always
found excuses to make these temporary
"emergency" taxes a permanent fixture.
Taxes have never produced the
intended results. Tax money spent on
welfare only increased the amount of
welfare recipients. Tax money spent
fighting the war on drugs has neither
diminished the supply nor the demand
for illegal drugs. The more tax money
spent on public education, the worse its
gets and so on.
President Clinton admitted when
questioned by a San Diegan that the

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�Disenchanted Moviegoers Tend to Stay at Home
By Peter Gorwin
Critic-At-Large

Theater chains pull good movies in favor of running
poor movies. Such management decisions ultimately
alienate discerning patrons who choose to seek alternatives
at their local video stores. It would seem that the upper
echelon management of these big chains isn’t interested in
maintaining an audience of discerning viewers. They run
movies which have the strongest public appeal, a simple
case of supply and demand. If longer-running movies lack
any artistic merit, management will tell you that the public
has been to blame for not patronizing the better movies.
These big chains play games with their movies, similar to
the ratings games which T.V. broadcasting companies have
been playing with viewers for years.
Increasingly, the declining ambience of these theaters
has begun to alienate demanding viewers also. For
example, one might naively think exorbitant box office
prices would ensure a respite from invasive commercials,
but often viewers are bombarded with a cavalcade of local
advertisement which flash on the screen long before the
feature begins. Theater owners will tell you that they
barely can make ends meet, and that they need the added
revenue from these local advertisers to grease their wheels.
Demanding suburban viewers may hate the way the

size of their viewing screen has decreased with the
completion of each new theater complex. Some of these
viewers remember a time when they could escape their
weekly worries by watching a feature on a sweeping,
panoramic screen. In justifying the reduced size of their
theater screens, large theater chains point to the high cost
of real estate which has forced them to optimize their
space; smaller screens enable them to run their movies
simultaneously, increasing their revenue. Nonetheless,
smaller screens will prove to be a monumental blunder as
television resolution begins to eclipse the images seen on
theater screens: film buffs won’t want to go to watch a
small screen at a theater with poor ambience, when they
can rent a movie for their sharp screens at home.
The issue of ambience brings us to what may best be
described as the ignoramus problem, people who have
never learned the proper etiquette for watching a movie.
After nicely asking a talking ignoramus to be quiet with no
significant satisfaction, some viewers would like to be able
to find an usher to complain to, but there are usually none
to be found. The management’s apparent reluctance to
take a pro-active stance in this area again alienates the
discerning viewer. After all, a good movie deserves the

The 1Joy Luck Club"
1
—A Skillful Adaptation of Novel to Film
By Thomas Lee Huntington
Staff Writer
Hollywood has discovered the literary
world anew. Recent film adaptations of
bestselling novels such as Jurassic Park,
The Firm and Damage have inspired pro­
ducers and studio executives to head for
their local bookstores in search of a quick
buck. It is tempting to dismiss director
Wayne Wang’s Joy Luck Club as just
another example of the Hollywoodization

of popular fiction. The bestselling novel by
Amy Tan obviously created a strong base of
fans and the complex, interwoven tale of
Chinese mothers and daughters would be
easy to turn into a crowd-pleasing, formulaic
tear-jerker. Surprisingly, the filmakers have
for the most part resisted the temptation to
saccharize Tan’s rich book and have in turn
produced an honest, if a bit flawed, film.
The skill of Tan’s novel was in the for­
mat—a loosely connected series of recollec­
tions and memories by a circle of Chinese

same attention as a good book.
Even the sloppy projection of a movie may alienate
discerning viewers. At certain theaters, the person hired to
run the projector seems to have been carefully chosen for
his adeptness at throwing the projector out of focus or
focusing the film so that the image overlaps the screen by a
couple of feet. Patrons pay to see the entire frame, not part
of it. this also places the viewer in the bind of missing part
of the film while they run out to the lobby to complain to a
manager who also can never be found. Where do these
managers and ushers hide?
Personally, I look forward to the year 2020 when we
will be watching movies on theater screens the size of
postage stamps and paying forty dollars to get in. It will be
obligatory for the film to be projected slightly out of focus,
and there will be forty-five minutes of commercials before
the feature even begins. Everyone will engage in loud and
active conversation throughout the entire feature. Nobody
will care about watching the film anyway because every
movie that these big chains run will be just plain awful.
And by this time, all of the small theater owners who used
to take some pride in the movies they ran will have been
put out of business —- a sad day for the purists who used to
love going to the movies.

mothers and daughters. Each character's mys­
tery and history is slowly peeled back through
the course of the narrative, ultimately reveal­
ing a rich mosaic of loss and regret and beauty
and strength. The miscommunication and
generation gaps that plague the mother-daugh­
ter relationships are slowly patched but never
truly resoved.
The novel’s structure is almost impossble
to translate to the screen, but Tan and coscreenwriter Ronald Bass make a valiant ef­
fort. There is a heavy use of flashback and
voice-over narration and director Wang does
a skillful job of weaving in and out among the
various stories with little confusion. But film
is a fundamentally different medium than
literature, and the loose structure that Tan
employed so skillfully is not quite as power­

ful here. The language of the book was a
significant part of it’s beauty, and despite
the extensive narration, that effect is lost in
film.
That said, the film is quite successful on
its own terms. The stories are told slowly
and with great respect for the audience.
Nothing is quick or easy, and the perfor­
mances by the mostly unknown cast bring
out the sadness and beauty of the charac­
ters. The heartbreaking and magical stories
are for the most part not played for easy
sentiment or quick tears. In that respect,
Tan and Wang have abandoned the easy,
sentimental route to box office success and
preserved the dignity and power of the

�Mose Allison
in Concert October 24
Mose Allison, the legendary Missis­
sippi Delta blues singer, songwriter,
and pianist, will give two concerts on
the CSUSM campus as part of its Arts
and Lectures Series. Mose will per­
form songs from his 20 albums which
span 50 years, including his Grammywinning album, Ever Since the World
Ended.
Mose John Allison, Jr. was bom in
1927 on the Mississippi Delta. He
received piano lessons as a small child,
but quit as soon as he discovered he
could play by ear. He played tmmpet in
marching and dance bands and started
making up his own songs.
In the early 1960s, as the Mose
Allison Trio began to get more work, he
found that writing his own songs was
essential both as a means of expression,
and as a practical matter of expanding
his repertoire. His music was inspired
by listening to old pop tunes, country

and western songs, and composers like
Bartok, Ives, Hindemith, and Ruggles.
The process of fusing these diverse
elements into a cohesive performance
continues today. Meanwhile, Mose re­
corded more than 20 albums; performed
all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, and
Australia and wrote about 100 songs.
Some of these songs were recorded by
The Who, The Clash, The Yardbirds,
Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, and oth­
ers. His album, Lessons in Living, was
nominated for a Grammy in 1983, and
Ever Since the World Ended won a
Grammy in 1989.
Concerts will be in Academic Hall,
Room 102 on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 PM
and 5 PM. Admission will be $3 for
CSUSM students and $5 for general
admission. Tickets may be purchased
at the CSUSM bookstore, or by calling
the bookstore at 752-4730.

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�Counterculture Class Examines Beats, Hippies &amp; Punks
By Karin Foster
Staff Writer
Perhaps you’ve noticed that coffee­
houses have become increasingly popular.
Many people are rediscovering these estab­
lishments and filling them to capacity eve­
nings and weekends. During the late 1950s
and early 1960s, coffeehouses were an im­
portant element of the Beat Generation, a
counter-cultural movement that began dur­
ing this era. The renewed interest in aspects
of counterculture has also been reflected
here at CSUSM. This fall, the history de­
partment offered an unusual class studying
the counterculture movements of Beats,
Hippies, and Punks. This class examines the
radical counterculture movements that oc­
curred in the United States following WWII.
Professor Jill Watts, who teaches His­
tory 430C, created this class based on previ­
ous students’ ideas and interests. While
teaching a general history course, she dis­
covered that her students became veiy inter­
ested in the small amounts of American
counterculture she included. Students

wanted to know more about these move­
ments and what happened to them.
Watts developed the class to answer these
questions and fulfill CSUSM’s requirements
of race, class and gender. She acknowledged
that CSUSM encourages the development of
new classes that explore unanswered ques­
tions. While other campuses may offer classes
that examine Beats and Hippies, this class is
unique because it links the Punk movement
with the two earlier groups and establishes
the connection between all three.
American counterculture emerged after
WWII as America marched into the Cold
War under the cloud of McCarthyism. The
chilling prospects of a devastating nuclear
war seemed imminent. However, a rebellion
against these conditions began to develop in
the 1950s led by writers Allen Ginsberg, Jack
Kerouac, and William Burroughs. Known as
the Beat Generation, these writers confronted
the conformist and militaristic attitude they
perceived dominated American society.
As popular culture began to develop an
interest in the Beat Generation, or what they

By Thomas Lee Huntington
Staff Writer
The burgeoning coffeehouse culture has left
hardly a street comer untouched. Previously bland
and conservative communities have been invaded
by pseudo avant-garde, cutting edge caffeine
shelters for disaffected middle-class teenagers who
need a place to sulk and show off their flannels and
tattoos. In the face of a Java invasion that can
leave one swearing off cappuccino forever, the Hill
Street Coffeehouse stands out as an espresso
oasis.
Positioned unassumingly in the middle of
Oceanside’s notorious Hill Street, the yellow

termed “beatniks,” the counterculture move­
ment spun into a new form of rebellion. The
Hippies emerged in the 1960s operating with
a different style, but still rejecting main­
stream American society. Watts claims that
the rebellion apparent in the Beats and Hip­
pies was also apparent in the Punk movement
of the early 1980s.
Like many previous students, CSUSM stu­
dents find Watts’ class on counterculture
interesting.
Kathleen Rohan, one of her students, said,
“This class interested me because I never
knew anything about those groups.” Many
students remember the stereotypical beatnik
portrayed by Maynard G. Krebs in “Dobie
Gillis.” This image contrasts sharply with the
individuals studied in Watts’ class. Rohan
observed, “In thattime period,Ididn’trealize
there were people out there confronting is­
sues so harshly.”
Professor Watts says that while the study
of counterculture provides important insight
into post WWH American society, it also is
quite relevant to contemporary society. Watts

Victorian style house at first seems out of place.
Once inside the coffeehouse gates, however, it’s like
a different world. It may seem a contradiction, then,
that anybody would choose to open up a cafe appeal­
ing to customers seeking conversation and relaxation
in such an area. Hill Street has long been associated
with prostitution and crime, and the city’s recent
redevelopment efforts have had little success in
changing that image.
In a strange way, though, it all works. The coffee­
house provides a kind of escape for anyone looking
f ora break away from the grunge and grime of the
world outside, and in turn the peacefulness of the
environment inside makes one look at Hill Street in a
different light. It certainly is the last place anybody
would expect to find a haven for culture, and in many
ways that surprise is what gives this coffeehouse its
charm.
There is an engaging, literate feel to the coffee
shop that is conducive to both intelligent discussion
and quiet studying. The academic environment is

said, “We are coming off the 1980s, a time
of materialism and conformity.” The 1990s
are proving to be quite different. Watts
added that the new generation faces job
scarcity and limited mobility. These condi­
tions have led to the disenchantment of
many American youths. Rohan echoed this
feeling. “People are looking and question­
ing the government and society’s values.
They’re wondering if we’re doing the right
thing.”
Counterculture can be disturbing; it op­
poses conventional society. However, the
renewed interest in these movements may
reveal a type of admiration. As Rohan
stated, “I kind of envy the beats, hippies and
punks, and the way they could go to the
extreme.” The members involved in coun­
terculture were not afraid to speak out against
the accepted system. The courage to freely
express oneself earns some measure of re­
spect.

most intense
duringthe daytime hours when t
establishment is less populated. Weekend nights
tend to bring an invasion of high school kids and
other such cretins looking fora cool place to hang
out, but the ambiance is still pleasant. The White
Out, a palette pleasing blend of espresso, hazelnut
flavoring and white hot chocolate is the hottest
ticket on the menu. New Zealand Sunnyslopes tea
is also recommended.
Musicians often perform weekends on the
pleasant back patio and the works of local artists
decorate the walls. It is especially pleasing to see
this kind of dedication to the local art scene in the
face of the increasing commercialization of the
coffeehouse Zeitgeist. Mike and Ross, the owners
of the coffeehouse, are obviously not in this busi­
ness to exploit a trend and make a fast buck. They
are genuinely friendly people who care about the
state of their community and have provided that
community with a welcome boost.

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can help. It is called Fund Finder. Students can search and preview
through dozens of sources available on-line. Similar search programs
are offered by various companies for a fee. CSUSM's Fund Finder is
free.
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of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Ext. 4852, or stop in at the Finan­
cial Aid Office.

Campus Support Groups
Mondays

5-6:30 PM

Men's Support Group

Tuesdays

11-12:00 Noon
4 :30-5:30 PM

General Support Group
G eneral Support Group

Wednesdays 11-12:00 Noon
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Thursdays

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Sunday morning, Oct. 31. It’s back to
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Thedsay, Oct. 26th, 5 PM
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i "For Colored Girts Who’ve Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf." A
choreo-poem by Ntozake Shange. A collage of poetry which examines issues of
race, elass, and gender as viewed by 8 black women who speak provocatively
with passion and honesty of joy, lost loves, anger, dreams, and fears. 7 PM,
ACD 102. Nov; 14—3 PM, ACD 102. Ticketed Event.
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